Heehee, the Lorne conversation was fabulous!

Author's Response: I so love Lorne, he's just the best - I'm happy you got a kick out of the conversation boo - thanks for the great review. Kisses.

Loved that almost kiss - why oh why did she fall? Can't wait until you update again.

Author's Response: I'm happy you liked their , somewhat intimate moment - Spike truly can't help himself, in many ways, he's still just a kid. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter sweets - thanks for the review. Kisses.

This chapter ramped up both the friendship and the sexual tension beautifully. Spike's infantile jealous rage over the spa appointment was hilarious, and his seething at seeing Buffy all wanton and relaxed over the supposed sexual encounter was a delight to read. Her real explanation, and his immediate shift into leer mode was in character, but can't he see all his pushing and innuendo are getting him nowhere?

I guess not. Spike acting human and interested was going a long way to getting them closer, and then he tries to close the deal. Was Buffy hinting that she's a virgin? Maybe Riley said she was a lousy lay and she's been self conscious ever since. Either way, Spike needs to be more gentle, not ham handedly throw them together in the same room in Florida. His seduction technique may have worked in the past, but not on this long haul gal.

Spike's becoming more compassionate and sympathetic, but he has a long way to go. Being roommates, a kitten may go a long way as an olive branch once they have the expected blow up in Florida. I'm looking forward to more of Spike's romantic bumbling.

Eight days with your husband - congratulations! I'm sure you'll have loads of fun.

Author's Response: Hee hee, glad you liked the jealous SPike over the spa-treatment Buffy had. And you're right, they are slowly building a friendship - of course the UST is ever present, but that's b/c Spike has a ways to go before growing up more. He sees any little advancement as an opportunity for something else right now, but he'll learn, he will. As for Buffy, well, she has issues that stemmed from Riley, no doubt, but those issues will come out when the time is right. She just doesn't trust Spike right now enough to share everything with him - and rightfully so. I think you'll really enjoy the Florida chapter coming up. Yeah, Buffy will be upset, but since they will already be there, there's only so much huffing and puffing she can do about it too. Yup - 8 wonderful days with the hubby, I can hardly wait. Thanks for the review darling. Hugs you tight.

OH that was good, I wonder what happened and why she blames herself and why she seems so scared, when her and Spike almost kissed.

Author's Response: Welllll, it's a story that will reveal itself later down the road, adn truthfully, she doesn't trust herself around SPike - she's a stronger woman than I, hee hee. GLad you liked the updated hon and thanks for the review.

ooh! the plot thickens! the bit with lorne was funny. but now angel is in town! *meep*
it's awesome to see spike's slow descent into realizing he cares about her.
thanks for the update! and i'm glad to hear your hubby will be around. :D

Author's Response: Hahhahaah, oh yeah, things will get interesting with Angelus around and yes, SPike's slow descenet is something even he can't see right now - but it's hapening. THanks for the review and the well wished on my hubby's coming home. Hugs you tight.

I was so excited to see the update today, it didn't disappoint! Can't wait for the next! Have a wonderful time with your husband! *winks*

Author's Response: YAY, I'm so glad you liked it hon - I hope you enjoy the next chapter as well - it's full of fun surprises, *winks*. Thanks for the review darling - huggles.

oh yeah, and i knew exactly why she broke up w/ Riley. her "problem" was she wasn't getting the big SURPRISE at the "end", if ya catch my drift. i could tell when she got all avoidy. lol can't wait for Spike to fix that for her!

Author's Response: LOL - you may be right darling. THanks for the review - luv ya.

Awww! Glad hubby is coming home! You know Jealous Spike is just so hilarious! lol! If only men had to go through the pain that we have so they can have the pleasure! lol! oh, a bit of history from Buffy is finally surfacing! Maybe the business trip will go smoothly so that they can get to hot monkey sex too! lol! Great chapter, can't wait for the next!

Author's Response: Thank you darling, the kids and I miss him so much and he's the perfect role model loving husband and father - he's a hero in our children's minds. Oh yes, a jealous Spike makes for hilarious happenings plus its kinda hot too, hee hee. Glad you enjoyed Buffy's history, I shed some light on that and a little on SPikes to serve a purpose later. Hee hee - the trip to FL wil be interesting to say the least - I do hope you enjoy it when I post again. THanks for the fab review hon - hugs and kisses.

I loved the snappy dialogue throughout the chapter, Spike and Buffy play off each other beautifully. ;) The misunderstanding about Lorne being Brazilian was hilarious... lol! And the closing scene rocked, it played out just like one of those old romantic comedies... Buffy's actions would make Doris Day proud. :D Fantastic update!


Author's Response: Hehehhehe, I do love writing the banter and the misunderstandings are such a bonus to play off from. Giggles, that almost kiss, yup, the classic 'ooomph' and fall away. It's just too early yet for them to get together - but it doesn't mean I can't write little moments like this in between, *winks* - which there will be plenty of. THanks for the review sweetheart, I'm glad you enjoyed the update - smoochies.

Have to be quick - have to take kids to school - what a nuisance RL can be sometimes!! That was absolutely brilliant. Spike seems to be using his upper half slightly more in relation to Buffy now although not where the "Brazilian" was concerned and that was so funny. Hope you enjoy your visitation and I am really looking forward to more. Loved it.

Author's Response: I understand about getting the kiddies ready - boy do I ever.Yup, SPike is using his brain a bit more, but of course its a dual edge sword b/c the more he learns the more he wants and he still has some growing up to do, lol. All part of the plan though - nothing is ever easy with these two and of course to get them together now would be, hmm, unrealistic in this somewhat unreealistic story, giggles. Glad you nejoyed the laughs my friend and I do hope you enjoy next Sunday's chapter - it's jam-packed with fun. Thanks for reviewing darling - hugs you tight.

Completely hilarious, tragic, sad, ironic and beautiful. Brilliant update. Already cracked up at the asss....sistant, but the other lines were even better.
Wonderful, how Spike starts (finally!) to use some other parts of his body, namely his brain.

Author's Response: YAY, I'm super pleased you enjoyed all the elements contained in the chapter as they do serve a purpose. And yes, poor SPike, the more he learns, the more he wants, lol. Thanks for the review sweets - hugs and kisses.

OMG OMG, I got such tinglies at the 'almost kiss!' Damn it woman, is this story going to be FILLED with 'almost kisses?' UGH, this UST is going to be soooooo long lived. And the Brazillian wax job LMFAO! Priceless! I hate Angel... YAY! And I'm so glad Spike didn't make a bet with Angel on who would ahem... well.. you know. And awww...poor Buffy's reaction to Spike...lol, I think I did that once! Hmmm is Spike gonna get her a kitten? Gag, I'm making myself sick with all this sweetness...ewwww LOL.. Thanks for posting tonight hun, was WELL worth it!

Author's Response: Hahahahhha, al I can say is it's gonna be a long road, so there'll be some of that 'almost' moments, but of course eventual spuffyness. Glad you liked the 'Brazilian', I couldn't resist the misunderstanding - which of course they have many throghouth the entire story, mwhahahah - evil laugh. Nope, no way is SPike going to make a bet w/ Angel over Buffy - even he has some morals when it comes to that, plus he' knows her better now too. Sticky sweetness huh, puke -yeah, me too, not much on it but sometimes it serves a putpose if planned right, giggles. Glad you liked it all my sista - luv you lots and thanks for the review - I have to review your tory now too once I finish answering review. Kisses.