GET SERIOUS
Buffy went home after realizing there was no point in staying out. There was only one place she wanted to be at that moment; only one place where she would feel safe and wanted.
She went through the back door and went downstairs to the basement. Spike was sitting on the cot, shirtless and he was leaning forward with his hands clasped between his knees. When he saw Buffy he stood up. "You okay, Pet?"
Tears pooled in Buffy's eyes as she shook her head. "This was a disaster," she whispered.
Spike sighed and went over to her. He brushed a lock of hair out of her face, and she fell into his arms like it was the most natural thing in the world. He rocked her back and forth and rubbed small circles on her back as he felt her tears on his chest.
Spike guided sat her down on the cot and sat next to her. Buffy scooted down so she could lay her head in his lap and she drifted to sleep as Spike stroked her hair gently.
When Buffy woke, she was a little disoriented when she found herself in the basement. She felt Spike gently running his fingers through her hair and sighed in contentment.
"Morning Luv," Spike said, softly.
"Morning," Buffy said, making no attempt to move. "I don't wanna move."
Spike smiled a little. "Feeling better?"
Buffy pushed herself up and looked at him. "Yeah," she said, and slowly their lips met in a soft kiss.
"Buffy..." Spike whispered, pulling back a little.
"It's okay," Buffy said, going to move back in.
Spike stopped her. "Buffy.. Luv, you're upset. If we do something, it's like we haven't learned anything."
Buffy sighed. "Spike, it's different. We're different. It's hard for me to be in the same room with you and not be able to touch you. Both of our lives are short lived. I'm the slayer and you could die protecting me and I don't wanna lose you again," she whimpered, tears falling from her eyes.
Spike's hands went to her cheeks and he wiped her tears away. "Buffy, you won't lose me but we can't repeat last year. If we do, I could hurt you again."
Buffy crawled into his lap. "You didn't hurt me that night," she whispered into his shoulder. "The only thing that hurt me was that you left. I never thought you'd leave me like the rest."
"I'll always come back to you. I can't leave you, no matter how much you want me to," Spike said, hesitantly placing a hand on her hip.
"Don't ever leave me, Please?" Buffy whimpered.
Spike pulled her head back a little bit and brushed his lips against hers. Buffy's eyes fluttered closed and she slipped her tongue into his mouth.
A few hours later, they went upstairs to face the potentials.
"Guys," Buffy said. "I know last night wasn't fun, but this is what it's like. This is war. People die in war. Always. Just because ours is supernatural, doesn't make it different. I know you lost friends and some are in the hospital but how many times do you think me and my friends have been hurt. I'm not telling you who's living and who's dyeing, but I'm telling you this is the real deal."
"This isn't fair," Vi said.
"It's not supposed to be. This is the end. If you're not behind me 100% you're gunna die. If you don't trust me, Spike, or Willow, you're gunna die. Faith is a slayer, yes, but I'm the one who knows what really happens," Buffy said. "Now, try and relax until I can figure out what I'm gunna do."
That night, Buffy sent 3 girls with Faith, Spike and she took 3 of her own out on patrol. After a few hours, Buffy took her group home to find the other two groups already there.
Spike stood up when Buffy came through the door. "So?"
"They did good," Buffy said, smiling. "How about you?"
"Just a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious," Spike said.
Buffy looked at her army. "This is how it's going to be, so be ready," she said, going with the back porch with Spike close behind.
"Pet, you okay?" Spike asked.
"Yeah," Buffy said, leaning into his side. "Just a little tired."
Spike slid his arm around her shoulders. "We should go in and get some sleep," he said.
"Not yet," Buffy said, snuggling into his arms.
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