I hope he gives her a gun, I really do. She needs to be able to protect herself as much as possible, and she would've been able to pop off Riley and Lindsey when she overheard them talking. Clever plan, by the way, for them to have, but I sincerely hope it won't go through. Plus, the middle-of-the-night sexy romp was nice! Great update, PJ!:)

Author's Response: lol, thanks! And I'll consider the gun :)

That had almost gone wrong - Buffy could be glad that Spike came in time. And I wonder too if these kept secrets will work for Biuffy or against Buffy in the end.

Author's Response: we'll see ;) Thanks for reviewing!

yay! Spikes starting to like her, soon she will like him! and the sooner the better so hat means update soon please? PS I hope you are having fun in Germany/ Thailand, or where you are now :o)

Author's Response: lol, i hate to ruin your party, but ch 10 is up and it's not going toward happy land just yet. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Please gives us another chapter soon.

Author's Response: ok :)

Pretty disturbing (well duh) scene with Harmony, but anyways... I don’t know why, but I just like Cordelia (no, I’m not mental… probably not...) in this story… not cuz she’s nice or anything, I don’t know… Loved the chapter!! I don't know how many times that I've said that, but your story (stories) have never disappointed me! Please update as quickly as possible, cuz I'm dying to read more!!! =)

Author's Response: thanks for following and reviewing!

Loving this story more and more. It's so dark and angsty and hot al at the same time. And being one of the few people here that actually like Harmony, that scene was really hard to read, but I get that it's part of both Spike and Buffy's character development. Eagerly awaiting the next chapter. =)

Author's Response: thanks for reviewing!

You do disturbing very well, my dear. Excellent chapter, hard to describe but really it was just perfectly timed and pitched and sets up what comes next wonderfully - no matter what that happens to be. Thanks!

Author's Response: lol, I don't think I do...I seriously stopped myself from writing any further in that scene because I actually cringed. I think the situation itself was just disturbing enough, so I let the tragic-ness of it do the work. I don't know how it was timed or pitched right, but that's an awesome compliment! lol. Glad you liked it, thanks for reviewing!

Im really liking how this story is turning out.... But Spike has to stop hurting Buffy....we want Spuffy the one were they both like each other and Spike will do anything for Buffy!!!!!

Author's Response: That Spuffy won't be happening for a while, and I don't think it will ever get fluffy fun. If I can convey what's in my mind onto paper, it should be worthwhile though. Thanks for reviewing!

Wow, good update. It's pretty obvious that Spike's in denial about his feelings. Well, it is understandable since he can't be all soft. Poor Harmony, though. I hated her at the show but no one really deserves to be gang raped. I hope Buffy would be able to defend herself before things like that happen to her. Or maybe have Spike at least to save her. lol. That's just wishful thinking on my part. Anyway, loved the update. Great job.

Author's Response: You too that chapter very well! lol. I was sure you were going to be sad how dark it was, but I guess it takes some of the edge off when it's not Buffy, even though I felt bad for Harmony. I literally stopped writing details cuz it made my stomach curl. So thanks for still reading and reviewing!

Author's Response: that response was kind of incoherent - I meant: took*

I absolutly love this story and I cant wait for Buffy to kick one of there asses please please update as soon as you can.......thanxs...alex

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! (Kickass-Buffy will come for sure)

You already know how much I love the story (and if you don't, I will seriously come to CA and hit you LOL) but I wanted to give you a review for this chapter- update soon ;-P

Author's Response: lmao! *Ahem* Attention to anyone who reads this response - Ashlee eagerly volunteered to beta this chapter so that I could put it up last night - thanks Ash! Yes, I know, but you are gonna have to stop poking me with that stick because no matter how much you do it, I have finals! :P Lol, thanks for reviewing even when u beta'd - that's some dedication ;)

Author's Response: Ok no wonder I didn't see this right away - it's meant for chapter 8 :P

As unfortunate as it was, I can see the purpose Harmony's rape had in this chapter. Your story is very well written even if it touches upon some very disturbing issues. Even though we like to think we live in a civilized world, we don't. It's not all pennywhistles and moonbeams ppl! I'm a fan of dark fics and this one's pretty dark. I can't wait to learn more about Buffy's past. Is her finding that brochure the reason she ran away? I hope Spike soon realizes that Buffy's more to him than just a good fuck. I wonder how he's going to make it up to her when he finally realizes it. Plz update soon. I'm dying to see how this Spuffy relationship will progress.

Author's Response: It's funny that you're reading, because I was told recently that we have similar writing styles, lol! (Your fic is on my list of to-read, mostly because I was told that it has a vaguely similar plot where Spike holds Buffy hostage, and I wanted to finish this fic before I read yours so that I don't go concocting story ideas that come from yours, lol! As for who is pimping your fic to me, I point to my co-owners at FFL awards, hehe.) Ok, onto the real response, thanks for the compliment! And I agree that it's disturbing but often true. About Spike's redemption - it won't come til a lot later, because right now I'm merely making excuses by pointing out the reality of the situation and the lack of options both Buffy and Spike have. But I definitely will giving the redemption my best shot :) Thanks for reviewing!

I have a question... Is Riley going to play a major role in the Buffy plot? I was wondering if Buffy and Riley knew each other before? Or, if Riley might make a play for Buffy? Just interested...if you'd rather not say, that's fine. Thanks, luv, Spuf

Author's Response: I haven't decided, lol! I was playing with some ideas, but haven't drafted the full agenda outline for this fic in an anal fashion as I have for the other fic. I know what's happening to Spike and Buffy, but besides that, it's all tentative until I get some time to plot it out. :D