The Heart’s Fragile Mystery

He didn't understand Buffy. He knew all about heartbreak and betrayal, but he'd risked loving again. She just couldn't or wouldn't, so in denial that she mocked his feelings. He knew better, knew what was in his heart. If only he could see what was in hers.

Looking into eyes filled with disdain and denial, he discerned only one way. He'd show her. She was the one wrong; hers was the heart dead. Plunging a hand into her chest, he ignored her agonized gasp and yanked… Not dead. Warm and alive, but soon she wouldn’t be.

Spike woke up screaming.