that was wonderful. Really romantic and sweet. You more than did it justice sweetie!!! *hugs you tight* I love this story

Author's Response: Thank you very much! I'm thrilled that you've enjoyed it so far :)

WOOHOO! The moment of truths was just as exciting and wonderful as I thought it would be. You right smut just fine...although in this case, I think 'smut' should be replaced by 'love'. I am looking forward to the last 2 chapters.

Author's Response: Thank you! And I'm pleased that you think they made 'love' :)

I thought the smut level was perfect. This story seemed more about the feelings and the effortless and understated great sex instead of "the many differnent positions of Buffy and Spike" kind of sex we see so much. I really liked it, plot and all.

Author's Response: Thanks Franchesca, I'm glad you thought that about the sex scene. I didn't want it to be the sole focus of the chapter but merely the natural progression and coming together of two people who'd finally admitted their feelings. Thanks :)

Wow. Katrina, you really outdid yourself. This is the perfect climactic moment for this story. My heart was beating so hard while reading this chapter. I can't tell you how amazing your imagery and dialogue are. Words just do not do justice. How you are able to so smoothly switch POV's and nail the characterization down for each, just astounds me. In addition, the human emotion, the honest vulnerability that you imbued Spike and Buffy with was so refreshing and so real. No speeches that sounded rehearsed, no overdramatic gestures... just realism that flows off the page as if I'm spying on two very vulnerable people who are trying to believe again. This was simply brilliant. And sexy, hot, sensual, intimate, arousing to boot! This chapter was so worth the wait. Thank you so much for not pushing these two together sooner. As much as I may say the angst is too much, the anticipation just makes the actual union between these two characters that much sweeter. Lovely, engrossing, phenomenal chapter Katrina. I'm so sad to see your story coming to close. I've so enjoyed every moment, every miscommunication, every indignant gasp, every sexy leer, every stolen glance. You've woven a magical tale and I hope that you continue to weave your tales and share them in the future.

Author's Response: Hi Rana, thank you SO much for another wonderful review! It's nice to know that what I'm trying to convey is coming over :) I've tried to keep it 'real'...well, as much as you can when you're writing fic that is. I know that a few people thought I was hanging it out too long but I didn't want to rush things because I wanted to show the problems of miscommunication and also wanted to have their love for each other to shine through - so kept to my original plan :) It's nice to know that for alot of people, it was worth the wait :) Thanks again :)

Yay! They finally told each other. Believe me, there was NO disappoi nment here. All adoration! Can't wait to see what you have coming up for the end!

Author's Response: Thanks Demonica Mills :) I just wanted to do a chapter to deal with the day after etc and little epilogue set about a year on :)

No, it was good! Loved the chapter, TNX.

Author's Response: Thanks, Cordykitten, glad you enjoyed it :)

I thought the smut was very good indeed. :)

Author's Response: Thanks Scarlet :) It's not something that flows easily for me :)