A mistake.
I made a mistake.
Couldn't see past those pretty little eyes.
Should've known you were dangerous to me.
And I burn as I play with fire.

Chapter Five: Graveyard Confrontation

The cool air bit at Buffy's nose, turning the tip into the color of smudged pink lipstick. She wrapped her leather jacket around her even tighter and as she passed each grave she read the tombstones out loud. "Jacqueline DeLores, a lady that cannot be described in words. Paul Vuko, loving brother, caring father. Elizabeth Beaumont, lover of love." Buffy paused and her nose scrunched up. "Lover of love? What the-" She shook her head and continued weaving through the cemetery.

She had stumbled upon this local cemetery about a week ago. Even though she was in Paris and was supposed to be on vacation, Buffy still found herself coming back to the cemetery every night since she found it. Believe it or not, Buffy would enjoy patrolling at times. It was a time when she could just be who she was born to be. When she could kick ass and not get in trouble for it. She could think of her life, friends, problems, whatever she wanted to. It was Slayer comfort food.

Buffy paused when she heard a noise behind her. Guessing that some fledgling was stalking her, she continued to look unfazed and slowly reached for her stake located on the left side of her waistband. Something tingled in the back of her gut as she heard her stalker move closer; close enough she could've felt his breath on her neck, if he had indeed needed to breathe. She spun around stake raised and froze when she saw who was behind her.

Buffy was staring into the amber eyes of a bleach blonde vampire. She recognized the hair and coat that she had formerly seen on the stranger she had met before. All of a sudden, warming amber transformed to deep ocean blue as his vampire features slipped away, leaving behind his human visage, confirming that he was indeed the same person. Buffy's breath caught and she felt a shiver run down her back.

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Spike had been carelessly wandering around the cemetery when he spotted a blonde with her back turned to him. What kind of daft bint wanders in graveyards at this time of night? Thinking this could make up for the lost meal earlier, Spike stalked her closely, maintaining his distance. However, hiding behind trees and tombstones didn't really give him a chance to see her face. Shifting into game face, Spike boldly crept up to the blonde within reaching distance and was about to pounce when she swiveled around with a raised stake. At first, Spike was alarmed, but then he got a look at her face and it dawned on him that this was the same girl he had met at the club. As he recognized her as Buffy, he returned his face to human form.

Wait. Girl with stake and also girl at club.

Spike's eyes widened when he realized how close he came to killing the Slayer without even knowing it.

They both didn't move. Emerald eyes clashed with piercing blue ones. Buffy's breathe was harsh and loud despite the fact she was standing still. Then, out of nowhere an observing vampire, recognizing an opportunity, leapt in and attacked Buffy to the ground. Spike seemed to snap out of a trance; blinking with confusion upon his brow. He took a few steps back and watched as Slayer and vampire fought.

Buffy was caught off guard and went down; getting the wind knocked out of her. Quick to react, Buffy flung the vampire off her before he could get a chance to bite. Recovering from her fall, she took on a strong stance that meant she was ready for business. The vampire attacked again, trying to sweep her feet out from under her. Buffy jumped and raised her knee, driving it into the vampire's stomach. She blocked a feeble attempt at a punch before landing a right cross to the vampire's nose. The vampire, by natural reflex, covered his nose with both hands and grimaced. Seeing the opening, Buffy plunged her stake into the vampire's heart and watched the former vampire turn to dust. By the time she turned around, she found herself alone.

So... I'm tired now. Please review with comments or flames or you can just tell me jokes, I don't care- just say something! Thanks to anyone who stayed with me this far. If I get reviews I'll update, and if I don't I'll delete this and drown my sadness with loads of icecream.

-dee