Letters from Buffy
Chapter 6: Anya
Xander sighed and dropped the letter onto the table. He turned and pulled Anya into his arms. They looked at each other in silence for a couple of minutes, then Xander dropped his face onto her shoulder and began to sob. They stood there like that for a few moments, with Xander crying until the tears just wouldn't come anymore. When he finally lifted his head again his eyes were red and swollen, but they were dry once again. Quietly he turned back to the table and lifted the envelope again.
"There's one for you too," he said softly, holding a piece of paper out in front of him…offering it to her. Anya took the paper from him, opened it, and began to read.
May 21, 2001
Dear Anya,
I know that we didn't always make you feel welcome and like you are really part of the gang, but I want you to know how important you really are to all of us. You were the one who came up with the ideas that, hopefully, defeated Glory. If so, you helped save my sister's life. I really appreciate that, even though I know that wasn't your top priority. I also want to tell you that I really admire you. I don't think I ever told you that, but I want you to know. I really do admire you. You always say exactly what is on your mind and you never care what other people think of you for it. You are so lucky to have that, so don't let anyone change that about you. Take good care of Xander, he's a special person and he's lucky to have you. You two are going to have a wonderful life together and I'm really sorry I'm going to miss it. I wish I could be there to share your happiness.
Love,
Buffy