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Written for Multifandom1000 LJ community's challenge #47 of "Ghosts."

Goodbye
by Zzilly14

"Xander," a voice spoke softly into his ear. "It's time to wake up."

He sat up quickly and was surprised to see a naked blonde woman beside him in bed.

"Anya?" he squeaked. "But you're... you were..."

"Dead? Well, duh! You know, it really sucks to die and be dead and decompose and just... the whole human death process is stupid."

"Well... I wouldn't know," he replied, unsure if she was the First or a dream. "I've never died before. Hey, Buffy's been through it twice, why don't you go see her and discuss the suckiness that is death."

"But Buffy liked being dead. The second time, anyway. Remember how pissed off she was when she came back? I think she liked in heaven."

Xander stared at her. "Well, duh!"

Anya yawned. "So how's life with one eye?"

"It's different, but I'm used to it now. Why are you here?"

"Because I love you, Xander. Why else would I be on your bed naked?"

"I honestly have no idea."

"I should probably get going, you know," she suddenly uttered. "It was really good to see you."

"Yeah, Anya... me too. I love you."

She mouthed the words "I know" before disappearing with a genuine smile on her face.