Somebody: Part 1
Spike stood outside of the restaurant staring into the window. He raised his cigarette to his lips, and took a long drag.
What Spike saw inside the restaurant hurt, but he couldn’t pull his eyes away from her smiling face. When she laughed, Spike could almost hear it. When her hand brushed over his, Spike could almost feel it on his own hand. A few times, Spike noticed a far away look in her eyes. He smiled to himself knowing she was thinking of him, and he could almost feel them connect because he was thinking of her. When he saw them stand up to leave, Spike tossed his cigarette aside, and strolled off.
Buffy and Riley left the restaurant, and walked back to Buffy’s dorm room. The conversation was light just like it had been all night. Buffy hated to admit it, but it was almost boring. They reached Buffy room, and stood awkwardly outside.
Finally, Riley said, “I had a nice time tonight Buffy.”
“Me too.”
An awkward silence followed until Riley said, “So I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow.”
Silence descended on them again, and Buffy glanced at the door wanting to escape the awkward moment. “Well, goodnight,” Riley mumbles.
“Bye Riley.”
Riley turned to leave, but turned back around, and kissed Buffy gently on the lips. Buffy responded, and Riley placed his hand on her cheek as he deepened the kissed. After a moment, Riley pulled away, and sighed.
“What’s wrong?” Buffy asked with concern, and fear crossing over her face.
“Nothing,” Riley answered.
“Oh,” Buffy mumbled.
“I mean I felt nothing. Buffy I like you, and at one time, I was in love with you, but you’ve changed, and I’m not blaming you for that, but you have. You’re not the same girl anymore, and I’m not the guy for you.”
“Riley,” Buffy started.
“No it’s okay,” Riley insisted.
“Riley, I don’t want to hurt you.”
“Just tell me honestly, did you feel anything when I kissed you?”
“No,” Buffy whispered lowering her head.
“Neither did I. I think we should just be friends.”
Buffy laughed lightly. “I’d like that.” She pauses before adding, “I am sorry Riley.”
Riley leaned over, and kissed her cheek. “Don’t be.”
Riley looked at her one last time, sadness washing over him, before walking away.
“Riley,” Buffy called out. Riley stopped, and turned to look at her. “Thank you.”
Riley smiled. “You’re welcome.”
Buffy watched Riley disappear around the corner. When he was out of sight, Buffy opened her door, and walked into her room. She tossed her purse onto her desk, and kicked off her shoes. She walked over to the stereo, and pushed play. Buffy laid on her bed thinking about what just happened as the opening strains of Somebody filled the room.
I want somebody to share
Share the rest of my life
Share my innermost thoughts
Know my intimate details
Someone who’ll stand by my side
And give me support
And in return she’ll get my support
She will listen to me
When I want to speak
About the world we live in
And life in general
Though my views may be wrong
They may even be perverted
She’ll hear me out
And won’t easily be converted
To my of thinking
In fact she’ll often disagree
But at the end of it all
She will understand me
I want somebody who cares for me passionately
With every thought
And with every breath
Someone who will help me see things in a different light
All the things I detest
I will almost like
I don’t want to be tied
To anyone’s strings
I’m carefully trying to steer clear of those things
But when I’m asleep
I want somebody
Who will put their arms around me
And kiss me tenderly
Though things like this make me sick
In a case like this
I’ll get away with it