Don’t Say You Love Me…Unless Forever
by C
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Don't sue me.
Author's Notes: It's my very first fan fiction. I know this one isn't great
according to my point of view but I decided to give it a shot. I'm only 15.
Feedback: Shoot me anything u want.
The Scooby gang was hanging in the Bronze. Everyone was chatting animatedly but Faith just slouched in the corner of the couch nursing a drink wearing an “I’m bored outta my freakin mind” look.
“Faith.”
Faith looked up to see Buffy standing in front of her with her hands on her hips. She flashed Buffy a cocky grin before saying “Whaddup B?”
Buffy smiled. “Why are you slouching in the corner here? Aww….u bored F?”
“Bite me Summers,” Faith retorted. Faith took a swig from her glass then looked at Buffy who was staring intently at her. Faith smiled inwardly. She held up her drink to Buffy. “Feeling brave, B?”
Buffy laughed and grabbed Faith’s drink from her hand. Knocking it all back in one gulp she set down the empty glass and looked at Faith whose mouth was hanging wide open. Buffy giggled and closed Faith’s mouth. “Won’t want flies going into that pretty mouth of yours Faith.”
Faith shook her head trying to clear her mind. She looked at Buffy who looked back at her with a glazed look. <She’s drunk> Faith thought. She mentally punched herself. <Remember, B and alcohol are a bad mix.>
“FAITH!” Buffy hollered. Rolling her eyes at the blank stare she was receiving, Buffy grabbed Faith by the hand and dragged her out to the dance floor. “Dance with me baby,” Buffy murmured.
Faith snapped herself back to reality. She grinned at Buffy and began moving her hips suggestively against Buffy’s. <Fine. Two can play the game.> Faith thought. She tousled her hair and closed her eyes feeling the rhythm of the music wash through her. She shook her hips trying to gain more friction but Buffy wasn’t in front of her. Faith opened her eyes. She was about to look for Buffy when she felt someone grinding possessively into Faith’s back. Faith didn’t have to turn around to figure out who was doing that. She knew by their scent. Pure Buffy.
Buffy felt Faith tense. She grinned drunkenly and wrapped her arms around Faith’s slim waist and heard Faith’s breathing become erratic. She guided Faith with her body swaying wildly to the music. “C’mon F! Is that all you got?”
Faith gurgled a moan that was about to escape. She felt herself getting wet. She threw her head back and landed it on Buffy’s shoulder granting Buffy access to her throat. She quickened her dancing matching Buffy’s hip movements. She felt Buffy placing kisses on her jugular and tensed up again hence slowing down her movements.
“Slowing down already Faith?” Buffy whispered in Faith’s ear. She nibbled on Faith’s earlobe before focusing back on grinding into Faith’s back.
Faith’s senses reeled. She could not even begin to register what was happening to her right now. Here was Buffy dancing seductively behind her and grinding her hips against hers. She felt Buffy licking and biting the skin on Faith’s throat and she moaned deeply. “B-Buffy…” Faith moaned, her voice all throaty and husky. “Stop..B! Ohh…you're drunk. Buffy stop…”
“I love you.”
Everything stopped for Faith. Literally. She pulled herself from Buffy (which was harder than she expected) and looked at her. Studying her fellow slayer to make sure that she wasn’t caught in some sick joke. “Buffy? What did you just say?”
Buffy looked at her. <Oh God! She doesn’t feel the same way.> Buffy panicked. She looked away from Faith. “I’m sorry. I-I don’t know what came over me.”
<Damn, she’s freaking.> Faith thought. She felt Buffy trying to move away from her but Faith grabbed her arm. “You said you love me,” Faith repeated to Buffy while staring intently at her. “Is there any truth in that or are you just messing around with my head?”
Buffy dared herself to look into Faith’s eyes. Her heart gave a leap when she saw hope in those deep brown swirls. She smiled softly and ran a finger down the side of Faith’s face. “I love you, Faith. I have for a long time. I just never thought you would feel the same.”
Faith looked at Buffy sceptically. She wanted Buffy to love her too for a long time. But Buffy was probably drunk. “You're drunk B.” Faith shook her head. “Don’t mess with me B. Don’t say what you don’t mean.”
Buffy’s heart ached for Faith. She saw the vulnerability in Faith’s eyes. “Faith. I love you. And no I’m not drunk. It takes me a little more to get drunk than a quarter glass full of beer.” She placed her lips on Faith’s full pouting ones and kissed Faith. Then she pulled away. “I.” She pointed to herself. “Love” she made a heart shape with her hands. “You.” She pointed at Faith who looked like she was about to cry.
“Don’t mess with me B. Don’t say you love me unless…forever.” Faith felt tears well up in her eyes and she made no attempt to brush them away.
Buffy smiled again. She leaned closer to Faith and kissed her again. “I love you. Forever.”
Faith saw the truth behind those words. Buffy’s eyes spoke volumes to her. She smiled. “That’s make two of us then B.” She gently caressed Buffy’s cheek. “Cuz I love you too.”
Buffy smiled. She heard another song playing and this time it was a slow number. “Dance with me,” Buffy said extending her arm.
Faith smiled back. A real genuine smile. She never slow danced before but she let Buffy guide her.
I’ve seen this place a thousand times I’ve felt it all before And every time you call I’ve waited there as though you might not call at all
The Corrs were playing. Buffy sighed as the beautiful music swept through her. She felt Faith tightened her hold around her. “I’m here, Faith. I’ll never let you go.”
I know this face I’m wearing now I’ve seen this in my eyes And though it feels so great I’m still afraid That you’ll be leaving anytime
Faith smiled to herself. The DJ had perfect timing. This song was perfect for what she was feeling. She let Buffy’s scent smother her as she danced with Buffy.
We’ve done this once and then you closed the door Don’t let me fall again for nothing more Don’t’ say you love me unless forever Don’t tell me you need me if you're not gonna stay Don’t give me this feeling I’ll only believe it Make it real or take it all away
Buffy was well aware of the stares she was receiving from the Scooby gang but she ignored them. All that was in her world was Faith who was in her arms dancing to the most beautiful Corrs’ song she had ever heard. “I love you,” Buffy murmured into Faith’s ear before flicking her tongue into it.
I’ve caught myself smiling alone Just thinking of your voice And dreaming of your touch is all too much You know I don’t have any choice
Faith wasn’t sure if she was still alive. She felt like she was in heaven. Floating on a cloud. Unknown to Buffy she was also well aware of the stares everyone was giving them. But like Buffy she ignored them and focused on the most beautiful creature in front of her.
Don’t say you love me unless forever Don’t tell me you need me if you're not gonna stay Don’t give me this feeling I’ll only believe it Make it real or take it all away
The chorus repeated a few more times before the song ended. Buffy gently pulled herself away from Faith. “C’mon. We’ve got to go explain to the gang there. I swear they were drilling holes in my back.” Buffy grinned at Faith.
Faith laughed. “Y’know I was thinking the same thing.”
Together they made their way to the Scooby table. Everyone was stone still, their eyes wide open in surprise and shock. Buffy frowned for a moment. Faith saw this and placed a reassuring hand on her arm. Buffy’s lips curled into a smile.
“Guys. Snap out of it.” Buffy waved her hands in front of their faces.
Everyone jumped slightly as Buffy spoke. Willow spoke first.
“How long has this been going on?” There was hurt in her voice. Hurt that her best friend had kept this from her.
Faith caught the flash of hurt that flickered in Willow’s eyes. She cleared her throat. “It’s been going on since 10 minutes ago. I’m sorry but if you have a problem with this it’s not your choice. I love B. And yes as much as you think I can’t love the only person I wanted to love was her. So if you can’t handle us being together because of the gender thing then it’s your loss because you're not going to separate us. Ever.”
Buffy looked at Faith in amazement. Faith never really expressed her feelings like that. She was so proud of her. Buffy decided to back her up. “That’s right. I love Faith too. Any one want to challenge that?” Buffy glared at everyone.
This time it was Xander who jumped in with, “If you hurt her Faith…”
“I would kill myself before I try that X.” Faith placed a kiss on Buffy’s cheek. “I love her too much.”
“I think that we all agree though it’s not our calling. I hope you two are happy.” Willow stammered.
Buffy smiled. “Thanks Will.” She regarded everyone else. “Thanks for supporting me. I love you guys so much.”
Without waiting for a response she led Faith out of the Bronze…only to find herself slam into a dumpster. Groaning and wondering what the hell hit her she tried to get up only to get sprayed by a sticky liquid. It was followed by a harsh scream of agony. Buffy felt her heart drop. “FAITH!!!!”
Buffy sprang up forgetting about the pounding pain in the back of her head. Her vision was blurred but she found out that it was because it was dark. She shook her head trying to get her eyes to focus. What she saw made her sick to the core. Faith. Lying in a bloody heap on the ground. Her stomach brutally ripped open revealing her organs. Buffy turned and vomited.
“B-B-uffy?” came a weak whisper.
Buffy wasn’t sure if she heard it. She saw Faith’s arm reaching towards her. She ran over to Faith sloshing herself in her vomiting on the way. She looked away from the fatal wound. “Faith…don’t you dare slip away. Please, I-I love you.” Buffy wept tears springing from her eyes at an alarming rate.
Faith smiled painfully. “L-love you B. F-forever.”
And she was gone.