Wiping The Slate Clean by ya_lublyu_tebya

04/08/2014 07:48 pm
Wiping The Slate Clean         
Just what I needed today.  Thank you.

Blue

06/13/2009 04:45 pm
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Love this ending!  It cut the tension beautifully.

sister cuervo
10/14/2008 11:17 pm
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 That was such a sweet ending.  All's well in SunnyD (at least until the demons show up again), lots of Spuffy goodness and fun, too.

07/28/2008 10:17 pm
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I found your stories via a rec from an LJ friend.  So glad I did; this is wonderful!  Smart, well-written, and with a hopeful ending. 

I like the way you handled Xander and Willow.  I adore them, but they were probably at their worst in season 6.  This seems to me like a realistic way for them to have acted.  I do think though that at their core they are strong, caring people and so the ending rings true for me.

Very clever exploration of the possible reprecussions of Tabla Rasa, too!

04/07/2008 11:01 pm
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Very nice, and I didn't think it soppy at all!!!  Fluffy, not soppy!!!  Can't wait to read your next story; bring it on!!!

04/07/2008 04:02 pm
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Soppy can be good.  I completely enjoyed this story from start to finish.

Glad the scoobies have been put on notice....they will have to keep silent until they are proven wrong.

Lovely romantic ending and the way it COULD have gone had Buffy seen what was in front of her.

Kathleen

Debris4spike
04/07/2008 11:40 am
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Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this story - great to give Buffy a chance to see both Spike and the Scoobies for what they are - Thanks for that
Thank you! Always lovely to hear that people have enjoyed.

04/07/2008 10:14 am
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NICE READ - and I was glad you had them all make up at the end - hope Tara get's that invite for dinner as well -
Didn't want to leave anyone sad and lonely. Wanted a lovely happy, fluffy ending for once. :-)

IT
04/07/2008 06:47 am
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Went away for the weekend, came back and found multiple updates!!  Hooray!
Nice ending.  I would have liked to have seen Tara in there again, but now that Willow and Xander have accepted Spike, I'll just have to assume that things will get sorted out with her, too.  I like that you gave Buffy a decent job and a happier-looking future.
Looking forward to your next work - good luck! 
I know, the way the story went, I never got back to Tara. But things would definitely have worked out for her too. No-one was left out of the soppy ending. :-) Glad you liked.

fangfaceandrea
04/07/2008 02:31 am
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very nice work of fiction. I enjoyed tons  thank you

Good to hear! Thank you!

04/07/2008 01:20 am
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that was sooooo cute! i loved the ending! *sniffsniff* happy-ness for all... sappy but good. ^_^
dont worry, im definately on the look out for new stories. will be waiting!

~liz
Hehe. Glad to hear. Cuteness doesn't hurt, I find. The new one will be up in the near future.

Cas
04/07/2008 12:16 am
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Yes, nice soppy ending.  They deserve a few of them.  Thanks for the story.
They definitely need a bit of fluff. So do we I think! Thanks for reading!

Sharon
04/06/2008 09:35 pm
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Sometimes a soppy endng is required! Lovely story to read. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

04/06/2008 06:49 pm
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Soppy - but so rewarding. :)  A lovely ending to this fun story.  I've always felt that if Spike and Buffy could have spent a bit more time as Joan and Randy, season VI might have gone a bit smoother for them.
Good to hear. Well, anything would have been better than how season 6 actually went! Thanks for reading!

Roxy
04/06/2008 06:28 pm
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*sniff* I just love it when the Scoobies make up...And Spike and Buffy together, and the way she said she loved him and stuff was so sweet :). I loved it, soppy endings are the best ever:P!
I quite agree! I just couldn't resist with this story: after everything else was going right, couldn't let the Scoobies be at odds. Thanks for reading!

04/06/2008 06:16 pm
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Sometimes soppy is good!  Thanks for sharing,,,I'll be looking for your next!
A bit of fluff is always nice. :-) Thanks for reading. As I said, watch this space.

04/06/2008 06:14 pm
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An apology would have been nice but I'm glad it ended well.  I've really enjoyed this story.
I think apologising might have made Xander explode! :-) But yep, all ended well. Always good to hear you enjoyed.

04/06/2008 06:10 pm
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I like the fluffy ending. It was a lot better than what happened in the show, for sure.

I'll be waiting for that new fic ;)
Not sure when it'll be up, but probably soon. Hehe, I do enjoy turning the show into a nice fluffy version. Would have been much better, IMHO! :-) Glad you liked.

Veronica
04/06/2008 04:38 pm
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hahah yeah the ending was pretty soppy, but still good!  I've been following this story since you started posting it, and just wanted to tell you that I loved getting the updates!  thanks for a great story love!
Thank you. Glad to hear you liked it, even with the soppiness! :-)

06/13/2009 04:39 pm
Outbursts         
Xander reminds me of Tara's brother here all full of hot air.  Buffy's feelings don't matter to him at all.  Touching sweet scene at the end.

04/07/2008 10:33 pm
Outbursts         
Happy fluffy spuffy, even if Xander is being a complete jack-ass!!!  Oh, very very happy, thank you!!!  Awesome chappie;love how Buffy just blurted it out, and Spike's reaction to it; can't wait to see more!!!

04/07/2008 03:57 pm
Outbursts         
WOW!  Two updates....wonderful.

Good for Buffy putting her foot down.  They need to realize that she has a right to make her own choices just as they do.

Spike if in a daze unsure of how real it all is but oh so happy nonetheless. 

I like this secure and confident Buffy. 

Kathleen

Cas
04/07/2008 12:11 am
Outbursts         

I love it how she blurts things out like that - only conflict helps her clarify her feelings. Glad you let Spike hear it.

04/06/2008 06:11 pm
Outbursts         
Excellent chapter, I guess the confrontation had to come sometime.  Great, the way she stood her ground.

04/06/2008 06:08 pm
Outbursts         

I've always wanted to see a strong Buffy who doesn't wilt in front of Scooby pressure - not even a flicker!  Fabulous.  Xander is a complete pillock.

04/06/2008 01:26 am
Interruptions         
uh oh... plot twist! love it!
~liz

04/05/2008 10:29 pm
Interruptions         
I'm smelling a set up here...don't know why but I just don't trust her buddies not to be up to something of the not good.

A silent Xander isn't good either....

Excellent chapter. 

"She had definitely done the right thing giving Spike a chance. He made her almost deliriously happy- and at the same time, he calmed her when she was worked up. "
That is so very true and something Buffy threw away on the show.  Nice she's snapped to it in this story (YAY fanfic!!).

Kathleen

04/05/2008 06:01 pm
Interruptions         
Loved the update, the fight scenes were great! I can't imagine what's coming next; looking forward to finding out. Thanks!

Cas
04/05/2008 05:08 pm
Interruptions         
Just when I thought nothing was really going to happen in this chapter except the kissy face...  Makes one wonder what is going on - and extra glad Spike was with Buffy - and wondering whether taking Dawn with is a good idea or a bad one.  So I guess the story hasn't reached happily ever after quite yet...

04/05/2008 04:38 pm
Interruptions         
Oops!  So now Xander has seen them together--and Buffy in Spike's shirt.  I wonder what the fallout will be and who is the demon that is after the slayer.  You stopped at a very suspenseful spot! 

04/05/2008 01:32 pm
Interruptions         
This better be a real demon and not some lame-ass ploy by the Scoobies to hold an intervention!!!  Love the story, can't wait to see more!

04/05/2008 12:01 pm
Interruptions         
Nice bonding - though I'm not sure why Buffy think's it's her fault that someone got hurt.

IT
04/04/2008 08:26 am
Things Are Looking Up         
Just caught up with three updates - thank you, thank you, thank you!  :)
Love what's happening; Buffy's being her own woman and has a strong partner by her side.  I'm really looking forward to seeing Tara in this fic.  She and Spike always had a nice relationship on the show and I love it when it gets explored more in fics. 

04/04/2008 03:50 am
Things Are Looking Up         
I am glad that things are looking up for her.  She really needed this and I am glad that they don't have to worry about hidding from Dawn.

04/03/2008 10:37 pm
Things Are Looking Up         
This is all going very nicely  - a decent job and a happy home!  Long may it last.

04/03/2008 08:19 pm
Things Are Looking Up         
Yay for Buffy's job! And thanks for the las part; very hot!

04/03/2008 02:15 am
Stress Relief         
*sigh*  Soo romantic; your fluffy Spuffy is VERY good!  Can't wait to see more; please, more chapters soon??? 

04/03/2008 12:07 am
Stress Relief         
Aww, thanks for the extra update today.  They're so sweet with one another, I'm glad she's letting him be there for her.

04/02/2008 11:28 pm
Stress Relief         
Scrumptious!  You can't beat a bit of sweet happiness.

04/02/2008 11:12 pm
Stress Relief         
Your fluff is so lovely.  Good to see them meshing together so well.

04/02/2008 10:19 pm
Stress Relief         
awwwww..... thats soooo cute!!! i love fluff! specially spuffy fluff!

dawn is sooo funny.

ill be waiting for more!

~lizzie

04/02/2008 10:13 pm
Stress Relief         
Yes he is such a romantic.  How I wish he had been invited to her room at some point, even in S7...sigh....thanks for giving us that *G*.

They are so very sweet together. Yes, she can relax and just be herself with him.  That was true in canon until OMWF too, when she realized she was attracted and ran screaming in horror.  He takes ALL of her and cherishes each bit.  Nice.

Lovely update!!  So lucky you are putting out several to savor.

Kathleen

One typo:
"you look at me with something over than hatred"

You meant OTHER instead of over...silly spell check!
Oops! Just went and fixed it. Thanks for pointing that out.

Glad you're enjoying. I always wish things could have stayed nice and relaxed between them but of course it all went wrong. This is me making up for all the wrong things in S6 :-) Especially him never being invited to her bed...

04/02/2008 11:06 pm
Out In The Open         
What a nice family-like dinner :)

04/02/2008 11:00 pm
Out In The Open         
I like the fluff!!!  I read this chapter with a huge grin on my face, so thanks!!!  More soon please???

04/02/2008 09:24 pm
Out In The Open         
Yes Tara would fit well with the happy little family.  Got a feeling Xander and Willow are going to explode.

Lovely fluff but oh so needed fluff.

Kathleen
Saving the explosions for a while- plenty more fluff to come before then :-) I must have been in a very soppy mood, but as long as the fluff is appreciated, all is good. Thanks for reading!

04/02/2008 08:59 pm
Out In The Open         
Fluffy Spufy is always very much appreciated :)
Good to hear! There's plenty more where that came from!

04/02/2008 03:30 pm
Out In The Open         
Loved the fluff!

04/02/2008 03:22 pm
Out In The Open         
Lovely bit of fluff - marred only by a particularly excruciating Dawn!
My sister's fifteen- I think it was based on her :-) I always imagined Dawn being overexcited at the idea of Buffy and Spike, and I like her acting like a child instead of being all depressed and serious like she was in the show. Thanks for reading!

04/03/2008 02:08 am
Talking         

04/02/2008 08:41 pm
Talking         

Got a feeling they won't be able to be private for long.....Scoobies have a habit of sticking their noses in where not wanted or needed.

“I love you, Buffy,” he murmured softly, “I’ll do anything you want if it means I get to have you."   Yes, that was Spike in S6 in a nutshell.

Lovely update.  Very tender, sweet and hopeful.

Kathleen

04/02/2008 02:26 am
Talking         
Aw, that was sweet. Just the right touch of doubt and apprehension on Buffy's part, and fear on Spike's. 

"....just tell me now.."  Made my heart ache for him just a bit.

Cas
04/02/2008 01:55 am
Talking         
Oh, I hope Buffy doesn't mess it up!  At least she is telling Dawn, and I think she is right, she couldn't hide it if she tried.  May have trouble hiding it from the others too.

04/01/2008 09:33 pm
Talking         
oh me gosh i loved it i loved it i loved it! im so glad they decided to tell dawn. i foresee a bunch of dawn squeelage when  she finds out! ^_^ oh, that was so cute. i love how you make it all nice and sweet but still have the normalcy, like it doesnt move too fast. you know, how spike openly says 'i love you' to buffy and she says 'i know.' i loved that. can't wait for more!!!
~lizzie

IT
04/01/2008 06:16 pm
Talking         
Nice fluffy chapter.  :)

I'm sure Dawn will figure it out before Buffy even tells her!  Thanks for the hair bit - I always loved the crazy-basement look.  Can just imagine it...mmmm.

04/01/2008 05:00 pm
Talking         
You write them so beautifully, thanks for sharing.

akarinacj
04/01/2008 12:47 pm
Talking         
What a nice chapter. :-) I really like that they have the chance to know eachother again.... And that Dawn gets to know as well. Please update soon.!!

04/01/2008 09:40 am
Content         
No deception, no agendas - yum.

LadyE
04/01/2008 07:23 am
Content         
wow ... awwe. how sweet : )

04/01/2008 02:59 am
Content         
Well she finally took the plunge.  I am glad that she didn't 'forget' what they were to each other while they had no memory. 

04/01/2008 02:53 am
Content         

awe, yay. happiness! all is well when buffy and spike are together... the world could be in the middle of the apocalypse but all is well... and i have tears of joy in my eyes...
dang, that was so good. it seems that this story is wrapping up though. how much longer we got?

~lizzie

Not wrapping up just yet! At least 7 more chapters of Spuffy goodness! :-)

BloodStainedSnow
03/31/2008 11:20 pm
Content         

More goodness--definitely loving that, but that could mean that something unpleasant is just around the corner.

I promise a far bit of fluffy goodness yet. :-) Thanks for reading!

03/31/2008 11:02 pm
Content         
Oh, thanks so much for all the updates! So good to see them happy and taking care with one another.  I'm sure Dawn will be more than pleased!

03/31/2008 10:12 pm
Content         
Amazing chapter; can't wait to see what happens next; love the emotions between your B & S; great!

BloodStainedSnow
03/31/2008 11:17 pm
Giving In         
Just the nice progress I was looking for.  Great chapter!

IT
03/31/2008 09:14 pm
Giving In         
Yes!!  Hooray for Buffy!!  She finally admitted her feelings to herself - and then to Spike.  Rough road ahead with the Scoobies, but at least she won't face it alone. 

03/31/2008 07:43 pm
Giving In         
Go Buffy!  I hope she can stick to her guns, now that she knows what's right for her.

03/31/2008 05:54 pm
Giving In         
That was lovely! Thanks for all the updates!

03/31/2008 04:01 pm
Giving In         
Yay Buffy!!!!!

At last... But I doubt her friends are gonna be happy *frowns*
Are they ever? At least she's going to be very happy (and who wouldn't be with a lovely Spike for their very own? :-) )

03/31/2008 02:19 pm
Giving In         
Nice to see her thinking about what's going to be good for her rather than "what will my friends think?" That's a sign she's growing up.
Yep, she's learning to think for herself, which is only going to get better and better for her. Thanks for reading!

03/31/2008 11:57 am
Giving In         
Yeah for Buffy and epiphanies!!!  Yeah for naked Spike feet!!!  Can't wait to see more; please PLEASE have a confrontation with the Scoobies! 
A confrontation with the Scoobies is of course inevitable... but I'm afraid you'll have to wait a bit longer. Got some fluff to do first! :-) Thanks for reading!

03/31/2008 05:36 am
Semblance of Normality         
The tension between them is done so well.  I'm glad it's a result of Buffy not being completely sure about what she wants instead of her acting like a not-so-pleasant Buffy (w/ the hitting and degrading remarks).  Spike's reactions and softening to her are great.  Hopefully, more good progress is coming.
You want good progress? I think you'll like the next chapter... :-) Thanks for reading!

Charmed Reader
03/31/2008 04:31 am
Semblance of Normality         
Lovely, as usual. Keep up the fantastic work, as I don't know what I'd do if you stopped writing! Your story makes for an especially great study break. My favorite line of this chapter: 'When he saw she was serious...that look of awe she knew well.' Sigh, you write a very believable nice Buffy, which is rare and treasured.
I agree- writing this story is a very good study break! :-) Or a good way to procrastinate anyway... So glad you're enjoying- a new chapter will be up today.

IT
03/31/2008 03:02 am
Semblance of Normality         
With his vamp hearing, he knows exactly how she responded to his looks (racing heart).  I'm glad they talked and she didn't hit him! :)

Looking forward to more!

 

03/31/2008 02:42 am
Semblance of Normality         
So happy to see the update, missed you while you were gone.  Hope you had a wonderful time.  Loved their little moment at the end.  Can't wait for more.

03/31/2008 02:11 am
Semblance of Normality         
Awwww!  I am looking forward to them really talking about what happened and if Buffy could kick Xander's ass, that'd be great.

Veronica
03/30/2008 11:49 pm
Semblance of Normality         
Yeah he's getting to her.  But who could blame her?  :)

03/30/2008 10:25 pm
Semblance of Normality         
*sigh*  That was lovely.  Thank you.  *sigh*  So romantic!  You can almost hear Buffy's heart pounding.  Spike looks hot.  *Sigh*  LOL; awesome chapter, can't wait for more!
When doesn't Spike look hot though? :-) Glad you liked. I love writing awkwardness between them. But it will get even better, I can promise that. Thanks for reading!

03/30/2008 10:24 pm
Semblance of Normality         
oh. loved that. freaking loved that. that was brilliant. oh, loved it, loved it, loved it! i loved the spike/buffy  interaction!!!
cant wait for more!!!
~LIzzie

So you liked it, huh? :-D Always good to hear. More soon.

03/30/2008 09:49 pm
Semblance of Normality         
I'm glad she kicked Willow out--finally showed some backbone. Now if she could just sit down, take a breather and think about goals and how to achieve them, things could be a lot better.

03/30/2008 07:57 pm
Semblance of Normality         
Aw, that was cute.  My favorite chapter yet.  This story is so great, I can't wait to read more!
Aww, so glad to hear that. Thanks for reading- more soon, I promise.

03/30/2008 07:55 pm
Semblance of Normality         
Poor Buffy can't see a good thing when it's standing right in front of her - why she doesn't give Spike a chance is beyond me, especially now she's freed herself from Scooby pressure.
Fear not, she will come to her senses... and maybe sooner than you think. Being away from the Scoobies is a good thing. Thanks for reading!

03/30/2008 03:06 pm
Semblance of Normality         
Wonderful emotion tension and just a taste of UST to go with it.  Well done!
My favourite combination! :-) Thanks for reading!

03/31/2008 05:11 am
Not Right Now         

Glad Buffy made a stand with Willow.  Love that since she's not comfortable seeing Spike, she's making Dawn her abassador.

Deb
03/30/2008 11:50 am
Not Right Now         
A small kernel of hope that she will see Spike would be there for her.  Nice update!

IT
03/30/2008 06:21 am
Not Right Now         
You're back - hooray!!  Hope you had a good time away.

I'm glad that Buffy stood up to Willow.  Maybe time away from the Scoobies will give her space to sort out her feelings for Spike.  I think she should go and visit Tara.

Looking forward to more. 

03/30/2008 04:08 am
Not Right Now         
awesome chapter.  I am glad that at least Buffy has the presence to have Dawn check on Spike.  I am glad that she told Willow that she had to leave. 
Thank you. Glad you liked it. I think not having Willow around was a good thing for Buffy- she needs time and space to deal with things. Thanks for reading!

03/30/2008 01:47 am
Not Right Now         
Buffy's head must be reeling trying to bring back all those reasons for denial.

03/29/2008 08:24 pm
Not Right Now         
A confusing time for Buffy but at least she now sees her 'friends' clearly now and she's not punching Spike in the face... yet!  Nice interlude with Dawn.
I can safely promise no punching of Spike. She's still figuring things out, but there will be no violence! Glad you liked. Thanks for reading as always.

BloodStainedSnow
03/29/2008 06:59 pm
Not Right Now         

I'm so glad Buffy remembers everything from her amensia time and that she's changing her opinion of him.    Very eager for more :D

03/29/2008 06:24 pm
Not Right Now         
aw, sadness. poor buffy. all confused. though, man, spike must be confused out of his mind! what's he supposed to do, say, act around her... i like how you had buffy have willow move out. seems much more realistic than her still staying at the house like in the show. love the conversation of dawn's and buffy's at the end of this chappie, and how buffy wants dawn to go visit him, wonderful job. cant wait for those next chappies!

~Liz

03/29/2008 02:08 pm
Not Right Now         
Fortunately for you, I missed the last update, so didn't have to wait around gnashing my teeth for the conclusion of the cliffhanger. LOL

Beautiful scene in the last chapter, including the inevitable heartbreak of the result.  I'm now waiting eagerly to see how Buffy plays this out. Really enjoying this story. :)
You got lucky :-) No more cliffhangers though. Glad to hear you're enjoying.

03/29/2008 01:38 pm
Not Right Now         
Ok, while disappointed with Buffy's typical reaction to sleeping with Spike, I am VERY pleased that she both would stick up for him with Xander, and is encouraging Dawn to see him.  So thank you for that.  I can't wait to see what happens next; bring on those updates!!!
Don't worry, her reaction is soon going to be far from typical. She's just a bit shellshocked. Thanks for reading!

Cas
03/29/2008 01:16 pm
Not Right Now         
So glad you are back and ready to post more!  I am glad to see that Buffy is actually thinking about what happened, and how her perceptions have changed rather than just being freaked out, and that she admits to Dawn that she would stand up to Xander again.  That's huge - both to think it, and to admit it.  Now she just needs to do it.
Very glad to be back! She's definitely changing the way she thinks thanks to the spell and it's going to have some huge consequences. Thanks for reading!

IT
03/25/2008 07:03 pm
Soothing The Hurt         
I knew it!  I just knew that would be the trigger!!  And it ended as badly as I'd hoped it wouldn't.... :(  Well, she didn't hit him, so that's a good sign.

I hope Buffy thinks things through on her way to the shop and gives them all a good blasting, then returns to the crypt. 

Counting the days to the next update....  Enjoy your holiday.

Deb
03/22/2008 09:00 am
Soothing The Hurt         
Evil cliffhanger indeed.  Great new story!

03/22/2008 12:20 am
Soothing The Hurt         
Man I hate her reaction!  Hope she remembers her words to Xander and rethinks.  Wonder if Spike has his memories too or if he's still lost. 

Well she'll have to think about WHY she wanted him so much and how good they were together (and not just the sex either).  Scoobies will be delighted she's "back" but I have a feelings she won't be wanting to join in the kick the Spike attitude and that may surprise HER as well as them.

Kathleen

03/20/2008 11:05 pm
Soothing The Hurt         
Oh no of course she gets her memories back at the worst possible time...and we have to wait.  Good job!

03/20/2008 08:43 pm
Soothing The Hurt         
OH MY GOSH!!!! YOU HAD TO END IT LIKE THT W/ THE TOTURE OF NO MORE FOR TEN DAYS?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

my gosh, now everything's not happy sweet-ness anymore!

dang it.

ill be counting down the days. you get ten.

ok, ok, i guess ill just have to wait if its more than tht.....

but still, waiting here! dont leave us hangin for to long! (we might just die...) =D

~liz

Veronica
03/20/2008 08:24 pm
Soothing The Hurt         
noooooo!!!!  You're terrible, leaving it like that!!  Ah well, leave us wanting more and all that.  You enjoy the 10 days away cuz we'll still be here!

03/20/2008 03:45 pm
Soothing The Hurt         
gaaah!  You go away for 10 days and leave us with THIS?? 
You'll be lucky if we don't all die of curiosity before you get back!

03/20/2008 02:50 pm
Soothing The Hurt         
Wow! I'll be anxiously awaiting your return. Have a great trip!

03/20/2008 11:16 am
Soothing The Hurt         
Oh, you evil, evil brat!  To leave it there, and for so long!!  Bad, bad author!!!  *Shakes finger at author*.  Awesome chapter; can't wait to see what happens next!
I can only beg for forgiveness and hope you'll come back and read again :-)

03/20/2008 11:07 am
Soothing The Hurt         
I don't think I'd tell them. Well, maybe Dawn so she didn't worry. Or possibly I'd tell them and then kick Ms. Control the World through Magic out of my house.

03/20/2008 10:07 am
Soothing The Hurt         
TEN DAYS!!!!!!  Surely that's classed as cruel and unusual punishment!  At least Buffy didn't punch him - just the usual run to the Scoobies. 
Sorry!!! :-( I'll make it up to you with many many chapters when I come back. Nope, no punching... but maybe not the usual run either... Thanks for reading.

03/20/2008 11:42 am
Agitation         

Can I kick Xander? Please? With sugar on top?  I can't wait for him to get it good and I know you won't disappoint us readers...

For white hats, the scoobies sure don't help those who are trying to change and giving them the benefit of support to help them.  That was my big bone in how they also treated Anya like crap and she was a fount of demon info and they never seemed to realize that.  Talk about idiots!

ok, off the box now...*rolls eyes*  lol
This is great and you are a literal dream with the updates...Thanks so much!

Kimmy

03/20/2008 03:30 am
Agitation         
Ouch! But yay, Buffy!  Hope she can catch Spike and make him feel better.

03/20/2008 02:01 am
Agitation         
all I can say is, 'can I slap Xander?'... aughhh he is just so on my list right now.  Really all of the scooby's are on my list.  I hope Buffy can find Spike. 

03/20/2008 12:37 am
Agitation         
I know why Buffy's staying memory free. I think I would, too. And I think I would get a group of less controlling "friends" while I was at it. I actually like her better without her being so dependent on everyone's approval.

Veronica
03/19/2008 10:54 pm
Agitation         
Go Buffy!  I love it when she stands up to the Scoobies.  More please! :)

03/19/2008 10:44 pm
Agitation         
Xander at his contemptible self-righteous best - what a pig!  Buffy's reaction was perfect,

03/19/2008 10:09 pm
Agitation         
Wow, Xander was really on the war path! Great to see Buffy continually sticking up for Spike. Thanks so much for the 2 chapters in one day!

IT
03/20/2008 06:13 am
A Visit         
Dawn is wonderful.  Not sure why she didn't suggest the tunnels, but maybe she doesn't know the way.  Now Buffy's on her own - I hope Tara's a the shop to help her.  As for the trigger, I wonder if it's something Spuffy ... can just see Giles trying to cough that out!  :)  That should really trigger memories, though, especially since Buffy never wanted to admit her feelings when they were together. 
Looking forward to more!

03/19/2008 10:23 pm
A Visit         
Do I sense an intervention?

03/19/2008 08:20 pm
A Visit         
Great  update, I'm interested to see what the "whobies" have on tap.  Love how B & S are so ease with one another.
It is nice to have them both relaxed and not shouting and stressing so much. The Scoobies have some interesting things to say...not necessarily about the trigger though. Thanks as always for reading!

03/19/2008 08:17 pm
A Visit         
Love the bit of Dawn & Spike relationship; always missed that so much in the show; really enjoying this; can't wait to see more!
Me too.  I always loved the Dawn and Spike relationship. More will be here sooner than you think... Thanks for reading!

03/19/2008 09:35 am
Clearing The Air         
It would be a real treat if when Buffy's memory returns, she doesn't   lash out at Spike with the usual unfair rant of 'what have you done to me, you evil, soulless blah blah blah'  that seems to be de rigeur in these situations!  He deserves better this time round!
Spike does deserve better and he's going to get it if I have anything to do with it :-D Always nice to see your name among the reviews. Thanks for reading!

03/19/2008 03:16 am
Clearing The Air         
I just feel so bad for Buffy right now.  She thinks and feels as if she only has Spike. Which in reality is true but it is sad that she had to lose her memory for that. 

03/19/2008 02:36 am
Clearing The Air         
Very sweet.

03/19/2008 02:28 am
Clearing The Air         
I hope Buffy meant what she said. Really liking the bonding.
Would be nice, wouldn't it?! :-) Glad you like. Thanks for reading!

03/19/2008 01:58 am
Clearing The Air         
I hate to say this but maybe not getting her memories back would be better because this Buffy doesn't give a rip what her friends think and she seems stronger in standing up for herself.  I like this Buffy and hope she doesn't turn on spike if her memories do come back.  I really enjoyed the last three chapters and love this story and how it is going.

I also hope Xander's attitude gets rearranged and his arse kicked. 

More soon? Please...?

Kimmy
Xander is definitely going to get bitch-slapped, I promise. Or at least, he'll get his comeuppance.

If Buffy's memories do come back (not giving anything away yet. hehe) then she's definitely going to be changed by what's happened without them so she may well act in a different way to before.

Thanks for reading and for leaving such a lovely review!

03/19/2008 01:32 am
Clearing The Air         
Awww.... loved that. twas beautiful. But when are they gonna get those memories back?!?

not that i really want them too at all, per se, cuz the sweet Spike/Buffy-ness is totally awesome.

Waiting for more!

~Liz
Well that would be telling :-D But the sweet Spuffyness will not be ending any time soon... Thanks for reading!

delighted reader
03/18/2008 10:59 pm
Clearing The Air         
I typically prefer NC-17 stories that move at a more rapid pace, (in other words, I'm something of a perv,) but you've gotten me completely hooked on your writing. This is an incredibly original way to develop the relationship between Spike and Buffy and you're doing an excellent job of it, so good, in fact, that I find myself checking to see if you've updated the story embarrassingly frequently. Thank you so much for writing, and keep up the wonderful work.
Hehe, glad I could tempt you in, even without lots of hot sex scenes. :-) Glad to hear you're enjoying it and thanks for reading!

03/18/2008 09:51 pm
Clearing The Air         
Very touching....thanks for the update.
Yay me! Thanks for reading!

03/16/2008 06:11 pm
Confrontation         

Great chapter!  Memory Buffy never had the nerve to stand up to the Scoobies like that!  When it all goes pear-shaped, I hope she remembers how decent and caring Spike was to her.

IT
03/15/2008 08:25 pm
Confrontation         
I've been keeping up with the story, just haven't reviewed, sorry.  I'd like you to know that I'm really enjoying it and look forward to all the updates.
The Scoobies are being really insensitive, except for Tara, who seems to be avoiding things in order to give Buffy and Spike some space.  I wonder what would happen if she had a chat with them?
And the trigger... I'm thinking good Spuffy stuff, but of course, the memories will ruin it all!
Please keep writing, thanks! 

03/15/2008 08:19 pm
Confrontation         

Wonderful update, as always!  Looking forward to the next!

Tanit
03/15/2008 08:02 pm
Confrontation         
I've been really lax about reviewing, for that I apologize. This is a wonderful, and wonderfully written story. I so look forward to updates.

I worry what will happen when Buffy gets her memories back, and am not entirely convinced Spike hasn't already gotten his back. It will be fun to find out what you have in store.

Ann
03/15/2008 06:20 pm
Confrontation         
Is that really all they were hiding? There are so many great ideas here and I can't wait to see the answers you come up with. Like we know the trigger is going to be at the worst possible time. I wonder if it even occurred to the Scoobies what would hurt Spike so much he wouldn't want to remember, especially with the limited view they have of his feelings.
Good chapter.

03/15/2008 04:33 pm
Protective Instinct         
They are so protective of each other -  Long may it last.  I see Willow and Co. are still in 'I know best' mode.  At least Tara has the sense to steer clear.

Ann
03/14/2008 10:03 pm
Protective Instinct         
Great last line, and I have to wonder what would happen if one of the Scoobies overheard or saw one of these sweet, caring moments between Spike and Buffy. I'd like to see them give an intervention to a Buffy who doesn't care about their opinions or isn't afraid to yell at them!
Great job on this chapter, I'm looking forward to them learning the secrets hinted at.

03/14/2008 02:20 pm
Protective Instinct         
Wonderful update, thanks!

IT
03/14/2008 05:42 am
Hurting and Hiding         
Spike knows her so well even when he doesn't know her.  There really are made for each other.
Looking forward to more! 
Let's just hope they realise that! :-) Thanks for reading.

BloodStainedSnow
03/14/2008 04:03 am
Hurting and Hiding         
I love the tenderness between them.  It's so sweet.

03/13/2008 11:53 pm
Hurting and Hiding         
What's up with the Scoobies?  Their attitude is getting wierder by the minute - their harshness is helping no one.  It's a good thing Buffy has Spike, she's very fragile. 

03/13/2008 10:42 pm
Hurting and Hiding         
Had a couple of chapters to catch up on, but I'm still really liking this version of Randy and Joan.  Just enough of what they are to make it believable, and enough loss of memory to let her enjoy him. 

03/13/2008 08:39 pm
Hurting and Hiding         

It's fun to see them speculating about who they were.  I'm so glad Spike is able to give her some semblance of comfort.

Veronica
03/13/2008 08:31 pm
Hurting and Hiding         
Aww. Poor Buffy.  Hopefully she'll remember how nice he was to her when she gets her memory back.
We can only hope! :-) Thanks for reading.

03/19/2008 02:26 am
Secrets         

Meanness from the gang - Buffy better console Spike...

Cas
03/13/2008 03:55 am
Secrets         
Oh, I see I;ve missed a few updates!  I love how Spike can figure out the important bits - like the fact that the Scoobies are Buffy's friends but not his- and how Buffy can listen to her feelings now that there is not so much else in the way.  Great job.

03/12/2008 08:19 pm
Secrets         
Very interesting, looking forward to more soon.

03/12/2008 07:50 pm
Secrets         
It'll be a shame if they do get their memories back - far less anguish this way!
You know at least that they're happier now. Don't know if I can promise permanent amnesia though, sadly. :-) Thanks for reading.

03/19/2008 02:22 am
Home?         
Hey - give me that tee shirt.

03/12/2008 02:47 pm
Home?         
It'll drive Willow nuts that the first thing Buffy kinda-remembers is being in her coffin.

03/12/2008 08:35 am
Home?         
I like that Buffy naturally still trusts Spike -- and is Willow ever going to apologise?

03/12/2008 01:24 am
Home?         
Liked it. Like the freaky nightmare. Love the Spike/Buffy interaction. Beautiful. Can't wait for more.

~Liz

03/12/2008 12:12 am
Home?         
I love Randy and Joan Stories - I can't believe I hadn't noticed this when you first started posting it.  The next chapter is where?  *looks around, behind review form, in the margins...*

IT
03/11/2008 10:32 pm
Home?         
And they just keep getting closer.... 
Wonder what Spike's going to think about drinking blood and eating Weetabix.  :) 
Looking forward to the next chapter.

BloodStainedSnow
03/11/2008 10:31 pm
Home?         
I hope this memory loss sparks some closeness w/ Buffy and Spike, and I'm very curious as to what Xander did tell him (something quite unpleasant, I'm sure).
But of course. This memory loss is going to bring them very close. Well, 'fraid Xander's words remain a mystery for now...but you can be sure he's not happy.

03/11/2008 09:52 pm
Home?         
So glad they can be there for one another...looking forward to the next update.
They're definitely going to be leaning on each other a lot. Thanks for reading!

Ann
03/11/2008 09:08 pm
Home?         
Another wonderful chapter! I hope Amnesiac Buffy learns what Xander said to Spike and gives him a good talking-to. Has it not occurred to any of them that any other vampire without memories would follow instincts to attack all of them? Even on AtS when Angel lost his memories but kept his soul he attacked Cordelia. Spike now has instincts about protecting them. I wonder what he'll do if he starts to feel bloodlust or forgets about the sun's dangers and so much more... I can't wait to read the next update!
Great job!
Nope, they don't seem to have acknowledged that amnesiac spike still doesn't want to bite them... They are blind though. Buffy at least will have some sense I promise. Thanks for reading!

03/19/2008 02:19 am
Searching For Truth         
Poor Buffy, living thru Mom's death twice.  Mean writer.

03/10/2008 02:25 pm
Searching For Truth         
Yay!! New story.

And it definitely looks interesting ;)

IT
03/10/2008 12:37 am
Searching For Truth         
Thanks for updating so quickly.  I love the character interaction.  Xander just cannot help putting the digs into Spike.  Tara is her beautiful self - I have a feeling she's going to be a great ally to the blond duo.  Looking forward to more!

03/09/2008 07:05 pm
Searching For Truth         
God, to not remember your own mother died...  love how Buffy changed Spike's rating from cute to seriously hot; that was sooo funny; really like this story, can't wait to see wha thappens next!!!  Please update again soon!
Fraid to say even JM doesn't get a seriously hot in tweed :-) But that was soon fixed. Yep, there's going to be some horrible things about the past revealed. Thanks for reading!

03/09/2008 06:56 pm
Searching For Truth         
I'm so glad to see the update this morning.   At least Buffy is situating herself with the right people ( Tara & Dawn) where Spike is concerned.  Looking forward to the next chapter. Thanks!

Ann
03/09/2008 06:52 pm
Searching For Truth         
So happy that this updated so quickly! And I like how Spike is dealing with everything and Buffy didn't freak out when Spike himself told her that he apparently wanted to kill her. Really looking forward to them finding out what they feel without all the baggage but with Xander trying to get in the way. And Buffy asking Tara and saying how seriously hot Spike was was great!
Glad you like. The relationship between the two is definitely going to be changed by this memory loss. But this is always a good thing in my book. Thanks for reading!

Ann
03/09/2008 06:52 pm
Searching For Truth         
So happy that this updated so quickly! And I like how Spike is dealing with everything and Buffy didn't freak out when Spike himself told her that he apparently wanted to kill her. Really looking forward to them finding out what they feel without all the baggage but with Xander trying to get in the way. And Buffy asking Tara and saying how seriously hot Spike was was great!

03/09/2008 06:04 pm
Searching For Truth         
Nice couple of chapters. Looking forward to reading more.

03/09/2008 05:36 pm
Searching For Truth         

One can only imagine how this story will unfold and I am really enjoying the start and can't wait to see how everything goes!

You are quite the wonderful story teller and look forward to much more of this!

Kimmy :D

Thank you very very much. I hope you enjoy what's to come just as much!

03/09/2008 01:06 pm
Searching For Truth         
Mercifully, the Scoobies aren't giving Buffy a hard time about Spike -- yet!
Too busy worrying about how to fix it at the moment. Thanks for reading!

ZoeGrace
04/21/2008 12:57 am
Joan & Randy         
Hehe, I like this.  I always love amnesia stories.  I love her saying "Shut up, Spike!" even without her memory.

03/19/2008 02:16 am
Joan & Randy         
Great Chap - LOL at Buffy's Harmony moment “Shut up, Spike!”
and I hope Giles kicks Willow's butt. 

03/12/2008 01:15 am
Joan & Randy         
this looks very promising. i love tabula rasa fics. and yours are always good. so uber good mix!!

~Liz

03/09/2008 06:57 pm
Joan & Randy         

Ooooh, I like this!!!  Should be interesting to see the interaction b/n B & S without their former prejudice & memories buggering everything up; can't wait to see more!!!!

IT
03/09/2008 05:52 am
Joan & Randy         
Wonderful idea!  I can't wait to see what will happen and how everyone will react.  I love the idea that Spike and Buffy will stick together because they have something in common (no memory).  Looking forward to more. 
Yep, they will definitely be sticking together. The poor amnesiac twosome! Thanks for reading, more soon.

Amy. B
03/09/2008 12:49 am
Joan & Randy         
This is great so far it's a good idea for a fic.

Looking forward to the next update :-)
Thank you very much :-D Next update will hopefully be up soon.

03/08/2008 11:20 pm
Joan & Randy         
I'm so glad to see something new from you!  Very intriguing...can't wait for more!
I just couldn't stay away :-) More soon.

Cas
03/08/2008 10:57 pm
Joan & Randy         
Terrific beginning.  Can't wait to see how this develops.  Love how they are still themselves, but not.
Yep, they're still going to be themselves, but of course not knowing anything is going to alter their usual behaviour. Thanks for reading!

03/08/2008 09:10 pm
Joan & Randy         
Really enjoying this story! I especially love the cues Buffy and Spike are taking from things they can't remember and I am looking forward to see how this stumps the gang in coming chapters. I can't help wondering just what made it so they are the only people who can't remember anything. Great job!
I'm afraid you're going to have to wait a while to find out the reason... :-) You'll just have to keep reading. Hehe. Yep, there isgoing to be some interesting/embarrassing/painful cue-taking. Thanks for reading!

Ann
03/08/2008 08:22 pm
Joan & Randy         
A good start. I loved reading fics where the gang lost their memories, but seeing the gang's reaction to Spike and Buffy when they are the only two who can't remember is going to be great. Gotta love Giles' wince when Randy called him 'Dad'. And now Spike doesn't know himself and can't remember his hidden agenda or obsession, but doesn't want to bite Buffy? And what else will he do without remember that will shock the others? i can't wait to read more!
Please update soon!

Yeah, the idea of being Spike's dad sure wasn't a nice one for him. Thanks for reading!