Chapter 20
Faith's POV
I was almost late today, but I got here on time. I wouldn't want Ms. Rosenberg to punish me already. I mean it's only my second day in class. I gotta keep my record clean. I wonder how much long I can keep it that way?
I was slumped in my seat. We're having Science today. Our teacher, Mr. Giles...a cutie...is teaching us some crap on mixing chemicals. I wasn't listening. I was waiting for lunch time. Only ten minutes to go... I thought as I waited the hand of the clock to move to the number 12. I slumped back again and looked at the window. I can see the field. The football guys are there practicsing. I frowned as I remember the guy named Angel lip locking with Buffy. Lucky bastard...hope he gets injured or something... I didn't know what was happening to me. Here I was cursing a boy because he has the most beautiful girl as his girlfriend that I only met yesterday. Weird actually. I mean I'm totally bi but...I just met the girl and now I'm totally thinking about her. I sigh and looked at the clock. 2 minutes left... I frowned again and waited until I heard the bell. I quickly got up. I was the first one to get up and it seems that Mr. Giles is still talking. Everyone is looking at me now. And they're still seated in their seats. Mr. Giles had his eyebrow raised as he looked at me. I forced a smile then shrugged.
"Leg cramps...hurts a lot..."
They seem to buy it and looked at Mr. Giles again.
"Okay...you're dismissed...but study your lessons okay?"
Everyone groan a yes and walked outside. Juls was giggling at me.
"Leg cramps? That's a pretty lame excuse. You don't get leg cramps just by sitting."
I shrugged at her.
"What do you want me to say? That I've got butt cramps?"
Now Xander was laughing and I can't help but laugh to as I imagined what the entire class might look like when I told them that. It'll be fucking hilarious. So we walked together towards the cafeteria laughing.
Meanwhile…
Kat couldn't help but giggle when she heard about Faith's butt cramps. Pete was also laughing. Geezzz It's so typical of Faith to say that. Pete suddenly stopped laughing and looked at Kat who was still smiling.
"Hey...can you change that to Buffy's point of view?"
Kat stooped smiling and turned to look at Pete who was still tied up.
"Uh...yeah I can...I can get everyone's point of view...why? You want me to change it?"
"Yeah...I wanna know what Buffy is thinking too...since I know Faith likes Buffy...already...I wanna what Buffy is feeling right now."
"Uh...okay...she's in channel 2."
Kat held the remote and pressed the channel 2 button. There they saw Buffy with Angel, Anya and Cordelia. They were in the cafeteria eating together.
Buffy's POV
I'm sitting next to Angel who has his arm around my shoulder. I was used to this. He sure knows how to treat a girl right. Cordelia and Anya were both chatting about the cheerleading contest that will be held 3 weeks from now. We won it every year but we haven't been bragging about it. Well not me...but Cordelia sometimes brag it. I don't know why but I guess she just want to get praised or something. She's a kind of girl who wants attention. I don't blame her...I mean I also want some attention but not that much. She can be a bitch sometimes. I sigh as I remember her fighting with...Faith.
I looked around and there I saw her. Faith. She was sitting three tables from me but I can still see her. She's talking to Julia who was sitting across her. She's smiling and she looks like a kid who's telling her mother all the things that happened to her all day. It's kind of cute. I smile as I thought about it. It was really weird. When I bumped into her and saw her face it was like...I know her from somewhere. Like what she wants, what she likes, what it would be like if she's holding me...Weird. That's all I've been thinking all evening. Even when I thought that Angel would keep my mind off of her...he didn't. It was still there. I was smiling even more when I recall her calling me B. I know I really don't like a person who keeps calling me besides my name but when she did...it just made me smile. It just felt...right. What are you saying Buffy? It's still you're name! I mean part of it so...stop thinking that!
I looked at the floor for awhile then felt someone looking at me. I know who it was and I tried so hard not to look but the moment I lifted my head...there she was...looking at me...and I looked back. We just sat there looking at each other, trying to read what the other is thinking. I felt so exposed that I looked away blushing. Angel noticed.
"Buffy? Is something wrong?"
"N-no...It's nothing."
He was so concern for me that he pulled me tighter. I just held him tighter too. I can still feel Faith looking at me but I just held on to Angel trying to hide myself from her gaze.
Faith's POV
I don't know why I looked at her. I just felt someone looking at me and my eyes found her. She was looking at me and I couldn't help but look back. I noticed Angel had his arms around her and I felt angry...and jealous. That didn't stop me from looking at her. We kept our eyes glued to each other, until she looked away. She looked at the floor, her cheeks red. Then I saw Angel tighten his hold to her. I saw her snuggling tighter to him. It kinda hurt. What the hell! Why would it hurt! You barely know her! Stop feeling like there's something going on between you! Julia noticed me staring and looked back and saw Angel and Buffy. She frowned at me.
"Why are you staring at them?"
"It's nothing...I'm just curious."
"About what?"
I shrugged at her trying to change the subject.
"About them being an item..."
Julia stopped her questioning. I was glad but then Xander says something stupid and I want to strangle him more.
"You were looking at them too yesterday. Don't tell me you really like Angel."
Damn you Xander! Why can't you keep you're mouth shut! I gave him a glare and then sigh trying to keep it cool. Julia was obviously waiting for my answer...so I answered back.
"NO! I don't like him! Like I told you...I'm just curious!"
"Okay okay! Sorry!"
He looked at me and gave his puppy dog eyes trying to apologize to me. I sigh and got back in eating trying not to look at Buffy who was snuggling pretty darn close to--- Argh! Stop looking! I frowned again.
"So Faith...can you wait with me again?"
I looked at Xander again. Sure I'd love to...that way I'd get to see Buffy again... I frowned at what I was thinking. Instead I said...
"Sorry but you gotta do that by yourself. You gotta face Cordelia by yourself, besides...I gotta try out for that damn track and field thingy..."
He stared at me with his eyes wide. Terri and Clark were the same. Juls was just looking at me. She was the first one to speak.
"You run?"
"Yeah...I run pretty fast..."
Flirting time... I leaned closer to her and tried to look sexy. Actually I don't need to...I'm already sexy and hot and she knows it.
"...why don't you watch me...and see for yourself...how fast I can get..."
I heard her swallow and pulled away slightly to look at her face. She was really red now, looking at the floor. I just laughed seeing how cute she was whenever I tease her like that. Terri giggled then turned to me.
"What time is the try out?"
"Uh...after class I guess...you wanna watch?"
"Yeah! We'll be cheering for you!"
"We? That means Clark's going too?"
"Of course...what about you Xander?"
"Uh...sorry...but I'm gonna wait for Anya again...sorry..."
He looked at me again apologizing. I shook my head and smile at him. I looked at Julia who was still looking at the ground.
"What about you Juls? Wanna watch?"
"I don't know..."
I took hold of her hand and gave her my own puppy dog eyes. No one can resist em...even Martha...
"Please...just this once...for me..."
She swallows again and there was a slight blush on her cheek. She nodded and I can't help but smile. Then I felt someone looking at me again. I looked around and found Cordelia glaring at me but that's not all...Buffy was also frowning at me obviously mad. Why is she looking at me like she's gonna swallow me or something?
Buffy's POV
I was snuggling back at Angel. I don't know how the conversation turned to Faith but...I wasn't complaining. Cordelia turned to face Faith who was obviously talking to her friends.
"Just look at the bitch...Ooooh I hate her!"
Angel also looked at Faith.
"Why are you so mad at her?"
"She threatens me and called me Blondie!"
Angel looked at her with a smile.
"Well...you are a blonde..."
I couldn't help but giggle when he said that. Anya was also giggling. Cordelia glared at my boyfriend for awhile then turn to look at Faith again. I turned too and saw Faith leaning towards Julia, giving her a very seductive look. I frowned when I saw that, feeling pretty mad and...jealous. Why is she flirting with her! Cordelia also saw this.
"Just look at her! Being seductive and all!"
She's just glaring at Faith. I also glared at her when I saw Faith holding Julia's hand and...pleading her. With her very sexy full lips...her very beautiful eyes...the way her dimples seem to show whenever she's smiling...the way her---what the! Where did those things come from! I've got a very perfect boyfriend now! So stop thinking about her! I gently shook my head. I slowly looked up to her and saw her...still holding Julia's hand. I was really pissed off now...I don't know why. After awhile she let go of Julia's hand and smiled. She then noticed someone looking at her then turned to look at Cordelia then me. I glared at her too and looked away. If she wants to hold hands with Julia then...fine! See if I care! I sigh. ...and I do...
Meanwhile…
"See! I told you its useless! They'll be together no matter what! So send them back now!"
Kat glared at him.
"It's not over yet! Buffy's still in denial! Besides...it's not...yet time...I have to...make him...see..."
Pete raised his eyebrow in question and confusion.
"Make who see?"
Kat didn't answer him and just continue to watch what was happening. Pete looked at her for awhile then decided to stop questioning the girl. He doesn't know the real reason behind this but...he knows that Kat really wouldn't do anything that would hurt anyone. That's what he liked about her. I guess for now...I'll trust her...for now... He sighed and looked at screen, showing Buffy's point of view.
Buffy's POV
We were now heading towards the gym to practice our cheering. Angel was with us since they don't have practice today. Part of me was glad but...a little part of me isn't. A part of me was hoping I could drive with Faith again, but I guess it's impossible. That's probably the last time I'm gonna ride with her. I hope not... Angel gave me a kiss on the cheek then decided to go to the bench to watch. I gave him a smile then went to the other cheerer's. After a couple of minutes of practicing, I saw Xander walk towards the bleachers...alone. I was disappointed. I wanted Faith to be there too...but she wasn't. Anya saw Xander sitting at the bench and decided to call a time out. Cordelia looked at her like she lost her mind or something.
"There's no time out in Cheering! Oh great! The dork's here..."
She walked up to Xander who was now talking to Anya. I was also curious that I followed her. Angel walked towards me looking interested. Cordelia grinned at Xander.
"Looky here...the dork's alone...where's rich kid?"
Xander glared at her.
"Why would you want to know...don't you think it's none of you're business Cordelia..."
"Oooohhh...the dork's has grown some back bone eh? Maybe your friend is going to the strip club or something. Since she obviously fits there...she's such a slut."
I was frowning now. I think Cordelia's mouth is getting out of hand. Before I can say anything, Xander walked towards her and glared at her even more. His hands were on his side, in a fist form. I think he's gonna hit her. Good...
"For your information...she's out in the tracks trying out! And if you ever...ever...bad mouth one of my friends...I'll hit you so hard...you won't recognize your own face..."
"Ooohhh...Is that a threat? I'm scared..."
They just stood there glaring at each other when Cordelia walked away. She was heading outside.
"Where are you going!"
She looked through her shoulder.
"I have to see rich kid running...I'm curious..."
I was about to follow her when Angel took hold of my arm.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm gonna follow her...she might do something...bad..."
Besides...I wanna see Faith run too... He gave me nod and a warm smile.
"I'm going with you..."
I smiled at him and looked at Xander and Anya, who were obviously talking.
"Are you two coming too?"
Xander nodded and we all headed towards the exit. I can hear most of the squad talking. Someone saying...
"What about practice? Awww what the heck! Cmon girls...let's follow them..."
Faith's POV
I quickly changed my clothes and headed towards the mirror for a quick mirror check. I looked at my image to the mirror and began to pose. Man do I look hot or what! I winked at the mirror then decided to go to the track. The moment I stepped to the tracks I heard Terri shouting.
"Wooooooooooooo! GO FAITH! YOU CAN BEAT THEM!"
I rolled my eyes and looked at them. Terri was yelling, Clark was trying to hide his face with his hands...probably embarrassed by his girlfriend's behavior...and Juls...she's giving me a smile. I frowned at Terri who was standing in the bleacher's cheering...or is it yelling...I looked around the tracks and saw some women trying out too. They were racing with some boys who seem to be in the team. I sigh and decided to take some stretching a girl walked beside me. I looked at her. She was a little bit smaller than me and has a long brown hair. She was wearing a slightly loose pink shirt and a blue shorts. Her hair was in a pony tail...just like mine. She smiled at me.
"Hi...I'm Dawn..."
I looked at her for awhile. I smiled back at her trying to be friendly and all.
"I'm Faith..."
"Nice to meet you Faith..."
"You too..."
She smiled at me then looked at the bleachers. I did some more stretching trying to ignore Terri's shouting.
"You're a really popular girl huh? I mean you even brought the whole cheering squad just to cheer you..."
I didn't look up at her. I couldn't help but smirk as she called Terri the cheering squad. I wouldn't blame her for thinking that...the girl really can scream. I wonder how loud she can get when Clark's...okay...stopping now. Naughty thoughts later...
"That's just Terri...yelling..."
"Then what's Cordelia doing up there with the whole squad?"
"What?"
I slowly stood up and face the bleachers...and there they are...the whole cheering squad...including Cordelia...and Buffy... What the hell are they doing here! I was about to go there and ask them but a big guy stopped me. He was blocking my way. I looked up at him. I thought he was a student but it looks like...he's the coach. He looked down at me and raised his paper.
"Name?"
"Uh...Faith Spencer..."
He grinned at me and looked at me from head to toe. What the! Is this guy checking me out! I frowned at him and he looked at me straight in the eyes, still grinning...
"So you're the Spencer girl that Mr. Andrews talking about...glad you could make it..."
"Uh...thanks..."
"But you know Spencer...bringing the entire cheering squad isn't going to impress me...understand?"
I sigh as I heard Terri along with some of the cheering squad yelling at me. Geeezz...isn't this embarrassing...
"I wasn't trying to impress you...I don't know what they're doing here..."
"They're obviously here for you...what with the cheering and all..."
I was angry now. I know that he's just teasing me but...I wasn't in the mood...
"Look...can we stop with the cheering thingy? I didn't come here to impress you or anything...I just came here to run...and if you just want to know about why the cheering squad is here...then I guess I can't entertain you...just ask them yourself..."
He just kept grinning at me.
"Well you did..."
"What?"
"Impress me...I like your attitude...it suits you...but I think you should be careful with your attitude...some teachers aren't like me who tolerates that kind of behavior...you might get in trouble with it."
I just looked at him, shocked. I thought he'd yell at me for saying those things...instead he tells me that he likes me? Guess he's pretty cool after all... I smiled at him and nodded. He turned towards some guys who were stretching.
"SPIKE! GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE!"
I saw a man with a blonde hair ran towards us. He was kinda skinny...but I can sense that he's a fast runner. He grinned at the coach.
"Yeah?"
"Get ready...you're gonna race her..."
He looked at me...I mean really looked at me...from head to toe...and I can see in his eyes that he likes what he sees. When he's eyes reached mine he gave me a grin.
"Okay...but I don't like racing with girls..."
Girls! I raised my eyebrow at him. He just shrugged. Mr. Johnson...the coach just looked at both of us.
"Whatever...just get ready...I'll give you two...ten minutes..."
I shrugged and looked at Spikey.
Buffy's POV
When we got in tracks I saw Faith and I can't help but gawk at her. She was so...sexy and hot... She was wearing a black sleeveless shirt and a very very short blue short that ends below her perfect knees. Her hair was in a pony tail that really suits her. She's stretching and talking to a kid that I don't seem to recognize. I think she's in eighth grade. I still kept my eyes to Faith and she turned to look at us, frowning. Her eyes were going to everyone and when she looked at me...I couldn't help but look back at her. She kept my eyes on me and I can see that she's going towards us. She was blocked by Mr. Johnson. They began talking and suddenly Mr. Johnson called Spike. Spike...the guy who courted me before I got courted by Angel. I blew him off. Somehow...I didn't like him...he's so persistent. Even when I'm with Angel he still hasn't gave up. Angel knew and he somehow talked to him. I was surprised when he didn't ask for me anymore. I guess he's afraid of Angel.
So there he was...looking at Faith with a very very disturbing look. Is he checking her out! I was frowning now when he grinned at her. Cordelia smirked at her.
"You know...somehow...they look good together..."
I frowned even more when she said that. The other cheering squad was here too. They're cheering for Faith with a special request by Terri who was now cheering loudly. I couldn't help but giggle when Cordelia yelled at them.
"WOULD YOU ALL JUST SHUT UP! WE'RE NOT HERE TO CHEER FOR HER!"
They all stopped and Terri sat back, surprised. I can't help but giggle more when I saw the shock on her face. I stopped giggling and looked back at Faith. All I could do was glare at them. ARE THEY FLIRTING WITH EACH OTHER! I couldn't help but feel so jealous when Faith leaned at him and traced Spike's jaw with her fingers. She was definitely flirting...and it's making me mad.
Faith's POV
Spike's still looking at me like he's gonna devour me or something. He leaned closer to me.
"You know I can slow down a bit...just for you..."
What the hell is this guy thinking! Is he trying to tell me that I can't win! Well...I can play that game too... I decided to flirt with him. I leaned closer to him and traced his jaw with my fingers looking at his lips.
"I don't want you too slow down for me...I really love it when a man...is fast..."
I moved away from him and grinned at him. He grinned back and Mr. Johnson appeared.
"Okay! Time's up! Go and take your positions!"
I slowly walked towards one side of the tracks and positioned myself. I glanced back to look at Buffy and saw her...glaring at me. What the! What the hell did I do to make her so mad like that! I can see that she's not the only one. Julia was also glaring at me. What! I looked at them for awhile then decided to focus. I waited for the pistol. Then soon enough Mr. Johnson fired the pistol. I quickly ran and ran and noticed Spike was beside me. He is fast...but I'm faster... I looked at him and he looked back. He's grinning at me and I grinned back. I decided to get this over with. I quickly ran as fast as my legs would carry me. I can sense that Spike was right behind me trying to get ahead of me. I wasn't in the mood for losing...I wanted to win...so I really pushed my legs to the limit. We were almost at the finish line. Spike's still right behind me...not far. Not a minute later I reached the finish line first. I slowed down a bit and began taking deep breath. Spike's also out of breath. I looked at him sitting at the ground catching his breath.
"Geezz...kitten...you're...fast..."
"Really...you...weren't...holding back...did...you?"
"No...way..."
I smile at him and heard Terri screaming again. Mr. Johnson approached me and patted my back.
"Congratulations Spencer...you've beaten my best runner...you're on the team."
"Th-thanks..."
"Be back tomorrow...I'm gonna train you so much...you'll forget how to breathe..."
I smile at him and nodded. Dawn walked beside me and gave me a hug.
"You're incredible! You've beaten Spike!"
"It was nothing..."
She pulled away from me and gave me one last smile. I smile back and decided to walk towards the bleachers. I was rewarded by the congratulations of the squad. They're nice. I don't really know them but they congratulated me. Terri, Julia and Clark hugged me. I thank them and looked at Cordelia, Buffy and Angel. Cordelia was glaring at me and Buffy...she's just looking at me. I was surprised when Angel talked to me.
"Congratulations Faith..."
"Uh...thanks..."
Cordelia raised her eyebrow.
"Didn't know the rich kid can run fast...I guess you're good at that..."
I grinned at her.
"Awww...no hug?"
"I don't hug people who are sweaty..."
"That's what running do to you, honey...it makes you sweat."
She glared at me then walked towards the door. I waved at her.
"Thanks for coming!"
I smirked then noticed Buffy still looking at me. I can't seem to read what she's feeling or thinking. After a whole minute of just staring at each other she, together with the squad and Angel just walked towards the door. She didn't even congratulate me... I looked at the ground feeling sad...like I lost or something. Yeah...I didn't win... The only reason I was running fast was that because she's here. She's the only reason... I feel shitty...