Title: Facing Their Pasts 5/9+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 Five
When William came home the smell of pork chops sizzled from the pan. "Xander?"
"In here," Xander called, waving his hand so William could see him. "Supper's almost done."
"Great." William took a deep breath, smelling potatoes in the oven most likely covered in gooey cheese. He walked into the kitchen and gave Xander a peck on the cheek. Instantly he knew something was off. "What's wrong? Is your eye bothering you?"
Xander snorted. "I don't have an eye."
"Don't be a smart ass with me," William said as he brought his hand up to rub the side of Xander's face only for him to flinch away. "What's wrong?"
"I had a visitor today," Xander replied as he flipped the chops. "Your dad."
William looked shocked; he was waiting for Xander to say Girl Scouts or maybe someone spreading the 'good word.' "He knew I was in class."
"Yeah I think that's why he came over," Xander replied. "He… decided that I needed to know something about you. When you were younger."
"He told you…" William couldn't finish the sentence. He never thought his father would do that to him. "Everything?"
Xander nodded. "I figure he did it so I'd break up with you."
William pulled Xander away from the stove not caring if dinner burnt. "I was a stupid kid. I was a spoiled brat who thought I could do whatever the hell I wanted."
"I get that. I just can't help but wonder." Xander looked down at William. "Were you safe?"
"Safe? Are you bloody kidding me?" William was wide eyed, shocked that Xander would even ask. "Of course I was safe!"
"I had to ask, I needed to know. Considering we're having sex now," Xander explained. He knew William was safe, even though he was a crazy kid he wasn't stupid.
With disgust William moved away. "You thought I would actually put you in danger?"
"No, I just needed you to tell me," Xander said. "I know you'd never hurt me."
"Why would my father want you to break up with me?" William asked curiously. "What else did he say to you?"
Xander sighed and turned away. "He wants you to go back to England with him. He doesn't think you being here is good for you."
"He didn't happen to mention that he wanted me to have kids by any chance did he?" William asked, already knowing the answer.
"How'd you know?" Xander requested. He sat down, suddenly tired. He didn't want to lose William.
"I've been hearing that rot since I started fucking blokes." William shot Xander an apologetic look. "He shouldn't have come here to talk to you."
Xander looked fearful. "You're not going to leave, are you? I know the apartment is small and can get a little crowded and even though I am getting out more it's probably not as much as you want. I'll start going out more though. I promise!"
"Don't be an idiot." William moved to stand in front of Xander looking down at him. "Believe it or not I'm happy here. With you."
"What about your dad?" Xander asked. He had his neck craned to look up at William. "You just got talking to him after all these years."
William crouched so Xander didn't have to stare up at him. "He means well. I wish I knew that before now, but I was blind. He wants what's best for him but he also wants me to be happy. We'll just have to show him I'm happy." William smiled at Xander. "And if he still doesn't approve then that's his problem, he'll have to deal with it if he wants to be in my life again."
"I want him to like me," Xander said pathetically. He shook himself and stood, turning the stove and oven off. "Dinner's done."
William stood as well and grabbed the plates and utensils. "Everything will be fine, pet. I promise. I'm not going anywhere."
Xander gave a little smile but didn't comment. Dinner tomorrow wasn't going to go as well as Xander thought when he planned it.
The next morning while William was being up the groceries for supper with his father, Xander phoned Willow and Buffy in a panic, claiming William was going to leave him. They were at his place in ten minutes.
"What do you mean he's leaving you?" Buffy demanded to know. She was ready to kick William's ass. She'd told him what would happen if he hurt Xander.
"Buffy, calm down," Willow ordered as she sat beside Xander. "Honey, William isn't going to leave you."
Xander, who was still having a panic attack, was now taking deep breaths. "He told me he wasn't but what if his father demands that he go back with him?"
Buffy snorted at that. "You are officially being an idiot. William might want a relationship with his father but it doesn't mean he is going to give up his life."
Just then William walked in, his hands full of groceries. "Oi, Xan get your sexy arse off the couch and help me." A few bags were taken from his grasp and he was surprised, it wasn't Xander but Willow. "Erm… what are you doing here?"
"Is that any way to greet a friend?" Willow pouted and batted her eyelashes at William.
William frowned and looked past Willow to see Xander sitting miserably on the couch, Buffy right beside him. "Bloody hell. You told them!"
"They are my best friends!" Xander defended himself and looked even more unhappy if that was possible.
William thrust the remaining bags into Buffy's hands, ignoring her protest. "Xan, why don't you ever listen, you stubborn git."
"I listen. I just… have problems accepting." Xander replied realizing just how stupid he sounded.
"You have problems accepting that I'm staying?" William asked as his scarred eyebrow went up.
Xander shrugged, "I don't want your dad to hate me… even more."
"I told you last night, luv. It doesn't matter what he thinks of you. You're mine and that's all that matters, yeah?" William said wanting to cuff Xander in the head. He loved his boy but he was a dense one.
"You have to be patient with him, Will," Willow interrupted. "He is sexy but he is slow."
Xander glared at his oldest friend before pouting.
"I hate to agree with her but she's right," William confirmed and Buffy nodded in the background. "Now tell the girls you'll talk to them later. We have dinner to make."
"I'll talk to you later," Xander said with a grin. He watched as his friends left and looked to see William glowering at him. "What?"
Without a word William pulled Xander into a kiss. It wasn't one of their usual soft, gentle kisses. Instead it was almost hard, their teeth clanking together. When William finally pulled away his eyes were still narrowed. "From now on if you are having doubts or fears or any other bloody feeling you tell me. Don't go trying to hide it from me because I'll find out. Got it?"
Not being able to form any actual words Xander just nodded.
"Good." William was pleased with the response. "Now get your arse in gear. Dad will be here around four."
Xander gave a nervous grin and went to work.