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buffyfic-digest Saturday, October 3 1998 Volume 02 : Number 344
In this issue:
BUFFYFIC: Truth Be Known - 1/1 by Tiffany
BUFFYFIC: Give Love A Chance - 1/1 by Tiffany
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Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 00:24:06 -0700
From: "Ian and Tiff" <iangr@email.msn.com>
Subject: BUFFYFIC: Truth Be Known - 1/1 by Tiffany
Title: Truth Be Known - 1/1
Author: Tiffany Gregg
E-Mail: iangr@msn.com
Distribution: If you like; just let me know, please.
Rating: PG-13
Spoiler Warning: Thru B2
Feedback: Would be most appreciated
Classification: BSR/Angst
Summary: Buffy learns the true identity of her masked admirer.
Disclaimer: The characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer belong to Joss
Whedon, the WB, FOX and Mutant Enemy. I am making no money in writing this
and no copyright infringement is intended.
Authors note: This is the 3rd part in my "Masquerade" series. If you
haven't read Masquerade or Midnight Stroll yet, some of this might not make
sense.
==========
Truth Be Known
By: Tiffany
E-Mail me at: iangr@msn.com
Buffy's heart sang as she patrolled. Her mind kept drifting back to her
masked admirer. For the first time in a long time, she felt giddy with
joy. She smiled as she remembered the look of surprise in his eyes when
she'd kissed him on her porch. She shivered a little as she remembered the
way his lips felt on hers, the tenderness of his embrace and the passion in
his eyes. Those beautiful eyes of his that seemed so familiar to her, but
she still couldn't place.
Buffy's heart stopped singing and skipped a beat when she noticed who was
sitting on the park bench ahead of her. It was him. She was shocked to
find him here. He was looking up at the stars and seemed to be deep in
thought. Buffy slowly approached the bench.
As if he could sense her presence, he looked up and smiled at her. She
returned the smile. He made a sweeping gesture with his arm inviting her to
sit with him and she obliged.
"Fancy meeting you here" he said with a smile.
"Like wise" she replied "You looked like you were having some deep thoughts"
"I was" he stated, obviously still thinking
"Anything special?" she pressed
Spike looked over at her and sighed. "You" he stated barely above a
whisper.
"Me?" she echoed as a grin spread across her face
He nodded and closed his eyes. His senses were filled once again with the
woman at his side. He knew that he needed to end the masquerade, he needed
to tell her the truth. He had to be honest with her, he needed to reveal
himself to her and hope that she would give him a chance.
With a low groan he reached for her, whispering her name as he pulled her
into his embrace. His lips found hers and he kissed her with all the
longing and desperation that he was feeling. He knew deep in his heart that
this would probably be the last time he kissed her. In a few minutes she
would either run screaming from him or put a stake in his heart.
Buffy pulled back from the kiss, confusion and concern evident in her
expression. "Who are you?"
"Someone who loves you, even though he shouldn't" he replied, unable to meet
her eyes.
"Loves me? You don't even know me."
"Ah, but I do Luv" he replied meeting her gaze this time
Buffy locked eyes with his, confusion turning to recognition, recognition
turning to bewilderment. "No, it can't be. It just can't" she said shaking
her head slowly.
"I'm sorry" he said as he removed his hat and mask.
"Spike..." she whispered "Why?"
"I already told you, pet. I love you. I had to see you again."
"No, I don't believe you. You left town with that 'ho girlfriend of yours
and left me for dead at the mansion. You're lying." Anger boiled to the
surface as her masked admirer dissolved into that of her mortal enemy.
She lept from the bench, pulled a stake from it's sheath and assumed her
fighting stance.
Spike shook his head. "I don't want to fight you, can't you see that. I'm
not trying to trick you and I don't want to hurt you. I just wanted to see
you."
Buffy's eyes brimmed with tears. "Liar! I bet you're pretty happy with
yourself for fooling me like that huh? I bet you and all your vamp buddies
are having a good 'ol laugh at my expense." she ground out before turning
and running away.
Spike closed his eyes and clenched his fits. "Damn it to bloody hell" he
muttered. He'd hurt her, made her cry. He knew he should have never come
back. Anguish overcame him and he screamed into the night to try and ease
the ache in his heart.
============
Buffy laid curled in her bed clutching Mr. Gordo to her chest. Why, why had
he done that to her? And more so than that, why was she so hurt by it? Her
mind kept replaying parts of the night. Their dance, their first kiss, him
walking her home, their kiss goodnight on the porch. He'd been so gentle,
so caring. His kisses seemed genuine. She knew that her feelings towards
him had been. She was attracted to him and wanted him. Hell, she still was
even now that she knew who he was. Maybe he wasn't lying. Maybe he did
really care for her...? <Get a grip, Buff!> she thought to herself. <He's
a vamp, a demon, one of the bad guys...remember?>
She shook her head trying to clear the thoughts from her mind, but her
thoughts kept returning to Spike. Sleep finally came and with it dreams of
him.
============
When Buffy awoke the next morning, the first thing that caught her eye was a
vase of red roses on her dresser. The note simply stated "I'm sorry.
Please forgive me?"
============
The End...
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1998 01:47:25 -0700
From: "Ian and Tiff" <iangr@email.msn.com>
Subject: BUFFYFIC: Give Love A Chance - 1/1 by Tiffany
Title: Give Love A Chance - 1/1
Author: Tiffany Gregg
E-Mail: iangr@msn.com
Distribution: If you like; just let me know, please.
Rating: PG-13
Spoiler Warning: Thru B2
Feedback: Would be most appreciated
Classification: BSR
Summary: Spike and Buffy meet up at the Bronze. Will she give him a chance?
Disclaimer: The characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer belong to Joss
Whedon, the WB, FOX and Mutant Enemy. I am making no money in writing this
and no copyright infringement is intended.
Authors note: This is the 4th part in my "Masquerade" series. Also, the
song quoted in this piece is "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan
Adams
==========
Give Love A Chance
By: Tiffany
E-Mail me at: iangr@msn.com
He had given her three weeks to come to terms with her feelings. Three long
weeks since he'd climbed in through her window to leave her the roses and
ask for her forgiveness.
He'd watched her for some time that night while she slept. His heart ached
to hold her in his arms, touch her warm skin, and kiss her soft lips. But
he
did none of those things. He simply watched her and hoped that she could
find it in her heart to give him a chance, give his love for her a chance.
Spike had been very patient and kept his distance while he was waiting.
Patience was something that did not come easily for him, but he knew he
needed to give her some time, some space. The time for being patient and
waiting was over, he couldn't take it an longer.
Tonight would be the night. He knew she would be at the Bronze with her
friends. He thought it seemed fitting that his last effort should be at the
place where it all started. The place where he had first laid eyes upon
her. Tonight, if she rejected him he had decided to cut his losses and go
back to Prague. He hoped it wouldn't come down to that though.
=============
Buffy had been dancing with Xander when she spotted Spike. He was lurking
in the shadows across the Bronze watching them. Her heart jumped when she
saw him a mixture of anger and excitement spreading through her.
She told Xander "I've got something that I need to take care of. I'll catch
up with you guys later. Okay?"
Xander shrugged and said "Okie-dokie, Buff." and went to find Cordelia.
Buffy made her way across the Bronze to where Spike stood. Her mind
raced as she walked over to him. What should she do, what should she say.
She was still mad about being tricked, but at the same time she couldn't
stop thinking about him.
"Hello, Cutie." he said when she finally reached him.
"Ya' know, stalking is not really considered at turn-on." she spat.
"No? Then why don't you tell me what is, Pet?" he shot right back at her.
Buffy was caught off guard by his reply and just stared at him for a minute.
Spike saw the opportunity that he needed. "Dance with me?" he said.
"What?" came her confused reply. "Dance. You know, Luv. Me, you, out
there" he said pointing to the dance floor. "Just one dance? What could it
hurt?" he prodded <Come on Slayer, yes, say yes> he silently begged to
himself.
"Okay. But just one dance and that's it." she stated firmly. "And don't
think of trying anything funny or you'll be meeting Mr. Pointy." she added.
As they headed out onto the dance floor a slow song started to play. Spike
took Buffy very loosely in his arms. He wanted to pull her close but
restrained himself. He took a deep breath in and her scent filled his
nostrils. He closed his eyes briefly to savor the moment.
Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more
Spike opened his eyes to find Buffy staring at him. He expected to find
bitterness in her eyes, but he didn't. What he found was confusion laced
with longing. Spike smiled at her and gave her a little wink. Buffy
blushed a little and looked away. She felt stupid for getting caught
staring at him. She couldn't help herself though, he was so damn good
looking and had the most captivating eyes.
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
He took a chance and pulled her in a little closer so that their bodies
touched. To his surprise, she didn't resist. He felt her pulse quicken at
the nearness but could sense her inner turmoil. He would let her make
the next move when she was ready. Buffy was so confused. Her mind was
telling her not to trust him. But her heart was telling her to let things
take their course, that he cared for her and wasn't going to hurt her.
Look into my heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all - I would sacrifice
Buffy's heart won the inner battle and she snuggled in closer and laid her
head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes and thought of their dance a few
weeks earlier. He had been so tender with her, so loving as he held her
while they danced. And when he'd walked her home, he'd been the perfect
gentleman. She had been the one to initiate the kiss goodnight on her
porch.
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
Buffy raised her head and brushed her lips across Spike's. Then snuggled
her head back into his neck and kissed his adam's apple. A small groan
escaped Spike as he felt her lips on his skin. Her touch was so warm and
her lips were like fire. He longed to sweep her into his arms and carry her
off into the night.
There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way
Spike tightened his embrace and captured her lips in a hungry kiss. Their
lips parted and their tongues started dueling. This is what he wanted, this
is what he'd been waiting for weeks to do. He didn't bloody care that it
made no sense that he wanted the Slayer. Even less sense that he felt he
was in love with her.
Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - I'd die for you
He pulled back from the embrace and looked deeply into her eyes. What he
saw there made his heart skip a beat. There in the depths of her eyes, he
could see acceptance. She had accepted him and was facing her feelings
about him. He knew that there would still be many issues to work out, but
now he knew that deep down inside, she was willing to try. He had hope.
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
As the song ended, she reached up and dragged his head down to hers for a
quick kiss then said "Walk me home?"
"I'd love to, Pet." he replied talking her hand as they left the Bronze.
==========
The End. (Masquerade Series - part 4)
------------------------------
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