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You have three choices. You can give up, give in, or give it your all.

- Unknown

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The sinking feeling the in pit of her stomach intensified until she was sure it was knotted beyond all hope. How many times had they been in this position, she let out a sigh and fisted her hair in her hands, her thin fingers twisting and tugging at her blonde locks. Spurring a memory to rise to the surface of Spike and her limbs twisted mouths fused as if trying to get into the other skin. The way he grunted low and manly as his piano fingers twisted into her locks tugging her head to suit his movements as he slowly slid his length into her... snapping her head up Buffy cleared the thought from her head as she rubbed her legs together desperate for the friction. Feeling the familiar burn of tears rise up her heart twisted as his words washed over her once more

'I know when to cash in my chips and call it a night'

Each word ripped and tore at the shattered pieces of her heart as the reality of the situation washed over her. She had really done it, she had finally pushed him to far, she felt a wail rise in her throat at the thought. Pushing it down she slowly rose on her feet, she messed up... BIG time and now the ball was well and truly in her court and she knew this was the last serve of the game her next move held the power to make or break her... them... him, EVERONE. Taking a shaky breath Buffy moved over to the cot and lay down her body weary nuzzling her head into the pillow she breathed in deeply Spikes scent still lingered here. As his scent washed over her providing a sense of comfort Buffy let the dark fingers of sleep pull her under.

*DREAM*

Her body was weary and each step was agony as she walked down a unfamiliar road alone slowly she lifted one bloodied arm to wrap around her torso, agonising pain rushed through her being almost crippling her. Keeping her eyes on the road she trudged forward biting her lip as she stumbled along the road. Finally the winding path stopped looking up Buffy saw she came to a fork in the road running her hand over her face she sighed which road to take. Hearing soft foot steps behind her Buffy spun around and there stood her mother, tears pricked her eyes she looked happy. Smiling Joyce opened her arms and Buffy ran into them relishing at the feel of her mother's arms once more.

"mum" she said softly as Joyce's hands ran over her hair and soothing noises fell from her lips

"Buffy oh Buffy" Joyce whispered happiness clear in her voice "How I've missed you"

"I've missed you to mum," Buffy sighed lifting her head up a little she turned her head back towards the fork

"so what one are you thinking?" she asked wincing as a fresh wave of pain washed over her and a slight trickle of blood fell from a cut above her eye. Joyce gave her a sad look

"I can't help you Buffy" she said sadly "it's your choice, you have three choices. The first you can give up and go back the way you came" Joyce pointed back to the windy path following her mother's gaze Buffy gasped as she saw every major point in her life replay on the turns.

"The second you can give in" Joyce continued as she pointed down one of the forks as Buffy's emerald eyes rested on the sight before her. She let out a sad sob as she saw the gang sitting around the magic box table laughing and Dawn and Spike resting on the ladder talking as Spikes eyes flickered over towards Buffy her heart buckled at the expression of longing on his face which she saw reflected on the image of herself. As the cerulean and emerald eyes clashed only to have herself pull their gazes apart, doming them to be alone.

"or" Joyce whispered "you can give it your all" she smiled as she pointed down the last road looking baffy felt a warmth spread through her body like wild fire at the sight before her. There in her kitchen sat Spike drinking from a novelty 'I Bite' cup as he leaned over to help Dawn with her home work and for his hand to cover her own intertwining their fingers the pad of his thumb rubbing the back of her hand.

Shaking her head Buffy looked to her mother

"What should I do" she whispered her eyes full of tears. Joyce gently cupped Buffy's chin

"follow your heart sweetheart follow your heart" she said softly Buffy looked down the road she came from there stood all the major players in her life holding out inviting hands their eyes begging her to live in her past. Next she turned down the road of denial as she dubbed it in her head there stood all her friends, sister and Spike. The majority of faces happy with the exception of Spike who looked pained, Dawn who looked as if she had the weight of the world on her shoulders and Tara who watched the whole thing with pity on her face. They help out their hands beckoning her to join their ranks.

Finally she turned down the last road there stood Spike his face radiating love, happiness and warmth as he held out a inviting hand. Taking a deep breath Buffy felt her eyes flicker amongst the three choices again and again squaring her shoulders Buffy let the tears fall freely down her face she knew what she had to do turning to her mother for the last time she whispered

"I love you" as she squared her shoulders and started walked towards her chosen path

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