Connection by ya_lublyu_tebya
Chapter: Break With The Old

02/03/2008 08:51 pm
Come on, Buffy.  Time to be bold.

02/03/2008 11:25 am

So glad Buffy gave Riley the push - I doubt we've seen the last of him though! 

Sadly not... but the last for a little while anyway! Thanks for reading.

02/03/2008 06:27 am
So very glad she rejected Riley like that!  That gut reaction was great because it was a bit unexpected.  Love how Spike keeps trying to comfort her.  Just hope now that she can figure out there's more between them than just the claim!
Yeah, I don't think Buffy even knew she was going to break up with him. But when you've got a Spike, why would you ever want a Riley?! :-D Thanks for reading

IT
02/03/2008 01:44 am
 Thanks for the update.  Looking forward to more.

Reb
02/02/2008 09:38 pm
Nice exchange:

“’You need a bit of monster in your man.”

“Yeah, ‘coz that worked out so well before.”

Interesting rewrite of season 4. Even without Angel showing up, Rilely shows his inability to get past certain prejudices.

02/02/2008 07:29 pm
Really nice update. I can't believe Riley's obsession with Spike even as he's apologizing, even as he's talking about how to spend time with Buffy! Now I'm worried he'll do something to Spike while the vampire can't defend himself.
I really like seeing this side of Spike, and I think showing Buffy having that dream was a wonderful idea. So we know Buffy's feelings are changing, but we don't know if Spike is just showing his true colors or if he's fallen for her too but is handling it more quietly. It shows Spike a lot more as an equal, despite the chip.
I love using the word 'rush' in that last line, too. It makes me think of how kissing or fighting could give Buffy a 'rush' and I'd like to know what Buffy's thinking about the sensation later on. Great work!

Thanks for all this lovely feedback. Glad you're enjoying my humble story. :-) Don't worry about Spike for now...he's safe. And yep, Spike's feelings will remain something of a mystery for a while at least :-)

Thanks for reading and reviewing!

02/02/2008 04:38 pm
he he he he

02/02/2008 04:06 pm
Glad to see Riley, got the old heave ho! I love the slow progression of their relationship in this story and I'm excited to see each update!