A/N: Thanks for the reviews as always. I kind of starting writing this chapter and got a writer's block but here it is. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I only own Basilicus and my new character; all the others belong to Joss.

Chapter Nine

Talk To Me

Spike woke with no feeling in one of his arms. Heat was all over him but no burning sensation like when he had fallen asleep in the sun. The smell of peaches and one he knew all to well seemed to surround him. A soft feminine body lay on top of him. Finally, he opened his blue eyes to look down at the young woman on top of him. Buffy cuddled closer to him. Spike kissed her head and she gently stirred.

"Buffy, luv, time to get up," Spike whispered. Buffy lifted her head and blinked trying to process everything. She smiled and leaned in to kiss him. Spike kissed her back passionately before she pulled away panting. "Good morning to you too, pet." She smiled.

"Good morning," Buffy said quietly.

"I hate to ask but do you mind getting up I don't have feeling in my right arm," He said. Buffy nodded, quickly getting up. Spike moved his arm trying to get feeling back. Giles walked into the room handing Buffy a mug. She looked into the mug it had coffee in it. She drank gratefully. Buffy felt strong masculine arms wrap around her waist. She tilted her head to the side and felt Spike's sharp teeth sink into her neck. The familiar sensation filled her body then Spike's vampire teeth disappeared replaced by human teeth nibbling on her skin.

"What are you doing?" Buffy asked as she felt a fleeting pain. He pulled away and smirked.

"Marking you like a human," Spike answered. Buffy walked over to the mirror.

"You gave me a hicky!" she exclaimed turning on her heel. Spike smirked at her.

"That I did," He answered in an amused voice. She glared.

"I don't bruise! I'm not suppose to bruise!" she said pouting. Spike chuckled.

"Well you do when it's done by a vampire," He replied.

"Vampires sure like to mark their territory. In any way they can," Buffy stated putting hands on her hips. "Angel was never this way." Spike growled.

"That's because peaches took you. He didn't have to mark you," Spike replied. Her green eyes widened. He sat down and grinned up at her.

"T...took me? You mean when I made him evil?" she asked shakily. He nodded.

"Best way to leave your scent, to mark your territory," Spike answered. She blushed lightly causing him to smile. Buffy turned to look at the clock for some strange reason.

"Oh shit! I was suppose to take Dawn shopping," Buffy said grabbing her jacket. Spike stood kissed her and she smiled. "Love you."

"Love you too pet,"

"Bye." She said leaving.

Spike sighed as he sat down on the couch. The place was very quiet. He could see Giles looking for a book. Giles wanted to say something but didn't know how to phrase it.

"Bloody hell man. Ask whatever you want," Spike exclaimed getting fed up with the human. Giles turned around to stare at the bleached blond vampire.

"I wouldn't know exactly where to start," He replied. Spike sat forward waiting. "Do you actually love her? Is it even possible?'

"Yes to both actually. I know you all will have your fucking doubts but I love Buffy with all my bloody unbeating heart," Spike answered.

"You won't hurt her in any way will you?"

"Never. I would rather stake myself then hurt her in any way besides she's my mate, the one the Powers decided to bestow upon me,"

"You believe the Powers decided this?"

"It would explain why her body reacts the way it does to a bite,"

"True enough so she will stop aging. Seeing her friends die will kill her though,"

"I know. That's why I'm bloody afraid, me afraid, that this will not work,"

"Well, we'll just have to hope for the best especially with what the third bond wants from you both," Giles said handing Spike an open book. He read quickly and turned wide-eyed towards Giles.

Buffy and Dawn walked through the mall stopping in different stores. Dawn had already bought three new outfits and a new pair of shoes. Finally Buffy bought them lunch. Dawn smiled as they sat.

"You're getting cozy with Spike aren't you?" Dawn asked. Buffy sighed.

"We've kissed a few times, that's it," She replied.

"But you're ready for next base," She teased quietly.

"Dawn!" she exclaimed quietly but had the decency to blush.

"So it's true," Dawn said.

"Well...I'm curious. Angel doesn't technically count for experiences with vampires. I know it will be different...," Buffy said looking down at her food then up at Dawn. Her sister smiled brightly.

"Do you love him?" Dawn asked.

"Yes and he's possessive of me. Marked me this morning," Buffy said pulling her sweater away to show the bruise. Dawn grinned as Buffy readjusted her shirt.

"You know, he won't leave you. He's not the type to do that," She told her sister. Buffy nodded.

"I know. I just worry about what he's doing," Buffy said. They lapsed into silence as they ate.

Spike paced the place waiting for darkness. He was acting like a caged animal as he stared at the door. That's when Buffy and Dawn walked in. As soon as Buffy saw him she stopped. 'Damn, he looks so fucking hot,' She thought. Spike paused to look at her raising an eyebrow and resumed pacing. She walked up to him and stood in his path.

"No 'Hello how was your time'?" she said pouting. He grabbed her kissing her intensely. Pulling away he left a breathless Buffy before grabbing his duster. "Wait. I bought you something." She went into her pocket and pulled out a slim box. Spike took it curiously opening it he found a necklace. It was silver with every few there was a spike; long black and red beads were in between each spike. He looked up as he put it on. She smiled.

"Thank you, luv," He said kissed her briefly before walking out the door.

Spike found his way back to the chamber easily enough. Basil saw him and stood up grinning.

"Spike come I have a surprise for you," He motioning for him. Spike walked into the same room to find another vampire occupying the room. The young man turned. He was the same height as Spike with flame red hair gelled to stick straight up and bright blue eyes almost the identical colour to Spike's. The man had been turned in his late teens looking not a day older than nineteen.

"Spike, I want you to meet Fire," Basil said with a smiled. Spike stared at him.

"Hello William," Fire said in a distinct English accent.

"James?"

To Be Continued...

I hope you like it. I know you have already figured out who Fire/James is perhaps but meh. I like cliffhangers. Well please Review!

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