wow. so not what i was expecting. i can't believe this is happening. poor buffy and spike :( i wonder what giles is going to say? probably separate them and not let them ever be alone again :(

Just read your A/N and since i left a review earlier saying I wish things had been slower I thought I should clarify. I think it's perfectly fine for Buffy and Spike to fall for each other instantly, I think you had the right instincts there. I just thought it would have been nicer if there had been more tension before they knew the other one felt the same way. But I still love your story, and you should definitely not go back and rewrite it.

L:oved the chapter now for the comment you posted1 Yeah its kind of unrealistic but the point is as yu said reality sucks rotten sweage juice or whatnot and that's why rpeople read fiction to kind of get away from it all you know. Personally I think that people can fall in love quickly so I dont' get it but whatever. I LOVE the story and can't wait for more!!!!!

Love this story so much! Even though things just got majorly fucked up for our lovely couple. Can't wait for more. Toodles!

ets face it: if I wanted to make this story realistic, there wouldn't be any story to tell. Because in real life, a warden wouldn't have given a guy like Spike--no matter how hot is is.......... well that's where you wrong, not about spike being hot but about a warden falling inlove with a prisoner i heared about a case like that not so long ago between a prisoner and a lawyer....i'm not saying your story reflect reality, it's fiction and it's damn good fiction...keep it up and don't let reviews like that bother you...ppl need to dream a little :)

i'm loving the story. this is the first time in two years of reading fanfic that i have ever reviewed. just saying keep up the good work.

omg i loved this chapter. i really hate that u left it like that and cant wait to read the next chapter. i really love reading this story and cant wait to read more thanx for writing it and please update soon thanx

Short chapter... More, please. And, well, about your last note, I think love can be like this. It is love, unpredictable, uncontrollable, sometimes, irresponsible, always magical. This story might not happen in reality, or maybe yes. Who knows? This is love, guys and girls...

Sorry Isabel, didn't mean to spell your name wrong. I should pay more attention and get a little less excited when I feel the need to make a point!

Author's Response: LOL You are forgiven :D Thanks for your comment. And thanks to everyone for carying. I wasn't fishing for compliments though. Not that I'm complaining... I do enjoy compliments very much. But I just wanted everyone to know that the romantic feel of this fic is on purpose and that I'm sorry if some people think it's unrealistic, but that's what the fic is all about and I won't change it. I know, thanks to all the reviews, that I'm not the only one who enjoys some romance. But I'm ashamed to say that I don't take criticism very well, especially so far into the story when the falling in love part happened 23 chapters ago... makes me pout. Thank you to all of you who are sticking with the fic. :::send air kisses your way:::

You shouldn't worry, I loved that they fell for each other so quickly.

thank you for the update and i hope that giles doesnt learn the truth about whats been going on because if buffy loses her job and never sees spike again i will be upset. i like this story so far and i think that they did not fall in lover to early it was perfect timing in my opinion and i cant wait for mre to come and happy new year to you Isabel !!

i disagree with whatever reviewer said that Buffy and Spike fell in love too quickly. obviously this story is a romantic tale. if they want something more realistic, they can always read some depressing, angst-ridden canon fanfiction. i like a good realistic story too, but it was obvious from the start that the point of this story was to bring Buffy and Spike together in a setting they wouldn't normally have a chance in. some stories require a certain amount of suspension of disbelief to be enjoyed, but the reader is usually amply rewarded. that's what i like about your stories. you always reward your readers for their faith in your story-telling abilities. never once have i felt cheated after reading your stories. like, right now, i'm freaking out with this new introduction of THE ANGST. but, because i trust that you care about these characters, i have faith that you will tell this story with utmost care. i do wish Buffy hadn't said those horrible things to Spike at the end, but i understand. i would have been freaking out too, if i was her. i just hope she gets a chance to put it right, and soon. i also hope that she doesn't lose her job! *sigh* way to twist my gut into knots Isabel. who else hopes that Giles is a closet romantic? *raises hand* thanks for the two chapters! what a wonderful New Year's gift! hope your New Year is a great one!

Definitely wasn't expecting that (at least not in this chapter). Please don't keep us waiting long for the next update! Oh, and I don't think they fell in love too fast- there's a reason it's called love at first sight. Great job!