beautifully done, love. thank you for the fine read.

I just found your story and read all the way up to this point non-stop.  I may fail my midterm I was supposed to be studying for, but this is SO worth it.  You're brilliant!

I really liked this chapter. Spike was hesitent and frustrated and caring without leaving character for ths very new situation, and Buffy's openness with her feelings and her seeking him out after their misunderstanding let the scene show a depth of love both are unfamiliar with before. The first kissing scene while they were talking in the training room was great, but the care infused into this last section was wonderful and not overstated. That last line left me feeling like I needed to read more, hopeful of how things would move on but still afraid if there will be another misunderstanding. Spike isn't going to think Buffy lied to him about her treatment, right? He must know they could have been hurting her over and over in other ways. And this is something she's willing to give him that hasn't been taken from her before.

Looking forward to the next chapter, and if the blood bond between them manifests some more! That bit of plot is too unique, and I can't wait to see where you decide to go with it!