Chapter 5

Faith's POV

It's been three days since I came to live in the Summer's residence. It was fun but tiring since I'm sleeping with Buffy in her bed. She wouldn't let me sleep anywhere but her bed. It's nice but whenever she snuggles to me I couldn't sleep. I wanted to push her, but seeing her face made me think twice. Not only that, but the Dawn and Buffy war is also getting on my nerves. They always fight over little things, like food, the bathroom, the remote and don't forget their things. Sometimes when their arguing, I tend to get a headache. I didn't know how Joyce can stand it.

I'm at the park, smoking. I didn't smoke when I met Buffy. I started right after the...incident. I guess it helps me forget things that I don't want to remember. I sighed and looked at the sky. No rain today...I wonder what Buffy is doing?

Buffy's POV

I sneezed.

"Bless you. Do you have cold or something"

I looked at Willow. We were having lunch at the cafeteria. Xander was not with us. I guess he's with Cordelia...

"Uh...no I don't think so."

"Maybe someone is thinking about you."

"Who"

"Maybe it's Angel. Since you haven't seen him since Faith arrived."

She was right. I've been so distracted by Faith being here that I have no time for my boyfriend. I felt guilty. He was probably in the mansion waiting for me to visit him.

"I'll visit him later after class."

"You better."

I smiled at her and she smiled back.

"So...how are you and Oz? I haven't seen him for awhile."

Her smile slowly turned into a sad face. She was looking at her lap, thinking.

"We...broke up..."

"What"

I must have been loud because the next thing I know almost everyone in the cafeteria looked at me funny. I looked at them for awhile then looked at Willow again. I was now whispering.

"When"

"Yesterday..."

"Why"

"Well...he was going somewhere to perform and he wants me to come but...I told him I can't...because...I-um...think I'm in...love with someone else..."

My eyes were wide now. I thought Oz and Willow were the type that wouldn't break up so easily. And here she is...telling me that they broke up because she's falling for someone? Poor Oz.

"Who are you in love with..."

She blushed so red that I think she might pop.

"Um...I think I'm not ready to say that yet. I'm sorry..."

"It's okay Will. You can tell me when you're ready, ok?

She nodded. When we were done with our lunch we headed towards our next class. I can't help but think of is the person that Will has fallen in love with.

Faith's POV

I walked towards the cemetery. I was soooo bored that I thought I could find some vampire on the daylight. Pretty dumb. I'm soooooooo bored! I walked around for a bit and found myself looking at a strange house. i think it's a mansion or something. I walked near it and felt a...vampire! But I can sense it's different from any other vampire that I felt.

I entered the dark mansion and looked around. The curtains are blocking the windows, there is no furniture and there is dust everywhere. Pretty dull house. Needs cleaning... I walked towards the stairs and felt the vampire. I stopped walking and looked up. I saw a man leaning at the rail and looking at me. I can't seem to see his face.

"Who are you"

"No need to introduce myself since your going down any minute now."

I rushed towards him and prepared to fight the vampire.

Buffy's POV

I'm on my way to go to Angel's house. I can't help but think what a pretty lousy girlfriend I've been. I was more occupied on Faith that I haven't had time with my own boyfriend that I'm supposed to be head over heels in love with. I just hope he understands it... when I was near the mansion I can feel Angel and...Faith?

I ran towards the door and saw Faith and Angel fighting. Both of them had bruises on their faces. Both of them were quite tired. They must have felt me because both of them were looking at me.

"B..."

"Buffy..."

Faith looked at Angel then at me with a confused look. I saw Angel's knees go weak that he sat on the floor. I went to him...

"Angel"

Faith's POV

"Angel"

I heard her say as she passed me and went to the vampire. This is Angel! What the hell! Buffy was helping Angel to stand up. She looked at me frowning.

"Why did you do that"

I flinched as she said those. I can see that she was mad at me.

"Well he's a fucking vampire and I'm a slayer! What do you think I should do! Kiss him on the cheek and invite him for dinner"

"Well you shouldn't have done that! He's a vampire with a soul! He's not evil"

I calmed down a bit and looked her straight in the eyes. Why is she protecting him so much?

"Buffy...what is he really to you"

She looked at the floor then at me.

"He's my boyfriend..."

I looked at the ground and forgot all the pain in my body and focused on what I'm feeling on my chest. I never felt anything like this. It's as if I'm being crushed in the heart. It won't stop hurting...

Buffy's POV

She was looking at the floor. I can't seem to see her face. i didn't know what came over me. I was shocked to see her hurting Angel that I got mad. But I know it wasn't her fault. If I told her about Angel she wouldn't have fought him. God I'm so dumb!

She slowly looked up and I saw her eyes were so...blank. It was as if there was a barrier in her eyes, that's blocking her feelings. She's like a zombie...

"I'll help you get him to a bed..."

Her voice was so cold. I can't even believe that this was Faith that I'm talking to. It's like a different person, unlike the person that I met three days ago. The cheerful person that I met...and like. What happened...

She walked towards me then lifted Angel. She headed to the stairs but stopped and turned to me. I still can't seem to read her eyes.

"Where do you want me to drop him"

I walked ahead of her and headed towards the room where Angel sleeps. She approached the bed and dropped Angel gently. She looked at him for awhile then headed towards the door.

"Where are you going"

She stopped but kept her back towards me.

"I'll let you tend his injuries, while I patrol."

"Be careful, okay"

She didn't say anything. She just walked away. I watched the door where she exited and couldn't help but think how I messed up. Yeah...You really messed up... I looked at Angel and tried to help him with his wounds. But I can't stop thinking of Faith...

Faith's POV

The pain in my chest doesn't seem to stop. It hurts even more. I didn't even notice that I'm still near the mansion. I walked away from it and headed to the cemetery. I sat at one of the tombs and let myself cry. I haven't cried for awhile since...the incident. I vowed that I'll never cry again and here I am crying at a cemetery.

I dried my tears as I felt something. I looked around and saw a monster holding a sword. It ran towards me but I dodged it. It swung the sword it was holing and it sliced my arm. The pain was too much that I punched and kicked it no matter how much pain I felt and it dropped its sword. I picked it up and sliced its head off. Some of the blood covered me but not all. I dropped its sword on the ground and headed towards the exit.

I didn't notice that I was on the street when a car hit me. Now I'm really on pain that I couldn't keep my eyes open.

"Hey! Hey! Are you alright"

I looked at the person talking and found myself looking at a blonde girl with short hair. I passed out, feeling all the pain in my body...

Buffy's POV

It took me almost two hours to help Angel. He was asleep when I tried to talk to him so I decided to go home and talk to Faith. When I got home she wasn't there. It was now 9 in the evening that I start to panic. I went to my room and sat on the bed thinking about Faith.

Faith's POV

God! My whole body is aching! I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. I was in someone else's bed. I tried to sit but all I felt was pain. I tried again and began to look around. It was an ordinary room but there were posters of many boys on the wall.

I heard footsteps and looked at the door. It opened and a blonde girl with short hair came to the room. As I saw her my heart began to beat fast. What the! What the hell is happening to me! Why the hell is my heart beating fast!

"You're up. I thought I killed you. Oh well, I'm glad your alive."

She sat at the bed and looked at me.

"I'm Cordelia. What's your name"

"Faith. You're beautiful..."

She laughed at what I said. Why did I tell her that! She's not that beautiful! What's happening! She stopped laughing and looked at me again.

"Thanks. You're not that bad yourself."

"You think so? But not as beautiful as you..."

"I like you. Not like that boyfriend of mine. All he wants is to get in my pants"

"Maybe what you need is someone who can please you..."

I touched her hand. God! I'm flirting with this girl and she fucking likes it! What the hell is happening! Gotta get out of here! I released her hand and tried to stand up. She helped me.

"You shouldn't get up yet. Lie down."

"I...have...to go..."

"Alright. It doesn't look like you're THAT hurt."

She grabbed her keys and helped me towards her car.

Buffy's POV

I opened my eyes slowly as I heard a car pull down near our driveway. I must have dozed off. I sat up as I felt Faith near. I ran towards the front door and opened it. There I saw Faith and...Cordelia! Faith was limping and Cordelia is obviously helping her. I walked near them and they noticed me.

"What happened"

"I hit her. But she's alright. Is she your girlfriend"

"What"

I blushed and looked at Faith. She was also looking at me then at Cordelia.

"No! She's not my girlfriend Cordy! It's not what you think! Were just partners or something! So don't think anything like that. I like you..."

What! She likes her! Why am I soooo mad that I'm thinking of ripping Cordelia's head off! I frowned at Cordelia.

"She's a slayer...It's getting late Cordelia, you should go home."

Cordelia grinned at me then looked at Faith. What is she grinning like that!

"Okay."

She passed Faith to me. I hold her. When Cordelia is about to go Faith grabbed Cordelia in her arms.

"Can I see you again tomorrow"

I looked at Faith like she was a madwoman. Why would she want to see her again! Faith was now blushing and looked at the ground to hide her blush. I saw it...and it makes me mad.

"You know...like a date"

My frowned turned to a shocking face. Cordelia saw this grinned again and smiled at Faith. I know her smile is fake I could tell.

"Sure...pick me up after school at...4:30 near the gate"

"Okay...I'll be there."

"Well see you. Bye Faith...Bye Buffy..."

She walked towards her car and drove away.

Faith's POV

I asked Cordelia in a date! Why can't I control my mouth! What's happening to me! I was sitting at Buffy's bed as she began to look for bandages. She returned but she's looking quite pissed. She crouched at my knees and began to clean the wound on my arm.

"Ouch! Are you trying to kill me"

"No. Are you"

"Geeezzz Buffy! Be gentle"

"Was Cordelia gentle when she did this? I don't think so"

I pulled my arm away from her.

"What's your problem"

"My problem is you"

"What! What did I do to you! Why are you so mad at me"

"Because...because...you almost got killed! That's why"

Buffy's POV

I didn't know why I was so mad! Maybe because she didn't tell me where she was, she was late to get home, she has so many bruises and...She asked Codelia out? Maybe. No...I'm with Angel. I looked at her sleeping beside me. I can sense that something is wrong with her. Is she really serious about what she said about Cordelia? She doesn't even know her!

I looked again at Faith and moved closer to her. I wrapped my arms around her and moved my head to her chest. I laid like that for awhile and felt her hand go to my waist, holding me close. I closed my eyes and drifted of to sleep feeling safe in her arms.

Faith's POV

I felt Buffy's arms go around me and moved close to me. I opened my eyes and looked at her face in my chest. She looks so cute. I moved my hand and placed it to her waist pulling her closer to me. I sighed and closed my eyes and began to sleep.

Buffy's POV

I slowly opened my eyes and found myself still in the same position. I moved closer to Faith and felt her other hand to my hair, stroking me.

"Buffy...Buffy...you need to get up. You're going to be late."

I moved closer to her. I don't want to move...ever.

Faith's POV

She moved closer to me and I can feel her breathing at my chest. It feels good holding her...but she has Angel...she doesn't want me... I moved away from her as I recalled the things she said. It was beginning to hurt again. I faced the wall thinking of the guy who stole Buffy from me. I felt her hands pull me towards her. Her face on my neck. God! Is this torture! I have to love this girl holding me but she can't love me back! What? Am I in love with...Buffy? I felt her hand took hold of mine. We laid like that for awhile until her mom knocked on the door.

"Buffy! Buffy dear! You're going to be late"

Buffy's POV

"Buffy! Buffy dear! You're going to be late"

I really didn't want to move. I want to stay like this for awhile. Just holding Faith. I tightened my hold for awhile then began to stand up. Faith was still in the bed facing the wall. I looked at her for awhile then headed towards the bathroom to take a bath.

Faith's POV

I heard her go to the bathroom. I stood up then grabbed my CD player. I wanted to get my mind out of Angel or...Buffy. I turned it on and began to look for a soothing music. I found something but it only reminds me of Buffy more…

The way she smiles…

The way she looks…

The way she makes me feel…like I'm a different person…

I was disturbed by my thoughts when I felt someone shaking me. I opened my eyes and saw that it was Buffy. I removed my CD player and looked at her.

"Can you drive me at school"

"Sure...will I be able to see Cordy there"

What the fuck was that about! The last time I checked I can control what I can say but now I just can't. She looked sad all of the sudden. She frowned then looked away.

"Yes...she'll be there."

"Oh! Goody"

Geeezzz! What the fuck is that! Goody! She looked at me funny then headed towards the door.

Buffy's POV

I walked towards the kitchen and began to eat breakfast. Mom was saying something but I was occupied on thinking about Faith's attitude. Since when does FAITH say the word GOODY! What the hell is happening?

"Buffy? Buffy! Did you hear what I just said"

"Wha-What"

"I said Dawn and I are going to LA this week. So it's just you and Faith in the house. Are you okay with that"

"Uh...yeah mom."

I heard footsteps and saw Faith running towards the kitchen.

"Hi Joyce. Good morning."

"Good morning Faith. Are you going to drive Buffy to school"

"Yeah. As soon as she's ready."

She looked at me and I stood up and walked towards the bathroom to brush my teeth.

Faith's POV

As soon as I drove Buffy to school I went back to the house and found Joyce in the kitchen sitting at the table with a cup of coffee on her hands.

"Oh...Faith! You're back. I wanted to talk to you."

"Is it about you and Dawn leaving? Buffy already told me."

"No...It's about...you."

I looked at her for awhile and tried to understand what she was trying to say. I sat down opposite of her.

"What do you mean"

"Faith...what are doing in Sunnydale"

"I don't understand...why are you asking me that"

"Don't lie to me. I know everything about you."

I looked at the table. How?

"How"

"I asked Willow to look at your file. And somehow she looked at the incident that happened to."

"So...Red is a hacker"

"Yes. She can probably locate the person you're looking for."

I looked at her. She doesn't seem alarmed.

"Don't worry, I won't tell Buffy."

I sighed.

"You didn't answer my question."

"I came here for revenge."

"To the guy that..."

"Yeah."

"What would you do if you find him"

"I'll kill him."

She took a drink at her coffee and sighed.

"You know that revenge wouldn't solve anything"

"I know. But still..."

"Please think this through...If you kill him you might end up in prison."

"I don't care..."

"Is that why you can't go to school? So that incident won't happen again"

"Yes..."

"Okay..."

She stood up and walked towards the door. I also stood up to stop her.

"You're not going to throw me out of your house? I mean...he might come to you."

She turned around and looked at me.

"I have two slayers in the house, what more protection can I need. Besides...Buffy seems to like you a LOT."

She left and went towards the stairs. I sat down again and smiled. Guess I'm stuck here...

Buffy's POV

I walked towards the exit and saw Cordelia waiting at the exit. She must be waiting for Faith...

"You're really going out with her"

She gave me those smiles that I hate.

"Of course. She did ask me out. It would be rude to turn it down."

"I didn't know you were a bisexual..."

"No...I'm not bi. But...I didn't know you were..."

"What"

"Awww. Cmon Buffy! Don't tell me you're that blind"

"What do you mean"

"I saw how you looked at her when you saw her injured. And how about the time when she asked me out? You were so jealous that I know you might have killed me if you had the chance."

Well She was right about that. I wanted to kill her at that time but...being in love with Faith? Is that true? I heard a car from somewhere and saw Faith holding a teddy bear. She walked closer to us and smiled at Cordelia then at me.

"Here...this is for you..."

"Thanks...shall we go"

"Uh...yeah...um Buffy...I'll see ya later."

They walked away leaving me...

Faith's POV

What the hell am I doing here! It's Buffy I want not Cordelia! Help me! We walked towards the movie and saw Tara and Willow heading towards us.

"Hey Faith! Cordelia"

"Hello to you TO Willow."

They both glared at each other.

"H-Hi F-f-Faith."

"Hey blondie what are you doing here"

"W-W-We were j-j-just watching a m-movie."

"Oh..."

Cordelia suddenly yanked my arm towards the movie but I stopped her for awhile.

"I'll be right back."

I went to were Willow and Tara was standing.

"Hey Red"

"What"

"Would you mind not telling Buffy about...me"

"Oh that...don't worry...I won't tell."

"Thanks a bunch"

I waved goodbye at them then headed towards the angry Cordelia.

"I waited"

"Sorry sweet pea...cmon let's go."

'Sweet pea! What the hell is that word! God help me!'

Buffy's POV

I'm at the magic box beating the crap out of the dummy. I'm so mad at Faith for having a date with Codelia. Oooooh! I hope they trip and break their noses! No that's too easy...how about...both of them got hit by a car then break their noses! I giggled at that thought.

"Buffy...I don't think the dummy can spar with you..."

I looked at Giles and then the dummy. It was torn apart.

"Uh...sorry...I think I'll take a break."

I walked outside of the training room and saw Willow and Tara walked inside...holding hands. They noticed me and then smiled at me.

"Hey Buffy! How are you"

"Fine. Where did you two go"

"Uh...somewhere...oh yeah! We saw Faith and Cordelia going to the movies. What's up with that"

"Hmph! They're DATING"

Willow looked at Tara for awhile.

"Um...I t-think th-there's something wrong w-w-with Faith..."

"What do you mean"

"Well...I saw her...a-a-aura and something s-s-seems to be wrong."

"Aura? What's that"

I looked at Willow.

"It's like...she can see...what the person is feeling."

"Really? And what was Faith feeling"

"S-she was feeling many types of f-f-feelings...but m-m-most of it w-w-was d-disgust and h-hatred."

I sat for awhile on the chair and looked at the floor. Why is she feeling those things? I felt Tara leaned at me and whispered something.

"Y-you know...b-being jealous is n-n-not g-g-good for a

person..."

She leaned back and gave me a smile. I was startled when the front door suddenly opened. Angel stood there and went towards me. With a frown on his face.

"Where's Giles"

"Right here...what seems to be the problem"

"I found a dead monster near my house."

"That's the problem"

"No...the blood of the monster is dangerous. Once the person gets touched by it...the person falls in love with the first person he or she sees."

I looked at the floor and realized something. When I saw Faith's clothes it was covered with blood and the first person she did see was in fact Cordelia...

"Faith..."

Angel looked at me.

"What about her"

"She said she likes Cordelia."

"Since when"

"Since yesterday..."

"I think that monster's been dead since yeasterday."

"Is there a cure"

"Yes...I'll get to it right away."

"Good. Will can you do a locator spell"

"Sure."

"Please hurry..."

Faith's POV

We just finished eating dinner and decided to go to her house. We went inside and the next thing I know she was sitting at my lap, holding my neck.

"Don't you think...it's a little hot in here"

"I don't think so...but I think you're the one that's hot..."

I placed my hand on her thighs and pulled her closer.

'What the fuck am I doing! I can't do this! This isn't the person that I want!'

She's slowly teasing my earlobes and then my neck. She stopped then looked me in eye and slowly moved he face closer to mine...

'Ahhhhh! Help me! I don't want to kiss Cordelia! I want Buffy! Help me! Somebody!'

I saw her close her eyes and stopped near my face. She opened her eyes then grinned at me.

"You really wanted to kiss me"

"I want to kiss all of you..."

"What about Buffy"

"What about her"

"Don't you want to kiss her"

"No...I don't want her like I do to you..."

' That's NOT true! I like her a lot! In fact...I think I'm in love with her...but she doesn't want me. She has Angel now...'

She looked at my eyes again...

"You're lying..."

"No...I'm not..."

"Fine..."

We were disturbed when Buffy broke down the door. Behind her was Willow and Tara. Buffy had her mouth open when she looked at me.

"Well well well...What are you doing here"

"Get off of her"

"I can't if she's holding me..."

I looked at my hand that's in her thighs. I removed them away and Cordelia stood up grinning at Buffy. I looked at her, blushing a little.

"Well...now that the fun was...disturbed. What are you guys doing here"

"We came for Faith...Not you, Cordelia"

"I know I know. Do your thing..."

"How did you know..."

"I had a vision about this. Do it already so that she'll be back to normal..."

I looked at Buffy then at Cordelia.

"What are you talking about"

Buffy's POV

I poured the antidote on Faith.

"What the! Why did you do that! You..."

She fell asleep but I caught her. I looked at Cordelia, frowning. She just shrugged and pointed towards the door.

"You solved your problem so go out."

I carried Faith and began to walk towards home. Tara and Willow said their goodbye then headed to their house, holding hands. I walked inside the house carrying Faith towards our room. I laid her to the bed. Then headed towards the kitchen.

Faith's POV

I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. I'm in Buffy's room. I slowly tried to sit. I looked at my clothes and it seems...sticky. I approached my things and began to look for a clothes to wear. I picked up some shirt and a short then headed to the bathroom. My head still aching...

Buffy's POV

I drank some water then headed towards my room to look at Faith. I found her sleeping already facing my side. I took some clothes and began to change. When I was finished I laid at Faith and she hugged me to my waist and pulled me close. I leaned to her chest and hugged her also. We laid like that through the night.

In the Airport

Xander looked around as if looking for someone. He looked at his watch and looked again at the arrival gate.

"Geeez! Where is she! I thought she was already in here"

He looked again and saw what he was looking for. A girl about Faith's age. He waved at her and she waved back. The girl pulled Xander to a tight hug.

"I missed you Xander."

"I missed you to...Julia..."