New Fic: Five by Five

[bindingwiccan]

“Okay, we’re here, we’re queer, let’s kick this shit into gear,” Faith took Tara’s hand as they walked out of the elevator and towards the sign-in table.

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haha that made me laugh...

loved it.. but.. cliffhangers=not so good.. i hope u update soon, but no rush hun.



LOVEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTT



much love,

Kelsey

[Red Jassy]

awwww... yeah..

great update..

nice.. anya is so funny.

oooohh.. cliffhangy... damn..

but as always.. great update. thanks again.

more please

ciao

redjassy

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Cause you were made for me/Somehow I'll make you see/How happy you make me

/I can't live this life/Without you by my side/I need you to survive/ So stay with me/
You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside/]that I'm sorry. » Evanescence

[Grimaldi]

loved the last updates



Dawn's saying her boyfriend was in jail was funny, and yay Tara and Willow saw each other

I'm not stealing, I'm just taking things without paying for them. In what twisted dictionary is that stealing?
Don't let the door hit you on the way out...cause I don't want ass prints on my new door

[Arwen276]

oh wow!!



Can't wait for the next update when they properly meet!!!



more soon!!





~Arwen

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

[Sheba]

Must get more...my life depends on it!

[Taras Shadow]

Hello Kittens - Well, here it is...the end of this story. Maybe. If you wish, I can continue this fic...I have some plans worked out. That's only if you want to see anymore flashbacks and to see where Willow and Tara end up from here. Thank you all for reading and leaving feedback, always a pleasure to read.



Title: Five by Five (High)

Author: Holly aka Taras Shadow

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN

Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome.

Pairings: W/T mainly

Rating: PG 13 or R - You decide

Summary: It's been five years since High School ended for the Sunnydale crowd, will thing be the same when a reunion takes place? Or will somethings remain the same?



Previously...



Before Tara could turn her head away, she found herself looking into the most gorgeous green eyes ever. Her breath caught in her throat as Willow gave her a half smile, waving her fingers a bit.



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Chapter Six - 8th World Wonder



Willow laughed at Xander’s jokes and Anya’s unwanted remarks when she felt someone watching her. Quickly, she looked up and noticed two most incredible blue eyes staring back at her. An instant smile warmed her face as she waved her fingers a bit. “Tara,” she whispered.



“Oh right, we bumped into her earlier,” Xander looked over his shoulder and smiled at the blonde.



Willow licked her lips and smiled. “Um, excuse me, it’s either now, or never.”



The redhead made her way across the room and towards the blonde.



Tara couldn’t move her legs even if she wanted too. Her heart was pounding so hard against her rib cage and her breath became slightly shallower from the anticipation.



“Hi, Tara,” Willow breathed, stopping in front of the blonde.



“H-hi, W-willow,” Tara closed her eyes for a second and cursed herself for stuttering.



“How are you?” Willow asked, pulling Tara in for a short hug. She took in the scent of the woman she was holding in her arms, even if it was briefly.



“Good, you?” Tara smiled at the redhead.



“Better now,” Willow smiled back warmly.



Silence fell upon the old friends yet time seemed to stand still. They gazed at each other, remembering and etching new freckles into their minds.



“You’re still just as beautiful, if not more,” Willow smiled softly. “And may I add you look so sexy in that dress.”



Tara raised her eyebrows. “You...you don’t hate me?”



“Hate you?” The redhead frowned. “Tara, why would I hate you?”



“Because, well, of the way we parted,” the blonde shrugged.



“No, I don’t hate you...I was upset, but I couldn’t hate what I...” Willow licked her lips. “No, I don’t hate you.”



“I still want to apologize for not telling you,” Tara whispered.



“It’s okay,” a smile appeared on Willow’s face. “What happened five years ago is now over with, it’s time to start over.”



Tara smiled shyly and nodded. “You’re right,” she chuckled.



“God, so much has happened since I seen you last, so much to catch up on,” Willow reached her hand out and waited for Tara to take it. “How’s your mother?”



“Oh, she’s great,” Tara smiled and laced their fingers together, she loved the fact that it felt so natural to be this close to the redhead. “Willow, um, can I be honest with you?”



Willow nodded and led them towards the lobby where it was more quiet.



“I’ve waited for this moment since that day five years ago, you would not b-believe how much I missed you and just...I wanted to tell you something that I should’ve way back then,” her fingers played with Willow’s as they sat down on a white couch in the corner.



“What is it?” Willow whispered softly, her hand cupped Tara’s face, caressing the soft skin.



“I was in love with you too,” the blonde turned her head away, blushing a deep shade of red.



Willow dropped her hand and frowned before she remembered that breathing would be a good thing. “You...in love...me?”



Tara chuckled softly, wiping the tears that welled up in her eyes from the fear of hatred or rejection. “Yes, you.”



“Since when?” Willow asked, wiping away Tara’s tears.



“Tenth grade after our first sleep over party,” Tara smiled and started to caress the redhead’s fingers. “You let me hold your hand when we watched that old horror film, and then you kissed my forehead when I was embarrassed.”



“You were so adorable,” Willow confessed. “When I told you the bad part was over, you groaned as if you didn’t want me to let go of you yet.”



Tara ducked her head and giggled. “Yea, pretty much.”



“That’s what made you fall in love with me?” Green eyes asked.



“No, just...you, you made me fall in love with you,” Tara whispered, her unoccupied hand brushed a few strands of long red hair away from Willow’s eyes. “Everything about you.”



“How’s Alabama?” Willow whispered softly, leaning into Tara’s touch.



“Home,” Tara answered. “Not the same as here,” she confessed.



“Tell me about it,” Willow sighed.



“Faith told me you were in New York.”



“Yea, I don’t like it,” the redhead bobbed her head up and down slowly. “I miss my friends and family, and it’s just too much work.”



“I saw your picture in the booklet...partying with the Mayor?” Tara teased.



“It was...boring,” Willow giggled, pretending to fall asleep. “I couldn’t understand a word they were saying.”



“You look good in a business suit,” Tara grinned.



“Yea?”



“Yea.” Tara kissed Willow’s cheek softly.



“Wow,” Willow shook her head like she was dreaming. “I never thought we’d be here...together.”



“Me neither,” the blonde sighed and stood up. “Are you staying at Buffy’s?”



“Yea, where are you staying?” Willow got up with the blonde, their fingers still laced.



“Here,” Tara smirked. “It was a first come first serve thing. If you say and prove that you’re here for the Reunion, they set you up. Faith and I have a suite on the fourth floor.”



“Suite? The fourth floor suite?”



Tara chuckled at the surprised look on the redhead’s face. “Two bedroom, hot tub on the balcony, big screen tv...and it’s ours for the rest of the week.”



“Can I sleep over?” Willow asked giddily.



Tara drew the other woman into a hug and placed another kiss on her cheek. “I’ve got a king size bed, I’m sure we can manage,” she whispered.



Willow closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around the blonde, feeling the warmth of Tara’s body pressed up against her own. She felt all of her old emotions come over her again, her heart reopened instantly. “I love you, Tara,” she whispered against soft skin. “I have never stopped loving you,” she drew back.



“Oh Willow,” Tara breathed. “Five years of not having any contact with you was torture. I wanted to tell you so bad that I had such deep feelings for you...and now is my second chance,” she leaned in close to Willow, her eyes glanced at the redhead’s lips. “I’ve never stopped loving you either.”



Willow’s voice cracked. “Really?”



“Goddess,” Tara licked her lips, “I remember when she shared our first kiss, I was going to tell you then, but I couldn’t because we were interrupted and I felt like you were ignoring what happened, then when I kissed you a couple of days before I left, I freaked because everyday I’d fall more in love with you and I knew I was leaving but I couldn’t bring myself to tell you and when I kissed you...” Tara stopped and took a deep breath. “I was so scared Will.”



“Of what?” Willow asked sincerely, resting her forehead against the blonde’s.



“Of loving you, then having to walk away,” Tara whispered. “Of telling you and then saying that I was leaving...” she broke down.



“Shh,” the redhead brushed her lips over Tara’s forehead. “I...I’m here now,” she smiled shyly.



Tara nodded and wiped her eyes before pressing her lips against Willow’s. She waited long enough to do this and the chance was in the moment. Her lips captured the redhead’s and kissed her softly but firmly, letting her know that she wasn’t going to flee or make it like it was a mistake.



Willow gasped quietly, not even thinking that Tara would kiss her. She felt the blonde’s lips part and accepted the invite of a soft questing deeper kiss. “Tara,” she barely whispered.



Tara answered her with cupping her face and tilting her head to the side, sliding her tongue into the sweetness of Willow’s mouth. She moaned, not even bothering to hold it back. She could feel five years worth of pent up feelings for the woman in her arms, pour into their very souls.



Willow’s arms tightened around Tara and sighed contentedly as they continued to kiss deeply and sensually. She was overcome with emotions and it hit her all at once, pulling out of the kiss slowly she left a few pecks lightly on Tara’s lips before swallowing then smiling. “I love what you had to say,” she giggled softly, wiping her own teary eyes.



“Is it possible to be in love with someone even though you haven’t seen them for five years?” Tara gave her crooked smile and tucked a piece of red hair behind Willow’s ear.



“Must be,” Willow grinned goofily. “I know I’m still in love with you.”



Tara licked her lips and layed her head upon Willow’s shoulder, just holding her in comfortable silence.



~



“Whoever thought Red would make it out of the hell place,” Faith smiled, walking into the living room. “B says she got a great job offering in New York with some computer company and shit.”



Tara looked up from her magazine and frowned. “She’s no longer in Sunnydale?”



Faith shook her head and plopped her feet up on the coffee table. “Nah, don’t know where in New York she lives, but B’s moving there with her.”



Tara felt her heart sink lower than ever. Her mother was helping her plan a trip back to Sunnydale so she could get the things to she wanted to tell Willow, out. She was excited about seeing her redheaded friend again, not a day went by without thinking of her. “Fuck,” she cursed and threw her magazine down on the floor and ran up to her room.



Faith frowned in concern and followed the blonde. “Tara?” She knocked on the door that just slammed but no one answered. “Tare?” Faith opened the door and found the girl crumpled up on her bed and her body trembled while she sobbed. “Baby, what’s wrong?”



Tara never budged but a muffling sound came from her pillow.



“Tara, talk to me,” Faith’s voice softened as she wrapped her arm over Tara’s waist. When the blonde turned around, the brunette saw fresh tears spill from pale blue eyes. “What’s wrong?”



“I-I was going,” Tara took in a deep shuddering breath, “Mama was helping me p-plan a trip to Sunnydale so I could tell Willow how I feel, how sorry I am for l-leaving the way I did,” she found it hard to talk and cry at the same time. “And now I can’t because she’s gone.”



Faith held Tara close as the blonde continued to cry. She made a promise to herself and Tara that if the opportunity arrived when Tara and Willow would see each other again, she’d push them in the direction of each other. “It’ll be okay,” she whispered. “I promise.”



~



Tara pulled back and kissed Willow softly. “I have to thank Faith,” she smiled.



“Why?” Willow frowned.



“She promised me this day would come, the day when I’d be able to tell you all my secrets and my fantasies and just be with you.”



“She did?”



Tara nodded and bit her bottom lip. “Would you like to go out for coffee after the reunion part is over?”



Willow’s eyes grew wide with a big smile. “I would love too,” she ran her hands up and down Tara’s back softly. “We do have a lot to talk about,” she whispered.



“I know, like how you got that tattoo,” Tara looked down at Willow’s stomach where her black jeans rode low on her hips. “I gotta say, it’s sexy,” she reached down and traced it lightly with her fingertips.



Willow shivered and chuckled throatily. “I missed you,” she sighed.



Tara smiled shyly and whispered those same words before capturing Willow’s lips in a slow kiss once again. She nibbled on Willow’s lower lip before drawing back a bit. “I love you,” she said in a husky tone.



“I love you,” Willow cried. “I’ve waited so long to hear those words Tara,” she never wanted to let the blonde go.



“I love you, Willow.” Tara whispered in the redhead’s ear, closing her eyes.



Faith and Buffy came through the lobby doors and stopped in their tracks. “That didn’t take long,” Buffy smirked.



“They were meant for each other,” Faith nudged Buffy playfully on the shoulder. “You know what B?”



“What?” Buffy turned to look at the brunette.



“I have a feeling things are going to be five by five,” Faith laughed and wrapped her arm around the blonde’s waist and turned around to go back inside the Hall.



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The End...?



~Holly~

Baby, baby, baby when all you're love is gone, who will save me from all I'm up against out in this world

- Bright Lights - Matchbox Twenty

[tinnakaren]

Well, Holly, I really hope it's not the end but if it is, thank you for a wonderful story. I enjoyed it immensely and it's been my favorite part of the night for the last 6 days

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Tinna Karen

-tölvunörd í fyrsta ættlið

[Aine]

i believe i'm firmly against an ending...but if u have to u have to...just know i have my killer pouting face on...even the strongest crumble...lol...awesome fic...i just read it all and i love it.



stace

[pookie ray]

Pretty please do not let this be the end of this fantastic story. Follow through with whatever plans you have in your head because I'm sure all of us will love it. More, more, more, more, more!!! Please??

Love sings us a song, but we fail to sing along

Wherever you go I will follow

HIM-"Please Don't Let It Go"

[ophelia11]

I gotta second tinnakaren on that one. I've really enjoyed reading this the last few days and I hope you'll continue. Either way thanks for a great story!

[guardian146]

You can't end it there......definitly want more..........Please.



On another note loved that last part it was great.



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I'm Dancing like a Monkey!!! - GIR

[wimpy0729]

Oh Holly, First, YAY they got back together. But I gotta say a big NO NO NO to the ending of this story. There are so many things unanswered. Plus, coffee, hot tub, king size bed -- definite possibilities!



Please keep up the good work.



Wimpy

Quote:

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Tara: There was plenty of magic!

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[shuyaku]

Like anyone in their right mind would want a Holly fic to end - especially if there is more to tell! And, hello we have to have the "we've waited five g$#damn years to have sex" scene



More please

-shuyaku

Oh God, Willow—you’re giving me the gift of Karen Carpenter. Just when I think I grasp the full extent of your love." - Tara

"Why do birds suddenly appear? It’s because, you are queer…" - Willow (Gods Served and Abandoned by AntigoneUnbound)

[The Rose24]

I loved your story.



I would love for you to continue.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[Willster]

This better not be the end... please!!!

you're too good of a writer to end this here...

We need to know what's gonna happen next...!!

[YMKA]

Holly, you know, every single time you amaze me...you have a talent girl and I will never be tired of saying this to you. I absolutly in love with your style....the way you put words... it really is amazing [not going to babble here ]. You know exactly what I think



This part was just...wow...dude...I cried..k? there were tears in my eyes! And people in chat were annoyed with me cuz I kept saying "Man...Holly's an amazing writer....her fics are great.....it's just mind blowing..." and a lot of it all over again.. and some said I was babbling about your fics [looks at ....no one in particular.... ]



I'd like to see Chapter 7....and so on I love this fic But it's up to you If you want to end it here...it's cool And about 6 days...yeap....I ran home on my lunch to read your update. It made my day All the sweetness....and...yeah, I can babble on ...the point is....I'll say it again in bold

YOU ARE AN AMAZING WRITER



Love you,



M.

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"..I feel you, I taste you, I cannot forget, everytime it rains I get wet..." (c) Ace of Base

"I want to go back to...Believing in everything and knowing nothing at all.."(c) Evanescence

"I'm sorry..."- Me " You are NOT sorry" -Holly

[Red Jassy]

awww... that's so sweet.

can't get enough of the W/T "iLoveYou's"

MAN.. that was totally awesome.. thanks again.

as for the 'end', i think this is too good of a story/plot to end that way.. there so many possibilities.. like how are they gonna settle their home.. i mean they live apart and so far.. then they have totally different jobs.. you know.. i mean there's so many things that could happen with that end..

i've read some of your fics.. and you absolutely are great in creating such BEAUTIFUL fics.. thanks for sharing your fics..

so please i beg you. continue...

ciao

redjassy

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Cause you were made for me/Somehow I'll make you see/How happy you make me

/I can't live this life/Without you by my side/I need you to survive/ So stay with me/
You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside/]that I'm sorry. » Evanescence

[irishlassie101]

Hello Holly...



HOLD YOR HORSES....STOPPPPPPP....



YOU CAN´T BE SERIOUS...this CAN´t be the end...you can´t do this to us...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE...this can´t be the end... ray ray ray

[AmbeRocks]

you just made my day, that was so great!!



i still can't believe how talentful you are, and the way you share my vision of willow and tara, incredible!



so thanks, and please, more!



jen

There is such a variety of well-invented things that the earth is like the breasts of a woman: useful as well as pleasing - Nietzsche

[littlecrazy80]

Don´t let this be the end!!!



*lil´c*

"Okay, we’re here, we’re queer, let’s kick this shit into gear," Five by Five (Taras Shadow)



SweetAmber

[Arwen276]

The END???

Are you serious??

NO FREAKIN' WAY!!



I want more! please!

and I like the way they sped thing up, and finally followed their hearts!!



Bravo!!!





MORE?!!





~Arwen

[Mikaelah Braenna]

Well ...



You never cease to amaze me Holly ...



However ...

You can not possibly end it like that?!

I have to agree with everyone else, more. Please?



~Mikaelah

{Now you can stop yelling at me about reading and not posting, M} lol

Willow: "Where would you go? If you felt lost and alone? ..."

Tara: "To You..."

~~Truly and Forever~~

[LizPuRR]

Great Story!!



I am with everyone eles, that can't be the end!!!



More, More, More!!!

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"Oops, that kind of talk's more appropriate for the bedroom. I apologize."

Alyson Hannigan, That 70's Show

[Taras Shadow]

Wow, loving the encouragement to continue. So...I shall! Thank you all for the awesome feedback. Here is another update, though I'm not sure when the next one will be. I have it written already, but there are some things I may want to change, plus RL is really starting to take charge a bit lately. Hope you enjoy this next bit though.



Title: Five by Five (High)

Author: Holly aka Taras Shadow

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN

Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome.

Pairings: W/T mainly

Rating: PG 13 or R - You decide

Summary: It's been five years since High School ended for the Sunnydale crowd, will thing be the same when a reunion takes place? Or will somethings remain the same?



Chapter Seven - You Get Me



Tara threw her hotel card key on the table and turned around, dragging Willow close to her. “Welcome to the fourth floor suite,” she whispered, kissing the sensitive spot behind Willow’s ear.



Willow moaned and bit her lip. “Where’s this hot tub you were bragging about?”



“On the balcony,” Tara smiled. “Wanna see?”



The redhead thought about it for a moment. “Well, can we go in it?” she asked in a tiny voice.



“Of course, did you bring a swimsuit?” The blonde raised an eyebrow.



“No, not exactly,” Willow laughed. “Wasn’t really expecting a hot tub filled with one hot blonde.”



Tara blushed and lead her out to the balcony part. “They have a selection of swimsuits,” she showed Willow a rack full of them. “All different size and colours.”



“Black one please,” Willow reached and grabbed a black swimsuit before running back to the bathroom.



“Someone’s a little eager,” Tara chuckled to herself and went to change into her own.



Both women met up at the hot tub with robes wrapped around their bodies. Smiling shyly, they both dropped the robes and dared to look at one another.



Tara couldn’t believe just how sexy the redhead was. Everything that made up ‘Willow’ was so damn irresistible. “Wow,” she breathed.



Willow mirrored Tara’s loving stare and smiled. “Why Miss Maclay, seems you have been hiding much more beauty then you let on,” she walked over to the blonde and took her hand, stepping into the hot bubbly water. She hissed silently but allowed her legs get used to the temperature before helping her Goddess in.



“I could say the same for you,” Tara giggled as they sat down comfortably. “Um Will? How long are you in Sunnydale for?”



“A week,” Willow smiled sadly. “You?” She watched a bigger smile grow on Tara’s face.



“Me too,” the blonde smiled.



“A whole week with you, man, I am in heaven,” Willow whispered and pulled Tara closer. She felt her body shake with a jolt when wet skin met wet skin. Willow tried to keep her breathing calm as she felt Tara wrap an arm around her neck.



“Are you sure you wanna waste your whole week of vacation with me?” Tara whispered.



“I’m not wasting any time when it comes to you Tara,” Willow’s eyes flickered up to meet Tara’s, “I’m going to cherish every single nanosecond we spend together. I can’t let you go more than I already have to when we leave again.”



Tara swallowed hard and looked down. “Can I get your address and number?”



“Of course silly,” Willow giggled softly and cupped Tara’s face in her hands gently. “I’m going to give you every number I have in the book.”



“How many numbers exactly?” Tara raised an eyebrow, smirking.



“Well, there’s my home, my cell, my work, Cass’s cell cause I’m usually with her...” Willow stopped and looked at the hurt and confused look flicker across the blonde’s face. “Cass is just my friend and assistant,” she whispered. “I’m single gal.”



Tara pulled back and cleared her throat a bit. “I’m...I won’t be a week fling, will I?” She furrowed her brow and looked straight at Willow.



“What?” Willow said in shock. “Tara, that’s not what I meant... I mean, I’m single...or was...or what?” she scowled and pouted. “I love you Tara, more than life itself, there is no way you’d ever be a week fling!”



Tara licked her lips and sighed, smiling sadly. “I’m sorry, I’m just...not used to this,” she whispered. “I’ve never been with anyone, and Faith has been talking about getting me laid for years now and I can’t...”



“Okay, check, no making love with me,” Willow drew her lips in a firm line.



“Willow,” Tara laughed softly. “I mean she thinks that I should have sex with someone and maybe it’d free...my...whatever,” she shifted her leg and straddled Willow’s thighs, searching for any rejection in those green eyes and finding none, she continued, “with you, I want more.”



Willow took a deep breath and tentatively embraced Tara around her waist, brushing her lips over the blonde’s chin. “It’s funny sometimes,” she murmured, “you read all of those love stories, those really good ones when two people reunite from high school or college or even childhood, and both of them are virgins. It’s like, the world knew they were meant for each other and no one else had the honour of touching them, holding them, kissing them, the way that they were made too with each other. Two people who fall in love instantly after years of not seeing one another and they have that special intimate moment to share...like it was all meant to be.” The water in the hot tub seemed to have increased in temperature as the tub hummed quietly, bubbles soothing heated skin.



Tara blinked and smiled slowly. “Are you saying we’re meant for each other?”



“Tara, I haven’t kissed someone in over three years,” Willow blushed. “Well, okay, I kissed you like three hours ago, but still-” she was silenced by soft lips pressing against her own.



“I think we are,” Tara breathed, she moved her lips down Willow’s jaw line and to her the creamy skin of her neck. “No one has ever made me feel more alive than you Willow.”



Stifling a low moan, Willow tilted her head back and ran her hands up Tara’s back and into her long blonde locks. “So no sex?” she chuckled.



“Nope,” Tara mumbled, licking freckled skin, causing the redhead to tremble beneath her. “I want to make love with you,” she drew a soft earlobe into her mouth and suckled gently.



Willow couldn’t answer the blonde, she could do nothing but give herself completely to Tara.



“Want to go dry off and lay down for a bit?” Tara leaned back, her eyes sparkled.



“We can lay, but I don’t know about the dry part,” Willow laughed throatily and kissed Tara deeply before they got up and grabbed their robes, heading for Tara’s room.



***



“Okay Willow, say cheese!” Mrs. Rosenberg snapped a picture of her daughter in her high school robe. Willow smiled and gave the ‘I’m proud to be your daughter’ smile when her mother snapped a few more pictures.



“Where’s Tara?” Mr. Rosenberg asked, “It’d be nice to have you two get a picture together.”



Willow grinned and looked over the large group of students, then noticed the blonde talking with Faith and Oz. “She’s over there, I’ll get her,” she took off and practically tripped on her robe, cause her to bump right into Tara, knocking her down. “Oh Gods, so sorry Tare,” she blushed, helping Tara up off the ground.



Tara laughed and shook her head, wiping off the back of her gown. “Excited to see me Will?” she teased, throwing a wink over at the redhead.



“Uh...yea,” Willow blushed even deeper. “Um, anyway, before I came over here and knocked you on your ass, I was going to ask if you wanted to take a picture with me...my parents thought of it.”



Tara smiled and took Willow’s hand. “Of course,” she smiled and waved later to the crowd she was literally knocked out of. “Do I look okay?” she giggled.



“Oh!” Willow smacked her forehead and twirled Tara around, checking to see if there were any dirt or grass stains on her gown. “Yea, you fine,” she licked her lips.



“Will,” Tara said slowly, smiling her crooked smile. “I meant my cap, my hair...”



“Oh...” Willow blushed even deeper red. “Yes, you look...beautiful.”



Tara smiled warmly and kissed Willow on the cheek, “you look adorable.”



“Tara, you look absolutely radiant,” Ira Rosenberg grinned and led the girls under a large Oak tree. “Smile pretty ladies!”



Tara and Willow held hands as they got their pictures taken, smiling and posing the way they were told.



After the camera stopped flashing Willow turned towards Tara and gave her an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry for tripping and bumping into you, I didn’t hurt you...did I?”



“No sweet Willow,” Tara kissed Willow’s forehead. “I’m all intact, no broken bones or bruises.”



Willow let out a sigh of relief. “Good, wouldn’t want you suing me.”



“I’d never!” Tara said in a mock serious voice, then giggled. “Are you going to the Bronze tonight?”



“Maybe, my parents have this whole dinner party thing happening...I can see if you can come,” Willow asked hopefully.



“I’d love to Will,” Tara smiled softly then winced a bit, “but my mama too is having a dinner for Faith and I, then I promised Faith I’d hit the Bronze with her.”



“Oh,” Willow frowned with disappointment. “Well have fun,” she smiled and took off her cap.



“You’re mad,” Tara pointed out, frowning in concern. Her blue eyes scanned the redhead’s face, which was full of emotion.



“I’m not mad, just...it’s not important.” Willow shook it off and gave Tara and full fledged smile. “Really, I’m not mad.” All she wanted was to spend as much time with Tara as she possibly could, and maybe she was being selfish, but she was also very much in love.



Tara squinted a bit and gave up, she brought Willow’s hand up to her lips and kissed it softly. “You know I love ya right?”



Willow nodded and hugged her blonde friend. “Love ya too,” she whispered.



Tara gave one last kiss before taking off with Faith and her Mama and Dad.



“What’s wrong sweetie?” Sheila asked her daughter.



Willow just shrugged and sighed. “I’m kind of hungry, why don’t we go and get this dinner party started,” she smiled.



Ira and Sheila nodded their heads and wrapped their arms around Willow.



“She’ll come around, Willow,” her father finally said. “She will.”



Willow hoped that one day it’d be true. She hoped that Tara would realize that Willow would give up everything just to be with her. Someday.



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TBC...



~Holly~

Baby, baby, baby when all you're love is gone, who will save me from all I'm up against out in this world

- Bright Lights - Matchbox Twenty

[sam darls]

Aww..that was so lovely Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[hot monkey luv 66]

Ahhhh!!! I love this fic!! I can't believe you were thinking of ending it! I think that you should continue this fic, a lot. It's really wonderful.



more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more

I think thats' enough bouncing emoticons to make you go mad so I'll stop. lol.

Keep up the greatness of this fic!!!!



-monkeyluv--

Edited by: hot monkey luv 66 at: 3/25/04 3:13 pm

[The Rose24]

It is perfect our ladies are going to spend as much time together as they can during this week. Though, I have a feeling they will find some way to be together.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

Edited by: The Rose24  at: 3/25/04 7:50 pm

[wimpy0729]

YIPPEE DOO! Thanks for continuing Holly. This is just way too good to end anytime soon.



Wimpy

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Tara: There was plenty of magic!

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[guardian146]

WOO-HOO an update It was great. Thanks for not ending it. . again WOO-HOO!!!!



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I'm Dancing like a Monkey! - GIR

[YMKA]

Aha!!!! Dude!!!! I'm sooooo freaking happy



I just came home, like 30 minutes ago, but I saw that you updated so I had to read it!!!! Great stuff I want more!!! But you know that I can wait as long as there is more.... I'm VERY glad that you decided to continue this story!!!! YES!!!!!!! [I think I use this emicon first time ever...lmao ]



OT...Mika.....I never yelled!!!! I just asked why



Amazing



Now that I did what I wanted to do....I can go to sleep cuz I'm Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy....lmao [not smuuty ]



Love you,



M.

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"..I feel you, I taste you, I cannot forget, everytime it rains I get wet..." (c) Ace of Base

"I want to go back to...Believing in everything and knowing nothing at all.."(c) Evanescence

"I'm sorry..."- Me " You are NOT sorry" -Holly