I can't believe that she still doesn't get it. I guess she does have a death wish, but she will wish she was dead if Angelus gets ahold of her. Spike just showed weakness and Angelus was right there to continue to plant those seeds of doubt. Great chappie, thanks for the fantastic read.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading :)

I'm truly enjoying the story. I can't keep up on a weekly basis, but when I do check in and see you have these longer posts. I'm so thrilled. so keep them coming. you'e a fabulous storyteller.

Author's Response: I can't write on a weekly basis! Lol. Thanks for the compliment!

FRIG I love your story so much! Especially how you write Spike. How he wants to be cold but he's bending. And how you make it angsty without it being cheesy or overly dramatic. Props to you!

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad it's not too cheesy or overly dramatic, but I know the leather and the whole gang realm are not the same as real L.A., lol.

If I leave a review - will you update soon??? LOL - I know it's a busy time of year and I hope you have a great holiday!.....................I also really hope to see more chapters since I am dying to see what happens next!!!

Author's Response: Lol, I hope you had a great holiday too!

All I want for Christmas is more Playing on the darkside!

What a epic story
I found this story today and could not stop reading it. Hope you have a great holiday and lots of fun.

Dying to see more.

Author's Response: It's a little late, but it's coming! Thanks!

Um - I love this story! Please keep the chapters coming!!!!! Love ya!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review!

I'll keep it short and sweet but this is bloody brilliant. God please add more.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review!

LOVED THE CHAPTER WAS HAPPY TO SEE A NEW ONE AND FOR ME IT WAS NT LONG ENOUGH .I M SURE SOME OF YOUR READERS WILL AGREE WHEN THE STORY IS VERY GOOD YOU DON T WANT TO STOP READING ........THANK YOU AGAIN FOR A GREAT READ.............MAGGIE

Author's Response: Thanks for the review!

I was prepared not to like this and the summery of this does not do it justice at all but it's so well penned I cannot help but to move it into the category of another of my favorite Spuffy writers. Its rare you come across a really juicy story that so completely pulls you in and thin one does from page one and on. I really hope you stick with this for this is a story worth telling and reading. I liked this part the best.

But what was, at first, brutal softened slightly, his tongue beginning to caress hers, and she was hardly aware that they were both clinging to each other.
He pulled back from the kiss, his grip tightening as he demanded, “Helped you with what?”
Her eyes still glazed over, she frowned. “Huh?”

Cause with everything else that is going on there is always a point where these two kinda forget themselves for a little bit. Spike loses himself a little bit and his hurts and anger and lets himself be tender with her. And Buffy for a small bit of time just, I don't want to say forgets her hate towards him but maybe she's forgets for a few moments herself or him or what they have done to each other and just maybe see's a guy she could connect with. I mean there was a attraction at the start and every one in a while like with the see thru waitress you see her watching him with other women so I think there is hope for them. How they will get there I do not know but I so wanna enjoy the ride till they get there.

Cheers









Author's Response: Haha, I'll have to investigate my summary then! People have told me I'm pretty good at them, but maybe the fic has evolved beyond what I originally summarized it at - good point. And I love that you pulled a segment of the fic because it shows you notice the small touches - thank you!

I have enjoyed the 14 chapters that you have done, and am curious to see how this story ends. I like that you have pulled every character on the shows into this fic.

Author's Response: Glad you liked the character variety ;) Thanks for the review!

First, I hope finals went well for you. Second, I’ve been checking at least every other day for your next posting and was so excited when you did. I swear to the PTB, if you don’t get some kind of award after you’ve finished this story, I am sooooo gonna go medieval on someone’s buttocks!!!
I agree w/ those whose reviews mention the subtle touches here and there between B/S (you did that on purpose haven’t you, ‘minx’?). You can see that Spike, through subtle gestures, has moved from what started as pure lust to the beginnings of a genuine ‘caring’ (don’t think it’s love just yet) for Buffy. This point is further reinforced during the part where Spike finds Angel w/ Buffy and it being an‘image of a book outta the past’.
Buffy’s little quips (in the car – ‘spend more time w/ you’ and the club – ‘I know how much you like watching me' (LOVED it, lol) are starting to make her Spike’s ‘match’ if only in the verbal arena. Would love to see her at some point actually kicks Spike’s physical a*#. She deserves some satisfaction.
When I look back on the progression of individual change, I see Buffy’s character becoming stronger and stronger, while Spike’s seems to be going almost the opposite. Bad choice of word actually, I only mean that in the sense that Buffy affects him to the point where it seems like Spike has grown gradually more and more obsessive/possessive/protective of her, slowly making him appear weaker and weaker to the gang, (wonder if he’ll grow a real conscience at some point, tee hee).
I think she’ll be his ‘undoing’ in the gangs’ eyes. That he could potentially become sloppy say if he’s the slightest bit distracted by her emotionally, and put them in danger during ‘jobs’. Can’t wait to see Angelus’s dark side exhibit itself at what he cooks up, now that he sees how much Buffy means to Spike. Also can’t wait to see how Spike will deal w/ Buffy after he gets her home.
Oh, Parker died from bleeding to dead, I meant to ask, is it strictly as a result of Buffy’s assault, or is there something/one else responsible? I mean she ‘wasn’t surprised’ so that makes me think someone else delivered the final blow. Cuz otherwise I would assume if she felt responsible, there would have been major guilt/grief on her part.
Keep up the great work, hopefully won’t be too long till chapter 15???


Author's Response: Oh, don't worry - getting such encouraging reviews feel like an award already! I'm glad you like the little touches ;) and the snarky lines! I agree about the comments about Spike - he is supposed to be getting "weaker" but I'm trying to progress it slowly since I don't want him puppy-whipped the ENTIRE fic, lol. I'll work in an explanation or flashback for Parker. Thanks for the review!

WOW! still loving this story and I'm so gald I found the time to catch up with the last few chapters, so much has happened! Spike seems determined to drag Buffy down to his level, with the whole 'kill Parker' thing...yet, thankfully she's resisted so far...(YAY Buffy!!!!) but how much more can the poor girl take? everything is still so violent...Spike seems to be softening at the speed of a sloth, and it doesn't look as if he'll get the chance to turn things around in the relationship before Angelus makes a move...OH BOY!!! coz clearly he's brewing something nasty....More sex, violence and double dealing...soon, please...Oh, nearly forgot...I loved the flashback stuff, they added real interest to these great chapters...and again...more soon please ;-)

Author's Response: Oh, I'm glad you liked the flashback stuff - seems that was an acquired taste, lol. Good comments on all the other stuff too - thanks!

Ahhh!

I so want to see what happens now when they get back to home. Buffy is all sick and Spike is ticked. What happens next!!!!!!

Great update look forwatd to more :P


Author's Response: Thanks for the review!