Buffy grabbed Spike from the living room and they headed on patrol.
Buffy was told to patrol and not make out. Spike promised to make it a serious patrol, but a few stolen kisses here and there couldn’t hurt.
“So, what did you and Willow talk about?” Buffy asked, breaking the silence.
“She gave me a warning about what would happen if I hurt you. And I told her I wouldn’t do anything to hurt you. Not intentionally. She was mainly telling me not to leave and I told her I wouldn’t unless you asked me to,” Spike said.
Buffy slid her hand into his and smiled when he squeezed it.
After an hour, they finally had to fight vampires. The vamps were stupid but they were strong. Buffy and Spike each took on two. Spike staked his quickly but Buffy wasn’t so lucky. She was pinned to the ground and one of them went for her throat.
Spike pulled it off her and helped her to her feet. Wasn’t long before the remaining two, were dust.
“You okay, Pet?” Spike asked.
“Pretty much. One of the bastards dislocated my shoulder. Hurts like hell,” she said, trying to get her jacket off.
“Here. Lemme help,” Spike said, helping put her shoulder back into place.
“That’s better,” Buffy said, adjusting her jacket.
“Ready to go luv?” Spike asked, sliding his into hers.
“I guess so. I’m kinda…huh?” Buffy felt her neck and when she pulled it away, it had blood on it.
Spike pulled her hair back, revealing 2 puncture wounds. “Just a scrape. You’ll be okay tomorrow,” Spike said, as they headed home.
Back at the house, Riley was pacing the living room. “Riley calm down. She’ll be home soon,” Dawn said, praying she was wrong.
Then Buffy and Spike came in the door laughing and holding hands. Both of them stopped short when they saw Riley.
Buffy felt Spike tense but squeezed his hand reassuringly.
Dawn saw Spike’s anger flash. “Spike, I need to talk to you,” she said, approaching him with her big brown eyes.
“Sure thing,” Spike said, waiting for protest from Buffy but she just smiled at him as Dawn pulled him upstairs.
In Buffy’s room Spike finally let an unnecessary breath which was more like a groan.
“Spike, you’re overreacting. Trust me, Buffy’s crazy about you. She wont take Riley back,” Dawn said.
Spike sat heavily on the bed next to her. She crawled into his lap and Spike wrapped his arms around her. He listened as her heartbeat began to slow and she eventually fell asleep. His keen ears picked up the conversation from downstairs.
“Riley, you left me and it hurt me. My friends didn’t know and I wasn’t ready to face them. I head to the cemetery to visit my mother and I cried. I couldn’t stop. I went to Spike’s crypt and he helped me through it. I explained to him what happened and he told me everything was going to be okay. I spent two days in his arms and he makes me feel safe. He carried me home and stayed with me through the night. Riley, I’ve never hurt anyone, who didn’t deserve it. Angel left me twice, then you left. You wont except the fact that I love Angel and I always will. Spike understands that, but he also understands that he is the past. He promised never to leave me and I believe him. I don’t wanna hurt you, but there is no chance for us beyond friends,” she said.
Riley nodded and left. Buffy stopped him on the front porch. “Riley, I’m sorry…”
“Buffy, I got it. You’re happy and I wont ruin that for you,” he said.
“Thank you. You’re welcome here anytime, if you can get along with Spike,” she offered.
“Give me some time and I’ll be by,” Riley said, kissing her forehead before leaving.
Buffy smiled but went upstairs to Spike and Dawn. She found them asleep in her bed for some reason but didn’t mind. She changed into her pj’s and climbed in with him.
In the morning, Dawn and Buffy were still sleeping. Somehow Spike slipped from the grasps.
Giles was in the kitchen deep in thought and when Spike came in, he was brought back to reality. “Spike,” he said.
“Morning, Rupert,” Spike said, preparing his breakfast.
“Where’s Buffy?” Giles asked.
“Dawn and Buffy are still sleeping in Buffy’s bed. Last night wore them both out. Riley came back, Buffy was bit by a vampire, and I think Buffy loves me,” Spike said, smiling.
“Buffy was bit by a vampire?” Giles asked, giving Spike a stern look.
“Not by me. On patrol,” Spike said. “It was just a scratch though.”
“I have important news for her for when she wakes up,” Giles said.
“I’ll send her over the magic box if you want,” Spike offered.
“Thank you, Spike,” Giles said, leaving.
Spike finished his blood just as Buffy walked into the kitchen. “Morning, Spike,” she said, with a loving smile.
“Morning Love. Feeling better?” He asked, coming up behind her and massaging her upper arms.
Buffy leaned up against him and sighed in pleasure. “Yeah.”
“Giles was here. He has some news for you. I told him I would send you to the magic shop when u woke up,” Spike said.
“Well the faster I get there, the faster I can get home. Why is Dawn so tired?” Buffy asked.
“Last night, maybe,” Spike said, as Buffy turned to face him.
“Nothing’s changed. Riley will except it in time. He knows I’m happy with you,” Buffy said, before kissing him.
Spike kissed her back and broke away when he heard Dawn come downstairs.
Dawn smiled at Spike as she went to the fridge.
“I’m gunna take a shower then go see what Giles wants. I’ll be back,” she said, giving Spike a quick kiss before going upstairs.
“I was right,” Dawn said, pouring juice.
“Yeah, well, every time one of them rolls around, something bad happens,” Spike said, sitting next to her on one of the bar stools. “And you better hurry up and get ready for school.”
Dawn finished her juice and went upstairs.
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