Chapter Four: Buffy and Spike's Fight
The next day, it was time to go to the memorial service. Cordelia's gang all went up together. Two at a time, they walked past her coffin and said something to her. Spike and Buffy went together. Spike said, ''Cordelia, I am going to miss you, and I'm sorry we had a row the day that you died. I hope you're enjoying heaven.''
Buffy wasn't sure what to say. She hadn't been friends with Cordelia for over a year. They did used to be best mates, though, so she said, ''I'm sorry that we grew apart, even though it was a decision that you made without consulting me. I'm also sorry that I dumped that punch on your head, especially since Spike and I are so happy. I hope you are, too.'' Then she and Spike went to sit down in the front row. The first two rows on the right side had been reserved for their gang. She found herself thinking about her having said that she and Cordy had been best mates instead of best friends, and it rather surprised her. She figured that she was spending too much time with Spike.
Xander and Anya went next, as always, arms draped all over each other. Xander spoke for both of them. ''Cordy, we hardly knew you this last year, you changed a lot. We will miss you, though, but unfortunatly, we have Buffy to talk exhaustingly about Spike. So, have fun in heaven.'' He and Anya sat down next to Buffy and Spike.
Angel and Devon followed. Angel said, ''I loved you so much, Cordelia. You'll never know because you're not here, but I really did. It hurt me a lot that you wanted to date other guys. I'll get over you, but I will still always love you.'' Devon just muttered that he'd miss her, and they both sat down.
Riley walked up with Harmony. Riley said, ''I will miss you, Cordelia. Please don't forget us, we'll never forget you.'' He smiled at Harm, letting her know it was her turn.
Harmony said, ''Cordy, I really miss you a lot, but like, Devon is the coolest boyfriend, and I don't even care that he's your sloppy seconds. Oh, and you should have seen what Gloria Stemple was wearing the other day. Her outfit totally clashed, and you would have died.'' She kept going, and Riley had to take her to their seats before she kept going on and on.
Oz and Faith didn't say anything. They just each placed a rose on her clasped hands, and then went to sit down behind their gang.
The minister spoke, and then read a poem that Angel had written about Cordy.
An Angel For Heaven
By Angel Davenport
I loved Cordelia Chase.
She was very beautiful.
She had long gorgeous brown hair,
and her chocolate eyes were to dye for.
Her body was of course perfect,
but she also had an inner beauty.
She was a vivacious spirit, and I was
ready to make the commitment.
Now she's with the man upstairs,
and I can't be with her on the next big adventure.
But I'll always be with her, because she's
an angel for heaven.
Everyone cried. It was a beautiful poem, and the ones outside of the gang were surprised that a popular jock had written it. Buffy was surprised that she was crying, she hadn't expected to. She laid her head on Spike's shoulder and went for broke. After the service, the gang went to hang out at Buffy's. Her mom had gone on a business trip and would be gone for a week. Her dad had died when she was seven.
They all went in the living room and draped themselves over the sofa, chairs, and floor. Buffy and Spike were on the couch, along with Oz and Faith. Buffy sat on Spike's lap. ''I just can't believe that Cordelia's gone. She was always there. Tortureous for the last couple of years, but she was still there, and I did miss hanging with her.''
Xander spoke up. ''Listen, Buff, about the way that we treated you, we're sorry. We've gotten to know you again, and you're actually pretty cool. Faith, you too.''
Faith said, ''Thanks, Xand, that means a lot. Buffy and I are really happy that we're all friends again. I for one, am very glad that Oz and I are together.''
The doorbell rang, so Buffy got up to get it. It was Willow and Tara. ''Hey, guys, the gang's here. Do you want to come in?'' Buffy asked, stepping back.
Willow shook her head. ''No, Tara and I are on our way to our own gang. We just wanted to say that we're sorry. We know you and Faith weren't friends with her, but ya'll's gang were. So we're sorry. Do you and Faith want to have a sleepover tomorrow? Just like old times.''
Buffy said, ''Sure, I'll pass along the message, and Faith and I would love to have a sleepover with you guys.'' She gave them both a hug on their way out.
She went into the living room again, and said, ''Willow and Tara want to pass along their condolences.'' She sat back down on Spike's lap.
Riley said, ''That's pretty cool. Willow and Tara seem like pretty cool chicks. How are they handling you guys getting new friends?''
Faith said, ''They don't mind. We told them we'd still make time for them, and so far, we've managed to. Will's been our best friend since before we even started school, and Tara we met last year, in homeroom.''
They decided to watch a movie, so Buffy put in Dirty Dancing, which was her favorite. She promptly fell asleep, however, and Spike sat running his fingers through her hair. He was really starting to fall for her. They hadn't spent this much time together since junior high. He was liking it, definitely, but he wasn't sure if Buffy really liked him as much as she said she did. Just for the simple fact that she seemed so happy to have all these new friends. He was wondering if maybe she just wanted to use him to get herself in the popular group. It seemed to be working if this was her plan, because all of his friends really seemed to like her, and Faith, too. He sighed, and slowly got up from underneath Buffy, who slept on. He motioned for Riles to follow him out in the hall.
Riley was looking sleepy himself. ''What's up, Spike?'' He asked, wondering what Spike could possibly want when everyone had been enjoying the movie.
Spike asked, ''Do you think that Buffy really likes me? Or do you think that she might just want to hang out with us and ours?'' He was actually worried about this.
Riley said, ''You're crazy, Spike. I think Buffy might actually be in love with you. Faith told me earlier that she's been obsessed with you since junior high. Besides, Buffy's a perfectly nice girl, not to mention the fact that she's cute. You're crazy to doubt her.''
Buffy woke and went into the kitchen, wondering where Spike had gone. She was missing him already, and he'd only been gone from her for just a bit. She got herself and Harm a soda, and then went through the dining room, where she found Riley and Spike discussing her, and it didn't sound good. Spike was saying that he really wanted Buffy to like him, but he couldn't shake the feeling that she didn't.
Riley said, ''Hello, Buffy. Good luck, man.'' He headed back into the living room, hoping that Spike could explain himself properly. Buffy was, as he had told his best friend, a great girl.
Buffy asked, ''You don't believe that I really like you? What kind of jerk are you? I have liked you since junior high, and if that's how you really feel, then get out of my house!'' She shook up the sodas and sprayed them all over her boyfriend and kicked him out. She then headed back into the living room, where she curled up next to Riley.
