From: owner-buffyfic@lists.xmission.com (buffyfic-digest) To: buffyfic-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: buffyfic-digest V2 #344 Reply-To: $SENDER Sender: owner-buffyfic@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-buffyfic@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk 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 See the end of the digest for information on (un)subscribing to the buffyfic or buffyfic-digest mailing lists and on how to retrieve back issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 00:24:06 -0700 From: "Ian and Tiff" 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...? she thought to herself. 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" 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 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) ------------------------------ End of buffyfic-digest V2 #344 ****************************** To subscribe to buffyfic or buffyfic-digest, send the command subscribe buffyfic-digest or subscribe buffy to majordomo@xmission.com. You will need to go through a confirmation process, and the listowners have to manually approve your subscription request, so it may take some time. To unsubscribe, send email to majordomo@xmission.com with unsubscribe buffyfic-digest or unsubscribe buffyfic in the body. 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