She's the brightest thing I got/When I'm covered in rain

[blue_shields]

Characters: Spike blue_shields and Companion galacticgeisha
Date/Time: June 29th, some time after this entry
Location: Serenity spa
Rating: PG, may include some cursing
Summary: After raging and hitting things, Spike goes to cry on his girlfriend's shoulder. I'm handwaving Spike's mini-rampage- he just went to the dojo and attacked some dummies for a while, then went to the

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[galacticgeisha]

Companion was still awake. She had seen the news, and realized that Spike would need her tonight. Sleep could wait.

It was so surreal.

One of the few people who she could remembered had arrived, and someone who he was obviously close to left.

There were many people who had left before, and even some who had come back, but none of that mattered when it happened to you. While she knew Spike was typically stoic about these things she was actually somewhat relieved to see him reacting from the heart and not trying to be strong for others. She hoped that it would help him in the long run.

When she heard Spike arrive Companion headed out of her room, moving swiftly over to enfold him in a warm hug. She wasn't sure what to say at first, and simply responded instinctively.

"Spike, I'm so sorry." She held him close for a moment before taking his hand, leading the way to her room.

[blue_shields]

Spike felt his spirits lifting a little when he saw Companion, then they sank when she hugged him. He returned the embrace, tightly, but didn't- couldn't- speak until they were in her room. His eyes were downcast, and he suddenly felt weak in the knees.

"Thanks. And- thanks for waiting up for me. I- Kanin- he was..." He screwed up his face... and that's when the tears started. His head bowed, and he let out a small whimper, allowing himself at least that much instead of the loud howl of pure misery trying to fight its way out of him.

[galacticgeisha]

Companion was pleased to see Spike momentarily perk up, although she knew that he was dealing with a lot right now and would need to relax before he truly felt better. She knew it would take time.

"Of course I'd wait up for you, I know he was a good friend to you." She sat next to him, lightly rubbing his back as she let him worth through his emotions.

[blue_shields]

"My first close friend here," said Spike quietly, and wiped his eyes, feeling a little better with the backrub. Well, not better, but less like he was going to burst out sobbing. "He was my best friend. Aside from Bridge. And now he's gone... like... like he was never here. It's happened before, but never- never to someone..."

He covered his face with one hand, fresh tears leaking out. He then turned to look at Companion and slowly put his arms around her, leaning over to rest his head on her shoulder. It was an awkward position for him, considering their difference in height, but he just wanted to have something to hug right now.