“Did you think I would take it badly?” Joyce asked. “Is that why you were afraid to tell me?”

It felt nice to see Joyce very supportive of Buffy's relationship with Faith. I knew you won't make her the antagonist in the story. But I liked how well she took the news. I for one didn't get to have as good a reception, so it makes me happy to see that our slayers don't have to deal with the angst related to rejection.

This story always makes me feel like I'm reading the fairytale that Faith and Buffy never had. I like it when these two are given breaks in life.

This is one of my feel-good go-to fics. Beach, faeries, moon, Faith, and Buffy. Who can resist the magical setting? I don't think I'll ever get tired of this. Ever.

I loved the faery farts or are those something else? LoL! Have I ever mentioned how I absolutely love the beach? This is one of the fics where there is a beach and the story is just... romantic. I love sappy. Sappy!

Author's Response:

Aw, thank you, topak :)  While I admit I don't really go back and re-read my stuff often, this is one that I'm usually drawn to if I do.  It's no secret that I'm a giant mushball when it comes to Buffy and Faith.  I save the angst for angry days when I can.  :p  Thanks for reading, my friend.  *pets your tail*   :P

I think I first read this back when I was a full time lurker at BnF. Man, I still owe you and all hard-working fuffy writers a lot of feedbacks.

"You’ve only moved a few inches when you feel a strong hand pulling on your shirt, turning you back around and suddenly Buffy’s mouth is on yours, hot and eager. Your ears are pounding again and Buffy’s sucking on your tongue."

I haven't read this in ages. Seeing it now reminds me of why I fell in love with fuffy. I can never resist a one-shot that makes me laugh and eel ummm... bothered.

Thank you :)

Author's Response:

Ha! Thanks, Topak! You don't owe me a thing, but I appreciate your feedback forever and always. :) I'm glad this one tickled your fancy. ;)

That was lovely! I so love one shots that are fluffy and romantic. I especially like post-chosen ones where Faith and Buffy end up being friends then eventually lovers.

I was really afraid that Faith was gonna break Buffy's heart after she confessed. I'm glad she didn't. Angst is so unhealthy for anxious people like myself (but I do indulge sometimes :D )

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I love throwing in the angst every once and awhile but I love writing the fluffy ones.  Thanks again for the feedback!  :)

"But she realized she wasn't jealous that Faith had seemed to accomplish what she never could – a healthy relationship; instead, she was jealous that Faith was enjoying such stability with someone who wasn't Buffy."

Ok. I love Fuffy. I love Buffy. But I just realized how selfish Buffy is in this chapter. She comes into Faith and Bree's home. And she flirts with Bree's girlfriend... in their bedroom no less. That's kinda low even for you Buffy.

"..."to roll over and thank my lucky stars?"

Faith's an immature asshole. Seriously.

I feel so sorry for Bree. She didn't do anything to deserve that kind of treatment. No one deserves to be cheated on. Least she could have done was break it off first before going on that route.

I'm glad Buffy wasn't there to argue with her. Jealousy is never a good thing, especially if it was your own doing.

Suck it up Lehane.

My brain was starting to go down that dirty road, and Faith goes talking about cookie doughs. Haha.

I think Faith can talk about the most normal thing and I'd still easily slip into thinking about sex.

"Faith approaches them, and Buffy turns her attention to the other slayer. Faith tries to speak, but her face crumples, and she only manages to let out a strangled cry. The slayers fall against each other, kissing hard and desperately. “I love you,” Buffy tells her as soon as her lips are free. “I love you so much, Faith.” ~~~ Sht. The first time I read this I was so torn by the anguish that Faith must have felt. It is a gift that they got to say goodbye before Buffy 'departed'. But it was still goodbye. Forever. Heartbreaking.

The Giles in the other dimensions had been an anchor to the original Buffy. Here, he's providing the same fatherly comfort and support. I'm glad that there is a Giles to care of the displaced Buffys.

When alt+Buffy woke up and couldn't find Faith, it felt like I was reliving chapter 1 of Flowers. Except instead of fear at the loss of Faith, it was anger that Buffy felt when she saw Faith. Such contrast. There was initial relief when all seemed well, but after the realisation hits, all I can imagine is the amount of pain running through the Buffys' hearts.

The loneliness of sleeping alone in a bed after you've slept with someone for years. Heartbreaking. You're cruel for doing this to them. But I like you anyway :P

Author's Response:

Giles is awesome and he should always be around for Buffy! :) I love him. No disappearing acts as he did on the show.

I like how vulnerable Faith sounds even without her trying to be. Calling alt+Buffy like she did entailed a lot of strength. Alt+Buffy knows her so well that she quickly feels the emotions running through Faith. I really wish the real Buffy gave her a chance. It would have turned out differently if that happened. But you are here to right all the wrongs. Aren't you? You're gonna make this Faith feel the love that she deserves, right? RIGHT?!? *holds your chin and pulls it up and down*

Even after reading for like the 10th time, I still bristle whenever I read the parts where Willow pushes to perform the soul switching spell. Argh. Why is this Willow so full of herself? If I was alt+Buffy I would be punching Willow for her selfishness and insensitivity. Except I'm not. Also, she will probably turn me into a rat. But you get my point.

Am I being biased when I say that I feel more sorry for Alt+Buffy than Canon+B? Alt+Buffy lost her soulmate. Death is easier than this torture. You've made her live in a nightmare. Poor Alt+Buffy. You are really awful, you know. Meannie! Kidding. *hugs*

Her and Faith are mourning their losses. Lost in their own little worlds. Then alt+B tells Faith the truth. Just like that, their emotions shift from melancholy to teasing.

"She hears Buffy’s words, but they are not computing.", I would have loved to see the confused look running through Faith's face. The cuteness of these two as they discuss the implications of Alt+B & Alt+F's relationship. “So this means… you’ve seen me naked.” ~ Faith and her priorities. Focus! Haha!

There is so much emotion in this chapter. I wanna crawl into bed and feel sorry for myself, and alt+B and F *ignoring the fact that I'm sick and need to sleep anyway* Where do you get all of these emotions anyway?

Author's Response:

Lol, you are assaulting me over fuffy? Get some perspective, woman. 

*Time Jump* Are you gonna give us flashbacks anytime soon? :D

I liked that Buffy and Faith spent some quiet time in the porch. Tara joining them makes me like her a lot, because she doesn't add to Faith's feeling of being unwanted.

The Hotel California lyrics made me laugh. I learned to listen to those songs from my uncle.

I liked the moment they shared at the porch. It seemed tender, the silence between them. I don't know. There's something to be said about sitting down with a friend, and not talking. Just enjoying the company of each other... catching up. Yeah, I know they talked. But it felt like they were also allowing each other to adjust to the feeling of being together. Is that crazy?

I wonder if Willow will be all self-righteous when she sees Faith.

Also, peeping Amy is icky. Killing a bird just like that. So evil. Please put Faith in the same bedroom as Buffy? *wishful thinking*

Author's Response:

Lol. I don't think there will be any flashbacks! I'm sorry to disappoint you. :p

That was a very tender moment that Buffy and Faith had. I loved it. This Buffy really knows how to read Faith and react to her properly.

Willow really gets on my nerves. Like really. I think you're doing that intentionally. Hahaha!

Glad that Dawn is ever supportive of her sister. The other Dawn was a brat!

Amy I craaaazy. Wonder how she managed to kidnap Willow.

Author's Response:

It's my evil plot so no one will be mad at me when I inevitably kill Willow. :D

Oh thank goodness you posted. I have run out of nails and have started nibbling on my fingers :P gross

Love how Buffy is the confident one who asks Faith out on a date. Faith's nervousness is endearing. Kinda funny when you think about it. The real Buffy would have been the one acting anxious if Faith asked her out. It's like the world has

Made me laugh when Marcy 'appeared' out of the blue after Buffy left. Then she goes to give Faith some dating advise. I think these two will become future bffs :P LoL

I really enjoyed this chapter because I am all about light and easy fuffy. Absolutely happy that no Amy appeared, and no drama occurred. Best of all, there was a lot of kissing and groping involved. Yes! I loved that part the best. I know you hate it when I complain about the almost sex, but this one had a good ending because [a] they didn't have a fight or hurt each other, and [b] there was ice cream to be had.

:D

Author's Response:

Haha, gross indeed. Please don't mangle your fingers for fic. It's not worth it! 

Yay!!! Welcome back. I'm really happy you've finished this chapter. I thought I needed to fly to your home and tie you in front of the laptop. *Phew. Saved money!

After reading only a few paragraphs, I'm again reminded of how well you write. The sentences flow nicely into each other. I loved the smooth transition between paragraphs. You did write with sufficient details! I can still picture the characters, the cabin, Faith opening the canned food, the basement, the washer... and the sex. Hahaha!

Willow and Faith alone in that cabin!!! I loved this part the most---
“That was a long time ago,” Willow answers, containing her wince.
“So was high school,” Faith says.

I'm glad that Faith stood up to Buffy. And that she was smart enough not to argue with her over the phone. I liked how she handled her conversations with both Willow and Buffy. Shows that she's matured, is not so impulsive in her reactions.

I'm liking how everything that's happened in this chapter. Willow not coming home with Faith was unexpected. I thought she'd come home, given Tara's back to her old self.

Buffy and Faith having sex at dawn, in the basement, on a washer... Unexpected. But so believable. This two were ready to pop. You should have turned on that washer. :P

Author's Response:

Haha. Jeez, threats even when I post, huh? Mean little devil.