A/N: I used aspects of the Angel episode, "Waiting in the Wings" in this part.

Part 5

The phones started ringing off the hook saving Angel further embarrassment. It seems that Lorne wasn't exaggerating when he said that things were happening all over LA.

To handle the large amount of calls, they broke out into smaller groups. Wesley and Cordelia went to take care of some Poltar demons that were invading an apartment complex on Melrose Avenue.

Fred and Gunn left to go to a home in East LA to take care of what the homeowner thought was a poltergeist.

As soon as they left the phone rang again. "Angel Investigations, how may I help you?"

"Uh huh. Just started happening? Okay, we'll get someone there as soon as possible." After taking the needed information down Lorne turned to Angel with the address.

"Here's the latest one. Seems the Ballet Company is experiencing unusual occurrences."

"Guess it's our turn, Willow." Angel went to the weapons cabinet and picked out a few things. "Do you want to take anything?"

Willow shook her head. She relied on magic for the most part and if that didn't work she had four years of kickboxing to fall back on.

The manager met them as soon as they entered the theater's lobby.

"Are you Angel?"

"Yeah, how can we help you?"

"Cathy, our prima ballerina, has been experiencing strange things in her dressing room. There are cold spots and things move that she can't explain. Sometimes she hears voices but there isn't anyone there. If you just follow this hallway until you get backstage. Once backstage take the first hallway on your left. Her room is the second door on your right."

Willow followed Angel inside the theater until they were backstage. The hallway seemed to stretch forever without an end in sight.

"Okay, that's gotta be unusual. Have you ever seen anything like that, Angel?"

"No, maybe it's a spell or something. Just be careful."

Angel continued down the corridor until he came to a door. Opening it slowly they entered. "It's a dressing room."

"The prima ballerina?"

"Yeah. This must be the one the manager said we'd find."

Angel walked around the room looking at everything. He walked over to the dressing table and picks up a barrette. Caressing it he mumbles, "She would wait for him here."

A sudden chill fills the room. Willow slowly walks up behind Angel and gently slips her arms around to caress his stomach. She presses her body into his back.

"Make love to me."

Angel turns in Willow's arms and caresses her cheek, "Is that what you want?"

"You know it is. I only feel alive when you're inside me."

"But you're afraid."

"What if he finds us?"

"Shh, don't worry. It'll be alright."

Angel leans his head down to kiss Willow. His hands gently caress her back and then lower. He cups her to bring her closer. Willow moans at his touch and Angel takes advantage by deepening the kiss. She begins to rock her hips into Angel. Angel growls at the contact and slowly backs her up until the backs of Willow's knees hits the couch. Gently lowering her onto it he covers her with his body.

Willow's hands move to unbutton his shirt and caress his chest. Her lips follow the path of her fingers as she explores. Angel's leg moves between Willow's and she lifts her hips to get closer. Softly cursing the thin layer of fabric separating them. There is a hissing sound and Angel jerks away and stands.

"Ah, Willow. Sorry." He begins to button his shirt.

Breathing heavy and trying to not stare at Angel Willow lowers her eyes, "There's something here. We need to get out of this room."

Getting off the couch she walks toward the door. Angel comes up behind her and snakes an arm around her stomach. Willow arches into his touch and stretches an arm around his neck. Angel leans down to nuzzle her neck and caress her stomach. Willow leans her head to the side to give him better access.

In a breathy voice Willow says, "We should really get out of here."

While still kissing her neck Angel reaches for the door and pushes it open. "Door's open" Angel mumbles against to her neck.

Reaching around behind her and grabbing onto his hips, Willow pulls Angel closer, "Uh, huh. Noticed."

"We should probably leave."

Rocking her hips back in to Angel, "Mm hmm."

Angel and Willow slowly walk out of the room but never breaking their hold on one another. Willow turns in Angel's arms.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, you aren't still possessed or anything are you?"

"Nope, still Willow."

"Good, cause I'm still Angel. I just wanted to make sure that you knew it was us."

Angel turned them so Willow's back was to the wall. He slowly lowered his head giving Willow time to pull back if she wanted to. Willow slowly smiled and lifted her head to meet Angel's.

Their lips meet and tongues duel for dominance. Breaking away Angel leaned his forehead against Willow's. "I've wanted to do that since I saw you standing in the lobby talking to Fred. It was so hard to keep from touching you. Every time I got close I wanted to reach out."

Willow reached up and caressed the side of his face, "Me, too. It was so hard to be so close but yet not be able to touch."

Angel's lips turned up into a half smile, "Feel free to touch me anytime."

Willow's hands left Angel's face and encircled his waist to move lower and caress his butt. "Okay."

Stepping back she reached for Angel's hand. "Think we should go back in there and let the ghosts finish? Like what happened with you and Buffy in high school? I've never tried to exercise a ghost before and I'm not sure what we should do."

Angel brought their entwined fingers up for a kiss. "Before we go back in there, you should know that I knew what I was doing and saying. It may have been the spirits possessing but the feelings were real. If we DO go back in there it might get intense. I want you to know that whatever happens it will be a reflection of I feel about you."

With a shy smile Willow replied, "I had hoped our first time together would be just us with no spirits involved but if it turns out differently I'm okay with that, too."

Angel's hope leapt at Willow's words. She had thought about having a first time with him before this ever happened. Angel got a worried look on his face, "What if it does get intense and I get a happy? What if the soul isn't permanent but just bonded? I could never live with myself if I hurt you." Angel could feel his demon was just as fascinated with Willow as he was. Angel's fear was that he would want to turn her to keep her with him forever. Angelus sensed a darkness along with her power and he was excited by that.

"It'll be okay. While in the room I still had access to my magic. If Angelus does make an appearance I can handle him." If Sue thought she was prepared to fight Astrote fighting Angelus would be a walk in the park.

Angel nodded and holding Willow's hand opened the dressing room door again. "Ready?"

"Ready."

They entered the room cautiously not sure what to expect. There were still cold spots and Willow felt their presence.

"What should we do? Get back on the couch or over by the dressing table?"

Cold seeped into Angel and Willow's bodies. Angel smiled and wrapped his arms around her from behind, "What can Robert do anyway? You don't belong to him."

"He thinks I do. He thinks just because I signed the contract he owns me body and soul."

Moving his hands to cup her breasts and with a smile in his voice, "Maybe your soul but I have your body."

Arching into his hands and snaking her arms behind her to caress his hips, "My body and my soul."

Picking Willow up in his arms he carries her to the couch. Leaning down to kiss her, neither was prepared for the passion that exploded.