Date: 09/06/2008 - 03:05 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Hee, I love how you incorporate dialogue from the show. And naughty Spike, packng for Buffy.
Date: 03/18/2008 - 05:44 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
The entire restaurant scene was fun and funny. Spike's angry reaction to his completely innocent waiter set the stage for his uncontrolled fury at Parker's clumsy pass. The entire misadventure, from catching himself on fire, Parker lighting a second fire and the sprinklers going off was hilarious, and I laughed out loud at Buffy's dismissive "Looks like smoking is not only bad for your health but apparently detrimental to your attire as well..." You almost make me feel sorry for the lust addled idiot.
But, instead, he oversteps the boundaries just as badly as Parker. Going through Buffy's underthings is not a way into her heart. Idiot. It's lots of fun to watch him, though.
Author's Response: HAHAHHAAH and YAY, I'm thrilled you enjoyed the entire scene - I felt like a little Murphy's Law needed to step in and wreak fiery then watery havoc. ANd yeah, SPike's still a naughty boy - but he'll learn, trust me, it'll just take awhile, *winks*. THanks for the awesome review - huggles.
Date: 03/17/2008 - 08:43 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
I loved it, and any day you pick is find for me for posting.
She is going to be so mad at him when she finds out, I wonder if she will open her suitcase before the trip.
Author's Response: Thank you darling. Hee hee - suffice to say Buffy won't be happy. Hugs and kisses to you sweety.
Date: 03/14/2008 - 10:08 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Ok, i keep asking myself how i missed this, and i have no idea! lol! I really loved this chapter, Spike being overprotective is HOT!
'Squish squish', tehehehehe! I would love to have been there to see that drowned rat look! I'm surprised Buffy could keep a straight face at that! I know i couldn't!
Author's Response: Hahahhahah, no worries darling - I'm just glad you're enjoying it. Ah yes, a possessive, protective alpha male Spike - sighs, my fav kind. I think I would have burst out laughing too if I were Buffy, but I figured she was too excited about getting out of work early to care, hee hee. Thanks for the review sweets - smoochies to you
Date: 03/14/2008 - 02:06 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
What ever day works for you is fine with me. I just found this story and am enjoying it immensely. I just have a few thoughts.
Sexual harrassment suits may spell the end of a person's career, but they don't have to. I believe that a tape recorder in the purse can solve the whole 'he said' she said' aspect.
Plus, if Spike does what I think he's going to with that trip to Florida, namely have them 'share a room', (But pet, I asked for two!), Buffy's business rep is shot and she'll be the company ho. They saw what she was wearing to the office last week.
He also asked another secretary to make the arrangements so gossip is going to be all over the office. Not to mention that IS Buffy's job he handed to someone else, so people are going to be resentful and speculating about what 'jobs' she's really doing for him, IN his office all day long. 'Isn't that convenient'.
I really hope you resolve this. I like the sparkle of your dialog and that scene in the restaurant was perfect. Spike needs to understand how big a jerk he was and that Buffy wants to be the 'last' not the 'next'.
Author's Response: You're very right about sexual harassment suits and all it can do to one's career, and the tape recorder idea is of course I think the best idea one can use to prove it too. Concerning ML though and the fact it's a comedy, those type of RL situations aren't going to come into play - it would turn into a drama then and that's not my intention. It's like watching one of those old movies like Meatballs or the like - where you see just how wrong things are and that people shouldn't get away with it, but the movie doesn't focus on it. As far as Spike having Buffy do menial tasks like make the arrangements, he considers her more of a partner because she still is a sales agent. Having worked for sales agents myself, it's usually always the sec. that do those type of things for the agents, much like I did. And they don't spend all their time in the office together, not when they have meetings to go to as well as normal work, plus they don't always have the door shut either. As for Spike getting them a single room instead of two, well, the sec did get them seperate rooms. It wil be Spike that changes things and no one will know about it, but again - it's for the sake of the story and the comedy that will happen as a result of sharing a room. You'll just have to wait and read what I have planned for them, but know that Buffy's virtue does stay in tact and no one at the job suspects anything. I'm glad you're enjoying the story and the funny scenes like the fire in the restaurant, just don't think too much on the RL issues because SPike will come around on his own and of course this story isn't written with the intention of attacking things that could go horribly wrong if this situation were real. Thanks for the review darling and I do hope you like the next update - should be either sunday night or monday morning. Hugs.
Date: 03/13/2008 - 02:33 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
OOH! Naughty lil Spike slipping in sexier clothes like she's not going to realize that he did it!? Her response should be interesting to say the least.
Glad Buffy told Parker off, although I would have LOVED to read about Spike totally kicking his scrawny, weasly ass.
Eager for the update and finding out about all the delicious tidbits about their trip!
Author's Response: Giggles, she'll flip for sure, but what can she do since they will already be there? Not much of anything except grumble for a bit - BUT - all is not lost, they will have some fun and share a couple of 'moments', you'll see. Glad you enjoyed the update hon - thanks so very much for the awesome review. Huggles.
Date: 03/13/2008 - 02:11 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Great chapter. Loved Spike's ordeal at the restaurant. He should know better than to underestimate Buffy. Looking forward to their trip, and to her finding out what he did to her suitcase. hehe.
Author's Response: LOL - I'm so glad you liked the fiery restaurant scene, I simply couldn't help setting fire and then dousing the two fools raging hormones. I think you'll enjoy the Florida trip chapter - much fun and fire to be had in that one too, *winks*. Thanks for the review sweetheart. Kisses
Date: 03/12/2008 - 05:32 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Once again, keeping me hooked on ML with another fabulous chapter.
I'm glad Spike finally came to the realization that smart girls are hot. DUH! What planet has he been on? Oh yeah, planet womanizer! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! ( Wow, I've had too much caffine)
Parker is a douchebag, but everyone knows that. Love the direct quotage from Season 4... made me have a flashback and have a sudden urge to go watch it. Thank goddness Buffy handles herself so well in this. Silly Parker, you mess with Buffy and you get lit on fire!
I wonder what Buffy will think of Spike's little switch... And I'm still anxiously awaiting that overnight trip. Seems like there are rampant plot bunnies about to be unleashed!
~KatieGrrl1016
Author's Response: Hahahahhaha, he's been living on planet 'all`boutSpike' I suppose. Yes, he;s discovering more and mroe, little by little things about Buffy that only serve to make him want her more. Glad you enjoyed the S4 Parker talk - always hated him but the btvs lines came in very very useful in this situation - before I flambed the the room, hee hee. Buffy won't be happy about the switch of her clothes, but, what can she do so far from home? Giggles - I think you'll really enjoy their little trip - it's full of some surprises. Thanks for the awesome review hon - smoochies.
Date: 03/12/2008 - 01:47 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Well, who doesn't want to go to Florida?! Looking forward to updates!
Author's Response: Hahahahhahaha, and to Florida they will go for some much fun, laughs, and a bit of intimacy - just nothe type you might think, *winks*. Thanks for the review sweets - hugs you tight.
Date: 03/12/2008 - 12:14 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
just found this fic and read it all in one sitting! i'm enjoying it muchly. great humor and characterizations. i look forward to reading more!
:)
Author's Response: YAY - I'm so pleased you found ML and are enjying it - I so love writing comedy. Thanks for the great review darling - kisses.
Date: 03/11/2008 - 12:17 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
::rubs hands together:: ooooh this is getting goood!!!! keep it coming gurlie!!!
and i always knew that guy was a creep. thanks for proving it, although i did sort of cring at Spike's "suave" routine! lol
Author's Response: Giggles, that's SPike, acting upon instinct rather than thought, lol. Glad you enjoyed and Parker......... what an ass!!! Thanks for the review - hugs and kisses.
Date: 03/10/2008 - 09:40 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Oh trip to Florida. New opportunities :-D
Loved Spike getting hot when Buffy showed her knowledge / her brains.
Ah Parker.... he really tried it but Buffy didn't want to. First I thought Spike only trying to read their body language wouldn't go well but it wasn't that. The fire Spike caused had me giggling. Good that he was able to go unnoticed, he would have to answer some questions if he stayed.
Even better that Buffy didn't know he was there, checking on her. :)
I so knew it when I started to read that, Spike exchanged the underwear in the suitcase *gg* Buffy won't be pleased.
~ Saw your entry on LJ but didn't have time to take the pool; I'm good with both days, whatever you choose.
Author's Response: Giggles, yeah, he got a bit turned on by her brains- whooda thunkit? GLad you liked the fiery scene - I couldn't help a classic move such as that - kinda get's Parker for being an a-hole and Spike for spying all at the same time, hee hee. Yup - Spike has traded out some of her clothes for more girl, provacative ones, question is, how will she react after there's nothing she can do about it, *winks*. Glad you enjoyed the update hon, and thanks for letting me know the day of posting makes no difference to you - smooches my friend.
Date: 03/10/2008 - 07:54 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
You are so sweet for asking the readers what days they prefer updates! Personally I don't have a preference as long as they're weekly :) ! Ch. 8 restaurant scene- HILARIOUS! Talk about a comedy of errors! I can hardly wait to read the adventures our duo will have in Florida!
Author's Response: And it does matter to me b/c I know some people are just too busy on certain days - so I thought a poll of sorts might be best. And yes, the updates will come weekly, that I promise. I think you'll really like the business trip, *winks*, lots of fun to be had in Florida, hee hee. Thanks for the review sweetheart. Smooches to you.
Date: 03/10/2008 - 07:03 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Any day works for me. Love Spikes plotting with her luggage. And the little vibes they have as roommates are just glimpses of what could be. Another great chapter... BTW... so glad that Parker got what he deserved. :)
Author's Response: Great, thank you for your input hon. Hahahahhah, glad you liked Parker's comeuppance, and a little bit for Spike too. Yeah, Spike is slippery alright, but I think you'll enjoy their little trip, it doesn't turn out all that bad, *winks*. Thanks for the lovely review darling. Hugs.
Date: 03/10/2008 - 06:53 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Wonderful story so far! I love how Buffy stood up to Parker and I can't wait for their trip.
Author's Response: YAY, I'm so pleased you're enjoying it. Yup, Buffy stood her ground with Parker, just as she would with Spike, despite her harboring a crush for him, giggles. Thanks for the review sweets - huggles.
Date: 03/10/2008 - 04:37 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Yay! An update. :) Great to find after I got home from a big ol' trip this weekend. Can't wait for more! sneaky spike, that'll definitely be interesting.
Author's Response: LOL - glad you enjoyed the chapter hon and sneaky Spike - he's a slick one huh? THanks for the review darling - smooches.
Date: 03/10/2008 - 01:44 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
I can't imagine that Buffy is going to be happy that Spike messed witht he stuff she had packed! And really, it sounds like only 1 day, all business except the overnight stay, so really not much need to bring all that anyway -- unless they get stranded down there by weather or something!
Author's Response: Well, you know that typically - I use the word loosely b/c not al lwomen do it - women tend to overpack 'just in case' - which is fine by Spike since he meddled with her things, bad Spikey, hee hee. Thanks for the review darling - glad you enjoyed the update. Huggles.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 11:34 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Oh, Spike. You have really done yourself in now. Cute little stunt but Buffy will NOT be pleased. Restaurant scene was hilarious (love the usage of the Parker/Buffy dialogue), love their evolving comfort with each other, love Spike's inability to keep a lid on his libido. Can't wait for more, and any day of the week you post, I'll be reading as soon as I can!
Author's Response: Hee hee, he has, hasn't he. Glad you enjoyed the flambe scene - who could resist such a disaster in a comedy - me me me, lol. Thanks for letting me know it doesn't matter which day I post and of course for the awesome review sweetheart - hugs you tight.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 05:43 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Loved it! I wonder what she'll say about her suitcase ;) It doesn't matter which day you choose to update :) just as long as you post :) / Ariadne
Author's Response: Hee hee, she'll blow up at first, but then what can she do since they'll be in Florida already, *inserts evil laugh*. I promise to keep the posts regularly coming and thanks so much for the lovely review - kisses.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 05:04 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
loving it and whenever is convenient for you :) just as long as we get story sometime :)
Author's Response: okay hon - gotcha, and I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Yup, updates will come regularly, I promise. Huggles.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 04:46 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Just loving the story. And yep, the restaurant scene was so funny, Thank you.
Weekend updates are great, but really whatever is best for you.
Author's Response: THank you hon - I'm glad you liked the watery comeuppance for both P & S. I couldn't resist it. hugs you tight.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 04:34 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Spike is going to be scalded when Buffy realises what he has done. The man just begs for a verbal whipping doesn't he.
My update preference is Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & Friday & Saturday , you can have Sunday off. :)
Author's Response: Hahahahha, indeed he'll be in deep water. Giggles - I wouldn't mind updating more frequently, but alas I've a few more chapters to write before the ending. Once it is finished, I'll try and update twice a week though, *winks*. THanks for the lovely review darling - huggles.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 01:47 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Boy Spike sure is looking for trouble. Going through Buffy's clothes he'll be lucky to have all his parts intact! Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Hee hee, yeah, you can bet there will be a blow up about that - but they do have some fun during their trip. GLad you liked the update hon - thanks for the review - hugs you tight.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 01:25 pm Title: When it Rains, it Pours
Ding Dong Parker sure went down. Loved how Buffy missed the whole fire chaos - very funny - served Spike (and Parker) totally right for being too Alfa male-y. Really looking forward to reading about their trip!!
Posts during the weekend - much appreciated - since the week with work, familiy and other stuff - makes for bogged down Heidi (but that may just be me)- but feel free to post one more monday or tuesday this week- he he
Author's Response: YAY - I'm pleHanks for the input on your preferred day hon and of course for the fab review - hugs you tight.ased you liked the restauraunt fire - I couldn't resist causing a blaze to dowse those two, hee hee.
Date: 03/09/2008 - 11:28 am Title: When it Rains, it Pours
I gotta agree with all the other reviewers the restuarant scene was hilarious... lol! And I loved Spike's musings about smart chicks, although I get the feeling that Buffy could read a phone book and Spike would probably get turned on. ;) Can't wait to see what happens when Buffy finds out Spike tampered with her suitcase.
Any day you choose to update works for me. Loved the chapter! :D
Author's Response: Hee hee, he probably would get turned on by that huh? I think you'll enjoy the business trip scene - its not what everyone is expecting - aside from the blow up on Buffys part - but I garauntee you'll enjoy it. THanks for the review hon - kisses.