The Dating Game by msclawdia

08/03/2014 07:54 pm
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Such a fun ficlet!  Excellent!

Good light read. Loving it. :-)
06/08/2010 03:29 am
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MunchletteBelle
11/12/2009 06:13 am
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Awww. My only quibble with this is that there isn't more of it! What an adorable premise for a story. Liked it lots! 

02/26/2009 08:03 pm
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I really liked it :D

12/29/2008 09:32 pm
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I really enjoyed this fun, fluffy tale! Your writing style really appeals to me, and I just love the way Buffy's plan backfired on her.

spuffy chick
07/13/2008 09:57 am
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i enjoyed it!.. are you gonna write a sequel?

pheobe
03/11/2008 11:30 am
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loved it

veronica
08/04/2007 08:36 am
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how cute! my only regret is that it wasn't longer...

veronica
08/04/2007 08:35 am
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how cute! my only regret is that it wasn't longer...

Thank you! This was one where I definitely decided to quit while I was ahead. Glad you enjoyed it!

07/13/2007 08:29 am
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loved it! :)

07/13/2007 08:28 am
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loved it! :)

Thanks :)

sister cuervo
05/30/2007 02:27 am
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Loved this one for it's hilarity! True laugh-out-loud moments (especially the poetry night date). Cute & fluffy fun.

Thank you! I wrote this one just on a lark really; so thrilled that people like it.

VICTORIA
03/18/2007 09:42 am
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I really loved this fic! It was incredibly hot and hysterically funny. As a reader give me that combination and I'm putty in your hands. I so wish the show had gone in this direction. I'm still laughing!!

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. It was a gas to write.

Atterb
02/25/2007 04:09 am
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I liked it, but the beginning seemed too contrived. I get that it was a response to a challenge, but Buffy's decision came out of nowhere. Maybe if she'd been reminded of her exes, and had some time to think about it... but right after he chained her up?

Anyway, the rest of the story was thoroughly enjoyable.

Glad you enjoyed it. I will absolutely grant you that the premise is unlikely, but it was a lot of fun to write!

Vickie
02/21/2007 05:41 am
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Loved It!! I Want To Read More Of This Story! SEQUEL PLEASE!!!!

Thank you!! No plans for a sequel yet, but I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

Soul of the Rose
01/23/2007 09:47 am
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Just adorable - sweet & light. Great ending too - my only complaint is I would have loved to read more. More detail & more story would be welcome :)

Great job!

Thanks again. I've been toying with some ideas for a sequel, but no promises yet. So glad you enjoyed it!

Deb
01/17/2007 11:03 am
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Such a fun fic for turn of phrase and general pluckiness! Great job!

Thank you!

01/11/2007 07:44 am
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My only problem with this story is it ended so soon. I had a lot of fun reading this.

I'm so glad! Thanks for reading and reviewing.

fangfaceandrea
01/11/2007 01:04 am
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loved it

Thanks!

Kawaki
01/10/2007 11:10 pm
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Cute read. Unique story idea.

Thanks! I have to credit redwulfe for the idea (it was his challenge). It was a lot of fun to write.

01/10/2007 07:26 pm
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Great story! I love your season 5 characterizations. more please.

Thanks! No promises on a sequel, but it might happen.

01/10/2007 07:39 am
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bravo, thank you. loved the read. one semi-serious quibble, you could (and your readers) have a great deal of fun continuing this lovely romp.
Thanks, vladt. No plans for a sequel at the moment, but I'm not completely discounting the idea either.

scarlett2u
01/10/2007 02:34 am
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Loved this story! Great plot, great characterizations, great fun.

But I'm not ready for it to be over yet! Are you sure there isn't some epilogue inside you somewhere? Maybe where it really starts to dawn on her that he's really staying? Pretty please?

Can't wait to read your other stories. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much! It's possible there will be more some day, but I've got other projects on my plate at the moment, so no promises :) I'm so glad you liked it!

01/09/2007 10:32 pm
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can i just say again.... *sequel! sequel! sequel!!!!!!* :P great fic, love :)

Heh. Thanks, DoS. I'm not totally saying no to a sequel, but it's going to have to wait for a really good idea if I do it. I wouldn't want to disappoint after the amazing response I got to this.

01/09/2007 04:48 pm
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Oh lovely just lovely. Would love a continuation. How would this Buffy deal with her mother's death having Spike at her side? Glory? Really lovely indeed.

Sadly on the show Buffy wanted someone who would stay with her forever and didn't recognize Spike was that very guy. He stayed with Dru with fewer crumbs...just imagine!

Kathleen

Thank you! I don't have a sequel planned at the moment, but who knows? It could happen. I'm really overcome by how possitively people have responded to this. I'm a little afraid a sequel could never measure up! Thanks so much for reading and commenting.

01/09/2007 11:46 am
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aww.. lol thats great!

Thanks!

01/09/2007 09:46 am
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No it wouldn't be the end of the world at all. I don't think ever ever read anything like this before spuffywise. I really loved it.

Thanks so much! I'd never written anything like it before, that's for sure. It was a lot of fun to do something different.

LadyYashka
01/09/2007 08:57 am
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That was cute. I loved it.

Though a sequel would be nice. :)

Thanks! No plans for a sequel at the moment, but I've gotten so many requests I may have to consider it down the line :)

01/09/2007 08:03 am
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OMG that was awesome! I loved it. You can't end it there. Keep going. pretty please?

Thanks! No plans for a sequel yet, but maybe down the line.

Emily
01/09/2007 06:47 am
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Well, it seems like i should refer you to my (stupid, yet oddly accurate for both chapters) older review. Wonderful, cute and fun:D Greatness all round! Yay for MsClawdia!

Thanks for all your feedback. There's no such thing as a stupid review :) I had a great time writing this, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

zombiegirl
01/09/2007 04:51 am
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Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!

joanne
01/09/2007 04:07 am
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I enjoyed buffy not being so nasty and I just love spike

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Cas
01/09/2007 03:52 am
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Very funny and erotic without being well, erotic. Love the way you wrote the sex scene, and implied others.

Thanks! I just couldn't bring myself to make it NC-17. I think the... oblique style worked here. Glad you agree!

kim
01/09/2007 02:08 am
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Silly delusional girl *snort!* Whatever lets you sleep at night, Buffy. LOL

Loved how Anya knew and just hadn't said anything about the money. That was hilarious.

And having Xander and Willow not go completely wacko over it was nice, too. But then, you weren't going for angst, so that works.

Pretty sure Spike knows what her plan was, too. She'll figure out soon enough that he's not the runaway kind.

She told Spike right out what the plan was. It just isn't the best plan for getting rid of Spike ;)

I wanted to keep it light, I was also trying to mirror the reactions in 'Intervention' where Xander and Willow are clearly wigged but trying to be mature and understanding.

Thanks for all the feedback!

01/09/2007 01:57 am
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That was sweet, I really liked it. Will there be a sequel? :)

Thanks! No plans for a sequel yet, but maybe down the line.

01/09/2007 12:38 am
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Ah, and I commented before I realized that there was more.Nicely done.

Thanks!

huck
01/09/2007 12:34 am
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Adorable story! I really shouldn't have read it at work - I probably sounded like a loon, laughing out loud.

Thank you! Glad I could make you laugh. Definitely what I was going for there.

LeeAnne
01/08/2007 10:49 pm
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That was just perfect. You just have to love that Buffy logic and in this story I actually do. Great job! Sometimes it's wonderful having these little stories to read. When I get tired of the angst and seriousness I love to read stories just like these to feel refreshed. Hope you spin out more like it!

Thanks so much! I had a good time writing something lighter. I really appreciate the feedback.

01/08/2007 10:33 pm
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Oh, MsClawdia, you have made my first day back to school so much better! It was really nice to see Spike and Buffy just dating for a change, and this was perfect. Looking forward to your next!

Thank you! Glad I could help :) It was fun to write something lighter.

Araedhel
01/08/2007 10:09 pm
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I love it, any chance of a sequal?

Thanks! No plans at the moment for a follow-up, but I'm not completely discounting it.

01/08/2007 09:54 pm
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Very nice! Seems she's getting more comfortable with the idea of him hanging around, and from his demeanor he isn't in a rush to go anywhere, so yeah for both of them! Loved that Willow tried to be so neutral Buffy thought it was judgement. Only she would be upset about her friends trying to be supportive. I can just imagine the teasing she's going to get from Dawnie about staying out all night

Thanks! Yeah, you know Dawn is never going to let that one die. So glad you enjoyed it.

01/08/2007 09:03 pm
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the only quibble I have is that this is not any longer.....

hee! Thanks!

01/08/2007 08:45 pm
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No quibbles. Absolutely loved it. Had me giggling and grinning the whole time.

Thanks so much!

01/08/2007 06:41 pm
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Great story

Thanks!

sour
01/08/2007 06:39 pm
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It was a very nice story. I liked it!

Thank you!

gaillee
01/08/2007 06:14 pm
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Really fine story. I could actually see it happening like this. I got a chuckle out of Zander's and Willow's reactions. And, yeah, she does know the end of the world. Thanks for starting my day with smiles.

Thanks so much. I'm thrilled by all the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it!

01/08/2007 06:03 pm
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I like the mostly angst free, semi comedic Spuffy stuff. You have a nice comedic touch. Subtle, yet absurd.

Thank you! It was a nice change to write something lighter. I really appreciate the feedback.

01/08/2007 05:18 pm
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I think it needs more.

Like it's lacking, or like you want a sequel?

Lou
01/08/2007 04:39 pm
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Absolutley loved this. Buffy arguing with herself is always fun. Lovely Spike too!

Thanks! I liked writing Buffy's inner monologue.

01/08/2007 03:53 pm
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No, no, you don't get to stop now. Loved the story.

ha! Thank you. No plans for a sequel at the moment, but maybe some day.

01/08/2007 03:38 pm
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Loved it! Funny and sweet without being saccharine. An added bonus was the fact that no one other than Buffy seemed to have a problem with she and Spike being together.

Thank you! I'm so glad I was able to get the tone right!

01/08/2007 02:47 pm
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Great fun.

Thanks!

Absolutely fantastic!! :-)
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07/13/2007 08:31 am
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This really really rocks. I don't know if I've read this one before but it's great, the comedic timing of the funny parts is completely right. I especially love the anya line about taking their money for the amusement value. This is such a great story.

07/13/2007 08:22 am
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This really really rocks. I don't know if I've read this one before but it's great, the comedic timing of the funny parts is completely right. I especially love the anya line about taking their money for the amusement value. This is such a great story.

Thanks! I had a lot of fun doing this one. It's nice to do something not-so-serious now and then.

Soul of the Rose
01/23/2007 09:42 am
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This is lovely. Lots of charm to be had! Just the right touch of humor & seamless flow into the sex scenes. Very well written over all - I'm really enjoying it :)

Thank you so much! This was a lot of fun to write.

Deb
01/17/2007 10:53 am
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Tremendously well done! I like the snarky manner between them as she lets down her guard. Her blaming the wine, until she just says fine, I want him. I like how you portray Spike as capable, comanding and yet patient with her. Nice job all around!

Thanks so much! It was really fun to do something that was lighter in tone.

Richard
01/11/2007 07:51 pm
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> Anya perked up. “What about the young man with whom you had the ill-considered sexual liaison? That only lasted one date, correct? Maybe sex will drive Spike away more efficiently,” she proposed.

This is gold.

Incidentally, good characterization.

Thanks so much! I really enjoy writing Anya; she's such fun.

Fangfaceandrea
01/11/2007 12:51 am
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Wow, that was hot and fic-wise, very refreshing. Can't wait for more

Thank you! I'm so glad I was able to make this idea work.

01/09/2007 10:31 pm
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i commented on this over on lj, but i'll say again, i loved it...loved how buffy's little plan is just backfiring, but in such a good way... :) great job, love :)

Thanks again :)

01/09/2007 04:38 pm
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This is classic! This is how Buffy should have handled Spike's admission of love. Too in character, perfect.

Kathleen

Thanks so much! I really tried to keep it as true to the characters as possible.

01/09/2007 09:37 am
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“I’m sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?” Yah, I thought that too, I mean with the whole treasure thing it didn't make any sense that he would *need* their money.

“Willow? I think maybe I screwed up.”... Up? Spike maybe. Unexpected Xander reaction there but come to thinkof it he really wasn't so anti-Spike then.



Thanks! I love writing Anya. I was trying to mimic the gang's reaction to 'Intervention' where you can tell they are freaking out but also trying to be good, understanding friends.

Yeah, I always thought the 'Spike is broke' thing was lame. Also I wanted to keep it light and if Buffy had to worry about *where* the cash paying for her coffee was coming from? I decided it was good way to knock out that obstacle.

LadyYashka
01/09/2007 08:47 am
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“I’m sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?”

:lol: I loved this line. Anya's great! Now I'm off to read the last part of this story.

Thanks! People really like that line and I'm proud of it too :)

01/09/2007 07:50 am
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ok i had left the other review midway through before the sexy stuff. Really, and truly this is one of the best things I've read in a long time. And I'm not talking just fanfic, I mean of ALL things I've read in a long time, this is one of the best.

I don't know if it's your goal in life to be published, but it really and truly should be. You have a gift.

Oh, thanks so much! That's ... I'm not quite sure what to say to such an incredible compliment. Thank you.

Honestly the response I've gotten to this fic has really blown me away. I felt like it was a departure from my usual style, but it seems to be going over really well. I'm so very flattered.

01/09/2007 07:49 am
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LMAO @ "oh sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?"

I completely love this story. This is so fantastically written. It flows beautifully, it sings. I love it. I think I'm going to become a fluffy convert. ;)

Thanks again ;)

01/09/2007 07:38 am
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LMAO @ "oh sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?"

I completely love this story. This is so fantastically written. It flows beautifully, it sings. I love it. I think I'm going to become a fluffy convert. ;)

Thanks! That is a popular line, and I have to admit I am proud of it :) It was really fun to write something fun and light.

01/09/2007 07:33 am
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This is wonderful. Humorous and it would make total sense in Buffyverse. That's the way she got rid of the rest of them and she's is so, pardon the pun, but "screwed"! She did wait for the second date to get with more then kissage and she hasn't technically gotten "groiny" with him...yet, but she's in trouble now, damn his talented hands! Really enjoyed it, update soon. Thanks MC, Fluff is nice every once in a while.

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback. It was a lot of fun to do something different.

Emily
01/09/2007 06:39 am
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Wow. Hehe... just saw it wasn't over. Ah well, I got my 'sequel' ::crazy embarassed:: Sorry!
:)

Emily
01/09/2007 06:39 am
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That is such a sweet fic! Oooh, i addorreed it, pure fabulous! I wanna say SEQUEL! NOW! but then again, the ending is perfect: leaves you a'wondering, yet somehow satisfying and complete (:heh: ponder that sentence for a while). Great and grand job, and I am so glad to see more of you:D:D:love

Thanks, Emily! I had a lot of fun writing this one. A departure from my usual stuff, and I think I needed that.

Cas
01/09/2007 03:44 am
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What terrific Buffy reasoning. Only I don't think Spike will be so easy to get rid of.

He does have some serious tenacity, doesn't he? Thanks for reading!

01/09/2007 12:33 am
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A nice, light look at Season V. And a clever idea- Buffy trying to drive Spike away by dating him. I liked it.
Thanks. Have to give redwulfe credit for the idea, but I really enjoyed responding to the challenge. It was fun to write; glad you enjoyed it.

01/08/2007 09:47 pm
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This was priceless. First with Xander and Willow trying to be supportive of her dating him, and their realization that more was going on then Buffy was admitting. Not to mention how Anya was advocating for sex in the hopes that this would drive him away. If she only knew how close Buffy came to actually experiencing that. Really liked Spike's calm acceptance of her moodiness and just taking it in stride that's he's attracted to the moody girls.

Thanks for all the feedback! This was a lot of fun to write. I was trying to channel Xander and Willow from 'Intervention' where they are clearly squicked at the idea but trying to be understanding. I'm so glad you liked it.

Lou
01/08/2007 04:34 pm
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This is brilliant fun -- methinks Buffy is taking on more than she can handle!

Thank you! I had a lot of fun with it. Yes, Buffy might be getting in slightly over her head.

01/08/2007 04:33 pm
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Lovely story!

Thanks!

01/08/2007 03:47 pm
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I like before being dead Buffy, too. LMAO at Buffy and Anya. Can't wait for more.

Thanks! It was really different writing her like this, but I had a good time.