hee! Yes, I'm trying to stick to the Tuesday posting day. I'm very glad you're enjoying it despite not knowing who the Veronica Mars folks are. The guy in my icon is Logan Echolls (the guy who confronts Xander at the end of the chapter).

I also can't see Xander denying Spike for long! *g* And I'm pleased that Xander's nervousness felt very real! Yay to enjoying the girl's garbage comment, that's a favourite of mine! I'm glad those details worked for you!

And cliffhanger ending! Aaugh! More! :D Yay! That makes me happy! Thanks!! *g*