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-Dawns Point Of View-
Dawn Summers. Dawn Summers. Dawn Summers.
What could honestly be said about Dawn Summers? Sure she was pretty, a total klepto, an average American teenager of course... but what really comes to mind when you think of the name Dawn Summers?... Buffy's little sister? Or course! That's it, that's where you know her, the little meek sister of Buffy Anne Summers, Vampire slayer by traid, vampire dater by choice, and big sister by being chosen. Heh, knew that name rang some sort of bell huh?

Well these days Dawn was far past the stage of being quoted and known as "Buffy's Little Sister", to tell you the truth the two sisters didn't see much of each other as of late. They lived in separate houses, Buffy was now training many of the potentials, so she had to move wherever needed, which left Dawn by herself a lot, but she liked the quiet. It was a definite change from her life back in Sunnydale, and it was a change she had gotten used to. Sure she missed Xanders bad jokes, but he was in Africa. And sure she missed Willow and Kennedy's almost adorable relationship, but they were in South America. And she even kind of missed Andrews Geeky ways, but he was--No wait--he was still in Rome, he visited every other Tuesday and missing him would be a crime. But Now she was Dawn Summers, that pretty girl you see in some of your classes. That girl you see in some of your classes, but your too shy to say a thing. Yeah... that's who she is. So, i guess life's not so bad after all. Being a college student in Rome is pretty nice, Dawn's a hard worker when it comes to school. Sure she does the whole rave scene, the parties and the boys but she puts the work above all else. I guess you could say she feels obligated, knowing that Buffy never finished school because of her sacred duty as a slayer, and how much she had been pushed threw out her life to thrive further and to finish school, it just felt right to do just that. To thrive. It's a little hard to look up to every expectation that people set for her, and it can get her down certain times of the month, among other problems but on the plus side of life she's a watcher in training, youngest at that, gotta give a girl her due props.

But today, Dawn wasn't obligated to do anything except sit on her keister and relax, another upside of being a teachers pet, and being ahead in all of her classes. Put all of the good things aside, she wasn't feeling to good today, to tell you the truth Dawn was feeling a little punk. Not sick, just a little depressed for no reason that she could ration out. So as she sat there on the couch of her small dorm she brought her knees up to her chest and lightly wrapped her arms around them and rested her chin on her knee caps. The radio was on in the distance and a harsh sigh was let out at the lyrics of one of the tunes. It wasn't familiar to Dawn, but it sure wasn't a song she needed to be hearing, if it was at all possible, it made her even more depressed.

I Am Not A Child Now
I Can Take Care Of Myself
I Mustn't Let Them Down Now
Mustn't Let Them See Me Cry
I'm Fine, I'm Fine

I'm Too Tired To Listen
I'm To Old To Believe
All These Childish Stories
There Is No Such Thing As Faith
And Trust And Pixie Dust

I Try
But It's So Hard To Believe
I Try But I Can't See What You See
I Try, I Try, I Try...

My Whole World Is Changing
I Don't Know Where To Turn
I Can't Leave You Waiting
But I Can't Stay And Watch
This City Burn,
Watch It Burn.

'Cause I Try
But It's So Hard To Believe
I Try But I Can't See What You See
I Try, I Try...

Dawns attention swiftly darted towards the phone as a loud ringing was heard. With a heaved sigh she flipped the radio off and got up slowly, her hand sat on the phone for a moment, debating weather to pick it up, but her clear judgement got the better of her and she picked it up. "Better have a good reason for interrupting me during such a state of depression" she let her voice draw out as she held the phone almost impatiently to her ear. The facial expressions she was putting on weren't of joy and excitement, they were rather solemn and a little bitter. "When Don't They Break Something, i mean honestly? ...What do you mean 'They' aren't our slayers, if they're slayers they have to be ours unless there is some other council out there somewhere!" forcing her growing anger under control she hung up the phone and picked her jacket up, that had been draped over the desk chair "Let's go to work shall we" she breathed out. I don't know if it was possible, but Dawn could have sworn she was starting to get stress wrinkles on her facial features. She was only 20 for gods sake!. Just thinking about it made her worry all the more.

As the weary and tiresome Dawn walked through doors to the new and 'Improved' Watchers Council she threw her hands up into the air, in almost a surrendering fashion "All right, Dawn Summers reporting for damage control" Dawn couldn't help but notice the wry look on the face of a elder woman working behind the counter in the main lobby. "Ah Miss Summers, right this way," she stated as she departed from the counter and emerged in front of Dawn leading her towards the right "We're so very sorry to interrupt you like this but there seems to be a problem getting these, uh, girls under manageable control, and well the wished for you to come" Dawn was showing obvious signs of curiosity mixed with confusion. Why would a bunch of potentials request Dawn to come, nobody here knew her, not much, least of all slayers. But the confused look suddenly turned into surprising as a huge door was opened to reveal a bunch of hasty slayers demanding to know where she was. "Present" Dawn spoke and a smile crossed her lips. "Hey guys it's been awhile. You don't call, you don't write, wheres the love?" She stated in almost a teasing tone.

The group turned their full attention to her and there faces lit up. 'The group' was Vi, Amanda, Rhona, and a few others that Dawn had became fond of when they all bunked up at the Summers residence a few years ago. Most of them departed to destinations all over the world when the Hellmouth was closed and Dawn hadn't seen nor heard of any of them since, but the time apart had done nothing to separate their friendship as the girls rushed towards Dawn engulfing her in a warm embrace. She hugged them all back, welcoming it. It was nice to see them all again that was for sure. "Your a hard person to track down that's for damn sure" Amanda yelped out. Dawn laughed and shook her head "I've been standing still for over a year, how hard ya look?" Dawn's smile quickly faded as she couldn't believe what she had just said. It was basically the same line Faith had used on Buffy years ago, all part of her revenge and roller coaster ride in Buffy's body. Mentally kicking herself for saying such a thing Dawn moved right along. "So how are you? Do you have a place to stay? Are you here because the world is gonna end? Please don't tell me your here because the worlds gonna--" Dawn was cut short by Rhona "Chill girl, we just thought we'd pay an old friend a visit, plus Mexico? Not all that fun of a place" Dawn rolled her eyes a little and let out a laugh. "Alright i guess, do you all have a place to stay?" There was a moment of silence between the girls as if they were embarrassed to answer. Within another moment they all shook there heads 'No' and Dawn was a little happy "Good then gather your things, you'll crash at my place... my actual place, because in all actuality i don't think ud all fit in my dorm" She let out a chuckle and pulled the girls along with her.
The Next Day
Dawn had the girls all settled in her place. And so far they were taking great advantage to the term "Make yourself at home".. which didn't bother Dawn all that much because it's what she wanted them to do. Today officially this was their home as well as it was hers. So i guess you could say Dawns recent depression had been cured and she was just peachy. Or she was until about five seconds ago. Because five seconds ago Faith wasn't standing at her doorstep. Five seconds ago Dawns life was, as recently stated just peachy. And Five seconds ago, she didn't feel so much uncertainty. But this is now... not five seconds ago. Dawns eyes were burning with what almost felt like fury. She had never fully forgave Faith for trying to kill her sister, somehow it just wasn't something Dawn could forgive overnight y'know? "And the surprises keep coming. What are you doing here?"

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-Faiths Point Of View-
Faith cocked her head to the side a few inches and she shrugged. "Came to see an old friend" she smirked lightly and looked Dawn up and down a moment. A few thoughts passed through her mind during that moment 'Wow brats all woman sized... look at those legs...look at those lips...' she was abruptly pulled from them by and icy glare she caught from Dawn as she spoke "Really? Because i don't see any 'Friends' of yours around here do you?" Faith laughed lightly and rolled her eyes, brats still got a mouth on her that's for sure "C'mon cutie, i thought we were friends?" Another glare being passed from Dawn made a shiver go down Faiths spine "Were Not, and don't call me cutie" said Dawn and Faith merely rolled her eyes a little propping herself against the door frame "OK, Dawnie how'za bout you let me in?" Faith was relieved when Dawn opened the door a bit more for her to enter. Faith walked in with her arms casually around her self. She stopped abruptly after giving the place a once over and she turned her brown orbs back towards Dawn. Wow she really did look good in that skirt... those legs... wow. No Bad Faith! she thought... but it didn't seem bad it seemed so right for a fairly odd reason. Faith bit down on her bottom lip in effort not to verbalize her thoughts.

But in the silence she was destined to say something that would just ruin it all, and probably get her kicked to the curb.. and that just wouldn't do. It wouldn't do at all. Finally Faith knocked her self from the thoughts she was having and broke the silence "So Wheres B?" Faith couldn't help but notice the somewhat wounded look on Dawns face as she asked the question and faith only wished she could take it back. Though she didn't know why, she usually didn't care how hurt or wounded someone got because of her words... but this time it struck her, just as much as it seemed to have struck Dawn. It had been another minute and Faith was beginning to think Dawn was truly angry or upset and she wouldn't bear to talk any longer, but soon enough Dawn responded "Here and there i suppose." Faith nodded her head a bit and switched her weight to one foot "Doing the super slayer thing huh? Good for her" Faith said lowly. Dawn shrugged and started to walk away "Yeah i guess". And then there was silence before Faith shouted into the kitchen "Got any Beer?". Faith walked toward the kitchen as Dawn was shouting back at her "I've got coffee" Faith sat at the table and heaved another sigh "That'll have to do won't it?" She said. Dawn rolled her eyes and shrugged. Faith watched her every movement. It was so graceful she thought.

In the moment when Dawn reached up to grab a coffee cup Faith seen the smallest amount of skin from her bear side as her shirt rode up at the tiniest degree. But it was enough to send chills down Faiths spine. She must'a dozed off a moment at the site because she didn't even notice until a minute later after Dawn had sat the coffee down in front of her. Faith picked it up and slowly brought it to her lips, the warmth against them led Faith to another thought, 'I wonder if this is how hot Dawns lips would feel against mine' Hmm. Faith thought the phrase 'now or never' was a pretty good one right about now as she sat the coffee cup down on the table and walked over to Dawn, wrapping her arms softly around the girls lower abdomen and nuzzling her neck. Faith thought Dawn would either appreciate this... or completely wig out. She could only hope that it was number one. But in the moment, Faith lightly, ever so lightly nibbled on Dawns earlobe.

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-Dawns Point Of View-
Dawns breath was in her throat. Her insides were screaming at her for not stopping this right this instance. But she didn't quite know what was going on, not enough to stop it. And god the warmth Faiths body was giving off, pressed against her back it felt so good. And the warm breath trickling down her neck and on her ear as faith nibbled on it... oh god, faith was nibbling her neck. Dawn had to choke down a few moans to keep them from coming up. "Faith," Dawns voice was shaky, and when Faith finally spoke back after taking a few more moments on her ear, it almost made Dawns legs give out, "Yeah?" whispered Faith, and Dawn could feel her breath inside her ear. "What are you doing?" Dawn desperately needed an answer, i mean, she wasn't gay.. or lesbian or whatever. No she was with plenty of boys.. but none of them had made her feel this way, not a one. With Faith everything felt so nice, she felt protected, and that part was new. But Dawn needed answer, more than anything. But when Faith spoke all her thoughts were gone again "What does it look like I'm doing" said Faith, and Dawn turned around so she could look into Faiths eyes, she found it so wonderful there, and she saw this light in them... this light that made her beautiful. "I... I don't think--" Dawn was stopped with a soft finger pressed against her lips "Don't think, Just feel" Faith said gently, and before Dawn could say another word, lips were on lips, breath on breath. Dawn stifled back a few moans and they kissed. She ran her hands along Faiths sides up to her face, and they kissed. She closed her eyes, letting the sensation roll over her, and they kissed. She opened her mouth for the slightest second but quickly went against it, closing the opening again. No if her and Faith were ever going to have anything, she wanted to keep her guessing for at least a while. And the continued to kiss for what seemed like hours, until air became a necessity. And reluctantly they broke apart just as the sound of footsteps were heard, traveling down the stairs. But Dawn nor Faith moved, they just stood there, trying to process what had happened, Dawn was left needing more, more touching... more tongue.. more Faith, but she mentally kicked herself for thinking such a thing. And finally she took a step back and directed her attention to the girls as they spoke "Just thought id give you the heads up that your class is about to start in oh say," they all looked down at imaginary watches and looked back up as if they were calculating time "Now". Dawn laughed a little and sent a silent thank you and they all ran back up the stairs to continue whatever activity they had been doing before they came down.

As they left Dawn turned around and grabbed her bag off the table, and when she went to turn back around Faith was standing only inches away from her "Let me drive you" Faith said. Dawn quickly shook her head 'no' "It's alright i don't think that's a very good idea" Faith shook her head at his answer "Don't think remember?" Faith said and Dawn tried her best not to roll her eyes at this "Just feel right?" Faith couldn't help but smirk a little "I was gonna say just go with it, but feeling is good to" Faith said with a playful wink and grabbed the keys from her pocket. Dawn was still standing there, still thinking it was the single most awful idea she had ever heard, but still she followed soon enough. Walking outside to Faiths car. As she stood there waiting for it to be unlocked she couldn't help the thoughts that invaded her mind. It wasn't that she would be singled out for being weird or anything, i mean being 'gay' or 'lesbian' was the It thing to do. All the cool kids were doing it, it was just who she was even considering being gay with. Faith? I mean come on who are you kidding, shes an ex-con who dropped out of high school. And having a 'relationship' was sort of a laugh, seeing as Faith never took anything of that sort seriously. God what was she thinking locking lips with her in the kitchen? Oh right, she wasn't thinking, 'don't think' remember? Dawn shook this thoughts momentarily as she sat inside Faiths car, throwing her bag in the back and facing her seat belt. All of her prior thoughts faded away when she saw Faiths face. It was so elegant. And she wasn't that much older than Dawn, only 4 years... it's not that much. Dawn smiled kindly at Faith and she saw a glint in her eyes. Ha, maybe she has changed... and if not, im sure i can train her. Just think of the fun i would have doing that. Before she knew it, she was at the campus her class wasn't starting for another 15 minutes, which surprised her because the girls said it was time already, Huh those imaginary watches must'a been off or something. That or they just thought id be late... i kinda always am. "My uh, my class.. it doesn't start for 15 more minutes.. so..." Dawn wasn't sure what she was trying to achieve by saying this, but she guessed it was a handy piece of information. "Wow wheres a bed when you need one?" Faith asked with a smirk. Dawns eyes however almost bulged out of her head "Bed? What? Why?" Faith laughed a little and placed her hand on Dawns leg, almost making her jump "I was kidding," Faith smirked and Dawn was a little scared for what she would say next "Besides, imma need more than 15 minutes" Faith said and Dawn playfully pushed her in the arm "OK enough with the sexual innuendos... Faith i don't... i don't know whats going on with me--or us-- heh. Us yeah right" Dawn finished the sentence in a lower voice, an unsure voice. And she dropped her head to look down at her lap. "Well if it counts for anything, i don't much know either" Faith said and Dawn looked up for a split second to catch Faiths gaze "I don't even know if i'm.. well you know, gay" Dawn saw Faith laugh lightly and she once again dropped her head as Faith spoke "Well... wanna take a test to see?" Dawn looked up at her and shrugged her shoulders "I guess" she said, and Faith spoke once again keeping eye contact "Alright, well, when we were kissing... did you like it?" Dawn hesitantly shook her head 'yes' and Faith continued "When you go in the locker room shower did you keep to yourself or, sneak a peak" Dawns eyes bulged out at this question and she shrugged "I guess... i looked?" Faith smirked and continued "Alright, last one, ... do you want to kiss me again?" Dawns eyes grew even larger this time, if it was even possible. A thousand and two thoughts were running threw her mind, she didn't know weather or not any of this was right. But one thing was clear, the answer to the question she had just been asked, yes, of course she wanted to kiss those lips again. But Dawn had always been someone who needed answers to why things were, she always needed to know why this and why that. After what seemed like a millenium she shook her head 'yes' and Faith seemed a bit surprised herself.
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Faith was definitely surprised at the answer Dawn had gave her. After a few more minutes passed Faiths voice was hoarse when she finally spoke "Then Do It". It worried Faith that she had said the wrong thing for a moment, but that was before she found Dawns lips on her own. Possessing them as her own. Dawn was on Faiths lap, her back pressed against the steering wheel and Faith was pressing against that back of her own seat. Her hands roamed up Dawns side, outside of her shirt, and moved up to cup her face a moment. Faith was abruptly pulled from her pleasure when Dawn pulled back. "I should go... I've got class" said Dawn and Faith leaned in closer to her and trailed her tongue on the outside of Dawns lips, She mumbled into them "Then go" Faith said her lips still millimeters away from Dawns, breath on breath.

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