Chapter 4

It Comes with the Territory

"I'm starving," Xander complained.

"Xand, we haven't even walked all of but 5 feet," Angel grumbled taking in their surroundings.

"There's a diner over there. We should get some grub," Spike agreed, walking close to Cordelia.

"Fine, lets head on over," Angel said leading Spike, Xander, and Cordelia over to the small diner. All it appeared to be was a rundown old shack with a dim light on in the window. Copper sniffed at a dead squirrel.

"Ewww, Cop, morbid much?" Cordelia tugged on Copper's leash as he trailed along behind her. Cordelia sat at one of the shaded tables outside. She fanned herself as Angel wiped sweat from his forehead.

"Alright you guys give me your money and I'll go in and get us some food," Xander said holding his hand out.

"No way am I letting you alone with my money again," Angel said stubbornly.

"Why the heck not?" Xander tried to look innocent in front of Cordelia.

"Because last time I gave you my money not only did you not get me any food but you spent the 10 dollars I gave you on a pair of hypnosis glasses," Angel said patting his pocket. "I'm coming in with you."

"Alright fine. Spike?" he held his hand out to Spike who had taken a seat next to Cordelia at the table.

"Ladies first," he insisted.

"Oh. No it's alright I'm not hungry," Cordelia lied. She wasn't about to start spending the little money she had on little things like this.

"Get Lucy some corn bread and a hash brown and bring Copper some bacon and sausage. Bring me whatever will get me with the rest," Spike said handing Xander a waded up 20 dollar bill. Before Cordelia could protest, Xander and Angel had already made their way into the store. She turned to Spike.

"You know, you really didn't have to do that," Cordelia said.

"I know. But I wanted to. You're just shy Lucy. It's okay, you'll get over it soon," Spike said.

"I am not shy," Cordelia insisted looking down at her hands. She giggled as Spike poked her in the ribs again.

"You are too and you know it," Spike said. Their conversation was interrupted by a conversation going on nearby.

"Come on leave me alone! I don't have any money!" a moderate size guy with glasses yelled at two fierce, biker looking characters that seemed to be bugging him. Copper growled and let out a bark.

"I'll be back," Spike sighed and headed towards the two biker men.

"What seems to be the problem gentleman?" Spike approached them just as he had the man the day before.

"Bug off bleachy," one of the guys snarled.

"You leave this guy alone," Spike said not letting his guard down for a minute.

"Listen pal, after we finish this freak off, we'll start on you," the other guy spat. Spike gripped both their collars tightly and bonked their heads together, not letting go.

"Now, you can either leave this guy alone or you can deal with me and my dog," he snapped. As if on cue, Copper growled and barred his teeth.

"Alright pal, we weren't looking for any trouble," one said. Once Spike let them go they hopped back on their Harleys and drove away.

"You alright?" he asked the guy. He nodded.

"Why don't you come and sit down with my crew and me," Spike offered.

"Okay," the guy agreed and followed Spike back over to Cordelia. "Who are you?" the guy asked, quite dumfounded as he sat across the table from Spike and Cordelia.

"The names Spike," Spike said holding out his hand.

"Wesley. Wesley Windam Price," he answered properly in a British accent quite like Spike's. "This here is my pal Lucy and her dog Copper," Spike said introducing Cordelia.

"It's nice to meet you Wesley," Cordelia said, feeling like an old pro. Angel and Xander came back with the food and plopped it down in the center of the table. They took a seat on either side of Wesley.

"Hi, I'm Xander," Xander shook Wesley's hand.

"I'm Angel," Angel said doing the same. "This is Wesley," Spike said.

"And he'll be hanging out with us for a while." Angel, Xander, and Wesley got into some discussion on politics. He seemed comfortable right away. After Cordelia was done eating, it was her turn to poke Spike in the ribs. He jumped and smiled at her.

"You were so great back there," she said.

"It comes with the territory. I get used to it," he said.

"Do you think one day I'll be able to say that and sound as wise as you?" Cordelia asked.

"Sure, Luc. Spend a few more months with me and you'll be on your way. That is if you don't mind hanging around with guys like me." Cordelia just smiled and pet Copper's head. She loved her new adventure buddies. And she didn't mind one bit.

Hey guys. How was chapter numero 4? Hope you enjoyed introduction to Wesley. Okay I may sound like a big dork for asking but is Wesley spelled like that or like Weasley? They both looked good to me so I just went for one. Oh well. Review soon!

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