She Who Was My Love (girlxgirl) (Book 2)

Happy Family

Buffy's POV

Oh my god! Oh my god thank god she's gonna be all right.

I put my arms around her and hug her tight.

"Buffy..."

Dawn runs around the hospital bed and hugs her too.

"Dawn... I'm all right. I'm going to be just fine."

The room falls silent and I just bask in the knowledge that she's gonna be all right.

My mother is going to be okay.

"Buffy, while I'm just as glad to be all right as you are... I'm only human, there's no need to use slayer strength."

I instantly let go and step back.

"I'm sorry I... I just... I'm just glad you're going to be okay."

"Like I said... so am I."

"Yes, we are all quite relieved to hear that you appear to be fine."

I look back at Giles, Xander, Anya and Faith all standing a few steps away in the hospital room we've just entered.

"Thank you Rupert."

"Yes we really, really prefer that you not die."

"Uh... thank you Anya."

I reach my hand out to Faith, letting her know she doesn't have to stand so far away.

None of them have to, but she of all people should be right here with us in this.

She takes my hand and stands beside me. Mom looks down at my hand linked with Faith's and smiles.

"And how are you feeling Buffy? Is your recovery from your experience still going as planned?"

I look at Faith and squeeze her hand gently.

"I'm feeling a lot better Mom, a few aches and pains and a lot of soreness..."

I turn my full attention back to my mother.

"But for the most part I think everything's gonna be okay. I'm more worried about you."

Dawn finally stops hugging Mom.

"You're gonna be okay right?"

"Yes Dawn, the doctors said whatever it is they don't think it's serious."

Dawn asks what we're all wondering.

"Do they know what it is? Do they know what's wrong with you?"

"There's nothing wrong with her kid. She's just sick, right Joyce?"

"They don't know what the problem is, but they're doing some blood work..."

She reaches out and caresses Dawn's cheek.

"They'll know something soon."

Dawn takes Mom's hand from her cheek and holds it tight.

"See Dawnster? There's nothing to worry about."

"I hope not..."

"Yes, except for that horrible demon woman who tortured Buffy, nearly killed Faith and sent a giant snake to kill us, nothing to worry about."

I'm gonna kill her.

I turn around and Xander's got an apologetic look on his face.

"An, honey let's go wait outside while they talk."