Thankfully, it killed the shape-shifter. "God that was close, Buffy!"

"Yeah, whatever. Get out."

"Wh-"

"Leave." Spike left, completely stunned.

Maybe she's mad. I know, I'll show up at her door with roses. That'll make her happy, Spike thought while lying on his bed. He swung his legs around the edge of the bed and headed to the store. I'll even buy them, and not steal. That'll make her even happier. She'll probably say, 'Kiss me you fool!' Yes, that would be great.

Ring! Buffy un-locked the French doors and gave out a forced short, laugh. "Now what, Spike?" She saw the flowers and smiled sweetly.

"Ahh, Spike! You are so sweet!" She took them and hugged him. One point for the Big Bad. Spike thought cheerfully.

"Well, the least I could do."

" Yeah, it was the least you could do! Oh my god, where did that come from?"

" I don't know, love, but can I come inside?"

"Oh, sorry, yeah." They walked over to the spot in the middle of the room where Buffy first saw Angel without his shirt. They were so close together; just like Spike and her are now.

" Umm…uh-" Buffy couldn't think straight. Her heart was pounding and Spike knew it. He knew she wanted to kiss him badly, but she wanted him to make the first move. If it's what she wants, she'll get it. Spike hung his head low, so both their foreheads were touching. He brushed a strand of beautiful blond hair away from her face with his cold hands.

"Maybe…we should…no, I mean, shouldn't do anything. That's right. Leave. Now." Buffy threw the flowers at him with full force. Once again, he was heart broken.

" Please, don't make me…c'mon, pet." Buffy could see the pain in his eyes. Well, she was hurt too. By him not protecting Dawn. Buffy couldn't hold that against him forever though, and she knew that.

"Don't call me that."

" You heard her, leave." Xander grinned. Buffy spun around and kicked him where the sun-don't-shine. He doubled over, silently screaming.

"Both of you! Out now!" She yelled and pointed to the door. Xander left, quickly as he could, but Spike stayed. Suddenly he threw all his weight against Buffy and pinned her to the wall.

" I'm sorry, Slayer. I love you very much, but you've caused me too much pain. Now you must die, my love." Spike pressed his shiny, long pointed teeth to her neck. She didn't move. She owed him her life…