She always was... And Dirk is thinking with his penis. Hope Misty doesn't ruin him too much before he figures her game. Glad they got over their first fight. Do wonder when she'll confess some of their past, or his past to him. Love diving into fics in progress, until I get caught up. Now I have to wait and plead like the rest of the world. Please, update soon. :)

Author's Response: :) I promise to keep the updates coming. Thanks so much for reading and letting me know what you think of the chapters.

Them sparring is so unbelievably hot. Even if she has to go easy on him. Would think is mind reading of her fighting style might ring a few bells, but their dance is still the best.

Author's Response: All the little clues will ring some bells, some tiny flashbacks. Just not immediately.

How could he even ask her to. Love how they've already become so comfortable in each others arms.

Author's Response: : ) Thanks for reading.

Love how fighting with Spike brings tears to her eyes. And the idea that the characters in his book kissed in the face of an argument amidst danger... Just love the sly little parallels.

Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad the parallels in the book come across. I tried not to overdo the details from the books. Just little snippets that would be a clue at how much the characters are like Spike/Buffy.

And they have a date. And he's more like William. It's so charming. Love it when their love is growing.

Author's Response: There are bits of William and Spike in John. I'm so glad you are enjoying the growth. :)

Just love her silently observing. The ways one has to admire her restraint. Hope she doesn't get sunburned.

Author's Response: She's got a lot of fears, but she can't help but be there and watch him. Thanks for reading.

Things are going so well I am becoming scared it is too perfect and this is the time something wrong or stupid happens. The only thing I can think of going wrong is her friends butting in or his memories.

Author's Response: You are right to be scared. It's all going to blow up in Buffy's face. But all will be well in the end. :) Thanks for reading.

Okay, I'm hooked. I'm dying to know how Spike will react once the big reveal happens. Update soon please.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you're hooked! Thanks for reading.

I so agree with Buffy it is about time she was a little selfish and did something she really wanted; I just hope it doesn't backfire. I can understand Giles caution but he should understand how she feels.

Author's Response: Yep. Buffy needed ot break away and do something for herself. :)

I love this story. A good old fight, just like old times. I cannot wait to read John's reaction to Buffy's abilities. Gile's message cannot be good news. I'll be checking for the next chapter. Keep up the good work.

Author's Response: Thanks so much. :)

I don't know if I want Spike to remember or give them a chance to start fresh of course I want them to be together again. I just hope if he does remember that it doesn't crush him. I am also glad that Giles is giving Buffy the proper space and finances she earned.

Author's Response: I'm glad you are unsure how you want it to turn out. I wrote it with the hopes that readers would feel that and that they would see both Buffy's side and Spike's and still love them both and want them together.

amazing, amazing story :D

Author's Response: Thank you very much.