Sorry this one is so short, later chaps. Will hopefully be longer. All belongs to Joss. Please review. I must say that I wish there had been more Spuffy in tonight's eppy. Thanks to the gods of the Buffyverse that Dawn was well you know (I would hate to spoil it for others.) hey I read a disturbing spoiler about the feb. 11 (My Birthday!) eppy, if anyone out there has read it or knows what's up drop me a line. Just a reminder this will eventually be B/S, but don't expect it to be easy on her.







Work had begun on the other fairy and he was anxious for her to see them.

That very night he had gone out with Tara to buy a bed; she helped him choose that and the linens. He had ended up with a queen size cherry sleigh bed and satin sheets and comforter; he had chosen the royal blue. They had picked up a desk, bookcase and a chair and that was it. All of it was to be delivered the following day.

"Hungry?"

"Starved."

Smiling at the ease with which she answered him, he found himself settling into her company. She was good for him, calmed him in every way that the Slayer riled him up. In their short time together he had even seen a slight change in her. She was not scared around him and had spoken clearly and firmly in the store. Taking a seat in a booth they ordered and devoured their food in silence. That was when she mentioned the tattoo.

"I've always wanted to go in there."

Following her gaze he saw a brightly light tattoo parlor across the street from them.

"There? Wanna get one?"

She had blushed and that was when she mentioned the wings. He had started doodling on a napkin as she described them. He would never forget her reaction when she had seen his design.

"It's perfect Spike. That's just what I wanted."

Her excitement swept him up and he dragged her to the parlor napkin in hand.

The owner had been so impressed in the sketch that he offered Spike a job on the spot, and he took it.

Thinking back he realized that he counted that day as one of the best he had ever had.

"Tara luv, I'm done."

Sleepily she sat up, wincing at the pain in her shoulders.

"Already?"

Laughing he handed her a mirror and began cleaning up the tools.

She stood before his mirror and angled the small one until she could see her back. What she saw took her breath away. Two fairies in full flight faced each other. Amazed by his talent she couldn't believe these beautiful images graced her body; it brought tears to her eyes.

"Oh, Spike it's beautiful. Really."

He smiled at her as he folded his towel.

"It did come out nice. I gotta cover them."

She stood still as he applied the balm and placed a bandage over them, sad that they were under cover. It was pretty great having a tattoo artist in the house.

"All done."

"Thanks, Dawn will probably be over later, it's Wednesday."

Chuckling he thought of the Nibblet sneaking of to see him and it made his heart swell. He had something special here, if he could only get the Slayer to budge. Sighing, he laid out on the bed as she put her clothes on.

"Forgot, call if you need a ride later."

Smiling sweetly at him she nodded and left the room. Pulling the door shut behind her.

A/N: sorry it's so short, works been hell. Hopefully later chappy will be better.