Disclaimer: Damn. I don't own them. That really sucks. I own the dumb ones, like Skye and Nick and blah. Buffy and them all belong to Joss.

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Spike stood in shock for a minute. Did he just hear those three precious words he's been waiting to hear come from her mouth? He must be daydreaming.

"Spike?" Buffy asked, looking at him.

"What did you say?" He asked.

"I love you." Buffy said.

"You . . . You do?"

"Yeah, I really do. A lot. So please, don't get yourself hurt."

"But he . . ."

"Please? For me Spike." Buffy said.

"I . . . Fine. You win pet." Spike said.

She smiled. He walked closer to her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"How about we get you cleaned up and head off to school?" Spike said. "Shouldn't miss luv."

"Okay." She said softly. "I just need to fix my face."

He laughed as they walked back to the car.

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"Buffy, William. Care to explain to the class why you're late?" Ms. Calendar asked.

"Uh . . ." Buffy stammered.

"Car wouldn't start." Spike said.

"Well, make sure it doesn't happen again." Ms. Calendar said. "Take your seats."

Buffy walked over to her seat next to Skye and Angel while Spike took his in the far corner. Quietly she sat next to her friend staring ahead of her.

"Hey Buffy." Skye said.

"Hi." Buffy said. "What'd I miss?"

"Not much." Skye said.

"Good."

"Buffy?"

She turned when she heard Angel's voice.

"What?" She asked.

"Can we talk? After class?" He asked.

"No." She said and turned back around to face Skye.

"I understand you're mad Buffy but we need to talk." Angel said.

"No Angel, we really don't. There is nothing to talk about. Sure you're sorry, I seem to be hearing that too much to actually believe it anymore. That's all you were going to say right? Or were you going to add a little something extra?" Buffy asked.

"Miss Summers, something you care to share with the rest?" Ms Calendar asked.

"Huh? Oh, sorry. No." Buffy said.

"Okay, then could you try and pay attention?"

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After school, Buffy and Spike drove their friends home before heading back to the Summers house. They drove in silence until they were alone.

"What did Angel want?" Spike asked.

"What?" Buffy asked, confused.

"In class luv."

"Oh, it was nothing. He just wanted to talk, but I said no."

He nodded as they pulled into the driveway. Buffy got out and followed Spike up to the door. It was unlocked so they walked in. Buffy threw her bag on the table and walked into the kitchen. Spike stood at the fridge, searching through it.

"Want a drink pet?" He asked.

"No thanks." Buffy said, sitting down.

"Alright." He said and took out a coke.

"Thanks again for earlier Spike. I appreciate it." Buffy said.

"My pleasure." He said. "Hearing you say those words was thanks enough."

"You mean. I love you." She said, smiling.

"Yes those ones." He said. "I love you Buffy."

He leaned over the counter and planted a soft kiss on her lips. He pulled back at the sound of a knock on the door.

"Expecting someone?" Spike asked.

"No." Buffy said and stood up.

The two walked over to the door and Spike stood by the stairs as Buffy opened it. Angel stood there, holding a small box. Buffy stared at him for a minute.

"Angel, go away." Buffy said.

"Not until you let me talk." He said.

"She said go away Angelus." Spike said, appearing behind Buffy.

"This is none of your business Spike." Angel said.

"I think it is." Spike said.

"Spike, please. Angel, just leave. I want you out of my face and out of my life." Buffy said, gathering up some unknown courage.

"You know I cant do that." He said. "Fine, I'll go. But think about calling me." He said, handing her the box.

She took it and he turned and walked off. She closed the door and headed into the living room. She sat back down on her stool and stared at the box in front of her.

"What's that?" Spike asked, standing behind her.

"I don't know." Buffy said. "I don't care."

"Going to open it?"

"No." She said as a tear fell from her eye.

"Come here luv." He said and wrapped his arms around her.

~ Lalalalala. Short chapter. Also one without help from EmilyTheStrange1 . . . So it sucks. Well, review and I'll put up more ~