Title: Facing Their Pasts 2/9+Epilogue
Author: Forsaken2003
Pairing: Spike/Xander
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I own none, all belong to Joss Whedon
Comments: Always welcomed!
Summary: A Sequel to 'Imprisonments'. The past comes back for both boys.
Warnings/Spoilers: Human verse and OOC
Beta'd by: Whichclothes

Part Two

The next morning found Xander in the kitchen making a large breakfast. He had ruined William's birthday and he was determined to fix it. The only problem was he didn't know how and he didn't think breakfast would do the trick.

William walked out of his room, fully dressed. Xander knew that meant he was still pissed because William took every opportunity to walk around without a shirt on. "Good morning," William said and grabbed a cup of coffee.

No pet or luv was added, and without a good morning kiss Xander was definitely in the dog house. "Morning, I made breakfast," Xander said as he dished scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and toast onto a plate for William.

"I'm not hungry." William stated. "I'm going to go to the library and work on my paper."

"What about your new laptop that Willow got you?" Xander asked. William never went to the library except to get books for research. "Don't you have class today?"

"I don't have classes on Thursdays," William reminded Xander. After finishing his coffee he set it in the sink and ran water in it. "And I'll take it with me."

Xander stepped closer to him. "Please… please don't be mad at me," Xander whispered.

"I'm not mad, just disappointed," William confessed. It didn't make Xander feel any better; if anything it made him feel worse. "I have to go and get some of my paper done before dinner tonight."

Xander sighed; he wouldn't push William. He knew it wouldn't get him anywhere. "Yeah I have a new page to work on. You know that new pizza place, Mel's Pizzeria."

William grunted with some interest. "They have good wings." He wandered around the living room collecting his wallet, jacket and laptop. "I'll be back around five." William made his way to the door.

"Okay, have a good-" Xander started to say but was cut off by the door closing. "-day." With a sigh Xander went back into the kitchen and dumped the food into the trash can. His appetite was gone.

Three hours later and William found himself staring at half page of his report. On a normal day he would have been cruising through the subject of William Shakespeare. But today his mind was on his father and the betrayal by his boyfriend.

"Hi, mind if I sit?" William's head shot up and saw Willow standing beside the table.

William nodded and closed his laptop. There was no way he would be able to write anymore anyway.

"How are you doing?" Willow asked as she made herself as comfortable as possible in the plastic chair.

"You helped him didn't you?" William asked, not really accusing her.

Willow looked guilty. "Yeah. I'm sorry, Will. I held out as long as I could but you know Xander. When he has his mind set on something…"

"I know, it's one of the things I love about him." William sighed and leaned back. "But that being said it doesn't make me any less upset about the whole situation."

"He just wanted to help," Willow said and leaned across the table squeezing William's hand. "He just wants you to be happy."

William took hold of Willow's hand. "He just doesn't understand my relationship with my dad."

"Maybe you should tell him," Willow suggested.

"If I do that I'll have to explain my past. I don't want him to know that," William said. He knew if Xander found out about his past he would probably kick him to the curb. "I'm going to go. I can't concentrate."

Willow smiled and watched as he packed up his things. "I'll talk to you later." She was glad that it wasn't her dealing with the problem but she knew in the end they would work it out.

Seven o'clock came fast and Xander sat on the couch watching a rerun of Family Guy but not really paying attention to it. His mind was on William. When he had come home earlier he greeted Xander with a hello and retired to his room without a word. Xander was really starting to regret this whole thing. He never should have contacted Elliot; he should have just waited until William was actually ready.

There was a knock on the door and Xander called out to tell William he would get it. Before opening the door he straightened his shirt trying to look somewhat presentable. He hoped for an invitation to join them. "Mr. Pratt, it's good to see you again."

"Yes, thank you Alexander," Elliot greeted and stepped into the apartment. "Is William ready?"

"I'm sure he'll be ready in a minute," Xander reassured him.

Elliot tutted. "Some things never change."

"What never changes?" William asked, as he slid his jacket over his slender shoulders.

"Your tardiness," Elliot explained and he looked down at his watch, not seeing the cloudy expression on William's face. "I suppose we should be going."

"Oh yeah, you guys should go and bond. I have a busy night ahead of me anyways," Xander said trying to not like a complete loser. It didn't work.

Elliot looked interested, "Really? What do you have planned?"

Xander panicked before he answered. "Oh… well… I've been meaning to catch up on South Park."

William buried his head in his hands. "We should get going. I'll see you later, Xander."

"Yeah… have a good time." Xander exhaled and went to the couch. He really did need to catch up on South Park. He felt pathetic.