Dawn closed her eyes in a silent prayer as she opened the door as quietly
as possible hoping Buffy wouldn't notice her absence. She closed the door
successfully before turning around to remove her coat. She froze her coat
around her arms as she saw Buffy sat patiently in an armchair watching her.
'Hi,' Dawn said sadly walking to the lounge and taking a seat opposite Buffy on the couch. Dawn watched her sister uncomfortably as the slayers eyes fell to the floor in despair.
'I'm sorry,' Buffy replied quietly her eyes glued to the carpet. Dawn looked at her in surprise.
'Me too,' she answered meekly. She paused not knowing whether to continue. 'I went to see Spike,' she admitted guiltily.
'I guessed that was where you'd be.' Buffy said still not looking up.
'I shouldn't have gone,' Dawn owned up truthfully. 'You were right.' Buffy finally looked up at her sister in surprise. 'It was my fault I went there. Spike didn't know I was coming.' Dawn tried to explain.
'I won't kill him,' Buffy reassured Dawn knowing that was why she was so worried. Dawn smiled back timidly in surprise.
'Thank you.' She whispered looking away.
'So are you just here to pack up some stuff, toothbrush, pyjamas and then go and get married in Vegas?' Buffy asked sarcastically. Dawn shook her head silently feeling her eyes well up with tears. Buffy noticed Dawns red eyes for the first time as she looked up. 'Dawnie,' Buffy said rushing over to take a seat next to her. 'What happened?' She asked becoming the concerned big sister. Dawn turned to her sister thanking her with her eyes for not starting an argument. Buffy smiled wrapping her arm around Dawn for support. Dawn sobbed hugging her sister back.
'Thank you,' Dawn thanked not knowing what else to say. When Dawn finally pulled out of the embrace her tears had stopped but she continued to wipe her cheeks. 'I'm sorry,' she apologised finally looking across at her sister.
'It doesn't matter Dawnie,' Buffy comforted rubbing her back. 'Just as long as you're ok.'
'Everything's not ok,' Dawn said sadly with tears in her eyes. 'I know it's not what you want to hear but I love Spike.' Dawn paused releasing a long breath. 'I'm not ok,' she admitted truthfully. 'I want everything to be like it was before.' Dawn confessed. 'Before you died, before Spike. I want you to talk to me again.'
'Dawnie,' Buffy began before hugging her again. 'I want that too.' Buffy smiled stroking her sister's long hair. 'We could meet Willow and Xander at the Bronze?' Buffy suggested hopefully. Dawn smiled back at her sister before standing up
'I've just got to change,' Dawn added before running up the stairs. Buffy smiled for a moment before her face fell in panic.
'There is no way you're using the bathroom first.' Buffy shouted chasing after Dawn.
'How are you feeling?' Buffy shouted over the noise of the Bronze. Dawn smiled back reassuringly before taking a sip of her drink breaking eye contact. She didn't want to lie to Buffy but being at the Bronze wasn't helping. She'd got dressed up, smiled and talked with the others but Dawn couldn't stop thinking of Spike.
'I'll be fine,' Dawn reassured trying to convince herself as much as her sister. Buffy rubbed her arm supportively smiling gently across at her.
'I'm here Dawn,' Buffy reminded. 'If you want to go home....' Buffy suggested trailing off. Dawn shook her head smiling broadly at her sister.
'We're here for fun,' Dawn reminded. 'I can't spoil your evening as well.' Buffy smiled sadly knowing she wouldn't convince Dawn to go home.
'I love you,' Buffy finished standing up. 'Another drink?' she asked. Dawn looked down at her almost empty glass before looking up and nodding hopefully. 'Be right back.' Buffy concluded. Dawn watched her go before her eyes surveyed the club.
'Look who I found,' Dawn heard Willow say from behind her. Dawn turned around in surprise before smile spread across her face.
'Janice,' she squealed embracing her friend in a hug.
'Guys, volume,' Xander said covering his ears. Dawn giggled before offering Janice a seat.
'So why are you here and why was I not invited?' Dawn accused playfully.
'I'm a surprise,' Janice admitted stealing Dawn's drink. 'Your sister rang, told me I had to come to keep her, quote "annoying sister out of trouble." So naturally here I am.'
'Cool,' Dawn smiled at the back of Buffy's head at the bar.
'So anyone up for dancing?' Xander asked the group.
'I'm in,' Willow said standing up. Dawn stood up before Janice grabbed her arm. She turned back to her confused.
'We're going over there,' Janice said pointing across the club. Dawn shrugged at the others following her friend.
'What up?' Dawn asked as they found more seats.
'What's up with me?' Janice asked surprised. 'You've been weird all week and Buffy was so strange on the phone. What's going on Dawn?'
'Nothing,' Dawn lied to Janice. 'I guess I've just been thinking about my mom more this week.' Janice studied Dawn's face not knowing what to say. Dawn felt bad about lying to her friend. She had been thinking about her mom but she hated pretending Spike didn't exist.
'Ok,' Janice said defeated. Dawn smiled at her to show she was ok. 'So I had this idea,' Janice suggested suddenly breaking the silence. 'How about you meet my boyfriend?' Janice paused waiting for Dawn's reaction. Dawn face lit up in surprise.
'Boyfriend?' She asked excitedly. Janice nodded smiling. 'Why do I not know about him?' Janice shook her head before becoming distracted by a tall blonde behind Dawn.
'Dawn this is Leo,' Janice said proudly wrapping her arm around his waist. Dawn beamed at her friend before extending a hand to shake Leo's.
'Hey,' she began inspecting his face. He smiled back warmly leading Janice back to their seats.
'He's nice,' Dawn said to Janice their eyes focused on Leo's figure fetching drinks.
'I know,' Janice squealed happily. 'I can't believe I never noticed him before. But I'd never had a reason to pay attention in computer class before.'
'And he's hot.' Dawn concluded happy for her friend.
'Totally,' Janice replied before Leo returned to the table. 'Hey babe.' Leo smiled back silently before kissing Janice slowly. Dawn smiled sadly lowering her gaze away from the couple and thinking of Spike for the first time that evening.
'Ok we're making Dawn uncomfortable,' Janice said pulling out of Leo's embrace.
'No it's ok,' Dawn said distracted with her drink. 'I'm just happy for you guys.'
'Well I'm going to the bathroom.' Janice said standing up. 'I'll be right back,' she said to the pair before leaving.
'Dawn are you ok?' Leo asked as he looked at Dawn.
'I'm fine,' Dawn said leaning against the table. 'Just getting a headache I guess.' She stood up cautiously. 'I'm going to get some fresh air.' She said turning around towards the door. Leo stood up immediately grabbing their coats.
'I'll come with you.'
'No it's ok,' Dawn tried to protest. 'Wait for Janice.'
'She'll be mad with me if I don't follow her best friend ok? So come on.' Dawn smiled weakly before leading them out of the club.
'Are you sure you're ok?' Dawn opened her eyes standing up straight.
'I'll be fine,' Dawn smiled back crossing her arms.
'Here's your jacket,' Leo said noticing Dawn's movement. She smiled with thanks as he stepped behind her to help her put her jacket on.
'Thanks,' she said turning back to face him.
The two stood in comfortable silence leaning against the wall.
'So you feeling better?' Leo asked after a minute. Dawn smiled at his concern before turning to face him.
'Yep,' Dawn replied pulling her self off the wall.
'Dawn,' Dawn heard a shout behind her. Dawn and Leo spun round to find a drunken Spike stumbling towards them.
'Spike what the hell?' Dawn asked rushing over to him. She saw the bottle of whiskey before she smelt the alcohol on his breath.
'Who's this guy?' Leo asked confused walking towards them.
'Who am I? Who are you?' Spike slurred threateningly shrugging off Dawn.
'Who the hell is this guy Dawn?' Leo asked ignoring Spike.
'He's my...' Dawn looked across at Spike not knowing how to explain their relationship. '...We ...it's complicated.'
'We're complicated' Spike mimicked sarcastically. 'Is that all I am to you?' Spike shouted desperately to Dawn as she rolled her eyes. Dawn could see tears welling up in his eyes.
'Spike you're drunk, now is not the time to talk.' Dawn replied worried she was about to start crying.
'Why not?' Spike replied angrily. 'Because you're on a date?'
'Grow up Spike,' Dawn replied turning away.
'I'm right aren't I?' Spike stated proud of himself.
'Look dude I don't know what your problem is but...' Leo tried stepping towards him. Spike startled by him spun around pushing him backwards.
'Spike,' Dawn screamed pulling him away before he began to hit Leo. 'You can't just show up drunk and expect everything to be ok.' Dawn said desperately. 'And you can't start attacking any guy I talk to.'
'I wanted to apologise,' Spike said quietly looking at the floor. 'You weren't at the house.' Dawn closed her eyes sadly.
'It wasn't an apology I wanted Spike. For one night, just one night I wanted to be normal. To go out with my friend and her boyfriend.' Dawn said as she motioned to Leo. 'But you've ruined it Spike. Just go home,' she whispered quietly her eyes pleading with him.
'Ok,' Spike whispered defeated turning away. As Dawn turned away Leo walked up to her whispering.
'Who's the jerk Dawn?' Dawn turned her head back to Spike sadly. He'd stopped. She knew his vampire hearing would have heard him.
'He's just Spike,' she said sadly staring at Spike's back.
'Well he needs his head examining,' Leo said waiting for Dawn. Spike has leapt on Leo before Dawn had time to reply.
'Spike,' she screamed in panic trying to pull him off. 'Spike please,' she begged tears falling down her cheeks as she pulled at Spike's arm. Because of the amount of alcohol had drunk, his coordination had weakened and the punch had been very weak. Spike feeling a tugging on his arm spun around pushing it away.
Dawn was flung backwards as Spike pushed her off. She fell back onto the road in shock. She lifted her hand up to her cheek where Spike had struck her. Spike turned immediately realising what he'd done.
'Dawn,' he whispered in a panic. He stepped towards her until Dawn pulled herself away from him unable to look him in the eyes. 'Dawn I'm sorry.' He pulled back the hair covering her cheek to see the already swollen bruise. 'Oh god.' He shouted standing up. Dawn looked down at the floor nervously.
'Leo,' she said suddenly as he stood there watching. 'Can you go inside?'
'Dawn I'm not leaving you with this freak.'
'Please,' Dawn said cutting him off. 'He's not going to do anything.'
'Are you sure?' He replied uncertainly. Dawn nodded silently watching Spike pacing. Dawn sat in silence as Leo left watching Spike pace the road.
'Go home Spike,' Dawn said standing up. Spike looked over to her,
'Dawn I...' Spike tried to apologise.
'Don't.' she said cutting him off. 'There's nothing you can say right now that's going to make this ok. I need you to leave, sober up and not come back. I can't see you anymore.'
'Dawn,' Spike whispered feeling tears on his cheek as he stepped towards her.
'No Spike,' Dawn said backing away. 'I don't want to see you anymore.'
'Dawn please, just think' Spike pleaded touching her arm. Dawn flinched under his touch backing away angrily.
'I don't know what to think Spike. I don't' know what to say or what to do. I haven't figured it out yet.' Dawn admitted. She paused uncomfortably before continuing. 'But you're making it really hard for me to love you.' She added exhausted. 'If you can't do what I ask then you don't care about me.' Spike opened his mouth to say something before closing it in desperation. 'Just leave.' She whispered finally. Spike hung his head I defeat giving Dawn one final look before disappearing down an alley.
Dawn watched him go bringing her hand up to her mouth before sitting down on the curb and allowing herself to cry.
I KNOW IT'S BEEN ABSOLUTELY FOREVER GUYS. BUT MY EXAMS STARTED YESTURDAY SO EITHER I'LL HAVE A LOT MORE TIME ON MY HANDS WITH EXAM LEAVE OR I'LL BE REALLY BUSY STUDYING.
Saifai- totally loved your review you totally get it. I know you wanted Spike and Dawn working it out but I'm in an angsty mood. (I know not a real word) Buffy's trying to understand her sister and her feelings and I hope you get that. No one's the bad guy everyone's just human/ or demon in Spike's case. (Totally seeing a parallel with Shylock in Merchant of Venice. Ok maybe not but my mind is on MoV as I have English Lit exam on Friday.) My teacher would be so proud.
SuKs2BU- So I made him go after her but I'm guessing this isn't what you meant to happen. Thanks for your input however and I may use any more ideas you have.
Lexinator- we get detention for the smallest things at our school. Couple of my friends got 1 for stealing a bin from a classroom, and I got one for stealing a textbook. Ok I'm making us sound like kleptomaniacs, which we really aren't. Hope you enjoy more angst I promise their will be more happiness but the story would be so dull if all they were doing was skipping through fields of daisies. Hee hee Spike skipping, sorry my mind works in peculiar ways.
Alixtii-thanks for the review and the fact you enjoy my writing.
Spearsister- thanks for the wonderful it really made me smile. I'm so glad you guys get why they had to argue. This chapter just goes to show people make mistakes and need forgiving. Buffy forgives Dawn, Dawn forgives Buffy but will Dawn be able to forgive Spike? Hee hee did that sound like a cliffhanger?
Enn-Enn- I have more angst for you too. Voila enjoy or be annoyed there's too much angst.
Rogue-slayer13- I'm apologising to you for the arguments and I agree James Marsters is way hot. I can't promise you Buffy's death but you can go back and read earlier chapter where she's dead if you want. Ok I doubt you'd do that but thanks for the review.
Kathy- I'm sorry it's been so long as I'm sorry to everyone else. I'm touched mine is one of those long stories people actually waste their time reading. It makes me smile. Hope this chapter lives up to your guy's standards.
'Hi,' Dawn said sadly walking to the lounge and taking a seat opposite Buffy on the couch. Dawn watched her sister uncomfortably as the slayers eyes fell to the floor in despair.
'I'm sorry,' Buffy replied quietly her eyes glued to the carpet. Dawn looked at her in surprise.
'Me too,' she answered meekly. She paused not knowing whether to continue. 'I went to see Spike,' she admitted guiltily.
'I guessed that was where you'd be.' Buffy said still not looking up.
'I shouldn't have gone,' Dawn owned up truthfully. 'You were right.' Buffy finally looked up at her sister in surprise. 'It was my fault I went there. Spike didn't know I was coming.' Dawn tried to explain.
'I won't kill him,' Buffy reassured Dawn knowing that was why she was so worried. Dawn smiled back timidly in surprise.
'Thank you.' She whispered looking away.
'So are you just here to pack up some stuff, toothbrush, pyjamas and then go and get married in Vegas?' Buffy asked sarcastically. Dawn shook her head silently feeling her eyes well up with tears. Buffy noticed Dawns red eyes for the first time as she looked up. 'Dawnie,' Buffy said rushing over to take a seat next to her. 'What happened?' She asked becoming the concerned big sister. Dawn turned to her sister thanking her with her eyes for not starting an argument. Buffy smiled wrapping her arm around Dawn for support. Dawn sobbed hugging her sister back.
'Thank you,' Dawn thanked not knowing what else to say. When Dawn finally pulled out of the embrace her tears had stopped but she continued to wipe her cheeks. 'I'm sorry,' she apologised finally looking across at her sister.
'It doesn't matter Dawnie,' Buffy comforted rubbing her back. 'Just as long as you're ok.'
'Everything's not ok,' Dawn said sadly with tears in her eyes. 'I know it's not what you want to hear but I love Spike.' Dawn paused releasing a long breath. 'I'm not ok,' she admitted truthfully. 'I want everything to be like it was before.' Dawn confessed. 'Before you died, before Spike. I want you to talk to me again.'
'Dawnie,' Buffy began before hugging her again. 'I want that too.' Buffy smiled stroking her sister's long hair. 'We could meet Willow and Xander at the Bronze?' Buffy suggested hopefully. Dawn smiled back at her sister before standing up
'I've just got to change,' Dawn added before running up the stairs. Buffy smiled for a moment before her face fell in panic.
'There is no way you're using the bathroom first.' Buffy shouted chasing after Dawn.
'How are you feeling?' Buffy shouted over the noise of the Bronze. Dawn smiled back reassuringly before taking a sip of her drink breaking eye contact. She didn't want to lie to Buffy but being at the Bronze wasn't helping. She'd got dressed up, smiled and talked with the others but Dawn couldn't stop thinking of Spike.
'I'll be fine,' Dawn reassured trying to convince herself as much as her sister. Buffy rubbed her arm supportively smiling gently across at her.
'I'm here Dawn,' Buffy reminded. 'If you want to go home....' Buffy suggested trailing off. Dawn shook her head smiling broadly at her sister.
'We're here for fun,' Dawn reminded. 'I can't spoil your evening as well.' Buffy smiled sadly knowing she wouldn't convince Dawn to go home.
'I love you,' Buffy finished standing up. 'Another drink?' she asked. Dawn looked down at her almost empty glass before looking up and nodding hopefully. 'Be right back.' Buffy concluded. Dawn watched her go before her eyes surveyed the club.
'Look who I found,' Dawn heard Willow say from behind her. Dawn turned around in surprise before smile spread across her face.
'Janice,' she squealed embracing her friend in a hug.
'Guys, volume,' Xander said covering his ears. Dawn giggled before offering Janice a seat.
'So why are you here and why was I not invited?' Dawn accused playfully.
'I'm a surprise,' Janice admitted stealing Dawn's drink. 'Your sister rang, told me I had to come to keep her, quote "annoying sister out of trouble." So naturally here I am.'
'Cool,' Dawn smiled at the back of Buffy's head at the bar.
'So anyone up for dancing?' Xander asked the group.
'I'm in,' Willow said standing up. Dawn stood up before Janice grabbed her arm. She turned back to her confused.
'We're going over there,' Janice said pointing across the club. Dawn shrugged at the others following her friend.
'What up?' Dawn asked as they found more seats.
'What's up with me?' Janice asked surprised. 'You've been weird all week and Buffy was so strange on the phone. What's going on Dawn?'
'Nothing,' Dawn lied to Janice. 'I guess I've just been thinking about my mom more this week.' Janice studied Dawn's face not knowing what to say. Dawn felt bad about lying to her friend. She had been thinking about her mom but she hated pretending Spike didn't exist.
'Ok,' Janice said defeated. Dawn smiled at her to show she was ok. 'So I had this idea,' Janice suggested suddenly breaking the silence. 'How about you meet my boyfriend?' Janice paused waiting for Dawn's reaction. Dawn face lit up in surprise.
'Boyfriend?' She asked excitedly. Janice nodded smiling. 'Why do I not know about him?' Janice shook her head before becoming distracted by a tall blonde behind Dawn.
'Dawn this is Leo,' Janice said proudly wrapping her arm around his waist. Dawn beamed at her friend before extending a hand to shake Leo's.
'Hey,' she began inspecting his face. He smiled back warmly leading Janice back to their seats.
'He's nice,' Dawn said to Janice their eyes focused on Leo's figure fetching drinks.
'I know,' Janice squealed happily. 'I can't believe I never noticed him before. But I'd never had a reason to pay attention in computer class before.'
'And he's hot.' Dawn concluded happy for her friend.
'Totally,' Janice replied before Leo returned to the table. 'Hey babe.' Leo smiled back silently before kissing Janice slowly. Dawn smiled sadly lowering her gaze away from the couple and thinking of Spike for the first time that evening.
'Ok we're making Dawn uncomfortable,' Janice said pulling out of Leo's embrace.
'No it's ok,' Dawn said distracted with her drink. 'I'm just happy for you guys.'
'Well I'm going to the bathroom.' Janice said standing up. 'I'll be right back,' she said to the pair before leaving.
'Dawn are you ok?' Leo asked as he looked at Dawn.
'I'm fine,' Dawn said leaning against the table. 'Just getting a headache I guess.' She stood up cautiously. 'I'm going to get some fresh air.' She said turning around towards the door. Leo stood up immediately grabbing their coats.
'I'll come with you.'
'No it's ok,' Dawn tried to protest. 'Wait for Janice.'
'She'll be mad with me if I don't follow her best friend ok? So come on.' Dawn smiled weakly before leading them out of the club.
'Are you sure you're ok?' Dawn opened her eyes standing up straight.
'I'll be fine,' Dawn smiled back crossing her arms.
'Here's your jacket,' Leo said noticing Dawn's movement. She smiled with thanks as he stepped behind her to help her put her jacket on.
'Thanks,' she said turning back to face him.
The two stood in comfortable silence leaning against the wall.
'So you feeling better?' Leo asked after a minute. Dawn smiled at his concern before turning to face him.
'Yep,' Dawn replied pulling her self off the wall.
'Dawn,' Dawn heard a shout behind her. Dawn and Leo spun round to find a drunken Spike stumbling towards them.
'Spike what the hell?' Dawn asked rushing over to him. She saw the bottle of whiskey before she smelt the alcohol on his breath.
'Who's this guy?' Leo asked confused walking towards them.
'Who am I? Who are you?' Spike slurred threateningly shrugging off Dawn.
'Who the hell is this guy Dawn?' Leo asked ignoring Spike.
'He's my...' Dawn looked across at Spike not knowing how to explain their relationship. '...We ...it's complicated.'
'We're complicated' Spike mimicked sarcastically. 'Is that all I am to you?' Spike shouted desperately to Dawn as she rolled her eyes. Dawn could see tears welling up in his eyes.
'Spike you're drunk, now is not the time to talk.' Dawn replied worried she was about to start crying.
'Why not?' Spike replied angrily. 'Because you're on a date?'
'Grow up Spike,' Dawn replied turning away.
'I'm right aren't I?' Spike stated proud of himself.
'Look dude I don't know what your problem is but...' Leo tried stepping towards him. Spike startled by him spun around pushing him backwards.
'Spike,' Dawn screamed pulling him away before he began to hit Leo. 'You can't just show up drunk and expect everything to be ok.' Dawn said desperately. 'And you can't start attacking any guy I talk to.'
'I wanted to apologise,' Spike said quietly looking at the floor. 'You weren't at the house.' Dawn closed her eyes sadly.
'It wasn't an apology I wanted Spike. For one night, just one night I wanted to be normal. To go out with my friend and her boyfriend.' Dawn said as she motioned to Leo. 'But you've ruined it Spike. Just go home,' she whispered quietly her eyes pleading with him.
'Ok,' Spike whispered defeated turning away. As Dawn turned away Leo walked up to her whispering.
'Who's the jerk Dawn?' Dawn turned her head back to Spike sadly. He'd stopped. She knew his vampire hearing would have heard him.
'He's just Spike,' she said sadly staring at Spike's back.
'Well he needs his head examining,' Leo said waiting for Dawn. Spike has leapt on Leo before Dawn had time to reply.
'Spike,' she screamed in panic trying to pull him off. 'Spike please,' she begged tears falling down her cheeks as she pulled at Spike's arm. Because of the amount of alcohol had drunk, his coordination had weakened and the punch had been very weak. Spike feeling a tugging on his arm spun around pushing it away.
Dawn was flung backwards as Spike pushed her off. She fell back onto the road in shock. She lifted her hand up to her cheek where Spike had struck her. Spike turned immediately realising what he'd done.
'Dawn,' he whispered in a panic. He stepped towards her until Dawn pulled herself away from him unable to look him in the eyes. 'Dawn I'm sorry.' He pulled back the hair covering her cheek to see the already swollen bruise. 'Oh god.' He shouted standing up. Dawn looked down at the floor nervously.
'Leo,' she said suddenly as he stood there watching. 'Can you go inside?'
'Dawn I'm not leaving you with this freak.'
'Please,' Dawn said cutting him off. 'He's not going to do anything.'
'Are you sure?' He replied uncertainly. Dawn nodded silently watching Spike pacing. Dawn sat in silence as Leo left watching Spike pace the road.
'Go home Spike,' Dawn said standing up. Spike looked over to her,
'Dawn I...' Spike tried to apologise.
'Don't.' she said cutting him off. 'There's nothing you can say right now that's going to make this ok. I need you to leave, sober up and not come back. I can't see you anymore.'
'Dawn,' Spike whispered feeling tears on his cheek as he stepped towards her.
'No Spike,' Dawn said backing away. 'I don't want to see you anymore.'
'Dawn please, just think' Spike pleaded touching her arm. Dawn flinched under his touch backing away angrily.
'I don't know what to think Spike. I don't' know what to say or what to do. I haven't figured it out yet.' Dawn admitted. She paused uncomfortably before continuing. 'But you're making it really hard for me to love you.' She added exhausted. 'If you can't do what I ask then you don't care about me.' Spike opened his mouth to say something before closing it in desperation. 'Just leave.' She whispered finally. Spike hung his head I defeat giving Dawn one final look before disappearing down an alley.
Dawn watched him go bringing her hand up to her mouth before sitting down on the curb and allowing herself to cry.
I KNOW IT'S BEEN ABSOLUTELY FOREVER GUYS. BUT MY EXAMS STARTED YESTURDAY SO EITHER I'LL HAVE A LOT MORE TIME ON MY HANDS WITH EXAM LEAVE OR I'LL BE REALLY BUSY STUDYING.
Saifai- totally loved your review you totally get it. I know you wanted Spike and Dawn working it out but I'm in an angsty mood. (I know not a real word) Buffy's trying to understand her sister and her feelings and I hope you get that. No one's the bad guy everyone's just human/ or demon in Spike's case. (Totally seeing a parallel with Shylock in Merchant of Venice. Ok maybe not but my mind is on MoV as I have English Lit exam on Friday.) My teacher would be so proud.
SuKs2BU- So I made him go after her but I'm guessing this isn't what you meant to happen. Thanks for your input however and I may use any more ideas you have.
Lexinator- we get detention for the smallest things at our school. Couple of my friends got 1 for stealing a bin from a classroom, and I got one for stealing a textbook. Ok I'm making us sound like kleptomaniacs, which we really aren't. Hope you enjoy more angst I promise their will be more happiness but the story would be so dull if all they were doing was skipping through fields of daisies. Hee hee Spike skipping, sorry my mind works in peculiar ways.
Alixtii-thanks for the review and the fact you enjoy my writing.
Spearsister- thanks for the wonderful it really made me smile. I'm so glad you guys get why they had to argue. This chapter just goes to show people make mistakes and need forgiving. Buffy forgives Dawn, Dawn forgives Buffy but will Dawn be able to forgive Spike? Hee hee did that sound like a cliffhanger?
Enn-Enn- I have more angst for you too. Voila enjoy or be annoyed there's too much angst.
Rogue-slayer13- I'm apologising to you for the arguments and I agree James Marsters is way hot. I can't promise you Buffy's death but you can go back and read earlier chapter where she's dead if you want. Ok I doubt you'd do that but thanks for the review.
Kathy- I'm sorry it's been so long as I'm sorry to everyone else. I'm touched mine is one of those long stories people actually waste their time reading. It makes me smile. Hope this chapter lives up to your guy's standards.