My Angstathon contribution

[ladyforash]

My contribution is called, "Buried Lies."

It was requested by mrsdrake

Season Five

Rating: anywhere between PG-13 and NC-17

1 thing you don't want: Riley

3 things you do want: Ripper defending Buffy, Buffy getting hurt and letting Giles think it's worse than it really is, Anya making a comment about getting "hurt" so Xander can "play doctor"

Comments

[scratchingpost1]

This is wonderful. You do a great job with Buffy and Giles. Giles' dream added something special, and the part with Anya and Xander is perfect. Thank you.

[ladyforash]

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. And I like writing xander/anya. It's always fun. I can't have all angst, or my keyboard would rust up. :)

[lawyergirl15]

Sheesh, rip my heart out and throw it on the ground why don't you? Good job! Great characterization of both Buffy and Giles. If only Buffy had taken some time to figure out why she cared what Giles slept in...

[ladyforash]

Sorry for ripping out your heart, but hey...it's an angstathon! LOL. Usually I try to have a happy ending, but with Angel ending and all, I just didn't have it in me this time. Maybe I'll write a sequel to this later, post chosen...and it will be happier.

[jedi_penguin]

I really liked the way this ended, with Giles telling Buffy that she needs to be honest with him even while berating himself for lying to her about his true feelings. And the title of the story is perfect. Good job!

[ladyforash]

So glad you liked it!!

[kaymickbee]

I like the conciseness of the last paragraph... trusty Giles to a 't.' What a sad story :(

[rippersgirl06]

Wonderfully written!