Mmmh Spike is leaving? The coward's way out for not telling Buffy - but seems fate has it's way to see to things. So Spike had to meet Buffy before he went away. Must have hurt Buffy to notice he didn't want to say goodbye.
Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: It wasn't his best moment, but really, what could he have said? He thought it would be easier. It was cowardly and he had to face her anyway. Buffy was definitely hurt by that. Hope you like the next developments. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!!!

So he's going, and they are utterly screwed. So desperate for each other but stuck being stubborn and forced to deal with their own individual realities, still unaware that they seem even more enmeshed then they give them credit for. I love the drama, and her determination, and the fact that his cold, hard truth can't completely turn her away from him. So much more to discover. Please, update soon!

p/s. good luck with your survey/paper thing.

Author's Response: Oh yeah, you described the situation perfectly. They're both so hard-headed, aren't they? But we know Spike can never stay away for long. :) I'm happy to hear you love Buffy's determination. I've always thought she wasn't one to give up without a fight. I'll try to update as soon as I humanly can, promise!
Aaah, thank you so much!!! You rock. :)

Yeah I thought he seemed a little over the top with that kiss in the store. (Not that I'm complaining!) What a bombshell! He killed her mom?! Didn't see that one coming! Sigh. Spike needs some sense knocked into him. I wish they'd have a nooner like her dad and Ellen! Lovely update as always!
P.S. I did your survey thing and I was not swayed AT ALL by your suggestions. ;)

Author's Response: Haha... it was deliberately desperate. And I know a few people picked up on it. ;) Very smart. Buffy was definitely shocked at hearing it, but she'd suspected and we all knew before her, didn't we? ;) Spike is torn, but we all know he won't be able to stay away. Haha... like the nooner idea. *g* Thank you for being so awesome... both for reviewing and for filling out the survey. Darn, my manipulation skills must be rusty. :D

And the plot thickens even more.
And he cannot stsy away, he just can't because than the story would end in a terriable way.
Wow he killed her mom, cannot blame him cause we know some of what was happening and it was terriable, but still shocked to hear that.

Author's Response: Dun dun dun. *g*
You know he won't stay away forever. Spike never could, and I do have a plan in motion. ;)
It's a rather big ethical issue. On one hand, killing a person is wrong. On other hand to do it when protecting someone... well, that's a bit harder to judge, isn't it? And we know Spike is all about grey areas. Thank you for reading and reviewing, gopher!!! :)