Wolfram and Hart's New Guest
By jessebelle
A/N: Happy, you got two updates, albeit they were short ones, in a day! That's something to be excited about, right? So, happy reading!
Huggles and Snuggles, jessebelle
Hermione and Wesley were chatting amicably when Spike stormed into the office. By the look on his face she knew right away he was upset about something, but she couldn't help thinking that he looked very, appealing while he was angry. He paced back and forth muttering things that she couldn't make out.
Wesley meanwhile, got a surprised look on his face. "Fyarl Spike, I didn't know you could speak it, and rather fluently too." He sounded both amazed and amused.
"Shut it Percy. It seems that golden boy out there wants the chit here to leave."
Wesley's eyes widened. "What, but, why?"
Spike finally came to a stop in front of the two. "Seems to think that she's one of my Buffy replacements. Honestly, have you ever even seen me take a woman, let alone a young girl to my room?"
"Well, no. But-"
"I mean, you all seem to jump to conclusions when I'm involved. All I did was lend her a sweater. You do something nice these days and you get nothing. If anyone's the man whore here it's Peaches. Honestly, could weregirl look anymore like Buffy?"
Hermione's eyes widened at the use of Spike's term of endearment for Nina. "Weregirl?"
Spike and Wesley both froze. The blond turned to Hermione. "Oh, that's what I call Angel's little fling."
Hermione skeptically rose an eyebrow. "Why."
"She and he only get together on the full moon."
"She's really hairy." Spike and Wesley answered at the same time.
Hermione looked at the two of them and smiled. "All right. Because werewolves don't even exist."
"Absolutely."
"The honest truth."
There was an awkward silence as they digested the conversation. "Anyway, pet, Peaches wants you out of here, and soon."
"Does he even know who I am?"
Spike shook his head. "Nope. Wouldn't even listen to me, git."
"I'm sure if we just explain, the matter will be settled and life can go on."
"Pfft. You think he can just insult me, and Hermione here and get away with it, not a chance." Hermione refrained from saying anything. This trip was turning out more interesting then she expected.
Wesley looked a little worried. "And what exactly are you planning on doing?"
Spike grinned. "Well, if Peaches wants her out, she'll get out."
"What?" Hermione became worried.
"Well, the way I figure it, I'll do the unexpected, I'll actually listen to him. He told me that if I lived here I had to live under his rules, well, I'm tired of letting him be in control. I'm my own va-man and I don't have to live under his conditions. Therefore, I'll move out, get a new place, and cutie here can come stay with me."
Hermione's eyes widened, both at the idea, and the fact he'd called her 'cutie'.
"Absolutely not!"
A challenge rose in Spike's eyes. "Oh, and what are you going to do about it?"
Wesley paused before thinking up a good answer. "I'll inform Angel."
"It was his bloody idea in the first place!"
Sensing the argument that was about to take place, Hermione acted like she would back at Hogwarts with Ron and Harry. "Stop it right now. Spike, while I appreciate the fact that you'd do that for me, it's not-"
"I thought I told you to get her out Spike!" Angel had just entered the office. He walked right up to Hermione, grabbed her things, and practically shoved them towards her. "Listen kid, Spike, he's not a good person to get involved with. Leave, stay in school, and find some nice boy your own age."
Hermione's mouth opened with shock. She turned back to the two Englishmen and finished her sentence. With a look of scorn towards Angel, and a nod to Wesley, she turned to Spike. "-a bad idea."
Triumphant, Spike took her things from her and led her out the door. With a look back at Angel and Wesley, he stuck his tongue out in a pure childish mood and left the office, a smirk on his face.
Back in the office, Angel looked confused. "What just happened?"
Wesley sighed, and sat down on the couch. He took off his glasses and began to clean them. Putting them back on his face, he faced his boss. "I believe you just made a mistake."
"Wha-" But Angel was cut off as Gunn entered the office.
"Hey guys, where's Hermione?"
(I was going to leave you guys here, but I'll be nice and continue.)
"What do you mean where's Hermione? Isn't she supposed to be with you?"
Gunn gave Angel a weird look. "Yeah, she was, but she came up here while I brought her things to her room."
"But, what?"
Harmony opened the office door and stuck her head in. "Boss, I'm a little worried. Do you know if she came with Gunn, yet? Oh, Gunn hi. Where's my cousin?"
"That's what I'd like to know." Everyone turned to Wesley after Angel said this.
The Englishmen looked up at his boss and gave him a significant look. "I believe you just sent her off with Spike. Apparently they're getting an apartment together."
Gunn's face showed his shock. "What? But why would she do that?"
Harmony looked at Angel, an angry look on her face. "First he breaks my unicorn, then he steals my cousin. God, talk about ex's getting everything after a break up."
"But, I. You mean that was? And I?"
Wesley nodded. "Yes, to all questions Angel. Pity really, she was such a nice girl, intelligent too." Wesley stood up and made his way to the door. "If you don't mind, I'm going to see if I can call and find out how Fred is doing. If you get any information on Hermione, call me down. Happy hunting."
A/N: So, Spike and Hermione are getting an apartment together. Interesting development. Did I mention I'm totally winging it and I'm really not completely sure what's going to happen next? I just go where the wind takes me. So, I hope that you enjoyed this chapter and if I get enough reviews I just might post the next chapter sooner then usual. Once again, who should Hermione's guard and tutors be? Any ideas? If so, email me or tell me in your reviews.
Huggles and Snuggles
jessebelle
completed 8/3/04