(Not Quite) Home for the Holidays by anaunthe
Chapter: Two

01/02/2007 05:46 am
Slayer's dream? We can only hope. Let it to Buffy to mess with his mind so much. She has such a hard time not being Bitchy Buffy. It's so natural to her, isn't it? Wood and Spike haven't had their get together, I gather. Does this mean that Giles isn't so hard on him now? Spike doing her hair was very erotic, I bet he wanted to kiss her throat. Fantastic chapter, so glad I can read it through. Wonderful read, sweetie.

12/07/2006 02:47 pm
I wish they both could be more honest about their feelings. Buffy really needed to speak up against the crew in the kitchen and let them know the food and drink that was put away clearly wasn't for them. And I'm really upset that her first reaction was to hit him and be somewhat snarky. She really needs to work on creating a better relationship with him, especially if she wants that dream to come true.
Yes, they are still not communicating very well, and Buffy lets the wrong people push her around and tell her what to do. But I see it as hopeful that she can be snarky and violent with Spike, because at least she is being herself LOL.

12/06/2006 09:05 pm
buffy shoul have just continued on in her dream, real can be depressing. very good read, thank you.
It always seems like the really good dreams never last...and morning is always too soon.

12/05/2006 09:10 pm
man, poor spike...the nerve of them all, talking about him "holding out on them"...he's the one who set the whole thing up, it's his party, his money, his everything, so if he wants to hold it back that's his right, isn't it? and buffy should stand up for *him*, even if she wont stand up for himself...this chapter was amazing, love, the visuals were incredible...and it got me all steamed up too, so the emotional reaction factor is there as well...great job, really looking forward to your next installment :)
Well, they always were a bunch of moochers, weren't they? Especially in seasons 6 & 7. And yes, Buffy is still letting them take advantage of her and is overly concerned with their opinions. She is only herself with Spike - which is why the should be together!

12/05/2006 12:53 pm
Next time, Spike, LOCK the kitchen door. When Willy has more of a clue than everyone else, that's pathetic.
LOL. Didn't think of it that way. But yeah, I think Willy is seriously underplayed in fanfic. What a terrific character!

Lou
12/05/2006 10:22 am
Nothing Spike does will ever be good enough for this bunch of worthless gits!
No, it really never will, up to and including his turning to ash while saving the world - or else why hide out with Angel when he comes back?

12/05/2006 07:58 am
Lovely dream for Buffy. I feel sorry for Spike, thinking he'll always be blamed for the bad, and the way the others came into the kitchen, ruined the mood and annoyed him. Great chapter.
I think one of the reasons Spike on Angel is so like earlier versions, is that he had such a hard time Season 7 - my justification for Josverse idiocy anyway.

12/05/2006 03:00 am
Aw, just when it seemed to be going really well, RL intrudes and things get complicated. Good job!
Doesn't it always?