Oh.....that song is so beautiful!
This chapter made me teary eyed, and not only once, but quite a few times... with the rings, then with the music, and things Tara told them both.. Grrr... the Council and prophecies...I don't have enough words to describe how angry i feel about that. They ruined her life only because of some prophecy..
I am happy to see how trusting Buffy is toward Spike. Oh, and I didn't just wipe my tears away, I laughed too when Spike said he cries when he hears this song :D
can't wait to read some more :D

Author's Response: Glad you liked it! That song makes me weep uncontrollably. It's a huge compliment that this could move you enough to cry. Thank you for the comment!

A fantastic fight scene that was, too. Love the snark between Spike and Wesley. Wesley isn't bad, but sure isn't the best thing for our girl either. Glad she's coming round to Spike, they do better together. Hope the Angel problem isn't to big to handle. Update soon!

Author's Response: I should have an update by the end of the week. Thanks for the comment and thanks for reading!

She seems to be opening up a bit more, but it's very interesting how she told him she loved him when he couldn't see her...

Author's Response: See this is my fault for making it so convoluted. He could see her, because she was touching him. He was the only one who could see her when she told him she loved him.

Thanks for the update. I'm always happy to see one, whether long or short.

Author's Response: Thank you!

That line is from Angel Season 5, episode called Destiny. Yeah, I'm a geek!!! Anywho, loved this chapter. I'm glad Buffy told Spike she loved him, even though she still didn't have the strength to show herself when Wesley came downstairs, and she didn't defend nor deny Spike was a "thing" when Wesley called him that. Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: You know what, I should have looked up the name of that episode, but we've packed up a bunch of our stuff because we're trying to sell our house. Anyway, about Buffy's actions. She doesn't really trust Wesley, either, or rather she knows him well enough to know exactly how far to trust him.

The love scene was awesome! Loved the chapter! Hopefully Buffy will realize that what she feels for Spike is more important than if he has a soul or not.

Author's Response: Glad you liked it!

I liked the scene. It was subtle and not overly graphic, which a lot of them have a tendency to be. It's sad how Buffy can open up to him this way, but is unable to actually express to him how she feels like he can to her. But, I've always felt that about her, even on the show she was more of an actions over words kind of person, especially with Spike. Good chapter!

Author's Response: Glad you liked the chapter. They have a really strange dynamic in this story because she continually pushed him away, but she was actually the first one to say "I love you," and then he didn't say it back. Now he's trying to make up for it, but there's already so much damage done.

Wonder if Buffy had a past relationship with Wesley. Loved it!

Author's Response: It wasn't a romantic relationship, if that's what you're wondering, but they were once very close. Glad you liked it and thanks for commenting!

Loved the way you wrote this chapter. The things Spike heard going on with Buffy and Wes. I don't like him. He's drunk alot of time as I see it....might not be so very reliable to her, but at the same time he's all she has right now.
Buffy cut herself and Spike smelled the blood... can't wait to see what happens next...

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm trying to keep everything in Spike's P.O.V., which is why I chose to do it this way. Also, it builds a bit of tension.

Haha...pittsburgh setting...u from there? I am. From the South Hills.

Author's Response: I was and hope to be again. I lived in Mount Lebanon for awhile and worked at the South Hills Village! Let me know if I get the feel of the city right. Also,did you see "Innocent Blood," the Pittsburgh vampire movie? Vampire Don Rickles!

Pretty trippy dream sequence. Wonder what it all means. And I wonder what Buffy is hoping to figure out with him. In the end, I'd wager that they need each other. Wonder what it will take to get them there. Update soon.

Author's Response: The dream sequence originally was going to go in another story I've been kicking around that I nixed. I'm not certain I should have repurposed the three way/murder for this story. Yeah, I just wrote three/murder. Happily, my mother will never read this. Anyway, in the original story, he and Buffy were having the same dream, except he was feeling everything from her perspective. In this final version, it's just an expression of his insecurities and fears. He's afraid Buffy can never be with him or love him, he's afraid he's going to harm her in the same way Angel did. Hope I am able to explain things in a way that will be satisfying--this plot is getting more and more complex, but I do have a plan. Hopefully, I'll be able to carry it off, let me know if I don't.

Don't know why you wrote it, but -- don't delete! It's good. I liked the skipping Dawn and Spike's encounter with his demon face, particularly.

I hope he doesn't give in to the demon's urge to hurt Buffy...

Author's Response: It's a bit of foreshadowing and was also intended to get further into Spike's subconscious. The three-way portion of the dream is the impetus for his frustration when Buffy comes down to feed him. He's still mad about it, so he gives her the whole speech about being a broken toy. Glad you liked the skipping Dawn and the demon face. Those were on the chopping block for awhile. Thanks for the comment!

I'm so glad you didn't nix this chapter. It was so good. I loved the analogy Spike used of her calling him a broken toy. Can't wait till the next chapter!

Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm glad you weren't put off by it. I really questioned my own motives in writing the threesome because I hate sex that doesn't move the plot forward, unless it's just, you know, about the sex. The broken toy analogy was a blatant call back to the earlier scene where she dominates him, pleased that it struck a chord with you. Next chapter you get Wesley; can't wait to know what you think of that.