I decided to give you guys two chapters because I've made you wait so long. I know they're both short, but that's just my style, I can't change. I've also decided to not change the name of this fic...well I didn't really decide...I just couldn't come up with a better name. Oh well, it's better this way. It would have just been plain confusing if I had changed it.

Again with the warning that this chapter was not betaed, so it may cause some brain leakage. You've been warned, so you can't sue me.

Chapter 5: Changes

Buffy sat in the locker room, half listening to the conversation her friends were having. Practice had been uneventful. Her body was there, but her mind was miles away. I used to love cheerleading practice. What the hell is wrong with me now? I can't believe I let Harmony fall, if it weren't for the mat on the floor she would have cracked her skull. She kinda deserved it though. All she's been doing all day is make googly-eyes at Faith. She definitely deserved it.

She tuned back into the conversation as Cordy yelled. "What are you talking about! She was just introducing herself." Cordelia's face twisted in confussion. "She was obviously flirting with you Cordelia." Harmony glared. "No way, she was just being friendly 'cause she's new and was trying to make friends."

"Faith was flirting with you, and you liked it." Harmony said poking her with the last three words. "She can't be gay, Riley told me that he talked to her this morning and she seemed interested." Cordy crossed her arms over her chest and glared back. "You're so dense Cordy! Faith is obviously gay. She's been flirting with you and every other girl in the school." Buffy said, finally deciding to step into the argument.

"Plus, Faith is not interested in Riley. That dull bastard couldn't take a hint if it bit him in the ass." The blonde shook her head at the thought of Riley. "I think he's cute." Cordy said.

"Well, go ahead and take him. I've been there, done that, and ran the hell away from there. But you go right ahead, you guys will probably make a good couple." Buffy rolled her eyes. Cordelia stood up, anger mixed with confussion written all over her face.

"What's wrong with everybody! Ever since that new girl came here, everyone's been acting different! First Harmony's pissed at me, and now you're all PMSy!" She pointed an accusing finger at both blonde's.

"Cordy calm down. No one's been acting different, and if we were acting different it wouldn't have anything to do with that leather wearing rebel." Buffy said crossing her arms and shaking her head. "Whatever, I'm leaving." The tall brunette grabbed her gym bag and walked away.

"What's her problem?" Harmony said staring after the retreating girl. "Don't know, but I gotta go. Angel's probably waiting for me." Buffy grabbed her things and headed out to meet her boyfriend.

Angel was leaning against his car in the parking lot. Buffy gave him a hug and walked to other side of the car. Slipping into the passenger seat the blonde saw her boyfriend get in the car with his usual neutral expression. Angel started the car and turned on the radio, then shifted positions so he was facing the passenger side.

"What's wrong Angel?"

"Nothing's wrong, just thought we'd make out before I had to take you home." The football player said as he moved in for a kiss. "Angel, I'm not in the mood." The blonde pushed him away. "But baby, this is how it's always been after practice." He said kissing her neck.

"I said I'm not in the mood! Just drive me home." She with a forceful shove. "Fine, I'll take you home." He put the car on drive and started moving out of the school parking lot.

After a short unconfortable drive, Angel parked outside of the Summers' residence and turned down the stereo. "Buffy, are you gonna tell me what's wrong? You've been acting different lately." He asked, a tiny bit of concern shinning through his eyes, but mostly the same stone face he always has. "There's nothing wrong." Buffy said as she opened the car door. "Does this have something to do with that new girl? Is that dyke bothering you? 'cause if she is I'll put her in her place."

"This has nothing to do with her! Leave her out of this!" She yelled suddenly angry.

"Buffy..." The small girl stepped out of the car, slammed the door shut, and ran into the house.

Inisde the house Buffy flopped down on the couch.They're wrong, nothing's changed! I'm still the same old Buffy. Most popular girl in school, cheerleading captain, dating the captain of the football team. Nothing's changed! Specially not because of HER. She's just the new girl...but why did I defend her? The old me would have just made fun of her. What the hell is wrong with me? Ugh, I'm so confused. The blonde switched on her T.V. and pretended not to care about the sudden changes that a certain brunette had caused in her life.

TBC...