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"Why don't you tell the goodie two shoes that not everyone lives for research. Some of us have lives."

"Why don't you tell the oversexed cadaver that some people accept responsibility and want to help. Some of us can think with something other than our sexual desires."

"OVERSEXED? Listen here you frigid little priss, I am not oversexed. Just because you can't get any doesn't mean you have to condemn all of us fortunate people."

"STOP" Buffy said loudly. Spike and Willow stood, glaring at each other. They both shut up.

"You guys really need to get over whatever the problem is between you." Buffy said, sighing. She had never seen her friend react the way she did to Spike.

"HE is my problem" Willow said, shooting him a deadly look as she sat back down.

"Slayer, it's been fun. Sorry that I don't want to hang around and get insulted by Ice Princess, but I have better things to do."

"That's a laugh. What? Go to the bar, get drunk and sleep with the first person who offers?" Willow said, still angry over the frigid comment. It was similar to something Oz had said to her before they had broken up.

"Jealous pet?" Spike said snidely. "I'm gone." He turned and left.

Willow shot daggers at his back, wishing she could hurt him as easily as he hurt her. "I'm leaving." She said, getting up. She couldn't think much less research. "I'll call you tomorrow."

Buffy sighed and looked at the others. Xander, Anya, Riley and Giles looked back at her.

"Well, that was as exciting as always." Anya said sarcastically.

Xander laughed. "Man, I have never seen Willow so worked up before. I thought she might hit him."

Buffy got a thoughtful look on her face.

"Uh oh...I don't like that" Riley said, smiling at her. "She's thinking. We're all in big trouble."

Giles just shook his head and got up. "I' going to the store. You kids can stay. I'll be back."

"What are you thinking Buffster?" Xander asked, liking the smile coming to her face.

"What you said....I don't know if she was about to hit him or attack him." she said, wriggling her eyebrows.

"What? You think Wills wants the deadboy?" Xander said, shaking his head.

Anya suddenly laughed. "I see it. Oh my god. I can't believe I was that blind. So obvious when you know what to look for."

Riley had to smile. "You just now figured this one out?"

Buffy smacked his arm. "Like you knew before?"

"Yep. Geez, Buff. They are always fighting. You can't even keep them together for more than an hour if you're lucky. The sparks are practically flammable. AND their fights usually end with them arguing about sex. Dead give away."

"Why didn't you say anything?"

He shrugged. "Never thought about it. I assumed you picked up on it. The attraction is pretty evident. Willow is the sweetest person in the world to everyone except Spike. Heck, I've seen her smile at some of the demons we fight. I just figured it was something everyone was trying to ignore."

"I'm an idiot. Well, no more. I am sick of their petty feuding. They could probably light up Sunnydale with the heat between them. It's time those two got a little push."

Anya smiled, liking the idea of scheming against them. "OR maybe a great big shove?"

Buffy laughed. "Yeah...a shove. I've got a plan. We have to make them aware of their feelings. Somehow, I think they are both in major denial. Here's what we can do...."

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"Oversexed my ass." Spike muttered as he walked the dark campus grounds. "I could show her oversexed....damn priss. So uptight it's no wonder the wolf left her. Probably got frostbite when he went between her legs...."

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"Frigid....I am not frigid. I like sex...well, I would if it was the way I thought it would be....it is just so nothing. How can I get excited by having someone stick something inside of me for a few minutes and then go to sleep? I just don't see what the big deal is about. It was definitely not some earth shattering event. Damn vampire. I'll show him frigid.." Willow said to herself as she went into her dorm.

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Spike saw the flash of red hair enter the building. He hadn't realized he had walked to her dorm. Scowling, he waited until he saw her light go on. Then, he turned and walked away still muttering under his breath.

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"Do you think it will work?" Riley asked skeptically. "It sounds sort of like some cheesy movie plot."

"Riley. Have a little faith in me, why don't you. I know Willow. If she is secretly harboring lust for him, this will work."

Anya nodded. "AND if Spike is jonesing for Will, my plan will work."

"Jonesing?" Xander looked at his girlfriend.

"What? It was on MTV." Anya said, defending herself. The others laughed.

"Well, what if your plan works, Buffy. And Anya's doesn't? Or vice versa. Then, you'll have even more trouble on your hands." Riley pointed out.

Buffy looked at Anya and sighed. Rolling her eyes, she kissed Riley quickly. "You think too much. They will both work. Then, no more fighting. They can be happy and we can all go on triple dates and live happily ever after."

Riley and Xander exchanged scared looks. "I think she's been thinking about this a bit too long." Xander said.

"Yes....I'm afraid you're right."

"Xander...Riley" Anya and Buffy said outraged.

"Hey...don't yell. We'll help. Just remember, when it all goes wrong, we men said to leave it alone and let nature takes it course....."

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Spike let himself into the watcher's apartment. Thankfully, he didn't see the little witch. He sat at the long table and grabbed a book.

Buffy and Anya shared a secret smile. Time for the plan to begin.

"Yeah, I can't believe she's going to go out with him" Anya said.

"He's just too cute. Willow is one lucky girl." Buffy added, watching Spike from the corner of her eyes. She noticed him sit straighter when he heard Willow's name.

Anya smiled larger. "Yes, he is cute. I just don't know why he would have asked Willow. I mean, there must be hundreds of girls here who would want him."

Buffy glared at her. "Hey. Willow is great. She's funny, she's smart, she's the best friend anyone could ever be lucky enough to have. He'd be smart to grab her up before someone else did."

Spike snickered. "Yeah...I can really see that one happening. She just has lines out the door. Silly little prig."

Buffy frowned. So far, Anya's plan wasn't working. She had thought that Spike would be jealous, thus realizing his true feelings. He just seemed amused.

"If some poor bloke was crazy enough to ask out the Ice Queen, he has my condolescences."

Buffy started to speak when Riley and Xander came in. Both had shell shocked looks on their faces.

"What's wrong with you guys?" Anya asked.

"Will....short....men...breasts..." Xander stuttered.

"What?" Anya and Buffy said in unison.

Riley smiled. "Willow is um...well, she uh has...."

"Breasts." Xander said.

Buffy rolled her eyes. They were trying to mess the plan up. "You guys really need to get a life."

Then, the door opened again. Two good looking senior guys came in carrying some books and a bag.

"Where do you want these?" One asked, practically salivating.

"By the table" Willow said coming into the room. Buffy's mouth dropped open. Willow was wearing something that would have made her vampire other embarrassed. Tight black jeans that fit like a second skin. A form fitting emerald green shirt that pushed her small breasts up and out. Buffy could see a black strap peeking out underneath. Her hair was mussed slightly, making it appear like she had either just gotten out of bed or been thoroughly kissed.

"Hey guys" she said, smiling. "This is Brett and this is Derrick. They were kind enough to help me carry this stuff up here."

She went to one of the bags and leaned over, the fabric tight across her ass. She stood back up. "Seems like everything is here. Thank you boys." She moved to them and leaned up giving them both a peck on the cheek, letting her hand briefly touch each of their chests.

"Anytime Willow. You know where to find us." Brett said.

"Yeah....anytime. I'll help you with any problems you need fixing." Derrick said, almost leering.

"You can both leave now." Spike suddenly spoke. "We have things to do and don't need two horny pups around."

Willow turned and glared at him. Fire in her green eyes. The boys turned and left. They didn't like the blond guy.

"What's the problem? We already have you here." Willow said, spitting fire. "Does Spikey want to be our only horny pup?"

"Why don't you go put some clothes on. Sorry, luv. But you can't pull off that look. Missing a little something." he said.

Willow felt like an idiot. She didn't know why she had to prove to him that she was desirable. It was just this overwhelming need she had. She took a deep breath, causing her breasts to almost come over the top of her shirt. Spike watched them rise and fall, feeling himself harden.

"Brett and Derrick seemed to like it." she said through clenched teeth.

He laughed. "Those two are horny college kids. Anything dressed like you is just begging to be fucked. Why didn't you just put up a sign? Open space for lease."

"You bastard. I am not begging to be fucked. Why would I want to be? Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Wasn't worth repeating." She caught herself before she said anything else. "Just go to hell. I don't want to see your smug face anymore."

She turned to leave. He reached out and grabbed her arm. She felt singed where he touched her.

"Tell Derrick and Brett hi for me, Ice Princess" he said, sneering.

She pulled her arm free and ran out. Spike watched her go, feeling a bit upset that she hadn't fought back. He loved their arguments. Lately thought, they had been too harsh. He didn't know why things had changed. He turned back and saw the others watching him wide eyed.

"I'm going. I'll be around." He left.

"Well, looks like that completely didn't work." Xander said.

"I don't know. I sensed some sparks."

"I told you girls, let nature its course. Would you listen? Nooooo...Was I right? Yes." Riley said, smiling smugly.

Buffy frowned. She was worried about her friend. She hit Riley and told him to shut up. She needed to think about what she had just seen.

* * * * *

Willow was furious. She was also in pain. These jeans barely let her breathe. She was so stupid. She had been playing at being sexy. It hadn't worked. Spike was right. She was completely frigid.

"Well, hel-lo Red." She heard a voice behind her.

Turning, she saw a vampire standing there leering at her. "Go away." she said before turning.

He moved to her, and grabbed her arm. She arched back and freed herself. She was pissed.

"What is it about you vampires? Are you all so stubborn? Does the blood make you stupid or something?" She asked as she kicked him between his legs. "Vampires suck. They should all be staked." She hit his nose. "I am not frigid. I could be desirable. I could turn a guy on. I could get someone to want me. I know I could. You wanted me didn't you?"

The vampire was on his knees, holding his nose. He nodded.

"See! He's wrong. I am not an Ice Queen. I have needs....I have desires....He has no idea what I want....I could be warm and willing....don't you think?"

The vampire again nodded. "Hot...you're hot...."

She smiled. "Really? See, I knew he was wrong. God damn stupid idiot. That bleach probably rotted his brain." She looked at the vampire laying at her feet. "Thanks." she said before she shoved a stake into him. He turned to dust. "Spike can go to hell. I don't care what he thinks." She muttered to herself as she continued walking across the campus.

Spike moved from behind the tree. He had been going to kill the vampire, but she had surprised him. He had never seen such fire in her eyes before except when she was arguing with him. He loved to see that side of her...his little spitfire. His body unwillingly hardened wondering what she would look like after being fucked long and hard. He shook his head. This was the damn Ice Princess he was thinking about. She'd probably give him frostbite. Definitely not a candidate for wild hot sex. He started to walk to the bar wondering if he was losing his mind.

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"See you aren't playing dress up tonight?"

Willow ignored him taking a seat. "What are we researching this time? I thought things were quiet."

"They are. Giles wants us to go through this old books and transfer the important stuff to computer." Buffy said, looking at Willow curiously.

"Anything wrong?"

"No." Willow said shortly.

She grabbed a book and started reading. She had spent all night thinking about what had happened....why she had let Spike's words affect her so much. She had realized that he was right. She was completely undesirable. No man would ever want her. Oz had left her. She'd die alone. She had gotten very depressed and just really wanted to be alone.

Spike was mad. She hadn't responded to his barb. He'd try again. "So, your highness, don't see dumb and dumber tonight. Did they freeze?"

Willow closed her eyes briefly. She could not deal with him right now.

"Slayer, you'd better call 911. Tell them to look for two morons frozen outside."

"Spike" Buffy said in a warning tone. He was going too far.

"What slayer? You know it as well as I do. The frigid little bitch was playing dress up yesterday. She wouldn't know what to do if a real man along. She'd run scared and hide away with her books and her computer."

"And you should talk?" Willow said quietly, looking up. "Like we see you with the same girl twice. Fuck them and leave them. That's the game right Spike? Never be with anyone long enough to get hurt. I may be frigid but at least I'm not running from love. You say I'm the coward. You need to take a long look at yourself."

"Love?" Spike sat up. "What the hell would you know about love? You're a child. I spent over a hundred years with the same woman. That is love. I put up with her insane chattering....with NEVER being able to please her....to be what she wanted....only to have her leave me. So, don't even talk to me about love."

"Oh, so your saying that if you love someone and they hurt you, that's it. Time to become a semi alcoholic whore? Well, hell. Why didn't you say so? I guess you'd better pull up a barstool for everyone in town because we have all be let down by love. You don't see us drinking our feelings away...losing ourselves in emotionless sex. Admit it Spike. You aren't doing this because of Dru and some misguided notions about love. Hell, you came back to town with Harmony. HARMONY. It's always just sex for you. You're just...just.... horny."

"Horny? Me? This coming from the most uptight semi-virgin in this town. That's classic. What would you even know about horny? You cold hearted little bitch. After sleeping with you I can see why the wolfie ran to another woman. Couldn't keep him satisfied could you luv? He must have gotten tired of sleeping with an iceberg and searched for a real woman. I'd say you were the one that needed to face being alone." Spike seethed in anger. That chit had attacked him in front of the slayer. Her words had been harsher than usual. He had to strike back.

Willow felt each of his words as though they were knives. Shaken, she turned away from him. He was right. She had driven Oz away. It was her fault. She hadn't been able to be what he had wanted...what he had needed. She hadn't enjoyed having sex with him. It had been sweet the first time mostly because she thought they might die. After that, it had just been rather icky. She'd pasted a fake smile on her face and acted like it was fine. He had to have known. She was completely unresponsive to him. She looked at Buffy and saw her friend watching with wide eyes. She closed her eyes.

"I'm sorry." Willow said quietly. "I didn't mean what I said...he's right...no one will ever want me...." She felt tears on her face. She turned and ran out.

"Bloody hell" Spike cursed staring at the door. He hadn't realized that she would react that way.

"You bastard" Buffy said softly. "You hurt her. I've never seen that look in her eyes..Not even when Oz left."

"I didn't mean it" Spike said. "She started in on Dru and I reacted. Complete defense mechanism."

"I have to find her. I don't like how she looked." Buffy got up and found Spike stopping her.

"It's my mess....I'll be the one who fixes it." He said, his eyes unreadable.

"You did such a good job this time." Buffy said in disgust.

"Slayer" he said, his voice threatening.

"Fine. Go. But if you do anything else to hurt her, I'll kill you. Got it?"

"If I do anything else to hurt her this badly, I'll let you." Spike said softly as he went out after Willow.

Buffy stood looking almost dazed. Suddenly she smiled. Maybe things would finally work out. She really hoped they did.

Spike found Willow sitting on a bench looking at the trees around the common.

"Haven't you said enough?" she said when she noticed him.

He took in her tear stained face and felt guilty. "I.....I really suck at apologies."

"Then don't apologize."

"It went too far." he said quietly, sitting beside her.

"I started it."

"No, I did. From the minute you walked in tonight I attacked you. I can't tell you why because I don't know."

"I know. There is just something about you that makes me want to wipe that smug arrogant expression off your face. I have never been a mean person. I don't know why you make me so cruel."

He looked at her as she stared into the darkness. "Well, that can't be my excuse. I am cruel. I enjoy hurting people. There is just something about you that makes me so angry...I have to lash out."

"Guess we can agree that we just don't get along." Willow said.

"Yeah" Spike agreed. "Just meant to be enemies....always attacking.....I know I can't promise that this won't happen again. It might even be worse. I will say that I will do my best to keep my comments a bit less cruel."

"I'll try not to bring up your past." Willow said, "I know it must hurt you. It hurts me when you talk about Oz....he isn't coming back you know?"

"What?"

"He sent me an email last night telling me that he met someone that makes him happy. More happy than he has ever been. He told me thanks for helping him with the wolf thing and that he didn't plan on ever seeing Sunnydale again."

Spike suddenly understood why she had been so upset tonight. "I can find him and torture him for you. See how loud he can howl?"

Willow had to smile at the idea. "Blondie."

"Yeah?"

"If I have to spend all my time fighting with anyone I'm glad it's you."

Spike smiled and laughed softly. "Me too, Princess. Me too."

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