Summary: Spike and Buffy share a moment.
Rating: PG
Emotion
By: Nakay L. Minor
The night was young , the sun had just set a few minutes ago leaving a slight chill in the air. She sat there on the edge of the school roof and watched the last traces of light leave the sky. She could feel it, the evil swirling under her as the hell mouth was busy at work. What evil will it bring tonight? she thought to herself with a sigh.
She felt his presence behind her but didn't say a word, she didn't need to. Hesitantly he took a seat next to her and swung his legs a bit. "I knew you'd be out here." He spoke softly with his British accent. Smiling slightly and ringing her fingers in her other hand she nodded. "Should of known you would find me." Still staring ahead of her she reached over and clasped his hand with hers.
He seemed to be the only one who understood her feelings and what she was going through. Actually he seemed to be the only one to even try. He squeezed her hand softly and watched her face which was void of any emotion. "You know pet, you put on a hard face. Never letting anyone know what you're feeling here." He said pointing at his non-beating heart, this caught her attention. Turning she stared into his eyes "I can't, I have to be strong, I can't show any weakness." Her voice shook slightly, pain etched in it and still she showed no emotion.
Reaching up he cupped her cheek and stroked his thumb on her soft skin. She sighed as hot tears escaped and slipped down her face. She had tried so hard to be brave, perfect, strong and she didn't know how much longer she could go. She could already feel herself cracking. He hated seeing her like this, if his heart still worked it would be breaking right now. He would do anything to keep her from the pain but she wouldn't let him.
Leaning forward he looked into her eyes as his lips neared hers. He could feel her hot breath on his face, and heard her suck a gulp in. Closing her eyes she thought to herself Will we burn in heaven like we do down here? Just as his lips almost touched hers she pulled back and wiped her tears away. She couldn't let herself be happy, not right now. He just stared at her as she stood up and dusted her pants off. "Ready to go kick some ass?" She asked with a smile as she held her hand out to him. Grasping it he pulled himself up and nodded. "Yeah…sure." Then she turned and walked away, her face showing no emotion once more.