Title: Reunited
Author: Caliadragon
Fandom:Buffy
Pairing: Graham/Xander
Rating: NC 17
Series/Sequel: No clue
Disclaimer: I own nothing herein. Sunnydale and its citizens belong to Joss
and Mutant Enemy. Anyone and any monster not known are my creation and belong
to me. Though if you like them ask me and they can go play in your world.
AN: This is completely AU and based on the challenge made by CJ on Lawrence's
new plot bunny site. Anya and Xander were never involved. She never came back
after graduation. Oz and Wes never left town and are in a relationship. Wes
cast a spell that helped Oz control the wolf. Willow and Oz were a friendly
break up, both realized they were in love with other people. Riley and Buffy
are just beginning to date when she finds out about his part in chipping Spike
and Dru. Spike and Dru live with Xander in his new apartment. He moved out of
his parents house after he returned from Oxnard and got the job at the
construction company. Spike and Dru returned to Sunnydale to claim Xander.
AN2: The challenge was basicly that while dancing at Oxnard Xander meets a
college student named Graham and they get together. Later long after Xander
returns to Sunnydale they are reunited as enemies.
Dedication: To CJ who came up with this wonderful challenge and got me addicted
to Graham and Xander. Also to Amy for all the help with the archive and
putting up with my sporadic input.
Spoilers: Shades of each season up to 4, from there AU.
Warnings: Slash, Angst, Violence, Language, Unbeta'd
Summary: Xander and Graham meet one fateful summer, but can they overcome the
problems of their reunion?
Thanks to everyone for the feedback. You guys are the best.
Chapter 3: Just another Hellmouthy day.

Hank Thompson watched as his best employee got out of his truck. Hank winced
as he saw the boys condition. Hell he was one large bruise. Hank's boss Max
Corrington swore from where he stood beside Hank. Hank joined him. They were
both been sure that Xander was going to tell them he couldn't work. Hank could
even see the same thoughts on the faces of the rest of the crew and they were
already behind.
Xander shocked them all by clocking in and getting to work. They all wondered
what the kid had been through that he could ignore such obvious damage and keep
working.
Xander was unaware of the speculation he was causing. He just wanted to get to
work. It was a lot easier than dealing with all the other crap that he was
going through. he hefted the lumber onto his shoulder not realizing he was
giving the watchers a clear view of his badly bruised back. His mind was on
shifting the load in his arms and his worrry over Dru and Spike.
Xander decided that animal blood wasn't going to be enough for either vampire
to heal from their various wounds at the hands of the commandos. He decided to
make a stop by Willie's and set up a delivery of human blood. He was making
more than enough to be ale to pay for it.
Tom Landrey was one of the bigger and more aggressive guys on the crew. He
wasn't happy with the fact that the bosses had brought in a bunch of new guys.
He had heard Hank talking and knew that he was going to get passed over for the
job of foreman. There was talk that that little bastard Harris was going to
get his job. Watching the kid show off was really beginning to grate on his
already bad mood.
Anyone else would be at home resting, but no Harris had to show off so he could
get Tom's job. Tom snarled and lurched drunkingly towards the newest cause of
all his troubles.
Craig cursed as he watched his former friend going after the kid. He knew that
Tom was going to get fired this time for sure. It was bad enough he was
showing up drunk, but attacking Harris was going to get him in a world of hurt.
The kid ws already injured and he knew Tom would use that to his advantage.
Xander had just set the load of timber down when he felt a shiver run up his
spin. Instinct had him stepping side ways. By doing so he avoided the fist
aimed for the back of his head. Spinning around he faced his attacker a look
of confusion on his face. "What the hell?"
Tom snarled and lunged at the kid again. Xander easily evaded his attack.
"What's your problem man?" Xander yelled as he dodged another blow.
"Yer my problem, stelaing my job. Showing off, thinking your better than me."
Tom snarled drunkenly. Xander swore as the idiot attacked him again. Damn
what was with him, did he have a sign on? Attack me!
The next few minutes would be repeated and mused over by everyone who had seen
it. Tom would wish he had never managed to make contact with Xander's already
bruised stomach.
As the first blow hit Xander decided to stop evading and do some attacking of
his own. He knew he would probably lose his job, but he was in no mood to put
up with this shit. Lashing out he punched the larger man in the face. Then
proceeded to use every move that Buffy and Spike had taught him about taking
someone out quickly.
It was over in minutes and Tom lay in the ground unconcious, but not seriously
harmed. The watchers had been stunned by Xander's agility and reflex's. They
had also been surprised that Xander had caught Tom before he hit the ground.
If had just let him fall tom would have ended up with one hell of a concusion.
"Harris." Hank called. Xander shook his head and turned to look at his boss.
This was terrible. Why was he always fates bitch? With a sigh he turned and
walked away from the unconsious idiot that had caused all of his trouble.
When he reached Hank the older man smiled reasuringly and motioned him to
follow him inside the prefab building. Once they were inside and settled Hank
looked over at max and raised an eyebrow. At the nod he turned back to look
at Xander.
"You handled that situation really well kid. I was expecting a whole different
out come concidering your condition. I want to apologize for the fact that it
happened in the first place. I shoulda fired that idiot weeks ago. Anyway the
reason I called you in is because we want to promote you. If you take the
promotion you'll be making more, working more and be in charge of the new crew
we just hired."
Xander stared at him in surprise. He wasn't being fired. He smiled slowly and
shook his head in surprise. "I thought you were going to fire me. " He told
them when he saw the looks on their faces.
Hank chuckled. "Not likely kid. You work like two men and go back for more.
So what do you say? You gonna take the job?"
Xander nodded. "Yes, thank you." he answered excitedly.
Max and Hank laughed over his response. "Great then, go home relax, maybe
celebrate a little and we'll see you back here tomorrow morning to go over what
your new job intails." Max told him.
Xander stood with a dazed smile and quickly left.
He barly remembered to stop by Willie's to get the blood and set up a regular
delivery. Willie knew better than to deliver anything but the best. Like
everyone he had heard about who it was the dark haired biy was taking care of.
He had also heard about the demon that the Slayer and her crew had decimated
after it had attacked Dru. Willie was a weasel, but he wasn't crazy.
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Spike looked up from his place on the couch and watched as his human came
through the door. The whelp grinned at him and headed for the kitchen.
"Whatcha doin home so early pet?" Spike drawled as he followed him.
Spike listened in amusement as Xander told him about his day. When he got to
the part about getting Spike and Dru human blood the vampire gapped at him in
shock. It was hard getting used to a human caring for him and Dru the way that
Xander did.
In the time he ad lived with the boy he had begun to see just what a treasure
his Sire had given him. he was also reconcidering turning the boy when he got
the bloody chip out of his head. Actually he was reconcidering killing any of
them. Even the Slayer was protecting his Dark Princess. Spike sighed in
frustration. The bloody chip was making him soft!
"How is Dru? Is she still asleep?" Xander asked, looking towards their room.
Spike nodded. "We'll feed her when she wakes. I hope the blood helps."
Xander said as he handed Spike a packet of the blood.


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