Tears of the Angels

A strong breeze shot across the sky riding over the waves of the crashing sea. The sun had been setting, casting a loving, orangey purple glow across the sky. Faye slowly walked out to the water, allowing it to slip gently over her toes. This was what she loved most about earth. The water, the sunset, the salt sea air. She remembered being on this very beach, with her father, and her mother… and all her friends, laughing and playing. A single tear slid down her face, and she wiped it away, her hand falling back at her hip. Today, she decided she would take Ed and Ein to the beach with her. To reopen old wounds she guessed. She brought a two piece bathing suit, yellow of course, with a sarong tie that covered more of her legs then her everyday outfit. It fell on a slant leaving one leg exposed and caressing the other with its silky spandex.

She walked slowly further into the water, another tear sliding down her round full cheeks, this one she would not wipe away. It was a time for reform for her. Since the dreams and the fire, she decided to change her life, if for nothing else, then for the better. She would be… a different person now, like the one she used to be. She opened her lips and recited a sweet song she had not heard, since she was very young, the last time she heard it, was right before the accident. She didn't know where it came from. Probably from her conscience that always screamed every time she did something bad. The same conscience that made her cry at night, and caused her to overlook how much Spike had insulted and hurt her. Well, she would listen to that special little midget on her shoulder from here on out…minus when it spoke about Spike.

She opened her mouth wider and belted out the tune in her sweet soprano voice that she worked on since she was 10. She made sure no one had heard it, it was something she had always held dear. She was alone except for the setting sun and the clouds on the horizons. She had carried a sleeping Ed and a half-awake Ein to her ship not more than 5 minutes ago. After one last look, she promised she would return, and get them home, dried off and into bed. It was almost too bad she forgot all about them… almost too bad.

She leaned down and picked up a seashell that had carelessly washed over her feet, turning it over in her hands. It was beautiful. Like that of a Chinese fan, with just as many swirls and colors. She smiled to herself, before singing her tune on a lower softer note. She held the shell close to her, and spun in the water, before tossing it into the sea again.

She always used to collect those seashells with her family, but now with them gone it seemed foolish and painful to try it. Maybe one day, with Ed, and Jet… maybe even Spike. But not for another few years. Her family… Those guys were her family. She had lost one family to gain another, to help another, and yet she was happy. If for only that moment in time, she was happy. Another tear slid down her face, and she turned to walk back to the shore. That's how she would end her day, on a sweet content note. Or so she thought. She had not walked but two steps when Mr. Grinch himself smiled a toothy grin and wiggled his slender, greedy fingers at her.

Sighing to no one in particular, she made her way back to the shore, and stood in front of him.

What do you want?

Aww, is that anyway to talk to your best friend? I'd almost say you weren't happy to see me.

Almost? And just to think, if you didn't show up I would have cried my eyes out and drowned in my own river of tears. Maybe even have committed suicide.

Well it's a good thing I showed up, it looks like you already started.

Spike lifted his fingers and brushed away a single tear that had rested on her cheek. She jumped back as if she had been burned and turned her face looking at the sand. What the fuck did he think he was doing? She snarled at him and then turned quickly, walking away and sitting down angrily on her pink beach towel.

Whhooaa, If I didn't know any better, I'd say someone is mad.

And if I didn't know any better I'd say someone needed to kiss my ass.

Spike chuckled and sat down next to Faye. Not close enough to piss her off, but not far enough for him to be alone.

You know, you're getting soft on me Faye. You're insults aren't nearly as mean as they used to me.

Well, Gremlins have always been known to have that effect on me. Their sharp little claws and bloody fanged teeth always make me get so warm and fuzzy inside.

Too bad monkeys didn't have that affect on me, or you would have been the apple of my eyes Faye.

I don't mind, I'd rather be a monkey then to be held dear to you Spike.

Oh? And why is that King Kong?

Because you are despicable, irritable, and one of the lowliest things I've ever had the misfortune to lay my eyes on.

You flatter me! Please, please, tell me more!

All right, you're a disgusting slob wi-

All, right, All right, I know when I'm loved Faye.

Faye merely rolled her eyes and looked out onto the waves. So beautiful. The way the foam on top always seemed to dance with the aqua blue. The way the waves crashed anything in their way. It as so majestic, so powerful. She wanted that power. She would have that power…soon enough.

Come on, look at the clouds, we need to get back to the ships before we get drenched.

The clouds… the rain.

She continued to stare at the waves and spoke absentmindedly. Her thoughts only on the waters crashing and commanding the creatures and objects of the sea. It wasn't until Spike grabbed her arm and pulled her to her feet did she finally snap out of it. It was too bad she didn't snap out of it fast enough. She saw a blur of Spike's face, and his surprise when she fell forward into his arms. His arms? It that where she was? It felt so… warm… and yet, so cold. Home?

Her mind whirled almost too fast for her to comprehend. Every thing she thought about that morning that day came crashing back to her in his arm as waves and seagulls announced their presence behind her. Why? Why what? Know! Her brain screamed at her. She needed to know… she needed to know right now.

Why did you come back?

Spike's face took on a state of shock, which settled into his normal straight face. No... he didn't need emotions right now. It wasn't the time… she didn't need to know yet. He reached into a pocket for a cigarette and lit it, inhaling deeply as Faye continued to lean against his chest. All right… maybe now… he could deal with this. He looked down at the woman leaning against his chest and he circled an arm around her back, all right… maybe not.

At the feel of his arm around her back, almost in a comforting manner, tears and sobs broke through, just as the rain had started to fall. She mumbled into his jackets all types of questions that she demanded the answer for. Why had he kissed me in my dreams! Why had he showed up to her! Where was that damn lighter! Why didn't he need her like she needed him! Why was he always so carefree? Why couldn't she have that! Why was she forced to love him?

Spike watched her as she cried and sobbed into his chest. She was beautiful. The way her fists pounded on his chest almost as if it were supposed to hurt. The way her eyes took on a life of their own when they were filled with tears. The way snot ran down her face and stuck to him in a most amusing manner. The way the rain ran down the paleness of her skin, the body of her purple hair, the strawberry of her lips… she was beautiful.

Before Faye could pound another hand into his chest he grabbed them both in one hand and flicked his cigarette out into the sea. She looked up at him questioning his movements, which turned to shock when his lips pressed softly against her own. Her eyes went wide and her body went rigid, her mind running a mile a minute… what… what in bloody hell was he doing! She felt a tongue flick across her lips and she unknowingly parted her lips to him. He slipped his sweet tongue inside and in an instant her mind stopped working, her body eased and her legs went to jelly. He wrapped his arms around her, steadying her, as he suckled her lips and tongue for the longest time.

When he finally parted the lips, he kept her lips close to his and exhaled a soft breath past her face. She breathed in heavily, oh god… oh god, he kissed her. She opened her mouth to whisper something, but he stopped her with his one ragged voice.

I came back…for you Faye. Accept it or not…but I'm here…for you.

With that he let go of her wrists and stepped back, turning his back on her and starting to walk away. Damn it! Spike hat the hell id you think you were doing! She wasn't supposed to know just yet. Too much at once would do more harm than good damn it! Get away from her! Now, before you fuck up again!

Spike…

Spike turned and looked at the source of the whimper. She looked so sad, so helpless there. Had he really caused all this? Damn it! No wonder he was supposed to keep his distance. His eyes settled one her round pale face and then on a single tear that slid down her face and fell the to sand… what had he done?

Spike…I…please…don't leave me this time.

Faye peered at him and felt her own reserve breaking. Why had he done this to her! How did he ever gain so much power over her? She needed him. God, she needed him more than anything. He was the only one that was ever able to take her heart like this, the only man who could ever make her cry. Spike…it was Spike…all Spike…Always Spike! Cry for me Cowboy. Shed those lovely tears for this Angel.

Spike slowly made his way over to her, hands in pocket, to nervous to keep them out. No one had ever known that was the real reason behind it… would put him out of business. He stood in front of her, eyes soft and heart bursting. He lifted his hand slowly and brushed away the tears and the rain that had made their home on her cheeks. His mind screamed for him to stop, his lungs screamed for a cigarette, but his heart screamed for him to go. Heart it is. He lowered his head and his back slightly, knowing it would be the start of back problems and the end of his flexibility, but pressed his lips to hers anyway.

She gladly accepted his lips, her eyes closing to tiny slits on her face. She felt his hands wrap firmly around her body, pulling her close, and she lifted her arms to his chest, squeezing his now wet navy jacket. His hands ran up and down her back electricity flowing through his fingers and awakening her soul. She pressed closer to him, the cold rain over shadowing her warmth and devouring her with a shivering freezing sense. She parted her lips from him and rested her head on his chest. Listening to his heart beat rapidly behind that frail frame of his. Evil, or Good… Evil, or Good… Evil it is!

Faye…I…

No… please Spike… don't.

It was the language of dummies, and in another way the language of lust but both knew it, and both were fluent in its manners. Spike pressed his lips against her jaw line, and nibbled softly at the cool pale skin there. Her fingers drew lines across his back, fingers slowly sliding up and grasping his hair in a heated need. Moans escaped her lips in short gasps as she begged him to continue on and to fulfill her. His tongue darted down her neck, slipping over her collarbone and resting softly at the top of her bikini. On hand numbly rose up her back, stumbling to pull it down, as she whispered soft whimpers to him. After a few tries his fingers finally forced the bikini top off her form and to the ground as his hand rose up to squeeze and gently knead the raised flesh. Her forehead rested against his collarbone, moans slipping out of her full lips as he played and toyed with her now heated skin. He groaned at the sound of her voice, his veins being over run with a liquid fired that all screamed for one thing…her.

Neither knew how, or when it happened, but they both ended up on Faye's beach towel, arms and limbs entangled. Spike rested between Faye's legs, both wrapped tightly around him. Her head was thrown back in short gasps as he took her nipple in his mouth and nipped softly at its hardness. Her fingers weaved through his hair tugging and pulling, begging for him to stop, and screaming for him to go. His hand moved lower, tugging at her sarong and bikini bottom. She felt moisture forming between her legs and slowly felt her need for him rise. Now...it had to be now. No more teasing, no more taunting. He would be hers, and she would be his… now. Her hands gently pushed him off her and she slid the last half of her bikini down leaving her completely exposed before him. Spike had been fully clothed, fully dressed, but it took almost no time for him to disrobe and lay beside her. Her only thoughts were that the cowboy would get his turn later, and his only thoughts were of his need for her now.

Years of frustration and years of bickering unexpressed love and hurt disintegrated as he slid into her, both moaning loudly at the impact and clinging to each other for dear life. The waves crashed at their feet and neither noticed, as they were lost in the oblivion of each other. The clouds rained heavier, the sand silently screamed and it wasn't long there after that both rose to the highest heights and crashed back into reality panting and gasping for breath.

Spike rested his head on her chest and heard her heart beat, strong and full. His eyes closed and every nerve in his body screamed for him not to move, to enjoy this sweet moment. She ran her fingers through his hair as she watched the rain fell down on her face. She wanted so desperately to speak to him, to know it wasn't a dream but she didn't open her mouth, to scared to find out reality. She felt… warm water trickle down her chest and stop slowly on her heart before it mixed with the rain and slid off her skin. Cowboy…my cowboy.

Hey you guys! Tell me what you think about this chapter. The suspense is building and something very big is going to happen later you guys. But I wont say what! Oh, and yes, I know the tiny lemon was a bit of a disappointment, but I didn't want it to go too far, you know? Don't worry there will be another or two in later chapters, so just sit tight okay? Other than that let me know how I did. Special thanks to anime89, breezy1028, kenshi-mimiroo, Kendra Luehr, lilpinkpookie, angelfromynightmare33, and everyone who has been reading! Thanks you guys! See ya!