seasonal spuffy

That was wonderful. The couple living their lives under the harsh scrutiny of the media and the feeding frenzy of their "fans" put a lot of tension on them. Spike's need to fix things, make his girl happy and stress free, added another level of anxiety. The characters were all in voice and this universe made for a fascinating read. I loved the entire last act with the interview and photographer and the bright, shiny kitchen that served to give Buffy and Spike an edge in the popularity front. You painted a vivid picture of that wonderful photograph, and the journalist twisting Spike's words to be a commentary on the kitchen and on the relationship.

This exchange had me laughing out loud: “All right, Angel?” Spike asked before he could help himself. “Enjoy the film?”

“I was sitting with the cast,” he groused back, glaring into the middle-distance. “Apparently there were jokes every five seconds, and I was supposed to laugh at them.” He took a slug of his extremely blue cocktail, before starting up again. “You know what actors don’t have these days?” he demanded. “Timing. Laurel and Hardy made all that film’s jokes over fifty years ago, but, when they did it, it was funny. And I’ll tell you another thing...”

He continued in the same vein for a good half an hour, by which time the ice had been well and truly broken. As Buffy said when they finally got home: “I guess there are some things Angel does care more about than us being together...” Spike and Buffy should be delighted that Angel wore his ranty pants to the premiere!

Thanks for sharing this well written, entertaining piece. It was a real joy to read.