I'm really enjoying this story. Thanks for the update, I'm looking forward to more soon.

awww, poor spike...he's so uncertain and insecure, and rightfully so considering how she's treated him in the past...but i think he'll soon find that buffy's feelings have changed toward him, for the better...great chapter, love :)

Great chapter. I'm glad Buffy told Giles and Spike she wanted to be in the crypt.

what a lovely read, thank you.. really hope this is not just an interlude in buffy's "normal" behaviour.

Just love that she feel so safe with him and doesn't care who knows it. It's the best thing in the world to him, and I'm enjoying his happiness. Looking forward to more, thanks beanie.

Oh I am so glad she standed up to Giles.

The interaction between Spike and Buffy in this chapter was beautiful. Silent actions can say so much. Glad that Giles was told off.

Aww, great chapter!! Love the intimacy, and hope, that Spike and Buffy have now. I'm also glad that Buffy's not gonna let the Scoobies dictate her life. Can't wait for more!!

Promising development. Groundwork for a relationship is laid. Now to deal with the rabble.

Kathleen

I really like this chapter. Spike's silent comforting of Buffy, shown several times in the show, was my favorite part of their interactions. Showing the 'evil, obsessed' vampire was more interested in just holding her, and Buffy wanting to be held, reveals a lot about both of them.
I am looking forward to the Council's explanations about the feral side of the Slayer that was revealed by Buffy. I wonder if we'll get truth or a mixture of truth and plausible lies? I'm just sure the VAMPIRE Slayer is going to learn something that affects everyone, especially her relationship with the vampire! And the hot, leather-wearing one, too, not Tall Dark and Brooding.

I like this Buffy -- I hope she gives the others some of the same treatment that Giles enjoyed!

Another great chapter. I like Buffy fighting back and not accepting meekly that her friends know best. Thanks!