A/N: Whoa! What do we have here?! An update, that's what…I know it has taking me forever to do one, but I've just gotten busy and almost forgotten all about it. I didn't wan't this story to be a dead one so I thought I'd bring it back to life. It's short but it's a start. On with the show….

Chapter 6 - Meet the Summers

From then on Faith made it a habit to walk Buffy home after their rehearsals. She liked spending time with the little blonde. Sometimes they walked in comfortable silence just enjoying each others company. Other times, like today, they talked about anything and everything.

"I still can't believe you put Mr. Thompson's toupee on top of the flag pole," Buffy said as they strolled down Revello Drive.

"Xander dared me $50 to do it!," said the brunette defensively. "Easiest 50 bucks I ever made." Faith wiggled her eyebrows causing the smaller girl to giggle.

"And now you're the official trash-picker for the Homecoming game tomorrow."

Faith shrugged. "Wasn't into the whole school spirit thing anyway. At least I still get to see you girls shake your thang," said the brunette with a leering smile causing the blonde to blush, which Faith found adorable.

"So you going to the dance?" asked the blonde, effectively changing the subject.

"Yep."

"Really? Who are you going with?" asked Buffy curiously, trying not to feel jealous.

"The two hottest girls in school," replied Faith with a huge grin. "Willow and Tara. We're going as friends." Buffy thought it was cute that Faith was taking her friends to the dance, but still a little jealous of the quiet teens. "So I guess you're going with beefstick…I mean Riley."

"Yea," the blonde said quietly, her demeanor turned suddenly somber.

Faith picked up on it right away and turned to the other girl. "Hey what's up? I thought that would be a good thing seeing as you're a couple and all." Faith didn't particularly like the tall sandy-haired boy, but tolerated him since he was Buffy's boyfriend. Maybe it's because you're jealous of Mr. All-Amercan.

There was a long pause. "I think I'm going to break up with Riley after Homecoming," Buffy stated suddenly.

The brunette stopped in her tracks. Did she just say what I think she said? Faith had to suppress the urge to jump for joy, she didn't think Buffy would take it well. She quickly caught up to the blonde girl and cleared her throat.. "Um…why? Did he do something?"

Buffy sighed, "No. He's been a great boyfriend and he's handsome and sweet and I do care for him. It's just that I don't have feelings for him anymore."

"Then why wait after Homecoming? Why not just do it and get it over with?"

"Homecoming is important to him," Buffy said seriously. "This being his last year as captain of the football team before he graduates in a few months. I just don't want to ruin it for him." The taller girl nodded in understanding.

Buffy and Faith walked in silence the rest of the way, lost in their own thoughts. One contemplated how she was going to get the courage to break up with her boyfriend of 3 years. While the other was trying to suppress the happiness she felt about the news and finally having the chance to pursue the girl that brought out feelings that she thought she never had.

When the girls arrived at Buffy's house, they found the blonde's mother unloading groceries from her car.

"Hello girls," greeted the older Summers.

"Hi mom."

"Hey Mr. S. Let me help you with those," offered Faith, grabbing a few bags of groceries.

"Why thank you Faith," said Joyce, smiling fondly at the young brunette. The older woman instantly took a liking to her daughter's new friend when they first met. She found the girl to have a charming personality, even though she was a bit rough around the edges.

They entered the house once they got all the groceries out of the car. Once through the door, they heard a high pitch squeal and footsteps running towards them. Buffy almost dropped her load trying to cover her ears.

"Faith!" exclaimed the youngest Summers girl as she ran to hug the brunette. "I'm so glad you're here!" Dawn started to prattle on about her day as she followed Faith and her mother to the kitchen. Then as if just realizing her older sister was in the same room Dawn said, "Oh hey Buffy." Which earned her a glare from the older girl.

After the groceries were put away, Buffy noticed that her annoying little sister was still babbling on to Faith, who was giving her all the attention. The blonde sat down heavily on the bar stool and pouted. Faith is MY friend and is here to see ME! Why couldn't I have been an only child? Annoying little brat!

"So Faith...are you staying for dinner this time?" asked Dawn expectantly.

"Dawn, I don't think Faith wants you to talk her ear off for another few hours" Buffy jeered, internally hoping that the taller girl would except her sister's offer.

Dawn stick her tongue out at the blonde. "Please Faith!" begged the younger girl giving the brunette her puppy dog eyes. "Don't leave me here with HER!," the younger Summers said pointing to Buffy.
"Then why don't you just leave then!," Buffy snapped.

"No, you leave!," Dawn shouted back.

"No, you!"

"No, you!"

"No, YOU!"

"No, YOU!"

Faith stared in amusement at the two Summers girls as they verbically sparred back and forth. Man if glares were weapons of destruction, they would've nuclear bombed the whole world twice over!

Joyce didn't find it half as amusing, if fact it was starting to give her a headache. "Girls!," Joyce exclaimed pointedly staring at her two daughter causing them too look down embarrassed. "I apologize about my two teenage daughters who still think their 5."

Faith chuckled slightly causing the two girls to blush even more "S'okay Mrs. S. And I'd love to stay for dinner. I just have to ask Aunt J if it's ok." Hey, that rhymes hehe. I can be such a spaz sometimes.

A while later the 3 Summers women and Faith sat at the dinner table having, well, dinner and having a great time. Buffy smiled softly as Faith talked animatedly with her mom and younger sister. She couldn't believe how well the other girl seemed to be getting along with her family. She could tell that they loved having the brunette girl around almost as much as she did. At least I know that they already like her when we start dating. Buffy shook her head surprised at what she was thinking. I haven't even broken up with Riley yet and I'm already thinking about dating someone. And not just someone...Faith! Faith, who's a girl. A sweet, funny, and very sexy girl, but still a girl. So does this mean I'm gay? But I don't have any crushy feelings for other girls. Just Faith. The blonde was broken out of her reverie when her mom got up and started collecting dishes with Faith who offered to help. Buffy told herself that she would think more about it later.

After the table was cleaned and the dishes done, Faith started to head out the door bidding everyone farewell. Buffy walked Faith out trying to spend as much time with the brunette before she left.

As they stepped out onto the porch Faith turned to the other girl and said, "I had a great time tonight B. You're family is way cool."

Buffy gave her a small smile. "We had a good time too. You should come over for dinner more often," she replied looking up at the taller.

"Yea," Faith said softly as she stared into beautiful hazel eyes. I could just drown in them. They stood there silently gazing at each other. Then Faith slowly stepped closer to the shorter girl and leaned in. Buffy held her breath not knowing what the other girl was going to do, but hoping it was a kiss. Faith bent down and kissed her cheek. "Night Buffy." The brunette then turned and left with a big smile on her face.

"Night Faith," Buffy said as she watched the other girl walk away. She couldn't help but smile as she touched her cheek, feeling the warmth where Faith's lips had been seconds ago. She definitely needed to think about her feelings for the other girl. With a contended sigh Buffy walked into her house and closed the door behind her.

A/N: I've been pretty rusty at the whole story writing thing and would really like to know what you guys think. FEEDBACK!!!!!