Absolutely lovely.  It rings very true.

I hesitated to read this because I like my Buffy living & preferably by Spike's side... I'm so glad I got past it to enjoy this beautiful piece.

One of the best Spike narratives I have ever read. Pitch perfect characterization; capturing both his innate intelligence (which is often softened by other writers) & his cheeky North London patois. You achieved the balance of predator & poet that is Spike perfectly.

Tenderly written, touching, heartbreaking. Amazing.

I hesitated to read this because I like my Buffy living & preferably by Spike's side... I'm so glad I got past it to enjoy this beautiful piece.

One of the best Spike narratives I have ever read. Pitch perfect characterization; capturing both his innate intelligence (which is often softened by other writers) & his cheeky North London patois. You achieved the balance of predator & poet that is Spike perfectly.

Tenderly written, touching, heartbreaking. Amazing.

Wow, that is absolutely, stunningly beautiful.  And that last line, "And love died with her" is such a moving culmination to it all.  You are proof that there doesn't have to be a plot to grab a reader's attention (and heart).  A thought well-written is just as powerful.  Well done!

Completely worth doing.  I love that you write such a nuanced Spike.  He's far, far from an angel, and his humanity is agonizing, but he can't not long for the warmth.

how heart wrenchingly said, but no less true. marsterfully written

>>Please review and tell me if it was worth doing.>>

Oh yes.

Very worth doing, I loved it

OMG ery powerful piece :P

that's very sad and heartbreakingly beautiful, while also stark and realistic... i love the descriptions of everyone dealing...or not dealing...with Buffy's death...thanx for writing this :)

I thought this was a well written piece. I felt his emotions. I would love to see more.

Hey!  I liked it.  :)  I thought that the simplicity in which Spike used to describe his feelings for her, at the end, made whole chapter seem all the more powerful.  A simple thing and everything ~ & ~ To Spike, Buffy was love... I thought that was very cool!  Keep it up!

A lovely piece quite poignant in its brevity. Well done.