Chapter 11: Revelations

By Usako-chan

Faye was going to go after Spike whether he liked it or not.

She sat down and began putting on her boots, her hair falling into her eyes as she bent down. Her mouth set in a firm state.

She did not care if Spike got mad at her. She wanted to know where he was going and who he was meeting. Jet had warned her not to push her luck and to leave him be. But then again, Jet did not know that there was a change with her and Spike.

She subconsciously raked her hair out of her eyes. Her face warmed thinking about him. She couldn't stop herself from thinking about last night. It didn't seem real. For years, she had loved him. Maybe she'd not always known it, but she knew now that she'd always been captivated by him. It had always been Spike, ever since she'd met him.

There were so many reasons to be captivated by him; his wit, his charming ways, the sexy way he was so confident in everything he did right down to how he ate. There was no doubt of why she fell for him, but her favorite thing about Spike was his eyes. The deep caramel brown always fascinated her with their many different emotions that could spill out without warning, without any explanation. They made her feel warm; made her believe he meant the love that they made last night.

Now the only thing bothering her was whether he returned her affections.

She smiled to herself. It was kind of hard to doubt he really cared for her after last night, but then again, Faye was no fool. It was hard to forget the past. She knew what pain was, she was numb from it before she met Spike. How many men before Spike did she think loved her simply from their actions? She was tired of her heart aching and she was not going to pretend nothing real happened with Spike as she had done times before with other lovers.

She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts.

She was finished fantasizing about everything. She needed to see him, to talk to him.

It would be easy enough to locate him with a little help from Ed. She seemed always to know where everyone went. Maybe it was because of the random fact that Ed seemed to notice little details like that

She stood up and grabbed her gun off her dresser, just in case. Checking to make sure she was loaded, Faye turned and walked out the door.

Spike knocked on the door, determination evident in his stance. He had no doubt in his mind that this was the right thing to do. He needed to talk to him. Another minute passed before he urgently knocked once again on the door. He swore under his breath and stuffed his hands in his pocket. Patience wasn't cooperating with him at the moment. He raised his hand to pound a third time when the door swung open. Spike was a little taken back that Toshiba didn't seem to be surprised that he was there.

"I should have known you'd follow me. I'm not going to ask how you found me," Toshiba said sounding more than a little amused. "After all, I did teach you how to track people."

Spike brushed past him without asking permission and entered the apartment. "I just followed you at a distance," was his reply.

"I'm not surprised in the least," answered Toshiba, as if it was what he expected.

He followed Spike into the apartment and closed the door behind him.

Spike sat on a chair near a table covered with papers. He was getting frustrated. Obviously, Toshiba did not want to talk about anything. Spike knew he was expecting him to talk about Faye

"So what brings you here," Toshiba started.

Spike was finished with the small talk. He cut in. "I want answers. Stop the bullshit," Spike said urgently. "It's not a game anymore."

"Faye isn't a game to me!" shouted Toshiba angrily, his amusement suddenly gone. "She never was." He visibly forced himself to calm and then, "You don't know what the hell you're talking about, Spike. Don't push me."

Spike angrily slammed his hand down on the table. "That's not good enough!"

"I don't care whether you think its good enough or not!" Toshiba shouted back.

"Please," the fight was gone from Spike. "Just tell me what's going on."

Toshiba looked over at him. He looked Spike in the eye and was startled by what he saw. "You love her." It wasn't a question.

Spike didn't look away. He didn't deny it, but he didn't confirm it. He sighed. What was the point? Toshiba knew the truth anyway.

When Spike didn't answer, Toshiba slowly let out a low whistle. He raked a hand through his hair. "Does she know?"

Spike lowered his eyes and sat back relaxing in his chair, feigning nonchalance. He crossed his legs and placed his hands behind his head. "I think she's got a vague idea."

His insides burned thinking about Faye: Thinking about her underneath him, thinking of her hands running over his back, thinking of the sight of her head thrown back in ecstasy, in that overwhelming state because of him.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Toshiba asked quietly turning Spike's thoughts back to him.

"That's none of your business," snapped Spike, trying to swallow the knot forming in his throat.

"Watch your mouth." Toshiba's eyes narrowed a little. "It's my business whether you know it or not."

Spike's thin thread of patience snapped. He jumped to his feet and came closer to Toshiba. "Would you stop the bullshit? Why can't you just give me a straight answer?" He suddenly sat down and ran a frustrated hand over his face, then put his elbows on his thighs, leaning over.

Toshiba looked at the younger man's bowed head debating with himself.

Spike sighed; his eyes shut tightly. He didn't know what to think. Toshiba's voice made his head snap up. Spike's eyes widened, his mouth hanging open.

"What did you say?" Spike whispered.

Toshiba looked Spike in the eye. "I said Faye is my sister."

Faye leaned on the side of the building. She'd been listening outside the door, straining to hear what was being said. She'd found Spike's Swordfish a little further away. She'd been walking around looking for him when she'd heard Spike's voice.

It was coming from the building in front of her. He was having harsh words with someone. It wasn't hard to hear what they were saying since they both had been shouting and the window in the front was cracked. She leaned closer, making sure to stay out of sight and strained to hear what was said.

"That's none of your business," she heard Spike say angrily to someone.

"Watch your mouth. It's my business whether you know it or not." The voice that answered back sounded so familiar.

Then it hit her. It was Toshiba. What in the world, was Spike doing talking to him? How did he know him? Was he trying to catch him as a bounty? Faye started to panic, about to race in and explain everything, when Spike's voice stopped her.

"Would you stop the bullshit? Why can't you just give me a straight answer?" Faye frowned. What did Spike mean straight answer? What was going on?

She heard Toshiba mumble something. She strained to hear better. "What did you say?" she heard Spike ask. He sounded dumbfounded by something.

Faye wasn't prepared for what she heard next. "I said Faye is my sister."

Faye dropped the gun that was in her hand. She didn't think her knees would support her. She raised her hand to her mouth, trying to breathe. She couldn't think. She never thought the gun would make so much noise. She scrambled to her feet when the door started to open. Before she could run for it, Toshiba was in front of her.

His face gave away his surprise in seeing her.

"Faye," he began.

She shook her head, not knowing what to do with herself. She moved further away, stumbling slightly.

Her eyes flickered behind Toshiba to see Spike come to the door. He looked like he didn't know what to do with himself. She didn't know what to say.

Faye was surprised when she reached up and felt tears. Before anyone could say anything else or do anything, she fled, without a word, not bothering to see if anyone followed.

A/N: whistles Sooooooo…… not a cliffie at all….. This was the most important step in the whole fic….so I'm a little worried about it, but it's ok. ? Look, I'm so sorry about the lack of updates. My sister is about to have a baby and that has been taking all of my time lately! SQUEE! lol Thanks for all of your patience.

Oh and before a lot of you, people ask how in the world Toshiba could be Faye's brother…. just know that Toshiba was barely 2 when Faye was put in Cryogenic sleep, so it's all possible. Just trust me. I've got this. XD

Also….the second love scene I mentioned in earlier chapters is coming up… grins of course it will be tastefully done. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Now remember…. REVIEW! Please? angel face I won't know how to improve if you don't let me know. I crave reviews. And if I get positive feedback about this, then I'll be tempted to update next week. hint hint XD