Web-Slinger
Friday, September 1, 2000
"Well, that was... not completely humiliating," Spike commented, embarrassed to the core. He
unwound himself from Xander, climbed off his lap with as much dignity as possible, and cast about
for some clothing. Spike was feeling very naked at the moment and being literally so wasn't
helping matters. "I don't think I've been this bleedin' red-faced since Angelus took me over his
knee at a society soiree and tanned my bare bum in front of all and sundry."
"I can picture how that would be embarrassing," Xander snickered. He rose, dusted the sand off
him, and moved to dress as well. "Kinda naughty, too."
Right, kinda naughty. Now Spike was even more embarrassed. "So, er, what was with the light
show?" he asked, purposely changing the subject.
"Ah, will the wonders of my powers ever cease?" Xander held out his hand, and thin line of visible electricity emerged
from the center of his palm and danced like a snake from a snake charmer's basket. The thin line thickened and slowing wove towards Spike, resembling a pure white tentacle. The
tentacle wrapped around Spike's bare waist and he was pulled gently forward, towards Xander.
"Somehow, I turned myself into a magnet. The reason you can feel the 'rope' is because your entire body is covered in electricity and that makes you attracted to me."
Xander pulling when Spike was right in front of him. He smiled. "Neat,
huh? It's like I have an internal version of Spiderman's web-shooters."
Spike smirked at the comic book reference. "Very interesting. Tell me, what other hidden talents do
you have that I don't know about?"
"I'm an excellent kisser."
"I already learned that."
"Well, you're about to get a review lesson," Xander said as he tangled a hand into Spike's damp
locks. "Because I really need to kiss you again."
Spike's newly beating heart was suddenly slamming in his chest. After a second of stunned silence,
he whispered desperately, "Plea-"
Xander sealed his mouth over Spike's before the word was finished. Spike's
pounding heart kicked up speed and all thoughts flew out of his head as Xander ravenously kissed
him. Spike's insides disintegrated under the assault and he clung to Xander to keep from
sliding bonelessly to the sand.
Spike was dazed when Xander finally broke the kiss. He couldn't seem to focus his vision and the
sounds of the incoming tide were drowned out by the hammering of his heart.
End