Chapter 14

Spike finally managed to calm Buffy down enough when they reached his crypt later that night. She was now sleeping peacefully at his side and he was finding it hard to take his eyes away from her, fearing that she might disappear if he did. He lay down with no intention of falling asleep, but things never went according to plan with him.

“She’s beautiful, isn’t she?”

He glanced up to notice a familiar woman sitting on the edge of his bed, a woman that he never thought he would see again. “Elizabeth? Now I know that I’m dreaming.”

She gave him a soft smile. “You could say that. I’ve been watching you for a while now, both of you.” Elizabeth moved over to Buffy’s side, gazing down at her. “She’s grown up to be a great young woman, but it breaks my heart a little every time she goes out to slay. I wanted so much for my daughter to have a normal life, to have more than I ever did. The life of a Slayer is always a short one; she shouldn’t have that burden on her shoulders.”

“Try telling her that, she’s just as stubborn as you. Maybe even more,” Spike said with a teasing smile.

Elizabeth smiled in return. “I’ve missed you, William.”

He nodded, feeling a little choked up by the use of his name. “I’ve missed you, too. You do know why I left, don’t you? I never meant to hurt you, love. I had every intention of coming back to you.”

She caressed his cheek. “I know, but I think it worked out for the best. You two make far more sense than we ever did. She’s your equal in every way. Buffy has a hard road ahead of her, Spike. I’m counting on you to protect her.”

“Till the end of the world, you have my word on that.”

That gave Elizabeth some hope. “You have to make her realize that vengeance isn’t the answer. She isn’t ready to face Drusilla on her own, I think what happened tonight is proof of that. No amount of revenge will bring me back; it would only get her killed.”

Spike tightened his hold on Buffy. “I won’t let anything happen to her, never again.”

Elizabeth gave him one final smile. “You’re going to be very good for her.” She kissed her fingertips, then pressed them to his lips as she faded away.

Spike opened his eyes and realized that she was gone. He wondered if it was a dream, or if Elizabeth was really there somehow. It felt so real. Spike was pulled out of his thoughts by Buffy’s mumbling. He leaned closer to her, touching his lips to her forehead.

A smile formed on her face. “Spike,” she whispered.

He was delighted by the fact that she seemed to be dreaming about him. “It’s time to wake up, love.”

She kept her eyes closed, but moved the hand that was resting on his chest lower.

Spike shut his eyes, opening them a few seconds later. “I know you’re awake now.”

She shook her head, eyes remaining closed. “No, I’m not.”

He moved on top of her, forcing her eyes to open. “There she is.”

A look of pure lust formed on her features. “Please, I need you,” she pleaded, thrusting up into his erection.

Spike gazed down into her eyes. “I know what you need, baby.”

Their clothes were off in an instant.

Spike didn’t waste any time with foreplay as he slowly slid inside her.

Buffy gasped, not quite used to the feel of him yet.

“Fuck, yes, squeeze me just like that. You feel so bloody good.”

Buffy was happy to oblige.

Spike stayed buried inside of her as he switched positions, so she was now the one on top.

Buffy placed her hands on his chest as she rode his cock into oblivion.

Spike had his hands around her waist as he thrust further into her, bouncing her hard and fast on his dick.

Buffy could feel that she was close, throwing her head back once her orgasm hit. She lay down on his chest, breathing heavily.

Spike ran his hands down her back, feeling himself harden again.

Buffy looked up at him in shock. “Are you serious?”

He grinned. “There’s a lot to be said about vampire stamina.”

She matched his grin with one of her own.

It was going to be a long night.


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“Okay, am I seeing things, or is Xander and Cordelia actually making out in public?”

Willow shrugged. “I guess it’s not a secret anymore. We’re happy for him, right? Sure, I can’t stand her most of the time, but I feel that it’s our job as the best friends to be happy for him.”

Buffy nodded. “Of course we’re happy for him. I mean, it’s Xander’s life. He can be with whoever he wants to. I’m dating a vampire, it’s not like I can really judge.”

“Well, at least you guys have someone.”

Buffy patted her friend on the back. “You’ll find someone, Will. It’s only a matter of time. Any guy would be lucky to have you.”

Willow glanced away from Buffy’s gaze, not knowing how to tell her friend that it might not be a guy she was interested in.


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Buffy was glad that the day was finally over as she headed to her locker, noticing Harmony and her sheep laughing in the distance, having a feeling that it had something to do with her. The sniggering seemed to stop just as Buffy looked up to see that Spike entered the school and was moving in her direction.

“What are you doing here?” she asked once he reached her side.

“I missed my girl, and figured I could give you a ride home today.”

Buffy smiled as he leant down to give her a kiss on the lips. Once he pulled away, she glanced over to see the look of revulsion and jealousy on Harmony’s face. It was priceless and brought another smile to hers. “You really need to stop by more often, especially if you’re going to keep greeting me like that.”

Spike chuckled and took her hand in his, leading her by the shocked popular crowd and out of the school.

Buffy wondered if it was like this for her mother, but then banished that thought when she remembered that her mom was part of the popular crowd. The gentle squeezing of her hand pulled her attention back to the present as she gazed at her gorgeous boyfriend. Yeah, she could definitely get used to this.