I liked all 3, but my favourite, both on first readin and then on re-reading is the first one.

What you wrote the second--is so touching and genuine it almost gave tears.  In the short breath of your very tender bit, you captured the essence of Buffy and painted a lovely portrait in abstencia of Spike.  She is so battered isn't she?  So alone in some ways--you showed that "with perfect clarity" in that last line.

Drabble three--addresses all those things that do not add up to what Spike is and also defines him spot on.   Thanks for your hard work--clever crafter you are and agile, the economy of your efforts is stunning!!  Had no clue I would like so well what you wrote. 

The first is good too love, make no mistake--point is clear, goal achieved.  The second and third are the gut grabbers--thanks.

never keep your issues with your academic writing to yourself. we must spread the pain. I think I liked the 'idea' of the first best - I can see them being able to just sit together like that but not being able to explain it and I think the second develops really nicely and so the "it won't hurt when he leaves" line is really introspective and poignant. The last one makes me smile because its like she knows shes going to love him and she knows she's got to admit it to herself, but she's just not quite going there yet even though she kind of already has. Or at least, thats how my over-worked brain decided to interpret your pieces! :) nice job

I think I liked the first one the best.  Something about it's simplicity and how it beautifully captures their relationship got to me. 

The last line of the second is great and heartbreaking when you consider things from Buffy's perspective.

The third's a bit more whimsical and fun, and I can picture her saying, "damn vampire" and being upset that he's actually nice.

Liked 3 overall best, loved the last two lines of 2, maybe no 1 could use a little more angsty punch.