The Dating Game by msclawdia
Chapter: Prologue thru Chap 2

Absolutely fantastic!! :-)
06/08/2010 03:04 am
 

07/13/2007 08:31 am
This really really rocks. I don't know if I've read this one before but it's great, the comedic timing of the funny parts is completely right. I especially love the anya line about taking their money for the amusement value. This is such a great story.

07/13/2007 08:22 am
This really really rocks. I don't know if I've read this one before but it's great, the comedic timing of the funny parts is completely right. I especially love the anya line about taking their money for the amusement value. This is such a great story.

Thanks! I had a lot of fun doing this one. It's nice to do something not-so-serious now and then.

Soul of the Rose
01/23/2007 09:42 am
This is lovely. Lots of charm to be had! Just the right touch of humor & seamless flow into the sex scenes. Very well written over all - I'm really enjoying it :)

Thank you so much! This was a lot of fun to write.

Deb
01/17/2007 10:53 am
Tremendously well done! I like the snarky manner between them as she lets down her guard. Her blaming the wine, until she just says fine, I want him. I like how you portray Spike as capable, comanding and yet patient with her. Nice job all around!

Thanks so much! It was really fun to do something that was lighter in tone.

Richard
01/11/2007 07:51 pm
> Anya perked up. “What about the young man with whom you had the ill-considered sexual liaison? That only lasted one date, correct? Maybe sex will drive Spike away more efficiently,” she proposed.

This is gold.

Incidentally, good characterization.

Thanks so much! I really enjoy writing Anya; she's such fun.

Fangfaceandrea
01/11/2007 12:51 am
Wow, that was hot and fic-wise, very refreshing. Can't wait for more

Thank you! I'm so glad I was able to make this idea work.

01/09/2007 10:31 pm
i commented on this over on lj, but i'll say again, i loved it...loved how buffy's little plan is just backfiring, but in such a good way... :) great job, love :)

Thanks again :)

01/09/2007 04:38 pm
This is classic! This is how Buffy should have handled Spike's admission of love. Too in character, perfect.

Kathleen

Thanks so much! I really tried to keep it as true to the characters as possible.

01/09/2007 09:37 am
“I’m sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?” Yah, I thought that too, I mean with the whole treasure thing it didn't make any sense that he would *need* their money.

“Willow? I think maybe I screwed up.”... Up? Spike maybe. Unexpected Xander reaction there but come to thinkof it he really wasn't so anti-Spike then.



Thanks! I love writing Anya. I was trying to mimic the gang's reaction to 'Intervention' where you can tell they are freaking out but also trying to be good, understanding friends.

Yeah, I always thought the 'Spike is broke' thing was lame. Also I wanted to keep it light and if Buffy had to worry about *where* the cash paying for her coffee was coming from? I decided it was good way to knock out that obstacle.

LadyYashka
01/09/2007 08:47 am
“I’m sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?”

:lol: I loved this line. Anya's great! Now I'm off to read the last part of this story.

Thanks! People really like that line and I'm proud of it too :)

01/09/2007 07:50 am
ok i had left the other review midway through before the sexy stuff. Really, and truly this is one of the best things I've read in a long time. And I'm not talking just fanfic, I mean of ALL things I've read in a long time, this is one of the best.

I don't know if it's your goal in life to be published, but it really and truly should be. You have a gift.

Oh, thanks so much! That's ... I'm not quite sure what to say to such an incredible compliment. Thank you.

Honestly the response I've gotten to this fic has really blown me away. I felt like it was a departure from my usual style, but it seems to be going over really well. I'm so very flattered.

01/09/2007 07:49 am
LMAO @ "oh sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?"

I completely love this story. This is so fantastically written. It flows beautifully, it sings. I love it. I think I'm going to become a fluffy convert. ;)

Thanks again ;)

01/09/2007 07:38 am
LMAO @ "oh sorry, did you not know he just took your money for the amusement value?"

I completely love this story. This is so fantastically written. It flows beautifully, it sings. I love it. I think I'm going to become a fluffy convert. ;)

Thanks! That is a popular line, and I have to admit I am proud of it :) It was really fun to write something fun and light.

01/09/2007 07:33 am
This is wonderful. Humorous and it would make total sense in Buffyverse. That's the way she got rid of the rest of them and she's is so, pardon the pun, but "screwed"! She did wait for the second date to get with more then kissage and she hasn't technically gotten "groiny" with him...yet, but she's in trouble now, damn his talented hands! Really enjoyed it, update soon. Thanks MC, Fluff is nice every once in a while.

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback. It was a lot of fun to do something different.

Emily
01/09/2007 06:39 am
Wow. Hehe... just saw it wasn't over. Ah well, I got my 'sequel' ::crazy embarassed:: Sorry!
:)

Emily
01/09/2007 06:39 am
That is such a sweet fic! Oooh, i addorreed it, pure fabulous! I wanna say SEQUEL! NOW! but then again, the ending is perfect: leaves you a'wondering, yet somehow satisfying and complete (:heh: ponder that sentence for a while). Great and grand job, and I am so glad to see more of you:D:D:love

Thanks, Emily! I had a lot of fun writing this one. A departure from my usual stuff, and I think I needed that.

Cas
01/09/2007 03:44 am
What terrific Buffy reasoning. Only I don't think Spike will be so easy to get rid of.

He does have some serious tenacity, doesn't he? Thanks for reading!

01/09/2007 12:33 am
A nice, light look at Season V. And a clever idea- Buffy trying to drive Spike away by dating him. I liked it.
Thanks. Have to give redwulfe credit for the idea, but I really enjoyed responding to the challenge. It was fun to write; glad you enjoyed it.

01/08/2007 09:47 pm
This was priceless. First with Xander and Willow trying to be supportive of her dating him, and their realization that more was going on then Buffy was admitting. Not to mention how Anya was advocating for sex in the hopes that this would drive him away. If she only knew how close Buffy came to actually experiencing that. Really liked Spike's calm acceptance of her moodiness and just taking it in stride that's he's attracted to the moody girls.

Thanks for all the feedback! This was a lot of fun to write. I was trying to channel Xander and Willow from 'Intervention' where they are clearly squicked at the idea but trying to be understanding. I'm so glad you liked it.

Lou
01/08/2007 04:34 pm
This is brilliant fun -- methinks Buffy is taking on more than she can handle!

Thank you! I had a lot of fun with it. Yes, Buffy might be getting in slightly over her head.

01/08/2007 04:33 pm
Lovely story!

Thanks!

01/08/2007 03:47 pm
I like before being dead Buffy, too. LMAO at Buffy and Anya. Can't wait for more.

Thanks! It was really different writing her like this, but I had a good time.