Chapter 10

Another week went by and everyone at school was still surprised that Spike dumped Drusilla for the weird new girl. Spike didn't care though; for once he didn't care about his reputation. He only cared about Buffy. Buffy still hung out with the friends she met on her first day. She didn't care about joining the popular crowd; she figured she wasn't welcome anyway. Spike even started to ditch some of them to hang out with Buffy and her friends. He also started to hang out with Faith more and realized how much he missed being around her. He was sitting with Buffy and the others at lunch and he enjoyed being with all of them. They were starting to be comfortable around him also and Willow was even able to talk to him now. Buffy looked at her watch. "I have to go. I have a make-up exam." She said as she gathered up her things. Spike looked away from her and was staring at Cordelia, who was sitting in front of him. He saw her look at him and then he licked his lips. Her eyes grew big as she looked at Buffy, who was about to get up.

"Buffy, would you tell your boyfriend to stop creeping me out? He's looking at me like he wants to suck my blood or something." Spike laughed and Buffy smacked him on the head.

"Quit it, I'll see you later." She said as she gave him a peck on the lips before she walked away. Spike watched her go and then turned back to Cordelia. Xander caught the look this time.

"Dude, could you stop checking out my girlfriend? I know she's hot, but you have your own eye candy." Spike rolled his eyes.

"Please, Harris. I'm not after your girl, just love to make her uncomfortable." He said with a smirk and Cordelia rolled her eyes this time.

"We're going now, Xander." She said as she stood up and pulled Xander up with her. He managed a small wave to Willow before Cordelia pulled him away. Spike shook his head and looked at the red head.

"What's the whelp doing with a bitch like her? I know what she used to be like, doesn't seem his type." Willow shrugged.

"It was a shock to all of us, but Cordy really has changed. She used to be a lot worse. I think she really cares for Xander." Spike wasn't sure, but didn't say anything else about it.

Buffy walked out of her last class and headed to her locker. When she got there, she felt someone grab her from behind and slam her into the lockers. She turned around to see who her attacker was and looked into the angry face of Drusilla. Buffy rubbed her head. "God, what the hell is your problem?" She said and Drusilla glared at her.

"You are my problem, blondie. The stars have told me that you took my Spike away from me. You have made Miss Edith very unhappy." Buffy shoved Drusilla away from her.

"Is that supposed to make any sense? I think you belong in an institution, not a high school." Drusilla smiled at her.

"It takes one to know one." She replied and Buffy rolled her eyes.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" She asked.

"The stars tell me that you have been a very naughty girl. Getting sent to the prison for the insane. Shame on you." Drusilla said as she made a motion with her fingers and Buffy suddenly looked scared as she realized what the crazy girl was talking about.

"How did you know about that?" Drusilla smiled again as she pointed to her head.

"It's all up here, deary. I suppose you told my Spike your little story. He's only with you because he feels sorry for you." Buffy shook her head.

"That's not true. You don't know anything." Drusilla laughed and the sound made Buffy cringe.

"He will always love me. I'm his dark princess and no one can replace me. He'll come back when he's done with you. He won't choose the sunlight." With that said, Drusilla walked away from Buffy. She stared after her wondering if there was any truth in her words. She shook those thoughts away and had to keep telling herself that the girl was crazy. She got what she needed from her locker and then walked out of the school. She really hoped that what Drusilla said about Spike wasn't true, but a part of her was worried. Buffy realized that she could lose him and that thought scared her more than anything else. She didn't think she could handle anymore heartache. She stood outside the school and waited for Spike to show up as she reached into her pocket for something to calm her. Buffy knew what she had to do. She couldn't risk getting hurt again. She just hoped she wouldn't end up regretting it.