"Yes. But not before writing this lovely note. Game Over. Like it was a game."
"To him, maybe it was." Buffy pointed out.
"No. It was more than that. I know it. I know you don't think it's love. I do. I love him, more than I've ever loved anyone. I think he loves me too. He may not want to admit it, but he does."
"Well, it looks like he took himself out of the equation." Buffy said.
"I will not accept it." Willow said, her face resolved. "So far, he's been making the rules. I'm playing too. I think it's time I made a move."
"Are you sure? You could get hurt."
"Nothing could be as bad as this. Right now, I don't know if he really cares and just thinks it won't work, or if he was just horny and I was a nearby female. I have to know. Does that make sense?"
"Yes." Buffy said, smiling at the fire in her friend's eyes.
"I don't want to look back on this and regret it. It has been such an amazing time. I want to cherish the memory always. I mean, its not everyday that I'm seduced by a gorgeous vampire. I know if I leave it, accept it, I'll hate myself and start feeling guilty and doing things that are so typical of me. Do you know he even cancelled his email account? I tried to write him but it was gone."
"Well, you know I'm here for you. If you need anything, just ask." Buffy volunteered.
"Thanks. I need to think this through. I can't risk a rash decision. It could mean my happiness or a life spent in solitude."
"Willow, you're 19. He is not going to be the last man you meet."
"Buffy, he was meant for me. I was meant for him. I know its hard to understand, but I know it. I can feel it. I felt it that first night. He is mine. If I don't have him, I fear that I'll never be happy....thank you for supporting me on this even though you think I'm insane."
"Nah, not insane. Just in love." Buffy admitted, smiling slightly.
"I'd better go. I want to think about this some. Also, I have to see him tomorrow and act like there's nothing wrong. Oh goddess....how am I going to do that?"
"You're the bravest person I know. You can do it. I'll see you in the morning. Try to get some sleep, ok? You look tired."
"Yes mom." Willow said as she left.
Buffy watched the door close. "I hope you know
what you're doing Willow." she said softly before opening her Literature
book.