"I—I'm just—we're done...right?" LOL!! Soooooo Buffy! Great job. On to the date ... *spooky evil music* ....

Author's Response: Thanks! Date time! :)

Almost forgot what Spike had in his pocket! Can't wait to read what Buffy has to say about it! More please!

Author's Response: Yep! That darn baggie! Next chapter should be interesting! Thanks for reading and reviewing! :)

Uh oh, I knew she would find Spike's little bag. Thanks for updating even though you were sick :) . Can't wait for the next chapter.

Author's Response: Yeah, that little bag just had to come back and bite him in the rear sometime. I'm really glad I was able to update too. I didn't think I would be able to, but apparently some part of my brain was still functioning. Starting to feel a little better. I'm thankful for that. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! :)

This was a good chapter and I am curious to read how Spike will explain the cocaine. Please don't let Buffy become a drug user. I think they have enough issues to deal with if they are going to have a relationship and drugs are no good. Please write the next chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! I'm trying not to give away too much ahead of time, but I will say that I'm not going the 'Buffy starts using drugs' route with this story. Definitely going a different direction :). Thanks again!

oh gods buffys gonna kick his ass wouldnt wanna be spike right about now ^^

Author's Response: The situation does not look promising! Wonder how Spike's gonna handle himself. Hmmm. Thanks for reading and reviewing! :)

I loved it! Especially this line "Buffy was dumping a plate of marinara-covered squid on Harmony's ridiculous over-sized tits". sometimes you really really just want to take revenge. In fiction it's delightfully easy. :) Now back to more spike!!!

Author's Response: Thank you! I can't wait to get back to more Spike too. When I was writing this chapter, I knew when I started it, that I somehow had to end up with some sort of dish on Harmony's breasts. The calamari seemed like a good choice. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for reading and reviewing! :)

Wow, seems that Riley managed to get himself 'the boot'. If Buffy didn't have noticed that he mixed her up with Harmony (the talk) he still would be officially her boyfriend. Ah well, Buffy didn't want the calamari anyway. They look good on Harm ;)
Looking forward to find out if Buffy still will think she made the right decision when she is home.
It's just not right to be forced to stay with a partner that is constantly cheating on you.

Author's Response: Can't wait to get the next chapter written. I'm getting sick, though, so that might slow up my writing. I'm hoping I don't get any worse, but I think I'm still on the downhill part right now :(. Will try to write if I can! Love doing it, just seems to be difficult if I feel yucky. Thanks for reading and reviewing! :)

Loved it ! Now Buffy needs to go home and get Spike!!!

Author's Response: Thanks! I promise all kinds of interaction between those two in the next chapter! :D

OOh i read this all in one go and im not one to review often lazy ass as i am but this was really good hope you update soon like you did for blue which was also awesome in case i was to lazzy to comment that to lol

Author's Response: I'm glad you like this story! Also very glad you liked Blue! I haven't been able to update my current fics quite as frequently as Blue, but I try not to let them go for too long without updates. Thanks for your review! Hope I can get you to comment again! ;)

Wondering why Willow is upset..

And Spike is homeless..

Enjoying.

Author's Response: Yeah, I'm eager to get back to that aspect of the story. He had been living with Dru but can't go back there for obvious reasons. As far as why Willow is so opposed to him staying with her and Oz....we'll get there. But yeah, I am ready to get back to that sort of content. Glad I got some Riley stuff out of the way! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! Please continue to do so! :)

I really really like this story. Somehow I really buy the whole, he gets off on having Buffy instead of having drugs. This idea that for Spike love is like a drug, something he immerses himself in completely, lets rule him and is an uncontrollable force. Buffy gets pulled in because of the magnetism of the passion.

This is really beautifully written. I'm going to have to go check out some of your other stories and will be looking forward to more of this one!

Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying it! I hope you like where I go with it. I feel like we still have a lot to cover. Thanks for reading!

Author's Response: Now that I have a bit more time to respond: Thank you so much for your compliment on my writing in this story. I'm really proud of this fic in that respect. I know the subject matter isn't everyone's cup of tea---but this is the fic that I really wanted to write and this is the way I wanted to write it. It's special to me in that respect. Whereas Blue is special because it's my first fic and Blood Money is the fic I thought I'd never write. I hope you enjoy all of my fics, and if the others aren't your thing, I hope you continue to enjoy Poison! Thanks!

I love how hes already crushing on her. More please soon.

Author's Response: Bad boy or not, he can be awfully cute sometimes. Thanks for reading!

I thought I'd check your story out. The start wasn't easy to read for me but I continued to the next chapter. (Spike's behavior doesn't make him very 'lovable' at the moment).
Buffy... yeah, I didn't understand they she is still with Riley. First yes when her father threatened her but now it's her own fault when she stays with him if he betrays her so much. But this (being betrayed) is something that they both have in common.
I wonder what Spike did - was is his fault (drugs, car accident) that somebody died who was dear to Willow?
Looking forward to where this will lead; well I hope Buffy will have seen the last of Riley soon (hey, I can hope, right? *winks*) Really, even if she cheated on him too I wouldn't want to keep him for the long run.
Well I'll be checking out the next chapters and see how it goes (if it gets too dark for me I can always read when finished)

Author's Response: I'm so glad you decided to try it out! It's that first chapter that's really the darkest. Not sure yet if there will be another of those in the story. No more ick like the end of that chapter, though. I think I would hurl. Thanks for reading!