I do like early Cordelia more.
Early Cordy is definitely a lot of fun - just like Evil!Spike! :)

the fact that they became two people in love just ruined what I liked about them.
You know I'm not sure they were in love. I think they loved each other - deeply - but I'm not sure they were actually ever *in* love. The thing about C/A though, is that it never actually happened. Every time they were almost there it got snatched away. (Go read 3rd Wheel Monologue by frimfram - it might make you change your mind. If nothing else it's a fantastic fic!)