I'm enjoying this soooo so much! Wishing your writer's block a quick death. Sorry to hear about the carpal tunnel too. That sucks. Any possibility you can type with your toes? Anxiously awaiting more!

You're building the tension between them beautifully, even if Buffy refuses to acknowledge it. Spike's already attached to her, worrying when she's upset and wanting to console her. The dialogue is sharp and in voice, and the situation is being played out for maximum entertainment.

I laughed several times in this chapter, but these lines were my favorites:

“That is the single stupidest thing I have ever heard,” Anya announced, flopping against the back of the booth. “And that’s saying a lot. I have to spend all day listening to Xander.” Your Anya is blunt and funny, and I love that she gets to insult Xander, too.

“Personally, I say go, Spike. Tap that vulnerable rebound ass.” Excellent Faith voice, and "vulnerable rebound ass" has a nice ring.

Not even a hint as to where he's taking her? :( Evil.

So sorry to hear you're having problems and I hope they sort themselves out soon. Really enjoying the read.

Yay!! More please as soon as you can get it out! Poor writer, with carpal tunnel... Well, rest if you need it, but I'm completely antsy here. :)

I hope Spike can get it through her head to change her attitude about her role with a man. It's horrible! She should be thinking that Angel's an asshole for treating her like that after sex, not that it was all her fault. Though it totally doesn't sound like she was, or is, ready to have a sexual relationship, anyway. She's primarily looking at it like the only way to keep a guy, that that's all she's worth as a female. Her self-esteem sucks!

Love this story. And I wonder just when Spike will figure out why he does care. Gotta love teenager logic, too. Looking forward to more, whenever that may be. Sure hope the move goes smoothly and that you can find all your stuff again. (Maybe your muse is in a box with the towels? Important stuff should always be packed with soft things...) :)

Buffy's so easily played by Spike's fake sincerity, but you've injected some emotion into him so it's not coming off completely sleazy. Just sleazy enough!

I really like your story! Thanks for updating!

It will be fun to see Spike teaching her without touching :-D
Enjoyed the new chapter; looking patiently forward to more.

omg i love this fic
its so different from ne thing ive read
cant wait for an update
addie you are doing amazing

Oh, I'm just so addicted to this fic already. I can't wait to see how Angel - and the rest of the school - reacts to Spike & Buffy as a couple.
Good luck with the move - you know we'll all be here *patiently* waiting for your muse to resurrect herself. :)

-Alyx

PS - Loved the 'Bangel' comment. :P