Title: Hold Me
Summary: What I think should have happened in Touched.
Spoilers: Up to Touched.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything.

You're the one Buffy.

Softly, Buffy said, I don't I don't want to be the one.
I don't want to be this good-looking and athletic, Spike responded. We all have our crosses to bear.
She smiled a little.
Now you get some rest, he ordered her, rising from the floor. I'll check in before first light; you can decide how you want.
Spike? Her voice was barely above a whisper and had hints of sadness, loneliness, love, and guiltiness; Spike Turned to Buffy.
I'm sorry. Buffy's voice cracked.
Confused Spike asked, For what luv?
Hold me? Buffy responded.
He went to her on the bed and wrapped her in his arms. She put her head down on his chest. For a while, it was silence. No words.
Buffy spoke, I have always wondered why I came to you last year, I wanted to feel alive; you didn't judge me. It took me a year to figure this out, there was another reason why I came to you.
What was it? Spike asked.
I loved you. She answered meaning it with everything he had in her.
Spike said nothing so she continued.
Not as a lover at first, as a friend. I trusted you; I would not admit it to anybody, not even my self.
Spike remained silent.
Buffy spoke again, When you left I didn't know what to do; I felt hurt because you promised me you would never leave.
Spike finally spoke Luv, I I uh
Buffy quickly interrupts him. This past year I learned many things; I loved you then and I still love you know.
You mean it? Spike asked.
I love you, William. Buffy answered.
I love you, Buffy. He said back to her.
Buffy raises her head from his chest and to his face and kissed him.
I love the demon in you and I love the human in you. Buffy told him. Nothing will ever change that.
Spike leans in and kisses her.
Make love to me. Buffy said.
They did and it was amazing. After they were done, they lay on the bed holding one another.
I love you, Spike. Said Buffy.
I love you, Buffy. Responded Spike.