Great chapter, as always! I'm glad that Joyce knows about the slaying, and that she took it well... or al least it seems she did. I also like this side of Buffy, so hopefully she won't be a super bitch when Spike tells her how he feels.

Author's Response: Yeah, Joyce will adjust. Buffy won't be a bitch when he tells her, but what makes everyone think he'll be telling her right away? :) Though she might be a little bitchy about some other things that will come up... Thanks for reviewing!

Awww, she got him something for Christmas (and getting him cigarettes was really thoughtful, I have been couch-bound for 3 days now and have begged my entire family to go get me some smokes but to no avail! Thank God my best friend brought me some!--- end of rant)

Loved the update, and how they gradually become closer!

xxx

Author's Response: Aw, glad someone brought you some! I figured cigarettes was about the only thing Buffy could get Spike at this point without it being overly romantic (and really, what else does he use?) Thanks for the review!

A little cuddle and a little insight into Spike's psyche..
Seems Joyce handled things ok.. Waiting to see if you don anything with Joyce and Giles.. Loved Band Candy and "Ripper".

Spike and Buffy .. Friends... with benefits..

Enjoying .. up early...

Author's Response: Hmm, probably no Joyce and Giles, the story doesn't seem to want to go in that direction. And Spike and Buffy are quite the friends with benefits, I think... Thanks for reviewing!

Haha! "mirrors make a room look bigger", perfect tip to a vamp ;)

Enjoyed the chapter. Looks like S and B are getting along :) Wonders though if the people in SunnyD really would regognize a vamp, they often seem to be both deaf and blind ;)

I can't wait for more.

Author's Response: Yes, the populace of Sunnydale is quite obvilious, I think. Glad you liked it, thanks for reviewing!

As the chapters go by, your grip on the characters get stronger and stronger. I loved their bantering in this chapter:

“And ooh--decorating tip, mirrors make a room look bigger.”

“Ha bloody ha.”

Hee.

You also have the voices down pat for Willow and Xander. I liked how Buffy and Willow were trying to find a girl for Xander. Little things like that in a story always make it more enjoyable. Great work!!

So....when are Buffy and Spike going to hook up again? :)


Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the mirror line and the Scooby bits. As for Buffy and Spike, they will slowly be getting closer, and of course the weekly blood sessions aren't going to hurt, LOL. Thanks for reviewing!

cute

Author's Response: Thank you!

Loved the comment that people only see what they want to see, how true that is. And even Willow can see what they've got going on - even if they can't. Loved it, as always.

Author's Response: Yes, everyone's seeing something different... Thanks for reviewing!

Enjoyed the update :)
Seems as if Faith wants to talk with Buffy now.
And Buffy can bring Spike with her, nobody noticed.
*checks* No, the Gem doesn't give Spike a reflection in a mirror. Funny remark then ;-)

Author's Response: You know, I wondered, if the gem would allow a vampire to be seen in a mirror, or allow them to enter without invitations. But neither Spike nor Angel had it long enough for us to find out. So I just went with the sunlight thing. Thanks for reading!

A)Loved that he followed her b) love the mirrors with decorating line. Quintessential Buffy-speak!

Author's Response: Glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!

Way to go for Buffy avoiding the mentioning SPike to Geil - can he be any more gullible? LOL. Loved the Bronze scene and the snarky comments about Spike looking like a vampire. She loved that dance, there's no way she wasn't affected by THAT closeness, hell I'd be grinding up against him. The mirror comment was hilarious - snickers. Lovely chapter darling - can't wait for the next update - need some Spike/Buffy interaction. What's it gonna take for the vamp to admit she''s more than just a job - a whack upside the noggin or his Slayer getting hurt. Ughh, I love UST, it's a bittersweet thing, giggles. Hugs and kisses.

Author's Response: Well, Giles would hardly expect that Buffy would have Spike along, lol. As for the dance, the grinding is coming, I assure you. :) And they'll be getting a bit closer before that as well. As for Spike admitting she's more than just a job--well, the next chapter has some Spike thoughts, though it will be a bit longer before he actually *admits* such to her. Thanks for reviewing!

Now the mind games begin. Can't wait for the next meeting.

Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying! Thanks for reading!

I loved that whole confrontation and I can't wait for more, though more spuffy would be good.

Author's Response: Glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!

I'm sorry, I fell behind with reading, but here I am again. I loved the chapter, the fighting, the soaking while reflecting, the following her while she goes out with Willow. I just love the interaction between Spike and Buffy, it does make sense that he doesn't let her easy on the fighting, since the ones she'd fight definitely won't. Off to read more!

Author's Response: Glad you liked! Yes, Buffy has a lot to learn, fighting wise. But Spike is just the one to teach her! Thanks for reviewing!