I was supposed to update wayyy sooner than this. But my computer kinda died on me, and being the stupid writer that I am, I didn't have any copy of the story so I lost the chapter I had written. No need to say that it totally discouraged me so I rewrote it of course, but I think it's less good than the original version. Anyway, it's also softer than the first version, and I don't think it's necessary to rate it M. You tell me.
No Satsu here. I know the party's supposed to be for her, but since she's talked with Buffy, there's not really a storyline for her anymore. She just needs to leave. :)
The club was crowded with people when they arrived. Xander and Dawn had decided to pick up Willow, Kennedy and Buffy. They would meet Faith there. The brunette had decided to take her motorcycle tonight, and since there wasn't any place in the car anyway, no one had objected. Satsu had a few things to do and she had to see Giles before joining her friends at the club.
They all sat in a small booth in one of the corner of the main room and ordered a bottle of vodka with caramel sirup for them all. Willow and Kennedy were the first couple to invade the dance-floor and they started dancing under the amused looks of their friends. At the beginning of their relationship, no one would've bet they'd last more than three months. They were really different, and Xander and Buffy particularly knew that Willow was not over Tara. But the two young women had managed to make it work. And they were as happy as they could be. Buffy secretly envied her best-friend's happiness. Of course she remembered all the pain Willow had had to endure before finding peace with Kennedy, but she couldn't help the tiny part of jealousy burning inside her. However, she was hopeful now, confident that she'd find happiness soon… with Faith.
Speaking of Faith, she finally appeared at the door of the club twenty minutes after them. Buffy's jaw dropped when she spotted her, and her friends quickly turned their heads to see what was leaving the blonde speechless. Faith was wearing a pair of tight black leathers, high-heeled boots and a red camisole that let very little to the imagination. She smiled at them and first walked to the bar before joining them with a bottle of Jack Daniels.
"Hey guys ! I know I said to not wait for me to start drinking, but hell ! Your bottle's almost empty !"
"There are five of us, Faith. We only had one fill." Xander answered.
"Oh. I'm not sharing JD."
"You're the only one who likes that stuff."
"B does too."
"Only when she's already too drunk to feel the taste of it."
"Hey !" Buffy feigned to be offended but her smile gave her away.
"Now let me have a drink and let's enjoy the night, shall we ?" Faith asked with a smirk.
Buffy couldn't help looking at her while she drank directly from her bottle of whiskey. She thought it was inhuman to be so beautiful and sexy. Faith's hotness was something she'd want to be the only one to have the right to see. She must've dozed off for a minute because suddenly Willow snapped her fingers in front of her and she came back to reality.
"Earth to B ?"
"Huh ?"
"I said let's dance !"
Faith held out her hand to Buffy, a playful smirk floating on her lips. Matching her fellow Slayer's grin, Buffy took her hand and got up.
"Who's with us ?"
Only Willow and Kennedy declined, having already danced before Faith's arrival. The others quickly joined the crowd on the dance-floor and Faith frowned when she sees Buffy already grinding against a young man. But she let it go because she knew Buffy needed to live a little. She kept an eye on her though, not wanting anyone to come too close to the blonde Slayer. When she tried to approach her, she noticed the spark in Buffy's eyes and it made her slowly step backward. Understanding that she wouldn't be able to come any closer, Faith turned away and started dancing with Xander instead. Five minutes later, she felt another body pressing against her back and she grinned, knowing exactly who it was. Xander seemed to get the message and excused himself before going back to their table, dragging Dawn behind him.
"So, Faith…" A voice purred into the brunette's right ear.
"Yeah, B ?"
"Seems like it's only the two of us now."
"There are plenty of people around us."
Faith didn't know if Buffy had already had too many drinks but she was bolder than usual… and she liked it. She could feel the blonde Slayer's hands all over her body and hell if it wasn't turning her on. She tried to face Buffy but a strong arm around her waist prevented her from doing so.
"I don't care about them, F. The only person I care about is right here with me…"
"B, did they spike your drink again ?"
"No, why ?"
Faith was about to answer when she felt teeth softly nibbling at her ear. This time, she turned round swiftly without missing a beat of the music. Buffy's usually emerald eyes were so black in the darkness of the club that Faith almost lost her balance. She had never received such a look from Buffy… or from anyone else. It was as if she could see exactly what the blonde was thinking. And the thoughts were not pure and chaste.
"Maybe we should sit down, okay ?"
"Tired already ?"
"Actually… Yeah."
The brunette didn't wait for a reply and hurried back to the table where the others were gathered. When she looked over her shoulder, Buffy was still dancing, with a girl this time. Close, very close to each other. So close that Faith had to look away to keep her cool. Kennedy shot her a sympathetic look, but Faith shrugged it off. If that's how Buffy was going to behave, then two could play this game.
"I'm going outside. I need a smoke. Xan ? Care to join me ?"
"I don't…"
He trailed off when he felt Dawn's elbow poking his ribs. The young man frowned and stood up, finally understanding why he had to go too. After Willow's girlfriend, Xander was the member of the Scooby-Gang Faith had grown close to. She had become fond of him and they liked to think they were some kind of sister and brother.
"Uh, okay, sure."
They left the club and its heated atmosphere together. As soon as they stepped outside, Faith turned to face Xander.
"What the hell is wrong with Buffy ?"
"Uh ?"
"She's different !"
"I didn't notice."
"She… How many drinks did she have ?"
"Just one. Faith, calm down, okay ? Maybe after she's danced you could try and talk to her."
The dark Slayer took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. Her friend was right, she was completely overreacting. But seeing Buffy like this… Well, it was totally a turn-on, that's why it had to stop.
"You're right. Sorry. Let's go back inside."
"Are you sure ? You don't want to clear your mind first ?"
"I'm fine."
Okay, so maybe 'fine' wasn't the exact word because as soon as her brown eyes spotted Buffy on the dance floor, Faith felt like she couldn't breathe anymore. Suddenly, wearing leather seemed a very stupid idea to her. She met the blonde's gaze and automatically walked towards her. She didn't remember starting dancing, but when she finally reached Buffy, Faith's body was in symbiosis with the music.
"You're back…"
"I couldn't exactly let you here by yourself."
"Jealous, Faith ? I have to say, green suits you."
The wink Buffy gave her sent shivers down her spine.
"Just shut up and let me dance, B."
"Show me your best moves, Faithy."
And so she did. Their bodies pressed together, hands roaming freely and shamelessly on each other, the two Slayers forgot the world around them. It was something that never failed to amaze them, the heat they created without trying to. Soon, the people around them gathered in circle and they vaguely heard whistles over the music. But they were too lost in each other to care. One hand on Faith's hip and the other tangled in the brown locks of hair, Buffy murmured in her ear :
"Dancing is great, but I'd like something a little more… private."
She felt Faith tighten her grip on her hips and smirked when she got no answer.
"What is it, F ? Afraid you can't handle me ?"
"Please, I can totally handle you, in more ways than one, B."
"How about a little demonstration ?"
After one last meaningful look, conveying all her current feelings, Buffy left the dance floor and disappeared to the bathroom, hoping that the brunette would follow her. To her surprise, she didn't have to wait more than a minute. A pair of soft yet strong arms circled her waist and she felt lips press on the side of her neck.
"What's the game, Buffy ?"
"Who said anything about a game ?"
"You're trying to set me on fire, or what ?"
"Is that your way to tell me that it worked ?"
"No, this is my way to tell you it worked."
She took Buffy's elbow and spun her on her heels so that they were face to face. Without any further hesitation nor second thought, she kissed her fiercely. Now was not the time for tenderness. Faith had tried to fight the lust but it had been simply too hard, and Buffy had pushed the right buttons tonight. When they finally broke apart, Buffy looked kinda shocked and confused. When she finally managed to catch her breath, she said :
"Well, that was… Can you do that again ?"
"As you wish, princess. But remember, you asked for it."
Maybe drinking so much JD so fast hadn't been a good idea, but Faith was too far gone to care. She brought her lips back on Buffy's and began to kiss her with all she had.
"F… Faith, stop."
"Why ? Isn't that what you want ?"
"Yeah, it is but…"
Sensing that Buffy needed to say something, Faith pulled away just enough to look her in the eye.
"There's something I need to tell you, Faith."
"I'm all ears."
"Tomorrow afternoon I'll be out of town."
"When will you get back ?"
"…"
"B ?"
"I don't know."
Faith frowned and stepped back, all naughty thoughts leaving her mind.
"What are you trying to say, Buffy ?"
"You were right. I do rely on the people around me. I can't do that anymore. So I've decided to take a few weeks to myself. To think about what I want and what I need. It'll give you time too."
"So you got me all worked up only to tell me then that you're leaving me ?"
"Faith, please, understand me…"
"I do, I understand, Buffy. I just don't get why you set up all this before. You have no idea of how much I want you right now."
The blonde Slayer smiled and brought one hand on Faith's right thigh, slowly drawing circles on it.
"Actually, I think I do."
"B…"
"Do it, Faith. Consider it as a goodbye gift. Make sure I remember you while I'm gone."
"You sure ? Here ?"
"I've never been so sure in my whole life. Here or elsewhere, I don't care. Just… Make me yours."
"I love you, Buffy. I can't do that without you knowing it."
"I know. God, I love you too…"
Faith could swear her heart had stopped when she heard the words. She did the only thing she could think of : she kissed Buffy. But this time, it was a slow, tender kiss. When her hands started lifting up Buffy's skirt, she broke the kiss and latched onto the blonde's neck, all the while whispering words of love.
"You'll remember me, Buffy. Promise me you'll come back."
"I will. Of course I will."
Forgive the mistakes, please. I think it won't take long now to wrap up the story. Hope some of you are still reading ! You know what they say, hours to write, seconds to review !
OTH-FOQ