Love Realized
by BL
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I own nothing. All characters and other familiars from
Buffy and Angel belong to Joss Whedon, the WB, Fox, and everyone
else that owns them.
Spoilers: After Faith went to jail.
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Many months passed and Faith and Buffy were becoming closer. Buffy realized that her feelings for Faith did indeed run deeper than friendship and decided to tell Faith. However, the night had to be perfect...
Cemetery
Faith spun around and staked the last vamp. "Ha ha...that was wicked fun B. Are there any more? I'm still really wound up...come on you big evils...is that all you got?"
Buffy shook her head with laughter, "No I think we got all of them for tonight...come on let's go meet the guys at the Bronze."
"Alright...but you better keep up girlfriend...I got a lot of energy left and I want to dance." Faith said with her trademark smirk.
Bronze
Faith and Buffy entered the Bronze hand in hand and Buffy immediately spotted the gang sitting at a table in the corner. They walked over and sat down to a chorus of 'hi's' from Tara, Willow, and Anya. Xander just nodded his head curtly at Faith. Things between those two still had not been resolved but Xander put up with Faith because he still wanted to hang out with his friends.
After a whole night of dancing, more so from Faith than anyone else, everyone was again seated at the table when Willow yawned, "Alright guys, I think I'm going to turn in...it's getting late and I am exhausted." Willow shot a very deliberate look at Buffy and when she caught her attention, she winked.
"What are you talking about Red? It's still really early...come on you can't leave now!" Faith exclaimed.
"No, I think Willow's right...we're going to go now and get some sleep." Tara spoke up.
"Riiiggghhhhtttt...sleep...yeah that's what you guys are going to be doing." Faith said with a knowing smile on her face.
Both Willow and Tara blushed a deep crimson and then proceeded to leave with Xander and Anya in tow.
"So what do you wanna do B? We got ditched...wanna just head back and sleep?" Faith turned to Buffy and asked.
"Sure Faith...let's go."
Summers House
"Hey B, why is your house so dark? Isn't your mom home?"
"Oh I didn't tell you? Mom had an art convention thing or something so she's going to be gone all weekend." Buffy said innocently.
When Faith walked inside the house her breath caught in her throat. The living room was covered in candles and a table set for two. There were rose petals surrounding the table and soft, romantic music playing. Buffy thanked Willow and Tara in her mind and thought that that witchy stuff came in very handy.
Faith turned to Buffy slowly with awe, "B? What's all this? What's going on...I don't understand..."
Buffy brought her finger to Faith's lips to quiet her, "Faith, it's been two months since you told me that you loved me...those two months were probably the best in my entire life. I figured something out during that time. Faith, I love you too."
Faith was speechless. She had no idea what to say. The person that she loved with her entire being had just said that she loved her too. Well Faith had always been an action type of girl so she grabbed Buffy and crushed her lips to hers. It was a kiss of passion and happiness and complete and utter joy. When both girls pulled back they were breathless and had to take a few seconds before either could speak.
Buffy spoke first, "Sooo...I'm guessing you still love me too, huh?" Buffy asked with a twinkle in her eye.
Faith could only respond by bringing Buffy in for another breathtaking kiss. At this rate, they would both learn to live without air. Buffy reluctantly broke away, "Faith, as much as I am enjoying this...I made dinner...it's a nice dinner and I think we should eat it."
"Alright, we'll eat dinner but just for the record I can't wait until dessert." Faith said in a teasing tone.
Buffy blushed a deep red, "Uhhh...dessert...yeah...good."
Faith saved her by letting loose a load chuckle, "B...B..." she snapped her fingers in front of Buffy's face, "Now you're not allowed to start doing any mental images right now...dinner, remember?" Buffy could only nod mutely. "Anyway...the real thing is SOOO much better."
Buffy again started stuttering again until Faith placed a light kiss on her lips and then they enjoyed their dinner.
After everything was finished and cleared away Buffy felt eyes staring at the back of her head. She turned around and was blown away by the amount of love and care she saw in the other slayer's eyes. Faith whispered as if she was afraid to break the moment, "Dance with me."
Buffy walked over and wrapped her arms around the taller girl and laid her head on Faith's shoulder. They barely danced, they were happy with holding each other in their arms and swaying to the music. Faith lifted Buffy's chin and placed a gentle kiss on soft lips. Soon the kiss grew with passion and hands were roaming. Faith pulled away quickly and looked into Buffy's eyes, "B? Are you sure about this? We don't have to rush anything...I'll wait for you...forever."
If Buffy had any doubts before they were erased with those words. "Faith I'm positive. I love you and I want to do this...I want this night to be perfect."
Faith eyes shined with unshed tears and she took Buffy's hand and led her up the stairs to the bedroom. That night they shared something beautiful and Faith truly knew what it meant to be loved.
Author's Notes: I know that I didn't get into all the details of their night together but I had some reasons to do so. First of all, I'm not any good at writing and describing anything like that. Second of all, I know all you guys out there got a REALLY good imagination. Third of all, I thought it would spoil the serious tone of the story to talk about it in detail. Anyway, that's the end of this series and I hope to put out a new one that is more lighthearted and funny...no more of this serious stuff...too depressing.