buffy seems to be finding more positives than negatives in the growing relationship. very good chapter, thank you.

I hope that Buffy does not end up hurting Spike.  I know the relationship is new but I hope she does not keep it a secret like she did on the show.  It is good that she told Dawn but Dawn was easy.
I wish that Buffy would use some introspection and tell Xander and Willow as well as Giles to mind their own business.  This is a good story though and I look forward to reading where you will take it.