That was so much fun.

We make our way down the street together towards my place.

Faith really knows how to have fun. We totally burned up the dance floor all night. It was absolutely incredible. After a couple songs we worked up a sweat and had to get a few more drinks. The guys came over to us at the bar and started hitting on us. It was pretty cool. Faith invited them over to our table and we talked. Dan, the guy with the goatee, had a thing for Faith, which was good cause I preferred his friend Kevin. They were pretty cool guys. We talked for about an hour or so, danced a few songs with them. It was a lot of fun.

Kevin said he was a senior in high school and had a part time job at a record store downtown. Dan was a sophomore in college, they knew each other because they both worked at the record store. It was cool to hang out with them, even though it was a little uncomfortable. I told Faith I wasn't really looking to hook up with anyone, and she invited those guys right over to our table. But she said we'd have fun, and I figured I'd follow her lead like she asked.

It wasn't until later that things got really fun. Right before we decided to leave, they asked for our numbers. I wasn't sure what to do. But Faith had a plan. She slid her way next to me and took my hand. Then she looked at me and asked if we should tell them. I wasn't sure what she was talking about, but nodded. So Faith leaned closer to me and said...

'We're taken'

The looks on their faces were just priceless. I was a little surprised myself, but I did what I could to hide it. They totally weren't expecting Faith to say that, and neither was I. I think Kevin was a little angry about it but Dan seemed to take it pretty well. Which is good cause they didn't seem like jerks, and they weren't. It was probably a little mean of us to do that to them, but it was fun. And now Faith's walking me back to my place so I can pass out.

I'm not drunk exactly. I did have a few more drinks than I normally do and I feel a little buzzed, I think that's the word for it, but I wouldn't say I'm drunk. Mostly I wanna go home and pass out because of all the dancing we did. It really kinda tired me out. Tonight was a lot more fun then I usually have by myself. I wish I'd bumped into Faith a few weeks ago. I could've had a lot more fun.

My apartment building comes into view a few feet away and we continue towards it. I can't help but laugh a little at the fun I had tonight.

"What?"

My eyes meet Faith's at her question.

"Nothing..."

She looks at me for an extra second before shoving her shoulder into mine playfully. It makes me take a couple strange steps.

"Come on, you can tell me."

Faith smiles at me and I smile back.

"I just... tonight was a lot of fun."

There's a silent moment between us and I'm not completely sure she agrees with me.

"Don't you think?"

"Yeah, I do kid. I had a lot of fun tonight. The kind I haven't had in a while."

I feel my smile get wider as we keep walking.

"I don't think I've ever had that much fun before. It was cool."

We turn down the walkway that goes up to my apartment.

"I just hope I didn't hold you back at all."

"Hold me back?"

"You know, from letting loose. I don't exactly have slayer stamina or anything."

She grins at me as we walk through the front door and head for the elevator.

"Don't worry, you held your own. You partied hearty and I had just as much fun as you did."

"Cool..."

"If you're up for it, I wouldn't mind doing it again sometime soon."

Again my eyes meet hers.

"Yeah?"

Faith just nods as we stop in front of the elevator and I push the up button. We stand there and wait for it to come down.

"I'd like that. I had a lot more fun tonight than I have since we moved here."

We don't have to wait very long for the elevator as it opens up a few seconds later.

"I'm glad."

I take a few steps to enter the elevator, as does Faith, and my head swoons a little. I trip over my own feet into the elevator and go crashing into Faith. She catches me as we hit the back wall of the elevator. Her eyes meet mine.

She's got really nice eyes.

The ding of the elevator's bell as the doors close makes me realize I'm pressed right up against Faith. Getting my feet under me again, I stand up and try to salvage some of my dignity. Faith has this stupid grin on her face.

"Maybe you should take it easy on the drinks next time."

Probably a good idea, I'm not used to having that much.

"Yeah, I probably should."

"I mean it feels kinda cool, I know, but you aren't exactly the most coordinated person without alcohol in your system."

"True..."

We stand there together in silence for a minute after I push the button for the third floor and it takes us up. The doors open and I walk out onto the floor under my own power. Faith follows me to my front door. I face Faith as I stop in front of it and fish out my keys.

"Well this was fun. We should do it again some time."

I smile at her as I pull out my keys and unlock my door.

"Totally... I'll see ya later."

"See ya."

I open my front door and as I'm walking inside, Buffy is walking across the main hall. She turns to me as I walk in.

"Hey sis..."

Buffy looks at me and then at Faith standing outside. She stands there in her yummy sushi pajamas with her hair half pulled back.

"Dawn..."

Her eyes drift to the clock on the wall.

"Getting home kinda late aren't you?"

I look at the time on the clock.

It's close to 2am.

Faith decides to step in.

"Yeah, that was kinda my fault. Dawn and I bumped into each other at Slash and we lost track of time."

The look on Buffy's face tells me she wants to yell at me for coming in late, but she's holding back because Faith is here.

I guess having Faith around is even better than I thought.

"Well, the important thing is you're home now. You should probably get to bed. You've got school tomorrow."

I roll my eyes at her.

Well, it's better than her yelling at me.

"Right..."

Turning to Faith briefly, I smile and wave.

"See ya Faith."

"Have a good night kid. We'll hook up again soon."

I make my way to my room.

"Sounds good."

I open the door to my room and I hear Buffy and Faith talking.

"Hey, as long as you're here, I wanted to talk to you about the teaching schedule next week."