OHHHH HE LIKES HER AND FINALLY REALIZES IT!!!!!!! THANK GOD!!!!!! i love this story and am so happy u updated/ i cant believe that he has decided to ignore her, i cant wait to see how buffy reacts to thins. also i hate lindsey and i hope that buffy doesnt fall for his tricks. i really hope that they admitt their feelings soon and get together soon. please update as soon as u can, i CANT wait to read the next chapter. thanx

Author's Response: LOL, you're too much girl. Spike's just, well... Spike - a bit dense sometimes but he 'get's it' eventually. Yup, he's going to ignore her, it's what he feels is best. As for Buffy, she's not going to react too well, particularly later on. Not to worry about Lindsey, the creep will get his, *winks*. I'm so glad you liked the chappy hon, thank you so much for the awesome review. I'll be updating sometime during the week as soon as next chapter is polished and beta'd. Smoochies to you.

Can't wait for what's to come! And did I sense some foreshadowing? Hummm????

Author's Response: LOL, yup, a little bit of foreshadowing thrown into the mix for good measure. You hit the nail on the head sweety. Thanks for the review, smooches.

Loved the update. The UST is really building and I'd bet Buffy's moans were not of the "my head hurts" nature! Her subconcious was just responding to Spike's nearness! And Spike realizing what a dweeb he was to whine and get Buffy to go for 2 outta 3 when he lost the first hand, that was cute. A pouty little boy taking his ball and running home cause he didn't get his way! I love it!

Can't wait until Lindsay really tries something and Spike goes ballistic! Or maybe he'll never get the chance as graduation is near and Spike's transfer is afoot! I know they'll end up in the same place again eventually (why else would you have Buffy ask Gunn about that and have him explain it such detail -- you twisty plot setter you!).

Love it to pieces, more please! Hugs!

Author's Response: OMG, I haven't heard that word in so long, 'dweeb', that's funny. Oh yeah, he felt like a major dweeb. He's definetely nothing more than a pouty child that wants to win all the time. Yup, you caught me, a little foreshadowing of our couples future via Gunn's speech. I just have so many juicy situations I can't wait to place them in once things are more on a level playing field, that I'm not ready to end this fic just yet, giggles. So thrilled you're liking the story babe and thanks for the totally awesome review. Hugs and kisses. Lindsey will get his, rest assured

I didn't think it was possible for me to enjoy this story more, but I was wrong. Chapter 4 kicks ass, baby!
It's so nice that Buffy has an opportunity to see another side of Spike. Yay for head bumps!!
I love the setting of this story, the writing, but most of all I like that you've made both Spike and Buffy really strong willed and equal (except for the army rank thing). I'm so tired of reading fanfic where Buffy's this little weak thing that can't function on her own...
Anyway, thanks for updating I really love this story.
P.S. I'm a little sad though, because all the scenarios I had come up with about Spike and Buffy's future after boot camp have been crushed by Gunn's little speech. "Que sera sera," I guess!

Author's Response: ROFL, that's so awesome to hear, that you enjoyed the chapter that much. I keep trying to best myself with each chapter so your reviewt tickles me pink. Oh yeah, Buffy and Spike are very much equals - it's what attracts him to her the most even though he doesn't fully realize it. They'll be clashing to the bitter end but enjoy each other all the more for it. As for Gunn's speech, don't worry about a thing honey - the story doesn't end with boot camp, it's too much fun writing these chapters and the plans I have for our couple are to delicious not to share, *winks*. Thanks for the awesome review, hugs.

Excellent chapter. I loved the poker game.

Author's Response: Thanks sweety, it was a rather fun game huh? Giggles. Have a great week, smooches.

I love this fic! It's so great-- hilarious, fantastic, ROMANTIC in its own weird way, haha. :) It kind of goes back to the elementary school boys teasing girls they like complex.

On a different note, I was reading this when one of my friends came over, and it was kind of ironic because he's going into the army in the next few months. :) Pretty funny. Can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response: LMAO, it is rather romantic in a weird way huh? I guess I just went for the humor angle since Spike's a real jerk in this one, lighten it up a bit as the UST builds. I'm both happy for but pity your friend - tell him to suck it up and do as he's told and he'll be fine. If I can make it through boot camp, anyone can... I just make a better civilian, lol. Thanks for the great review darling, smooches.

you know, i should be studying for an exam, but you're making it quite hard. i saw you updated, so i thought i would just take a peek. well, what can i say, nice thought and it worked ... until the "asian porn". UST and land of denial at first, yep, priceless. and the tampons, again... and “Don’ know how to play poker, my arse.” and... i just stop now.
spike seemed sad at the end. please give him wet dreams at least. (nearly)any kind of spike is better than sad spike.
oh and in the next chapter buffy becomes irritated over being ignored by spike? it will be interesting since she can't lash out at him or more exactly: she shouldn't. i guess we'll get lots of buffy fuming. i can't wait.
i think now i just line up with the other whiners and whimper : please, more (as soon as you can)
oh and thanks of course. loved the chapter (as if it wasn't clear from the gush above).
e-mis

Author's Response: Uh-oh, I better go spank my muse, he's not suppose to distract people from their work, LOL. But I am pleased you enjoyed it sweety. Sorry, had to 'go there' with the porn - poor Spike needed an outlet for all that UST. And I couldn't resist bringing the tampon thing back into play - she really got in a couple good jabs between that and their little poker game, giggles. You can bet Buffy won't be very pleased over the lack of attention on Spike's part, she'll be frustrated too that there's not much she can do about it... or is there? *hint, hint*. I soooo loved your review hon, it really made my day, thank you. I should be posting sometime this week and I do hope you enjoy it - lemme know. Hugs and kisses.

LOVED IT!!!!! I really hope you update again soon because I can not wait to see what happens!!!!

Author's Response: LOL, my muse is grinning like a mad-man. He has some very naughty things to share with you next chapter, *winks*. Thank you so much for the wonderful review, I'll be updating sometime this week. Smooches.

So very sorry for not reviewing sooner! But I've caught up and I LOVE this story! So much fun. =)

Sergeant Sourpuss??? LOL! I think that's my favorite nickname, hehehe!

Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: I'm just happy to see you here sweety and that you're still enjoying the story. I love getting reviews but I totally understand how things get busy sometimes. I wish I didn't have to sleep sometimes just so I could turn out chapters sooner and get more reading done myself, giggles. LOL, I've enjoyed coming up with nicknames for him, it's often harder than I imagine but I try to take advanage of whatever situation I happen to have him in at the time. Thank you so very much for the lovely review sweety. Big hugs.

i was so happy when i saw this was updated!!! i love love love this fic!! good going, its nice to see he's finally admitted it to himself. that lindsey freaks me out a bit... Cant wait to see the next chapter!!

Author's Response: You make me blush sweety, thank you so much for such a lovely review. Lindsey's a creep, but rest assured he'll get his. Poor Spike, he's got it bad, so bad he knows he has to stay away. I should have chappy 5 out during this week sweety - I do hope you enjoy it - many surprises planned for it. Hugs.

great chapter, as always! I really loved their interaction, can't wait to read more!!

Author's Response: Thank you sweety, I'm very happy you liked they're little evening together. More to follow sometime this week.

All right!! I;ve been waiting ALL week for this chapter! Wonderful interaction between them and Gunn is just adorable.

Don't make me wait too long!!

Smooches!



Author's Response: Oh I'm so happy you like Gunn, he just seemed so perfect for this fic and I've always wanted to write him. I promise I won't make you wait long sweety. I should be updating sometime this week if everything goes smoothly. Thank you for the awesome review darling, hugs.

Oh I love it, so Spike is going back to being a regular soldier, does it mean they will be stationed together. I love the questions Buffy asked Gunn.
More please.

Author's Response: Yup, that he is and glad you liked Buffy's question. To answer yours, I maaaaaaaaaay have foreshadowed a bit as to their future, giggles. Thanks for the great review darling, hugs.