Some Things
Never Change
A/N: Hey everyone! Wow thanks for all the reviews! You guys rock! Love you all!
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: So I was all 'Do too.' And Joss was all like 'Do not!' And I was so 'Do too!' And he says 'I own Spike! ME!' And I'm like 'Yeah...well that wont stop me.' And then he calls security like thats going to scare me! *nervous laugh and glances around* 'Umm... honey? You can come out from under your covers... their gone.' *Peaks head out of blankets* 'I knew that.'
Summary: Buffy Summers- a fresh upcoming model in the business is hired to do an intimate photo shoot with Spike Johnson, the hottest thing in music. They will be King and Queen of the year.... but does hatred and desire turn them into the couple of the year? B/S
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Two Weeks Later
Buffy was sound asleep in her bed and didn't hear the door swinging open in her room, nor the person walking into it. Suddenly, the room was bathed of shining sunlight causing Buffys eyes to open wearily.
" Good morning!" One of the maids shouted, while walking over towards Buffy's bed. Once she reached it, she threw the covers completely off the snuggled blonde.
"Whats so good about it? And I'm not done sleeping yet!" Buffy shouted as she tried to capture the stolen blankets. There was a loud sigh from the lady.
"Listen darling, you know I'm here for you no matter what, but ever since you got back from New York you seem down and depressed. I don't know what happened but its time to get over it. You can't spend your whole life mopping around."
Buffy rolled over on her side to talk to her. "Why not? Lifes out to screw you anyway." She grumbled.
" Honey.... Oh! I have an idea! Why don't you go out shopping today with Willow? That always cheers you up." She suggested.
" I don't know...." Buffy said.
"Oh come on. It will be fun. And who knows? You might meet Mr. Right while you're out." The maid said in a sing-song voice before leaving the room.
"I already have." Buffy mumbled to herself. "Ya know.... maybe shes right. I need to go out and have some fun.... time to get over it...him." Buffy mused.
'Yeah right.' Her brain bit back.
Buffy stood out of bed and walked over to her wardrobe. After dressing in a pair of jeans and a tank top she walked over to her sofa and flopped down on it. She was about to turn on the television when her cell phone rang.
Buffy held her mini phone in her small hands. It was Willow. She opted to throw it out of the window...but decided she better not. It was definetely a bad idea to have told her all the details about her and Spike. Every last detail.
She was just so depressed the first few days and Willow had visited her and she couldn't lie anymore. Plus it felt good to get everything out in the open. That is, until she kept calling making sure she was okay, and sending her mountains of chocolate.
Which the last part she didn't mind too much. But enough was enough.
"Hey." Buffy answered after a few rings.
"Oh my goddess!" Came the squeeky reply. Buffy grimaced and held the phone a few inches away form her ear.
"Three things Will. One, ow. Two, I think if you do that one more time I will be forced to strangle you and three, what?" Buffy asked.
" You are on every magazine cover this side of Kalamazoo!" Willow shouted again.
"Will have you been drinking coffee again? 'Cause I told you that you and coffee were unmixy things." Buffy said.
She could almost see the eye roll come from the redhead on the other line.
" No, I haven't been drinking coffee again. And in my defense that was only one time-" Willow replied after a long dramatic sigh.
"Okay getting off topic here." Buffy asked, getting a little impatient.
" Sorry. But the shoot has been a huge hit! I mean from Cosmo to Seventeen, Twist to Victoria's Secret, Vogue to Women! You are everywhere girl! I've checked your stats and ratings too! Since it all came out you have gone up 40% in the popularity scale!" Willow gushed.
"Yay?" Buffy said, rather a question than a statement. She didn't sound enthusiastic or happy at all.
"Definetely yay! Come on... make with the yayness. Snoopy dance or something. Why am I the only one whooping? Join in with the whoops here, Buff." Willow said.
" Whoop." Buffy tried, but a second later laughed at her pathetic attempt. "I'm sorry Will. Thats great, it really is but.... I'm not in the mood for celebrity boosting or popularity polls right now."
There was a pause before Willow spoke.
" Its about Spike, huh?" The redhead asked, dropping her tone to a soft dramatic.
" No, no." Buffy denied with a dismissive hand. There was another pause. "Kind of.... maybe... yes." Buffy admitted, sulking down in her seat.
" Buffy....." Willow said in a comforting tone.
"No its fine. I'm fine. I just gotta get over it. Its over." Buffy said. "But thats just it! I don't think theres anyone else out there for *me*. I thought... I am.... I still love him." Buffy droned.
"There is still someone out there for you Buffy. It may not be him but hes out there. Somewhere." Willow said.
" Maybe I am supposed to be alone forever." Buffy said.
"No-"
"I mean if you think about it there aren't an even number of everyone out there right? So there has to be like one person left over to be cast aside with no partner. I am her. Buffy the loner."
" No! Come on. You're pretty, nice, considerate, smart, funny and a great friend and person." Willow said.
" Then why doesn't anyone love me?" Buffy asked with a frown, blinking the tears away. Willow sighed.
" I love you." Willow said, smiling on the other line. "I mean...in a whole friendship kind of way... cause I'm not like that. Not that theres anything wrong with that! I mean...er, with Oz. I am with Oz." Willow stuttered. Buffy laughed at her friends noncoherent ramblings.
" I know Will. Thanks. How are you and Oz doing anyhow?" Buffy asked, praying for a change of subject or she will be reduced to a crying and sniffing Buffy. A Buffy who watched Lifetime movies and eats tons of chocolate. Like recently.
" Oh Buffy.... hes so cool! I mean hes with a band! A-and plays bass.... and hes funny and cute and smart. And we can talk about anything. Well me mostly talk and he mostly listens...but still. I really like him." Willow beamed.
"Thats great Wills. I'm happy for you, I really am." Buffy said.
" Oh! I almost forgot. I scheduled an exclusive interview with 'E' today. Around four-ish so that leaves plenty of time for us to go shopping and get pampered." Willow said.
" Great, another interview. Fine. But...why would I get 'pampered' for an interview?" Buffy asked.
" Well... I just thought that you would like a day out with your gal. Shopping and goodies. What'da ya say? Hmm?"Willow asked.
"Sure. Bye." Buffy said and cut the call.
With a deep breath she turned on her television. Only to see.....him. Hollywood Access is doing an interview with him and his band. Buffy groaned.
" Okay, t.v. not so safe." Buffy said to herself as she flipped the screen off. "I know, radio." She said while turning on her stereo.
[Number three on our countdown is a new single by Screaming Silence! Heres their latest hit 'Goodnight Sweet Girl'! ]
Buffy heard the VJ say. She closed her eyes as his beautiful lyrics and voice drown into her.
God, how she missed his voice. Sexy, cool, calm and sensual.
Visions of that night at the club flooded through her mind as she turned her stereo off.
"Bad, bad idea. Horrible idea. Radio not so safe." Buffy whispered.
Of course she could check magazines, but that would only have pictures of them. Maybe she should go outside, but with the luck she was having there would be a fifty foot billboard with their faces plastered on it.
Just her luck.
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A few hours later, Buffy and Willow had managed to hit almost every shop located in L.A. But Buffy had drawn the line in Bloomingdales after spending more money than two cars most likely. Now they were driving down the boulevard, making their way to the interview for the day.
"I can not believe we spent that much money!" Buffy appalled.
" Yeah we got our badselves down and dirty in the cash department. We sure do know how to spend a pretty penny when we want to." Willow said with a laugh.
"Yeah but don't be surprised if I ask you to spot me a twenty for gas sometimes." Buffy joked.
" Oh please Ms. Rich and Famous. I'm sure by the end of the day you'll have earned twice as much as what we spent with all the magazines out." Willow said as they pulled up to a small building.
"Uh... not the best place for a celebrity interview. Will, are you sure we have the right address?" Buffy asked gazing at the dimly lit place.
"Positive." Willow said as she put on the break and they both clambered out of the car.
Buffy started inside when noticing her companion was missing in action next to her. She turned around but the redhead was gone.
"Okay...." Buffy drew out with a curious brow. With a deep frown and shrug she entered the building.
Buffy walked down the dark hall. Everything about this place is screaming ' Somethings not right! Run! Don't go in! Get out while you still can!' But Buffy kept on walking down.
Things were eery and quiet. Too quiet for Buffy's likeing. Shouldn't there be a person to greet her at the door or at a desk? Some cameras perhaps? Or any sign of human life would be nice....
"Uh...h-hello?..." Buffy's raspy voice croaked out. "Willow? Anyone?..."
Silence.
Buffy's footsteps seemed to get louder with every step. 'Potentially warning any killer their next victim is about! Oh great job Buffy! Go with the chunky heels screaming 'kill me now!' ' Buffy thought.
As she reached the end of the hallway, the world seemed to go in slow motion. Like a movie slowed down.
Once she turned sharply on her heel, she entered the dark room.
There was only one source of light in the room. A candle was set next to a blood red rose on a small table in the middle of the room. As Buffy walked a few more feet in she knew it wasn't just any candle.
It was a vanilla candle. Just one resembling her scent. Buffy strode over to the table and picked up the rose.
'What is going on?'
"Hello? Is someone there?" Buffy tried again, only it came out as a whisper. Her heart was leaping in her chest and beating a thousand times per second. Her stomach felt flat and twisted at the same time... and some familiar presence was in the room.
She knew someone must be here.
Buffy turned and thought she saw a shadow figure but it could have been her imagination. Or was it?
Suddenly, one light flickered on behind Buffy. And it was shining on a figure standing in the corner of the room. Buffy spun around and came face to face with-
"Spike?" Buffy breathed heavily at the man a few feet away from her.
But he didn't say anything. He just took a step forward. And another, and another until he was right infront of her.
Buffy was confused to say the least. It was as if she was trapped in some odd alternate universe. And she was watching this happen.
Spike turned his head toward something hanging on the wall across the room. He handed her the candle and motioned for her to go to it. She took the candle with a shakey hand.
"Wha-"
"Shh luv. Just go." Spike said placing a hnd on the small of her back.
She looked to where he was pointing. She gave him a sideways glance before walking over to the object on the wall. She lifted her candle to see it and almost dropped it on the spot.
There, hanging on the wall was a banner. A huge banner. With every photo they have ever taken together, some on set and some off. She read the words on top and it said 'A picture is worth a thousand words, but ours are worth a thousand more.' She moved the light downwards to read the subscription at the bottom. It read-
"I love you, Buffy." Buffy spoke the words written very carefully to herself. Very carefully and slowly. She heard Spike chuckle and knew he was right behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear:
" Hey, thats my line, luv." Spike said in her ear. Buffy smiled softly, but never turning to face him.
"Well you know me. Never one to wait my turn. So impatient." Buffy said cooly, earning another laugh from him.
"Not to mention stubborn, spoiled, and impossible." Spike added dryly. Buffy swatted him in the arm.
"Jerk."
"Bint."
" Ass."
Spike spun her around then, squeezing her upper arms with his hands.
" Do you ever give up?" Spike asked with a smile.
" Never." Buffy replied lowly, locking eyes with him.
God how she missed his eyes! And his face, and his touch. She missed him. She took his hand in hers and realized she was still head over heels in love with this man. And no matter how many miles she put between them, she never stopped loving him.... and she never could.
" Me neither." Spike said gripping her hands and smashing his lips on hers.
His taste. She missed that most of all. But she would never forget it and she craved it so much over these past few weeks. And it felt so right to kiss him. And she never wanted to let go.
Spike lifted her off the ground and spun her around, not breaking the mind blowing kiss.
Just at that moment all the lights flickered on and whistles, whoots and cheering could be heard. Buffy broke the kiss when she heard camera shots going off.
With her arms still wrapped around Spike's neck and her legs wrapped around his waist, she glanced toward the direction of the noise and smiled brightly.
Willow, Oz, Xander, Cordelia, and Anya were all standing next to a camera with beaming smiles and still cheering and whistling.
Buffy turned her head back to Spike and gave him a peck on the lips before jumping off of him. He grinned and took her hand, leading them to the waiting people.
"Willow.... you had something to do with this?" Buffy tried to sound stern but she couldn't hide her happiness. Willow blushed and looked guilty for a moment.
"Well you were miserable, and I talked to Oz who said Spike was just as miserable. Then I contacted Xander and we all got to talking and concocted a plan." Willow said, linking arms with Oz.
"And of course once Xander told us we just had to come and see the blonde duo reunite!" Cordelia said.
" Enough chit chat. I reserved you a room at the nearest motel just in case...." Willow said as she handed Spike the keys.
With one more look to the people, Spike picked up Buffy. You didn't have to tell him twice.
"Well nice seeing you all again. But me and m' lady best be going." Spike said as he rushed out with Buffy.
Everyone who remained in the room glanced at each other with approving nods.
"Its about damn time." Anya said shaking her head.
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It was a very difficult time waiting to get to the motel. Spike was ready to take her in the car for all he cared. He wanted her and thats all that mattered. And she was his now. Forever. And he loved her more then anything in the world.
The door to the room burst open and the blondes were instantly all over each other. They were in a steamy kiss when Spike was moving her backwards to the bed, she broke the kiss as she sat down at the end of the bed.
" I wanted you so much." Buffy said while he crawled on top of her.
" I missed you so bloody much." Spike whispered huskily, kissing her neck. " I couldn't think, couldn't sleep...." Spike said as he pushed her down laying flat on the mattress. "Just wanted to feel you.... touch you.... I missed your scent baby. I love you."
It was getting hard to concentrate with the things he was doing to her. The things he was saying. So she just let go.
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A few hours later they were breathing heavy in a sweaty heap on the bed. Buffy was curled in Spike's side. She let a contented sigh escape her lips, along with a smile.
She thought she was going to be doing that a lot lately.
"Wow." Buffy breathed, running her fingers down his heaving chest,drawing patterns.
" Just....wow?" Spike smirked, brushing a lock of gold out of her face.
" Okay really wow. The wow-est?"Buffy giggled.
" Is that even a word, luv?" He asked with a chuckle.
" No, but I don't do ego- stroking. Just have to get your male jollies and gloats somewhere else." Buffy said, mimicking Willow's 'resolve face.'
" Well you got to give me something here, pet. With sucking my glory moment away earlier and what not." Spike said with a wave of his hand. Buffy rolled her eyes.
" Well if it makes you feel any better, your welcome to tell me over and over again." Buffy said as she snuggled into his side more.
" Will do, luv. 'Sides, now that I got you I'm never letting you go. Ever." Spike said squeezing her tightly. "Looks like your stuck with me forever, goldilocks."
" Forever?" Buffy asked joyfully.
" And ever." Spike confirmed with a smirk.
Buffy raised her head from his chest to look him in the eye.
"Promise?"
"Promise."
"Good. Now stop moving, trying to get snuggly here." Buffy said moving into him more. Spike rolled his eyes and shook his head.
" Bitch."
"Jerk."
"Brat."
"Loser."
"Did you just call me a loser?" Spike grinned down at his blushing blonde, laughing from how pathetic her supposedly cold shoulder was.
" Oh, shut up." Buffy laughed closing her eyes.
However, some things never change.
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TBC.....
A/N: Oh my gosh! Its like....over! Only the Epilogue to go! Can you believe it? Wow. Well, just wanted to thank everyone who made this fic possible with your reviews and e-mails and such. They meant so much to me. You guys rock. Hope you'll stay tuned for the Epilogue next.
Please Review!!!
A/N: Hey everyone! Wow thanks for all the reviews! You guys rock! Love you all!
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: So I was all 'Do too.' And Joss was all like 'Do not!' And I was so 'Do too!' And he says 'I own Spike! ME!' And I'm like 'Yeah...well that wont stop me.' And then he calls security like thats going to scare me! *nervous laugh and glances around* 'Umm... honey? You can come out from under your covers... their gone.' *Peaks head out of blankets* 'I knew that.'
Summary: Buffy Summers- a fresh upcoming model in the business is hired to do an intimate photo shoot with Spike Johnson, the hottest thing in music. They will be King and Queen of the year.... but does hatred and desire turn them into the couple of the year? B/S
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Two Weeks Later
Buffy was sound asleep in her bed and didn't hear the door swinging open in her room, nor the person walking into it. Suddenly, the room was bathed of shining sunlight causing Buffys eyes to open wearily.
" Good morning!" One of the maids shouted, while walking over towards Buffy's bed. Once she reached it, she threw the covers completely off the snuggled blonde.
"Whats so good about it? And I'm not done sleeping yet!" Buffy shouted as she tried to capture the stolen blankets. There was a loud sigh from the lady.
"Listen darling, you know I'm here for you no matter what, but ever since you got back from New York you seem down and depressed. I don't know what happened but its time to get over it. You can't spend your whole life mopping around."
Buffy rolled over on her side to talk to her. "Why not? Lifes out to screw you anyway." She grumbled.
" Honey.... Oh! I have an idea! Why don't you go out shopping today with Willow? That always cheers you up." She suggested.
" I don't know...." Buffy said.
"Oh come on. It will be fun. And who knows? You might meet Mr. Right while you're out." The maid said in a sing-song voice before leaving the room.
"I already have." Buffy mumbled to herself. "Ya know.... maybe shes right. I need to go out and have some fun.... time to get over it...him." Buffy mused.
'Yeah right.' Her brain bit back.
Buffy stood out of bed and walked over to her wardrobe. After dressing in a pair of jeans and a tank top she walked over to her sofa and flopped down on it. She was about to turn on the television when her cell phone rang.
Buffy held her mini phone in her small hands. It was Willow. She opted to throw it out of the window...but decided she better not. It was definetely a bad idea to have told her all the details about her and Spike. Every last detail.
She was just so depressed the first few days and Willow had visited her and she couldn't lie anymore. Plus it felt good to get everything out in the open. That is, until she kept calling making sure she was okay, and sending her mountains of chocolate.
Which the last part she didn't mind too much. But enough was enough.
"Hey." Buffy answered after a few rings.
"Oh my goddess!" Came the squeeky reply. Buffy grimaced and held the phone a few inches away form her ear.
"Three things Will. One, ow. Two, I think if you do that one more time I will be forced to strangle you and three, what?" Buffy asked.
" You are on every magazine cover this side of Kalamazoo!" Willow shouted again.
"Will have you been drinking coffee again? 'Cause I told you that you and coffee were unmixy things." Buffy said.
She could almost see the eye roll come from the redhead on the other line.
" No, I haven't been drinking coffee again. And in my defense that was only one time-" Willow replied after a long dramatic sigh.
"Okay getting off topic here." Buffy asked, getting a little impatient.
" Sorry. But the shoot has been a huge hit! I mean from Cosmo to Seventeen, Twist to Victoria's Secret, Vogue to Women! You are everywhere girl! I've checked your stats and ratings too! Since it all came out you have gone up 40% in the popularity scale!" Willow gushed.
"Yay?" Buffy said, rather a question than a statement. She didn't sound enthusiastic or happy at all.
"Definetely yay! Come on... make with the yayness. Snoopy dance or something. Why am I the only one whooping? Join in with the whoops here, Buff." Willow said.
" Whoop." Buffy tried, but a second later laughed at her pathetic attempt. "I'm sorry Will. Thats great, it really is but.... I'm not in the mood for celebrity boosting or popularity polls right now."
There was a pause before Willow spoke.
" Its about Spike, huh?" The redhead asked, dropping her tone to a soft dramatic.
" No, no." Buffy denied with a dismissive hand. There was another pause. "Kind of.... maybe... yes." Buffy admitted, sulking down in her seat.
" Buffy....." Willow said in a comforting tone.
"No its fine. I'm fine. I just gotta get over it. Its over." Buffy said. "But thats just it! I don't think theres anyone else out there for *me*. I thought... I am.... I still love him." Buffy droned.
"There is still someone out there for you Buffy. It may not be him but hes out there. Somewhere." Willow said.
" Maybe I am supposed to be alone forever." Buffy said.
"No-"
"I mean if you think about it there aren't an even number of everyone out there right? So there has to be like one person left over to be cast aside with no partner. I am her. Buffy the loner."
" No! Come on. You're pretty, nice, considerate, smart, funny and a great friend and person." Willow said.
" Then why doesn't anyone love me?" Buffy asked with a frown, blinking the tears away. Willow sighed.
" I love you." Willow said, smiling on the other line. "I mean...in a whole friendship kind of way... cause I'm not like that. Not that theres anything wrong with that! I mean...er, with Oz. I am with Oz." Willow stuttered. Buffy laughed at her friends noncoherent ramblings.
" I know Will. Thanks. How are you and Oz doing anyhow?" Buffy asked, praying for a change of subject or she will be reduced to a crying and sniffing Buffy. A Buffy who watched Lifetime movies and eats tons of chocolate. Like recently.
" Oh Buffy.... hes so cool! I mean hes with a band! A-and plays bass.... and hes funny and cute and smart. And we can talk about anything. Well me mostly talk and he mostly listens...but still. I really like him." Willow beamed.
"Thats great Wills. I'm happy for you, I really am." Buffy said.
" Oh! I almost forgot. I scheduled an exclusive interview with 'E' today. Around four-ish so that leaves plenty of time for us to go shopping and get pampered." Willow said.
" Great, another interview. Fine. But...why would I get 'pampered' for an interview?" Buffy asked.
" Well... I just thought that you would like a day out with your gal. Shopping and goodies. What'da ya say? Hmm?"Willow asked.
"Sure. Bye." Buffy said and cut the call.
With a deep breath she turned on her television. Only to see.....him. Hollywood Access is doing an interview with him and his band. Buffy groaned.
" Okay, t.v. not so safe." Buffy said to herself as she flipped the screen off. "I know, radio." She said while turning on her stereo.
[Number three on our countdown is a new single by Screaming Silence! Heres their latest hit 'Goodnight Sweet Girl'! ]
Buffy heard the VJ say. She closed her eyes as his beautiful lyrics and voice drown into her.
God, how she missed his voice. Sexy, cool, calm and sensual.
Visions of that night at the club flooded through her mind as she turned her stereo off.
"Bad, bad idea. Horrible idea. Radio not so safe." Buffy whispered.
Of course she could check magazines, but that would only have pictures of them. Maybe she should go outside, but with the luck she was having there would be a fifty foot billboard with their faces plastered on it.
Just her luck.
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A few hours later, Buffy and Willow had managed to hit almost every shop located in L.A. But Buffy had drawn the line in Bloomingdales after spending more money than two cars most likely. Now they were driving down the boulevard, making their way to the interview for the day.
"I can not believe we spent that much money!" Buffy appalled.
" Yeah we got our badselves down and dirty in the cash department. We sure do know how to spend a pretty penny when we want to." Willow said with a laugh.
"Yeah but don't be surprised if I ask you to spot me a twenty for gas sometimes." Buffy joked.
" Oh please Ms. Rich and Famous. I'm sure by the end of the day you'll have earned twice as much as what we spent with all the magazines out." Willow said as they pulled up to a small building.
"Uh... not the best place for a celebrity interview. Will, are you sure we have the right address?" Buffy asked gazing at the dimly lit place.
"Positive." Willow said as she put on the break and they both clambered out of the car.
Buffy started inside when noticing her companion was missing in action next to her. She turned around but the redhead was gone.
"Okay...." Buffy drew out with a curious brow. With a deep frown and shrug she entered the building.
Buffy walked down the dark hall. Everything about this place is screaming ' Somethings not right! Run! Don't go in! Get out while you still can!' But Buffy kept on walking down.
Things were eery and quiet. Too quiet for Buffy's likeing. Shouldn't there be a person to greet her at the door or at a desk? Some cameras perhaps? Or any sign of human life would be nice....
"Uh...h-hello?..." Buffy's raspy voice croaked out. "Willow? Anyone?..."
Silence.
Buffy's footsteps seemed to get louder with every step. 'Potentially warning any killer their next victim is about! Oh great job Buffy! Go with the chunky heels screaming 'kill me now!' ' Buffy thought.
As she reached the end of the hallway, the world seemed to go in slow motion. Like a movie slowed down.
Once she turned sharply on her heel, she entered the dark room.
There was only one source of light in the room. A candle was set next to a blood red rose on a small table in the middle of the room. As Buffy walked a few more feet in she knew it wasn't just any candle.
It was a vanilla candle. Just one resembling her scent. Buffy strode over to the table and picked up the rose.
'What is going on?'
"Hello? Is someone there?" Buffy tried again, only it came out as a whisper. Her heart was leaping in her chest and beating a thousand times per second. Her stomach felt flat and twisted at the same time... and some familiar presence was in the room.
She knew someone must be here.
Buffy turned and thought she saw a shadow figure but it could have been her imagination. Or was it?
Suddenly, one light flickered on behind Buffy. And it was shining on a figure standing in the corner of the room. Buffy spun around and came face to face with-
"Spike?" Buffy breathed heavily at the man a few feet away from her.
But he didn't say anything. He just took a step forward. And another, and another until he was right infront of her.
Buffy was confused to say the least. It was as if she was trapped in some odd alternate universe. And she was watching this happen.
Spike turned his head toward something hanging on the wall across the room. He handed her the candle and motioned for her to go to it. She took the candle with a shakey hand.
"Wha-"
"Shh luv. Just go." Spike said placing a hnd on the small of her back.
She looked to where he was pointing. She gave him a sideways glance before walking over to the object on the wall. She lifted her candle to see it and almost dropped it on the spot.
There, hanging on the wall was a banner. A huge banner. With every photo they have ever taken together, some on set and some off. She read the words on top and it said 'A picture is worth a thousand words, but ours are worth a thousand more.' She moved the light downwards to read the subscription at the bottom. It read-
"I love you, Buffy." Buffy spoke the words written very carefully to herself. Very carefully and slowly. She heard Spike chuckle and knew he was right behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear:
" Hey, thats my line, luv." Spike said in her ear. Buffy smiled softly, but never turning to face him.
"Well you know me. Never one to wait my turn. So impatient." Buffy said cooly, earning another laugh from him.
"Not to mention stubborn, spoiled, and impossible." Spike added dryly. Buffy swatted him in the arm.
"Jerk."
"Bint."
" Ass."
Spike spun her around then, squeezing her upper arms with his hands.
" Do you ever give up?" Spike asked with a smile.
" Never." Buffy replied lowly, locking eyes with him.
God how she missed his eyes! And his face, and his touch. She missed him. She took his hand in hers and realized she was still head over heels in love with this man. And no matter how many miles she put between them, she never stopped loving him.... and she never could.
" Me neither." Spike said gripping her hands and smashing his lips on hers.
His taste. She missed that most of all. But she would never forget it and she craved it so much over these past few weeks. And it felt so right to kiss him. And she never wanted to let go.
Spike lifted her off the ground and spun her around, not breaking the mind blowing kiss.
Just at that moment all the lights flickered on and whistles, whoots and cheering could be heard. Buffy broke the kiss when she heard camera shots going off.
With her arms still wrapped around Spike's neck and her legs wrapped around his waist, she glanced toward the direction of the noise and smiled brightly.
Willow, Oz, Xander, Cordelia, and Anya were all standing next to a camera with beaming smiles and still cheering and whistling.
Buffy turned her head back to Spike and gave him a peck on the lips before jumping off of him. He grinned and took her hand, leading them to the waiting people.
"Willow.... you had something to do with this?" Buffy tried to sound stern but she couldn't hide her happiness. Willow blushed and looked guilty for a moment.
"Well you were miserable, and I talked to Oz who said Spike was just as miserable. Then I contacted Xander and we all got to talking and concocted a plan." Willow said, linking arms with Oz.
"And of course once Xander told us we just had to come and see the blonde duo reunite!" Cordelia said.
" Enough chit chat. I reserved you a room at the nearest motel just in case...." Willow said as she handed Spike the keys.
With one more look to the people, Spike picked up Buffy. You didn't have to tell him twice.
"Well nice seeing you all again. But me and m' lady best be going." Spike said as he rushed out with Buffy.
Everyone who remained in the room glanced at each other with approving nods.
"Its about damn time." Anya said shaking her head.
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It was a very difficult time waiting to get to the motel. Spike was ready to take her in the car for all he cared. He wanted her and thats all that mattered. And she was his now. Forever. And he loved her more then anything in the world.
The door to the room burst open and the blondes were instantly all over each other. They were in a steamy kiss when Spike was moving her backwards to the bed, she broke the kiss as she sat down at the end of the bed.
" I wanted you so much." Buffy said while he crawled on top of her.
" I missed you so bloody much." Spike whispered huskily, kissing her neck. " I couldn't think, couldn't sleep...." Spike said as he pushed her down laying flat on the mattress. "Just wanted to feel you.... touch you.... I missed your scent baby. I love you."
It was getting hard to concentrate with the things he was doing to her. The things he was saying. So she just let go.
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A few hours later they were breathing heavy in a sweaty heap on the bed. Buffy was curled in Spike's side. She let a contented sigh escape her lips, along with a smile.
She thought she was going to be doing that a lot lately.
"Wow." Buffy breathed, running her fingers down his heaving chest,drawing patterns.
" Just....wow?" Spike smirked, brushing a lock of gold out of her face.
" Okay really wow. The wow-est?"Buffy giggled.
" Is that even a word, luv?" He asked with a chuckle.
" No, but I don't do ego- stroking. Just have to get your male jollies and gloats somewhere else." Buffy said, mimicking Willow's 'resolve face.'
" Well you got to give me something here, pet. With sucking my glory moment away earlier and what not." Spike said with a wave of his hand. Buffy rolled her eyes.
" Well if it makes you feel any better, your welcome to tell me over and over again." Buffy said as she snuggled into his side more.
" Will do, luv. 'Sides, now that I got you I'm never letting you go. Ever." Spike said squeezing her tightly. "Looks like your stuck with me forever, goldilocks."
" Forever?" Buffy asked joyfully.
" And ever." Spike confirmed with a smirk.
Buffy raised her head from his chest to look him in the eye.
"Promise?"
"Promise."
"Good. Now stop moving, trying to get snuggly here." Buffy said moving into him more. Spike rolled his eyes and shook his head.
" Bitch."
"Jerk."
"Brat."
"Loser."
"Did you just call me a loser?" Spike grinned down at his blushing blonde, laughing from how pathetic her supposedly cold shoulder was.
" Oh, shut up." Buffy laughed closing her eyes.
However, some things never change.
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TBC.....
A/N: Oh my gosh! Its like....over! Only the Epilogue to go! Can you believe it? Wow. Well, just wanted to thank everyone who made this fic possible with your reviews and e-mails and such. They meant so much to me. You guys rock. Hope you'll stay tuned for the Epilogue next.
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