I still think that Buffy/Xander sex on top of a pile of ashes(Spike or Angel) would have been the hottest thing in recorded television history.
Wash: I didn't think you were one for rituals and such. Mal: I'm not, but it'll keep the others busy for a while. No reason to concern them with what's to be done.
'Bushwhacked'
Buffy 4: Grr. Arrgh.
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Gleebo - Jul 28, 2003 8:03:15 pm PDT #3758 of 10001
"God...my brilliance is now becoming a bit of a burden...get back to me." Dr. Cox - Scrubs
Katie M - Jul 28, 2003 8:04:25 pm PDT #3759 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Still bugs me that she wouldn't go out with him but she would nail 2 vampires and a Psyc TA.
She wanted to have sex with them. She didn't want to have sex with Xander. What should she have done, led him on and pretended that she wanted something she didn't? More hurt feelings in the long run.
But for me that's kinda tempered
Oh, sure. I think When She Was Bad is kind of over the top, but I'm willing to excuse the occasional bad behavior resulting from trauma. That's just the only big example of Buffy taking advantage of Xander's feelings for her.
§ ita § - Jul 28, 2003 8:06:32 pm PDT #3760 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
She still should have gave him a shot though
When's the last time you gave someone you weren't interested in a shot? Especially when a good friendship (and perhaps saving the world) was on the line?
I've bristled every time it's been suggested I give a guy "a chance" when I my reasons for not doing so are a simple lack of attraction. Buffy doesn't have a responsibility to the men attracted to her, not one like that.
Gleebo - Jul 28, 2003 8:07:08 pm PDT #3761 of 10001
"God...my brilliance is now becoming a bit of a burden...get back to me." Dr. Cox - Scrubs
I still think that the whole Dawn's crush on Xander means that Buffy actually had feelings of attraction towards him at one time or another too. You know the whole, Dawn was made from Buffy idea. I may be reaching here, but it is all I have left now.
Then again Buffy was never a klepto so my fanwank is short lived.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 28, 2003 8:14:52 pm PDT #3762 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I know different folks have different takes on potential relationships, but aside from "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" I think the writers and cast were very careful to never portray any mutual attraction between Buffy and Xander. They established that "you're like one of the girls!" dynamic very early on, and never wavered.
sj - Jul 28, 2003 8:15:33 pm PDT #3763 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Then again Buffy was never a klepto so my fanwank is short lived.
I believe she was, in LA, but I can't think of the reference right now.
victor infante - Jul 28, 2003 8:21:23 pm PDT #3764 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I believe she was, in LA, but I can't think of the reference right now.
Becoming Part One, it gets mentioned in the flashback to Angel seeing Bufy for the first time.
Gleebo - Jul 28, 2003 8:22:11 pm PDT #3765 of 10001
"God...my brilliance is now becoming a bit of a burden...get back to me." Dr. Cox - Scrubs
When's the last time you gave someone you weren't interested in a shot? Especially when a good friendship (and perhaps saving the world) was on the line?
One time I gave a girl a shot and the other time I didnt. In retrospect both of them were mistakes and I wish I could have swapped the two choices. But those were both a VERY long time ago.
Right now with my work schedule and living arrangements I am lucky to see a female more than once a week outside of work.
sj - Jul 28, 2003 8:27:44 pm PDT #3766 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Becoming Part One, it gets mentioned in the flashback to Angel seeing Buffy for the first time.
Sure, come in with the answer while I am doing the research. I was just going to say, Victor would know. Here is Buffy's line:
"You're not from Bullock's are you Cause I-I meant to pay for that lipstick."
Gleebo - Jul 28, 2003 8:29:43 pm PDT #3767 of 10001
"God...my brilliance is now becoming a bit of a burden...get back to me." Dr. Cox - Scrubs
My fanwank lives on. How could I forget that wonderful school steps scene with Dirty!Angel watching Buffy and her sucker from afar.