Title: Obsidian Moonlight

Rating: R

Pairing: Faith/Buffy

Summary: Want, Take, Have was all it was supposed to be...just never accounted for feelings to get involved. AU.

Author Note: I don't own anything, characters, settings, season spoilers...all belong to the now cancelled show.

"FUCK!" Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck

Faith continued her mantra for several seconds then spun around to face the calm blonde sitting on a tombstone passively gazing at her.

"This is your fault you know!" pausing for a moment she began to pace again "Twice now B!" Faith accused intensifying the glare she gave her sister slayer as she faced her again.

Buffy just sat there but couldn't help the little snort that passed her lips dismissively. She locked gazes with Faith and didn't flinch back from the rage she saw in her eyes, she merely just raised an eyebrow and gave Faith her annoying half smile that was full of self confidence that it pissed Faith off even more.

"You know what...Fuck you!" Faith turned around and walked off in a huff. Stupid bitch always does this, making my life more confus-

"Let go B" she tensed and refused to look at the girl who had laid a gentle hand on her arm.

"Don't leave..." Buffy said softly, all traces of humor gone from her voice.

Faith groaned and ripped her arm away from the other girl her anger back full force "You always do this B, aren't you fucking tired of jerking me around! I mean for fuck sake I'm not indestructible...I feel things too ya'know"

"I know" Buffy murmured softly "I didn't think...well...I...shit I dunno what I was thinking" reluctantly she made a grab for Faith's hand "I really need you Fai"

Faith just gave her a look desperately trying to hold onto her anger and resentment but to her dismay soon melted under the down turned face. The silky blonde hair falling about her face hiding those big beautiful eyes, and the hint of a pout could be seen.

Sighing she reached forward and held the smaller slayer to her "you owe me B, I'm only doing this for you..." scowling she lifted Buffy's face up to meet hers "this is a one time deal though Buffy, I mean it"

Buffy gazed at the brown orbs which held her captive and couldn't help but smirk a little "Of course Fai"

"No! no, no, no, I'm serious B. No more double dating. No more set ups. I want you out of my dating life! Just avoid anyone who even say's the sentence with double date in it! This is the last time! Got it?"

"Sure" was the simple reply she got from the now smiling counterpart. Faith groaned again and allowed Buffy to drag her home. "So... pizza?"

Buffy walked happily beside the sulking brunette, she felt a little guilty though. She always seemed to rope Faith into doing things that were just...not Faith. Inwardly laughing she glanced at the younger slayer and felt all warm and content.

She and Faith had finally resolved their issues, albeit it only took the near end of the world, unleashing Slayers all over, reorganizing the watcher's council, a full night of booze, a heavy physical and emotional blow out and many, many nights there after trying to heal, but eventually they got it right and sat and talked, and shared, accused, felt remorse, self pity, self hate.

Buffy linked arms with the withdrawn brunette and stifled a laugh when Faith just looked up and glared at her.

Everything that happened after that night a few months ago had been great for her and her sister slayer, they had come to terms with everything that they had both done to eachother and no longer felt that awkwardness in eachothers presence. They were as close as they had ever been and Buffy was deliriously happy about it. She of course knew that Faith had always meant to be an important part of her life but back then she had never accepted it, never accepting her. But now, they had this bond between them that no one else had a chance at rivaling, sure Willow and Xander were still her best friends, but Faith was different, the connection between them is deeper something that Buffy cherished and never wanted to let slip ever again.

Sensing her thoughts turning becoming too overly dramatic Buffy just shrugged it off and reached into her pocket for the keys to their studio apartment building. They had moved in together after they finally settled down in Sydney. They were given the Job of recruiting the other Slayers and were based in Sydney, Australia.

As a gift from Giles they had the easiest and most relaxing job out of everyone. Sure they were called away every now and then but their job consisted of just traveling around the world, debriefing the slayer of their 'born duty' and allowing them a few days and hands on experiences to accept or decline the responsibilities of their 'destiny'.

Giles had resumed the head of council by unanimous voting from everyone around and had bashfully accepted the task. He then delegated jobs to the remaining loyal council members and remaining Scooby's.

They were all spread out and away from eachother. Dawn had stayed behind with Giles in England to become a watcher while Will had organized the covenant and was in charge of research and finances with Andrew. They were based in Detroit because Kennedy had to watch over the Hell mouth there with a few other slayers. Xander was in charge of constructing the new Council building and finding places around the world to house the slayers in each country.

Faith and I dropped into the couch and sat there in silence for a moment.

"The usual B?" Faith asked and got up in search of the phone.

"Yea thanks Fai, I'm just gonna take a quick shower k?" Yawning Buffy trudged over to her room and walked into her adjoining bathroom with Faith. They had struck it lucky; actually they were lucky to have Willow. After the battle with The First ended and with the demise of the Watchers Council, the red head had set off to find the hidden funds the Watcher's Council had left behind and were very much pleased with the results. Billions of dollars were transferred into a joint account only accessible by the Scooby Gang.

Willow then set about into investing and starting up accounts for each new slayer they came across making sure they had enough money to afford them a comfortable lifestyle outside of slaying duty and weekly salary deposits. It would seem the Council had been seriously stingy and had held onto their funds because it seemed that the money accumulating over the generations has made the Scooby's available to a never ending amount of money. Bill gates eat your heart out. Although they didn't flaunt it, they made sure they used it.

Shedding off her clothes she stepped into the shower spray and smiled upon recalling the day Faith had surprised her with the apartment.

Flashback.

"Fai" there was a distinct whine to her voice "can I take the blindfold off yet"

Faith chuckled a little "not yet B, c'mon stop pouting it's a surprise"

"I hate surprises" she said indignantly.

"Aww, I thought you said you loved my surprises"

"humph!" was the only reply she got out of the blonde and Faith smirked.

"C'mon B just a few more steps"

"Faith I look ridiculous walking around with a blindfold on, c'mon please can I take it off"

"No! Now quit being a baby and just hold out a little bit longer. I promise your gonna love my surprise...hopefully"

Buffy took an exaggerated deep breath and just let Faith guide her through a building and into an elevator before stepping out into a hallway and walking down a corridor. Suddenly Faith stopped and turned Buffy towards what she assumed was an opened door.

"Ok where are we?" Buffy asked curiously with childlike apprehension.

"It's all right now B, you can take off the blindfold"

Quickly Buffy did as she was told and gasped at what was before her. The first thing that caught her attention was the view of Sydney harbor and the high rises of Sydney CBD through the outside balcony doors. "Fai..." she said breathlessly walking a couple of steps forward she glanced back at Faith and she was scuffing her foot at the ground.

"I went ahead and bought an apartment B. Please don't be mad I just got tired of hearing you bitch about living at the hotel that I thought that...well were rich now so why not spend a few ya'know...I mean if ya don't like it then you could always buy your own apartment..."

"Faith!" snapping her head up she gazed at the teary eyed blonde before her and assumed the worse "shit B I'm sorry, I should have consulted you...I'm such an ass sometimes, I just... well I saw it and had a look..."

Buffy had walked over to the now flustered brunette and laid a finger to her lips immediately shutting her up.

"This place...this is ours?" Buffy asked her softly.

Faith couldn't do much else but nod.

"You bought this...for us? You and me?"

Again with the nodding.

"Jesus Faith..." Buffy exhaled and a beautiful smile lighted up her face as she gazed at the brunette "God do you know how much I love you right now? Shit this place is amazing Fai" Grabbing a hold of the dazed brunettes hand she guided her further into the apartment "Show me around?"

Faith had seriously lost the ability to move or think she loves me? A goofy looking smile lit up her face as she turned to the amused blonde and regained her ability to think. Smirking she leant forward and whispered huskily "Bedroom first?"

Buffy giggled and shoved at her "shut up Fai...although I would like to see how you set my room up"

Faith gave her a devilish smile. "C'mon B" walking back to the opened front door she closed it and turned to Buffy who had started to wander aimlessly through the wide open space. The apartment that Faith had purchased was huge; it was the whole two top floors of the apartment building and as soon as you walked through the door the kitchen was situated to the right with stainless steel appliances and every Commercial chef's dream for utensils and cooking equipment and a comfy retro island that went around the side as if in a bar with stools of different colour's. Murals and tasty art work adorned the walls and Buffy had been transfixed with the Asian inspired mural that adorned the wall separating their bedrooms.

Faith had made sure that the interior decorator she hired to furnish out the space was clear that the living space be funky yet mature and the two main bedrooms that was connected with a bathroom be easily distinguished; one being bright, sweet and homely while the other is rich with more darker colour settings with a luxurious feel.

Faith didn't stump on technology and fixed the place with plasma TV's and state of the art sound systems and lighting that could be handled by voice activation. The main room had one main remote and that controlled everything; from the blinds to the light settings. She made sure that they both had a flat screen in their rooms as well as an entertainment set. Their connecting bathroom was tiled a dark blue and had both a very large spa bath as well as a two person shower. Every inch of the apartment was designed just for the room mates. On the upper floor was their very own gym and work out room and that led out to an open patio and mini garden. The spiral stair case which is found to the left upon entry adds to the apartment a more industrial feel because of its steely rusty look.

They had really comfy and quirky things adorning the open space of the living room / dinning room from things such as a hammock tied between two pillars to cute little stuffed toys, one being the big bumble bee in a corner and a black and white panther before the long settee for foot stool.

All in all it basically summed up both tenants personalities and Buffy was ecstatic.

Faith had one more surprise for Buffy though "ready for this B?" she said with a hint of amusement and shyness. Faith had walked to the last door in the apartment and with a flourish opened it up to show the blonde a room just for their clothing and shoes. Buffy's squeal of excitement was heard and before Faith knew anything she had a Buffy sized shape rush past her into the room.

Faith stood back and watched as the stunned yet excited Blonde walked around the room. It was decked out with a little island counter that showed off their jewelry and other trinkets through a separated glass casing and the walls all held up thousands of clothing all separated into pants, jeans, tops, dressy, casual, jackets, leather, denim, even belts. But on one wall was mainly for Buffy as it adorned her many shoes.

Beaming at Faith she walked over and planted a kiss on the younger slayers cheek.

"Thank you Fai..." she whispered as she leaned in and wrapped her arms around Faith.

Faith just shrugged and sighed contently as her arms wrapped around the one person in the entire world she had ever fell in love with.

End Flash back

"YO B! hurry the fuck up yea! Or didn't you get the memo that we is going through some major drought!" Faiths pounding on the door reverberated around the room.

Buffy rolled her eyes turning off the jet of water and exited the shower. "Yeah, yeah" she called out as she rapped the towel around her head and slipped on her robe. "Is the pizza here yet?" she called out.

"Yeah I just paid for it...what movie you wana watch tonight" came the muffled reply as Faith walked away from the door.

Stepping out of the steamed bathroom she padded bare foot to the main area and joined Faith on the couch and grabbed for a slice.

"So...who's the guy that roped you into a double date tomorrow night B?" Faith asked around a mouthful of garlic bread.

"Oh!" Buffy started off enthusiastically "remember those guys from the club we went to last week end? Chase and Matt? Yeah well Chase asked me to come out with him and yeah..."

"I got hooked in because you chickened out and dragged me along for the ride" Faith completed.

"Faith" Buffy wined.

"What? Its true Blondie, you always do this, cant handle a fucking date with out me so you get me to come along and it ends the same everytime...we bring them here, you have your night of fun, you dump him and I have to explain to the chick I made plans with why I couldn't go out and have my own fun"

Buffy pouted and stared at the TV and mumbled something Faith couldn't hear.

"What was that?"

"I said I don't always dump him"

Faith rolled her eyes and ignored the pouting slayer. "Whatever B"

A week later Buffy found herself bored and restless in their apartment after a night of slaying. Faith was called away to recruit another Slayer and was due back any moment. Buffy missed her and was feeling a little lonely. True to what Faith predicted Buffy and Faith had gone on the double date and the next day Buffy found herself making excuses to the guy why she couldn't see him again. Faith had sat back with a smirk as soon as Chase left and an 'I told ya so' look plastered on her face.

The jingling of keys and the door creaking open perked the little slayer up and she stood and waited for Faith to show herself.

"Honey I'm home" came the husky and sarcastic drawl.

Buffy rushed forward and basically leaped into Faith's arms. Faith gained her balance and chuckled "guess you missed me huh?" came the cocky reply.

"What did you get me?" Buffy asked excitedly as she bounced around like a five year old on a sugar rush in front of her.

Faith stood back and gave the blonde a look "what makes you think I got you something? I was away on business B not a social call"

Buffy pouted and you could see the excitement seep out of her "you didn't get me anything?" she said childishly.

"No" came the curt reply as Faith walked forward hiding the smile that had creeped onto her face.

"Oh" came the dejected reply from behind her. Faith entered her room and put down her bags and opened one suitcase revealing a wrapped up box.

"you know I think I spoil you B, Your getting awfully bratty" Faith hid the box behind her back as she leant against the door frame to her bedroom peering out at the now dejected blonde.

"I'm not bratty" Buffy replied indignantly.

Sighing and rolling her eyes Faith walked forward and dropped the carefully wrapped gift on Buffy's lap "here ya go brat, enjoy"

Buffy perked up and tore at the gift wanting to know what she got. "Oh wow"

Faith sat beside her avoiding looking at her. It was always like this; she would buy her a gift and get excited about giving it to her roomie but got all nervous and shy when she opened it.

"d'ya like it?" Faith questioned the awed Slayer. Faith had gotten her a beautiful sketch of the look out Faith had discovered whilst in the Philippines. The drawing was done by a very talented young artist and Faith couldn't resist. She knew Buffy would appreciate such beauty and so she bought it.

"You went here?" Buffy asked still looking at the sketch.

"Yeah amazing huh?"

Buffy just nodded and took one last look at the sketch before she gave Faith her customary kiss on the cheek.

"Thanks Fai" Buffy said and gave her a hug before going off to her bedroom to find a place for it.

Faith just sat there watching the blonde retreat before she placed her fingers to the spot she had kissed, a small smile gracing her face.

Yeah she was in love with a chick that was the definition of straight not to mention the only person that she had ever trusted. She was seriously screwed, every day that passed Faith fell even more in love with Buffy and yet it tore at her because she knew nothing would come of it.

Sighing with sadness this time she walked over to Buffy's room and stood there for a moment at her door before walking in and sitting down on the blondes bed "hey I'm gonna hit the sack, I'm having a case of jet lag"

Buffy looked at her and pouted "But I missed you"

Faith felt a jolt in her heart at those words. "I can sleep with you B if that's what you want"

Buffy beamed at her and nodded vigorously. "ok, I'll just brush my teeth k?" before Faith could respond the Blonde had bounded over to the bathroom.

Few minutes later Buffy walked out and walked over to her bed still smiling. "c'mon you...your turn"

Faith grumbled and got up slowly making her way tiredly into the bathroom to quickly do her nightly routine before stripping down to just her underwear and tossing her day clothes in a hamper then walking into her room to fetch an oversized shirt to sleep in.

Normally she just slept in the buff but because she was sleeping next to miss priss she couldn't afford that luxury. Walking back into Buffy's room she crawled into her side of the bed and laid next to the already sleepy slayer.

Faith was amused at times like this because Buffy looked like the most harmless thing in the world, wrapped up in her comforter and piles of pillows almost drowning her she looked adorable and Faiths heart sighed at the sight.

Buffy peeked at Faith and smiled. "Night Fai, I'm glad your home safely"

Home the word resounded in her head, something Faith never had till the blonde lying next to her, she smiled and leant over giving the girl a kiss on her forehead in silent thank and wonderment.

"Night baby" she murmured as she watched Buffy doze off.

And it went on like this for a couple more months. Neither wanting to sleep alone so they swapped beds, Buffy sometimes sleeping in Faith's bed with her and vice versa. They only did that though when they didn't have their own company, and to Buffy's irritation Faith had been bringing about more one night stands than she used to. Not to say Buffy was being a Virgin Mary but she missed curling up next to Faith at night.

Buffy didn't mind though and was grateful and slightly curious as to why Faith hadn't actually dated anyone more than the one night.

That was until Tracy.

Tracy seemed to be the one that Faith didn't mind having for more than one night, and although Buffy didn't actually have anything against the girl, Tracy seemed to rub Buffy the wrong way and she couldn't figure what it was about her that irked her so badly.

She had seen Faith with a lot of people since they came to Sydney. Men and women and none of them had ever got a rise out of her like Tracy did. Of course she hid it from Faith and made sure she kept her thoughts to herself but whenever she saw Tracy coming out of Faith's room or whenever she saw them sprawled out on the couch she felt her stomach churn and didn't know why.

Maybe because your jealous the voice in her head had whispered one night when she was thinking about it but Buffy shook the thought away and ignored such a thought. But upon analyzing it some more Buffy decided that maybe she was jealous, of course only in a platonic 'Tracy the fucking bitch is stealing my bestfriend away' kinda way.

But jealous none the less.

Feeling kinda at ease with her revelation Buffy decided the best course of action is to book a night with Faith in advance for a night of movies and fun like old times.

Buffy felt a pang at the thought she actually had to book Faith, she was so used to having Faith wanting to spend time with her.

Guess she does spoil me the blonde thought sadly before she perked up and resolved to not let her petty jealousy eat at her.