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Reviewer: Nika Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 08:19 am Title: On His Terms

So Spike's going to live with them. Wow.

Reviewer: Alex Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 07:17 am Title: On His Terms

I am glad he made those rules: it they dont muck it up, they have all the basis for a healthy relationship!

Reviewer: kim Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 07:05 am Title: On His Terms

Spike has to work up to touching being okay again, and here's why:

1. All touching between himself and Buffy used to always lead to sex/fighting, once they started their "relationship". They have enough natural chemistry, that it's very hard for them both - still - to keep one little touch from going further.

2. He just had LOTS of touching associated with Xander's abuse and trauma. Any victim would be wary of touch for a while, even in a positive context. His instint reaction would be "Uh-oh!" That's just how his body interprets it first right now. He has to work beyond that.

3. Buffy can easily manipulate him if she DOESN'T know that he has a problem with touch right now.......and that's not entirely all on her, but because Spike has interpreted touch as either hatred or love since Dru turned him. If she acted on *her* impulses, he could easily be caught up in that, and they wouldn't work on the *word* problems they have.

I have a feeling, that after a few days of her respecting his requests, that he might be open to hand holding, etc. that's innocent. It's mainly a matter of building/rebuilding trust, at this point.

Reviewer: ella Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 06:47 am Title: On His Terms

I almost cried reading this chapter. It completely captivated me and made me live all the feelings they experienced. Wow!

Reviewer: guest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 06:44 am Title: On His Terms

to the author, I read your reply to PhotographyNut. and I completely agree with you. Spike was abuse by Buffy and then by Xander. He has through a lot and all he wants is just time. Don't see what is the matter with that.

I don't get why people are upset with the no touching thing. It isn't like it is going to be that way forever.

Anyways, keep up the good work. can't wait for the next chapter.

Reviewer: Dirktavian Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 05:46 am Title: On His Terms

Very sweet and sad. I could feel the intense emotions in all of the stilted speech~ Their struggle is palpable in the words, and even more so in the silences. Well written!

Reviewer: Nichole Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 05:36 am Title: On His Terms

First and foremost let me say i love this story and have had no problems with it . i have cried for SPike and i have cried for Buffy. I get what you where saying and i mostly agree . i just think the no touching part is what hurts her the most. you can touch a person and not have to have it be sexual. a gentle squeeze of the hand, a quick brief hug , a soft caress of the cheek to me those are just touches to let the person no they are special. i guess what i confused on is ----is Spike tyring to just be just friends with Buffy or is he trying for a boyfriend girlfriend type of relationship. i just thinking with the no touch rule whose willpower is Spike concerned about Buffy's or his own. i hope to read the next chaper soon..til next time ... N

Reviewer: Devin Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 04:56 am Title: On His Terms

Okay, I love your fics-- don't get me wrong. And I'm enjoying this immensely. It's just... I keep getting really frustrated with all the crap Buffy's facing! All the stuff that happened with her and Spike in season 6 was because she'd died andbeen pulled out of Heaven! Quite a traumatic event, and people who go through trama react in very different ways, oftentimes violently (like the astronaut lady that assaulted her estranged husband--she had PTSD after the Columbia incident where a lot of her friends and colleagues died!); Buffy was hurting, and unfortunately, Spike was her victim. And while no victim let's themself stay in that situation, he allowed himself to be put in it-- and, honestly, at that time, he did have the power to get out of it. So it feels kind of weird for him putting all these rules and guidelines down for Buffy-- not all of them, of course, but I felt really bad for her about the touching one. Because his own desire to be with her, and his own need to touch her overriding what are his best interests-- he's treating her like it's her fault for it.

I'm totally not trying to criticize the fic, because I love where it's going and how you're not rushing things, buuuuuut... I just have been feeling weird about a few of those things and felt like sharing. You're a fantastic writer! Can't wait for more!

Reviewer: Anya Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 02:57 am Title: On His Terms

Love this chapter, I'm glad everything is cleared up.
Please update soon. ; )

Reviewer: TestaALT Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 01:04 am Title: On His Terms

Loved this; rules were completely justified, something that should have been done on the show. Fantastic work!

Reviewer: Kim Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 12:55 am Title: On His Terms

You must've been screaming at the TV along with me when BTVS was aired. God I wanted to call Jos and have the writers rewrite the scripts to level the playing fields so that Spike and Buffy would have a healthy go at it. Their relationship could have turrned out to be such a beautiful thing. THANK GOD WE HAVE FANFICTION AND WE/YOU CAN REMEDY THAT YEARS LATER. THANK YOU FOR DOIING JUST THAT WITH YOUR STORY/STORIES.

Now I yell at my laptop (yelling meaning cheering!!) They have a healthy Go at it!! Great tale (as usual !!!) Thank you for sharing your talent !!

Reviewer: secretguest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 12:31 am Title: On His Terms

I hope she gets there soon! Update soon please!

Reviewer: smlcspike Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/07/2007 - 12:29 am Title: On His Terms

Oh I loved it, not sure about the no touching rule but the other ones were good.

Reviewer: Abbyland Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 11:26 pm Title: On His Terms

Well, it's good to see that Spike is taking a step forward. As to the rest, I'm holding back most of my comments until I see how this plays out between he and Buffy. I'm not sure how I feel but I think the way this chapter ended summed it up - Buffy isn't there yet. I think establishing rules is essential given their history - mutual respect is essential. I just hope they can hold it together and this doesn't blow up in their faces.

Good job, DoS!

Reviewer: PhotographyNut Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 11:11 pm Title: On His Terms

Spike has some nerve giving Buffy "rules" to go by! Buffy's not in this relationship by herself!

Author's Response: okay, i've sat back and not said much so far, but i just dont get some of these comments.... what's wrong with laying down rules like, "You have to stop *hitting* me if you're going to be my girlfriend?" or "You have to treat me like an equal instead of like a dog to lick your boots" the only rules he's given her are things she should have been doing all along! why in the world should he not expect that much from her? respect? equality? *NOT* being abused? sometimes i just don't get some of the people on this site...the guy was physically and emotionally abused, then shot in the head and tortured for months...but no, there's no reason in the world why he should be allowed a little time to heal, a little understaanding and leeway, let alone something extravagant like *respect*.... okay...rant finished now.... *sigh*

Reviewer: gypsy_jin Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 10:25 pm Title: On His Terms

Really good chapter.

I just want them so badly to at least HUG! There doesn't have to be anything sexual about hugging, it can be comfort and assurance of - if nothing else - friendship. Hugging is good.

Looking forward to more!

Reviewer: Chicklet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 09:39 pm Title: On His Terms

I'm loving this story. But I'm having a hard time with this version of Spike. Not that it isnt' a great, great story..... but, he just seems kind of needy and I can't deal with it. LOL

But keep it up, can't wait to read more.

Reviewer: Inara Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 08:36 pm Title: On His Terms

Keep it coming... I hope that they can make this work! I just wish he would hurry up LOL. Buffy seems to be trying!! Update soon!

Reviewer: rosie Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 08:33 pm Title: On His Terms

can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!!!!! :D

Reviewer: Shayhop Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 08:32 pm Title: On His Terms

Been reading this chapter by chapter since you started posting. While waiting for new postings I have since read all your other fics. You are a wonderful writer and I love how you portray the charachters. Can't wait for more!! It is killing me reading 1 chapter at a time and having to wait until you post another but I realize without the time you take, the fic would not be as good. Please keep at it! Wonderful story! All your stories are great. Thank you!!

Reviewer: MadBrillianT Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 07:59 pm Title: On His Terms

i really like this story, and i wanted you to know that it has made me tear up at more than one occasion. yo're doing a fantastic job.

Reviewer: jamies_lady Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 07:36 pm Title: On His Terms

made me cry...i only hope they can make it work.
as always brilliant,
more plese

Reviewer: blondiebear Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 07:20 pm Title: On His Terms

wow. all of this should've been said on the show cuz.....WOW!!!! great job. loved it lots and lots. they'll get through this!!! i know they will. more soon.

Reviewer: guest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 07:19 pm Title: On His Terms

Yay Spike and yay Buffy. There are making progress. just want to give them a group hug.

Keep up the good writing.

Reviewer: Missytheslayer Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/06/2007 - 07:16 pm Title: On His Terms

That's sweet and sad and happy all at the same time! Bloody wonderful! Lol... please update again soon.

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