Buffy had to struggle very hard not to look a little scared now. She looked up at him, suddenly allowed herself to look every bit as worried as she felt beneath the bravado and humor. She held up her wrist, forcing herself to look him in the eye has he muttered the words.
"You're not going to do it. I don't believe you'll do it," she insisted, her voice wavering a little bit. She wasn't sure if she was trying to convince herself or him.