After Hell's Bells. Short fic. I actually tried spinning it into a chapter
thing, but this one stands well all alone. B/S
Title: Lovers Song
Author: Kaylorin
Rated: PG
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story seen here.
Distribution: I like to share. Just let me know where it's headed by e-mail at kaylorin90@yahoo.com
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lovers song
Buffy's heart soared when her watch showed 10:00 pm.
"Bronze" she said to herself. Willow and Buffy had sworn to entertain Xander. He was depressed for good reasons, but he was annoying the two girls with the rantings of his stupidity. They immediately decided it was dancing and fun time. Bronzing. Buffy of course had to do her patrol, but had agreed to head in their direction by 10.
The Slayer began her short walk from cemetery to local club. She thought to herself about the last few weeks. From Riley to Spike to Willow to Tara. To Xander and Anya. her sister, herself. So much was happening. "If there was an apocalypse too, we'd be screwed."
She showed her ID (not license, don't have one of those ...yet) to the bouncer outside. He nodded her in even without the cover. She had earned 'Free' status at The Bronze before she had her diploma. All security knew her...and everyone knew her friends and she could drink free. They had always paid regardless.
At a tall circular table directly in front of the dance floor sat Xander, Dawn and Willow. Buffy waved and walked over to the empty seat between Willow and Xander, and directly across from her sister.
"Finish the homework?" she asked Dawn.
"She did it all, and got an early start on a book report." Willow interjected.
"That's great!" Buffy exclaimed and grabbed her sister's hand from across her table. "That is really great, Dawn." Buffy smiled at her sister, who returned the grin.
"So Dawnie, any cute guys you want to dance with?" Willow asked.
"Kevin is here." Dawn pointed to a boy across the room sipping on a clear drink. "He doesn't do cola or alcohol, and hates smoking." She liked him, and knew if Buffy gave him a chance, she might approve of him.
"Well no dancing till I get the whole 'meeting the parents' deal. Got it?"
"Got it." Dawn answered, and smiled at the man behind her sister that no one else had noticed.
"I second that, Bit. It's not like you can take anyone in this burg at face value." A familiar British voice added.
Dawn eyed her sister and The Vampire. The two were both overprotective when it came to her. She knew this. 'Overboard' would be the perfect description for this moment. "He's 15, human, good student. This is the hellmouth. It's called perfect in most places. Here he's weird, and he doesn't even know it." Dawn was in full puppy-dog eyes, pity me mode. "I'm just hoping for a dance, not a proposal."
Both Buffy and Spike growled, but nodded. She still needed to let them meet the boy, but the 3rd degree would be skipped. This time.
Buffy had kept her cool upon noticing the blonde Vampire's presence. She would not embarrass herself, or him. This night was for Xander. There were 2 bands playing. She had missed the first, but the second would be on soon. It was a new one. Friends, food, music all equal distraction from 'the sad'.
After about 3 minutes of barely what could be called a conversation between the 5, the band came onstage. It was one of those bands where everyone was male but the singer.
The MC came onstage and announced "Everybody, give Uncertain Desire a huge Sunnydale welcome!" Then he turned his back to the crowd and began clapping as the members tuned a bit. The crowd joined in welcoming applause. Spike bent to Dawn's ear and said "If it were a proper Sunnydale welcome a demon would chase them offstage." Dawn giggled, but kept up her clapping.
The music began after 15 minutes of sound checks and apologies for a burnt out amp. The female began to sway methodically to a drum rhythm and light guitar; Her eyes were almost glassy. The too sheer black skirt and blouse shimmered with her movements.
Buffy and Willow gave each other knowing glances. This was not a band who got here because of amazing musical talent, it was the chick. At least the music didn't totally suck. Dawn smiled. "It's kind of funky, but ok."
Xander looked from Buffy to Willow, bobbing his head to the beat.
Buffy looked over to Willow again and shrugged her shoulders. "They aren't awful, but there's better."
"Yea." Willow answered.
Buffy looked over to Spike, who was completely entranced with the woman on stage. He looked as though his eyes were literally stuck in place. Buffy began to grimace a bit. That was the look she was supposed to be getting. The Goth chick he had brought to the wedding was annoying, but he didn't look at her like this. Spike was entranced.
When the first song was done Spike was clapping madly and yelled to the table, "They're Bloody Brilliant!"
"Jeez Spike, it was ok but.. "Dawn stopped mid-sentence when Spike scowled at her.
"As usual, this is the 'no taste in music crowd'. Unless it's some wanker boy band or a half naked blonde chit." Spike said.
"But half naked brunets, that's ok?" Buffy interjected.
That was what Spike had been waiting for. Just a hint of a feeling for him. "Well," he eyed the woman onstage. Her clothes were formfitting, but the woman was nowhere near naked.. "Yeah, as a matter of fact. Suits me fine."
Buffy rolled her eyes and turned her head away from the obviously fickle Vampire so he could not see the anger raise in her face. The band was into their 5th song before she felt calm enough to face him again. All she could do was sit and listen, she was afraid to open her mouth and say something that would reveal to all that sat at the table just how much Spike's obsessive stare at the singer pissed her off.
Xander and Willow exchanged a few words about the chicken wings. Dawn kept chastising Spike weakly when he stole a French fry here, a sip of her cola there. "If you're that hungry just order a plate of your own fries." Then she looked at the bottle in his hand, "And drink your beer."
"Um, Dawn?" a young male voice came from behind her.
"Hu." she said as she turned first her head, then herself to see Kevin. "Oh, uh, Kevin. Um, hi."
"Hi. Um, I wanted to know if...you like. like the band?" The boy said. This was never as easy to do as his dad said it was. 'just walk up to the girl and ask her to dance.' What stupid advice. At that moment, the band announced a 10 minute break before their second, and last, set.
Dawn smiled and said. "They're ok." Then she noticed Kevin was very quiet and decided she could at least get one awful thing over with. "This is my sister, Buffy."
Buffy smiled at the youngster she recognized slightly from the day she had to tell Dawn about their mother's death. "Hi, Kevin isn't it?" At that moment The Bronze's own music feed came through strategically placed Speakers.
"Yea."
"And this is Willow, and Xander, and this is Spike. They're like, part of the gang. " Dawn finished, but Spike had yet to begin.
"I'm not just part of the gang," Spike began as he took a few steps towards the boy. "I'm like 'big brother'. You get my meaning?"
Kevin took a step back. He hadn't even asked her for the dance yet, and this guy was already giving him veiled threats.
"Spike! Jeez, do you have to try to scare off all of my friends? GOD!" Dawn yelled at him.
Spike gave Dawn a quick wink. "I said I wouldn't interrogate the whelp, didn't say I wouldn't scare him a bit." He looked over at Kevin. "With it being just the ladies, I figure someone's got to watch out for em', you understand. Don't ya' mate." Spike finished by putting one arm around Kevin's shoulder and guiding him to his now empty chair, next to Dawn. Then Spike walked over to the brunette at the bar.
Buffy watched as Spike went over and started talking to the woman who had been singing a few minutes ago. "Well, maybe he will change obsessions now." She heard Xander say.
"Hu? Oh... maybe." She replied quietly then took a sip of her cola and grimaced.
"Something wrong with your drink Buff.?" Willow asked. "Your face just got the ultimate 'uck' look."
"Yea, I think the syrup mixture got watered down again. I guess I'll get another one." She looked at Spike still talking with that woman. "I'm gonna use the bathroom first though." With that she headed for the back area of The Bronze and disappeared.
Dawn and Kevin had gotten into a school related conversation and Xander was looking over the crowd.
"I don't think she's here." Willow said to Xander.
"Who?" He had been looking to see if Anya was there, but had not seen her at all.
"Who. Xander Harris, you think I can't tell?" she smiled slightly to her friend. "Anya isn't here though."
"I know, I just can't help but look. I mean, what if she comes here looking for me. I want to talk to her. I need to tell her I'm an idiot. A moron. Stupid.-"
"Don't forget whelp." The British voice rang over his head.
"Thanks." Xander spat sarcastically, and then looked curiously at the tray in Spikes hand. "What the?"
"Right." Spike said and put the tray on the table that included 4 colas, one beer, a water, 3 orders of fries, and another order of chicken wings. He handed a cola each to Willow Xander and Dawn. Then set one down for Buffy. He handed Kevin the bottle of water.
"Hey, thanks! Mine was almost gone." Kevin said. "He's not that bad." He said to Dawn, who was smiling at Spike.
Spike emptied the rest of the tray and took it back to the bar. Just as he sat back down the Band, who had been gathering back onstage began their last set of the night. "Where's Buffy? She'll miss the music." Spike looked almost frantic as he looked all over for her. The first few cords of the keyboard rang out and he stared down the female onstage. The music stopped, then a different song began. The crowd buzzed for a moment but settled down.
During the first song Dawn and Kevin went to the dance floor. Spike watched to make sure the boy didn't have a problem with wondering hands. Willow and Xander began talking about topics that had nothing to do with love, magics, marriage, or weddings.
She had a new program for coding and decoding. He had some new people on his crew. Her classes were going well, he had to do some searching later for a new supplier. All in all...a nothing conversation. After the 3rd song Dawn asked if she could go over to the teen crowd that Kevin had been with before he had come to talk to her.
"Just keep within sight, Bit." Had been the answer. She happily went over to her friends and the youngsters went to the pool table.
Buffy finally returned from the restroom in the middle of the 4th song.
"Sorry guys. Four vamps were waiting at the back entrance for lonely little blondes." Buffy said as she tried to straighten out her blouse.
"Four, Buffy?" Willow asked.
"Yup, but they musta been fledgelings. Too easy, almost not worth it." Buffy finished while Spike smiled at her.
"Never did like an easy kill myself. Much more prefer the fightin' to the death scenario." Then his attention went right back to the band and he stared down the singer once more.
'There he goes again' Buffy thought to herself. It was so aggravating that she had gone right past the restrooms earlier, out the back door, and looked for something to kill. 4 Vampires trying to corner a girl had been good enough at the moment. Now she was stuck sitting with her 2 best friends , her one time worst enemy and Da-. "Where's Dawn?" Willow pointed at the crowd of kids on the dance floor and there was Dawn. Dancing with about 6 other teens.
Buffy smiled and took a drink of her cola. "Hey Xander, thanks for the fresh drink. oh, and fries too." She snatched a fry from a plate, then snagged the plate. "Check out Xander the munchie Slayer." She watched as Xander shook his head to tell her it wasn't him. Then Xander pointed over at the blonde Vamp, and shrugged his shoulders at Buffy's 'you're kidding' look.
She was going to thank Spike, but he was staring intently at the swaying hips of the vixen on the stage. 'The fries aren't that good' she thought to herself as she pushed the plate away from her.
Just then the 6th song began. It had a different feel to it. The keyboard was the only thing playing. The lyrics began:
My open heart has an open wound.
And I fear the pain will stay.
I'm up all night and I scream at the moon.
Because you swear you'll stay away.
It's nothing new It's a familiar case.
Never good enough for you.
That's what I hear no matter time or place.
That's what they all said too.
Here I am with the same story.
This time with a twist.
Here I love my enemy.
And there's something in the kiss.
My open heart has an open wound.
And I fear the pain will stay.
I'm up all night and I scream at the moon.
Because you swear you'll stay away.
What's so hard about loving me.
I want the cure for this disease.
The one I love just can't see.
That my love comes with ease.
The fear is here inside me.
We know that it can't be right.
But in my town nothin's easy.
Even love in the dead of night.
My open heart has an open wound.
And I fear the pain will stay.
I'm up all night and I scream at the moon.
Because you swear you'll stay away.
Just love me.
The room was silent. then a huge roar of applause. The singer looked over the crowd and nodded while thanking everyone.
"Wow." Xander and Willow both said.
"That was like, ok Spike, that one was great." Willow told him. Spike smiled and looked over at Buffy.
"What did you think lu-Slayer?" Spike corrected himself.
"It was sad." Buffy felt like the song had been written about her. None of her love-life could make a happy song. The music had dug into her, and she had been as mesmerized with the singer as Spike had been earlier. "If that woman had written it, she must have lousy taste in men too." Buffy said.
Spike smirked to himself.
Xander stood up and stretched. "Well kiddies, it's past this foreman's bedtime."
Willow stood as well. "Yeah, we better get going too. It's Friday, but it's also midnight. We need to get Dawnie home."
"Wills, could you and Xander take her. I can do one more patrol while I walk home." Buffy hoped.
"Can do Buffster." Xander answered.
"No problem." Willow agreed.
They found Dawn, let her say her good byes to Kevin and the group of kids. Willow thanked Spike for the snacks, as did Xander . Finally Dawn hugged him and thanked him for not scaring Kevin too badly. Spike smiled at that and returned the embrace.
"You get to bed Niblet. Have yourself some right good nightmares." he winked.
After the 3 had departed, Buffy decided she better head out now rather than later. Alone time with Spike was something to be avoided now. "Hey Spike, thanks for not being a jerk in front of them." she was ready to go, but decided to add. "and for the drink." Then she walked out.
Spike sat and listened until the last song was done.
As the Band broke down their equipment, he strode over to the black clad brunette. "Sasha!"
The woman looked over at the man who had introduced her to her husband, and lead guitarist of the band. They passed for human, and had been playing for almost 2 years. She pulled a worn piece of paper out of a folder filled with lyrics. "Hey Spike. Here's the poem. You were right, the crowd loved the song. You sure you don't mind if we keep it on the play-list?"
"Na', all it does at my place is collect dust."
"So, did your girlfriend like it?" Sasha asked.
Spike smiled.
Title: Lovers Song
Author: Kaylorin
Rated: PG
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story seen here.
Distribution: I like to share. Just let me know where it's headed by e-mail at kaylorin90@yahoo.com
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lovers song
Buffy's heart soared when her watch showed 10:00 pm.
"Bronze" she said to herself. Willow and Buffy had sworn to entertain Xander. He was depressed for good reasons, but he was annoying the two girls with the rantings of his stupidity. They immediately decided it was dancing and fun time. Bronzing. Buffy of course had to do her patrol, but had agreed to head in their direction by 10.
The Slayer began her short walk from cemetery to local club. She thought to herself about the last few weeks. From Riley to Spike to Willow to Tara. To Xander and Anya. her sister, herself. So much was happening. "If there was an apocalypse too, we'd be screwed."
She showed her ID (not license, don't have one of those ...yet) to the bouncer outside. He nodded her in even without the cover. She had earned 'Free' status at The Bronze before she had her diploma. All security knew her...and everyone knew her friends and she could drink free. They had always paid regardless.
At a tall circular table directly in front of the dance floor sat Xander, Dawn and Willow. Buffy waved and walked over to the empty seat between Willow and Xander, and directly across from her sister.
"Finish the homework?" she asked Dawn.
"She did it all, and got an early start on a book report." Willow interjected.
"That's great!" Buffy exclaimed and grabbed her sister's hand from across her table. "That is really great, Dawn." Buffy smiled at her sister, who returned the grin.
"So Dawnie, any cute guys you want to dance with?" Willow asked.
"Kevin is here." Dawn pointed to a boy across the room sipping on a clear drink. "He doesn't do cola or alcohol, and hates smoking." She liked him, and knew if Buffy gave him a chance, she might approve of him.
"Well no dancing till I get the whole 'meeting the parents' deal. Got it?"
"Got it." Dawn answered, and smiled at the man behind her sister that no one else had noticed.
"I second that, Bit. It's not like you can take anyone in this burg at face value." A familiar British voice added.
Dawn eyed her sister and The Vampire. The two were both overprotective when it came to her. She knew this. 'Overboard' would be the perfect description for this moment. "He's 15, human, good student. This is the hellmouth. It's called perfect in most places. Here he's weird, and he doesn't even know it." Dawn was in full puppy-dog eyes, pity me mode. "I'm just hoping for a dance, not a proposal."
Both Buffy and Spike growled, but nodded. She still needed to let them meet the boy, but the 3rd degree would be skipped. This time.
Buffy had kept her cool upon noticing the blonde Vampire's presence. She would not embarrass herself, or him. This night was for Xander. There were 2 bands playing. She had missed the first, but the second would be on soon. It was a new one. Friends, food, music all equal distraction from 'the sad'.
After about 3 minutes of barely what could be called a conversation between the 5, the band came onstage. It was one of those bands where everyone was male but the singer.
The MC came onstage and announced "Everybody, give Uncertain Desire a huge Sunnydale welcome!" Then he turned his back to the crowd and began clapping as the members tuned a bit. The crowd joined in welcoming applause. Spike bent to Dawn's ear and said "If it were a proper Sunnydale welcome a demon would chase them offstage." Dawn giggled, but kept up her clapping.
The music began after 15 minutes of sound checks and apologies for a burnt out amp. The female began to sway methodically to a drum rhythm and light guitar; Her eyes were almost glassy. The too sheer black skirt and blouse shimmered with her movements.
Buffy and Willow gave each other knowing glances. This was not a band who got here because of amazing musical talent, it was the chick. At least the music didn't totally suck. Dawn smiled. "It's kind of funky, but ok."
Xander looked from Buffy to Willow, bobbing his head to the beat.
Buffy looked over to Willow again and shrugged her shoulders. "They aren't awful, but there's better."
"Yea." Willow answered.
Buffy looked over to Spike, who was completely entranced with the woman on stage. He looked as though his eyes were literally stuck in place. Buffy began to grimace a bit. That was the look she was supposed to be getting. The Goth chick he had brought to the wedding was annoying, but he didn't look at her like this. Spike was entranced.
When the first song was done Spike was clapping madly and yelled to the table, "They're Bloody Brilliant!"
"Jeez Spike, it was ok but.. "Dawn stopped mid-sentence when Spike scowled at her.
"As usual, this is the 'no taste in music crowd'. Unless it's some wanker boy band or a half naked blonde chit." Spike said.
"But half naked brunets, that's ok?" Buffy interjected.
That was what Spike had been waiting for. Just a hint of a feeling for him. "Well," he eyed the woman onstage. Her clothes were formfitting, but the woman was nowhere near naked.. "Yeah, as a matter of fact. Suits me fine."
Buffy rolled her eyes and turned her head away from the obviously fickle Vampire so he could not see the anger raise in her face. The band was into their 5th song before she felt calm enough to face him again. All she could do was sit and listen, she was afraid to open her mouth and say something that would reveal to all that sat at the table just how much Spike's obsessive stare at the singer pissed her off.
Xander and Willow exchanged a few words about the chicken wings. Dawn kept chastising Spike weakly when he stole a French fry here, a sip of her cola there. "If you're that hungry just order a plate of your own fries." Then she looked at the bottle in his hand, "And drink your beer."
"Um, Dawn?" a young male voice came from behind her.
"Hu." she said as she turned first her head, then herself to see Kevin. "Oh, uh, Kevin. Um, hi."
"Hi. Um, I wanted to know if...you like. like the band?" The boy said. This was never as easy to do as his dad said it was. 'just walk up to the girl and ask her to dance.' What stupid advice. At that moment, the band announced a 10 minute break before their second, and last, set.
Dawn smiled and said. "They're ok." Then she noticed Kevin was very quiet and decided she could at least get one awful thing over with. "This is my sister, Buffy."
Buffy smiled at the youngster she recognized slightly from the day she had to tell Dawn about their mother's death. "Hi, Kevin isn't it?" At that moment The Bronze's own music feed came through strategically placed Speakers.
"Yea."
"And this is Willow, and Xander, and this is Spike. They're like, part of the gang. " Dawn finished, but Spike had yet to begin.
"I'm not just part of the gang," Spike began as he took a few steps towards the boy. "I'm like 'big brother'. You get my meaning?"
Kevin took a step back. He hadn't even asked her for the dance yet, and this guy was already giving him veiled threats.
"Spike! Jeez, do you have to try to scare off all of my friends? GOD!" Dawn yelled at him.
Spike gave Dawn a quick wink. "I said I wouldn't interrogate the whelp, didn't say I wouldn't scare him a bit." He looked over at Kevin. "With it being just the ladies, I figure someone's got to watch out for em', you understand. Don't ya' mate." Spike finished by putting one arm around Kevin's shoulder and guiding him to his now empty chair, next to Dawn. Then Spike walked over to the brunette at the bar.
Buffy watched as Spike went over and started talking to the woman who had been singing a few minutes ago. "Well, maybe he will change obsessions now." She heard Xander say.
"Hu? Oh... maybe." She replied quietly then took a sip of her cola and grimaced.
"Something wrong with your drink Buff.?" Willow asked. "Your face just got the ultimate 'uck' look."
"Yea, I think the syrup mixture got watered down again. I guess I'll get another one." She looked at Spike still talking with that woman. "I'm gonna use the bathroom first though." With that she headed for the back area of The Bronze and disappeared.
Dawn and Kevin had gotten into a school related conversation and Xander was looking over the crowd.
"I don't think she's here." Willow said to Xander.
"Who?" He had been looking to see if Anya was there, but had not seen her at all.
"Who. Xander Harris, you think I can't tell?" she smiled slightly to her friend. "Anya isn't here though."
"I know, I just can't help but look. I mean, what if she comes here looking for me. I want to talk to her. I need to tell her I'm an idiot. A moron. Stupid.-"
"Don't forget whelp." The British voice rang over his head.
"Thanks." Xander spat sarcastically, and then looked curiously at the tray in Spikes hand. "What the?"
"Right." Spike said and put the tray on the table that included 4 colas, one beer, a water, 3 orders of fries, and another order of chicken wings. He handed a cola each to Willow Xander and Dawn. Then set one down for Buffy. He handed Kevin the bottle of water.
"Hey, thanks! Mine was almost gone." Kevin said. "He's not that bad." He said to Dawn, who was smiling at Spike.
Spike emptied the rest of the tray and took it back to the bar. Just as he sat back down the Band, who had been gathering back onstage began their last set of the night. "Where's Buffy? She'll miss the music." Spike looked almost frantic as he looked all over for her. The first few cords of the keyboard rang out and he stared down the female onstage. The music stopped, then a different song began. The crowd buzzed for a moment but settled down.
During the first song Dawn and Kevin went to the dance floor. Spike watched to make sure the boy didn't have a problem with wondering hands. Willow and Xander began talking about topics that had nothing to do with love, magics, marriage, or weddings.
She had a new program for coding and decoding. He had some new people on his crew. Her classes were going well, he had to do some searching later for a new supplier. All in all...a nothing conversation. After the 3rd song Dawn asked if she could go over to the teen crowd that Kevin had been with before he had come to talk to her.
"Just keep within sight, Bit." Had been the answer. She happily went over to her friends and the youngsters went to the pool table.
Buffy finally returned from the restroom in the middle of the 4th song.
"Sorry guys. Four vamps were waiting at the back entrance for lonely little blondes." Buffy said as she tried to straighten out her blouse.
"Four, Buffy?" Willow asked.
"Yup, but they musta been fledgelings. Too easy, almost not worth it." Buffy finished while Spike smiled at her.
"Never did like an easy kill myself. Much more prefer the fightin' to the death scenario." Then his attention went right back to the band and he stared down the singer once more.
'There he goes again' Buffy thought to herself. It was so aggravating that she had gone right past the restrooms earlier, out the back door, and looked for something to kill. 4 Vampires trying to corner a girl had been good enough at the moment. Now she was stuck sitting with her 2 best friends , her one time worst enemy and Da-. "Where's Dawn?" Willow pointed at the crowd of kids on the dance floor and there was Dawn. Dancing with about 6 other teens.
Buffy smiled and took a drink of her cola. "Hey Xander, thanks for the fresh drink. oh, and fries too." She snatched a fry from a plate, then snagged the plate. "Check out Xander the munchie Slayer." She watched as Xander shook his head to tell her it wasn't him. Then Xander pointed over at the blonde Vamp, and shrugged his shoulders at Buffy's 'you're kidding' look.
She was going to thank Spike, but he was staring intently at the swaying hips of the vixen on the stage. 'The fries aren't that good' she thought to herself as she pushed the plate away from her.
Just then the 6th song began. It had a different feel to it. The keyboard was the only thing playing. The lyrics began:
My open heart has an open wound.
And I fear the pain will stay.
I'm up all night and I scream at the moon.
Because you swear you'll stay away.
It's nothing new It's a familiar case.
Never good enough for you.
That's what I hear no matter time or place.
That's what they all said too.
Here I am with the same story.
This time with a twist.
Here I love my enemy.
And there's something in the kiss.
My open heart has an open wound.
And I fear the pain will stay.
I'm up all night and I scream at the moon.
Because you swear you'll stay away.
What's so hard about loving me.
I want the cure for this disease.
The one I love just can't see.
That my love comes with ease.
The fear is here inside me.
We know that it can't be right.
But in my town nothin's easy.
Even love in the dead of night.
My open heart has an open wound.
And I fear the pain will stay.
I'm up all night and I scream at the moon.
Because you swear you'll stay away.
Just love me.
The room was silent. then a huge roar of applause. The singer looked over the crowd and nodded while thanking everyone.
"Wow." Xander and Willow both said.
"That was like, ok Spike, that one was great." Willow told him. Spike smiled and looked over at Buffy.
"What did you think lu-Slayer?" Spike corrected himself.
"It was sad." Buffy felt like the song had been written about her. None of her love-life could make a happy song. The music had dug into her, and she had been as mesmerized with the singer as Spike had been earlier. "If that woman had written it, she must have lousy taste in men too." Buffy said.
Spike smirked to himself.
Xander stood up and stretched. "Well kiddies, it's past this foreman's bedtime."
Willow stood as well. "Yeah, we better get going too. It's Friday, but it's also midnight. We need to get Dawnie home."
"Wills, could you and Xander take her. I can do one more patrol while I walk home." Buffy hoped.
"Can do Buffster." Xander answered.
"No problem." Willow agreed.
They found Dawn, let her say her good byes to Kevin and the group of kids. Willow thanked Spike for the snacks, as did Xander . Finally Dawn hugged him and thanked him for not scaring Kevin too badly. Spike smiled at that and returned the embrace.
"You get to bed Niblet. Have yourself some right good nightmares." he winked.
After the 3 had departed, Buffy decided she better head out now rather than later. Alone time with Spike was something to be avoided now. "Hey Spike, thanks for not being a jerk in front of them." she was ready to go, but decided to add. "and for the drink." Then she walked out.
Spike sat and listened until the last song was done.
As the Band broke down their equipment, he strode over to the black clad brunette. "Sasha!"
The woman looked over at the man who had introduced her to her husband, and lead guitarist of the band. They passed for human, and had been playing for almost 2 years. She pulled a worn piece of paper out of a folder filled with lyrics. "Hey Spike. Here's the poem. You were right, the crowd loved the song. You sure you don't mind if we keep it on the play-list?"
"Na', all it does at my place is collect dust."
"So, did your girlfriend like it?" Sasha asked.
Spike smiled.