::Open:: Taking Back This Heart Of Mine

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Faith could not help but raise an eyebrow at Buffy’s explanation. “I knew you were pretty and all that jazz but really I have to admit that I’m surprise you were worse than cordelia. Hell I’m not even sure what is more surprising; that you were like that or that someone can actually be worse than Cordelia had been…” Faith explained. Now of course Cordelia had changed over the years and while Faith and herself were not really friends, she knew the girl was not the same as she had been before. “well glad you changed Queen B…” she said with a smirk.



As Buffy spoke, Faith could only listen. Both of them were so completely different. They had had the most different upbringing really. Their lives had been so different. It didn’t mean that Buffy’s life had been easier. Okay so she had a mother that loved here. and things were of course really different for them growing up but Faith now also knew Buffy had had her fair share of heart aches like the rest of them. When they had first meet she had figured that Buffy had the easy life and that things were more or less perfect for her. And that had left the old Faith rather bittersweet about the whole thing. Made her wonder why did this girl have everything she could ever want, the friends, the family, the good watcher and Faith had been left with the rest of the rest. Now things were of course different. There was no more resentment between them and Faith knew that Buffy had dealt with her own hard stuff. The blonde one was more or less the only person who could really understand her.


The gentle squeeze did bring a small smile to Faith’s face and made her feel like she was getting soft at the same time. Well people had to change at some point right? She looked over to Buffy and actually gave her a small smile. To let her know that she appreciated this. She was not going to mention this of course because this was Faith and she was not really the type to talk about these things. But it was still important to her to let Buffy know she actually appreciated the gesture. She was actually getting use to this whole feeling and friends thing.


Turning around Faith watched Buffy. “you do know I’m not really that much of a mall person. I mean I’m more of a thift shop get in and get out one.” Faith was not really one to spend hours on end in a store. It was just not really her thing. But maybe it could still be a fun thing to do. “lets just make it the four of us. The other girls can deal without us for a little while.” She told her before taking her bags. “aight let’s leave this hellhole.” It really was what this place had been and yet she felt a bit sad to have to let it go. Just another step forward. “so anything I need to know about this place before I move in?”

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[Buffy Anne Summers]

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She laughed at the backwards compliment from Faith about being pretty but she nodded. “Put it this way, I walked around with a sucker in my mouth all the time. It’s a miracle my teeth are not full of cavities from constantly having those things on me. It was ridiculous.” She stated with a laugh. “My first patrol? Yeah not a pretty picture. For one thing, I know I’ve never been the most reasonable when it came to what I wear during patrols. I’m not a ‘black on black at all times girl’ however my first patrol, I wore this huge orange coat, that literally stuck out for days. I also missed the heart.” She stated with a roll of her eyes at the memory.

“So yeah, I was definitely not headed for Mensa back then. Not that I am now but at least being away from the group of people I used to hang out with my brain has retained a little bit of knowledge since then, though I am definitely not a brain. I’ll leave that to Willow and Giles, and even Xander on occasion though he tries not to show it often.” She stated with a fond smile of her three closest friends. She laughed again at the Queen B comment and bowed with an over the top wave. “I want to thank all the little people.” She stated before breaking out into laughter, shaking her head at her goofiness.

She nodded at Faith’s comment about the mall before shrugging. “Well now that we both have money to burn, I think you should maybe check out the mall for a little bit before going back to the thrift store. I promise I will not try to make you buy anything from American Eagle or Aeropostole or even Macy’s. Hot Topic, Spencer’s, those type of places, and even a few others that could easily be in your style. Okay so I can’t promise I won’t drag you into Macy’s but I do promise that I won’t try to beg you to try on anything bright. Reds, blacks, dark colors, I know. Don’t worry.” She stated with a laugh.

She chuckled again but agreed with Faith's comment about only having the four of them go shopping. She knew that while she and Satsu were fairly close, Faith and Satsu had a good relationship, none of them had really gotten a chance to bond with Sarah other than Satsu. She really did want to get to know the young woman especially after hearing the rumor that she was dating Dean's brother. This amused her to no end as it would just figure. She would have to comment to Dean that eventually if Sam and Sarah got married then they would be in-laws because Sarah was all of their sister slayer and Sam was his brother.

She doubted he would find that amusing but oh well.

“Only thing I can suggest you knowing is watch out for what you drink since we do have at least one vampire at all times living with us, though usually it’s two or three. Also make sure that the alcohol is locked up in the cabinet and that you don’t let any of the girls see where the key is. I learned a long time that younger slayers and alcohol, don’t mix.” She stated, remembering her own beer fest and shivering at the memory. “Other than that, you’ll have your own bathroom so you won’t need to worry about that and I think that’s really it. Kathy and Angel’s rooms are downstairs around the work out equipment so we only ask that if you’re going to train down there, there are a couple of wooden stakes that are actually fake wood and only to prevent something from happening. Do you have any questions?” She asked as they drove towards the Boarding house.

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“I kind of want to go back to that part of your life and actually see it. And why would you walk around with a sucker in your mouth all the time? I mean it’s not as if they really tasted that great.” She said with a laugh. She was glad that Buffy had managed to change over the years. While they had been putting heads since forever it would have been a lost worst had Buffy been that preppy Cordelia kind of girl she had been before and there was no way they would have been able to work together. ‘’I don’t think that first patrol should be good. Of course your fashion style clearly needed some work…’’



Faith had not at it easy with her first patrol and it had not ened up being getting any better after her watcher had died. That had been the moment where things had really started to fall apart for her. It had not been easy either when things had first started for her but really this had just turned worst. She had put all the hope she could have into her watcher only to watch her die. She had felt like everyone was forever leaving her. Even though she had started to have walls around her long before than, it had only became worst after that. She had not wanted to let people in because people either died or simply left her, she could not deal with such a thing. She laughed. “you could still play the part of the queen B pretty well and that is actually rather scary.” Faith admitted.



“Never go back to this girl or I might just have to kick your ass to the moon and back.” Faith warned her. She liked Buffy the way she was, no need to have the girl becoming self centered and well whatever a Queen B was. Faith though for a moment, it could actually be fun to really go shopping. Yes it really was a girly thing to do, but it was not too much specially if Buffy agreed to not force her into clothes that would not be her style. “as long as they have black and other dark stuff I’m five by five.” Faith told her. “I’m thinking I should own at least one dress.” It had been years since she had wore one, the last one had been the one the mayor had brought for her. This was a life time ago.


Faith barely knew the other slayers. She knew a bit of Satsu for having fought with her before but that was more or less it. The two of them had never really hung out or anything. Satsu was a nice girl, a good friend so Faith had no trouble with her. Now there was Sarah and that was someone Faith didn’t know yet and of course being Faith if she didn’t know the person it also meant that she could not really trust her. But that was just the way she was, Faith didn’t often trust people. It was not that she didn’t want to, it was just part of who she was. At least now she actually gave people a chance which was a good start as far as she was concern. It wa not like they could really ask more out of her. There was currently four slayers and they were all different, it was most likely what would mean they were going to be a good team as long as they managed to find a way to work with each other. Thankfully having Buffy as the somewhat leader would help. She would be able to make sure that everyone was trying to at least get along or something. Of course a speech would most likely follow this but she was finally okay with Buffy’s speeches.



“yeah just the four of us would give us some time to bound or something. While I want to think that everything is going to be peachy and no big ones will try to attack us, you and I both know it’s not true and I want to know the people I will be fighting along side with before we are in a life or death situation you know?” Faith explained. “this is so messed up, I mean slayers living with vampires, I’m sure the first slayer is most likely rolling in her grave because of this whole thing.” Faith nodded. “do not share alcohol with underage, I think I can manage this.” Faith nodded. “all sounds good. So who lives there? Like I see a lot of movement but who really does live in that place?” Faith asked curiously.

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[Buffy Anne Summers]

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She laughed and shrugged. “You know I really don’t know.” She stated, trying to think back to what her mindset was back then and couldn’t really think of an answer. “I probably thought it was cool. Plus my boyfriend at the time, Tyler, he thought it was hot. Granted now I realize exactly why he thought it was hot and it sort of makes my skin crawl but back then I was a bit naïve even though I didn’t act like it.” She stated with a self deprecating laugh. Honestly she was surprised she hadn’t understood back then but she had been a lot more naïve than she had let on.

“My fashion style needed a damn blow torch is what it needed.” She stated with a laugh. “And what scares me is the fact that that style was the ‘in thing’ to do. God knows how much I spent on that hideous orange coat…well…god knows how much my father spent on that hideous orange coat I guess would be the better question.” She rolled her eyes before continuing. “As for the first patrol, I definitely agree. I think it’s a rule or something. Then again I remember seeing Merrick, my first watcher, his face when I missed the heart…yeah he was not impressed.” She stated with a giggle.

She mocked an offended look before busting out laughing at Faith’s threat. “Don’t worry, if I ever change back into that girl I will be begging for someone to kick my ass. Then again Angel might beat you to it. Can you imagine him dating me if I was still walking around caring about nothing but fashion? He’d want to kick my ass or find out what demon possessed me.” She stated with a very unlady like snort but she couldn’t help it. Then again Angel had told her he fell in love with her before she was called so who knew…she really didn’t want to find out.

Her eyes widened at the thought of Faith in a dress but she nodded anyway. “I definitely agree. Alright, so here is the plan. I will text Satsu and Sarah and we will set up a day when we all go shopping. I need new clothes, you need new clothes, I’m sure Sarah and Satsu would be more than happy to shop. I know that we all need a day away from everyone as well…or at least I do.” She stated with a wink.

She chuckled and motioned towards the basement. “Angel and Kathy have rooms down there. There’s also one more that I’m thinking if Spike ever shows up, which I’m sure he will, he’ll probably be down there as well.” She told her before motioning to the main floor which was where they were on. “Kitchen and living room. If you go through the kitchen there is one bedroom which is a weird layout of the house so whatever. Giles actually usually stays there when he visits, the one time he has, however I usually call that the Watcher’s quarters as we usually have one watcher here at a time so that’s where they sleep. It’s easier that way they don’t get woken up at all hours of the night plus they all like to keep an eye out on the slayers who are coming into the kitchen. It also gives the younger ones a little bit of a scare to not try and get the alcohol since you know, adult right behind the door and all.” She continued before leading Faith up the stairs.

The first door was actually double doors and she opened them quickly, showing Faith her room. “This is my room and the only reason I took this one is its right by the stairs meaning people have to pass me to go or come up. Plus it has its own bathroom.” She stated with laugh. Closing her doors she headed towards the next room which was empty. It also had its own bathroom. “This is where you’ll be. Again, it helps to keep an eye on things. Next to you is Xander’s room and next to his is Willow’s. Two guest rooms at the end of the hall and then the last door is Satsu’s and then across the hall are where Stacy and Mary are in one room, Katrina and Lindsey are sharing another. We do make the others share a room because it helps them bond and since most head to Rome within a few weeks it doesn’t make sense for them to have their own room.” She stated with a smile.

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Tag:: Faith Lehane!
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“seriously B you have changed so much.” Faith could not help but say, she had of course knew her friend had been different now than when she had first meet her but she had never knew that it was by that much. I guess we all start of as somewhat naïve in life. I mean who really is born thinking the worst in people.” Faith had stopped being naïve a long time ago, but that was part of how she had been raised. If her mother had been different pehaps she would have kept some sort of innocence but really she didn’t care. It was part of who she was and she would not change it.


“Don’t beat yourself up too much over this. I mean I’m guessing that since it was the in thing you really didn’t know any better.” Faith said. “thankfully I never really followed that kind of fashion so no orange coat for me. But there had been a few outfits of mine that I remember that clrearly were not that great looking when you really start to think about it.” She could remember the shirt she wore the first time she had meet Buffy, what in the world had she been thinking? Too tight really too tight. Now it was not to say that the clothes she wore were loose fitting buy at least now there was space for her to actually breath and move into it.

“I can tag team with Angel so we could both beat some sense into you. I mean it has been a while since we have actually physically fought.” Faith said with a laugh. It was nice that now she could actually laugh about the things she had done before. It was her way of moving on. “so yeah not to worry if you go back to being that girl, I’m pretty sure you will have a lot of people who would be more than willing to kick your ass back into reality.” Faith laughed. “Don’t look at me like that, it’s just one dress.” Faith told her slayer sister. But really she understood where Buffy was coming from, it was not really something one would see, Faith in a dress. But she actually wanted to look nice. And well maybe now she actually had some reason to look nice. “sounds good let me know when they are free. Yeah I can imagine you need a break from everyone, I’m not in that situation yet since I was still in that oh so lovely motel room of mine.


Faith followed Buffy around listening to what she was telling her. “yeah strange but at least it helps keep the underage hands off the alcohol.” She added with a laugh and shook her head. She was really unsure if it would really stop them but whatever if it could work, why not. She followed up the stairs and could not help but smile. “Man I get my own bathroom sweet!” she also liked the idea that Xander’s room was that close to hers but she kept that part down. She would eventually need to talk to Buffy about this whole thing. Well she would wait until she had figured out what this thing was between herself and Xander. “that works for me.” She told Buffy with a smile. “listen B I’m beat. I’m gonna settle in and crash early. But really thank you for this.” She told her.

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