Chapter 8

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Faith's POV

We carried Buffy at Willow and Tara's dorm coz it's kinda near. We laid her in Willow's bed and just looked at her. Willow was out to class which left us with Tara who was getting some medicine for Buffy. I looked at Xander and noticed him frowning.

"Geeez Xman! What the hell did you do to her?!"

He looked up at me with a serious face.

"I knew this is going to happen...I should have broken it to her slowly...this wouldn't happen."

He sighed and I just looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"What are you talking about?"

"I knew she couldn't take the news of me getting married because...SHE HAD FALLEN DEEPLY AND MADLY IN LOVE WITH ME!!"

I couldn't help but look at him with a 'are you for real' look and punched him in the arm. He really thinks that Buffy's in love with him. Kinda dumb to think that. He looked at me with a shocked face holding his arm that I punched.

"Why did you do that? You don't believe that she fell for me?"

"Isn't THAT obvious?!"

He glared at me.

"Well why do you think she reacted this way?!"

I glared back at him.

"I think it's more likely that she couldn't take your stinking breath!"

He seemed taken back that he covered his mouth and smelt his breath for himself. He glared back at me.

"I do not have a stinking breath!"

"Oh yes you do!"

Buffy's POV

I can hear someone arguing...I think it's Faith and Xander. I slowly opened my eyes and myself looking at Tara who was smiling down at me. I met her a couple of days ago in the bronze. I really thought that her and Willow were a couple but Faith told me that Willow was scared stiff to tell Tara what she feels for her.

"How are you feeling?"

I frowned slightly confused as to why I'm in a room where Faith and Xander are arguing by the bed. I slowly sat up and covered my forehead with my hand as I felt dizzy. My sudden sitting up was noticed by Faith and Xander as they crouched down to me.

"B...you alright?"

She sounded and looks worried as she looks at me. I looked back at Xander and noticed him looking worried too. That's when I remember what happened.

'Xander says that...they're getting married.'

I just nodded as I look down at the sheet that's covering me. I felt Xander held my hand and I couldn't help but look at him. He looks so...sad.

"Buffy...I'm sorry...I didn't tell you sooner. I don't want to hurt your feelings...It really isn't my intention."

Faith's POV

I couldn't help but roll my eyes as I looked at Xander looking sad. This is kinda sick. Buffy really isn't in love with him...is she? Buffy glanced at me then looked at Xander again shaking her head.

"No...it's...its okay. I was just shocked. I never thought that you and Faith are serious and even thought of getting married..."

Buffy's POV

I looked down as I finished what I was saying. I couldn't look either one of them in the eye. It's just a shock to me that they're getting married. It's true...I really never thought that they would even think of getting married. I never even thought that they've been going out at all. It sounds crazy but...somehow...I don't like the idea of Faith marrying Xander...or any other guy. I really don't know why...but I just want Faith like this. Single and carefree.

'Stop it Buffy! You should be happy for the both of them! This might be a chance for Faith to be truly happy. Isn't this what you wanted? For Faith to be happy? Stop feeling sad now and be happy for the both of them.'

I took a deep breath trying to ignore the pain in my chest. I looked up at them and well...they seemed shocked as well...except for Faith who trying to control her laughter. I raised my eyebrow and looked at them.

"Why are you guys looking at me like that?"

Faith cleared her throat and smiled.

"Is this what's all about? Me and Xander getting married? B...I think you knocked your head or something. I'm not marrying Xander."

I frowned not understanding what she's saying. I looked at Xander who was raising his eyebrow.

"B-but you said...that you're getting married."

"With Anya...my girlfriend for a year now."

I raised my eyebrow and looked at him confused.

"Who's Anya?"

Xander glared at Faith who was still trying to control her laughter.

"Faith! You didn't tell her about Anya?!"

Faith just shrugged with a wide smile.

"Didn't think it was important...but geeez! You and me...getting married! That's...so...funny!"

Faith started laughing out loud and was followed by Tara who was giggling. I couldn't help but giggle at what assumed was going to happen. I guess it's a little ridiculous. Faith and Xander doesn't seem to be compatible for each other. I glad that they're not getting married that I just joined their laughter. Xander wasn't laughing though. He was frowning as he looked at us laughing.

"What's so funny about me and Faith getting married? I don't think it's funny."

I couldn't help laugh again as I saw his face. Faith must've looked at him too as she started laughing hard and was now rolling on the floor with her hand on her stomach.

Faith's POV

After that laughing fest we had in Tara and Willow's dorm we decided to head to the bronze. It's still kinda early for me to work...that's why I'm gonna wait with them for awhile. We waited for Willow to get back from class coz I know Tara's gonna be lonely without her. They're kinda obvious with the loving thingy. Even Xander notices it...but they haven't done any progress...but I think love takes time...don't ya think?

I sighed and was in a happy mood when we got out of the dorm. I guess that idea of Xander and me getting married amuses me. Don't get me wrong...I like the guy but...he's definitely not my type. He's just a friend...but what really bugs me is...why the hell did Buffy faint at a thing like that? Is she really in love with Xander? If she is...then why did she seem glad when she knew that we weren't going to tie the knot?

We were walking side by side as Willow, Tara and Xander were in front talking about the incident. I glanced at Buffy and well...she seems to be alright now. Though...she looks troubled now. Guess she's thinking of something.

We got to the bronze without talking. Me and Buffy I mean. Those three were kinda noisy on the way talking about me and Xander getting married. I still find it amusing to hear and think about. We sat at the table as Xander ordered some drinks. As we waited for our drinks...he started telling that he's gonna get married 3 weeks from now. He's also telling us that we should get him a bachelor party and that I would give him a lap dance. I just rolled my eyes mumbling, 'yeah right...in your dreams.' We we're kinda talking about his plans for the wedding when a broody looking man walked towards us.

"Xander...thought I'd find you here..."

Xander turned to the voice, smiled and suddenly stood up hugging the man.

'Geez...don't tell me that's his lover?'

I couldn't help but smirk as I watch them smiling at each other. They pulled away.

"Angel! I thought you wouldn't be here till tomorrow! You should have called! I could've picked you up at the airport!"

'Angel? What kind of name is that for a...built looking guy like him?'

The Angel guy shrugged and giving Xander a smile.

"I wanted to congratulate you early..."

"Thanks man! Oh by the way..."

They turned towards us and introduced us one by one.

"This is Willow...Tara...Faith...and Buffy. My best pals. Guys this is Angel...my cousin."

He smiled at us one by one and I just waved my hand saying hello. His gazed stopped on Buffy who just nodded her hello. Xander was saying Angel's job at LA. He's a detective there.

'I kinda figure him to be a gym instructor. He is kinda built. Oh well...don't judge the book by its cover right?'

The whole time Xander was yapping about how he and Angel were buds and everything. I also noticed Angel kept on glancing at Buffy. I glanced at Buffy and well...she's just taking a sip on her juice...still looking thoughtful. Jack waved his hands by the bar signaling me that my shift is up. I frowned as I thought of leaving Buffy while Angel here is glancing at her like a criminal or something. I frowned.

'Weird...why am I so concern for Buffy's protection. The guy obviously like her. That's a good thing right?'

I stood up as I ignored a small voice in the back of my head which is telling me to just stay at Buffy. I frowned still confuse and looked at them.

"Uh yeah...I really want to hear Xander babble but I got some work to do. I'll catch up later."

I glanced back at Buffy and well...she's looking at me...like she's asking me to stay through her eyes. I just kept on walking towards the bar thinking that's only my imagination.

'Geeez...did I hit my head or something?'

Buffy's POV

Faith just left and well...I really didn't want her to leave. I wanted her to stay here...with me. It's weird...it's like I never want her out of my sight. I've thinking why I reacted that way towards her and Xander getting married. I felt like crying when I heard Xander say that...but the moment Faith said that they're not getting married...well...I just want to jump to her and hug her. I didn't though...I contained my feelings and just laugh with her. I was confused at what I'm feeling...and at the same time...it scares me.

I glanced at her. She's making drinks for some lady. She smiled and gave it the lady who smiled back at her. Seeing her smile...makes me smile...and somehow...I feel something in my stomach. I looked away from her and looked at my lap.

'What is happening to me?'

Faith's POV

I somehow felt someone looking at me. I scanned the room and well...no one's looking. Xander and Tara are dancing now. Willow is not on the table.

'I guess she's in the bathroom.'

And that leaves Buffy...and broody boy at the table. Broody boy seems to be glancing at Buffy who was looking at floor, frowning. I couldn't help but frown when Angel sat beside her and starts talking to her. I watch her smile at him listening and talking to him as well.

'What the hell is she talking to him for?'

I don't know why but...I felt kinda mad and glared at broody boy as I saw Buffy laugh at what he said.

'Why is she laughing? Is she...flirting?'

I don't know why...but a part of me felt mad. I wanted to walk to them and well...break them up. Kinda weird thoughts huh? I mean why would I think that? They're not doing anything wrong. They're just...talking.

'What the hell is the matter with me?'

"So that's what you're looking at..."

I frowned at found Willow leaning at the bar looking at Buffy and broody boy. She faced me and smiled. I raised my eyebrow.

"Red? What are you doing here?"

She sighed and rolled her eyes.

"Finally you noticed me! I've been calling you for a minute now!"

"Uh...really. Guess I spaced out or something..."

She smirked and grinned at me.

"Spaced out? More like you went to another world. A world were you're looking at Buffy talking to Angel..."

I frowned at her.

"What are you talking about?!"

"Awww cmon! It's kinda obvious that you're jealous! I knew you like her!"

"When did you ASSUME that I like B there huh?"

She shook her head still grinning.

"I didn't assume...I knew..."

"Ha! That's crazy! I don't like Buffy like that! I-I just think of her as my...li-little sister."

She rolled her eyes again.

"Yeah right...keep telling that to yourself. In the mean time...prince charming there is making his moves on the princess. Better stop being a frog and make your own move so you can get the princess for yourself and live happily ever after."

I looked at her like she's crazy or something.

"Red...you really need to lessen the reading coz I think what you're saying doesn't make sense."

She just shrugged and walked away towards their table. I looked at Buffy and Angel who were still talking.

'Do I...really like her...? Or I just really think of her as my little sister?'

AN: Okay...sorry if I offended some readers who thought that Faith/Xander are cool...but in my story they're just friends. Sorry again!