Great reading your story again - I've read it couple of times before and enjoyed it just as much.

wonderful story, i totally luved it! i had always assumed that claiming would be an intimate private ritual but rubbing it in angel's nose was funny. i also really liked how you did 'her way' and 'his way' both having similar plots and different perspectives. great work!

Author's Response: I did 'His Way' first, then started to wonder how Buffy would have handled the same situation. 'Her Way' was the answer. I'm so glad you liked both of them! I too usually see claiming as a private ritual and normally write it that way. But here I just couldn't help rubbing Angel's nose in it. Plus Spike really needed to have Buffy openly choose him and claim him first, after the way he had been treated by Angel on AtS.

LOVE this story!! And Buffy claiming Spike first in front of Angel. Bonus. F off Angel. I adore the way you wrote Buffy. Excellent ,amazing fic.

Thank you for sharing. =)

Author's Response: Oh, thank you for liking the story! I'm really fond of it. I wanted to rub Angel's nose in that claim. :D And I really wanted an undamaged Buffy who would truly see Spike for once.

TEN STARS out of five huh? wow AMAZING again and again every chapter after chapter. Most wonderful job, can't wait to read more.
Middi~

Author's Response: Whoa! Thank you so much! This was one of my favorites. I'm so glad you like it! Writing more.

Took Angel long enough to come; but he was to late anyway. Buffy has other interest now ;-)
And no invitation for Angel to the house. Better decision in case something happens.
Buffy had fun without him (more fun indeed).

Author's Response: Angel always seems awfully slow off the mark! Spike's always way more action oriented and takes the risks.

Insightful Spike... with a bit of truth early maybe things will change. Xander had to face himself.
But it went well, the other believe him now (as far as it is for the soul). And Giles will have indeed a day questioning him. *grins*
Loved the meeting with Joyce. If she'll appreciate Giles explaining everything down to the last detail? Not sure :) But 'dancing' instead was good too.
Never thought about that but if you see it this way, you're right: "If I loved someone, I'd still want to be with him even if we couldn't sleep together." "Me too." Angel left, Spike stayed.
Buffy is observant... she asked the right questions. Sad to see how Spike feels (unwanted, unloved).
Oh and Spike is there early... the ring is still in Sunnydale. Could be helpful for him.

Author's Response: Angel leaves, but despite all the rejection, Spike always stays and tries to help. That's my definition of caring and love.

Oh! Wow!!! This could definitely have a sequel! How does this affect Buffy's future? What happens with the fight with the first evil? Amazing story!!! :)

Author's Response: Thank you for liking it! I hadn't even thought of having a sequel. In the back of my mind, I was thinking that Spike would keep on fixing things. He'd prevent Joyce from dying, kill Ben before Glory ever became a threat, save Tara so that Willow would never go evil, and then either he or Buffy would rip the amulet off his head once the Turok-Han were wiped out and before the caverns and Sunnydale collapsed. It would be way too long for one story, but I might try it in pieces.

utterly lovely!

Author's Response: Thank you! Spuffy is so much fun to write!

Beautifully written, sweet and hot! That was one fine story, sweety!
Will be looking out for more!

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Author's Response: Thank you! I'll be writing more. I'm having too much fun to stop!

*fans self* okay, have to read what's next :-D Loving this!
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Author's Response: Thank you! I've only been writing for 3 months, so it's fantastic knowing people like my work!

Knew I was gonna love this too!
Just noticed all your posting dates are this month, were you writing under another name before? (and this may be a silly question, cuz maybe you were and you changed that for a reason) Anyway, I am your fan now on, just letting you know :D
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Author's Response: I was posting on Elysian Fields, then someone asked me to post here as well. So you're getting all my completed stories in one fell swoop. The sequel to 'Her Way' will take about a month. That seems to be how long it takes me to write a story.

Stupid Angel, and wise beyond her years Buffy. Appearently giving the girl the right to have a mind of her own works well for her. A wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

Author's Response: I thought an undamaged Buffy would see both Spike and Angel as they really are and would pick the right one. Thank you for liking the story! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!