I love how simply drawn to each other they were when they truly had no knowledge of each other or themselves. Fear could have completely taken over, and instead they let their attraction and mutual need do the talking. Amazing to see that glimpse of what they could have, and should have, I'd wager, if all the bad of their world just didn't exist. I loved that glimpse, and hope that having all her memories back doesn't completely end her hope for happiness and a little Spike. And I do look forward to the all important conversation that will attempt to explain the reveal. So much drama. Update soon!

Author's Response: I love your mention of 'could have should have' because that was part of my intention in writing their memory loss. I wanted to explore the way they would act towards each other without having the memory of trauma and a lifetime of pushing people away. Knowing that you loved it makes me very happy. :) Also, I can't help but get a dirty mind when reading your words 'little Spike'. I'm sure you didn't mean for my mind to plunge straight into gutter, but that's what happened. *gg* I'm about to update even though I'm up to my ears in shit creek called uni work, so thanks for the delightful review!!! It totally made my day. :D

And the angst just keeps on coming! That's not a complaint, by the way, because apparently I'm a masochist, lol. Just when I was starting to wonder how Buffy would react to reailzing that she lost her virginity when she didn't even know who she was! Man, think of the fallout from that! I'm glad that they got their memories back, because I really don't want it to happen that way, and those two might not recover from it. Anywho, I just felt horrible for Spike (well, both of them but mostly Spike) because he had his head in his hands like that. I bet he feels terrible. I'm trying to remember about the locket. I remember that Anya was fixated on it a few chapters back. Hmm... I'll have to go back and reread! Lovely update, thank you so much!

Author's Response: Hee... I knew it wasn't a complaint. ;) Who doesn't like angst from time to time? I know I'm joining you in the masochist club. *g* Oh yeah, if Buffy actually slept with him under those circumstances, that would have been bad. I'm with you... wouldn't want it to go down that way. It wasn't Spike's fault that it had gone wrong but he feels as if he failed again. Stupid locket messing the spell up. ;) Thank you for the delightful review!!!

finally, I loved every word of it

Author's Response: Thank you for telling me!!! :)

Well, almost.. the attraction is there even without the memories and it would not have been the same..
So the locket had their memories trapped inside.. including the ones of her mother and the vampires
enjoyed.. now for Spike and the book?

Author's Response: Almost, but fortunately not completely. Them having sex when under a spell's influence would only bring badness. The locket was the reason the spell had gone wrong. Glad you enjoyed! :) Thank you for reviewing!!!

Uh-oh. Buffy's not to happy with Spike right now. But I'm sure he'll find a way to make it up to her. Randy Johnson hehe. A few minutes with Buffy and he was certainly living up to that name! I'm loving the characterisations in this story, the build up of the relationship (not to mention the sexual tension lol) and the plot. It feels genuine and not rushed like in some stories. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Author's Response: Nope, she's definitely not with the happy. It was quite a misstep on Spike's part even though it really wasn't his fault. Shit happens, eh? ;) Hee... Randy Johnson should be Spike's real name with the way he acts sometimes. Thank you for the awesome review!!! :D You rock for not wanting me to get them both in the bed asap.