I will know your blood, Slayer.

I will make your neck my chalice, and I will drink deep.

Before Spike falls madly in love with Buffy, he tries to kill her, multiple times.

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That certainly doesnt stop him from dreaming.

This with you, its wrong.

Im not a complete idiot.

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In theepisodeentitled Out of my Mind, Buffy starts to uncover Spikes true feelings for her.

Anything happened to Dawn, itd destroy her.

I couldnt live, her being in that much pain.

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Id let Glory kill me first.

Spikes ability to love as much as he hates is an ultimate character flaw.

Spike has done some pretty heinous things in his day.

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We meet William, the lover, the friend, the protector.

Oh, poor Watcher.

Did your life flash before your eyes?

Buffy and Spike

Cuppa tea, cuppa tea, almost got shagged, cuppa tea.

At one point, Spike unintentionally sneaks up behindGiles, who is packing to move back to London.

I may be dirt, but youre the one who likes to roll in it, Slayer.

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After one intimate night with Spike, Buffy confronts him to let him know it will never happen again.

Spike clearly doesnt believe a word Buffy says.

You always hurt the ones you love, pet.

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Spikes love for Buffy turns him into a bit of a wimp.

Hell take any blow Buffy wants to give out, whether it be emotional or physical.

At one point, Buffy gets so angry she ends up beating Spike up, pretty badly.

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No, look at me, I love you.

Youre all I bloody think about.

Youre in my gut, in my throat.

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Im drowning in you, Summers.

Im drowning in you.

Unfortunately for Spike, he doesnt go about it in the best way.

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Spike captures both Buffy and his ex-girlfriend/crazy vampire, Drusilla and holds them captive.

He professes his love for Buffy and tells her that to prove it, he will kill Drusilla.

As this is all happening, Harmony, Spikes other ex, enters the picture and chaos ensues.

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Ultimately, Buffy rejects Spike once again and he is left with no one.

I want to stop Angel.

I want to save the world.

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“Home, sweet home.”

Spike and Dry return to the Hellmouth to take down Buffy and her gang.

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