TITLE: Associate Aston

AUTHOR: AmethystxX

CHAPTER: 6

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any characters in the fic, I am merely borrowing them while their owners glare at me (whimper)

SUMMARY: Angel gains a new associate to help them against the Senior Partners. What happens when he sets his sights on Spike and what will Angel do about it [SLASH]

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A/N: Angel is Spike's sire in this story.

WOLFRAM AND HART, NIGHT:

After Spike got a good day's rest, with Illyria popping her head in every 5 minutes and keeping everyone away, Claire finally announced that Spike was well enough to leave the medical ward since she was simply getting sick of their constant presence.

Now came the difficult part: Spike's sleeping arrangements.

"Well I believe he should stay with me. He obviously needs someone to look after him until the party tomorrow which I can also escort him to" Illyria cut in being extremely over protective.

"Hey! I've not left Spike's bedside ever since the whole Aston incident" Angel shuddered at the name.

"You've stayed next to me for 4 months?" Spike asked shyly.

Angel blushed and nodded.

"My God you're supposed to be vampires and are acting like lovesick puppies! Just send Spike with Angel, I'm sure he wouldn't mind. It's not as if they're exactly arguing anymore is it?" Wesley shook his head at their childish behavior.

Angel and Spike glared at Wesley.

"Listen, I think it's great that Spike will stay with Angel. Now do us all a favor and get out! You've all been here bickering for 10 minutes! Now shoo! I have work to do. Go on out with you!" Claire started shoving them all out of the ward, with Illyria protecting Spike of course, while they protested.

"Well it's real late now guys. I would love to stay and watch you all argue but I haven't slept for the past 3 days and I need the rest. Also I want to check out that Technician, I think her name is Selena. Oh! There she is" Gunn then ran off next to a woman who giggled and linked arms with Gunn.

Everyone missed the jealous look a certain person gave the couple.

"Right then it's settled. Spike will stay with Angel until he's well or they come to some sort of arrangement. Agreed?" They nod, "Good! Night all" Wesley then also went.

"I shall come up tomorrow to see how Spike is doing. If he is being mistreated in any way he will be coming with me. Understand?" Angel nods.

Illyria turns her nose up at Angel before muttering a 'Good' then also took her leave.

Angel and Spike looked at each other before Angel coughed and broke the silence.

"So erm…I best take you up. Are you all right? Dizzy? Pains? Aches?" Angel checked over Spike while Spike laughed.

"I'm fine, really Angel I feel great. Good nights sleep is just what I need to face tomorrow evening." Spike smiled at Angel.

"Sure I can sort out a place for you to sleep" Angel and Spike went into the elevator going up to Angel's apartment.

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ANGELS APARTMENT, NIGHT:

As the elevator came to a stop, the two vamps stepped out of the elevator and Angel went around gathering supply's for the night.

Spike stood uncomfortably while Angel done this and was starting to get restless.

"Angel," Spike sighed,

"I'm nearly done Spike, I just need to get a few more things" Angel mumbled before going off and swearing occasionally when he dropped something.

"I was wondering if I could have a shower? You know I'm not liking the hospital smell and I'm sure your not either" Spike shifted as Angel came to a stop, standing on his tip toes to reach the linen, and stared at Spike.

"Angel? Hello! The shower plus me equals clean! Yes? No? Hello!" Spike gestured when Angel didn't move.

Angel gave a jolt, and dropped a stack of linen before coming over to Spike and sniffing.

"It's not that bad" Angel said, "Besides I like how you smell" Angel added under his breath.

Spike gave him a confused glance, "Huh?" he asked,

Angel swallowed. "Oh it's nothing, you go take a shower if you want and I'll make up the bed" Angel said and smiled at Spike.

Spike nodded and headed into the direction of the shower, looking over his shoulder every now and then to glance at Angel.

When the shower turned on and Spike's loud singing filled the room, Angel slowly let out the breath he didn't know he was holding and with shaky fingers set about making up the bed on the sofa.

After about 20 minutes, 10 of which Spike had stared into space doing nothing, Spike walked out squeaky clean and smelling what Angel liked to call 'Just Spike'

They then stood in front of each other, shifting uncomfortably on their feet.

"So…erm I guess it's late and I'd better get some sleep for the big day tomorrow. Night Angel" With that said Spike was just about to flop down onto the sofa…but was grabbed by Angel.

"Oh no you don't. There is no way you get out of a coma and sleep on a couch. You are sleeping in my bed where you can get a good night sleep in a proper bed" Angel the started shoving Spike, gently, into his bedroom.

"Well where will you sleep?" Spike asked innocently.

"I'll take the couch. Now get into bed" Angel waited, crossing his arms over his chest petulantly.

"Can I at least have some privacy while I get changed" Spike pouted.

Angel sighed and turned around.

Spike grinned and got undressed, "Ok all done" Spike said.

Angel turned around then flushed crimson and quickly turned back.

"Spike! You were supposed to get into bed after you got unchanged!" Angel yelled as Spike stood there looking smug, naked as the day he was born.

"Fine then" Spike grumbled as he got into bed.

Angel risked a look behind him before sighing in relief at Spike under the covers. He then turned around fully to Spike.

"You know you really know how to make a guy feel unwanted" Spike spoke quietly.

"No no no no no! That's not what I meant! No! You only just came out of a coma and I want to take things slow" Angel corrected quickly.

"Well just because we're going to bed doesn't mean that sex has to be involved" Spike pouted fully now, bottom lip fully out and trembling.

Angel took one look at him and knew he was doomed.

"Please Angel…sire? I don't want to sleep alone" Spikes eyes started watering at that.

Angel is completely head over heels now.

"Oh course I'll stay! But no hands in naughty places or anything related to sex. Just sleep…and maybe some cuddling," Angel looked at Spike, "Actually some definite cuddling" Angel corrected him self yet again.

Spike then gave a bright smile before flopping backwards on the bed, patting the space next to him.

"Hop in Peaches…room for one more" Spike said and smiled which was too innocent when lying in a bed.

Angel gave Spike a stern look before lying in bed stiffly. Before he knew it he had an armful of Spike with his head on his chest.

"Night peaches" Spike said then before Angel had a chance to complain he had fallen asleep.

Angel sighed, laying his head on Spike's head and taking a deep breath.

Just before he fell asleep he smiled and took another sniff at his hair.

"Jasmine" he spoke softly then fell into an easy sleep

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ANGELS APARTMENT, AFTERNOON:

Angel shot up in bed, putting Spike protectively behind him and growled at the person who came out of the elevator.

Illyria raised her eyebrow.

"I do not think a being as low as you should be growling at me don't you think?"  Illyria said as she walked into the room, giving Angel a look that could have demons cowering as she saw them both in the same bed.

"Nothing good could have came from this" Illyria fumed while Spike gave her an awkward look.

"It's not like that, I mean we were just sleeping. Nothing wrong with sleeping" Angel growled out.

"Erm Angel, if it isn't too much trouble I'd like to get dressed since I don't think I'll be getting much sleep anytime soon" Spike said and gestured to Angels body which was thrown over in front of him in an possessive manner.

Angel grumbled, "Fine, I'll just talk to Illyria then"

Both Angel and Illyria were silent as they waited for Spike to finish dressing, glaring at each other.

They were pulled apart by the elevator doors opening again and an enthusiastic Lorne charged in while squealing.

"Oh this is so exciting! The decorators have been in and have done up the whole of the front lobby. There will be magical decorations as well as non-magical with a wide range of Alcohol for the bleached beauty. The music will also be provided by yours truly so this is going to be the best party yet! Oh I simply can't wait!" Lorne was literally jumping up and down with excitement.

"That's great Lorne" Angel spoke while inwardly groaning.

"I know isn't it?! Well I need to go and get ready, only 3 hours to go!" Lorne replied.

"But it's morning isn't it?" Spike asked while looking outside.

"No it's late afternoon sweetness, 3pm to be exact and the party starts at 6pm! Now don't tell me you've been sleeping all afternoon! Oh no matter, you can turn up at any time. Well I must dash, I've got a party to get ready for!" Lorne was then back into the elevator leaving the others again in their silence.

Spike coughed, "So erm…I guess we'd better find something to do before the party"

"Yes I shall return here at 6.30 to escort Spike, I won't be late" As Illyria said that she also got into the elevator.

Spike and Angel looked at each other and grimaced.

Oh yes, this party is going to be hell.

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