I kind of love emotionally vulnerable Buffy. She just makes me feel for her so much when she says stuff like "was I not good?" or "you don't want to be with me?" I love when she said "I-I thought we were...seeing if this could work? Do you not want to?" Its about time that Spike saw this my-heart-is-open-to-you Buffy. She really was quite young and all of the guys she has been with were more experienced. She didn't know what to do. Nor should she at such a tender time.

hi again - still enjoying your story. of course the date would be awkward, of course they'd want to revert to the sex, change is hard. but it's the intention that counts. and you still managed to make it funny with spike nonchalantly dusting the intruding vamp. so now onto the fighting, the OTHER thing they do so well.

And by the way, I'm glad I review before I read others' opinions. That last chapter's negative review was so unnecessary. You're one of the best writers around and besides, that's why they call it AU. You gave back just as good though - good for you!

This story is deliciously romantic and hopeful, and I'm really enjoying how strained and awkward they are with one another. The difficulty of getting to some sort of even footing rings true and I hope it takes a while for Spike and Buffy to relax and enjoy themselves.

I loved this line: " To hell with her dress. Spike would appreciate it more for seeing it flying up around her face with a snap kick anyway." Yeah, flying up around her face would make the fetching dress even more appealing in Spike's eyes!

The sisterly banter was fun :) And Dawn is more then okay with Buffy wanting to impress Spike / Spike being the 'new guy'.
Awe, how romantic! Midnight picnic :) But working for being together seems isn't easy for both of them, it's all too new, both are a bit unsure. Their relationship will still need some work but I'm sure (well I hope) they'll manage it :)

Just read it from the start and I love it. Please keep up the good work and post soon. Thank you.