Letters from Buffy
Chapter 5: Xander
Dawn waited until evening to head over to Xander's apartment because she knew that he would be at work during the day. Anya wouldn't even be there because she would be at the Magic Box all day. So after dinner she went to visit the happy couple. She walked to the apartment slowly, not really knowing what to expect when she reached the door. Finally she was there. She took a deep breath and lifted her hand to knock. After a few minutes' wait Xander opened the door.
"What's up Dawnie, did you forget something?"
"Um, no. I came over for… I mean I just wanted to… I have a letter for you," Dawn said after trying to think of some better explanation.
"A letter? You could have just called. You didn't have to go through all the trouble of writing," Xander joked.
"It's from Buffy. She wrote it before she died."
"Oh."
Dawn handed him the envelope and, unsure of what else to say, turned and walked back toward the elevator. Xander Watched for a moment, then went back into the apartment and began to open the letter just as Anya walked into the room from taking a shower.
"Who was at the door? What's that in your hand? Are we being evicted?"
"No. That was Dawn. She was delivering a letter from Buffy."
"Oh," Anya said, in shock.
"Yeah. My thoughts exactly. Let's see what she has to say." With that Xander began reading his letter.
May 21, 2001
Dear Xander,
I'm sure that right about now you're wishing that you could have brought me back to life again, like you did last time I died. I know that I died and that I couldn't be saved if you are reading this letter. I didn't mean to eavesdrop earlier, but I was walking downstairs to help you and Anya search the basement and I heard you propose. I am so happy for you both. You deserve every happiness life can give you. I only hope that now that I am dead and there is going to be a new slayer, that you and Anya will be able to have a normal, demon-free life. You are a wonderful person and a great friend. You have always put the safety of others before your own. That is a truly valiant quality to have. I know that it will take you far in life. Please watch out for Dawn, she has always looked up to you. I know that you had a crush on me when I first arrived in Sunnydale and I want you to know that there is only one reason why we were never together. We were never a couple because you deserve so much more than what I could ever offer you. You have always been much to good for me. You deserve Anya. You two share a love greater than I have ever known or seen. You have been through so much together and have come out a stronger couple because of it all. I know that you will take care of each other and always be happy. Don't ever take that happiness for granted. Cherish it for everything it is worth, because it is worth a lot more than you will ever realize.
Love,
Buffy