Chapter 8

Dawn walked the familiar trail to the cemetery; her mind set on one task alone, talking to Spike. She could not believe Buffy had forbidden her to ever see him again. She didn't understand that what she felt for Spike was beyond a child crush. He had awaken something inside her that she didn't even know was there. Of all people, she thought Buffy would understand her need to be with him. Everyone had told her that Angel was bad news, but she didn't listen, she followed her heart. Yeah their relationship ended but Angel and Spike are different. She could make love to him all she wanted without the consequence of him turning evil and trying to kill her.

As she continued to her destination she heard a low rustle in the bushes nearby. She turned to look at her surroundings cautiously, but saw nothing. * I swear it feels like someone's watching me.* She declared before shaking it off. This was not the time to get jittery.

When Dawn arrived at Spike's crypt she quietly let herself in, walking to the little hole in the middle of the floor. She climbed down the ladder, expecting to see the sexy vampire asleep in his bed but what she saw made her breath catch at the back of her throat.

"Mmm." Buffy moaned as she slowly rode Spike, gripping his shoulders for support. Spike's hands were impaled in her hips as they move in rhythm together.

Dawn could feel her eyes well up as she stared as them, oblivious to her presence. "Buffy?" Dawn gasped in shock, her hand covering her mouth.

Both Buffy and Spike stopped their motions as they stared back at her. Spike's face was one of pure devastation while Buffy held one of sadness but satisfaction.

" D.. D..Dawn" Spike breathed trying to get Buffy off of him. His body had glistening with perspiration

"Oh, my god." She breathed. "How could you?" She pleaded looking Spike in the face.

"Dawn wait." He exclaimed pushing Buffy off of him.


"You stay the hell away from me!" Dawn cried, climbing the ladder as fast as she could. She ran out of the crypt into the cemetery as if running for dear life. * How could I be so stupid? * She roared, as the tears flowed heavily down her face. *All, he ever wanted was Buffy. * She declared. *He never wanted me. * She thought.

"Dawn!" Brad yelled to her retreating form.

Dawn stopped running as she turned around to face him. Her ears were ringing and her eyes were blurred. What was he doing here?

"Brad?" She asked. "What are you doing here?" She questioned looking around cautiously as if something was going to come out at her.

"I was walking home and I saw you running like a bat outta hell." He said advancing towards her. "Are you okay?" He frowned.

Dawn rolled her eyes before wiping away her tears. "Do I look okay?" She snapped. " Look you can't be here at night it's not safe. Come on." She said grabbing his wrist to pull him with her. Brad did not move

"You know Dawn; you are a very beautiful girl." Brad said, smiling seductively. He caressed the contour of her face.

"You're a real charmer." She spoke absently looking into his eyes. "But we have to go." She exclaimed.

"You know what I love most about you?" Brad stated more that asked. "You have some of the most kissable lips I've ever seen."

Dawn did not know what it was that made her stand still as his lips descended on hers. His eyes were so...mesmerizing. The fact that she was now vulnerable only fueled her need to be wanted, loved. To be held.

His lips were soft, longing, as if he wanted to devour her. His tough darted into her mouth to taste her fully. She was the one he was searching for.

As his lips trailed off of her own, she stood there, breathless trying to compose herself.

"My queen." He breathed.

Dawn frowned, trying to understand but it was too late as he held a death grip to her face, her mouth inches from his, a red mist escaping his mouth and entering her own.

As Brad let go of her, she fell to the grown. Her body writhing and shrieking against the cool of grass. "What's .... happening...to... m..me?" She groaned, gripping the earth beneath her for dear life.

"Don't fight it Dawn." Brad pleaded as he watched her gasp for air. "It will only make it more painful." He informed.

Dawn screamed in agony before her body stilled. Her breast rose and fell as her breathing regulated.

Brad's hand reached out to her.

Dawn looked at him before taking it.

"How do you feel?" He asked circling around her.

Dawn moaned, stretching her muscles like a cat that had just awoken from a nap. As he stood in front of her, her eyes began glowing red before returning to normal. A wicked smile tugged on her lips. "Like having some fun." She answered, before grabbing a hold of his jacket. She kissed him with all the passion and desire she had pent up inside of her before letting go abruptly.

Brad grinned, touching his lips where she had just bit him.

"Let's have some fun." She begged with pouty lips, dragging him with him.

*******

"You knew she would come here." Spike accused, staring at Buffy with pure hatred as she got dressed.

Buffy zipped up her jeans. "Actually, I didn't." She answered. "But I'm glad she saw us." She confessed. "Now Dawn knows who you truly are, and she will never come near you again."

It then dawned on him. "This is what you wanted." He stated. " This is why you came to me, isn't it?" He asked. "You were going to tell her that we shagged."

Buffy shrugged. "Pretty much." She nodded putting on her boots and her jacket. " My work is done." She stated before walking over to the ladder.

"You hate me that much?" Spike breathed causing her to stop in her tracks. " Do you hate me so much that you would risk your sister being heartbroken just to see that we're both miserable like you?" He asked.

Buffy was silent for a moment before answering. "No I don't hate you that much." She stated truthfully. "But I love my sister that much, and I know what's best for her." She said before climbing the ladder, leaving Spike alone.

Spike let a single tear run down his face. "What have I done?" He breathed.

*******

A/N: Okay here is the long, and I do mean long awaited chapter everyone has been reviewing for. I don't like it, but I want to know what you all think. Sorry for it being so short but it gets better as the story goes on and I promise a long chapter next time. Review and tell me what you think. I know you have questions for what happened to Dawn but they will be answered in due time.