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Paper Promise by Jess Marie
Jags
12/16/2013 08:28 am
Together
So beautiful. Thank you
Tink0185
03/12/2011 03:11 am
Together
THIS STORY IS FANTASTIC. Very well writtenk; well worded with good, engaging dialogue and just enough angst. I loved it. The sexy scenes were fantastic as well, especially the last one. :) Loved it. Keep writing!!
Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful story so rich in detail. I enjoyed bit.
You did everything you sought to do and more. Wonderful fic!
Jamie
02/04/2010 07:54 am
Together
Read this all in one go. It was lovely and painful and hopeful. It was also bodice-rippingly hot. I mean, hawt. I loved every breathtaking minute if it. Thank you for a wonderful read. :)
What a great story. Loved the idea of the blank page of 'All the places I’d go, people I’d eat, things I’d kill when the chip came out' which became a blank page of 'things I wouldn't do for Buffy' - except hurt Dawn. Sums Spike up perfectly.
A bit disappointed Buffy didn't openly admit her feelings to him before he got the soul - but you can't have everything in all fics!
Going to have a look at your other fics now...
A bit disappointed Buffy didn't openly admit her feelings to him before he got the soul - but you can't have everything in all fics!
Going to have a look at your other fics now...
This was lovely. I'm glad that you had them wait and develop a friendship again before they tried for more and I'm glad that Spike was still Spike.
I do have to tell you that as lovely as the interlude about his mowing the lawn was, I couldn't help but think that if my neighbor ever mowed his lawn after dark I would be mad. :)
I do have to tell you that as lovely as the interlude about his mowing the lawn was, I couldn't help but think that if my neighbor ever mowed his lawn after dark I would be mad. :)
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 03:49 am
Together
Ah, perfection. Angsty where needed, teasing and leaving me scrabbling for the next chapter, hoping fervently that you wouldn't 'Joss' me. The happiness is blinding, and the hot Spuffy sex? Oh boy oh boy oh boy. Hot. Spuffy. Sexxxxx.
Wonderful stuff, and thank you.
I'll be in my bunk...
le
01/07/2010 10:01 am
Together
gahawwwwee! that is my sound of aweness and greatness! cuz seriously, this fic was great! I could feel spike's pain ... and buffy's pain, they were both very believable ... i love that, when an author can make you really feel what their characters feel. brava!
Veronica
01/04/2010 07:51 am
Together
This was amazing!! And I'm so glad that I read this!! I would definitely say that your vision of "redemptive, sweet and happy Spuffy sex" has come true; if that bothers anyone, then that's just too bad. Thanks for writing and sharing. :)
Good chpater - keep writing!
Hana
12/31/2009 09:34 am
Together
Wow, I thought that was excellent. Well written, amusing, a great grasp of the characters with dialogue Joss would be proud of. And of course, very yummy sex. Hope you plan on writing more because I would definitely look out for your work. Thanks for sharing.
Maybe the point of the story was to get to the sex (I can always do without the graphics) but the story before was superb and very well written. I hope you're back in the Spuffy game - you have a lot to offer.
Maybe the point of the story was to get to the sex (I can always do without the graphics) but the story before was superb and very well written. I hope you're back in the Spuffy game - you have a lot to offer.
You're definitely capable! :D
I enjoyed this very much. Perfect reading for a day home nursing the flu. Thank you for sharing it! :)
Also, the effulgent bit made me laugh in appreciation. It's not overused at ALL. hahaha
I enjoyed this very much. Perfect reading for a day home nursing the flu. Thank you for sharing it! :)
Also, the effulgent bit made me laugh in appreciation. It's not overused at ALL. hahaha
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and hope you get better asap!
sue
12/30/2009 07:42 pm
Together
What a beautiful story. From start to finish: it worked. You achieved the full spectrum of emotion between them and it was kind of refreshing to have a Scooby gang and Dawn that were very credible but were also much kinder, more tolerant people than depicted in canon. Buffy and Spike both climbed the hill that turned into a mountain but by god the summit was worth it. Fantastic. Thank you. Happy New Year!
Thanks a bunch. That's great to hear. Hope you have a happy new year too!
tsme
12/30/2009 04:44 pm
Together
Lovely story and a real treat to see a happy Buffy. The hot sex sure didn't hurt either.
Don't ever doubt your writing. It has an exceptionally nice flow and you have a real grasp of all these characters. i.e. your a good story teller.
Thanks for sharing. Ta!
Don't ever doubt your writing. It has an exceptionally nice flow and you have a real grasp of all these characters. i.e. your a good story teller.
Thanks for sharing. Ta!
u girl
12/30/2009 11:33 am
Together
I loved it.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Such beautiful raw emotion!
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 03:20 am
What Have You Done
*waillllllls* so lovely, and heartbreaking, and hopeful...
Racing on...
Racing on...
This is just terrific. Keep it coming.
Wow!
ooooohhhh...so dramatic and suspenseful! I must dash off to the next chapter immediately!
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 03:14 am
You'll Have Time
I adore Tara, and I love the friendship that I have in my mind that could have developed between Tara and Spike. I'm all a-quiver now, wondering what's going on...
And the description in this part is wonderful. A 'sheepish child' - wonderful! And my heart just broke for him...
And the description in this part is wonderful. A 'sheepish child' - wonderful! And my heart just broke for him...
He's going to kill Dawn next, isn't he?
It's good to see that Buffy had The Talk with Willow to bring down some of those walls.
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 03:07 am
Ideal Woman
Oh lordy! My heart is racing; I so want this to end well, but I'm terrified it won't. This is bloody good, and the voices spot on.
Cliff hanger - wha'ts Spike up to?
Xander's assessment is so right on and he would know. Too bad the realities of that history took so long to realize in canon and at such an inopportune moment. And I'm loving Spike's comments to Buffy!
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 03:02 am
Real
Xander - you really need to put aside those misconceptions, and Willow - it's not all about you, hon. And Buffy and Spike - sheesh! If anybody needed a Relate session, it's those two :) Delightful, rushing on.
01/06/2010 06:19 am
Real
Gah! You're killing me here with the Pete/Buffy parallel. That Xander is the one to get it cuts like a knife. Of course, it's not that simple, and Buffy at least wants to make changes, be more tender. The timing is sucky, though. She just might've waited too long.
*hurries off to the next bit*
*hurries off to the next bit*
The demon's Holy Grail it seems as they never tire of trying on this matter. But good to read the Evil Trio being trussed up.
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 02:58 am
Has Been
Evil! Great stuff
Poor Spike, rejected again, or is he?
PS: If that helps: This chapter ("Has Been") is the same as the 6th one @ The Spuffy Real but the title at TSR is "You'll Have Time".
*waves hi* You started posting at TSR too, that's were I read it. (http://www.spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=17666). If you don't update there anymore I'll catch up here with the story, later. Too many chapters doing it at once.
Last chapter @TSR is 6. You'll Have Time.
Last chapter @TSR is 6. You'll Have Time.
*lol* Yeah, when I realized that I'd had the whole thing completed for so long, but it wasn't posted anywhere, my ocd pretty much went haywire, so I put it all up at one time.
Hey - this is also up as Chapter Five, so you're either missing Chapter Six, or confused your numbers. Anyway, it's on here twice in a row. :)
I remember absolutely loving the first chapter of this fic (although, I may have thought it was a one-shot, because I can't remember any of the rest of it). I'm so glad you're posting the rest of it.
I remember absolutely loving the first chapter of this fic (although, I may have thought it was a one-shot, because I can't remember any of the rest of it). I'm so glad you're posting the rest of it.
ROTFL. Omg, you solved my problem! Will fix it tonight. I was dumbfound (and super-exhausted from the holidays) when I posted everything last night, and for the life of me I couldn't figure out why I had one too many chapters. (I knew I'd written it to have the same number of chapters as songs on the William Shatner album). So for about 20 minutes I drove myself crazy trying to figure out why I didn't have enough song titles this time around. So, thanks bunches for showing I'm not crazy. =)
Fantastic dialogue! You captured the essence of two people at odds and not connecting perfectly!
Grrr...argh! You've captured the season 6 Buffy perfectly. She is so messed up! But I'm hoping (unlike in the real show) that your fanfic is going to "fix" her and they can live happily ever after! :-)
PS Were there two students killed in the show and the girl's name was Debbie or did you make that up?
PS Were there two students killed in the show and the girl's name was Debbie or did you make that up?
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 02:55 am
I Can't Get Behind That
AAAAARGH! And Xander - bugger off, will you! I'm biting my nails now. Wonderful!
Good conflict in sex scene.
07/01/2008 04:40 am
I Can't Get Behind That
Aw come on. There MUST be a sequel. You can't leave a person hanging.
ANyhow, once again, sex consumes too much of the story. I reccomend more vampire slaying since that is after all the focal point of the television series.
ANyhow, once again, sex consumes too much of the story. I reccomend more vampire slaying since that is after all the focal point of the television series.
man that was painful to read...poor spike...poor buffy...she's finally wised up but it may be too late...it was a terrible misunderstanding, but she still handled it with violence...*sigh*...waiting for more, pet..please update :)
Robyn
04/18/2006 10:11 am
I Can't Get Behind That
Buffy and Spike need to be locked in a room where they can't touch each other but only talk, maybe that way they will both finally figure out things and stop hurting each other. Thanks for a great fic, I am really enjoying it.
Oh, was so pleased to see an update of this fic - but this one is a heartbreaker! And so like them to be miscommunicating when they both actually want the same things. *sobs* Fix it, please!
DAmn...powerful chapter! Even though you've let us see that Buffy isn't the cold bitca she still appears to be to Spike it sure captures how she DID treat him onscreen. The misunderstanding between them just as Buffy is starting to actually SEE Spike is rather like all of S7 for that matter.
I am so glad you are adding chapters. I was hooked from the first one where Buffy had the sense to begin making that list on his precious gift of blank paper.
Bring on more soon, please!
Kathleen
I am so glad you are adding chapters. I was hooked from the first one where Buffy had the sense to begin making that list on his precious gift of blank paper.
Bring on more soon, please!
Kathleen
And once again Buffy acts liker a Bitca even when ashe was wanting to be nice
aww.. and buffy was really trying too.. Great updates!!
fallen_angel
04/17/2006 12:02 pm
I Can't Get Behind That
these two have issues! they seriously need to talk it out like adults but considering that they are Buffy and Spike that'll never happen! Nice update.
vladt
04/17/2006 06:47 am
I Can't Get Behind That
another excellent chapter. if they keep this up, even someone with your skills, will have diificulty bring them together. thanks for the fine read.
oh my, *weeps* it's went so far that even when she tried tenderness, he won't allow it...*sad sigh*
Jerk.... and Xander must die a horrible painful death as usual
Oh, no! A Greek mythological reference involved in demonology?! Back to Spuffyness...really love the last paragraph. What a warm feeling indeed!
What a lovely last line! You write so well. For example this is a remarkable transition between scenes: (you wrote)
And it seems muscle’s the only thing I’m good for anymore.”
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“Tell me again, exactly, what either of you two idiots is good for?” Warren Meers paced
While I am really, really enjoying the story, I am also enjoying your lovely writing style, too!
And it seems muscle’s the only thing I’m good for anymore.”
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“Tell me again, exactly, what either of you two idiots is good for?” Warren Meers paced
While I am really, really enjoying the story, I am also enjoying your lovely writing style, too!
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 02:51 am
Common People
Awwww, Buffy! Just LISTEN to him, will you! Hear the tone of his voice. Poor things - time never seems right for them to be on the same page. Hurrying on!
Klingon!
Klingon!
Great Trio scene and look Buffy is starting to soften up. :)
Robyn
04/18/2006 09:49 am
Common People
If only Buffy could learn to think before she spoke perhaps she would be less likely to hurt those around her, and just maybe she would be able to communicate what she is really feeling. I love that she admitted that Spike brings kindness to her life and helps her keep going.
Wonderful chap! I can't wait to see what you do next.
Isn't it time to kill Warren and run the other two idiots out of town?
I'm almost feeling sorry for Warren here. He's surrounded by morons. Cruel Buffy. She needs a spanking.
great update! ugh! buffy stupid mouth outrunning her brain again!
aww... :)
Oh yeah damn good ficcie, is Buffu actctualy waking up???
she's getting so close.....
Aww. Poor Spike. All he's doing is trying and Buffy has to keep kicking him. Hope she learns something soon. Great chapter!
nice insight there, buffy...too bad you didn't think of it *before* you hurt him *again*... *sigh*...wonderful story...buffy makes me mad though...poor spike... :(
Love the concept of bringing Debbie and that oaf back. Those two were made for each other as icky as domestic violence is though. And yes, I was one of those geeks who caught every reference and saw Star Wars Holiday Special too. I found it OK for TV watching. The kids loved it.
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 02:46 am
Familiar Love
Very intriguing!
KTC10
06/19/2008 04:28 am
Familiar Love
omg holiday special! I had to watch that in a video production class....kind of like a "never ever EVER do this" movie example.
Robyn
04/18/2006 09:36 am
Familiar Love
Very interesting chapter, I am looking forward to where you go with the demon boy and girl.
Nice chapter! The evil duo is more like the annoying twosome!
I hope you can arrange for Spike to beat the daylights out of Andrew. Chip dispensation?
Oh no, not the Debbie girl again. Oh well. Guess that gives us some answers at to what the two nerds were up to. Great chapter.
Hehe and who are the demons??
WTF did the nerds conjure up?
uh oh. Thats the two from season 3, isnt it? When angel came back from you know where. LOL Good chappy. Can't wait to read more.
rofl @ the christmas special! great update! ohhh, they brought back Pete and Debbie wow! great choice Andrew...not! lol
lol..i saw it..a nightmare i would like to erase...lol...so...why does "debbie" sound familiar... are they the same couple from the episode about the abusive boyfriend? it was very touching, the way you wrote spike's response to his treatment of her, relating it to how buffy had treated him...i'm very much into this story by now... :) great update
02/27/2010 02:05 pm
It Hasn't Happened Yet
Love that you've inserted Andrew into early canon. Not as the evilDOER, but as the behind the scenes guy. Makes perfect sense that he would've known about these events and manipulated them to his own advantage.
Good for Spike figuring it out in such a gentle way.
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 02:41 am
It Hasn't Happened Yet
EEEP! and now there's angst...which I should have known, from the rec, obviously - but I live in everlasting forlorn hope when my two faves are involved. Wonderful use of Trek here (yes, Trekkie too!) and Kudos on the Shatner songs ;)
The mixed signals of doom! Buffy is making progress just as Spike is giving up. Nooooo! And that Andrew is certainly up to no good.
Robyn
04/18/2006 09:29 am
It Hasn't Happened Yet
I loved how much it meant to Buffy when Dawn told her thanks.
Dirktavian
04/17/2006 09:14 am
It Hasn't Happened Yet
"Far easier to kill this slayer than to love her. Angelus was a whole pisser of wrong about that one. She’d been killed twice. He wasn’t sure he’d ever seen her well-loved. She wouldn’t let him, wouldn’t let anyone." I think this is one of my all time favorite paragraphs in the Spuffy realm-- so much pain and love within that thought. I was glad to see you had updated the story, so I went back and re-read the first two chapters for old times' sake, and they really are great.
LOL re Buffy's cooking skills. Poor Spike, so smart about every body else. So clueless when it comes to Buffy.
Great chapter! Buffy is being wonderful with Dawn. I think we have a case of misunderstanding between what Buffy saw the empty list as and what Spike did. I hope they can get it right soon.
Fantastic chap! More as soon as you can please.
ComedyofErrors
02/27/2006 11:45 pm
It Hasn't Happened Yet
Just read these first two chapters and enjoyed them very much. I like the concept of Spike's list and Buffy's addition to it. I also like Spike's thoughts in this second chapter.
vladt
02/27/2006 11:37 pm
It Hasn't Happened Yet
very nice reversal of positions. love the story. thanks
great update! your Andrew-voice was fantastic! Love it!
Spike the Big Bad is the wise man for the Summers. They're lucky to have him; just don't get it.
Ohh, I'm so wondering what Andrew is up to. Probably no good by the sounds of it. And now I'm all anxious over what Spike thinks has to change. Hope to see more soon!
hmmm...this is getting quite interesting...he's right, it's bad that she didn't care about dawnie that night...glad he made her do the right thing anyway...but he's wrong about how she meant the rest of it! She needs to go find him! Still loving this story by the way!
Eeep, what's he going to do?
It's neat that Buffy placed the sheet among her treasured possessions.
treadingthedark
03/11/2012 08:53 pm
That's Me Trying
This was so gorgeous! Love the list idea. Really lovely. Text
Purr.
04/28/2010 09:48 pm
That's Me Trying
You`re an amazing writer! I loved this, original, true to character, and with amazing presents :D I wish I could copypaste the parts I liked, but Bloodshedverse sucks that way, you know? ;P Cant wait to read more!!
Allie
04/14/2010 12:19 pm
That's Me Trying
This is great! I loved the end of the first chapter...S6 is not my fav for B/S but you've certainly brought me around.
oh wow! This chapter could stand alone as a truly lovely short story. I'm almost afraid to read any more and spoil the tender mood this chapter has created...almost, but not quite! I can't wait to see what else you come up with next.
You should be very proud of your writing ability. You have a gift for touching your readers' hearts.
You should be very proud of your writing ability. You have a gift for touching your readers' hearts.
Spikesdeb
01/19/2010 02:34 am
That's Me Trying
Oh my. Came here from Buffyversetop5 on LJ and this is as close to perfect as I can imagine. How wonderful that she's open to his ever so sweet - and immensely meaningful - gift of nothing. Delightful, delightful, delightful - and I'm on to the next chapter, never mind that it's 1.34 am and I should be sleeping...
She noticed, for the first time, the little creases of use from constant folding and unfolding. Tiny tobacco smudged stains. Part of a red thumbprint in the bottom left corner. Ink? Or blood. Didn’t matter. It wasn’t empty. It was full. Full of so much feeling that it pared her to the bone.
Oh, very nice. You have a lovely way with words, though I must admit that you got me with the "you're pushing it" echo at the very beginning. I am hooked.
I love the little hint that Buffy knows Spike better than he knows himself (despite herself), when it's usually shown to be the other way around.
Oh, very nice. You have a lovely way with words, though I must admit that you got me with the "you're pushing it" echo at the very beginning. I am hooked.
I love the little hint that Buffy knows Spike better than he knows himself (despite herself), when it's usually shown to be the other way around.
BuffyConvert
01/09/2010 07:33 pm
That's Me Trying
well. it's so sweet why can'ti find someone like Spike? Are sweet boys just drawn to mean girls because they need them more?
le
01/07/2010 08:32 am
That's Me Trying
im very intrigued! what an original idea! on to next chapter!
Time of Change
12/29/2009 02:37 pm
That's Me Trying
I remember this chapter, which I must have read awhile ago. I don't recall, however, if I left feedback. It's just lovely in every way.
Wow, where was I when this story came out? Beautiful idea with the piece of paper and what Buffy added to it. I'm going to get started on the rest of this now.
That was possibly the best thing i have ever read! It could and really should have happened. Amazing job! I plan on reading the rest of the story now :D
Wow! Thanks so much. That's an awesome compliment!
pearlseed
02/05/2008 07:39 am
That's Me Trying
That was the second sweetest thing that a man has ever given a woman for a present. Whatever made you think of this I applaud. I am so grateful you shared it with us. Thank you very much. Twas fine what Spike gave with his angelic smile. Fine too Buffy's addition.
Robyn
04/18/2006 08:47 am
That's Me Trying
Spike's gift to Buffy is absolutely wonderful. I love what she added to the list, and how she saved it with her other special mementos.
mamadd
03/14/2006 07:40 pm
That's Me Trying
wow!
This is really sweet Spuffy. Loved it.
Nice chapter! I love the piece of paper idea. It's so sweet. I was wondering about Dawn's dream. Was that a prophetic type dream? With the Cheeseman, I was thinking so. But feel free to tell me if I'm just an idiot and totally wrong.
Onyx
02/24/2006 04:50 pm
That's Me Trying
Great story, and very well written. ^_^
what a wonderful story! this is great ! brought tears to my eyes even..lol
Gah, I hate Dawn... very much... did I mention I hate her?
das_confusion
02/24/2006 01:32 am
That's Me Trying
OMG, that was so sweet. Very original, too. Kudos.
sweet, wonderful story. thanks for the enjoyable read
Time of Change
02/23/2006 10:41 pm
That's Me Trying
I remember this story, and it's just as lovely on second read as on first.
Lovely.....so much said so beautifully! Wonderful tale. Ah but if only Buffy HAD understood the depths and reality of his love.
Kathleen
Kathleen
I really like this. It's was really sweet. Glad Buffy didn't knock Spike down. I hope to see more of this soon.
Love it!
wow...i am absolutely in awe...this is beautiful writing, with an emotional depth that is stunning...the very concept of that paper is so gorgeous and touching...i am absolutely, totally hooked on this story and really, really hope it's not just a one-shot...please?? :)
I really like this so far! Can't wait to see how you involve the Trio later on :)
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