*cries and whimpers* i need my boyfriend damn it!! soooo lovin' this chapter!

Author's Response: LOL, you'll probably find one the second you not looking - that's how i found my hubby. Glad you enjoyed it sweets and thanks for the review. Huggles.

really liked the buffy perspective here. lends insight to her erratic behavior towards spike on the show.

Author's Response: Thank you sweety, she is a control orientated type person isn't she? Smooches.

Great to see a new chapter and it was as good as always.

Author's Response: THank you so much sweety, I'm very happy you enjoyed, hugs.

Buffy's fleeting thoughts of "Is this love?" were a hopeful sign, even though she was anticipating a lot of post lovemaking regrets. Their coming together was desperate and erotic. William/Spike is going to exhaust her into another sleepover!

Author's Response: LOL, oh yeah - William knows how to leave her breathless and most happily exhausted. Buffy is starting to see things, like the possibility that its love, BUT, because she hasn't decided for herself how she feels it's a tough pill to swallow. Let's face it, would anyone willingly enter into a emotionally involved relationship with a man who they think/know (remember, she doesn't know he will no longer sleep with other women, just that he still works for Lorne) is still a prostitute? Highly unlikely. In her mind, he isn't suppose to fall for her, She's suppose to be a paycheck, but when he starts acting all in love it throws her for a loop. I'm so glad to see you back here sweety and thank you so very much for the wonderful review. I hope you like the next chapter as well, big hugs.

Buffy might be "Damned" if she do, but what a way to go! Spike/William is so close to admitting his true feelings, he's slipping up every now and then, but fortunately (at least for the longevity of the tale) she's always too preoccupied to realize exactly what he's saying.

Wonderfully erotic update and that line about him having his resturant in a week's time? That's fantastic.

So does Buffy get that he's not working the bed side of this job anymore with his statement that he hasn't been with anyone else since he met her?

What is Lorne gonna say when he sees Buffy? Will he confess all that he knows, or will he hold back to give William/Spike time to tell Buffy everything himself.

So looking forward to more and don't worry, you'd have to beat me off with a large stick to keep me from reading this tale!

Author's Response: *Giggles*, indeed it is the best way to go. Yes, William is very close to admitting his feelings but he still doesn't want to say those three magic words for fear of sending Buffy running for the hills. He is, however, so passionate in his love for her that when 'caught-up' in the moment, he doesn't realize what he says. That's the Spike side of his personality, speak now, think later. No, Buffy still has no clue that Spike's not working as an escort. She only knows he's still working for Lorne. Spike doesn't see how incredably stupid it is to NOT tell her this. All his mind can think of is doing what he considers the honorable thing... wash his hands completely of the prostitution business and then admit everything. He believes that there's no way she would want to be involved with a man who has any connections to such a lowely business as that. What will Lorne say when he sees Buffy? Well, he isn't going to play informant and give her the inside scoop. Lorne is the type of guy, and especially considering his ability, that believes in not interfering in the natural progression of things. He knows that in order for the couple to be and have a successful relationship, they have to want it and do what it takes of their own volition to get there. He has already played a role on the side in getting them together and helping when things go wrong, or planting seeds of thought, but anything more would be 'medling' in his mind. He sees they both have major 'issues' and when people do, they need to work through them on their own. I'm so glad you liked the chapter sweety and so thrilled you're still here with me. I loved your review and the fact you're asking all the right questions. Thanks so much for the awesome review, hon, smooches.

Lost me!" Are you kidding me?This is the hottest story on the innet right now.That isnt a noval or Book.God girl you can write the erotic.Why you are not publishing is beyond me.Cant wait for the rest of the story,HOT HOT HOT.

Author's Response: Lol, I'm very, very glad I haven't lost you sweety. I don't know about 'the hottest story' on the internet now, but I do try and deliver the erotica to the best of my ability. Maybe one day I can write something good enough to e-publish, we'll see, but I need a whole lot more practice before even considering it. I'm excstatic that you're still here and loving the story and I am, of course, blushing like crazy over your wonderful review. Thanks so much hon, hope to see you next chapter as well, smoochies.

i really, truly love this story, and have followed it all the way from the beginning. i like the way the story as well as the character's feelings have developed, and i think you are a very talented author. i have read your other stories as well, and though this is the best i enjoyed the others as well. you have done a good job with the characters, it's easy to recognise them from the show and they keep staying in character all the way through the story. keep up the good work, i am really loving this story! -ann

Author's Response: Wow, thank you so much, your review really blew me away. It's really good to hear that something I've tried to do on purpose, keeping these characters as close to the show's, is paying off. I'm also pleased you like the development of everything that is taking place. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for such a lovely review. I do hope you like the next chapter as well sweety. Big hugs.

great update can hardly wait for more

Author's Response: THank you so much sweety, it won't be too long before I update again.

i love this story. its great. another chapter well done. i cant wait to see if Lorne is gonne give William an 'arse whoopin'.
again gr8 story


Author's Response: Lol, glad you enjoyed it. Nah, as long as it was only Buffy at William's place Lorne will steer clear of an arse whoopin. Of course he will be telling William to use his head when it comes to the flower issue since he has a tendancy to go overboard. Thank you so much for the lovely review sweety, smoochies.

I'm still here, and can I say 'wow'! Is it just me or is it a little warm in here? Fantastic update, bursting with that extra something we wish all our stories could have. Glad to see you back, looking forward to the next chapter!

~DeadAndGone

Author's Response: Giggles - what can I say, the muse gets what he wants. It's good to be back and so good to see you again sweety. Thanks for the great review, hugs and kisses.

three words great mother of zeus jeez how i missed your writing :( im so glad that you finally updated, i also hope u had a wonderful holiday :] i cant wait to see what happens to our duo update soon luv

Author's Response: ROFL, and of course I'm blushing too from your compliment. It's so good to be back and yes, I had a wonderful time over the holidays, thank you. I'm so happy to see you here and enjoying the update. Thanks for the awesome and funny review, big hugs to you hon.

Ok-this is a two part review: I think someone, possible Lorne or Anya, needs to tie these two up and definitely gag them then talk some much needed sense into them. Who's with me!!!!

Second part: GAAAHHHH!!!!! I think coherent speech has left for a while. That was absolutely yummy seduction and the payoff was hot, hot, hot!!!

We missed you but, I am glad that you had time with your honey. Particularly if this is the result. You know lack of lovin' inspires most people to write better smut, guess you are an exception.;-)

Author's Response: Oh I know a lot of people share your view of having Lorne and/or Anya lock them in a room until they find their way to each other permanently. Unfortunetely they'll only be there to 'steer' them and allow things to unfold naturally. It's always spuffy in the end, it's the path that makes the end more delicious. LOL, glad you enjoyed the hotness factor, I truly enjoyed writing it. Oh I very much enjoyed my time with my hubby, but m muse is a creature of a different nature I suppose - he can be quite independant, do what he wants type a guy - giggles. I'm so glad you enjoyed the chappy sweety, thanks for the awesome review - smooches.