elisi | I shouldn't be here. But...

There are a lot good fics out there. Some that make you cry, some that make you laugh. Some that fulfill every shippy dream you ever had and wrap you up in pure happiness. Some that blow your mind with their beautiful language or their epic plot. Some that make you feel as though you are actually physically watching the show again, that’s how clearly you can see everything.

And then there are those that just suck you in and drag you down. You can no more stop reading than you can stop breathing; and once you’re done you emerge back into the real world pale and shaking, and you want to pour yourself a really large glass of whiskey even though it’s only half past one in the afternoon.

I just found one of those fics.

It’s called Friday and is by

girlpire (whom I’ve often heard praised, but somehow never got round to reading before). Only two (very, very long) chapters so far out of 3 (or maybe 4!). It’s Spike/Angel and I want to physically force every single person who doesn’t ‘get’ that pairing to read this story. Just the first chapter at least... (there’s some sex in the second chapter, but not even a hint in the first one).

So I beg you - if you have never ever read a fic centered around these two... give it a try! (Or put differently - if you love Spike, go read! Her Spike is *incredible*!) It’s not really slash, it’s more like a friendship fic. Sorta. Ish. Dunno how it’ll end up. Guess it’s a love story really... I just know that it killed me *ded*, stole my heart and I need more right now! Also it’s an incredible set-up. Truly inspired and pulled off with stunning pacing and beauty. The skilled writing left me kinda speechless and stuff or I'd elaborate more. I know I'm gushing uncontrollably, but - I can't help it.

(If only the comics had a *fraction* - the merest *trace* - of something this great...)

(Sorry. I sound petty. But I am pale and shaking and my heart is broken into tiny itty bitty pieces and I can’t think straight. )

On a completely different note it's kinda ironic that earlier on today I changed my layout to *pink* Spuffy, but hey - they're all pretty.

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Thanks for recommending this fic! I'm not a Spangel and never will be -- I really don't like Angel. But this fic just works so well. The POV is what does it. If we had to see Spike's side, falling in love with Angel, I doubt I could go along with it so well. But it's really about Angel seeing Spike. And I just love looking at Spike. So thanks!!!

But it's really about Angel seeing Spike. And I just love looking at Spike. So thanks!!!
My unadulterated pleasure! :) And of course my heart breaks for poor Spike, who's so terribly, awfully lonely - and having an even harder time of it than back when he fell for Buffy, because everything just re-sets. Damn, now I'm getting all choked again! *hugs Spike*

I shouldn't be here. But...

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