I'm all about the Spuffy, so no worries. There will be plenty moments to come, but it will take a little bit to get to that. I guess I should say that there will be some Spike/Cordy in the beginning, but it's hardly anything. I needed that for what I have planned. So, there will be some jealousy to come and it won't just be Buffy. That's all I'm gonna say. I hope you guys will stick with me because the Spuffiness will definitely be worth it!

Chapter 4

Spike walked into school feeling better than he has ever felt before. He had his leather duster on and he realized that wasn't a smart thing to wear when it was so hot outside, but he couldn't seem to care. He smiled at the girls that were checking him out, that was something he didn't think he would ever get used to. He felt his heart skip a beat when he noticed Cordelia looking at him. She gave him a small smile and turned away and he had to smile also. He then found Buffy in the cafeteria sitting with their other friends, Willow and Xander. He went over to them, with a smile on his face. "Hello all." He commented and Willow and Xander looked at him, both with surprised expressions on their faces.

"William, is that you? Wow, you look great." Willow stated and he smiled at her as he sat down.

"I go by Spike now. William was getting old." Willow raised her eyebrows at the name. Buffy just rolled her eyes and changed the subject.

"So, how's the look working for you?" She asked and Spike turned his gaze on her.

"It's going great. I had every girl looking at me when I walked in. I could definitely get used to that." He said and Xander suddenly felt jealous.

"Man, I wish that would happen to me." Spike looked at his friend.

"It would if you wanted it as bad. You're not that bad looking of a bloke." He explained and Xander rolled his eyes.

"Great, I just wish a girl would tell me that. That's a cool coat. Maybe I should get one." Spike shrugged and looked at Buffy, who didn't seem to have much to say.

"You alright, love?" She looked at him and nodded.

"Yeah, I'm good. I'm glad you're happy." He smiled at her and then suddenly felt nervous when he noticed Cordelia walking over to their table. She gave everyone a look and then turned her eyes on Spike.

"You're new here, right?" She asked and Spike didn't know what to say, but Xander spoke up for him.

"That's William, Cordy. You know, William Anderson? The guy you and your friends always make fun of." Spike glared at him and Cordelia thought about what he said.

"Right, William. I remember you. You've really changed." Spike felt flattered that she seemed to know who he was.

"Thanks," he said in a soft voice and she smiled at him.

"I was just wondering if you wanted to sit with us." Spike was surprised that she would want him to sit with her and he looked at Buffy, who only nodded. He didn't seem to catch the sad expression on her face as he looked back at Cordelia.

"Yeah, that sounds good." Spike said as he stood up and after taking one more look at his friends, followed Cordelia to where the popular kids were sitting. Buffy watched him go with a sigh.

"I think I might have created a monster." Willow was the only one that knew how Buffy felt for William. She felt bad when she noticed the look on her friend's face.

"It'll be okay, Buffy. I'm sure he wouldn't really fall for her." Willow told her and Buffy gave a tiny smile.

"Right, because he hasn't been in love with her for the last two years. Let's face it; I think we just lost him to the dark side." Willow didn't know what else to say and Xander nodded.

"There's no going back after that." He said and Buffy agreed as she watched William laughing with the popular kids. The same kids that used to always torment him. Buffy couldn't watch anymore and grabbed her things as she stood up.

"I think I'm gonna head to class early today. I'll see you guys later." She then walked away and Willow and Xander only looked at each other, both hoping that Buffy would be okay.

Buffy walked to her locker and put her books away. She waited for Spike to meet her like he always did. She figured after waiting for a few minutes that he wasn't coming, so she just sighed and headed out of the school. She stopped suddenly when she saw Spike standing by Cordelia's locker, with the cheerleader touching his arm in a tender way. He gave her a smile and Cordelia was laughing at something he said. Buffy looked away and walked in the other direction. She tried not to cry at the thought of William with her. She had to keep telling herself that this was what he wanted. She helped him because she wanted him to be happy. He looked really happy to her and she was just going to have to accept it. William would always be her friend and that was enough right now. Even if she wanted more. Buffy walked into the bathroom to splash some water on her face, when the door opened and Willow walked in. Buffy only gave her a small smile. "Are you alright?" Willow asked and Buffy nodded.

"Yeah, I'm great. Why wouldn't I be?" Willow could see right through that.

"I know how upset you were, Buffy. It must be so hard to see him with her. Why don't you just tell him how you feel? He might feel the same way and forget about her." Buffy laughed at how naïve her friend could be.

"William has always wanted her. He only sees me as a friend. I can't pour my heart out to him knowing that he wouldn't return my feelings. I just have to deal with this. I want him to be happy. That's all that matters." Buffy said as she looked away from Willow.

"Even if you're miserable?" Willow stated and Buffy looked back at her.

"It wouldn't be the first time. I'll be fine. I have to get home now, so I'll talk to you later." Buffy said and then walked out of the bathroom, without waiting for Willow to say anything else. Willow sighed a she watched Buffy walk away. She really wished her two friends would get together. It was obvious that they both had feelings for each other. She just wished that they could see it.