Inches (Spike/Xander)

[baudown]

Title:  Inches

Author:  baudown

Pairing:  Spike/Xander

Disclaimer:  Don't own them

Written for:  open_on_sunday

Prompt:  Ring

Word count:  100

Xander makes a joke.  Spike is the only one laughing.  Their eyes meet, surprised.  It's the first time it happens.  It isn't the last.

Spike wanders by, drink in hand.  Xander nods for him to sit.  Beneath the bar, their knees bump.  Neither pulls away.

"Don't touch him," Spike says, killingly calm.  The words ring out clear as a death knell.  Xander's father steps back, fists uncurling.

Xander thinks about how the lines and curves of Spike's face fit together -- lips, cheekbones, brows.  It's a face that's worthy of eternity.

Their mouths meet, the first kiss.  It isn't the last.

Comments

[comlodge.livejournal.com]

Oh, well written to the prompt. It's a face that's worthy of eternity. Lovely!

And bonus I re read Rembered if Outlived. I so love your writing style.

[baudown.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! And I'm glad Remembered, If Outlived held up on re-reading.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

This is terrific! You managed to show the evolution of a relationship in only 100 words.


Gabrielle

[baudown.livejournal.com]

That was the goal, so I'm pleased it worked for you. Thanks!

[chasingdemons.livejournal.com]

You make me believe in Spander. I especially love the part about the joke. Well done!

[baudown.livejournal.com]

It's part of my nefarious plot to lure unsuspecting folk into Spander-love.

Thank you!

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

You've got your drabble mojo going - it's lovely to behold.

[baudown.livejournal.com]

Thank you, hon. Glad you enjoyed it.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! And Xander SO deserves to be rescued from his family. That was one thing I feel Joss always let us down on.

[baudown.livejournal.com]

I know -- poor boy.

Thank you.

[singedbylife.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're so good! I loved it.

[baudown.livejournal.com]

You're too nice! I'm so glad you liked it.

[sorot.livejournal.com]

Sweet, thank you for sharing!

[baudown.livejournal.com]

Thank you right back!