Summary: Bad enough that Spike got Buffy trapped in an enchanted house when they were fleeing from Angelus. But what's even worse is that Spike isn't behaving at all like he should be. He's taking care of Buffy, he's speaking nonsensically, and he keeps looking at her like she's all that and a bag of chips. 
 
And he claims he's from 100 years in the future. 
 
Written for the Elysian Fields 'Artistic April Challenge' Month. Banner #28 by Wonder and Ashes. Beta read by trevino.
Beta and Sensitivity Readers: trevino
Artists: Wonder and Ashes
Categories: Season 2, Season 3, Time Travel
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Giles, Willow, Xander, Angelus, Cordelia, Faith Lehane, Fred, Joyce, Oz, Wesley
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort, Kidnapping, Romance, Slow-Burn
Warnings: Buffy/Other (Temp), Violence
Event: Artistic April Challenge 2021
Completed: No Chapters: 6
Word count: 34,534 Hit Count: 6,590 ePub Downloads: 65
Published: April 25, 2021 Updated: June 15, 2021


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Story Notes: Massive thanks to efffi2117 for helping to shape the origins of this story, and to trevino for being such an incredible and supportive beta reader! Extra thanks to both for also discussing plot points with me. And thank you to Wonder and Ashes for a banner and challenge that enabled me to write the cuddly Spike fic I always wanted. :D
Story will be complete at 25 chapters.  
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

1. The Other House by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 42 Comments: 28 Word Count: 4,984 Hit Count: 1,947 Published: April 25, 2021

The events of "I Only Have Eyes For You" come into play in this chapter, meaning there will be one (1) Bangel kiss. But never again, I promise!

 

2. First Morning by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 31 Comments: 20 Word Count: 4,408 Hit Count: 1,078 Published: May 02, 2021

Thanks to everyone reading and commenting so far! I love how you guys seem to have absolutely no faith in Willow's and Amy's spell-which is totally correct, I just thought it was funny to see that reaction!

More rambly Spike in this chapter, but hopefully some questions will be answered, and new ones raised. :D 

Beta read by the incredible trevino.

3. Back From the Future by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 28 Comments: 16 Word Count: 5,469 Hit Count: 959 Published: May 09, 2021

I'm incredibly thankful to everyone reading and commenting so far!! And I love that the main topic in the comments this past week seemed to be whether Spike's soul came back with him--the guesses were pretty evenly divided, and I can confirm that half of you are correct. biggrin And these two will talk about that soon, don't worry!

 

Beta read by the incomparable trevino. 

4. Breaking Free by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 37 Comments: 22 Word Count: 7,263 Hit Count: 943 Published: May 16, 2021

Thank you to everyone reading and commenting!! This week's review theme seems to have been "Buffy was missing for two weeks? Where the hell are the Scoobies?" Yeah. Well. Good question. As for Spike and what happened to him in the past...hang in there. We've still got a bit, but I promise all will be revealed!

 

Beta read by the fabulous trevino, who is super patient with my incorrect and constant use of ellipses.  

5. My Roommate's a Vampire by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 33 Comments: 18 Word Count: 4,757 Hit Count: 875 Published: May 25, 2021

Thank you to everyone who has been reading and commenting! I appreciate you bearing with all the unanswered questions, as well as a still-has-no-idea-what's-going-on Spike. If you miss him being all snarky and brash and confident, don't worry, that version of him will return (eventually)! But for now I'm really enjoying  writing this incredibly soft and sensitive version of him.

Beta read by the magnificent trevino, who can tell when I've only written half a thought and always knows exactly what the rest of it is supposed to be. heart

6. Unliving Conditions by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 36 Comments: 19 Word Count: 7,653 Hit Count: 788 Published: June 15, 2021

Thank you to everyone for reading and commenting! I absolutely love exploring this quiet and getting-along side of them (season 7 is my favorite for that reason, fight me), and I'm happy that you guys seem to be enjoying it, too!

Beta read (and MUCH improved) by the fabulous trevino.