#teamspike

[burntsecrets]

Winter's Bite

Pairing: Spike x Reader Word Count: 1280 Prompt: @fluff-cember Day 7: condensed breath Summary: On patrol during a cold winter night, Spike keeps teasing you about your visible breath in the icy air, calling you a “bloody dragon.”  Warnings: mild suggestive themes, banter, and some violence typical of Buffyverse patrols (vampires/demons).

The cemetery is eerily quiet under the full moon, the kind of silence that makes you question every shadow. The chill bites at your cheeks as you walk the winding path, your breath curling into the icy air like tendrils of smoke. Adjusting your grip on the stake in your hand, you glance around, senses sharp for any sign of movement.

Behind you, a familiar voice cuts through the stillness.

"Careful there, love. With all that huffing and puffing, you’re liable to start a forest fire."

You glance back to see Spike leaning casually against a headstone, his leather duster flaring slightly in the breeze. Even in the dim light, his pale hair gleams like a beacon, and his trademark smirk is firmly in place.

"Really?" you say, rolling your eyes. "This is how you’re helping me patrol? By making fun of my breath?"

"Why not?" he replies, falling into step beside you. "It’s bloody freezing out here, and you’re the only thing keeping it interesting. Besides," he adds, with that infuriating grin of his, "you look quite fetching as a dragon."

You tug your scarf tighter around your neck, trying to ignore him. "It’s called being human, Spike. You should try it sometime."

"Why would I want to?" he retorts, flashing a teasing smirk. "All that pesky breathing, eating, and freezing your arse off nonsense. No thanks."

You shove your hands deeper into your pockets, exhaling a puff of frosty breath. "You’ve got to get some new material, Spike."

"Why? This works just fine," he quips, his voice dropping into a playful murmur. "You always bite when I pull your tail."

You ignore him—or at least you try to—but it’s hard when his gaze lingers on you, sharp and assessing, like he’s trying to see past the surface. Since Buffy left for Italy, Spike’s been different. Still sarcastic, still sharp-tongued, but there’s a new softness in him, like he’s figuring out how to move on from her. And then there’s the way he looks at you when he thinks you don’t notice...

A rustling sound pulls you from your thoughts, your body tensing as you grip your stake. Spike’s demeanor changes instantly, the teasing gone as his predatory instincts take over. A moment later, two fledgling vampires lurch out of the shadows, their movements erratic and feral.

"Finally," Spike mutters, cracking his knuckles. "I was getting bored."

The fight is quick but intense. You duck as one of the fledglings lunges for you, its claws slicing through the air where your face had been. Spinning on your heel, you drive your stake into its chest, and it crumbles to dust before it can even cry out. Spike, meanwhile, dispatches the other with his usual flair, staking it with a bored expression as though he’s done it a thousand times—which, of course, he has.

When the dust settles, you’re out of breath, your chest rising and falling in sharp bursts that fog the cold air. Spike leans casually against a tombstone, twirling his stake like it’s a toy, completely unruffled.

"You alright, love?" he asks, his smirk returning. "Not too winded, I hope. Wouldn’t want my dragon passing out on me."

"Would you stop calling me that?" you huff, brushing dirt from your jeans.

"Why? It suits you," he teases, stepping closer. "Fierce, fiery, and entirely too much fun to rile up."

"Keep it up, Spike, and I’ll show you fiery temper."

He raises a scarred eyebrow, his smirk softening into something more playful. "Promise?"

Your cheeks heat—not from anger but from the way he says it, low and flirtatious, the words curling through the space between you. You hate how easily he gets under your skin. Or maybe you don’t hate it as much as you pretend to.

"Come on," he says suddenly, nodding toward his crypt. "You’re freezing your scales off out here. Let’s get warm."

✦ ✦ ✦

Spike’s crypt is warmer than you expected, though that’s likely due to the small space heater humming in the corner. The air smells faintly of leather and whiskey, and the flickering candles scattered around give it a surprisingly cozy atmosphere.

"You’ve upgraded," you remark, eyeing the threadbare but inviting couch as you settle onto it.

He shrugs out of his duster and tosses it over a nearby chair. "Figured I’d make the place a bit more hospitable. Not that I get many visitors these days."

"Well, consider me honored," you quip, though there’s a weight to his words that lingers. Since Buffy left, Spike’s world has grown smaller, quieter. You suspect he’s still figuring out how to fill the void she left behind.

He grabs a bottle of whiskey from a nearby table and takes a swig before holding it out to you.

"Here," he says. "Warm you up."

You hesitate for a moment before accepting. The first sip burns, but it spreads warmth through your chest, chasing away the chill of the night. Spike sits down beside you, closer than he needs to, and you’re hyper-aware of the space—or lack thereof—between you.

"So," he says, leaning back and stretching his arms along the back of the couch. "What’s it like, being one of the Chosen?"

"It’s... a lot," you admit, staring into the amber liquid in your hand. "Buffy made it look easy, but it’s not. Sometimes it feels like I’m just trying not to screw up."

"Buffy was good," he says, his voice softer now. "But she had her share of screw-ups too. Don’t sell yourself short, love. You’ve got fire. You’ll figure it out."

The mention of Buffy hangs in the air for a moment, a ghost neither of you can ignore. You glance at him, trying to read his expression, but it’s unreadable.

"Do you miss her?" you ask quietly, the question slipping out before you can stop it.

He doesn’t answer right away. When he does, his voice is low, almost a whisper. "Used to think I’d never stop missing her. Thought she was it for me, you know? But... things change."

His eyes meet yours, and there’s something raw and honest in his gaze that makes your heart skip a beat.

"And now?" you ask, barely more than a whisper.

"Now..." He trails off, his lips quirking into a small smile. "Now I think I might be moving on."

The air between you crackles with unspoken possibilities, and for a moment, you forget about everything else—the patrols, the vampires, even Buffy. It’s just you and Spike, the space between you shrinking by the second.

"You’re not as much of a pain as you think, you know," you say softly, the words tumbling out before you can stop them.

"Careful, love," he murmurs, his voice low and teasing. "Say things like that, and I might start thinking you like me."

"Maybe I do," you admit, your cheeks heating despite the cold.

For once, Spike doesn’t have a snarky reply. Instead, he leans in, his hand brushing against yours. His gaze drops to your lips, and for a heartbeat, the world seems to hold its breath.

But before he can close the distance, a loud crash outside shatters the moment.

"Bloody hell," he mutters, standing and grabbing his stake. "Can’t a bloke get a moment’s peace?"

You laugh despite yourself, standing and pulling your jacket tighter. "Come on, dragon," he says with a wink, holding the door open for you. "Duty calls."

As you step out into the night, the cold bites at your cheeks again, but the warmth of his presence lingers. And as you walk beside him, trading banter and stolen glances, you realize that maybe, just maybe, you’re not the only one moving on.

[davidapringle]

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[khazaiargos]

Unpopular opinion, de az Angel sorozat legfőbb előnye az volt, hogy a Buffy vállalhatatlan karaktereit (Angel, Cordelia, Wesley) mind elvitte.

Az angel

Egy zsenialis sorozat

[rileighspencer-volleyworld11]

Love at first Spike.

Hey there sports fans! I'm Rileigh Spencer and I really love playing Volleyball whether it its outdoors or indoors, I really don't care as long as I'm playing.

If you're anything like me, you understand the adrenaline rush that comes with the perfect spike in a game of volleyball. That rush is exactly what inspired me to start my journey in this sport, and why I believe in the concept of love at first spike.

I first started playing volleyball in elementary school, when I stumbled upon a pickup game on the beach in Anda. The players were all laughing and having a great time, diving for balls and smashing spikes over the net. I was instantly drawn to the fast pace of the game and the challenges it presented. Of course, at the time I had no idea just how much this sport would change my life.

It wasn't long before I joined a local club team, practicing several times a week and playing in weekend tournaments. I spent hours perfecting my serve, learning how to jump higher, and working on my reaction time. But beyond the technical skills, what really kept me coming back to the court was the sense of camaraderie I found with my teammates. We all had one goal in mind: to play our best and support each other along the way.

As I continued to play, I discovered a whole new level of mental toughness. Volleyball is a game of constant decision-making, and just one mistake can cost your team the point. The pressure can be intense, but it's also incredibly rewarding to dig deep and come out on top.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, I truly believe that anyone can fall in love with this sport. There's a reason it's so popular around the world- it's fast-paced, challenging, and oh so satisfying when you land that perfect spike. So get out there and give it a shot- who knows, you might just fall in love at first spike too!

[romanticmedievalist]

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[foxthefascistslayer]

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[downtondays]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer questions

Favorite female character :

Willow ! She clearly have one of the best character developement. She's cute, witty, though, a VERY powerful wicca and she's fruity 👀. I always loved her cute personality but became obsessed when I watched season 4 !

Favorite male character :

Spike. He's just the best vampire EVER ! With or without a soul, he's funny, cute, sexy, nice. He has been iconic since the first episode he appeared on and i've been obsessed from this time on. He has a really great storyline and is clearly one of the best characters.

Favorite season :

Season 3 ! I watched an insane amount of times. It comforts me so much, i always like the "last year of high school season" it's always so nice. There's plenty of amazing episodes and the final is so great !

Favorite episode :

Three are battling to have this place : Doppelgangland, Tabula Rasa and Once More with feeling. I'm a Willow stan so I obviously really enjoy Doppelgangland, i know all the dialogues by heart and LOVE vampire Willow. Tabula Rasa is combinaison of really sad and really funny and I just think it's one of the best episodes. Once More with feeling is just too iconic to not be here ! I love the songs so bad !!!

Favorite member of cast :

Charisma Carpenter and Tom Lenk are just the cutest. They always interract with their fans I love it !! (Yes i've been noticed by Charisma and by Tom recently so i'm screaming)

Favorite ship :

Tillow and Spuffy are on a tie tbh. Tillow was my first favorite sapphic couple, they're just too cute together, I wish Tara is not dead because they deserve happiness together. Spuffy grew on me because of my moots. I'm totally #TeamSpike !! They make such a powerful couple together I wish we'd had more cute moments like in season 5 and 7.

A character I'd die defending :

Cordelia and Dawn. Cordelia is so misunderstood, she's hilarious and really wants to be loved more than anything. That's why I love her so much in ATS (before the season 4 disaster) because we get to see how kind she is and not just the dumb popular mean girl ! I don't get the hate Dawn gets. She's a teenager acting like a normal teenager like Buffy did sometimes back in the first seasons. She's so adorable and as strong as her sister or any Scooby and I'd like people to stop hating on her.

A character I can't sympathize with :

Riley. I'm sorry but Riley was boring and kinda misogynist. He didn't really care about Buffy that much and was playing the victim "yeah but i'm not as special as you" ughhh

A character I grew up to love :

Faith, thanks to ATS. She was just so annoying back in season 3 but got better when she came back. She was honestly better as a villain in season 3 than as an ally. Also Angel, he was way nicer in ATS than in BTVS.

My anti-OTP :

Aside from Biley where clearly neither of them truly loved the other, I would say Fuffy. I'm gonna get hit by fans but I find Fuffy toxic if they were a real couple. I see the sexual tension, I clearly do, but they wouldn't have made a great couple. Oh yeah and obviously Kennedy and Willow, they weren't made for each other.

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, June 19

Spike: Knock knock, robot boy. Need you to look at my chip. Jonathan: Is that, like, British slang or something? Cause we're not- Spike: In my head, the chip in my head.

~~Smashed~~

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[ragazzadibossi]

A comienzos de este año empecé a ver Cowboy Bebop . Recuerdo haber visto alguna escena haciendo zapping cuando era chica pero nada más que eso. No sé por qué se me dio por ver esta serie de sólo una temporada.

La sinopsis es simple y sencilla.Transcurre el año 2071. La tripulación de la nave Bebop, inicialmente compuesta por Spike Spiegel y Jet Black, que viaja por todo el sistema solar en busca de recompensas. A lo largo de sus aventuras se incorporan tres nuevos personajes: Faye Valentine, Ed y, la mascota, Ein.

Las referencias a peliculas y series de antaño,la musicalización impecable,las críticas a la sociedad y la visión de futuro de ese momento me llegaron mucho.

Ojalá la puedan ver. De verdad me pareció de esas joyitas que no tienen tanta promoción y son perfectas.

P.D: #TeamSpike

[jeronicashippersclub]

it’s the end of 7x21 and angel’s back, idk if that’s yay or nay. #teamspike #teamxander

[spuffylatino]

YES!! Tell him William ! #TeamSpike 💪🏻

"Destiny" Season 5 #Angelseries, #Spike #Angel

[latinboxsports]

@garyspikeosullivan ・・・ I've said yes to fights with @danieljacobstko, @canelo and @gggboxing in the past few months, but none have come off for one reason or another. I believe that I'm with the best promoters in the world in @goldenboyboxing, and that with @packie.collins and @murphysboxing I have the best team in the buisness behind me. I have no doubt that I will become world champion. ☘👊 #CelticWarrior #teamspike 📸

[wyllowwyndthethriftywitch]

#TeamSpike is the coolest! And the bad guy? Broadway all the way!! Then Daddy Giles tunes in. #OnceMoreWithFeeling #Btvs #buffythevampireslayer

[tometimetea-blog]

One of my favorite love triangles was from Buffy. Though I'm definitely team Spike. 😊 The tea is from the lovely @jasminedragonteaco it's a chai which is definitely perfect for Buffy 😊 Tag time! @fromjuliereads tagged me to do the #bookishtag2 Hogwarts house - Hufflepuff 💛😎 Favorite professor- McGonagall Least favorite class - Herbology Favorite of the golden trio - Hermione Voldemort or grindelwald - ahhh… Grindelwald? I guess we'll see with the movies coming out Boggart - spider My animagus - cat Favorite deathly hallow - invisibility cloak Low key ship - Neville and Luna QOTD- what ship did you like that never sailed? #buffythegraphicnovel #slayertea #fandomtea #buffythevampireslayer #graphicnovellove #bookishpeepsies #booklove #booknerd #buffyisawesome #teamspike