First Fic : A Country Kinda Girl

[Arwen276]

No,

no...

NO!

I am HOOKED! I want more!



Nice fic!!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[sam darls]

That was wow..so good..and you stopped there?!! Love sammi xx

[allykat]

YAY!, update! And they met...

I'm really liking this.. Looking forward to more..

[FIRESIGN]

Very nice! Can't wait to read more!



Cin - aka FIRESIGN

[Grimlock72]

Now how come I didn't think about the computer teacher part ? Anyway, I was wondering about Willow's kinda non-existing teacher's degree. She will probably have to study for that and she might need some help, heh



So neither girl does yet know/realise she likes girls, thats definitly something I haven't read very often in W/T stories. Should be interesting, as that attraction seems to be present already .



About those mob people, am I the only to notice that their 'contact' has suddenly become unreachable just around the time someone is driving Willow to a far away place ? Color me paranoid, but I don't like coincidences all that much. Certainly not when Willow's life depends on it. Cute how she accidentally thought of herself as Newman btw. :-)



I'm wondering if Willow will want to get close to Tara, her being a mob-target after all. That would put Tara in some form of danger, assuming those mobster get out of New York at all that is. Still, Tara might want to take that risk. Guess we'll have to wait and see....



Oh yeah, you write fairly quick don't you ? About an update per day, or did you have some chapters pre-written ??



Grimmy

--
"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[Shinnen]

definitely looking forward for more!

CheerZ

Shinnen



She's the most amazing girl in the whole world. She's the only girl who makes my heart beat faster and slower at the same time. When I'm not with her, I'm not living. I'm not existing until I can hold her in my arms again.

[Tempest Duer]

Note to everyone who read my first post on this thread: Tempest is a dorky speed-reader who read this fic sleep-deprived.



But I love this, mafia or no. Willow's forgetting her name in her internal babble was cute.

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon

[TaraBaby77]

Yeappers, need an update, PLEASE??? I think I will have to jump on the 'I'm-hooked' bandwagon, heehee... great work, wanna see more soon... =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

"It's about two people, regardless of sex, who love each other and treat each other with compassion and respect."

[The Rose24]

As always!!! Fire!!!!!!!



It will complicate things since Willow is in the Witness Protection Program. I wonder if Willow will tell Tara about her difficult and unfortunate circumstances.



Keep up the good work.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

[Tawilove]

I think i'm gona kill my stupid computer!!!!!!!! I was writing individual replies to all of you dear kittens and after like an hour and a half of writing I lost it all

Ok so i keep my cool, i keep my cool, i breathe , ok not much for the cooling right now! So sorry, i'll write it again and you'll have it tomorrow with the update!

You can destroy whatever you want / All she needs is to open her arms / To rebuild everything, to rebuild everything

Edited by: Tawilove  at: 12/3/03 2:35 pm

[Grimlock72]

Tawi,



You could write the replies like your story in word or another editor. That way you can SAVE them as much as you like. Then when you want to post, just copy/paste it.



Now be nice to your computer and it should be nice to you, honest! . We will patiently wait a day, really we will... though I do feel sorry for your trouble.



P.S. Be carefull using 'back' button when typing replies directly in Internet Explorer, it tends to wipe the reply clean when you get back to it using 'forward'. Got bitten by that one weeks ago.



Good luck with your pc



Grimmy

--
"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[Tawilove]

Hello kittens, so after another try, here are the individual replies to all of you!



Tempest Duer :



"Note to everyone who read my first post on this thread: Tempest is a dorky speed-reader who read this fic sleep-deprived"



No worries I know what you feel, i'm pretty much sleep-deprived myself



Willow's babble is the cutest thing, ask Tara she'll confirm



Thanks for your kind feedback, i'm glad you enjoy it so far





allykat :



"Can't wait for W&T first meeting! (which will be soon, I hope..."



Wish granted



"Looking forward to more.."



Well look dear kitten, see on the horizon, the update is approching very fast and will reach the board soon



"Great update! I really enjoyed this part

I'm really liking this"



Why thanks





TaraBaby77 :



I'm really happy that you like how it's developping , i'm try to give as many infos as possible about the story line, I think it's a big key to a better understanding of the characters.



"So??? What happens??? Come on, need more......... please??? Great update. I can't wait until they meet. I think I am repeating what everyone has said already. anyhoo, great great great!!!

Yeappers, need an update, PLEASE??? I think I will have to jump on the 'I'm-hooked' bandwagon, heehee... great work, wanna see more soon"



If that's not eagerness, i don't know what it is , and I'm overwhelmed by it . Thank you so much for such an enthusiastic feedback!

More soon





The Rose24 :



"Interesting backgrounds on the family."



Thanks , sometimes i feel like i'm being over-narrative with the setting up, but i'm sure that this will give a better understanding of the different characters interactions later on!



"It will complicate things since Willow is in the Witness Protection Program. I wonder if Willow will tell Tara about her difficult and unfortunate circumstances."



Yes indeed, it will be complicated but not for now! Right now our girl are just trying to comprehend the range of their feelings for one another , but i won't be throwing them in eachother's arms too fast, we need some angst so in the end the reward will "taste" much better



"Keep up the good work."







Willow fan7 :



You're being a sneaky , i like sneaky , so please keep on being sneaky (why do i feel like i'm repeating myself )



"That was definitely a great start"



Thank you





xita :



"I love the time you are taking in setting this up. It creates a fuller world and a better story."



Thank you very much ! I know that when we read a story, we all are waiting for the wonderful, perfect moment when those amazing two souls finally meet and fall in love . So i understand that some people could be a bit frustrated by a long setting up . However i'm sure, like you said it so well, that it is important to give a wider framework to the storyline, leading of course to a better understanding of the different situations that will occur through the fic.



Well about Tara and Prue's backgrounds, it will come along the way, for i first want and to get closer to eachother, Tara needs a minimum of intimity to open up about her past.

But I will give infos about Prue's father in a few update before being more precise later on!





sam darls :



"That was wow..so good..and you stopped there"



Mwamwamwamwa i'm so evil , I know but fear not the next update is coming very soon!!!!

Thank you very much for your feedback i'm so happy you like these updates





Grimlock72 :



"Oh yes, almost forgot; who's Prue's father ??"



It seems that everyone wants to know, i wonder why ? I'll give some hints in a few updates



"Now who dared to treat Tara like she was a worthless being ? Het stupid so-called familly ?? . I hate it when people do that, should have not-so-nice discussion with that familly some day, heh. Good thing she with a real familly now, a place where she's appriciated."



I totally agree with you on this! How is it that the people you should be able to rely on, to trust more than anyone else, to be loved by unconditionally, hurt you in such an horrible way ! To me it's the cowardest (i don't know if this word exist! ) "crime" !!!!

Fortunatly in my verse Tara and Dawn are far away from this hatred and pain now, surrounded by a loving family !



"Anyway, I was wondering about Willow's kinda non-existing teacher's degree. She will probably have to study for that and she might need some help, heh"



Yeah I know i'm a idiot , i totally forgot to mention that!! Well to me when O'brian changed her ID files in Wasington he gave her a teacher's degree at the same time (unknown to Willow). He was sure she was totally able to teach a class seeing how great were her academics!

So in conclusion i assumed it was obvious and i shouldn't have cause that made an ass out of me and Xander



"About those mob people, am I the only to notice that their 'contact' has suddenly become unreachable just around the time someone is driving Willow to a far away place ? Color me paranoid, but I don't like coincidences all that much. Certainly not when Willow's life depends on it"



Yes indeed these people should be watched carefully , but i think that we will have a much bigger problem than 'the contact' who became unreachable, trust me



"I'm wondering if Willow will want to get close to Tara, her being a mob-target after all. That would put Tara in some form of danger, assuming those mobster get out of New York at all that is. Still, Tara might want to take that risk. Guess we'll have to wait and see...."



You made a perfect conclusing for yourself

Well of course this will bring some issues and of course the kind of issues that brings on others issues with them , if you see what i mean



"Oh yeah, you write fairly quick don't you ? About an update per day, or did you have some chapters pre-written ??"



Great guess , i did have some pre-written chapters, but they are running thin, three down three to go and then they'll be less frequent



"Now be nice to your computer and it should be nice to you, honest! . We will patiently wait a day, really we will... though I do feel sorry for your trouble."



Thank you Grimmy you're a sweetie



"You could write the replies like your story in word or another editor. That way you can SAVE them as much as you like. Then when you want to post, just copy/paste it."



I'm a stupid idiot!!!!!! I usally do as you said, first write in Word, save and then copy and paste, i really don't know which demon took control of me yesterday to write directly on the board!!!!!!!!!!





Arwen276 :



Yes,

yes,

YES



Stay tune the update is coming

Thanks for the feedback





FIRESIGN :



Thank you very much

The next part is coming





Sinnen :



I'm glad you liked the start and i hope you'll continue liking the fic, thank you





The next update will come in a couple of hours or so

You can destroy whatever you want / All she needs is to open her arms / To rebuild everything, to rebuild everything

[Tawilove]

Title : A Country Kinda Girl.

Author : Tawilove (Julie)

E-mail : tawilove@yahoo.fr

Distribution : No problem, just ask me first.

Feedback : Yes please, i really want to know your opinion, though please be gentle it’s my first attempt at a fic.

Spoilers : This is totally AU but there will probably be some quotes or references from the show till end of season 6.

Rating : I don’t know really but let’s say PG-13 for a start (if my rating is incorect please feel free to let me know), change in the rating will be signaled when occur.

Disclaimer : All characters belong to Joss Whedon and ME .....except for the ones i created, i won’t be naming them all, it would be too long and i’m kinda lazy! But you’ll have no problem spotting them ‘cause they never were on the show.

Summary : In this story there’s no Magic, no Demons, no Slayer, just the plain old reality! But there’s also Love and Romance so don’t run away! Willow is a computer specialist (i know, i know, how original!!!) and Tara is an english teacher. Willow has to go away from NY, where she has a great job as a computer consultant, because her life is in danger.



This is a middle Angst story, there’ll be some cliffhangers but i’ll warn beforehand!

Note 1 : I am not a professional writer and English is not my mother language so pardon me for any misspelling or grammatical errors! I didn’t research thoroughly about every subject I broach in this story so if you want me to correct something that seems incoherent or misplaced to you, let me know!

Note 2 : I’ve been away from this board for quite a while, for personal reasons and majorly lack of time! I’m back here with a fic that is not yet complete but that I firmly intend to complete don’t worry, the thing is that I won’t be able to update as often as I would like (still a lot of work), so that you know.

Thoughts are in italics!







Well what can i say, this update is a little cliffhangery







Part Three-B : Thinking of you







Willow was still in a daze, her meeting with the blonde teacher had been short but intense she thought. After a brief conversation in Principal Andersen’s office, Tara had to go back to her next class, it had been decided that Willow and O’Brian would make a tour of the city and that the readhead would come back at the school at 1:00 for a tour of her new working place. Tara would be her guide, then she would have two other classes before finishing at 4:00.

Willow was feeling great, she was wandering down the streets of Moab happilly chatting with the Agent, sharing impressions, commenting on the buildings they passed along their way.



“You’re smiling like The Cheerish Cat, is that a sign that you might be pleased!” he was teasing her gently, she was being so different from the terrified, but couragous, girl he first met back there in NY, she looked much more relaxed and confident. He was rewarded by one of her broadest grin, she didn’t mind the teasing, it was just a natural thing between them now, a way to express their affection for each other!



“I am really pleased i won’t deny it! This seems to be a nice little town, people are polite and wellcoming, i never realized how much i missed this in NY! The school is not huge but big enough to be lifeful, and Principal Andersen is so nice, no wonder that he became your friend, and.......” she stopped then surprised by what she knew she wanted to say next ...and this english teacher is a hottie! Oh my god what’s up! Am I gay?? but how i mean you don’t turn gay like that overnight!... Well be honest with yourself, you know you already felt some ‘undefinable’ feelings for Miss Calendar, you thought it was just admiration but you know it was more than that, face it you’re gay,... but i mean, what about Oz, and Jessie....oh you know Jessie was just a friend, you were simply jealous he could give more attention to someone else, it was more a problem of possession than of love,... but Oz, i did love him,.. yes you did but tell me, did you feel complete, did you feel like he was your soulmate, the other half of you, the one you were ready to live the rest of your life with.... so... i’m waiting!!!! ....uh! sorry i lost it,… my god i’m insane, i was having an internal babble in my own internal babble!!!, so what’s your answer were you really in love??... i guess i thought i was, but i’m not sure... oh i don’t know anymore...



“Willow” he was worried now she had been off for about 5 minutes and didn’t seem to be coming back anytime soon, so he took upon himself to shake her gently by the shoulders, “Willow are you alright? Willow?”



“Uh... what, uh I’m here,... sorry i spaced out” she felt a blush quickly cover her face.



“Well that’s an understatement, you looked totally entranced what put you in such a state” he ask bemused, and somehow concerned “are you having second thoughts?”



“What!.... second thoughts about what?” she was confused now



“About the job, did you think about it and finally decided against it, you looked bothered by something, like if you were trying hard to make a decision!”





“No, i don’t have second thoughts, i’m really glad to be teaching, …. I’m Finey McFine,…. no problem in the ‘second thoughts’ department, no siree.....” she felt nervous, but relieved at the same time that O’brian didn’t catch on her real trouble!



“You know that you’re the strangest girl i’ve ever met” he said chuckling “but i like it, so please don’t change” he was smiling now.



“I won’t! Promise!” she stated smiling back warmly.



“Good”.











Tara was coming back from the cafeteria and was slolwy walking towards her classroom where she had ask Willow to meet her. She’ll be here in less than 15 minutes now, why am i so nervous, there’s nothing to be nervous about, i just have to show her around that’s not a nobel price contest!!! But when she’s near me i feel tingles all over my skin and my stomach is full with buterflies, it feels good though......does she feel the same...stop it there now Tara, why would she feel the same about you, you’re really nothing special.. Her father’s voice echoed in her mind harsh and mocking, she felt a shiver run down her spine and had to smack down her own thoughts before they took over, like a mantra she repeated in her head, no, you’re not the source of me, i’m stronger than you, i don’t need to be told who i am, i am strong, i am strong...she was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t hear someone calling her from affar. But as the voice came closer she finally snapped out of her trance like state.



“Tara!”



“Aunt Joyce! What are you doing here, not that I’m not glad to see you, I mean…” she trailed off blushing slightly.



“I was on my way to see one of my favourite nieces! What with the dreamy state?” Tara beamed, she loved her aunt so much, she was so gentle and intelligent and looked so much like her mother “what is running in this pretty head of yours?”



“Nothing much, I was thinking about my day” well that’s not lying, right… I was really thinking about my day, well about a special part of my day, about my meeting with Willow, ...

Willow… I love the way it sounds, this is like a caress in the air, on my tongue… wow stop there Maclay!



“Tara! Are you with me?” Mrs Summers was bemused by her niece behaviour, this was not like her to go in a daze like that! Something is going on I can tell but what…… could it be that she… no…



“I’m sorry aunt Joyce, I’m a little bit distracted” well that’s an understatement she thought smiling



“And now you’re grinning like a cat that got the cream, what is it all about, are you falling in love?” Joyce asked with a low chuckled and a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Tara froze on the spot, she looked like a deer caught in the headlights is that what it is, no this can’t be, I’m a girl and she’s a girl too…so what Tara! You know deep inside that even if you’ve been told it was many times, it’s not a shame… I know…but I don't think i'm gay, i’m not sure anymore, could it be the reason why i never found Mr Right, because in fact i should have been looking for Ms Right… anyway the problem is not here, how could I fall in love with someone I just met, we didn’t even spend more than 15 minutes together....well falling in love is maybe a bit extreme right now, but you know you feel something very powerful, right!…



“So is that it, are you in love?” Joyce had first brought this subject up as a little teasing but as her niece didn’t answer she suddenly considered the possibility more seriously.



“What!....no! no no I’m not” she chuckled uncomfortably, trying to cover up her embarrassment

“I’m just thinking about …. things…” she trailed of miserably



“Thinking about things, right!” young people were so strange nowadays she thought, but even if Tara was shy she had never been so mysterious before, something was up that was certain, but she knew also that if her niece wanted to tell her she would do so in her own good time.



“Oh ! it’s nearly 1:00, Willow will be here soon, I should go now”



“Willow?”



“Yes, she’s the new computer science teacher, I’ve been asked by Principal Andersen to show her around the school!” she had to hurry now because she shouldn’t be late, Willow would think she didn’t care and would go away.



“Isn’t she the girl who will be renting the small house at the ranch” she knew the girl was to be expected soon but she had no idea when, anyway she was here and Tara seemed happy at the prospect to see her. That’s nice Tara doesn’t have so many friends, she’s quite a loner! It will be good for her to make a new one!



“Yes it’s her, you’ll see her later this evening! I’m sorry but I should really get going! Bye, see you after class”



“See you later Tara, have a nice time”



“Thanks” the blonde was running now, she was late already and had still to go through most of the school ……wait for me Willow!





Have a nice day or night

You can destroy whatever you want / All she needs is to open her arms / To rebuild everything, to rebuild everything

[Tempest Duer]

I think she's in luuurve! Yes she is! And we all know it too! Can't wait for more.

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon

[Grimlock72]

Oh... Willow will wait, not to worry about that



Tara didn't seem to surprised Willow would be staying near their house (sounds like it's a seperate house). She must be pleased with that though. Willow might have the knowledge she about WHAT she is supposed to teach her students, but she's never been taught HOW to do that. Trust me, there is a difference :-) No doubt Tara will be glad to help Willow with any difficulties in that area, and others .



Joyce guessing by accident what Tara was dazing off about was verrry recognizable. Awfull when people just guess right on such things . Good thing Joyce doesn't know who Tara was dreaming/dazing about, heck not even Tara herself knows for sure :-)



Both Willow and Tara seem rather quick to accept to whole Hetero->Lesbian step in their mind. That can be good, I just hope they don't expect everybody to be so easy on that. Besides which, they've hardly met, they have yet to have their first expresso-date .



Grimmy

--
"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[xita]

I am guessing Tara was informed by the principal before she even met Willow about where Willow would be staying. Anyway, yeah they've both had a pretty immediate and undoubtedly romantic reaction to each other. Yay!

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"Hard work often pays off after time but laziness always pays off now!"

[The Rose24]

Both of our ladies are definitely distracted.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

[sam darls]

Aww..she's in love Wonderful update. love sammi xx

[TaraBaby77]

Now, that's something..... something sweet and cute. Great update. I love the mixed emotions. It makes the build up and the first contact even better, . Just plain beautiful. Wanna see more, please??? =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[Tawilove]

Thank you to all the ones who read this fic and for the great feedback!!

I don't have time for individual replies right now but I have an update , though I pondered a bit over its lenght! Finally i decided to give you a longer one, but that also means that i 'll have just one more pre-written chapter and after that you'll have to wait longer between each update, so without further addo let's go



Cliffhanger warning





Title : A Country Kinda Girl.

Author : Tawilove (Julie)

E-mail : tawilove@yahoo.fr

Distribution : No problem, just ask me first.

Feedback : Yes please, i really want to know your opinion, though please be gentle it’s my first attempt at a fic.

Spoilers : This is totally AU but there will probably be some quotes or references from the show till end of season 6.

Rating : I don’t know really but let’s say PG-13 for a start (if my rating is incorect please feel free to let me know), change in the rating will be signaled when occur.

Disclaimer : All characters belong to Joss Whedon and ME .....except for the ones i created, i won’t be naming them all, it would be too long and i’m kinda lazy! But you’ll have no problem spotting them ‘cause they never were on the show.

Summary : In this story there’s no Magic, no Demons, no Slayer, just the plain old reality! But there’s also Love and Romance so don’t run away! Willow is a computer specialist (i know, i know, how original!!!) and Tara is an english teacher. Willow has to go away from NY, where she has a great job as a computer consultant, because her life is in danger.



This is a middle Angst story, there’ll be some cliffhangers but i’ll warn beforehand!

Note 1 : I am not a professional writer and English is not my mother language so pardon me for any misspelling or grammatical errors! I didn’t research thoroughly about every subject I broach in this story so if you want me to correct something that seems incoherent or misplaced to you, let me know!

Note 2 : I’ve been away from this board for quite a while, for personal reasons and majorly lack of time! I’m back here with a fic that is not yet complete but that I firmly intend to complete don’t worry, the thing is that I won’t be able to update as often as I would like (still a lot of work), so that you know.

Thoughts are in italics!









Part Three-B : Thinking of you









“So I’ll see you again later, have a nice time at the school” O’Brian had walked Willow back to the Highschool agreeing on meeting her back here before she went to the Ranch with Tara. They waved each other goodbye before the redhead quickly entered the building.

She was late! They had lunch in a nice little restaurant near their hotel, but even if the food had been great the service had been the slowest she ever had to witness! So she was late, she hated being late, this was totally against her nature, she was such a nervous type that she often got to an appointment 30 minutes in advance. She was nearly running now, afraid that Tara would think she was being disdainful and didn’t need her help or anything. My God, I’ll never be there on time, I’m already late, it’s nearly one o’clock………what is she going to think about me,……… she will think you’ve got no real interest in the school, no real interest in teaching…no real interest in HER………oh no, no, no, I’ve got to hurry, she’s going to think I didn’t even considered showing up, that maybe I thought it was beneath me………why am I so worried about what she’s thinking of me, why do I feel like seeing her will be the best moment of the day, I had fun with Rowan but it’s clearly not as exiting as the prospect to see her again! What’s up with me? She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t have time to react when suddenly someone appeared in front of her, equally running in the opposite direction. They bumped into each other effectively sending one another to the ground!



“Oh my God, I’m really sorry, ….I didn’t look where I was going, I’m so stupid, sorry….” the redhead was babbling excuses with her eyes still looking down trying to get back on her feet while awkwardly helping the other girl to collect the few papers she dropped in the process.



“N-n-n-no, it’s n-n-not your f-f-fault! I’m a t-t-t-total d-d-d-dork” the other girl frowned biting her lower lip angry at herself, for her stutter was going back full force. That’s when they both looked up, finally taking in the features of their ‘encounter’, green met blue and time stopped!













Tony had been caught, Joey Manucci knew it for sure now. The FBI found out who he was a few days ago, the positive point was that, except for the fact that one of their ‘men’ had been put down, he didn’t talk yet. Why was Joey so sure of that, well if Tony had talked the club would be full of agents by now.

But it didn’t mean he wouldn’t talk one of those days, it was a risk he could not take, he had to make sure that Tony would keep silent for ever. And he knew exactly who he should contact for that, he had many connections and some of them resided at the Central Jail. The “Tony case” would be handled just fine and by tomorrow evening nobody would ever be able to make him talk.

If Tony was out of the game, it was time to go for the kill, pun intended! Their “last card under the sleeve” as his father had said was now to be used. This man was all they had left and would surely be up to the challenge. He was a professional killer often hired by the “Family” when nothing else had worked. He was not a man to scare off his victims, or to intimidate them, he was one to hunt and kill, he was cold blooded and rather insane, a very good combination or a very bad one depending on which side you considered it!

Nobody knew his real name but he was known as ‘Spike’ for the first time he killed he used a spike to savagely murder his victim. His reputation was so that the bare mention of his name could bring shivers to the toughest of the Mafia men.

But first Joey had to take care of their “little problem” so he took his phone and dialled a number he knew by heart.

“Michael, how are you my friend?” he used a cheery tone even if the mood wasn’t following no need to show how desperate we are, “yes everything is fine” he was lying so well “but we would need a little service from your guys………well this would need to be taken care of pretty quickly, as in tomorrow…….yes I know it’s kinda short noticed but it fell on us rather unexpectedly ………the name?……..Tony, Tony Mateo…..yes definitly ….by tomorrow, yes……you’ll do it?…..great!!……thank you Michael, we’ll make it up to you, bye” he was glad, everything was falling into place, maybe it was a sign of a better ending for them!













They stood there, looking in each others eyes for what seemed like hours when suddenly Tara broke the stare fest by looking down at the ground, her hair falling gently on her face hiding the pools of blue Willow wanted so badly to see.

“I’m s-s-sorry, I w-w-w-wasn’t looking. I w-w-was running, I’m l-l-late…” the blonde was cursing her stutter, why wasn’t she able to form a simple sentence without tumbling every second word. She was bracing herself for the laugh she was so sure would be soon coming out of the redhead’s mouth. She kept her eyes fixed on the floor silently waiting for the blow .



“No! Tara, please, it’s not your fault, I wasn’t looking either, that’s one of my specialities” she joked hoping to make the blonde feel more comfortable, my god, she’s so shy………shy and sexy……wow what was that? Seeing a timid smile grace her lips she went on, “that’s me ‘blind running Rosenberg’, don’t mock, I’m very famous for that, I think I must have knocked down at least half a dozen people already, my boss even asked me to wear a bell around my neck so people could be warned of my imminent arrival, I don’t know if he was joking, personally I think he said this seriously but anyway he never forced me to wear one, a bell I mean……. I’m babbling now, sorry I’ll shut up” she smiled apologeticly at the blonde who was softly chuckling after this surprising display.



“No it’s o-o-ok, it’s cute” she said shyly cute? Why did I say that? Well it was cute, so why shouldn’t I say it, but what will she think?…… she blushed at the thought.



The redhead wore the broadest smile ever “thanks” she said brightly wow she thinks I’m cute……no she thinks your babble is cute which by the way is ridiculous……shut up, it’s not ridiculous, she thinks I’m cute……the hacker was grinning like an idiot boosted by the compliment.



“We should g-g-go now, i have a class in one hour and i want to show you the whole school b-b-before” Tara was still a bit flushed by all that happened in the last few minutes but was slowly getting bolder. While they walked through the corridors they chatted amiably about the school and the students but the hour went by in a flash it seemed, and both girl felt a pang of sadness when time came for them to part, conforted however in the knowledge they would see each other again very soon.



“Wait for me at the entrance of the main b-b-building around 4:00, from there we will go to the ranch and you will finally be able to s-s-settle down” the blonde teacher was getting a lot more confident around the redhead …I feel serene and excited at the same time when i’m near you Willow, oh what have you done to me…she thought smiling softly.



“Ok i’ll be there right on time, count on me, i’ll be Miss punctuality, i’ll even be there in advance, just to be extra sure you know! I wouldn’t want to run late, oh no, not ever again…” I’m babbleling, God I’m babbleling again why won’t I stop this, it’s getting ridiculous, i’m acting like a pubescent teenager when she’s around, oh Rosenberg you’ve got it bad…the blonde was giggling softly at the new babble fest, wishing silently that she would never have to be away from this girl, ever.













O’brian and the redhead were discussing outside the school waiting for the blonde to arrive.

"So how was the tour with…. " the agent asked seemingly looking for the teacher’s name.



"Tara, her name is Tara" stated the hacker with something akin to a dreamy smile.



"Oh yes, sorry I’m not very good with names, ….I know ! It’s not a 'trump' in my line of work" he smile a bit dejected, completly missing the redhead pensive expression at the mention of the blonde’s name.

Willow tried to stifle some giggles but apparently her attempt wasn’t being very successful for the agent gave her a look of mock hurt before adding with a chuckle "yes go on, why don't you! laugh at the deficient man that I am !"



Coming back all the sudden to their previous subject of conversation the redhead went on enthusiasticly "this was great" off the older man look she precised "the tour, the tour of the highschool, with Tara ! We talked about her work, her students, this was very nice, i think i haven't had such a good time in a long while" she seemed very pleased but then quickly an apologetic look appeared on her face "not that i didn’t enjoy time with you, it was different, i don’t know how to …"



"It’s ok Willow, you don’t have to explain, i understand very well what you mean, i wasn’t thinking that way" he wanted her to know that he was sincere, so he went on gently "having a good time with someone your age is great, what we have is different, i’m older than you and even if we enjoy eachother’s company it’s not the same" then he added with an after thought "plus i’m reminding you of all the terrible things that recently happened in your life".



"No please, no don’t think like that, really, it’s not true" why was he so hard on himself she thought, "you’re the one I owe my safety to" she saw him opening his mouth ready to counterattack her statement , "no don’t protest, you know it’s true, so no more discussing it, is that clear ?" her resolve face was in place, he couldn’t do anything against it, this was her best weapon !



The agent looked amused "well i’m sure you’ll do great as a teacher Willow , i don’t think i would dare retort to you after such a display of authority" he was chuckling softly, looking at her mock triumphant grin.















"So how was your tour with Willow, it’s her name, isn’t it ?" Mrs. Summers was walking towards the entrance of the old building with her niece and grand-niece in tow.



The blonde teacher was grining widely "Yes it is…, it was great, Willow’s so gentle, and intelligent, and funny …" she trailed off realizing how eager she had sounded, a bit too eager maybe, what is she going to think about that ? ……Oh my god i think i’m falling for a girl, no not just a girl, Willow ! What a beautiful music to my hear, Willow, Willow……



"Well it seems you had a good time" Joyce was smiling at her niece, i don’t remember her being so enthusiastic about someone she just met , well she was impatient to meet this Willow girl, she sure had picked her curiosity.



"Who is Wallo ?" asked the little blonde scrunching up her brow.



"Willow, sweetie, her name his Willow" said Tara gently correcting her daughter, amusement shining in her eyes at the little misunderstanding. "She is a new teacher at the school, and we met today, we will see her in a few minutes. She is waiting for us outside" seeing the growing interest Prue seemed to develop around this new fact she went on, "do you remember what Nany Elizabeth said last week about someone coming to live in the small house at the ranch ? "curly blond hair bounced up and down as the little girl acquiesced "well this person is Willow".



The smaller blonde's smile was lightening up her whole face, she was exited to have a new "neighbor" who would eventually become a new playmate, she knew the other girl was older, probably her mother's age, what with the fact she was a teacher and all! But that never bothered aunt Buffy or aunt Dawn to play with her, plus her mama seemed to like her already very much, so this 'Willow' would eventually succumb to her pouty face. She giggled lightly at the prospect.



As the three of them went through the front doors of the school, Tara immediatly spotted the redhead standing a few feet away chatting with her friend. It seemed as if suddenly the planet stopped spining around its axis, as if nothing could reach her mind but the sight of the other girl's amazing features, she was bewitched.







Have a nice day or night

You can destroy whatever you want / All she needs is to open her arms / To rebuild everything, to rebuild everything

Edited by: Tawilove  at: 12/5/03 9:12 am

[Grimlock72]

Oh... thats a survivable cliffhanger, honest . It's fun to read how Willow argues with herself in her mind. Good thing not all of that comes out her mouth, people would think even more strangely of her :-)



I guess we'll have to just wait and see what this Spike charachter is up to. Probably 'no good', but how he intends to go about that is unclear. Maybe he'll just never find Willow at her current location... well I can dream can't I ??



Prue is might smart for her young age, already knows how to use 'the pout' to get her way, heh. No doubt Tara will say Willow's name often enough around her that Prue will get it right eventually :-)



Grimmy

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"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[The Rose24]

Why do Willow and Tara always seem to bump into each other? Well, it always ends up leading to good things.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

[TaraBaby77]

Great update!!! I can see this is definitely going to be interesting and enjoyable. And Prue.... just so cute, . I like!!! Keep them comin', kay??? =)



P.s. Okay, done waiting, are you done yet, heehee??? =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[Tempest Duer]

Grimmy's right, it's relatively survivable... relatively. I think it's great that Willow's going to be living near them... but it's on a ranch, and that means horses... careful, Willow...

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon

[sam darls]

Oh, that was so good. Loved it Love sammi xx

[Tawilove]

Hello dear here comes the last pre-written part, part four, so i will post it in two chapters, cause it should last at least a bit! I will be posting the second chapter probably tomorow then i don't know when the next part will be up, but not before middle of next week at least!

But first here are the individual replies to your great feedback





Tempest Duer :



They're both definitly falling in love with eachother, but they still need time to come to term with it!

I' m glad you survived to the small Cliffhanger

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and that means horses... careful, Willow...

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That also mean private horse riding lessons with Tara

Thank you for the feedback , stay tuned





Grimlock72 :



Willow will always wait for Tara and vice versa



Willow will stay in a separate house, near the master one, i'll give more details about it later on.

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Willow might have the knowledge she about WHAT she is supposed to teach her students, but she's never been taught HOW to do that. Trust me, there is a difference :-)

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I know you're totally right! But unfortunatly she'll have to compose with it! But remember, on the show when she replaced Miss Calendar, she did a pretty good job! Plus in this story, when she was a teenager she often made some tutoring for her fellow classmates! I think she has it in her.

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No doubt Tara will be glad to help Willow with any difficulties in that area

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She will be delighted to help , but she doesn't know that Willow never teached before, and she should not know, for now ! What she must have guessed seeing as Willow is her age, is that Willow herself is very "young" in the world of teaching!!! So she'll surely help with the nerve factor



Willow and Tara are two open minded women so they quickly acknowledge their attraction for the other, but still it doesn't mean it will be easy for them to come to term with their mutual love. The expresso-date is definitly going to take place.



Well i never really know, when to put a cliffhanger warning, appart for the evident times, it's so subjective, but i'm glad you survived



Spike is up to no good that's for sure, but he isn't the only one you should worry about mwamwamwa



Prue's going to hear a lot about Willow and is definitly going to talk a lot about her to , so yes she won't have anymore problem to pronounce it correctly!



Thanks for such an elaborate feedback and i hope you'll always have some in stock for me





Xita :



Yes Tara was informed by the principal, but also by her grandmother. In fact Principal Andersen who is friend with Joyce asked her mother if they had a place for Willow, knowing fully well about the little house adjacent to the master house.

They had a pretty quick romantic reaction, yes! I think you could call it love at first sight

Thank you for the kind feedback





The Rose24 :

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Both of our ladies are definitely distracted.

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And they're going to be more and more distracted believe me

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Why do Willow and Tara always seem to bump into each other? Well, it always ends up leading to good things.

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I think they're doomed to bump into each other in every dimension and time but of course it always leads to love

Thank you for the feedback



sam darls :



Yes love is all around for our girls

Thank you so much for your compliments and your feedback





TaraBaby77 :

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I love the mixed emotions. It makes the build up and the first contact even better

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Yes very muched mixted indeed, it is so sudden and so strong that they have some troubles to comprehend the range of it. But they will soon get closer, and help each other understand



Prue is 100% cute , i love to write her character, she makes me thing of Willow sometimes



You've done enough waiting, here is the update, enjoy

Thank you for the much appreciated feedback













Previously :





As the three of them went through the front doors of the school, Tara immediatly spotted the redhead standing a few feet away chatting with her friend. It seemed as if suddenly the planet stopped spining around its axis, as if nothing could reach her mind but the sight of the other girl's amazing features, she was bewitched.







Part Four-A : Tell me more









At the same moment Willow felt a gaze upon her, you know, that indefinable feeling that someone's watching you. So she slowly turned her head to look up the stairway and her breath stilled, caught in her throat. The blonde stood there like a goddess, like Venus herself in a human body, and she remembered her greek mythology lessons, the part when the Gods came down on earth to seduce unknowing mortals! Well i feel really mortal right now, seeing as i can feel my heart on the verge of breaking being under so much hammering, and I definitly don't mind the goddess seduction part!!!!



Finally descending the stairs the three women and girl approached the two friends.



"Hey" exclaimed the hacker finding back her voice "you're right on time"! she smiled broadly at Tara.



"Hi Willow" the blonde was nearly wispering, a deep feeling clutching on to her heart "Mr. O'brian" she acknowlegded the agent with a gentle nod.

"I present you my aunt, Mrs Summers, she's the elementary school director" introduced the teacher.



"Please to meet you" O'Brian shook hand with her while she replied "the pleasure is mine", they smiled amiably at one another before the gaze of the director finally found the one of the redhead.



"You must be Willow, i'm glad to meet you, my niece told me a lot about you" this little remark started a blush on the two girls faces and they shyly looked at one another before the hacker regained her composure.



"Yes it's me, I'm Willow Rosenberg, i'm really pleased to meet you Mrs. Summers" the two of them shook hand gently. Seemingly looking for something in the redhead's eyes, Joyce smiled knowingly before releasing her hand. A heavy silence felt on the group, but as soon as it formed it was broken by a giddy interruption.



"Me, me, me…." the little girl was jumping up and down with excitment cleary eager to start her own presentation.



"Prue, sweetie, be nice, you have to wait your turn" Tara was giggling at her daughter's antics, she was always so eager, so joyful, this was all Tara wanted to see on her little angel's face!



"Sorry mama, i'll be nice, i'll wait" she seemed admendant for a few seconds before smiling widely again, bouncing on her toes back and forth.



Time stopped, everything stopped, no more sound, no more life, no more air in the redhead's lungs did she say mama?, oh my god she said mama!!!!! So that means, no, no, no……I don't wanna know what that means,… please…, tell me I heard wrong, please…… she looked petrified like a lightening had just striken her on the spot.



Oblivious to the hacker's turmoil, for she was still looking at her child, the blonde teacher adressed once again to the little girl "Well thank you, now you may introduce yourself"



"Ok mama" she was giddy with anticipation, "Hello my name is Prudence Maclay, and i'm mama's daughter" she was too cute for words her mother thought.



"What a pretty name for a pretty girl" intoned O'Brian with a charming smile, "my name is Rowan, how do you do?" the agent crouched in front of the girl extending his hand slowly.



Prue's blushing matched perfectly the color of the hacker's hair, she put her tiny hand into the one of the older man who squeezed it oh so gently in a way of greeting "Very well thank you" replied politely the little blonde.



Willow was still flushed by this new revelation but fought her desire to scream her frustration, instead she focused on Tara's daughter, a gentle smile quickly finding its way on her elfin face she's so cute, just like her mama, she looks like a mini Tara she giggled at the thought, that's when the smaller blonde finally turned away from O'Brian to lay her curious eyes on her.



"Hello i'm Prudence, but you can call me Prue, everyone does it" she was beaming so much that the redhead felt a flow of happiness invade her totally.



"I'm Willow and i'm enchanted to meet you, but you can call me Will if you want, I know my name is not easy to remember so feel free to use the short version, not that I think you can't remember it, i would never say that, i mean i'm sure you're just as clever as your mama so……." She was lost in a babble fest, just like when she was talking with Tara. She snapped out of it when she heard a string of chuckles coming from all around her, she blushed and stopped before adding "uh, sorry, i did it again, i'm a babbleholic, need to find the nearest Babbleholic Anonymous bureau…and i did it again, i'll shut up now" she was blushing furiously, lowering her head looking down, suddenly fascinated by the pavement composition.



"I think it's cute" blurted the girl, unknowingly repeating what her mother had said the first time she heard a Willow babble. "You look all flushed that's funny, can you do it again!!"







Laughing goodheartedly, Joyce put her hand on her niece's daughter shoulder "Prue honey, don't embarrass Willow"



"But I don't, do I?" she asked looking intendly into green eyes, saddened by the fact that she could have hurt the redhead in any way.



"No, no, no, you didn't it's ok" she was hurridly trying to reassure the younger girl, she couldn't bear to see her eyes gleaming with unshed tears "i know i'm kinda funny when i do that, i talk and i talk, i don't seem to be able to stop, then of course comes the lack of oxygen, followed closely by the unavoidable flushing process" the smaller girl's grin was so big that it nearly engulfed all her face. Willow was happy, she's so easy to love just like her mama, love? Where did that come from? I'm doomed, i' m falling for a straight girl with husband and child, great Rosenberg, could you do it again cause i didn't see it coming………!



Tara was enraptured, Willow was so amazing, in every possible way, how could life wait so long to bring her to me?

"Prue, baby, you should go with aunt Joyce to the car she will get you all settled and secured" she looked at the director silently asking for the favor, when she recieved a nod she went on, "i'll join you later sweetie, and be nice" she added a bit louder at the retraiting figure of her daughter.



Sensing that he was not needed for now and that the girls most probably wanted some time to talk togeher, O'Brian exclaimed "I'm going to join them if you don't mind" without waiting for their approval he directed himself towards his car parked only a few feet away from Mrs. Summers' car.







Next part you'll learn a bit more about Prue's father

Have a good day or night

You can destroy whatever you want / All she needs is to open her arms / To rebuild everything, to rebuild everything

Edited by: Tawilove  at: 12/6/03 10:39 am

[Grimlock72]

Silly me... I never thought about what Willow would guess when she saw Prue. Obviously that little problem has to be solved, some innocent question like "didn't know you were married" will do nicely .



Fun reading about bouncy Prue. I like reading about happy kids like that .



You're making progress on the mysterious-front by the way. Telling us Spike is not the only one Willow has to look out for. Hmmm.... whatever can that be then ???



Guess we'll have to wait and see/read



Grimmy

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"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[sam darls]

I love dthat update..so good, and i can't wait to learn about Prue's father. love sammi xx

[Arwen276]

Much explaining to do!!

Prue is so cute "I'm mama's daughter!" she's so sweet, of course she's gonna melt Willow's shock!!



more please!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[xita]

Oh yes, I am sure Willow won't be able to resist a comment about the father. Tara will surely clear things up! How could you not love a little Tara . I have my nagging doubt about O'Brian... and his intentions... I wonder if I am paranoid.

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