Nothing will ever get in the way. By Veronica Anderson.

Chapter 1: Invitation

Faith and Buffy had been best friends since before school. Now in 12th grade, they still haven't let anybody get in the way of their friendship. One day, a girl that Faith didn't get along asked Buffy to go to a party. Buffy was going to say no, when Cordelia interrupted her.

"There won't be any drinking or stuff like that," Cordelia told her.

"Okay, can I bring a friend?" Buffy asked.

"Sorry, my parents are boring and gave me a limit of 26 people. You're the last one unfortunately." Cordelia told her.

"Well, when is it?"

"Friday night at 8. So will you come? Here's my #. I don't want to make you rush. Call me when you know." And with that Cordelia walked away.

Buffy had to choose, go to a party or hang out with Faith like she promised. Faith had heard everything that was said. She was happy that Buffy got invited to a party for once. She usually had to bring Buffy without asking. Faith was also very upset though, only because they always hung out on Fridays'. And not just that, Faith had spent all week trying to get money so she could buy movie tickets to see the new movie that Buffy so desperately wanted to see. She had already bought them and was going to tell her when she heard Cordelia. How could she possibly tell Buffy now?

"Hey Faith, are you feeling okay?" a familiar voice asked.

Brought put of her thoughts, Faith looked down to see Buffy looking up at her with a concerned look on her face.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Faith lied.

"You Sure?" Buff pressed Knowing how Faith acted when she lied.

Faith smiled knowing she'd been caught. Buffy always knew when she was trying to lie. Faith never thought it was fair. But she never asked how Buffy knew.

Faith realized Buffy was looking at her waiting for an answer. She sighed giving in to Buffy.

"Okay, I bought something for Friday." Faith said.

" Faith I-" Buffy was interrupted by Faith.

"I know I heard you two talking. You don't have to explain anything. I just want you to be happy and have fun." Faith said, "Did you make up your mind, because I want you to go. Have fun with out me for once I'll be fine."

Before Buffy could say anything to Faith the bell rang telling them it was time for 1st period.