Wow! Spike is in total Denial much like Buffy in Season 6.

Author's Response: Wow... I didn't even see that parallelism. Thanks for that; I didn't see that at all.

I loved this chapter until he told her that he doesn't love her...
Before that it was really sweet.

Author's Response: That's the way I wrote it: sweet and Spuffy until the disaster of the end.

..that.. that.. oh, that's so, so, so sad.

Maybe Buffy will attempt suicide?

I know, I know, morbid suggestion.

Author's Response: I was going for sad, so thanks! ;D And I'm not gonna comment on the suicide thing as I might reveal too much future plot. >_> Am I kidding or am I not kidding, that is the question. Thanks for commenting!

Damn. (That's all I've got.)

Author's Response: *grins* I'll take that as a compliment! :D

oh that was a beautiful chapter . Spike is being realy evil to Buffy, she shouldn't take that crap fron him. Just a suggestion, liked everything you wrote so far so just ignore the suggestion and keep up the good work.
i would also like to say how wonderful it is thatyou update regularly because i realy look forward to your updates.

Sorry if that did not make sense

Author's Response: It made sense. :D I get it, you wanna see where this is going, not necessarily where you want it to go or where I (really) want it to go, but where the story goes. There WILL be a point where Buffy won't take crap from him, where she'll stand up for herself, so you can look forward to that. Thanks for reviewing!

That was some extremely beautiful writing. Thank you.

Author's Response: Oh no, thank you! People don't normally compliment my writing, and I cherish the reviews that do even more than the ones that don't. Which is quite amazing, considering I cherish all reviews like I cherish... uh... reviews? Haha. Thanks for commenting!

OOOOOOO, you are evil!!!! Hee, but I love it. You know, I don't know what the HELL Buffy is crying for, she is the one that tormented him for so long and she seriously expected a profession of love??? Gurrrrrrl pleeeeze! I do love a little Buffy bashing when she deserves it. Bring Faith in, and on with the Buffy bashing!!!! Please update Friday! To hell with your homework! Just kidding! But I do hope you update soon!

Author's Response: Just one tear; she was caught in the moment. And it isn't so much of Spike as it is the idea of Spike. I believe I touched up on that with: "Attending college, having a decent home, a life expiration date that leaped past graduation. A good job. A family. A person who cared for her. A person who loved her. Did he? Did Spike love her?" Faith en route. Thanks for commenting! :D

Ugh!!! Did he really have to do that. suc a prick!!! I look forward to reading the next chap on Fri.

Author's Response: He kind of is. :( And yes, Friday is a lock now. Thank you for reviewing! =D

Love it, but it was sad, I was waiting for Buffy to get up and leave.
Wonder what happened downstairs.
Will Spike and her actually get together.
Since I'm from Canada and we learn French your Spanish is just fine to me.
More please.

Author's Response: Yeah, I was thinking about Buffy getting up and just leaving Spike alone on the roof. But that would have been too symbolic, it would have suggested that she was her own person and didn't need/want Spike. And, for this scene anyway, Buffy is totally dependent and interested in Spike. Thanks for commenting! And no, my Spanish sucks. Teacher said muy muy mal. :(

wow totally didnt expect spike to say that

Author's Response: Unexpected and sad; it actually looked like they could be together for a little while. :(

WOW.. so I'm confused, does Spike really hate Buffy or is he just scared to admit he loves her, even to himself?? Great chapter. BTW.. love the banner :)

Author's Response: I leave that up to the reader to decide for now. Of course we're all optimistic on the Spuffy and want love in the end, and not love fueled by hate. Spike's epiphany could very well be true - how do you love someone you hate? He's not even sure if he loved her at all now, just mixed the wrong chemicals together. Spike did a lot of things here - he protected himself, he set himself up for actually loving Buffy, and he tore her heart out. Thanks for reviewing, as always - does a great job of sorting my thoughts and clarifying things. And the banner... yay!

Great chapter! I really like this story....even if I don't comment as often as I should. :P

Looks like Spike isn't pulling any punches with Buffy, he's mad and she's nowhere near done paying for what she put him through. Buffy's a tough one, though. She can take it. ;)

On another note, I've loved the songs that you've been using throughout the story. They add to it wonderfully. As a matter of fact, when I saw the title the first song that popped into my head was Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones. The lyrics kinda remind me of the way you've written Spike in this fic. *sings: I look inside myself and see my heart is black I see my red door and it has been painted black Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts It's not easy facin' up when your whole world is black*

All and all, great job!



Author's Response: Yeah, the idea's to make Buffy pay. Or at least give some more sympathy to her. She'll soon have so much sympathy that when things go overboard (and they will soon) everyone will be rooting for her. Or at least her and Spike together. And thank you SO much for talking about the songs adding to the fic... I find it's kind of a crutch, especially when I put it in the story, but it's a very nice way for me to express the emotions. I just can't use'em excessively. Title is actually from the Pearl Jam song "Black," which will probably be referenced deeply later in the story. One of the most heartfelt songs ever, last two verses always make me cry. Goes somewhat with the story; more with canon Spuffy, though. Highly recommend; the last two verses make it an instant favorite for everyone. Paint It Black popped in my head as the title like a second later. Also an awesome song that goes with the fic. If I ever do a sequel, I'll probably call it that. Or "Blackened." And if I don't, PIB will definitely be used as a chapter title and maybe referenced. Thanks for commenting! :D :D :D

Ok, I haven't read the chapter yet. And yet, I'm reviewing! Go figure. Or not, whichever. Your prerogative and all that. ;)

Anyhoo. I have a horrible headache and I'm dead tired. But I really WANTED to read this chapter. But after I opened it, decided I couldn't cause I'd probably massacre this chapter in my head trying to read it.

But then I saw the banner and just HAD to comment really quick... or not so quick.

I LOVE that freaking song! Audioslave (Valley Girl accent now, I know, I'm doing an accent thing again, go with it) is like, totally amazingly awesome! Plus, it doesn't hurt that Chris Cornell is drop dead hot and has a swoon-worthy voice.

So yeah, that's what I wanted to say.

I promise I'll actually read the chapter tomorrow. And who knows? I might just review again and actually talk about the chapter itself. Wouldn't that be a kick? =P

Author's Response: Awwww.... I had a headache just the other day too. I used to get them a lot when iI was growing up, like every week... we went to every doctor in California and everything, but it was no go as far as a cure of some sort. Even had sinus surgery. :( And you like Audioslave too! it's like we're on the same wavelength or something >_> Yes, Chris Cornell has possibly the best voice since Robert Plant, maybe even *gasps* better because he can hit the grungy notes. Soundgarden and Audioslave and Rage... absolutely awesome bands! Cornell's definitely one of my top five singer with Plant and Keenan and... we'll, I'm kind of blanking out. Maybe I'll tell you when you actually review the chapter, hehe. :P Thanks for the preamble complete, LOL.