Sometimes I think of Buffy’s tenure at the DMP and how her friends were all falsely enthusiastic but SPIKE recognized that she didn’t belong there and OFFERED TO HELP when none of them did and I just -
buffy to spike: i'm breaking up with you
also buffy when spike complimented her like two days later: *smile so bright it could have lit the entirety of sunnydale on fire*
you can love a character and still admit when they’re wrong. i love spike but can acknowledge his flaws (he has none) & can hold him accountable for his wrongdoings (he’s never done anything wrong in his life) & call him out for his actions (which are always correct)
Once again for those in the back, the spell was that they get married, not that they love and grope each other at every turn…that was all them, I feel it in my bones
"Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you. Sooner or later, you're gonna want it. And the second — the second — that happens, you know I'll be there. I'll slip in, have myself a real good day."
he slipped in... to save her.