Chapter 4

AN: Okay...again sorry for the delay. I seem to notice that I kept on apologizing to all of you for updating late. It's just that our finals our up and well...I seem to be lower on two subjects. But...that doesn't concern you guys does it? Change topic! Sorry I didn't update earlier! Sorry to keep you guys from reading...too busy doing things. I'll stop my babbling and just write. Hope you like it and make a review!

Buffy's POV

I was left behind with Willow and Xander, Faith's friends. Willow smiled at me.

"Hi...I'm Willow...and this is Xander..."

I smiled back.

"I'm Buffy...nice to meet you..."

She nodded and I sat down beside her looking at where Faith was heading. I can see Faith talking to her boss who seems to be angry at her. I just hope she's not getting yelled at for being late. I noticed Xander smile and leaned close to me which made me look at him.

"I didn't know that Faith had a friend rather than us...how did you meet my Faithy?"

I couldn't help but frown at what he said. His Faithy? Since when did Faith become his? I decided to ignore what he said and answered his question.

"Oh...I just met Faith today...in the park. We went to her motel and she gave me clothes...see...then we went somewhere and she bought me food! With a drink that tickles my mouth! You should try it sometimes...it's very good."

I smiled at them. I watched them as they look at each other with their eyebrow raised. They looked back at me and Willow excused herself.

"Um...I think I'll buy something to drink. You want some Buffy?"

I looked up at her and smiled.

"Yes please...I hope it's like the drink that I had with Faith..."

"Uh...yeah...I'll try..."

I nodded and she walked towards the counter where Faith is working. I then looked around looking at the people who were dancing. The first time I went here when I was watching over Faith...I kept on looking at the people who were dancing. I remember one time, Faith was the one dancing. I just couldn't help but stare at her...that until some guy moved to her and danced with her. I frowned as I remember that time... It was the day I promised myself that Faith would be the first person to dance with me if I had the chance. Well...now I do have a chance. I hope she'll ask me...

Faith's POV

My boss yelled at me again...Telling me that he doesn't need latecomers in this club. I wanted to punch him on the face but...that'll make me loose my job. I sighed as I prepared some drinks for the costumers. Some guy even flirted with me saying that he'll give an enormous tip if I go out with him. I just smiled at him and told him I had a boyfriend. He buys it and didn't bother me again. Jerks...I'm not a whore who can be paid! I shook my head and concentrated on what I was doing. Luckily Red was my next costumer. She smiled at me...

"Hey...rough night?"

"You can say that again...so...what can I get ya?"

"Give me 2 margaritas and well...a drink that somewhat tickles the mouth..."

I rolled my eyes obviously tired of her jokes.

"Haha Red...very funny..."

She giggled and then looked at me smiling.

"Actually now that I think about it...it is funny. Your wacky friend over there was telling us how you lend her clothes and bought her food. Never thought you were into charity..."

I shrugged my shoulder.

"I don't know why I did it...probably because I didn't want her to end up like me..."

I prepared their drinks as I listened to her talking.

"End up like you? You mean a bartender?"

I shook my head.

"No...more like a person who doesn't have anything...not even a home that she can come back to..."

I laid their drinks and was surprised when I felt Red's hand on my own. I looked up at her and she's looking at me like she's sad or something.

"Faith...we're here for you...you know that right?"

I grinned at her thankful for what she said and well...a little grossed out. This talk about friendship and about being there for someone or talking about love is really not my style. To tell you the truth...I really haven't experienced what they call, love...having my mom is different. Sure I love her...I still do...but...it isn't the love that I was talking about. That was motherly love...the love that I'm talking about is much deeper than that. I doubt that I will ever find someone that I will truly love...and that will also love me...

"Yeah I know Red...but please no more of these 'I'm here for you' speeches...I'm really not comfortable with it..."

She shrugged also grinning at me.

"Okay...but if you ask me...I think you're just shy on showing us your soft side."

I kept my grin at her and chuckled a little at what she said.

"Whatever Red..."

She looked at their drinks and raised her eyebrow when she saw what I prepared to my wacky friend.

"Orange juice? You serve that here?"

I shrugged.

"Well...I sometimes bring one if ever there is an underage person wanting some booze...guess it's a little helpful with my wacky friend there..."

I looked at Buffy and saw she was also looking at me...smiling. I forced a smile at her feeling a little creep out for her stare. Red noticed me and looked at where I was smiling. She found Buffy and looked back at me grinning.

"You know...I think she likes you..."

I looked back at Willow and raised my eyebrow at her.

"Of course she likes me! I gave her clothes and food...and probably a place to stay...if you want to take her that is..."

She slightly backed away from me and frowning at what I was suggesting.

"I can't take her with me! The university might kick me out if they found out that I'm letting an orphan on the dorms! Plus I don't think there's enough room for us. I do have a roommate remember?"

I grinned at her.

"Oh yeah...how can I forget your roommate...what's her name again? Clara was it?"

She frowned again.

"It's Tara! Not Clara! Tara!"

I couldn't help but chuckle at how she said it. I just forgot her name and now she's really mad at me like I did something wrong. I grinned at her and leaned close.

"Oh yeah...Tara...so...are you two getting down and dirty yet?"

I wiggled my eyebrow as I teased her about her roommate. Just like when I'm teasing her with Tara...her face suddenly flushed like her hair and looked down trying not to look at me in the eye. Yup...Red's got it bad with her roomie...she's totally whipped. I couldn't help but laugh as I look at her.

"I guess you did! Was it good?"

She shook her head and frowned at me her cheeks still flushed.

"NO! We...w-we didn't do that! We're just friends! Nothing more! So stop with the teasing!"

I pulled away slightly and grinned at her.

"Too bad...guess you wouldn't mind if I take her out would you?"

She glared at me for awhile then took their drinks and walked away saying...

"Do whatever you want...Like I care!"

I couldn't help but smile as she continues with her denial. It was clearly visible that she likes her blonde and shy roommate. Geez...Everyone in the club could tell...well except for Xander...he's too stupid to see it. As I watch her walked away from me, I couldn't help but grin and say...

"Of course you'll care...you like her..."

Buffy's POV

Xander was talking to me and asking me questions about where I'm from and stuff like that. I just looked down and tried to think of a way to answer his question. Should I tell them where I'm from? Surely they wouldn't believe me...but I can't lie. I'm not permitted to do that...but...I guess that's the only thing I can do...I told him in a soft voice what was the only thing on my mind...

"I...I can't remember..."

I glanced up at him for any reaction. He had his eyebrow raised.

"What do you mean you don't remember...?"

Now what do I say? I just stared at my lap feeling nervous. Luckily something in his pocket made a loud ringing and disturbed our conversation. He stood up and pulled a small...thingy out of his pocket and headed outside saying...

"Excuse me for awhile..."

I watch him for awhile and noticed that he had the small thingy on his ear and was now talking to it. I continue to watch him until he went outside. The moment he was gone I laid my hands on my face feeling ashamed at what I had done. I lied...I lied to him. But it was the only thing that I could do...I can't just say to him that I'm from heaven...I just can't. My thoughts were interrupted when I remembered why I was sent here...

'I'm here to find that old man's wings...but...how can I do that?'

I don't know why...but I turn to look at Faith who was talking to Willow. She looked back at me and I can't help but smile. She smiled slightly too and soon Willow looked at me as well. She began to say something to Faith that made her look away from me and turned to look back at Willow. I continue to watch her...watching her facial expression. It feels like a dream...being able to see her like this. I always thought that this day wouldn't come true...

'I guess some wishes do come true...'

My thoughts were gone as soon as Willow took a seat right next to me. She seemed angry for some reason. I wonder what's wrong. She took a deep breath and smiled at me noticing that Xander wasn't there. She frowned slightly...

"Where's Xander?"

"He...he went outside for awhile..."

"Oh...well...here's your drink. It doesn't tickle your mouth but...it tastes good..."

I nodded and took a sip at what she gave me. I beamed at her finding my drink absolutely delicious.

"It's great! What's it called?"

She raised her eyebrow and looked at me confused.

"Uh...um...orange juice..."

I nodded and took another sip of my drink. Xander came back smiling. He took a seat next to Willow.

"Where were you?"

"Just a phone call..."

Willow nodded and gave Xander his drink. I looked at it for awhile and noticing that it's different from mine. Xander saw me and smiled.

"Want to take a sip?"

I nodded and was about to get it when Willow stopped him.

"Xander! You can't let her drink that! She might get drunk!"

"Aww c'mon Will! It's just a sip..."

Willow looked at him for awhile then finally gave up. Not understanding what 'drunk' means...I eagerly took the glass and taking a sip of it. It tastes funny and...bad.

"Bleach...it doesn't taste good."

"That's because you should drink it all at the same time so it wouldn't taste bad..."

Looking at the glass for awhile I decided to follow Xander's advice. I gulped it all down and true to his words...it didn't taste bad at all. The moment the liquid got down on my stomach...I felt warm...hot...and dizzy...

Faith's POV

My shift ended quickly and I got to say good bye to my boss of mine. I noticed Willow, Xander was looking at someone who had her head lying on the table. I then noticed that the passed out girl was Buffy...

'Oh shit...'

I quickly made my way through them and looked at the passed out Buffy who was quietly snoring. I glared at Willow and Xander.

"You let her get drunk?!"

Xander looked at me guiltily...

"Sorry Faith...I didn't know she'll get drunk that easily after just one drink..."

I sighed and just look at sleeping beauty passed out. Guess I should take her home then. I managed to get her out of there by carrying her through my back. I know I should ask Xander to carry her but the thing is...he might grope her. I looked at Willow and Xander and said our goodbye.

"Are you sure you don't need my help? I can carry her you know..."

"Nah...I can handle it...see ya guys tomorrow."

I begin to walk towards the motel with Buffy on my back.

'I'd never thought that I'd be giving someone a piggy back ride...'

I thought as I continue to walk. She wasn't that heavy at all. It was a piece of cake carrying her...until I felt her breathe through my neck. I couldn't help but shiver as I felt that. It's a good thing I didn't drop her or anything...She's mumbling something but I couldn't hear her. After a long walk...we finally reached the motel. I even had a hard time explaining to the owner that she was my sister. It's a good thing she believed me. I had a hard time opening my door with Buffy on my back. After minutes of struggling at the door...I finally opened it and laid Buffy gently on my bed. I gasped for air feeling tired as I sat down the floor.

'This just isn't my day...'

I made my way to the bathroom getting ready for bed. I decided to just wear some shirt and panties to bed removing my bra. I stopped and sighed as I saw Buffy sleeping at my bed. I decided to remove her...I mean my pants and shoes from her leaving her in a panties and a shirt. I went to the other side of the bed and closed the lights.

'I hope I don't fall of the bed...'

I sighed and closed my eyes. I was about to fall asleep when I felt her hugging me by my waist and snuggling at my neck. I wanted to remove her away from me not really used to hugging and things...But instead I just closed my eyes feeling so tired. The last thing I remember as I was slowly falling into the dream world was her pulling me closely and the feeling of her breath saying softly my name...