A/N I know Faith isn't the same Faith, but if you really think about it no one is staying true to character. And I think you might like what Faith has up her sleeve.

"Faith, can I ask you a personal question?" Buffy asked as she rolled over to look at the other Slayer.

"Yes, I think you should forgive Spike."

"That's not what I was going to ask. I was just curious why your family let you come clear cross country to live with strangers? I mean I took off for a summer, but my support system slowly dragged me back in."

"Actually, I'm an orphan. My watcher adopted me when I was little and when she died I had no one. The council came and told me about you and I thought it was a chance to find a new family."

"Do you remember your parents at all?"

"My mom was a pregnant teen so drugged out she probably didn't even realize she was pregnant let alone who my father was."

"I'm so sorry. My mom stuck by me all through their divorce and even after all my slayer related stunts she still loves me."

"Yeah, she seems really cool, and Giles and Spike. You know you have a pretty sweet deal here."

"I guess I really do. Would you excuse me I have something important that I have to take care of?"

"Sure, Say hi to Spike for me and try to keep him up later so he'll sleep during class tomorrow."

"I'll do my best" Buffy smiled as she left the room.

"Luv?" Spike asked sleepily when he heard his door open.

"Do you mind if I spend the night here? Faith snores."

"Snores?"

"Yes, really horrible nasally snores that could wake the un-dead."

"Get in"

"I'm sorry that I got so upset. I know you didn't mean any of those things you said."

"I'm sorry you were feeling neglected."

"Good then let's never fight again. By the way, how do you spell effulgent?"