[It's only fair that she has her own way of taking him by surprise. A few minutes ago, Spike had been convinced she was going to keep as far away from him as their situation allowed, but instead...
She's staying by him. Or she knows exactly how to play her cards. The trouble with that is, if she's manipulating him or not, Spike can't bring himself to care. The moment she rests her hand on his, all his plans are put on hold. More than a simple gesture; that Julia would cross that line he was too afraid to approach meant something. Keeping their defenses up all the time is bound to wear them out eventually, and he doesn't feel sorry for it. He needs to memorize this. Everything about her.]
... You might be the only one taking my side. [A degree of tension lifts at his slightly self-deprecating reply. Even if it should be going the other way around, the selfish side of him wants to take all the comfort she can offer. That's the kind of man he is.]
hm.
She's staying by him. Or she knows exactly how to play her cards. The trouble with that is, if she's manipulating him or not, Spike can't bring himself to care. The moment she rests her hand on his, all his plans are put on hold. More than a simple gesture; that Julia would cross that line he was too afraid to approach meant something. Keeping their defenses up all the time is bound to wear them out eventually, and he doesn't feel sorry for it. He needs to memorize this. Everything about her.]
... You might be the only one taking my side. [A degree of tension lifts at his slightly self-deprecating reply. Even if it should be going the other way around, the selfish side of him wants to take all the comfort she can offer. That's the kind of man he is.]