A New Friend
by FaithBuffyfan15
Rating: R
Notes: Denotes thoughts *
The whole Scooby gang was at the Bronze partying. Xander and Buffy were out on the dance floor when they noticed the brunette that everybody else in the club had noticed. Buffy just shrugged it off. Eventually, the blonde and brunette had drifted closer to each other while dancing and bumped into each other. Both turned around quickly.
The mysterious brunette spoke up first. "I'm sorry, I get carried away sometimes." They got closer in order to hear over the music. "Don't worry about it." Buffy extended her hand. "I'm Faith, Faith Evans." They shook hands and smiled at one another. "Buffy Summers. Hey, you wanna go get a drink?" Faith nodded her head yes in response. They left the dance floor together leaving Xander by himself. Buffy and Faith sat at the bar, waited for their "cokes" and made small talk, starting with Buffy. "You're a really great dancer!" Buffy cheesed. "Thanks for noticing Buffy." The Scooby Gang noticed Buffy and her new found friend and motioned them over to their table. "Who's this?" Willow questioned when the 2 came over to the table. "This is Faith, Faith this is Willow, Oz, and Xander is the guy over there doing the funky chicken." Buffy said pointing to each one of the Scoobies. Faith just smiled awkwardly. "Nice to meet all of you." Xander came back from the dancefloor and they were introduced. "Well Buff, I gotta get going." He said. "Buffy was saddened that she had to leave the club and Faith so soon. "That's my cue. Nice meeting you." Buffy smiled and turned to walk away. "Oh and Faith."
"Yeah B?" She smiled at the nickname. "I'll see you around." "Looking forward to it B."
The next day at Sunnydale High.....
Buffy was called out of her 1st period class to the pricipal's office. "Buffy, nice to see you."
"You too Mr. Wood. What is it you would like to see me about?" She said sucking up. "Well, there is a new girl I would like you to show around if you don't mind." "No sir, I don't mind." "Good. She's waiting out in the lobby. Thank you Buffy." "You are welcome Mr. Wood."
In the lobby.....
When she walked in, Buffy saw the raven-haired beauty from the night before. She excitedly walked up to her. "Faith?" "Oh hey B. Don't tell me you're the person who is showing me around." "Yep. I am. I'm just shocked. I had no idea you were in high school. You look like you're about 20 or something."
Faith smiled. If she didn't know any better, she would think that the blonde was smitten by her. But probably not. Somebody that beautiful wouldn't look at her that way. "I'll take that as a compliment. So, where to?" They got up and started walking around the school. "By the way, why do you call me B?"
"I don't know, I guess it just suites ya. You don't mind do you?"
"Of course not. Actually, I kinda like it. And this is the cafeteria. Home to the nastiest food in Sunnydale." Buffy pointed to the lunch room. And that's about it. I guess we should go to class now, but I'll see ya at lunch and at 3rd and 4th period." She was sad to leave the brunette. "K, thanks for showing me around B. See ya later." Buffy left the blonde at her first class. *I wish we could hang together all day.*
Later that day.....
In 4th period U.S. History class, Faith and Buffy were coincidentally paired together to work on a project. *Finally that damn bell has rung* Faith thought. "Hey Faith, you wanna come over to my house to work on that project?" She said excitedly. "I wish I could B, but I have track practice. Mr. Wood made me pick an after school activity to keep me out of trouble because of some shit at my last school."
Buffy was dissapointed. "Well, do you need a ride home?" Faith walked Buffy to her car. "Sure! Practice is over at 4:45. Thanks B." Faith flashed her best smile. "Ok, see ya later. Bye!"
*Wow, B is a pretty cool chic. Pretty hot too.*
(1 week later)
Buffy arrived at the track field at exactly 4:45. Over the past week she had got a routine down, but today Faith wasn't out there waiting. So she went out to the track field to wait on her friend. Buffy sat on the bleachers bored when she saw Faith being yelled at by the coach, which resulted in Faith running extra laps. About 15 minutes later, she was done. She passed by the bleachers on the way to the locker room. "Hey B! I didn't think you'd still be here." Faith flashed her trademark smile. *I love the way she calls me B.*
"Just give me a few minutes to shower. Don't wanna stink up your car. You can come with if you want to, keep me company." They were now in Buffy's car. "What was your coach yelling at you for?"
"Ah nothin, just some shit about me smartin off. I'm used to it really." This comment made Buffy uneased as they soon arived at the Summers' residence.
After working on their project until 10:00, Ms. Summers thought it best for Faith to stay over the night since it was so late. Buffy, of course, had absolutely no objections. "Hey B, do you mind if I take a shower and borrow some clothes?" "Yeah sure, go ahead." Buffy went downstairs to help her mother with the dishes.
"Buffy, you know Faith is a really nice girl, but she hides herself too much." She was confused. "What do you mean mom?" "She hides her real emotions behind walls she has built up in the past; probably by being hurt too many times. She tries to act so tough." Buffy was surprised. "Really, you think so?"
"Oh yeah, but I think she's a keeper." Joyce smiled brightly. "Yeah. I think so too. Good night mom."
Upstairs.....
Buffy and Faith were sitting on her bed finishing up their project. "Faith, can I ask you something?"
"Shoot B." Buffy hesitated. "Earlier, you know, in the car, when you said you were used to being yelled at...what did you mean by that?"
Faith hung her head. "I don't think you wanna go there B." She started to get off the bed and Buffy grabbed her hand. "Faith, you can trust me. Pleast don't shut me out." She finally sat back down on the bed sitting Indian style facing Buffy. She held Faith's hands for encouragement.
"Ok, here goes. I live with foster parents now because my mom was a sorry ass drunk. She always yelled at me for no good reason. I didn't know my dad, and I've been in the system since I was 10. You know B, you're lucky you have a mom who cares. I wish I had a mom like that." Faith burst into tears and fell into Buffy arms. "Ssh...sweetie..it's ok....Ssh." She tried her best to make Faith feel better. Buffy's heart broke because Faith was in pain. She suddenly lifted Faith's chin and gazed at her. Then she slowly leaned in and their lips touched in a tender kiss. It only lasted a few seconds, as Faith barely had time to react. "Come on, let's get some sleep." Faith didn't have the energy to object, so she laid down and let Buffy hold her. They both quickly fell asleep.
Buffy awoke first the next morning, which was what she was hoping for. They were still somewhat tangled up in each others arms as Buffy watched Faith sleep. *She looks so innocent when she sleeps, and beautiful too* Buffy reluctantly got up to go get dressed and go downstairs. "Hi honey. Where's Faith?" Joyce questioned. "Still sleeping. That girl would sleep through a hurricane."
"Well why don't you go wake her up and tell her breakfast is ready." "Ok mom." Buffy did as she was told and went to wake up Faith.. She did so by shaking the sleeping beauty. "Ok, ok. I'm up. But you might wanna hide your eyes B, I'm not a pretty sight it the morning." Faith sat up in bed rubbing her eyes. "Oh come on. That would be impossible. Breakfast is ready downstairs." Buffy said walking out of the room.
*Oh my God. I can't believe I just said that. Go me!* *Oh my God. I think she's flirting with me. Go me!*
Faith stayed again at the Summers' house. "Hey Faith, do your foster parents give you a hard time?" They sat at the table eating breakfast. "No, not really. I just have to let them know where I'm going and what time I'll be back." Buffy awkwardly looked down. "You don't have to worry about me B. I'm ok. Especially since I met you." "I can't help it. I feel like I've known you forever."
Buffy put her hand on Faith's across the table. "I just care about you...a lot!" Faith smiled shyly. "I care about you too. Thanks Buffy. It really means a lot to me. Never really had anybody take the time to care." Faith's eyes started glistening with tears. Buffy stood up and brought the brunette into a hug. "Well they missed out." Then she kissed her on the cheek.
"I don't make you uncomfortable doing this do I?" "No, of course not. You just gotta stop making me cry B." "I'll work on that." Both wiped tears off their cheeks. "So...wanna go to the beach?"
"On one condition B." "What's that?" "You have to give me a piggy-back ride on the beach." Faith had the goofiest grin on her face. "Consider it done." Buffy smiled back and laughed.
Several weeks passed and the girls continued to grow closer. They were practically inseperable. But nothing would prepare them for what would happen next. One Friday night when Faith actually didn't sleep at the Summers' house, Buffy got a phone call from her crying friend. "Hello."
"B." Faith answered in a trembling voice. "What's wrong Faith? Are you hurt?"
"No...the system is making me move back to Boston. They think another family would be best for me."
"What are you talking about moving? When?" "In 2 days."
Buffy heart fell to the floor. "Oh God! well come over and we'll talk about it." "K, thanks B...bye."
Later.......
Faith arrived soon after that, and soon as she came in, both girls grabbed each other crying. "I don't want to go Buffy." They hugged even tighter. "I won't let you go Faith. I promise. We'll figure something out. Ok?"
The 2 girls held their embrace for what seemed like an eternity, afraid to let go, but doing so. "Come on. We'll go talk to my mom. She'll know what to do." Buffy grabbed the brunette's hand and led her up to her mother's bedroom. "Mom, can we talk to you." They walked into her room. "Oh hello Faith. What's wrong?"
"Mom, Faith has to move to another family in 2 days. We have to do something. I can't just let her leave." Buffy squeezed Faith's hand harder. "Well Buffy, if she wants to, Faith is welcome to stay here with us. I don't know how eligible of a foster parent I would be, but we can try...right." Both girls lightened up.
"Thanks Ms. Summers. You don't know how much that means to me."
"I think I do now. Now go make yourself at home." They practically ran out of the room overjoyed. Buffy stuck her head back in. "Thanks mom. I love you." "Love you too honey."
Three days later, it was official. Papers were signed, and Faith was now a new resident at casa de la Summers. "And this will be your room just as soon as we get it fixed up. Until then, it's in bed with me, the sofa, or the floor." Faith weighed her options. "Hmm...let's see. In a comfy bed with a hot chic," Buffy gave her a look. "I mean my best friend, or hard, cold surfaces. I'll have to think about it B." She slapped Faith's arm playfully. "Yeah right." Then they heard Joyce yell from downstairs. "Buffy, Faith...you need to be settling down. It's past 12:00. Go to bed."
Buffy and Faith jumped quickly in bed. Faith had to get used to sleeping without clothes on. Buffy for some reason, did not like the concept of a nude Faith sleeping next to her. They settled down under the covers facing each other. Sunnydale was unusually cold that night. "Ooh. It's cold in here...I'm freezing!" Faith said shivering. "You know, you look cute when you shiver." Buffy said pushing a locke of the brunette's hair behind her ear. Before Faith could even respond, Buffy's soft lips were now on hers for a second time. They scooted closer until the length of their bodies were touching one another, all the while, never breaking the kiss. After what seemed like hours, they finally parted both out of breath. Buffy and Faith laid there, forehead to forehead trying to control their breathing. "Wow...that was...wow." Green eyes melted into brown. "Faith? I want us to be together." She was shocked. "Really?"
Buffy sensed Faith's insecurities and moved impossibly closer. "Really. Do you have no idea how happy you make me?" She wiped the now falling tears from Faith's face. "No, but I think I'm starting to." She smiled softly. Buffy slowly, ever so slowly, brought their lips together once again in a searing kiss. Things got heated as hands roamed all over each other's bodies until Faith stopped them. "What's wrong baby? Don't you want me?"
"You don't know how bad, but I just need some time. I'm not used to somebody caring so much." Faith hung her head a little. Buffy lifted her chin up and gave her a chaste kiss. "I didn't mean to rush. How about we start out with cuddling?" "Sounds good to me." Buffy positioned herself half on top of Faith with her arm across her waist and her head on Faith's chest. "Goodnight B." *I love you* Buffy raised her head to tenderly kiss her. "Goodnight Faith." *I love you.*
Both girls slept peacefully through the night wrapped in each others' arms. Buffy awoke moments before Faith and watched her sleep, stroking her face. She stirred and opened her eyes to find Buffy staring at her lovingly. "Morning beautiful." She kissed Faith tenderly. "I wish I could wake up like that every day like that." A strange look aproached Buffy's face. "Why can't you?"
"I don't know, I just figured...." Faith trailed off. "Faith, baby, you don't have to be insecure. I love you, and that is never gonna change." "Really? You love me?" "More than anything or anyone....ever." Faith almost started crying. "I love you too Buffy." They glared at each other. "Well, Ms. Evans, are you gonna sit there and stare at me or are ya gonna kiss me already?" Faith moved in closer. "Yes M'am."
Buffy and Faith's relationship continued to progress as Christmas neared. Their relationship, however, was still a secret. No one knew about them. Faith was now practically a daughter to Joyce as much as Buffy was. Joyce knew the girls had a special bond. Whenever they were around each other, they glowed. The girls were inseparable; which was probably why Joyce didn't find it odd that they still slept in the same bed together, when Faith now had her own bed. She was just happy that her daughters were happy.
Christmas morning.....
Faith was like a kid in a candy store on Christmas day. She tore through the presents that Joyce had given her. The girls reached 2 boxes taped together, one was Buffy's and the other was Faith's. The tag read, "To the 2 best daughters a mom could ask for." They opened them simultaneously pulling out leather jackets. "Wow. Thanks Joyce. It's beautiful." They both jumped up to hug her. "Yeah mom. thanks. I love it."
Buffy and Faith bought a few things for Joyce as well, including an ornament that said 'Our First Christmas 2003.' Joyce absolutely loved it! Later that night, Joyce got a phone call just as they were finishing up dinner. It was the gallery. She walked back into the kitchen. "That was the gallery girls. I have to go in and work tonight. We have this big 'after Christmas sale' and I have to help prepare for it."
"Ok, mom. No problem. We can stay busy." They gave each other a knowing glance. "Don't worry Joyce, I'll protect her." Faith put her arm around Buffy's shoulders protectively. "Ok. I'm off. Be back in the morning. Bye girls. Love you!" She yelled as she headed out the door.
The 2 girls watched Joyce pull out of the driveway and then immediately latched onto each other kissing frantically. "God, I have wanted to do that all day." Buffy said flustered. "You're not the only one. Come upstairs with me. I got something for ya." Faith tugged Buffy upstairs behind her.
Upstairs....
"Wait, I wanna give you mine first!" She handed Faith a jewelry box that she pulled out of her cabinet. She pulled out a silver locket and read the inscription. 'A love to last forever, Faith-N-Buffy' Faith didn't say anything, she just grabbed her girlfriend and kissed her passionately. "Thank you B. I love it." Buffy wiped a stray tear from Faith's eye. "Now Yours." Faith handed Buffy a ring box. "I hope you like it, it's ok if you don't." She pulled out a silver ring with a half a center stone being a Ruby shaped like a tear drop, and the other half being a Amethyst also shaped as a tear drop, but turned around the opposite way so that it completed a circle; also with 3 small diamonds on each side. "The center stone is both of our birth stones. It shows that you are my other half Buffy, and I can't be whole without you." Faith wiped the tears away from her love's face. "Do you like it?" "Like it, I love it! I love you...so much! Will you put it on me?"
"Love to B. And I love you too" Faith slipped the ring on Buffy's finger. They kissed briefly, but passionately. When they parted, both had a look of desire, love, and mostly lust. "Faith?" She put her finger over Buffy's lips. "Ssh B....close your eyes." Faith said in a very sexy voice. Buffy did just that, waiting for Faith to ravage her, but it didn't come. Instead, she felt the softest of lips on hers, kissing her slowly. Faith eased them over to the bed after locking the door. She climbed up the bed on top of Buffy, kissing her with every emotion in her body. Buffy instantly gave Faith entrance into her mouth as they melted into each other. Faith's hands roamed over Buffy's muscular stomach, silently asking permission to take off her shirt. She nodded and whimpered. "Touch me Faith. Please." Buffy said desperately.
Buffy managed to gather enough thought while Faith was giving her expert touches, and grabbed her chin. She felt her climax building and wanted her love to see her when she came. "Faith...Look at me. I want you....to see.....what you do to me." Her breathing very ragged.
Faith opened her eyes as Buffy brought them into a searing kiss. She pulled away to scream her lover's name as she climaxed. "Faith!" Shudders racked her body. Faith pulled the sleepy blonde to her and the covers over them. She wiped the strands of hair out of Buffy's face. "You are so beautiful B, it hurts." Faith replied very honestly. "You make me so happy, I feel like I'm going to explode."
They kissed until oxygen became an issue. "Thank you Buffy."
"For what?" "For letting me love you." They smiled at each other. "Just because I get an award."
"Oh yeah, and what would that be?" She simply replied, "You." They kissed once again. "Goodnight B."
"But Faith, what about you?" Buffy didn't want to be selfish. She wanted to repay Faith's earlier favor. Faith silenced her with a finger over her lips. "Don't worry about it babe." She knew how tired Buffy was. "Goodnight Faith. I love you." "Love you too B. Merry Christmas." They fell asleep, only wearing each other's gifts, wrapped in each other's arms.
The next morning......
Faith woke up with Buffy assaulting her mouth, her knee between her legs, and a hand on her breast. "What are you doing B?" She paused. "I couldn't wait. I want you now." Faith got a cocky grin on her face. "That bad huh?" Buffy smiled wickedly. "Shut up and kiss me."