At Faith's House…
Buffy straddled Faith's lap as they kissed heatedly. Just as Faith was about to slip her hand up Buffy's shirt, they were interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Baby, I think Shego's back…" Buffy whispered as she pulled away from the kiss and placed her forehead on Faith's.
"I'm bettin' ya five bucks that she still didn't talk to her." Faith sighed and finally pulled away completely so they could stand.
"Fai, you weren't any different than her when this all started," Buffy gently reminded, "She probably just needs a little more time and I think our support helps a lot."
"Yeah, it's just that this is so perfect," she indicated by taking Buffy's hand in hers, "I just want her to have a little, yunno… happiness."
"Faith, you're so sweet," Buffy cooed, "You're making me hot."
The Dark Slayer gave her a dimpled smile. "You're always wicked hot to me, B."
She was about to lean in to kiss Buffy again when the person at the door knocked louder.
"STOP MAKING LIKE RABBITS AND LET ME IN!" Shego yelled.
Faith snickered as Buffy giggled. They both went to the door as Faith opened it.
"Snuggle-bunny!" Buffy latched herself on the new arrival, squeezing her into a hug.
"Hey, Hunny-bunny!" Shego squeezed Buffy back, carrying her cradle-style. (5)
Faith gave a sound of mock indignation, "B! You slut!"
"What?" Buffy smiled, snuggling closer to Shego, "She's smokin' hot."
"I still have wicked skills!" Faith huffed.
"You're just jealous." Shego smirked, "If you want, we can still call you 'Cuddle-bunny'!"
"Like hell you will." Faith protested vehemently.
"Suit yourself." Shego shrugged. She walked over to the sofa, Buffy still in her arms, and sat down.
"Any room for another slayer?" Faith asked. Shego adjusted their positions to let Faith sit next to them on the couch.
"How did it go?" Buffy asked as she placed her head on Shego's shoulder.
"Same as yesterday." She replied, withholding an important piece of information that she heard Kim say earlier that day.
"Listen, I'm going to stay longer… Faith, would you mind checking me in at the nearest hotel?" Shego said, turning her head to look at Faith.
"What? No! You're staying here with us, we've got a spare room!" Faith objected.
"Yeah, Snuggle-bunny, we like you staying here," Buffy implored, " Besides, you've already stayed for a couple of weeks so why not just stay with us longer?"
"Well, Hunny-bunny," Shego said, looking at buffy, "I can't sleep when you and Faith come back from patrol rutting like animals in heat."
Buffy replied with a blush while Faith smirked cockily.
"Ain't nothin' wrong with some good lovin', 'Snuggle-bunny'." Faith declared proudly.
"Must not be good enough if your girlfriend is on my lap, 'Cuddle-bunny.'" Shego retorted.
Shego and Buffy bursted out laughing at the look on Faith's face.
Buffy was clearing the dishes in the kitchen as Faith and Shego talked on the couch. They had just finished dinner.
"So why are you staying longer?" Faith asked.
"You don't want me here?" Shego joked, "I guess I want to learn a few new things –to expand my horizons… and… and I just need… more time."
"I still can't believe that you haven't talked to her yet!" Faith explained exasperatedly, "It's not gonna kill you to just ask her out!"
"You say it as if it was that easy!" Shego replied, "If I recall correctly, you weren't so enthusiastic about asking Buffy out!"
"I thought she hated my guts! And I wouldn't blame her if she did!" Faith countered, "But, ya gotta admit… it still turned out for the better, like you said it would. You're the one who helped me out back then on what to do… How come you can't take your own advice?"
"Giving advice and taking it are two different things."
"I say, to just make things easier, just slip her some Eve and let the love drug do its thing."
"Yeah! I should add in some Adam too just to fry her brain faster! (6)" Shego replied sarcastically, "Oh wait, I could just use my plasma to do that!"
"Well, it worked on Buffy." Faith shrugged.
"Hey!!" Buffy protested from the kitchen, "Are you calling me stupid?"
"Sorry, Hunny-bunny but sometimes you really fit the whole 'blonde' profile." Shego cracked a smile and half-heartedly apologized.
Buffy stomped into the living room and pouted.
"Aww, come on, B. You know we're just messin' with ya." Faith said as she took Buffy in her arms, "Shego just isn't convinced that you fell for my charms and goodies." She grinned.
The blonde Slayer did not look convinced.
"Anyway," Shego said, trying to steer to a different topic, "Did you call in my reservations?"
"OH! Yeah, I did," Faith grinned mischievously, "It's under the name of 'Clara Phil.'"
"That's so funny I forgot to laugh." was the green tinted villainess's deadpan reply.
"I know, right? Well, if you're all set, I could walk you there right now." Faith stood up, "It's only a couple of blocks from here so you can hang with us any time."
When they finally made it out the door, Buffy called to Shego, "I'm not Andrew -cause that would be wrong is so may levels- and it's probably weird that I'm going to say this but, in the great words of Jedi Master Yoda: Do or do not, there is no try!"
Faith laughed as she leaned in to kiss the babbling blonde goodbye. "Definitely weird, B."
Shego hugged Buffy and whispered, "Thanks."