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Epilogue"So you're back."
Doesn't cringe at the one eyed glare.
"Looks like I am."
It's truly amazing how people change. No witty comeback, no scathing reply.
"You're back and she's still dead. You got a second chance." For a moment, he pauses. "Or third, whatever. Make sure you use it."
"I fully intend on doing so, mate."
Buffy came back in at that, apparently deciding that male bonding time was over.
"Xan –"
"No. It's okay," he interrupted. "I was thinking. Dreaming, or something. And I saw her." He chokes up, and there are tears in his eyes. "She wouldn't want me moping like this. She'd have wanted us all happy."
"And having orgasms," Spikes pointed out.
"A-And having o-orgasms. That was my girl. I'm gonna make her proud."
"It's what she would have wanted, Xan. Wherever she is now, it's what she wants. We'll take care of each other, all of us. It'll be okay."
She hugs him, and he holds her tight.
"I'm gonna go call Will now. Let her know that…that everything's okay."
He gives them a wry smile, and walks out the door, closing it behind him. Buffy waves before stepping close.
"So. Newly human. What do you wanna do now?" Looks coyly at him through her lashes.
Spike laughs, and hugs her tight to him. Growls lightly in her ear. Molds his hands to her back as she kisses him deeply, tongues furiously battling.
"Thing I want most…right now?" He asks through bated breath. She nods, eyes glazing over. "Chocolate cake comes to mind, pet."
Her eyes pop open at the unexpected answer and she looks stunned – then she laughs. And laughs, and there are tears pouring out of her eyes as she giggles.
"Oh god, Spike," she tells him when she's able to speak. "Never stop surprising me. Never stop loving me."
"You got yourself a deal, pet. S'long as you never stop loving me."
She smiles at him, and her eyes are big and caring. Lifts up to whisper in his ear.
"Think that's pretty much a guarantee."