There were so many reasons to want to move past a name and Nicolas could imagine a few for William without having to get creative. Nicolas didn't use his last name any more, hadn't for years now and he didn't plan to ever do it again. But he'd like William to at least acknowledge that they knew each other. So he raised his beer to him when he caught his eyes, smiling openly. Hey, he had been more or less asked to come here.
Spike. He'd have to get used to it. Maybe it fit him. But now that he was certain, even with all this new style and attire, it was difficult to not still see the boy from all those years ago.
Spike debated for a while going over as he exhaled smoke slowly into the air, reaching out to grab his whiskey off the counter. He didn't move for a long while, he went to see Drusilla first, making sure Angel and Xander were keeping an eye on her and not letting her pick up the lowest of the low in this place. He was not kicking another heroin addict or homeless bloke out of his room again, it was getting very tedious.
Eventually, he plucked up the courage and moved to Nicolas, pulling out the seat next to him and dropping down, setting his whiskey on the table and smirking playfully at the other. "Came to here some real music, did you? Good man, wise move. Liking what you see?"
"I knew music before you did." No guessing necessary. He had played for him, he had sat with him on the floor of the music room and let him wear his headphones. Mostly horrifying him in the process, he distinctly recalled, but of course he was too polite and proud to ever admit that. Just as he'd smoked that first cigarette. He wondered if he should say something again, try his name. But what for? He was certain and William didn't want to admit it.
"But sure. What I see is just fine." He set his bottle against his lips, blowing into it to make a pretty tune. Then he took a sip and laughed. "What I hear is kinda all right too."
"I think most people know vaguely what music is, you don't own it. I just took it and made it better," Spike remarked arrogantly but he knew what Nicolas meant, he remember the first time he heard the music Nicolas liked to listen to, naively believing he only liked classic. It had really blown his mind to hear such music, something that had never died in him. Even now, he could hear the same old songs when he looked at Nicolas. He shifted in his seat, taking a swig of his whiskey. "Kinda all right? Are you fucking mental? That was art up there, sodding brilliance. Well, okay, not the middle one but I had to throw a bottle at that prick, he was getting mouthy."
Rolling his eyes, he set his bottle back down and leaned in his chair, looking at the other carefully. Then he offered out his hand to him, something he'd done a long time ago and he was still doing even now. "Well, mental or not, I suppose I owe you a name, we keep running into each other and all. I'm Spike. You?"
Nicolas took Spike's hand and smiled. Spike. He'd already heard it from the people around him, but it was different hearing it from him. He supposed it worked well enough. But he wanted to know his name, huh? If he wanted to play games, they could both play games. "Nice to meet you. As for my name, I don't know. Take a wild guess." So sue him. He wanted to make sure Spike knew that he knew.
"You're good. You could be better. But you're good. No shame in that. First song was the best." The most William, so he might just have a lot of bias there. But it had been the best sung, he could say that even objectively. The most genuine.
"Take a guess? Hmm. Marion? Lesley? Is it something worse? Gaylord?" It was clear he wasn't taking it seriously because if he did, he knew he'd let his guard down. The guard he'd built up and up for a long time now. He had to be strong, he had to resist. What else was he going to do? Spill that he was that geek, that idiot he sincerely wanted to forget. As far as he was concerned, William died like his mother had and they were both buried deep deep down and very far away from him. "S'all right, there are worse names. But I like you, Gaylord, rude or not. I mean you're a very prickly wanker, aren't you?"
Never seemed to truly appreciate his music, gave him constructive criticisms, it wasn't exactly what Spike wanted from him but at least he thought the first song was the best. Something that made him smile more than he could help, that was the song he had liked best too. "By all means feel free to join us when we next get up there, see if you can't join in. We'll be gentle on you."
"Gaylord, eh? I like it." No, Nicolas wasn't surprised. He'd been expecting something along that line. He leaned back, tapping his nails against the beer bottle in his hand. "You want me to play violin with you? I don't know if you're up for that." His smile was cute. Very cute.
Weird, in his memory William never registered as handsome. Cute, sure, in a puppy-like way. But something about this new Spike side of him made him transcend that. He didn't go around thinking guys were cute that often, given his heart and mind were ever so occupied by Lestat, but every now and then it happened anyway. "I sold my soul to the devil, you know. Now it's hard for everyone to keep up. Should have kept a piece of it."
"Why not? I could keep up. You sodding well watch me. Name a song, a good song, and I'll play it with my boys tonight. If you can match us, I'll admit you know music better but I doubt you could ever keep up," Yes, he was baiting him but he wanted to play with Nicolas. He had never been able to when he was younger, given that he had been hapless on the guitar and too shy to ever so much as sing but now he had that confidence, he knew what he wanted and he wanted to take it. Even if what he wanted was Nicolas.
"Sure, he could keep me with that. Who'd want to be stuck with me though?" Nicolas looked at Spike, looked at the necklace. He could see it vanish into his shirt and there was something almost painfully romantic about the fact that he was wearing it while they talked like this. Pretending they didn't know what this was about. He laughed and shook his head, but then he simply got up and grabbed his violin. If he was nervous, it didn't show.
Nicolas didn't really do nerves though, not where music was concerned. He might not be satisfied with his music, he probably never would be, but he was his only enemy there. Everyone else seemed quite content to attest him a certain raw genius. Raw, right. Frustration over not sounding right. But he could give it a try, he always gave it a try. "Then let's see who knows music better."
He stepped up to Spike and caught his eyes. William. Definitely William. "If I can't keep up, you name your prize."
The way Nicolas looked at him was intense, he felt such a strange feeling in his chest, an aching pain like he wanted to just break down all the act he put up and hug Nicolas, happily tell him about his life and his girl and how good he'd gotten at lyrics. But he wasn't that bloody pathetic, not yet. He knocked back another mouthful of whiskey before gesturing for Nicolas to follow him, moving towards his band. They were already setting up, getting ready to play, Spike wasn't sure what he was going to do yet but he had to pick something good that would rightfully challenge Nicolas.
"I get a prize? Goodie, lemme think," Spike tilted his head to the side in mock thought, turning to the other with a playful smile. "Can I ask for you to dump that twat of a boyfriend you have? I assume he's your boyfriend. Nearly broke my bleeding jaw the other night. If not, at least kick him out of bed tonight."
Revenge was always a slow road but as long as he got back at the bastard, he didn't care. He moved up onto the stage and smiled at Drusilla, moving in close to give her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Look what I found. He's going to play with us."
"Sure. Sounds reasonable. If I can't keep up with your music, I'll end my relationship for you." Nicolas sounded dry enough, but he didn't insist on Spike changing his condition. All a game anyway and he didn't doubt his talent. Even if, the idea of breaking that news to Lestat was hilarious, much as he'd never get through with it.
Drusilla wrapped her arms around Spike and nuzzled his jaw, smiling happily at Nicolas. "Oh, William, that's sweet of you. We can keep him, yes?"
Oh for fuck sake. Spike groaned in annoyance and buried his face in Drusilla's neck to try and avoid yelling at her. Behind him he heard Angel laugh faintly at the name and his hands clenched into fists. No, no, he wasn't going to yell or start a fight. "Spike, love, Spike. How many sodding times?" Pulling away from her, he didn't meet Nicolas's eyes after that, he just moved up to the mic and adjusted it, tapping it a few times to make sure it worked before giving a song name to Angel and Xander so they knew what they were playing. Nicolas would just have to keep up because he was going for an original.
He stood a better chance of winning that way. Spike gripped the mic and waited for the music to kick in before he started to sing the only other song he had that he truly felt was worth anything. Another love song, still as loud and as brass as it was the last time but the emotion was there, the words fit, everything flowed nicely and it wasn't quite as stilted and awkward as his old poems from school. When Spike really wanted to, he could indeed create things of beauty.
Nicolas only looked at William when he played. Spike, William, whatever. It made sense, he was clearly the one who knew the song the best and by watching him it was easiest to anticipate where this was going. The beat was strong enough to guide him too, no need to look at the drummer for that. Besides, Spike just posed a much better view. Nicolas still couldn't make music sound as it did in his head, but he could move his fingers almost impossibly fast, he could switch from pizzicato back to using his bow and he could let the violin sing with Spike.
It was a good match, that much was for certain. Exhilarating in itself, enough so that he might have kissed him if there had been any possible way that could conceivably be a good idea. So instead he just stopped in front of Spike when the song ended, really not caring if he showed his back to the audience. "So?"
Spike didn't say anything. His teeth were gritted and he didn't quite meet Nicolas's eyes. It was hard to know what to say. What to do. He matched it perfectly, he was amazing as he'd ever been. What was he supposed to do? Deny he was any good? But he hated losing and he hated even more that he was so madly in love with the music Nicolas made and he knew he couldn't have it, not forever.
"Holy cow, that was incredible."
"Harris, shut it," Spike wasn't about to admit that he'd hit the nail on the head so instead, Spike shrugged and gently pushed Nicolas out of the way of the audience. "You were all right, could have been better. But you kept up so I'll give you a pass this time. Worry not, you and your lover boy will last another day."
Tragically. God, why would he ever like a wanker like that? "You going to join the next song?"
"Sure. Gotta earn your approval, don't I?" Nicolas sounded more amused than smug, because he couldn't really help it. The drummer was mouthing something that looked a lot like 'Dude's CRAZY!', aided by hand gestures and pointing at Spike and Nicolas finally just snorted, turning to quickly close his eyes and tune his violin.
Drusilla danced up to him, plucking on his violin. Nicolas didn't flinch, he just moved the hand that held the bow so he could wrap an arm around her instead, smiling at her from inches away. No, he wasn't trying to make Spike jealous or anything of the like. Drusilla clearly just got to do whatever she liked, even if it was leaning against him as he played.
His girlfriend was all over his first crush. How the fuck was he supposed to sing during that? Spike hadn't choked on stage since the first time they played where he had not only choked but vomited afterwards and almost quit. But seeing them, being that close to it, he fumbled one of the lines, just about recovering it as he shot Nicolas a frustrated look, turning away and focusing on the song.
It wasn't much of a shock that the next song was a considerably more angry and loud song. Spike knew he was being petty but the two people he loved the most, the only two people he really ever liked, were in each others arms romantically playing the violin. Something he'd never have.
Not that he wanted it, mind. He wasn't a bloody ponce or anything.
Nicolas did notice the uncertainty in Spike's voice, obviously noticed him turning away. He hadn't meant to make him jealous, but clearly it had happened. It was easy enough to let go of Drusilla, even though she pouted for a moment, and he wasn't surprised when she walked over to dance with Spike instead, dance with him while Nicolas played furiously, because there were only so many ways to keep up with a song like that.
Drusilla's arms were around Spike when the song ended and she pressed both hands down on his chest. "Can you get him for me?"
"He's taken, Dru. I can't get him for you. Besides, you're not his type. I think he likes blokes," Spike let her down easy with a soft smile, letting the audience applaud as he moved in to embrace her softly, pulling her into a playful waltz as the others packed up their stuff and the inane chatter within filled the void the music had left. Spike spun her around so he was facing Nicolas, smiling the best he could and trying not to show how overwhelmed he was feeling by all of this.
"Good playing, Nicolas," Yes, he knew his name, no point in that game any more apparently. He'd tried, he'd failed and he could accept that. "I guess I owe you a drink. And Dru here would like a dance. Don't worry about music, she's got plenty in her head."
"Get him for you then," Drusilla decided logically enough. She could watch, seemed fair. Spike watched a lot. Usually with a pissed off look on his face, but still.
Nicolas kept his violin out, not quite sure why. He didn't feel like ending this yet. Sure, he might be feeling hot and kind of drained after all this, but strangely exhilarated at the same time. He turned to Spike when he actually said his name, his own expression softening. Not the time for a proper reunion, if there would ever be one, but his eyes landed on the plectrum around Spike's neck anyway. It must have fallen out during their performance. He resisted the urge to grab it and use it to pull him forward. "I've music in my head too. We'll dance perfectly."
He trailed his fingers along his violin, finally finding it in himself to pack the instrument away. "Am I going to get punched for dancing with her?" Seemed like a fair question.
"What? Dru, no," Spike whispered to her, giving her a warning look. Spike was considerably less fond of fucking in front of Dru, not that he hadn't. He'd done it a few times, with men or with women, he didn't much care. That baggage had died a long time ago when he changed his look, his manner and the way he was. Hell, he was quite proud that he'd shagged every member of his band to date. It was one hell of an achievement.
"Nah, I'll give you a free pass if you don't try and fuck her. Be a gentleman and you can dance," Spike took Dru's hand and offered it to Nicolas, letting their hands meet before he pulled away, pretending to be interested in helping Angel pack up his stuff. Which he wasn't, he was never that helpful.
But he felt so awkward and happy and horrified by his happiness. He honestly didn't know what to think or feel, he wasn't even sure if he was coming or going.
"I don't fuck around. Music or sex, it's never the real thing unless it is, eh?" Not a view he was likely to share with a lot of the people in these kind of circle, but he didn't really care. Without love, things held little passion to him. But he could dance with Drusilla, of course he could. Dance with Drusilla and pretend that he wasn't getting a bit of a crush on Spike. Maybe even a lot of one. He just wanted to get to know him better. How had he gotten here from where he'd left him?
Drusilla probably was the answer to a lot of that, he could already guess that, even as she just danced with him, child-like in her innocence, just smiling and finally leaning against his chest, letting him hold her as if she was something fragile. She might as well be, he realized.
"Do you know that guy?" Xander walked up to Spike, curious for so many reasons. "Cause he's fucking amazing."
"Yeah, we went to the same school. Musician then too, used to play in the music room. So did I. You know, making music, practising my guitar," Spike lied, seeing no reason why Xander had to know about his life before everything changed, he barely wanted to relive it with Nicolas. Nothing like the most embarrassing thing ever being the foundation of a horrible crush that still burnt deeply inside of him.
"Writing your poems," Angel muttered mockingly, unable to help himself, barely flinching when Spike hit him. "He's a good player, I'll give him that."
"Not bad, I guess," Spike down played for his own sanity, watching him and Dru dance with a slight smile. He was pretty good with her, she wasn't even trying to fuck him, just dancing sweetly. Like she did with Spike sometimes after she had a bad dream or a horrible vision. "I think Dru likes him. We may need to try and recruit him."
"Probably has a gig somewhere already though, wouldn't he? Playing like that and being all violin." Apparently violin was an adjective if Xander needed it to be one. He didn't take much note of Spike writing poems. He wrote lyrics, same difference. Mostly just seemed to make girls fall all over him, which was unfair for so many reasons. Largely because girls weren't falling all over Xander, even if he was in a band.
Nicolas stopped twirling around Drusilla to let her throw herself into Spike's arms instead. Fair enough. He took out his phone and picked up the call, which just made Xander groan again. "He speaks another language too? What is that, French? I vote against him, I don't need any more help in being known as the 'funny one'."
Meanwhile Nicolas looked fairly annoyed, his French getting a bit of an enhancement with the ever helpful phrase 'go fuck yourself'. He hung up without saying goodbye and walked right up to Spike. "You said you owe me a drink? Because I need one."
"You are the funny one. But hey, don't worry, girls always love a sense of humour. Just stand by Angel, they'll think you're the funniest guy ever," Spike suggested with a smirk as he watched Nicolas rant down the phone in his silly bloody language. French? Pfft, fuck that. He winced when Angel slapped the back of his head, frowning at him and turning briefly away from Nicolas. That was when he got himself an armful of Drusilla, who was awfully playful tonight. "What? You're hardly the life of the party, mate."
"Go away, Spike," The usual line, the usual glare, Angel never changed. He did, however, give Xander a faintly reassuring pat on the back as he left the stage, guitar and amp in hand, ready to get the hell out of here. "Just stand next to Spike and you'll look like a genius."
"Oi!" Spike rolled his eyes and turned back to Nicolas, smiling playfully as he pulled Drusilla into a swift kiss and spun her about, sending her off in the direction of Angel. "Peaches is in a bad mood, go make him stop brooding and join us, would you? Gotta party. And take the comedian with you," Spike jerked his thumb in the direction of Xander before he leapt off the stage and came towards Nicolas, happy to finally steal some of his attention after that whole confusingly glorious duet they just had. "So what's up then? That poncy boyfriend of yours being a dick?"
"Oh, great. Stand with both of you and I'm the goofy nerd." Still, Xander followed behind Angel, especially since he had a lot of stuff to carry before they could just party properly. Drusilla was no help whatsoever, but she took Angel's hand and apparently that was supposed to take care of everything.
"He's always a dick. It's part of the appeal." Supposedly. Didn't seem all that appealing right now. Nicolas sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, pulling out the tie that kept it together at the back of his neck.
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Date: 2015-10-03 09:50 pm (UTC)Spike. He'd have to get used to it. Maybe it fit him. But now that he was certain, even with all this new style and attire, it was difficult to not still see the boy from all those years ago.
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Date: 2015-10-03 09:57 pm (UTC)Eventually, he plucked up the courage and moved to Nicolas, pulling out the seat next to him and dropping down, setting his whiskey on the table and smirking playfully at the other. "Came to here some real music, did you? Good man, wise move. Liking what you see?"
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:02 pm (UTC)"But sure. What I see is just fine." He set his bottle against his lips, blowing into it to make a pretty tune. Then he took a sip and laughed. "What I hear is kinda all right too."
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:10 pm (UTC)Rolling his eyes, he set his bottle back down and leaned in his chair, looking at the other carefully. Then he offered out his hand to him, something he'd done a long time ago and he was still doing even now. "Well, mental or not, I suppose I owe you a name, we keep running into each other and all. I'm Spike. You?"
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:16 pm (UTC)"You're good. You could be better. But you're good. No shame in that. First song was the best." The most William, so he might just have a lot of bias there. But it had been the best sung, he could say that even objectively. The most genuine.
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:23 pm (UTC)Never seemed to truly appreciate his music, gave him constructive criticisms, it wasn't exactly what Spike wanted from him but at least he thought the first song was the best. Something that made him smile more than he could help, that was the song he had liked best too. "By all means feel free to join us when we next get up there, see if you can't join in. We'll be gentle on you."
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:30 pm (UTC)Weird, in his memory William never registered as handsome. Cute, sure, in a puppy-like way. But something about this new Spike side of him made him transcend that. He didn't go around thinking guys were cute that often, given his heart and mind were ever so occupied by Lestat, but every now and then it happened anyway. "I sold my soul to the devil, you know. Now it's hard for everyone to keep up. Should have kept a piece of it."
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:37 pm (UTC)With an amused snort, Spike shook his head. "Selling your soul to the devil? Cliché." Spike let his chair fall forward and pulled himself to his feet, knowing his set was starting soon and he didn't need a fist fight with Angel to ruin his potential duet. "I wouldn't worry too much about your soul. I'm sure someone has a piece of it somewhere." Spike almost raised his hand to touch his necklace but he managed to resist, a determined look on his face. "Maybe the tosser than owns that last little piece got a bit of the bargain too. Bet he can keep you."
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:44 pm (UTC)Nicolas didn't really do nerves though, not where music was concerned. He might not be satisfied with his music, he probably never would be, but he was his only enemy there. Everyone else seemed quite content to attest him a certain raw genius. Raw, right. Frustration over not sounding right. But he could give it a try, he always gave it a try. "Then let's see who knows music better."
He stepped up to Spike and caught his eyes. William. Definitely William. "If I can't keep up, you name your prize."
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:54 pm (UTC)"I get a prize? Goodie, lemme think," Spike tilted his head to the side in mock thought, turning to the other with a playful smile. "Can I ask for you to dump that twat of a boyfriend you have? I assume he's your boyfriend. Nearly broke my bleeding jaw the other night. If not, at least kick him out of bed tonight."
Revenge was always a slow road but as long as he got back at the bastard, he didn't care. He moved up onto the stage and smiled at Drusilla, moving in close to give her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Look what I found. He's going to play with us."
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Date: 2015-10-03 10:57 pm (UTC)Drusilla wrapped her arms around Spike and nuzzled his jaw, smiling happily at Nicolas. "Oh, William, that's sweet of you. We can keep him, yes?"
Ha. William.
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:02 pm (UTC)He stood a better chance of winning that way. Spike gripped the mic and waited for the music to kick in before he started to sing the only other song he had that he truly felt was worth anything. Another love song, still as loud and as brass as it was the last time but the emotion was there, the words fit, everything flowed nicely and it wasn't quite as stilted and awkward as his old poems from school. When Spike really wanted to, he could indeed create things of beauty.
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:09 pm (UTC)It was a good match, that much was for certain. Exhilarating in itself, enough so that he might have kissed him if there had been any possible way that could conceivably be a good idea. So instead he just stopped in front of Spike when the song ended, really not caring if he showed his back to the audience. "So?"
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:17 pm (UTC)"Holy cow, that was incredible."
"Harris, shut it," Spike wasn't about to admit that he'd hit the nail on the head so instead, Spike shrugged and gently pushed Nicolas out of the way of the audience. "You were all right, could have been better. But you kept up so I'll give you a pass this time. Worry not, you and your lover boy will last another day."
Tragically. God, why would he ever like a wanker like that? "You going to join the next song?"
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:23 pm (UTC)Drusilla danced up to him, plucking on his violin. Nicolas didn't flinch, he just moved the hand that held the bow so he could wrap an arm around her instead, smiling at her from inches away. No, he wasn't trying to make Spike jealous or anything of the like. Drusilla clearly just got to do whatever she liked, even if it was leaning against him as he played.
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:30 pm (UTC)It wasn't much of a shock that the next song was a considerably more angry and loud song. Spike knew he was being petty but the two people he loved the most, the only two people he really ever liked, were in each others arms romantically playing the violin. Something he'd never have.
Not that he wanted it, mind. He wasn't a bloody ponce or anything.
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:34 pm (UTC)Drusilla's arms were around Spike when the song ended and she pressed both hands down on his chest. "Can you get him for me?"
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:39 pm (UTC)"Good playing, Nicolas," Yes, he knew his name, no point in that game any more apparently. He'd tried, he'd failed and he could accept that. "I guess I owe you a drink. And Dru here would like a dance. Don't worry about music, she's got plenty in her head."
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:45 pm (UTC)Nicolas kept his violin out, not quite sure why. He didn't feel like ending this yet. Sure, he might be feeling hot and kind of drained after all this, but strangely exhilarated at the same time. He turned to Spike when he actually said his name, his own expression softening. Not the time for a proper reunion, if there would ever be one, but his eyes landed on the plectrum around Spike's neck anyway. It must have fallen out during their performance. He resisted the urge to grab it and use it to pull him forward. "I've music in my head too. We'll dance perfectly."
He trailed his fingers along his violin, finally finding it in himself to pack the instrument away. "Am I going to get punched for dancing with her?" Seemed like a fair question.
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:52 pm (UTC)"Nah, I'll give you a free pass if you don't try and fuck her. Be a gentleman and you can dance," Spike took Dru's hand and offered it to Nicolas, letting their hands meet before he pulled away, pretending to be interested in helping Angel pack up his stuff. Which he wasn't, he was never that helpful.
But he felt so awkward and happy and horrified by his happiness. He honestly didn't know what to think or feel, he wasn't even sure if he was coming or going.
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Date: 2015-10-03 11:59 pm (UTC)Drusilla probably was the answer to a lot of that, he could already guess that, even as she just danced with him, child-like in her innocence, just smiling and finally leaning against his chest, letting him hold her as if she was something fragile. She might as well be, he realized.
"Do you know that guy?" Xander walked up to Spike, curious for so many reasons. "Cause he's fucking amazing."
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Date: 2015-10-04 12:04 am (UTC)"Writing your poems," Angel muttered mockingly, unable to help himself, barely flinching when Spike hit him. "He's a good player, I'll give him that."
"Not bad, I guess," Spike down played for his own sanity, watching him and Dru dance with a slight smile. He was pretty good with her, she wasn't even trying to fuck him, just dancing sweetly. Like she did with Spike sometimes after she had a bad dream or a horrible vision. "I think Dru likes him. We may need to try and recruit him."
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Date: 2015-10-04 03:04 pm (UTC)Nicolas stopped twirling around Drusilla to let her throw herself into Spike's arms instead. Fair enough. He took out his phone and picked up the call, which just made Xander groan again. "He speaks another language too? What is that, French? I vote against him, I don't need any more help in being known as the 'funny one'."
Meanwhile Nicolas looked fairly annoyed, his French getting a bit of an enhancement with the ever helpful phrase 'go fuck yourself'. He hung up without saying goodbye and walked right up to Spike. "You said you owe me a drink? Because I need one."
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Date: 2015-10-04 05:29 pm (UTC)"Go away, Spike," The usual line, the usual glare, Angel never changed. He did, however, give Xander a faintly reassuring pat on the back as he left the stage, guitar and amp in hand, ready to get the hell out of here. "Just stand next to Spike and you'll look like a genius."
"Oi!" Spike rolled his eyes and turned back to Nicolas, smiling playfully as he pulled Drusilla into a swift kiss and spun her about, sending her off in the direction of Angel. "Peaches is in a bad mood, go make him stop brooding and join us, would you? Gotta party. And take the comedian with you," Spike jerked his thumb in the direction of Xander before he leapt off the stage and came towards Nicolas, happy to finally steal some of his attention after that whole confusingly glorious duet they just had. "So what's up then? That poncy boyfriend of yours being a dick?"
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Date: 2015-10-04 05:35 pm (UTC)"He's always a dick. It's part of the appeal." Supposedly. Didn't seem all that appealing right now. Nicolas sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, pulling out the tie that kept it together at the back of his neck.
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