Title: A Kind Word
Fandom: Angel
Rating: G
Words: 100
Disclaimer: Joss is the genius behind these characters; I am but a lowly follower.
Written for: LJ Community TV100's "A Kind Word" challenge.
Notes: Another in my Spike/Illyria series.
"What's the matter, Bluebird? Someone repot your favorite fern?" Spike asked.

Illyria regarded him sourly. "Wesley referred to me as an 'abominable azure aberration.' My presence, he said, is unnatural and unhealthy and not to be borne."

"Get your feelings hurt, then?"

"I have no regard for the drunken ramblings of an insect such as he."

Her expression told him otherwise. He winked, stepped close to her, and whispered in her ear. "Well, luv, I think you're a splendid sapphire stunner, myself."

Her eyes followed him as he walked away. Yes. She definitely wanted to keep Spike as her pet.