(New Fic) Taking Back Sunday

[Blue Channel]

Title: Taking Back Sunday

Author: Blue Channel/ Jenny

Disclaimer: Not mine…not even a little

Feedback: Umm…sure…I’m shy though…and it’s my first time…

Rating: PG-13… I don’t know if it’ll stay…

Summary: Let’s see they’re in high school…umm…to be truthful I don’t know where I’m really headed with this…I just wanted to tell a story.





There she is…mnn…dreamy eyes… “Hey, Will”…sexy smile…”Will?”…and a hot pair of sassy eg- “Will!” Xander spoke for what seemed the millionth time, “Huh, what?” asked the dazed redhead, slightly annoyed at having been interrupted from her Tara-Ogling-Time. “Hey Will, sorry I cut into your TOTs but class is kinda, ya know, over now.” “Oh, yeah guess it sorta is.” She said looking around the empty classroom.



“So, what ya get on the big test?” He asked as they walked towards the cafeteria to spend their lunch period. “Um an ‘A’” She said almost as an afterthought. “An ‘A’…how…but…hey that’s no fair! You don’t even pay attention in that class, you’re too busy starin’ at Tara and droolin’ all over you’re desk.” The boy said, rather loudly.



“Xander! A little louder please, I don’t think they heard you in Japan!” She said looking around the corridor to see if anyone had heard. “Sorry” He replied sheepishly “But I still don’t think its fair.” “Fair, oh yeah ‘cause my life’s just chock full ‘o fairness, what with being the pathetic geek hopelessly in love with the most gorgeous girl in school, who she can’t even talk to, at least not without babbling like some sort of a dummy…and for the record there was no drool.”



“…Hey you did talk to her that one time, remember?” He said trying to cheer his best friend up, choosing not to tell her that there had indeed been just a little bit of drool. “Oh yeah, she came up to me that one time and asked if she could borrow a pen; that’s how she knows me, the handy dandy portable office depot geyser reliable dog person.” She said (and off the record she knew very well there had been drool, but also chose to ignore that fact)



“And you got an ‘A’… in the English test?” He asked incredulously. “You’re not helping.” She let him know. “All right sorry, let’s just go meet Anya and Buffy for lunch…that’ll cheer ya right up.” “Yeah, I’ll just drown my sorrows in cafeteria orange juice” She said sarcastically. “That’s the spirit!” He said with a warm, goofy smile. “Ok, but seriously…that was the worst English” “Just let it go Xand…”

Edited by: xita  at: 11/9/03 9:45 pm

[Tempest Duer]

Looks fun so far, but, uh... could you activate EZCodes on your posts so that we see the italics?

I believe in the madness called "now."

[sam darls]

Hey...I'm liking this so far...sounds really cute and sweet. Love sammi xx

[Spot]

Hey there!

This looks good so far, like the concept of it! Great start!

-michelle

"Love is giving someone the ability to destroy you, and trusting them not to."

[Blue Channel]

Thanks a lot for the replies, I really really appreciate it. You guys kickass!





“Hey, what’d you get on the test Tare?” Daniel Osbourne asked his best friend Tara Maclay as they headed towards the lunch room together. “A ‘C’” she said sounding very disappointed. “You a ‘C’…well that’s new, a certain redhead got you all distracted?” “Well…yes.” She said her whole face tinted pink, and her head slightly tilted forward so her hair hid most of her face. “You could talk to her ya know.”



“I did…that one time, remember?” “Oh yeah…you asked her for a pen.” “It’s progress” She said hopefully. “No it’s not.” He said “Yes it is.” “Nuh-uh.” “Uh-huh.”



“Progress would be an actual conversation.” “We did have a conversation…sort of” She said, sounding very unsure. “No, you had a sentence” He said with a tiny, teasing smile. “I said sort of.” “Not even sort of, Tare.” “You’re not being very helpful.” She said with an adorable, frowny face. “I am so…I’m offering advice” He said defensively. “This isn’t advice…this is harassment.” “Fine, talk to her, that’s my advice.”



She smiled, “Well, talk to him, that’s my advice.” He smiled, “That’s horrible advice.”

“No it’s not” She said. “Yes it is.” “Nuh-uh.” “Uh-huh.” It’s a good thing they were both patient people.



“So how’s your mom?” He decided to change the subject from their frankly, very depressing love lives. “She’s a lot better.” She said with a wide, bright smile. Tara’s mother had been sick before, but ever since she had divorced Tara’s father and moved to Sunnydale with her daughter she was doing much better.



“That’s great, Tare.” He said, a small statement but she knew that he really meant it and that’s what really counted. With Oz it wasn’t how many words he spoke, as much as it was the meaning behind the words. “So…are you gonna talk to him?” She asked; quirking up an eyebrow. “Probably not…are you gonna talk to her? He asked; quirking up an eyebrow. “Probably not” She answered.



“We’re pathetic” He said matter of factly. “Now you notice?” She asked, mock shocked. “No I’ve known for a while, I just didn’t know if you knew.” “Oh I know.”

[allykat]

Very cool fic so far!!



I'm liking it a lot!!

[bluehippocampus]

Nice start. Is Tara talking to Willow any time soon?

Keep updating!

BH

My tactic is to remain in your memory... My strategy is that one of these days I don't know how nor with which pretext you finally need me.Tactic and Strategy - M.Benedetti

[bluewillowwitch]

,

I love the fic! and are so cute. I love how you have them reacting with Xander and Oz. I loved this last part.

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“We’re pathetic” He said matter of factly. “Now you notice?” She asked, mock shocked. “No I’ve known for a while, I just didn’t know if you knew.” “Oh I know.”

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Very ! Can't wait to more. Update soon, please?





bluewillowwitch

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[Blue Channel]

Tempest Duer- Hey, thanks for the advice, I kept wondering what those weird thingies in my story were...thanks again!



Sam Darls- Thanks for reading, I'm glad you like it!



Spot-Wow!...I have a concept...cool, thanks for reading!



allykat-Thanks, I'm real glad you like it!



bluehippocampus-Tara will be talking to Willow soon and vice versa, just be patient a little while longer.



bluewillowwitch-Wow! I think you just made my day!, Thank you soooo much for reading and replying.



Well here's the update guys!



        “I wonder how she doesn’t notice you staring at her all the time.” Anya asked as the three friends walked together to their sixth period class. “I don’t know Anya” Willow said already slightly annoyed at the girl, seeing as the whole hopeless Tara situation had her feeling very grumpy. “I mean it’s soooo obvious” She continued. “Can we just let it go, please?” She asked, her frustration with the girl building. “And then there’s the whole drool thing, I mean…” “Anya!” She yelled, now just downright angry at her. “Al right, fine jeez, don’t go all butch on me just ‘cause you can’t get any. Come on Xander, let’s go to the janitor‘s closet we still have ten whole minutes before class starts.”



The boy just blushed and followed Anya like a helpless puppy. “You OK Will? You know Anya was just being well…Anya.” Buffy said, concerned for her best friend. “Yeah, I’m okay.” “Ya know, I think you and Tara are gonna be spending a lot of time together, very soon.” Buffy said with a mischievous smile playing on her lips. “Well, statistically someone has to but it doesn’t make it true.” Buffy was about to say something else when the late bell rang. “I guess those two are skipping class…again.” She said, as her and Willow entered the class room and found their seats.



“Al right class, settle down,” Mrs. Martinez instructed the class, “Today you start working on your projects. Now I was going to let you choose your partners, but since you all behaved so badly last time, I chose your partners for you.” The entire class groaned, unanimously at the teachers words. “Been there, heard that” The teacher mumbled. “Al right listen up for your name” She said and then commenced to start calling out the names.



“Alain Klein and Dany Moreno”



“Hey Will, maybe you’ll get paired up with Tara” Buffy whispered to her best friend. “No way Buff, this isn’t some bad TV sitcom, and my life’s not that perfect.”



“Wayne Amor and Jonathan Solis”



“Elizabeth Summers and Cordelia Chase”



“Things like that just don’t happen in real life…especially if said life happens to be mine” Willow continued.



“Tara Maclay and Willow Rosenberg”



“You were saying?” Buffy asked with a smug grin on her face. Willow just sat still with a shocked look on her face. “How…but…huh?” “Will, who’s the teacher’s aide?” Buffy asked. “Umm…Riley” She said after a moment, not understanding what this had to do with the miracle that just unfolded before her eyes. “And who’s Riley?” Buffy continued. “Your new hunky boyfriend” Willow said, mocking Buffy. “Glad to see the shock hasn’t impaired your sarcasm.” “Thanks but I still don’t see what that’s got to do with…oh... I love your new hunky boyfriend!” She said as the realization of what Riley had done hit her.



“Daniel Osbourne and Larry Matthers”



“Sure, now you love him” Buffy said, “Hey Will, Maybe you should go sit down next to your partner.” Willow just turned to look at Tara, her face a mix of excitement and fear.

[willowsgirl]

Hey, I really like this fic! Its so cute, I loved it when Willow was saying how her life's not some cheesy sitcom, lol. I take it that Larry is the guy Oz is crushing on too? Cool! Cant wait for more update soon?

Oh, and is the title of the fic inspired by the band 'taking back sunday' or is that just coincidence?



willowsgirl xx

[Blue Channel]

Hey, willowsgirl



I'm glad you like my fic so far, is Larry the guy Oz is crushing on?...hmmm...maybe...and yeah you got me, the title of the fic is definetly inspired by 'taking back sunday' (my favorite band!)

[willowsgirl]

Hey blue channel

I know we've just been warned about chatting on fic threads but...



*Checks left and right for Xita and the mods...coast is clear*



I really like taking back sunday too! If theres one thing I can sit and talk about for hours, its music and the random music-y things I somehow remember.

So, good choice of fave band.

Oh, and Im sooooo right about Larry,



willowsgirl xx

[halfsmile]

Oh, great fic...

I never really like Oz, I mean with everthing he did whit Will and Tara and....well at least I think I gonna like this one.

I wainting for an update soon!

Bye,

-Halfsmile-

[Blue Channel]

That's so kick-ass! I don't meet a lot of 'Taking Back Sunday' fans...and hey if you wanna talk about it, you can just e-mail me at NoNameFace687@aol.com...I wouldn't wanna get us in trouble...

[Blue Channel]

Hey, halfsmile I'm glad you like it, yeah I usually don't like Oz either, but this is alternate universe Oz; non-wolfy and totally gay!

[willowsgirl]

I love the thought of a gay oz, he'd have to be really camp and play a pink sparkly guitar in the band,

Maybe thats a little stereotypical, but what the heck!

Blue channel, I made use of your email addy, should be an ickle one winging its way over to you.

Now Im going b4 I get too chatty!



willowsgirl xx

[Spot]

Oh I love this fic it's so cute so far.

Hehe nice move by Riley... can't wait for more!

-michelle

"Love is giving someone the ability to destroy you, and trusting them not to."

[undertheirspell]

Blue Channel

I love how this fic is goin!



The interactions with Tara and Oz .....and then with Willow, Buffy, Xander and Anya



And when a band is mentioned in a fic I usually go and at least listen to the band just to make sure I'm not missin out on anything. I have found some really good bands by doing that.



So by the next time you post i will have something to say about the band.

Gina



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"The only thing that matters is just following your heart and eventually you'll get it right." ~~~ In This Diary, By - The Ataris

[allykat]

Cool update!!



YAY! & got paired up! Go Buffy!

[Blue Channel]

willowsgirl- Ha! Pink sparkly guitar, what a funny image!



Spot- Glad you love! and that was a nice move by Riley huh?



undertheirspell- Hey, I'm glad you like my fic and also that there might be a new 'Taking Back Sunday' fan soon.



allykat- Glad you like it, thanks for reading!



Sorry theres no new update guys, but I promise there will be one by tommorow!

[Blue Channel]

Note: Thoughts are in ‘’







“Umm, hi!” Willow said, a little too perkily in her opinion, as she sat down in the seat next to Tara’s. “H-hi” Tara stuttered, reverting back to her old manner of speaking. Ducking her head, not even daring to meet Willow’s eyes, she knew her whole head looked like a big tomato. “I’m Willow! Well I uh…guess you knew that already seeing as the teacher said it and all, and uh I know your name too!” ‘Stop talking now, please stop talking, for the love of God please stop talking’ she thought to herself.



‘Say something Tara, please say something… how are you supposed to marry her if you can’t even talk to her.’ “S-so, do you umm have any ideas for the project?” she asked. Willow looked down at the paper; she’d already forgotten about the project since all her thoughts were centered on Tara. “Well let’s see it says here ‘Choose an appliance and create an interesting advertisement for it’ seems pretty simple, I say we choose an appliance and create an interesting advertisement for it.”



She smiled goofily at Tara’s giggle ‘Score!’ she thought. “Your place or mine?” Tara asked, her stutter gone now as she got more comfortable around the girl. Willow’s eyes widened at Tara’s question ‘ooh naughty thoughts!’ she thought. “What?” she asked in a voice that could qualify her to be the fourth chipmunk in Alvin and the chipmunks. “You know, where d-do you want to m-meet.” Tara said chastising herself for not being clear enough the first time.



“Oh yeah, sorry, umm my place is good I guess; there’s a bunch of appliances there.” Tara giggled again, Willow was just too cute. “So what time should we meet?” She asked as Willow wrote down her address. “Oh, anytime’s fine with me.” “OK, how about five after my piano lessons.” “You play the piano?” Willow asked. “Oh yeah, since I was five I’m not that good though…” “I bet you’re amazing…” Willow said looking at Tara’s elegant hands.



“Oh, I’m n-not, really.” “I’ll be the judge of that, we have a piano at home, you can play there.” Willow said introducing Tara to her famous resolve face. “Al right” Tara said, as the look on Willows’ face left no room for arguments. At that moment the bell rang, “Well I guess I’ll see ya at five.” Said Willow, really not wanting to leave the girl and for the millionth time wishing school would last longer. “Yeah, I guess” Said Tara, already missing Willows’ company. Willow watched Tara walk away, dreamily. And as Tara headed towards Oz, so they could walk home together as usual, she could see that his head looked like a big tomato too.

[undertheirspell]

Loved the update!! Can't wait for Tara to play the piano for Willow.



As usual kittens have great taste in music cuz I just found another band that I am growing to love every time I pop the CD in, and for that I thank you.

Gina



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"The only thing that matters is just following your heart and eventually you'll get it right." ~~~ In This Diary, By - The Ataris

[allykat]

Aww.... so cute



Looking forward to the next part!!

[willowsgirl]

Hey Jen, what can I say? Another great update! They are just too cute, lol.

I especially liked these lines;

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‘Say something Tara, please say something… how are you supposed to marry her if you can’t even talk to her.’

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so funny! and...

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And as Tara headed towards Oz, so they could walk home together as usual, she could see that his head looked like a big tomato too.

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Ha! I told you it was Larry you big liar!



More soon please?



Stacey xx

[Spot]

ooo very cute update. loved it. cant wait for the next update!

-michelle

"Love is giving someone the ability to destroy you, and trusting them not to."

[SilverWingedNemesis]

loving this fic so far.. great start.. i can't wait to read what happens..



keep up the great work!





~Nickole~

[Tempest Duer]

I love this. I absolutely love it. And I like how you made Oz Tara's friend... I always thought that he kind of got it in the shorts. But if he's gay, it's all good!

I believe in the madness called "now."

[Blue Channel]

undertheirspell- Hey! I'm happy you liked the bad, but I'm way happier you like the fic.



allykat- Thanks for reading, happy you're enjoying it!



willowsgirl- Hey, Stacey! What's up? Glad you liked it! And yeah, ya got me again, it's Larry... or is it?...No, yeah it is.



Spot- Thanks a lot for reading! And I'm glad you're liking it.



SilverWingedNemesis- Thanks! I'm glad you like it...and cool name by the way!



Tempest Duer- Happy you like it...and yeah I just thought the idea of gay-Oz was hilarious.



Well, here's the update...hop ya like it!





“So, are ya nervous?” Xander asked while making himself a sandwich as Willow sat on the couch after they’d come home from school, waiting until 4:55 which was, according to Willow, Xander’s designated leaving time since Tara would be by shortly after. “No, of course not ‘cause ya know really gorgeous blondes just stop by my house all the time” She said sarcastically. “And just where am I when this happens?” “In the janitors’ closet” Willow replied with a smug grin on her face. “Ha, ha very funny” Xander replied dryly, while taking a bite of his sandwich.



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“So, are ya nervous?” Oz asked Tara as they walked towards Larry’s house to drop the boy off. “Yes,” Tara admitted, knowing Oz knew her much too well for her to lie “What if she doesn’t like me?” She asked with a slight pout. “Come on now Tare, we both now that’s impossible.” He said with a small smile as they stopped at Larry’s door. “Well, here we are…wish me luck.” He said in a nervous voice. “Good luck sweetie,” She said, knowing how the boy must be feeling; probably something close to what she was feeling. She could see Oz’s face already reddening and little beads of sweat collecting on his forehead. ‘Wow, he’s almost as bad as me.’ She thought while looking at her watch; 4:53, she hoped she wouldn’t be late.



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Willow glanced at the clock for what seemed like the millionth time; 4:54, she turned to Xander “Get out.” “Jeez, what ever happened to hospitality?” He asked around a mouthful of PB&J. “Xander…” She warned. “Al right, Al right I’m gone.” He said, while walking out the door “Good luck with getting Tara to date you!” ‘Jeez, he’s been hangin’ around Anya too long’ She thought as she glanced at the clock again; 5:00, ‘Shouldn’t she be here by n- Knock, Knock. It seemed insane, but she could already tell it was Tara’s knock, light and quiet but also strong in its’ own amazing, unique way. ‘OK, you’re obsessing over the girls knock; this is where professional help comes in.’ She thought as she went to open the door, however once the door was open the only thought present in her mind was ‘Beautiful.’

[bluewillowwitch]

Blue Channel ,

I love your fic! and are so cute! I was when I saw what Riley did for the two. I have a feeling Buffy had him do that! Oh I can't wait to see what happens between the two when they are together, ALONE! Can't wait to more! Update soon, please?





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[sam darls]

Wow..I missed updates..but I am so loving this fic, it is so good. Hehe..Larry and Oz- now that's cute...but W and T are even cuter Love sammi xx