I've read SO many fics that tackle this moment. And yeah basically I think Buffy would be initially PISSED that he didn't come to her right away, pissed mixed with hurt and I'd imagine her instincts would translate that into a reactional punch to the nose, followed by one of those looks of awe that SMG can do so well and then a jump right into his arms with a liplock SO HOT that it would rival the initial smooch from Smashed... I picture all this going down with no words at all spoken and Spike nervous as all hell. Then after their kiss finally breaks and they stare into eachothers eyes for what seems like eternity, Buffy would say something like, "How could you not believe I love you you big dummy?!" Then Spike would look at HER in awe (cause he does that brilliantly too), she'd just kinda shake her head and say, "I love you Spike." More awe from Spike and a head tilt, "say it again." Buffy: "I. Love. You." Spike: "Bloody hell. I love you so much Buffy." And loads more kissing and well, you know 😉 And then after the "you know" they'd have a long conversation where they hash everything out, unload all their feelings and fears and decide all this time apart was ALL the time apart they needed for a life time :biggrin: