Great chapter, loved seeing Cecily get what was coming to her. If she's truly seen the error, or at least consequences, of her ways and is no longer in the story I'll kinda miss her, she was a fantastic villain. Normally I'd comment that your chacterisations are fantastic (they are, you've won me over to William fics) or you do a great job with dialogue (which flows really well and seems very natural) but you write the whole story so well I don't know which areas to focus on for praise. I love this story and it always brightens my day.
Regarding the complainers, my psych and human development courses suggest that children learn that other people have feelings and that they are not in fact the centre of the unvierse at around three years of age. Clearly the complainers have not progessed emotionally beyond that age and are therefore to immature to appreciate your efforts, your story or your brilliance. Ignore them as best you can and remember that for every complainer you've got ten people who love your story even if they don't remember to review for every chapter

You're not unappreciated, it is probably just horny teenageers with nothing else to hounding you, and if it is not, they are sad. Such drama in this fandom, can't go a month anywhere without people causing problems by hounding authors. It is not like they spend money to read your story. And it is not that hard to stop reading. I love all your storires, and if I didn't I wouldn't read. Ignore the crazies!

Hah, take that Cecily, you nasty little bitca! *spits* LOL. Might I just take a moment to express my complete and utter adoration of this story? Great, great job. And sorry to have to read those last three paragraphs - it's a shame that a few people can't appreciate an amazing story when they see it. This fic was only intended to be a few chapters long, and yet you gave the readers that were already loving this fic a lot extra by making the story longer than originally intended, and yet a couple of those same readers turn around and express dissatisfaction because there's a few chapters of angst. That doesn't make any sense to me. This story has very light angst compared to many others I've read, and besides, I think angst can serve to make a story more complex and interesting, and can make for a better developed plotline, as is happening with this story. I hate it when readers try to convince the author to change their work to suit them (believe me, I know, I write fanfic myself) I mean, where's the faith people? I know you're going to make things right with this fic (and between Buffy and Spike) when you feel the time is right, and I will continue reading until this fic comes to a close. I can't express how much I love this story and how impressed I am with your writing. I love the William characterization, the naughty Buffy, the amazingly hot smut, and now the angst and tears. It's been great, as I'm sure it will continue to be, and I can't wait to read more of this wonderful fic :)

I had to write even though I haven't read this part yet. I tend to print out the stories I read so I can read them during my son's down time during the day (when I should be doing housework!) Anyway while I was getting ready to print the chapter I noticed Your comments and I have to send my support. I wish I had the talent and imagination to write such wonderful stories. I have read several of yours, mostly on BSDiaries but I have always enjoyed them and this one is no exception. As a reader I am grateful to those of you who wite, and write well! I trust your judgment and know that the story will continue to be satisfying. The readers that complain should just stop reading because I know I wouldn't want to risk losing a good author over their complaints. If they have such strong feelings they should feel free to write their own stories and we can review them!

I will do my best to come back after reading the new chapters I read and review! Please keep up the good work!
-Milaina

You go girl! Great job... and I hope they work it out

oooh! loving this story... and can't really say for the angst tho, but heyyyy, it's keeping me on the edge of my seat =p... and damn right! i saw one of the reviews and it was quite... pushy! honestly loving this, and if those ppl want to dictate what goes on in it, well hell, THEY should be writing it! enjoying the story that YOU'RE writing... keep up the great work! =)

Hey, Great story, sorry you coping flack for the angst, I like it!

i hav 2 say, while im not a fan of angst i feel that urs is needed 4 the storyline, and im sorry u had to deal with that sort of crap from ur reviewers. i like ur characters, as they r different but not out of character. im praying 4 a happy ending!

Don't change the story, it's sooo goood ! bravo, I love that ! But it's sad.... and it's great for the story, I know ! Please go on !

Yay!i i hated Cecily! And I loved Giles for blackmailing her!! He rocks!! I also liked how cool William's mom was about his relationship with Buffy, I hope he takes her advice and talks to her again!

I am so glad Cecily finally got what she deserved (okay she deserves worse but getting expelled will definitely mess up her future Cambridge plans). This chapter was so good. I love how Giles has stepped into Buffy's life in such a wonderful way. Thank you for all the wonderful updates and your ability to always keep your readers on the edge of their seats as they wait to see what happens next!

I love the angst! I hope I'm not the only one. It makes the ending so much sweeter. This was another excellent chapter and I can't wait for more! :)

write how you want and I will read................I love the couple becasue of the angst...........................