Summary: Set after the episode 'Dead Things,' in which Buffy beats up Spike in the alley. An AU where Spike leaves and Buffy is left feeling guilty and confused. The title is from a lyric in Ingrid Michaelson's song 'Everybody.'

Categories: Season 6
Characters: Buffy, Spike
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes Chapters: 24
Word count: 57,315 Hit Count: 33,770 ePub Downloads: 312
Published: February 02, 2016 Updated: October 12, 2016


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1. Chapter 1 by LadyxB - Likes: 17 Comments: 14 Word Count: 1,304 Hit Count: 4,854 Published: February 02, 2016

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

2. Chapter 2 by LadyxB - Likes: 13 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,862 Hit Count: 1,972 Published: February 03, 2016

3. Chapter 3 by LadyxB - Likes: 13 Comments: 7 Word Count: 1,661 Hit Count: 1,677 Published: February 04, 2016

4. Chapter 4 by LadyxB - Likes: 9 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,066 Hit Count: 1,624 Published: February 06, 2016

5. Chapter 5 by LadyxB - Likes: 8 Comments: 8 Word Count: 2,463 Hit Count: 1,515 Published: February 08, 2016

6. Chapter 6 by LadyxB - Likes: 8 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,506 Hit Count: 1,466 Published: February 10, 2016

7. Chapter 7 by LadyxB - Likes: 6 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,095 Hit Count: 1,381 Published: February 11, 2016

8. Chapter 8 by LadyxB - Likes: 5 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,505 Hit Count: 1,365 Published: February 12, 2016

9. Chapter 9 by LadyxB - Likes: 6 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,770 Hit Count: 1,404 Published: February 17, 2016

10. Chapter 10 by LadyxB - Likes: 9 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,234 Hit Count: 1,472 Published: February 21, 2016

11. Chapter 11 by LadyxB - Likes: 7 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,460 Hit Count: 1,217 Published: March 14, 2016

12. Chapter 12 by LadyxB - Likes: 7 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,472 Hit Count: 1,143 Published: April 03, 2016

13. Chapter 13 by LadyxB - Likes: 4 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,299 Hit Count: 1,097 Published: April 06, 2016

Not too long between updates! Hope you enjoy and thanks for the feedback!

14. Chapter 14 by LadyxB - Likes: 3 Comments: 2 Word Count: 2,239 Hit Count: 1,121 Published: May 04, 2016

Sorry for the delay in chapters! I had some family stuff going on that ate up my creative energy, but I'm back now and will hopefully get back to regular posting. Thanks again for reading!

15. Chapter 15 by LadyxB - Likes: 6 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,882 Hit Count: 1,197 Published: June 02, 2016

16. Chapter 16 by LadyxB - Likes: 8 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,517 Hit Count: 1,112 Published: June 10, 2016

17. Chapter 17 by LadyxB - Likes: 9 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,728 Hit Count: 1,064 Published: June 12, 2016

18. Chapter 18 by LadyxB - Likes: 6 Comments: 3 Word Count: 3,108 Hit Count: 1,023 Published: June 29, 2016

19. Chapter 19 by LadyxB - Likes: 10 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,515 Hit Count: 1,006 Published: July 01, 2016

20. Chapter 20 by LadyxB - Likes: 5 Comments: 1 Word Count: 2,485 Hit Count: 960 Published: July 21, 2016

21. Chapter 21 by LadyxB - Likes: 8 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,886 Hit Count: 987 Published: August 02, 2016

22. Chapter 22 by LadyxB - Likes: 7 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,306 Hit Count: 1,032 Published: October 05, 2016

23. Chapter 23 by LadyxB - Likes: 8 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,131 Hit Count: 941 Published: October 11, 2016

24. Chapter 24 by LadyxB - Likes: 24 Comments: 10 Word Count: 1,821 Hit Count: 1,138 Published: October 12, 2016