If Buffy wanted to get smart she could point out that she was here because she was the slayer and was patrolling, but she knew that wasn't what he meant. "I'm here because you're the only person who understands," she said frankly. It was the truth. No one else really understood what she was going through. Truth be told Spike had been the only person to really understand her for quite a long time now. "You're the only person I want to be around... because it's easier with you. It might be complicated and totally fucked up, but it's still easier." She paused for a moment. "If you can't exist without me and I can't be around anyone other than you..." Her voice trailed off. She didn't really need to pose the question, did she?