While I'm not inclined to believe that Buffy was ever in love with Spike, I can almost see how some people think she was. (Yes I still ship Spuffy more than Bangel.) I think that Spike after he got his soul was better for her than Angel ever was. I just think she was crippled because she still thought of Angel as the end game match for her and she couldn't let herself feel beyond that. (That and she was still getting over the AR.)

This banner is so completely how I see them and how I know Spike would see them too. (THE BANNER IS GORGEOUS!!!!!)

If you've kept up with the comics... things may have changed for her about Angel, we'll just have to wait and see about Spike.

*hugs and love*