Title: A Delayed Conversation.

Author: Sherlockian89

Fandom: BTVS

Parings: Buffy/Giles & Faith/Wesley

Disclaimer: Not mine. The characters used in this story belong to Joss Whedon, M.E. and Fox.

Summary: Buffy and Giles try to convince Faith and Wesley to trust each other.

Timeline Season 3 AU

Chapter 1: A Late Night Visitor

It was around 10 pm when Rupert Giles heard a knock on his door. Quietly he picked up a baseball bat from the umbrella stand and slowly he went to the door and peeked into the peep-hole. When he saw a blonde at the door Giles sighed. He quickly replaced the bat and opened the door.

"Hello, Buffy."

"Hi Giles." Bufffy replied as she entered the flat. "I'm sorry to bother you so late, but I really need to talk to you."

"Of course, Buffy. Please come in." Giles said, stepping aside to let her pass. "Would you like something to drink?" He asked.

"Water would be good. Thanks." Buffy replied. She sat down on the couch with a sigh. Giles went to the kitchen to get their drinks. While the Watcher was busy in the kitchen Buffy glanced at the biker magazines and wondered just where to begin.

"So what brings you here?" Giles asked as he sat down next to his slayer. He handed her a bottled water. "Thanks." Buffy took a sip, then sighed. "I'm worried about Faith, Giles. She's been through a lot and I'm not sure Wesley is ready to act as her Watcher."

"You're right," Giles agreed. "But I'm not sure that Faith should be left on her own right now." Hearing this made Buffy even more depressed. "So what do we do now?" She asked softly.

Giles pinched the bridge of his nose tiredly. "I suppose I could get in touch with the Watcher's Council. In the meantime I'll speak with Wesley in the morning." Buffy smiled.

"Thank you, Giles." The Watcher smiled back. "You're welcome Buffy. Now do you feel like training tomorrow or do you want to wait for Wesley?"

"Training with you sounds great." Buffy happily agreed. "I know that you won't have a heart attack while running a couple of laps." Giles grinned.

"That's true," He agreed. "I'll see you in the morining, Buffy."

"You sure will." The Slayer said with a smile. "Thanks for listening Giles."

"Anytime Buffy, but you already know that." Giles replied as he escorted the girl to the front door. He watched as she dashed across the street . When she had completely faded from view he closed the door and went to bed.