Mirror Image
By Maddy
Summary: Buffy looks into the mirror and decides what she wants to see…
Rating: PG.
Spoilers: None really, good to know about Shanshu.
Timeline: Beginning of season five.
Disclaimer: Own nothing. Other people do though.
Distribution: Just tell me if you would like it.
Dedication: To anyone who has given me feedback/reviews. Thanks.
Feedback: Always.
Author's Notes: There will only be 2 parts to this story. This one and the next.
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When I look into the mirror, what do I see?
Good question.
What do I see…?
Okay, I see…a girl – no – woman with blonde hair, hazel-green eyes, great complexion and I shortness I wish I didn't have.
No, deeper than that…
Fine, I see a forced smile that doesn't reach my eyes, pale complexion, sad eyes till someone looks at me. Curly blonde hair to change it completely from when I was with-
Don't think about him.
Underneath my appearances I see, besides the guts and stuff, a broken heart and a place where my soul used to be.
Damn it.
Unfortunately I couldn't stop the thoughts going through my mind.
I have a shortness that enables me to fit perfectly against him. He has a spot made just for me to fit into. Shortness I love.
When I look into the mirror what do I want to see?
I want to see my eyes come alive with happiness.
I want my hair to go back to how it was.
I want to see a mended heart.
I want him to bring back my soul.
By that time I felt the tears splash onto my cheeks.
I want to look into the mirror and be alone. To no longer have Riley sitting beside me casting a reflection.
But to have him beside me. Me leaning into him, his arms around me, creating heaven on earth. The only place where I can truly feel safe. In the arms of my sworn enemy. Where love really did conquer all, if only for a while.
In the mirror I only want to see me.
With a look of peace on my face.
And a silent chest near my ear.
No sound.
Quiet.
Home.
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