Buffy watched as Spike lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply.
"So, what exactly is your goal here? To bore me into fucking you?" she asked sarcastically.
"Not at all, pet. I figured we'd get reacquainted first. So, do tell, what has become of your life?"
"You can't be serious." Buffy scoffed.
When she realized that he wasn't going to give in, she started talking.
"Fine, but you asked. I graduated, met the biggest asshole possible in this world, and dated him for about 2 years. Then, we broke up. I moved to New York for a while to run one of my mom's galleries, but I ended up coming back here after she... after she died."
Her answer seemed to stun Spike.
"Your mum died?"
Buffy nodded softly.
"Well, I'm sorry, luv. Nice lady, she was."
"Please, you expect me to believe that someone who just kidnapped, me gave a shit about my deceased mother?"
"You know, Summers, not everyone is as cold hearted as you. I liked your mother just fine, it's you I have a problem with you stupid bint!" he growled.
"Oh, really, and why would that be?"
"Because, you ruined my soddin' life, that's why! You see, pet, the man you see before you today, is your creation. You turned me into what I am... what I despise." He finished in a whisper.
"What do you mean?" Buffy inquired confused.
"You think a man just... wakes up being how I am one day, Summers? I wasn't always like this. I just... couldn't take it anymore. The constant... so I decided, I had to change. Had to learn how to achieve what I wanted. It was great at first. Got the girls, got the respect. But then, I started changing. I mean, truly changing. The things I've done... the things I've--" he stopped himself, realizing how much he was divulging.
Buffy stared at him in shock. She couldn't believe that someone who had tied her up seemed so... sincere.
"Spike... what happened to you?" she whispered.
"You."
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Buffy and Spike had sat in silence for almost an hour now. Both too deep in thought to speak, when suddenly, Buffy saw him stand up and head towards her.
"What are you doing?" she asked nervously.
"Letting you go." He sighed as he untied her.
"But... why? I- I mean, aren't you scared I'm gonna tell the cops or something?"
"If you want to, you can. For what it's worth, I'm sorry. This was... a mistake." He finished.
"No, I'm sorry. The way I treated you back then... you deserved better. And, sure, you kinda overreacted, but... I feel like I owe you... something. I can't really explain it."
For a moment, they just stared at each other. Neither uttering a word. Then, Buffy reached her hand out to his.
"Would you take me home?" she asked.
"No problem, luv."
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When they finally reached Buffy's house, they sat silent in the car until Spike finally spoke up.
"Look... I really am sorry. I- I don't know why I--"
"Spike, it's okay. I can understand, at least the feelings. Why... why don't you come over tomorrow? Maybe we can talk?" she asked hopefully.
"I'd like that." He smiled at her.
"Great, so I'll see you tomorrow, then." She told him with a soft smile. Before she left the car, she leaned over placing a chaste kiss on his lips. She pulled back to see the shock in his eyes.
"Until tomorrow, William."
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As Spike tried to go to sleep that night, he couldn't stop thinking about Buffy. He didn't know what had possessed him to do what he had done tonight. At first, he was just sitting at the bar, drowning his sorrows, but then, he'd seen her. Suddenly, all his frustration had come forth. All that this girl had ruined for him. He couldn't blame her, not really.
After all, he was the one that had chosen his path, not her. Now, he wondered what tomorrow would bring. He couldn't imagine her forgiving his heinous act. Yet, when she had kissed him, it was as if nothing in the world existed but them. Almost ten years later, she still drove him wild.
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As Buffy lay in her bed, she replayed the kiss in her head over and over. She could tell that Spike had never meant to truly hurt her, but she still wondered what had driven him to commit such an act. After the things he had told her, she felt responsible for it. Not fully, of course, but she could tell that there was more to William's story than he was letting on.
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Buffy had just finished getting dressed when her doorbell rang. She quickly ran downstairs, opening it in a hurry.
"William." She said a bit out of breath.
She watched as he looked her up and down.
"Buffy, you look--"
"Thanks, come in." She blushed.
Now, it was Buffy's turn to look at him. He was wearing black jeans and a dark blue button up shirt, accompanied by a leather duster. She quickly averted her gaze when she realized she was staring.
"Ummm, would you like something to drink?" she offered.
"Oh, no, thanks."
"Okay, then, we can just--" she suddenly felt herself falling, just before two strong arms encircled her.
"You slipped." He informed her.
"Oh... yeah, I'm clumsy like that." She noticed that he still hadn't let go of her. The next thing she knew, she was kissing him passionately.
Spike returned her heated kiss, but broke from her with a worried look.
"Buffy, maybe we shouldn't. After what I did..."
But Buffy didn't care anymore. She had been wanting this man since last night, and nothing was going to stop her now.
"Spike, last night you said that you would make me beg. You said... that you would make me want you."
"I did." He said with a confused, yet, lustful look.
"Well, I want you... now it's time for you to make me beg."
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05/18/17 04:16 am
pj! I remember wishing one of your stories would be finished seriously about a decade ago. Amazing. I just tried an old password I used to use and amazingly got in too. Memories!
pj
03/20/17 01:20 am
10 yrs later, i finally rem my username and password. Pari, you rock. Hope you are well.
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12/23/16 01:12 pm
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AudryDaluz1
10/06/16 08:34 am
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08/31/16 03:45 pm
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Chrissel
08/31/16 03:43 pm
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