Chapter 11

Spike walked Buffy up to her door later that night. She had to get home and he offered to take her, now that his car was out of the shop. Buffy looked at him a little shyly when they were in front of her house. "Thanks, for bailing me out. It seems like I'm always sitting by myself when the others do the couple thing." She told him.

"Don't mention it. A girl as pretty as you shouldn't be sitting by herself anyway." Buffy blushed at his comment. He tucked a lock of hair behind her ear and moved closer to her. She thought that he was going to kiss her on the lips, but he turned and kissed her on the cheek instead. "I'll see you tomorrow, love." She nodded as he headed back to his car and drove away. Buffy sighed as she opened the door and walked into the house. She leaned her head against the door for a few seconds.

"Hey, I thought I heard something." Jenny said as she came out of the kitchen. "How was your night, honey?" Buffy shrugged and went into the living room and sat down on the couch.

"It was okay." Jenny sat down next to her.

"Anything you want to talk about?" Buffy sighed and looked at Jenny.

"I guess I'm just confused. How do you know if a guy likes you? I mean really likes you as in more than just a friend." Jenny smiled at her; a month ago she never would have imagined that she would be having this conversation with Buffy.

"Are you referring to William?" Buffy looked down and nodded. "I thought you were, he seems very nice. He's been very helpful to you it only makes sense that feelings would develop." Buffy looked up at her.

"I don't know if they have. I know I like him, but I'm not sure how he feels. He probably doesn't think about me like that." Jenny seemed surprised.

"Why would you think that?" Buffy shrugged.

"He seems really popular with the girls at school and they are all really pretty. I saw his ex-girlfriend and I don't even compare." Jenny turned Buffy so that she was looking at her.

"You are a very beautiful girl and I'm sure he knows it. I am so proud of how you turned out and I know that your mother would be proud too. She always wanted what was best for you and I know she would be so happy if she could see you now." Buffy had tears in her eyes and Jenny hugged the girl to her. "I love you, sweetie." She whispered to her.

"I love you, too." Buffy replied as they both then just sat there in silence.