That was a lively, romantic chapter. Buffy goading Spike into being less polite and more Spike-like during the dinner had me grinning. They both like the friction (no, not just in a sex way!), so it rings true that she'd call him on not being himself. I'm enjoying them getting closer and Buffy warming up to Spike but still denying it a little.

Faith's antics made me laugh, and I could totally see her delving into Spike's medical history. Let's see if her shoving that condom into Buffy's purse is foreshadowing for the next chapter. Thanks for the delightful read.

Author's Response: Well thank you sweety, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Giggles, over the friction comment. Thanks for the awesome review sweety, till next time, hugs you tight.

I'll be so, so very sad to see this story end. I just love it so much, same as I did with this chapter. I love the way their relationship is progressing, the way they interact with each other, that they are able to look past past mistakes and start again. Lovely chapter, can't wait for more. *smooches*

Author's Response: I know - we'll have to share a cyber drink when its time. Thanks so much for always being there to edit for me hon, and all the help in keeping me straight when I've stared at it for too long. Hugs you tight.

Very lovely chapter!

spuf

Author's Response: GLad you enjoyed it hon, thanks so much for the review, hugs.

Spuffy goodness! Yay!

Author's Response: lol - and more to come. Thanks for the review, huggles.

ahhhh! *sighs happily* me like-y

Author's Response: Hee hee, very good, I'm very happy to hear that. Thanks for the review, smooches.

Ooh! I loved that chapter. Things are starting to move on a pace aren't they? I can't wait for them to kiss. Which is really funny when thinking of all the things they've got up to before it. Please can we have a warm passionate and loving meeting of lips and tongues that will shock them both to their very core!!!

Ps Sending healing thoughts Jolynn's way. You both are, imo, among the best writers of Au spuffy fanfic.

Author's Response: Oh yes, things are moving right along and a lot of that is in part due to their long seperation. Distance has a wonderful way of giving a person a clearer perspective and of course makes the heasart grow fonder. Awwww, I'm truly blushing and very, very grateful for your compliment. I adore Jolynn for the nice person that she is and of course would love to be as good as her one day in my writing. It tickles me pink to know my efforts so far have paid off enough that you would say that, thank you. And thanks for the awesome review my dear. Hugs you tight.

oh my god why can't my hubbie send my flowers ....thanks for telling us what Chiggers were to I'd heard of them but not being from the US I wasn't sure what they were...Glad Spike didn't get them though they don't sound very nice ...As for Faith snooping the files I think I would of done the same if it had been my friend and the condoms thought they were standard issuse to army personnel...So why didn't Buffy have any of here own ? okay thinking to much again....I'll leave you with this I love this can I have another chapter update soon please...

Author's Response: Tell your hubby he has to at least send you flowers once a year or I'll sick my muse on him, lol. Yeah, I wasn't too sure if everyone would know what chiggers were or not and so thought the explanation was needed so they could laugh when the time came. LMFAO... condoms were standard issue during the war - the old war, but nowadays they're not. Instead, they are provided free by the gov't, but its the fact that not many men feel gutsy enough to ask for them - at the doctors office. When I worked in the ER in Korea, we had a box of free condoms sitting out on the front desk and if anyone wanted 1, , 3, or however many, all they had to do was just walk in and take it. Believe it or not, we had to put a new (industrial size box) of them out each week. I always saw the same guys (and women too) constantly walk in on a friday night looking all good and what not, take 2 or 3, smile at me and then leave. Some men are just too embarassed for whatever reason. Being in the medical field, I'd rather see them take it and blush than see them come in and have to look at their snotty dripping parts - yuck... been there, done that, NOT pretty. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the chapter hon and thank you so very much for the wonderful review. Huggles.

Okay, if I say any more fantastic things about your story, you're going to think I'm a spuffy stalker, but can I just say I saw the update today and did a Snoopy Dance, I was so excited. I loved, loved, loved, this chapter. I love seeing their feelings develop and can't wait to see where the next chapter heads.
Side note- I lived in South Carolina for 8 years and can totally relate to the nightmare of chiggers!!!!!

Author's Response: LMAO - nah, I know you're not a spuffy stalker. I love getting that snoopy dance feeling myself when I see something I want to read. Ahhhh yes, so you know first hand from having lived in the south what its like with those pesky critters, *shudders*. I'm so happy you liked the chappy sweety. Thank you so much for the great review. Hugs and kisses.

The end?? Oh no !!!!!!!! This chapter was bloody amazing on so many levels. It was loving, sweet, tempting and erotic in an innocent way, had me smiling thru the whole thing. The attraction was always there, but the connection between the two grows incredibly stronger. It seems that everyone's heart is melting. The banter was fun, but natural and beliveable..........can you tell I really loved it ???? Can't wait for more. Fantastic job and thanks>
PS Please tell Jolynn I wish her well, hope she is feeling better soon and I send her good thoughts. Debbie

Author's Response: Yay, I'm happy to see ou enjoyed the sweet with the naughty bits in the chapter - had to balance it out a bit. I can't wait till I have them finally together so everyone can see what kind of lasting realtionship they'll have, *winks*. I'll definitely let Jolynn know you're thinking about her hon, promise. Thanks so much for the lovely review, hugs you tight.

Great, great chapter. I loved everything from dinner, flowers to dance. Have to say I am addicted to this story and it makes me sad the end is close. Somehow I hoped it would be longer, hell I love this two so much
and they just started being all nice and sweet in they uniqe way. Darling, dont end it just yet please, please, PLEASE. I would love to read more at least for another two or three weeks. Anyway thanks for sharing this story. Love and kisses from me.

Author's Response: That's so aweomse to hear, I'm very gald you liked this chapter with its softer moments as opposed to the harsher chapters. I'm going to be very sad myself to have to finish this story, it's been soooo much fun to write. I should have at least 2-3 more chappy's to go, so no worries about it going too fast, well, unless the muse goes on a huge writing spree, giggles. He gets on viagra sometimes. Thank you so very much for your lovely review, its made my day. Hugs you tight.

brilliant as always. looking forward to the next bit. i loved the way you wrote the nervous, shy, Spike so unsure of himself. wonderful

Author's Response: Awwww, thank you sweety, glad you like this other side to Spike. Smoochies to you.

Awww....I will be heart-broken when this fic ends!! I absolutely adore it! Loved the explanation of chiggers~ If you've never been to the South, you just don't "get it." I loved their date, the way they "play" with each other. I loved how Spike is trying so hard not to cross over that line with her physically, although he clearly wants to, because he wants to prove his affections for her are real. And I love her reaction to being told why he was protecting her from Lindsey~ That sudden realization that you may feel like a "big person" who can take care of herself, but the reality of a man being able to hurt you and physically dominate can shock you to the core. And, also, the realization that Spike felt deeply protective of her way back in basic.

You are a brilliant writer, and I adore this plot. Can't wait for the next update. And, I am planning on sharing this fic with my hubby, because I think it has real universal appeal. Really, that is *huge* praise, since I share very few of these fics with him. Great, great stuff!

Author's Response: I'll be very sad too, to have to end it b/c I never imagined it would be this much fun to write. I'm absolutely thrilled that you've enjoyed everything so far darling. LOL, oh yeah, chiggers can be annoying as hell. Poor Spike and his hormones, he really is doing his best though b/c he knows what's more important in the long run. Buffy did appreciate his protectiveness from Lindsey because it truly would be frightening under those circumstances to be cornered and feel like you have no option. Wow, I'm truly blushing from your compliment sweety, I will always try my hardest to write to the best of my ability. It's a learning process I'm enjoying very much and glad I can entertain such wonderful readers as you - I always look forward to seeing your reviews. I can't believe you'll be sharing this with your hubby, that's like a big WOW with me, I do so hope he enjoys it too - men are such fickle creatures sometimes, hee hee. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for your review, you are absolutely adorable and so good to me. Huge hug and a big fat kiss from me and my muse.

absolutely loved it

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it sweetheart, thank you so much for the review, hugs.