I just wanted to say how you handled your "anonymous driveby snark review" with a lot of class. I've read stories with over 50 chapters, and I didn't think the author was milking anything. I don't think you are either :) I don't think you'd be getting nominated for awards if most people though you were. Keep up the good work :)

Author's Response: Thank you! :) That's very nice of you to say. I honestly didn't think I was dragging it out but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Guess it was the lack of sex they didn't like. Well, it takes a lot to get me mad so I just accepted the criticism and offered my view on things. That's really all you can do. :) But your review just made me SO incredibly happy!! Thank you so much for being so wonderful!!! :D

I am completely a fan of yours, and I've loved reading this fic from the very first chapter. So, it is with a very heavy heart, I write this review. I just feel that you've been unnecessarily dragging out this fic. At the beginning, the UST was great. Now it's becoming tedious and just plain annoying. This started several chapters back after they "dry humped" in the hotel room. Why? They were alone. There had been no interruptions by Amazons, guys knocking on the door, and the like. So why didn't they do what they were dying to do? I don't understand.

The only thing I can summarize is that you are enjoying all the reviews, and you're dragging this out purposefully. At first, I thought I was wrong, but with each passing chapter you’ve rewritten the same premise, them ending up unfulfilled, over and over again just in different ways.

If it’s not for reviews, then what is the reason? I’ve read all your stories, and each of them contained chapters that were original and captivating. Not a regurgitation of ideas.

Yes, I’m fully aware I’ve not left my name. I’m doing this on purpose. This is not because I don't stand by what I'm saying, it's more because of the negative repercussions with leaving this review would cause. And honestly, I don’t want to deal with them. I just wanted you to know, I love your writing completely, and I loved this fic. Well, this was until the UST that never ended began. This review is not to be cruel or hurtful, I’m only trying to be honest.


Author's Response: Thank you for telling me your thoughts! Sorry if you think I've been dragging it out because I assure you that was not my intention at all.
As to your question, why they didn't have sex in the motel room... I assume this was the chapter before Buffy got drunk, am I right? I actually did consider them doing it but then I discussed it with my beta and we agreed it would mean more if they did it once they were back in Sunnydale. The reason for this is that when they were on the run they were sort of wrapped in this bubble, away from everyone's judgements and 'reality' of the outside world. When they have sex I want it to be when they're both sure with what the other feels. I'm not going to just jump straight to it for the sake of 'finally' doing it because it was a long time coming (pun intended). Hope I cleared it up for you a bit, though it probably won't make it any less 'annoying' for you. Sorry.
Well, yes, of course I enjoy the reviews!! But I absolutely am NOT dragging this out on purpose for getting more of them. Maybe it's my pacing that sucks, but I kinda want the relationship between them to develop on both physical and emotional level. So that's my reason.
What negative reprecussions? It's not like I would be mean to you. I appreciate your opinion because I don't think you meant to flame me or anything. You're entitled to dislike the way I took it. I won't lie- sure, it made me sad, but I can only hope at least one person enjoys the chapters like they are and hey, the fic has only few more chapters. Finally, right?! Thank you for reading and for being honest! I'm glad you at least like my other stories.

Gotta love gentleman bad boy Spike.. wait until the proper time.. and place.
And we will see if Buffy will at least confess to Mom.. Feel Spike will be in for a little Buffy hurt..
enjoyed

Author's Response: He's the best! No shagging in the backseat of his car. Well, at least not for their first time. ;)
She's goinna have to man up and face her mom and friends. It won't be easy but she's got to do it. Thank you for the lovely review!!! :D