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Chapter 9 "Come on Faith!" Buffy whined as she tried to pull Faith onto the dance floor "Damn woman" Faith laughed "We just got off the dance floor. Let me at least get something to drink"

Buffy reluctantly let go of Faith's arm and watched her go to the bar. She decides to go to the bathroom to check her makeup and hair. When she comes out, she sees Faith hugging some guy at the bar. When she caught Faith's eye, Faith waved her over.

"Tito, this is my friend Buffy. Buffy this is my boy Tito. I haven't seen him in about five years." Faith says with a grin plastered on her face.

"Nice to meet you" Tito yells over the music.

"Likewise" Buffy replies. Faith beams at her two friends, glad to see them getting along. Deciding to get back to dancing, Faith grabs Buffy and Tito and leads them onto the dance floor. Faith placed Buffy in front of her and Tito behind her. Following the beat to the techno song, Faith grabs Buffy's hand and raised their hands above their heads. Tito leans into Faith's ear and says he needs to get back to his pool game. Faith nods and when he wrapped his arms around her waist she held his arms for a few seconds then kissed him on the cheek. Seeing Buffy's confused look, Tito explains why he's leaving to Buffy and waves bye to both of the girls. Deciding to keep dancing, Faith turns Buffy around so her back is facing her. When they got back into the beat, Faith pressed her body against Buffy's and held her around the waist. At first Buffy stiffened a little bit, but immediately relaxed into Faith's arms, reveling in the feel of having her so close. After a few minutes, Buffy leans her head back to rest on Faith's shoulder. Reacting purely on instincts, Faith lowers her head down so her mouth is right next to Buffy's ear a blows onto her ear, eliciting a shiver from Buffy. Deciding to take it a little further, Faith kisses Buffy's neck. Buffy stiffens, then removes Faith's hands and runs to the back office of the club. Knowing she can't follow, Faith curses herself under her breath and walks over to Tito.

"What happened out there?" Tito asks when Faith is in earshot.

"We were dancing and she put her head on my shoulder. I didn't mean to but I kissed her neck. It was natural reaction. I think I freaked her out. God I'm so fucking stupid."

"Damn Faith. Keep it in your pants" He joked, trying to get her to laugh. Faith smirked.

"I don't know what it is about her man. She just gets to me. And its not a 'damn she's hot I wana fuck her' thing either. I like spending time with her and talking to her"

"So why don't you tell her then. See if she feels the same way."

Sighing and running her hand through her hair Faith thinks about what Tito just said. "Maybe I should. It couldn't hurt. Unless she gets freaked out."

"No time like the present" Tito says. He nods his head to let Faith know that Buffy is walking over to them. Faith turns around and waits for Buffy to get to her. When she reaches the pool table, Faith gently grabs Buffy's hand and leads her over to an empty table.

"Before you say anything I want to apologize. I didn't mean to do that. It was natural reaction. If I freaked you out I'm sorry. I like you. A LOT. I like spending time with you and just talking. When I'm with you I can just let go and it feels nice. I don't know how you feel about me but id like to maybe see if anything is between us and if we can start something. If you don't want to or if you're freaked I understand and ill let you have your space. And I'm babbling so ill just shut up now." A blush creeps up Faith's features and Buffy can't help but smile at Faith's vulnerability.

"I like spending time with you too Faith. I'll admit I got freaked out for a minute. I didn't expect you to kiss my neck. It doesn't mean that I didn't like it, cuz I would be lying if I said that. I like you too. It's confusing. I've never thought about being with a girl. With you I can't not think about it. The only thing is I'm with Xander. I don't want to break up with him unless I know there is something for me that's better than what we have right now."

Faith nods and can't help the feeling of loss that's welling up inside of her. "I cant believe I'm about to say this but" Faith holds her breath, waiting for Buffy to finish her sentence. "But, If you don't mind me still being with Xander, I'd like to see if we have something too" The smile that is on Faith's face is bright enough to light the entire building. Buffy places her hand on Faith's and smiles.

"So is this like a probation thing? Kinda like were kinda sorta but not exactly dating thing? Just so I know?" Faith asks.

"I guess you could put it that way. But while were at work or near anyone that knows Xander and I are dating we have to keep it in check."

"Yeah I understand that. I don't wan Xan mad at either of us." Looking down at their clasped hands, Faith smiles and squeezes Buffy's had a little, eliciting a smile from her. "Do you wanna get out of here? Get something to eat before we head home?" Faith asks

"Yeah I'm a little hungry. Do you wanna ask Tito to go? He seems nice. And I know you haven't seen him in a while."

"Yeah. That way you can get to know each other." Faith stands up and walks over to Tito.

"Hey freak" She says as she bumps him with her hip "Were going to go get something to eat before we go home. Wanna come with us? And by asking I'm telling you that you have no choice in the matter"

Tito laughs and says, "Now there's the Faith that I know and love. I guess I can go with you. My boys would have to come with is though. I'm staying with them tonight."

"That's cool with me. We're leaving now so let them know. I'll meet you outside in five minutes." Faith walks back over to Buffy and they walk outside. When they reach the car, Faith grabs a pack of cigarettes and lights one. When she looks back at Buffy she can't help but smiling.

"What?" Buffy asks taking Faith's cigarette from her and taking a drag

"Nothing" Faith replies "I'm just happy is all"

"I am too," Buffy says smiling. Deciding to be bold, she takes Faith's chin in her hand and leads her head into her. She looks into her eyes and smiles. Faith leans into Buffy and presses her lips to Buffy's. It was only a chaste kiss, but it made both girls' hearts speed up. Right as they were about to kiss again, someone yelled for Buffy.

"Damn it all to hell and back" Buffy thought to herself as she turned to face the owner of the voice.

"Hey Oz." Buffy said trying to keep the annoyance out of her voice. "I thought you were going out with Xander tonight"

"Please let him still be going out" She added as an afterthought.

"I am" he replies, "I wasn't interrupting anything was I? You two looked kinda cozy right there." "Hardly." Faith snorts "I was teasing Buffy about her and Xander acting like high school kids in love." "Yeah they can be like that sometimes. Anyway, I just came up here to see if anyone wanted to go with us. You wanna go?"

"Nah" Faith said "My bot Tito is in town and I haven't seen him in five years. We're going to catch up on old times."

"That's cool." Oz turned to Buffy; "Xander is gunna crash at my house tonight so we can drink without worrying about getting people home. Is that ok with you?"

"Yeah. That way Faith has a place to sleep" Buffy said winking, hoping Oz would think she was joking.

"Damn. Maybe he should just go home with you two. Except for the fact that he sees Faith as a little sister. He has a lot of hot girls like that. The little sister type."

"Well it wouldn't matter even if I wasn't like a sister to him," Faith said smiling

"Yeah yeah yeah" Oz said rolling his eyes "you're gay"

"And damn proud of it too."

"Ok well I'm gunna get out of here and get back to the club." Oz said as he walked to his truck "See you tomorrow"

"Bye" both girls replied in unison and waved as he started the car and pulled out of the lot.

"Now where were we?" Faith asked smiling

"Right about here" Buffy replies as she pulls Faith into a passionate kiss.

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A/N: been a while but I've been busy. Hope you like this chapter