Title: I Love You
Author: Forsaken2003
Pairing: S/X
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: I own none, all belong to Joss Whedon
Comments: Always welcomed!
Summary: Xander tells Spike he loves him for the first time.
Warnings/Spoilers: Season 5
Beta'd by: Unbeta'd

"I love you," Xander said out of nowhere as he and Spike watched Maury.

Spike turned his head slowly to look at Xander. "What did you say?"

Xander looked at Spike. "I said I love you."

"I…." Spike was confused. "Why are you saying this now?"

"Because I love you," Xander answered. They'd been watching cheating couples for the past two hours on Maury. To say it was depressing was an understatement. "I just wanted you to know." He went back to watching T.V.

Spike continued to watch Xander. "Wasn't very romantic," he commented.

"You're a vampire. A big scary one at that. I didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Honestly I was afraid of how you were going to take it," Xander replied. He paused. "How are you taking it?"

Spike leaned over and kissed Xander, his hand brushed over his cheek. "I think I'm taking it pretty well," he said when he pulled away.

Xander licked his lips. He loved the taste of Spike… in every sense. "So you aren't going to run?"

"Don't be an idiot," Spike said softly. "Why would I run from the best damn thing to ever happen to me?"

A smile spread over Xander's face. "Does that me you love me too?"

"Of course it does," Spike answered. "I love you."

Xander kissed Spike.

"Can I watch my show now?" Spike begged.

Xander rolled his eyes. "There goes the romance," he muttered. "Yes, you can go back to your depressing show."

Spike snuggled against Xander just as Maury said, "Joe, you are not the father!"

"AHHH!" Xander screamed in frustration.

The End