Chapter 21
Faith's POV
It's been six days when I raced Spike. He's a pretty cool guy after all...but his continue's flirting kinda...freak me out. I tried to tell him that I'm not interested and all but he just seem to...ignore it. Dawn noticed him flirting with me and well...she seems jealous. I tried to tell her that I'm not interested in a guy like Spike and she believes me. Which is a good thing...
I've gotten close to my gang by the way. They seem pretty cool...but when they're watching me practice...they're really really loud. Especially Terri... I'm pretty much used to it. I'm kinda happy that they support me and all. Xander sometimes come to watch me with Anya. Oh yeah...they're going out now. Cordelia took it good. I guess she doesn't care who Anya dates. She's pretty cool sometimes...when she's not annoying me. It's a good thing we haven't talked or even yelled at each other these past days. So I guess it's been quiet for me.
Oh and Buffy? Well...I ignored her these past few days. It was kinda hard when her locker is close to mine. And let's not forget that she's always seated facing me when it's lunch time. I kinda fixed that and faced the other side so she's facing my back. I don't mean to be so...mean or something but...I know there's something that's happening between us. And I really tried to ignore it. I mean I'm always thinking about her...I'm always seeking her out...and I want to know everything about her...but I have to control myself. I'm not used to this kind of thing. Besides...I can't fall for her...she's got a boyfriend now. What the! Did I just think about that! Was I really falling for her! But I barely know her! See what I mean when I told you I'm new to this? It's freaking me out. So I just did the only thing that I know...running away from it. Heck I'm good with that...and obviously...so does she. I mean I know she knows that there's something wrong with us. I mean we kept on glancing at each other! She's not blind is she! Apparently...she is...or she's trying so hard to ignore it...
Buffy's POV
It's been six days since I watched Faith running. Nothing new to report...well...Anya's dating Xander now. I'm surprised that Cordelia took it pretty well...at first well...she pretty much yelled at Anya...I don't know what Anya told her but I heard when she said something, Cordelia immediately shut her mouth and accepted Xander. Weird huh? But at least Anya's happy...right?
Yeah...she's happy and I'm not... I don't know why I'm not happy. I mean I've got a very nice friends that I really liked...I'm popular...everyone likes me...and I got a very very perfect boyfriend...that I don't seem to love anymore... What! I don't love him anymore! Well I do love him but...I'm not 'in' love with him. I guess that all changed since I met Faith...
But she's a girl! And you barely know her! That's the only things that I've been thinking about. I didn't classify myself as a lesbian or a bi...I was straight! And here I am thinking naughty thoughts about some girl I barely met. At first I didn't believe in 'love at first sight.' But when I met Faith...I didn't know it could happen to me. I do have feelings for her...I can feel it deep inside me...but another part is opposed to the idea of having feelings towards a girl. I hated it. I hate to think of her every single minute. So I tried to ignore her. It still isn't working though...I mean I kept picturing the way she looked when she finished the race with Spike...the way she looked so hot when she was out of breath...the way she looked so beautiful when she was covered in sweat...the way she looked at me with a smile on her face...the way her dimples shows when she smiles...seeing those things...I just want to pull her to me and kiss her right there! That's why I didn't say anything to her when she was looking at me. I think I've lost my voice at that time. I think that's not the thing I've lost at that time... Yeah...I've lost my mind!
It was lunch time. I was heading towards my locker to get some things. I was about to turn in the corner when I heard Julia and Faith talking. I know I should have walked away and to stop listening to their conversation...but I just can't. I stood beside the edge of the locker and decided to listen to them.
"Hey! I read some too you know!"
"Comic books doesn't count, Faith..."
"Who says anything about comic books?"
"Okay, okay! Tell me...what is your most favorite book?"
"Uh...well...let's see..."
I slightly peeked at the side and saw Faith looking at the ceiling, thinking. Faith was leaning in the locker and Julia was right in front of her...but not that close. But still...I don't like their position... I frowned and she's still thinking. Then I saw her blush.
"Um...promise you won't laugh?"
"I promise...now what is it?"
I can see that she's hesitating...and I found it...cute. I smile a little and noticed that she's looking at her foot who was now brushing the ground. She's mumbling something. What was it? I leaned a little closer to listen to her. Julia obviously didn't hear her.
"What?"
"It's...The Notebook...by Nicholas Sparks..."
I looked at Julia and noticed the shock look on her face. Faith kept glancing at her, her foot still brushing on the ground.
"Hey...will you say something? It's freaking me out!"
"Sorry...it's just that...I never knew that...a bad ass like you...likes romantic novels...I'm shocked..."
"Hey! Just cuz I've got a little bad attitude doesn't mean I don't like to read those kind of things!"
"A little?"
"Okay a lot! Besides...I've got a soft heart when it comes to romance..."
Faith was now walking towards the cafeteria, Julia was right beside her. I can still hear what they were talking about.
"Really now..."
Faith leaned closer to her, grinning.
"Yeah...want me to show you?"
Julia punched her on her arm, smiling.
"You're impossible..."
"Yeah...that's why you like me..."
I just stared at them watching them teasing each other. I was feeling so jealous...
We don't have practice today and Angel's out in the football field practicsing...so I'm waiting for him. I decided to check out the library today. There were students but not that many. I think they're just less than five. I shrugged and decided to look for some books. The book shelves were tall. I think they're about 8 ft. I headed towards the first book shelf and looked around. I was looking up when I saw...The Notebook. Was this the book I was looking for! It was so high that I can't seem to reach it even though I'm already tip toeing.
"You know...you should probably ask someone to help you with that...since it's so obvious that you're not going to get it..."
I looked at the owner of the voice and found Faith looking at me. I frowned at her and continue to reach the book.
"I can get it...so go away..."
"Awww cmon! It's at least 7 ft high! You can't get it with your height!"
I frowned again but I didn't look at her.
"So you think I'm too short huh?"
"No! I was just..."
"Go away..."
I was climbing the book shelf now like a ladder. When I was able to reach the book I took it but my foot just slipped. I was gripping on the ledge of the book shelf to prevent form falling but it didn't work. I fell on my butt with the book in my hand. The book shelf started shaking slightly.
Meanwhile…
Kat saw the book shelf shaking and decided to do something. I know you'll hate me for this but...sorry... She waved her hand. Pete saw it and noticed the book shelf falling towards Buffy.
Faith's POV
She fell on her behind and I noticed the book shelf falling towards her. She was just sitting there her eyes wide with fear. The world seemed to move in slow motion when I ran towards her.
"B!"
I stood right in front of her and let the heavy book shelf fall on my back. trying to protect her from it.
Buffy's POV
"B!"
That's all I heard when I closed my eyes and waited for the impact. I heard the other book shelf fall one by one...like a domino. I waited and waited for the book shelf to fall on top of me but it didn't. Instead I felt a drop of water fall in my cheek. Why could there be water here? I slowly open my eyes and found myself staring at Faith who was carrying the book shelf on top of me. It was on her back. Both her hands were on either side of my face...her knees were on either side of my hips too...so basically she was on all fours...and I'm under her. She had her eyes closed and she was gritting her teeth. All I could do was stare at her. I was shocked...and confused.
She slowly opened her right eye and looked at me. She smiled at me even through the pain.
"Hey...B...you all right?"
Faith's POV
"Hey...B...you all right?"
I tried to smile at her even though the pain is killing me. I have to let her know that we're going to be alright. I didn't know why I did this stupid stunt...I just can't bare to see her get hurt. She's just laying there her eyes wide and her lips were partly open. I can't help but notice our position. Man...I would definitely love this position...without the heavy book shelf! The book shelf was getting heavier now...and I can't help but press even closer to Buffy. She's not answering.
"I guess that's...a yes..."
I smiled more but she's still in shock mode. I can feel my sweat dripping. I dropped a little and I can't help but notice that our lips were really close to each other. I can feel her breath on me. Geeez...I want to kiss her... I shook my thoughts away and looked at Buffy seriously.
"B...do me a big favor...and...get the hell out of here...I'm gonna push it so you can crawl towards the side okay?"
Still no words...
"B! Say something! Anything!"
"Why..."
Hey at least she's talking... I smile again. Her voice is so soft that I if I wasn't this close to her...I wouldn't hear it.
"There's no time for that...you gotta get out of here or you'll get squished!"
She frowned at me.
"No...I won't leave you..."
"B! We don't have time for this! Get out now or we'll get squished!"
"If I leave you'll get squished too!"
"I don't care!"
"I do..."
I just looked at her when she said that. I know she cares but...I won't let her get hurt. Even if I get hurt. She's still frowning at her and I frowned back.
"B...please...I can't hold on much longer..."
"Then...don't..."
She lifted both her arms and laid them on either side of my stomach. She's pushing it too. I was pushing too when I heard a voice.
"Hey! Is anyone there!"
"Yeah! Were down here! We could use the help!"
After awhile of waiting for help some students lifted the book shelf away from us. I slowly sat up but fell on Buffy's arm. That's the only thing I remember before I passed out.
Meanwhile…
"Geeeezz...that was close..."
Pete sigh a relief when he saw that the slayers were alright. He then turned towards Kat who was still staring at the screen.
"Why the hell did you do that! They could have died!"
"They didn't okay...plus...I think Buffy just needed the push..."
"What!"
He stared at the screen again and saw Buffy holding Faith who just passed out. She was crying...hard.
Faith's POV
I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in a different surroundings. I also noticed someone holding my hand. I looked at my right and saw Buffy smiling through the tears that kept falling on her eyes. I smile back at her.
"Hey...where am I?"
"You're in the infirmary..."
"Oh...I always wondered when I'll get to visit the infirmary..."
I smile at her but she just cried a lot. I squeezed my hand and she squeezed back.
"Hey...is it something I said? I'm sorry okay?"
She wiped her tears and looked at me, smiling.
"No...I was just...so worried...I thought..."
"Hey...none of that...we made it okay...that's the important thing..."
"I made it okay...but you didn't...you're hurt..."
"It's just a scratch..."
"But still..."
"Stop it already...it's in the past now...but...can I ask you something?"
"Sure..."
Buffy's POV
"Stop it already...it's in the past now...but...can I ask you something?"
But still...you got hurt...and it's my entire fault... That's what I was about to say but stopped myself. Instead I said.
"Sure..."
"What was the book that you were about to get anyway?"
I looked at her for awhile my eyes wide. She raised her eyebrow and I can't help but look at the ground. I felt my face burning. I can't tell her that...
"Well?"
"I uh...it doesn't matter right? It's in the past..."
I looked at her and smile as she rolled her eyes.
"Geeezz...me and my big mouth..."
I giggled at her and she also began to laugh. It's nice to hear her laugh. She looks much younger when she's laughing...I stopped laughing when I heard someone enter. It was Mr. Andrews and Mr. Johnson, both frowning at Faith. Mr. Andrews spoke first.
"Ahh...Ms. Spencer...good to see you've awoken...you do know what you've done right?"
Faith started to sit up but can't. I helped her by holding her.
"Yeah...I'll pay for the damages..."
What is she saying? It was clearly my fault! I should be the one paying! I looked at Mr. Andrews, frowning.
"What? No! It was my fault Mr. Andrews...if I wasn't so persistent...the book shelf wouldn't have fallen..."
Faith looked at me smiling.
"B...I know you don't want me to be in trouble...but...lying won't do it..."
I looked at her like she was crazy or something. What is she saying! It was definitely my fault!
"What! I'm not lying!"
"B...stop the acting already...It's my fault...don't blame yourself for this..."
"I'm not the one acting!"
Soon enough, Mr. Andrews yelled at us. I guess he's pretty much mad. Who wouldn't...
"ENOUGH!"
I looked at him for awhile and he seems red. He looked at both of us, glaring. I hope he doesn't have a heart attack here...
"I don't care who started what! It's a good thing nobody got hurt! And since I have a feeling that you two are behind this...I'll punish both of you..."
Mr. Johnson looked at Mr. Andrews now, frowning.
"You can't punish Faith! She has a match on Friday."
I looked at Faith, shocked. She has a match! How can she run if she... Faith didn't looked at me. She just kept staring at Mr. Andrews and Mr. Johnson.
"I know...and since there wasn't anyone hurt from the incident...your punishment is to...go to the guidance counselor every lunch time..."
Faith's POV
I controlled my laughter and looked at the sheets of the bed. What kind of punishment is that! I mean hello! Going to the guidance counselor isn't going to solve anything but...if that's what you want...fine. I smile for awhile then heard Mr. Andrews going out of the room. Mr. Johnson looked at me, glaring.
"Spencer! What the hell were you thinking! How can you run in that condition!"
"Chill coach...I'll heal by that time..."
"You can't heal that on two days! It'll take a week!"
"It's only my back that hurts...I won't have to use it when I run...so just chill..."
"Alright...but if I saw that you're in no condition...I'll ask Dawn to replace you..."
"There's no need to do that...I'll race..."
"You better!"
He glared at me one last time then headed out of the room. I moved to the back to rest on the headboard when I noticed Buffy's hand were still on mine. She's looking at the ground, frowning.
"What's the matter B? You hurt or something?"
She looked at me still frowning. She's obviously mad.
"What were you thinking when you told them it was your fault!"
"It was my fault..."
"What? I was the one who let the book shelf fall!"
"Yeah...but...If I didn't told you…you wouldn't get it with your height...it wouldn't have been like that...and besides...you're not..."
"What?"
I looked at her and gave her a smile.
"Short..."
She smiled back and I heard someone enter the room again. It was Xander, Anya, Cordelia and...Angel looking mighty worried. I let go of Buffy's hand. Angel immediately walked towards Buffy and hugged her.
"Buffy...I thought you were hurt...I heard what happened...are you alright?"
She nodded and they continued their hugging. I was frowning now. I wanted to tell them to do that somewhere else. Xander walked beside the bed and looking worried.
"Are you alright Faith?"
"Yeah...I'm five by five..."
Cordelia also walked beside my bed and glared at me.
"What the hell is 'five by five'?"
I grinned at her and shrugged. Angel and Buffy were out of their hugging and were looking at me. I slowly made it to the edge of the bed.
"Well...it was nice laying here and all but...I gotta go..."
I was about to stand up but felt really dizzy. What the! Why the hell is the room spinning! I was about to fall when someone caught me. It was Buffy. She was holding my shoulder trying to balance me. She looked so worried.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine...just tipsy and all..."
Xander then walked up to me and carried me in his arms. I smile at him.
"Wow...you're pretty strong...sorry Anya...you're not jealous and all for having your boyfriend carrying me like this are you?"
"No..."
I smile at her and Xander was heading towards the door. Cordelia opened it and let us out. I winked at her and she just glared at me.
Buffy's POV
I was behind Xander as he carried Faith towards the parking lot. I was really angry at Xander. I wanted to carry Faith in my arms but I guess I can't...I'm not that strong. I wish I was strong...so I can carry her... I sigh and stopped as we reached Faith's car. I looked at Angel who was behind me.
"I'm going with them."
"Okay...I have practice anyway...are you sure you're alright?"
"Yeah..."
He gave me a peck on the lips and walked away. I turned towards Xander and Anya who were beside Faith's car trying to open it. They opened the back seat and let Faith lay on it. Anya was about to accompany her when I stopped her.
"I'll sit with her...you sit in the front."
She nodded and went to the front. Xander's going to drive. I sat beside Faith and laid her head on my lap. She looked away from me, blushing.
"You don't have to…you know...I can sit..."
"You can't...besides...I want to..."
I was blushing too but she doesn't seem to notice because she was looking at Xander. Xander looked at us and smiled.
"Okay...everybody ready? This is going to be fun...I get to ride a BMW...how cool is that!"
"Hey! I think I'll drive...I'm not dizzy anymore...besides...I'm not comfortable letting someone drive my car besides me..."
She was about to get up when I pulled her towards me. I frowned at her.
"NO! You're hurt! Let Xander drive!"
"But...but he might break it! Besides...you don't know where I live!"
"Then just tell him the way. I won't let you drive. We might end up dead if you drive."
"Fine! But if you scratch it just a little...you'll pay for it!"
She's frowning with a pout on her lips. She looked so cute that I wanted to kiss her...so badly. I tried to think of something else as Xander began to start up the engine.
"Man...she's a real beauty...I mean just listen to that purr..."
"Argh! Will you stop that and get me home now!"
"Alright, alright..."
He began to drive outside the parking lot and I can't help but play with Faith's hair. It was so soft. She must have noticed because I can see her face blushing. She's giving out direction towards her house. I can't help but look at her. She's so...beautiful. She noticed me staring and looked up at me with a slight blush on her cheeks. I felt my heart quicken.
"Why are you looking at me? Is...there something on my face?"
I shook mt head and just look at her.
"It's just that...you're so...beautiful..."
Geeez...did I just said that! Why can't I keep my mouth shut! She looked away blushing and I can't help but do the same.
"Uh...th-thanks...you're not that bad too...I mean...you're gorgeous..."
I can't help but blush even more as she said that. She said I was gorgeous! That's like...beautiful...but in a different word...geeezz...I feel like I'm going to pop or something... I glance up at Xander and noticed him smiling at the mirror. I looked away feeling embarrassed. Geezz...I think I'm so red now I might look like a tomato... I felt someone pull my hand and saw Faith holding my hand. She squeezed my hand and I squeezed back. She looked up at me her face still red.
"You don't...mind do you?"
She said that so softly that I wouldn't hear her if I wasn't this close to her. I gave her a smile and shook my head. We were holding hands until we arrived at her house. Xander was the first one to speak.
"Faith...you never told me...you live in...a mansion!"
I looked around and I was shocked too. I mean her house looks like a castle...a modern castle. They're front lawn is already our house. I looked at Anya and she was shocked too. Xander drove us to what looks like the garage and parked it there. The garage alone was huge. There were two limos...a Ferrari...a motorcycle...Xander turned off the engine and quickly get out of the car to look around. Faith was also getting up but has the hard time to balance herself so I laid her arm on my shoulder and I placed my other hand on her waist. Anya was also looking around. Xander spotted the Red Ferrari.
"You've got a Ferrari! Why didn't you drive this instead!"
She shrugged.
"I only take that when I'm in a date or something...it's for a special occasion..."
I looked away from her and asked her what was on my mind.
"So...um...how many times have you ridden it?"
She looked up and tried to recall.
"Um...a couple of times...when I was in LA..."
"How about when you're in...Sunnydale?"
"I haven't ridden it here yet...no date...no car I guess..."
"Oh..."
I was smiling inside. She's not going out with anyone! She pointed towards the door and we went inside it. It was connected to her very big house. An old woman saw us.
"Faith! What happened to you this time! Don't tell me you had another fight!"
"No! I wasn't fighting! I tripped and fell! I'm just feeling dizzy..."
She pointed towards the couch and I laid her there. The old woman just looked at her.
"Are you sure you are alright? We'll call the doctor if you want..."
"No...no doctors...just get them something to drink..."
She nodded and headed towards what looks like a very big kitchen. I looked around for awhile and noticed some picture frames on the table. I picked it up and looked at it closely. It shows a little girl, who seems to be Faith and her parents. I smile as I found her wearing a pink dress. She looks really cute... I looked at Faith who was seated in the couch and decided to tease her.
"Wow Faith...I never thought you wear a pink dress when you were a child..."
She looked at me her eyes wide. Xander and Anya heard me and looked at the picture too. They were laughing.
"You look cute Faith..."
She blushed and looked at the floor, studying it. The old woman returned with some drinks. Faith glared at her.
"Martha! Why did you have to display THAT photo when you can display something else!"
"Oh...I thought you'd never noticed...You look really cute like that..."
"Whatever...just don't display that anymore okay! It's embarrassing!"
She laughed and looked at me.
"Faith...you never did introduce me to your friends there...Now what kind of host would you be if you forgotten that! You should change your attitude or Henry wouldn't like you."
Henry? Who's that? I looked at Faith and she continues to glare at Martha.
"Like I care! Anyway...the guy over there is Xander, The blonde with the short hair is Anya and the one holding the picture is Buffy..."
Martha smiled at us. I smiled back.
"Um...I know it's none of my business to ask but...who's Henry?"
Martha grinned at Faith and Faith just groan.
"Why...I'm surprised that Faith didn't tell you her soon to be husband..."
I looked at Faith my eyes wide. She's engaged!
Faith's POV
I looked at Martha and saw her laughing. Xander is looking at me like he's seen a ghost or something. Anya's giving me wide eyes treatment and Buffy...she looked shock and...was that hurt in her eyes? Nah...I'm just imagining it. Xander slowly walked towards me.
"YOU'RE ENGAGED! How..."
I shrugged at him.
"My parents decided to let me marry someone whom I barely know."
"But...why?"
"They needed someone...rich and smart for their company so that if ever they retire or something...my husband would take over the companies...kinda suck actually..."
"You don't have a choice?"
"I tired to tell them...God how I tried...but they don't seem to listen. They keep talking about it's for my future crap..."
I was getting mad now as I remember when we talked. It was a year ago...and it still pisses me off...I looked at Xander.
"Look...can we just...drop it?"
I was surprised when Buffy looked at me and said something so softly that I'm not really sure what she said.
"Do...you love him?"
She asked again. I sigh and looked at her. She seemed so...sad or something. How can I love a person whom I barely know! Oh...I just did...
"No...I don't love him...I...I'm in love with someone else..."
She's just looking at me and I can't help but look back. Martha must have noticed coz she coughed and I looked at her.
"Would all of you eat dinner here?"
Xander looked at the clock. It was 5:00.
"Uh...we'd love to...but we've got other plans..."
"Too bad."
I looked at Martha.
"Ask Hubert to send them home..."
Xander looked excited.
"What does Hubert drive?"
"He drives the limo..."
"Alright! Let's go! Bye Faith...I'll see you tomorrow right?"
"Yeah..."
Xander dragged Anya towards the front door and I slowly stood up. I wasn't dizzy anymore but my back hurts like hell. I was following them with Buffy on my side. I looked at her and she's just looking at the ground, thinking.
"Thanks for everything...I appreciate it..."
She looked at me and gave me a smile.
"I should be the one thanking you..."
I smile at her and we stopped in front of the limo. Anya opened the window slightly and called for Buffy.
"Buffy hurry up!"
"Okay."
She looked back at me.
"So...I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yeah..."
"Bye..."
"Be careful..."
She nodded and stepped in the car. I just looked at them as they frove out. Martha stepped up behind me.
"Looks like the big bad Faithy has a little crush on someone..."
I rolled my eyes and walked to the front door.
"Shut up...I do not have a crush!"
"Yeah right...keep telling that to yourself."
She walked ahead of me and I couldn't help but look at the door again. Geeez...I wish she could have stayed until dinner... I groan when I felt the pain in my back. Pain my ass! I just saved Buffy and she called me beautiful and we held hands! It was soooooo worth it! My smile grew as I began to recall what had happened.