Running away and other dealings

[mixed_berry]

Okay, so I knew telling Dawn that going to Italy as a vacation wouldn't work. It didn't really stop me from trying, but as soon as I saw that look of 'give me a freaking break' I broke down and told her the truth. (Or what I'd like to call a diluted version of the truth

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[dawnie_summers_]

I hung up the phone after talking with Xander, smiling slightly when I was sure I heard Buffy in the living room.

"Wasn't expecting you to be home so early. The newly made slayers mutiny or something?" I asked, smirking slightly, dropping down on the couch.

I'll work up to asking her about staying with Xander. Dropping it on her the second she gets home was far from a good plan if I wanted anywhere close to a positive reaction.

[mixed_berry]

I sigh, plopping myself directly on the couch beside Dawnie. Mmm, comfy couch. Nice after being tackled by other slayers.

"We should really give them some shots of Valium. That might help the days go by faster. I wasn't half as hyper as those girls are when I was their age."

[dawnie_summers_]

"You probably were, it's just, energy and hyperness tends to feed off other hyperness." I pointed out. "Or didn't you notice that back in Sunnydale? Besides, it might be hard to train them to be actual effective slayers if they're sedated to the point of calm on a daily basis." I laughed slightly.

"So, other than super hyper teenage girls driving you nuts, how are you?"

[mixed_berry]

"Good. Dandy. Peachy with a side of keen." I replied with a hint of sarcasm and a smile.

"Did I hear you get off the phone with someone?"

[dawnie_summers_]

"Well, I could do that with my friends, I should have some by then. If you can't get that much time away, I mean. I meant more the makeup and hair and that stuff, the actual getting ready." I told her, adding to myself: the stuff Mom was supposed to help with.

"Not really much point in worrying about that now, it's neary a year away, you know?"

[mixed_berry]

I nod to Dawn. "Well, still. I want to be part of it. Even though I'll be here in Italy... mostly."

I really wish she'd stay. I wish I could just tell her no to this whole thing. I don't want to spend time without my little sister.

[dawnie_summers_]

"I know." I replied. I couldn't help but think she seemed afraid I was planning on cutting her out of that stuff, which...why?

"Relax, okay? You're still my sister, zero plans in actively cutting you out of the big events." I added, trying to convince her.

[mixed_berry]

"I just know... I haven't always been here for you." I started softly, "And I want to be."

Oh, yeah, during and after I died time number two comes to mind.