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CHAPTER 6

Spike was watching the stake getting closer. He knew he didn't have time to move a finger. It was too late. Dru was looking at the scene smiling. She was proud of herself even if she loved him very much. He betrayed her and she couldn't accept that. Of course she was crazy and brainless, but she always had real feelings for Spike. She'd prefer to see him with nobody else so killing him was the only solution, she thought. Buffy had entered the crypt. She saw what was happening and rushed to Spike. He felt the stake touching his chest and closed his eyes, ready to die. All he said was, "Buffy, I love you !". He didn't see she was there. She took the stake before it killed Spike. He opened his eyes.

S : Buffy, how did you know ?

B : I couldn't sleep. I had a bad feeling so I went on patrol. There were no vamps to kill, so I thought about coming and say hi.

S : You had a good idea.

B : I can see that.

Dru : You've been a naughty girl, you've wrecked all my fun!

B : Go back to hell Dru or wherever you came from.

S : We don't need you here. You're crazy and the person who let you come back in this world is even crazier !

Dru : No more love for pet !

S : Glad to hear that. And you know what ? I hate you too. It's time for you to leave now !

Dru : Is puppy playing a game ?

S : Think hard and I'm sure you can figure it out.

Dru : Poor Poppet, the stars use to sing for us.

S : Yeah, it was what 100 years ago ? Leave it be pet.

Dru My Poppet will return to me, and no one will be there.

B : Enough.

Buffy looked at the stake she was holding and looked at Spike. He understood what she was about to do and agreed.

B : Spike's not the one living this world Dru. You are.

Dru : What ?

Buffy walked towards Dru and staked her before she could open her mouth. They looked at the dust, smiling.

S : good riddance !

B : Yep you said it !

Spike walked towards Buffy and looked at her with tender eyes.

S : I thought I was never gonna see you again, love.

B : I couldn't live without you Spike.

S : Me neither. I love you way too much for that.

B : Me too.

Spike touched Buffy's face and caressed her skin. He kissed her. It was a passionate kiss. She returned his kiss. Then Spike stopped and Buffy wondered why.

S : What about Angel ?

B : What ?

S : He came for you, remember.

B : Look, I don't know.

S : Do you still love him ?

B : Spike !

S : What ? It's a simple question with a simple answer.

B : I don't know okay.

S : I'm not that stupid. I saw the way you were looking at him when he came back. I saw the look on your face. And what I saw is called happiness.

B : Spike what you saw is called being shocked.

S (not believing her) : Yeah if you say so !

B : What is it with you today ?

S : I think you might have let me die so you wouldn't have to choose between me and that berk right now.

B : I would never let you die.

S : Are you sure of that ?

B : SPIKE !

S : Well I'm glad to hear that, but what are you gonna do now, huh ?

B : I don't know.

S : It's me or him. You can't have us both.

'Why not ?' Buffy thought.

B : Well I guess this is it for tonight. I'm going home.

S : Buffy I…

She didn't let him speak and left the crypt. She went back to her house.

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Xander opened the door and was happy to see it was Willow. He invited her inside. She was smiling too.

W : I hope I didn't wake you up ?

X : No. I was thinking about you.

W : Oh yeah ?

X : Yes. You couldn't sleep ?

W : No. You ?

X : Nope. I was thinking about you, about us.

W : Me too. What were you thinking about me ?

X : About how much you mean to me.

W : And how much do I mean to you ?

X : Everything. You mean everything to me.

Xander took her hand and looked at her right in the eyes. He was searching for something telling him to stop in her eyes but there was nothing so he keep holding her hand. They sat on the couch and looked at each other.

X : Willow there's something I'd like to talk to you about.

W : Me too.

X : You go first.

W : No I prefer you go first.

X : Okay. I've always loved you and I'll always love you. I know you prefer women now and I'm sad I missed my chance with you. Even when I was with Cordy and you were with Oz I was thinking about you.

W : Why didn't you tell me ? I've loved you my whole life too.

X : I thought you didn't love me so I never told you about my feelings.

W : But why now ?

X : Because I couldn't keep it a secret anymore. I love you Willow.

W : If you knew how much I wanted to hear that from you. I love you too Xander.

X : Are you serious ?

W : Do I look like I'm joking right now ?

X : Sorry I didn't mean to…

W : It's okay.

X : So what about now ?

W : What about you begin with a kiss and we'll see how we're going with that.

X : Okay. I can't believe I'm gonna kiss you again Willow, after all those years.

W : Stop talking Xander !

He touched her face and she closed her eyes. She felt good and loved his touch. He leaned his face forwards and kissed her. They couldn't stop kissing and neither of them wanted to interrupt that nice moment. After a few minutes they had to stop to catch their breath. After kissing again and again they fell asleep on the couch. They spent the night together in each other's arms.

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The next morning Angel and his friends were ready to leave the hotel. Angel had spent that night thinking about Buffy. He realized how much he loved her and he shouldn't have gone to LA but stayed here in Sunnydale, with her. He thought that was the biggest mistake he'd ever made. It was too late now. All he wanted was Buffy. He wanted to feel her touch again and to caress her skin. He couldn't stop thinking about her. He wanted to see her.

G : Angel do you have any plans for the day.

A : Look Gunn, I came here for…

C : Buffy, we know.

Con : What about us dad ?

A : Do what you want. Shopping, cinema, anything you want. I'll go see Buffy.

Wes : Aren't you forgetting something ?

A : What ?

Wes : Look out the window.

Fred : Yes it's day Angel. The sun's up and you can't go out.

A : I know all the sewers to Sunnydale. I lived there, remember ?! Don't worry about me I'll be fine.

C : Let's go shopping then.

The guys frowned. Only Connor didn't and was kind of happy to go with Cordelia. The others didn't know how to spend the day. They were used to fighting and there were no vampires or other demons during the day. Then Angel thought about something before going.

A : So Cordy are you ready to tell us what you saw in your vision?

C : Okay. I guess I can't keep it a secret forever.

A : What did you see that you don't want to tell us ?

Con : So tell us and we'll be ready to fight.

Wes : Was it that horrible ?

C : You have no idea !

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