Just Pretending... - Chapter 3

[bloodytearslife]

Here's the next chapter of Ariel's fic, hope you all enjoy, and thank you for all the wonderful feedback. In fact, it's been nominated at Spark and Burn Awards for Best WIP, Best Comedy/Fluff, and Best Buffy Characterisation. I'm also nominated for Best Author, which I have no chance of winning but I want to thank whoever nominated me. :-) *huggles

Comments

[angelic_amy]

Another fantastic chapter! I love, love, loved the progression between Buffy and Spike. What a HOT first kiss! I didn't think it was going to happen, I thought Spike was going to get dropped on his ass and yelled at for being so forward - so it was a very pleasant, very welcome surprise!

I also liked how easily the three of them were toward the end. If Buffy can appreciated how friendly and trusting and easy things are between Spike and Dawn, then hopefully it won't be too hard fooling the social workers. Right?

Another fabulous chapter, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

And congrats sweetie, the nominations are much deserved.

[bloodytearslife]

I'm glad you like the progress. I'm trying to take it slow but I fear some people might get frustrated with it. So it's good to hear you like it. I always like surprising people. It's one of the best reactions you can get.

I think one of Buffy's biggest issues is trust, and while she does trust Spike in a fight, it's going to take her a bit to trust him in other situations.

Glad you enjoyed it. *hugs*

And I don't know about much deserved on the noms, but I'm flattered. :-)

[spikes_nibblet]

Wheeeee!!! So I finally--FINALLY--got all three chapters read and I am on the biggest trip right now, woman!! I mean, you knew I was gonna love this, but did you know I was gonna LOVE this

[bloodytearslife]

HAHA! Finally....that's one word for it. ;-)

LOL! And look, I wrote all that without even trying to make it your favorite. I'm really trying hard to get Spike and Buffy's relationship right, which includes the wit, and the flirting, and all that other good stuff.

YAY! Glad that I made you do all those things. *g* And a Spike laughing scene is always good.

Well, you know when I'll have more. ^_^

PS - I did already tell you we still have snow, and guess what? Yup, it's still there.

PPS - The world is against us. Only explanation.

PPS - Totally feeling fine. All better.

[bloodytearslife]

Hehe, but it's so good to be bad! *g*

Eh, RL is pretty okay. *hugs*

[ozma914]

Congrats! On the nominations, not the illness ... hope you're feeling better, soon.

[bloodytearslife]

Thanks! Feeling much better already. :-)

[copykween]

YAY! Congrats for the noms. :)

Hope you feel better soon.

[bloodytearslife]

Thanks CK. I do owe some of it to you. I don't think fic would be as good as it is without your input. So thank you. *hugs*