Xander was hit in the side of the head but is only concerned about a bloody nose. One would presume a possible concussion ranks higher. But like the other weaknesses in the fighting, this is easily fixed. What concerns me is that quite a bit of time has passed since Buffy and William interacted last. So why is she so dependent on him? It's clearly gone beyond a simple crush but none of the steps in between are explained.

loved it!

loving the story....great premise...keep going. no more teachers punching students tho...that could be bad. wait til riley graduates then spike can run over him in his car!! j.k

i am sooo loving your xander. the way he stands up for his friends and defends them is just great......and yea xander for kickin the crap out of the jerk. he deserves it and more. seems like cordelia has seen a side to xander she likes...*smiles* bet that nurse is the best.....*giggles* love this story and will and buffy at the end.....aaahhhhh...*sighs*

Love it! Fabulous update. I was so SO glad to see an update to this story. Please update again soon!

i love it more soon plz!!!!! its great!!!!!

WOW Xander being a stand up kind of guy...did not think he had it in him. I am glad to see him kick Riley's ass. Oh pooorrrr wittle Riley might have to not to West Point, wahhh wanhhhhhhhhhh....*laughs*...Loved the baby names of possibilities. That nurse West way to take care of the injured. Will was amazing, taking a real risk holding Riley like that, hope it does not stir up too much trouble. Though as with most stories I am sure it will. Excellent chapter, moving things along here and letting us see into the characters. I think Will's faultering in his ablity to not want to "have" buffy though.

I was just wondering about this story the other day. I thought it was a great chapter. I love it when Xander is a good guy and not crushing on Buffy. I also love the way little by little Buffy is figuring out who's support she want and needs. Keep going.

i've read all chapters non stop. had read the first 3 earlier, but then it wasnt updated after that. Love all the chaps, and please update again soon! Cant wait to read how it continues!!

not sure?? i loved this chapter!!! glad riley is going to get what he deserves!!! hope so...at least...and OMG!! spuffy couldn't be cutter...i think we're getting to the UST phase...and some of the angst is disolving..or am i wrong and it's just wishful thinking? anyhow...wonderful chapter!! fantastic work!! thanx...hope you update soon...pretty please ;)

Nia, I loved this fic so far. The sensitivity is beautiful and as awful as it is to believe, the portrayal is extremely realistic. My only fear right now--despite the massive feeling of satisfaction--is that if a teacher hit a student like Will just hit Riley, his career would be over. He'd be charged with assault and be plastered all over the news. In Australia, anyway.I would assume the US--being that they sue anyone and everyone over the littles things--would be pretty much the same. So, to continue the realism, Will isn't going to get out of this very well, and Buffy's support could be very dicey. Still, this is fiction and it relies on Riley, and I am sure you have this all plotted and worked out, so I will finish with saying I will absolutely keep up with your updates from now on.

another great chapter. riley got what he deserved. i like the whole protective big brother role xander has taken up. cant wait to see what else u have in store for us. i know we wont be disappointed.

Oh it was going good until the cliffy ending.......LOL well not so cliffy but you'd gotten to a nice part of much needed cuddle fest.....