Behind Brown Eyes 13
Disclaimers in part 1
I stood there waiting for her to explain and upon closer inspection I saw Noel had her top completely off. That just made the situation even worse, and the bad thing about it is, she acts like she doesn't care.
"Noel needed suntan lotion on her back, she asked me to do it since I'm closest to her." She tried to explain.
I cross my arms, knowing that is the worse explanation anyone could ever give. The sun is setting, what the hell would you need with suntan lotion in the evening.
"News flash people; the sun is about to go down! What do you need sun block for?" I asked.
Noel sits up and covers herself up with her bikini top. That woman has no shame; I shake my head at the way they both are behaving.
"I know, but the sun is still technically out. I have very fair skin and I burn easily." She answered.
"For another twenty minutes. I don't think you are at any risk." I tell her.
"Well, you can never be too careful." She replied.
I shrug my shoulders, "No, I guess not." I answer.
The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. No one was saying anything and right now I wanted to kill that model wanna be. Noel glanced back and forth between me and Faith, looking a little uncomfortable.
"You know what? I'm gonna go and leave you two alone." Noel stated.
Faith just smirked as she watched her go. I turned around and looked Faith in the eyes; her smirk was gone, replaced by a look that I couldn't place. The silence fell between us and it was unbearable.
"Did you enjoy yourself? I mean...I was standing here for a whole five minutes, and you didn't even realize I was here." I asked her.
I waited for her to answer.
"I was just concentrating on what I was doing. Geez, you don't have to get so bent out of shape about it B." She answered.
I am not getting bent out of shape. If anything she is the one who can't see what is really going on here.
I cross my arms, "I'm not getting bent out of shape. You're over here rubbing suntan lotion on a woman when the girlfriend is on the other side of the pool." I retorted.
I waited for her reply, but one didn't come. This silence thing is getting on my nerves. I'm trying to talk and it seems like she is ignoring me. So I try another way.
"Did you even look in my direction? I asked her.
She looked at me and smirked, "Like I said, I was concentrating. Besides, I don't remember us putting a 'girlfriend' label on this you and me thing yet." She answered.
She did have a point with the whole 'girlfriend' label thing, but that wasn't the point. We were supposed to be here together with our friends. Not separate and getting our flirting on with other women. I put my hand up not wanting to have this conversation anymore.
"You know what? Can we not do this now? I'm not in a party mood anymore." I tell her.
I turn and walk away before she can say anything else. I walk pass Willow and Kennedy and head to the apartment. I need some space from her right now and being in the same area as her... not gonna help.
"Buffy, I thought we were going to swim together?" Alexis asked me.
I looked at the girl and smiled sadly, "How about a rain check sweetie? I'm not feeling well." I explain.
She looked a little crest fallen, but right now was not the time for pool fun.
"Okay." She said softly and went back over with Dawn.
I continue walking, lost in thought.
"Buffy wait..." Willow called out.
I turned around and smiled a little.
"What Willow? I'm not in the mood to talk right now." I tell her.
She sighs, "I saw what happened between you and Faith." She told me.
I turn and continue walking, but she grabs me by my arm. I stop and turn to look at her.
"It was no big thing." I told her.
She didn't look too convinced.
"I'm coming with and you are going to talk missy." She gave me the resolve face.
I knew there was no winning against the resolve face. So I relent and walk upstairs to the apartment with her following behind me. All I wanted to do was have a little fun, but unfortunately none was had. So we continued the little walk to the apartment, I open the door and let us in. I go to the refrigerator to get us some drinks then made my way back to the living room. I sat down next to Willow with a plop and handed her a bottle of water.
"So what exactly happened?" She asked.
"Will, you saw what happened. There is no need to go into the details." I answered.
"Faith was just helping Noel with her suntan lotion. It's not that big a deal." She came back.
No big deal? If it was Kennedy on the other end of the situation it would be a little different, wouldn't it?
"Get real Will, I was standing there for five minutes and she didn't even acknowledge me."
She gave me an incredulous look. I was standing there for five minutes and my 'girlfriend' didn't notice me. She was too busy rubbing down Miss. Model on the chair.
"Did you try and make yourself known? Cough or something?" She asked.
I felt like I didn't have to. I mean we can feel each other, but my friend did have a point.
"No, I thought she could feel me through our slayer bond." I reply sheepishly.
That was a cop out answer I know, but it was the only one that I could come up with.
"Still, it's polite to at least try and let her know. You can't always rely on magic. We both know that better than anyone." She shot back.
Again Willow had a point, relying on magic is not a good thing. It can lead to badness of epic proportions. I should have learned from dark Willows adventure in trying to end the world.
"Yeah I know... it's just that Noel..." I sigh.
"What about her?" Willow asks.
Now I know I'm letting my insecurities show, but how could I not? I mean, look at Noel, she is like the epitome of beauty and sexuality. Who wouldn't break their neck or literally kill to have someone like that.
"She just has sexuality written all over her. Plus, I may be reading this wrong...she's into Faith." I finish.
It has been obvious since day one that Noel had a thing for Faith. Anyone with eyes could see that, even I can. Half the time I'm blind to what is going on in front of me. However, this has become a big sign flashing in my face.
"Maybe she is, but Faith really cares about you. She's not going to do anything to jeopardize what you guys have."
I pick up my bottle of water and play with the label.
"Right?" She asked.
I stop playing with the label and look at her.
"Right..."
Maybe I am reacting a little irrationally about the situation. I mean it was just sun tan lotion... it's not like she was making out with her for the whole world to see.
"Just remember that and give her a chance to talk. Work things out." Will smiled.
I gave her a small smile back. I am so going to miss this when she leaves.
"Ok, I will do it your way. I really do care about her and I don't want to risk the chance of losing her." I replied.
Willow gave me a hug and I hugged her back. She always had a way of making me see things logically. I break the hug and pick up my water and take a drink.
"You gotta stop being so paranoid Buff. It's all gonna work out." She reassured me.
I hope she's right, because I have a bad feeling this is going to get a whole lot bigger than just sun tan lotion.
I smile "You're right." I hug her again, "I don't know what I will do without you."
"You're never gonna have to find out. I'm learning how to teleport. If you, Xander or any of the others need my help, I'll be here. Even if I'm thousands of miles away."
"That would be good." I replied looking into those eyes I loved so much.
We started talking about small things, her and Kennedy's trip to Brazil. Little things that really had nothing didn't have to do with everyday life. Just enjoying each other's company even if it is for a little while. Then the front door opened and in walked Faith minus Kennedy.
"Red, Kennedy wants you down by the pool." She told Willow.
Willow gets up and gives me a hug, "Remember what I said." She whispers in my ear. I return the hug and she lets go. Willow leaves and Faith sits down gazing up at me. Silence encased the room as the door closed signaling Willow's departure.
"So..." I start out.
"B, look I don't know how it looked to you. I was just trying to help her out." She replied.
That wasn't what I was expecting, but hey it was a good place to start.
"What made you finally realize?" I asked.
This was like a strange sense of deja vu. When I told her how I felt and she came out to talk to me.
"I talked with Kennedy and she made me see things from your point of view." She finished.
Leave it to Kennedy, always trying to help or make a situation better. She's really not that irritating after all.
"So... talking with Kennedy made you understand where I'm coming from?" I asked.
She sighs and stands up, "This is all new to me. I really didn't see any harm in helping her."
She walks over to the window and I follow her with my eyes. I wait for her to continue before I say something. When nothing else comes, I decide to add my little piece.
"Faith, Noel has a mad on for you. I noticed it from the first time we all met, and so has everyone else. Are you blind or something?" I asked her.
It sounded a little harsh, but I had to make her see the situation for what it was worth.
"I'm not blind, and I have noticed. But, did you ever stop to think, that I just don't dig the girl? Huh B? Did you stop for one second to think that maybe, I only care about you."
She plopped down beside me.
"Well, you have a very strange way of showing it." I replied.
I know, I'm not making this easy for her, but what can I say.
"B, all this is new to me and it's gonna take some time for me to learn." She answered.
She did have a point with that. She's never really had a serious relationship before... at least I don't think she has I stand up and straddle her lap... looking deep into her eyes.
"I know, and I'm sorry for the way I reacted. I just let my insecurities get the best of me. Talking to a girl here who never had stellar relationships in the past." I reminded her.
Faith wraps her arms around my waist and we meet half way our lips barely touching. I smile softly at her and kiss her softly on the lips. That wasn't enough for either one of us, and our tongues battled for domination as we continued kissing. Her hands moved from my waist to the string that tied my bikini top. She deepens the kiss as I feel my string come undone. I move my hands to run my fingers lightly up and down her back, her hands moving in slow circles slightly caressing my breasts.
I moan into the kiss and begin undoing the strings to her top when I hear a door open.
"Hey Buf- ahhhhh." I heard Dawn call out.
We break apart immediately and I try my best to straighten myself up. Dawn kept looking at us. I couldn't help but turn red. She looked at us with a mixture of surprise and shock. I have never been so embarrassed in my life.