I think Spike is deluding himself just as much as Buffy was about why she had taken that step with him. His reason's for not killing her go far beyond what he will admit to himself. And I'm afraid that she will let Daryl have his way, because of what will happen to her if she refuses.

Right, he's really going to kill her now, what a bunch of bull. He is so into her and he knows it no matter what happens with Daryl. Thanks for the Spuffy lovin' even if it was short and sweet. One more to go and I'm all caught up again. You all have been so busy while I was gone, again thanks for posting here. Love it, but I know that, don't you!

If he didn't care what other people did with his body, well, then she would be the first to do something to him. Yes, Buffy, a fine decision. Looks like Spike lost that round. Heh heh.

very good read, thank you. really thought spike's last reason for not killling buffy was hysterical.

Oh Spike.....funny excuses (and self delusion). THIS Slayer most certainly would take him to Daryl. Just as a soul doth not make a do-gooder, neither doth being a Slayer. *G*

Nice, nice chapter. Look forward to Spike worming his way into her heart (and discovering how much in his heart SHE is).

Kathleen

I love your story! I'm always so happy when I see it's been updated.

I like how despite Buffy's hardness, she still has remnants of the inherent goodness that we saw on the show.

I think for as old as Spike is, he's being incredibly naive. I can't wait for the next update, but I'll admit, I'm more then a little apprehensive.

Gotta love Spike's reasoning. Of course he may have made some miscalculations.

Uh huh, you keep telling yourself that, Spike.

And doesn't he realize she's likely to find a solution that involves keeping him and keeping him away from Daryl?

oh spike keep lying to yourself, poor boy...he's already hooked and it's too late to do anything about it..lol..i hope he's right though and buffy doesn't let anyone get their hands on him but her ;) funny how she thought of their little encounter and how he did were two totally different things...and excellent update, love, looking forward to more :)

Nice story. I just read the whole thing. Very original.

Yeah, she would have a skewed view if her only sexual contact had been forced by demons. Too young to really understand/know how it was between lovers.