Spike Pratt is known for being an outsider and a troublemaker. However, what people don’t know is that he has long since decided to never let anyone come too close, not wanting them to find out the truth about his tragic past. But one night he happens to stumble upon a girl in serious trouble. Will he help her? And will she be able to help him?

Runner Up for Best Angst at the Cradle Of Humanity Awards round 1! Also Runner Up for Best Angst AU at the Absence Of Light Awards. Currently nominated for Best Story at the Cradle Of Humanity Awards round 3

Buffy and Spike used to be best friends back in high school, but Buffy soon discovered that she wanted more. Not wanting to ruin their friendship, she kept her true feelings to herself. When Spike's seemingly shallow relationship with a woman named Drusilla turned long term, Buffy couldn't handle seeing the love of her life with someone else, and walked out of his life without explaining why. Two years later, Buffy once again enters his life after hearing of a tragic accident, and finds that she’s not the only one who’s been keeping secrets all this time.

Buffy and William meet at a party. Winner of Best Drabble at the Cradle Of Humanity Awards!