Hmm, I was wondering why Spike left early the day before. Still wondering. Evil he is.

OH is she starting to warm up to him.

Author's Response: Just a weeeeeeeeeeee bit, giggles. Thanks for the rewview sweets - hugs.

Ahhh, I had such high hopes when they got stuck in that elevator. hehe. Great chapter. Really enjoyed it.

Author's Response: Hahahha, but that would have been too easy. Glad you enjoyed it sweets - thanks again for the reviews. Huggles.

OMG, I can't believe I missed this update! I totally blame my husband. Anyway... omg, I would be SO pissed if I were Buffy. He's taking his sexual frustrations out on her, and touching her, even if he's trying to keep her safe from Parker, (gag) is rude. I kinda wished that Buffy would have puched him in the face, cuz he totally deserved more than that slap. I can't wait to see what she does to him about piling all that work on her. Awesome update, I can't wait to read more!!

Author's Response: LOL - glad you're all riled up over Spike's actions - he's quite the ass, huh? But he'll get his in next chapter, you'll see, *winks*. THanks for the review sweets - huggles.

okay, i thought i had commented on this but guess not. i was probably half buzzed when i read it. anyway sooooo lovin' this story! Spike is such an ass and Buffy just shoots his shit right back at him! it is nice that he's trying to win her over, even if it is sneaky and underhanded. i can see that Spike is getting restless and that's when i know he'll either cool it WAY down or go for something drastic. i'm going towards drastic though. it's just his way! keep this one going gurl! can't wait for an update!! and she really needs to thank him for that expensive ass pen!! good Lord! and btw, she's a STUPID BINT for not jumping in w/ the taking off of clothes! i would've got out my camera!!! nice imagery! UPDATE PLEASE!!!

Author's Response: Hehehehhe, gotta love an evil Spike. Going towards drastic???? Good guess, and yes, for quite some time he does before he cools down - bravo on the prediction darling. LOL - glad you liked my undressing of SPike with much Buffy squirmage. Thanks for the review sweets - hugs you tight.

I was sure one of them would kill the other. Oh well maybe next chapter! *grins* Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Oh yes, they came close to each other's throats for sure, lol. As for next chapter, get ready for the slicing and dicing, *winks*. Thanks for the great review, boo - huggles.

LOL, god, Buffy is doing EXACTLY what I'd be doing in that situation...stubborn, ignoring him, being 'strictly professional!" LOVE IT!

Ooo and that elevator, I was sure Spike was gonna try something, but mmmmm posessive Spike is very, very nummy!

And will she get her work done in time for him and still have time to play on the weekend? Hmmmm

Author's Response: Giggles - she's certainly doing her damndest. Hee hee, I just wanted to get Spike's clothes off - make Buffy drool and worry a bit, evil here. As for her work and the weekend - I really think you're going to enjoy this next chapter - that's all I can say, sweets. That and thanks for the review and the awesome chat we had the other day. Kisses.

Okay, so I'm not sure which one I'm more in love with at this point. That elevator scene with a shirtless Spike or that kiss! Gah! Are you trying to kill me? I mean, seriously, first you and Maria and Sotia conspiring to send me the naught pictures on YM and then you post THIS and put those images on a whole different playing field!

And you three call me evil for not updating! Hmph!

So, when can I expect more of this gem of yours? I did tell you I was addicted to it, right? Because yeah, I totallly am. I want more of your Spike, too!

Deanna

Author's Response: Hahahahhaha, those pics did the trick, huh? And I couldn't help stripping SPike down here a bit for a drooling Buffy in denial. The kiss - couldn't help that either, caveman Spike at play here. Next update wil be probably this monday - if things go smoothly. Now you get back to work and write yourself so I can read more of your stuff sweety - drools with anticiaption, lol. Thanks for the review boo - smoochies.

Evil of him to give her those reports over the weekend... I guess he just wants revenge ;) I wonder what she'll do about it ;) By the way, it was funny when they got stuck in the elevator... Enjoyed! :) More soon I hope. / Ariadne

Author's Response: He's thickheaded here, thinking it's all her fault - of course - little spoiled rich boy that he is. But he'll get what's coming to him, you can count on that - next chapter, *winks*. Thanks for the review sweets - kisses.

beautifully played as always :D can't wait til next installment in a week :)

Author's Response: Thanks sweetheart - glad you enjoyed the banter and sparks. More of the same to follow soon. Hugs.

i love this line!

"Too bad there wasn’t enough blood in his body to run both brains simultaneously"

Jesus woman, are you trying to kill me? and so early in the day too!

Ok u officially killed me, i love possesive Spike! mmmmmmmmm!

Anyway! i LOVE the chapter! can't wait for the next one! lol!

Author's Response: HAHAHHAHAHAH - I loved using that line - I first heard it from Robin Williams during one of his earlier stand up shows - though he worried it differently. Glad you like my possessive Spike - he's my fav kind to write. Thanks for the review sweets - huggles.

All I can think to say is, tee,hee, hahahaha ,snicker, snicker snicker . I can't help it I think their so funny even when you don't mean them to be,they way they treat each other is just to much . You know i'm loving this ,right, i have told u ! Your evil Tina,my type of person. Update soon this is too good.

Author's Response: HAHHAHHAHA, yup - I;'ve been accused of being evil before, and I concede, guilty as charged. But I'm ever so glad to keep you chuckling - that's the whole point underlying the UST of the story. Thanks for the awesome review darling - hugs you tight.

Lovin' it! You've done it again, as only you can do it!
But then, I can't think of any of your fic I don't adore.
You write a wonderful Spike. His younger age in this is interesting, and I look forward to to see how you'll pique out interests with that.
Why, he'd barely be out of college, with scarcely any time for practical experience....c'mon, fess up---have you been secretly watching "Secret of My Success" on a DVD loop again??? (I know I love it...and somehow this reminds me of it a bit, tho' I understand JM is a leetle taller than MJF. But just a little.)
I love the way you write his bulldog tenacity---no, perhaps that's not even right---maybe that of a more hyper Jack Russell terrier. Grabs on, and hangs ON.
And the lovely thing is, his obsession & perserverance to the chase have already crossed over, past attraction, to possessiveness. Which implies that he wants her for longer...longer than just the win, for further than the finish line. He just doesn't know, it hasn't caught up to his brain & conscious mind yet, that he has already fallen HARD for Buffy. Say goodbye bachelorhood, goodbye former life.
And she's definitely attracted too...she likes the dominant man, but not necessarily likes a dominating personality. She doesn't want to give into either. She doesn't want to eat that crow. (MY advice is LOTS of ketchup!)
So he's also a spoiled rich boy. But the good thing is, he realizes it as a possible shortcoming. But come on! $4200 for a PEN????? I know life in the city is expensive but wow!
You've given us yet another thing to avidly look forward to, waiting with ever bated breath for the latest update from you!
My only complaint so far is, you didn't leave them in that elevator near long enough!!!
Thanks!
~~K.~~
~~fyreburned~~

Author's Response: WOW, making me blush here, pet, giggles and grins. As for Spike's age - add in his genius status and I suppose the difference in British education and it's suffice to say he excelled above the norm. It becomes apparent later. He definitely wants Buffy, in the worst of ways, and as time goes on, even he doesn't see how much that is and for the why and how long, *winks*. He just needs a bit more growing up - which will happen, I promise. Buffy is admittedly attracted and perhaps a bit scared b/c she recognizes his personality is similiar to her own - a combo that makes their lives difficult yet interesting throughouth the story. LMAO on your comment for not leaving them in the elevator long enough - but I felt Buffy was tortured enough, both by Spike and her own thoughts, giggles. Thanks for the totally awesome review darling - hugs you tight.