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Summary: After the death of her first love, Buffy Summers swore to never give her heart to another. But with the addition of an unwelcome houseguest into her life, Buffy begins to realize she may have to rethink that vow… (All-human AU)
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 72 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 182599
[Report This] Published: 10/17/2004 Updated: 10/20/2006
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Date: 05/17/2006 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter Twenty-Seven

Oh thank god, I was holding my breath there for a moment. I love angst, but I don't care for the 'typical' when it happens. I'm happy they are moving together. I see lots of possibilities for screw-ups and make-ups, Joyce and Buffy included. Glad you got a plan, can't wait to see what happens in the next chappy.

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Date: 06/09/2006 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter Thirty-Four

Oh this so sad right now, but I'm so glad Spike is there for her and that she and Joyce have made up, for now that is. God I was worried for a moment that she and Spike were going to get into a bad situation right away w/ him becoming famous. I'm loving this story so much sweety, keep up the good work.

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Date: 06/25/2006 Title: Chapter 37: Chapter Thirty-Six

I think you're doing such a wonderful job. I kinda feel bad that Spike has to be SOOOO insecure, but that's what making this story work so well. Sometimes I wonder who I should be more worried for, her or him. Her getting cheated on when he becomes famous, or him that he can't be there for her like a normal 9-5 job and her leaving him b/c of it. Please update soon sweety.

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Date: 07/01/2006 Title: Chapter 39: Chapter Thirty-Eight

Ahhhh, NO. Please don't let SPike be stupid, she loves him too much. Stupid Ben anyway. Just please don't let SPike get together with some ohter female, I'll puke. This is very well developed and I really enjoy the pace. Keep up the great work hon.

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Date: 07/04/2006 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter Thirty-Nine

Awesome chapter. So glad Spike's rant stopped when she told him what happened. I feel bad for Spike but on the other hand he deserves a good verbal whoopin. Can't wait for the next chapter.

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Date: 07/07/2006 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter Forty

Oh Addie, the sh&t you're putting up with is what’s breaking my heart. I, personally, love this story and have been following it for awhile. I think it's fabulous that it has spread out into different aspects of REAL life. Sometimes when it rains it pours, families have multiple problems at once so that's very realistic. I think some readers (& not just this story) are not paying attention to the basics here. 1st, you chose your categories and angst is one of them, 2nd, you warned people appropriately in A/N - and that's showing responsibility to the readers to inform them prior to something they may not like. 3rd, this is fiction with a capitol F. It's not real, it's what you're mind creates and like watching a movie, some things may or may not seem real or plausible to some people... what you choose to project in your story is what you want readers to believe/accept is happening so we all can stay caught up in it and enjoy it for what it is. As an author here myself, there's a lot of non-plausible scenarios and what not all over my story. Who cares, take it at face value and be entertained. I had one flame recently and I deleted it. I addressed the issue in the following chapter's A/N using the KISS principle, you know, Keep It Simple Stupid (or Sweetheart as some prefer) b/c I’m a no-nonsense kinda gal. Plus I agree with you 100%, if someone has an issue they feel they MUST address, the review board is NOT the place to do that, your email is. But I’ll tell you something, people like that (and my flamer as well) in my OPINION (let’s get that word right… right? LOL) are prone to antagonistic behavior and simply love/seek conflict in their lives (I’ve taken waaaaaaaay to many psych courses in college not to ignore the signs). Your best bet sweety, do like me… ignore it, you’ll only fuel it further. I feel I would waste my time and creative energy by even responding and I can’t afford to be dragged down mentally. I told my readers flat out I won’t apologize or defend my work, it’s unnecessary. Every author deserves the utmost respect for their work regardless if someone likes their story or not. It’s not an easy task to write, it can be extremely difficult sometimes. And if people would sit down and try it for themselves (put the shoe on the other foot so to speak) they’d see just what a chore it can be and that it’s a labor of love. The creative process is allowing you’re imagination to run free, and that’s the fun part I find. I considered sending this as an email to you, but instead am leaving it right here. Perhaps those who will read it will look at it from a different angle before just writing any old review. My hats off to this chapter, I enjoy angst, plus I totally LMAO at Sarah g’s review when she said WTF… it was my sentiments exactly. Isn’t it just like a man to do the same stupid f&*ked up thing that got him in trouble in the first place? Ahh, Quentin, ever the trouble maker. He does have a point, and I can see Spike needing to talk w/ Buffy on the issue. I feel really bad for her ya know??? I mean she came to a very mature conclusion in her mind when she could have just stayed mad, then he had to go and not come home. Arghhh, I am SOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward to the next chapter. Tastes like… more please???

Author's Response: Thank you very much for your support. It is difficult to write sometimes, and for me at least, that becomes more difficult when people are complaining about me or my story when they can simply be matire and stop reading. I'm glad to see someone understands where I'm coming from, and thanks again for your kind words.

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Date: 07/14/2006 Title: Chapter 43: Chapter Forty-Two

Oooooh, this is so not going well. Spike's right but going about it in the wrong way - at least to me, and Buffy could have told him what she originally planned before he didn't come home that first night. I just got a bad feeling there's more drinking ahead, and seriously worried for Buffy and if she makes a good decision about what just happened. Please post soon, the cliffies are making me sit on the edge of my seat.

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Date: 07/22/2006 Title: Chapter 44: Chapter Forty-Three

Eeeek,. get on with it woman, I'm dying here. Something's gotta give.
Very emotional, very deep. It's always darkest before the dawn. Very well written, I'm still hooked.

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Date: 07/28/2006 Title: Chapter 45: Chapter Forty-Four

Oh dear lord I hope she doesn't listen to tranvers. This chappy is so sad. Please let something good happen soon or I'll cry.

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Date: 08/03/2006 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter Forty-Five

Arrrrghhhh, what a prick this Spike is - don't worry, I know you have your reasons. I can't believe he wouldn't keep fighting for her. I do understand why she did what she did, I just hope he doesn't go all diddling with tons of other women in the meantime until she comes to her senes. Great chappy, but so, so sad. Keep up the good work.

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Date: 08/03/2006 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter Forty-Five

Arrrrghhhh, what a prick this Spike is - don't worry, I know you have your reasons. I can't believe he wouldn't keep fighting for her. I do understand why she did what she did, I just hope he doesn't go all diddling with tons of other women in the meantime until she comes to her senes. Great chappy, but so, so sad. Keep up the good work.

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked
Date: 08/03/2006 Title: Chapter 47: Chapter Forty-Six

Great job, stupendous. Have to admit I was reeeeeealy sad when the first words I read were 3 years later. I thought, bad Spike, weak Spike, he never really loved her, doesn't deserve her one bit. But then I perked up a little after reading who she was dating... ok I have a thing for DB Woodside as well, but in all seriousness I certainly hope Spike sees this and that he never got serious with any of his famous female companions... it would seriously make me hurl big time. Post soon sweety, you're doing a wonderful job. Also, I don't care how long this story is, it's great at the realistic pace your setting it at.

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Date: 08/23/2006 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter Forty-Nine

I see the light at the end of the tunnel - thank god . Oh how I wish Spike would have seen that interaction between his 2 women. Now that Spike knows the truth, I sincerely hope it won't be too long before he dumps Eve and tries to get Buffy back. After all, 3 years is a long time, plus I can't wait either. Stupendous job sweety, please update soon.

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Date: 08/25/2006 Title: Chapter 51: Chapter Fifty

I still see the light at the end of the tunnel, but this chapter was tissue worthy. Bravo for not writing it as a qick fix, fall back into your lovers arms type deal. I still am looking forward to the make up, and I hope it is soon. Great job sweety. Your style of writing is wonderful, don't worry what others think, or what they want to read, you're doing a wonderful job at weaving a good story.

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Date: 08/30/2006 Title: Chapter 52: Chapter Fifty-One

OMG, you are so totally redeemed for all the evilness of having them wait 3 years. That conversation was absobloodylutely genius. I was 'there' in that conversation with them, felt 'everything', smiled along with Buffy, ahhhh sigh. Totally and completely a perfect way to kick things off. Now, I can't wait till he dumps eve, cuz hey, it's gonna happen. So love this fic. You're a master among masters, hugs... Tina

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked
Date: 09/01/2006 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter Fifty-Two

WOW, just... wow. This was a powerful chapter indeed, bravo. So chock full of raw and very 'real' emotions. I was 'there' with both of the characters as you so eloquently described how they felt.

At first I thought you were going to say that Spike called out Buffy's name while having sex with Eve - which would have been fine with me. But that was a stroke (no pun intended) of genius. To NOT have a hard-on??? Spike??? Oh yeah, something wrong there. And so glad Eve opened her big mouth, now maybe when Spike gets home, he'll call Buffy - you know he wants to, and so do I. Oh and of course dump Eve.

I LOVE this chapter and am simply drooooooling to find out what happens next. More please???

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked
Date: 09/06/2006 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter Fifty-Three

Bravo, I agree with the your sentiments at the end of the chapter. I want it to be realistic when everything happens in it's time. Oh boy, Eve oustide Buffy's door - not good. Wonder if she'll start causing problems, publicly for Spike. Well, it would be her true colors. Of course I want Spike to dump her, and I know he will, but yes, it would have been too soon had it happened when he left the other night.
I like this Robin and can I just say - can I be the one to console him, he's a cutey. Poor Buffy, she's got a lot to think about, but that's good. Of course dealing with Eve right now is the last thing she needs.
Update soon hon, I'm still luvin this story like there's no tomorrow.

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Date: 09/08/2006 Title: Chapter 55: Chapter Fifty-Four

Oh yeah, and the plot thickens. I'm glad Spike did what he did, Eve deserved that. Him rushing over and kissing Buffy, of course I like it, but I've a funny feeling that was a bit rash, seeings as they still need to do more of the talky thing in order to settle their past and move forward. Point in fact, everything that Buffy was thinking right before he showed up. Either direction you take this in I'm with you all the way sweety, you're a masterful writer and someone I look up to as a new author myself. I can't remember iwhat I sad in my last review, so I'll say it here regardless... I've a funny feeling Eve is going to cause problems for both Spike and Buffy. And that's not just based on her outright threat. I assume she'll attack publicy by bringing up their relationship to the tabloids about being siblings, and that maybe Buffy was the reason for Spike's probelsm (drinking/drugs) in the first place - in order to sabotage his career. I can't imagine Buffy being able to keep her job either, she works in a place with adolescents after all. Again, you are a very masterful writer, and this chappy was brilliant - you go girl.

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Date: 09/13/2006 Title: Chapter 56: Chapter Fifty-Five

I think this was a great place to end the chapter rather than breaking it up. Another powerful, emotionally charged posting. I feel so bad for Spike. He needs to let go of the past as much as Buffy, but I think its him though that is preventing them from getting back together. For once, I was actually glad they hadn't slept together, lol - did I actually say that? I imagine when they do, it will be better than anytime before they may have shared. This chapter reminds me of a song I just plugged into listening on my Ipod - Restless Heart by Chicago (Peter Santerra). Re-reading this chapy listening to it, I wanted to cry for them both. Beautiful job sweety. I can't wait to see what happens next - and kinda hope Spike doesn't hear Dawn come in. I'm sure Dawn won't disturb them - teehee.

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Date: 09/15/2006 Title: Chapter 57: Chapter Fifty-Six

Woo hooo, alright. I'm glad Buffy is the one putting thins out there, showing she's willing to fight. Spike on the other hand needs to cut the crap and 'get over it'. Decide for himself it's worth fighting for and he'll be happy as hell. I'm still worried about Even, and all the publicity stuff - but hey, A little more angst never hurt. Wonderful job sweety, keep it coming.

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked
Date: 09/19/2006 Title: Chapter 58: Chapter Fifty-Seven

All I can say is this is a 'perfect' chapter. So glad Spike finally extracted his head out of his ass. Now I can't wait to see how the rest of the evening will go. Awesome job sweety.

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Date: 09/21/2006 Title: Chapter 59: Chapter Fifty-Eight

WHOA, that was hot. I do hope Eve's little show doesn't prevent the spuffy luvin cuz hey, they need it. Guess I was right about Eve causing trouble... I can barely wait to see what you've cooked up as to her attack on our poor couple. Somehow, I doubt that there's anything she could do that would break them up. I have a feeling Spike would give everything up for Buffy. Wonderful job sweety, post soon, the suspense is killing me. Oh, one more thing, - it's just me, - but if I were Buffy, I wouldn't want to do anything in Spike's bed, he's obviously had other women/Eve in their, so ewww.

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Date: 09/23/2006 Title: Chapter 60: Chapter Fifty-Nine

yup, more than made up for it. I'm gonna go have a smoke now... thanks. Beautifully done.

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Date: 09/26/2006 Title: Chapter 61: Chapter Sixty

MMMM that was delilcious, tastes like more. I've a feeling we needed this chapter before Eve starts in with her little tantrum. Well done as always hon.

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Date: 09/28/2006 Title: Chapter 62: Chapter Sixty-One

OMG, like I'd ever refuse reading a hot chapter like this. Give me gratuitious sex any day and I'm happy. Of course, now I need a smoke. Great chapter sweety.