| TITLE: The Last of the Sunnydale Gang (TLOTSG) Chapters 7 AUTHOR: Inquisitive One EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] RATING: High R in some places for rape/sex implications DISTRIBUTION: Sooner or later my site http://www.angelfire.com/tv/inqstive1sfanfiction and any lists I send it to. If you want it let me know. TIMELINE: Takes place after season finale then goes off into its own universe, so if you haven't seen the finale and don't want to know what happened then don't read. SUMMARY: Dawn and Spike are the only two left of the Sunnydale Gang. Chapter 7 TWO DAYS LATER "Dawnie you need to eat" Spike pleads Dawn looks at him "I'm not hungry" she pulls the covers around herself "You haven't eaten in two days luv." Dawn shrugs "You're going to eat Dawn." Spike says firmly pulling the covers off her he lifts her up carrying her into the kitchen. "Spike put me down. I said I'm not hungry" Spike sets her at the kitchen table crouching before her he takes her hands "Baby girl you need to eat. For me?" Dawn looks at him blankly "I love you Dawn." he says for the first time in two days "Your starvin' yourself pet and I don't want that to happen." he strokes her cheek "Please Dawn eat somethin' for good ol' Spike" Dawn brushes her lips against his palm tears forming she nods "For you" she says softly Spike smiles leaning forward he kisses her forehead "Thank you little bit" he stands "What do you want to eat luv?" seeing her shrug he goes to the refrigerator "How 'bout some eggs" he suggests Dawn watches as he moves about the kitchen making her something to eat. As he's standing infront of the stove she stands walking over to him she wraps her arms around his waist her head resting on his still chest. Spike hugs her slowly stroking her hair he absently begins to purr Dawn lifts her head meeting Spike's gaze she reaches a shaking hand to his cheek. "Spike" she breathes returning her head to his chest. "I'm 'ere luv" he assures he pulls her close to his side as he turns off the stove. As Dawn stays at his side he puts the scrambled eggs on a plate then with one arm around Dawn the other holding the plate he leads her to the table. As Dawn sits down he sets the plate before her. "What do you want to drink luv?" "Juice please" Dawn requests her eyes on Spike as he goes to the refrigerator almost afraid that if she takes her eyes off him he'd be gone. When he sets the glass of juice before her she takes a bite of her eggs. Spike sits across from her watching as she slowly eats "Feel better?" Dawn shrugs wincing at the movement "You OK?" he asks concerned "Sore" she mumbles "Finish eatin' and I'll go draw you a bath" Spike stands seeing the fear in her eyes he gives her a small smile "I'll be right back" " 'kay" she nods watching as he walks into the bathroom. Slowly Dawn continues to eat her eyes remaining on the open bathroom door. She sighs in relief when Spike walks out of the bathroom a few moments later. "Want anything else to eat luv?" Dawn shakes her head turning her attention to her plate every so often she looks up at Spike to reassure herself he's still there. After a few moments she sets her fork down. "You done?" "Yeah" Dawn nods "Your bath should be ready" he lifts Dawn up carrying her into the bathroom. He sets her down "I'll be in the livingroom if you need me" he turns to walk out of the bathroom when Dawn grabs his arm. He looks at her "Stay with me." she pleads her eyes wide "You sure luv?" Dawn nods "I don't want to be alone with my thoughts" she slowly removes her clothes aware of Spike's eyes on her she avoids looking at him. Spike bites back a growl at the sight of the bruises on her body. "Dawn" he says softly his pale hand brushes across a bruise on her thigh. Dawn sees the anger and hurt in his blue eyes reaching up she touches his cheek. After a moment she steps into the bathtub sinking down into the warm bubbles she sighs reaching out her hand for his. Feeling his cool hand in hers she leans back closing her eyes. When she feels his lips against her knuckles she opens her eyes giving him a small smile. "Feel better?" Spike asks Dawn squeezes his hand "As long as your here" "I'm not goin' anywhere luv" he promises "I know" the two remain silent the only sounds heard in the bathroom are the sounds of Dawn's breathing, the splashing of the water and the sound of Spike's lighter as he lights a cigerette. After half an hour Dawn sighs "The waters getting cold." Spike nods standing he grabs a towel helping Dawn stand he lifts her out of the bathtub wrapping the fluffy towel around her. "Thanks" she smiles Spike takes her face between his hands the black polish of his nails standing out against their skin. "Anything for you my Dawn." he kisses her gently on the lips "C'mon luv you must be gettin' cold" he leads her into the bedroom setting her on the bed he goes to the dresser taking out a pair of pajamas. "Your favorite luv" he smiles setting the pale blue flannels with yellow ducks on the bed. "Lets get you into these" he swallows another growl of rage at the sight of her bruised thighs. He looks at Dawn then kneels at her feet he touches the bruise gently then leans down brushing his lips against the mark. He helps Dawn into her pajamas "Do you want to get some sleep luv? Or go watch the telly?" "Sleep." she yawns "Stay?" Spike nods "Alright" he helps her under the covers laying down beside her "Get some rest" Spike kisses her " 'kay" she yawns Spike sits there listening as Dawn drifts off to sleep |