This Is How It Starts
by Holliday
Rating: R

Disclaimer: An ode to the hotness, that is this you.
Author's Notes: I'm BUMMED TODAY yesterday there was like a kissing of the planet Venus and the Sun and I DIDN'T GET TO SEE IT cause I was doing a good deed. To anyone who cares it won't happen again until 2012 not to mention it was in three of the coolest places NYC, EGYPT and Tokyo. As I rode to the casa rosda on "Scootie" my leg powered scooter I was hit on by like some old guy which was very traumatic for meeee. "It's the heat." Enough out of me Faith is venting.

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PART 1

I'm convinced see there it is again. B's looking at me except there's something else. I've seen that look before except it's usually some perv trying to get me in his car for like candy. Coming from B I'm not sure what to make of it. Okay she's walking this way be Faith.

"Hey."

"Hi Faith. So uhm whatcha doin."

"Nothin."

"Okie-dokey." Whoa maybe this is serious. I wait a beat then I ask her to take a walk with me. Ducking out the magic box we end up in the alley not the best place to find out if your bestfriend is really making googley eyes at you, but what are you gonna do.

"B...Buffy where you checkin me out? I mean it's cool really." For a split a second she's stunned maybe cause I asked I don't know I didn't get the details cause she ran off. Women.

Sitting down I pull out a pack of smokes. I have a feelin I'm going to be going after her.

She knows. Why did I run off. This is crazy it's Faith, no holds bars say what I feel, cause I'm Faith. She's so. Urgghhh. Yet it's so I don't know. Sometimes I want to kill her and then she'll look at me and then I'm all mushy. Feelings not in the manual and it's not like there's a class you can sign up for. I'm so.

Turning around I walk into something. When I hit the ground I look up to see her. Standing there arms crossed over her chest this smug look on her face. Before I can say anything.

"If the next few words out of your mouth are I meant to do that then this is kismet." See there it is again I'm upset and I want to kick her but when she kneels down and offers me her hand I'm stuck again.

She's always getting herself worked up. It drives me nuts but I like hanging around her so I don't say much just do what I can, to keep life somewhat normal for her. B likes being the everyday girl even though she's special. It's like endearing or some shit. See I've picked up one of her words again sometimes I feel like she's in my head. Maybe it's just a slayer thing. I'm starting to wonder.

PART 2: I Like You Too

Author's Notes: Fabulous in all the shades.

"Thanks." As Faith helps me up I'm stuck for a minute. She is looking at me so innocently. I want to say something but it's not coming.

She wants to say something. Yet she's stuck there's that one mind thing. I'm diggin' it. I grin back at her she blushes.

"What do you say we go get a drink?"

"Uh, sure." B takes my hand as we walk down the street. On the way to the Java Shot we pass a guy selling flowers on the street. B really doesn't notice him which is good for me. As we head into the coffee house we grab a table when she heads to place our order I head back outside.

As I walk up to the vendor he smiles at me. Finding the right flower I look for a pen.

"Here you go."

"Thanks." Taking the pen I write exactly what I'm feeling. Paying for the card and flower I head back in when I come back to the table B is sitting she already has the coffee.

"What's that?"

"What?"

"Behind your back."

"Oh that well as we were walking I had sudden burst of inspiration."

"Really?"

"Yes. So from me to you." Taking out my gift I hand it to her. Sitting I wait for her to read it.

B. You've brought something to me that I never thought I should have and for that I thank you, but it isn't enough just for me to say this I want to show you. If you give me a chance I can show you me. And just in case I didn't get that right I like you too. A lot.

I don't know what to say. Faith is waiting but not impatiently. Taking her hand in mine I suddenly start sobbing. Faith just pulls me closer.

Like I said she just wants to be a normal girl and if I can make that a reality for her then I'm doing it. When she calms down she looks at me and smiles. There's a flutter in my chest and I know it's all because of her. Leaning in I kiss her it's just a meeting of our lips but it's a start.

Faith just kissed me. It was sweet I feel the babbling about to rise. Sitting up a bit I look at her there's something about her that just draws me in. She's not like anyone else I've met but it's not just that. I don't know yet but I'm going to find out.

"So what do you say we take our iced mochas and we go hang out."

"I... shit. I forgot I have to make up a final after my little summer vacation to L.A. my mom told all my teachers and Snyder that I would be a better student."

"Oh come on it's Saturday, you know I'm glad I came here now I've got more than one reason to keep an eye on you."

Standing up B leans in whispering in my ear.

"Keep both of em on me woulda want you to miss anything." This time when we kiss it isn't as gentle as before and a few heads turn our way as we break apart.

"Wow..." Leaning back in my chair I have to catch my breath.

"I'll meet you at the Bronze tonight." Nodding I watch her as she heads to the door.

PART 3: I never said I was wrong

Author's Notes: In my zone let's play. So I like watched Xena this morning the one at like 9:00 and it got me to thinking which is a good thing cause it's raining now. Anyway I got into the story because of the whole One principal in theory that during the day Xena was gone and Gabs was there. It was so ala LadyHawke but the point was that if you build it they will come.

Standing in the mirror I'm working on my outfit. I want to look lucious tonight. Opening up the closet I run thru everything I can't decide on a color tonight but I want it to be hot something she'll notice just enough. It is our first date so this is important finally settling on a green top and black cigarette pants. Giving myself a once over I'm confident I look great. I wave by to mom as I head out the door. By the time I get to the Bronze it's packed. The bouncer's cool he lets me right thru. When get I in I scope for Faith she's on the floor already.

Working my way thru the crowd I slide in next to her. Turning around she wraps her arms around me pulling me in we begin to dance. The song's not bad some mix of euro-shiek and hip-hop. Faith's into it and I'm into her as the beat begins to slow she dips her head in to kiss me.

B and I stand on the floor for a few minutes until we get another crowd of oglers. You'd think they'd never seen two people making out. Taking her hand we head back to the table I snagged.

"Damn somebody grabbed the other chair."

"It's cool I can sit on you."

"Now that's settled, you can tell me about your day."

"It was a day just like any other except now it's our day or night which ever you prefer."

"B you know I'm trying to set a mood here."

"Oh, so that's what you're trying to do."

"You weren't complaining a few minutes ago."

"I'm not complaining now I just think someone is having a side effect from slaying."

"You maybe right. I'm not saying."

"Well if you don't tell me how can I help you."

"If you want to help touch me."

"Do I dare ask where?" The look on B's face is priceless. She hits me and storms off, this time I don't wait to go find her she's outside and I can see she's a little upset.

"Upset. I'm not upset."

"I didn't say that."

"But you thought it that's close enough."

"Okay this is weird."

What the fact that you think this is a game. Faith I'm serious I've been thru enough of these strange relationships. I don't need it from you too.

"Buffy you just thought that."

"What?"

"What you said...thought you know what I mean and I don't think this is game, not this time."

"I'm sorry... I'm just a little worked up."

"I know."

"We need to see Giles."

That was my next course of action. As we leave the club I start to wonder if B living in my head is going to be a problem.

"I heard that."

PART 4: I just want to look

Author's Notes: I went to the show today saw Pitch Black I enjoyed it. The end was sad if you see it the Jack part did it. Now on with my tale. p.s my theather was nine. :)

I'm trying to keep my thoughts to a minimum but that's not as easy as it would seem. Especially with B walking in front of me. Not that I think she'd mind me lookin' at her it's the other things I'm thinking that might get me into trouble.

She's checking out my ass. I feel a lot better now. She's grinning I don't even have to turn around to see it. But I wonder if... Stopping I bend over to tie my boot. She runs into me.

Ahhhh. Okay slowly take your hand from her thigh. I don't want to. Please behave. Or we are never going to make it to Giles. Giving in to the thought I run my fingers up her thigh. I can't help myself. B pulls herself up and into me and all I want to do is kiss her neck.

Yup she's all mine. Stepping out of her reach I turn the corner to Giles. When she suddenly begins swearing. It's not funny but we have to get this straightend out no pun intended.

When this is all over I am going to take her and lock the two of us in a room...

"Promises,promises."

"B that's a fact."

"I'm holding you to it."

Giles opens the door on the first ring. He looks a little surprised to see us.

"Buffy, Faith is there something wrong?"

"That depends on how you look at it? Faith stop."

"What?"

"You know what."

Now she wants me to stop. So I was trying to figure out if she was wearing any underwear. Who can blame me. G-man is staring except now it's her who's wondering what color mine are. I shoot back at her grey. Which gets a smile from her.

"Ladies I'm not sure what is going on but will someone please what is happening."

"Sorry G-man. B and I can read each other's minds."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Well um, hm that is." Pulling off his glasses we watched Giles as he looked form one to the other trying to figure this out.

I'm hoping he isn't going to test us on this. B isn't ready for all the things in my head.

Why not?

B. Come on that was a private moment not a I want to see you naked thought.

Well what's the difference? If you want to see me naked shouldn't we at least be on the level of finding out the others secrets.

Yes but usually there is a time frame for stuff like this right?

I don't know. This is really getting out of hand. If Giles can't fix this then we are going to have to deal with it.

Which is fine by me. I want you to know everything about me.

Me too I just don't want to rush this. I trust you B and this is going to work out but we have to work together. And if I don't sound like an after school special.

Not an after school special just a caring spouse.

Girlfriend whatever. You care that's important. Looking over to Giles he's nosed deep in a book taking Faith by the arm we go sit on the sofa. I sit in her lap as she cradles me. We just sit nothing more.

I guess being alone is a thing of the past nowadays everyone's doing it. But it brings to mind if everyone jumped off a bridge would you. Yes no questions asked if it was with her. A tad morbid if you think about it but who wants to. Hey on a sidenote B I can see down your shirt.

I know you can I was just waiting for you to point it out. You are really something else. You know I wonder how far we can be apart and still hear each other.

"Oceans."

"Huh." Looking over to Giles he's got this I know look on his face.

"There is a prophecy in the book that tells of two halfs that will become one whole. One light, One dark when the two have sealed their union with a kiss then the doors of communication will be opened."

"Is that all?"

"Well there is a rather interesting section on the mating of the two but... you can read it." As Giles hands over the book. I skim the rest of the passage.

PART 5: Only You

Author's Notes: Can't decide what movie to watch toss up between the current movie on Encore or what's in the VCR. Life's full of tough choices. Huge Xena fan so the start to this is a kudos to their writing staff.

"I'm cool with that Faith?" I don't have to hand her the book she already knows what it reads, but it's hard to read her right now. She's not giving away anything. Lifting me up she heads towards the bathroom. Still she's not thinking so I'm not sure what she's feeling. Giles just looks to me and shrugs his shoulders.

I'm aware I'm standing in the bathroom. I see myself in the mirror but that's it. The person I should see isn't looking back at me. All I see is her. She is in me and not just in my head. Everything in me is now part of her just as she is for me. The door opens and I know it's her. I catch her refelection in the mirror as her eyes water. Turning around I take her in my arms. When I look at her again I know this is it all those songs people sing about I'm looking at it.

"Only you B."

"We don't have to do this now. I mean if you want to wait..."

"I'm not in a hurry Giles bathroom isn't exactly where I'd want to make love to you."

A knock on the door breaks the spell. I give B a second to compose herself. Then we head out. The G-man has made a pot of tea. Taking a cup we sit for a little while longer. When he begins to dose off we take the hint and leave. It's late and this is SunnyDale after all so I offer to walk B home. She grins and takes my hand.

I can't believe we're at my front door already.

"Door to door service." Faith leans in to kiss me. When we part she turns to leave. Reaching for her arm I turn her to face me. I don't voice my next question but she hears me.

B wants me to stay the night. Not for sex but just to cuddle her words not mine. I agree. As she turns the key I'm suddenly aware that this is going to be long a night. My thoughts are confirmed when she leads me into her bedroom. She turns on the bedside lamp as she slips out of her shoes. Sitting on the bed she removes her pants and I'm stuck. I can't take my eyes off her. When she takes off her shirt I'm conviced there isn't a better view not even the rising or setting sun compares to this. As she slips under the covers I have to expel the breath I'm holding.

"Faith come to bed." Faith has this dazed expression on her face and I can understand why I did just get undressed in front of her a first for both of us, but it's me who now seems to be hypnotized. She starts with her tank top pulling it over her head she tosses it at me.

"Hey."

"A little humor you don't want me having a Buffy treat in the middle of the night?" I pose the question and I think about it. Too late to take it back. She doesn't answer so I sit and take my boots off. However when I begin to remove my pants her heart rate speeds up. Slayer senses a gift if there ever was one. Setting them on the chair I walk back over to the bed. She's unfolded my side of the bed. I get in. Leaning over me she turns out the light. Placing her head on my chest I wrap her in my arms. I kiss her forehead.

"I love you Buffy."

"Faith."

I know I didn't have to say it but I needed to. It just makes it more real.

"I love you too." I reach up and kiss her. Settling back in I close my eyes and hope I can make it thru the night. The prophecy was an eye opener. At least with Angel he only lost his soul. Once we make love there is no going back once it's done we are bonded for life till death do us part. It's a lot to think about not really I know she's what I want and need. I can feel myself drifting off. I let sleep takeover I know I'll be dreaming about her.

B's right the prophecy was an eye opener one that we both needed. I've had my own screwed up relationships and it's interesting how I ended up here if I were to do it again I wouldn't change anything well I'd try to get here sooner. I'm on my to sleep I hold her a little tighter as I close my eyes.

PART 6: Feeling Good

The sound of running water wakes me from my dream. B's still laying on my heart. Kissing her forehead I realize the porceline gods are asking for my presence slipping out from under the covers I land on the floor with a thud. Looking back up to the bed I hope I didn't wake her. Rolling over she snuggles into the pillow. Grabbing my pants off the chair I pull em on as I open the door heading to the bathroom I take the time to look around. B's got a lot of stuff in the bathroom taking a closer look I begin to get ideas. This is not snooping it's what I like to call "shopping" for such things as anniversaries, birthdays and holidays if more people took the time to know what their spouse liked we'd have a lot less last minute shoppers.

Leaving the bathroom I walk back to her room. She's taken up the entire bed now. Dropping my pants I lay em at the foot of the bed. Pick her up I slide back in. When she rolls over me I Know she's faking.

"So how long have you been up?" When she starts laughing I know she heard me fall.

"Long enough to know that while you were and I quote shopping you got some ideas. So what are you going to get me for Christmas?"

I look at her for a second furrowing my brow. "Christmas isn't for another six months. At least on my planet."

"I'm sure it is but this is Sunnydale we have Christmas in July."

"To be perfectly honest I'm broke so a lump of coal is about all you're going to get from me, however maybe I could squeeze it hard enough and get you a diamond or two." B looks at me crawling onto me she settles herself on my waist.

"That sounds tempting but anything other than you giftwrapped would be second best."

"Ahhh, me gift wrapped. Any particuliar color wrap." Leaning forward she whispers in my ear.

"Nude." Slidding off of Faith I head over to my dresser pulling out a t-shirt and shorts I toss em to her. As I slip on a pair of pj's.

Good bye semi-naked body. I hope to see you soon. It was a pleasure. A moment of silence...

She's lost it. I'm convinced of it. Yet while I watch her dress the exact same thing crosses my mind. I wonder how long we can both last like this. Opening the door I head down stairs walking into the kitchen I run into mom.

"Morning."

"Hi, Buffy honey what are you doing up so early it's Sunday."

"I was going to make breakfast."

"Okay. That's a first. I actually have to be at the gallery in a few minutes." Grabbing her keys she walks to the door. Before the door shuts she peeks back in. "Tell Faith good morning."

"Will do."

"Did I just miss your mom?"

"Yup she told me to tell you good morning."

"Cool so what's for breakfast?" Taking a seat I watch as B gets started. Looking over to my left I flip on the radio. Flicking thru the stations I finally find something I like.

"Black is the color of my true loves hair
Her face so soft and wondrous
The purest eyes and the stormiest hands
I love the ground on which she stands
Black is the color of my true loves hair
Of my true loves hair
I love my lover and well she knows
Yes I love the ground on where she goes
And when she and I will be as one.
And so black is the color of my true loves
Haaaaiiiirrrrr."

I have to smile. Turning around I mouth the words I love you. Getting up she comes to stand behind me. Wrapping her arms around me we sway to the music.

PART 7: Que Sara Whatever Will be....

"I'm telling you B it was great." I'm telling you the truth read my thoughts. Breakfast was great.

"Okay. So what do you want to do today. Aside from that."

"Veg."

"A day of tv watching. That can be done." Moving from the sink I follow Faith into the living room. Grabbing the remote I sit in her lap. Turning on the tv she wrestles the remote from me.

"Hey."

"If I can't find anything we can watch lifetime."

"Lifetime. I only watch it ocassionally it's informative. "

"Sure it is."

"Well it's better than Star Trek."

"Ahhh. Okay that was mean. So maybe the orginal was hookey and maybe Next Generation was only interesting because Counselor Troi was hot by the way she is the voice of Demona on the Gargoyles. Where was I and DS9 wasn't bad but would we have watched if not for Dax. But B. How can you sit there and curse Star Trek when we have Voyager Seven of Glorious Nine. Not to mention Captain Janeway who were a couple just nobody knew about it."

"You and I both know why you liked that show. I'm not even going to say anything about it just know that I know and never in a million years would she even think about it with you."

"I can be very loving when I want to be."

"Well I'll tell you what when and if it happens I will be the first one to let you ask her out."

"I'm going to hold you to that." I'm only kidding she knows I think everyone has their own rule breaking celebrity but I wouldn't cheat even if B said I could. Not that she would. So I keep that all in my head.

Faith has settled on some B movie she loves these things. People getting locked in some CUBE. She's glued to the screen. Blowing in her ear she doesn't budge. Hmm, she must be really interested. Leaning into her I nuzzle her neck. She still is keeping her eyes on the screen but I've gotten a bit of a response taking that as my cue I start suckling her neck she's slowly relaxing now I'm getting somewhere the collar of her t-shirt is in my way moving back up to her ear I tell her to take it off. The movie is forgotten as she pulls me on top of her we fall back. Licking up her throat I kiss her. As my hands roam the contours of her body. I run my nails up her legs as she moans into my mouth. I start moving my hand to the waistband of her shorts when she sits up.

B is staring at me now. I'm trying to put my thoughts in order but my brains in knots. Slowing my breath I look at her she's breathing hard and her eyes are hooded. She moves into kiss me again. I don't stop her even though I think I should. Easying back into the sofa her nails start again now she running them up my stomache. When she starts to move down my body I know I'm headed for dangerous territory.

She is only letting me go so far I have to admire her restraint but when I want something I'm rarely told no. So when I start nipping at her breasts and she doesn't stop I take the intiative and lick down her stomache when I'm met with no resistance I keep going again I go for the waistband of her shorts and she says no. Well I tried. Grabbing the remote I let her finish her movie as I go hop in the shower.

AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. She's doing it again I can do this. Remain calm. On the sofa. Maybe after we've had sex but not the first time. I've got more class than that but I can't say I didn't want to. Now she's up there alone showering. Oh the pain of being valient. Whoa that was neat. Grabbing my shirt I sit back and watch the rest of my movie.

PART 8: Tonight

Author's Notes: I should be sleeping but the need to write is keeping me from doing something that should take two people. I didn't just type that. Yes I did. I'm out. It's hot.

B comes down ten minutes later showered and dressed. I have come back to my senses and head up the stairs. I am strong I will make it thru this day if it kills me. As I strip down I can hear B plotting my seduction.

Faith's on to me. I know it yet she doesn't know how far I'll take it. Maybe I should just show her. What am I talking about I'm starting to sound like Xander. When did I get ruled by my hormones. I'm not like that well I am except I shouldn't be with her. Sprawling out I turn on the tv maybe The Sex Show is on. I tell you in Canada anything is legal. That old lady is definitely an expert.

Finally peace at least for me. She's watching tv now I can work on my seduction. This has to be done right. I'm talking the moon stars and whatever else I can get with twenty- five dollars. Being a hero in today's economy is crappy. But I think I've got it. Turning off the water I dry off. Getting dressed I find B taking a nap. Walking into the kitchen I get started on my plan.

The smell of something good wakes me from my sleep. As I follow my nose my stomache begins its growls. Faith is at the stove cooking. I didn't know she could cook and I'm still not sure. She gives me the evil eye. Giving the signal for surrender I take a seat.

"Hey hand me the salt." Moving to the table I hand her the shaker.

"What are you making?"

"If you keep being nosey I'll put you out."

"Sorry just wondering."

"It's a surprise."

"Okay. I'll go hang out." Why I don't know it's not like she can keep anything from me. It's the thought that counts right. Well if that's how we are going to do this I decide to change clothes. Running upstairs I try to find something to fit the mood. When I come back down the lights have all been turned out and candles have been lit. Jazz is floating thru the house. Entering the kitchen. Faith has set the table there are two candles burning as she walks me to the table. Pulling out my chair. I sit.

"Now for dinner."

"Faith this is."

"Wait it only gets better.

PART 9: Days & Nights

Author's Notes: I had a day. It was. And now is. Had to pull out the big guns to calm my nerves so if I start spouting quotes from G.P.B know it's out of love for Marilyn.

When Faith finally sits down she's carrying a bottle of wine. Where she got it from I'm not sure she's just grinning.

"Giles, I gave him the whole story."

"What did you tell him?" As she uncorks the bottle she lets it breath.

"The truth what else."

"Faith?"

"Love if you are going to spaz I'll be sleeping in my hotel tonight."

"I'll behave at least until after dinner." B is really pressing this yet I still have my own agenda and no matter how much she tries to change the rules I'm sticking with my plan.

Faith is an excellent cook surprisingly she's made pasta but the fetti one. Taking a sip from my wine I find it's a perfect compliment to the meal. After dinner we sit and talk there's a lot I still don't know about her and she is willing to tell me.

My life story has slowed her down for a moment but she isn't done yet the wine is starting to take effect as she starts rubbing her foot up my leg. Well I guess it's time for desert. Heading to the ice box. Grabing the dish inside I move back to her taking her hand we head for the living room.

"What's that?"

"My favorite treat."

"Well?"

"Chocolate pudding."

"Pudding?" Faith has a strange since of romance. But I'm game.

PART 10

B has no idea what she's in for sitting down I have her sit in my lap giving her the dish she holds it.

"Now for the fun part." Dipping my finger in the bowl I coat it with the pudding. Handing her my finger she looks at me realizing what I'm suggesting. Lowering her head she takes my finger in her mouth. As her mouth closes around my finger my senses perk up. I let out a gasp as sucks a little harder. Leaning back she smiles.

"My turn." This time I only take a little pudding. I smear some on her lips. Leaning in to kiss her. I think that this is a chocolate kiss.

Faith is on to something here. This time I take the bowl. I take some pudding placing it on her neck I lick it off. Faith's pulse jumps so I do it again. Then the tables turn and it's me who's having pudding licked off her throat.

When the bowl is finally empty we've both lost our shirts. And are a lot sticky, but it was fun and B is more than hot now. Taking her in my arms I head for the stairs. As we walk up she's nibbling my ear. I'm losing my resolve if I don't get her up these stairs soon my sanity is the second thing I'm going to lose.

Faith is still holding her own but I've got one more thing to do. Before we reach the fourth step I manage to unhook her bra. I know I've hit the honey pot when she flips me over her shoulder. As the door to my room opens I know in the morning that tonight will change my life forever.

B's broken all of my resolves and at this moment I'm glad it's her. Lying her on the bed I let my brain grasp the scene before me. I don't want to forget this. Crawling onto the bed. I slowly begin to kiss her, the kiss grows more passionate by the second. As I begin to undress her I memorize every place my lips meet her skin. My hands travel her body as she lets me go where I want to. I don't stop as I begin to remove the last barrier of her body. She's lying naked exposed, vunerable and I can honestly say I've never seen anything more enchanting or beautiful. I love you. As I kiss her inner thigh she opens herself to me. I don't rush this moment I allow myself to savor her. B is writhing beneath me as she grips the sheets. She screams out. I stay for a while longer as her body begins to calm. Kissing my way back up her body. She slides on to me.

PART 11: Haven And A Hell

"Faith." B is looking at me I can tell something isn't right she is burning up. Before I can ask her what's wrong she collapses in my arm. I don't even think reaching for my shirt. It's still on the lamp. Pulling it over my head I grab the phone dialing 911 I wait to be connected. Finally getting a hold of a person that isn't a complete idiot. I give them her stats. When I hang up the phone. I try to at least get some clothes on her. It never fails something always goes wrong when I try to do something good. Lifting her up I take her downstairs. She's shaking now she seems to be in and out of consciousness but I can't really tell.

I don't know what's happening. The last thing I remember is getting ready to make love to Faith then all I saw was red. Flames, fire and something hoovering in the middle of everything.

"Don't be afraid slayer."

"Easy for you to say I'm the one having an out of body experience. At least I think that's what this is?"

"You are partially right, this is your transcendance what the same thing will happen to Faith yet you must first prove that you are able to contain this boon we are about to bestow upon you."

"Not liking the sound of underlying clause here. This was not in the prophecy."

"It was but you are right it was creatively worded if you will. At the moment your body is experience the flames of passion as your heart soon will past thru the gates of desire last and not least your mind will experience obsession. Each of these three tests will bring you closer to her. If you survive you will yeild the most powerful force on the planet."

I don't know what to do I swear when I get my hands on those idiots I just might throttle em. Suddenly I smell smoke as I look to B she's smokin' and not in that Mask kind of sense. She has spontaneously combusted on the living room floor. I try to put her out but it's no use. However something is telling me not to panic. Yet as I watch her I can't help but begin to freak out.

"NNNOOOOOO, Faith. Please tell me she can't see this. You bastards how can you let her go thru this. She'll die if. Ahhhhhhhhhhh." Clutching my chest I am soon back in my room. Faith is kissing me. As I try to get her naked she pulls away.

"Come back to bed please I'll make it worth your while."

"No."

"Damn it Faith. Now I want you to touch me."

"No."

"Faith if I have to get up.... I will have you." Then just as soon as it happened I'm in the library. Faith is training I'm staring at her when she turns to look at me I drop my head. Looking at my folder I can see all of the B hearts F scribbled on the cover. When Giles has us begin to spar I find I can't take my eyes off of her mouth. The way her lips part at just the right space and her bottom lip is just full enough to want to nibble on. And the way she moves it's a mind scramble. I feel myself getting warmer reaching out I run my hands across her stomache. She looks at me oddly. Then she's smiling I sweep her and as she hits the floor I pounce. I'm all over her. I want her and there's nothing I can do about it. Yet when she flips me off of her there is a look in her eyes I've never seen before. It's a mixture of hurt and something else. She takes off. Going after her we meet in the hall. She punches me and I hit the wall.

"B if you ever touch me again I will break every bone in your body."

"Faith please don't do this I love you. We belong together." I try to go after her but she's gone. Hitting the floor I am suddenly in agony all of me is in pain I can't find that warmth that held me. My world is losing focus as I fall back into myself.

When I open my eyes Faith is leaning over me tears are streaming down her face. She looks like she's lost her world. Slowly she reaches out for me.

"B are you.... Fire...I...thought."

"Shhhh. I'm okay." Cradling me in her arms. We sit. As I look around the room something has changed. There is something diffrent about this place and me. As if I'm somewhere else. She is still Faith yet I wonder if I should bring her where I am.

B's okay but something seems off. I can't quite place it yet. It looks like we won't get a chance to enjoy the rest of this night. Which sucks but not as much as losing her would. I take her upstairs and put her to bed I can't sleep so I just hold vigil by her bed.

PART 12: Together At Last

When B wakes up a few hours later I can tell she is still a little out of it. Getting out of the chair I go to lie next to her in bed she comes to snuggle in my arms and I rock her a little. She is listening to the beat of my heart and I can tell there is something stirring in that brain of hers. Slowly I feel her hands working their way inside my shirt before I am aware of it I've been disposed of my top and lying on my back in her bed. There is a predatory hint to her movements as she stalks her way down my torso. Running her nails along the inside of my thigh I suck in a breath. B is becoming a little rough which is a turn on. Laying a top me she has my bottom lip between her teeth biting down I scratch my nails against her back.

Faith is enjoying this and so am I. I've waited long enough to have her under me and I'm going to enjoy this. Sliding down body I leave a trail of kisses down her throat. When I get to her breasts I take the left nipple into my mouth as I tweak the right one with my other hand. When I've had my fun there I start to nip my way down her stomache. Moving towards my ulitmate treasure I raise my head looking at her I know she is ready to begin what will eventually become an eternity of pleasure. Dipping my head back down I find I am in paradise and this time I'm not letting go. I have taken a journey outside myself and I still am inside her.

As the night begins to fade away and daylight creeps thru my window. Faith and I are still finding new ways to keep this night from ending. Yet the need for sleep begins to overtake both of us and even slayer stamina has its limits. Moving into her arms I begin to drift off to sleep.

B has fallen asleep in my arms again and I'm close to it myself I can barely keep my eyes open. Soon Darkness encompases me and I feel a chill settling over me. There is ice all around me and I see what looks to be a an ice statue of us. Walking towards it I am compelled to touch it. When I do there is a spark of something that passes thru it. The statue begins to melt and I come face to face with myself. She looks at me and smiles, the other B take my hand or her hand as they walk thru the frozen land the ice begins to melt giving way to a plush garden. I don't have any idea what any of this means or if it's all just dream. But I do know I've got B and for the moment that is enough to keep me happy.

The End

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