Chapter 8

A/N: I apologize for the wait again. But I had a hard time trying to fix Angel's words and making them sound right. I also really didn't want to end this. But I worked hard on this chapter, and spent all weekend trying to perfect it. So I hope my faithful readers and reviewers will enjoy it. And to all my reviewers:

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Spike's POV

Why won't he just let me look away? I really don't want to look at him as he talks. But he has his hand placed on my chin, holding it in place. And his intense eyes are gripping at my own, keeping them from shifting away.

I can tell that what he has to say, will change everything.

Normal POV

Angel looked deep into Spike's fearful orbs as he began to speak softly to him.

"William," Angel sighed, "so much has happened between us in the past. Trusts have been broken and hearts were broken too." He raised his hand as Spike tried to protest.

"I want you to know that I never hated you. I never saw a soulless monster, because you never needed a soul to begin with. With your unlife, you brought over most of your humanity. You were so kind and beautiful, and did any I told you to do. You always made me so proud, all you had to do you smile at me. You could never disappoint me, never. I wish I had come to you sooner, but I thought I was the last person in the world you wanted to see.

"I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I am sorry. I left you because I was scared. I had been afraid you would reject me with the soul, I thought you would hate me. I made a mistake so long ago, but I did what I thought was best for you," Angel paused and hesitated before finishing, "I left because I love you."

By now Spike's eyes were filled with unshed tears, his eyes full of doubt. "Please don't lie to me, my heart can't take it anymore," he pleaded.

Angel gripped Spike's hands in his own. "I would not lie to you, not about this. I've loved you since I first laid eyes on you. You've always been on my mind. However, I never let myself believe you felt the same. I was afraid you would not my feelings. But you do, and I couldn't be happier. We have a chance to be happy again, together. I never meant to hurt you, and I'll never forgive myself for it. All I want is to feel you in my arms again, with that beautiful smile gracing your lips again," Angel finished gently, unshed tears also forming in his eyes now.

He gently placed his hand on Spike's delicate cheek, his thumb massaging the pale skin there. Spike whimpered softly, as he leaned into that wonderful hand.

"I love you. I will never leave you again, I will stay by your side forever this time," Angel vowed, his own voice sounding shaky.

Spike's blue eyes were still filled with doubt. Angel's words sounded sincere, but he was still afraid. He was afraid Angel would break his heart again, and leave without a second thought. He was afraid Angel was just playing him again, and was lying to his face. But Spike needed Angel, he needed to be with him again. He needed to feel protected in Angel's arms, to be able to see his Sire's face every night and every morning. Spike's eyes searched for the truth behind Angel's word in his eyes.

William understood what Angel meant now, and knew what he had to do.

"You promise?" he asked.

Angel couldn't hold in the smile forming on his lips even if he tried. "I promise," Angel said sincerely, as he wiped William's tear stained face. They both leaned in slightly until their lips met in a soft and loving kiss. The kiss was slow and searching; they were relearning every detail of the other's mouth. Angel's tongue massaged every contour of William's mouth, his William. A low moan escaped from his lips, which Angel eagerly swallowed.

After a while they reluctantly pulled back, with Angel's hands softly running through William's hair. "Come on," Angel whispered, "lets get some rest, you've had an eventful day."

William nodded numbly, not believing that this was really happening. Angel had said he loved him, and had kissed him. This was either a dream come true, or just another fantasy.

Angel lifted his William into his arms and carried his precious cargo to the bed. He laid William carefully unto the bed, before gently spooning in behind him.

"I love you," Angel whispered. With his arms protectively around his love's waste, Angel fell into a peaceful sleep.

Angel and William finally had the chance for love again.

End

A/N: I was actually pleased with how this chapter worked out. So I hope you all enjoyed it. And please review. I already started to write the Epilogue, which I should finish soon, I just need to figure out how I'm going to format it. Please review guys!!!