Summary: All Human AU. Buffy Summers has always loved her best friend Dawn's older step-brother, but he's still in love with his high school sweetheart. What happens when he comes home for Spring Break?

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I did not think of these wonderful characters. They all belong to Joss Whedon. However, this story is ALL mine and I shall manipulate Joss' wonderful creations for my enjoyment, and hopefully yours.

Author's Note: Hi everyone! This is my first fanfic and I am hoping you all like it. Beware there shall be sadness for our dynamic duo in this story, but I will try to keep it as short as possible. Trust me, I love Spuffy hardcore. Just remember when things look bleak, I will provide an amazing Spuffy ending.

Chapter 1

"So what's the hook for your article? I wanna run it the Tuesday we get back."

Her friend continued to ignore her as she answered her text message.

"Hello, earth to Dawn!" Buffy waved her hands in front of her friend's face to get her attention. "I'm asking you about your spring break article."

That finally got Dawn's attention as she looked up startled. "What? Oh sorry, Buff, I'm working on it. Do you mind if I try to enjoy Spring Break a little before I have to write about it?"

"I suppose." Buffy teased. "What plans do we have for Spring Break anyway?"

"Well, I just got a text from Spike that we have to go to the airport right now and pick him up. He's home for the whole week so whatever we do I guess he's tagging along." Dawn informed her.

"Really?" Buffy tried to suppress a smile and the eagerness in her voice. "Is Cordy coming, too?"

"She's flying home with him, but she's going on a ski trip with her family. So he's decided that instead of spending an awesome week with his girlfriend that he is going to grace us with his lovely presence." Dawn grimaced.

"Oh, I don't mind."

"Well, of course. And I'm sure you don't mind that Cordy won't be here either." Dawn smiled knowingly at her. Dawn knew all about the crush her best friend had on her step-brother. It used to freak her out, but now she just accepted it. She was still worried that her friend's feelings might never get returned, however. Dawn loved Cordy, but she loved Buffy more, and couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if she and her brother got together.

"Hey, I have been trying really hard to get over this thing with your brother. Whether I'm over him or not, I've accepted that he belongs with Cordy."

Buffy had been in love with Dawn's step brother Will, since his dad married Dawn's mother in the 7th grade. He had just moved from England. At first, Buffy just thought that it was a crush because he was drop dead gorgeous and had an accent that sent shivers down her spine.

But as she grew older she realized it was more than just a kid's crush. He never noticed her though. As soon as Will started school in Sunnydale he started dating Cordelia Chase, the most popular girl in school. Buffy never even stood a chance. And the rest, as they say, is history.

She tried to get over him, but every guy she dated she compared to Will, who now went by Spike. After he started dating Cordy, he developed a type of image. Gone was the soft spoken poet, and now there was a bad ass punk type in his place. Bleached blond hair and all. Not that Buffy minded, that look, along with what she suspected any look, worked remarkably for him. He put on the tough guy routine in front of Cordy and the entire school. But when it was just their family and Buffy, he would sometimes revert to the poet that Buffy loved. She could hear him sometimes when she would walk by his room, writing poets and reading them as he thought of lines. She would sometimes pretend that he was writing them for her.

But he and Cordy dated all through high school and now they went to the same college at NYU. Buffy was trying to finally realize that they were meant for each other and that she would find someone else someday.

"Mhm," Dawn nodded as they got in the car. "Whatever you say. Come on, let's go get them."

Author's Note: So? What'd ya think? I know this one is super short, and some of the next are still a little short, but remember, Spuffy goodness is just around the corner.