Faith and the Little Cave Slayer by Faithful Chickie

After awakening from her coma, Faith was taken by the Council, rehabilitated, and recently returned to Sunnydale. Not reaccepted and essentially ignored by Buffy and the Scoobs, Faith works independently receiving her orders and a paycheck directly from the Council. However, she is still required to remain available to Giles if an emergency should arise.

Meanwhile Buffy and the Scoobs focus on college life, leading to an unsuccessful affair for Buffy. In an attempt to dull the pain caused by Parker's rejection, Buffy gets drunk. She unknowingly ingests a cursed beer which causes her to de-evolve, effectively turning her into a cave girl... or as Xander observes... a cave slayer. The little cave-Buffy is difficult to reason with and still possesses her slayer powers which makes her a definite safety hazard to herself and those closest.

Someone needs to look after her, while Giles and the Scoobs try to find a reversal spell... or until the curse wears off. They need someone who can contain her... someone else with slayer strength...

"Wow, G-man pretty ballsy for you to be callin' me for help, don't ya think?" Faith snickered. "Must be something really important, right?!... hmmm... I'm all choked up that you trust me... Hold on, lemme wipe the tear from my eye and catch my breath... I'm just so overwhelmed... give me second... gotta think about it." Faith snorted, "Okay... I've got my answer... GO TO HELL!... Oh, and Giles make sure to pass that message on too... ya know... to that little self-righteous blond chick. Thanks! And have a nice day!" She slammed down the phone and turned her stereo back up.

"Faith, the Council has assured me that your services are available to us when needed. I know that you are aware of that. So are you denying us assistance? I want to be clear about this, before I call them." Giles paused, uncomfortable with having to make the threat.

"It's Buffy." Giles cleared his throat, "Look, this is rather difficult to explain over the phone."

"Well you'd better try, because I don't want that bitch or her geek pals stepping a foot into my apartment! You got it!"

"Faith! Now I know you've been doing well thus far; I'm very proud of you and if Buffy were able to be impartial I know she'd say the same thing. You've really made great strides; please don't let your anger toward Buffy hold you back any longer." He sensed Faith's easing up. "What I need is for you to look after Buffy... just for a short while."

"Oh?" The brunette was intrigued despite herself, "Why? What's wrong with her?!"

"That's what's a tad difficult to explain... Can we come over? And more importantly, can I count on your cooperation?" Giles waited; there was a long silence on the other end of the phone followed by a sigh.

Less than a half hour later, Faith was opening the door to a very exhausted and despondent bunch. *Ha! This is great. It's killing them to come to me for help.* Her attitude shifted from an angry type of annoyed to more of an amused sort but still she remained annoyed.

"Looky what the cat's drug in?!" Faith laughed bitterly as she held the door, allowing them to enter. She quickly exchanged glares with Xander and Willow. Buffy, however, remained strangely distracted.

"Um, yes... you know that this situation is one that requires a slayer; that's why we are here..."

Faith gestured toward Buffy who stood quietly sniffing the air, "Well unless my eyes are playin' tricks on me, ya got one...so"

"Faith, be quiet for a moment." Giles snapped. He had been trying to deal with Buffy in her de-evolved state for a few hours and his patience had all but run out.

Faith sneered at him, before turning back toward Buffy. *Damn! She's dirty! She looks like a little animal. How funny!* "Hey there B, you're not looking so good. In fact you're a bit on the ratty side. What's up ... rasslin' around in the mud with some demons... maybe gettin' down and dirty with another vamp boyfriend, I know you like that!... Or have you just let yourself go over some depression... lemme guess, ya didn't get into that sorority, ya wanted... hmmm... c'mon you can talk to Faithy, we're friends... Oh wait minute, no we're not!" Faith chuckled, looking back over at a rather furious Giles.

"Yeah, I'd say so. B is in serious need of some personal hygiene refreshers." She turned back toward Buffy, "Shit, I guess college aint agreeing with ya, after all."

Buffy didn't say anything she just moved toward Faith and sniffed. "Girl smells nice."

Faith's eyes narrowed, "Why are you talking to her like that? Why is she walking that way? B, are ya hurt or somethin'?" The brunette momentarily forgot her hatred and grabbed Buffy's shoulder trying to spin her around to look at her.

The little blonde turned and growled; Faith stepped back in surprise. She watched as Buffy made her way back over to Willow and grunted. "Girl not nice."

"Calm down!" Giles held up his hand, "We'll explain everything. It should suffice to say that her condition is temporary. But until then..." Giles peered over at Willow.

"So you did this to her?!!" Faith shouted, glaring Willow. *It was bound to happen sometime...all those frickin' spells. Damn you Willow!* The brunette didn't bother pondering why she cared as she cracked her knuckles and stepped toward the red head.

"Hey, you hold on one cotton-pickin' minute. I had nothing to do with this." Willow said defensively, glancing over at Buffy who stood sniffing Xander. "No... definitely not the doer of this, not me... She got drunk.." Faith burst into laughter, preventing Willow from finishing the explanation.

"Whoa! You mean this is from alcohol?! No wonder B never wanted to tie one on. I mean, I've heard of sloppy drunks, but.. for fuck's sake..." Faith roared, clutching her sides. "And this is B drunk!.. Hey B, you're a good time aint ya?!... Get ya a little drunk and you're a REAL animal!!! Grrr!" Faith taunted the blonde laughing even harder.

"It's not so much of the drunk. But the drunk on cursed beer part... that's what's causing this. Right Buffy?... You drank up the curse... with much beer." Xander used a condescending tone as he gently brushed Buffy's filthy hands away.

Little cave-Buffy perked up. "Beer! Want more beer. Like beer. Beer good." She tugged insistently at Xander's sleeve.

"No. Beer bad. Bad, bad beer." Xander turned red when he noticed Faith gaping at him. "What?!" The younger slayer arched her eyebrow. "Don't look at me that way... she's the one who devolved or whatever."

"Devolved. It appears that the purpose of the curse was simply to return the beer- drinker to a Cro-Magnon like state." When Faith knitted her brows in confusion, Giles added, "Cro-Magnon are an early variety of homo sapiens. I believe the more familiar term is 'Cave Man'... or in this case 'Cave Girl'."

"Why would anyone bother with that?" The brunette shook her head, perplexed, then snickered when she glimpsed Willow's discomfort. The little slayer was pulling on the red head's arm impatiently, hard enough to make her wince.

"It was a vengeance spell cast by a pub owner. The details aren't really significant, since he wasn't targeting Buffy. Although it's going to hamper Buffy in performing her slayer duties, that's currently not the issue ... Our focus here is to expedite Buffy's return to normal... if it's at all feasible; otherwise she will remain in this regressed state for several days,... possibly, and this is in the worse case scenario... But quite possibly we may be dealing with the..." Giles paused and looked at the wild slayer, ".. the 'cave girl' Buffy for even as long as a week."

"Hmm! Yeah, guess that bites." Faith chuckled as she moved to the door and opened it. "Well, good luck with that." She gestured for them to leave, pointing at Buffy as she did so, "And take that little 'cave thing' or whatever you call her with you."

"I've been calling her cave slayer or cave-Buffy; but she'll still respond to Buffy." Xander smiled at his own cleverness, and rocked back on his heels. He had yet to process, that Faith was actually throwing them out.

"Faith, you promised me that you would cooperate." Giles reminded her, but he was prepared for this argument.

"I did. I listened to your sob story, got the funny, and now.. I'm bored... so get out!"

"What the hell do you think I can do? I don't know any of that spell crap." Faith griped causing Willow to wrinkle her nose, offended by the comment.

"No, I'm well aware that you don't know spell 'crap'... as you've so eloquently put it. That's not what I'm requesting. Buffy needs supervision, and I expect you to take care of her until she's returned to her normal self."

"So you want me to baby-sit?!" Faith's anger was rising once more. "You got the WRONG girl here, G-man! 'Cause I aint no frickin' baby-sitter! I'm a slayer. My calling is to kill things!... Not coddle them! Besides, why doesn't Red take care of her?!" Faith gestured at Willow, "She likes doing that nurturing mommy shit, and I DON'T!"

Giles glimpsed Buffy trying to make her way out of the apartment. "Faith, hurry! Close the door!"

"Bye, bye." Buffy waved and then made a break for it, running toward the open door.

Faith sighed and slammed the metal door shut quickly, eliciting a shriek of frustration from the little cave slayer. "No! Buffy go now. Get Beer. Girl bad!" She shoved Faith.

"Hey there scruffy, watch it!" The brunette stumbled back, struggling to keep her footing.

"I believe you have your answer as to why Willow can't care for her." Giles spoke calmly, watching as Faith straightened up and brushed herself off.

"No Giles, Faith's right. Xander and I CAN take care of her and should. This is Buffy... our Buffy." Willow started her pleading again. It was the same pleading she had been doing in the car, all the way to Faith's apartment.

The brunette slayer folded her arms across her chest, fuming, and muttering under her breath. "Un-fucking believable... now I have to baby-sit the bitch. Fuck!" *Buffy always wins. Here's just another 'screw Faith over' moment. Fuck!... Fuck them!... And fuck her! Grungy little bitch... she better hope I don't have to watch her. 'Cause I'll lock her in the storage closest... IF SHE'S LUCKY! Otherwise I'll just beat her little ass. Damn Buffy Summers! It's always about Buffy! Buffy! Buffy! Buffy!!!* Faith sneered at Willow who continued begging with even more zeal, soon Xander joined in.

"I'm gonna have to go with Willow on this one. I'm not getting the warm fuzzies from Faith." He gestured toward the brunette. "What if she hurts Buffy? I mean, we know she still hates her, right?"

*Not as much as I hate you!... you pansy-ass weasel!* Faith looked him. Xander shied away, stepping closer to Buffy.

"Please Giles. We can't leave Buffy with her. This is Buffy. Remember?! We love Buffy!!" Willow started to cry, "I won't be able to sleep at night, if we do this. Please Giles, let's leave and take Buffy with us... not only is this unnecessary and extreme... but I think you've forgotten something, WHAT WILL BUFFY SAY ABOUT THIS!... once she's herself again... She'll freak!" Bingo! A wicked smile spread across Faith's face.

*Oh yeah! Pay dirt! This can work out in my favor after all! A big old heaping helpin' of Buffy's wrath... and directed at none other than Giles and her cartoon pals!!! Woohoo! Fucking hilarious! And looky at that, the little witch is crying. Now those two things alone make it all worthwhile!* She glanced back at the dirty little cave-Buffy. *Well, maybe that, and some cash.* "Gimme some money!"

"I said, give me some money. If I'm going to baby-sit, I should get paid. 'Sides your little cave-princess over there has to eat, doesn't she?... and don't be fooled by Buffy's dainty little appearance either; I know how much a slayer needs to eat, and she aint any different... she eats like twice her weight daily... So ante up, tweedy." Faith held out her hand, wiggling her fingers.

Giles furrowed his brow as he reached in his upper coat pocket, retrieving his wallet. "Here. This should cover it."

Faith counted it. *Cheap bastard!* "Yeah, this'll do... for now. I'll give you two days, and then," She paused and thought about it, "Then it's fifty dollars a day for each day after."

Giles nodded, studying Faith closely while he spoke, "Do I have your assurance on her safety... that Buffy will remain unharmed? And that as a slayer you will protect her to the fullest extent of your duty?... which means with your own life." He spoke the last part carefully, quoting the slayer's handbook, and knowing full well that after her stay with the Council, she'd have to be very familiar with that passage.

"Yeah... whatever. You guys can get outta here... your princess has her bodyguard."

"What choice have you got?!" Faith smirked at him, completely enjoying Xander's worried fidgeting.

"Willow, give Faith Buffy's bag." Giles directed while scrutinizing the younger slayer, still trying to fight down his doubts. *No, she won't hurt Buffy. I know she won't. She has been perfect in her duties since being reinstated. She won't hurt her. Buffy's safe here.*

Willow reluctantly picked up the designer tote bag resting near Xander and passed it to Faith.

"Good. Oh, and uh... don't let the door hit ya in the ass on the way out." Faith smiled and pointed toward the metal door.

As they made their way toward the exit, Giles added, "By the way Faith, one of us will be stopping by at least twice each day... just to check on Buffy's welfare and to keep you abreast of our progressive, of course."

"Sure... And hey, if ya call ahead time and lemme know that you're coming, I'll bake a cake." Faith snorted, motioning for them to leave.

"No. No. Buffy, you're staying here." Willow gently informed her, trying to shoo Buffy back into the apartment.

Faith's grin grew. *This is fantastic! I wish I had popcorn. It's a regular Disney movie showing. Just tuggin' at the heartstrings... like 'Ole Yeller' or somethin'* She laughed and called out to Willow, "Hey Red, shove her over here... over to me, and I'll hold her down, while you guys leave her."

Willow looked at the brunette, horrified, then walked past and over to the television. "Come here Buffy." She flipped the set on. "Look, television. You like the TV."

Buffy rushed over the television set, excited, and giggling, "Bright colors and tiny little people!" She slapped the top of the set. "TV good."

Fetching the key for the deadbolt, Faith casually walked over and locked it. The brunette turned and eyed Buffy cautiously, before sauntering off toward the bathroom.

*Okay, first thing is to get her to take a shower, and then I should feed her something.* Faith turned on the water to let it warm and set out some bath towels. She returned to the other room to get the tote bag... and Buffy.

"Okay B, get up. That's enough TV. You need to take a shower." Faith stepped in front of the television, turning it off.

Buffy grunted and shoved Faith out of the way. "Want people. Where tiny little people go?"

"I'm not sure, B... I guess they go to their tiny little homes." Faith pointed toward the bathroom. "Now go take a shower."

The petite slayer looked up at Faith and backed away, her green eyes narrowing, "Girl not nice." She ran to the metal door clutching at the handle. "Out! Want out! Buffy find Willow."

The little cave slayer smacked on the door with her palms and cried, "Nooo!... Go Now. Out!"

"I said, get away from that door... Now!" The brunette was losing her patience, but her tone softened when the older slayer peered at her fearfully. "Hey it's okay, B. I'm not gonna hurt you or nothin'. Jus' come here." Faith held out a hand, trying to coax Buffy away from the door.

The green eyes filled with tears, as they nervously darted around the room searching for an escape.

"That's it...settle down... Now come here." Faith took a few steps toward the frightened blonde who turned and pulled at the doorknob again.

"B, ya might as well give up, 'cause ya aint gettin' out. It's locked... and not even a slayer can kick that door down. I've made sure of it... takin' precautions, ya know... in case YOU ever decided on another surprise visit," Faith snorted.

"Of course it was 'cause I was worrying about you showin' up as a knife-wielding bitch... not a Neanderthal," the brunette sniped, chuckling afterwards. The cold hate in Faith's voice caused the little blonde to panic; she screamed, and turned kicking the door in desperation.

"OKAY, THAT'S IT!!!" Faith strode over and scooped dirty, little Buffy up, carrying the struggling slayer all the way to the bathroom. The brunette plopped her down and pointed at the tub, "You shower now. No more screwing around! Got it?!"

The tiny slayer peered up at Faith through her tangled blonde locks, "Girl mean. Buffy no want to stay. Go. Let Buffy out." Tears rolled down Buffy's cheeks as she backed away from Faith.

*She's afraid of me! Shit!... yeah she's afraid... dang, she's all trembly.* Faith reached out toward cave-Buffy. "No... wait...shhh... I'm not gonna hurt you... shhhh... it's okay."

Buffy's bottom lip jutted out in the biggest pout Faith's ever seen; she wanted to laugh at the cuteness of it, but the little blonde was crying in earnest.

*Fuck! Now what?!!... Geez B, stop crying.* Watching her was making Faith's eyes mist up, she swiped at them angrily. *What the hell is wrong with me?!.. Screw it!... I need to get B to stop crying... jus' have to make it so she's not afraid of me.* Faith did something that she viewed as drastic. She pulled Buffy into her arms to comfort her.

"It's okay B. I promise I'm not gonna do anything bad to ya. Jus' stop crying... please." Faith stroked the cave slayer's hair gently. *She's all warm and soft... wow, she's really soft... and she's so small... all delicate like.* Faith ran her hands down Buffy's back, fascinated by the feel of the legendary slayer in her arms. *Buffy Summers...*

Cave-Buffy buried her face against Faith's neck and clung to her; she stopped crying, gradually calming. *Girl smells good.* The little blonde sighed.

*She fits perfect in my arms... mmmm.* Faith tightened her grip, holding cave-Buffy more snugly against her body. The smaller slayer slipped a hand up from the back of Faith's neck and started playing with her hair.

Faith froze as a current of desire surged through her, causing her entire body to tingle. *Ohhhh... this is unbelievable... how this feels... I can feel her warm breath against my neck... tickles a bit... she's sooo... ahhh... I jus' wanna...* Faith suddenly pushed Buffy from her, feeling confused and panicked. *WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOING?!!!*

The caveslayer's eyes widened with uncertainty. "You're okay now, right?" Faith spoke softly, brushing a few matted locks from Buffy's face.

"Uh... I'll take that as a yes. B, you take a shower, and I'll go fix you somethin' to eat. The towels are over here." Faith stepped away, talking fast as Buffy stared back blankly. "I ran the water already so it should be warm enough. Just don't lock the door, okay... ya know, in case ya slip. Oh and don't worry, I won't walk in or nothin." The brunette backed out of the bathroom. "Uh... yeah... so... um... I'll be right out here if ya need something."

Buffy watched her leave. Then the little caveslayer sniffed the air, looking around the room but didn't move; she was waiting for Faith to come back.

Faith stood in the kitchen picking through the cabinets for something to feed Buffy. *Hmm... It's gonna be the ole peanut butter & jelly... I guess, I better go to the grocery store tomorrow... damn, I hate doing that shit.*

Faith made several sandwiches, cutting them into fours and setting them on a plate. She placed it into the refrigerator, and then headed off to unpack Buffy's bag. As she passed by the bathroom door, she noticed the shower wasn't running and knocked.

"Hey B, are ya alright in there?" Faith knocked once more, before tentatively opening the door. She peeked in.

"Yeah... um... B, why aren't you taking your shower. I guess I need to say it; B, you're really kinda scraggly right now, ya know?" Faith spoke gently as she tried not to make Buffy cry again. "Hey, but don't get me wrong, if anyone can pull this look off, it's you... The problem's more that I don't want ya layin' in my bed that dirty...that's all. Okay?"

Faith stood and gazed at cave-girl Buffy; the little blonde warmly returned her smile. *Whoa... She actually does still look good... really good..* The brunette felt a hot flush spread over her skin; she shook off her daze, and walked over to turn the shower on.

*How do I make her get what I'm sayin'?... hmm...* Faith leaned near the tiny slayer and sniffed. "Ooh, cave-B smells bad... needs to shower."

The little slayer looked alarmed; she sniffed herself a bit and then pressed up against Faith sniffing her until the brunette gently pushed her away. Buffy checked herself again, crinkling up her nose as she lifted her arm and sniffed. "Buffy smells bad." She giggled. "Smelly-head Buffy!"

"That's really charming B," Faith laughed and cleared her throat, adding, "So now that we agree you stink, get your ass in there." She gestured toward the shower, and cave- Buffy immediately stepped in.

The little slayer quickly stepped back out, now dripping wet. Her lower lip trembled as she came close to tears, hurt and confused by Faith yelling at her. *What girl want?!*

"B, you have to take off your clothes first. Geez!" Faith bent down to untie Buffy's sopping sneakers, and the little blonde bent down to help, knocking noggins with Faith.

"Ugh!" Faith rubbed absently her own forehead, before taking Buffy's hands and placing them on her shoulders. "Here use me to balance; now lift this foot."

The caveslayer held on while Faith removed her shoes and socks. She snatched the dripping socks from Faith's hand, giggling as she held them up. "Funny feet."

Faith glanced back down. "I don't know, B. They look pretty damn perfect from here." The brunette ran her hand over both bare feet. Grinning she curled her fingers and tickled at the arch of Buffy's foot, causing a little shriek and more giggles, then she stood.

"Here. B, lift your arms." Faith grabbed the hem of Buffy's green top, pulling it over her head. *Huh... no bra?* She shrugged it off and next reached over to undo Buffy's pants. Faith swallowed hard as she slipped the pants down, grabbing hold of Buffy's underwear to bring them both to the floor at the same time.

Faith kneeled in front of the blonde as she helped her step out of the pants. *Don't look! Don't do it!* But she did; slowly her eyes traveled up over Buffy's body. *Uhhhh... oh... Frickin-a! What 's wrong with me!* Looking away quickly, Faith instructed the little slayer to get into the shower.

Buffy stepped under the water and squealed. "Rain!" She closed her eyes and opened her mouth.

Faith observed as the excited little blonde tried to catch the water and drink it. *Oh shit! She doesn't know how to take a shower.* Reaching out, she switched the nozzle off, and started filling the bathtub instead. "B sit down."

"Oh, stopped raining... rain is good." Cave-Buffy saddened but sat down, noticing that Faith wouldn't look at her. "Buffy is bad? Girl angry?"

The brunette then grabbed the shampoo bottle and squeezed some into the water, swirling her hand around and making bubbles.

Cave-Buffy was enthralled by this and moved her hand around in the water also. *Girl knows magic. Ooh, magicky and pretty... Buffy likes girl. Hurray! Foamy!* "Foamy!"

"You like that B? You like bubble baths?" Faith grinned at the older slayer's hypnotized expression. *She's a cutie.* Scooping up some bubbles, Faith tapped them onto the blonde's nose. The caveslayer stuck out her tongue and licked at the bubbles, getting a mouthful. "No!... B, you don't wanna..." *Too late.* "..do that."

Buffy tried spitting them back out, coughing and wiping at her tongue. "Yuck!..Icky!... soapy... Bubbles bad."

"No, you're right. They ain't much for taste... but they're fun. See?" Faith held a handful of the foam up and blew. "Bubbles can fly." The puff floated past a once again, giggling Buffy.

"Bubbles! Bubbles!" *Bubbles!* The little caveslayer splashed around, scooping up bubbles and blowing them all over.

Faith laughed. "Take it easy there B, or you won't have any in your bath," she spoke teasingly to the rambunctious slayer.

"Lots of bubbles... go... fly...freeeeee" Buffy splashed some more before turning to inform Faith, "Birds fly. Leaves fly. Buffy not fly." The blonde sighed, quiet for a moment. She perked up. *Butterfly fly. hehehe... Tell girl.* "Butterfly fly... fly butterfliessss..." Buffy brightened, happy that Faith laughed.

*She's tryin' to be funny... now that's funny!* Faith chuckled as she squirted the shampoo directly on Buffy's head.

*Ugh!* "What's with the dreadlocks, B?! I gotta get these out, ya know? So try not to be a big crybaby." Faith meticulously worked on the caveslayer's matted hair.

With minimal complaint from Buffy, she managed to carefully comb out most of the tangles. "There. Now you look like the B, I know." Faith said as she piled the lathered hair up on top of Buffy's head. Pleased with the results, she leaned back to admire her skillful work.

Faith's smile faded as she watched the tiny blonde play cheerfully in the tub. *Wow!... she's such a muffin... so sweet like this... letting me help her... I guess B can still be okay... sometimes..* Buffy turned to see Faith lost in thought.

"Huh? Oh... um... Hey, call me Faith. I'm Faith... me Faith." She pointed towards herself.

"Faith! Faith!... You Faith." The caveslayer sang out gleefully, shoving at the brunette.

"Yep. Me Faith. B, lean back; I have to rinse out the shampoo." Faith braced the older slayer with her arm. "It's okay. I got ya. I won't let you slip. Now tilt your head back... good Buffy." She began pouring water over the sudsy blonde hair. "Shut your eyes, B... so you don't get soap in 'em." Buffy obeyed, fluttering her eyelashes nervously as she trustingly closed her eyes.

Faith finished rinsing Buffy's hair. She glanced at the caveslayer who was still leaning against arm, patiently waiting. The younger slayer smiled at the lightly closed eyes, it was cave-Buffy's effort to please... to be good. *B always tries to be such a goody-goody. Even now... even as a cave girl.*

Faith held her breath as she stared at Buffy's face. Her dark brown eyes roamed over the features. She took in the tiny up-turned nose, the long lashes resting on rosy cheeks, and the slightly parted lips. *Oh jeezuzz... look at her... she looks like a friggin' angel or somethin'... B... Oh Buffy!* The brunette didn't even think, before doing what she did next.

Leaning in, Faith touched her lips delicately to Buffy's. *Dang her lips are soft!* She slowly kissed the older slayer. *Mmmm...* Deepening the kiss, she allowed herself another luxury as she slipped her tongue gently inside.

The younger slayer satisfied her curiosity as she learned the taste and feel of Buffy Summer's mouth. *Ahhhh... this is soooo ... Goddamn I like this!!* Her hold on the smaller girl tightened briefly.

*Holy fuck!* Faith finally broke the kiss and slowly pulled away to see a surprised little caveslayer peering back up at her.

*I JUST KISSED HER! WHY'D I DO THAT?! FUCK! ME KISSIN' BUFFY FRICKIN' SUMMERS! I HATE BUFFY SUMMERS!!!* The brunette quickly returned Buffy to a sitting position and released her. "Uhhh...sorry... shouldn't have done that." Faith muttered. She turned back toward the blonde and handed her a wash cloth, then grabbed another. "Here. Let's finish your bath."

*Ooh... warm and tickly in tummy... Buffy like... want more...* "More! Want more!" The caveslayer squeaked out. She leaned toward Faith and closed her eyes to wait.

Buffy's eyes popped open like a little dolls. She tilted her head to look at Faith. "Buffy want." The confused caveslayer touched her fingers to her own lips, then touched Faith's. "More?"

Faith glanced away. "No. No more. That was bad." She reached for the soap. "C'mon, we have to hurry this up. It's late and I'm tired. Got it?! Now help out, willya?!" She soaped up both washcloths and got Buffy to start assisting her.

The little blonde remained subdued as she scrubbed herself. Finally she turned toward Faith and asked in a small but curious voice. "Why bad?" When Faith didn't answer, cave-Buffy asked again. "Why? Why bad?" Faith ignored her questions and continued washing Buffy's back.

The little caveslayer's face darkened as she tried for the third time to get an explanation. Her tone became more insistent, "Why? No bad. It good... Why no more?... It good. Buffy want more... Faith want more?"

Faith said nothing, hoping Buffy would drop it; she grabbed the little blonde's arm and started soaping it. The caveslayer growled and pulled away in frustration. "NO!" She shoved Faith hard causing the brunette to slide across the wet floor and hit her head against the half open door.

"SHIT! B! GODDAMMIT!" Faith cursed as she stood up nursing the lump now forming. She looked back over at Buffy. The little blonde sneered, then turned away crossing her arms over her chest. "B, cut it out! Do ya hear me?! I'm not gonna put up with that crap?! Do that again and you can jus' go to bed without eatin' nothin', got it?!" Faith scolded her as she hesitantly approached the bathtub.

The caveslayer faced away from her, refusing to respond. "Fine! Be that way!" Faith gingerly reached out and uncrossed Buffy's arms. *She's right though. I deserved that.* Faith looked around for the wash cloth.

"B, where's the wash cloth?" Buffy ignored her question and stared at the wall. Faith then noticed that Buffy wasn't holding hers either. Sighing, the younger slayer reached into the water to feel around for the washcloth. *They have to be in here somewhere!* Faith's hand brushed up along the inside of Buffy's thighs; she froze. *Dang it!* The brunette glimpsed Buffy's cold look and quickly pulled her hand from the water.

"Screw it!" Faith announced, grabbing the bar of soap, and lathering her hands up instead. "We'll jus' do it like the little savage you are." That earned Faith a sideways glance.

Faith cleared her throat and reached slowly for the caveslayer, gauging her reaction as she placed her soapy hands directly on the girl. "It's okay, B. I'll make this fast." Faith chuckled at her own words.

The caveslayer's head snapped around as she studied Faith with new interest. *What Faith doing?... Faith?... OH... feels funny... Ohhh... feels nice... Buffy like...*

*Whoa... her skin's like silk... Ooo, I dig this... better be careful... * The brunette touched her hand to Buffy's chest. *Fuck yeah!* She felt light-headed as she reverently massaged each breast, soaping them up nicely. *Wow... shit, it's okay... jus' helpin' B... not doin' nothin' wrong.*

Faith let her fingers brush lightly over each of Buffy's nipples, causing them to instantly stiffened and wrinkle. She unconsciously licked her lips. *I jus' want one in my mouth... for a second even... ahhhh...*

As Faith moved her hand over them again, the hardened nipples tickled her palm. She snuck a peek at the caveslayer's face to see if she noticed. Buffy was looking right at her, watching her. Faith blushed at least three shades of red as she glanced away, returning to her task. *Goddammit Faith! Stop doin' that!... No more pervy thoughts!... No more coppin' a feel!... shouldn't...*

The brunette carefully slid her hand along Buffy's stomach. She cleaned the caveslayer's tummy, making tiny circles with her soapy hand. She glimpsed Buffy smiling. *She likes that.*

*Oooo... Buffy like that... feels nice... Faith nice... Buffy like Faith.* The little slayer peered at Faith intently. *What Faith do now? More touch?... Mmmm...*

Faith could feel herself getting hotter as she allowed her hand to dip lower. *Oh jeezus!... Faith, how ya gonna do this?!* She swallowed, smiling at Buffy.

Faith tried to make it seem casual by talking. "So..um... B, is.. uh... peanut & jelly sandwiches alright?" She moved along the inside of Buffy's thighs, rubbing gently. "Ya know, for dinner?... but it'll be somethin' better tomorrow... We jus' gotta go to the store first, okay?" She waited for Buffy's nod. "Good. See it's all good... Everything's gonna be okay?" Faith whispered the last Part as she slid her hand over, touching the little slayer's pussy, caressing it. *Oh wow... fuck... jus' a quick feel won't hurt nothin'... no biggie... jus' givin' her a bath... ohhh.. mmm... softness...*

Buffy arched up, panting when Faith's finger slipped into her folds, and lightly flicked her clitoris. *Buffy likes... feels good... more... want more... Faith touch Buffy more!* The caveslayer shivered and spread her legs further apart.

*Goddamn... oh yeah! this is goddamn good... don't wanna stop... shouldn't do this though... shouldn't be doing this... shouldn't...* Faith's breathing became labored as she continued to stroke Buffy, masturbating the older slayer. *Oh fuck me!... she's sooo...dang... yep... all that... she's the cat's frickin' meow... I'll jus' play with her clit for a sec... damn, I wanna taste her!*

Cave-Buffy writhed around and bucked her hips slightly, seeking Faith's hand. The little slayer ached for more contact.

*Huh?!* Faith was surprised as Buffy suddenly got out of the tub, shoved her down and climbed on top. *What the... holy fuck!*

The little caveslayer grabbed Faith's hand and pressed it to her pussy, grunting out in a demanding tone, "MORE! Buffy want more!"

"B... I don't know that we should..." Faith was thrown off by Buffy's aggressiveness. *I took it too far!... I shouldn't 've... oops... Dammit!*

Buffy growled and pinned Faith to the floor. She leaned in, opening her mouth and clamping down on Faith's neck; her teeth lightly grazed the skin. Buffy held her still. "Whatcha doin'?! Fuck!" Faith gradually realized that it was cave-Buffy's way of holding a partner to keep cooperation. *Uh-oh!... I took this way too far... she's friggin' goin' animal-like or somethin'... Is she gonna bite me? 'Cause that'll fuckin' hurt!... Keep it cool, Faith... jus' tell her to fuck off!*

"Hey! B! Get the fuck off, willya?!!! I was jus' playin', ya know?" Buffy pressed, sinking her teeth in slightly as a warning. "Oww!...okay... okay... don't bite.."

*Oh shit! Oh fuck! What's she doin'?!! Hell, she might even rip my throat out!!!* Faith wrestled with her fear, not wanting cave-Buffy to sense it. Gathering her nerve, she spoke up, "B, c'mon... you don't wanna do this... this ain't you, ya know?... I'm sorry... I shouldn't 've done what I jus' did... Faith was bad... sorry... 'kay?... get up, willya?"

Buffy lifted her mouth off of the brunette's neck to answer her. Faith saw it as an opportunity and struggled again, only to discover that at the moment, Buffy seemed to be about ten times stronger. *Fuck! What the hell!* Faith couldn't get the blonde to budge, but she did manage to annoy her.

"NO! NO!" Cave-Buffy barked out the command, "YOU NO MOVE!...NO MOVE!" She tilted her head, observing Faith and sniffed. The caveslayer could smell both Faith's fear and arousal. She growled, excitedly. "Buffy strong. Buffy want. Buffy get! Buffy want Faith!"

Faith winced as Buffy tightened her grip letting her know who was boss. The brunette whimpered, "B, whatcha doin'? Ya don't have to get like this?... Uh... If ya jus' get off of me... um... we can talk 'bout it."

"NO! No talk! Touch! Now! Buffy want more! Faith touch Buffy!" Caveslayer demanded in an uncompromising tone.

"Okay, B... okay..." Faith nervously reached between Buffy's legs; she ran her fingertips lightly over the silky lips. "See it's okay... no need to wig." Faith swallowed as she closed her eyes and felt around, gently exploring. *Fuck... she feels great... there's no denying it...even though she's a bitch, B is still pretty damn hot!*

The little caveslayer moved against her hand, growling and grunting as she approached orgasm. Faith found herself becoming very aroused by Buffy's wild behavior.

*Holy shit! She's a little animal... and it's hot... oh yeah... Buffy frickin' Summers humpin' my hand!!!* Faith opened her eyes to see Buffy staring down at her; she blushed but returned the stare. *You like this B... oh yeah you do... you've always wanted me, haven't ya?!... Oh fuck... oh yeah... mmmm... I should make this last..* Faith slowed down and pulled away slightly.

Cave-Buffy growled, angrily. "Okay B... it's okay... jus' kiddin' around... sorry... don't get all crazy... See, it's all good." Faith quickly returned to the spot and increased her attention, sliding her fingers back and forth over Buffy's clitoris. *Oh baby... this is good... you're so wet... mmmm...* Faith brought her other hand up and slipped two fingers inside of Buffy.

*Oh jezuzzzz... she's sooo fucking hot!* The sound of Buffy's panting and grunting filled Faith's ears. *I'm fucking Buffy... oh yeah... I'm fucking her and she loves it... goddamn, I think I can cum jus' from touchin' her... she's sooo... I can't breath... Fuck! Oh Buffyyyyy...* Faith felt faint and squeezed her eyes shut as Buffy clung tightly, moaning. The caveslayer leaned in and grabbed Faith by the neck again nipping her as she came.

"Oh B! I can feel it... you just came... damn... B... fuck!" Faith's heart pounded as Buffy squeezed her tight.

Buffy held still for several minutes, her teeth clamped on Faith's neck. Then she suddenly relaxed, releasing her grip on the younger slayer.

But the little blonde remained sprawled over Faith, obviously in no hurry to move. She purred and stretched, well-satisfied, before snuggling in.

Faith peered at the sleepy slayer and snickered. "Ya got what ya wanted, now get off of me."

The little caveslayer lifted herself and gazed down at Faith. *Girl mine.* She gave the brunette a loving smile and then leaned in and nuzzled Faith's neck, sniffing and licking. *Girl smell nice... mmm... girl touch Buffy... touch good... ahhhh... good Faith. Faith touch Buffy... good... Faith good... Buffy keep Faith... Faith mine. Mine now.* She wiggled a bit as she sucked Faith's neck.

*Mmmm... nice... hot little Buffy... geez... frick... B, damn... I so dig you... and that suckin' thing... it's kinda turnin' me on...* Faith's eyes snapped open. "NO! Get off of me!"

"WHAT?!!! I ain't nobody's! You hear! NOW GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME!" Faith screamed enraged. *Who the fuck does she think she is?! I diddle her and she thinks she owns me?! NO WAY! NO MOTHERFUCKIN' WAY!!!*

Cave-Buffy's eyes darkened as she stood snarling. She roughly grabbed hold of Faith and dragged her from the room. Faith kicked and clawed at her, causing Buffy to reach down and pick her up. She carried the brunette into the bedroom and threw her on the bed. "MINE! MINE! YOU MINE! NO FIGHT!" Buffy stood menacingly close, growling.

Faith stared for a moment, resisting the urge to punch Buffy's face. *I should kick her ass, right now!* She sat taking deep breaths to calm herself. *Fuck it! Let the little nut think what she wants... it doesn't matter.*

Buffy moved to the bed and pulled the struggling brunette back into her arms. She spoke more softly, "Mine." She gently nuzzled Faith and sniffed. "You mine. Buffy keep Faith now." Cave-Buffy stroked Faith's hair, calming slightly.

"Whatever! You can let go of me... I ain't exactly goin' anywhere... anyways... so..." Faith bit back her irritation as she let Buffy hold and stroke her. *Little nut... frickin' Buffy!... ya might not be as perfect as they all think.* She smirked at the last thought and relaxed as Buffy carefully caressed her. *Geez B... whatcha doin'... mmm... that feels nice... yeah, kinda nice.*

After a moment, Faith noticed something else. *Fuck... I can feel every inch of her... pressed up against me... oh, she needs to put somethin' on... not that she's bad to look at... or feel... ahhhh... oh jezuzzz... or nothin' like that but... mmmm... FUCK! STOP IT! YA PERVERT! Make her get dressed... yeah.* Faith pulled back. "Uh... B, ya gotta get dressed now, okay?" The little blonde licked her neck in response, then released her.

*Frickin'-a! What's with the lickin'... jeezuzz..* Faith wiped at her neck as she turned toward Buffy's bag and fished out some pajamas. "Here." She held them out toward Buffy who gave her a blank look. "Lemme guess, you don't know how to dress yourself either. Come here." Faith pulled the pajama top on Buffy and started buttoning it. "Hey B, look. Your pj's have butterflies on 'em."

"Yeah, that's what I said." Faith's anger started to seep away as sex-crazed cave- Buffy transformed slowly into cute, harmless cave-Buffy. *Holy shit... she's a regular Jeckle an' Hyde or somethin'!* Faith shrugged and kneeled in front of the blonde holding her pajama bottoms.

"Come on B. Jus' step into them, 'kay? No biggy... atta girl." Faith tried not to stare as she found herself eye-level with Buffy's most private spot. *Ooh wow.. look at that... her pussy... it's sooo... uhhh... what a soft sweet pussy... she looks perfect... unbelievable... dang!* Faith ached to lean forward and kiss it. *Taste B... get a whole mouthful of Buffy Summers... lick her forever... yeah, that'd be okay... ohhhh... Buffyyy... mmm... what.. wait... NO! NO! NO!* The brunette shook her head and moved back the second Buffy stepped into the pajamas. She pulled up the bottoms and smacked her on the behind, laughing it off. "See B. We can do this. Now let's get ya some dinner."

The little blonde treated her to a blank smile before yelping her name several times. "Faith. Faith. Faith... bufferfliessss." She jumped back into Faith's arms.

"Yeah." Faith laughed and carried Buffy toward the kitchen. "Hey, you're hungry... right? Food?"

"Okay, c'mon B. Let's get somethin' to eat." Faith unconsciously pulled the shorter girl tight in her arms , hugging her before setting her down at the table. *Yeah... I can do this.* Faith set the peanut butter & jelly sandwiches in front of Buffy. "Here ya go, B. Dig in."

Faith took the milk out of her fridge and checked the date then sniffed it. "Yep. This is okay. Hey B, ya want milk to drink?"

The little slayer gave her a jelly-faced grin and nodded. "Oh geez. B, ya got it all over your face." Faith laughed as she put the glass down in front of Buffy.

"What a little piggy." Faith sat down across from her watching. "Ya know you're kinda cute B... even all messy and animal-like... but I bet ya know that, don't ya?"

The little caveslayer snorted at her then grabbed the glass with her sticky hands, gulping the milk down.

"Ha! You're hilarious B. I wish I had a camera to capture the moment, 'cause nobody's gonna believe it." Faith shook her head and reached for one of the sandwiches. Buffy growled. "What the fuck! Are you growlin' at me?! Don't you dare!" Faith hesitantly reached again.

"Damn you! You friggin' savage! Don't you slap me! I can take one if I want. I made 'em."

Faith was taken aback. "What?! Ask? That's your problem? Fine! Can I have one?" Faith asked through clenched teeth.

"You mine. Here. Eat." Buffy smiled and handed Faith a sandwich. She was happy to share with Faith. *Faith mine. Faith eat.*

*Huh?!* Faith bit into the sandwich with uncertainty as cave-Buffy stopped eating to watch. *What's her problem?!*

"Eat more." Buffy grunted and shoved another sandwich toward her. "Faith eat and get strong."

"Yeah B. I'm good. That's enough... you jus' friggin' eat so I can put ya to bed... You're kinda a pain in the ass, ya know? Remind me to ask Giles for more money." Faith sighed and got up from the table tossing her half-eaten sandwich back on the plate.

"No! Now stop it, 'cause I'm this close to kickin' your ass! Do you hear me?! Now finish so I can wash your face and put ya to bed. I'm gettin' sick of your bullshit."

The little slayer hung her head down, pouting as tears welled up in her big green eyes.

"Awww, fuck! B, no. No cryin', ya hear me? C'mon. See I'm eatin'." Faith picked up the sandwich and quickly finished it. With her mouth still full, she spoke, "See all gone. Don't cry. Okay?" She pulled the sticky slayer against her, giving her a hug.

Cave-Buffy laughed and grabbed a sandwich trying to eat it as fast as Faith. She successfully stuffed the whole thing in her mouth and reached for another.

"B, no. Eat slower or ya might choke or somethin'. Ya have to understand, I'm practiced at gulpin' food down, and you're usually all dainty and shit." Faith teased, reaching for Buffy's milk; she paused as Buffy tensed. "Can I have some?"

"Uh... B, you're really gonna have to cut that 'mine' crap out, 'kay? 'Cause it's kinda creepin' me out." Faith went to the sink and wet a towel. "C'mon B." She tilted Buffy's face up and wiped the jelly off, then grabbed her sticky little hands and did the same. "Okay kiddo, you're ready for bed." Without giving it a thought, Faith bent and kissed Buffy on the nose. "Let's go."

"Yeah. Well too bad. 'Cause I am. Got it? Now get your little butt over here, 'cause we're going to bed."

Cave-Buffy stuffed another sandwich in her mouth than grabbed Faith's hand to follow her.

Faith finished cleaning Buffy up. She brushed her teeth, her hair, and even carefully cleaned her ears. *Jus' doin' what Giles paid me to do.* She thought as she tucked cave- Buffy in.

"Not tired." Buffy whined but laid down. "No. Faith?" She reached for the brunette.

"I'm coming too, B. Just let me get ready for bed. I'm gonna go take a shower. You stay here or I'm gonna be mad at ya. You understand? Stay here!"

"Yep?" Faith went back over to her. "What?" Buffy sat up and hugged her. "Yeah, okay B. That's enough. Go to sleep." *What's she doin'?! Ugh!* Faith gently disentangled herself from Buffy's arms. "I'll be back in a little while. Lay down."

When Faith came back freshly showered she found Buffy sound asleep. *Good!* The brunette slayer pulled on a large t-shirt shirt and slipped quietly under the covers next to Buffy.

The little caveslayer whimpered and cuddled up to Faith. *Ugh!... damn, B... ya little pain... fine, I'll hold ya* Faith wrapped her arms around the blonde, and fell asleep to Buffy's soft breath tickling her neck. *B... Buffy... mmm...*

Faith woke up slowly; she was having a lovely dream, a sexy dream. *Mmmmm... ooh...sexy hot... yep...* Faith wiggled around, turned on. *Wow... wait... what?...What the hell... huh?* She felt something. *Mmmm... licking... I'm being licked?*

Faith struggled to open her eyes; she could feel something licking her. Someone licking her. *Oh fuck!... ahhhhh... dammm... oh that feels good!* No doubt about it; someone was licking her alright, licking her right between her legs.

*Holy fuck... oh yeah... jeezuzzz... I'm gonna cum... sooo close...* Faith felt the soft mouth sucking and then more licking. *Wow... no... wait... who's licking... what... oh god... mmm... licking my... my... pussy... ahhhh... Fuck me!*

Faith opened her eyes and looked down to see Buffy between her legs, lapping at her. *Damn!* The site alone almost sent her over the edge. *What a turn-on!* Faith arched up into Buffy's mouth and the little slayer sucked eagerly.

*No... no, I shouldn't... ohhh..* Faith reached down and tried to push Buffy away. "No B. No, you shouldn't... Stop it. Fuck... oh B... mmmm." She shoved at Buffy causing the blonde to growl fiercely. Faith let go.

Cave-Buffy clung tighter and continued to lick, using large strokes with her entire tongue. *Faith mine.* Buffy ran her tongue up over Faith's clitoris again and again.

*Oh jezuz christ... I'm gonna cum... she's gotta stop... I'm gonna... oh yeah... so gonna... gonna totally cum... ooh... right now... FUCK!* "FUCKKKKK! AHHHHH! OH YESSSSSSSS!" Faith screamed out holding tight to Buffy. "Oh Buffy... oh... B..." She moaned softly falling back into the sheets. *WOW!* Her eyes slid shut, but she was dimly aware that Buffy was still licking her. *Ohhhh... that feels sooo... B... not again... mmmm... that's hot... oh yeah!* Faith could feel another orgasm building up.

The little caveslayer licked the now barely conscious brunette a few more times. Faith did hardly more than shudder. She didn't move as Buffy lifted her head to look up at her. Faith's eyes were closed, her full lips parted; she was panting, struggling to breathe. Her face was covered in a thin sheen of sweat, and her dark hair disheveled.

Cave-Buffy studied the other slayer for a moment then smiled, announcing happily, "Faith mine." She crawled over the younger girl wrapping her arms around Faith and nuzzling her neck.

Still very sexually aroused and even more excited by Faith's gradual but total submission, the caveslayer groaned out. "Buffy wants..."

Buffy needed release; she pulled her pajamas off and rubbed on Faith's bare thigh.

Faith didn't respond. She hardly noticed; she was still seeing stars. There was heavy breathing near Faith's ear.

*Huh?!* Faith could hear Buffy's grunts. *What's she doing?* She slowly registered touching. *Is she humping my leg?... what the fuck?!* "B?!"

Faith's eyes flickered opened in time to catch the view of a naked, sweaty Buffy grunting and clinging to her, nearing orgasm. *OH FUCK!* Faith quickly closed her eyes. *Damn, she's hot!* Faith chewed her bottom lip nervously. *Okay, it's cool... I'm in control still... no biggy... so she's kinda hot... I'm gonna jus' push her off... yep... I'm pushing her off now... uhhh... any second... fuck, she's wet... all other my thighs... goddammm... B... mmm*

Buffy held tight, moaning in Faith's ear as she came. She fell against the brunette. "Faith... Faith..." The little slayer sniffed Faith's neck then sucked on it, nuzzling her as her breathing evened out. "Faith mine. Buffy keep Faith." The little blonde fell into a light sleep.

Faith lifted Buffy and kissed her full on the lips. *B... mmm... dang it... ya little brat... what'd ya do... frickin'-a!*

Buffy yawned and growled softly snuggling back up into Faith's arms. "Buffy tired."

"Yeah, I bet." Faith said wryly, kissing the grumpy blonde's head. "Shhhh... Go back to sleep, B..... I got ya... I'll hold ya, B..." They both drifted off.

When Faith awoke again she found Buffy laying in her arms, clinging to her. *Ugh!* Faith peeled the little blonde off, gently laying her back on the bed. She rolled on her side and studied the other girl. *Damn, B's hot... wicked hot!*

Faith lightly kissed cave-Buffy on the lips, causing the little slayer to grouse and reach for her. "No. I have to get up." Faith whispered scooting further over, but staying for a moment just to look at the beautiful blonde.

*Huh?... We had sex... Yeah, we did... Unbelievable!... I fucked Buffy Summers!... Not only that... but then miss goody-two-shoes went down on me for hours!... Shit, she made me cum so many times I couldn't even move!... Oh yeah, I got off big time... mmmm... her sweet little mouth... jeez... glad to know it's good for somethin' besides naggin'... Ha!... Yepper... No wonder they're all whipped over her... and she's kinda cute... kinda... Okay. She's a total fox!... So what!... She's still a self-righteous priss who thinks she's better...and* Buffy grumbled and rolled on top off Faith. *Ugh!.. what a leech... a leechy pest*

Buffy sniffed and nuzzled Faith. *Fuck! B, cut it out... dammit... always fuckin' with my head... Yeah, you're adorable right now, but what happens when this shit wears off?!... Huh?!... See, I jus' gotta remember that... No matter how cute you are right now... you'll turn back into that holier-than-thou bitch soon enough and I'm an idiot if I think anything different... Faith, the dumbass!* Faith suddenly pushed Buffy off and got up.

*I need a shower... and coffee... yeah, some coffee and then a shower... that's what I need!* She found her t-shirt on the floor and pulled it back on. *B, ya animal, ya tore my shirt... I should smack your ass... you runt...* Faith looked back at the sleeping slayer as she placed her hand on Buffy's bare butt.

*I could jus' slap her ass, right now!* Faith smirked as she very gently stroked the naked blonde's bottom. *Mmmm... Oh fuck me! She's sooo...* Faith removed her hand as if burned. *What the hell is wrong with me! Shit!*

Buffy mumbled and rolled on her back, giving Faith an unrestricted view of her charms.

*WHOA!!!* Faith turned to leave the room so quickly, she nearly walked through the door. *Duh! Gotta open it first.!* When Faith pulled the door open she could hear the phone ringing. *Aw shit!* The brunette raced into the kitchen and grabbed it. "Hey?"

"It's Willow. Um... I have class this morning so.. I thought I'd stop by and check on Buffy."

"Make it a half hour and I can have her dressed and fed so if ya wanna take her with ya or somethin'."

Faith chuckled, "Guess not, huh?... Okay, see ya whenever then. The only thing we've gotta do is go to the store, but we ain't doin' that anytime soon so we'll be here. Bye."

"Yeah, okay then." Willow hung up and sat there for few minutes puzzling over Faith's attitude.

"No. I'm right here." Faith sighed in annoyance, but sat on the bed and pulled the little blonde into her arms. "Shhhh. C'mon cut it out now. Willow is comin' over and I don't want you cryin' and gettin' her to think I'm hurtin' ya or somethin', got it?"

Buffy clung tightly to Faith, sobbing. "Faith gone. Faaaittthhh!" She wailed burying her face against Faith's neck. "No go. Faith no go."

"Jezuz christ, B! When did ya become so frickin' needy?! Now get up, I have to give ya breakfast." Faith tried to stand up, but Buffy wouldn't let go. "B, did ya hear me?!"

"B, I have to put clothes on ya." Faith sat back down with Buffy. "Now listen. Do ya wanna stay here with me?"

"Yes. With Faith. Buffy stay with Faith." The little caveslayer nodded emphatically.

"Okay then. Ya have to get dressed. If you're sittin' here like this... all naked and crazy acting, then they'll take you out of here and then it's bye, bye Faith. Got it? I need ya to help me out and do what I say. Do you understand?"

"That a girl. Here, let's jus' put your pj's back on for now. I need to give ya another bath, but that can wait till after miss nosy leaves. She jus' wants to make sure I didn't wring your neck." The younger slayer held the pajama bottoms as Buffy dutifully stepped in them.

Faith then picked up the top and examined it. "How'd you get this off last night? You didn't even unbutton it. Huh?" The brunette shrugged as she put the pajama top back onto Buffy's warm little body. "There you go. Now where's my kiss?" She teased the blonde and was surprised when the caveslayer hugged her tight and laid a big kiss on her lips. *Geez B!*

Faith put on a pair of jeans then dragged Buffy to the kitchen and sat her down. "It's Captain Crunch for you." She shoved the bowl in front of Buffy and turned around to pour herself some coffee.

"Buffy! Fuck!" Faith was poised to slap her when she heard the knocking. "Crap! Red's here. Now you be good. Do you hear me?!"

Buffy crossed her arms defiantly. Faith leaned close and whispered. "You be good or they'll take you away. Then it's bye, bye Faith. Got it?!"

"Then behave yourself, B. I'm serious." Faith made her way to the door; she paused waiting for Buffy to settle down then opened it. "Hey Red, I was jus' givin' the princess over there some breakfast. Want some coffee or somethin'?"

"Uh... yeah, that'd be great. Thanks." Willow turned to see a pouting Buffy sitting at the table. "Hi Buffy." She expected the little caveslayer to run to her in terror. The guilt at leaving Buffy had been eating at her most the night, but the blonde only looked over and smiled.

"Willow! Willow!" The caveslayer shrieked energetically, smacking the table. She made no move to get up. Cave-Buffy then proudly announced. "Buffy eat. Eat! Eat!"

Willow noticed the bowl of cereal on the floor and the milk on the wall. "What happened?"

"Yeah, that. Hey B, why don't you tell her? Hmm? Didn't think so." Faith set a cup of coffee in front of Willow; she shoved the milk toward her. "Do you want some sugar too?"

"Yeah, thanks." Willow nervously took the offering, watching Faith with surprise. The brunette sat down next to Buffy with a new bowl of cereal and started to feed her.

Buffy obediently opened her mouth, letting Faith put a spoonful of cereal in. She munched happily on the sugary breakfast food.

"Ha! Look at that. You totally like it. Now ain't ya sorry you wasted a whole bowl of this on the wall." Faith smirked at the little caveslayer's excitement. She continued with her task carefully feeding Buffy until she glimpsed Willow staring and became self- conscious. Faith cleared her throat and explained, "She doesn't know how to use a spoon."

"So what's up, Red? You guys figure out a cure or whatever?" Faith asked turning toward the dumbfounded red head.

"What?... Um... No. Nothing yet. I have to go to class but Giles and Xander will be working on the research all day. We're meeting tonight. Maybe you can bring Buffy over to the Magic Shop then... if you don't mind."

"No, no biggy. It's not like there's anything else I can do, right? I can't exactly take B patrolling or anything." Faith continued to feed Buffy who busily examined the cartoons on the cereal box. "What? What is it, B?" The little caveslayer pointed to a picture on the box. "Oh, you want the toy... Hang on." Faith took the box from her and fished around in it. "Okay. Here ya go." She handed Buffy the plastic toy. "Hey, it's an action figure. Lemme see it. Oh, well looky here. It's wonder woman. Ha! There ya go, B. That's perfect for ya. Pretty cool there. See." Faith put the figure in a pose.

Cave-Buffy bounced enthusiastically and snatched the toy up. She smiled, well- pleased with her new possession as she examined it carefully.

Willow witnessed the scene in awe. She watched as Faith gently nudged another spoonful between Buffy's lips. *This borders on sweet. Faith is being nice to Buffy?! Huh?! She's feeding her and giving her toys. Weird... too weird... almost creepy weird.* "Well, I guess I better get to class. We'll see you guys later then."

"Huh?... oh yeah.. yeah, Red... no problem... later." Faith nodded in her direction.

"Bye Buffy." Willow walked over and gave the little slayer a hug. *Her hair's been brushed out... Faith brushed the tangles out?...huh?*

"Willow go bye. Bye Willow." Buffy returned the hug, releasing her quickly and opening her mouth for another spoonful of cereal. "Buffy eat now. Bye. Bye. Willow go."

"Yeah. Okay, Buffy." Willow furrowed her brow in confusion. Faith got up to let Willow out.

After the door closed, Willow stood there for a moment. *What was that?!* She leaned against the door and heard Buffy giggling.

"That's right B. It's a wonder woman doll. See... Okay B, 'nough screwin' around. Open up. Gotta finish this cereal and take a bath. We have to go to the store still, ya know?"

"Yep. The Store. Frickin' sucks! I say." Faith laughed with the giggling caveslayer.

Willow felt herself smiling as she straightened up and headed out of the building to go to class.

Faith finished feeding Buffy then sat her down on the couch. "Here B. Watch TV. I'm gonna go take shower."

"B, look." The brunette flipped on the TV. Buffy slowly let go of Faith and turned toward the television screen.

"Yeah. See. That's right B. Tiny people. Now you jus' stay here and watch TV. I'll be in the bathroom taking a shower, okay? So there's no need to freak. I'm right in there; got it? I'll leave the door unlocked... if something's wrong you jus' come and get me." Faith returned Buffy's hug. "That's fine. Good girl. Now let go, B."

Cave-Buffy smiled and nodded, letting Faith go and turning toward the TV. "Hehehe! Lots of colors! Tiny people. Good!"

Buffy sat staring at screen. "Tiny people singing. Funny! Hehehe! Faith, look. Look! Look!" The little slayer turned around and noticed Faith wasn't sitting with her. "Faith? Where Faith go? Faith?" Buffy got up to search. "Faith?" She stood at the bathroom door and pushed it open slowly. "Faith?" Buffy's breath came out in a whisper as watched Faith in the shower. "Oh." *Faith pretty... Buffy like Faith. Faith soft...and smells nice. Buffy want to touch Faith. Mmmm... Faith... touch Faith... pretty Faith...*

The brunette closed her eyes and stepped under the water to rinse her hair. *HUH?!* She jumped when felt a hand touching her. "What the fuck! B, you can't do that... jus' frickin' sneak up on people like that. Ya practically gave me a heart attack! Whatcha doin'?!" Faith wiped the soap out of her eyes and looked down at Buffy.

The blonde stood staring, mesmerized as she caressed Faith. "Faith. Faith good. Buffy like Faith. Ahhh... Faaaittthhh. Buffy stay with Faith." She ran her hand over Faith's breast. "Soft... soft..."

"Uh... yeah. Thanks. My boobs are soft. Now go watch TV. I'm tryin' to take a shower, ya know... get out." Faith brushed the little slayer's hands away.

"NO! NO! Buffy touch! Want to touch Faith. Faith soft. Soft!" Cave-Buffy screamed in frustration.

Faith squinted under the water then turned to ask with annoyance. "If I let you cop a feel, will ya get outta here so I can shower?" The little blonde nodded. "Okay. Fine. Go ahead and hurry up." Faith turned back toward the smaller slayer offering her chest.

Buffy slowly reached out, speaking with almost reverence as she touched, "Soft. Soft. Faith... ohhh... soft Faith..." Buffy's fingertips lightly traced over Faith's nipples causing them to stiffened. The brunette's breath hitched slightly.

"Oh...um, geez...uh.." Faith shook it off. "Okay, B. Now get out. Ya got your jollies. Look I'll give you your bath in awhile... Now get lost! B? Hey!" Faith backed up as Buffy lowered her head. The little blonde captured a nipple in her mouth.

"Mmmm... Faith soft." Buffy wrapped her arms around Faith and delicately sucked. Her eyes slid closed and she relaxed as the water ran down her face and soaked her pajamas. *Ahhhh...Faith*

*Oh fuck! Uh.. ahhh... oh, that feels good... oh B!* Faith felt her knees buckling as she tangled her hands in Buffy's hair. "Um...B?... I... oh jeez... 'kay... let's go in the bedroom... yeah... let's... Oh fuck, I want you!" Faith pulled Buffy up and crushed her lips against blonde's.

"Come here, B. Lift your arms." The brunette helped her out of her pajamas. "I guess this can work out." Faith gently kissed Buffy and spoke smiling. "Okay B. This saves me the time. I don't have to give you a bath separately."

The kiss deepened. Faith broke free, trying to get a breath. Panting, she peered down at the happy blonde in her arms. "Fuck, you're hot. Ya know that, B? Hmmm? Yeah, you do. Don't ya, ya runt... you're hot!... an' you know it... 'cause you're way hot!"

"Hot!" Buffy smiled, crinkling her nose in confusion. "Hot?... Buffy hot? Hot?" The little slayer tilted her head uncertain. "Hot? No. Buffy not hot." She touched her skin.

"Never mind. Come here babe, let's wash your hair." Faith pulled the older girl closer.

"Wash. Wash!" Buffy nodded happily and handed Faith the shampoo bottle. The little caveslayer obediently stood still while being washed, before squeaking. "Buffy wash Faith."

"Alright then. You wash me." Faith gave Buffy a smoky look as she handed the little slayer a washcloth. "Show me what ya got." She straightened up and waited as Buffy's fingers moved lightly over her wet skin.

"Soft." Cave-Buffy giggled initially. "Soft... funny Faith... mmm... Buffy like Faith." The little blonde quieted and became serious, stroking Faith with great interest.

Faith smiled and reached for Buffy. "Come here." She grabbed the shorter girl, pulling their wet bodies together. "You slippery little nut. Gimme a kiss."

Faith laughed. "You betcha." She pulled the wet blonde against her and kissed her deeply. "How's that?... You like it... hmm? Ya want more?" She teased the little caveslayer.

"Let's go into the bedroom." Faith whispered to the wild little blonde. "For a quickie... that's all. Got it?" She waited until Buffy nodded in agreement.

"Oh. Yes! Yes! Faith. Touch! Quick. Quickie!" Buffy squealed suddenly insistent. "Touch. Want to touch. Now. Touch! Touch!"

"That's what we're gonna do, B. Touch... lots of touch." Faith bit Buffy's lower lip. "C'mon." She breathed out the last words. "Just a quickie."

"B, now you stay with me. Don't wonder off, okay?" Faith released Buffy's hand as they got to the supermarket doors.

"Stay. Buffy stay with Faith." Cave-Buffy repeated standing and staring, enthralled by the automatic doors at the entrance.

"Yeah. Jus' remember that." Faith pulled the little blonde behind her into the store. Buffy's eyes widened.

"Yep. It looks like that shit ya ate this mornin' is on sale. Go grab a box, B and come right back."

"Young lady, would you like to try an Owens breakfast sausage?" the woman unwittingly held out a sample tray.

"Yes. It has quite a lovely aroma." The woman continued her sales pitch as Buffy grabbed one and gobbled it down.

"Uh... yeah, you're excused." Faith quickly grabbed Buffy's hand and pulled her away from the small group now gathering and watching with surprise. "She hasn't had anything to eat today. You know how it is." Faith said, shrugging at the offended woman.

"No." Faith laughed and dragged the smaller girl behind her. "Geez B, that was funny though. Did ya see that lady's face? You're such a little piggy."

Buffy snorted and smiled up at Faith, "Piggy! Buffy's a piggy." She giggled, excitedly. "Piggy! Hehehe! Piggieeee!"

"Yeah. But you're my piggy, right?" Faith couldn't help herself as she pulled Buffy into hug. She glimpsed other shoppers staring and quickly released her, clearing her throat uncomfortably. "Okay B, now pay attention. I wanna hurry this up." Faith nudged the shorter girl along.

"Hurry! Hurry!" Buffy stumbled as she tried to cling to Faith. A couple of pre- adolescent girls watched, snickering.

Faith glared at them, mumbling under her breath. "Yeah... hate these places... they're filled with lousy kids." She ruffled Buffy's hair teasingly. "Ya know, runts like you."

"Runt?" The little blonde frowned; she wasn't certain she liked that word. She tried to tug Faith back toward the pyramid of cereal, but Faith effectively ignored the effort.

"Oh... noooo... Cereeeeaaaallll..." Buffy cried out, pointing toward the display.

"No. B, that lady's over there... I know that I said it was funny...but... well B, she must think you're kinda slow or somethin' an'... Well, let's get a different brand... Captain Crunch ain't so great anyhow. How 'bout Alphabets or Cocoa Puffs? Hmmm? Now that's some good shit. And we'll get Cheerios. Then you're covered. Look Honey Nut Cheerios. Somehow that seems perfect. See there's a bee on the box. A bee for you, B. Buzzzz. You're a little bee." Faith lightly poked the smaller girl, laughing. "A bee. Get it? Buzzzz. You're my little bee... my Buffy bee...bzzz...bzzz" Faith reached out and tickled the blonde, trying to distract her from the Captain Crunch display.

Buffy immediately broke into a fit of giggles. "Bee. Me Buffy bee. buzzzz... bzzz... See... Faith see... Bzzzzz. Bees fly. Me a bee. Buffy bee fly. Bzzzzz." She held out her arms and ran down the isle. "Buzzz...buzzz. Faith! See! Buffy bee flies."

"Shhhh... yeah B. Settle down and come here." Faith glared at some of the staring shoppers, daring them to linger. They hurriedly pushed their carts and went on their way. "Buffy... over here." She grabbed the little caveslayer's hand, pulling her back to the cart. Faith tipped Buffy's face up and wiped a bit of breakfast sausage from her lips. "You're supposed to be helping me, remember? Hmmm?"

"Yeah, that's right... so slow down. I don't have a list so we're jus' doing the isle by isle thing. Hey B, over there. Go get us a loaf of bread and don't squish it." Faith gave her a gentle shove in the direction of the bakery.

"Yes. 'kay Faith. Buffy get bread. 'kay." She bounded off. *Bread. Get bread. Bread for Faith. Don't squash bread. No squash.* The caveslayer rushed back proudly with the bread. "No squash. No squashed."

"Bzzzz. Buffy bee... buzzzz." Cave-Buffy bounced next to Faith, looking for attention. "Faith? Faith? Buffy bee. See... buzzz." She tugged Faith's sleeve, whining. "Faaaiittthh?"

"Uh-huh." Faith absently patted Buffy. "Shhhh. C'mon babe, we have to get some more milk... and orange juice. Ooh, and this." The brunette tossed a box of crackers into the cart then a bag of cookies, moving ahead slowly and scanning the isle.

"Oh! Cookies!" Cave-Buffy's eyes lit up. "Good... yum. Yeah. Good!" She reached into the cart tearing the bag.

"B, hey! Arrrgh!.. No!" Faith stopped, preparing to take the cookies away, but Buffy smiled up excitedly holding one. "Frick! Damn it! Fine. Have a cookie, but don't do that again. You have to wait till we pay for things first. Understand?"

"Coookkkkiiesssss! Cookie!" Buffy munched the cookies, grinning with crumbs and chocolate on her face. "Faith want cookie?" The little blonde held one out.

Faith shrugged and took it. "Huh... yeah, these are pretty good cookies." She reached over and smoothed a few loose blonde curls from Buffy's face before nudging her on. "Okay B.. go grab a ticket for me. We have to wait in a line over here." They stopped at the deli counter.

Buffy raced in front of several coed-looking guys and pulled a number from the dispenser. The frat guys turned and smiled at them, talking to each other. "Dude, they're hot. Check 'em out."

"No man, the brunette. The brunette I tell ya... look at that body and all encased in leather. Dude! She'll make your eyes roll back I bet ya." The tall boy laughed socking his other friend in the arm. "See, it's the brunette. She's is the one... You can have that prissy blonde."

"Ooh come here..." The third guy, a muscle bound blonde, turned to his stoned friend, "Hey dude, let's invite them to our party. Whaddya think?"

"Yeah. The brunette will suck ya dry..." The stoner agreed. "Dave's right; the brunette is a fuck and a half. Oh yeah!" He grinned and slapped his friend's shoulder. "Parker might like that blonde though. Go invite 'em."

Faith glimpsed the college boys watching them. *Oh fuck... and those guys are cuties too. Damn, how embarrassing!* Faith pretended she didn't know Buffy and glanced in the other direction.

The little blonde pressed her face against the glass of the Lobster tank. "Look Faith! Spiders. Oh no. Aaaa! Help! Ugly spiders!" She screamed and ran to Faith clinging to her.

The guys roared, nudging each other. "Check it out. Fuck, that chick must be on acid or somethin'."

"No way, the drugged chick.. Take the drugged chick. We can drop her in a bedroom and run a train on her."

"I don't know, Dave. She's got cookie crumbs all over her face... Maybe she's retarded."

"No dude. She's too hot. She's just fuckin' high or something." The stoner chimed in, squinting and nodding. "I'd do her. Yeah. And I bet those babes get it on together. See, look at the way the blonde's hangin' on her. Oh yeah, now that's hot!"

"Invite them yourself, ya fuckin' pussy!" The tall boy shoved the other in annoyance.

"Well, while you girls settle it. I'm going over to bag a babe. Later." The stoner walked over to Faith.

"Hey, how's it going? Your friend gonna be alright?" The coed grinned at Faith and held out his hand. "I'm Jason... And you are?"

Faith smiled back at the handsome boy and took his hand, "Hey. Nice to meet ya. I'm Faith and this little freak is Buffy. Say hi, B."

Jason's eyes narrowed. *Either she's high or she's being a bitch. Huh?* "Well my friends and I were wondering." He gestured back at the guys stupidly watching them. "Yeah... um... we were wondering if ya weren't doing anything... you know... if you'd want to go to a party later. It's at our frat house. Oh and you're invited too, Buffy. I think my friend Parker would totally want to meet ya."

"Parker? Parker?! Parker bad!" Buffy suddenly screeched, shoving Jason hard. "Parker bad!" The little blonde repeated angrily, shoving the boy hard again. Faith caught him as he stumbled backwards.

"Never mind!" He straightened, holding his hands up to ward Buffy off. "Shit honey, maybe you should lay off the drugs!" Jason then turned back to look at Faith, eyeing her up and down again. "Hey, but you're still welcome to come... or maybe I can call ya." He ran his hand over Faith's leather clad bottom, leering suggestively.

"Buffy! NO!" Faith reached up and blocked Buffy's punch, wrapping her arms around the little blonde and pulling her back. "No B, it's okay. Don't!"

"FAITH MINE! MINE!" The caveslayer shouted, kicking and swinging. Buffy was attempting to get loose intent on beating the hell out of the boy. "NO! YOU NO TOUCH! NO TOUCH FAITH! FAITH MINE! BUFFY STRONG! BUFFY HURT BOY!"

A crowd gathered and gawked as Faith struggled to hold Buffy back. "No! B, stop it! C'mon, let's go. It's okay. Shhhh!" She glanced at the onlookers. "Get lost! Whaddya looking at?! Fuck off!" They slowly dispersed, meanwhile the boys grabbed Jason pulling him away.

Faith sneered, "I'll show ya crazy. Now get gone before I let her start kickin' your asses! You don't want that... 'cause I'll be the one who finishes it! Got it! Ya frickin' creeps!"

"Fuck you! You bitch!" Jason stepped near, yelling in Buffy's face. "And you! You little cunt, your girlfriend's a whore!"

Faith gave him a big smile then casually let go of Buffy. BAM! The tiny blonde slayer swung so quick, he never saw the punch. Jason was out cold before he hit the floor.

"Aw shit! I think the bitch broke his nose. Look at all the blood on his face." The tall boy knelt over Jason.

"B, no!" Faith immediately caught Buffy, pulling her into another bear hug. "That's enough." She gently consoled the little slayer who had tears of anger streaming down her face. "Shhh. I know you're mad. It's okay. Shhh."

"Shhhh B. No. No. No more." Faith squeezed her close, whispering in her ear. "Be a good girl. No more. I want you to be good. Good girl. Hmm?... Time to go."

Cave-Buffy sniffled and nodded as Faith dragged her from the scene. "Food? Faith? Food?!" Buffy worriedly asked.

"Shit, they'll probably call the police." Faith spoke gruffly watching the small crowd.

"Cereal? Bread? Milk?... hungry. Buffy hungry. Cookies?" Cave-Buffy cried gesturing toward their cart.

Faith looked back at her then slowly grinned. "Well at least you're all petite and shit. I don't think the cops would believe you could break anyone's nose. You're too cute... cookie crumbs on your face. Come here." Faith hugged her. "Okay B, we'll try and finish shopping. But you have to be.."

"GOOD! Buffy be good. Buffy good." The little slayer promised quickly. "No bad! Not bad! Buffy good." Her green eyed still held unshed tears as she nodded her head. "Buffy listen to Faith."

Faith rescued their partially filled cart, casting a glance at the retreating boys. Jason limped off still holding his nose while the other boys half carried him.

Faith could barely stifle a laugh at the site. *Fuck! Can't take B anywhere these days!* She smiled as she thought about what just happened. *B, defending my honor. Huh? Imagine that!* She pushed the cart in front of the little blonde obediently waiting. "Okay B. Now if you're good the rest of the time, I'll take you to the toy store later."

Faith glanced over at Buffy who now sat contently munching the snack given to her and watching cartoons. The small caveslayer giggled. "Funny bunny! Ha.. Bugs! Awww... poor duck. Hehehe... Daffy! Daffy, silly duck." She tilted her head and poked the TV screen. "Be nice Bugs. Bad bunny. Be nice to Daffy!"

Faith remained in the kitchen and stood quietly observing the little blonde. *Fuck, she's cute! Ugh, what am I doin'?... Jezuz christ! What is goin' on anyway?! I'm suppose to hate her... and I can't! She's still Buffy!... well, kinda... and kinda not... Buffy but different Buffy... all sweet... and cute... Yeah, she's wicked cute!... but... Dammit Faith... You shouldn't be having sex with her!... It's creepy!...and... It's wrong!... Shit, I don't even need little miss morality in there to tell me that much... but goddang it's good... she's soooo sexy... mmm... and hot in bed... jeezuz girl, those were some awesome orgasms... Wicked good!... Yeah, they were!... mmm... B..*

Faith stared at Buffy's mouth as the older slayer set her milk glass down. *What a cute little mouth... so kissable... mmm... kissing Buffy Summers... Fuck, so many of these dorks in this town would kill for that opportunity... and I can jus' walk in there and have her... oh, yeah...* The brunette shifted suddenly aware of her own arousal.

"Faith! Faith, look!" Cave-Buffy clapped her hands in excitement. "Look! Tiny people singing! Hehehe! See! Faaaiiittthh!"

Faith could feel an enormous smile spreading across her face. *The little shit!... She sure knows how to get me.* "What B? What is it?" The younger slayer walked into the room and casually glanced at the television.

Buffy's eyes lit up when she noticed Faith. "Faith! Faith here!" The little caveslayer threw her arms around the brunette's waist and leaned her cheek against Faith's chest, grunting out. "Buffy like Faith! My Faith! Look Faith, see the tiny people singing. Hehehe! Tiny, tiny people!" The cartoons had ended and now music videos were playing.

Cave-Buffy became serious and asked, "Faith, see tiny people in TV?! How they get tiny? How they fit?!" She snuggled further into Faith's arms, resting against the brunette's cleavage.

"Huh?" Faith could feel Buffy's warm breath against her breasts. "Uh... um... oh yeah, B... they're not really... well what it is, is that they're... uhhh... they're.." The brunette stopped to think on an explanation. She shrugged and then said, "Yeah, they're really tiny. Aren't they?.. It's jus' crazy, B." She smirked as the blonde excepted her response without question.

"Oh, just tiny people? Just tiny people! Tiny people good. Tiny people funny! See tiny people singing!"

Faith kissed the top of Buffy's head several times. *Who am I kidding... I like this little runt.* She closed her eyes and held Buffy tight. *She's a muffin, alright... and for now she's mine.* "Uh-huh, B. The tiny people are singing. You like that, don't ya?" She gently stroked Buffy's silky blonde hair playing with some of the natural curls that sprung up here and there. *Damn, I love her hair.*

"Faith? Want milk?" Cave-Buffy pulled away and reached over picking up her glass and offering it to Faith.

"No baby, I'm not thirsty. Let's go take a nap." Faith could feel a rush of heat between her legs at the thought of laying down with her caveslayer. *Oh, I want her. Fuck, I want her.* "C'mon B, nap time." She gently pried the milk glass away and set it back down.

"Yes B? What babe?" Faith could feel herself burning for the other girl. She swallowed hard, pushing her guilt away.

"Bee. Bee. Buzzz...bzzz..." The small blonde jumped up and ran to the bedroom making buzzing noises. "Buffy bee!" She snorted and screamed as Faith chased her into room. The brunette grabbed the smaller girl and easily tossed her onto the bed. "Aah!" Buffy broke into a fit of giggles as Faith tickled her unmercifully. "Help! Nooooo!" She shrieked and giggled some more.

"C'mon B. Buzzz... Sting me, ya silly little bee." Faith teased, tickling the petite slayer and laughing. "Show Faith what ya got."

Cave-Buffy threw her arms around Faith's neck and kissed her in between giggles. Faith stopped tickling her and became still, staring down at Buffy. *Holy shit!* She felt caught as she gazed into the two sparkling green eyes. *God, look at her... and those eyes... they're so... so beautiful... she's so beautiful and perfect... little miss perfect... damn... she is... Buffy is perfect... perfectly beautiful... perfectly hot... perfectly do-able... perfectly lovable... Oh fuck, I do... I love Buf... Oh no... Wait!... Hold up, Faith!...No way... Nah... Not doing it!... No frickin' way!... NO!* Faith pulled out of Buffy's arms and shoved her back.

"NO! Enough... you take a nap now... by yourself... and no whining." The brunette spoke harshly as she stepped from the bed, leaving a shocked little slayer in her wake.

"Huh? What Buffy do? What Buffy do?!.. Faith angry?" Tears welled up in her big green eyes as she stared at Faith, completely stunned by the sudden change.

"Yeah, I'm angry. I'm sick of your neediness... an' maybe... jus' maybe.. I don't want ya hanging on me all the time either... grubbin' me up, ya know... with your dirty little paws..." Faith shouted unable to control her own frustration.

Faith ignored the little slayer's hurt expression and continued her tirade, "Yep, you're a real pain my ass... nothing but a whiny pest!... I can't wait until you leave... 'Cause ya know what?! Under all the cave-girl crap, you're still that bitch I hate! That's right! I HATE YOU, BUFFY SUMMERS! I'LL ALWAYS HATE YOU!"

Buffy shook her head, tears streaming down her face, "NO! NO! FAITH BAD! YOU BAD!" She blindly shoved at Faith, knocking her down.

Cave-Buffy tried to run past her but Faith reached out and grabbed her ankle pulling her to the floor. "NOOOO! WANT TO GO!" The little caveslayer screamed, kicking and punching. "NO! BUFFY LEAVE! NO WANT FAITH!"

Faith looked down at the hysterical blonde, crying and struggling to get up. *Oh fuck me! What'd I do! Why'd I do that!.. Oh Buffy, I'm sorry... Shit, I'm sorry.* She wrapped her arms around the sobbing slayer. "Shhhh, c'mon B. I didn't mean it. Shhhh, stop crying. It's okay. I didn't mean it. No, please... please stop crying... come here... let me hold you."

"No. No." Cave-Buffy tried to wiggle out of Faith's arms. "Faith bad. No like Faith. Buffy go now. Buffy no stay! No stay!"

Faith could feel her own tears coming. "No baby. I don't want you to go. C'mon B. No... Please... Please, let me hold ya... I'm sorry... I swear I didn't mean... I don't know why I was mean. Really B, I don't hate ya. I don't."

Buffy quieted a bit and stopped struggling. "Shhhh... that's it. Good Buffy. It's okay... See. Let's go lay on the bed... C'mon." Faith spoke gently, kissing and stroking the tiny slayer. "Please B. Lemme jus' hold you. Hmmm? The floor is kinda uncomfortable. Can we lay on the bed? Is that okay? Buffy... hmm?"

The caveslayer gave her an unhappy nod, letting Faith pick her up. Tears still ran down her flushed little cheeks and a big pout graced her lips, but she silently held on as Faith adjusted her in her arms and carried her to the bed.

The brunette very delicately laid the older slayer down and climbed onto the bed next to her. "Okay B, that's better. See... more comfy?" Faith awkwardly pulled Buffy back into her arms. "Let's take that nap, now."

"No! No touch!" Cave-Buffy pushed at Faith. "Buffy dirty! Buffy pest! Faith hate Buffy!"

"No, that's not true. I don't hate you. I don't hate you, B." Faith gave a weak laugh. "Hell, right now you're barely Buffy anyway." That statement seemed little comfort to the small blonde who merely crossed her arms in front of her chest and glared. "B, c'mon. You know I didn't mean any of that. How could I?"

Cave-Buffy turned to lay with her back facing Faith. "Buffy take nap. Faith go now. Go."

"Shhhh. Okay. Okay, B. Calm down. I won't touch you. I promise. Let's jus'... um... talk about it. Okay. I want to explain."

"Okay B. I'm leavin'... Hey, but I want you to know... I'm sorry... an' I don't hate ya... I don't hate you at all. Not even a little, okay." Faith leaned close and stole a kiss before Buffy could push her away. "You take your nap now, B. If ya need anything... I'm just out here... ya know. Okay?" Faith got up and quietly left the room. She closed the door and leaned up against it, crying softly. *Fuck! I'm such a dumbass!*

Faith turned off the television and walked back to the bedroom. *Jus' need to check on her. That's all.* She pressed her ear to the door and listened. *Nothin'. B, must be asleep.* The brunette eased the door open and peeked in.

Cave-Buffy laid curled and hugging a pillow. Faith slid quietly into the room, and snuck onto the bed behind Buffy. "B?" She whispered. "Buffy, are you awake?"

The little caveslayer grumbled and turned around, snuggling into Faith's arms. "I guess you've forgiven me then." The brunette smiled and gazed down at the sleeping slayer nestled against her. She took in all the delicate features of Buffy's pretty face finding herself continually drawn to that pouty mouth. *Damn... B, you're so beautiful.* Faith leaned in and touched her lips to Buffy's.

"Shhh.. B, it's okay." Faith whispered as she held Buffy tightly and closed her eyes.

The little caveslayer laid in bed watching Faith and waiting for her to wake up. *Hungry. Buffy hungry.* Buffy shook the brunette. "Faith? Faith? Hungry."

"Hungry." Cave-Buffy climbed out of bed and made her way to the kitchen. *Food.*

The faint sound of the phone intruded on her dreams followed by a loud shriek from the caveslayer. Faith sat up completely awake. *What the hell!*

"Faaaiiith!" The little blonde jumped onto the bed and hugged Faith. "Faith back."

"Yeah, I'm awake. Why were you screaming?" The phone could be heard again. Cave-Buffy pointed. "Oh shit, the phone."

"BUFFY!" Faith missed reaching the phone in time, but she was getting a good look at the kitchen. "B, get your butt in here right now!"

"What'd ya do?!" Faith pointed at all the open cabinets and items pulled out. A variety of things were opened and half eaten or spilled on the floor. "Dammit B! Look at this mess!"

"Buffy hungry." The little blonde's eyes filled with tears. She spoke in a quiet voice, "Hungry."

Cave-Buffy looked up and seeing Faith's angry expression, the tears spilled over. "Faith mad?"

The older slayer ran to the front door crying hard, "Buffy go. Buffy go." She pulled at the doorknob.

"Okay now, that's enough. Shhh.." Faith walked over and picked her up. "Shhh B. Hey, listen to me. It's okay. Stop crying. Damn. B, if you stop crying I'll take you to the toy store. Remember? Yeah. We're going to the toy store."

"Yeah, that's it. No more crying. Good girl." She carried Buffy to the sofa and sat down, holding the blonde on her lap. She wiped the tears and kissed her softly. "Are you good now, B? Better?"

Cave-Buffy leaned back and cocked her head slightly studying Faith. "Faith like Buffy?"

"What? Yeah. Of course, I .." Faith stopped mid-sentence and looked closely at the wild little blonde. She smiled slowly. "Yep. I sure do. I like you, B. I like you a whole lot. 'kay?"

Willow leaned over the book that Anya had opened up. "Hey, get your own book." The ex-demon shoved Willow away in annoyance.

Giles cleared his throat before asking, "Willow, didn't you say Faith agreed to bring Buffy here?"

"Yes, this morning when I stopped by before class. I tried to call earlier but there was no answer. I just figured they were on their way. I can try again." The red headed witch made her way over to the phone.

"Never mind." Xander gestured toward the door. Faith was ushering a noisy cave- Buffy into the Magic Box.

"Yeah B, it's starting to rain so get your butt inside." Faith looked up at the group. "Hey, sorry we're late. We had somewhere to go first."

"Uh... yeah, um.. so what'd you guys find out?" The brunette could feel herself blushing under their close scrutiny.

Giles was the first to respond, "Not a whole lot but there is another matter that needs attention."

"Let's have it then, G-man." Faith interupted as she made her way over to the table.

"B, go sit down. Willya?" Faith impatiently pulled a chair and forced her in it before following Giles.

"Hey Buffster, where'd you get that?" Xander pointed at the stuffed animal Buffy was clutching.

"Faith." She grinned happily hugging it closer. The Scoobies peered over at Faith and Giles who were walking toward the back room still discussing something.

"Can I see it?" Xander held out his hand. The little caveslayer looked at him for moment considering his request, then carefully passed it to him. "Look at this." He laughed, nudging Willow.

"I thought you said Faith and Buffy don't get along." Tara whispered taking the plush toy from Willow and handing back to the anxious caveslayer.

Willow faltered, uncertain of the truth in that statement. Cave-Buffy had been listening and became upset.

"What's going on in here?" Giles came out from the workout room. Faith was behind him carrying a sword. The little caveslayer rushed over to brunette and clung to her.

"Yeah B. I like you. It's okay. Shhh. They were jus' playin'. Calm down." Faith glared at them as she spoke to Buffy. "Listen B, I have to go out for awhile. I won't be gone long so.."

"You can't B. I have to go slaying. I want you to stay here. Do you understand me?"

Buffy let herself be led back to table and sat down. She peered over at Xander and frowned.

Faith dug in the bag she had brought and produced a coloring book and crayons which she placed in front of Buffy. "Here. And if you get hungry." Faith pulled out a bag of goldfish crackers.

"Ooh Faith, pass those over here." Xander's eyes lit up. The dark slayer sighed but tossed the bag over to him before turning to Willow.

"Of course." Willow was torn between feeling insulted that Faith even thought she had to ask that question and touched that Faith seemed to care enough to ask.

"Well I gotta go then." The sword-wheeling slayer looked over at Giles who gave her a nod.

Faith returned the hug before gently removing Buffy's hands. "B, listen to me. I'm coming back. Just wait here. Stay with Willow. Okay?"

Everyone's eyes followed Faith then turned to the caveslayer who sat still staring at the door.

"Buffy, what have you got there." Willow sat in the chair next to cave-Buffy and opened her coloring book and crayons. "Help me color this."

Faith stepped into the tomb and found herself facing four of the vamps. *Shit!* "Hey there, boys."

"Well howdy to you too." Faith smirked, swinging the sword and removing his head in one swift motion. "One down and three to go. Who's next?"

"Bravo, slayer. We were expecting the blonde, but you'll do." The vampire near the altar waved his hands and several more vamps came out of their hiding places.

"No Buffy, color in the lines. See." Anya directed her. Giles looked up from his book to give the ex-demon a frown. "Well I'm just trying to help."

"Being quiet while we research a cure for Buffy, that would be more helpful." Giles suggested irritably.

"Hey Will, is there anything else to eat in that bag Faith brought?" Xander motioned to Willow who got up to look in the bag.

"I can't believe she brought a bag of stuff for Buffy. Look at this." Willow brought out a couple of juice boxes which received an immediate reaction from both Xander and a somewhat hyper cave Buffy.

"Hang on Xander. Let me take care of her first. I swear, you behave worse then a child sometimes." Willow punctured the juice box with a straw and then placed it in the little caveslayer outstretched hand. She received a grunt of gratitude from the blonde. "Aw, she's so cute right now, isn't she Tara? Little grunting Buffy." Willow stroked Buffy's soft blonde locks; the small slayer smiled up at her while continuing to suck on the straw. "Here Xan." She tossed a juice box over to Xander.

"Yeah baby, give me the juice." He caught the box and was soon sucking it down as fast as Buffy. "Hey, what else is there?"

"Do you two mind?" Giles glared at the teenagers. "This isn't helping Buffy one bit."

"Giles, don't you think it's probably just best to let this wear off. I mean, Faith seems to be taking good care of Buffy." Tara held up a juice box and gestured at the coloring book and the content little caveslayer. "She's actually spoiling her if nothing else. I think Buffy's attachment to Faith is proof of that. You guys can't say you didn't notice it."

"Xander please!" Giles shot him a disapproving look before responding to Tara. "I am inclined to agree with you on that point. After all, there's no need to take unnecessary risk. Nevertheless, it's still our responsibility to research for a quicker cure." Giles remarked, sighing as he watched the group's attention fade. "But I suppose we are due for a break."

"Ooh yeah, there's some chocolate chip cookies in here too." Willow held them up.

"Yeah, chocolate chippy goodness!" Xander put out his hand enthusiastically. "Hurray for Faith, right Buffster."

"Yeah, that's what I said. Take it easy there, caveslayer." Xander rubbed his shoulder but stood waiting for Willow to hand him a cookie.

"I'll have one of those." Giles cleared his throat, slightly embarrassed when the gang turned to look at him in unison. "If there are enough, of course."

"Yeah, there's enough but I think the polite thing to do would be to ask Buffy since Faith obviously packed them for her." Willow leaned down next to the little blonde who sat munching a cookie and bouncing in her chair. "Buffy, can we have some cookies too?"

"Yes. Willow, cookie! Willow nice. Cookie! Eat cookie, Willow!" Cave-Buffy shoved the cookies at Willow.

"Thank you Buffy." The red-head starting passing the cookies out. They turned at the tinkling of the bell. Faith stumbled in, injured but smiling.

"Hey there." She barely had the words out before being nearly knocked over by an overly excited Buffy. "Oomph!" Faith managed to stay standing, but she paled considerably. "Okay B, that's enough."

"Faith, are you alright?" Giles asked worriedly motioning for Xander to give him a hand. They pulled a complaining Buffy away and moved to help Faith. "Willow, call Buffy over, please. What happened?"

She barely finished the question when Spike came clattering through the door. "Hey there kitten, are you alright?" He ignored the others and rushed to Faith's side.

"Yeah, I'm just peachy." She gave him a sarcastic smirk then softened a bit. "Thanks bleach boy. Couldn't done it without ya."

Spike suddenly seemed flustered. "Right then, let's get ya patched up." He bent, prepared to pick Faith up and carrying her to the back room.

Spike slid across the floor and hit the wall. He pulled himself up, cursing. "WHAT THE BLOODY HELL! ARE YOU MAD?!" His continued his rant out of sheer frustration. "What does a bloke have to do to get a break around here?! Christ! I just helped save a slayer! And this is my thanks?!!! Good god, why bother?!!!" He moved toward Buffy. "You're nothin' but an ungrateful bitch anyway!"

"Easy there, down boy!" Faith motioned for Spike to back off. "She's doesn't know what she's doin' right now... some weird spell or potion or somethin'. Jus' let it go."

"Uh! Damn if I know. She's your best friend." Faith shrugged but blushed a deep shade of red just the same.

Cave-Buffy grabbed Faith's hand and roughly dragged her from the others, trying to make it out the front door.

Spike caught Faith as she passed out. "Those bastards got in a few good blows." He explained and carried her to the table despite the furious objections of a certain little blonde.

"Buffy, come here." Willow tugged gently at the growling caveslayer. "It's okay. Spike is helping Faith. He isn't hurting her. See."

He gingerly laid the brunette down then leaned over her, the concern evident in his tone. "Are you with us, luscious? Anyone home? C'mon now, you gotta get up."

"That's it. Rise and shine. After all, you gotta take care of goldilocks over there." He gestured toward cave-Buffy who was being distracted by Willow and Xander. Giles checked Faith's injuries.

"Hey there G-man, it's jus' a scratch right?" She gave a weak smile, closing her eyes again.

"Well, it's a bit more than a scratch but you're going to be fine." The watcher gently cleaned the wounds.

"Faaaiiith?" Cave-Buffy whimpered as she tried to peek around the Scoobies to see what was happening. The distraction technique wasn't really working, and the caveslayer was getting dangerously close to throwing them aside. "Faaaiiiitth?!"

Willow and Xander moved to let the small slayer get past. Giles now had Faith's shirt lifted slightly and Spike held her propped up while the watcher finished bandaging her.

"NO! NO!" Cave-Buffy screeched pushing not only Spike away but a very confused Giles.

"Buffy, Faith still needs attending." Giles moved toward the brunette as he spoke. The rest of the group also crowded closer, preparing to interfere if necessary.

"STOP! Mine! Faith mine! You no touch! No touch! Buffy strong. Buffy hurt you!" The tiny blonde grunted, issuing the warning, now fully outraged by the perceived intrusion. She thought that she had clearly identified Faith as her property; yet they intended on pressing the matter. Buffy crouched slightly. Anymore touching of Faith by anyone and she would pounce.

"B! It's okay. They're not feeling me up or nothin'. Damn! What's wrong with you?! Quit this crap, right now!.. ya hear! Don't make me get up!"

The blonde slayer complained, her eyes watering slightly. "Nooo! Faaaiiith! Only Buffy touch Faith?!"

"Want to go home. Home now." Cave-Buffy pulled at Faith as she eyed the others warily. *You no touch Faith. Faith go home now with Buffy.*

Faith glanced around at the uncomfortably silent group. She swallowed down the pain and climbed off of the table. "Uh... Yeah, that's probably for the best. We should go." She spoke without looking at them as she gathered Buffy's stuff. "I'm gonna take B back to the apartment now. I think she's jus' over-tired or somethin'. Um... bye and thanks."

"Faith, are you sure you're alright?" Giles questioned, even more concerned than before.

"Yep. Five by five. Gotta go G-man. Later. Oh and Red, I guess I'll see you in the morning?"

Willow only nodded mutely, waving at the slayers as they headed out. The rest of the gang following suit.

Once the door shut, Xander turned toward the others. "What the heck was that about?!"

"That was quite a scene in there B. I'm not too happy with ya right at the moment, so don't try giving me one of those cutsie looks."

Faith shook her head as she reached over and buckled Buffy's seatbelt; the little blonde's smile quickly faded. *Buffy sorry.*

"Okay ya little nut job, we're home." Faith shook Buffy gently. *Geez... that car ride was all of ten minutes and she falls asleep!*

"B, c'mon wake up." Reaching down, she easily picked up the smaller girl and made her way into the apartment.

Gently depositing her the bed, Faith quickly undressed the sleeping slayer. She carefully put a warm pair of pajamas on the blonde then tucked her in with a kiss. *Actual alone time.* Faith turned out the light and eased the door shut, suddenly itching for a drink.

*Damn... I know there's a bottle in here, somewhere.* The brunette stood on her tiptoes and rummaged around in the cabinet, eventually pulling out a full bottle of Jack Daniels. *Right on!*

*Oh christ! Ya gotta be kidding!* Faith took several swigs from the bottle. *What now?!!*

"Faaaiith?! Where you go?" Buffy sobbed. A nightmare had awoken her, and now she sat disoriented and frightened, alone in the dark.

"Hang on!" Faith started to put the bottle back but changed her mind on Buffy's third cry. *Screw it! I deserve to binge for putting up with this shit!* Faith headed down the hall, taking gulps of whiskey at the sound of each tearful plea.

*Why Faith no come?!...Monsters!... Monsters took Faith!* Images of a toothy beast gobbling Faith down flickered through Buffy's head. She shivered. *Monster coming for Buffy!... And eat Buffy too!... Here now!* The tiny blonde let out a blood curdling scream as the door opened.

"B! WHAT IS IT?" Faith glanced around the room. "Holy fuck! What the hell are you screaming about?!!!"

"So what is it that you want, B?! Hmmm? Hurry and tell me! So I can get it for you and then maybe you'll shut up!" Faith flared, before taking several more swallows of whiskey.

"Faith?" Cave Buffy's bottom lip trembled as she watched the slightly drunk slayer stumble toward her.

"Yep. I'm Faith. And you're Buffy." The brunette stated flatly, taking another long drink before settling on the edge of the bed. "Okay. What's the matter?"

Immediately, the little caveslayer scrambled over to Faith and crawled into her arms. "Scared. Buffy scared."

*Damn! She's shaking!* Faith nervously lifted Buffy and looked at her. *She doesn't seem to be hurt anywhere... besides nothin' could have got in here and back out so quickly... not possible... it's gotta be something else.* She tipped Buffy's face up. "B, why are you so upset?"

"Oh yeah?" Faith's lips twitched. "Monsters? So where are these monsters? Tell me and I'll go slay them." She brushed a blonde lock from Buffy's face.

Faith smiled and set cave-Buffy back onto the bed. "Okay B. I'm gonna fix these monsters but then you have to go back to sleep. Got it?"

"Yes. Yes. Faith get monsters. Buffy sleep." She held her breath as Faith threw open the closet door.

"It's alright. C'mon." Faith called to her again. The caveslayer inched over, peering into the closet.

Faith reached out and grabbed her, laughing. "See no monsters. It must have been a nightmare. Okay?"

Buffy nodded but remained attached to the brunette. Gripping her so tightly her knuckles were turning white.

Faith dragged Buffy back to the bed and pried her loose. "Shhh... I'll stay in here with you. I just want to finish my drink. Lay back down."

The caveslayer curled into a little ball near the brunette, watching as Faith pounded down the rest of the bottle. *Faith no go. Buffy afraid. No go.*

*Mmmm... feeling kinda good now.* Faith glanced at the nervous slayer and smiled. "What's wrong, twinkie? Hey... shhhh..." Her voice had softened. "Shhh...shhh... none of that." She wiped the tears from Buffy's rosy cheeks. *Damn, B's cute... getting me all hot... making me want her again... oh yeah... yummy Buffy Summers... I'll jus' have a little taste... it's okay.* Faith leaned forward and kissed her.

Cave-Buffy's eyelashes fluttered closed the second Faith's lips touched hers. *Oh good! Buffy like kisses.* She offered no resistance as the taller slayer pushed her gently back on the bed and slid on top of her.

*Mmmmm... fuck this feels great... ahhh yeah... mmmm...* Faith moaned softly, moving her body against the smaller slayer pinned under her. "Ooh yeah, B... mmm... come on, let's take this off..." Faith breathed out the words in between kisses as she tugged the pajama top open.

"Slow down B... We got lots of time." Faith whispered the words as she gazed down at Buffy's half-naked body. Reverently, she reached out and ran her hand over Buffy's breasts. *Nice rack, B.* She grinned mischievously before licking her fingertips and bringing them to Buffy's nipples.

Faith brought her lips back to the older slayer's. Deepening the kiss, she ran her tongue slowly along the inside of Buffy's mouth, savoring the exquisiteness. *Oh god!* After several sizzling kisses Faith leaned back, grinning. "You like?"

"Yeah B... count on it." The dark slayer smirked before brushing her lips back over Buffy's. She found the taste and texture delicious. And the little caveslayer's responsiveness drove her wild. *I'm getting so wet... oh fuck me..*

Buffy moaned softly into Faith's mouth, whimpering slightly with each kiss. "More!"

It wasn't long before the small slayer was panting and tugging hard at Faith's jacket, desperate to remove it. After several unsuccessful tries, she growled loudly, frustrated.

"Shhh B.." Faith lifted herself up and expertly slid her jacket off in between kisses.

"Yes. Buffy touch Faith now. Touch Faith!" Cave Buffy grunted, tearing Faith's shirt in two.

"Off! No clothes!" Buffy demanded. She struggled with Faith's pants until the brunette brushed her hands away and pulled them down for her.

"Oh god! Buffy!... fuck..." Faith moaned loudly as cave-Buffy slipped her fingers inside her and moved them slowly, exploring.

"Yeah? Well, I like it too." Faith smiled and lightly touched her lips to Buffy's, groaning as the tiny blonde removed her fingers.

The caveslayer quickly pulled down her pajamas bottoms. "Touch! Touch Buffy there too!" She exclaimed excitedly.

"You're in rare form tonight, B... don't worry I'll get you off..." She leered at the blonde before rolling over to lift Buffy on top. "Come here, cutie."

"Yes!" Cave-Buffy squeaked happily, letting Faith pull her into another kiss and squeeze her tight.

"Up... sit up for a minute." Faith pushed cave-Buffy back, trying to readjust their positions.

"What? What Faith want?" The little caveslayer seemed uncertain as Faith moved her again.

"It's okay, B. Jus' kneel over my face..." Buffy obediently straddled the brunette's face. "That's it, B... yeah, that's perfect.." Faith's voice was barely above a whisper as she took in the view.

"O-kay Faith. You kiss Buffy? You kiss Buffy, here?" She pointed down between her legs. *Kisses here...oh...* Her hand unconsciously slipped over the hairless lips. She knelt there absently stroking herself, slipping her fingers back and forth between the soft, wet folds.

*Holy shit!* Faith gaped at her. Fascinated by the naked, little blonde, she watched while Buffy fondled her own pussy. *Whoa! This is happening... I'm actually watching Buffy Summers play with herself... and it looks sooo frickin' hot!...Damn, prissy-Buffy will freak if she finds out she did this... oh fuck, I'm so turned on right now...*

Cave-Buffy continued to caress herself, waiting for Faith's next instruction. But the brunette just stared, hypnotized by the site.

Breathing hard and shaking slightly with anticipation, the little caveslayer lowered herself slowly to Faith lips, then she planted her moist little hands against the wall to hold herself up.

Faith in turn laid her hands along the small of Buffy's back, steadying the trembling girl before delicately kissing Buffy's soaking wet pussy.

Faith pulled the caveslayer even closer, and sighed, grateful to finally get what she was craving. She let her tongue slip between the silky folds, each time licking gently. Almost languidly caressing Buffy's clitoris as she traveled up and over... again and again.

"Yes... mmmm... ahhhh... more... yes, yes...Buffy like kisses there... ahhhh." Buffy quivered as she neared orgasm.

*That's it, B... go ahead and cum... good girl.* Faith moaned and pulled Buffy hard against her face, aching to just suck on the blonde's dripping pussy.

"Ahhhhh!" The tiny slayer screamed as she came, shuddering and sliding down. "Uh- oh..." Buffy whimpered, panicked as her damp hands slipped from the wall. "Faith! Buffy falling!"

"No, you're not, B. I gotcha." Faith eased the blonde down onto the bed, grinning as cave-Buffy sprawled out sleepily. She turned to gaze at Buffy's perfect body, enjoying the cute glow it now had. "Come here, B." Faith held out her arms, and Buffy crawled into them.

Yawning, and rubbing her eyes the caveslayer gave her a sleepy smile then snuggled in close. Faith laid there listening to Buffy's breathing as it evened, indicating the blonde had fallen asleep. She then relaxed, trying to let the alcohol do it's job.

The dark slayer smiled to herself. *Fuck... I think I'm happy..* She drifted off with that thought.

*What the hell?!* Faith felt something poking her. Her brown eyes snapped open to meet curious green ones, staring intently back.

"No. Now get lost." Batting the small hand away, the brunette pulled a pillow over her head and grumbled, "B, jus' go an' play or somethin'...geez.."

Faith stumbled down the hall, holding her head. *Fuck, shouldn't a drank the whole bottle... not use to it, anymore...* She frowned and fumbled for the phone. "Yeah!"

"Uh... Faith, it's Willow. We're at the door. We've been knocking but Buffy wouldn't let us in."

"Shit...sorry about that. I just got outta bed. Gimme a minute." Faith hung up and turned to take in the mess. The toys she'd bought Buffy were all opened and strewn about. *Fuck! What'd she do?!!!*

Her eyes scanned the room trying to find the naked little blonde in the clutter. But the freshly decorated walls caught her eye first. *Huh?! jezuz... B!!!*

Faith cocked her head, studying the mural. *What the hell?* The primitive depictions, each one carefully made, seemed to be of them and their recent exploits. The brunette glanced over at the caveslayer who sat quietly absorbed in a new project.

Spread around her on the floor, Cave-Buffy had fingerpaints, crayons, glitter, her coloring books and some glue. She appeared so innocent, hovering over the paper and working... wearing only her birthday suit and an occasional smear of paint.

The dark slayer gawked. *I should wanna beat the crap out of her... shouldn't I?! What's the deal?... Wow, Buffy's body is so perfect... Did I ever notice that before?... Maybe I did... had to...yeah, she's got an amazingly hot bod... a total yummy.... Ugh! I gotta focus here!* Frowning Faith shook it off and called out to the older girl.

"B, get over here. I have to get you clean and dressed. The superfriends are waitin' outside."

Cave-Buffy peered up at her and beamed. "Faith look! Look!" The tiny artist pointed proudly at the walls which now featured her story. Running over to it, she smacked each scrawled shape, explaining the drawing.

It ended on the two stick figures brandishing stakes, which apparently represented her and Faith; she smiled at the brunette, awaiting her praise.

*I guess I can always repaint the apartment.* Faith glanced from the graffiti on wall to the naked slayer and back again. *Screw it!* "Yeah, it's great. 'Sides I didn't want my deposit back anyway, so thanks. Now let's ya cleaned up. Come here."

The knocking started again. "Hey... Faith? Buffy?... Hey, you guys... is.. uh... is everything okay in there?" The voice belonged to Xander.

*Damn!* Faith strode over and picked up the paint smudged slayer who squirmed and screeched all the way to the bathroom. "You stay in here, B. Do you understand?! Wait here!"

Willow, Tara, Xander, and Anya stood anxiously in the doorway waiting for Faith to usher them in.

Willow slipped into babble mode. "I hope you don't mind that we all came over. It's just that... well... I don't have class today, and everyone else... they all had the day off too so we thought..." The red head stopped speaking as Tara nudged her and gestured toward the wall. "Ugh! Oops! Uh... um... I'm guessing, Buffy's work?" Willow squeaked, suddenly glancing around for their slayer.

"Yep. Sure is. B's quite the artist, don't ya think?" Faith's sarcasm was tempered with a shrug.

"It's actually not bad." Tara stuttered nervously. "Looks a bit like a Picasso."

They all briefly contemplated the caveslayer's artwork. "Yeah, I can see it... Picasso." Xander nodded in agreement then chuckled as he gestured at the two small handprints near the bottom. "Look, she even signed it."

"Whatever. I shouldn't of bought her that crap... should've jus' let her cry." Faith waved it off, "...or left her in the store." She snickered at their horrified expressions. *Yep, they still think I'd hurt her. That's good. Shit, I didn't know what they were thinkin' after B's little fit last night.* Her smirk grew.

"Down Zeppo. She's here." Faith motioned toward the bathroom. She folded her arms over her chest, waiting for him to gather enough courage to walk past and check. Of course cave-Buffy's cries stole her fun. *Damn!*

"Faaaiith! Faaaiith..." The caveslayer shrieked, furious at having been interrupted and then just left in an empty tub.

"Hey, I gotta take care of B. You guys are gonna have to wait or somethin'." She said while heading down the hall toward the bathroom. As the door opened the Scoobies heard cave-Buffy clearly.

Her screams were that of a spoiled child. The group looked at each other uncomfortably.

"Maybe I should go help out." Willow suggested. *Something has to be done before Faith snaps and hits Buffy.*

Tara reached out and grabbed her arm. "Wait." A few minutes later the caveslayer's complaints stopped, and water was being run, presumably for a bath.

"Boy, this cave version of Buffy is not an improvement." Anya noted as she casually flipped through a magazine.

"No, she's not. That's why we have to finish this research. Here." Xander took the magazine from her and replaced it with one of the books they had brought.

The two witches exchanged a look. Xander glimpsed it and turned toward Willow. "What? What's that about?"

"Shhh... Nothing. Tara, I'm just going to check on her." Willow said waiting for a nod from her girlfriend before heading down the hall.

The red head quietly opened the bathroom door and peeked in. She could see Buffy sitting happily in the tub, surrounded by bubbles, and chattering as she played, while Faith washed her hair. The cuteness of it, almost made Willow forget why she was spying. She gave herself a mental kick and leaned in more.

The witch smiled as Faith piled the sudsy blonde locks on top of Buffy's head, taking great care not to get soap in her eyes. *Everything seems okay...*

Cave-Buffy's chipper play drown out the creaking door as Willow eased herself in even further. The Wiccan could now hear Faith's responses, which consisted mostly of, 'Uh-huh.' and 'That's right, B'. The condescending answers seemed to satisfy the small slayer though. She would accept each and return to her cheerful jabbering still fussing with the toy clutched in her hand.

Willow squinted. *What's she playing with?* She chuckled when she realized it was the wonder woman doll Faith had pulled from the cereal box the day before.

The brunette sat back on her heels allowing Willow to do a quick Buffy check. Feeling satisfied that her best friend was unharmed, the witch started to leave when Faith suddenly stood up. *Oh crap!* The red head flattened herself behind the door.

"Noooo. Buffy likes bath. Buffy stay." The caveslayer declared, turning from Faith and playing with her doll.

"Nope. Today's a short one. Your groupies are waiting." Faith ignored cave-Buffy's growls and pulled the plug. The suction made a popping sound, and the water began to drain.

The little blonde screamed in anger. "NO! Noooo! Faith bad!" Her grumbles soon turned to tears as the tub emptied. "Not nice." She whimpered as Faith stood her up.

Willow blushed at the unrestricted view she now had of Buffy's nude body. *Well, no bruises.* She continued to ogle her. *Nope. Definitely nothing wrong there.*

Faith had turned on the shower. "Shhh... B. Close your eyes." The caveslayer obeyed, standing still as Faith rinsed the shampoo out.

Willow was awed by Faith's tender handling of cave-Buffy. *Tara's right. She doesn't hate Buffy... at least, not anymore.* The red head frowned as she thought about the implications of this with the re-evolved slayer.

Switching the shower off, Faith delicately dried Buffy's body. Willow froze. *This is getting pretty intimate... Faith's touching is too... too...* Her mind struggled with what was now unmistakable. She watched horrified while Faith's touches turned to caresses.

The brunette worked her way down Buffy's body and was kneeling in front of her when the caveslayer pulled Faith close. The blonde then dropped her other hand down and ran her fingers over her pussy.

Buffy held Faith's face near while she stroked herself to a glisten. Finally soaked and excited cave-Buffy grunted out her demands. "Faith kiss here. Kiss Buffy here. Buffy want kisses."

All the color drained from Willow's face as she saw the dark slayer smile and lean forward. *No please! She's not! They're not! Noooo!* She winced as Faith's lips touched Buffy. She couldn't believe it.

Faith lovingly kissed Buffy's pussy over and over, moaning and holding onto the small blonde tightly. "Buffy... oh B... mmmm... yesss..."

The blonde slayer gave a sexy growl, gripping Faith firmly while she rubbed her wet pussy against the younger girl's soft and eager mouth. Willow gaped.

Buffy rested her foot on the tub, spreading her legs wide. She made herself accessible to the redhead's eyes and the brunette's lips. Faith instinctively took the cue and licked right where Buffy wanted.

"More... more... mmmmmm.." The small caveslayer groaned, giving a little shiver and dazzling smile.

*Obviously not the first time they've done this.* Willow could barely breath as she stood transfixed. Faith lifted her lips higher and sucked Buffy's clitoris.

Intrigued, the witch watched as Faith licked slowly along the folds and then in between. The caveslayer panted and her legs quivered as she clutched at the brunette, desperately. "Faaiiith... Faaiiithh..." She literally sobbed out Faith's name as she begged.

Faith continued licking Buffy gently and then kissed her pussy several times before covering it with her mouth and sucking greedily. *I... um... I should go... yeah, definitely shouldn't be seeing this...* But Willow couldn't bring herself to leave. The site of Faith kneeling in front of Buffy, and going down on her... It was too sexy.

The little red head was absolutely fascinated as Buffy purred in ecstasy and tangled her hands in Faith's dark tresses. *She's cumming. Oh my god! Wow!* Willow's whole body burned as she witnessed her best friend's intense orgasm.

The small slayer shuddered and moaned. Teetering, she dug her nails into Faith's shoulders as she struggled to remain standing.

Willow smirked at Buffy's sudden unsteadiness, but gasped at the final surprise. Faith trembled as she gently lowered the caveslayer onto her lap. She was gazing down at the sleepy blonde with tears in her eyes.

*Oh god!... Okay, so besides curing Buffy we need a memory spell... something that causes serious amnesia... if Buffy remembers any of this, she'll kill us... and probably Faith too...* Willow observed the intimacy for another moment before slipping from behind the door and exiting, unseen.

"Okay, I'll make your lunch. What do you want to eat? Hmm?" Faith asked pushing an unruly lock of hair behind Buffy's ear and tapping her lightly on the nose.

"Okay B. Hamburgers it is. You be good and watch TV, okay?" She gently lifted Buffy off her lap and set her in front of the television. "Hey, what about the rest of you? Are you guys hungry yet?"

Faith had fed them once already. When she was fixing Buffy's breakfast she had noticed Xander's wistful look and had ended up making pancakes for everyone.

"Ooh yeah. I could go for a hamburger... And french fries?" Xander looked up, hopeful.

"Yep. B likes fries... and milkshakes too. Don't ya, little B?" Faith had to fight the urge to kiss Buffy as the small blonde bounced on the sofa.

"I'll give you a hand." Tara gave Faith a shy smile as she followed her into the kitchen.

Willow frowned and glanced back over at Buffy who sat obediently watching the television.

"I don't know... This is just weird... Don't you notice it?" The red head stammered.

"Faith." Willow whispered, nervously looking toward the kitchen. "Faith and Buffy." The little blonde heard.

The caveslayer tattled by pointing at Willow and Xander. Faith laughed as she took in their guilty blush.

"Yeah, you have to be careful. Buffy will rat ya out. She's pretty loyal. Aren't ya, B?" Faith winked at the little blonde before going back into the kitchen.

"Here it is!" Xander exclaimed passing the book over to the two witches. "That was the symbol that was on the outside of each keg."

"Ooh.. good. That'll help." Tara studied it. "I think we can have a reversal spell ready tomorrow."

Faith peered out the window. It was dark out already. "Hey maybe you guys can watch B. I wanna go finish off those stupid vamps from last night."

"Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean if you wait, Buffy can go with you tomorrow night?" Xander suggested.

"NO! No Spike!" The little caveslayer shouted and stamped her foot. "Faith no go!"

"Hey. Hey now...shhhh. I won't patrol then. Okay? Are ya happy?!" Faith relented, totally irritated.

"Uh... well, it's kind of late. We probably should get going." Willow gathered up the books. "Can you bring Buffy over to the Magic Box around noon?"

"Yeah. Fine." Faith held the door open for them while cave-Buffy waved energetically.

*Oh my god, it feels like someone is playing the drums in my head. Ugh! What'd I drink?! Or maybe it's how much I drank. Owww, it hurts to think.* Buffy groaned and rolled over. *Where am I?!*

She opened her eyes slowly. *Nothing looks familiar. Is that the shower? Oh god, what have I done?!.. gotten so tanked that I don't even know who I've slept with!* Buffy glanced down at herself and breathed a sigh of relief when she noticed that she was wearing pajamas. *These are my pajamas. Huh? And what's this?* She held the stuffed animal out and studied it. *It's a bee. How cute. Do I have a stuffed bee?!* The shower stopped and brought Buffy's attention back to the situation at hand. *I'll just tell this guy sorry and get the hell out of here.* The blonde slayer frowned as she felt a familiar tingling. *What?!*

The bedroom door opened and in walked Faith, wet and smiling. She had a towel wrapped around her and was using another to dry her hair. Her dark eyes settled on Buffy. "Hey babe, you're awake early. Are you hungry?" She leaned over and kissed the wide-eyed slayer.

"Faith?!" Buffy could barely speak. *Why did she kiss me?!* Faith misinterpreted Buffy's shock.

"Aw B, did you have another bad dream?" Before Buffy could object Faith had climbed under the covers and pulled Buffy into her arms. "Come here, sweetie. I'll hold you." Faith gently caressed the small slayer, kissing her and slipping her hand under the pajama top. "You wanna... ya know... I'll kiss you where you like it." She slid her other hand between Buffy's legs and starting rubbing her. "I want you, B." Faith groaned. "God, I want you... more than anything."

*Whaa... what is she doing?!* Buffy squeezed her eyes shut as a shiver went through her.

"That's it babe... mmmm... you're so perfect... damn it, Buffy..." Faith yanked the pajama bottoms off and crawled down the little slayer's body.

*Wait! NO!* Buffy's eyes widened as the brunette leaned in and licked her. "Oh god...ahhhh.." Her whole body shook with pleasure as Faith's lips touched her pussy. "Fuck... ohhhhh... yes... yes..." She moaned and trembled, clutching Faith to her. *Oh god! Yessss!...ahhhh!*

Faith smiled, surprised at how quickly Buffy came. *Wow! That was fast!* She continued kissing the small slayer, enjoying her sweet taste. *Mmmm... my little B... I love you, Buffy..*

Buffy spread her legs, watching as Faith kept licking her. *Oh yes... that feels good... mmmm... I like that... Faith is eating me out... it's incredible...* Her hand tangled in the long dark hair as she held Faith against her. *Faith... Faith is licking me... oh god... mmmm... oh yeah, I getting wet again... Faith sucking on my pussy... ahhhhh!*

Faith lapped at her and sucked gently as Buffy's back arched. She could feel Buffy's second orgasm. "Aww B... that was too quick... I guess you wanted it." She moved up to kiss the little blonde, giving her wink.

Buffy laid there out breath. *That was... oh god, that was amazing...* She relaxed as Faith wrapped her arms around her and kissed her neck.

"You don't have to get up yet, B. They're not expecting us until noon." She whispered sadly. "Red and Blondie will have the reversal spell ready so this is it. You'll be normal again. Hell, you'll probably wanna gut me one more time. At least that's what Red thinks, I heard her talking to Tara." Faith laughed a little. "They don't realize how good slayer hearing is, do they B? I'm gonna tell Red not to do the memory spell though. I'd rather be honest with you and deal with it than lie." She kissed Buffy slowly.

*Reversal spell! What'd Faith do?!* Buffy pushed her off and jumped out of the bed.

"B?.. Buffy? You're back? Okay. It's okay. Just don't freak out." Faith backed away from her.

Buffy's face was turning red. "FREAK OUT?! NOW WHY WOULD I FREAK OUT?! HMMM? TELL ME FAITH?!"

"Shhhh... it's okay B. I swear. It's not what you... I mean I can explain." Faith held up her hands as Buffy moved toward her furious. "C'mon now. Just gimme a minute here."

Before Faith had time to say anything more Buffy punched her, knocking her out cold. The little blonde reached out and caught Faith in her arms, frowning as she lifted the dark slayer. *I have to call Willow. Find out what's going on.* Buffy carried Faith to the bed and laid her down gently. Without thinking Buffy bent and kissed the brunette lightly on the lips. "Sorry Faith." She stormed out of the room to find a phone.

Faith wasn't certain, but that sounded a lot like Buffy. *Oh B, I love you.* She felt all the tension leave her body. *Buffy's still here.* Faith smiled.

"I wouldn't smile if I were you! I'm still pretty pissed off so watch yourself!"

Faith tried not to smile, but failed miserably. All she could feel was Buffy's hands... touching her... holding ice to her eye... *Buffy... damn, I love you... and you're still here.*

"What are you smiling for?! I just punched you out! Did you hit your head or something?!"

*Cute, little, pissed-off Buffy... awww... damn, she's so cute when she's mad...* Faith's smile grew. *Hey, I think I'm seeing stars.* Faith grinned stupidly. "Buffy, I love you."

"You sure decked her, Buff. Here try this." Xander held out the steak Anya had handed him.

"Is Giles meeting us at the Magic Box?" Buffy took the steak from him and turned to the two witches.

"Yeah, he should be there right now. Do you need help with Faith?" Tara glanced worriedly at the half conscious but grinning slayer.

"No, I've got 'goofy girl' taken care of. You guys go ahead. We'll be there soon."

"Uh... Buffster, I'd hate to be the one to have to point this out, but you really clocked her. Are you sure we shouldn't take her to a hospital or something?" Xander cringed as Buffy glared at him.

"She'll be fine." The small slayer pulled Faith tighter in her arms before turning toward the group. "What were you thinking anyway?! Leaving me with Faith!"

"Uh... well, we didn't want to. Giles insisted and..." Willow floundered, having dreaded this moment.

"She took really good care of you, Buffy. I mean totally above and beyond. She even bought you stuff." Xander picked up the stuffed bee and held it up. "See."

Buffy frowned and snatched it from him. "We'll talk about this later. Go on. I'll meet you over at the Magic Box."

They shuffled out guiltily. "Oh and no memory spells, Will!" Buffy called out as the front door shut.

Buffy sat back on the bed looking down at the girl she held in arms. *How did this happen?! I remember getting drunk and then... I was pulling Willow and Parker from a fire... and I hit Parker with a branch.* Buffy chuckled.

"B?" Faith tried to open her eyes but nothing came in focus. *Ugh! I feel kinda sick.* She lifted her hand to her face, wincing. "Ouch!"

"Shhhh... I told you. Lie still." Buffy tightened her hold. *What else?... Giles, Willow, and Xander brought me here... Faith gave me a bath.* The little blonde's cheeks burned bright red as she remembered the bath. *Faith and I went to the store and...* Buffy remembered hitting someone. *Oops, not good... why'd I hit him?"

*B's holding me?! I can't believe she's not still pummeling me.* Faith sighed and buried her face against Buffy's chest.

"Why did I punch that guy in the store?" Buffy smiled. *Faith looks cute when she's all squinty.*

"Uh... I don't know." Faith mumbled, closing her eyes again. "He touched my butt or something."

Buffy thought about it. "Yeah, I remember. He was a real creep." She ran her hand absently through Faith's wavy tresses. "What else Faith? What else did we do?"

"Um... Let's see. We went to the toy store and then I went slaying while you stayed with the super pals."

Buffy interrupted her. "You went slaying?" She thought about it. "Oh yeah, with Spike!"

"B, that's not what happened. He jus' showed up... good thing too." Faith frowned, her brow scrunching up at the memory. *Kinda got my ass kicked that night.*

"Pshaw! Since when do you need help?! And from a vampire no less!" Buffy dismissed Faith's statement. She peered down at the dizzy brunette in irritation. Faith had snuggled up against her, wearing a content smile. *Faith took care of me. Why?!* "Why?"

"No. No hospital. I'm awake. See... geez... ya didn't punch me that hard." Faith blinked several times still struggling to stay conscious.

Buffy arched an eyebrow, but sat back down. "Fine. You have ten more minutes then we have to go to the Magic Box." She glanced at the brunette. *Faith is so pretty... mmm... and her mouth... oh boy... stop having pervy thoughts... wow... but those lips and that tongue... ahhhh... I remember what she did with that mouth... I knelt over her face and... oh my...* Buffy's breathing increased.

Faith laughed. "Ohhh - kay... Ya doin' alright there, B? You seem a little distracted."

*How could she know?! No. She couldn't. She doesn't.* Buffy scowled. "Stop playing Faith, before I deck you again. What was your question?"

"Oh... um... I was jus' wonderin'. You know... If you remember... well...um... we kinda... uh... you know... we were... um.." Faith felt overly warm.

"B? B? Are you okay? I'm sorry. B, please... I didn't mean to. Nothin' happened. If that's what you want, it didn't happen. Don't be mad. C'mon stop coughing, please." Faith sat up panicked. *What'd I do?! I broke her or somethin'!* "Awww B, please..."

Buffy moved her hands from her face, and Faith could see she was laughing. "I'm sorry Faith." She waved off Faith's worry, trying to catch her breath. "It just sounded so funny."

"No. Now stop it. Listen to me." Buffy's tone became serious. "You're lucky I'm not still kicking your butt around this apartment so sit back down. We're going to finish this conversation."

"What? Kicking your butt still?" Faith nodded. "Well, for one thing Xander's right. You took pretty good care of me." Buffy spoke quietly. "You even made me vanilla shakes."

"Yes, I remember. It's coming back to me." The blonde slayer leaned forward and kissed her. "And I also remember the intimacy thing," Buffy coughed a little, "wasn't all your doing."

"So... um... what changed? I mean before you went all cave girl, you wanted to totally kill me still and now you're all okay."

"Hold on there. First of all, just because I wasn't ready to patrol with you didn't mean I wanted to kill you. And second, I don't know that everything is okay. I still haven't had time to process all of this." Buffy corrected her.

Faith looked away. "Yeah. Okay. Well, you should go now. They're waiting for you at the Magic shop. I'm just gonna hang out here. I got things to do... you know how it is."

"Come here." Buffy waited until Faith came near then reached out and grabbed her, pulling her into a tight embrace. "Cut it out. Do understand me? No more games." She remained patient as Faith struggled against her. "Are you done yet?"

"Screw you! I don't need your pity! Let go!" Faith wanted to get away quickly; she could feel the tears coming.

"Shhhh... It's okay, Faith. Shhh..." Buffy kissed her and held her close as the younger girl cried softly in her arms. "Shhh...It's okay... it's all okay, Faith... I'm here now."

Faith peeked in the window. The Scoobies were huddled around a collection of books having a heated discussion over something. Faith felt a tug at her jacket.

"Hey there Buffster. Faith." Xander nodded at the slayers. Tara gave a friendly wave and Anya ignored them.

"Hi guys. So what's with the research mode? In case you've forgotten, 'Hi, Buffy's not a cave person anymore'... No thanks to you of course, Xander." Buffy looked pointedly at Xander who ducked his head down sheepishly. Giles stepped toward them, smiling.

"Yes, they've told me. It's a relief to have you back, and Faith I believe I still owe you some money. You did a fine job. Thank you." Giles pulled out his wallet while Faith shook her head and tried to wave him off.

"Uh... No. No, that's alright." She blushed with shame, glancing over at a suddenly miffed Buffy.

"You charged him?!" Buffy was incredulous. "How could you?! Faith! And here I thought you did it because you cared about me!" She shoved the stunned brunette and moved toward her, outraged. "So Faith, how much? Hmmm? What were you charging my watcher? How much? Are you going to give him back some of that money, considering you took your fee out in trade?!!! HOW MUCH AM I WORTH TO YOU?!" Buffy advanced on Faith, shouting louder with each step. The younger slayer soon found herself in a corner, facing a furious little blonde.

"Uh... B, it wasn't like that. I mean, it was... but... Look ya gotta believe me... I...um... I..." Faith stumbled trying to move back further.

"I... I love you. I didn't before... I don't think I did... maybe... but... but then... I was taking care of you and... and I... and I just knew I did... that I love you... an'... and then nothing else mattered, ya know... I wasn't doin' it for money. I was taking care of you 'cause... 'cause I wanted to. Because I love you. I forgot about the deal with Giles. Honest, I did... don't be mad B... c'mon... please..." Faith swallowed hard, fearful that Buffy wouldn't believe her.

"It wasn't much, Buffy." Giles offered, feeling bad for Faith who now looked on the verge of tears.

"She must've spent it mostly on food. We kinda ate Faith out of house and home... or apartment, I guess." Xander chuckled trying to lighten the mood as Buffy faced off with the younger slayer.

"Stay out of this! It's between me and Faith." She took hold of Faith's jacket and yanked her into the workout room, closing the door. "Give me your wallet." Buffy held out her hand.

"Yeah. Okay." Faith passed it to her quietly. Buffy opened it, but there was no cash... just a credit card, her license, and a credit card receipt. Buffy pulled out the receipt and looked at it.

"Faith, are you crazy?! How could you waste so much money?! And at a toy store?! Why'd you buy that crap?"

"You were crying, B. What was I suppose to do?" Faith shifted from one foot to the other, embarrassed.

"That was rhetorical." Buffy shook her head, smiling at the nervous brunette. "Come here Faith."

Faith edged toward her. "You're not gonna hit me again, are ya? 'Cause I'm not so sure I'm okay with that. My head still hurts from before."

"No, I'm not going hit you... although I probably should." Buffy teased, waiting patiently for her to come close. "How's this?" She pressed her lips to Faith's, slowly moving them along their soft fullness. *Mmmm... she's delicious... yum...* Buffy savored the taste and texture of Faith's mouth, falling against the taller girl.

"Huh???" Buffy opened her eyes slowly and stared up at Faith who was grinning down at her.

"Ahem..." He stood just inside door. "Excuse me... If you two have worked things out, we really have that other issue that needs addressing."

"Yeah, the vamp cult!" Faith grunted. She still had a score to settle with them. Buffy nodded dumbly, still leaning up against her with a dazed expression. The little blonde was gazing at Faith's mouth as she spoke. "So whaddya want? We should go finish 'em off, right?" Faith asked eagerly.

"Huh? What? Yes. Uh... what she said." Buffy smiled dreamily at Faith who glanced over at Giles and merely shrugged.

"Could you two step out here please." The watcher was a bit unnerved by Buffy's clinginess.

"B, did you check out or somethin'? Geez!" Faith snickered, as she walked over to sit down with the others while Buffy remained in the doorway pouting.

"Okay, now that everyone is here." Giles began cautiously. He noticed Buffy glaring at Spike who had just entered.

"Keep your knickers on. I was invited... Jus' here to help out, luscious." He leered at Faith.

"Naw, it's okay B. It's kinda flattering. Besides me and Willy the bloody have an understanding, don't we?" She made a clicking sound and winked.

"Alright! That's it! Get out!" Buffy strode over and stepped in front of him. "We don't need his help!"

"Huh?!" Spike and Faith exclaimed, looking surprised. The rest of the Scoobies scooted their chairs away from the trio.

"Yeah... uh... what... um... what are you talking about?... Are ya off your nut there, Blondie?" Spike stumbled over the denial, nervously.

He scooted away from Faith, holding his hands up. "Now let's not get excited here."

"I don't get it. Why?! What were you up to?! Gonna catch me off guard and have a slayer drink, were ya?!" The brunette stepped close and yelled in his face.

"No, that's not why. Really. I just wanted to make sure that you were okay. I usually looked out for the little blonde one o'er there, but then you came to town and I felt sort of obligated." He stammered, blushing.

Faith considered him for a moment then stepped back, turning to look at Buffy who watched eagerly. Obviously the tiny blonde expected Faith to at least punch him.

"How would you know that he's been following me?" The dark slayer's eyes settled on Buffy.

"What? Why does that matter? He was. He just admitted it. Doesn't that bother you?!" Buffy was put off by the question.

Faith peered over at Spike and shrugged. "Naw, not really. Besides he saved my ass the other night."

"Enough!" Buffy yelled. She clenched her hands at her sides, and her face reddened. "It bothers me! Having some pervy vampire following around a slayer isn't good policy! And I'm not going to tolerate it anymore! The decision has been made! Come here, Faith!"

Faith arched an eyebrow, unimpressed. She sat down and reached for a coffee, turning to Willow. "Hey Red, is this one mine."

"Uh... yeah. We have doughnuts too." Willow awkwardly pushed the box toward her.

"Whaddya want B?! Do you want me to stake him?...hmm?... Is that what you want?!.. Why?!...for following me?!" Faith snickered at Buffy's reluctance to respond. "Naw, I didn't think so... 'cause then I'd have to stake you too, wouldn't I? You both were doin' the same thing. 'Cept lil ole Spikey's reasons seem purer then yours." Faith shook her head as if disappointed and reached past Tara for a doughnut.

"Buffster, I don't think Faith meant anything by it. I..." Xander bravely spoke up, but she cut him off mid-sentence.

"How would you know what she's talking about, Xander?! Because you slept with her once?! Is that why?!"

"Xander!" Anya screamed, hurt by the revelation. She got up and ran from the room.

Faith gave Buffy a disgusted look. "Nice job, B. Look I'm getting outta here before things get any uglier. G-man call me if you need help. Later." She headed for the door, but Buffy stepped in front of her.

"Yes. We are!" Faith glanced down at Buffy's hand on her arm. "Move your hand before I do it for you."

"Fine!" Faith spoke through gritted teeth. She pulled her arm free and made her way back to the table. "We can do this now! This is what you want, B?... to argue with an audience?!"

"I'll go first." Faith sneered at the older slayer. "So B tell me what were you keepin' tabs on me for?! Still didn't trust me, right?!"

"Um... No. No Faith, I wasn't aware of it." He fumbled with his glasses which he had been cleaning. Putting them on, he squinted at Buffy disapprovingly. "Buffy, is that true? Were you checking up on Faith even though I specifically asked you to leave her alone?"

"I wasn't exactly checking up on her?" Buffy shrugged as all eyes turned to her. "I was just... bored." She cringed at the ridiculousness of her own lie. "What I mean is, it was slow where I was patrolling." She carefully chose her words. "I had to go where the action was; it just seemed to follow Faith." The little blonde left out the part about slaying in record time and then racing across town at a breakneck speed just to 'follow the action'.

Most of 'the action' turned out to be her ogling Faith and, of course, her witnessing Spike ogling Faith. Luckily, all this was taking place in one of the least frequented cemeteries in town. Thanks to Buffy's personal intervention, it was the cemetery that Faith had been assigned.

'Least likely to find trouble there.' Is what she had told Giles, but now she was standing in front of him claiming it was the busiest. *Ugh! He'll never buy this story!* Buffy looked back at Giles, "So the reason was purely work related."

"I see." Giles tried masking his doubt as he peered over at the strangely quiet brunette. "Faith, it sounds like Buffy was just doing her job."

"Whatever." The younger slayer snapped, turning away from Buffy. "I don't care anymore. No more games. Right B?"

Buffy appeared stricken. "Faith, I'm sorry. I should have told you. I just wasn't ready for us to patrol together. I would have been eventually. I was adjusting."

"Buffy, maybe you should...," Willow gestured toward Xander and Anya. The two had just returned from the outside.

"Apologize. Yeah. I'm on it." Buffy glanced at Faith giving her a weak smile. "Are we good still?"

Buffy's face lit up. She leaned over and kissed Faith before going over to talk to Xander and Anya.

Willow grinned, well pleased. *That has to be the sweetest thing I've ever heard Faith say. Look how happy she made Buffy.* She turned to look at her girlfriend who understood her thoughts. Tara nodded in agreement and gave a reassuring smile. *Maybe a Buffy and Faith thing won't be the end of the world. Go figure..*

"Hey Red, can I have another doughnut?" Faith's hand hovered over the box. "Please?"

"Oh Yeah, of course." Willow laughed, pushing them closer. "Have as many as you want?"

"Hey, you're alright Red. Ya know that? And don't listen to what that little cave-brat says." Faith winked, teasing her.

"I'll have another too." Xander sat back down next to Faith, smiling. "Scoot over, slayer."

"She has somewhere else to be anyway. Don't ya Faith?" Buffy rushed over and grabbed the younger girl's hand.

"Uh? I don't know? I guess." Faith let herself be dragged toward the workout room.

"We need to finish our talk. If you guys don't mind..." Buffy called over her shoulder.

"Actually, I do." Giles went unheard; the slayers were already locked in the room.

"Come here Faith." Buffy grabbed the confused girl and kissed her, tearing at her clothes. "A quickie Faith, like before we went to the store. Remember? I do." She smirked at Faith's surprised expression and then gave a sexy little growl before pushing her down and climbing on top.

"Shit B, not here!" It only took a few more kisses before Faith was convinced. The younger slayer started tearing at their clothes also. "C'mon B. Here lemme help you."

Faith's eyes went wide until Buffy laughed playfully. "Damn B, you scared me." She chuckled too, but stopped as the small slayer crawled over her face and starting touching herself.

"Yes." Faith said breathlessly, leaning up to try and lick her. Buffy gently pushed her back. "Holy fuck B, you're killing me. Please..."

"Not yet." Buffy licked her lips and smiled as she squatted just above Faith's mouth, and ran her fingers over her wet pussy. She smirked as she turned around and lowered herself onto Faith's face. Then Buffy stretched over the brunette and bent to kiss between her legs.

*Cripes... a sixty-nine with Buffy Summers!* Faith felt faint, overwhelmed by the treat of the Buffy's delicate taste, and the simultaneous pleasure from the flick of Buffy's tongue. She closed her eyes and her spread her legs wider, enjoying the feel of Buffy's lips moving lightly over her. *Damn... mmmm...oh fuckkkk...*

The little blonde buried her face between Faith's legs, as her body trembled on the brink of orgasm. *Too soon!* She pulled her mind away from the sensation of Faith suckling her clit and focused on tasting Faith. She ducked her head down and covered Faith's pussy with her mouth. Copying the brunette's technique, she sucked, hesitantly at first, but Faith's sighs and moans encouraged her.

*Mmmmm... I like this... oh my, I totallyyy like this!* Buffy sucked on the younger slayer's pussy, more eager by the second, nearly oblivious to Faith's shuddering spasms as she came hard in Buffy's mouth.

The little blonde whimpered in ecstasy as Faith's tongue slipped inside her. She sat up and wiggled down on it. "Oh god, Faith! I'm gonna cum... I'm soooo gonna cum... Oh yesssss... yes... oh hell yes... so gonna cum... oh.. mmmm... gonna nowww... AHHHHH!" Buffy screamed and swooned as a rush of fluid accompanied her orgasm.

She shakily climbed off of Faith and laid next to her trying to catch her breath. "Faith, that was... that was..." She was still panting.

"Good?" The brunette rolled on her side and studied the little slayer's profile.

"No... it was incredible." Buffy finally managed to get the words out. "I love you."

"Ha!" Faith smirked. "Typical... B, you just came all over my face, of course you think that you love me... right now."

She started to get up, but Buffy stopped her. "Look at me, Faith." Faith's eyes met Buffy's. "Faith, I love you."

"Yeah." Buffy laughed as her breathing became more normal. "You silly, what do you think the real reason I was following you was?" She gave Faith a little pinch.

"Ouch!" The brunette rubbed her arm, and glanced back over at Buffy. "I just figured it's 'cause you were worried I'd... I don't know... do something bad I guess."

"No. I wasn't worried about that when I went to see you." The older slayer watched the other girl carefully as she spoke. "I was worried you might get hurt."

"So I guess you were following me for the same reason as Spike?" Faith asked in disbelief.

Faith was saved by the knocking. "Um... Buffy... uh... if you guys are... uh... done talking..." Willow's voice slowly filtered through the door.

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