I'm glad they were both able to talk about what they were feeling, very nice!

Liked the chrysanthemum - Cruciamentum line. :D

Author's Response: Thanks ever so, adraztea!

This was quite lovely. Plus, the title has finally landed! This line is so Buffy:
"Actually, you need a first thought before you can have a second."

Author's Response: You flatter, Minx! Yeah, I try to work the title into my stories. I don't always succeed but I have a few times. I'm glad you like my Buffy-line. :)

Some fun adventures to connect point A to B. Can't wait to see what happens next. They are rarely more fun than when they've really angered the other. :) Update soon.

Author's Response: I can't agree with you more. Fun is to be had!!! Thanks for taking the time to read, enjoy, and review, Buffyrat!

so cool!! i read all 14 pages in one go! can't wait 4 the next chapter!! this story line is really cool and i cant wait to c what happens in the no longer a dream scene!!!!

Author's Response: *blushing* Welcome, allimagination! I'm so flattered you took all that time to read this is one go! I hope the next chapter doesn't disappoint! Thanks so much! Big hugs!

Back to "normal" .. it seems .. maybe not.
Waiting to see what Buffy has in mind.. Spike has already stated his point.. of a slayer that was always interfering in his unlife. Now for her retort..
Guess another tv episode won't work.. along with a slap in the face of what was -- not too long ago.. another "hot" whisper in the ear might not work this time though.

enjoyed..


Author's Response: Well, you're partly right. These two going back and forth, both in their own heads and with each other IS normal!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Pam!

Love how Spike is still trying to reclaim his self-respect and freedom - even so far as to chuck Harmony out.

Author's Response: Yeah, this was sooooo missing from canon. I'm not too fond of whipped Spike, so I tend not to write him that way. TY, A4S, for taking the time to read, enjoy, and review!

Such a good story and an awesome banner too :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much, Sara. I can take credit for the story. The banners were made by Capella and Edgehead. I love them too! Unfortunately, I've been having problems getting them on the later chapters.

Very interesting! It felt as if it just turned a bit darker... I look forward to reading more! :)

Oh, and I loved how you began this chapter: "Spike exhaled another steady stream of smoke. The bluish haze encircled his head in a mock halo before thinning out and disappearing into the cool air." The second sentence is a thing of pure beauty.

Author's Response: Slightly darker. I am anti-whipped Spike. I hate him begging for a crumb of affection, it drives me nuts! Most of my stories, I seem to write Spike with the fierceness of Season 2, but I add in him learning and accepting his feelings for Buffy. *blush* Many thanks for thinking this second sentence was a "thing of beauty."

I still have my nails! Love that you're giving Spike his personality back, everyone seemed to forget he was still a badass when he got chipped. Loved it can't wait to read more! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas :-) - Ivy

Author's Response: I'm glad! I do love giving Spike his personality and umph back! He is my fav character to write! I hope you have a wonderful Xmas as well! BBE

Glad you are continuing the story..
And Spike.. still trying to tbe the Big Bad..
But poor substitue Harmony.. just a little better than a hand-job..
enjoyed

Author's Response: TY, Pam! Yeah, Harmony is a very poor substitue! I'm glad you are still enjoying!

Yeah, those two really have a hard time with the words, and using them to convey what they 'really' mean. Perhaps Snoopy can perform another miracle and bring them to a common place. Force them to suss out a few things when they're in the same room. :) Lovely. Merry Christmas to you, too! Looking forward to next Monday. :)

Author's Response: As Buffy would say, "words and she are unmixy." As for Snoopy, he's good, but he's not THAT good! Have a wonderful Christmas!

That last line left me smiling as well :)

Happy holidays!

Author's Response: Happy Holidays to you as well. Who can resist The Great Pumpkin?

I've been reading the whole thing over the last week, and was literally biting my nails off waiting for this update! Love what you've done with it, especially the supportive scoobies, so much better than judgemental scoobies. Ooh and primal Spike, that's always hot. I wanna see how Buffy tells Spike she likes him :) Can't wait until your next update!

Author's Response: Welcome Ivy! I'm so flattered you've been enjoying this story. Hopefully you still have some nails left LOL! My next update is on Monday, love to hear whatcha think!