Title: I've Got You

Pairing: Winnie/Spike

Genre: Multi-genre fic angst, drama, hurt/comfort, friendship, family, and eventually romance

Rating: T, mainly due to the subject matter at the beginning.

Summary: Winnie turns to Spike after the unthinkable happens to her. Will this lead to more than friendship down the road?

A/N: Thanks everyone for all the great reviews once again. I'm so glad you guys enjoyed the ending. I actually debated whether or not to leave it there or give you guys a longer chapter. I chose to end it there so I could spend a little more time working out the kinks in what happens next. Speaking of what happens next this chapter gave me fits it just didn't want to come out hence why you are just now getting it. I think I like the result of it though so I hope you do too. Plus its a long chapter to make up for it being late. Anyways onward with the story and I promise the next chapter will be up sooner. Enjoy and as always do me a favor and leave a review so I know what you think.

Chapter 6:

Winnie hadn't lasted very long after dinner and neither her parents or Spike were at all surprised when around 9pm she announced that she was going to try and get some sleep. once she was settled there she let the music from her I pod and the room that smelled so earthy, spicy and warm, just like Spike lull her her to sleep. She just prayed she'd sleep better tonight that she did last night. For the first couple of hours she did just that slept wonderfully but then in the darkness faded away and her mind took her back to apartment. All she could smell was Josh. All she could feel was him. His hands all over her body. His breath on her skin. All she could hear was his whispered apology after he had left her there.

And all she could do as she fought against those horrible memories was scream. She must have screamed out loud though because when she came fully awake she was greeted by Spike and the soft glow of the light from his night stand. Her heart was racing and her whole body was shaking when she met his gaze.

"Shh, Tesoro, It's okay I've got you, your safe, Prometto, " She heard Spike say in a combination of English and Italian as he took her non injured hand in his.

It took a few minutes but he kept whispering to her reassuringly in a mixture of his two languages before Winnie finally calmed down all the way. She was unaware though that her parents had woken up in concern as well though and were watching quietly from the door way.

"God, Spike," I'm so sorry at this rate neither one of us is going to get any sleep," Winnie apologized giving his hand a squeeze.

"It's alright, I don't really sleep through a whole night anymore anyways," Spike replied before asking, 'You want to talk about it?"

Winnie sighed and scooted over a bit so he could sit on the edge of his bed before responding. "I was sleeping really good then all of the sudden He was here or I was back at my apartment. I'm not sure which but all I could do was was smell him and feel him."

Spike nodded as she continued. "Its like I was telling my mom when she first got here, "He took away my sense of security and I was so proud pf the fact that I felt so safe in this city all on my own. I don't have that anymore, its like he took some part of me I didn't even know existed. All I know is I want me back. I don't like what he's left of me."

When she was finished she paused to look at him and could tell by the pensive look on his face that he was searching for the right thing to say in response. Finally after another couple of minutes he took one of her hands in his before saying. "You'll get it back, whatever it is he took from you. In the mean time I promise I'll to do everything I can to make you feel safe again."

Winnie smiled a little at that and squeezed his hand back in a silent way of saying he was already doing just that.

"Besides I happen to think the girl you were describing was pretty cool and I still think she's there she's just hiding right now til she feels safe once again." Spike added squeezing her hand back.

"Thanks, I hope so." Winnie responded softly. Winnie then yawned before leaning her head back on her pillow. she knew she wouldn't even have to ask as things fell onto silence between them again she knew he would stay til he was sure she was asleep.

Someway somehow she was finally able to get some sleep that night and the following morning woke to the e sound of Spike and her parents voices coming from the kitchen. Stretching Winnie was relieved to find herself still sore although not as much as she was the day before. The head ache from her concussion was just about gone and as a result as she slowly padded her way towards the kitchen she was also much steadier on her feat.

"Good morning sweetie," Her mom greeted, noticing her right away.

"Morning," Winnie greeted back quietly. Both her dad and Spike gave her a hello in greeting as she sat down at the table they'd eaten at the night before.

"I thought you'd already be at work," Winnie questioned as Spike set a mug of tea down in front of her.

"We work the evening shift today so I don't go in til two," Spike answered before asking if she was hungry.

Winnie just shook her head before taking a small sip of her tea.

After a few more sips Spike looked over at her and said, "Boss called a little bit ago. He said Dean was asking about you, wanted to know if he could come by later?"

Winnie smiled at that her and the young man had become pretty close over the past few months since he'd decided he'd wanted to live with his dad. The bond had started on the day he'd asked her to let him listen on what was going on the first time he had come to see his dad. While they had waited for team one to return to headquarters he'd asked her several questions about all that had happened. Dean had asked her about his dad as well. Ever since then he would call her and text her occasionally. He was now like the little brother she had never had and if she was off when his dad and team one worked the evening shift she would invite him over for dinner so he wouldn't always have to eat alone.

"I'll text him later and tell him to come to dinner," Winnie replied.

"Okay," Spike agreed before asking when they'd gotten so close.

Winnie explained briefly.

Spike nodded, "I'm glad you encouraged him to get to know his dad between having Dean back in his life and Marina, Boss is a lot happier these days.

"Yeah I've noticed that too," Winnie agreed before, "Did you know he wants to follow in his dad's footsteps?"

"No but that's cool," Spike replied.

The next few hours before Spike left for work passed by fairly quietly, Winnie fell asleep on the couch. When she awoke Spike was heading out for work and her dad was already gone. Her mom had sent him off to the store and so that left the two Camden women alone.

"You okay, sweetie," Winnie heard her mom ask as she grimaced a little bit in pain as she stretched.

"Yeah, Mom I'm just a little sore still," Winnie answered.

"Well maybe a shower or another bath would help," Her mom suggested.

Nodding in agreement Winnie made her way to the bathroom and this time chose to take a shower instead. After turning it up as hot as she could stand it she stepped in under the spray. It felt amazing at first she just stood there. However as soon ass she began to soap up and washed herself she kept doing it over and over because she didn't feel clean. She'd felt the same way after her bath yesterday and that's really why she was crying when her mom had arrived. She hadn't told her mom that however, she knew though if her om found her in similar shape today then she would have to tell her. Still despite that she continued to scrub her body before finally collapsing on the shower floor and giving in to the tears she could feel welling up once again.

That's where her mom found her less than five minutes later.

"Oh, sweetie, what did you do," Her mom asked wen she how raw her daughter's skin was.

"I was just trying to get him off of me, I feel so dirty, like he left a stain on me that I can't get rid of." Winnie offered up in explanation as her mom began to dry her up.

"Oh sweetie, you aren't dirty, he didn't ruin you," Her mom tried to reassure as she helped her get dressed, "Your still my beautiful, kind, caring, sweet, girl and there's nothing he can do to change that. "

They continued to talk and once Winnie was dressed and her tears were dried she thanked her mom.

"Your welcome and remember even when we leave tomorrow I'm just a phone call away if you needed to be reminded of that."

Winnie nodded she knew that. Both women then heard a noise in the kitchen and knew that her dad was finally back from the store.

Winnie put a smile on her face as they entered the kitchen cause she didn't worry her dad. It must have been good enough because he didn't ask what was wrong. Instead he just greeted her with a hug and whispered in her ear, "I bought you that ice cream you like for dessert."

Winnie smiled at that then settled herself down on a stool at the kitchen counter and watched her parents begin to cook dinner just as they had done when she was growing up.

Around six the door bell rang and she stood up to go let Dean inside. "Hey" The teenager greeted warmly once he was inside.

"Hey," Winnie returned in greeting then watched him as the young man took in her appearance. His eyes clouded over in anger.

"You okay," She asked.

"Yeah, but shouldn't I be asking you that," Dean quickly replied before saying, "Dad says I can't kill the guy that did this to you, but if you say I can I'm okay with not listening to my dad."

Winnie just shook her head before giving him a small hug.

"I take that as a no then," He said hugging her back.

"Yes its a no now come on dinner is just about ready," Winnie said pushing him towards the kitchen.

Once there Winnie introduced the young man to her parents.

"Good to meet you," Dean said before asking what was for dinner.

They all laughed at that before Winnie's mom answered that they were having meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

"Sounds good," Dean replied before adding, "Good thing Spike is at work because my dad told me he's a control freak in the kitchen like his ma and won't let anyone else cook in it when he's around."

They all chuckled at that before dinner was ready and they all sat down to eat. Once it was over Dean began cleaning up and Winnie just shook her head as Dean ushered them out and said to her mom, "Dad would tell on me to my mom if I didn't."

Dean didn't stay much longer after dinner when he saw Winnie begin to yawn on the couch. As Winnie hugged him good bye he whispered, "Let me know if you change your mind, cause Clark and I have it all planned out."

"Okay," She replied back and then he was gone.

Winnie then settled back down on the couch as her Dad put a movie in. She surprisingly made it through the moving before dosing off on the couch and that's where she was When Spike quietly arrived home.

It wasn't quiet enough though and Winnie quickly awoke as soon as she heard him shut and lock the door behind him.

"How was work," She asked barely above a whisper.

"Long," He answered as he turned on a nearby table lamp.

Winnie nodded and didn't press anymore, he looked tired and like he needed the day off he had tomorrow; she'd wait til then to ask for more details.

Proving her right he quickly changed the subject by asking how her night was.

"Good," She replied before adding, "Although you might want to warn Ed and Greg that Dean and Clark have planned Josh's demise."

"Oh, I'll have to ask them about it," Spike quipped.

"No because you'll only encourage them and they don't need any," Winnie chastised.

Spike laughed at that before saying, "I don't know what you are talking about."

"Really, I'm pretty sure you feel the same way." Winnie responded as he moved her feet and sat down at the end of the couch.

Spike grew a little quiet at that and rubbed her feet before admitting that she was right, "You have a point but if any of the guys on the team got their hands on him it would end the same way. Jules would probably do the most damage though. She's the scariest."

Winnie sighed as he continued his actions. "You have a point there," She then admitted.

Spike nodded before yawning.

"You should get some sleep," Winnie suggested as pulled her feet away.

Spike nodded in agreement before standing up and helping her up as well.

Ever the the gentlemen he then walked her to his bedroom and made sure she was settled in before heading back out to the couch to do just that.