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Title: "Given the Chance" Part 3 The Solution

Author: Doctor Strangelove

Rating: PG for language and some violence.

Spoilers: "Spiral"

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Feedback: It's appreciated.

Notes: Everything from Parts 1 & 2. Oh, and a belated thanks to Pandora the Cat. One of her fics inspired this, I just don't remember which one.

"Spike, what is it?"

"I'm so sorry," I pushed Buffy away and swallowed hard. This wasn't going to be easy. But it had to be done. I slapped her.

Buffy stumbled back, confused, "Spike?"

"You arrogant, skanky, little bitch! Did you actually think that I loved you? You drive men away, Summers! What makes you think you could keep one? I hate you."

Tears were welling up in both our eyes. I just hoped Buffy didn't see mine. Couldn't tell I was lying. She couldn't.

She kicked me in the head, causing me to fly into the TV. Sparks flew from the smashed up television, lighting up the dark room, and I could see the anger in the Slayer's face. She really hated me. It was working.

"That's right, I hate you. Why don't you just run off to Angel! See if that son of a bitch can help you! See if he loves you. If anyone can."

Buffy grabbed the collar of my duster and threw me through the window. Rained poured down hard on me as she jumped onto my chest. She pulled a stake from her jacket and held it above me.

Her face was a mixture of pain and anger. She doesn't want to kill me. But she has to. It's the only way. That doesn't mean I'll let it happen.

"Buffy, I-" She plunged the stake into my chest.

Sorry that this part is so short. Okay, only one more part left. Part 4 The Aftermath. It'll be up soon.