The moonlight streamed in through the window. It illuminated Faith as she slept lightly on a leather couch. Angel had found her in his office a few hours ago. Apart from covering her with a blanket he had done nothing but stare at her. Listening to her heart beat strong and true. Watching her had stirred emotions he was not sure he could deal with. She was breath takingly beautiful. Not just in appearance but in her soul. The struggles she had faced and fought had been tough on her. Angel knew the tortures her mind has pushed against her. Angel had felt the same trials. Angel could still hear the screams of pain from Angelus victims. Being apart from Angelus had not taken those with him. Angel knew he didnt deserve happiness. It was cruel of the powers that be to place happiness so close to him, to have that happiness lie inchs away from him and deny him in the same second. Did the spell effect the curse? What did it change. Could he find a future with Faith? When had his feeling for her grown into this. Angel wondered when the shift from Buffy to Faith had happened. Was Faith the reason he no longer felt the need to return to Sunnydale or to miss Buffy. Angel knew it was and he sighed, knowing it was hopeless. She was another love he did not deserve.

Faith stirred at the sound. Angel muttered a curse under his breath. He had disturbed her sleep and now she was going to find him staring at her like a puppy. The curse made Faith sit upright. Faiths eyes scanned the room, looking for any threat. Faiths eyes looked weary and alert until they meet Angels and she smiled.

FAITH - you my wake up call

ANGEL- I did not mean to wake you

FAITH- Hey no biggie, is Willow ready for the mojo spell?

Angel shook his head in refusal. Faith sat up and looked at the cover. Folding it gently she laid it to the side of her. Looking up at Angel the question in her eyes was one of hope. Hope for them. Hope for the future. Angel was disgusted with himself for looking away, the hope was more than he deserved. Faith deserved so much better. Angel felt her movements. Knew she was walking towards him. Looking at her feet as she stood infront of him.

FAITH- damn do my boots look better than my face

Faiths hands reached forward and cupped his face. Gently forcing him to look at her. His pain and his love was clear for her to see from his eyes and she lifted her face to meet his in a kiss. Lord help him but he was lost. The moment her lips touched him he was completely lost in her. Pulling her towards him in a deep kiss. Faith's arms reached around his neck. The kiss deepened into hunger as they both wanted more. Faith broke away and signed deeply

FAITH - talk about on fire

Faith quickly moved away from Angel. Wanting more than anything to return to his arms but knowing it was doomed to hope for it all the same.

ANGEL- Faith I ..

Without finishing Angel strode over to Faith and captured her mouth in another searing kiss. Burning his love , his passion onto her heart. Angel broke the kiss to pull Faith into his arms. Carrying Faith to the couch he laid her down and continued kissing her. Faith rolled against Angel so he was lying down and she was astride him. Kissing him deeply, Faith knew she had found peace. Faith also knew the curse could be actuivated and broke the kiss

FAITH - Angel we cant .the curse

A gentle laugh from Angel

ANGEL - will what....... release Angelus. Its too late for that. Willows spell could join us again...... Faith. Cant we have just this once. Cant we have this .....please......please Faith I need you

Faith couldnt refuse him and kissed him with a passion that matched his own. They would have tonight. Tomorrow would bring problems they could face together or apart for in their soul's they had that night.