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Authors note: This is just a short chapter to get the ball rolling .not too sure about this chapter myself but hell it ain't Shakespeare. So see what ya think. Ooh forgot to say in this universe Angel never existed soz.I know I'm movin fast in this chap but i want to get to the good stuff lol.
Chapter 7
MANSION: THREE HOURS LATER
Buffy was woken by the clanking of chains and groaning. Acting on instinct she grabbed the nearest weapon and shot out of bed. When her mind cleared she remembered that she was at the mansion and not at home. She also realised that the groaning wasn't ghosts, as she had first thought, but Faith. Although I don't know what use a tranquilliser gun would be against ghosts she mused. Lowering the gun she cautiously approached Faith who was beginning to stir.
Faith looked up groggily at Buffy as she heard her approach. "Hey" she said hoarsely, clearing her throat she continued "where am I?"
Buffy smiled in relief and sat down beside her "Your at the mansion outside of town. The dart contained a poison that's causing you to lose control of your wolf."
Faith nodded "At least that explains the chains." she grinned. She tried to sit up but still wasn't strong enough, she felt Buffy's arm round her shoulders supporting her. She smiled gratefully at Buffy as she helped her sit up and lean against the wall. "Thanks" she said sheepishly.
"Don't mention it" Buffy said, realising that she still had her arm round Faith's shoulder, she also noticed how close she was sitting to the other girl. She made to move away "I'm sorr-" her words where cut off when she felt Faith press a gentle kiss on her lips. They both pulled back startled as they felt a rush of electricity pass through them. Buffy was shocked wow! does this mean she likes me?.
Faith, still recovering from the intensity of the brief kiss, saw the look of shock on Buffy's face. "I'm sorry Buffy, I just…I. I know it sounds daft and all…but. I mean I hardly know you but I thin-" her sentence was cut off by Buffy who returned the kiss with more passion. When they broke apart for air Buffy gazed intently into Faith's eyes. "I feel the same way." she replied. They both grinned and shared another kiss. Faith linked her fingers with Buffy's and looked down at their hands. "Are you sure about this though B?" she asked seriously "I mean we've only known each other a day. It's kinda strange though cause I feel like I've known ya my whole life."
Buffy squeezed Faith's hand reassuringly and gently lifted her chin up so that she could look into her eyes. "I've never been more sure in my life." she replied seriously and couldn't help but smile at the look of relief on Faith's face. "I want to take this slowly though….I mean what I'm feeling is intense. I mean that kiss was…wow! and I've never felt like this before and I don't want to ruin it by rushing." Buffy looked at Faith anxiously.
"It's okay B, I'm fine with that, I'll wait as long as you want" she replied gently before letting out a yawn, "sorry, still feeling tired" she mumbled. Buffy looked at her concerned, she could see the look of fatigue quickly wash over Faith's face, "It's okay, you need rest, you're still sick." she helped lay Faith back down on the mattress and tucked her in. she was about to get up and go back to her own bed when she felt Faith's hand on her arm. "Stay" she mumbled quietly, Buffy nodded and climbed under the covers. Faith lay her head on her Buffy's shoulder and fell asleep almost instantly, Buffy placed a gentle kiss on the top of her head and joined her not long after.
Tbc.
