Excellent job, I don't think I could begin to describe why I ship B/A.

Season 4 was the first season I'd watched and I actually didn't hate B/R but the few minutes of interaction between Buffy and Angel in 'the Yoko factor' was enough to make me a B/A shipper. Then I watched the first 3 seasons and fall completely in love with this ship.

I really loved you essay; you explain why this ship is so amazing so eloquently.