It's 10:00...do you know where your boys are?

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“Spike?” Xander called into the darkness, afraid of the silence he felt.

“M’here, love. Alright?” Spike answered, his voice as calming as a summer breeze. He pulled Xander close to him, his arms wrapping tightly around the human. Xander shivered at the touch, teeth chattering. Tears, drops at first and then a mighty stream, flowed freely from him.

“S’matter, pet? Love?”

“What’s wrong with me, Spike?” Xander began sobbing, letting everything go. “Why am I so empty? Why am I…” He tapered off, his sobs stealing the breath from him.

Spike only sighed, tears welling, pulling his human closer still.