Spike carried a tired Dawn through the door with Buffy close behind. Spike, his fatherly instinct taking over, took Dawn upstairs and carefully laid her in bed. He left Buffy with her and went downstairs to clear his head.
After a few minutes, Buffy came down. “Dawn wants to see you,” she said, softly.
Spike went upstairs and knocked on her door softly.
“Spike,” she called softly.
Spike went in and made his way to her bed. “You okay?” He asked.
Dawn shook her head. “It hurts.”
Spike frowned. “I know,” he said, stroking her hair, lovingly. “I wish I could make it better.”
“Just stay with me,” she said, closing her eyes.
Spike smiled as she drifted to sleep. He wasn’t even aware of Buffy’s presence. He sat on the floor and rested his head on Dawn’s bed. Soon he was asleep himself.
Buffy slipped in closed the curtains. She kissed Dawn’s forehead and kissed Spike’s lips softly before leaving. She made her way to Willow’s room to talk to her.
½ hour later, Buffy was in bed thanking whatever god there was, that Spike was there tonight and still was. It took awhile, but eventually she got to sleep.
In the morning, when Buffy woke, Spike and Dawn were still sleeping. She smiled and headed to the bathroom for a shower.
When she was done, she checked on Dawn. Dawn was awake and Spike was holding the sobbing girl.
“Shhh, Nibblet. It’ll be okay,” Spike whispered, rocking Dawn back and forth.
“Spike, she could’ve killed me!” Dawn almost yelled at him.
Spike looked down at her. “But she didn’t. Buffy and I were there,” he said, stroking her wet cheeks.
Dawn smiled a little and laid her head back on his shoulder. “I know,” she whispered. “I missed you, you know.”
Spike smiled into her hair. “I missed you too,” he said.
“I only seem to see you when I’m in trouble,” Dawn mumbled.
“You’re arse would’ve been grounded so many times if I was still keeping track of you,” Spike said.
“You never grounded me before,” Dawn said.
“Never had a reason to until Buffy came back. I didn’t think I’d ever have to,” Spike said, softly.
“Well, if you didn’t avoid the house because of Buffy, maybe. I wouldn’t me in so much trouble,” Dawn said.
“Oh no, half pint. You’re not blaming me for blaming Buffy. Doesn’t work like that,” Spike said.
Buffy walked in the room and slipped her arms around him. “It has been working like that,” she said, laying her head against his back.
Spike was a little surprised by her actions. “Luv?”
“Dawnie, you okay?” Buffy asked.
“Yeah. Arm wise anyway,” Dawn said, confused by the scene in front of her.
“Can I steal him for a minute?” Buffy asked, looking over Spike’s shoulder.
“Sure,” Dawn said.
Buffy took Spike and led him to her room.
“We gotta talk,” she said, standing in front of him.
Spike stayed silent and looked at her with and understanding gaze.
“Well, actually…” She went forward and kissed him softly on the lips. She slipped her arms around his neck.
Spike’s arms went around her waist as he kissed her back with equal gentleness.
Buffy moaned into his mouth and pushed herself up against him. “Spike,” she whispered, huskily.
“Buffy, Dawn’s awake,” Spike said.
Buffy pouted and Spike smiled as he kissed her bottom lip.
Dawn and Willow watched from he door with amused expressions. Dawn cleared her throat and Buffy broke away from Spike. “Do you guys mind?” She asked. “I’m trying to have major smoochies right now.”
“So does this mean he can start hanging around more?” Dawn asked, hopefully.
Buffy smiled. “Yeah. I guess. I kinda want him around all the time,” she said, looking around Spike.
“When are you gunna tell Xander?” Willow asked.
Buffy shrugged. “What do you think Spike?”
“Whatever makes my girls happy,” Spike said, kissing Buffy’s hand.
“I’m gunna make breakfast,” Willow said.
“I’ll help,” Dawn said, following
Buffy looked at Spike and kissed him gently.
“I love you,” Spike said.
“I know,” Buffy said, kissing him back.
|
|
|
|
Rave
Barbie Girl (Becca)
biscuit07
Filmtheory (Jim)
Malice (Jess)
MebbtheScribe (MichaelB)
Reset (Allie)
Shay (Marrisa)
somnambulist29 (Shea)
Stephanie Loss
Wendyness (Wendy)
Questions?Contact Us
|
|
All stories on this site have been archived with the authors' consent. Do not copy these stories for your own uses without the express consent of the author themselves. Buffy the Vampire Slayer TM and Angel TM are © UPN, WB, Fox and its related entities. All photos on the site are © UPN, Fox, Warner Bros, and/or their respective owners. No profits are being made by use of these images.
Powered with the assitance of eFiction.
|
|
|
