On my top 10 list of fave spuffy fics for sure!

Okay you know i loved this story.
And you know i love you for writing it :)

But i kinda hate you just a little bit cos this was the last chapter.

But the last chapter was awesomeeeee!!!!

and when are you starting your next story? soon i hope. Cos what would i do without my updates from you?
 
I dont really think that i would survive.

I would love to see a sequel of this. like in the future... or maybe thats just me trying to get you to put lady gaga into your stories somewhere :) hehehehe
(and yes im still going on about that)

Plleeeeeasseeee START ANOTHER STORY :D haha

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

p.s. you're amazing :)

To misquote Spike from this chapter - 'this story "was bloody great"'!!! :) You have taken us on a rollercoaster of emotions in this story - the highs and lows of which have been spectacular, heartwarming, chilling, exciting and of course extremely dangerous to our blood pressure!! ") You are to be congratulated on such a magnificent piece of writing (and for such a mammoth effort!!). Your skills have grown all the way through the progress of this story and it was thrilling to accompany you on this journey! :) (And I'm proud to say that I have not missed reviewing one single chapter!!! Yay me!!!)

The waking up scene was everything for which I could have hoped!! I especially liked Spike's way of proving his "manly" status!! He can prove it to me anytime!! ") And Spike "covered in chocolate ice-cream" = mmmm, yum!!! I'll certainly have some of that breakfast treat!! :)

I loved the part where Buffy reveals that she told her friends about them and Spike's reaction! He is just so cute!! Love the line "I thought Willow’s head would explode when I told her you could make me… you know… even with my clothes on." I can just picture how inflated Spike's ego (and other parts of his anatomy) would have been upon hearing this!! :)

The image of Spike, half naked, holding an egg and at a loss in the kitchen had me in absolute stitches!! :) And then acting like a young teenager when Joyce catches him was just beautiful!! His calling her "Mrs Summers" and then promising to "clean the floor up" made him seem so much like a young boy I could just see him scrubbing the floor with an earnest expression on his face and blonde curls falling into his eyes!! And his mental panic on whether Joyce might have an axe handy was simply brilliant!! A normal reaction, I think, in any boy found by a girl's mother, half-naked in her kitchen and making breakfast for her daughter who is currently still in bed and fully naked!! :)

Joyce's "motherly" talk about her dreams for Buffy came off very well and I'm sure most mothers would empathise with her view! But the thing I believe that she would most likely have appreciated about Spike's reaction to her attempt at making him let Buffy have a "normal" life was that he didn't cave like Angel did. Spike came out fighting for his relationship and made the valid argument that just because someone might seem like the right choice because of their situation (or who they are) doesn't mean that they will make you happy. His tag on comment of "Once I figure out how to make a bloody omelet" had me in giggles!! Poor Spike, he's faced Slayers, countless numbers of intimidating beasts and other nameless horrors (including Angel, oops sorry, Angelus!!) and he's defeated by a mere omelet!! :)

"You know, I like you better than I ever liked Angel." - Exactly what every boyfriend wants to hear from his girl's mother about the ex!!! :) And having Spike wanting to flinch away at Joyce's threat? I can totally understand his reaction, considering the first time he met her his head made the acquaintance of a rather deadly axe wielded by her hand!!!

Getting the go-ahead from Joyce to stay in the house with her daughter to continue certain activities of a highly censored nature, now that is something Spike should mark in the history books!!! And I love his theory of "Not taking advantage of an empty house and naked Buffy would be just wrong, so since he’d converted to be a goody-two-shoes he might as well be really, really good." I completely agree with this statement!! Well done Spike on becoming one of the good guys!! Enjoy all the benefits!! ")

I was right, I was right, I was right!!!!!!!! Sorry, I got a bit carried away there!! But I love it when I'm right!! :) Joyce was with Giles (imagine hearing me sing this like an annoying teenager!!) I thought it would be him that Joyce was getting all dolled up to see and I'm so glad I was right! They both deserve some happiness!! :)

The sacrifices Spike makes for love! Revealing details of his "humiliating" past to Giles must surely be one of the bravest things he has ever done! It's never easy to open up to other people about things that you find shameful or embarrassing, so for Spike to do this with someone who could easily misuse the knowledge just to try and develop a better relationship with them for the sake of their daughter-figure, shows how much he loves Buffy.

The interaction between Spike, Xander and Anya was brilliantly written and could easily make someone think they'd stumbled across a lost scene from an episode!! I especially liked Spike encouraging Anya's frankness!! Oh, our Spike is still evil!!! :)

Buffy has certainly lost a lot of her inhibitions about overt expressions of affection in public!! Spike has certainly made a lot progress in that area!! I loved how she is the one that initiates the makeout session and the whole byplay that the two indulge in, they are such a perfect match!!

Ohhh, goodness!! I wholeheartedly agree with Buffy's "Spike, please." That scene had me feeling quite hot under the collar (and other unmentionable items of clothing!!). Thanks for another lovely spot of spuffy loving before this story ended, it was certainly much appreciated!! ") I must say, I adored the description of "Buffy was a canvas and he the admirer stricken by the red of her passion painted in broad uninhibited strokes tangled with the pure white of her soul and heart." Pure poetry!! :)

I loved the part where Buffy just wants to look into Spike's eyes!! I thought it was possibly the most beautiful moment in that scene! And that wonderful line of "He was the one who would always be waiting for her at the end, her other half" had my heart turning all warm and fuzzy!! :)

"Tell me I’m yours." - The most giving and unselfish thing Buffy could have said. Not "your mine" or "I'm yours", but actually inviting Spike to make the claim for himself!! That girl has finally grown up!! :)

"By stumbling drunk to her front porch nearly eight months ago he’d set his own fate in motion." - Goes to show, you can never tell what is just around the corner of your life (or unlife!) and that sometimes the most beautiful and wonderful things that can happen to us occur by chance or accident.

Having the exchange of "I love you" being the last words either one says was a perfect way to close on this story (and is how it should have ended on the show!!!), plus Spike's joy at fully realising that Buffy has chosen him over everyone else was truly heartwarming! That man needed the love of a good woman and he finally got what he deserved! And Buffy? Well, she got what most women would give just about anything to have - the love and devotion of a gorgeous, sexy man that puts her wellbeing and happiness before his own!
:)

"Unlife was bloody great." - Short, to the point and honest. Exactly how Spike would put it and a marvellous way to end a simply outstanding story!! This story has brought me so many happy moments during a time when I faced many upheavals in both my family and working life so I thank you most sincerely for providing me with a place where I could escape from the harsh realities of life and just forget everything else apart from the joy that is spuffy!! I wish you all the best for your future writing endeavours (including those awful essays that no one ever really wants to write!!) and I know that you will continue to inspire and entertain many others in the future with your fantastic writing! You are truly fantasmagorical!!! :) (I just had to use that word again - it was the only word brilliant enough to describe you!!)

I shall now close off my last review with an answer to your A/N: "Spank me? Ohh, turn-on!!" - Of course I'm picturing myself draped over Spike's lap!! Who else would it be?! ")

LOVED it!  (please don't spank me...) The Amazons were funny, the stuffed animal was so sweet, Buffy telling everyone is SO the way the show should have gone.  The scene w/Anya and Xander at the end made me laugh.

OMG THAT WAS AMAZING! like woah.
like yeah, woah.
hahaha i cants really make more of a comment than woah.

so... woah.

and more. more. more.
xx

'Bout bloody time!

(Loved it!)

GAH!! This was - Spike inside - bedbreaking.....oh all right, you rendered me incoherent and I'm now a gibbering mess!!! :)

This chapter more than delivered on all that builtup UST and definitely showed what Buffy and Spike's first time should have been like (not that horrendous, yet hot moment on the show!!). And six hours?!  I think my brain is fried just thinking about it!! ")

I loved Spike's reaction at the start of the chapter! He certainly got straight to the big moment didn't he!! :) I don't blame Buffy for not being disappointed that there wasn't anymore foreplay - afterall the girl finally got what she wanted didn't she!! ") And Spike's reaction when he realised what he had done? Completely adorable and makes me want to kiss him senseless!! :)

"Just staying inside her without moving surpassed anything he’d thought was the best moment of his existence." And this explains his rather crude comment of "the only thing better than killing a slayer is -" (making love to one!).

"Making love to her for hours until they both lay on her girly bed exhausted and spent sounded bloody brilliant right now." Oh boy, just the thought of this had me gasping for breath!!! Definitely having Spike as your boyfriend would have you burning off a lot of calories!! Good way to keep fit!! ")

"Wanna be on top?" - Now there's a man that knows how to be generous in bed and takes his girl's needs into consideration!! Buffy's reaction and her resulting enjoyment was great fun to read!! And I'm right there with her observation of "She’d just found a funner way to spend her free time."

"But apparently, Spike was nowhere near done with her and she let out a surprised squeak when he banded his arms around her back and started to gently thrust up into her." - He really is the energizer bunny in bed isn't he? He just keeps going and going and going and......  Buffy is certainly going to be one happy and satisfied slayer from now on!!! :)

"His body was a comforting presence rather than a stifling burden, his height just perfect for her to tease his lips with hers." I absolutely loved this description!! They really do fit together perfectly and their bodies do compliment the other to the point where they are like two pieces of a puzzle coming together!!

"Why did you stop?" - I was certainly right there with Buffy at this moment!! How dare he put an end to such a marvellous time!! And to that ridiculous comment of "Just giving you a breather" can I say "pfft, who wants or needs a breather with you around, just keep on going until we're both exhausted to the point of being incapable of movement!!" Good on Buffy for taking control!! ") And then it was back to happy land for everyone!!

I certainly don't blame Buffy for going cross-eyed!! I believe I did the same thing at just imagining what Spike was doing!! :) And then I think I stopped breathing altogether when he "set a pace that left the headboard rattling against the wall in a staccato of thuds." Spike-loving, there's nothing like it!! And thank goodness Joyce wasn't home!!

"Then she felt him harden within her walls and her jaw dropped open. “Seriously? Again? And so soon?”" - Buffy's innocent reaction was gorgeous and definitely makes you think Angel mustn't have a great deal of stamina if going at it three times is enough to surprise her.

Hours of having Spike's luscious self next to me in my bed!! I definitely agree to Buffy's "Swoonage, how nice to meet you."

"The bed was broken." - I positively cracked up at this line!! And Spike's smug satisfaction was simply hysterical to read!! I can also understand Buffy's giggling reaction and then continuing "to ride him into the ground." That girl has her priorities right!! Who cares about a broken bed when you have a naked Spike beneath you!! ")

"She’d pushed him to his limits when it came to vampire stamina." - Woo hoo!! You go girl!!! Six hours of naked fun and games (and I can only imagine the different things Spike taught her!!) :)

"The bloody birds had been chirping so loud he wanted to maim them before the feathery bastards woke his girl." - This line once again reveals the adorableness that is Spike!! Not even the birds are allowed to upset his girl!! :) And that last line where he kisses her and then tucks "a comforter around her to keep her warm" simply had my heart turning to mushy goo!! Oh to have a boyfriend like Spike, I would be one happy girl!!! :)

You have fulfilled every naughty thought you've placed in my mind throughout this story and so I thank you most sincerely for the wonderful time I've had so far and I definitely look forward to the next instalment (where hopefully we'll get to see Buffy have a lovely morning after with many delicious Spike loving moments!!) ")

WOW.
That was so gorgeous.
Words cannot describe it :)
Love is so cute.

More of your irresistable story please. I need it,
Thankyou for your amazingness :)

xxx

You are totally awesome!! Not only for updating as quickly as Spike can make a girl cry out in ecstasy but for giving us all an absolutely brilliant piece of spuffy loving!!! :) And what a cliffhanger!!

With your opening paragraph you caught my attention!! All that build up of anticipation was superbly done! And my reply to Spike's "I’m just relishing the moment"? Relish away, darling, but don't leave me waiting much longer!! (And he didn't!! Hurray!!!) :) And finally he put that talented tongue and dexterous hands to good use!! ")

Oh boy, you sure did deliver on all those promises!! Seriously, I think I need at least fifty cold showers!!!! That scene was HOT!!! And I love that line "it felt as though he touched a live wire, the electricity shocking his heart into beating again." Even in the midst of such a highly evocative scene you manage to make my heart melt!!! :)

That description of "She was so genuine, so uncorrupted... even more so when she untangled one hand from the sheets and hesitantly slid it into his hair" I think perfectly portrays Buffy as she was at this time. With only a one night stand in her history (and one that's surrounded by extremely bad memories!!) she was very insecure of herself and her abilities and therefore would certainly be rather timid in initiating contact in a sexual setting. Thankfully, Spike is a very good teacher in this subject and I'm sure she'll be top of the class in no time!! ")

"He could easily keep her on the precipice for hours until she was practically incoherent with the need to come" - so that's how Drusilla went insane! ")

“Wowie.” - I'll raise that "wowie" to a "bloody fantastic!!!" And "like it"? I think that's one of the biggest understatements of the century!!! :)

"I think you killed half of my brain cells" - my brain cells are lining up to volunteer for this suicide mission!! Where do we sign up? :)

"He felt a fleeting moment of panic, thinking she was about to send him on his merry way." - Silly Spike! Like any girl would make him leave after only the entree!! We want the whole deal mate!! Entree, main course and dessert!! With numerous servings allowed of each!!! ")

"I can’t wait to see you all naked and yummy again." - Ohhh, Buffybot moment!! And I completely agree!! It's time for our blonde bad boy to get down to business and do away with some of those inconvenient hindrances to our seeing his luscious self!!! :)

Shy and tentative Buffy was beautifully written and I loved Spike's gentleness and patience with her, especially his line of "Anything you’ll do is going to be perfect for me". Spike may claim to be many things but really when it comes down to it, he will always be a gentleman at heart (and what a loving and beautiful heart it is!!!) Oh, now I made myself cry thinking of how sweet he is and how much I want my own Spike!!! :( I need more spuffy loving!! Ohhh, naked Spike!! :) *distracted from sad thoughts!!*

Naked Spike with naked Buffy - on a bed!! Naked bodies pressing against each other!! OK, fully focused on happy thoughts again!! :)

“Want me to tutor you, Miss Summers?” “You make it sound so kinky.” - Can I sign up for this tutorial too?! I'm very eager to learn and I'm a quick study!! ")

"Kissing her was like bathing in the sunshine" - one of my favourite lines!! Who said Spike was a lousy poet! His very thoughts rival the best poets in history!! And I love the phrase "he felt as though his heart could beat. As though he could be the man he once had been, only better. He’d be everything she wanted him to be and all she needed to do was smile." Oh, you can wring my heart so easily with your words!! And that just describes Spike perfectly. When he loves he truly loves with his whole self (not just part of it like Angel does) and he makes the focus of that love his inspiration and places their wellbeing and importance above his own. Anyone fortunate enough to be the recipient of that kind of love is truly blessed!!

"I think I might be falling in love with you." - I think everyone within fifty miles of my home has been deafened by my squeal!!! I can only imagine how Spike feels!! Finally, a woman he loves has said those wonderful words to him!! I hope he rewards her with many joyful and bedshaking moments!! ") *hint, hint*

Thank you again for such a speedy update and a simply fantastic chapter!! You've made me very happy (and taken me away from the reality that is my life which entails doing a MYOB course in the morning *pout* and which is on the weekend too!! Not fair, I wanted to read more spuffy fanfics!!!).

I eagerly await your next chapter, which will hopefully be hotter than a Spanish summer day with many wild fantasies coming to life!! ")

Oh you are cruel, truly cruel!!! What a place to leave the chapter!!! I was getting so excited and then I saw the dreaded words "TBC" - how could you tease us so mercilessly?! :(

*deep breath*

On a lighter note, I loved Buffy making the foam beard - reminds me of when I used to do that when I was little! Is there anyone in the world that didn't do that?! :) Oh, wonderful childhood memories!! And Spike's reaction was just beautiful, especially to Buffy's "man thingy" comment!! He's such a naughty boy, but I guess that's one of the reasons why we love him!!

Ohhhh, Spike washing my back and then giving me a massage!! Now there's a relaxing but arousing thought!! ") I totally was sinking in my chair whilst reading that part of the chapter, your descriptions sank right into my mind and made my subconscious actually believe it was happening to me!!! But then my brother disturbed me and the real world came rushing back!! *pout*

""Nah. I was just hoping you’d bake me chocolate chip cookies." Naked. And letting him lick the crumbs off her belly." This line absolutely had my brain melting with naughty thoughts!! I would be willing to do this for him if he just asked me and have him reward me in that manner!!! ")

"I’ll even lick your armpits." Even whilst being gross Spike can be so adorable!!! :)

Getting swept up into Spike's arms wearing only a towel and then being carried to the bedroom? Oh be still my racing heart!! You certainly know how to paint wonderfully vivid pictures in my mind of extremely x-rated moments!! Makes me a very happy spuffy fan!! ")

"I should dry you up." My mind went completely to the gutter imagining Spike using his tongue to accomplish this task!! Aren't I completely naughty? ") Oh well, it was fun whilst it lasted!!

"Wanna bet someone’s gonna come knocking the second things get even more… heated." If you even consider doing this I will hunt you down and make you read fanfics containing Buffy with Angel or Riley!!! (CONTAINING EXPLICIT MOMENTS!!) You cannot be so cruel as to prolong our suffering any further!!! *pleading eyes with pouty expression*

And then....oh dear lord (to quote Giles!!) I think I burst a blood vessel!!! Spike - down there - licking & growling.......that description of "He growled into her increasingly soaking flesh and stole another tentative lick like a cat having its first lick of cream" almost had me moaning in frustration!! And I whined right along with Buffy with her petulant "why did you stop?" and then joined her once again with her eager "hell yes" when he "pushed her down, sank to his knees and threw her legs over his shoulders." Mind you I added an internal shout of "hurry up and do it before I spontaneously explode!!" :)

I certainly can't wait until the next instalment where hopefully all of our naughty thoughts will come to fruition and our UST will finally explode in a glorious climax!! ") And with your lovely descriptive writing I think you'll be taking all of us along for that ride in our imaginations with the greatest of ease!!! :)

In reply to your query, a little foreplay is good but please don't make us wait too long for the final payoff!!! :)

You are absolutely right! you do deserve a cookie. I'll go make some now...
Oh wait right. gotta read the chapter. I'm so eager to reward you with yummy cookie goodness that i forgotted about the chapter.

Mmmmmm bath time :) i love bath time. Baths are nice :)
and wait a minute... i thougt that everybody got in the bath that way? thats what i always do? hmm... now i feel odd? somebody needs to explain to me why its so weird!
Hahahahahah foam beards kill me! i love them. they are AMAZING its just the best thing ever.
and i love the whole 'I don't think I'd like having a penis. It's all... dangly.' ... genius!!!

Man this chapter is soo amazing (it just took me like 6 tries to spell the word amazing. LOL)

and hell yes i fancy a bit of foreplay hahaha.
SO more please??? 
I know you and your lovely self wont keep me waiting too long.. you never do :D
xx

Stupid Xander thought it was a joke. Someone smack him... No volunteers? Okay i'll do it myself.

And for the rest of the chapter???






..... Spike is sooo gorgeous! just wanna smoosh him all up cos he's so sweet. Somebody should put him inside an mocha flavoured easter egg and give it to me for Easter! That would make me happy.

I'm excited for the next chapter :) golly gosh. This sickness made me so behind on my reviewing on this lovely story. NEVER FEAR i shall catch in a flashhhhhhhh!
hehehe
hell pumped
xxx.

Bravo Buffy!!! I knew that girl had it in her!! :) And isn't Joyce wonderful!! I totally love her character.

My favourite line in that opening scene had to be Buffy's realising why Spike is so important to her because he didn't expect her "to be a hero, untouchable and faultless. She didn’t have to be a good student and a perfect daughter. She was just Buffy."

The scene with the Scoobies was brilliantly done!! They were all very in-character and you got their voices spot-on. I especially liked Willow's rambling when she goes on about "It’s me isn’t it? I’m a bad friend." The way Buffy lets the secret out had me chuckling madly, certainly got straight to point didn't she? Oh well, when you have to do something painful, best to do it quickly!! And her line of "I didn’t know if I wanted to punch him or do other stuff" was completely adorable!! I certainly know what "other stuff" she was thinking of doing!! ")

Also have to give you points for finally having someone tell Xander to shut up when he brings up Jenny. I don't know how many stories I've read where he does this and no one bothers to correct him as Giles does in this story. And the way Giles does it? Absolutely brilliant!!!

The girl talk between Buffy and Willow was completely realistic - all that was missing were the tubs of chocolate icecream - oh wait - I think Buffy finished those off in the first chapter !! :)

"I want to jump his bones. Like asap.” I can totally agree with this sentiment!! Who wouldn't???

Buffy's imagining of Joyce's supposed date had me in peals of laughter!! Especially the "what if he has a moustache? And a golden tooth!". Poor Joyce, Buffy doesn't give her much credit does she?! A little guess on my part but by chance is Joyce out with our lovely ex-Watcher?? In which case I can understand Joyce not wanting to tell Buffy!! Awkward much?!

And can I say demon goo that smells like fish? Ewww!! (Cracked up at Spike's line of “Why do you smell like fish?". Leave to Spike to be truthful rather than ignore it or tell her she smells great!!)

I loved bashful Spike at the doorway & bringing flowers that he picked himself?! Definitely melted my heart here!! His line of “Didn’t think that far ahead” I could just hear him saying with that rueful expression in his eyes!!  

"The thought of Spike picking flowers and without a doubt grumbling and casting stray glances around to scan the area for potential tattlers that could ruin his Big Bad reputation made her all warm and fuzzy inside." The pictures this phrase invoked in my mind almost had me falling off my chair with laughter!! Spike muttering about being "such a ponce" for "picking bloody flowers like some poof" and for "acting like a bigger wanker than my broody git of a grandsire" whilst continuing to carefully gather a delicate bouquet for his lady-love was just priceless (and something I wished we could have seen on the show!! *sigh* All those lost opportunities for great Spike screen time!!). This definitely is not something Spike would ever live down if word got out!! :)

Ohh, tender & take control Spike!! Me like this!!! :) He is so my ideal boyfriend!! I love the whole "Don’t kiss me when I’m gross like this." "Don’t care." And then him being all masterful and basically taking control of the situation and getting her to actually do what he says, now there is someone to keep hold of for eternity!! And I certainly wouldn't object to his joining me the bathroom whilst I was in the bath!! ")

"I’m right behind you.” I can certainly understand why Buffy whimpered!! I was right there with her!! ")

Thanks for such a brilliant & fabulously long chapter!! I certainly look forward to the next one with great anticipation!!! Especially if there's going to be more spuffy smoochies followed by more explicit activities!! ")

Now that i'm feeling WAAYYY better i'm gonna take you up on that massage, cos hey, who says no to something like that?
and HAPPY EASTER to you toooooo!!!

Poor Spike! The temptation of running down that sign must have been just irresistable, but he didnt do it for buffy's sake. Good for him :) awww and he was sooo cute waking her up hehehehe, i giggled at the word peepers. :D
and OH NO! *dramatic silence* how oh how is buffy going to tell everybody? oooooh the suspense is killing me!

hehehe im loving this so much :) :) :)
and im also hell loving the prospect of easter eggs! They have more sugar in them than normal chocolate i sweaaaarrrrrr, cos like seriously im hyper all easter time woop woop!!!
xxxx

p.s. LOL AT WENIS!

I'm a bit sick, so im not my usual bubbly self, which is a shame cos this is one of those chapters where i can give you a really long review about all the random shit within the chapter that i just absolutely love. :(

So im not gonna give you a proper review till im feeling better, cos i wont do it justice right now :)
but i promise you a yummy review as soon as im back to 100% myself.
xxx

This chapter was truly brilliant!! The opening scene with Spike actually resisting the impulse to crash through the welcome sign all because he didn't want to "endanger Buffy’s life" and having Buffy displaying once again how much she trusts him by being "curled against his side" was just beautiful to picture! :)

Then of course we move to your wonderful insight to Spike's mind. Once more we have Spike displaying his skill at getting inside Buffy's head and predicting what will most likely occur. "Buffy may believe she could ignore their opinions but he knew her, and her friends were one constant in her life she wouldn’t be able to bear losing. So if it came to a choice between him and her mates… well, Spike didn’t like his chances." A rather painful realisation for anyone to come to, although I think given the right incentive Buffy is more than capable of saying to hell with everyone else's opinion and proving to Spike that as her love interest he is more important to her than friends who could in future drift away from her anyway.

Mmmm...getting woken up by Spike peppering kisses all over my face....I can't think of a nicer way to return to consciousness! :)

“Well, just tell them I can make you come with your clothes on and I bet they’ll be all for it.” - I absolutely adored this line!! Now, Anya may certainly concur with Spike here but I'm not too sure about the others!!

Oh boy, things got rather steamy in the car!! I'm surprised the windows weren't fogged over!! ") Spike can put his wonderful and talented lips and tongue all over me anyday!! And after that hot little scene I have to agree with Buffy's "How am I supposed to make my brain work now?" I think my mind has gone an extended vacation!!

I can't stop laughing at the image of Spike twisting his head back around to catch of glimpse of a naked Buffy whilst his car takes a detour off the road!! Although I'm sure Buffy would be more than willing to cheer him "up" afterwards!! ")

I loved your characterisation of Joyce. It was very true to how she appears on the show and all her lines I can just hear her saying them in that wonderful motherly voice of hers!! I especially liked the horrified reaction of "You're pregnant!" Although I'm sure Joyce wouldn't mind a lovely little grandchild with Buffy's smile and Spike's beautiful blue eyes!! :)

Buffy's interaction with Giles was also marvellously handled! It ran like an excerpt from an episode screenplay and I loved how you managed to convey Giles' annoyance with Buffy's flip replies but mixed it in with fatherly affection. I also liked how you put in the awkwardness between Giles and Joyce. Some unresolved issues there too by the looks of things!!

Buffy's remonstration of herself for being a "a big cowardly chicken" was rather touching, almost as though she knew she had failed Spike by not being brave enough to tell Giles the truth right away. My favourite line had to be when she is thinking about Spike and she realises that her friends don't know "how shy and vulnerable he could be. That he loved her. That what he lacked in the obscure soul department he more than made up by having heart of a good man." My heart was all warm and tingly when I read this!! Mind you I had to laugh at her Scarlett O'Hara moment of "She’d tell them all. Tomorrow."

And Joyce being the "biggest, scariest challenge of all"? I guess most people would agree - even Spike, who got the bump on the head to prove it!!! :)

I certainly look forward to the next chapter to see how Joyce will take Buffy's confession of her feelings for Spike!! And hopefully, a little more spuffy loving?! *hint, hint* Please, oh most gifted and talented author?!

Also, in reply to your note, "wenis" is slang for the skin that covers the olecranon (a large, thick, curved bony eminence of the forearm that projects behind the elbow and is situated at the upper end of the ulna). And Happy Easter to you too!! Enjoy those homecooked meals! There's nothing like them in all the world!! :)

Oh god.. such an amazing chapter, really did not want it to end!

so for starters, you had me crying at the beginning because it was just that goddam cute!

and then i started worrying about the end of the story again cos i hate the idea of it finishing, which btw, you pretty please have to start writing another story after this one cos i know its gonna finish eventually, and you're like my favourite author so id be so devs if i didnt get my regular update from one of your oh-so-amazing stories.

and... where was i? oh yeah, then i just got angry cos the chapter finished and i was like pulling my hair out cos all i wanted to do was read more and i was like ahhhhh! omg the frustration! like shit, i cant believe the suspense can get me so hyped up LOL.

and now im thinking i reaaaaaally should be studying right now cos i have huge assignments due like all this week, but your stories are just soooo amazing that i cant help myself :) hehehehehehe..

PLEEEAAAASSSEEEEEEE UPDATE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON? kay? okay. sweet.
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“I say something I have done, and if you haven’t done it, you have to drink.”

“Well, that’s going to get me drunk pronto.”

“Now you get it.”

I absolutely cracked up at this part!! Who said that Spike can't plan ahead? His rather devious idea worked out quite well!! Especially when you look at Buffy at the end of the chapter!! That girl was well and truly fershnickered!! :)

There were so many great lines in this chapter it's hard to name all my favourites but I totally loved Buffy's reply of "What am I saying? Of course you have" in relation to Spike running naked in Madrid. I also had to smile at her demanding he tell her the story surrounding this particular incident! Jealous Buffy will stop at nothing to satisfy her curiosity!

The glimpse of completely naughty Spike when Buffy tells him to drink and he "smirked and bent down to nip at her inner thigh" with his "lips trailing a hot path higher and higher" was extremely delicious!! ") And then the lovely bit where Buffy licks the drop of alcohol from the corner of his mouth leading to a rather hot kiss had me leaning forward in anticipation! Even though I didn't get more action of the bedroom variety at that moment, I adore how you delved into Buffy's feelings (this brought on satisfaction of a totally different kind!!).

"What she felt for Spike, she couldn’t compare to the way she felt for Angel. Because what she had with Spike didn’t feel like standing on the brink waiting for something bad to happen, always being suspended in longing for something she knew wouldn’t come."

"Spike made her laugh rather than cry and now that she had come to know him, Buffy realised what it felt like to be with someone who was her equal. How well they fit together. How it was futile to keep pretending she wasn’t falling in love with this incredible man that made her feel like a woman rather than a girl."

These two paragraphs were probably my top favourites in the whole chapter! Buffy realising what an emotionally destructive relationship she actually had with Angel compared to the more mature and healthy one she is gradually building with Spike. And her revelation of "And the way he was gazing at her with such adoration in his eyes, open and so much like her, had her acknowledging that even if given the choice to be with Angel, she would choose Spike" had me cheering like a maniac!! Spike, you never have to be second best again!! :)

The part where Buffy straddles Spike's lap and hugs him and we have the brief exchange of “What’s this all about then?” “Just felt like hugging you.” “Oh. Alright.” was such a girlfriend/boyfriend moment that my heart positively glowed!! :) It was such a sweet moment, so thank you for putting it in there!!

And then we get to the more heated part of the chapter! Drunk Buffy certainly is take control Buffy!! I love her lines of "I want to nuzzle your belly,” “Wanna lick your belly button.” “Cutesy little button!” No wonder Spike had such a hard time resisting! ") Mind you, it says a lot for how he loves that he doesn't want to take advantage of her whilst she's in that state! That's my kind of man! :)

"He had gotten himself into quite a pickle this time, and the worst thing? He didn’t mind at all. But once the alcohol had worn off, all bets were off. He’d snog her little knickers off, the insufferable tease." I absolutely love this line! It sounds just like Spike!

The light-hearted dialogue between Buffy and Spike was wonderful to read and the more I see it the more I fall in love with this couple! Seriously, I don't think we'll ever see such a unique and beautiful relationship on television again as these two had by the time the end of Season 7 came around!!

Spike shooting a "reproaching look at his unruly privates" sent me into a fit of giggles! I can just see him doing that too with his blue eyes glowering fiercely! And lucky Buffy, I bet if her mind wasn't so clouded by alcohol she'd have kept up the touching of certain parts for a while longer!!

Buffy running around in the rain was too cute for words!! And wasn't it nice of Spike to let her do it? Somehow I think Angel would've dragged her inside and remonstrated her for behaving like an immature child! And then we have Buffy revealing that she knows whose name it was that Spike cried out whilst he was indulging in the pleasures of the flesh with the Amazon woman. The way you wrote Spike's reaction was very convincing when one considers his character and personality and the fact that he would not want Buffy to know this particular piece of information as it would give her quite a powerful hold over him if she ever wanted to use it for the wrong reasons. Lucky for him, though, Buffy's equally smitten with him as he is with her!! :)

Buffy referring to sleeping together as having "sexy times" was just adorable and then when she says to Spike "Just have sex once and go, but… you wouldn’t now, would you?” my heart fairly melted at this glimpse into Buffy's desire to have this relationship mean as much to Spike as it does to her. And Spike's quiet "No, no I wouldn’t,” had me longing to be transported into the character of Buffy so I could just snuggle and love this gorgeous man for weeks without end!! :) And then, blimey you know how to leave a chapter on a cliff-hanger!! That line of “’Cause you love me?” had me almost falling off my chair!! I can't wait to see how Spike will react (I just hope he doesn't do something stupid, like deny it!!!).

This story is progressing so well and I really enjoy reading each chapter as they are revealed. The developing relationship between Buffy and Spike is simply beautiful to read and I adore each and every moment, even the painful ones as these also lend a feeling of depth and wholeness to their feelings. I certainly look forward to the next chapter with great anticipation!! :)
















 

AWWW! did you really have to finish it there? grrrrrr. your such a tease! so not faiirrrrrrrrrr.

watch me throw a tantrum WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

hahahahahah next chapter soon pretty pleaseeeeeeeeee?
x

Hurry up with the drunkeness. hahahahahah im hell loving it :)

xxx

This chapter certainly made me a very happy and satisfied spuffy fan!! I got both humour and a rather hot makeout scene that left me desperate for more plus that very sweet ending!! :)

The opening scene with Buffy displaying her lack of knowledge with alcohol and Spike's innuendos had me grinning like a fool, I especially liked the whole teasing over the "threesome" and "foursome" and I could definitely hear Buffy saying something like “I’m thinking this is enough to render me unconscious.” Perfect line!! :)

I totally loved it when Spike revealed he had money leading to Buffy's questioning of why he had made them sleep in the same bed. Spike's disconcerted response was completely adorable and the “And hey, evil here” was pure Spike. (Also I have to say, Spike carrying the shopping bags without having to be asked, just another reason why he would be the perfect boyfriend!!)

“So us sharing a bed was absolutely inevitable and practical.” - I think all Spuffy fans in the world would have been nodding in agreement at this line!

Buffy pretending to be mad was very in character (seriously, I think there were quite a few times when she was secretly amused by what Spike said in the show but of course she would never let anyone know!!) and her way of having Spike make it up to her certainly met with my approval! ") My own personal Spike strip show...*drool*.... :)

"I am so not with the peeing right now, as you can tell." I absolutely cracked up at this line!! And I loved the little insight to how Buffy must really feel when she says "I keep asking it of you but you never strip." As we all know she hasn't asked that many times but clearly she's had it on her mind alot!!! Mind you, can't say I blame her!! The same thing has been going through my mind!! ")

Despite his negative answer to the request you can't tell me Spike wasn't flattered and probably a little intrigued at the thought of giving Buffy her own personal show. And trust Buffy to only remember so much French that it covers themes in the bedroom!!

The scene in the motel room was completely mind-blowing!! The combination of playfulness and seductive teasing was quite intoxicating!! ") I was getting rather flushed and frustrated!! And what girl would not melt at being told “There isn’t one thing about you that isn’t turning me on.”

And then we have that wonderful moment on the bed! Seriously, it was like having them making love but with their clothes on!! No wonder they both came to a rather explosive climax!! (Although, I'm betting that when they finally rid themselves of all material barriers this will only make the moment more intense and powerful!!) I can certainly imagine a very blissful Buffy being quite happy to snuggle with an equally happy (and smug) Spike after such a rapturous encounter! ") Also, giving Buffy her first trip to esctasy will certainly have Spike being set in a special place in her heart!! (I say her first trip since first times for girls are never the pain free & orgasmic experiences most people would have us believe, plus having to deal with Angelus afterwards certainly would've soured any sweeter memories Buffy may have had!).

I love the way you ended this chapter! :) It was so sweet and I can just hear Spike saying “I’ll look after you” with his beautiful blue eyes shining with warmth and his voice soft and sincere and then determined as he reassures Buffy's anxiously voiced "promise?" with a firm "Always."

I very much look forward to the next instalment where hopefully things are going to get rather intense and very steamy between our gorgeous couple (with their clothes taking their leave rather early on in the piece!!) ") leading to a very satisfying, enthusiastic and bedshaking conclusion! :)

Me Me ME!!!!!! i wanna see drunk Buffy, can i get drunk with Buffy?

... Wait, no, can i get drunk with Spike?.. yep thats the one, I wanna get REEEEALLYY drunk with Spike, i feel that it could end well. I think  we should arrange some sort of... arrangement, where i can get drunk with Spike? Have i made it clear enough yet that I wanna get drunk with Spike?

And AWWWWWWW Buffy and Spike are so cute together! I'm so jealousssssss. So very very jealous.

Woah i just read what ive written and i have now decided that maybe i should cut back on the amount of coffe im drinking cos heheheheheh, i sound like a hypo crazy person. Yup.Yup.Yup.

Preetty pretty please update soon, I just love your stories :)  (hahaha that would sound awesome in a British accent... too bad im Australian.... grrrr ill have to find myself a british boyfriend... just like Spikeeee!!!!!)

Loving the storrryyyyy! xxxxx

I loved ths chapter, cos everybody is all happy again :) well.. sorta anyways, i like it when people are happy.
You better not keep me waiting too long missy, cos im very impaitient these days hahahaha, especially when the story is this good :)
Oh and this story better not end anytime soon either cos i dont know what i would do if it finished..
xx.

Congratulations! In this chapter you went from having me in near tears to laughing manically. :)

That opening scene was heartrending to read. The shared hurt, confusion and emotional pain of Spike and Buffy was beautifully written and I simply loved the descriptive images you used. I especially liked "the fragile connection slipped out of his grasp and shattered, leaving him standing in the wreckage of words he hadn’t even meant". And the bit where Spike rubbed his chest only to discover that it "didn’t ease the painful pressure squeezing his heart and he didn’t know what to do to make it better" was powerful in its imagery.

Your explanation of Buffy's terror was brilliant. "That in a mere week, she came to trust him more than she’d ever trusted Angel. That Spike had made her laugh and treated her more like an equal and a woman than anyone else ever had." It would be a hard truth to face for any woman, the knowledge that a former enemy treated them as both someone to be desired and respected and had proved more trustworthy than their supposed 'one true love'.

Also, having Spike and Buffy mirroring the other's actions on each side of the door was a lovely end to the scene. The door seeming like a physical manifestation of the emotional barrier they had each thrown up between themselves, all the while longing to somehow go through it and return to the other.

The scene in the car was wonderfully played out, commencing with Spike's rather awkward attempt at an apology and Buffy's determination to ignore him. I had to laugh at Spike's "You can be a bitch though". Even whilst delivering an apology he's incapable of keeping the truth from falling past his lips.

I adored the little bit of lighthearted banter that they tossed around before they once again descended into more serious territory. And then, Spike's dawning realisation that he was in love with Buffy was magnificent to read. Your insight into how Spike loves was brilliant. "That all he was and all he had, he would give to her without wanting anything in return. Because… because he was in love with her." I believe you have completely and eloquently described the true essence of what it means to feel 'unselfish love'. I can also understand why he would be so frightened of Buffy finding out the truth. He certainly doesn't have a good history of the object of his affections treating him kindly.

That closing interaction between Spike and Buffy had me in grinning madly, especially the discussion of Spike taking "a nibble" out of any policeman foolish enough to pull them over and Buffy's attempt at concealing her amusement. Also liked Spike continually getting distracted by Buffy's bare legs and all those naughty thoughts that kept floating through his mind, the one of "an image of having them wrapped around his waist as he pounded her against a wall" had me dazed for some time considering I kept putting myself in Buffy's place! ")

Spike's rather hopeful "I bet you think I’m so gorgeous the mere sight of me makes you want to climb right into my lap and give me a happy ending" had me jumping up and down in my chair screaming "I DO!", but of course he couldn't hear me. :( I suppose I'll have to be satisfied with living my fantasy through Buffy, who must've certainly shocked Spike with her revealing "who said I was teasing". Oh Spike, I think your fantasy involving Buffy's legs being wrapped around you whilst you bring her to happy release many times over with her screaming your name in ecstasy is not too far away from happening in reality. :)

Thank you dear writer for such an emotive chapter! I do love a bit of angst thrown in as it just adds to the build up of emotions that will finally be released! ") I definitely look forward to the next chapter and the further developments between Spike and Buffy that will bring to fruition all those evocative images and fantasies with which you have been teasing us! :)

hehehe. i giggled at the little 'sugar and Spike' instead of 'sugar and spice' :) i thought it was quite clever

and Spike after suagr and coffee?... exactly like what im like, constantly hypo and doing shit that embarasses everone around me :D

I'mm sooooooooo pumped for the next chapter, so dont take too loong, kay?
xxx

BLOODY HELL!! That chapter completely knocked my socks off!! Plus another piece of clothing which we won't go into!! ") Thank you for giving my pent up frustrations a bit of relief! (Although, I am looking forward to the final BIG BANG!!!)

The first section had me in stitches with Spike on his sugar high, and drawing Buffy's breasts in the salt? That was absolutely priceless!! I can just see him doing something so juvenile!! And oh, poutty!! I could've just nibbled on his bottom lip when he tried to justify himself by saying "But they’re your boobs". Also liked him trying to convince her to give him a free show! That vamp never gives up trying!! :)

Putting a hand down Spike's front pants pocket! Can I join in? I can just see Buffy blushing a violent shade of crimson at this point! Also liked Spike trying to run out without paying the bill and Buffy grabbing a hold of his shirt! :) Got to admire a bloke for trying! Favourite line in this bit, definitely the “Strikes fear right into my unbeating heart."

Damn that makeout scene was hot!! Your descriptions are absolutely brilliant in these scenes! I totally love them!! They get me all hot and bothered!! And Buffy finally got to put her hands on his tight butt!! Bet her heart was beating a regular tango! And, argh!! Another interruption!! Spike should've just eaten that guy that started whining about his car! I mean come on!! A bit of understanding please!!

Buffy trying to keep her wits about her was just adorable!! I especially liked that line “But we only… to get the stuff.” Give it up Buffy (pun definitely intended!!), forget about trying to maintain your good-girl façade and have some fun!!

Spike breaking the lock to get into the motel room?! Oh, Rhett Butler moment!! ")  And then ravishing her against the door! My blood was boiling and steam was coming out of my ears very quickly! I was with Buffy completely with begging Spike and holding on to him as hard as possible! I think I came at the same time she did! Mind you I don't think my computer mouse with ever be the same again!! And then having Spike sucking his fingers - are you trying to kill me?

(P.S. Further to my reference to Rhett Butler, if you've ever seen Gone With The Wind, don't you think the relationship between Buffy and Spike is very much like that of Scarlett and Rhett? She's infatuated with her "first love" who isn't at all what he seems (Ashley/Angel) and he's an arrogant arse that loves her (although he won't admit it at first) and has to watch her be involved with three other guys. And then to crown it all she only realises she loves him when it's too late - Spike goes up in the Hellmouth and Rhett leaves with that lovely line "frankly my dear, I don't give a damn". - mind you, the authoress of GWTW said in her book about the story that she believes "she (Scarlett) gets him in the end" which gives me hope that Buffy eventually will get Spike too!! :)

Nice way to finish the chapter off! A little light-hearted humour at Spike's expense. You got Buffy and us off, let's just leave Spike hanging for a little while!! ") Poor Spike, I can totally understand his desperate "oh, come on!".

Well done on a simply fantastic chapter! I would certainly switch places with Buffy in heartbeat to enjoy everything Spike did to her in this one!! I eagerly await the next chapter to see whether they will stay that extra night and get in some rather intense moments or whether you're going to torture us a little bit more and make them leave!

Awwwwww! Moree pleeeeeeeaaasssseeeeeeee

This chapter absolutely melted my heart! It had so many beautiful moments it’s hard to pick my favourite!! :)
 
I loved the opening scene of Spike washing clothes by hand! Is there nothing that vamp can’t do? I had to giggle at the thought of Buffy refusing to let him put his hands on her “unmentionables” (by the way, love the use of that old-fashioned word! Brings to mind the days of gallantry and manners!). Spike’s internal monologue about stealing Buffy’s knickers was priceless!! The indignant protestations followed by rueful honesty was gorgeous!
 
And then naked Spike! Ohh, yummy!! He can sneak into my bed any day!! ") I adored the little tender gesture of Spike’s in brushing away the strand of hair and then having “his fingertips tracing the soft curve of her cheek”. My heart was all squishy and glowing with warmth! And then having him fall asleep to the sound of Buffy’s heartbeat – my inner romantic self positively wept at this picture!
 
The moment when Buffy woke up was hilarious, especially her reaction of finding herself “draped over Spike like some slutty Slayer blanket”. (Wonderful description!) :) And her little acknowledgement of Spike behaving himself by “respectfully keeping to his side” was lovely! Finally, she’s admitting that he isn’t all bad!! Her attempts of extracting herself without waking him up was hilarious, especially when Spike eventually reacted to her moving about by “turning on his side to hug her to his chest”. Buffy’s admittance to liking it and revealing that Spike’s “yummy” scent was “enough for her to postpone the escape plan” was a great moment as it appears that she is getting to the point where she can actually admit the truth to herself (even though she may not be able to admit it openly to others yet).
 
I loved the description of having Buffy watch Spike as he slept. I couldn’t help but think of the scene in the S7 episode Touched where we have that beautiful moment of Buffy being cradled in Spike’s arms and she gazes at his sleeping face. One of the best Spuffy moments ever!! :)
 
I have to totally agree with Buffy: a curly-haired Spike = major cuteness!! And, oh NOT FAIR! How come she gets to run her fingers through his hair? *pout* I’ll only forgive you for teasing me because Spike started purring! :)
 
And then came the most brilliant, the most beautiful moment! Spike whispering Buffy’s name and then saying “love you”. My squealing would have put any teenage girl to shame!! :) Poor Buffy, so confused and shocked! Although I loved her asking why she had to “catch a glimpse of the man crouching behind the protective front of the Big Bad” and then admitting that she “never meant to see his human heart. Never meant for it to touch hers”. It certainly looks as though Buffy knew all along that there was a man hidden behind the evil vamp persona Spike likes to portray to the world, and then having her admit that his heart had touched hers was a shining moment to all spuffy fans! :)
 
Buffy's questioning of why Spike would love her was a realistic response given the situation, but I absolutely adored her last question of “did she want him to love her?” I believe underneath all her defensiveness the answer would have come back a resounding YES!
 
By the way, having Spike bury his face in Buffy’s pillow = completely adorable!  
 
The scene in the diner was totally brilliant! Though can I ask, Buffy imagining Spike saying “I love you” whilst holding a “crumpled box of Belgian chocolates”, was this by any chance inspired by that scene in the S5 episode Blood Ties where Spike shows up with the box of chocolates for Buffy which he had just used to smash the dummy’s head?
 
You totally had me in stitches with that bit with Spike wondering if Buffy – “the naughty minx” – had snuck a peek at his “manly bits”. I bet he enjoyed picturing that in his mind! ")
 
The by-play between Buffy and Spike in this scene was positively delicious! And poor Buffy kept putting her foot in it didn’t she? I loved Spike’s questioning whether Buffy’s dream involved her “getting frisky” with him, and I completely howled with laughter when Buffy realised that Spike had been naked in the bed and his giving her an open invitation to let her “hot little hands wander around under the sheets”. I will gladly accept that invite since Buffy didn’t! ")
 
Buffy wore a mini-skirt whilst dining with Spike? That’s like waving a red flag at a bull! No wonder he let his fingers wander up her leg and under her skirt! Mind you, if Buffy was so adverse to him touching her, why let his fingers get so high that they were able to touch her knickers and consequently that moist little area that they cover? Being the Slayer she could’ve stopped him before he got that high if she really wanted to! :)
 
Buffy’s Freudian slip of “not here” was too a delicious chance for Spike to pass up! I think he was right on the mark when he suggested that if they were in the motel room she’d let him do it.
 
Oh, I think my brain and a certain part of my anatomy just exploded! That description of Spike dipping “his finger in the hot sauce” and then sucking his finger “into his mouth with a moan” brought so many naughty images into my mind of his finger dipping into somewhere else hot and then sucking the taste off that I’ll need at least ten cold showers before I’ll cool down! ")
 
And Spike hyped up on caffeine and sugar? Talk about energised and probably right to last for a couple of days straight! If Buffy won’t take advantage of all that stamina and energy I sure will! ") And I’ll enjoy every second of it!! :)
 
Many thanks for such a wonderful chapter and congratulations on being nominated in so many categories!! You deserve each and every one of them!! :)
 
I eagerly look forward to more heated moments and naughty actions in the next chapter!! ")
 

If reviews lessen stress levels, and that means that you will post really quickly, then i will review however many times you want... cos thats how much i love this :)

you always leave me wanting more, its frustrating! grrrr.
moree sooooonnnnn pleeeasssseee???
:)
x

Talk about steaming hot!! This chapter could melt the ozone layer by itself!! :)
 
Spike’s line of “especially since you won’t let me steal” was so cute!! That vamp is totally whipped!! And Buffy’s stuttering “b-but…one bed” had her sounding like the perfect Victorian maiden!  I loved how you showed her insecurity when it came to her talents where “matters of sex” are concerned. Underneath all her bravery, Buffy really was very intimidated when it came to intimacy.
 
I’m happy to see that Buffy has the same reaction to “gentleman Spike” that the rest of us do – how could she resist? I certainly wouldn’t even offer up a token resistance! ")
 
Oh boy, then came the straddling!! (Spike’s mine! Who’s straddling Spike? – sorry, I couldn’t resist!!) Even though it was with the intention of healing, this scene was hot!! Of course, what would it be without Spike being his usual pervert self and making a comment like “all you need is a tight little uniform”. Nurse Buffy – now there’s something that probably will feature in quite a few of Spike’s personal fantasies!! And Buffy trying to justify staying on top of Spike for longer than necessary was gorgeous! Not that I blame her – you’d have to drag me off if I ever got that lucky!!
 
Buffy also slipping in a bit of extra touching? Now that girl is smart!! And poor Spike, I’m sure he felt quite “stiff” after having Buffy straddling him! ") And Buffy not being impressed at the sight of his “thing”? Yeah, right, and I’m the Queen of England!!
 
I can just see Spike with the “glazed look on his face” as he watched Buffy use her “feminine wiles”. He didn’t stand a chance with her pulling a stunt like that!! And, ohhh, a foot massage given by Spike!!! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven!! His cool hands sensuously caressing my skin, slowly moving further up my leg as his gaze locked with mine, his hands slipping inside my… OH SORRY!! Excuse me please!! I need to grab a cold shower – I’ll be back in a few minutes!! ")
 
ARGH! Now I need another one! :) That scene with Spike spreading Buffy’s legs to “settle between them”, then having her tighten them around his waist and “ground her pelvis into his” had me melting in a pool of sensual overload! I almost cried in frustration when that knock came at the door!! Seriously, Buffy and Spike - find an abandoned cabin and stay there for a week and relieve some of that UST!!
 
How sweet of Spike though, to order Buffy dinner! Honestly, if I had a guy like him around, I’d never be letting him go!! Foot massages, ordering dinner, buying me clothes – definitely a keeper!! :)
 
Oh, the mental image of Spike ravishing me (damn it, :( all right then – BUFFY!) with his tongue and burying his head at a certain sensitive area – I think my head’s going to explode - along with another part of me!! ") And Spike, I can assure you, Buffy most definitely would “appreciate it”!!
 
That last scene where they shared another meal, whilst certainly assisting in bringing my blood pressure back down, made me whimper alongside with Buffy. The sight of Spike using his tongue to lick a crumb off his upper lip? Unhh, I can think of a much better place for that tongue to be and it certainly doesn’t involve it touching any of his own skin!! ")
 
I am definitely holding out for the next heated instalment, although next time I’ll have a bucket of ice cold water placed right beside me! I love how things are steaming up between Spike and Buffy, even though the anticipation for the grand climax - pun certainly intended!! ") - is a torturous process! Sometimes I just feel like screaming "RIP YOUR CLOTHES OFF AND GET TO IT ALREADY!!"    * hint, hint ") *

Please update soon!! :)
 

If spike dropped his pants in front of me.... I'd probably freak out, then squeal, then almost faint, then freak out, then squeal, and then faint for real. Hahahaha. 
I love this story so much :D
I've always wondered how Spike can make almost ANYTHING sound dirty, like i dont know anybody who could turn a conversation into dirty talk that quick. And why does Buffy always fall into the trap? Like i know sometimes she just couldn't avoid it but 'I'm coming...' ??? She must really be in love ♥♥♥ Hehehehe. And im gonna be hell random now, but how freaking awesome if somebody could work lady gaga into 1 of these stories, i would truly love that (HINT HINT) ;)
...But seriously you write amazing stuff.
I'm waiting for another chapter already :)
So please dont keep me waiting for tooo long? *puppy dog eyes*
X.

This chapter had so many great moments it’s hard to write a review that will do it justice! It had me wincing in sympathy, giggling like a mad woman, gulping in apprehension and finally almost completely swooning from highly censored thoughts! ")
 
The opening scene was fantastic! A dreary trudge through a forest (especially in inappropriate footwear) would be on my “top ten things I never want to do” list. I completely sympathise with Buffy and I totally agree with her idea that “the Chosen One” should have received “the same benefits as the slayees”. Although, I suppose if I had to walk for hours in a dark forest I wouldn’t mind so much if Spike was there! “)

Absolutely fell in love with gentleman Spike, especially when, upon seeing Buffy’s tears, his irritation melts away, “his heart softened”, and then he “clasped her hand in his”. *heart-broken sigh* I want to be Buffy! :( This was such a beautiful moment and my heart positively glowed with warmth whilst reading it! :)
 
I loved Spike’s “I heard there is a Big Foot colony just up north” and Buffy’s gobsmacked reaction. Can’t you just picture her with eyes wide open and mouth gaping in disbelief? I’m sure Spike enjoyed leaving her wondering whether it was true or not. :)
 
And then we got to see pervy Spike again! Buffy’s shocked (but secretly happy) reaction to his comments on her “perky little tits and spankable arse” was adorable, as was Spike reassuring her that it was a compliment and then that he didn’t think her “boobs” were “small”.
 
I can just hear Spike saying that line “feel free to fling the stuff away”, although I don’t think he would like it if Buffy appeared au naturel in front of Angel or any other man. Mind you, Buffy might get some fun out of it considering a jealous Spike is a rather passionate Spike! ") *blush* Oh my naughty mind!
 
Absolutely loved the whole Hansel and Gretel moment. That line “You're like the gross version of Hansel” had me giggling at the mental image of Spike dressed in native German costume following a blood trail.
 
I had to smile at Spike whining about his precious duster being inside the car, and then having Buffy pointing out Mr Donald was there as well. Seems as though Spike’s gift to her is already as important to her as Spike’s duster is to him.
 
“Okay, I’ve got a plan.” “Uh-oh. I don’t like the sound of that.” “Shut up, Slayer.” Brilliant piece of interaction between our lovely couple. I could even see Buffy giving him a cute little smirk and his answering grin.
 
The rescue of the duster and Mr Donald was priceless and then having him take the officer’s bike?! Spike, you’re a bad boy!! :) From grand theft auto and destruction of motel property to hijacking police vehicles, I think by the time Spike gets Buffy back to Sunnydale there will only be a few crimes left that she hasn’t committed. Also, lovely moment with Buffy being careful with Spike’s back.
 
The brief conversation with Giles was a wonderful moment. Giles’ dry response to Buffy’s bemoaning the fate of her clothes was very in-character. I can even see him removing his glasses to pinch the bridge of his nose. My favourite part, though, had to be Spike commenting “you really can’t speak English, can you?” Buffy’s death glare would’ve dusted any other vamp on the spot, I imagine.
 
Helping Spike out of his shirt? Hmm, where do I sign up for that? ") And Buffy’s favour in return, now I wonder what that could be? Maybe getting Spike to remove hers? Spike’s behaviour in this scene had me grinning madly. His sexual innuendoes and open suggestions had my heart pounding in anticipation. Buffy really didn’t help either with her double entendres. And I’m sure she didn’t peek, the little hussy! And if you believe that then you must still believe that the world is flat. How else could she see him pull off his “sexy mannerisms”.
 
Now comes the swooning!! Almost naked Spike touching me, his hands caressing my soft skin, his fingers tracing down toward my breast, the cool touch causing my flesh to tingle and heat to pool in my …. Oh, sorry!! I kind of got carried away there for a moment! ") Besides, that all happened to Buffy, damn it!! :(
 
The intensity between these two has almost reached the explosive point of Mt Vesuvius, but instead of levelling Pompeii this eruption is going to leave one very satisfied and exhausted couple - although the bed and room might get levelled! ")
 
Ohh, can I swap places with Buffy? Please? That part where Spike dispensed with his last piece of clothing had my whole body tensing with anticipation! I could certainly appreciate Buffy’s response to seeing his well-endowed package and her following whimper. And then adding him stretched out on a bed with his delectable derriere on display, the tight, muscular flesh just begging to be squeezed? Oh, I have no doubt that Buffy was “coming” and having Spike’s body beneath her might be the “paper to the sparking wire” that causes her to forget her inhibitions and accept that having Spike in her bed can lead to all sorts of fun and heated games. ")
 
And Buffy, you’re not doomed – you’ll soon be soaring amongst the stars! No way could Spike leave you unsatisfied and feeling anything but complete and utter ecstasy!
 
Please, dearest writer & most gifted wielder of words, please update soon. My heart and mind can only bear so much anticipation before they must combust! :)
 
And, Spike dropping his trousers in front of me? Mmm, I guess it’d be a case of doing whatever passes for a marriage ceremony in vamp circles (I'm not letting him get away from me!!) followed by happy touchies for a long, long, insert numerous amount of “long”, time in which he would teach me everything he’s learnt about pleasure over the past hundred plus years!! ") So please, if you do happen to come across him, tell him I’m waiting for him!! :)
 

awwwwww i really want more. :(

WOW!!! What an incredible chapter! I am totally in awe of you & your enchanted pen that creates scenes to rival those of the greatest masters of the English language!! The action scene was simply fantastic and that twist you threw in there with the "enormous beast constructed by the sheer will of ancient magic" completely blew me away!
 
In the fight scene at the start I love Spike & Buffy keeping a tally on the number of Amazons they each got. Reminded me of Little John & Friar Tuck in Robin Hood and Legolas & Gimli in LOTR. Always adds a bit of humour!! :) Your description of the fight scene was positively brilliant. I was getting tensed up, ready to fight, just reading it!! There were so many parts that I really liked it's hard to pick my favourite, but one that really stood out was "Spike let his instincts take over, the staccato of Buffy’s heart the soundtrack to spur him on." And I agree with you, whenever you watch Buffy & Spike fight together they always do seem "fluid and deadly".
 
The part where the fight takes a turn for the worse was a piece of exceptional writing, my eyes were riveted to the screen! The descriptions flowed so well and I could just picture every movement in my mind. I swear I could hear Buffy's scream of "Spike" and feel every pain inflicted on our brave duo. But then, I also felt that overwhelming sense of relief when Buffy realised she "held the power". (P.S. Also love the whole link to "because it's always got to be blood". Spike is such a clever boy!!)
 
"Kill the Amazons." Magnificent line! Right up there with "I'll be back". ")
 
The light-hearted moment was beautiful. Buffy's concern for Spike was so genuine and the shared humour was lovely to read - brought a goofy smile to face!!! Spike remonstrating Buffy for the agreement to, as he put it, "hack off my balls" and having Buffy roll her eyes was a wonderful close to that scene. 
 
Once again Buffy triumphs over the bad guys, though I don't think Spike would agree with her thought that "the whole Slayer gig sure was a bitch on her looks." I'm sure Spike would say that she's never more glorious than when she's just fought a hard battle and still has that battle lust in her eyes!! ")
 
ARGH! Buffy, stop torturing the poor vamp!! This part really had me feeling for Spike. He's so easily hurt by the merest suggestion that someone he cares about doesn't feel the same way about him. I just wanted to hug him. Although I'm sure it would surprise him how easy it was for him to hurt Buffy by referring to her as "Slayer". These two just need to sit down and have a good chat.
 
Spike's teasing about strip teasing was a nice way to break the uncomfortable atmosphere that arose, even if it was a bit forced at the beginning. You just can't keep that bad boy down! (And that's why we love him!) ")
 
And thank you a million times for that gorgeous glimpse of shy Spike! My inner hopeless romantic self that gets stuck in the Regency era positively fainted at that lovely closing scene of:-
 
"“We made a pretty good team back there,” he mumbled, almost shyly."

"“Yes, we did,” she said with a hint of a smile."
 
And then I got hit by that beautiful "If only she knew what that meant, and why she couldn’t stop thinking about how being in Spike’s arms made the whole world with its petty problems disappear." Absolutely heady stuff for a spuffy fan like me!! :)
 
Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for providing me with some lovely reading after a really horrid day at work and I look forward to your next update with ever increasing anticipation!! You, dear author, are simply fantasmagorical!!

 

you dont actually understand how much i love this. like i check my email at least 6 times a day to see if youve updated hahaha, and it makes me so happy when you do :) so.... more soon? hehehe
xxx

LOL at the Spike tee shirt slogan.

Ohhhhh... i hate this part, when buffy and spike are both kidnapped and they have to find their way back to eachother :( go back to the smoochies hehehhe.

This chapter disappointed me, but not for a bad reason. You see when a story starts to get to a conflict like this you know that the story is going to have an ending, well you always know that the story is going to have an ending... but this chapter is where it hit me that when it ends there will be no more and that depresses me. Did that make sense? What im actually trying to say, even though i have a pretty round-about way of saying it, is can you pretty pretty pretty pretty pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaasseeeeeeeeee with lots of sugar and chocolate and icecream and puppies and rainbows on top, make this story go on for like.... ever?

more soon? xx

He's toast.  If he had any self respect he would have stolen that rabbit.

Finallyy!!!!!! Gosh ive been waiting for that to happen.. (probably along with everyone else?)

I wanna know what the t-shirt said! Cos that was the most important thing that happened in this chapter.

Anndd im gonna be insightful here.. but was buffy upset about the rabbit cos she feels like she isnt good enough for spike? or does she just like the ugly duckling story?

Mooorrrreee sooooooooon? Cos im gonna be all impatient again...

xx

That last part had me in stitches!!! :) Oh, I could just see Spike buying poor "Mr Donald" for Buffy and sacrificing his manly image! Beautiful! What a sweet guy he is! Do you know where I could find one like him?! :) Loved the line "and did she already name the thing?" - always the first clue that something is coming home with you (be it a pet or a toy!!).

I must say the making out scene did not help me deal with the sweltering heat we have here at the moment! Boy, talk about heated up!! I think lava has replaced the blood in my veins!!!! And I love how it was Buffy that made the first move!! Methinks the girl is beginning to move on!! I found it hysterical that the thing that penetrated their lust-clouded minds was another couple participating in an advanced stage of what they themselves were doing. And Spike finally caught a glimpse of what that towel had been so dedicatedly protecting! I can just see his lovely blue eyes glazing over and his mind immediately whispering naughty things in his ear. No wonder he was so discombobulated.

Absconding from the scene of the crime (and I adored the whole "she couldn't believe Spike had refused to pay for the damages...yes, actually, she could" - totally brilliant) and offering up no more than a token protest at stealing yet another vehicle? Buffy, save yourself the trouble and just go and get yourself that black leather jacket!! And Spike being the gentleman once again!! You have to love that vamp! He certainly knows how to treat his lady!! I certainly can identify with Buffy's desire to run her fingers through Spike's hair! I've been wanting to do that for ages!!! ") Damn, but that girl has all the luck!! And the following conversation about Spike's pickpocketing career was like reading a snippet from a script! Fantastic!!

You have to admire a man that can actually manage to wait (no matter how short the period of time) whilst a girl looks at clothing!! And for someone of Spike's temperament it's twice as admirable. His line of "Here. This one's bloody marvellous." was exactly right, especially when coupled with his actions of grabbing whatever his hand happened to land on!! And Buffy choosing a BLACK shirt?! Oh dear, she's already starting to dress like Spike!!! Give it up, Buffy, you might as well go and start picking out the china and placemats!! :) And although Spike might have considered the experience "torture" I'm sure he secretly enjoyed a little fantasy where she modelled each and every miniscule piece of clothing for him!! ") Spike's scaring of the cashier was a great touch! He can certainly be very possessive of his women!!

And then of course we have the lovely scene with Buffy saddened over the fate of Mr Donald & Spike innocently confirming what she was thinking - no one would ever want to buy the deformed toy. I think there was a bit of self-projection going on there! Buffy identifying with the damaged toy that no one would want or love and would therefore continue to be alone. Hopefully with his actions Spike can prove to her that as he was willing to buy Mr Donald then he is more than capable of accepting her as well! I can't wait to see Buffy's reaction to the gift.

And may I say that Spike has already acted more like a boyfriend than Angel ever did - he's had rather meaningful discussions with her, taken her on a roadtrip (admittedly they had little choice), hand-fed her jell-o, shared a laugh (not to mention a pillow fight) with her, ate a meal with her, held her as she cried, had her sleep in his shirt!!, bought her clothes & a stuffed toy!! Compare that to Angel's behaviour - only sticking around long enough to deliver vague warnings, get a few kisses and then disappearing, seducing an innocent school girl (even if he was human he'd still be classed as a child-molester for that!), making unilateral decisions, the list just goes on!!!! Score: Spike - perfect boyfriend material. Angel - disasterous boyfriend material.

Overall this was a simply delicious chapter & I eagerly await the next one with my fan clutched in hand!!! ")

Thanks for such an enjoyable read!! You truly are a blessing to we poor spuffy fans that are desperate for some quality time with our favourite blonde pair!! :)

BIG GUFFAW

yep, you did.  Not easy, considering the cold I have.

That sounds like so much fun!
"In that moment, she wanted nothing more than to kiss him." i read that and i was just thinking Do it... Doooo iiiiitt!

You're an evil evil writer.  :)

I'm so involved that I can't stop reading this - I should be making a meal! Thank you for putting off your uni work for us!

Read this the other day, loved it, and then didn't get a chance to review. Bad me!

"Fell" vs. "Slipped": Even a concussion can't stop the banter! It's banterrific! (new word, copyrighted just for your dialogue)

Loved, loved, loved Spike's distracting conversation about childhood career dreams.

"You're strange."
"No, I'm a rebel."
You got that right, Spike!

Spike's observation that hospitals smell like "depression and disinfectants." Spot on!

Buffy's scent making Spike want to do things that involved candles and chocolate. He truly was damned.
I want to send you chocolate for writing such a great line.

I liked Buffy's belief that is she keeps Spike's coat, she'll keep Spike around. Hey, it's a valid hypothesis. I'd sure try it.

Another favorite line: I'm not bitchy. Now feed me the cherry goodness.

I had thought that in light of Buffy's concussion, I would not declare a chapter winner here. However....I was struck by exactly what Buffy has in this chapter:
*Spike carrying her around
*Spike's coat
*Spike cuddling
*Spike sniffing
*Cherry goodness jell-o (Because no one in their right mind would eat the great kind in the hospital) hand fed to her by Spike

With all that, I have to say that Buffy is made of win in this chapter. Now bring on the next one!

I'll have what shes having please!!!

hee these two are a couple of idiots.  LOL

Spike likes cats? I am even more endeared to him--wait, is that possible?

Winner of this round: tough call. It's gonna have to be by points:

Half-nekkid wrestling: draw
Insults B's undies: advantage Spike
Likes B's bra: advantage Buffy
Has a distracting chest: S
Has real boobs: B
Spike pouts: S
B steals S's shirt: B
And looks good in it: B
B says S's butt is "scrawy" (really, EoR, how can you write such fiction? It's the fictioniest fiction ever!): B
B calls S "a pervert" and "a male": S (Lame-o insults there, Buff)
S reveals his Amazon booty guilt: B
S should have stolen a faster car: B (reminiscent of Leia in Empire here)
B "offends his manhood": B
B blushes: S
B confesses she likes hitting him (so sweet): S
S throws over shoulder and departs for the hospital: S

Okay, that's 8 for Spike (counting the draw) and 9 (also counting the draw) for Buffy. Is this too close to call? I'll let the author be the judge.
 
One last question: Did you mean it to be Disney "motif"? 'Cause I couldn't quite picture Walt having motives about Buffy's undies. But hey, maybe he's a pervert too; we know he's a male.

And should you get bored over the weekend, another chapter would not be minded at all by us, your adoring throng of fans. Banter makes me happy. Your dialogue? Great stuff! Write on, EoR!

Excellent and funny chapter.  This is the Spuffy I love - non stop arguments and aggravation!
 

Very intense emotions at the end of this chapter. Looking forward to the next.
 

Um, is it soon yet? Because I think patience is a doctor's clientele...or a virtue...and I'm not a doctor...or particulary virtuous, for that matter. Sorry, it's an Aries thing.

Can "soon" be sooner? I'll bake you brownies!