BPOV.
After Faith told me what Wesley did to her it made me sick to my stomach. Right now we're sitting in silence like we have been for the past few hours. Just sitting, or laying in my case, here in our own thoughts.
"Somethin is up with Red," she starts. I'm waiting for her to finish but I don't think she knows how to.
"What do you mean?" I ask sitting up beside her. She shakes her head.
"Like, I think she's under a spell or somethin' like last night she was in my dream," don't be jealous Buffy. I tell myself. "Nothin like that babe, just, she was there sayin some wild off the wall type shit bout me turnin over my slayer power so she could get ya and this that and the third. But I don't think its really her." she says. Huh? So she can get me.
"Huh?" I voice.
"The red in my dream is in love with ya, now sure the real willow loves ya and all but I don't think its like that. She's got Tara." hmmm.
"You're right. We'll look more into it tomorrow." I say. She nods before laying down pulling me with her. She lays her head on my shoulder with her arm draped across my stomach. I play with the small hairs on her arm. We lay there in a comfortable silence until there's a knock on her bedroom door.
"Yeah?" she calls. Max peaks his head inside a little unsure.
"Uh...sorry ta bug ya or whatever but Faith, there's a guy at the door ta see ya. Says it important." he says. She nods and gets up following him out. At first I don't hear anything then she's yelling.
"Make it happen!" there's a pause. Then Max comes into her room and looks at me.
"So, how was you're day?" he asks. I give him a curious look.
"Where's your partner in crime. And my day was great. No really." I say dryly. He gives me a sad smile.
"Dawn went with your ma to the store a little while ago. I can tell, she opened up to ya." he says. I nod. For the first time I notice how thick his accent is.
"Yeah, I'm glad she trusts me." I say. He nods before sitting beside me.
"Do what the fuck yeh 'ave to!" we hear. He sorta shrinks back. Is he...is he afraid of Faith? I look at him. "You're not scared of your sister are you?" I ask. There's no teasing amusement in my voice. Just plain curiosity. He swallows and nods.
"She only has that accent when she's real mad. Reminds me of worse times with the family," he says. I didn't even realize what kinda accent she has. "Some people are shocked to find out we're Irish 'specially when they've never heard her like this. Sure me and her got the thick Boston accents but we weren't even born in Boston really," he says
"Where were you born?" I ask even though I know the answer.
"Ireland. But... mom took us to Boston before we started talkin in both cases so naturally the Irish accent either isn't there or very subtle." he tells me. I always thought she was born in Boston. Learn something new every day.
"Our sister Alexandria was born in Texas and Kennedy in new York" he says.
"Do you miss your sisters?" I ask. He looks at me.
"No. I don't want shit else to do with Kennedy. When Faith was talkin to ya earlier, I could hear everything. So yeah I blame her for the shit Faith went through with the man I always thought was my uncle. I never knew we weren't related. But then again I didn't know my first name was justin until I was bout 5 or 6. but Alex? Yeah, she reminds me of my hero." he says.
"Who's that?" I ask. He picks at the blanket for a moment.
"Faith." he says. I have to smile. I'm about to say something else but Faith comes in looking very frustrated.
"Max, can I talk to ya for a minute?" she asks calmly. He nods slowly and gets up and follows her out of the room.
FPOV.
This is bullshit. And I know Max is scared right now. Of me. And I hate it. Only reason is cus'a the accent I have when I'm really mad. Or agitated. Don't mean to scare him.
"So...what's up?" he asks. I sigh and run a hand through my hair.
"I'm sorry. For earlier. I'm sorry." I say. He looks at me for a minute before smilin.
"Don't sweat it. Just.." he trails off and I know. Scared the hell outta me too. Reminded me of my mom.
"I know. Max you got a decision to make." I tell him. He nods and I take a deep breath. "You have to decide whether or not you're gonna stay here with me and Megan or if you're gonna go live with grandma and grandpa." I say.
"I-" I cut him off already knowin what he's gonna say.
"Don't. Think about it first ok? Just, don't do it for me, think about what's gonna be good for you. Alright?" I ask. He nods.
"You want me to stay?" he asks.
"That don't matter right now." I say honestly. We stand in silence for a few minutes.
"What happens if I leave?" he asks. I think back to what the lawyer just told me.
"If ya leave, ya move to New Hampshire with grandma and grandpa and continue schoolin and shit up there. Then when you're eighteen you're entitled to do what ya want." I say.
"What happens if I stay?"
"Well, you'll be given the choice of a home tutor or stay at sunnydale high. A case worker will be by twice a week until I'm eighteen to check on you. No slayin for you, no usin your powers around or against the social worker, and you have to have a B average in school." I say.
"Why?" he asks. I shrug.
"Not sure. Just what the lawyer says." I tell him. He nods.
"I'm goin to my room to think." he says before turnin away. I'm not worried bout nothin. He'll make the right choice for him. That's all that matters.
BPOV.
Faith has been sitting here beside me quietly for about three hours. She looks like she wants to get up and do something. But she's stayin still.
"B?" she calls.
"Yeah?" I answer.
"Stop worryin bout everythin. And go hang with your mom for a little while, I think you need it." she says.
"Are you trying to get rid of me?" I ask.
"No! No, its just...you're tense and worried about everythin and I think a visit down the hall a couple doors will do ya some good is all. I'm not tryina get rid of ya cus I don't wanna." she says. I just give her a small smile.
"Alright." I tell her. Maybe she's right.
"Could you tell Kate I wanna see here real quick?" she asks as I reach the door.
"Sure. Second door across the hall right?" I ask and she nods. I offer her a small smile before starting my journey. I let Kate know and she drops whatever she was doing to go see Faith. I'm glad Faith has her as a friend. I make my way to my mom's room. Well the room she's occupying while we stay here at Faith's.
"Mom?" I call knocking softly.
"Come in honey." she says. I open the door and she and Dawn are giving me curious looks. "What's up?" she asks. I just stare at them and then rush and hug them. I can't imagine what Faith is going through and it maybe selfish but I never want to know.
"Whoa! What's with the sudden displays of love?" Dawn asks.
"Nothing...just... I love you guys." I say into my mom's shoulder. I feel both her and Dawn loosen up and really I hadn't noticed that they were tense.
"I love you too Buffy." mom says.
"Me too. Even if I don't act like it." Dawn says. I kiss both of them on the cheek.
We sit and talk for about three hours before Dawn and I decide its bed time for us. We both hug our mother and say goodnight. When I get back to Faith's room she and Max are laughing about something.
"Oh! Sorry. I'll com-" Max cuts me off.
"Don't sweat it Buffy. We were just makin plans for the summer. We're takin a family trip to six flags sometime in june." he says. I nod and smile.
"Have fun." I say. Early planning but hey, what can I say. He quickly nudges Faith.
"A-and you and your family can come too. You can even bring the Scoobs if ya want." she says.
"No thank you. We'll be fine. Plus sunnydale is going to need a slayer." I say. I see Faith and Max share a look and a smile. "What?" they don't answer. "Should I be afraid?" I ask. They shake their heads at the sametime and I suddenly feel like they just lied.
"Well, lil' ol' me got school tomorrow so I'll see you ladies, tomorrow. Good night." he says kissing Faith on the cheek.
"Night bro." she says. He stops in front of me and hugs me quickly.
"Night Max." I say. He smiles and leaves the room. I look at Faith and I suddenly want to ask this question.
"Faith, are you sure you're alright with my family being here? And me sleeping in your bed?" I ask. She looks at me and smiles warmly.
"Buffy, if I wasn't ok with it, ya wouldn't be here. Just who I am. But you're hear so I'm going to have to say I'm major ok. Bonus? Everybody is protected. A house with two slayers and a Max? Not much can go wrong." she tells me. I nod.
"Alright." I say slowly. She pats the bed beside her.
"Come sit with me?" she asks. I nod and get on the bed settling beside her.
"So, what's up in the world of Lehane?" I ask. She takes a deep breath.
"Well Max made a decision today. Whether he's going to stay here or go live with my grandparents and just visit during the summers." she says.
"And..." I push.
"He's stayin. Said he knew grandma and grandpa were good people but he belongs here." she tells me.
"Well I'm glad. I think Dawn would've been devastated if he had left." I tell her.
"Devastated is such a strong word." she says.
"Alright, highly pissed and ready to beat somebody." I feel her nod beside me in agreement.
"Scary visual." she says.
"You have no idea." I say. She turns to me fully.
"B, I just wanted to say...um...err...erm..." but I know what she's trying to say. My baby is too cute.
"You're welcome." I say. She gives me a relieved smile then raises an eyebrow.
"You're baby is too cute? Should I be jealous of said 'baby'?" she lightly teases. I pretend to think.
"Well I don't know. She is a total hottie. Beautiful brown eyes, great smile, cutest dimples you'll ever encounter. Totally sexy." I say.
"Well then, I'm just gonna have to beat this chick down." she teases back.
"No don't do that, she might get mad." I tease sounding serious. She just smiles and kisses me on the cheek. Dammit! I'm tired of my cheek getting all the attention!
"Sorry B, just tryina keep it clean for a while." she says. I nod in understanding.
"I get it. I really do." I say. She nods.
"I know but, if we're gonna be anythin, I don't wanna be rushin shit." she says. I nod and lay my head on her shoulder.
"Its ok baby. I'll be here when you're ready." say. She gives me a quick peck on the lips before wrapping her arms around me. I sigh contently and notice her breathing slowed already. Kinda...weird but I pay it no mind and drift off myself.
FPOV. (dream. Yes another one.)
I'm sittin down but I don't immediately recognize the room.
"Mommy?" ah, my daughter wanted to see me. I turn and see her little face light up.
"Yeah baby?" I answer.
"I'm close. I'm close to uncle Max. are you gonna bring me home?" she asks. Huh?
"What do ya mean close to uncle Max?" I ask.
"Where he was today. The hunting ground." she says. The hunting ground?
"Baby, what hunting ground?" I ask.
"Over the seal mommy. Over the bad seal." she says to me. The hell mouth seal. The hell mouth. Where the fuck is...shit!
"You're in the high school?" I ask her. She shakes her head.
"Mr. Melvinson said it was a hunting ground under a buncha stupid kids who don't know what's goin on around them in the world." she says.
"I'm coming. I'm coming right now sweetheart." I say. She shakes her head.
"You gotta wait mommy. Til tomorrow. They'll be gone." she says.
"Who?" I ask her.
"The soldier men." she says. I nod.
"Alright. I'll be there in the morning. Just don't be scared ok sweetie. Mommy's coming for you." I say kissin her forehead. She smiles.
"I know." she says before she fades out.
I sit up with a start. Somebody is knockin on my bedroom door.
"Faith, honey are you alright?" B asks sleepily. I nod.
"I'm fine. Come in!" I say. Max comes into the room.
"You takin me to school in the mornin?" he asks but I see a smirk creepin out. A smirk that says 'we got this.'
"Ya damn skippy." I say. Oh yeah, my baby girl is comin home.
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