“Thought you might.” He couldn’t help himself, wasn’t even aware of it when it happened... he tilted his head to one side and smiled at her.

omg, mini-orgasm!!!

and BEWARE THE TAMPON!!!! MWAAAAAHHHHH!!! LMAO

Author's Response: Hee hee, mini-o indeed, he slipped, he's falling for her. Of course I couldn't resist the tampon thing, evil here, Mwahahahahahah. THanks darling, I adore your reviews. smooches.

Enjoyed! Off to next chapter! :)

Author's Response: Great! Things will pick up after next chapter - it's the set up to 6. Thanks again for all your reviews, I enjoy knowing your thoughts on each individual chappy. Hugs and kisses.

'Asian' porn? Hehe indeed no danger to see Buffy's face in another blond actress. Funny titles *gg*
Buffy? She is in ER? And again they left Lindsey with her even if Spike said not to do it. Mmm and he is more worried about Buffy (and not only the stitches) that he likes to acknowledge.
Good that Gunn told Buffy Spike's background; it's indeed easier for her to understand (at last a part of him now). [I remember an episode of J.A.G. ... there is a problem for the army when two people that are involved work together or are married? Against the order = not aloud? Because Gunn said anyway the change to meet one another later is slim. And in this case impossible because of their different work.] ~ *gg* 2:0 for Buffy now, huh? (the tampons). Oh yeah, Spike has to suffer a bit (fighting against himself) when helping Buffy to dress. 3:0 with the poker *grins*. And she really led him into temptation *gg* Good that Buffy can't read his thoughts ;-). But anyway, he won :) So 3:1 then? But for him Buffy won. And he noticed now what he really wants and yet knows that he can't have it. A sad thought ~ but a good chapter. Till the next one :)

Author's Response: Spike and Buffy, being placed in neutral territory, are forced to be, at least semi-civil to one another. 3:1 seems about right, lol. Well, 2 people in the military shouldn't have any problems being married and in the same unit - technically speaking. Giggles, glad you liked the chapter hon. I had a lot of fun writing it. Thanks so much for the review, smoochies to you.

Yeah, I bet Buffy will be shock when she realizes that she's going to miss Spike being around.

Author's Response: Giggles, she'll be frustrated over the lack of attention for sure. Thanks for the review sweets, hugs.

Perfect chapter! Ut oh... Spike's thinking, not a good thing... and it looks like he's going to honor her winnings.

Great job!

Author's Response: LOL, yeah, Spike, thinking, unmixy things - definete trouble. Thanks hon, hugs and smoochies.

Love your story - very cute = Please write more soon!

Author's Response: No problem darling, I'm currently working on chappy 5 and should have it out in a few days. Thanks for the great review, kisses.

This is such a wonderful fic. :) I love the original plot of Buffy being in the army. Also, your characterization of Spike is wonderful. Like canon Spike, your Spike has his flaws (porn addiction, general meanness toward women) he is still a very likeable character. And his antipathy toward women makes sense, given his broken heart.

I hope to read more soon. You are doing a great job. :)

Author's Response: Squeee, music to my ears that you don't mind the setting for the story, I realize it wouldn't appeal to everyone, bu I tried to infuse it with humor and fun antics. Poor Spike, he really has had a rough time with love. In a way it's not his fault, but it will take Buffy to make him want to change - though I can promise the road will be long with lots of struggling. Love/hate, hate/love, it's the relationship they start with that will evolve whether they expect it to or not, giggles - oh the plans I have. Thank you so much for the wonderful review sweety, smooches.

Hilarious that after watching all that Asian porn so he would not think about Buffy, he managed to come up with new ways to torture her. And, oh god, please tell me you made up those porn titles? If you did, they were brilliant, if not, I seriously wonder about our society sometimes. Loved his reaction to the Lyndsey situation, how he at first was concerned for her safety from the man, but quickly it moved into, "What if she likes him?" Also, that he is starting to find common ground between the two of them, even if it is that they were both cheated on.The card game was a another great opportunity for Spike to see how Buffy could challenge him. Not in a conniving way, like his ex-wives, but in a fun, "I am not going to let you get away with anything' way. I do believe that strong men, like Spike (and strong women too) are never happy with mates that are weak and that they can walk all over. I think they are happiest when they are with someone who will stand up to them. I know I am. I loved how Spike realized some of the depth of his feeling toward Buffy and cannot wait to see her reaction to his "leaving her alone." Somehow, I think our dear Buffy will be bothered by the sudden lack of attention. Great chapter and great way to put a new spin on our favorite love birds.

Author's Response: LMAO - yup, I made those porn titles up - with a little help from Beasleysmom of course. Oh yes, Lindsey pushes his buttons on a personal level, especially when it comes to Buffy. Buffy is starting to get under his skin, but in a good way too. He finds her strength, personality, many things about her as a person very attractive - perhaps too attractive, thus the leaving her alone decision. I agree with you 100% about men and women enjoying a strong mate vs a weak one. Giggles, I know my husband gets flustered sometimes that I don't take his shit, but he loves me for it. Buffy will suffer from the lack of attention, that's a gaurantee, the thing is... how far will she take her frustration??? *winks* - cryptic foreshadowing for next cahppy. Such a lovely review you've left me sweety, my muse and I thank you kindly, smoochies to you.

Loved the update! I'm curious to see where you take this after graduation :)

Author's Response: Giggles - oh the places I'll take it, my muse is grinning like the cheschire cat. I think you'll truly enjoy their interesting future after graduation. THanks for the review hon, big hug.

I always make you laugh?!?! I hope it´s a good thing, isn´t it?
I love this story. I really do love it. You´re so good in describing things. And to see both of them acting normal, at least they´re trying, is fantastic. And now he´s allowed to do anything he wants. But what did you say?? He is going to ignore her?
But I think that after her graduation she IS going to see him again. Even if she thinks he is a pain in the ass.
Well, I´m waiting for next one and I love it that you´re chapters are that long.
Hug you tight. Smooch

Author's Response: Oh sweety, it's a great thing - I love to laugh and of course make people laugh. *Grins*, I'm very happy you're enjoying everything so far - I'm absolutely giddy with excitement over my plans for chapter 5 and what you'll think after you've read it. Oh yeah, they got a little deeper glimpse at one another and Spike is attracted to her strength and spunk - much to his dismay. So he'll leave her alone since he knows his hormones are a wee bit outta control around her. Giggles, you know me well. I have many lovely plans for our couple after graduation. Thanks so much sweety for the awesome review. Chappy 5 should be up sometime during the week if all goes well. Huge hug and a big wet kiss.

asian porn? lol

'Why couldn’t she smile like that around him? Maybe because you live to make her miserable?' smart guy! ;P

i liked this chapter so much! spike's obviously worried about lindsay, but it's clear (well, maybe not to him) that he is quite jealous of how buffy interatcs with lindsay, and with the other men in general.

of course, it's all his fault... lol. And 'poker night' just shows that: buffy can treat him normally, and even enjoy his company when he is not acting like a total jerk. and i love when she get the upper hand... and i suspect spike likes that too!

so he had just realized he picks on her cuz he likes her? kinda like a 4yrs old that pulls the plait of the pretty girl at recess? oh, that's cute!

ok, maybe not for buffy. but if he's gonna keep his word (cuz he did lose!) i think buffy will be more frustrated at him ignoring her! lol

hugs sweetie! this was really a great chappie!! :D





Author's Response: Glad I could make you laugh sweety - you know me and my sense of humor, tee hee. Spike is most definetely the jealous type, even if he won't admit it to himself and he's very much attracted to Buffy's strength and personality. She's sort of slowly worked her way under his skin, in a good way, before he even knew it. Yup, he's acting like the typical little boy with a crush - picking, teasing, purposefully putting himself in front of her, giggles - silly boy. Frustration, hmmmmm, that's safe to say, BUT, *winks*, I have a few tricks up my sleeve concerning that frustration. Big smoochies to you my friend, thanks for the lovely review - chat with you soon.

Yep, attention is attention, so she's still going to miss it, LOL.

I'm surprised she gets away with not wearing a bra around guys....or would want to there.

Ah, so back to regular duty in a unit....

Aw, Spike, you're still better than Lindsey, since you're not a player. You're aware, and still trying to do the right thing.

Author's Response: Boy did you hit the nail on the head sweety. She'll be missing it once it's gone. LOL, the bra thing. it was the time frame in which he noticed... in the middle of the night when women don't usually wear one and then in the hospital when she was dressing to stay in bed. You can bet no woman in her right mind would go without during boot camp, that would be painful and most embarassing too, giggles. Yes, Spike's time is growing short and he'll be moving onto his next assignment. Giggles, he's just distraught that his hormones are outta control when it comes to Buffy. Thank you for the lovely review sweety, hugs.