Chapter 16 – Starting Over


Buffy quickly put the finishing touches on her make-up when she heard the
knock at the door. It had been two weeks since she and Spike made up, and he had been making a conscious effort in their relationship, coming over most
nights to watch movies with her or just enjoying the company of each other.

Buffy went to the door and pulled it open to reveal Spike in a black suit
and a black tie with a royal blue shirt. Buffy was practically drooling as
she looked at him.

“Wow,” she murmured as Spike entered the apartment, shutting the door behind him.

“Wow is right,” he said softly as he looked at the little black dress that
clung to her figure. Pulling her into his arms, Spike softly nuzzled her
neck. “You almost ready, luv?”

“Yeah,” she replied as her arms twined around his neck. Tilting her head
back, Spike caught her lips in a passionate kiss, tightening his grip around
her waist as his tongue stroked against hers.

Buffy pulled away, breathless, after a minute, looking up into his eyes.
“You sure you don’t want to just stay in tonight?” she asked with a grin.

“We’ll get to that later, pet,” Spike answered with a smirk. “I promised
you a night out, and you’re going to get it.”

Buffy nodded, pressing her lips to his again for a chaste kiss, before Spike
led her out the door. Buffy frowned when they walked out of the complex and
Spike led her over to a brand new, red Mustang. “What’s this?”

“It’s a car,” he replied with a smile.

“Did you sell the motorcycle?” she asked in disbelief. Spike nodded as he
opened her door. Buffy turned around to face him with a puzzled expression.

“It was time for me to grow up, pet,” he said softly.

“Spike, you didn’t do this for me, did you?” she asked worriedly.

Spike reached up to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. “No, luv. I’ve
been thinking about it for a while, and now seemed like the best time.”
Bending down, he gave her a soft, loving kiss. “I think it’s time I get my
life together.”

“Your life is together,” she said softly as she wrapped her arms around his
waist, pulling him closer. “You have a job you enjoy, a home, friends…me,”
she trailed off in a whisper as she looked into his eyes.

Spike smiled, gently trailing his hand down her cheek. “Alright then,” he
said as he helped her into the Mustang. “The car is just a bonus.”

* * * * *

Buffy and Spike sat in the restaurant, laughing and sipping wine as they
talked. They had been there for over three hours, and both were having such
a good time, neither was ready to leave.

Buffy stared across the table at Spike. The room was bathed in soft
candlelight that seemed to dance over the hollows and planes of his face.
He was watching her with so much love and adoration in his eyes, Buffy felt
herself blushing at the intensity of his stare.

Spike broke eye contact to look around the dim interior. “I think we’re
about to close the place. You ready to go, luv?”

Buffy nodded, smiling at him as he jumped from his seat to offer his hand to
her. Buffy stood, feeling his lips on hers for the briefest moment, before
he settled her hand in the crook of his arm to lead her out of the
restaurant.

Spike noticed the shiver that raced down her spine when they stepped into
the cool night air. Quickly shrugging out of his coat, he wrapped it around
her slender form, turning to face her and pull it tight in the front. Buffy
smiled up at him, pleased with the thoughtful gesture as his lips claimed
hers in a passionate kiss.

Pulling away after a few moments, Buffy stared into his eyes. They almost
seemed cobalt from where they stood in the shadows.

“I love you, Spike.”

Spike’s eyes widened at the admission, tilting his head slightly as if he
was trying to be sure of what she said.

Buffy giggled. “Did you hear me, silly?”

“I did,” he replied in a hoarse whisper before a brilliant smile took over
his features. “I love you too, baby.”

Buffy squealed as she was lifted up in strong arms and spun around the
parking lot. She felt slightly dizzy when Spike put her on her feet again.
The dizziness only escalated when his lips met hers in another searing
kiss.

“Let’s go home, luv,” Spike whispered when they pulled away.

Buffy nodded, giggling again when he scooped her up in his arms again,
carrying her to the car.

* * * * *

Buffy and Spike barely made it through the front door before they began
undressing each other. As Buffy’s dress fell from her body, she found
herself against the wall as Spike pushed himself against her.

Their lips were fused together as Buffy frantically began working with his
tie and the buttons of his shirt as Spike hurriedly undressed himself from
the waist down. Pulling back to look into her lust-filled eyes, Spike
quickly stripped her thong from her body, satisfied that they were both
naked.

“Bedroom?” he asked in a husky voice.

Buffy shook her head, wrapping her arms around his neck and locking her legs
behind his back as she kissed him again. Both moaned as he penetrated her,
staring into each other’s eyes as Spike slowly pushed into her. For all
their overzealous attitude in getting undressed, Buffy was surprised that he
was being so tender now.

She gasped when he was fully sheathed inside of her, breathing heavily as he
stopped, letting her get used to him. After a moment, both moaned as Spike
began to slowly thrust into her, building the friction in both of them.
Buffy kissed him as his thrusts sped up, repeatedly pushing her against the
wall as they moved together.

Buffy felt all the air leave her body as she was taken by surprise when a
small orgasm raced through her body unexpectedly. Opening her eyes and
gasping for breath, she saw the smile playing on Spike’s lips as he
continued to move in and out of her body. “Proud of yourself?” she asked
breathlessly.

“Not yet,” he murmured as his lips brushed against her neck, sending chills
racing down her spine. “But I will be soon.”

Buffy cried out in pleasure and surprise as she felt him completely leave
her body before slamming back into her. She clutched at his back, feeling
the tightening in her stomach signaling her impending climax as she pushed
back against him.

Spike gripped her hips harder as he changed the angle of his thrusts,
pleased with himself when Buffy began writhing against him, visibly losing
control.

“Spike!” Buffy screamed as she felt her body begin to hum in pleasure
before feeling herself fall over the edge, pleasure coursing through her as
she and Spike moved together.

Spike’s breathing quickened as he sought out his own release. Buffy
tightened her grip on his neck, pulling herself closer to him, trailing
kisses up the length of his jaw. When she got to his ear, Buffy couldn’t
help but smile as she licked the tender lobe, enjoying Spike’s groan.

When she felt him begin to tire, Buffy repeated the action before
whispering, “I love you.”

Spike began pulsing inside of her, the whispered words sending him over the
edge as he wrapped his arms securely around her body. Both laid their heads
on each other’s shoulders as they tried to catch their breath.

Taking a deep breath, Spike turned and walked over to the couch. Dropping
back onto it without ever leaving her body, he smiled as Buffy giggled when
she found herself straddling him before laying her head down on his chest.
Spike’s hands trailed erratic patterns over the bare skin of her back,
sending chills through her as he kissed the top of her head.

Buffy propped her chin against his chest as she raised her eyes to meet his.
Reaching up to run a hand through his hair, loosening some of the curls that
were still slicked back, she gave him a small smile. “I love you, so much,”
she whispered, her eyes filling with tears at the emotions she was feeling
for him.

Spike briefly closed his eyes, swallowing hard at the words that he had only
dreamed of hearing her say. “I love you, too, Buffy,” he whispered against
the lump in his throat. Buffy smiled and raised an eyebrow when she felt
his length harden inside of her. Spike bit his lip, grinning at her as she
wiggled in place. “I think it’s going to be a long night, luv.”

Buffy smiled before meeting his lips in a tender kiss.





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