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Part 7 - Their First Night

After bringing several gallons of water back to the plane, the two slayer set about fixing it up for the night. Buffy laid out the mattresses she had used to shield her fellow slayer, while Faith continued to go through the crates and packages.

"Hey B, check this out." The brunette pointed excitedly at a box with wrapped presents.

"Faith, we shouldn't open those." Buffy glanced back at the younger slayer in time to catch the look of disappointment on her face. "Oh heck, go ahead."

Faith smiled up at her, thrilled. Handing one to Buffy, she plopped down on her mattress with hers. "Come on B. It'll be like Christmas." She tore into it like a little kid. Her face lighting up as she looked at the box. "It's a Monopoly Game. B, open yours."

Buffy rolled her eyes, smiling. "Fine." She unwrapped too slowly for Faith who reached across and finished pulling the paper off.

"Come on B, my grandmother can unwrap faster than that!"

"Faith, settle down." Buffy chastised her as the present slipped to the floor.

"Oops, sorry." Faith picked it up and looked at it. "Trivial Pursuit?! That sucks! Ha! You got screwed."

Buffy laughed as she set the game down. "Okay Faith, that's enough. Let's eat and get some sleep."

Faith took a seat at the crate they were using as a table, while Buffy cranked the staircase up and closed the plane door.

"Okay Faith, what are we having tonight?"

The brunette set down several cans of spam and a fruit basket.

Buffy chuckled. "A fruit basket? Where'd you get that?"

"There's all kinds of stuff in that crate." Faith pointed to the one behind her. It was marked perishable. The dark slayer smirked as she pulled back the tab on the can of spam. "What is this shit anyhow? Spam?! I mean, what kinda animal did this crap come from?.. maybe, it's from demon." Faith mumbled as she stuck her fingers in and scooped some into her mouth. "Funky... but edible."

"Faith! Use your fork, please." Buffy shook her head at Faith's table manners. *We have utensils. Geez!*

They had found several crates of household items. Apparently someone was moving and had shipped their belongings, hopefully they had insurance. The little blonde ate slowly, watching Faith over the candle they had lit. "So?"

"Yeah. So... um... what's the plan when we're rescued? When we get out of here, are you going to turn me over to the Council again?"

"NO! Faith, it was a mistake. A big mistake... I'm sorry. I just didn't know what to do anymore." She studied Faith's contrite expression. "Tell me Faith, what's your plan? Besides us throwing down as you so put it.... hmmm? What are you goals?" Resentment seeped into her voice. "What do you want to do?"

Faith lowered her eyes. "Survive."

"I hear that." They both fell silent. Buffy reluctantly finished off her spam and grabbed a peach. "Mmmm... peachy."

Faith glanced up at her. "How long before they find us?"

"I don't know. We went off course before we crashed. But they will look... once another slayer isn't called. Then they'll know and come to finish the job, and that's when we hitch a ride back." Buffy tossed the peach pit onto the table, and reached for an apple.

"Like the way you think here, B. We'll make those bastards sorry!"

The little slayer stared at her for a moment, but said nothing. Faith reached past her and snatched up a pear. She munched it as she wandered over to one of the heavier crates that they couldn't move.

"What do ya suppose is in here anyway?" Faith walked around it.

Buffy shrugged. "I don't know. Why don't you open it?"

The brunette needed no further encouragement as she easily ripped the top off and pushed it aside. "Awww... books. It's just a bunch of stinking books." She reached in and pulled one out. "See. Who were these losers that were moving anyway?" She tilted her head and read the shipping address label. "Igers? Hmmm... more like the Waltons."

Buffy sauntered over and peered in. It was crammed full with books. Reaching in, the little slayer moved them around, checking the contents. "Hey Faith, you missed these." Buffy pulled out a stack of comic books causing the brunette's eyes to light up.

"Thanks B." She snatched them from the older girl and ran over to her mattress with them.

"Hey, we're going to bed soon so put those away." Buffy went back to the table and studied the map again, mumbling to herself. "There has to be a way to figure out our location."

Faith tossed the comics down grouchily. "Fine. Then let's go to sleep. Snuff the candle, B. And stop talking."

Buffy's head snapped. "Aren't you forgetting something?"

The dark slayer's face changed to one of outrage. "NO WAY! YOU AIN'T CHAINING ME UP!"

"Faith! Stop it right now! That was the deal or you sleep outside. I'm not wanting my throat cut in my sleep; I'm kinda funny that way, ya know?!" She strode over to the younger girl and shoved her back on the mattress.

"Wait! Dammit! At least let me get undressed, I don't want to sleep in my clothes." Faith complained bitterly, staring up at the determined blonde above her.

"Fine." Buffy released her cautiously. "Hurry up."

Faith stood and stripped down to her underwear and tank top while Buffy watched, waiting. The brunette snorted. "Like what you see?!"

Buffy blushed as she frowned. "Shut up and lay down!"

"Yes, mistress." The dark slayer snickered, flopping back onto the mattress and watching through narrowed eyes as Buffy chained her.

"That's enough! Now go to sleep and stop giving me grief." The little blonde strode purposefully to their table, licking her fingers, she pinched the wick, putting out the candle. Digging through her suitcase, she produced a pair of pajamas which she changed into.

Faith squinted in the darkness. She could hear Buffy undressing but not enough moonlight was coming through the windows to get a good view. Slowly she realized the blonde was buttoning up a pair of pajamas.

"Give me a break. You wear pajamas?!" Faith laughed and rolled over as Buffy peered down at her yummy sushi pajamas and frowned.

"What's wrong with my pajamas?" She pouted as she crawled under her blanket.

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Part 8 - Playful

Buffy awoke to Faith's panicked pleas.

"No... no B... I'm sorry... don't... please..." The slayer was thrashing around, obviously in the midst of some horrible nightmare.

Buffy sat up. "Faith. Faith, wake up." She crawled over to the brunette's mattress. "C'mon Faith. Wake up."

The dark slayer just continued to cry out and fight. Buffy pulled the younger girl into her arms as Faith sobbed. "B, please... I'm sorry... please don't..."

"Shhhhh... Faith, it's okay. It's just a bad dream. Wake up... that's it... wake up." The little blonde rocked her gently as Faith gazed up at her confused.

"What happened?"

"Nothing. Shhhh... you were just having a bad dream. That's all." Buffy tenderly brushed a few unruly locks from the younger girl's face. "Shhhh... it's okay now. See... just a bad dream."

Faith stared up at her, shocked by Buffy's kindness, and warmed by her touch. It felt so good to be held by Buffy. The brunette made no effort to move. Resting her cheek against her fellow slayer, she sighed and closed her eyes.

Buffy held her for awhile waiting until she was sure that Faith was back asleep then she laid her down and carefully covered her. Leaning over, she regarded the sleeping slayer for a moment before bending and placing a soft kiss on Faith's forehead.

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The little slayer awoke slowly to the sounds of the ocean and the soft sunlight streaming through the cockpit. Buffy stumbled out of bed and pulled the door closed. Yawning and stretching, she made her way back and plopped down, glancing over at her fellow slayer.

Faith was curled up on her side with the blanket at her feet. The little blonde laid there watching the younger girl sleep. Faith looked so beautiful and innocent. Buffy smiled as she closed her eyes and drifted off.

"B. B. Hey, get up. You need to unchain me." Faith whimpered as she tugged at the chains.

"Shh.. okay, hang on." Buffy scrambled over. "Faith, what's wrong?" She inquired while unlocking the younger slayer.

"I totally have to go pee. That's what's wrong." Faith jumped up and raced out the door. She exited without rolling down the staircase.

Buffy stifled another yawn and made her way over to turn the crank. Just as the stairs descended Faith reappeared. "Hey." The younger slayer grinned, singing out. "Little pig, little pig let me in."

"Little pig?!" The blonde feigned an offended expression.

"The nursery story thingie... umm... never mind." Faith suddenly felt foolish, but Buffy found her playfulness cute.

She gave her a dazzling smile, and held out her hand pulling the brunette up. "C'mon, wolf." After Faith was back inside, Buffy went to the table pouting. "Where's breakfast?"

"When did I become in charge of the meals?"

"You do the cooking, and I'll do the cleaning." Buffy offered, batting her eyelashes and smiling.

Faith was easily charmed by the tiny blonde. "Ugh!.. Fine. Lemme go take a swim first."

The little slayer's face fell. "I'm sorry Faith I didn't pack a bathing suit for you, but you can wear mine."

The taller girl stood up laughing as she stripped off her shirt. "I don't need one." Buffy's eyes went wide as she took in Faith's full, rounded breasts. They were magnificent. Faith chuckled at Buffy's slack jawed expression. "Nice rack, right?... and now no tan lines." She smirked as she slipped off her panties, causing Buffy to gasp outright.

"Faith! You can't! Put your panties back on!" The little blonde's cheeks burned bright red as she spun around.

"Ha, look at you B. You'd think that you'd never seen this anatomy before.. geez, uptight much?" Faith teased as she raced out the door toward the ocean.

"Holy cow!" Buffy sat down heavily, breathing hard. *Her body is... is amazing!* The small slayer shook as she dug out her bathing suit and slipped it on. Tentatively, she made her way out of the plane and gazed at Faith playing in the surf.

"Hey B, it's great. C'mon in."

The small blonde gave her a shy grin as she approached. "Okay, but I don't want to swim out too far." After a pause, she explained. "Sharks."

Faith laughed. "B, that's too cute. We've faced beasts from hell and you're afraid of sharks?!" She snorted as she splashed at the green- eyed beauty who stood nervously watching her. "Tell ya what, I'll protect you, okay? Now get your ass in here!" With that Faith ducked under.

Buffy smiled as she waded in. "Faith, where'd you go?" Peering intently at where Faith disappeared, she didn't notice the slayer had swam up behind her. The little blonde squealed as she was pulled under.

"There. That's better. Now at least you got your hair wet." Faith chuckled, her eyes sparkling. "Look at you. like a little drowned rat." She teased.

Buffy sputtered, indignant. "That wasn't funny."

"Yes, it was." Faith said playfully, winking and swimming off. She called out as she backstroked. "If you can call me a little monkey, I can get away with calling you a wet rat."

"No fair!" Buffy pouted. "Monkey's are cute, but rats are just gross."

"Oh, I don't know B." Faith paddled past her. "Willow's little rat was kinda cute."

Buffy made a sad face at the mention of her friend. The brunette became serious as she moved to the petite beauty and comforted her. "Awww B, don't cry. We'll get out of here. I'm sure of it. They'll be looking for us soon." She pulled Buffy into her arms and hugged her tight. "It's okay B."

Both slayers suddenly became acutely aware of Faith's nudity. They broke apart with awkward smiles.

"Uh... Yeah... I know. Thanks Faith." Buffy tried to avert her eyes as the sexy brunette exited the water.

"I'll go get our breakfast set up." She padded up the beach, fighting down the strange urge to cover herself.

As soon as Faith had walked off, Buffy turned to watch her, awed by Faith's beauty. *No wonder Xander was such an idiot over her.* It seemed odd to her that naked Faith should have any effect on her. She had been in that body, but somehow it was different seeing it from the outside. Sighing, Buffy got out of the water.

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"Hey B." Faith was dressed in panties and a tight t-shirt. "Breakfast is served." She waved her hand toward the table. More fruit was set out and muffins. Faith grinned at Buffy's obvious delight.

"Ooh muffins!" She ran to the table and sat down.

"Yep, pretty considerate. All these people shipping fruit baskets and shit." Faith smirked, popping a grape in her mouth.

"Good ole, Harry and David." Buffy happily bit into her blueberry muffin.

"Huh? Harry and who?"

The little blonde shook her head. "Never mind. This is great Faith. Yummy breakfast."

"So what's on your list for today?" Faith smirked, sitting back.

"Well I'm thinking, we need to check out this island better. See what's here." Buffy munched down her muffin and gleefully reached for another.

"Wow B, you totally inhaled that!" Faith chuckled. "Little pig, little pig."

"HEY!"

"Just kidding. After all, it's about time you did the proper slayer feeding frenzy. Eat away shorty, and maybe you'll grow." The brunette jumped up as Buffy poured her water over Faith's head.

"There. Now maybe you'll grow. Ha!" Buffy laughed at Faith's shocked expression. *Priceless!* "What's wrong, Faithy?" She giggled as the brunette scowled.

"Okay, okay. Enough horsin' around." The younger slayer held up her hands. "We've got things to do." Suddenly Faith was all business as she went back to the suitcase Buffy had packed for her. She dug through it, searching for a dry shirt.

Buffy laughed at Faith's sudden grouchiness. "Awww.. now don't be a big baby. We're having a nice morning. Don't let one little thing spoil it."

"I'm not. Hurry up!" Faith grumbled as she changed.

"Faith, put on some pants too or your legs will get all scratched up." The older slayer instructed as she dug through her weapons bag and produced a small crossbow.

"That's my girl!" Faith grinned, nodding at Buffy's weapons. "Never leave home without `em." *********************

Part 9 - Surveying



The slayers moved purposefully inland. Buffy carried the crossbow and Faith held their notepad and a compass. "Now let's stick together, Faith. We don't know what or who may be lurking. The whole deserted island thing is just an assumption at this point, understand? I don't want you to let your guard down until it's determined."

Faith smirked. "If I didn't know better, B. I'd think you didn't want anything to happen to me."

Buffy spun around and glared. "Of course I don't! Faith, stop being an idiot, please."

"Yep, that's me, Faith the idiot." The brunette growled angrily. Her hurt coming to the surface.

Immediately, Buffy regretted her choice of words. That's not what she meant, but the damage was done. "Faith, listen.. what I meant to say was.."

"No. Forget it. You think I'm dumb. I got it." Faith brushed past her quickly.

"Faith. Faith! Stop! Wait for me!" Buffy chased after her, but the brunette only moved faster.

"Dammit!" Buffy muttered under her breath as she tackled the younger girl. "If you would just listen, for one second! You're so stubborn, Faith!"

"No, I'm stupid. Remember?"

Buffy swallowed hard at the tears she saw in Faith's eyes. She spoke softly. "No, you're not. I'm the one that's stupid. What I was trying to say is that it would be horrible if anything happened to you... I don't want to be alone."

Faith snorted. "Even if your only other company is me?"

"Okay, granted you wouldn't have been my first choice in the past, but it hasn't been bad so far. In fact, it's kind of nice... us not fighting." Faith rolled her eyes at that statement so Buffy revised it. "I mean, us not fighting much." They both chuckled at that.

"B?"

"Yes?"

"Can you get off of me now? There's a stick or something poking me in the back." Faith winced.

"Oh! Faith, I'm sorry. Here." She jumped up and pulled Faith up with her.

The dark slayer brushed herself off as she grinned at Buffy. "B?"

"Yes, Faith?"

"Do you trust me yet?" Faith watched the blonde contemplate it.

Buffy tilted her head like a little puppy then smiled. "Yeah, I do."

"Then let me carry the crossbow, and you make the map `cause I'm not good at that kinda thing. `kay?" Faith held out the paper and compass.

The blonde stared at her for a moment then smiled and exchanged the weapon for her notepad.

"Okay, now we're in business. I say we stay close to the shore on this first expedition. Then you can draw the coastline. And we'll get an idea how big this island is." Faith glanced back her fellow slayer who stood grinning.

"That's actually a very good idea. Okay, back to the beach." Buffy grabbed Faith's hand and pulled her along until they were back at the plane. The blonde then paused and drew a plane shape on the paper and the directions checking her compass.

.......................

"B, what the hell is that?!" Faith recoiled as something rushed past her.

"I don't know, but we're going to find out. C'mon." Buffy grabbed the younger slayer's hand before giving chase. "Stick close to me, Faith."

After running for a little ways, they reached a clearing and got a good look at their quarry.

"What the hell is that?!" Faith pointed at the fat little animal.

Buffy's face broke into a smile. "It's a piggy. Oh, he's so cute."

"B, I'm thinkin' bacon. How about you?" Faith aimed the crossbow.

The blonde slayer immediately pushed the weapon down. "No. Don't kill him."

Faith rolled her eyes. "B, we can eat him."

"Well let's save that for when we're hungry, okay? But not yet." Buffy insisted, giggling as the wild boar snorted and squealed. Two more boars ran past.

"B, isn't that pig kinda funny lookin'? I know, I'm not a country girl, being from Boston and all, but aren't pigs supposed to be bigger and pink. That thing has friggin' tusks or somethin'." Faith instinctively took a few steps back as the boar lifted its head and looked at them.

"He is different looking. Maybe he's one of those pot-bellied pigs. You know the ones people keep as pets." Buffy suggested, crouching slightly.

"I'm thinking, no. Considering it doesn't seem very tame. The damn thing looks kinda dangerous even."

The blonde shrugged. "Well we can check it out when we get back to the plane. There's a set of encyclopedias in that book box." Buffy gestured that they should continue.

Faith moved on but kept a cautious eye on the wild pigs until they had a fair amount of distance between them.

..................

"What next, B?" Faith sat on the rock and looked up at the sky. It was getting late. "Should we go back?"

Buffy glanced at the position of the sun. It hung low over the water. "Yeah, I don't want to get stuck out here for the night. Besides you must be starved by now."

"You've got that right." Faith gave her a mischievous look. "I'll race you back."

"Faith! Dammit!" But it was too late the younger slayer was in an all out run.

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Part 10 - A Toast

They both arrived back at the plane about the same moment, dead tired and out of breath.

Faith ran inside with Buffy close behind her. "Let's eat." She tossed Buffy an apple and grabbed one for herself while she checked the crate marked perishables. "We should probably eat this stuff first."

The little slayer flopped down on her bed and watched as Faith selected their dinner. The brunette picked out several items. She carried her armload to the table with a smile. "Okay B, we have smoked sausage, cheddar cheese and crackers... and of course, fruit."

"Sounds good." The little slayer went to the table and waited as Faith set everything out. "I propose a toast." Buffy said holding up her glass of water as Faith lit their candles with one of the few lighters they had managed to find.

"Hey, if we're gonna toast then let's do it right." The dark eyed beauty smirked as she reached back into the crate and pulled out a bottle of wine. Buffy drained the water from her glass and giggled as she held it out to Faith. "That's the spirit, B."

Faith filled both glasses and set the bottle down on their table. "Okay, now let's toast... um... B, whaddya wanna toast?"

Buffy held her glass high. "To the chosen two getting along."

Faith laughed and lifted her glass. "Here. Here." Sipping the wine slowly, she sat down. "Mmm... this is pretty good."

"Yep." Buffy agreed. She gulped hers down and held out her glass for more.

"B, slow down. It's wine, not tequila." The brunette snickered as she refilled the little slayer's glass.

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"Dinner was delic... lic... hehehe... good." Buffy stuttered, giggling.

"B, I think you're drunk." Faith laughed at the dizzy, little blonde as she poured the last of the wine into her glass. "Do you wanna play Monopoly or somethin'?"

"Nooo. Let's play something innerrresting." Buffy slurred out the words as she fell back on her bed.

Faith arched an eyebrow. "Alright. What did you have in mind?"

"Truth or dare!" The small slayer squeaked excitedly.

The brunette glanced back at her surprised. "B, that's a kissing game."

"Uh-uh, it's a tell secrets game." Buffy smiled mischievously.

"Fine. Whatever." Faith settled on her bed, worried at the questions Buffy might ask.

"You first." The pretty blonde sang out, peering over at Faith.

"Okay, this is a no brainer. Dare." The brunette's eyes sparkled as she watched Buffy's face light up.

"I dare you to... to take off all your clothes!"

Faith burst into laughter. "Now I know you're drunk. B, you've already seen me naked."

"I'm not finished yet." The little blonde looked miffed. "And... and touch yourself." She burst into giggles and fell back on her bed.

"You've got to be kidding! I'm not going to masturbate in front of you!" Faith stared at Buffy in shock. "What kind of little pervert are you anyway? Geez B, I didn't think you had it in you."

"Awww c'mon, don't be a fuddyduddy... I'll do it too." Buffy offered as she started to strip off her clothes.

Faith froze as she took in Buffy's beautiful form. "Uh... um... I don't know, B. It might be kinda weird tomorrow. You know, sometimes when people have been drinking they do things they regret later." The brunette's eyes got big as Buffy pulled her jeans off and stood in only her panties.

"Nahhhh... we're all friends here, right?" She slurred and stumbled toward Faith's mattress. "Besides, because we're drunk this doesn't count. So let's agree now that whatever we do we won't talk about, okay?" Buffy fell onto the mattress next to Faith.

"I guess." The dark-eyed beauty stared as the older slayer slipped off her panties.

"C'mon you have to do it with me." Buffy laid back and watched as Faith hesitantly removed her clothes. "Lay next to me." The younger girl settled on the bed next to her. "Okay, now touch yourself."

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"You've got to be kidding! I'm not going to masturbate in front of you!" Faith stared at Buffy in shock. "What kind of little pervert are you anyway? Geez B, I didn't think you had it in you."

"Awww c'mon, don't be a fuddyduddy... I'll do it too." Buffy offered as she started to strip off her clothes.

Faith froze as she took in Buffy's beautiful form. "Uh... um... I don't know, B. It might be kinda weird tomorrow. You know, sometimes when people have been drinking they do things they regret later." The brunette's eyes got big as Buffy pulled her jeans off and stood in only her panties.

"Nahhhh... we're all friends here, right?" She slurred and stumbled toward Faith's mattress. "Besides, because we're drunk this doesn't count. So let's agree now that whatever we do we won't talk about, okay?" Buffy fell onto the mattress next to Faith.

"I guess." The dark-eyed beauty stared as the older slayer slipped off her panties.

"C'mon you have to do it with me." Buffy laid back and watched as Faith hesitantly removed her clothes. "Lay next to me." The younger girl settled on the bed next to her. "Okay, now touch yourself."

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Part 11 - Regretfully Uninhibited

Faith hesitantly ran her fingers over her chest, touching her nipples until they stiffened. She glanced over at Buffy who smiled encouragingly. The brunette nervously returned the smile, slowly letting her fingers dip lower. Her and Buffy locked gazes. She watched with amazement as Buffy seductively licked her fingers and brought them to her own nipples.

Faith grinned back at her and mirrored the gesture, groaning as she saw Buffy's hand dip between her legs. The dark slayer stared in fascination as the little blonde stroked her pussy lips.

"Come on Faith, catch up." The small slayer spoke in hushed tone's, her voice shaky with passion.

Faith followed suit, rubbing her fingers lightly over her clitoris as she watched Buffy arch up. She still couldn't believe they were laying next to each other masturbating. It was actually quite arousing to see the chosen one sliding her fingers in and out of herself.

"Oh god, Faith... this feels so good... doesn't it?" She leaned over the brunette, breathless.

Faith nodded as the sight of wild, little, panting Buffy loomed above her. *Damn Buffy's hot!* She sucked in her breath as the older girl groaned and squeezed her eyes shut.

"Oh Faith... I'm gonna cum... ohhhhh.... I'm so close... I want you to cum at the same time... cum with me..." Buffy licked her lips and turned her head so she could better watch the beautiful brunette.

Faith shuddered at the thrill of Buffy staring. She smiled nervously before closing her eyes and imagining licking the little slayer. "Oh fuck!" The brunette trembled as she came hard. Opening her eyes, she saw Buffy watching her with an unreadable expression. It was so erotic. Faith held her breath as the little blonde spread her lips so Faith could see everything that she was doing. Their eyes locked as Buffy rode her fingers slowly. Then with a sexy grin, Buffy squeezed her eyes shut and moaned loudly.

Faith was hypnotized by the site. The perfect, prissy Buffy masturbating like a fiend in front of her and cursing up a storm as she came. *Never in a million years would anybody believe me if I told them!* The dark slayer's mouth hung open as she stared.

Buffy fell back, spent. "Oh god, that was good!... mmmm... Faithy, that was fun." She grinned sleepily at the stunned brunette. "Nighty- night." The little slayer's eye lashes fluttered shut.

Faith moved next to the tiny girl and gently put her arms around her. *Wow!*

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Buffy awoke slowly. Her head was killing her. *Shit! How much did I drink?!* Her question was soon answered as she lifted herself up and glanced down. Faith lay sleeping next to her. *NUDE! SHE'S TOTALLY NUDE!* The little blonde peered down at herself and jumped up. *OH MY GOD!*

Faith stirred. She smiled up at Buffy. "Hey."

"Um... hey." The little blonde ran over to her suitcase and grabbed a shirt, pulling it shakily over her head. She quickly tugged on her jeans. "I... uh... I'm going to take a bath... be back in awhile." She stumbled out of the plane, clutching her throbbing head.

Faith stared after her in confusion. *What was the about?... Damn! I knew it.... never should've listened to her!* The brunette got up and dressed, disappointment written all over her face. *Just when we were becoming friends... Fuck!* She jumped out of the plane and headed into the jungle.

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Part 12 - Forget About It



Faith sat on the rocks gazing at the waterfall. *Damn, this is cool.* She stripped off her clothes and dove into the crystal clear pond. It was incredible. The slayer came up grinning as she did the backstroke and stared up at the trees and the bright colorful birds chattering above.

*Dang, wait till I show this to B.* She smiled to herself, but then the smile soon faded as she recalled the morning's awkward events. *Nah, I ain't gonna tell her about this. This is my spot.* Faith peered up and noticed mangos on the trees. *Yum!* She padded out of the water, and shimmied up the tree nude. Reaching out tentatively, the slayer batted several to the ground.

"As Buffy would say, yummy mangoey goodness." The brunette chuckled as picked one up and bit into it.

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Buffy shivered as she poured the cool water over her head. The sun still hovered along the ocean. It was quite early and not yet warm. She gazed back toward the plane, wondering at what they had done the night before. *Faith doesn't seem too bothered. Maybe nothing happened.*

The little slayer squeezed her eyes shut and thought about it. *Faith must have come on to me. I knew it! The way she always stares... She was just waiting for the first chance to humiliate me. Damn her!... Well, I'm not going to give her the satisfaction. I'll just act like nothing unusual happened... That's it! Nothing happened!* With a nod of her head Buffy finished her bath and made her way back to the airplane.

She felt a pang of disappointment to find Faith already gone. *I wonder where she went.* The little blonde carefully made up the only bed that was messy, Faith's and began straightening their "home". *I hope she comes back soon. I'm hungry.* Buffy went and opened the cockpit door to let in more light and poured herself a glass of water. She searched through the first aid kit and found aspirin. "Thank god." The little slayer mumbled as she quickly downed four of them.

"That bad?" Faith laughed from the doorway. Putting on her best nonchalant face, the dark slayer moved past her counterpart and peered into their meal crate. "Feel like some breakfast?"

Buffy watched her carefully. Faith seemed unruffled. The little slayer sat back with relief. "Yes, please. Ugh! I drank way too much last night." She studied the younger girl carefully. "So... um... if I did anything or... uh, said anything weird can we just..."

Faith interrupted her. "Forget about it. Nothin' happened. Trust me." The brunette laughed lightly at the look of sheer relief in those big, green eyes. "It was really hot last night so we slept in the raw. No biggy, right?... Okay, so whaddya want to eat?"

Buffy sat there surprised. *Why is she lying?*

"B, whaddya hungry for?"

The little slayer shook her head. "Oh... um.. doesn't matter."

"Okay then, I'll decide." Faith busily piled things onto the plates then brought the assortment to the table.

Buffy glanced down at her plate. "Oh cookies!" She sang out gleefully as she munched an oatmeal cookie.

Faith had served up cookies and apple slices along with nuts and water. "Bon appétit! or something like that." The young slayer chuckled as she ate her apple. "So.. um.. what should we do today?"

Buffy reached over and grabbed her list. "Let's see. Well... we still haven't finished mapping the island. And I wanna see if we can do anything about that radio."

Faith snickered. "Whaddya, an electrician now?"

The little slayer frowned. "It's worth a try."

"I guess." The brunette went and laid back on her mattress. She picked up one of the comic books and began thumbing through it.

Buffy stole peeks over at the brunette to see if she was checking her out, but Faith seemed very absorbed in her comics. The little slayer's mood darkened. "I don't see why you read those. Aren't they for kids?" She asked in snide tone.

Faith glanced up and arched an eyebrow. "What's with you?"

"Nothing!" Buffy huffed and stomped out of the plane.

"Must be close to that time of month." Faith snorted and went back to reading her comic books.

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Part 13 - Mr. Peepers



Buffy sat on the beach staring at the ocean, trying to decide how best to salvage her dignity and reenter the plane. But her thoughts were cut short by the sound of Faith's voice.

"Hey B! Ready to go?" The younger slayer stood just outside the plane holding their mapping supplies and the crossbow.

Buffy sighed and got up. "Yeah, sure. Let's go." She carefully took the paper and pen from the dark eyed beauty. "Do you have the ...?"

Faith held out the compass with a lopsided grin.

*Why does she always look so confident?!* Buffy was irked again as she snatched the compass from the younger girl's hand. "Fine. Come on."

"B, shouldn't we go the other way and then we'll probably meet up where we left off yesterday. I mean, the island can't be that big, right?"

The little blonde shrugged. "I suppose. Do you have to carry that loaded?" She asked irritably. "If you slip one of us might get hurt."

Faith rolled her eyes but removed the bolt from the crossbow and slid it down the back of her jeans. "Happy now?"

*No.* Buffy nodded. "Better." She strode out ahead of the brunette.

.......................

"B, look. There's caves down there." Faith pointed over the side of the cliff. "Should we check them out?" The young slayer was obviously excited.

*She's having fun! How dare she!* Buffy looked back at Faith accusingly. "You're enjoying this, aren't you?!"

"Huh? Whaddya mean?" The brunette stared back at her anxiously. They were about to fight; she could feel it.

"This whole stranded thing. It's fun for you isn't?! You're just traipsing around like you're on vacation." Buffy's tone had an angry edge to it.

"Well, whaddya want me to do?! Be a bitch like you!" Faith growled, storming off ahead of the little slayer.

"Hey, wait up!" Buffy raced after her. "I SAID WAIT! DAMN YOU!"

Faith stopped dead in her tracks, causing Buffy to run right into her. She laughed as they both fell to the ground. "Way to go, B. Ya ever thought about maybe playing football?" The dark slayer teased with a dimpled grin. Her good humor only served to infuriate Buffy further.

"Argh! Doggone it!" The little blonde practically stamped her foot in frustration. "You did that on purpose!"

"Ya got me there." Faith's admission deflated Buffy's outrage. The little green eyed beauty stood and sputtered for a moment as Faith got up and walked away.

"Hey! We were talking here!"

"Were we?" Faith peered through some trees. "Shhh... be quiet."

"Don't hush me, Faithy! I think that..." Buffy marched over shouting.

"Alright then! Shut up!" Faith shoved the small slayer back. "There's something over there, okay? So just simmer down, you little spaz!"

Buffy grunted as she fell back on her butt. "Dammit Faith!"

The brunette grinned, amused by the older slayer's less then graceful landing. "Pipe down. Whatever it is, it's moving."

Buffy crawled over and peered through the underbrush. She squinted for a moment and then squealed with delight. "It's a little monkey. Ohhhh... he's so cute, Faith. Maybe we can catch him."

"What?! What the hell for?!" Faith glanced back at the blonde as if she were insane.

"For a pet, of course." Buffy bounced to her feet, clapping her hands. "Faith, catch him. Catch him, please."

"B, it's not a friggin' cat. You can't just keep it as a pet."

"Why not?" The little slayer pouted as she looked at the brunette.

"It could have rabies or somethin'. Look I'm not touchin' that thing. If you want him, catch him yourself!" Faith started to walk away.

"Pleassseeee... Faith. Pleasssee... I want the monkey. We can name him and train him... and he could do little tricks. Pleaseee.. Faith, he looks just like the one they use to have at the fair." Buffy spoke excitedly. "There was this guy with a ukulele, and he had the cutest little monkey that would do the hula." The small slayer danced a bit causing Faith to break into laughter. "It even wore a tiny grass skirt."

"Okay! Okay! That alone makes it worth it. Here hold this." Faith handed Buffy the crossbow and scurried through the underbrush. She crouched down and watched the cute, little guy nibbling on some fruit. *Fuck, how am I going to do this?!* The slayer slowly slid off her jacket.

She approached cautiously holding the jacket out in front of her. "Okay, easy there little guy.... I'm not going to hurt you." Faith suddenly sprung. Buffy burst into laughter as the brunette fell flat on her face. The dark slayer got up scowling. "If you keep laughing, I ain't gonna catch him for you!"

"Okay. Sorry." Buffy giggled and waited as Faith circled back around.

The little monkey looked up at the brunette and cocked his head. He raised his little arms frightened as he glanced around looking for an escape.

This time Faith covered him successfully and snatched him from the branch.

Buffy shrieked with excitement. "You did it! Faith, you really did it!"

"Shhh... B, you're gonna scare him worse then he is. Let's take him back to the plane." The brunette held the little monkey wrapped tightly in her jacket. "If he pees in my jacket, I'm gonna kill you."

The blonde let out hearty chuckle. "Faith, I'll wash it out if he does." She clapped her hands. "I can't believe I have a monkey. I've always wanted a monkey for a pet."

Faith arched an eyebrow. "B, there's a lot about you that no one really knows, isn't there?"

Buffy swatted her playfully. "You can't make me mad. I have my new pet. What should I name him?" She hopped around Faith excitedly as the brunette lowered the little animal into an empty crate and covered it.

"I don't know. Whatever you want." Faith went in the plane and returned with a banana. "We can't keep him in there forever though, you know? It's not right."

"But he'll just run away!" Buffy peered up worriedly.

"Maybe... maybe not. Keep him in there for about a week. Feed him good grub, play with him, and he may just hang out sometimes. You never know. But you can't keep him in this crate forever. It'll be like little monkey prison for him, and he didn't do nothin' wrong."

Buffy pouted but nodded in agreement. "Alright. We'll try and domesticate him. If that doesn't work I promise to let him go."

"Fair enough." Faith lifted the lid and handed the monkey the banana.

Buffy peeked in at him as he peeled and nibbled it, looking up at her fearfully. "Awww... he's so cute. Thank you. Thank you." The little slayer put down the lid and turned to hug Faith.

"Yeah, sure B. No problem." The brunette cleared her throat, and gently pushed Buffy away. "So... um.. whaddya gonna name it?"

"Mr. Peepers!" Buffy sang out, opening the crate again. "That's right. Your name is Mr. Peepers."

Faith laughed. "B, how'd you come up with that?"

"It's a character on Saturday Night Live. You know, the sketch with Chris Kattan dressed as a monkey. It's totally funny."

"You're one weird girl, B." Faith smirked as Buffy furrowed her brow and turned her back as if offended.

"Should we poke holes in this?" The little slayer studied the crate, trying to determine the best method.

"No, we should move him. See that crate over there? If we pull off every other slat then it'll be like a cage and he can look out." Faith went over and began emptying the contents.

Buffy kept peeking in at Mr. Peepers. "Faith, he's so adorable. Look at his little hands. Look how he eats."

"Uh-huh." Faith mumbled as she cleared out the crate. "Be right back." Returning with the hammer, the brunette began pulling nails out of every other board.

Buffy continued to stare at her pet. "Faith, he has the cutest face. It looks like he's wearing a little mask. Aren't you, Mr. Peepers? You're so cute. Yes you are." The blond fussed, giggling as the monkey squeaked.

Faith disappeared into the plane again. This time returning with a large plastic pan which she began filling with sand.

"Where'd you get that?" Buffy glanced over at the younger slayer, curious as to what she was doing.

"From the Iger's stuff. It's a litter box. Check it out. I bet the little guy goes in it. I mean, he has to be smarter than a cat, right?" Faith lowered the pan into the crate.

"Is it ready?" Buffy watched, anxious to move Mr. Peepers to better accommodations.

"Almost." The dark slayer dropped in a ball and more fruit, along with some nuts. "Okay. You wanna give it try. Or should I move him? Now you have to be careful, B. He might try and bite. He's probably pretty scared still."

Buffy nodded as she gently reached in. The monkey screeched and hopped away from her.

"It's okay B. Just use my jacket and wrap him up in it."

The little blonde tried again. This time she was successful. Mr. Peepers held still and stared up at her wide-eyed. Buffy transferred him to the new "cage". He hopped around and picked up the ball, looking out at the slayers as he bounced it and shrieked.

They both laughed as they sat together in front of the crate, watching their new pet.

 

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