YAY, update ! Download now, read later and finally review, promise !!! That day is so good to me...

Author's Response: Giggles - hope you enjoy sweety, hugs and kisses.

WOW...two chapters close together..thank-you*gushes*I am so sorry I did not review your last chapter...thought I had some time before the new one and wham there it was...what a treat:)
Love the banter between these two...talk about UST...however I am really touched that Buffy realised that what she said was wrong...and that Spike is taking responsibility for his part in it too...wonder how she will "make it right"....I feel really terrible saying this*ducks for cover* but PLEASE update soon:) You must know IBE from your reviews and hits that yours is THE story on SR and is the reason today I ahve a big smile on my face,thanks!!!:))

Author's Response: You're most welcome. I really enjoy writing this particular story and the reactions from readers just seems to rev my muse right up, tee hee. Yup, both blondes are at least mature enough to own up to their mistakes/behavior, and I think you'll enjoy how Buffy sets things right. It will come about in a most unexpected situation, *winks and grins evilly*. Oh God, I'm blushing. I'm not sure if this fic is THE story because there are many out there now that are different and very good, but I am hapy that people are enjoying it as much as they are. I'm really going to be sad when its over - its just so fun to write this kind of relationship and their specific personalities. Thank you very much for such a wonderful compliment and the lovely review. My muse has been very active this weekend with the crappy weather that's kept me inside, sooooooo... you'll get the next update very shortly, *winks*. I hope you enjoy what I have planned. Smoochies to you hon

Ok, at this point, Spike deserves to get a beat down for the way he acted at the lingerie shop. Poor Buffy. If I was her I wouldn't have felt remotely guilty for throwing his failed marriages in his face. Dish it, take it. Boo hoo, his ex-wives did him wrong. Way of the world. Getting cheated on repeatedly is an explanation, yeah, but it doesn't fly as an excuse. If you're going to be an ass I have more respect for those who at least own it. Yes, I'm an insensitive bitch. *evil lol* Sorry but still TEAM BUFFY!

Author's Response: LMFAO - you are soooo right, if it were me in her shoes, he would have gotten more than one harsh comment for sure. Nope, your not insensitive at all, just keeping it real girl. Thanks for the review hon.

You'd think those in charge would appreciate your efforts to coordinate with the uniform!???!

Great update. I love that Gunn and Oz were teasing Spike about having Buffy's tags. Now there's a conspiracy afoot!

Can't wait to see how this bet turns out (but I'm thinking Spike's gonna lose). Buffy is in the mind-set to fix her major meaness and she does OWE him a kiss! So perhaps with Gunn's help, things will be moving along a bit with the denial-duo!

Thanks for the great weekend entertainment. more please.

Author's Response: I know, after all the trouble I went through to match my uniform, giggles, the nerve. Conspiracy afoot for sure. As for the bet - it will have humorous results to say the least - you know me and my twisted sense of humor. The kiss, ah yes, she'll pay up, better believe it, *winks*. Thanks for the review hon, look for the next update soon. Hugs.

so much fun to read lol, you're wonderful :)

Author's Response: Awww, blushes, thank you hon.

You absolutely rock! I always get so excited when I see you update this story. I actually gasped when Buffy said to Spike " no wonder your ex-wives left you. etc.." Eek,, my heart actually broke a little bit for the Spikester. Now, you know I am dying to see her make this up to him.....more, more, more please!

Author's Response: Oh yeah, I almost hated writing that harsh statement but it had to happen to set them on a thinking path. they'll be making up next chapter though, gauranteed. Thanks for the great review darling.

Wow, what a nice surprise! Let's hear it for early updates! *booty dance* I loved so many things about this chapter, it's hard to just hit the highights. The whole thing was one big honking highlight.

I'm so glad Buffy was FINALLY able to get Spike to grok that his actions were *not* helping his case. It's a shame that she had to say something so hurtful, but hello? Like anything else would penatrate? Plus, I think it was a bit of a wake up call for her to realize that, despite the ego and aggression, Spike really is capable of deep feelings.

Loved the Gunn, Oz and Spike apartment scene. You wrote it in a way that the warm camradere of these "brothers in arms" really came through. Felt like I was right there.

It is beyond cute that Spike is *still* wearing Buffy's dog tags, while refusing to admit that he wants anything other than sex from her. That is Xander-quality denial there. *shakes head* And I nearly spit a very nice merlot all over my computer screen over the hair conversation between Spike and Gunn. Buckwheat???? I died, absolutely *died* laughing.

I am so looking forward to the next chaper! I hope the muse is equally kind this week. :-D






Author's Response: LMAO, booty dance. Yup, the muse was cooperative and has continued to be so over the weekend - yay - hope you enjoy the next chappy. Buffy's rash statement has definetely set them both on the much needed 'thinking' path about the other. It needed to happen, there's only so much hounding one girl can take, giggles. Glad you enjoyed the apartment scene - they really a close band of brothers that are willing to help each other out. Xander wuality denial all the way, but just wait - it gets better next chapter concerning those dog tags, *winks*. Uh-oh, there will be no spilling merlot on your pc - you don't want to short circuit it, LOL. Glad you liked the buckwheat bit - kinda a blast from the past. Thanks for such a wonderful review, I always look forward to your. Huge hugs.

NOW THAT WAS A GREAT CHAPTER, THE WHOLE STORE SCENE HAD ME LAUGHING. I'M GLAD BUFFY TOLD HIM HOW SHE FELT HE WAS TREATING HER ,MAYBE NOW HE'LL GET THRU HIS THICK SKULL,JUST WHEN I WAS FEELING ALL "YAY BUFFY"SHE GOES AND SAY'S WHAT SHE DID.IT MADE ME GASP ALOUD. I'M GLAD GUNN AND OZ ARE TAKING THE ROUTE THEY ARE MAYBE TARA CAN JOIN IN THE FUN. AWAITING NEXT UPDATED WITH TONGUE HANGING OUT , YOUR THE BEST.

Author's Response: Yes, Buffy definetely had to lay in on the line for him - he's such a dumb bunny. Of course he pushed her to the point of saying something stupid, but rest assured all will be well soon. Awww, I'm blushing from your comment sweety, and such a lovely review, thank you so much and look for the next update soon. Hugs and kisses.

Loved, Loved, LOVED it.
More please. ; )

Author's Response: Thank you sweety - you bet, coming up shortly. Smoochies to you.

What a great way to start the week-end! I loved this chapter.
So cute that Spike's wearing Buffy's dog tags. He's like a love-sick teenager, really. And now that his ego's back to a normal size, maybe our two heroes will get a chance to get to know each other a little better... Or a lot better...
Great update!


Author's Response: Big time love-sick puppy, lol. I think it's safe to say tht next chapter will bring them together for a bit, *winks*. Thanks for the awesome review darling.

Ha ha ha! I love vicariously learning fan and random ARMY knowledge. :) I'm still loving this storey, and I can't wait until Buffy and Spike are on speaking terms again. Thanks for updating!*

Author's Response: Giggles - it was too funny not to share - I've got soooo many stories, funny stories from my time in. The next chappy is up soon, I promise sweety. Thank you so much for the lovely review.

Well, things seem to be looking up. Buffy is sorry for what she said and Spike has decided not to "hit" on her anymore.

Injury anyone? Spike that is ??

Enjoyed.

Author's Response: Giggles, yup - shit hit the fan so to speak, but making up is so much fun to do, *winks*. Glad you enjoyed sweety, thanks for the review. Hugs and kisses.

hi hun!

you updated so fast! even before i got the chance to review chapter 8! :( it's a good thing i already told you how good it was via mail, isn't it? lol

sooo... about this one. spike pushed, pushed and kept pushing. sure, buffy shouldn't have accused him like that, but i had seen it coming. if you add spike's... pushiness and buffy's inner struggle (cuz she knows she wants him... lol), only disaster can come out of that.

but thanks to oz and gunn they're gonna spend some... 'quality' time together now! :P
are they gonna explode? or implode? kill each other? either way, this is gonna be fun! :D

smoochies!
:D

Author's Response: It's funny, cuz I hadn't planned on updating so soon, but hey, if the muse is in the mood and I find the time, who am I to argue, giggles. Glad you liked the chappy my friend. Yes, it was inevitable Buffy was going to say something truly rude with the way Spike kept pushing her. It was sad, but got our couple thinking - which they needed. As for the explode vs implode vs killing each other part... I think a mixture of all three to be perfectly honest. I'll let you be the judge, *winks*. Thanks for the review sweetheart. I promise I'll get to your email soon - just been swamped lately and I let the muse have his way completely and even ignored doing dishes and laundry this weekend - bad muse, giggles. Smooches to you my dear friend, I'll talk to you soon.