Be Careful Who You Look At
By : Elisa
Disclaimer
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I own nothing related to Buffy The Vampire Slayer. It all belongs to Joss Whedon, The Mutant Enemy, The WB Network, ect. I do not make any money out of this, so please don't sue me.
Summary
: Buffy finds this ring at the cemetary. If only she had known about it's power...
Part 1
I guess some people would find the story that I'm about to tell you kinda funny. Yeah, well, some people are psychos. Don't get me wrong, I still think that it was one of the best things that ever happened in my life. But the fact that it was against my will in the beginning kinda ruins the fun. It started one night when I was on patrole...
"Okay, FangBoy, I can get violent too."
There was this new vampire that was trying to be tough with me. I was pretty sure that he was one of Spike's minions. As I dusted the vampire, I noticed this wonderful ring on the ground. Of course, I put it on. Then Spike shows up...
"Slayer. How are you ? How long has it been since last time I saw you ? At least 48 hours."
"Okay, how many times do I have to tell you ? I have a name."
"I killed someone who had a dog called Buffy."
"Yeah, well, Spike isn't such a classy name either."
"That's why my name is William."
"Okay, enough with the name game. What do you want ?"
"Nothing. I was bored so I said to myself 'let's take a walk to the graveyard, see what the Slayer's doing.' and here I am."
"Huh? Since when to you go to me when you get bored ?"
"Actually, I do it pretty often."
"What time is it ? I've already killed two of your little friends tonight and I don't feel like going home."
"And ?"
"And maybe we can go to the Bronze."
"Sure. Why not ?"
So we went to the Bronze. I had quite a good time actually. Spike's a wonderful dancer. I wonder how come. He told me that he gave up on winning Drusilla back. He said he had gone sick of her insanity. Well, finally ! The next day, at the library, Xander was acting all weird.
"So, Buffy," Xander said, "What d'you do last night ?"
"I was on patrole. Why ?"
"You didn't go to the Bronze, did you ?"
"Why do you wanna know that ?"
"It's just that I was over there last night. And I'm pretty sure I saw you."
"Oh. Well, yes, I was at the Bronze."
"But you weren't alone, were you ?"
"Xander, get to the point."
"Why were you dancing, laughing and flirting with Spike ?"
I think Giles' heart stopped for a moment when he heard what Xander said.
"Well, I met him at the cemetery and I didn't want to got to the Bronze alone. So I went with him."
"Buffy, what were you thinking ?" Giles asked, "What if he had tryed to kill you ?"
"Well, he didn't, did he ? And by the way, Xander, how is my social life any of your buisness ?"
"Well, Buffy, excuse-me for caring ! I promess it won't happen again if that's what you want."
"Sorry, Xander. I didn't mean it. What are you doing tonight ? And where are the others ?"
"I don't know where Oz and Cordy are but Willow had a class. I don't know what I'm doing tonight. Maybe I'm going Bronzing. Are you coming ?"
"I don't know. I told Spike to meet me there at about 10 p.m. I just wanted to know if you wanted to come with me."
"Bronzing with Spike ? I don't know, Buffy..."
"Please ?"
"Yeah, allright. Whatever. I wonder why you're getting so close to Spike. I mean, you weren't like his bestest friend of all time before. What changed ?"
"Maybe the fact that he stopped trying to kill me and the rest of my friends."
"But he never did actualy kill you. You never killed him. How come ?"
"I don't know ! And stop asking all those questions ! I'm going to class, are you coming ?"
"Yeah, I gotta get my dose of non-demonic, pretty much use- and pointless information."
As I got home, I started to think. Xander's got a point. How come I'm only getting along with Spike now ? And it's more than getting along actually. I think I like him. Oh my God ! What is happening to me ? Not that I really care as long as I get to be with Spike. But it still confuses me. I wonder what those weird letters on the ring I found mean. I should ask Giles tomorrow. He probably has some book that can translate those letters. I should be going to the cemetary now, I gotta patrole.
Just as I staked a vampire, Spike arrived. I was so glad to sse him.
"Please, don't do that while I'm watching, ducks."
"How are you doing, Spike ? Ready to Bronze ?"
"Sure."
"By the way, Xander's gonna be there."
"Oh, I thought we were gonna be alone. Doesn't really matter."
"Oh. Well, let's go, then."
"Yeah."
Spike doesn't seem so happy about Xander going at the Bronze with us. Wonder why. I mean, he doesn't even know Xander. Well, he tried to kill him once or twice but it's not the right to get to know someone. Oh, why do you I care ?
Xander got to the Bronze a little earlier than Spike and me. When we went inside, I saw him sitting at a table all by himself. Poor thing. I hope Spike and him aren't gonna kill each other tonight.
"Hey, The Buffster !" Xander said. "And Spike's here too. How are y'all doing ?"
"We're fine, Xander. When did you arrive ?"
"Five minutes ago. Did you kill any blood-sucker tonight ?"
"Only one. Things have been really quiet lately. Strange."
"Those wacky vampires ! That's why I love them, they just keep you guessing !"
"Sorry, interrupt, mate," Spike began, "But I'm having a great case un-deadness over here, so keep the vamp-jokes for yourself."
"Sorry, 'mate'. Buffy, wanna dance ?"
"Sure. Uh, Spike, why don't you get us something to drink ?"
"I'd rather go out and get myself someone to drink."
"Well, yeah, that's an option."
Spike was acting so weird ! I bet it was one of his vampy moods. I mean, he was like, I don't know, acting all jealous and stuff. Must be the fact that Xander's here. Well, whatever.
"So, what's up with the pointed tooth fairy ?"
"You mean Spike ? I don't know. Maybe he didn't eat well the last couple of days."
"I think he's jealous."
"Jealous of what ? That you'll kill me before he does ?"
"He wants you. And you want him."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"C'mon, Buff. You're all over the guy. And I bet he wants you so bad he can taste it."
"You're starting to wigg me out, Xander. There's nothing going on between Spike and myself."
"Yeah, right. And I love you just as a friend."
"..."
"Was that aloud ?"
"Pretty much."
"Sorry about the metaphor, but it's true. There some major stuff going on between FangBoy the Second and you. I mean, you can't say you don't like him, can you ?"
"No, I guess I can't. I mean, he is funny and he can be helpful sometimes. And he's gorgeous too."
"Well, that should help me with me self-esteem issues."
"I wasn't comparing you to him ! You're funny too. And you've never tried to kill me, so you're kinda helpful too."
"And ?"
"And you're gorgeous too. And you actually have a beating heart and some body warmth."
"Yeah, well, I know. Hey, William the Bloddy's back. Why don't you go dance with him instead, huh ? I'm going home."
"Thank you, Xander. I love you. As my bestest friend of all my friends. Good-night"
"I love you too. Good luck."
How come Xander can see right thru me like that ? No, how come Xander can see right thru Spike like that ? Actually, I don't wanna know. But still, he's right. Spike's been the only thing on my mind lately. Ever since I saw him at the cemetery the other night. I wonder if Xander's right about Spike's feelings for me. I hope he is. I should go talk to Spike, he seem kinda pissed.
"So," I began, "Did you find anything to eat ?"
"No. Well, yes. But I didn't kill him."
"Oh, that's... nice. But this person's gonna need some major therapy."
"Either that or I can just go back outside and suck him dry."
"Let's stick to therapy."
"Where's Mr. I'm-human-I'm-so-great-I-can-make-jokes-about-the-un-dead ?"
"You know, he's just called by Xander lately. He went home."
"What ? Does he have a curfew or something ?"
"I don't know, maybe. Anyway, I don't so, what do you wanna do next ?"
"Get outta here. If I was alive, I would've bored myself to death a little while ago."
"I know, but this is the only club in Sunnydale."
"Let's go to my place."
Okay, now I'm lost. What am I doing ?! I can't go to Spike's place, I'm the Slayer. But I really want to. I'm having some major self-issues, here. Well, anyway, I'm going to Spike's place.
Spike and I had just got to his appartement. We were sitting on his couch, talking.
"Did you ever have like, some funny things to slay ?"
"What do you mean ?"
"You know, like the time everyone turned into their Halloween costumes."
"Yeah, lots. There was this time where our the sweam-team turned into fishes."
"What ?! Are you serious ?"
"Yes. And there was the time with those weird eggs. And the time my Mom's boyfriend was a robot and..."
"Man, you got a weird life ! I had a good time tonight."
"So did I. Things have been so strange since that night at the cemetery. I mean, we weren't that close before."
"I know. Still, I like spending time with you. I never thought you'd be so much fun."
"Is that a compliment ?"
"Pretty much. What do I get for it ?"
"This"
That's when I kissed him. He wasn't sure whether to kiss me back or not at first, but when he got his thoughts gathered, he kissed me as passionately as one can kiss. It was wonderful but since I still need to breathe, I was the one who broke it off.
"What is it, Buffy ?" Spike asked, "Why did you..."
"I still require breathing, remember ?"
"Oh, I see. Are you sure that this is a good idea ?"
"Don't know, don't care. Okay, I'm fine now, you can kiss me again."
"No, wait. I don't think we should be doing this."
"Why ? Is it me ? What did I do wrong ?"
"Nothing, luv. It's not you. Believe me, I want you more than you can ever imagine."
"Then what is it ?"
"I don't know, it feels a bit weird. I mean, we used to hate each other."
"Things change. Now kiss me."
"Buffy I'm serious ! I think you should go home."
"Alone ? I'm not walking back home by my self."
"Then I'll drive you."
Spike just drove me back home. He didn't even try to kiss me. What the Hell is wrong with that guy ? Oh, I'll figure it out tomorrow. Right now I'm going to sleep.
When I got to the library this morning, everyone was looking at me. I got tired of it pretty quick.
"What ?" I asked, "Why are you all staring at me ?"
"We're not staring at you," Xander answered, "We're just trying to figure out what happened last night."
"Don't tell me you told everybody, Xander."
"He told us everything." Willow said, "So, how did it go ?"
"I don't wanna talk about it. Not yet, anyway. Giles ?"
"Yes, Buffy ?"
"I found this ring the other day and I was wondering if you could translate the text that's graved on it."
"Sure. Can I see it ?"
"Here you go."
"Wait a second, I think I've read something about this ring. Just... Don't move, I'll be right back."
"Okay."
"Now that Giles' gone," Xander said, "Aren't you gonna tell us all about last night ?"
"Of course I am. Well, After you left, Spike and I went back to hhis place."
"Tell us what happened after that." Willow said.
"Well, he and I started to talk and... I kissed him."
"You did ?" Xander said, "I thought you'd wait at least two more days for that. Did he kiss you back ?"
"You bet he did. But when we broke it off, he started to say that he wasn't a good idea, that I should go home. So I went home."
"This is quite confusing." Oz said.
"I really agree. Anyway, I'll try to find him tonight, see if he's still out of his bloody mind."
"Man, you're even starting to talk like him."
"I know, Xander. So, Giles, did you find anything ?"
"I only found this book about ancient jewllery but I know I read more somewhere. See, this is your ring."
"Yeah, and ?"
"Well, it's at least 600 years old."
"Wow, talk about some antiques. How much is it worth ?"
"Nothing, but I suggest you take it off."
"Why ?"
"This ring was made by a witch called Winifred. She had fallen in love with a mortal, but he was in love with Winifred's younger sister. Winifred was so jealous of her that she made this ring and cast some spell to make everyone that wears this ring, fall in love with the first person of the opposite sex they see. She tryed to give it to the man she loved but he rejected it. So she killed both him and her sister. We don't know what happened to the ring after that."
"Oh my God ! Then that's why I... How do you reverse the spell ?"
"I couldn't find out. Willow, do you know anything about it ?"
"Yes, I read something about this ring on the Net. I'm sure I can find a reversing spell as well."
"Buffy, are you allright ?" Xander asked, "You don't seem so well."
"So I'm not really in love with Spike. It's just the ring. But he... He doesn't have a ring. That means that he really... I'm going home."
I can't believe this. All those feelings that I had towards Spike, every single thought I had about him the last couple of days, it was all fake. I feel... I can't even describe it.
When I got home I went straight up in my room and cryed myself to sleep. Just like when Angel lost soul.
I didn't go out that night. I didn't go to school the next day either. I think I had been home for three days when I got a call from Willow telling me to meet her and Giles at the library.
On my way over there, the only thing I could think about was Spike. I just couldn't get the fact that I wasn't really in love with him. And I would have to tell him about the ring. He's gonna be crushed. Well, maybe not crushed but he's not gonna be happy.
When I opened the library door, I saw Willow getting everything ready for the reversing spell. Giles was upstairs looking thru some books.
"Buffy." Willow said, "How are you ?"
"I guess you can say that I haven't been having the time of my life lately."
"Maybe you're really in love with Spike. You don't know that."
"Then tell me how come I started to get close to him the night I found the ring."
"Maybe it's just a huge coincidence. I mean, this is the Hellmouth, we've seen a lot worse."
"No, I don't think so."
"Anyway, did you talk to Spike ?"
"No. I don't think I can. Do you have any idea what I've been thru the last couple of days ? Everything because of this stupid ring. Where is it by the way ?"
"On the counter."
Willow walked towards the counter. I took the ring and held it in my hand thinking about how much I wanted to destroy it.
"Be careful, Buffy. We still don't know everything about it."
"I just want to throw this damn ring out of the window."
As I said those words, the ring flew right out of my hand and went straight thru the window. Because of the speed the ring gained by flying across the library, the window broke. When Giles heard the noise, he ran down the stairs to find me and Willow speechless.
"Buffy, what happened ?"
"I just... It just... And the window..."
"Willow, can you tell me what happened ? In full sentences, please."
"Buffy had the ring in her hand and she said that she wanted to throw it out the window."
"And ?"
"And the ring took it as an order and flew out of the window."
"Willow, you better call Xander and Oz and tell them to get here."
"Why ?"
"We're going to be doing some research."
Cordelia was outta town for the week so we were only five. When Xander and Oz arrived, I was still speechless.
"So, what's new on the Hellmouth ?" Xander asked, "Demon, ghost, zombies ?"
"Nothing like that." Willow answered, "Just flying rings."
"You mean that I had to get all the way down here just to see some flying rings ? This sucks !"
"The ring doesn't fly by it self." I said.
"What ? It's just some magic trick ? This sucks even more !"
"I made the ring fly with my mind."
"Something like that happened to me once." Oz said.
"Really ?"
"No, I just wanted to make you feel better."
"Thanks."
"So The Buffster is not only the Slayer, she can also move things with her mind. You're starting to wigg me out, Buff."
"I'm wigging myself out. Here's some books. Try to find anything about my ring. Here's some books for you too, Oz."
After three hours of reading, Oz was the first one to find anything about my ring.
"Hey, I found something ! There's a picture of your ring but the text is in latin. I think."
"Let me see." Giles said, "It says that the ring not only makes people fall in love, but it also gives special powers."
"That I had covered. What kind of powers ?"
"It depends, but it's mostly things like moving things with your mind, stoping time, reading someone's mind..."
"I can read someone's mind ? This is so cool ! What else does it do ?"
"Buffy, getting powers like that suddenly isn't 'cool'. It's very confusing and you'll have to learn how to control them. Look what you did to the window."
"Sorry. But, the spell, doesn't it cancel the powers as well ?"
"I'm afraid no."
"Then let's just do the spell, so that I can go talk to Spike."
Willow performed the spell with help from Giles, Xander and Oz. After that, Giles tryed to teach me how to use those new powers. I didn't manage to freeze time but I managed to make a book fly and to read Xander's mind. It'll take some practice but Giles thinks that I'll be able to control my new powers real soon.
I waited at the libray untill sunset, then I went out to find Spike. I had to tell him about the ring. But there's still something weird going on 'cuz even if Willow performed the spell, I still have feelings for Spike. Maybe Willow was right, maybe I was in love already in love with Spike. Anyway, I gotta find him. I'm going to his place.
I got to his appartement. I was just standing in front of his door, asking myself if I should knock on it or just get the Hell outta there. After standing there like an idiot for about ten minutes, I finally knocked on the door. Spike opened it.
"Buffy ? What are you doing here ?"
"I gotta talk to you. Can I come in ?"
"Of course. What is it ?"
"It's kinda hard to say. Remember the other night, at the cememtery, when I dusted the vampire ?"
"Yeah, what about it ?"
"Well, just before you showed up, I found this weird on the ground, and I put it on. After that, we went out and everything and the day after that we went out again. And the other night we kissed."
"Yeah, I know that."
"Well, have you asked yourself how come we were getting so close ?"
"Of course. Do you have an aswer ?"
"I don't know why you got so close to me but I know why I got so close to you. It's the ring. There's a spell that was cast on it that makes anyone who wears it fall in love with the first person of the opposite sex they see."
"I was the first one you saw that night. I see. So you weren't really in love with me."
"Wait, I'm not finished. This ring, it also gives some weird powers like, moving things with your mind, freezing time and reading someone's mind."
"And you have all those powers ?"
"Yes, but I don't know how to use all of them. Yet. But there's something else. Willow found a reversing spell for the falling-in-love issue and she performed it on me. But I still love you."
"You mean that... It's probably the spell that didn't work."
"No, it's not that."
"How do you know ?"
"When I was wearing the ring, I had no idea why I was in love with you, nut now it makes sense. Spike, I love you."
"Are you sure ?"
"Yes, I'm sure. Do you love me too ? Remember that I can read your mind."
"I've been in love with you for a little while, Buffy. Why do you think I never killed you ?"
So this is how it happened. When Cordelia came back and saw me with Spike, she almost had a heart-attack. I'm finally starting to get used to those new powers of mine. They're quite useful when I have to fight against things.