by Eliser

"What?" Angel asked, shocked.

"Spike changed me," she said bluntly. "My demon was vicious, merciless. I knew Willow was performing the soul-binding ritual so I. . .I mean my demon, killed everything in sight. Including Giles and my mom." she added the last part silently.

"Oh god," was all Angel could get out. "Why didn't Cordelia tell me? Did she know?"

"She knew," Buffy confirmed. "I told her not to tell you."

"Why?"

"Because I don't want your pity!" Buffy barked. "After the ritual was performed and my soul was in tact, Willow looked at me deeply. Not with eyes of concern or comfort. With a look of pure pity. Same with Xander's. Those eyes were what pulled me out of Sunnydale."

With that, she turned to walk away. Angel grabbed her arm, and twirled her around.

"Buffy, you can't run away. Not now."

"Why not?" the vampiress with a soul demanded.

"Because I won't lose you. Not again." he said gently.

Her hazel eyes looked up into his brown ones. "Who said you ever lost me?"

With that, they joined in a gentle kiss.

And for the first time since Buffy's change, she felt alive.

The End

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