Chapter 4
Buffy's POV
It's been a year since I move in to Sunnydale. My life had its ups and downs here. I've got myself many wacky friends here. One of them is Willow. She's a witch and also my best friend. She has a boyfriend named Oz which is well...a werewolf. There's also Xander. Also my 'male' best friend. He has hormone problems. Oh yeah. He has a girlfriend named Cordelia. Were really not that close what with her bossy attitude and all. She's not that bad. I also got myself a new watcher. His name is Giles. He's from London that's why sometimes he talks funny.
I also got a boyfriend now. He's Angel. We never go out to date or do some of the boyfriend and girlfriend thingy. That's because he's afraid of the sun. That's right...he's a vampire. I never thought that I'd fall for a vampire. But he was always there for me to comfort me and all. Besides he's got a soul so...its okay.
That's what kind of life I led in this hellmouth. Always fighting the bad guys...me winning and saving the world, that kind of life. If you're going to ask about Faith...well, I never did forget her but...it seems that she forgot about me. A few months ago I called Mrs. Peterson but I guess she didn't see her...so I stopped calling since day. I wanted to forget about her, but I never did. Even when I'm with Angel I never did froget about her. I barely even know her and still she's all I think about.
Anyway I'm a graduating student at Sunnydale high. All of us will graduate next month...except Angel and Giles of course. It's a good thing this school didn't burned down or else I would think that I am curse or something. I almost died once by the way, but Xander revived me. That's when Kendra was called too. She's also a slayer but she died four months ago. Giles said that someone will be called again. I know it's bad for me to say this but I'm glad. I really didn't like Kendra that much. She's like Cordelia, but much worse. I hope the new slayer isn't like her...
Faith's POV
Geeezz at last Sunnydale! I've been driving for awhile now! I know he'll go here! I drove all night just looking at this place. I passed the sign that says Welcome to Sunnydale. I just hope that he's here.
Buffy's POV
I'm at Sunnydale high. We were having lunch. Me, Xander and Willow. I was seated beside Willow while Xander is seated opposite of me.
"So you want to go to the Bronze later"
"I don't know Xander...I've got to patrol and all."
"Awww, cmon Buffy! Lighten up a little bit"
"You wouldn't say that when YOU become a slayer."
"If I become the slayer I'd charge people for all the vampire I kill."
"If the people knew there were vampires here then all the people would leave this town."
He suddenly shut up and realized that what I said was true. I looked at Willow and saw that she was looking at a blonde girl on the far end of the table. The girl was also looking at her.
"A friend of yours"
"W-What? Oh, No."
"She seems new."
"Yeah..."
I looked at the girl again and she wasn't there. I looked around and caught her going out of the cafeteria.
Faith's POV
I strolled awhile in the place and it seems normal. I don't sense anything. Not even 'him.' Where is he! I stopped at the Sunnydale High and I suddenly felt something. It's something warm. It's not a vampire and I know it's not him. I walked closer to the school and noticed a slightly blonde girl on a bench. I walked inside the school and sat beside the girl.
"Hey. Playing hookey or something"
She looked at me and smiled a bit. I think she's somewhat shy.
"No...I-I-I was just t-taking a breather."
"I'm with you! School just sucks."
She smiled at me again.
"Your n-not a s-s-student from here"
"Nah! I don't need school."
"H-How a-a-about your future."
"When it happens it happens. So I just gotta relax and let it happen."
"T-T-That's a pretty n-n-nice t-theory."
"Yeah well, learned it from the pro."
"w-who"
"Me."
She laughed a little and I laughed with her. I was having fun just by talking to this girl.
"Didn't catch your name."
"T-Tara."
"I'm Faith."
We shook hands.
"So...Tar...I'm kinda new here and I was kinda wondering..."
"Y-y-your lost"
"Yeah..."
She giggled a little. So I kinda smiled a bit.
"H-how about we-we get out of here a-a-and I-I show you around the t-t-town a b-b-it."
"But you don't even know me."
"I-I-I know that y-y-your not a b-b-bad person."
"Cool! Your pretty cool blondie"
We walked towards my car and drove somewhere.
Buffy's POV
I feel warm. It's like I'm feeling a vampire but its much more pleasant. I walked and walked and the more I go to the direction of the window the more I feel the warmth. I looked outside the window and saw the blonde girl from the cafeteria and a brunette girl walking towards a car. I can't seem to recognize the other girl. Then they drove and the warmth was gone. Was it the blonde girl or the other girl?
Faith's POV
Tara showed me everything. We stopped at a bar called the Bronze and decided to take a break there. It was a club and I can sense that its Tara's first time in a club. The beat was really loud, that we can't keep a conversation. But I like it. A guy approached us. He's kinda cute.
"Hey...You two ladies wanna dance"
I looked at Tara as if to ask permission. She just blushed and looks at her drink.
"I-I'm sorry...I d-d-don't dance."
The guy looked at me.
"Sorry, handsome. If she doesn't dance then I don't dance either."
The guy looked disappointed and left.
"You d-didn't need to do t-t-that."
I shrugged at her and she smiled a bit.
"Can I ask you a question"
"S-s-sure."
"Why do you keep stuttering"
"I do it b-because I'm nervous."
"Still nervous"
"A l-little."
I gave her a smile. I looked at my drink and it seems empty now.
"I'm gonna get another drink. Be back in awhile."
"O-okay."
I stood up and headed towards the bar. Then I felt something. The warmth and the bad vibe that my body is feeling. There's a vampire here. I looked around and saw a guy and a girl making out. They stopped and headed towards the exit. I went to Tara.
"Hey. I um...gotta do something...will you wait here for awhile"
"U-uh yeah. Just be careful."
I didn't know why she said that. I didn't ask…I just went outside.
Buffy's POV
"I can't believe I'm here."
I entered the Bronze and felt the warmth again. I looked around and saw the blonde girl looking at the hurrying brunette. She's going to the back door. I can barely feel the warmth. It was slowly fading. It must be the brunette not the blonde.
"Uh...guys I gotta go. I'll be back in a few."
"What? Where are you going"
"Somewhere."
I left before Xander ask anymore stupid questions. I went to the back door, and so did Willow and Xander.
"Buffy, what's wrong"
Then I felt it. The warmth and...a vampire. I heard the scream of a girl. I ran towards the noise and found the brunette fighting the vamp. I looked around and didn't see the girl. She must have ran. I looked at the fight again and saw that the brunette beating the vamp. She pulled out a stake from her pocket and thrust it to the vamps chest.
"Woah. I guess there's a new slayer in town."
The brunette looked up. And I saw her face. It's...Faith?
Faith's POV
I went outside and saw the guy pinning the girl on the wall, making out. His hands on her thigh. Oh boy. I can't believe this girl is making out to a vampire. GROSS!
"No."
"Aww cmon baby..."
I approached the guy and throw him on the other side of the wall.
"When a girl say no...you should stop. K loverboy"
The girl went to the guy and crouched at him then turned to look at me.
"What the hell are you doing"
"Geeez! Are you protecting that guy? I wouldn't if I were you."
The guy's face changed and showed his fangs. The girl was shocked that she screamed and ran.
"Geeez! Not even a thank you! The people here has no manners."
The guy stood up and charged at me. I dodged all his punches and kicks, but he didn't dodge mine. I was getting impatient so I pulled out my stake and rammed it to his chest. DUSTED! Score one for me! Then I felt the warmth but again, but its stronger.
"Woah. I guess there's a new slayer in town."
I looked at the voice and found myself looking at...Anne? The hell is she doing here? She looked shocked; I must have looked like that myself. I looked at her and saw that nothing changed. She's still beautiful. She smiled at me, ran towards me and then hugged me. She leaned her head on my chest. God! She's here...what will I do?
"Faith...Your here..."
I pulled her away from me. She had that smile again that made my knees weak. I brushed her hair on her forehead and she just smiled again. She's so beautiful...Oh no! Don't go there! She fucking used you! Don't forget that! I closed my eyes as I remember that day.
"Ahem"
I looked at the person behind Anne. There's a boy and a girl. The boy looked kinda cute but for me he's kinda average. The girl is pretty what with her red hair and all.
"Oh Yeah. Faith this is Xander and Willow my bestfriends."
"Nice to meet you Faith."
"Uh...nice to meet you to..."
All of us shook hands. I turned to Anne and she looked at me, still smiling.
Buffy's POV
Faith's here! Yay! She's looking at me and I can't help but smile at her. She turned her eyes toward Xander and Willow then to the door.
"Well...uh...it's nice to...meet you all but...I kinda have to get inside now. I've got someone waiting there."
I frowned as she said that. Did she mean the blonde girl? I looked at her and saw her heading towards the door.
"Hey Buff...how do you know her"
"I met her a year ago on LA."
"Really? Does she have a...boyfriend or something"
I glared at Xander and went inside the Bronze. I see Faith talking at the blonde girl. I can't help but feel a little jealous.
Faith's POV
I spotted Tara walking out of the bathroom. I walked beside her.
"Hey...you okay"
"Y-yeah. You"
"I'm fine."
I felt the warmth again. I looked around and saw Anne looking at me. She started to approach me looking at Tara.
"Who's your friend, Faith"
Was I imagining it or is she jealous?
"Uh...This is Tara. Tara this is Anne."
They shook hands. Then the Xander guy and the Willow girl came again and stood behind Anne. Maybe they know who Buffy Summers is. I went here to look for the other slayer and the guy who ruined my life. I didn't know that I could find Anne here. If I had known I'd probably...do nothing.
Anne smiled at me. All of us sat at the near table. I can feel Xander looking at my chest so I just grinned at him. He noticed and looked away from me, blushing.
"So does anyone of you know a girl named...uh...I think its Fluffy Summers or somethin like that..."
Anne sighed and looked at me. I looked at Xander and Willow and both of them has a confused stare. I looked at Tara and she was just smiling a little.
Buffy's POV
FLUFFY! It's bad enough that its Buffy but now...its even worse. I looked at her and saw that she really doesn't have any idea that what she's looking for is right in front of her already.
"It's Buffy, not Fluffy."
She shrugged and Willow started laughing. I can tell Xander is still busy looking at Faith's breast.
"Don't tell me she doesn't know"
"No she doesn't Will..."
Willow then began to laugh. I couldn't help but laugh a little too. Faith just looked at us looking lost.
"I don't know what"
I looked at Faith all serious now.
"Faith...my name is Elizabeth Anne Summers. I'm also called Buffy..."
She looked shocked.
"Why did you tell me that your name is Anne anyway"
"Because...I thought that if I told you my real name...you'd laugh at me."
Faith's POV
So her real name is Buffy. Why would she tell me that her name is Anne?
"Why did you tell me that your name is Anne anyway"
"Because...I thought that if I told you my real name...you'd laugh at me."
Okay now I'm hurt. My chest wouldn't stop hurting. This is what you get when you get to know a beautiful girl...you end up getting hurt...again...just like when you fell for Julia...
"I'd laugh at you? Is that the kind of person you thought I was"
I sounded like a broken hearted person. Maybe I really am. She really does judge people easily...
Buffy's POV
She sounded hurt. Who wouldn't get hurt! First you left her now you judge her before getting to know her! You really are bad when it comes to relationship! Wait! I'm with Angel not with FAITH! She's looking at the table now, looking really sad. Cmon Buffy! Think of some excuse!
"No! It's just that...um..."
"It's alright. If I were you...I'd also think that about me..."
She stood up and looked at me then at Tara.
"Sorry but I think Tara and I should get going now..."
Tara stood up and walked behind Faith. I also stood up and grabbed Faith's hand to stop her.
Faith's POV
I felt her hold my hand. Why am I acting this way! One hold from her and I go all gaga. Geezzz, I've got it bad!
"Will I see you again tomorrow"
She seems to be begging me. I looked at her and saw hope from her eyes. It pains me to see her like this all begging and sad. I smiled at her a little and she smiled too.
"Yeah...we gotta talk about bussiness."
"Ok...how about you meet me in this address in the morning."
She gave me an address and I put it on my pocket.
"K'. So I'll see you tomorrow B. You too Xman and Red...Bye."
I walked away and felt Buffy's eyes still on me. When I exited I can still feel her but it's a bit faint. I looked at Tara.
"Where do you live? I'll take you there."
Buffy's POV
I took my seat and noticed that both Xander and Willow was frowning at me.
"What"
"Xman and Red"
I giggled a little as Willow said that. When I looked at them they were still frowning at me.
"I think that's your new nicknames."
"Well you also have one Buffy, or should I call you B."
"At least it's not Xman! I think I like mine."
"Well how about...Fluffy..."
That did it. I glared at Xander and Willow just laughed.
"Don't you dare..."
Xander was laughing too. We were interrupted by Angel as he went to our table.
"Buffy...I knew I'd find you here..."
"Angel."
I gave him a kiss on the cheek. He sat beside me.
"What are you doing here"
"Aren't we going to patrol"
I looked at Xander and Willow as if asking permission to leave. Willow nodded and Xander just shrugged. I guess its okay... Angel stood up and headed towards the exit. I ran beside him and took his hand. Both of us walked towards the cemetary hand in hand.
Faith's POV
After I took Tara home I went to the motel and there I spend the night. I woke up at around 9 in the morning. I took a shower, dressed up then headed towards a fast food restaurant to have breakfast. When I gave the lady my money the address that Buffy gave me fell to the ground. I picked it up and decided to go there. It's Saturday so I guess she'll be there. I drove there and found myself looking at a store. Magic Box...
I went inside and looked around. There were many weird things that is on display. At the far end there were a lot of books in a shelf. It was pretty neat but totally not a place for me. I walked towards the cash register and rang the bell.
"Wait a moment..."
I waited and found Willow running towards me.
"Faith! You came"
"Uh...yeah. Nice place you got here..."
"It's not mine."
"Oh. So you work here"
"Sometimes..."
I looked around and saw a book on the table I opened it. I think it's a spell book or something.
"So...is B around"
"B? Oh you mean Buffy...Yeah she's here. Just go through that door."
I smiled at her and went inside the door. I saw Buffy punching and kicking a dummy. Must be the training room. She looked at me and smiled.
"Nice of you to finally drop by."
"Yeah, Well I don't have anything to do so I thought I'll give you a visit."
"Do I have to say thank you"
"Whatever..."
She smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile too. She's sooo beautiful... I walked closer to her.
"So you wanna fight Anne...I mean...BUFFY"
Her face saddens as I mentioned her name. She probably felt bad about what happened yesterday... I touched her shoulder as if to comfort her.
"Hey...you alright"
"No...look Faith...about what happened yesterday..."
"Hey...its alright. To tell you the truth, when my watcher told me that there's another slayer in Sunnydale called Buffy...I kinda...laughed...a lot."
I smiled at her but she didn't smile. She still had that sad face. I sighed.
"I guess I kinda overractted yesterday. I mean, I'm still kinda angry at you when you didn't show up at the park a year ago. Seeing you just makes me remember that day..."
"I'm sorry..."
"Don't be. It's in the past, so just leave it in the past. Ok"
I smiled at her and she smiled back.
"Good...how about a little practice? I'm kinda bored and practice is the only thing that makes my blood boil. Actually practice AND sex are the only things that makes my blood boil. How about you"
She blushed and I can't help but laugh a little.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that..."
"Fine by me. Cmon...let's see what you got"
I charged at her but she easily dodged it. It's gonna be a pretty good day...
Buffy's POV
Faith is lying on the mat after being beaten for about 5 times now. She's good she's not using her brain. I looked at her still lying. Her eyes closed and her breathing is fast. There are sweats on her face. God! She's beautiful... I looked around and saw Xander drooling. We didn't hear him come in, but I sensed him. I also sensed him looking at the breast of Faith. I looked at Faith again and saw her frown.
"Geeez B! Kick my ass why don't cha"
"I thought I already did."
She smiled. I walked in front of her and offered my hand. She took it and stood up. We were very close to each other now. The only thing that I can hear is our breathing. She still had that smile. I was surprised when she leaned closer. I thought she was going to kiss me but instead she leaned to my ear.
"Next time...you're the one whose ass I'm gonna kick...better get ready for that day..."
What she said made my knees weak. She walked away and I couldn't help but look at her. She gave me a towel and winked at me. Ok...did I just say that she makes my knees weak? I heard the door open and saw Willow and Giles walk inside. Xander is still looking at Faith. I wonder what Cordelia will say when she saw this. Faith walked beside me.
"Who's the guy"
"He's Giles, my watcher..."
"Ohhh. He's a cutie..."
I looked at Faith.
'God! He's like a father to me! Gross!'
Faith's POV
I looked as Buffy's watcher approached me. I wasn't kidding when I told her he's a cutie. Well he is!
"You must be the new slayer. What was your name again"
"Uh...Faith."
"If I may ask, who is your watcher"
"Well...um...I don't have any..."
'I guess that will do for now. I don't want them to know what really happened.'
Giles looked at me then adjusted his glasses.
"I see...Well I guess for now I can be your watcher."
"Cool."
"Yes...anyway...do have any place to stay"
"Huh? Oh...yeah, I kinda stayed at the motel."
"What"
I looked at Buffy. What, what?
Buffy's POV
She lives in a motel! She can't leave there! I looked at her and saw that everyone is looking at me funny. I must have surprised them when I yelled.
"You can't live there"
"I just did."
"Well...you can't sleep there again"
"Why not? It's not like it stinks or anything...well it does sometimes."
"No! You will not go back there"
"Where will I sleep then! On the street! Yeah I guess that's much more comfortable than in the motel that has a bed. I better go get a box then coz that's where I'll sleep..."
She said that sarcastically. I heard Xander smirk and glared at him. I looked at Faith again and sighed.
"What I mean is...you can stay at my house."
Faith's POV
Okay...did she just say that? Live with Buffy! I'd love too...
"I don't think that's a great idea B."
"Why not"
"If I live with you, will I get grounded, do chores and have to ask permission to leave the house"
She thought about it for awhile.
"I...guess..."
"Well then forget about it."
She looked sad and looked at me. Oh no! Is she going to pout! She did. She pouted.
"Argh! Don't I have a choice"
She shook her head still pouting. God she looks beautiful... I looked at Giles as if asking for help. He took off his glasses, cleaned them, and then put them on again.
"I think that's a good idea...Buffy."
I looked at Giles shocked. I thought he'll be on my side!
"What! Why is that a good idea"
"Because...that way you won't go out all the time. Buffy's mom can discipline you."
"But..."
"No buts. Just get your things and head for Buffy's house."
I knew I wouldn't get out of this mess. I sighed and looked at Buffy. She looked at me and pouted again. Argh! One of these days I'm gonna rip that pretty lips of yours!
"Fine! But I don't think I'm gonna enjoy this"
"Think of it this way Faith...you'll get to know Buffy better."
' That's what I'm afraid of...'
Buffy's POV
We headed for the motel. She paid the motel then headed towards her room to get her things. I sat in her bed while she's packing her things. Wow! It's gonna be great having Faith in the house. That way I wouldn't get grounded alone.
"Ready"
I looked at the things she has. She only has two bags.
"That's all"
"Yeah. What, do you want me to bring the bed too"
I rolled my eyes.
"Didn't think so..."
"Fine let's go..."
Faith's POV
When we got to her house I was nervous. I didn't know how to act to some parent. She must have sensed it coz she held my hand trying to calm me. I looked at her and she smiled.
"It's going to be okay."
I nodded at her and we climbed out of the car. I took my bag and walked towards their front door. Buffy was ahead of me. It was a pretty large house. She opened the door and we went inside. It was very nice house. Large living room and pretty neat too.
"Mom I'm home"
"Buffy is that you"
"Yeah mom. Where are you"
"In the kitchen honey."
She looked at me and smiled.
"I'll be right back. Just make yourself comfortable."
I nod and she walked towards the kitchen.
Buffy's POV
I found mom cooking our supper.
"So Buffy...how was your day"
"Uh...fine..."
"Good."
I was having a hard time thinking of a way to let mom agree for Faith to stay. Please say yes! I'll do anything! Maybe I should tell her that. I gathered my courage.
"Mom...I...have to tell you something..."
"Did Angel do something to you! If he did I wil kill him"
"No! Angel never did anything! Beside you can't kill him he's already dead."
"Well I can always stake him."
"Mom"
"Okay, okay. I'll spare his life for now."
"Thanks...anyway...I have this problem..."
"Don't tell me you're pregnant"
"What! NO! Mom, would you just let me finish"
"Okay...what is it"
I took deep breath. Here goes...
"I have a friend that..."
"...needs to stay here because she's staying at a disgusting motel. And you decided to let her leave here for awhile because you're worried about her"
Okay...I'm freaking out here. How did she know all that?
"And let's not forget that your friend is also a slayer."
"How did you...know all that"
"I'm a mother! A mother knows everything about her daughter...besides Mr. Giles called and told me everything."
I sighed and silently thank Giles.
"So...can she stay here"
"Of course she can. Is she out in the living room"
"Yeah..."
"Well I better meet her. Could you bring some juice for her"
"Sure mom."
She went to the living room. I just hope that she can like Faith.
Faith's POV
Her mom really is something. I heard everything. It's because of this slayer hearing. I kinda thought it was funny. She thought Buffy was pregnant. But then there's the Angel guy. Who is he? I was interrupted when I heard her mom heading here.
"So...you must be the new slayer. What was your name again"
"It's Faith. Nice to meet you Mrs. Summers."
"Actually it's miss but you can call me Joyce."
"Uh...yeah..."
"Where are you from"
"Boston."
"That's a pretty far place. Why did you come here"
'To kill someone...'
"Uh...well...it's kinda a long story...I'd rather not talk about it."
"Oh. Well, you can stay here as long as you want Faith."
"Thank you Mrs...I mean Joyce."
"Your welcome. But I guess you can stay in Dawn's room."
Dawn? Who's that? Buffy came out of the kitchen with a juice in her hand. She gave it to me and I drank a little.
"She can't stay there mom. She doesn't even know her."
"Really? Then I'll go introduce you to her."
She got up and walked upstairs leaving me and Buffy alone.
"Who's Dawn? Your dog"
"I wish."
I looked at the stairs and saw Joyce and a kid walking towards us. She's about 11 years old I think. Long brown hair and brown eyes. She really does look like Buffy.
"Dawn this is Faith."
"Hey."
"Now be nice to her. I'll go to the kitchen and make supper."
She left leaving the three of us staring at the kitchen.
"So Faith...were are you from"
"Boston."
"Cool place. What school are you going anyway"
"I don't like school that's why I didn't enroll."
"I like her."
She grinned at me. I looked at Buffy but she's still frowning.
"One last question...if Jimmy Nuetron and Dexter fight, who do you think will win"
"I'd say Dexter. Jimmy Nuetron sucks...big time"
"Told you"
She said as she pointed at Buffy. I looked at Buffy and she pouted a little.
"Sorry B."
"You're cool Faith. Unlike someone who I know"
"Why you"
Dawn ran towards the stairs and Buffy ran after her.
"Mom! Buffy's hurting me"
"Am not"
I went upstairs and found Buffy and Faith on the floor. I pulled Buffy out.
"B, be nice. You could have hurt her."
"That's the plan."
Dawn stood up and fixed herself.
"Why can't you be like Faith? She's nice..."
"She doesn't go to my room and take my things like you"
I pulled Buffy away and closed the Dawn's door. I looked at Buffy and saw how cute she was with her hair messy.
"You could have helped me"
"And what? Hurt your sister? No way. I only hurt vampires."
"What kind of friend are you"
"A nice friend. That's what."
"Whatever"
"Anyway B...where do I sleep"
"In my room of course."
What! I'm sleeping with Buffy! I thought about it and looked at her.
"No...I think I'll sleep on the couch."
"Uh-Uh! Your going to sleep with me."
She took my hand and dragged me towards her room. I looked around and saw that it was a plain room except for all the stuff toy around. Oh Boy! This is gonna be the most tiring day of my life! I doubt I'll get some sleep.