"Alright," Faith said, coming back into the motel room with bags of food.
"Guess it's my turn to take it for the team. There is a strip club in this boring-ass town."
Dean & Sam
"Whoo!" Dean fist-pumped.
Sam looked up at the sound of the bags of food.
"I'm surprised this place even has a bar," he mused.
Faith
Faith shrugged, handing one bag to Dean, and bringing the other over to Sam.
"Everyone needs somewhere to get drunk and see nudity," she pointed out.
"Besides at home."
Sam & Dean
"Guess so," Sam shrugged, taking the bag and looking in.
"Pie!" Dean exclaimed, face visibly brighter upon sight of it.
Faith
"I know, I know, you'd marry me in a heartbeat," Faith joked.
She leaned back on the bed, toeing her shoes off.
Dean & Sam
"Mmm," Dean moaned appreciatively as he bit into it.
"I think he's set for the night," Sam chuckled, pulling out his burger.
Faith
Faith grinned, and reached into the bag for her own burger.
"So, if I strapped on an apron and baked a pie for you, would that be your ultimate fantasy, Dean?" she teased.
Dean
"Maybe if you were otherwise naked," Dean grinned, meat across his face.
Faith
Faith snickered, and went back to her food.
"So Samwise, you coming out to watch me earn cash? Keep an eye on me?"
Dean & Sam
"I thought that was my job?" Dean said with a mouthful.
"I will if you want me to," Sam assured, playing with his food a bit before taking a bite.
Faith
"I'll give you both lapdances," Faith grinned.
She leaned over and rested her hand on Sam's thigh.
Sam & Dean
"I might have to do research yet," Sam insisted.
"Oh whatever," Dean scorned.
Faith
"Well, what if Dean takes it for the team and does the research?" Faith asked, grinning.
Dean & Sam
"I'm no good at it," Dean waved her off.
"It's true," Sam shrugged, "he usually calls people for help. And... we're kinda running out of people to call."
Faith
"Yeah," Faith said, thinking about her own back up research buddy.
She brightened a little.
"In other great news, I think I'm getting stronger again."
Dean & Sam
Dean looked up in surprise.
"That's great!" Sam exclaimed, "but are you sure? It's not just a lull?"
Faith
"Pretty sure," Faith replied, shrugging.
"I've been monitoring it over the last month, and I'm not getting as worn out as I was before. So I'm hoping this is a sign it's getting better."
Dean & Sam
"Awesome," Dean nodded, digging in to his pie again.
"Yeah it is," Sam agreed, "so what do you think you are now, 80%?"
Faith
"Around about," Faith nodded.
She was quiet for a moment, thinking while she ate.
"So, do you think it is possible to suffocate someone with your thighs?"
Sam & Dean
"It is," Sam insisted as Dean nodded, waiting until he swallowed.
"We saw an article once about a stripper suffocating some dude with her thighs. What a way to go," Dean smirked.
Faith
Faith grinned faintly. "What an awesome way to kill someone."
She paused.
"Anyway, so, I'm doing the work thing tonight, who's in?"
Dean & Sam
"Duh," Dean said through his food.
"I'll come along, but probably won't stay," Sam nodded, finally getting into his food.
Faith
"I won't suffocate you with my thighs, Sam, I promise," Faith nodded.
She turned her attention to her food.
"Think I have to give a lapdance though. Boys?"
Dean & Sam
"Mmm?" Dean looked up as Sam continued eating.
Faith
"Well, I could give one to a stranger, but I'm not really in the mood for unfamiliar groping."
Faith shrugged.
"Want to draw straws for who gets one?"
Dean & Sam
"I'll take it," Dean said, in a tone that suggested it was his duty to.
"Yeah, me too," Sam shrugged, "but just remember you're not making any money unless it's for other people..."
Faith
"Yeah, but I will be making money from the stripping in general," Faith replied.
"Plus, anytime a random stranger gets a lapdance, I end up with a foreign finger in my pants, and I don't enjoy that."
Sam & Dean
"Fair enough," Sam shrugged, continuing to eat.
"I'm good to be guinea pig," Dean insisted, brushing his hands off.
"Just don't forget Dean, we're going to make money, not spend it," Sam insisted.
Faith
"Yeah, just keep it above board, favourite Winchester," Faith said, pointing at him.
"Or you'll regret it."
Dean
Dean raised his hands in surrender.
"Hands off, I promise."
Faith
"Thanks," Faith said.
She finished her food and then stretched her arms above her head.
Dean
"What time does it open?" Dean asked.
Faith
"About half an hour, give or take," Faith told him.
"So I have some time to debate over costume choices."
Dean & Sam
"Just wear leather," Dean shrugged.
"Yeah. People aren't too fussy when it comes to adult entertainment," Sam shrugged in agreement.
Faith
"True," Faith agreed.
She sidled over to Sam and put her arms around his neck.
Sam & Dean
Sam struggled to keep eating, and eventually started laughing.
"Getting in a practise run?" Dean mused.
Faith
Faith grinned and nuzzled Sam's cheek, chuckling.
"Yep. That, and trying to corrupt the younger Winchester."
Sam
"Corrupt?" Sam mused, pulling back a little to press his nose against hers lovingly.
Faith
Faith laughed and brushed her lips over his.
"Yep. Corrupt. Or maybe it would be you corrupting me?"
Dean
"I find that hard to believe," Dean scoffed.
Faith
"Totally true," Faith nodded, grinning at Sam.
"Was so innocent before I met Sam. Vanilla even."
She nodded teasingly.
Dean & Sam
Dean broke out laughing as Sam's eyebrows rose.
"Oh really?" he looked interested, "so I was the first one t instigate our night ventures?"
Faith
"Yep," Faith said, nodding.
"Hate to break it to you, Jumbo, but you kissed me first."
Sam
"You got any evidence of that?" Sam asked, looking pleased with himself.
Faith
"Besides my memory?" Faith asked.
She bit her lip to stop herself from laughing.
"I have evidence. In my heart, Sam. In my heart."
Dean & Sam
"Oh for God's sake," Dean rolled his eyes.
Sam chuckled.
"In your heart, huh? Can we hook video up to that?" he teased.
Faith
"I'm sure there is some sort of technology, yes," Faith grinned.
"But nope, we were fighting, and then you asked us where we stood, and I smiled and you grabbed me and kissed me. You were also wearing the blue button up shirt."
She nodded.
"Shut up. Yes, I remembered that all."
Sam
"Wow," Sam grinned.
"I didn't know I made such a lasting impression."
Faith
Faith grinned, her cheeks slightly pink.
"Shut up."
Sam & Dean
"Awww," Sam teased, before licking some food from around his mouth and kissing her.
"I think I'm gonna barf," Dean made choking noises.
Faith
Faith kissed him back, then pulled back. She stuck her tongue out at him.
"We being too coupley, Dean?" she grinned.
Dean
"Yes," Dean replied solidly.
"An if you're giving me a lapdance, I'd like you to get off my brother's. 'Cause, gross."
Faith
Faith glanced at Sam.
"We'll be good. I'll just sit here."
She made a move to get off Sam's lap.
Sam
"Hey," Sam kept his arms around her so she couldn't move away, "his decision, not mine. Stay."
Faith
Faith grinned up at him.
"Forceful. Nice."
Sam & Dean
"I know," Sam grinned.
"Right. Well," Dean cleared his throat and stood from the bed, "I'm going to head to the club. It'll look suss if we arrive together after all."
Faith
Faith laughed and leaned back against Sam.
"Alright, well, we'll be there shortly."
She glanced up at Sam with a twinkle in her eye.
Sam & Dean
Sam winked at her.
"Maybe 'll even see you there," Dean teased, before disappearing out the door.
Sam looked ver his shoulder, then chuckled.
"So. Spare time," he pointed out.
Faith
"Hmm, wonder how we should spend that," Faith grinned.
She leaned in to kiss him.
Sam
Sam kissed her back, already going for her bra strap.
Faith
"You are such a sex fiend," Faith told him.
She slid her hands under his shirt.
Sam
"Then we're a match made in heaven," Sam grinned against her lips, sliding his hands down to her hips.
Faith
"But, I'm not a sex fiend," Faith grinned.
She leaned in to kiss him again, wrapping her legs around his waist.
"And if I am, it's because of you."
Sam
"You're not a fiend," Sam kissed her back again and again.
"You're a sex kitten."
Faith
Faith grinned against his lips.
"I think I can deal with that."
~*~*~*~
"I think I need a shower before we go," Faith said teasingly.
"Someone went and made me all sweaty."
Sam
"Somehow I don't think Dean will mind if we're late," Sam mused, sitting up in the bed.
"But I guess I should make a move then."
Faith
Faith leaned over and kissed Sam lightly.
"I'll meet you there."
Sam
Sam kissed her back before getting fully dressed again.
"See you there," he smiled, before biting his bottom lip as he disappeared through the door.
Faith
About twenty minutes later, Faith was showered, made up and standing in lingerie, backstage at the strip club, looking through the racks of costumes. She selected a leather outfit, then waited for her session to start.
Sam & Dean
Sam had taken up residence in a back corner of the club, ignoring any women that made eyes his way. Having been there for over a half hour already, he still hadn't spotted Dean.
Dean was on the floor in amongst almost a barrage of women, so it was no wonder.
Faith
"You're on, honey," one of the other girls said to Faith, as she stepped backstage. "Alright crowd. Bit handsy."
Faith nodded. "Aren't they always?"
The other woman laughed. "Yeah. They are."
Faith took a deep breath and climbed the stairs that led the the stage area. The music changed and she stepped out from behind the curtain, wrapping an arm around the pole, the whole thing almost a regular routine.
Sam
Sam looked up as the music changed, his face softening when he caught sight of her. He ignored the whistles and carryings-on by the patons, almost as if he were used to it.
Dean barely noticed, but when he finally looked toward the stage he perked up a little.
Faith
Faith spun around the pole, holding on using one hand. She caught sight of Sam in the corner and she flashed a small smile in his direction.
She spun around again, ending on her knees and she took the top part of her outfit off.
Dean & Sam
Dean wolf whistled, letting Sam finally catch sight of him. Noticing the beers around his brother he groaned inwardly.
Faith
Once Faith was only in lingerie, she stepped down off the platform and straddled Dean's lap.
She went through the motions of a lapdance, thinking absently about getting more food after this was over.
Dean & Sam
"Yeah baby!" Dean swayed to the music under her, trying to only half pay attention as he knew Sam would be watching from somewhere.
Sam leant his head in his hand boredly before having a drink.
Faith
Faith finished up the lapdance and climbed off Dean's lap. She stepped back onto the platform to finish off her songs.
After a few more minutes, she turned and left, smirking slightly as she heard the protests from the crowd.
Sam
Sam paid his tab and snuck out the front door, leaving Dean to enjoy the rest of his night. He waited on the side of the street for Faith to appear, glancing at his watch every now and then.
Faith
"Hey, you sure you don't want a permanent job here?" the manager asked, as Faith pulled on her coat.
"I'm just passing through," she replied, shaking her head.
"Alright, well, if you ever pass through again..." he handed her a large wad of cash.
"Thanks."
Faith put the cash in her bag and then left via the backdoor to meet up with Sam.
Sam
"Hey," Sam nodded when he saw her.
"How did you fare?"
Faith
"Pretty well," Faith said. "If I had to do it for the rest of my life, I think I'd live quite comfortably."
She reached for his hand when she was close enough.
Sam
Sam took her hand and started walking her back down the street.
"Great. So we can eat for another couple of weeks," he mused.
Faith
"Looks like," Faith commented.
She tugged on his arm to stop him for a kiss.
Sam
Sam stopped and leant down to kiss her, before hearing footsteps either side of them.
Pulling back, he soon saw two large men either side of them.
Faith
"Sorry boys," Faith drawled. "Private party."
"It's ok," the one next to her said. "We're not staying long."
He grabbed the bag off Faith's shoulder, while the other one moved to restrain Sam, both men thinking Faith would have no chance at defending herself.
Sam
Sam looked down at Faith, then out at the street.
"Oh what the Hell," he shrugged, before turning to the two approaching him and throwing them telekinetically backwards into the brick wall - one of them shattering a window.
Faith
The one with Faith's bag started to run, and when she went to chase him, the other who had originally approached them grabbed her from behind.
"Not so fast, girly," he said gruffly, one hand curling around her waist.
"Big mistake," Faith replied, throwing her head back against his. He recoiled, instanly letting her go and grabbing his nose.
She turned and roundhouse kicked him, knocking him down. She turned back and ran after the guy with her bag. She pushed him over, and snapped a kick into his stomach.
"That's mine."
Sam
Sam watched after her with a sadistic smile, before he noticed one of the men he'd thrown staggering to his feet in order to advance on him yet again.
"Be a good boy and stay," he voice lowered, throwing both men back again and holding them at the wall as he watched after Faith again.
Faith
Faith grabbed the guy off the ground by his collar and pushed him back against the wall.
He choked slightly, eyes widening.
She let him go and looked as if she was going to leave, then threw her elbow into his face. He coughed again, blood splattering from his mouth to the ground.
Faith sighed, feeling the blood on her feet. "Now that's just made me angry."
She slammed his head back into the wall.
Sam
Sam sighed dramatically.
"Now you've ruined her shoes..."
Faith
"And these are my favourite shoes," Faith said, nodding.
She punched him hard in the face, and he coughed again, more blood coming out.
"You know, it seems like you're a bit of a slow learner. He seems slow, right?" she asked, glancing at Sam.
Sam
"He does," Sam agreed, "but they all do. They feel the need to pick on girls in alleys after all."
Faith
Faith nodded, and threw another punch in the guys face.
"Guess it's because all girls are helpless, right?"
She smirked faintly, holding the man there with one hand, not even using all of her strength.
Sam
"And you're not even full ball," Sam shrugged.
"Maybe we should teach them a lesson, what do you think?"
Faith
"I think so," Faith said, nodding.
"But you know... what's a good way to make sure someone gets the message? Fruit basket... evisceration?"
Sam
Sam hesitated with a smirk, then his face suddenly fell. Almost as if he'd just snapped out of it.
He turned to the two men and let them down from the wall, indicating for them to leave.
"We should call it a night," he insisted, "but you're welcome to draw blood first."
Faith
Faith hesitated for a moment, feeling almost like she was balancing on the edge of a precipice, and wanting desperately to freefall on the wrong side. She shook her head, then elbowed the guy once last time in the face, splitting his bottom lip open. She grabbed her bag from him, and threw him back down to the ground.
"Yeah, let's head back."
She walked back over to Sam.
Sam
Sam slid his arm around her shoulders and began walking back down the street with her again, thinking silently.
Faith
Faith exhaled heavily, thinking about the situation.
"I think... I think I almost crossed a line."
Sam
"You and me both," Sam shuddered to think.
"I'm glad you were there."
Faith
"Yeah," Faith nodded.
She walked alongside with Sam quietly.
"I'm glad you were there too."