"Oh, um, hi Faith," Buffy said slowly.

"Hey, so what's this I hear about someone in this room wanting to kill me?" Faith said looking at Willow who was looking at her with a mixture of shock, anger, and sadness.

"Well, Willow was just, um." stammered Buffy.

"I was just remembering our past and thinking about what I would probably do to you if Buffy didn't explain why we need you," Willow said.

"Oh. So what did she say?" Faith asked looking at the ground.

"Basically that you've changed, which I'm not sure I can believe just yet, but I might eventually," Willow said clearly starting to feel sorry for the girl after getting a good look at her.

"Oh. Um, cool," Faith said though she didn't really look too happy.

"Yeah well, this is Spike the vampire and Kennedy. She and Willow are dating," Buffy said trying to change the subject.

"Hi nice to meet you. She doesn't look so bad. She's kinda pretty Willow," Kennedy said.

"Sometimes looks can be deceiving," Willow said under her breath which earned her an elbow to the arm by Buffy so in an attempt to make things more light hearted she said, "Keep your eyes off of her. I like them better staring at me."

"Oh, no problem babe," Kennedy said snuggling up to Willow.

"Is this going to turn into something more, because I am more than willing to let you guys carry on. I'll just stand here," Spike said with an eager look in his eyes.

"Ooooo! I second that. I'll get the blankets and I'll just stand over here while you guys do your business," Xander said with the same look as Spike.

"Sorry boys, but if we did anything it certainly wouldn't be out here with you guys watching," Willow said as she giggled.

"As interesting as this conversation is, I think we should change the subject," Buffy said.

"Yeah, good idea B. I need to talk to you anyway," said Faith.

"Okay, let's go into the other room." Buffy said as she grabbed Faith's hand and brought her into the guest room.

"So what's up?" Buffy asked afraid she was going to be yelled at or punched because of what happened earlier.

"Well, a lot of things actually. The main thing being why did you stick up for me after what a bitch I've been in the past?" Faith asked.

"Well, you said it yourself. It's in the past, plus I have a strong feeling you've changed," Buffy said.

"I hope. I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry for everything I've ever done to you. I just wanted your forgiveness, though I know I don't deserve it." Faith said looking at the ground for what seemed to Buffy the hundredth time that night.

"Well, you're forgiven. I never thought I would say this but I'm so happy that you're here. I missed you and I didn't realize that I did until tonight," Buffy said.

"Don't say that, Buffy. I know that you are just saying that to make me feel better or something. Well, I don't deserve any of this so just don't. Please don't. Thank you for forgiving me, but I don't need you to tell me anymore than that. I feel even guiltier," Faith said not lifting her face from the floor.

"It's true, Faith. I am so happy you're here, and I. um.. I hope stay with me." Buffy said this time looking at the ground.

"I can't believe it. I missed you so much and I thought I would never get to tell you, and if I did I never expected you to forgive me let alone say you felt the same," Faith said, and Buffy thought she saw the happiness creep back into Faith's eyes.

"Well, come give me a hug then. isn't that what you're supposed to do when something good happens between you and another person?" Buffy asked with laughter in her voice.

"Um. okay," Faith said as she gave Buffy a hug and then said, "Hey, watch the ribs." Buffy giggled and said, "Oops, sorry. I'll just move my hand," and with that she moved her hand to below what most friends consider acceptable areas to be touched by one another.

Faith's eyes widened and she looked at Buffy with an extremely shocked look. Buffy saw her expression and quickly removed her hand and said, "Oh, sorry. I. uh. don't know what came over me."

"No, Buffy. Come here," Faith said and pulled Buffy back into the embrace. "I liked it, I just wasn't expecting it."

"Oh, really?" Buffy said and put her hand back where it was.

"Yeah, and I hope you don't mind this," Faith said and gave Buffy and soft kiss. When they pulled back for air Buffy said, "Very nice. Can I have some more?" and they began to kiss some more.

Author's note: Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I had a lot of homework and I wanted to squeeze in as many good reviews as possible. So do you guys like it??? I tried to make this one less of a cliffhanger at the end than the others. So please review and I think that I'm going to do what I've seen other author's do and not update unless I get at least 5 reviews. I think that's fair. So thanks to everyone who reviewed!!! Lots of love to you guys. Laterz.