Once again Jade and Tori found themselves watching the same show for the past week. And surprisingly, Jade was still invested toward the end of the third season. That was a surprise to Tori. Especially with all the negative creative comments she kept sharing. At least it was lessening with each episode. Clearly, she was enjoying it, if a bit grudgingly just to prove Tori wrong. But in truth, she was right. She ended up liking the cheesy show, finding it interesting, and she was now in it for the long run. Although she would never admit that to Tori.
"I'm liking this Faith chick," Jade said, throwing a few pieces of popcorn in her mouth. Tori rolled her eyes where she was lying, snuggled up to Jade's side in order to see the show playing on Jade's new laptop. Jade didn't like having a TV in her room so they were reclined in Jade's bed. She claimed it was a distraction. A distraction for what, Tori didn't know.
"You relate with her," Tori pointed out.
"That wardrobe, she's badass, blasé, fiery, and a bit of a gank," Jade listed. Tori shrugged but nodded her agreement, digging in the bowl next to her for some chips.
"Yeah, pretty much," she mumbled through a mouthful of the salty snack food.
"You're definitely not Buffy, by the way."
"What? Why not? Is it because I can't be the hero? Or is it because you don't see yourself as Angel so I can't possibly be Buffy?"
"If I saw myself as Angel that would be so cliché. Besides, I'm not nearly as conflicted about my feelings. I know who I am. Even if that is a bitch."
"Well, then who do you see me as?" Tori wondered, curious.
"Willow," Jade answered, like it was obvious.
"Uh, Willow is a super genius and figured out witchcraft all on her own."
"So? Doesn't make you any less relatable to her," Jade insisted.
"Okay, then who does Xander remind you of?" Tori asked, interested in seeing what Jade thought of him. As expected, she frowned. She knew Jade didn't like him.
"Beck," she seethed. Tori nodded knowingly. The events happening on the computer drew Jade's attention back to the show.
"Oh, come on! More unnecessary drama? Who are these people? They can't do that to her! They can't just replace Giles! He's too awesome!" Jade ranted. Tori giggled.
"Well, they kind of just did."
"And with that stuck up Brit, too. I'm suspicious. Remember the last one?" Jade reminded her. Tori nodded.
"I remember. You were right about her. I don't know about this one. And are you aware Giles is a Brit too?"
"Yeah, but he's not as stuck up. Not anymore. By the other Brit's standards he's practically American," Jade corrected. He had to be Jade's favorite character and Tori had to agree with her. They fell silent, watching a moment longer.
"Tori, are we really going to watch every season? We still have a while to go before we get it all done."
"Yep," Tori replied, popping the 'P' and then biting into a chip with a sharp snap.
"Okay then. Bring on the drama. I have some bets on what's going to happen next."
"Of course you do."
A Few Episodes Later
"Oh my God..."
"What the hell just happened?"
Jade and Tori sat staring at the credits to the last episode of the third season. Silence passed and then Jade grabbed the laptop. Tori was quick to take it from her before she chucked it.
"I hate Faith," Jade growled.
"I second that," Tori remarked.
"Maybe you can relate more with vampire Willow instead? Then it's like we're two sides of the same coin," Tori continued. Jade only nodded silently, completely okay with Tori's suggestion.
"I don't like the way everything is going. Can we take a break and watch something else?"
Jade nodded again and Tori started to search for something else, contemplating something horror related to help calm her down. Something told her that Jade was far more wazzed off about the outcome than she was.
So, still getting through Buffy. Almost done with the third season. The fact that I'm still watching means it has hooked me like so many others. I still have some reservations, but they obviously aren't enough to make me stop watching.
Update: I got further and I'm really hating Faith. Can you tell?