Soul Mates
by Louise

SUMMARY: Fred and Wesley finally kissed and admitted their feelings. And now what will happen?

RATING: FRT [SR] [AU]

DISCLAIMER: None of the characters mentioned in this piece of fiction belong to me. They belong to the cast and crew of Angel, especially Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt, Mutant Enemy and Fox.

DISTRIBUTION: Permission granted to WNW, Fanfiction Net and Private Poetry Reading (http://poetry.no-angel.org). If anyone else wants to archive it, please let me know.

FEEDBACK: Very much appreciated. Please e-mail me at poetry@no-angel.org

PAIRING: Wes/Fred

SPOILER: "Smile Time" and "A Hole in the World"

DEDICATION: To Cara for beta reading this fan fiction and help me with my English and for the girls for Wesley/Fred Survivors and Winifred_Wesley .You girls rocks!

AUTHOR'S NOTES: The Last two scenes if from the episode "A Hole in the World" and I love that fire-kiss scene, so I don't want to change anything. Thanks for Buffy World for the Transcript! Be nice to me, please! Also, keep in mind that English is NOT my first language, so I ask you guys to apologize any eventual mistake you find there. Oh, and feedback are also welcome! Would you like to make a girl happy? So, give me your comments on it!

Fred: Haven't you been... sensing anything lately... about me... coming from me?
Wesley: Uh...
Fred: Didn't occur to you that... something might have changed? That-I'm looking at you in a different-oh, screw it. (kisses Wesley)
Wesley: Um...
Fred: That was a signal, okay? Is that... clear enough for you?
Wesley: Not even close. (Kisses her passionately)

That kiss had finally officialised their romance. The two of them continued to look at one another for a long time. Wesley kept smiling at his beloved; he couldn't believe that it was true, that is was actually real. But it was. Fred was in love with him. His dream had finally come true.

Wesley had never lost hope that someday Fred would see him as more than a friend. After his relationship with Lilah, and her's with Gunn, they were destined to belong together.

Wesley chose to begin the talk - the scariest talk of his life. In fact, it was even more terrifying than how he'd felt when he'd joined the Watcher's Academy and had had his first words with one of the teachers there.

Wesley: And now? What do we do?
Fred: We have to do something?
Wesley: Yes, we have to do something. It's our first official kiss. Without any interruption. I've fantasised about this moment so many times and in so many different ways.
Fred: Really? And how were they?
Wesley: Well, remember when we went to watch Giselle?
Fred: Of course! It was a weird night, what with all those ghosts and dancers and Angel and Cordelia being possessed.
Wesley: So…I was imagining me dancing the ballet with you on the stage.
Fred: You and me? Dancing ballet??
Wesley: Yes. You looked so perfect and I was such a dork!
Fred: Dork? You? I don't think so! (she starts to giggle)
Wesley: The sun will be rising any minute now. Do you want to eat something?
Fred: I'd love to.

As they walked toward the elevator, they encountered puppet-Angel and Nina, the wolf-girl.

Puppet-Angel: Hi, guys. You still here?
Wes: Hi, Angel. Yes, we're going to go get breakfast.
Fred: Yes, we'll be eating breakfast together.
Puppet-Angel: Wait a minute! Together? The smiles on your faces! Is this what I'm thinking it is?
Fred: Yes, I'm with Him! We're together!
Puppet-Angel: Ohhh…Wes finally made his move.
Wesley: Actually, it was Fred… (he blushes)
Puppet-Angel: That's so great, guys.
Wesley: And later we'll try to make you human again!
Puppet-Angel: Even better!

Puppet-Angel hugs Fred.

Puppet-Angel: Sorry again, guys! I don't know what's happening to me these days.
Nina: Congratulations!
Fred: And you guys?
Puppet-Angel: Eating breakfast, too.
Wesley: Wait…puppets can eat?
Puppet-Angel: That's what we're about to find out.

After everyone ate (except for Angel, of course, who couldn't eat anything because of his felt mouth), Wesley and Fred said goodbye and took Wesley's car to drive home.

As Fred entered the car, Wesley motioned to start the engine, but instead remained silent for a moment.

Fred: What's wrong?
Wesley: I don't know where to go.
Fred: What do you mean?
Wesley: Where do we go? My place or yours?
Fred: To your place.
Wesley: And after?
Fred: We'll see!

A little later they arrived at Wesley's apartment. It was his own place, the same one he had bought when he moved to L.A.

Fred started to look around Wesley's apartment; the last time she had visited this place was when she had asked him for help to kill the evil teacher who had sent her to Pylea.

Fred: Not much has changed here since the last time I visited you.
Wesley: Oh, well, a little has changed. I made some repairs in the kitchen and in my room.
Fred: Really? It seem the same to me.
Wesley: Well…I'd had a blown-up pipe for years and at the time hadn't had the money to fix it.
Fred: It's great, Wesley! But the books are still in the same place, as are the John Wayne and James Bond DVDs.

Wesley started to look at Fred with his puppy-dog face; it was the face he always made when he was around her.

Wesley: Would you like some wine?
Fred: I'd love some.

As Wesley entered the kitchen, Fred began to snoop Wesley's DVD shelf. She wanted to know more about him…what he liked, what he disliked. Wesley returned from the kitchen with two glasses and a bottle of wine.

Fred: You scared me!
Wesley: I'm sorry. What were you doing, love?

Fred blushed when she heard the world "love" for the first time coming from Wesley.

Fred: I was snooping your DVD shelf. I wanted to know more about you. You know, what you like and what you dislike.
Wesley: So you've come here.

Wesley took Fred's hands and guided her to the other side of the apartment where there were other DVD shelves with such classics as "Sabrina," "Breakfast At Tiffany's," "Funny Face," "Paris - When It Sizzles," and several others.

Fred: Oh, I didn't know you liked Audrey Hepburn!
Wesley: Are you kidding? - I love her! She was so adorable, and her movies were wonderful. Actually, you remind me a lot of her.
Fred: Really?
Wesley: Yes. She was so sweet, soothing, and adorable…like you.

Wesley gazed at Fred's eyes and without any hesitation gave her a passionate kiss.

Kissing Fred was like a dream come true and Wesley didn't want to wake up from it. Wes had kissed her before, but the first time didn't really count. He'd been possessed by the blood of the demon Billy and had tried to kill her. The second time was better; it'd had more passion, more desire, but it wasn't the perfect kiss, as Gunn had suddenly entered Wesley's office and he'd nearly seen the kiss. At that time Fred had been Gunn's girlfriend and he and Wesley had often fought because of it. The third kiss, though, was by far the best. Fred had finally noticed him and was now in love with the "malboro man". He considered that kiss to be "the kiss".

You are my heart, you are my soul
Wherever you are, that where I go
You know my ins and outs
All of my fears and doubts
Its the life I love
But its you I cant live without
Yes its the life I love
But its you I cant live without
The life I love
The life I love
(Cold and Empty - Kid Rock)

After that kiss, everything was different, changed. They were together now and nothing could stop their love; she and he were meant for one another.

The sun began to rise but neither of them was asleep yet. Both of them, however, were really tired from the previous night. Wesley took Fred in his arms and carried her to his bed, where he laid down beside to her. Fred fell asleep fast but Wesley wasn't yet ready to do the same. He enjoyed watching her sleep. She looked so peaceful. Although he was very tired himself he wanted to appreciate this magical moment. He was with Fred; she was his girl and nothing and nobody could change that. With that pleasant thought in mind he finally fell asleep.

At Wolfram & Hart

Spike arrived at the firm's lobby and ran across Harmony reading a magazine.

Spike: Hey, luv! Here're the keys that the puppet let me borrow yesterday.
Harmony: Hi, Spiky! Are you already leaving? Why don't you stay here and we can go out and get some drinks or something like that?
Spike: Me and you? Would the Puppet approve?
Harmony: Nobody's here yet! I mean…Angel went to breakfast with Nina and Wesley went with Fred. So I think we can go out for a little while!
Spike: Wesley and Fred? Really? Finally! I thought they'd never get together.
Harmony: So you knew, too?
Spike: Of course I knew! It was so obvious. Percy likes the scientist girl!
Harmony: Ohh, that's good! I thought I was the only one who noticed that!
Lorne: You weren't the only ones, kids! I already read Wesley's soul like three years ago and he's always liked Fred. He loves her with all his heart.
Harmony: Lorny-tunes, you finally came!
Lorne: Hi, Harmonica! So, the little birds finally got together? Do you know how it happened?
Harmony: I have no idea, but when I came in this morning the two of them were holding hands! Nina and Angel were together, too!
Lorne: So Angel is getting something, too? That's fantastic!
Angel: Talking about me behind my back?

They noticed Angel approaching from the elevator; the spell was finished and he was in human form again. No longer was he a little puppet.

Lorne: Angel, my little prince! You're back to normal!
Angel: Yes, and it was about time. What the hell are you talking about?
Harmony: Wesley and Fred!
Angel: What about them? They ate breakfast with us, and then they went to his house to get some sleep.
Spike: Together?
Angel: I don't think so.
Spike: Are you bloody stupid? Of course they went to Percy's house!

Angel began to get really upset with Spike.

Angel: Spike, you moron!
Spike: What? You didn't know about them?
Angel: Of course I did! I mean…I know today! But stop pushing me; I'm not in the mood. I'll call Wesley and tell him that I'm back to normal.
Spike: If they even answer your call…
Angel: Well, I'll leave a message in his voice mail.

Later in Wesley's Apartment

As Wesley finally came to he noticed that Fred was still sleeping. He had so many things to do but he didn't want to get up. He much preferred watching her sleep so peacefully, like an angel.

You're just too good to be true.
Can't take my eyes off you.
You'd be like heaven to touch.
I wanna hold you so much.
At long last love has arrived.
And I thank God I'm alive.
You're just too good to be true.
Can't take my eyes off you.
(Can't Take My Eyes Off You -Frankie Valley)

All of a sudden Fred opened her eyes and noticed Wesley was looking at her. She gazed into his English blue eyes and started to giggle. She didn't even need to say anything; her smile said it all. She was happy because she had finally realised that the only man who could make her happy was the same man who was looking right at her. If this was a dream, then she never wanted to wake up.

Wesley: Hey, you're finally awake, darling.

Fred blushed and started to giggle again.

Wesley: What's so funny?
Fred: You called me "darling"!
Wesley: You don't like it? I have others names…
Fred: Like what?
Wesley: Honey, sweetheart, sugar…
Fred: Sugar?
Wesley: I'm not really good with names.
Fred: OK…I accept darling, honey, and sweetheart!
Wesley: OK, I'll call you only by those.
Fred: Deal!

And with a hug, they kissed.

Fred, still in bed, glanced over at the window and noticed that it was almost night. They'd stayed in the apartment all day and had completely missed lunch. They had also ignored all of the phone calls from both Angel and Wolfram & Hart.

Fred: Did you know it's almost night?
Wesley: So?
Fred: So…we have to get back to work, Wes! We still have to figure out that spell to turn Angel back into a human.
Wesley: He already did!
Fred: He did? How do you know?
Wesley: He left a message on my answering machine while you were sleeping.
Fred: Oh…that's good!

Later, after finally deciding to get dressed, they went to work.

At Wolfram & Hart, Angel was in his office reading a file when Spike arrived and sat on Angel's couch.

Spike: Hey, peaches! How've you been?
Angel: What do you want? (very pissed)
Spike: What else? To have the car keys again! Harmony told me that only you could authorize!
Angel: You know what? Here! They're yours! Now stop pissing me off!
Spike: Why are you so upset? Is it because you're no longer a wee little puppet?
Angel: Spike…please!
Spike: What's your bloody problem, then?
Angel: I don't have any problems! Now get out of here!
Spike: I know what it is! It's that wolf-girl. You like her!
Angel: Spike, you're the last person on Earth who I'd talk to about this.
Spike: OK, I'll leave. …I liked you better as a puppet.

In the lobby near Angel's office, Lorne and Harmony were having a nice chat.

Lorne: So, whenever I hear him sing "Your Song," I almost cry. Really! I think only Elton John could do this to me.
Harmony: I know! His Scottish accent is so sexy!
Spike: What are you talking about?
Harmony: Moulin Rouge!
Lorne: 'Specially Ewan McGregor!
Spike: Do you know why Angel's so cranky? It's because of that Nina, isn't it?
Lorne: Probably, Spike. I haven't messed with him this week. He's very upset over Cordy's death and has decided not to be involved with anyone else at the moment.
Spike: Harmony, he gave me the car! So I won't need to ask you for the keys anymore.
Harmony: He gave you the car? …It's more serious than I'd thought!

Suddenly, the elevator opened, revealing Fred and Wes kissing. Neither of them had noticed that the door had opened, and so Lorne, Spike, and Harmony watched them.

Spike: Hum, hum…

They ended the kiss and left the elevator holding hands.

Lorne: Good night, little birds! I didn't think we'd see you so soon.
Wesley: Well… You know… we… Well…
Spike: Didn't want to leave each other? Speak fast, Percy! Everyone already knows.
Fred: Yeah… (Fred starts to giggle like a little girl)
Lorne: The only thing I can say is "Alleluia!" It was tough getting you two together.
Wesley: We only came back to the office because we have some unfinished business.
Spike: Yeah…right! I know that kind of unfinished business. In fact, I miss having unfinished business.
Harmony: Spike! I still have something unfinished with you!
Spike: You have? Ohhh … So… I think we can get that drink now.
Harmony: Great! Bye, Lorny-tunes!
Lorne: Bye, Harmonica!

By the time Lorne noticed, he was alone in the lobby. Wesley and Fred had already gone into Wesley's office and both Harmony and Spike were in the elevator.

Lorne: Yeah…love is all around me! (starts to sing) I feel it in my fingers…feel it in my toes…love is all around you …

In Wesley's Office

Wesley didn't feel like working at the moment; he simply wanted to spend the entire day with the woman he loved.

But presently that was impossible, as he and Fred both had thousands of new cases to work on. She also needed to return to the lab and analyse some new species. So they looked at one another for a second and then kissed.

Fred: Wesley, I need to go.
Wesley: Why?
Fred: Have you forgotten that I - we - have work to do?
Wesley: Yes, I know, love! But at the moment, I want to be some place far away from here so that I can spend all of my hours with you!
Fred: At least we're lucky enough to be working in the same place!
Wes: But in different departments…
Fred: We'll spend time together later!
Wes: Really? (looks anxious)
Fred: I swear!

After sharing one last kiss, Fred left, and Angel arrived in his office.

Angel: Hi, Wes. So you guys are good?

Wesley was still looking at the elevator into which Fred had gone and didn't notice him. When it finally closed he turned his attention to Angel.

Wes: What? Everything is fine! Did you want something?
Angel: No, I just wanted to know if you guys were okay. And also to congratulate you.
Wes: Ah, well thank you.

It was almost 2:00 am and Fred was still in the lab with Knox. Both were analysing a new species that Angel had recently found in a vampire nest. Knox was in love with Fred but didn't know yet about she and Wesley.

Fred: Ohhh…my neck!
Knox: You want a neck-rub?
Fred: No…I'm fine! Thanks, Knox. I think I'll go home; you should, too. Tomorrow will be a big day for us.
Knox: OK, boss!

Later, after Knox left, Fred finally gathered her belongings to leave. Just then Wesley surprised her.

Fred: Wesley, you scared me!
Wes: I'm sorry, honey; I didn't mean to scare you. I've already finished my work and apparently you have, too. Would you like me to drive you home?
Fred: Actually, I was thinking of making a quick stop at my place and then coming over to your's. What do you think?
Wes: My place?
Fred: If you don't mind, of course!
Wes: No, I'd love it.

Afterward in Wesley's Apartment

The place was exactly as they had left it a few hours beforehand. Wesley walked into the kitchen so that he could cook something for them to eat; meanwhile, Fred was once again snooping Wesley's DVD shelf. She noticed that he was a little obsessive with the movies and series "Mission Impossible".

Wesley returned with two plates of pancakes.

Wesley: Let's eat, darling! You must be hungry.
Fred: I'm starving.
Wesley: Good, I made pancakes! I know you like them.
Fred: I love them! Hum…yummy! I didn't know you knew how to cook.
Wesley: I know a little.
Fred: I think I have some advantage in being your girlfriend, then.
Wesley: If you liked dinner, then wait for breakfast!

After sealing the meal with a hot kiss, they went into Wesley's bedroom and made love into the night.

Wesley still couldn't believe that he was finally with Fred. The moment was perfect; he was so happy that he just wanted their wonderful time together to be neverending.

After making love the two of them slept without any worries regarding their futures.

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you
(The Reason - Hoobastank )

Three Moths Later

Fred and Wes had been together now for three months and everybody at Wolfram & Hart knew, thanks to Harmony who gossiped the news to everyone.

That's the way Gunn and Knox learned of the new office romance. Although Gunn was happy about their relationship, Knox obviously was not. He was doing something, that's for sure.

Fred was practically living in Wesley's apartment. She only went to her own place to change her clothes and take personal belongings back to Wes' apartment.

Every day Wes became more in love with Fred and simply couldn't imagine his life without her. She was the light of his days, the only reason why he smiled.

Next Morning at Wolfram & Hart

Harmony was reading a magazine when Spike arrived in the lobby.

Spike: Hey, luv. How're you? Is the Big Guy here?
Harmony: Spiky! Angel doesn't wake up yet!
Spike: So…he's still sleeping?
Harmony: Yes…why? Do you want to talk to him, blondie bear?
Spike: Harm! I told you not to call me that when we're here! People can hear!
Harmony: Sorry, Spiky…Spike! I think you've got the same bad mood as Angel! You two are too close now!
Spike: That's bullocks!
Harmony: OK, fine! What do you want from him?
Spike: I received a card from Willow from Brazil. She has news about the people of Sunnydale and he needs to know.
Harmony: Did Willow know that you're alive?
Spike: I think Andrew told her. But I hope he didn't tell Buffy like I asked him when he was here.
Harmony: And how is she?
Spike: Good. Liked the vacation in Rio de Janeiro. She should back soon; she went to Himalaia!
Harmony: Himalaia? Why the hell did she go there?
Spike: She didn't say.
Harmony: That Red always was weird.

Wesley's Apartment

Fred and Wesley were researching demons and vampires in Wesley's private collection. They were looking up something about a parasite plant but couldn't find anything.

Fred: I give up! We've already looked through all of your books.

Fred took her glasses and laid her head on the desk, feeling very frustrated.

Wes: Are you tired, love?
Fred: Very. But besides that, I'm frustrated. Your books never fail!
Wes: Maybe we need to read the Wolfram & Hart collection; they have books for other dimensions that I don't have.
Fred: That's a great idea, Wesley; you're so brilliant!

Wesley blushed from the complement.

Wes: Oh…thank you…but if you weren't so tired yourself you probably would have remembered about that. But I'm serious; dear…you really must sleep a little. You look so tired.
Fred: Yes, I am. …Alright, I'll sleep on one condition.
Wes: Which is?
Fred: Stay with me? I sleep better with your arms around me…
Wes: OK, my love. I'll sleep with you.

Back at Wolfram & Hart, Lorne was reading Spike's soul whilst the vampire sung, "Rest in Peace".

Lorne: Interesting song! Who sings it?
Spike: It's a song I sang to Buffy when Sunnydale was under a musical spell.
Lorne: A city under a musical spell? I would have given my left horn to have been there!
Spike: It wasn't as cool as you think. People start to taping until die in fire. If was not for Buffy and the rest of the Scoobies!
Lorne: Buffy's the other slayer? Angel's ex?
Spike: Yeah. Wait…which slayer did you meet?
Lorne: Faith! She was here in L.A last year helping us with Angelus and the beast.
Spike: Oh, yeah. She came back with Willow from Los Angeles. So, what can you say about my destiny?
Lorne: Your destiny is still unclear, blondie. But I'm sure it's here in Los Angeles where you're helping Angel.
Spike: Really?
Lorne: Yes. You're a champion, Spike. You came back to help people, and you've got a soul now, too. See, even The Powers That Be thought that you deserved this chance.
Spike: Thanks, Lorne…

A little later, Wesley and Fred finally arrived at Wolfram & Hart. The two went into Wesley's office in the secret room to research the mysterious plant. They spent the rest of the night there researching; Angel was the only one to interrupt them.

Angel: You finally came back. How's the research going?
Fred: Slow…but at least we were able to find something here about this plant.
Angel: What does it say?
Fred: It's a parasite plant that feeds on the liver. It enters the body from the mouth and then starts to feed off of you until you die.
Angel: Ew, looks gross!
Fred: And it is!
Wesley: They have a nest a little while from here. The only way to kill them is with fire.
Angel: Where's this nest?
Fred: Usually next to the beach or places with water. Look! There's a cave next to the beach 15 kms from here. The nest might be there.
Angel: Alright, I'll call Spike. You two stay ready with flame guns!
Fred: OK, Angel!
Wesley: Let's go, dear.

The couple got together some guns; Fred took a flame gun and Wesley a shotgun. Later Angel and Spike returned, Angel holding the same sword he'd used in "Smile Time". They arrived at the parasite nest.

As Angel drove, Wesley tried to find the nest with a map of the city.

Wesley: I think it's next to that hill!
Angel: 'Right, I'll park the car. Spike, take my sword!
Spike: I'm not your bloody slave! You take it!
Angel: Fine, we'll go in.
Wesley: We'll be there in a minute.

They opened the trunk of the car.

Wesley: OK, you'll go in from this side, and I'll go in from the other. But, be careful!
Fred: I will!

The two kissed and split up.

As Wesley searched the other side of the cave, Fred found the plant and began fighting off some of it with the flame-thrower. There were several large egg sacs on the walls and the creatures inside them were squealing at a very high pitch. Fred singed them with flames and soon the whole cave area was on fire. Then, one of the pods opened up adjacent to Fred's head, and a creature started to come out of it, unbeknownst to her. But suddenly a gunshot went off, and we saw that Wesley was standing nearby with a shotgun aimed at the offending creature.

Fred: We got the nest.
Wesley: The others are finishing the sweep. …Nasty little buggers.
Fred: Kind of cool, physiologically. They reproduce by vomiting up crystals that attract and mutate the microbes around them to form eggs.
Wesley: Are you trying to turn me on?
Fred: It is kind of romantic. A roaring fire. A snug little nest.

Fred placed her arms around Wes' neck, and their kiss was backlit by the flames.

Angel and Spike approached, bickering. Fred and Wes pulled out of the kiss before the two vampires got to the lair.

Spike: Fuss, fuss. The thing was about to strike. It was on your back. What was I supposed to do?

As Angel walked into the room, we could see that he'd been stabbed right through his back by a large sword. There was a creepy demon bug dangling from where the weapon had exited Angel's body.

Angel: Ask me to turn around.
Spike: Heat of battle. There wasn't time.
Angel: You just like stabbing me.
Spike: I-I'm shocked-shocked that you'd say that. I much prefer hitting you with blunt instruments.
Angel: You know, we only asked you along 'cause we felt sorry for you.
Spike: If it weren't for me, you'd be bug food, so stop winging.
Fred: Angel?
Angel: Ah, I'll be all right.
Fred: No, I just want the bug. It's in pretty good shape, and I'd like to take it back to the lab. I always like a new specimen.

Wolfram & Hart's Lab

Knox was working late in the lab when a delivery man brought in a huge stone sarcophagus. The sarcophagus was sandstone colored with a circular iris at the top, surrounded by five fist-sized crystals.

Knox: Whoa, uh, what's this?
Deliveryman: Delivery.
Knox: Ancient Relics is two floors down.
Deliveryman: Invoice reads: Science Department. Winifred Burkle.

(takes a piece of paper off his clipboard, places it on top of the sarcophagus, and walks toward the exit)

Knox: You need me to sign...?
Deliveryman: Been signed.

(exits, shuts the door behind him)

Knox: OK.

© May 2004

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