Is Spike existing in the land of denial or is he being truthful here? You've written this so well, it's very ambiguous and I am not sure which way I'd put my money on at the moment. I think it's quite clear that Buffy loves him and that he has strong feelings for her, but he's such a pragmatic sod, isn't he?

I do hope he sorts things out soon, before the Watcher's influence on Buffy starts to make the wrong sort of difference!

Oh my.. it wasn't the blood in the microwave that did burn in - it was Spike! Oh my... Spike is not used to the human feelings. But it seems to me that he feels more than he is willing to confess. Buffy wanted him to say something about their relationship but he wasn't ready to talk. Seems to me he feels more for Buffy then he is able to confess. So there's still hope *g* But Buffy doesn't know that when he doesn't say it.

Ohhh.... he is such a pain in the butt *kicks Spike*