Buffy was surprised at the gesture. Had they ever hugged this much before today? I mean, there had been lotsa cuddling and.. other stuff, but hugs? It was a little foreign. But it wasn't bad. Buffy stiffened at first, but she relaxed into it, only raising one hand to gently touch his back.

"Boy, this is one persistent flood, huh?" She joked a little awkwardly.