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Jumping the Gun	By : JLH Category: -Buffy the Vampire Slayer > Slash - Male/Male > Spike(William)/Xander > Spike(William)/Xander Views: 4074 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
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�I
understand that you are here for only a short time, so I am proposing a flight
to Rome. We have an apartment there that I believe you, Spike, have been to on a
previous occasion. Your task is a simple one. The Initiative knows the apartment
is owned, or at least frequented by the slayer and her friends. As two males I
don�t think you should raise much suspicion. We know the Initiative will be
watching but do not think they will act at this stage. We need you to track the
trackers as it were. Find out their modus operandi and the location of their
European base. We will do the rest.�

Spike
looked incredulous, �Which would be what exactly?�

�We
intend working through clandestine means to shut them down � that will take both
government and private groups to work together.�

�You
mean non human?�

�Well
some, but primarily this bunch of misguided mercenaries is threatening
*everyone* who has a less than pure human pedigree or magical background, and
all for their own gain.�

Xander
squeezed his mate�s hand hard, they shared a knowing glance then the brunette
spoke up �Right, say we do this �.where are our special OO7 toys Q? Or perhaps
that should be �G�?!� Willow giggled a little then sobered as she caught the
scowl from Giles.

�This
is no joking matter Xander. If you take this on, as Spike more than adequately
pointed out previously, you are risking yourselves if found out. I can only
imagine what the Initiative would make of a mated Consort and Master in terms of
their studies and the way they might use you were you discovered.�

�So
why us?�

�We
trust you and know what you are capable of achieving.�

�You
also trust Willow, so why us?�

�It�s
about the Initiative � and they don�t know you� �

�And
they know Willow?�

�Oi,
They know me� or have you forgotten �Hostile 17� *watcher*?!�

�This
is not the same group Spike, they don�t know your history � or you for that
matter�. According to all records you have died� twice as far as they are
concerned - three times if one reads the watcher reports of the W&H showdown. It
is imperative that we shut this group down Spike� you *do* realize that they
pose a threat to all creatures of demonic origin, soul or no soul � and indeed
threaten partners of the same?!�

Xander
grabbed his partner possessively. Spike�s eye�s were golden �Of course I
*bloody* do you wanker! *No one* touches Xander!�

�Good
then we are agreed. Your plane will be waiting at Gatwick in two days� time� in
the meantime I suggest we all relax and enjoy present company.�

With
that Giles withdrew followed by a number of the younger slayers and watchers
privy to the meeting, leaving Spike, Willow, and a returning Dawn to their own
devices.

�The
party is a �go�!� Dawn announced with a grin and particularly affectionate hug
for Spike.

�Thanks B�Dawn You�re a gem!� Spike�s use of her real name caused the young
woman to blush profusely then sigh and relax into the arms of a �brotherly hug�.

Willow
had lined Xander up for her �resolved stare�. Arms folded she smiled as her long
time friend cringed in anticipation of the �Willow Inquisition�, instead he
found himself with what seemed to be a lapful of best friend and confidant he
knew from pre Tara.

As she
hugged him the mantra was consistent, �I am *so* happy for you! Goddess�. Xan!
And the whole Robin Hood look and the clothes and � Oh Xan! After Jesse and you
kept � Oh I am *so* happy for you� and Spike! �� At this point the wiccan
stopped and looked over to the blonde, � I never really saw how beautiful he
was� Inside and out.�

�Yeah�
and he�s mine.� The �mine� carried all manner of loving thoughts, firstly
directed at his partner but also now, by the honest and unprompted revelation,
an admission to his best female friend.

Willow
squeezed her friend�s arm. �I�m *so* glad.� Then reached over and kissed a
rather stunned Spike on the cheek� �You are my two favourite men, I am *so*
happy for you� So the whole �gay me up� was for real huh?� Willlow gave a wicked
grin.

�Happy
and Gay. Or, oh, um, *pink* (or should that be purple and green) friend o�
mine!� Xander leaned over and kissed the witch on the forehead.

Willow
slapped him lightly and without intent. �Cheeky!�

�That�s me! Xanman the cheeky, capable of blushing with minimum prompting and
loving the good spanking� and Oh God, I just over stepped some line didn�t I��

Spike
raised his eyebrows as Willow giggled conspiratorially. �Somethin� you�ve not
told me pet??�

Xander�s blush extended all the way past his belt line. He looked to his
childhood friend �Gahh! See?! Now I am gonna have to �. Ahhh what the heck!�

He
raised an eyebrow to Spike then pulled Willow into a tight embrace again and
kissed her cheek. Xander�s demeanor changed, �You really think we can help?�

�I
think you can. Xan we really have tried everything else� but� Godess Xan,
they�ve already got three slayers and one of our coven.�

�What?!!�

�We
just need to know what we�re up against Xan, and where they are, and we can get
them back� we�ll get them back.�

The
stricken look on his mate�s face said it all, Spike articulated what he already
felt, but it was a �blast from the past� and as he listened to his beloved�s
words it was like a knife to his gut, �No question Red. We�ll get them back no
matter what. I *know* what those bastards do to ya. Anyway, seems as though the
watcher has left you with the clean up job luv. Where�s our tickets then?�

Willow
sheepishly handed over their flight arrangements.

Late
that night the mated pair lay idly petting each other, both obviously concerned
at what they might be facing�

��

Dawn�s
impromptu party and consequent visits by Willow and Andrew all bearing presents
were welcome. The knock on the door signaling their day of departure was less
heralded.

A
rather disheveled Xander, hastily clad in a pair of inside out sweat pants,
answered the door. �Hey Giles, um �scuse me�. We were um�� Unmoving, long
blonde locks were evident poking out from the bed covers, and the rumpled nature
of the sleeping arrangements left little to the imagination.

�Yes
well um� Perhaps you and I should �talk� Xander?�� Giles, ever the creature of
habit removed his glasses, and indicated an antique lounge in a quiet alcove
near the entry hall of their rooms for their �chat�. Xander stilled the older
man�s hands, stopping the incessant rubbing of glass in its tracks, and forcing
Giles to look the very adult Xander in the eye.

�I�m
not a child Giles, I�m not the boy you knew any more. I was gay *before* Spike.
The difference is that I am happy now.� Xander�s tone dropped and he fixed on
the concerned stare of the man who had been a surrogate father when his own was
unable to �step up� to the role. � I am *really* happy Giles. If you can�t
accept that then that has to be OK too, I�ve learned that, but I would like to
think that you can� accept Spike and me, I mean��

�Oh
Good Lord! Do you think I am utterly senile?! Xander it is perfectly obvious to
me that you two are besotted. Spike has always been known for his obsessive
devotion to his partner and from what I observe you are similarly stricken in
this case.�

�Stricken!!!???�

�Alright� Blessed! Heavens above Xander, what do you want me to say?!�

�Well,
given that you have tried to kill my chosen life-partner more than once in the
past few years, I guess �promise not to do it again� would be a start�?�

�That�s hardly f��

Xander
pulled down his collar, revealing the deep crimson scar signifying consort and
partner. �And if you pull down Spike�s shirt you will see the same. We have
claimed *each other* Giles. And for all your watcher wisdom� this is the real
deal for me� for *us*� for Spike and I� William and Alexander� Giles? Please be
happy for us� I have never really asked for anyone�s blessing on�. Well anything
really� But you have been like, well favourite uncle probably is a bit odd
..but� Giles? Babbling here�� Xander trailed off, but it was Giles who looked
the more embarrassed.

He
broke from his reverie, �Oh good Lord� Do you really think I am *so* staid as to
deny you the right to happiness?!� The elder watcher pulled Xander into a
heartfelt hug and snorted his bemusement, �You silly boy� Oh blow it all, seems
I am compelled to include Spike in this now�. boys! My sincere apologies for not
addressing this with you before now�It�s just�. Good Lord Xander� Do you know
how proud I am of you?� Giles, sat back, reached over to grab the young man�s
hand, and dropped his voice to a near whisper. �I� You� will always be the young
man I knew � so hopeful, so loyal, a brave warrior with no requirement to step
up and yet volunteered time after time� And after the First� I know you turned
down the opportunity for � Well, let�s just say, I had but an inkling of how
very strong and capable you were. How strong you will always be� and apparently
even more so now� I am fully aware that you have the respect of colleagues, a
significant role in your working life, and now a chance at happy
partnership�Kudos� But I *am* sorry� My dear fellow, I am so profoundly sorry to
have to drag you into this��

Xander
looked up and grinned a little with a light in his eye that signaled the
amusement of days long past in a school library of a town that no longer
existed� �Hey! I�m a �dear fellow� now?� Guess I�ll be needing a pipe and lounge
coat.� He winked at the now rather flustered senior watcher, then sobered and
continued, �All jokes aside Giles, The Initiative? It�s bad isn�t it�.?�

�I
fear for all of us. With the modern technologies and inhumane methods, there
seems no limit to what these people might do. And with the world in such turmoil
�highest bidders� are not too hard to find if one is trafficking demons.�

�Or
any sod who deals in magic. I�nt that right watcher?� Spike was leaning against
the doorway, hair rumpled from sleep and clad in a pair of silk boxers, so low
slung that they were obviously his partner�s.

�Indeed, magical folk seem also to be a target.� Giles blushed a little as he
noted for the third time since the two had arrived, just how ethereally
beautiful the vampire truly was. He was surprised to feel just a small pang of
jealousy as the perfect male form moved to wrap loving arms around Xander and
kiss his ear with fond familiarity.

�We
off today then Pet?�

�Giles
was just�� Xander looked uncomfortable as Giles took his lead.

�Indeed Spike, I was simply trying to impress upon� well you both now obviously�
the gravity of the situation.�

�Yeah
we got that, watcher. Now cut to the chase, what do you *really* think is going
on?� Spike hugged his partner but memories of the Initiative and it�s German
precursor were too close for comfort. Xander felt his lover unwittingly shift to
game face.

Giles
flinched only a little, saw that Xander�s loving hold on the vampire had not
moved, and noted the tender caress of hands that was occurring as Spike�s
features shifted back to human. Reminding himself of the ensouled status of the
individual in front of him, he continued �We are aware that they are already
�picking up� individuals that are of interest to them � None of whom have been
found since, so we simply must assume that they are being held for some purpose.
(Though for the life of me I am doubtful that a fledgling watcher like David
would be of any use to anyone!) Unfortunately it seems fairly certain that the
Initiative may have the apartment under surveillance. Though given the last two
months, we may have them foiled a little, it is listed as one of many �holiday
stay� rental apartments in the wider Rome area and a had been frequented by
numerous people unrelated to our group.�

Spike
was distracted by thoughts of the Initiative and his time in Sunnydale, and
Xander�s head was spinning with vivid images of starvation, hurt and
desperation. The brunette grabbed his partner�s hand hard and held on. �Shhhhh,
c�mon Spike� we�re in this together�� He turned to face the watcher, �So we
what? Go in as the gay couple?�

�Well
essentially yes�� Giles handed Xander arrangements for a car, weekend
accommodation in Tuscany, and a list of useful contacts. �We have a �body heat�
suit for Spike to wear to mask his �undead� status. And *please* don�t look at
me like that Spike � it is entirely to do with a discrete undergarment� nothing
outlandish I assure you.�

Spike
was promptly presented with a lycra like suit with what appeared like metal
track throughout. �The controls are on the left wrist band,
any detection device will
see you with 'normal' body temperature��

�What
about me head then?�

�There
are a variety of hats, but quite frankly Spike I think that for the most part
you will be observed later at night and well� both of you �� At this point Giles
looked distinctly embarrassed, �Let�s just say that it is apparent that you are
rarely separated in that timeframe��

Xander
grinned and landed a chaste kiss on the point of his partner�s shoulder. �Well
at least we�re consistent!�

Arrangements were made, packing done and the two found themselves at Gatwick
ready for takeoff within hours of the discussion.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Part 6 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Travel
to Rome was strangely easy, though Spike, apparently far too accustomed to
traveling at the �pointy end� of the plane had pouted adorably at the blushing
check-in clerk, then thrown his platinum card across the counter to fund the
move from row fifty two to row five.

As
they settled into their seats he was still grumbling,�*Bloody typical!* Watchers
still can�t even sort a decent ticket for their workers in the field! Who the
hell would pay to travel without a personal drinks service and a reasonably
sized pillow!�

Xander
smirked at his partner� It seemed that the years of starving and Sunnydale were
long forgotten. The �first class� vampire was definitely in the building.

The
human had placated his annoyed friend by snuggling under a shared blanket and
whispering, �Don�t mind if you purr� He had continued to stroke his partner�s
inner thigh while warning, �No more growling at the passengers or crew and I�ll
fix this as soon as the movie starts.� He ran a nail over the material straining
with Spike�s very obvious interest in the ministrations.

True
to his word, Xander had distracted his partner during takeoff. Spike bit his
tongue hard enough to draw blood as shared erotic images and physical sensation
collided and the result was caught in the warm face towel provided when they
first sat down. As always, the crew seemed to gravitate toward the �friends� in
row five, so much so that a very jovial inter isle card game between both
patrons and bemused staff was packing up as the seat belt sign went on.

Spike
gave his fellow players a genteel �peck� on the hand and his partner a very
public, very passionate kiss on the lips. They both grinned as they noted the
almost jealous looks from flight attendants Charlotte and Cosmina, and overheard
the departing comments, �*All* the good ones are gay! But gahhh weren�t they��

They
arrived at the small apartment following a taxi ride hosted by a driver who
incessantly swore at fellow commuters in swift (apparently broken) Italian, wove
in an out of four lanes of traffic, ran a red light, smoked three cigarettes in
succession and sounded his horn at every opportunity. Xander grinned as his
partner addressed the man in perfect Italian at the conclusion of their trip,
commenting on his driving prowess (or lack thereof), then paid without tipping
and allowed his eyes to flash gold ensuring a swift departure and no argument.

The
building manager was a rather portly middle aged woman who smiled sweetly at
Xander then positively flirted with Spike. The vampire�s grasp of the local
language and his willingness to kiss the woman on both cheeks and return her
attentions with convincing �shy act�, guaranteed them a platter of fresh fruit,
a bottle of her brother�s home brewed lambrusco wine, and an offer to organize a
car and driver whenever they needed it during their stay, and an invitation to
dinner!

Fearful of the apartment being under observation, Spike had requisitioned a
�handicapped� bathroom and donned his heat suit while still at the airport
(amidst complaints of �lack of accessibility� and the overly �snug fit�.) Xander
had all but forgotten about the technology during their cab ride from hell, so
was utterly unprepared when a very warm body pinned him to the wall of their new
abode and whispered �Welcome to Rome, pet.�

�Gahh!
Is there a heat control for you? �Cause gotta say, feeling *very hot under the
collar here!� Xander grinned and welcomed Spike�s open mouthed kiss and whole
body contact.

Spike
pulled away for a moment, �New experience for you? Thought all newly weds had to
feel this.� He grinned and winked then slammed the front door of the apartment
hard enough that it failed to catch, �C�mon luv live a little � how�s about I up
our temperature a mark or two, figure you might like your boy hot and sweaty?!�
Spike�s left hand had found its way to Xander�s very obvious erection while he
forwent more dialogue in preference to plundering the hot mouth.

�Bloody lovely this, do you know how hot I feel at the moment� Can hardly think
straight I�m so hot��

�Shhhh
what if someone hears us?�

�Let
�em, feelin� so�� Spike nibbled Xander�s ear and proceeded to unzip and unbutton
his partner�s clothes, stripping him to his boxers within seconds.

Xander�s remaining brain cells dealing with rational thought, managed to
register the still ajar door and the idea that a bed might be more comfortable.
He pushed his lover back for a moment, shoved the door closed with his foot and
maneuvered them both into the bedroom. Spike shed his outer layers as they moved
to fall in a smiling heap onto the bed. What Xander did not expect was the
strange sensation of having a body he knew so well clad in warmed lycra, and
proceeded to silently thank the suit�s designer for the strategically placed
�access points� as the two began to make love in earnest.

In
third floor of the ancient building opposite:

�Two
occupants. Male, sir. One English, one American we surmise by the accents.�

�Records? You have obtained their check in details?�

�One
A. Harris, building project manager, Sacramento. One W. Aurelius, investor,
Boston. Both flew in from the UK last night. Here for ten days.�

�Connections in Italy?�

�None
known at this stage, sir.�

�Travel plans?�

�Villa
in Tuscany booked for the weekend, landlady is assisting with a driver, other
than that no firm plans known sir.�

�Contacts.�

�No
calls made and none mentioned sir. It seems they are here on some type of
�honeymoon� sir.�

The
older man all but growled, �Heat scan?�

�Normal, sir, at least normal enough.�

�Explain!�

�Well
sir..� The young soldier blushed profusely then continued, �They seem to be
currently engaged in carnal relations, sir. The heat scan is difficult to��

�Yes
fine, soldier. Carry on� The Lieutenant turned and stalked toward the door
grumbling, �What is it about faggots and Rome!�

�Excuse me, sir?�

The
commander turned momentarily, �Nothing Chambers, carry on.�

�Sir?�

�We
can�t move unless we are *sure* they are of interest to the group. We do know a
slayer and her non human companion frequented here, but we must assume that was
to do with the group we already have in custody. Can�t imagine our �lover boys�
are anything more than just that.�

�Your
orders sir?�

�Just
keep the scanners on, forty-eight hours. If you don�t get anything unusual,
we�ll have to assume it�s another �pink pair�, all Lamborghinis, leather and
lattes!� He scowled and stalked off mumbling unhappily about Mardi Gras madness,
gays in the military and the desire to engage in �real� espionage rather than
�watching pansy�s screw�.

��..

A drip
fell from the end of Xander�s nose, landing neatly on the middle of his blonde
partner�s forehead. He had never really considered just how advantageous it was
to engage in sex with a �cooler� friend. Finally rolling off his warm bed buddy
and spooning the figure to join him in slumber, his last thought prior to
snoozing was one of slight concern over moisture and the dangers of electric
blankets. Spike had no such qualms, he simply snuggled into the feel of his
lover�s body and enjoyed a warmth that came from every direction.

Their
encounter had begun with the usual rush of enthusiasm, fueled, as it had been
since their mating, by imagery and emotions flowing from one to the other. This
time however, as Xander heated up, Spike�s suit seemed to respond in kind,
giving its wearer and his lover the most extraordinary addition to their
lovemaking.

Xander
had bitten gently down the clad torso, carefully unzipped the groin and just
before engulfing his partner�s already solid erection, exclaimed �My God Spike,
you are *so* hot.� Then continued to pet and caress until his incessant tongue
and mouth elicited the first of three climaxes for the night. Vampire stamina
gave Spike the advantage, but it seemed that the warmth now surrounding his
person had other effects. Xander had prepared himself then lowered onto his
lover, beginning to rise and fall slowly, and brushing his own sex over the
silky material now covering his lover. For Spike the effect had been electric �
within seconds, the suit heated up, he heated up, and found himself positively
ravaging his lover�s mouth, and driving his release.

Xander
had grinned, commented on hot and horny youth then proceeded to take his partner
face to face, kissing and nipping the writhing figure throughout until he had
heated the blonde �from the inside�.

They
both stirred some time after noon the next day, untangled limbs that had
intertwined during sleep, and petted each other softly until words could be
formed. The afternoon sun was well onto the other side of the building, so
Xander stood, opened the curtains then traditional wooden shutters, and let the
heat, the sounds and smells of old Rome enter.

An
azure blue stare greeted him as he returned to the bed, �Hey sweetheart�

�Hmmm,
mornin� luv�

Xander
rolled onto his back and stared at the ornate ceiling, putting the arm farthest
from Spike under his head.

�Amazing.�

Spike
shifted a little and smirked, leaning over to caress the bare torso of his
lover, �Been called many things pet, but coming from you��

�No, I
meant the ceil� Grrrrrr� Restful thoughts abandoned, he launched himself at the
vampire, tickling every available mark before lightening speed replaced giggles
and squirming, and he found himself pinned out on the bed like some ancient
sacrifice.

Spike
was all but in game face and grinning when Xander felt unfettered fear flow
through the link. The vampire leaned down as if to kiss him on the ear �Shhh
pet� we�re definitely bein� watched.� From the corner of his good eye, Xander
caught what he thought to be the glint of a camera lens from a building across
the narrow street.

Spike
pulled up a little and grinned, though his partner saw the intent and the
resolve in his eyes, �Shower now lover! C�mon� we�ve got a city to explore!�

Filling the small bathroom with steam before they entered the shower cubicle had
allowed the vampire to strip the heat suit temporarily. Both silently blessed
the technology, aware that without it, there would have been a fairly good
chance that they would now be languishing in some sterile cell.

Once
under the jet of scorching water, what appeared to be shower sex (or at least
its precursor) to possible outsider observers was, instead, a whispered
conversation of carefully chosen words and many more images flowing through
their link.

�How�s
this gonna work Spike?�

�Suggest we make love for the afternoon then head out for dinner and such
tonight. And call �em out on the way home.�

�Wha..?�

�Gay
couple on their first holiday pet, me a bloody rich blighter, an� catches some
bloke takin� photos for profit� c�mon, be fun. Nothin� Scoobie just plain put
em off their game for a bit.�

�It�s
too risky! God Spike! What if they� you know have vampire detectors or
something.�

�It�s
a military gig, pet� All gizmos and what�s its� They�ll be relyin� on the
technology.�

�But��

�Willow gave me a cloaking spell, an� you know her mojo of late� no one will
guess I�m not a real boy.�

�But
what about the mating thing?�

�Covers that too luv, though I have me doubts it will be needed. C�mon Xan�
little payback� promise you can snog me in front of �em if we need to.�

Xander
broke into a wicked smile �Or kiss one of them perhaps.�

�Perhaps? Oh I am shocked dear friend�. It�s a given!�

The
shower did conclude with some fondling and definite �getting off�, but the
excitement was more about the anticipated events of the evening than the need to
relieve any tension.

��.

�Sir?
They�re in the shower now Sir��

�Yes
Sir. They have opened the shutters, I have clear visual to bedroom and living
room, Sir�

�No
Sir. It appears at this time they are� um� engaged in� yes Sir� The room is very
steamy and confusing our equipment� Yes Sir, of course.�

�Twenty one hundred� yes Sir� I will be here Sir.�

Chambers was on his second back to back shift and was struggling to keep awake.
Images of two beautiful men making love had seemed abhorrent in the past, but
having to sit and watch these two for the last twelve plus hours� with all the
hard lines and the tender� Gahhh! He was sure he was going mad� The thing he
could not understand was the lieutenant�s attitude? These men weren�t dangerous,
just� gay!
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