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Reviewer: blondiebear Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 03:13 pm Title: Chapter 16: 'The Only Time He Feels Complete'

uh oh!!! I'm glad Buffy did what she did and I hope Spike realizes some of the mistiakes that he made with her. I bet the next chapter is gonna be amazing. Keep up the great work. This is one of my favorite stories.

Author's Response: Thank you. The next chapter is coming probably tomorrow morning. I was thinking about submitting it tonight, however, I am afraid I get a little over zealous and post too much? Anyway, I have to give you a hint: Will reads the letter Buffy left. In fact, half of the chapter 'is' the letter. However, his reaction is varied, as is his personality and well, just read it, you'll see. Thanks again, luv, spuf

Reviewer: shippy Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 03:05 pm Title: Chapter 16: 'The Only Time He Feels Complete'

It was right that she left, I hope Spike gets to see sense soon.

Author's Response: Thank you for your support. This was the chapter (besides the Leaving one) that upset alot of my readers before. It's a tough thing, when writing Spuffy, as you well know, to keep everyone liking both characters as much as possible. I have people who hate the way I write Spike, or Buffy. Sigh...it's just that in the actual show, neither of them, I feel, did the right thing all the time. Sometimes one or the other really screwed up. Anyway, I assure you, being the conflicted character that he is, Spike will have to make some major changes in his life to win Buffy back, however... Thanks again, luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Franchesca Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 12:44 pm Title: Chapter 16: 'The Only Time He Feels Complete'

Ughhhh.... I know you update really often as it is now, and I normally don't ask, but could you hurry. This is an AWFUL place to leave us. I have no idea how Spike will handle this. Will he actually take time to read the letter?

Author's Response: I'll assure you, yes, he reads the letter. However, he still won't accept Buffy's leaving. Thanks Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: blondiebear Signed [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 04:32 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

you were right. spike was an ass. hope he shapes up soon. the way he's acting now, he's going to lose Buffy. i know he loves her but damn! keep up the great work. this is really a great story.

Author's Response: Yes, ass would describe him right about now. He just may lose Buffy. Yes, he loves her, yes she loves him, but they both need to do some changing. Thank you, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: tahmoe Signed [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 04:10 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

I finally caught up on this story. You post so fast but I'm not complaining. Wow, this is getting good especially this chapter "I'm going to fuck some sense back into you" I loved that line and I think I would have let him just to see if he could do it..lol. Anyway, Buffy was almost out of there. Poor thing I'm feeling sorry for her. Spike to me is borederline abusive and their relationship is clearly dysfunctional. I'm dieing to see if he is going to change for her. Little does he know he is chipping away at the love she has for him. Men can be such idiots. He has a lot of changing to do. Excellent chapter...very well written. I was feeling it.

Author's Response: Thanks, sounded like a Spike thing to say. Yes, both Spike and Buffy have some changing to do. In different ways of course. Thanks again, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Mac Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 03:14 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

I've seen this kind of thing happen to people I know - not necessarily filthy rich people, but the dynamics are the same. Obsession and control disguised as love, tenderness turned to viciousness when thwarted. I love this particular story and watching this dynamic play out between Buffy and Spike/Will. It's easy to say, why would she do that, I'd never do that, but you really don't know what you'd do in a situation that creeps up on you so insidiously. It's not like you just go from strong to weak over night. It happens over time, and it's very hard to overcome all of that conditioning and work your way back to independence. Women in this kind of situation deserve our respect and assistance not our disdain. I think it's pretty strong of Buffy to have managed to keep from marrying him, holding out that much for several years against his constant onslaught. Now that she's seen him for who he is without being able to fool herself into compliance any more, she's broken hearted but more determined to go. That she gave in right now makes perfect sense. She needs to difuse this volatile situation and bide her time until she can leave without confronting him., get safelly away. In his current state there's no tellling what he might do, and she's in a lot of danger right now. She has to play this just right. Great chapters and story so far, thanks for sharing it with us. Can't wait to see where you go with this, my analysis is just my own, you've got the joystick, you're in control. :-)

Author's Response: Thanks Mac...I think you really get the whole victim thing very well, at least how I'm trying to portray it. Spike would never physically hurt Buffy, however, there's alot of damage that can be done when your're spirits been broken. I'm going to update the next 2 chapters now and if readers can just get through the first one, I think they'll see where I'm going with this. Thanks again, Luv,Spuf

Reviewer: Franchesca Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 02:32 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

You know, it's not so much Spike that pisses me off in this. It's Buffy. What the hell is she doing being nice to him again? And going to dinner? Please tell me she's going to poison his food or something. That girl needs to grow a backbone

Author's Response: Thank you. It's funny, my husband and I were discussing self made and society made victims just the other day. I used to think of myself as one. I'll share a secret with you...this story is based on my life with my ex and on some of my friends' experiences. I learned, the hard way, something some of my friends didn't...you can break the cycle of being a victim. You just have to be strong enough. Anyway, thank you for reading. The next two chapters will be updated tomorrow morning, PST. I don't want to give too much away, but please stick with the story. Thanks Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Slayer rock chick Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 02:18 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

Wow! i never thought she'd tell him she was going. DIDn't she know he wouldn't accept it? love it and again your update rate rocks

Author's Response: I had a coworker, years ago, that gave me some advice. 'Anything you do, when it's involving your lover/husband/boyfriend, etc. you do it 'unnannounced!' However, Buffy was only trying to be up front with Spike. He chose to act mean and scary. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: melissa Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 02:11 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

awesome chapter. wow that was a very scary spike. poor buffy. i liked the ending but ive got a feeling that shes not gonna be forgiving him ne time soon. update soon...i get soo excited when i c that you've updated. its gettin really good. no more angst!

Author's Response: Thank you. This is one of my fave chapters in any of my fics, yet, it's my most agonizing one. I love Spike, I love Buffy and Spuffy, however, these two have alot of baggage between them. It's going to get a little angstsier, but remember, I love Spuffy! Thanks again, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Caitie Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 01:53 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

These were 2 horrible wonderful chapters, you know what i mean! i can't believe Spike, he sure acted like such a jackass didn't he? I thought for sure that Buffy'd leave, can't see why she didn't. Can't wait for the next chapter, hopefully with less angst?

Author's Response: I'm afraid there is more angst to come Caitie. As for Buffy leaving, well, sometimes (and I speak from my own past history) it's better to accept defeat and wait to fight another day? Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing. Update in the AM/PST. Thanks, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Brat Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 01:53 am Title: Chapter 14: 'Leaving'

Oh my God. That was so intense. So incredibly intese. YEp, he was a COMPLETE bastard and I wanted to jump in the story and protect Buffy! I laughed out loud and cheered her one when she said that line about not being able to take a piss without calling dad first lol. Go BuffY! Shes' gonna have to go into the Witness Protection Program at this point!! Seriously, to get away from him, she needs to RUN and HIDE!! Can you post another???

Author's Response: Thank you Brat, for all of your reviews. Spoiler: You've pretty much hit the nail on the head in one of your statements! Thanks again, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Brat Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/21/2005 - 01:41 am Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

I knew it was coming eventually...but OH MY GOD did you have to leave it there??? LOL. And my god, what a send off! PLEASE POST RIGHT NOW!!! I need to know how nutty he's gonna go....please, please, please!!!!!

Author's Response: I was going to wait to respond to the reviews, but I have some free time tonight so... Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Franchesca Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 10:47 pm Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

Sorry, can't review, I'm speechless. In a good way of course.

Author's Response: Thank you. I'm afraid you might not like the next chapter...but, I have to submit it to keep the plot line true. Will be updating tonight. Thanks again, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: blondiebear Signed [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 09:55 pm Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

He's gonna hit the roof!!! I think she's doing the right thing. She has to teach him a lesson. Hope they have a happy ending though.

Author's Response: Honey, Spikey isn't going to hit the roof...He's going to go Nuclear!!! Thank you for all of your reviews. To tell you the truth, I really hate having to submit the next chapter (it's not pretty) but it's imperitive to the plot. I am going to submit it tonight, with a warning to Spike lovers. (I am def. one!) Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Essi Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 08:19 pm Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

I hope she says more than that and explains herself properly. I can't wait to read Will/Spike reaction. You're doing so great with this one, I really have to start reading your other stuff too.

Author's Response: Sigh...I must warn you, Spike's reaction is UGLY... Thanks, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: kdavid323 Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 08:07 pm Title: Chapter 11: 'Forgiveness'

I like this story evn though Spike is a bit of a prick. And...I LOVE period pieces.!!!!

Author's Response: A 'bit of???!!! Seriously, Thank you very much...he gets worse though, sorry. Luv, Spuf

Author's Response: Oh, Rebel Hearts is the period piece. It's not doing too well, here, however, I'll keep submitting. I know it's not everyone's fave, period pieces, but I really like this fiction and had so much fun writing. Thanks again, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: melissa Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 05:33 pm Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

uh oh! poor will. poor buffy. that would be hard to look at such a gorgous man n try to seperate with him. hm very good chapter. cant wait to read more.

Author's Response: Yes, it's a dilema. Spike just might make it a little easier in the chapter! Thanks, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Angie Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 02:55 pm Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

I think this is a great story and I can't wait to read more!!!

Author's Response: Thank you. Next chapter up tonight, however, I must warn you, it 'ain't' pretty. Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Slayer rock chick Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 01:04 pm Title: Chapter 13: 'We've Got All Night'

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!1 u have got me hooked

Author's Response: Thank you. Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Caitie Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 11:27 am Title: Chapter 12: 'Realizations'

Great chapter, with all of the turmoil and such! SO, Buffy finally found out about the pills, can't wait for her to find out that it was Spike! Anyways, not sure how you'll redeem him from this, but i trust that you will.... Keep up the awesome work - can't wait for the next chapter!

Author's Response: Well, the next chapter is up and Buffy is aware it had to be Spike. She's very, very torn... Thanks for reading, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Franchesca Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 11:18 am Title: Chapter 12: 'Realizations'

The sugar pills have been your one inconsistency so far, so of course we'll forgive you. But it might have helped if you had Buffy make some comment about them tasting different or feeling different or the dye rubbing off in her hands (which does happen with birth control especially if they get wet .. yes I'm an idiot and dropped the whole pack in the sink once) and the pills being a different color under the rubbed off color. Because from there it wouldn't have seemed too far fetched to have the doctor give special treatment to someone like Spike's significant other. Just a thought. Otherwise, great chapter. How are you going to bring these two together when Spike keeps acting like such a prick?

Author's Response: The 'pill' thing in general was a little off for me, I agree. I wasn't sure how to go about pulling off that ruse since I'm not the devious type as Spike appears to be. Anyway, thanks for your reading and insight! Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: katj Signed [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 10:20 am Title: Chapter 12: 'Realizations'

I sooo need more of this! :) Can't wait to see what happens with the pills & the proposal!

Author's Response: Thanks... Alot happens, believe me. Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Slayer rock chick Signed [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 07:01 am Title: Chapter 12: 'Realizations'

I love this story and your update rate kicks ass!!!!

Author's Response: Thank you. Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: Elanor Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 06:36 am Title: Chapter 12: 'Realizations'

Oh dear lord, I just don't know what to think! : ) I want to see how this whole mess is sorted!! I feel bad for Spike, because he's so convinced she'll marry him, but I'm feeling for Buffy becasue Spike pulled a huge no-no. Update! Because the suspense is killing me!! :)

Author's Response: Spike is in big trouble, however... we all know how Spike can react when cornered? Thanks, Luv, Spuf

Reviewer: melissa Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 01/20/2005 - 05:18 am Title: Chapter 12: 'Realizations'

uh oh! hopefully buffy wont freak to much. great chapter. keep up the great work.

Author's Response: You'll be okay, really. However, Spike is being an idiot right now. Thanks, Luv, Spuf

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