really lovely story, writing is just beautiful. SO what should have happened

wow! that was lovely! love it!

5b-end -- wow...beautifully done, so very tender and intimate, i had tears in my eyes, love...you managed to convey their emotions, their fears and tentativeness, so very well...i am awed, love...just awed :)

5a -- go buffy!! yea! i'm so glad she finally is willing to do this, so happy for spike, lovely chapter, pet...read more later :)

4 -- i love the conversation between spike and dawn, so very well done, realistic and tender and painful all at once...lovely job, pet :)

 

4 -- you wrote that so well, you had me scared for a second there, that she might just be stupid about it and not face up to things between them...again...but she handled that well...can't wait to read more :)

3 -- well that was just incredibly hot...and touching as well...she really did give him what he needed, after all that...

2 -- you write this so well...it's heart-rending and beautiful, so well-done...i can understand dawn's feelings, even if she makes me furious for hurting him so much...it's an excellent tale you're weaving here, pet :)

1 -- that was so very genuine and real, very well written with a great grasp of the emotions they both might have felt in that situation...hope he can start to feel a little better soon...

Prologue -- so sweet...but it's just the prologue, eh? betcha real life catches up next chapter, when buffy -- who apparently still feels the need to keep the walls up even when they're alone -- is confronted with the opinions of her friends, watcher, and the potentials....*sigh*...great opening, looking forward to reading more :)

Hi I just wanted to let you know I really *heart* this story! There aren't a lot of good Season 7 stories out there but yay I found one! Keep up the good work! ~Ally