Vampire's are evil creatures

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Eavesdropping

Dawn rushed into the house and down the stairs into the basement. She froze at the sight that greeted her. Buffy was sitting beside Spike holding his hand and he was sleeping. Dawn could tell he was asleep and not unconscious because he was breathing. “Buffy?”

“Hey Dawnie, how was school today?” Buffy questioned casually.

“He woke up?” Dawn ignored her question.

“Yeah, this morning when I came to feed him. He’s sleeping but he’ll be up soon.” Buffy said softly.

“Hey Bit. Come sit awhile.” He smiled invitingly.

Dawn bounded over to the bed with a huge grin on her face. “Hey Spike. How are you feeling?” She asked sitting down beside Buffy.

“Well I don’t feel great but at least I’m still undead.” He laughed.

“It’s so amazingly wonderful to hear you laugh Spike. I have waited almost a week for that sound.” Dawn said softly tears prickling behind her eyes.

“Hey Niblet no crying now…no reason to.” Spike said grasping her hand with his free one.

“Sorry I just…I was so worried about you…. You saved my life Spike. I can’t thank you enough.” Dawn said squeezing his hand.

“Stop thanking me already. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I didn’t do it to be thanked, I did it because a world without you in it would be a bloody sad place indeed.” Spike said to her.

They sat around talking and laughing until Joyce got home. Buffy kept glancing at Spike every few minutes while he talked with Dawn, she was surprised at how animated he was when he was talking to her. He seemed to truly come alive. She had never realized before how truly beautiful he was.
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Buffy and Dawn went upstairs for supper and to let Spike have a rest.

Buffy finished her supper and took her plate to the sink. “I’m gonna go get ready for patrol.” She said.

“Ok. Dawn could you help me with the dishes? I have to go back to work in a little while to receive a shipment.”

“That’s cool mom. I’ll just go hang out with Spike.” Dawn replied shrugging her shoulders.

“Ok.”

They finished the dishes in about 10 minutes. “Ok Honey I’ll see you in about an hour or so.” Joyce said.

“Ok see you.”
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“Bye Buffy I’ll see you after patrol.” Joyce shouted up the stairs.

“Bye Mom.” Buffy yelled down.

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Buffy finished getting ready and went to the kitchen to grab a quick drink before she left. She noticed the basement door open a crack and heard Dawn’s first words to Spike.
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“You gave me that letter. I …do you still want to leave?” Dawn asked. Her stance giving away the anger, thrumming through her body.
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Buffy held perfectly still waiting for his reaction.
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“Dawn I …When I …I gave you that letter I had every intention of leaving town. I was, in fact on my way out of town. I crashed my car, and went to stay with Clem.” Spike closed his eyes and continued speaking.

“I was out looking for a fight and caught sight of Buffy looking scared and upset so I followed her. I hoped that maybe she was upset cause she thought I left. That maybe she did care a little. Then I realized she’d never be upset if I left. She was looking for you. I knew it just by the look on her face. I wanted to be there incase she needed help.” Spike took a deep breath. He opened them and looked into Dawn’s eyes.

“Bit when I saw her face all twisted up in pain I realized I was foo mys myself. I could not live without your sister. I love her so much Dawn. Her strength her passion, her power. When I say I love her it’s…. A hundred plus years and there’s only one thing I’ve ever been sure of. Her. I’m not asking her for anything. When I say I love her, it’s not because I want her, or because I can’t have her. It has nothing to do with me. I love what she is, what she does, how she tries. I’ve seen her kindness and her strength. I’ve seen the best and the worst or anr and I understand with perfect clarity exactly what she is. She is a hell of a woman. She’s the one, Buffy.” He sighed softly.

“Spike…I’m sorry she doesn’t…”

Spike’s words cut her off “I would have done something else to stay if I didn’t crash my bloody car. I am such a ponce I am whipped by someone who will never love me and I still can not bring myself to leave her.” Spike closed his eyes again and sighed. “I promise you Dawn I’ll never leave.”

“Oh Spike. You are my best friend. I didn’t know what I was going to do without you. I ran away from Buffy cause I was so upset and Glory’s scabby minions caught me. They took me to her and I was so scared.” Tears welled in Dawn’s eyes.

“Oh Niblet. Come on over.” Spike said lifting his arms slightly. Dawn curled up into his embrace and bawled her eyes out.

Spike held her for half an hour listening to her sobs. She started calming. “Better now?” He asked.

“Yeah.” She whispered hoarsely. “Thanks I needed a good cry.”

“I know, you’ve been under a lot of stress.” Spike said softly stroking her hair. “Why don’t you go on up to bed and I’ll see you tomorrow? You must be pretty tired from that cry.”

“Ok night Spike. Sorry for dumping on you.”

“Anytime Bit.” Spike said giving her a squeeze before letting her go.
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Buffy heard Dawn coming up the stairs and silently made her way out the kitchen door.

She headed for familiar territory. Buffy’ couldn’t believe what she had heard. She was disconcerted with what she heard Spike say. ~ I can’t believe he …why would he…He couldn’t possibly love me. He doesn’t know what love is. He’s a vampire for cripes sake. ~ Buffy thought to herself.

‘He loved Dru for over 100 years, and he loved us, me like a little sister and he is in love with you, you’re just too much of a bitch to see it. You couldn’t hold on to Angel or Riley and the only reason you love me is cause those monks put fake memories into your head..’ Dawn’s voice replayed those hurtful words in Buffy’s head.

~ Was she right? Is it possible for him to love me? To love anything? ~

‘Buffy…. While it is true that he is a vampire…he is also very unusual…he has saved all of our lives…he saved Dawn, he protected her…I think under the circumstances…’ Giles voice replayed his words in her head.

Buffy felt a vampire approaching. She turned to him, and slammed her stake through his heart so fast he didn’t even realize he was dust and tried to lunge at her. His dust coated her hair and clothes. ~ Lovely, covered in dust. Such is my life. ~ She thought. She quickly finished her patrol and headed home.
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~ I can’t face her. Especially now that I have all of my memories back and know how much she hates me. ~ Spike thought to himself. ~ I can just pretend that I’m asleep when she comes. Yes really the only solution. ~ Spike resolved. An hour lateen sen she returned home he did just that.
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Buffy entered the kitchen and grabbed a mug. She cut her palm open again and filled it for Spike. She was getting butterflies in anticipation at seeing him. ~ Why am I being so weird? It’s Spike. Evil bloodsucking fiend. Vampire. Mortal enemy. So what if he said those things? ~ Buffy thought to herself. It didn’t stop the butterflies.
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“Spike?” She called softly seeing his eyes were closed. He didn’t stir so she made her way over to the bed. She gently placed the straw into his mouth.

Spike swallowed and stopped. He vamped and opened his yellow eyes. He looked directly into her eyes.

Buffy could see the trepidation in his eyes at tasting her blood. “Buffy?” He questioned.

“It….it’s mine. Giles suggested it. He said it would help you heal faster.” Buffy said looking at the floor. “Please drink it Spike.” She whispered.

Spike didn’t say another word. He took the straw between his lips and sucked greedily. Spike closed his eyes and savored the taste and scent of her blood.
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