I know what shirt Harm's talking about. I have to say, it's a scary shirt: C'mon, it looks like someone skinned Elmo from Sesame Street! Who would choose to wear Elmo fur?

Angel is an ass. Hopefully he falls down some stairs ;)

Author's Response: Yes, it's a fearsome fashion choice.

Stairs, huh? Let's see...I can arrange for that...now where to put the stairs....

Thanks for reviewing! :)

It only takes 6lbs of pressure, so yeah, if you grabbed hard and twisted some, a large man could break a small woman's wrist pretty easily.

I like that you have William know how to defend himself, by the way. It balances the character. The goal of most martial arts is to disable and run, so you don't have to be a badass to want to be trained.

And Buffy's strong enough in herself not to just take Angel's temper....also good.

Author's Response: Oh good. Well, not good, good in that yay it's believable. Thanks!

Yes, I've known some people who took various martial arts and they said some similar things. That's why I had William say in the first chapter that he should have just gotten time to run. I imagine his father just wanted him to learn to defend himself.

Yes, generally I don't care much for stories where she stays with whoever is abusing her, unless there's a really good reason. I can't even think of an example of what would be a good reason. Granted, Angel hurt her by mistake, but it's not a good sign of things to come if she stayed with him (in my mind, anyway). Thanks so much for reviewing and for fact checking me!

Here's my review! I love this story and am following it closely!

Author's Response: That's great! Thank you! That's all I want to know, if people are liking it or if they're just reading it because...it's there. lol. :)

I liked it, especially the present scene. I thought that was nice. I'm very interested in Drusilla and Angel, who seem to be working as less menacing antagonists than normal. I can completely see Angel's perspective, and although he's perhaps a little overprotective, this _is_ Buffy we're talking about here. It'll be interesting to see how you demonize him. And Dru as a singer is a nice touch. I can just envision a "things fall apart" scene between Buffy and Spike where afterwards they both go to their prospective lovers and do something they'll regret. Good chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks. Yes, just a little warm, fuzzy alllllmost spuffiness before the next chapter happens.

I don't want either of them to be purely "evil", that would be boring, though Angel has a temper... I can see where he's coming from here too, I mean, that's not an unreasonable request really.

I like Dru as a singer. I think she'd have good stage presence. I wanted her out of the whole high school scene and a little older than William.

More stuff happens next chapter, but the one after is where things really fall apart... Thank you for reviewing!

Angel's nothing more than a brute. Poor Buffy.
William gets more mysterious by the minute. I wonder
what happened in his past that makes him want to stay away from fighting?

Author's Response: Angel's got temper issues. So does William, actually, though he has more self control. Back in Chapter 1 you find out he beat up a boy fairly badly after William's father died. It was self defense, but he lost it, basically. It's one of the reasons his mother moved him away. Thanks for reviewing :)

Good chapter. I do hope that Buffy sees William with Dru and feels jealous. Please update soon.

Author's Response: Thank you. Buffy will notice Drusilla soon. Thank you for reviewing! :)

So happy to see this updated. Another great chapter! I kind of feel sorry for Buffy in this one. She has no real friends. No Willow or Xander, just the shallow Cordettes and a slimey knuckle dragger boyfriend. It doesn't bode well for our heroine does it? Great writing though. Can't wait for more.

Author's Response: Thanks! Yes, Buffy doesn't have very supportive friends, but she hasn't really realized that yet. More to come soon :) Thank you for reviewing.

That was sweet of Buffy to get William the shirt and book. And gross when Buffy told Angel that she loves him.

I'm worried about William's mother though. I hope she isn't sick or anything.

I like dru and spike. So, i don't mind for them to have their moments. I like when Spike has someone. Cause a lot of stories has Buffy with someone and Spike/William being a loner. William needs friends or a girlfriend too.

Can't wait for the next chapter.

Author's Response: Yes, I thought it was gross when I typed it!

I hate that too, when William or Spike has nobody. So he usually does when I write him.

Glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for reviewing :)

OH, how cute that Buffy bought hinm the Count of Monte Cristo. Though I understand the clerk with his inner eye-roll about kids today, hee. Bad jelous Angel.

Author's Response: I love Dumas. His books are so much fun, full of adventure and revenge and... good stuff! Yeah, I thought about making a candy bar reference, but refrained hehe. Don't want Buffy too dumb. Yes, Angel has noticed now.

Thanks for reviewing!

It's getting so gooooood!!:)

Author's Response: Thanks! :)

Intresting, wonder what Dru is up to...

Author's Response: Right now, just hello :) Thanks for reviewing!

So in enters Dru, I wonder what will happen when he meets Buffy again.

Author's Response: Yes, hello Dru. 'Course I can't say what will happen... :)Thanks for reviewing!

loved it lots and lots. dru's in this fic?? at least she seems a little more sane. no riddles or mysterious talk....yet. lol. great job. more soon.

Author's Response: Thanks! No, no crazy talk yet, she's just a little weird at first meeting. Thanks for reviewing!