[Evil Tink]

Artemis was thoroughly surprised as William kissed her again. She was planning on doing the exact same thing in a few moments, unable to handle the teasing. She was pretty thankful that William did it first, to tell the truth. She always found those things awkward. Even though she knew this couldn't continue this way; they couldn't get..involved, but she also knew she couldn't allow this to not happen. In the few brief seconds she mulled all this over, she finally had to cooperate with his kiss, unable to deny herself any longer.

She was forced to break away after a few more seconds, mainly from the fact she simply couldn't believe it. She stared at him, slightly wide-eyed. She opened her mouth to speak, but found that she had no words.

[Honor]

William pulled away reluctantly as Artemis broke the kiss. He desperately want to continue, but he he knew better. He gazed at her for a long moment, not sure of what to say. It was then he remembered their little charade and decided to use it to his advantage. "Generous enough?" He said, slowly managing to smile at her. "I'd hate to think you still felt jilted." He laughed slightly.

[Evil Tink]

Artemis was slightly disheartened as he tried to brush it off, yet she kept her sly smile, "Oh, I think it was enough" She winked, laughing slightly. It was a tad bit forced, but what else could she do? She wouldn't want to force William to react other than what he thought was necessary.

[Honor]

William smiled, though he felt a bit sad. Would it be so much to ask for another kiss? He closed his eyes and leaned back against the couch. He nodded. "That's good. Seeing as you're the last person I'd want to disappoint." He paused, and the allowed himself the freedom to say, "Just let me know if you ever find it to difficult to resist again," and instantly regretted it. He knew she would think he was teasing, but it was still a bit to blunt.

[Evil Tink]

Artemis forced herself to lean back, away from him, against the arm of the couch, "I think I'm set for awhile now." Though, for how long that would be, she knew would only be a few moments of time. She let her head fall to the arm of the couch as she closed her eyes, not from exhaustion, but from lack of anything else to do. "You should rest, I'm sure you're tired William." Mood killer much? She had no choice though.

[Honor]

William chuckled. "I am and I offer you the bed again if you're tired, though I doubt it since I assume you don't sleep much." He opened his eyes a crack and then grinned seeing her eyes were also closed. Quickly as he could he moved so he was laying back, his head on her lap. "This couch is comfy, especially this pillow." He laughed again.

[Evil Tink]

Artemis shook her head,"I do not", her pale 'blonde' hair falling from her face, changing color as it did so. She had no reason to keep wasting power as Will knew who she was. Her hair was really a very pale grey-blue color and her eyes were really more of a red than brown, but seeing as they were currently close, he wouldn't be able to tell right now.

She cracked open an eye as he made his pillow comment, looking down at him, "This is why I had wanted the couch. I love couches~" She laughed a bit, patting the back o the couch, "But you just wouldn't let me. How heartless~"

[Honor]

Will grinned at her, his nose sort of wrinkling in the process. He noticed her hair color change but made no comment. "I know. I'm a cruel person. I wanted to horde the couch for myself." He told her with a laugh.

[Evil Tink]

"I'll just have to horde you both then," she commented slyly, bringing her arms around him with a slight squeeze, "Just to let you know, I get very possessive about the things I horde." She chuckled, ruffling his hair, like she had wanted to so many times before, "Now, you should sleep. I promise to be a good pillow and not move."

[Honor]

William had to admit that he very much liked the idea of falling asleep with Artemis as a pillow, but he hesitated. "That's tempting, but won't you get a little bored just watching me sleep?" He asked with a smile.

[Evil Tink]

"Not at all." She lifted her head to look down at him, "Besides, someone has to make sure you get a full 8 hours of sleep. I'll be damned if I let you get sleep deprivation; unless I'm at fault, of course," she winked, letting her head fall back to the arm of the couch, "I might even take a little nap myself.." She kind of wished he wasn't laying on her like this..she would have to feed very shortly, else she might risk getting herself and Will, seriously injured in her weakened state. Hard to believe it's been 2 years since my last..meal She shrugged slightly, not really noticing she did the action.

[Honor]

He closed his eyes, listening to the soft sounds around him. How had he never noticed she had no heartbeat? William was absolutely positive that he would happily miss sleep if she were the cause of it, but decided not to say so. "Oh, don't tempt me Artemis, it's been a while." It had been a while since he had last been... intimate with someone. In the beginning he had been just as unscrupulous as most slayers, but as of late he hadn't really wanted to. Not to say he didn't have the desire, just that it wasn't directed at any of the random people he met.

[Evil Tink]

"Well, since you asked so nicely, I wont. I'll behave~" She smiled, shifting a bit to make herself a tad bit more comfortable, and closed her eyes. She wasn't necessarily sleeping, and she knew William was aware of that, but it helped her to relax.

[Honor]

William smiled, his eyes still closed. 'Even when you behave you still tempt me.' He thought to himself. "I appreciate it." He said softly, feeling the tiredness he had been denying take hold of him. His body relaxed, comforted by the presence of his friend despite her vampiric nature. His breathing grew heavy, more regulated over time and he felt himself drifting off.

[Evil Tink]

A small grin came upon her face as he fell asleep, Good boy. She remained completely still the entire night, not daring to move to disturb him. She kept her mind occupied most of the night by constantly scanning the city with her mind, keeping track of the vampires and of the slayers she knew about from personal encounters. For the most part, the vampires remained at a distance, sensing she would not tolerate their presence. It was moments like this she was a bit relieved to be as old as she was...the other vampires would listen to her and know better than to make her angry.

***

Artemis opened her eyes feeling the sun peer through the windows. She never expected to actually fall asleep; lightly yes, but not like she had. She looked down to see William still asleep and smiled slightly. She would let him wake up on his own accord.

[Honor]

William woke with the sun and carefully assessed his surrounding before moving as he did every morning. He was pleased to find Artemis still there. He turned himself so he was face down, crossing his arms under his chin and peered up at Artemis with half-lidded eyes. "Good pillow." He said with a small smile.