Yeah, adopting Spike keeps William sane. I wonder anyway how long he'll do it because but never gave William more work than necessary, knowing how he felt inside about it :) I wonder what Lorne saw when 'reading' Buffy or what he did mean with Be careful with the time you spend with her...for both your sakes Maybe because Buffy will bring William out? We'll see. :) Loved that Buffy had seconds thoughts because she thought of Spike's feelings. Oh yeah.. By the time I'm through with you, I'll be so deep in your system you'll crave me... ONLY me I wonder if Spike knew what he said here. It's getting to him too and he doesn't notice yet. :) ~ And don't worry; for me I rather take a good written chapter I like and have to wait then a rushed one the author doesn't like. Till next chapter! I'm looking forward do read it :)

Author's Response: OMG, I have 2 words to describe you in a complimentary way... good observation. Yes, there's more to Lorne's reading than I let on, yes even Buffy still has her morals in place when it comes to other people (Spike) and yes, or no rather, Spike isn't really aware of just what it is he says sometimes. After all, he's the doer, not the thinker that William is. That facet of Spike is what's helping me to write this and I'm tickled you picked up on it. Thanks again for continually reviewing, as always I'll post when I'm sure it's the best I can produce for you and other readers... thanks for the support on that.

Author's Response: OMG, I have 2 words to describe you in a complimentary way... good observation. Yes, there's more to Lorne's reading than I let on, yes even Buffy still has her morals in place when it comes to other people (Spike) and yes, or no rather, Spike isn't really aware of just what it is he says sometimes. After all, he's the doer, not the thinker that William is. That facet of Spike is what's helping me to write this and I'm tickled you picked up on it. Thanks again for continually reviewing, as always I'll post when I'm sure it's the best I can produce for you and other readers... thanks for the support on that.

Good God, woman! Can I steal your muse? :) Excellent excellent chapter as always, and I always find myself squee whenever you update. It's like a drug. And dessert. Drug in a dessert!

I like the tempo of this story, not too rushed, not too slow either. It's a great job, overall. :D Love it!

Author's Response: LMAO, sure absolutely, steal my muse, especially when he doesn't want to help me out... maybe you can kick his butt into gear before sending him back. Really glad to hear you liked the chapter and it's always so nice to see you left me another review. I'm tickled pink that you get excited when I update. Of course I get just as excited when I get the reviews too. Ah yes, balance is necessary, both in writing and in life. A dash of humor, a scoop of plot, 2 characters with issues, a pinch of angst, one cup of lust and finally a big dolop of steamy goodness. That's my recipe for a well-balanced meal, tee hee. Thank you hon for the awesome review.

Your confidence level should be past 100%, that was one of the hottest scenes I have read !!! If only all of us could wake up to find Spike sitting in our room ready to fulfill our wildest dreams....Helloooooo! I anxiously await more, amazing chapter and thanks, actually many thanks!!
PS There are always people that want to complain about something, please don't let that bother you, Like you said, don't read it. I think people have to realize that secret erotic dreams are just that, and some people call them games. Please don't let it put a damper on your muse, I will continue to read, with much excitement

Author's Response: LOL, I guess the longer I remain humble then, the better I'll do, so thanks for the comment and you're most welcome too. Yeah, it really got to me at first, the bad review. I mean I'd just posted it and not 15 minutes later and BAM... it was the first one. At first I responded all politically correct though I didn't apologize. Then I got to thinking about it and decided this person just wanted to b%^&h in general about the issue, I just happened to have been the target. And I agree with you whole-heartedly, dreams are dreams and the spuffy world is based on that - whatever the author "dreams" up. So thank you for making me feel better about it, it means a lot to me. Thanks for the review sweety, and glad you're enjoying my dream.

This was brillant! no other words, just bloddy brillant

Author's Response: Thanks, lol, I glad I didn't disappoint. I don't know about other authors but I was so hard on myself during this chapter. Glad to see it worked to my advantage. Stay tuned hon and thanks again.

love the story... hurry please... can't wait to read more. You're a wonderful author with very believable charachters and a kick-ass plot (or the beginnings of one anyway) though i admire your dedication to your writing (shows through ur work) i'm realy can't wait to get more!! so HURRY!!

Author's Response: Thank you, it's good to know everyone is enjoying all aspects of the story. Yup, I'll develope the plot along the way, I believe it's too good to just throw away as a PWP, so much can happen in any direction the characters take that that is why I wanted to write it. I'll do my best as always to post the next chappy as soon as it's polished, thanks for reviewing hon.

Torn between having a serious need for a cold shower and/or a teddy to snuggle to pieces. Lovely chapter and don't you dare post anything you don't feel good about. Better to wait that longer for your good stuff :-)
Love what you have done to seperate William/Spike and awakening Buffy/wanton woman :-) How well they fit eachother.. Keep up the good updates :-)


Author's Response: Tee hee, I guess it was rather hot huh? I opt for the cold shower whenever I read a good story w/ a steamy scene. I truly appreciate the support on posting quality over quantity. Kind of goes along with one of my lines... "good things come to those who wait". And yes, B&S's respective alter egos fit just as well together as their everyday personalities. It's realizing that fact about eachother that will be their challenge. Thanks for the great review, you rock!

Review? I can barely think, let alone type, after that totally awesome scene! And they haven't even hit the highlights yet! Damn, where's my cigs, I feel the need for a post coi.... well I'll just smoke while I try to review. EXCELLENT update, take you time (but hurry) and post when you are ready cause if this is the result of you being happy with a chap I'm all for it! I really love the inner dialogue each are having with themselves over this. They are both connecting on a way deeper level than client and service provider. Can't wait for more. Thanks so much.

Author's Response: Wow, thanks for the awesome review. It's like food for the soul. I appreciate the support too when it comes to my being satisfied w/ my work before posting. If it doesn't speak to me then I can't put it forward in good conscience. After writing the highlights of this chapter I too had to reach for cig, lol, apparently you too. You're awesome sweety, hope you stick around for the next chappy.

Hot ! Hot! Hot! I'm not great with reviews, but I like your style...Sorry to hear of your troubles with the internet...and have fun with your dad even if the list is long....time spent with family is the best! I look forward to more of the story whenever you can provide it!

Author's Response: I think you're review is awesome and I definetely can't thank you enough for leaving one. They are what keeps authors (me) going. Yup, I love my family dearly and do whatever I can to help b/c it is the right thing to do. On a good note I did recover my money from the scam, just gotta fill out a lengthy report for the FBI now. Again thanks for the review hon.

Very hot chapter, and incredibly sweet. I am loving the inner battles both are going through

Author's Response: The inner battles are kind of fun to write, challenging but fun. I hoped to balance it out between sweet and hot, nice to know I accomplished that. Thanks so much for the great review hon.

breathless indeed! Gosh, I can't wait to read what you're going to come up with next! And update only when you're good and ready we'll all wait for you!!
cheers
mikim

Author's Response: Thanks for the great review, and yes, I'll wait to be sure it's my best work before posting, don't wanna lose any of the faithful readers.

Loved the chapter! Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: So happy you came back and reviewed, even happier that you liked it. I'll do my best to post the next chappy as soon as I'm happy with it hon. Thanks again.

But I want more of the story :(.....I do understand though and will take an update whenver you can get it up...also? you're absolutely wonderful for giving us such a long chapter...and one that was so good too :)

Sorry for not reviewing sooner...I am reading though

Author's Response: Oh my, I'm just ecstatic that you did leave me a review, anytime is good for me, I love reading them. Really glad you enjoyed the length of this chappy, it's the least I could do for the others being so short. And yes, as soon as I'm happy with ch. 6 it will be posted. Stick around and keep reviewing hon, it's the best pat on the back an author can get - thanks again.

Whew!!!! (Fans self furiously.) Hot Hot Hot! More please...SOON?

Author's Response: Tee hee, as soon as it's possible, I promise. The next chappy will hopefully find the readers thinking it's getting even hotter, we'll see. Thanks for the great review.