I'm not gonna reveal anything; you guys will just have to keep reading to find out. Anyway, I wanted to say that I'll be moving tomorrow so I'm not sure when I'll get to update again. Whenever I get settled in the new place and get my computer up. I got a new computer for Christmas so I'm happy about that. The one I have now is a major pain that pretty much hates me, so a new one is always of the good. Well, I hope ya'll enjoy this chapter until then. Thanks for the reviews!

Chapter 9

Spike opened the bathroom door and found Buffy sitting on the floor next to the toilet with her head down. He walked over to her and she raised her head to look at him. "How are you feeling?" He asked as he sat down by her.

"Like I was run over by a freight train." She said in a hoarse voice and Spike was really starting to get worried about her.

"I really think you need to see a doctor, Buffy. I'll go with you if you want, but we need to get you checked out. Make sure everything's okay." Buffy sighed and knew he was right.

"Okay, I give up. I'll make an appointment for this weekend." He nodded and brushed some hair out of her face. She looked down and noticed something. "You're bleeding." She said and he looked down also.

"Yeah, a little incident with the girls. Nothing for you to worry about." Buffy nodded as she put her hand over her mouth and moved back to the toilet. Spike held her hair back this time as she threw up again. When she was finished she started to cry. She hated feeling helpless. Spike rubbed her back in comfort and when she was sure that she was done throwing up, he helped her off of the floor and over to their room. They got into bed and lay down together. Spike pulling the covers over her so she wouldn't be cold. She rested her head on his chest as he ran his fingers through her hair.

"My mom used to hold my hair back when I was little. It's times like this that I really miss her." Spike nodded and kissed her on the top of her head.

"I know I can't replace your mum, but I'm here for you. Whenever you need me." Buffy was very grateful for that.

"I love you." She said quietly and he could tell that she was starting to doze off.

"I love you, too." He replied back as he made himself more comfortable and started to doze off with her. They came downstairs the next morning to see that Xander was already there and in the kitchen. He looked up when he saw them and seemed to be uncomfortable around Spike. Spike was in the same position when he saw Xander there.

"Hey, man. How's it going?" Xander said trying to make normal conversation.

"Fine, how are things with you?" Spike replied and Xander shrugged.

"Fine, just fine." Buffy had to smile at both of them.

"Do you two wanna be left alone?" She asked.

"No!" They both exclaimed at the same time. They looked at each other and she had to smile again. Xander decided to change the subject.

"I just wanted to know if you guys needed a ride to the school." Buffy nodded.

"That would be great, Xander. The girls should be down soon." Spike looked at Buffy.

"Are you sure you should be going to work today?" Buffy nodded.

"I feel better, Spike. Don't worry about it, okay?" Spike nodded also even though he was still worried. The girls then came downstairs and after a very fast breakfast, they headed out the door. Xander followed after them and Buffy looked at Spike one more time. "I might be back late today. You'll be okay until then?" Spike nodded and was touched at her concern for him.

"Yeah, I'll see you when you get home." Buffy smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the lips before she headed outside to Xander's car. He sighed as he watched her go and then went back upstairs to get a few more hours of sleep.