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Summary: When Buffy’s mother and step-father die in a horrible accident, Giles’s half-brother Spike and his wife Cecily step in to take custody of 16 year old Buffy. But as weeks progress and Spike gets to know Buffy more and more, he finds his attraction for her growing. Can Spike handle being the guardian to Buffy without letting his lust take over? Or has he bitten off more than he can chew? Warning: This deals with a relationship between a 28 yr old and a 16 yr old, so if that squicks you out don't read!!!
Rated: NC-17
Categories: NC-17 Fics Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Completed: Yes
Word count: 45050 Read: 50867
Published: 07/05/2007 Updated: 01/11/2008

1. Chapter 1 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 10] Liked (1543 words)
Okay this is my first fic ever. I hope its good and I get really good reviews, but I'm TOTALLY open for criticism. I don't know how long this is going to be, I'm just letting my muse go with the flow.

2. Chapter 2 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 13] Liked (1746 words)
Okay so I was gonna post this last night, but I couldn't figure out the ending. I'm a little nervous about this chapter so let me know what you think. pretty please?

3. Chapter 3 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 7] Liked (1258 words)
Sorry this has taken so long, my muse just wasn't cooperating and I didn't want to force it. I hope everyone likes!
Thoughts are in ** !!!

4. Chapter 4 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 16] Liked (1273 words)
Okay so I planned on this chapter being a bit longer, but it just didn't happen that way. But brownie points for getting it out faster right? Right?! ;)

5. Chapter 5 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 13] Liked (2165 words)
Okay so I got more descriptive this time... I hope everyone likes!

6. Chapter 6 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 16] Liked (1858 words)
see below

7. Chapter 7 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 5] Liked (1892 words)
Thank you to everyone who wished me luck on my husbands surgery. Everything went absolutely great. And I'm very sorry its been so long since I updated. My husband was here for a month on leave before he had to go back to Iraq, so I spent all my free time with him and our son. Then I hit a nice bout of writer's block. And I refuse to force anything out. I'm going to try and start posting once a week, but I'm not making any promises right now. I'll update again as soon as I can.

8. Chapter 8 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 3] Liked (3016 words)
Yes, your eyes are not decieving you, I am actually updating. Sorry for all the breaks between updates, but RL has been pretty hectic lately. I wouldn't blame you if you'd stopped reading this because of how long it's been, but I'd be delighted if you'd stick with me. I know where this story is going, so I'm not just taking a shot in the dark here. Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter. And remember, more reviews feed my muse.

9. Chapter 9 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 3] Liked (1193 words)
yes another update, albiet a short one. But enjoy! I plan to have the next chapter out in a week or so. And I'm sorry, but I didn't have time to really look this over, so if there is a spelling error forgive me.

10. Chapter 10 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 13] Liked (1262 words)
Yes, I know, it's another update! But my muse just wouldn't stop! And I'm already working on the next chapter! So hopefully that one will be out here pretty soon too. And thanks for the all the lovely reviews for the last chapter. Enjoy!

11. Chapter 11 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 8] Liked (1555 words)
See below.

12. Chapter 12 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 7] Liked (1395 words)
Yay! An update. Sorry for the delay, I've been at my mother-in-law's all week. Unfortunately this weekend I'll be leaving to visit my father in Arkansas, but the next chapter is almost ready, so it'll be up before I go. He unfortunately doesn't have internet that is worth a damn so there won't be an update while I'm there. But I plan on writing a lot, so there will be plenty when I return. Happy reading!

13. Chapter 13 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 6] Liked (2123 words)
Well this chapter isn't as polished as I'd like it to be, but I promised it would be up before I left for vaction so here it is. I'm sorry I haven't had time to individually reply to everyone's reviews, but I do appreciate them immensely. Thank you all. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy.

14. Chapter 14 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 6] Liked (1772 words)
Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. I finally got everything for this story written while I was on vacation, now it just has to be typed. The next chapter should be up in a few days. Reviews make me post faster!! ;)

15. Chapter 15 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 6] Liked (1914 words)
The next chapter will be posted on either Sunday or Monday, and I just want to warn you, major angst coming up in the next few chapters. Have a great weekend everyone!!

16. Chapter 16 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 18] Liked (2707 words)
I'm totally worried about this chapter, so please, let me know what you think.

17. Chapter 17 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 10] Liked (1347 words)
Okay sorry for the late update. I was going to update yesterday morning, but I had gone to my mother-in-law's in Conn. and ended up getting snowed in! Also, sorry for the short update, the next chapter is longer.

The last chapter, I totally forgot to put at the beginning with the Willow and Cecily scene, it was suppose to say 'Two Days Ago' but I forgot to put it. So if you were a little confused why Cecily had pictures of them before it happened, that's why. My bad, sorry.

Well enjoy the chapter, next one should be up Tuesday. Happy Weekend!

18. Chapter 18 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 11] Liked (2261 words)
I’m trying my best to get the law part of this story accurate, but if I’m not completely correct, then I apologize. But while I’m at it, I’m going to give a quick little lesson of the things I researched for this chapter. If you want to you can totally skip it, without being to confused, but if you want to here it is.

A preliminary hearing is not a trial to determine the defendant’s guilt, but one to determine if there is enough evidence for the defendant to stand trial. The judge uses ‘probable cause’ legal standard deciding whether the prosecution has produced enough evidence to convince a reasonable jury of the defendant’s guilt. The prosecution may produce physical evidence, or call witnesses to convince the judge to let the case go to trial. The defense usually cross examines any witnesses and calls into question any evidence the prosecution presents, so the judge will dismiss the case before it even goes to trial.

In California, the use of a ‘grand jury’ is used in which a group of the defendants peers get together to decide whether or not there is enough evidence, but this is usually used on the federal level.

Okay, I hope that clears everything up for this chapter. Again, if I have anything wrong please forgive me.

19. Chapter 19 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 15] Liked (2321 words)
Okay, So I'm completely NOT happy with this chapter. I scrapped the original, and rewrote it. 5 times. After the fifth time I looked at it, I'm like "it's not getting any better, just move on." Grrr... Anyways....

Thank you guys so much for all the wonderful reviews the past few chapters. You guys are AMAZING. This story doesn't have to much longer to go, the end is in sight. The next chapter probably won't be until Friday with the holidays and everything coming up. I am working on a couple new fics, they aren't ready for posting yet, but I'm completely excited about them. Don't worry, my attention will be on this until it's finished. Well guys Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and enjoy.

20. Chapter 20 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 9] Liked (2519 words)
Hey guys, hope everyone had a great Christmas. I know I did... (now I just have to figure out what to do with all the new toys...)

Thank you guys so much for all the reviews, you guys are awesome, as always. Here's the next chapter guys, enjoy!

21. Chapter 21 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 10] Liked (2411 words)
My good mood has totally transferred into this fic (just found out my husband will be coming back from Iraq sooner than expected so yay me!) so I got this chapter out a lot faster than usual. Oh and you guys are awesome, that contributes a lot too. ;) So Happy New Year everyone, and enjoy.

22. Chapter 22 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 13] Liked (1594 words)
Sorry this took so long, but I kept going back tweaking it until I just couldn't do anything else with it. Just a couple chapters left in this story. I'm working on a couple new ones, but I'm going to finish this one first.

Thank you guys so much for the reviews, you guys are awesome. Well here it is, enjoy!

23. Chapter 23 by Pyro63 [Reviews - 14] Liked (1985 words)
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24. Epilogue by Pyro63 [Reviews - 25] Liked (1940 words)
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