Spike stood in the doorway and watched as Dawn slept.
Buffy came over to him. “How is she?” She asked.
“Resting,” Spike said, softly. “This whole Glory mess took a lot out of her.”
“Thank god, its over,” Buffy said, tilting her head toward him. “Thanks for saving her.”
“Always,” Spike said, looking down at her.
“You look tired,” Buffy said.
“I am,” Spike admitted. “I’ll be leaving shortly to get some rest.”
“You don’t have to,” Buffy said, softly.
“Buffy…” Spike sighed.
“No, you’re right,” Buffy said, disappointment evident in her voice. “Maybe we both need a good night’s sleep.”
Spike noticed the crest fallen look in her eyes. “Buffy, want to stay with you,” he said. “But I need to eat and get some sleep. I’ll come over tomorrow if you want.”
Buffy smiled at his nobleness and wrapped her arms around his neck. “I want to see you tomorrow,” she whispered.
Spike smiled and kissed her forehead. “Goodnight Buffy,” he said, softly.
Buffy kissed his cheek. “Good night Spike,” she whispered.
Spike smiled as she went to her room. He went over and kissed Dawn’s forehead. “Goodnight Baby,” he whispered.
Dawn smiled in her sleep as he left.
The next morning, Spike came inside smoking.
Buffy was in the kitchen drinking coffee. “Hi, Spike,” she said.
“Morning, Buffy,” Spike said. “How’s Dawn?”
“She had nightmares about Glory,” Buffy said. “She bunked with me after you left.”
“She’ll probably have nightmares for a while,” Spike said.
“She thought you were gunna be here,” Buffy said. “She asked about you.”
“Is she still sleeping?” Spike asked.
Buffy nodded. “But you can see her if you want,” she said.
Spike smiled at her before going upstairs. In Buffy’s room, Dawn was quivering with a cold sweat coating her face.
Spike went over and sat next to her. He ran a hand over her sweaty forehead hoping to ease her shaking.
Naturally it did and she settled down. Dawn curled towards him and Spike couldn’t help but feel protective. He shrugged off his duster and draped it over her gently.
He went around to sprawl behind her. He settled his face against her neck and he purred as he wrapped an arm around her. He closed his eyes and dozed lightly.
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