tthdrabbles | FIC: Faith’s Dark Secret (BtVS/X-Men)

Finally I have something written! A BIG thanks to

mynuet for the quick 'No, it doesn't suck' beta! Sometimes we all need a little reassurance. Also, I swear I am not trying to move in on Lucinda's turf - she writes X-men far better than I.

Title: Faith’s Dark Secret
Author: Vesica
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine. Joss/Marvel own ‘em. I just took ‘em out for a spin.
Note: For

tthdrabbles 200 word “Bad Trip/Day off/Vacation” Challenge, in honor of

tthjinni's Horrendous Journey. Cheer up!
Summary: Faith’s day off takes a turn for the worse when someone discovers a guilty pleasure of hers. (Faith/Piotr Rasputin – non-paired)

Interesting, she thought, the increased agility of keeping your weight on the balls of your feet. She watched them closely. It makes their movements faster, tighter. I should try that.

She reacted to the soft footfall automatically. Turning, she groaned. Anyone but him.

"How’d you find me?"

"You weren’t difficult to follow."

"Look – I got the okay from Xavier. I’ve been busting my ass training. I deserve some ‘me time’."

He didn’t answer, looking from her to screen, smiling. Not a good sign.

"How much?" she asked.

"No, no money." He moved down the row and slid into the seat beside her. "I stay."

"What?"

"I stay and watch. Or should I tell them?" he asked as she grimaced.

This is so embarrassing. She had assumed she would be doing his laundry or something. She sourly mumbled, "Deal".

"Cheer up - It’s not that bad," he reaching into his coat pocket, producing a small bottle. "Stolichnaya, a Fred and Ginger Film Fest – great day off, no?"

Rolling her eyes, she reached for the bottle. "I liked you better as ‘teacher’ than ‘blackmailer’."

He laughed, "Why not both? Now - shhh."

She sank lower in the seat. Worst day off - ever.

~Finis~