Spoilers: Everything from "Lovers Walk" on is fair game. And I have mixed around the facts to suit Spike's. . .er. . .my story's needs.
Summary: This follows "Passing Fancy". Spike comes back to Sunnydale for what he left behind. Takes place during Season Four before "The Initiative"
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.
Background: I'm assuming that Spike came back to look for the Gem of Amarra AND Willow. He is not dating Harmony.
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Willow peered out into the darkness from the safety of the french doors in her childhood bedroom. She just couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her. She had been feeling that way for days now. She'd catch the barest glimpse out of the corner of her eye of a shadowy figure who would disappear back into the night. She often felt like eyes were on her as she went about her daily routine. She shook her head. What would Giles say? An idle fancy. Why would anyone be watching her anyway?
It was Saturday night and her parents were gone to some conference as usual. The Scoobies were all taking a much needed break. They'd just fought a Kloq demon recently and were in need of some peace and quiet. She'd turned down an invitation to go to the Bronze tonight in favor of her own company.
Willow laid down on her bed and turned up her stereo. She was listening to one of those soothing collection c.d.s of nature sounds and classical music. She closed her eyes, letting the scent of her vanilla incense waft over her. She had just taken a warm bath in the tub. She'd soaked in there for nearly an hour and gave herself a facial while in the tub. Willow had even scented her bath with vanilla bath salts and eucalyptus beads. She had put on a flowing purple skirt which came to her ankles and a matching shirt. They were comfortable as well as complimenting to her features.
Willow and Buffy were sharing a dorm room now and she rarely had opportunity to rest and relax by herself. She loved Buffy but sometimes it was fun to be on her own too. She wasn't used to sharing a room with anyone, never had to at home. In fact, she often had the whole house to herself. Like tonight. She and Buffy were getting together tomorrow to go shopping at the mall. Willow was looking forward to buying a beaded skirt she'd had her eye on.
Willow heard a 'thud' outside her door. It sounded like two feet hitting the floor of the balcony. Willow put a pillow over her face to stifle a groan. She really wanted to be alone right now. It was probably Xander, he probably wanted to have an all-night vid fest again.
Willow threw open the door. "Xander, are you out there?"
"No, luv, it's someone much more interesting."
"Spike." She focused in the darkness and then blinked, in case her eyes were malfunctioning. He walked into the glow of the security light. He was dressed in his trademark leather duster, black shirt, and jeans. "Spike?" She quavered under his intense scrutiny. "W-w-what do you want?" She hope she sounded calm.
He grinned wickedly. "Now, that's an interesting question. Miss me, pet?"
Willow reigned in her fear and the treacherous burst of happiness she felt at his appearance and held her ground. Her mind was racing, recalling the last time they'd seen each other, when he'd. . . This couldn't be happening. "What do you want, Spike?"
He cocked his head to the side, seeming inordinately pleased for some reason. "I must say, I was surprised to find out you live with the Slayer." He leaned against the wall. "Thought you'd want to stay here. Not like your parents are home often, Willow."
How did he know her name? And why was he so curious about her living arrangements? She bit her lips before he spoke."W-well, I wanted to have the whole college experience."
"Hmmm." He walked over to the invisible barrier between them and ran his hand along it. "From what I hear, you're a straight 'A' student. The apple of your professors' eyes."
Willow flinched but didn't back away. He'd been talking to her professors? What kind of game was he playing? "What do you want, Spike?" She said through gritted teeth.
"You."
"Me?" Eep! He meant to kill her last year and he was back to finish the job.
He gave her a winning smile. "Invite me in, pet."
She stared at him. "Um, gonna have to say no to that. I have this thing about being alive. I kinda like it." Did he think she was an idiot?
And then an idiot did appear. Harmony. "Hi, Willow." The blond said and gave her a small wave. Harmony looked at Spike who moved away from the door to stare at the newcomer."I hope I'm not interrupting anything, Willow. Is that your boyfriend?"
The empty headed ex cheerleader didn't know she was in trouble. Willow reacted instinctively. "Get in here, Harmony. Now!"