Four Stories With Faith
Hey everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend.
Today I thought I'd go with a Giles/Faith theme. I know it can be a harsh pairing, but I think in some ways, he really understood her longing to fit in and the pull the darkness had on her and she felt his loneliness and saw him as so much more than a text book with arms.
My first choice is set right after Buffy dies. Faith comes and finds Giles and the two find an odd sort of comfort and love. It's not sweet or romantic, it's born out of sadness and pain, but they hold each other up, none the less. What I like about this is the way the words flow together and paint a picture of two angry, empty people who find each other and try to survive. It won't leave you all warm and fuzzy, but I think it's very well written and worth the read. It's called Without by Firecracker.
My second choice is short, but I really wish this scene had been in the show. It's set in season seven right after everyone votes to follow Faith instead of Buffy. Faith is freaked out and asks Giles when he is going to step in and stop this and he tells her he's not. She asks how he could let the bad Slayer run the show and he proceeds to tell her a few things that make her realise that maybe she isn't so bad after all. It was a well written scene with some much needed comfort and absolution that bolstered up a girl who was emotionally bleeding and allowed her to do what she needed to. Great piece. It's called Hard Truths by Vesica and you should really read it.
This next one is set in season three. Giles is in his library office working late when Faith comes in. He questions her, trying to figure out exactly why she's there, only to have her climb in his lap and flirt with him. Determined to teach her a lesson so that she won't pull this on the wrong guy, he turns the tables and plays wolf. Unfortunately for him, Faith likes wolves and he ends up kissing her with his hands in interesting places. His mind reminds him there are still three long months before she is legally shaggable and he sends her on her way, though he finds himself counting the days until she turns eighteen. It's all from his point of view and I liked how it was written. It was fun and hot. It's called It's All In How You Play The Game, also by Vesica.
Suggestion number three comes with a sequel! It's set about a month later, right after Gingerbread, and the Scoobies are having a meeting. Giles is lecturing and Faith, while listening to the sound of his voice, isn't hearing a thing he is saying. All she can think about is how hot he is and how she only has two months left. I really liked this one because it highlights some of Rupert's great attributes. He's smart and sexy and moves so well and I like how she savours each thought. It's called All I Have To Do, of course by Vesica.
Anywhom, I hope you have a good weekend and happy reading!
Today I thought I'd go with a Giles/Faith theme. I know it can be a harsh pairing, but I think in some ways, he really understood her longing to fit in and the pull the darkness had on her and she felt his loneliness and saw him as so much more than a text book with arms.
My first choice is set right after Buffy dies. Faith comes and finds Giles and the two find an odd sort of comfort and love. It's not sweet or romantic, it's born out of sadness and pain, but they hold each other up, none the less. What I like about this is the way the words flow together and paint a picture of two angry, empty people who find each other and try to survive. It won't leave you all warm and fuzzy, but I think it's very well written and worth the read. It's called Without by Firecracker.
My second choice is short, but I really wish this scene had been in the show. It's set in season seven right after everyone votes to follow Faith instead of Buffy. Faith is freaked out and asks Giles when he is going to step in and stop this and he tells her he's not. She asks how he could let the bad Slayer run the show and he proceeds to tell her a few things that make her realise that maybe she isn't so bad after all. It was a well written scene with some much needed comfort and absolution that bolstered up a girl who was emotionally bleeding and allowed her to do what she needed to. Great piece. It's called Hard Truths by Vesica and you should really read it.
This next one is set in season three. Giles is in his library office working late when Faith comes in. He questions her, trying to figure out exactly why she's there, only to have her climb in his lap and flirt with him. Determined to teach her a lesson so that she won't pull this on the wrong guy, he turns the tables and plays wolf. Unfortunately for him, Faith likes wolves and he ends up kissing her with his hands in interesting places. His mind reminds him there are still three long months before she is legally shaggable and he sends her on her way, though he finds himself counting the days until she turns eighteen. It's all from his point of view and I liked how it was written. It was fun and hot. It's called It's All In How You Play The Game, also by Vesica.
Suggestion number three comes with a sequel! It's set about a month later, right after Gingerbread, and the Scoobies are having a meeting. Giles is lecturing and Faith, while listening to the sound of his voice, isn't hearing a thing he is saying. All she can think about is how hot he is and how she only has two months left. I really liked this one because it highlights some of Rupert's great attributes. He's smart and sexy and moves so well and I like how she savours each thought. It's called All I Have To Do, of course by Vesica.
Anywhom, I hope you have a good weekend and happy reading!