good first encounter

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Oooh love it, as always. Loved the bickering over the killing of slayers, ah boys and their machismo. Silly Buffy all pouty that there wasn't a big fight off the bat yet. Great, great set up in this chapter, can't wait for the final confrontation, and of course, for the eventual Spuffy. But I'm patient, I can definitely wait. Loved it, great job!

Author's Response: Yep, Spike and Angelus always have a rivalry, whether they hate each other or, well, hate each other. :) And the Spuffy will be slowly growing... Thanks for reviewing!

Well when Buffy expects to meet Angelus and Dru on patrol I really hope Spike will join her so she doesn't have to fact them alone.
Ah it went well. Too well for Buffy's liking *g* Everybody knows now where the other stands.
Now the game can begin. ~ Enjoyed the update :)

Author's Response: Yes, let the games begin! Not to worry, Spike will be joining Buffy on patrol. Thank you for reviewing!

oooooo its getting hot

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Loved the sparring, looking forward for more of it. Great chapter!

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Loved it. Looooove this story as a whole, really, and can't wait to see where you take it. Glad Spike isn't going easy on her, it'll take time and a lot of beatings for her to become the Slayer she needs to be. Great update!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! Yes, Buffy has her work cut out for her, but she'll get there. Glad you're enjoying, and thanks for reviewing!

Still reading and still loving it.

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I liked this chapter, though more Spuffy please.

Author's Response: Spuffy gradually coming, I promise! Thanks for reviewing!

Well, I guess you can say they got physical.. and still her protector..

Enjoying..

Author's Response: Just a little physical... more coming soon! Thanks for reviewing!

OH that was interesting to find out everything that went on.

Author's Response: Thank you, glad you liked it!

yay domestic spuffy. when d we get to big meeting sipke vs giles?

Author's Response: Glad you liked! Though Giles finding out about Spike is still a ways away... Thanks for reviewing!

Hm, seems Buffy is having a hard time with her emotions about being the slayer where Spike is concnerned despite the fact she hired him. Methinks she's realizing maybe it isn't such a good idea to have any feelings for him at all. Loved the last bit - Spike was so naughty to say 'I've seen it before' - way to confuse the poor girl. It's tough sometimes to really understand - at least for me - what Spike is really thinking, so it will be interesting to see this story play out when he does have to help Buffy where his family is concerned, or whow he reacts when Buffy is truly in danger. Great chapter hon, bravo. Hugs.

Author's Response: As for Buffy wanting to keep feelings and Slaying separate, it was her plan (she did want to know if he was in love with her before she hired him, after all), but it isn't working out so well. She's having feelings whether she wants to or not. And of course Spike has to be naughty, he's Spike. :) He's thought there was the possibility for more than business since they made the deal, though he's not going to push it too much. As for what Spike is really thinking, there'll be some Spike-internal thoughts in a couple of chapters, and some other stuff before that. I'm glad you liked, and thank you so much for reviewing!

Mmmmh so Spike knows more (facts) about Buffy then vice versa.... kind of an advantage.
Loved the scene at the end of the chapter :)

Author's Response: Well, she did get to read the information on him in the file that Giles had, so I figure they're about even. :) Thanks for reviewing!