A quick piece from Buffy's POV. Based on the song by Evanescence 'Hello'.

Buffy is thinking about Spike. Wondering if she really does love him.

Set during Season 5, not too long after Bargaining.

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Playground school bells ring, again

Rain clouds come to play, again

Has no one told you she's not breathing?

Maybe Spike was right, maybe deep down somewhere, I do love him. No, bad Buffy. But, he's the only one I feel alive with. I just don't know anymore.

Hello, I'm your mind giving you someone to talk to

Hello

If I smile and don't believe

I know, I know that I'm not the same. I probably never will be. I came back from the dead. The only other people I know like that are vampires. Namely two vampires, Angel and Spike. Maybe, just maybe I love Spike.

Soon, I know I'll wake from this dream

Don't try to fix me, I'm not broken

Hello, I'm the lie living for you so you can hide

I walk into the Bronze and sense his presence immediately. I feel my heart start to pound as he walks too me.

"Hello, pet."

"Hi." I breathe, letting him take me too the dance floor, as Hello by Evanescence comes on. I sing along softly

Don't cry

Suddenly, I know I'm not sleeping

Hello, I'm still here

"You feel like this, luv?" I smile at him, resting my head on my shoulder,

"Not anymore." He pulls my head to face him.

"What's that mean?" I lean closer and whisper,

"I love you." He kisses me.

"I love you."

All that's left of yesterday

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The End