Oooh now I know why I only read completed fics-just had to read this story tho. I love high school stories with William and Wuthering Heights is an ace book so I couldn't resist. Keep up the good work! xxx

Author's Response: Oh I'm so sorry for the wait! I'm going to try to write more soon. I should have more time shortly. Thank you for the encouragement!

Great chapter! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Thank you. I've been a bad, bad fanfic writer, but I'll try to get an update for this one soon. Thank you for reviewing. :)

Too bad that William didn't take a risk; he would have been surprised at Buffy's reaction. ~ I must say I'm glad that William doesn't want to be Dru's boyfriend. Besides that he is better off (way better!) without her. If he isn't very very careful she'll get him into drugs before he knows. Good for him he found his muse again and is able to write. Will give him some distraction too. ~ Yeah, Buffy is better suspicious when it comes to Parker. What I've seen on TV depending on what kind of drugs he used for Buffy you can't find them after several hours in your blood. Otherwise it would have been a good idea to go to the hospital and have it tested. ~ Spuffier chapters are even better ;-)
Take care!

Author's Response: Yes, if I recall from the quickie research I did, you're right about not finding it after a few hours. But she didn't drink it, so it wouldn't be there anyway. Good thing he put it in alcohol, which she hates because it's also tasteless. I wrote some Spuffy chapters, I'm just trying to figure out how to get to them now. Sorry for the long delay. Thank you for reviewing :)

I'm really enjoying this story. I got so excited today when I got to the site and saw that you had updated. Thank you for keeping up with it so well.

I also like how you've still kept William as sweet and disarmed (?) as ever, but he's not stupid. Just a wee bit naive.

You really are a lovely writer. :)

Author's Response: Oh God, the guilt!!!!! I haven't kept up at all, I know. I'm really sorry. The bad, stupidly busy work schedule is ending this week, so I'm hoping to get back into this story then. If I can shake the nasty writer's block too. I think I can. I did with the other story.

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments and encouragement. I appreciate that you took the time to review.

Really good chapter with lots going on. Hope William keeps putting Dru off.

Author's Response: Thanks! Well, he's certainly not ending up with Dru! Not in my story he's not, so he'd better keep putting her off. :) Thanks so much for reviewing.

I'm glad William is strong enough to avoid Dru because he isn't interested. And to stay out of the dangerous parts of their life. Good to see him opening up on paper.

Buffy should plan some unofficial payback, if she can't report Parker - pick Dawn's evil brain for a plan. He can't be allowed to get away with date raping girls.

Author's Response: Yes, he's not going to take up with Dru just because she wants him. He has a better self image than that, I think. Though he's not been all that successful at rebuffing her yet, either.

Buffy's definitely worried about Parker. She just doesn't know what to do about it. Thanks for reviewing! :)

This was a tight chapter, and it moved the story along beautifully. William being aware of and a bit discomfited by Dru's attraction is in character and entertaining. Devon's back story may make Dru a more sympathetic character, but her aggressiveness believably doesn't appeal to the William you're writing.

How is Buffy going to react to Parker the next time she sees him? I'm looking forward to the confrontation.

I love the bleakness conveyed here: " He didn't know why, but the urge to write had entirely deserted him and unlike the periodic dry spells he'd had before, he felt no inclination to struggle through this one. He felt akin to the blank pages. There was nothing in him." Following it up with William finding inspiration shows he's finding hope in the bleakness of his mother's illness. Is that inspiration Buffy? I think so. Lovely stuff.

Author's Response: Oh good, I'm glad you think so. I had the worst time trying to write it and was worried it was still a bit clunky.

We'll have to wait and see how she reacts to Parker!

Thank you, I like that scene best in this chapter. Perhaps you're right about his sudden inspiration :) Thanks so much for reviewing!

Sisterly bonding? Cute :)
Good that Buffy was warned (even her mother did) and she was careful enough to notice the spiked drink. And the lessons paid off already :) Parker deserved it. ~ I wonder if Angel really told or if Parker made it up.

Author's Response: Yes, I have a soft spot for Dawn. Well, when she isn't being thoroughly obnoxious. Not bad huh, get a lesson, use the knowledge later in the day. Good payoff! Buffy wonders the same thing! :) Thanks for reviewing, Cordy!

Angel's warning was a nice surprise, as was his desire to get back together. Now that Buffy thinks William and Drusilla are an item, is she going to be open to his proposition? I hope not, but if Parker turns out to be dangerous, she may take that as a sign that Angel's agood guy.

You addressed the safety issues without compromising the flow of the story. I'm enjoying the friendship you're forging, even through the confused emotions. The self defense lessons are business like, but they afford a lot of contact. It's a delightful read.

Author's Response: That's true, Angel is trying to help, but I don't think that Buffy trusts his motives.

Oh good, I'm glad you thought the safety concerns were addressed well. Thanks again for bringing that up. I'm glad you're still enjoying it. Thanks for reviewing :)

Great

Author's Response: Thank you! :)

Ok, I was anticipating a really bad Parker experience (like he drives her to an out-of-away place, or tries something in the car; even a roofie), so I'm glad it wasn't too bad. I was thinking William would save her, but it was good how she got out of the situation. Alos, I like that she confided in Dawn.

Author's Response: Well, I think there may have been something in the diet coke :) His attitude was awfully different when he came back and saw it gone. Buffy had to save herself here, I think. I'm glad you liked the Dawn part, I was nervous about it as she's been a bit of a brat in this story at times! Thanks for reviewing! :)

Parker deserved what he got! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Yes he did! I'll try to get some more written soon. Thanks for reviewing :)

Have just started reading this from the beginning and am really enjoying its ups and downs. Thank God Joyce in on Buffy's side regarding creepy Parker and way to go Buffy. She seems to have her head screwed on - no unwanted alcohol and she's picked up what Spike's shown her. Although how she managed to keep her mind on learning when he's around I'm not sure!! Really looking forward to more of this story.

Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it. Yes, Joyce is the sane parent, lol. Well, I figured Buffy's a lightweight (seriously), so even without the enchanted beer experience she'd probably find out that she and alcohol aren't mixy pretty darn quickly. I know! Who could retain anything from a lesson with Spike? Thank you for reviewing :)