Summary: Four years after the murder and Spike still can't talk about it. Will the arrival of Buffy Summers at Sunnydale High change that? Buffy and her brothers are new to the small town and she is certain Spike Giles has something to hide. Though perhaps Buffy does as well?
*Winnner: Bloody Colonials Award (Alternative Universe) @ the RWS Awards*
*Winner: Lonley School Award (Best High School fic) @ the CoH Awards*
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 50695
Reviews by Midnite_Holic
[Report This] Published: 01/05/2006 Updated: 04/12/2009
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed 
Date: 03/03/2009 Title: Chapter 5: Scoring
Date: 03/03/2009 Title: Chapter 5: Scoring
I was really craving a good high school fic and just found this. Loving the Spuffy relationship so far and I really do enjoy Xander and Angel as the protective brother-types. Great story so far, can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks SO much midnite! I hope you keep reading! *hugs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/12/2009 Title: Chapter 9: Match
Date: 03/12/2009 Title: Chapter 9: Match
I can't believe I missed a bunch of updates on this fic, but I'm all caught up now. Squee! I love the relationship you are building between Spike and Buffy. Their banter is great and really sweet. Just hope they are honest with each other about their past before too much angst ensues.
Author's Response: lol I missed you! Glad you are back, your reviews are always so sweet! Another chappie is up! Hope you enjoy!
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/12/2009 Title: Chapter 10: Eyes Off the Ball
Date: 03/12/2009 Title: Chapter 10: Eyes Off the Ball
Poor Spike, it's no good to try and hide away all that hurt :( I hope we get to find out soon exactly what happened with Jenny's death. Thanks for another great chapter!
Author's Response: I know I love poor tortured Spike *sighs* But all will be revealed soon enough! thank you for being such a darlin' and always leaving such wonderful love! *snogs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/15/2009 Title: Chapter 11: Teammates
Date: 03/15/2009 Title: Chapter 11: Teammates
Go Gunn! That's totally what Spike needed to hear! Now he just needs to open up to Buffy... hope he doesn't lose the nerve. Thanks for another great update!
Author's Response: lol i love Gunn! thanks for the love Mid... and the next few chaps wont disappoint! *hugs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/17/2009 Title: Chapter 12: Game Plan
Date: 03/17/2009 Title: Chapter 12: Game Plan
Shame on you! There will be no posting when I am at work and cannot read... aw, I can't stay mad at you when you wrote another fantabulous chapter :D Singing Spike? I can't wait!
Author's Response: *hangs head* sorry Mid it will never happen again. hehehe *g* Yeah, I love singing Spike... cause James sings!
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/19/2009 Title: Chapter 13: Home field advantage
Date: 03/19/2009 Title: Chapter 13: Home field advantage
Another great update! Mmmmm, sexy Spike fruit. I was almost distraced... But, hey! I was looking forward to singing Spike! ;P
Author's Response: singing spike = perfection. I had to make a singing spike cause james sings and he's so so so very lovely when he does. more up soon darlin'. thanks ;-)
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/24/2009 Title: Chapter 14: Take one for the team
Date: 03/24/2009 Title: Chapter 14: Take one for the team
Eeps! I totally missed like 3 updates! omigod! Well, well... good reading for me! I'm so happy to see Spike finally opening up about his past - even if it was a bit snarky. The whole idea of Buffy never actually seeing Spike really smile was actually really sad :( but I am sure you have great things in store for these two!
Author's Response: hehe *g* glad you're getting all caught up! Snarky Spike will continue to open up... and hopefully she'll see him smile more and more! *hugs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/24/2009 Title: Chapter 15: Overtime
Date: 03/24/2009 Title: Chapter 15: Overtime
Okay... seriously, I can't wait for the real smut in this fic because the little make-out scene was DAMN HOT! That being said - what a fantabulous ending to their night! So very sweet and perfect!
Author's Response: Awwwww thanks Mid! And don't you worry your pretty little head... the smut is on the way! *hugs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/24/2009 Title: Chapter 16: Score Card
Date: 03/24/2009 Title: Chapter 16: Score Card
Poor, troubled Spike - he really needs to talk this whole thing out. And, poor Giles - he's trying... hopefully Buffy will be able to get through to him. And now I'm dying to know what Spike was working on... you with the evil cliffhangers!!
Author's Response: LOL.... you will find out soon enough. Thanks for the love.
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/25/2009 Title: Chapter 17: Re- Match
Date: 03/25/2009 Title: Chapter 17: Re- Match
Awwww... that was so sweet and perfect! Loved it!
Author's Response: awwww thanks Mid! *hugs you* more up soon.
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/27/2009 Title: Chapter 18: Work Out
Date: 03/27/2009 Title: Chapter 18: Work Out
First off... OH MUH GAWD! I had to take a breather before I could even type. That was HAWT. Please, please, please do NOT hold back on the smut! Now that I've calmed done a bit... can I say, OH MUH GAWD! How awkward was that? I covered my eyes and actually said "OMIGOD!" out loud and my son said "What, mommy?" LMAO I am dieing to know what Buffy was talking about!! I am going to come find you and cut your Spring Break short just so I can get a fix on this fic!! I am so LOVING you!!
Author's Response: LMFAO you are too funny Casey!! I'm glad to see you enjoyed, cause more smut is on the way... in both fics in fact. *falls on floor laughing* Your poor little boy hehehe that is too funny... what did you tell him... "it's ok baby mommy is just reading smut, it'll be ok" hehe *g* All will be revealed in the next few chaps, well enough anyway... more will be up soon. LOL, if you come to Reno I will let you read the WHOLE fic *dangles it in your face* Come on Case... you know you want too. *laughs evily* thanks sweetie.
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/28/2009 Title: Chapter 19: Rookie
Date: 03/28/2009 Title: Chapter 19: Rookie
You ARE bad... but are forgiven for a wonderful update. I am so curious to know what is lingering in Buffy's past, and if it's really as serious as she seems to think... The scene between Spike and Giles was really touching. I hope they can finally start to deal with all the pain that they are still feeling around Jenny's death. Thanks for the fix, you know just how to keep a junkie happy!! :)
Author's Response: hehehe *g* your welcome mid, more crack coming your way! lol. thanks!
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/01/2009 Title: Chapter 20: Fouled
Date: 04/01/2009 Title: Chapter 20: Fouled
Oooooooo... Ethan is such a slime covered weasel. I wish Spike had gone in there and punched his face, but his reaction was completely understandable. I am anxious to see how this talk goes between Buffy and Spike. I will keep my fingers crossed that it goes well... Welcome back! Hope Reno was fab-u-lous!
Author's Response: i wish spike punched him too and i wrote it lol. next ten chaps are super intense! *bites nails* hope you like! thanks for the welcome case!
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/03/2009 Title: Chapter 21: Loss
Date: 04/03/2009 Title: Chapter 21: Loss
Yay! I finally got to read your update... and although it was angsty, I complete faith in you. And, even with my horrible day, the end with Angel made me smile. I really, really like him in this fic. In most fics he just bugs the crap out of me, but you wrote him exceptionally well. *massive hugs*
Author's Response: Yay! I'm glad you got to read it and I am even more glad it made you smile! I can't ask for more then that! *squishes you* I'm super glad you like Angel too... I hate him in most fics too... don't even like him in Tears lol... but I wanted him to be lovable in at least one lol. *massive hugs right back*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/04/2009 Title: Chapter 22: Past Plays
Date: 04/04/2009 Title: Chapter 22: Past Plays
Well, I'm glad we finally got the exact details of what happened to these two. Now they just need to sit down and talk... without the yelling and the storming off ;) Off to the next chapter...
Author's Response: yay case! *pounces* Yeah.... that's exactly what they need to do! * ducks head and sneaks off*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/04/2009 Title: Chapter 23: Coaching
Date: 04/04/2009 Title: Chapter 23: Coaching
Okay, so I totally want to gather this Spike up and hug him until he can't breathe. I am SO glad, Giles finally got through to him and he is willing to get help. And in all that angst... I still laughed - “Must be all the fortune cookies I eat.” - I am SO going to say that to someone! On your note about angst... Okay, so angst is angsty. But good angst makes the Spuffy so much better. Sure everyone needs a good fluffy fic to read, but Spuffy and angst go hand in hand. Bring it on, sister!
Author's Response: Awwww *loves my casey* I am glad you approve heartily and that you laughed! I wish everyone was as willing to take my angst as you! lol... cause there is more... just a little... ok maybe a tad more then a little.... maybe a smattering, we'll call it... a smattering of angst. ;-)
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/05/2009 Title: Chapter 24: Time Out
Date: 04/05/2009 Title: Chapter 24: Time Out
YOU are such a tease - "Spike and Buffy talk..." !! I can't declare you a liar, because they did talk, but COME ON! I need more than THAT! *huffs* Go Gunn and Willow, thank god for friends who can put these two on the right path! You better update soon, before I rouse a mob... and there will be pitchforks and torches involved *sinister laugh*
Author's Response: LMFAO! *tries to catch breath* I will update tonight! *pets casey* And every night until it's all up... only 7 chaps left! *hugs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/08/2009 Title: Chapter 25: Play Off
Date: 04/08/2009 Title: Chapter 25: Play Off
I seriously hope Spike, Angel, Xander... and the whole freaking soccer team kick Ford's sorry ass. That is, I assume it's Ford... if not, I just wished a beating on an innocent, silly me :)
Author's Response: *tackles casey* I was about to send a search part out for you! *is clearly unable to function without you for a day* *snort* I am so glad you liked! You are psychic! ;-)
if not, I just wished a beating on an innocent, silly me
- *lmfao*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/08/2009 Title: Chapter 26: Insult for Injuries
Date: 04/08/2009 Title: Chapter 26: Insult for Injuries
Bad Carly! You interrupted my pants-less Spike making with another update and you KNOW I can't resist you! Don't worry, I won't throw anything... yeah, Spike is a jerk sometimes, but that's just Spike. It doesn't quite fit when he's all sweetness and no snark. Only 4 chapters left? What will I do when this is over? *sniffles* You better have some new fics a-coming! *cracks the whip*
Author's Response: LMAO! What can i say... I have beautiful bloody timing! Thanks for understanding about my jerk Spike... not only he he SPIKE but he's like 17 *blinks* So of course he isn't going to do relationships well, plus he's really never had one. Not like he's a jerk in all my fics... snarky always but not always stupid. lol. Four chaps plus an epilogue! I hope you like how it ends! And don't worry I will write whatever you want me to! :-) *rubs sore spot from whip*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/10/2009 Title: Chapter 27: Playing Dirty
Date: 04/10/2009 Title: Chapter 27: Playing Dirty
I was totally thinking that Buffy was some sort or creep magnet that I laughed when Spike said she was a "wanker magnet". Ethan, Ford, WANKERS! I seriously hope Buffy finally goes to the police this time - with Spike's support, it shouldnt be so hard on her. I loved that Ethan brought out the fight in both of them, although at quite a cost. AND Spike dropped the L-bomb! *whistles*
Author's Response: lol... she is totally a wanker magnet. hehe. I can not tell you how much you liking my fic has meant to me! I'm glad you aren't hating how it ends... more up right now! And thanks again for the banner(s)! You are the bestest!
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/10/2009 Title: Chapter 28: Practice makes perfect
Date: 04/10/2009 Title: Chapter 28: Practice makes perfect
*sighs contentedly* This is all coming together so nicely! Spike told Buffy about his mom's death, Buffy agreed to go to the police, Angel didn't beat Spike for spending the night in Buffy's room... Now, all we need is for Buffy to tell Spike she loves him too, and some good Spuffy luvin' to rid Spike of that pesky virginity *looks wistfully at the last few chapters* Oh... and LOVED it - as usual :)
Author's Response: Not to nicely I hope? *is worried* Oh what am I kidding... I do like a happy ending... and that's the point of a high school fic right? Sappy ending? *is still worried* lol.
Hey! Are you a mind reader or something??? *glares* Maybe she WONT say i love you! And he WONT loose his virginity! *thrusts out chin* so there!
More up tomorrow!
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/11/2009 Title: Chapter 29: Substitution
Date: 04/11/2009 Title: Chapter 29: Substitution
You're worried why? *scolds Carly for being silly* This is ending perfectly! On with the "making up" !! *bounces* I am so glad to see Spike is following through on some therapy. OH! And, the appearance of Ripper - priceless! Just what Ethan deserved - a good old-fashioned pummeling!
Author's Response: LOL... geez Case! Someone's a little eager to get with sexin' *snort* Maybe there is no "making up" Ever think of that! lol. I love Ripper... I had to sneak him into my fic *sighs* I would so do Giles.
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/12/2009 Title: Chapter 30: Winning Season
Date: 04/12/2009 Title: Chapter 30: Winning Season
See, was that so hard? *grins happily* The condom flying off was classic, and then you turned it around and made it hawt with Buffy saving the day! It was perfect! Spike getting two of each college application... awwwwww, how sweet was that?? Oh, and the "Quick" comment - LMAO! I hope the epilogue is a peek into Spuffy college life!
Author's Response: Hehehehe! I'm glad you liked the fluffiness sweetie! Glad we bonded over these fics lol. *hugs*
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 04/13/2009 Title: Chapter 31: Going Pro
Date: 04/13/2009 Title: Chapter 31: Going Pro
*is filled to the brim with giddy contentment* That was a perfect ending to this great story!
“I chose this…this school… this flat… this life. Our life.” He sucked in a breath. “I chose you.”
*melts* Can I please have him? I can't believe this was your first fic... *awestruck* Seriously, I loved the whole thing! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us! *mega hugs*
Author's Response: Oh Casey my girl I adore you! *hugs* You always make me feel great! I can't tell you how much your encouragement means to me and I will never be able to thank you enough for the banners!
*meg hugs back*
Summary: William was an angel, but when he falls to Earth due to a mistake he made, he finds he's now just a man. Faced with a brand new body, new emotions, and new experiences, he wants only to make amends for his error. With only his guardian angel to guide him, he sets out to make one Buffy Summers regain her belief in goodness, in life, and in love. As he gets to know her, though, he starts to wonder if maybe the heaven he's been trying to get back to is now right in front of him.
*Runner up: Best Original Character for Ulysses @ the SunnyD Awards*
*Runner up: Insider's Tip Award @ the CoH Awards*
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 25863
*Runner up: Best Original Character for Ulysses @ the SunnyD Awards*
*Runner up: Insider's Tip Award @ the CoH Awards*
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 25863
[Report This] Published: 03/05/2009 Updated: 04/06/2009
Reviewer: Midnite_Holic Signed
Date: 03/12/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Divine and Faithful
Date: 03/12/2009 Title: Chapter 1: Divine and Faithful
I'm so excited you're writing another fic, love the story so far! I keep picturing Tamakin's gorgeous manips. Spike + Wings = Yummy "Earth, Ulysses, and that my chiselled friend is pain..." My favorite line from this chapter! Now, back to the reading...
Author's Response: I freakin' love you Midnite *snogs you* I'm glad you like it! Means a lot!