New story ! Won't be long, make sure to leave reviews, it'll keep me inspired and motivated !
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She loves the way Buffy forgets everything when she's dancing. It makes her smile, it makes her heart beat faster. When Buffy stops from exhaustion and comes to join her around the small table, she kisses her lightly on the lips and Satsu loves that she's not afraid to show to the whole world that she's dating a girl.
Some days, Satsu feels lucky. Buffy is acting like the young woman she is, she forgets the burden of being a slayer, and they go out like a normal couple, do random stuff, and often make love. They don't live together, not yet. It's too soon, although Satsu clearly wouldn't mind. But Buffy avoids permanently the subject and Satsu doesn't push her. She doesn't want her to run away. She's patient, she tries her best to build a solid relationship. And sometimes, she has the impression that it works.
But then, she reminds herself that her feelings are not exactly reciprocated. Buffy hasn't said the magical three words to her yet, whereas Satsu keeps telling her how much she loves her. Buffy usually smiles and kisses her. Satsu knows how much Buffy cares about her, and for now it's enough. She's just afraid of the day when it will not be enough anymore.
This day arrives more quickly than expected. By some coincidence, she is back in town. No one knows why, but she's here and there's obviously something that's worth staying for her. Satsu tries to look on the bright side : her relationship with Buffy has evolved. They are finally talking about moving in together.
One night, at some club, Satsu watches her girlfriend on the dance floor. She loses herself into the contemplation of her beautiful body moving graciously along the music. It's something that never ceases to amaze her. She likes to dance too, but she's never been that good. Actually she has never seen anyone matching Buffy on the dance floor.
She is the only exception. As soon as she steps in, all the looks convey towards her. She doesn't have to ask for it. She has this aura of power and darkness surrounding her. It's almost impossible to resist. Satsu doesn't know a lot of people who would resist her.
She watches, helpless, as she makes her way through the crowd and starts to shake her body like no one does. Satsu could swear this woman's not human. The way she rolls her hips, her hand tangled in her own hair, the other one caressing her own body, it's hypnotizing.
The distance is slowly closed between her and Buffy, and Satsu feels something she has never felt in her entire life. Jealousy. Fear. Immediately, she's on her feet and she joins her girlfriend on the dance floor. The blonde slayer smiles to her, and takes her hand in hers. Obviously she hasn't seen the brunette yet.
Much to her surprise, she doesn't come any closer. Satsu quickly loses sight of her only to spot her at the bar a few seconds later. Staring at her. She is totally frozen in her seat and her eyes lock with Satsu's. Buffy is turning her back to her, she's still lost in the music and for once, Satsu's glad that Buffy isn't really paying attention to her surroundings. There's something shining into the brown eyes of the woman, and it sends shivers down Satsu's spine. But she doesn't break the eye contact. She doesn't want to, she can't. Satsu fights the urge to go and wipe the smirk that just appeared on her full, incredibly red lips. It's like she's mocking her.
Then she realizes that Buffy has been talking to her and she is forced to report her attention on her girlfriend. It's already three in the morning, and they quickly escape the club and its heated atmosphere.
The cool air hits her face and Satsu takes a deep breath as Buffy holds her hand. She feels a lot better, but she knows it's because she is still inside.
She doesn't say anything about it to Buffy. She's pretty sure the slayer knew that she was there. Satsu has always envied this connection that links them to each other. She can sense when Buffy is close to her. But it's a whole different level for them. It's another kind of bonding. It is a thousand time stronger. Of course, Buffy was aware of her presence.
They make love that night, with a new kind of passion. Satsu has never seen Buffy so dominant and rough. She likes it, but something within her breaks slightly. She doesn't want to think about it.
Kennedy and Willow want to celebrate their five years anniversary. Satsu knows that she will be here too. But she can't say no to her friends, so she just smiles and says that she and Buffy will be glad to come.
It's a pretty amazing party, and most of the slayers are present, including all the Scooby-Gang. Xander holds Dawn's hand tightly and Satsu thinks that they make a very cute couple.
She is not here yet.
Satsu uses this time to have fun with Buffy. They drink a lot and dance in the living-room, surrounded by their friends. It's a good night. It could have been a good night.
But here she comes. And everyone looks at her, even Buffy. Satsu refuses to see what she thinks she's seeing in her girlfriend's eyes.
She stays by her side all night long, making it impossible for the other woman to approach Buffy without having to talk to her too. But that doesn't discourage her. Satsu is pouring Buffy and herself another drink when she catches up with them.
Buffy greets her awkwardly and Satsu places her arm casually around her girlfriend's shoulders.
"You must be Satsu."
God, even her voice is amazing, in her low, husky tone. She has some serious competition here. But there's no way Satsu will let her see how vulnerable she feels now. So she smiles and holds out her hand.
"That would be me."
"I'm Faith."
She shakes her hand firmly, and Satsu winces slightly at the feeling of having broken one or two of her fingers. Shaking hands with the slayer ? Bad idea. She'll keep that in mind.
"Yeah, I've heard about you."
"Really ?"
But her cocky grin shows that she perfectly knows that everybody has heard about her at least once in their life.
"So, looks like you're the one who converted Miss Stick-up-the-ass to women, ain't you ?"
Buffy almost chokes at her words and sends Faith a dark glare. But the other slayer doesn't seem bothered at all and just smiles even wider.
"I always knew you weren't that straight, B. Chills."
And after that last provocative sentence, she's gone. There's a small silence between Satsu and Buffy afterwards. Faith's words were charged with innuendos and Satsu feels her worst fears creeping slowly to the surface. That woman is dangerous. And Buffy has always been attracted by the danger.
"Come on, let's have another drink."
Satsu quickly agrees and they soon find themselves dancing again.
Satsu doesn't know how she ended up on the couch, but when she opens her eyes, she's lying down on it and the music volume has been considerably turned down. She groans because she probably passed out from all the alcohol and she has no idea where Buffy is. She can only spot Willow, Kennedy, Dawn and Xander. No sight of Faith either, and this statement makes her stomach flip.
She doesn't have to ask to know that they are together. Satsu tries to get up but it's too soon and she immediately falls back down. The party's over, obviously, and the house is a disaster. Proof that it was a huge success. Willow and Ken don't seem too upset about it, so Satsu guesses they are pretty happy about their party.
Xander brings her a glass of water and she thanks him. Just when she's about to ask where the hell Buffy went, the front door opens and reveals two blurred silhouettes. Satsu blinks a couple of times and her vision is clearer.
It's Buffy and Faith. They are laughing. Together. And their arms are linked. It makes her want to throw up, but she has too much respect for her hosts to just do that. Instead she stands up carefully and Buffy lets go of Faith's arm to join her.
"Hey ! How are you feeling ? You've been out for a while !"
"My head is throbbing, but it's fine. Where were you ?"
She didn't mean for it to sound so harsh, but she's bitter and Buffy can sense it because her smile fades away.
"I needed some fresh air and Faith was outside smoking. We just decided to go for a quick patrol."
Satsu nods slightly and sits down. She has to stop feeling so insecure about Faith. She has to trust Buffy.
Xander and Dawn went back to their apartment a few minutes ago, and Willow is falling asleep on Kennedy's shoulder. It's no surprise, really, as it's already 6 in the morning. But she is still here, talking to Buffy.
They are like old friends who haven't seen each other in a very long time. Well, that's true. Except that Satsu knows that they were never friends. She knows everything about their past. Buffy told her at the beginning of their relationship that she had a complicated history with another slayer. Satsu got to hear the whole story, how their attempt to be friends failed, how Faith would always turn the most innocent sentence into something sexual, how they became enemies. How Faith tried to kill Buffy and her friends, as well as the part when she killed two humans. At this point of the story, Satsu already hated that woman she had never met. But then Buffy had told her about their final battle, and how Faith had helped them, how much she had changed, blah blah.
Satsu knew she shouldn't have to worry, because that Faith chick belonged to the past. But there was just something in Buffy's eyes that lit up every time she mentioned her and Satsu had started to fear that maybe there was a part of the story Buffy kept voluntary in the dark. None of it had really mattered until now.
Because now, Faith was back into Buffy's life. And Satsu didn't want to share.
Kennedy tells them that they can stay here for sleep and she carries Willow upstairs easily. It's just the three of them now. Buffy gets up from the couch and announces she's going to the bathroom.
Satsu takes a deep breath as she remains alone with Faith standing in front of her.
"So, why are you back here, Faith ?"
"Am I not free to go wherever I want to go ?"
Satsu raises an eyebrow. Of all the things she learnt about Faith thanks to Buffy, she remembers that the former rogue slayer hated this town. Apparently, Faith guesses what's going through her mind because she chuckles and adds :
"Well maybe I came back because I missed some people here."
And the look in her eyes can't be misunderstood. She's messing with her. She's trying to make her say what she's wanted to say all night. Satsu knows she shouldn't give in, but it's stronger than her.
"Stay the hell away from her."
Faith raises an eyebrow and feigns to be surprised.
"What are you talking about ?"
"You know it. She's with me."
"Oh. You're talking about B."
"Her name's Buffy."
The brunette takes a step forward and says :
"First of all, I came back here because Kennedy asked me to. She's my friend and she wanted me to celebrate her anniversary with Willow."
Another step.
"Second of all, if I want to call Buffy 'B', I will call her 'B' and no one will force me to do otherwise."
Another step. Now she leans in and whisper in Satsu's ear :
"And finally, trust me it's just a matter of time before she dumps your sorry ass."
Satsu clenches her fists and tries her best to keep her cool. She knows that Faith could easily take her down if they started a fight. Speaking of Faith, she's already at the door and she has this smirk on her lips, the one that Satsu hates so much.
"Goodbye Satsu. It was a pleasure to meet you. Tell B I'll see her later."
And the door slams behind her. That's the moment Buffy choses to come back into the room. She looks around and asks :
"Where's Faith ?"
So, what did you think ? Good or bad beginning ? I don't read the comics. I haven't seen season 7 yet, but I know about the destruction of Sunnydale, so Faith hates the town they are living in now. I chose purposely not to name the town or the club, it's all up to your imagination. Don't be too hard in your reviews, but be honest ! :)
OTH-FOQ