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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 3:45:14 GMT -5
Faith trudged back downstairs and up to Angel's door. She thought for a moment whether to knock or just walk in.
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 3:54:06 GMT -5
"It's open" his voicecalled from inside, he had been sitting in his chair, just staring at the wall, going over the events which had happened over these past fews days, Faith's release, her battle with Henry, getting captured and him kissing her.
He thought most about the latter, he remembered the taste, although she had been in a hell dimension fighting for her life, they where still soft and tender, he glanced at his arm, no hand, at first he'd been angry that he'd been stupid enough to leave himself open for such a loss but it didn't matter if it'd been his hand or even his entire arm, Faith was back.
Right now what was important to him was getting her back to her old self, the months of isolation had changed her, turned her into somethign he barely recognised but she was still Faith and he needed her more then she realised.
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 4:22:54 GMT -5
"It's open"
Her hand was inches away from knocking when he called. It made her jump slightly. She walked in, unsure what to say, her mind racing over what Fred had just asked her and what had happened earlier. The Kiss.
"Hey," was all she could manage to say when she saw him brooding in his chair. She wondered if he was angry at her for nearly causing a fight to break out with Henry.
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 4:26:18 GMT -5
He looked up, his expression changing to a more welcoming one "Hey" he stood up and walked to her "So you feel better now?"
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 4:33:06 GMT -5
"I think maybe if I'd hit Henry I would, yeah." She half smiled at him.
"You mind if I get cleaned up? Just want to feel human again, y'know."
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 4:35:35 GMT -5
He nodded, stepping aside and motioning to the bathroom "Sure, I managed to get you some clothes whichwould be more to your liking" he sat back down in his chair "Just take as long as you need"
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 4:54:07 GMT -5
"Thanks," she said, putting her hand on his arm as she went past. She picked up the clothes he'd got her, took them into the bathroom and closed the door.
It was the first time she'd seen her own reflection in months and it was a shock. She dropped the clothes to the floor and studied herself in the mirror. She had become thinner, leaner, her skin pale from lack of sunlight. Her eyes were a little red, sore from the lights. As she peeled her dirty old clothes from her skin, she noticed all the scars that hadn't quite disappeared yet. She remembered what had caused each one and flinched a little at the memory.
Rumaging in the cabinet, she found some nail scissors. Taking one last look at her claws, she cut them back to size. Then she stepped into the shower. After about half an hour, she stepped out again, wiping the condensation from the mirror and taking in the more familiar site looking back. She dressed, pleasantly surprised that Angel had managed to pick her size and taste in clothes.
She emerged back into the bedroom, her hair still a little damp, wearing a pair of dark jeans and a dark vest top.
"Would I pass for human again?" She asked Angel.
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 5:15:01 GMT -5
Angel smirked as she emerged from the bathroom, she looked normal, she looked likethe Faith he knew, the one he'd always cared for. He stood infront of her and held her waist "You look much better"
He took in her scent, she smelled a lot better, obviously a nice long shower was somethig she longed for, as he looked into her eyes and held her, he couldn't help wonder if they had a future together, his curse would prevent him from being truely happy but he felt he could take his relationship with her as far as he could.
"I gotta tell ya Faith, I was scared" he looked down "I thought I'd never see you again"
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 5:27:56 GMT -5
She broke away from him, feeling suddenly awkward that she was enjoying his touch again. Fred had seemed so hurt before, she wasn't sure she wanted to make it worse. But then her heart was beating a little faster and she wanted to hold him close too.
"Big mean vamp like you scared?" She said, sarcastically, avoiding admitting the same. "Well, I'm back now so worry no more." She scratched the back of her head , fidgeting a little.
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 5:57:40 GMT -5
He was a little hurt that she'd pulled away from him, not that he blamed her, perhaps she didn't want to get invovled. He nodded "Yeah, well, you can stay here for as long as you like, plenty of room" he sat back down, trying his best to hide his hurt.
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 7:51:38 GMT -5
She sensed she'd hurt his fellings a little by her reaction and it made her feel bad.
"I'd like that. Uh, to stay I mean. You might even find a use for me." She quipped, trying to cheer his mood again.
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 9:34:55 GMT -5
He cracked a smile "Yeah, I think we could find something for you to do around here" he took a deep breath then remembered Fred's little encounter with Henry "Is Fred alright? Henry gave her quite a fright after you left"
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 18:19:34 GMT -5
She came over and sat on the arm of his chair.
"I think so. She came up to talk to me on the roof. She hasn't changed since I last saw her, still babbling away to herself like she's had too much caffine...and now I'm just remembering I've only been gone a week so there's no reason why she would be different." She tapped herself on the side of the head and pulled a face. "Gonna take me some time to get used to that."
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2006 18:35:03 GMT -5
Still smiling he nodded "She's missed you a whole lot ya know, she was really upset when you got captured" he stared at his injured arm "Besides,looks like Iget to work onmy one armed push ups for a while"
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Post by Faith on Jun 13, 2006 18:43:26 GMT -5
"She's missed you a whole lot ya know, she was really upset when you got captured"
"She's a sweet girl." She wondered if Angel knew she had a crush on him. It crossed her mind there might be something between them, but she shook it off, deciding Fred wouldn't have asked for a way to get Angel to fall in love with her if there had been sparks between them.
"Besides, looks like I get to work on my one armed push ups for a while"
Faith smirked, "You ever had any other bits of you cut off?" Her voice was becoming more playful.
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