You are a very evil person for leaving me hanging like this!!!!! LOL I need the next chapter up like NOW!!!

Author's Response: LOL, sorry, *Tina ducks*. But I promise the next chappy will hold all you've been looking for. Thanks for the great review. Hugs.

Yeah, that was one mean evil cliffie *pouts*. But the promise of sweet treats should tide me over until the next chapter. I loved this one, honey, it was full of the most delicious UST, I especially liked the paintball game, it was too fun to read. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Giggles, you know me and the cliffies, ahem, the musese fault, all his fault. Thanks for all your wonderful help honey - I surely couldn't do this without you. Smooches to you my friend.

Oh I love it, the shirt is to cute.

I have to wonder and I know he isn't part of the story but where is Xander he was in boot but no mention of him here.

I have a cute story that only comes out of the mouth of 6 yr olds and there 31 years olds mothers minds think of something different interly.

I have been around Army bases all my life, I grew up in a town 30 mins away from a land field one and then when I moved to go to college I was accepted at a college that has the air field parnter base to the one I grew up by, met my husband and never left. Being around soldiers is nothing for me and my daughter, When my parent came up to get me and my daughter for March break cause hubby had to work.

On Saturday as we were drive through the road on the highway going through the land field section they had red flags out telling every one not to turn on that road at the gun fire and grenade ranges were in use.

She asked what it ment for the flags and when we told her she said oh no some going to died. So we explained to her what they were doing as my parents and me where doing that all I could think of was wonder if I will see Spike coming out of the area.

She is not use to that because we have the air field where we are and is too young to remenber when they rented a place 4 winters ago right beside our house on the water, I had an armed mail box at that time. If you are interested in that story email me.

Loved it,

Author's Response: Well, Xander was included at first, but honestly, I didn't see much use for him after that and stuck with mostly female characters to be Buffy's friends, sorry if it was disappointing in that way. Ah, so I see your quite accustomed to military lifestyle. It's definetely much different than civilian, a lot more so than people realize but I love it. I'll definetely have to email you hon to hear your story - sounds interesting. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and I'm so thrilled you've been enjoying the story. Hugs you tight.

YOU ARE EVILLLL!!!!!! I had a feeling about 6 thousand words ago that you were going to do that to us, so I had been bracing myself. It so did not help!!!!! I am going to whine now....I don't think I can wait another week (sniffles.) I am glad that Spike got a chance to explain himself to Buffy and that she owned up to her part in the office smashing. They really are one of those hot couples that alot of other couples envy. The sexy paint ball game was fun as well. Love it when Buffy gets the upper hand, but tempered with Spike being all playful. Very cute!! Might you have some experience with sexy paint ball? I hope your tooth is all better. I have never had a root canal, but my husband has. He is really good with pain and it knocked him for a loop, so I wish you the best with that. Will be waiting with cold water at the ready for the next installment!!!

Author's Response: Hahahaha, guess you figured me out, damnit!!! Ah well, that's my muses way of revving everyone up. I'm very happy you enjoyed their confessions to one another so they could move forward. It was important to clear the air. The paintball game was a ton of fun to write, letting them have some fun and some playful moments full of kissage. Thanks for the get well wishes sweety, and for the lovely reivew. Huggles.

I loved Spike's idea to give Buffy the T-shirt. And Spike was such a sweetie during Buffy's first visit to his apartment, I liked how he spoke to Buffy from his heart... and it was so cute that Buffy had to be the one to make the first move. The paintball excursion was fun, only Spike and Buffy could turn a paintball game into something sexy. ;-) The closing scene was wonderful. Fantastic chapter as always!
I hope you feel better soon! :D

Author's Response: LOL, glad you liked the T-shirt and of course how Spike tried so hard to be cordial when she first came to his place. He definetely needed to purge his guilt in hopes they could move forward, and of course move forward they did, lol. Glad you liked the paintball scene - so much fun to be had at a game like that and of course those few stolen moments. Thanks for the great review darling. Huggles.

Ok, the fact that I am salivating now can only tell you what that chapter did to me. Obviously I will be looking for your next installment with baited breath. I just love their banter, the sexual undertones, and the desire that keeps pouring off of them. I cannot wait for "dessert", great chapter and thanks

Author's Response: LMAO, I'm so happy you enjoyed and are looking forward to the next chappy so much. Next stop - dessert, *giggles*. Thanks for the great review sweety.

this chapter rocked...brilliant loved it
loved the interplay between spike and Buffy
looking forward to the next

Author's Response: Thank you so much hon, glad you liked the action. Hugs.

Damn woman! You (and muse) are such a tease! That was totally awesome however! I want Spike in a towel.... I wonder if they make life size cardboards of JM in a towel? That would sure boost the decor in my bathroom! Can't wait for the next chap cause I know muse is gonna do his best! You are so good sweetie! I feel like I was hiding in the closet during a teenage petting party! You bring out the voyeur in all of us. Thanks!

Author's Response: LOL, sorry about the teasing - blame it on the muse as he curled his tongue behind his teeth. GAH, could you imagine a cardboard standup of JM in a towel? I'd be first in line. LMAO - brought out the peeping tom in ya huh? But it's so much fun to spy on this couple, *winks*. Next chappy, lots of spuffy luvin. Thanks so much for the review my friend, smooches.

SQUEEL!!! I have this goofy girn on my face, and I'm strangely not overly frustrated by an evil cliffie~ Not a "playa' hater," as they would say. ;)

First off, sorry for your "ouchies!" Root canals aren't fun, but hope you'll be bounced back in no time. Speaking of... I loved the way Buffy tortured him about his fear of needles, and the line about returning the favor by being a pain in the ass was just great! LOL.

Secondly~ THANK YOU!!!! You had Spike explain everything he did back in basic, and I think that went so very far in winning Buffy's heart. I like the way you had her silently lending her support, and the way he struggled, but felt he had to "come clean." And I *do* so love growly, possessive Spike, and it was very sweet when he "had to know" if she was going to be "his girl." (Swoons)

I like the way you build the tension in this story with their obvious and mutual lust for each other. Love the lust that's so out of control they can't help but oogle, and the blatant oogling causes the other's feelings to surge in return. I also love the way Spike is being very restrained, and giving Buffy the ownership of the real power she held over him. And it's great, because it's such a true depiction of relationships~ Women control the sex, ergo, women control the relationship! LOL. We have a joke in our family~ My father, son of a preacher, said his demure mother would say to her husband (his dad): "You may be the head of the household, but I'm the neck, and the neck turns the head any which way it wants to!" Seriously, though, it's sweet to see them negotiate the waters of a new relationship.

And I just can't wait for the next chapter!!!! Please put me out of my misery soon, 'cause nothing makes me happier than some *seriously hot* Spuffy lovin'!

BTW, did share the story with my hubby, and he's read the few chapters. He is enjoying it, and realizes that you obviously know your stuff about the Army! Great work!!!!

Author's Response: Awesome, I'm so glad you're not upset over the cliffie, whewwww, I knew I'd probably be ducking after that, but a plan is behind it all, *winks*. I soooo loved this review sweety, you've made my entire day. I'm glad you're pleased over Spike's explanation of his behavior. He wanted everything to be completely cleared up b/c he does want this to work and of course loves her very much. Ah yes, ever the growly possessive Spike - that element has to stay no matter what is written... not much William to be found in this fic. I agree, we women own the power when it comes to sex, yay us!!! Love that line your grandmum used - totally hilarious and true. Oh wow, I'm so glad your hubby has liked the story so far, wha t a seriously awesome compliment. Thank you so very much my friend for the wonderful review, it truly blew me away. Hugs and kisses.

I LOVED every word of this chapter!!!! Just fabulous!!! And after that build up, I am REALLY REALLY looking forward to the next one!!!!!!!!
Hugs to you and hope you feel better soon! Root canals suck.

Author's Response: YAY, thank you so much, I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it. Oh yes, next chapter, TONS of spuffy luvin, *winks*. Thanks for the well wishes hon and the lovely review. Hugs you tight.

On the flowers and candy thing. I prefer the candy because I have a giant sweet tooth. Food excites me, not unlike Spike apparently. LOL

On to the story. God God, they're both so inept at the whole dating thing. Cute and frustrating. *gives Buffy and Spike playful noogies* That was quite the long apology he gave but it works for Spike's drama queen self. :P As for Buffy thinking she's falling for him.... gosh, I can't keep up with these two! Next thing marriage and baby carriage I presume? -- heh, well, I wouldn't be opposed. I'm a sucker for domestic Spuffy.

So what does he mean he's not planning on bringing up sex ever again? So basically even though they're dating now he's doesn't think she'll be wanting to have intimate relations with him again at some point? Um...that's bizarre. Somehow you have them moving fast and slow at the time. God, I hope you let them fuck in the next chapter. (sorry, if that sounds crude). That was quite the HOT evil cliffie you left off on. Brought on some niiiice coughanddirtycough images to my mind.



Author's Response: Giggles, yeah, I like flowers, but at least the chocolate never goes to waste. Yup, Spike felt he had to lay it all on the line b/c he's desperate to have her in his life. As for marriage and a baby? Perhaps in the epilogue, *winks*. Spike just knows that it might possibly irritate Buffy if he brings up the subject of sex again, so he basically left the ball in her court to show her its her he really wants - and that sex can wait. LMAO, as for them having sex next chapter, it's pretty much a given. Glad you enjoyed it all darling, even through the confusing moments, sorry. Thanks for the review.

WICKED , WICKED GIRL YOU ARE! LOVED THE T-SHIRT IDEA. HE'S BEING SO GOOD AND ADORABLE AND I'M GLAD TEY'VE EVOLVED SO WELL. ONE THING I REALLY LOVE ABOUT THIS STORY IS THE PLAYFULNESS AND HUMOR, I WANT TO PLAY PAINTBALL NOW . CAN'T WAIT FOR MY SPIKE TRATS IN NEXT CAPTER, SIGH I AVE TO WAIT A WEEK ? I HOPE IT'S JUST A WEAK. GIVE MY GET WELL WISHES TO JOLYNN.

Author's Response: Giggles, paintball sounds like fun doesn't it? I'll pass your well wishes along to Jolynn and thanks for the review sweetheart.

That was the BOMB!!!!
Loved the banter and it really rang true...nice to see Spike let go of the sleeze and just be himself with her....the paintball was light and funny and they just seem so comfortable with each other now...good for you Buffy for giving him another chance...LOVE the T-Shirt...I would have had it on ages ago but kudos to Buffy for waiting for the perfect time...please update soon as I am certain the next chapter will be our long awaited spuffy lovin*sigh*...great chapter as always and hope the teeth feel better soon, I have had root canal myself and its a real bitch!!

Author's Response: Hee hee, thanks for the well wishes and for the lovely review. Oh yes, there had to be some fun before things heated up and I do so hope you enjoy the next chapter darling. Smoochies to you.