The marathon television watching was low key and lovely, bringing them closer together believably. Buffy finally opening her eyes and her heart a fraction was just lovely. Spike's feelings are genuine, and his friends first, then lovers plan seems to be working.

It's a very entertaining courtship.




Author's Response: Good - glad to see you like the slow courtship process. He really is changing for the better and of course porr Buffy can't help herself - this is Spike we're talking here, giggles. THanks for the fab review boo - luv ya.

I never liked Henry. I was always gunning for Vicki and Henry! YAY! and OMG, Spike was almost gonna say it! Damn woman, you need to quit teasing the HELL out of us loyal readers! Hhehehe, but I love you anyway. Glad Buffy distinguished between 'boyfriend' and 'dating' Angel. phew...load off my mind. And sorry this is a short review, cause I gotta go read the next chapter that I didn't review... sorry!

Author's Response: You mean you never liked Mike, right? Cuz if you meant Henry, I'll have to do a drive by on your house on my way to the East coast, giggles. Spike almost slipped didn't he, hahahhahhaah, I'm evil like that, yes I am. Thanks for the review my sista - I know you're in a hurry to get caught up but I do hope to chat with you soon - as soon as you're feeling better. Smooches.

All snuggled together, can't say that I'm like that with any of my friends. Theirs is something super special, and I'm quite glad that they seem to be thinking about it in some way. And Buffy wondering if a tiger can change it's stripes, it almost seems as though Spike isn't even a tiger anymore where she's concerned. All I can say is an update on Thursday would be the second high light of my week. Amazing.

Author's Response: LOL, yeah, the tiger is turning into a kittycat huh? I just felt they needed some bonding time, and how nice is it to be lazy on a couch with your fav program to do just that? THanks for the review sweety - huggles.

ahahahah at your end notes.... sleazy irish arse lol...


first just let me say you have an amazing writing technique and i look forward to reading your updates every week:)

i hope you'll update again soon cus i cn't wait to see what happens between Buffy and Spike:)



Author's Response: Hee hee, well, he is sleazy. ANd wow, thanks for the compliment, I'm truly awed and my muse is blushing. Next update wil be on thursday boo - promise. THanks for such a sweet review, it made my day - hugs.

I read this at work earlier today :) and now I just came back to leave a review ;) Yes, a tiger can change its stripes...
I loved the whole chapter, most of the fact that Buffy realized that she doesn't want Angel. And she wants to be with Spike. She says one thing, but her body tells him another, it must be confusing for him, but at least he's patient now. They're so cute together! :) And they still have all the star watching to do and a lot of episodes of Blood Ties... :) And Thursday sounds good, I'll be counting the days... ;) *huggles* / Ariadne

Author's Response: YAY - I'm so glad you think a tiger can change it's stripes, cuz well, he will in this fic - spuffy after all, *winks*. Giggles, I think everyone is ecststic over Buffy realizing Angel isn't the one for her. And oh yes, very observant on Buffy's part, she thinks a lot, but her body does react beyond her control, but then again, who wouldn't want to cuddle with SPike? And I promise you'll get your star gazing scene, *winks*, it's kind of the highlite of the next chappy. THanks so much for the awesome review boo - luv you.

I LOVED their weekend together! They seem so much more at ease with each other! And what a parallel Vicky and Henry's relationship is to Buffy and Spike's!!! Can't wait for more, boo, I can keep reading ML till I drop, you know that!

As a matter of fact I think you should change your nickname from Im_bloody_English to Im_bloody_Brilliant!

Luv ya boo, lots!!! *huggles and smooches*

Author's Response: Hee hee hee - hey, it was your idea to parallel them in the first place, and I'm soo glad I did b/c hey, it seems to have worked - does the ahppy dance. LMFAO-ROFL over I'm _Bloody_Brilliant, hahahahahahhahhahahhaah, you're so funy boo, that's part of the reason why I love you so much. THanks for all your help hon - couldn't do it without you - smooches.

More is of the good. Of the very, very, very, very good :)

My mom thinks Henry is sexier than Spike, silly woman. I have only seen a couple of the episodes, but I've read all the books. Who Henry ends up with is a lot more interesting than on the show ;) Highly recommendable reading is Tanya Huff.

Loved the chapter. Interesting to see how they spent the weekend mostly the same way I did ;)

Sorry for the late comment. It was late when I saw this last night and I was sleepy. I left it for the morning after to have something to read to perk up my Monday :)

*Huggles*

Author's Response: Hee hee, more is god sometimes, more can be very good. WHAT?!?!?!?!?! Henry sexier than Spike............... naaaaa - I mean sure, I wouldn't kick Henry outta bed for eating crackers, but I'd roll in those cracker if it were SPike, LMFAO. No worries about a late comment, I'm just so happy to see you left a comment for me boo, thanks, it means a lot - hugs you tight.

Yeah never happen sure... I love it and I can't wait for Thur to see where it goes.

Author's Response: Thanks boo, glad you liked it and yup, thursday will see the conclusion of the weekend - smooches to you.

Oh that was a lovely chapter. All that bonding and closeness and getting to watch your favourite programme for days at a time - yippee. Are you mad woman? Don't think about posting on Thursday, just post - PLEASE. Fab update.

Author's Response: Hhahahahah, i'll post on thrusday, that's a promise and I'm thrilled you enjoyed all their cuddly time. Let's face it, it's time to get the ball rolling in their favor, *winks*. Thanks for the fab review dear - huggles.

*sighs* that was just the perfect chapter. i was sighing and smiling through the whole thing. sex is so overrated sometimes. i love thier closeness here. and i practically choked too when she asked that question. GOD!!! if he'd said that to ME, i would've been all over him in a second. pride be damned! u can't just say that to a woman and not have her melt! u're almost heartless for draggin this out Tina! just make it speical! make it REALLY special!! *melting here*

puddle that is Mon

p.s. and lookie here! "Smile" is on. :)

Author's Response: Yeah, I felt they needed this time to get closer, and how fun is it to cuddle up and to BT at that? Hee hee, all part of my master plan. When the luvin commences, you can be sure it'll be very very special, *winks*. Thanks for the review boo - snuggles.

Are you insane?! Of course, it's alright!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Buffy's so silly, throwing in her token denials....Spike has to be doing the Snoopy dance inside, though.

Author's Response: LOL, then update I shall, and thanks for the mother's day wishes. Indeed Spike is doing the dance, I'll try and emoticon here and see if it works... :D/ if not, oh well, it was a dancing smiley. Thank you for the review boo - hugs and kisses.

Happy Mother’s Day to you! It’s probably a bit late since I’m on Pacific coast time, but what a great gift to all the moms out there.

I think I’m going to start describing you as a relationship guru/ writing wunderkind from now on. This chapter was absolutely pitch-perfect in showing the reader where Spike’s and Buffy’s heads are at. The Blood Ties parallel was spot on for giving our “old-marrieds” (in behavior, anyway) a chance to discuss their “non-relationship,” even leading Buffy to some enlightening realizations about each other. I’m definitely not going to pass-up on a Thursday posting to see where this discussion continues.

Some chapter gems for me:
1) Willow and Oz, engaged
2) Hangover-breakfast
3) DVD symbol ping-pong/ATARI on black (from Buffy marathons)
4) Notboyfriend!Angel admission by Buffy
5) 2-days on the couch

Since your tales are always so epic (rich, long, etc.), I’m not sure if I’ve forgotten or missed what kept Buffy out of the dating scene for 9 years. Did I miss who/what lead to that hard-shell that’s slowly cracking? …because it’s not Angel.



Author's Response: Thanks boo, it was a good mother's day. LMFAO, me a relationshp guru, hee hee hee. I've been around for awhle, so I know a thing or two, but I'm no Dr. Ruth or Dr. Phil, giggles. Glad you enjoyed the BT parallels, that was Sotia's idea AND IT REALLLY DID WORK TO MY ADVANTAGE AS FAR AS GETTING THE CHARACTERS TO REALIZE A FEW THINGS. Oooops, stupid caps button, sorry. As for wht kept Buffy out of the dating game, that was in chapter 9 (A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words) - when she and Spike were looking thru her photo album and he came upon Riley's pictures. But she was elusive as to the reason, which, will be revealed when the time is right, I promise. THanks for the totally awesome review hon - hugs you tight.

So sorry for falling behind on my reviewing!!! Real life always gets ihe way....

Anywho, WOW! You have not dissapointed at all for the past few chapters. Florida... ANGEL (blech), Spuffy fighting UST, dancing, and fluffy DVD goodness!

This chapter has to be one of my favorites so far, if only because I'm a sucker for fluff! ; ) Awwww.... He's so in love with her and he has nooooo idea, silly fool! Same with Buffy; she's even more oblivious!! Can't wait til they come to their senses!!

Btw, loved the whole Cordy/Willy thing. I almost fell off my chair laughing, and thought it was so adorable at the same time.

Author's Response: No worries about falling behind, I'm just glad to see you're still here for the ride and enjoying it boo. And yay, glad you enjoyed the fluff. I'm not one to write it well, but hopefully I achieved a balance in it. Gotta love two clueless fools as they fall in love. Giggles over Cordy and Willy, I thought, why not, hee hee hee. Thanks for the review boo - glad you enjoyed the last few chapters - I'll update again on thursday. Hugs you tight.