They raced downstairs and burst into the living room and stood completely in shock. Everyone was laughing together and having fun. Willow and Tara were holding hands and Buffy was sat on Spike's lap with his arms wrapped around her. In Xander's mind this picture was demented on so many levels.

"What the hell is going on?" yelled Xander and silence broke out. "If you haven't noticed we're trapped in a house and theirs a guy dieing upstairs, furthermore sweet's back and you're all laughing? And Buffy, what the HELL are you doing on Spike's lap?"

"I told you" Buffy sighed to Willow as she got off of Spike and walked out of the room. "I'm going to check on Richard" she called back. Willow looked at Tara and Dawn and they all gulped. Spike looked at the three.

"Does someone want to tell me what's going on?" he asked.

Buffy sat down opposite her mirror and stared into her reflection. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. She was just starting to enjoy herself; everything was so happy and carefree. She didn't have to watch what she said, afraid she might say something that would let a secret out, they were all out already. But then Xander came back in.

Buffy:

Games, changes and fears
When will they go from here
When will they stop
I believe that fate has brought us here
And we should be together
But were not
I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
I'll keep it cool but I'm feigning.
I try to say goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
I may seem alright and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front
I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
I'll keep my cool but I'm feigning
I try to say goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Here is my confession
May I be your possession
Boy I need your touch
Your love kisses and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny
I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
I'll keep my cool but I'm feigning
I try to say good bye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Buffy broke down sobbing.

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The song is Macy Gray - I Try