(New AU Fic) Wild Horses....

[shuyaku]

I'm glad Tara has a good friend in Dougie. You can tell by their teasing that deep down they really care for each other like a brother and sister would.



But enough about Dougie already, I think we need Tara to let her fingers do the walking



-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)

[singgirl]

awww....that's all that needs to be said. awww..

Pax! -Bev

[Incitatua 8]

This is just such an incredibly tender, charming, infectious, and well written story!!!

I adore stories where Tara and Willow meet and fall in love and what is so cool about your story was that they both fell so sweetly without going through a lot of tension and anxiety.

I felt very warm and relaxed reading and experiencing their thoughts and romantic interactions. Nothing evil or nasty...how refreshing! [Of course, flesh eating evil horses don't count! ] Tara's reactions are priceless, esp. her reaction to Willow's comments RE moving to the farm.

I think I felt myself not only sighing and grinning, but doing a little blushing myself...perhaps even a tad envious too! I desperately hope you will continue to update frequently. I'm wondering if Willow and Tara will take the trip together...and if they will help in the birth of the foal ? [That would be such a wonderful experience for them and me!]

In short, I'm hooked on this story and will be waiting impatiently for more.

[Stroke of Luck]

Gosh Doug is such a funny guy, always teasing our poor Tara Cant wait for more...but now she has to hush to go back to her GIRL



I want smoochies, more smoochies hihi



Cu

SoL/Natti

Even in death Baby, i´ll never leave u!

[WillowFever]

Well....hello my beautiful Kittens.....I have had one wild and crazy weekend...lol....I dj'd a wedding Saturday...and had band rehearsal on Sunday....so that took up most of my time...so sorry for the delay in updating.....but I am back...and hopefully back on schedule....lol.....thanks for being so patient....okay....now with the feedback.....









WillowPowered



Hey Jill.....so glad you liked those lines....they cracked me up too....it's so cool when your characters take over....lol...







Grimlock72

Ahhhhhhhh....the sleeping arrangements....we shall find out....

And I think that getting to Tara is a major motivator for Willow to walk right by those horses.....lol....



littlecrazy80



So glad you enjoyed the teasing...and I definitely see Doug in that brotherly role....and I'm glad that came across...



SweetAmber



wimpy0729



Hey Wimpy....thanks.....so glad you liked those lines....and yes...Willow is getting braver by the update....lol....I'm thrilled that you like the story and get that goofy grin as well...knowing that makes me get a goofy grin....lol....







SilverWingedNemesis



Hey Nickole....so glad you are "in love"....lol....hope you enjoy the next part as well......thanks....oh yeah....I like your quote....Gabrielle....right?







shuyaku



I think Tara is to shy to let her fingers do the walking just yet...but who knows.....stick around....







singgirl



Thank you....thank you....thank you.....such a sweetie...



Incitatua 8



Well thank you so much for the wonderful response....I feel ready to tackle the next update.....even with no sleep...lol....



I'm glad you are liking the story....and I try to update often...so hang in there and keep checking back...Thanks...







Stroke of Luck



More smoochies comin' up......















Okay....I think I got everyone...if not...please forgive me....again sorry about the delay in posting....I hope to get back to my regularly scheduled updating.....lol....



Here is part 19...hope you enjoy......Happy Reading



WF









Wild Horses

By

WillowFever







Part 19:        Stay





Willow thumbed through the phone book looking for car dealerships. There were several to choose from but she had a good idea of what she wanted. Finally, her eyes found the word she was looking for…Jeep.



She had feel in love with the Jeep Liberty while living in California but never dreamed there would be a legitimate reason for buying one.



Tara said to go 4x4….so I’m going 4x4….



After phoning the car lot, Willow decided to get ready and go see what was available. She quickly looked up transportation services and was surprised to find no taxi or bus service.



Welcome to rural Ohio…



She contemplated what to do.



I could either tell them what I want and see if they will deliver it…or…I could find someone who could give me a ride to town…



Willow couldn’t help but grin as visions of just who might give her a ride in to town flashed in her mind. She felt her pulse quicken.



Oh….but I don’t want to bother her…she’s probably working with the horses…but Doug is here…he could maintain things while we are gone…



After wrestling for a decision the red head made up her mind. She grabbed the phone book, tucked it under her arm and headed towards the barn. Her steps were quick and light and she felt her lips starting to tingle as she got closer to the barn.



She stopped just outside the door and took a deep breath. Slowly, she reached out and pulled it open. She could see Doug giving Frankie a rub down but the object of her affection was nowhere around.



Her green eyes scanned the stables and finally she came to the conclusion that Tara must have still been upstairs.



Upstairs…alone…Ooohhh! This could mean more smoochies…



“You lookin’ for Mac?”



Willow jumped at the sound of Doug’s voice. She had lost herself in thought and wasn’t expecting the interruption.



“Yeah…is she upstairs…”



Doug just smiled and nodded his head. He thought about teasing Willow but decided he didn’t know her well enough to do that yet. Willow walked towards the stairs noticing that she wasn’t quite as shaken by the thought of passing the horses.



Hmmm……interesting…





Tara heard footsteps and rolled her eyes.



“Doug if you’re coming up here to tease me again you can just forget it….because…”



The blonde swirled around and for the second time today was surprised to see the red head standing in front of her.



Willow gave a sheepish grin as she held out the phone book.



“I thought I would save you the trip…”



“Oh…well…thanks…but I didn’t mind the thought of stopping by later…”



Willow smiled at the blonde.



She’s so cute when she goes all shy….



“Well…you know you are still welcome to stop by later…actually your welcome any time…”



“Thanks.”



Tara studied the red head carefully; there was something she wasn’t telling her.



“Is something wrong?”



Willow reached out and grabbed Tara’s hand.



“NO!…no…absolutely not…I just need to ask you something…”



Tara waited for Willow to continue. She gently squeezed the warm hand in hers and felt her heart race as their fingers laced.



“Ask me anything”



“Well….I don’t have a vehicle yet…that’s why I was looking for the phone book….anyway…I found what I wanted but I don’t have a way to get there…and I was hoping if you weren’t to busy…you could take me into town…”



Tara smiled a crooked grin.



“Actually…that would be perfect for me because I need to drop off some papers.”



“Great…”



“So…when did you want to leave?”



Willow smiled at the blonde and stepped a little closer.



“Well…I’m ready…so whenever you’re ready….”



Tara leaned in closer to Willow.



Oh….I’m ready all right….



She could feel the red head’s body brush against hers and it made her dizzy.



She smells so good…



“Actually…I’m ready too…except for this one last thing I need to do before we leave…”



Tara leaned in and captured Willow’s lips in a soft kiss. Willow slid her hands around Tara’s waist and slowly down her firm bottom. She gave a little squeeze and was delighted at the moan she received from the blonde.



Tara wrapped her fingers in Willow’s hair and deepened the kiss. There was just something about kissing Willow that turned the blonde into a quivering mess. She couldn’t decide if it was the way Willow held her while they kissed….or the way Willow let Tara set the pace of their kiss…maybe it was the way the red head tasted when her tongue slowly slipped beyond her lips and caressed her own tongue that drove Tara crazy. Whatever it was it left her breathless and wanting more.



“Willow….you make me crazy….”



Willow leaned her forehead against the blonde’s.



“I hope that’s a good kinda crazy…”



Tara let out a sigh and licked her lips, Willow taste still lingering.



“The best kinda crazy.”



“Good…cause you do the same to me…”



The two girls just stood quietly in the office. Their hearts pounding so fast, they were sure the other could hear.



Willow could feel the heat coming off of Tara and she could smell the warm vanilla and something that was Tara alone that filled the air. She was completely intoxicated by the blonde’s essence.



“Stay with me tonight…”



Tara looked surprised at the sudden question…or was it a statement.



“What…”



“You don’t have to…but I would love for you too…we don’t have to do anything…I just want you close to me…please…stay with me tonight…”



A thousand thoughts flashed through the blonde’s head. She knew her house would be safe…and she would have her cell phone in case any emergency’s happened…she would just need to stop in and check on biscuit…



“Let me think on it….okay…”



Willow smiled and nodded her head and received a warm smile in return.



Well…she didn’t say no…



A comfortable silence settled between them as they stared into each other’s eyes. Finally, Tara broke the spell.



“I just need to get my papers…then I’m ready to go…”



“I’ll meet you downstairs…”



“Okay.”



Willow leaned in and grabbed another quick kiss before turning and heading for the stairs.



“Willow…”



The red head stopped on the first step and looked over at the blonde.



I love the way she says my name…



“Yeah?”



“Yes.”



Willow looked confused for a moment then it dawned on her. Tara was saying yes…



“Yes?”



Willow repeated Tara’s words to make sure she had heard correctly. The blonde nodded and smiled.



“Yes…I will stay with you tonight…”



If smiles were electric Willow could have powered all of North America and still have had juice left over. She felt her heart skip a beat as she turned and ran back to where Tara stood.



She picked the blonde up and swung her around in a circle. Both girls were giggling like teenagers.



“I don’t think I could be any happier right now…”



Tara laughed as her feet hit the ground.



“Me either…now let’s go get you some wheels…”



The two girls took down the steps. Tara relayed her plans to Doug and he just grinned and shook his head.



“Have fun Mac…”



Tara squealed as she headed towards the door.



“I will…Dougie….I will.”



Doug watched his best friend disappear and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.



“You’re head over heels my friend…head over heels.”









Tbc……

[sabina]

Hi



I love the stories about W/T falling in love and this is a great one

I wonder why it took me so long to discover it... I must be getting old



I'm looking forward to the next chapters

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"I know I was born and I know that I'll die.

The in between is mine.

I am mine!" - Pearl Jam

[SilverWingedNemesis]

AWWWWWWWWWW





so sweet!!!



Willow getting a jeep liberty eh? yeah.. that's rural ohio for ya.. (well, I used to live in Indiana.. trust me I know..LOL)



YAY!



Nickole

"Life is eternal; it has no beginning and no end. The loving friends we meet on our journey return to us time after time. We never die, because we were never really born."

[littlecrazy80]

Awww!!!!!



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[NeuroticSpaz]

Hi,



Just wanted to say I love your fic ... I just found it today and read it ... its awesome ... also it holds a very special place in my heart ... cause I am from Ohio ... you rock ... I've lived here my whole life ... for 20 years ... and I still can't get used to the weather ... I look forward to reading more ...



Heather

[ApplesauceHorsies]

Definite Tara/Willow-age at Casa de Willow tonight, ohhhh yeah. Wait...that could just be my imagination running headlong with me again. Or, it could be a possible reality, making it a possibility. Oooo, yay! *does the happy smile-dance of joy*



-AH

Et je saigne encore, tout ce rouge sur mon corps, je te blesse dans un dernier effort

[ShyTemptress]

Howdy

Great update Waiting patiently for your next update.

-Shy Southern Temptress





-Thats why one should never have sex... You always run the chance of getting eaten.-

[her BRIGHTeyes]

damn... whew. just. damn.

i hate it when theres an update,

and i want to read it,

but then, I don't want to read it,

cause then i'm checking every other five minutes for an update.

but i'm impatient, and i read it. = / damn. hehe



great update. and i feel as if i'm obligated to say.

more more more! **how doyou like it, how do you like it?** more, more more!!

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she had eyes bright enough to burn me --conor oberst

[WillowPowered]

Quote:

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If smiles were electric Willow could have powered all of North America and still have had juice left over.

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Another wonderful update.



Jill

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Willow - Say, you all didn't happen to do a bunch of drugs did ya?



My Home Page | Amber Powered | Alyson Powered



There is a little bit of Amber in all of us.

[WillowFever]

Have I told you kittens lately that I love you!!!!



Well....let me say it again....I love you kitties....



You make my day.....



And another Ohio gal....woo and hoo.......If I could I would take you all out to dinner...or perhaps have a real big bonfire here on my farm and wait to see if Tara and Willow show up....



Okay......enough of my rambling on and on and on and....lol...



Here is part 20....I hope you like it....



as always......Happy Reading......



WF











Wild Horses

By

WillowFever







Part:        20        Country Bumpkin’







Tara climbed up in her truck and smiled at the red head climbing in beside her. She cranked the keys of her Chevy z71 and it started right up. Her stereo popped on and Willow knew she had just entered another world.



I hear banjo’s….nice voice though…”



“Who ya listening to?”



Tara reached up and turned the radio down a bit. She didn’t want to cause Willow too much culture shock on her first trip into town.



“The Dixie Chicks….”



Willow laughed out loud and looked at Tara as if she had just delivered the punch line to a really bad redneck joke. The blonde just grinned.



“I’m serious….Dixie Chicks….you’ve never heard of em?”



“Not a whole lot of country radio back in Sunnydale…but I like it….it’s catchy…”



Willow found her foot tapping the floorboard of the truck as they pulled out of the drive and onto the road. She watched as Tara sang along to the song playing…



Her voice is even beautiful….



Mama’s still cooking to much for supper and me I’ve been a long time gone…

Been a long time gone…no I ain’t hoed a row since I don’t know when…

Long time gone…and it ain’t comin’ back again…



Willow forced her eyes away from the cute blonde; she definitely didn’t want to stare like a freak.



The trees passed by in a blur of color…red…green..yellow and orange. It was beautiful. There wasn’t much traffic out and it felt as if she had traveled this road a thousand times before with the blonde by her side.



Everything falls into place when I’m with her….she’s like my other half…my soulmate…



Green eyes looked back over to the blonde and Willow found herself once again smiling as Tara reached for the radio controls and skipped forward to another song.



“You’ll really get a kick out of this….”



The blonde smiled as the familiar song filled the cab of her truck and the priceless look on Willow’s face as it started.



You can’t afford no ring…..

You can’t afford no ring….

I shouldn’t be wearing white and you can’t afford no ring…



Tara watched as the red heads shoulders bounced from the laughter rumbling out from somewhere deep inside Willow.



“I take it you’ve never heard this?”



Tara tried to look serious but failed miserably as Willow’s eyes shot open in a you-got-to-be-kidding-me look. The two girls headed down highway 23 on their way to buy a Jeep…laughing, singing and doing some cloth seat dancing. Willow decided she really liked the Dixie Chicks, especially when Tara could be heard singing along.



She is a total country girl….go figure Rosenberg…you went and fell for a down home country bumpkin…



Willow couldn’t hide the dreamy look on her face as she watched Tara sing as the miles went by.



“Oh…look over there….”



Willow looked in the direction the blonde had pointed and saw the Jeep sign high in the sky. She grinned and wiggled her eyebrows at the blonde.



“I’m getting some wheels…go me…it’s my birthday….”



Tara laughed as she veered off on the exit ramp that led to Willow’s new car. They stopped at a red light and Willow took the opportunity to lean over and steal a quick kiss.



“Thank you for bringing me in town…”



“Any time…”



The Chevy pulled onto the lot and Willow instantly went into shop and compare mode. There were Liberties of all colors, but the one that caught her eye sat on the showroom floor.



“That’s the one…”



Tara looked and smiled her approval.



“Ohhhhh yeah…”



The Jeep was black with tinted windows…running boards…fog lights…chrome wheels…it just screamed ‘buy me’ and that is exactly what Willow did.



“Come in with me…”



Tara nodded and opened her door. She jumped down and followed the red head inside. A tall woman from behind a small desk walked over to the two girls.



“Hi…I’m Morgan…can I help you lovely ladies today?”



Willow noticed how the tall woman’s eyes seemed to linger on Tara. She felt a sting of jealousy surge through her petite frame and she didn’t like it one bit. Tara just smiled at Morgan waiting on Willow to take the lead…and take the lead she did.



Willow reached out and took Tara’s hand in her own, silently signaling for the tall amazon to back off. Tara was a little surprised at the open display of affection but she didn’t mind at all. She just squeezed Willow’s hand and looked beyond Morgan to the Jeep that would soon be in Willow’s drive.



“We would like to buy that.”



Morgan tried to remain composed but it wasn’t often that someone just walked in and bought a vehicle out right. She also didn’t fail to notice the “we” in the red head’s voice.



“Sure thing…just follow me and we’ll get ya all set up.”



Tara noticed the “we” as well and it made her heart sore. She kinda liked the butch display Willow put on…it was sexy.



I’m here girl…and she’s mine…





A few minutes later Willow signed the last of the paperwork and received her keys. She smiled and shook hands with Morgan and looked over to the blonde sitting beside her.



“You ready sweetheart?”



Tara blushed at the term of endearment and simply nodded. The two girls stood and Willow waited for the showroom doors to swing open before climbing inside. She leaned over to Tara and whispered in her ear.



“Do you want to ride with me…?”



“What about my truck?”



“We’ll just go around the block then right back and get it…”



The look of excitement in Willow’s green eyes was to powerful to resist.



“Okay….”



Willow hugged the blonde and opened the passenger side door for her precious cargo. Tara climbed in and fastened her seat belt. Willow hopped in behind the wheel and started her new ride up.



They slowly pulled out of the showroom and took off. Willow opened the moon roof over head and reached over and took Tara’s hand.



“Do you like it?”



“Oh Willow….I love it…”



Tara’s eyes scanned the interior.



“It has a cd player….”



Willow smiled as remnants of the Dixie Chicks sounded in her head.



“You’ll have to burn me a copy of your Dixie Chicks…”



“Consider it done.”



The two drove around town and finally headed back to the dealership. Willow pulled up to Tara’s Chevy and put the Jeep in park.



“Do you want to get something to take home for supper tonight?”



Oh my God!…I’m staying at Willow’s tonight….”


“Ummmm…it doesn’t matter…did you something in mind that you’d like to eat?”



Willow swallowed hard as her first response to that question gave her a vivid mental picture of Tara lying on her bed…head thrown back…legs open in invitation…She felt her mouth water and her heart pound in her chest. Not to mention the steady throb of all points south.



bad thoughts….bad thoughts….Ohhhhhh…..really bad thoughts…



“I’m open for suggestions…”



Tara just smiled completely oblivious to the sensual thoughts racing through Willow’s mind.



“Well…how bout chicken?”



Willow could only nod.



I think I’m starting to sweat!



“Great….follow me over to the grocery and I’ll run in and grab some stuff…”



Ohhhh…I can help with the grabbing of stuff…..Stop that Willow!



“After you….”



Tara slid out of the Jeep and made her way to her truck. She climbed up into the raised 4x4 and winked at the gorgeous red head watching her. She felt a shiver run down her spine as Willow blew her a kiss through the glass.



I’m spending the night with Willow….oh my God!!! What am I gonna where to sleep in?



Tara pulled out with Willow right behind her. Her mind racing with thoughts of what the night had in store for the two of them. She knew no matter what happened, she didn’t have any objections as long as it happened with Willow.



This is gonna be so much fun….









tbc

[Mikaelah Braenna]

Since it seems the board decided not to post my last reply ... let's try this again ....



This could prove to be an interesting night ...



Willow asking Tara to spend the night... maybe now she will have the nerve to ask her to go away with her ...



Great updates ... Do not keep us waiting too long for the next ...



~Mikaelah

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

Tara: "To You..."

~~Truly and Forever~~

Edited by: Mikaelah Braenna at: 4/19/04 5:08 pm

[wimpy0729]

Yay Rachel!



You're back! Glad you had a good weekend. I figured you were out enjoying our wonderful weather. But Yay! You're back!!! And with two amazing updates for us! Yay again!! I can't help it, I just gotta dance



I am still loving Willow's thoughts, "I'm ready... whenever you're ready". And OMG! I am SO loving Willow's vivid mental picture! Okay, giving me an "electric" smile and lots of other nice sensations.



Loved Willow gettin sweaty at her naughty thoughts.



Did you say bonfire?!! I'll bring marshmallows! (Maybe I can find some at the outlet malls?)



I am totally on the edge of my seat waiting for your next update. (Tara's staying the night! Tara's staying the night! Yeah, I'm still dancin! )



Wimpy

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You should ride with me sometime. I guarantee safety and fun! (Tara)

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[pipsberg]

Oh my god, I am about as excited as Willow is for their night together, LOL. This story is so great, I love it! Sweet, innocent, yet sexy as hell! Write on Mac Duff!!

-pipsberg



"We live our lives, do whatever we do, and then we sleep - it's as simple and ordinary as that."

Michael Cunningham, The Hours

Edited by: pipsberg at: 4/19/04 11:12 pm

[SilverWingedNemesis]

what is she going to wear to sleep in??



*giggles hysterically*



yeah, right Tara.. LMAO



Great update!! Go willow!! Wish I could go right in and sign and drive a new vehicle!! damn..lol





*hugs*

Nickole

"Life is eternal; it has no beginning and no end. The loving friends we meet on our journey return to us time after time. We never die, because we were never really born."

[her BRIGHTeyes]

yessssss.



now more! hehe. (great update)

but i'm sleepies now. night. *tips invisible hat*



oh yeah. SLEEPOVER!!!!! nekkie sleepover?

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she had eyes bright enough to burn me --conor oberst

[Stroke of Luck]

Oh i see Willow is HORNY Hmm i bet the sleepover will be so much fun and that Willow was jealous cuz of the car seller was so cute....i love to read, that she says WE and those cute nicknames *sigh*



I want more, me wants more plssss



CU

SoL/Natti

Even in death Baby, i´ll never leave u!

[ApplesauceHorsies]

*uber-squeal* EEEE!



I want a Jeep. *pout*

Wow. Em, I seriously doubt Tara will have to wear *anything* to sleep in. Willow's feelin' a tad . Mwahaha. I would too. Yay! I'm fixin' to go into hyper-smile mode if I don't stop thinking about this update. Hahaha. Did I mention yay? Sleepover...or rather, sleepover of the non-sleepy kind. Whoohoo!

-AH

Et je saigne encore, tout ce rouge sur mon corps, je te blesse dans un dernier effort

[littlecrazy80]

Yay!!!

Willow being jealous was so cute. And Tara not knowing what to wear at night.



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[ShyTemptress]

Howdy

Awesome Grabbation of stuff...

Good choice in car... Anywho, great story...

-Shy Southern Temptress

[Grimlock72]

Heh, I wonder if the meaning of "Ummmm…it doesn’t matter…did you something in mind that you’d like to eat?" truly went over Tara's head ??



And did that amazon woman from the car-shop ever try to hit on Tara some time ago ? She certainly seems to fit to prototype (think Faith-like directness, heh). Is Tara really so shy... questions questions...



Got to wonder how much sleep they'll get tonight, heh...: -->



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

[sam7777]

Dixie Chicks, Jeeps and Willow/Tara. Just a few of my favorite things. Things are building up. Great fic, I love how they are getting to know each. Love the stuff on the horses. Just love it all. Wonder fic!!

[JustSkipIt]

I think the contrast between what the two girls are thinking to be amusing: Tara is wondering what to wear to sleep and Willow's picturing her naked, legs open, head thrown back... Hmmm, how will that be resolved???

Oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment

[TemperedCynic]

Nothing like some sassy singers, a new ride and some serious flirtage to make a perfect day. And I can soo see Willow with the dirty thoughts! Great stuff, Rachel. Loving it.

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More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. Woody Allen (1935 - )

[wimpy0729]

Okay, I was looking for an update, but hey, I can wait because I know it's going to be worth it.



Anyway, I just realized I know what Tara is going to wear to bed, the same thing as Willow -- nothin but a big HONKIN SMILE!!!



Wimpy

[WillowFever]

Hellooooooo.....baby.....(trying to do my chantily lace voice)



Okay....first of all.....WOW.....and secondly....WOW.....



I was totally surprised to find all that wonderful feedback....I just got home from work....and I didn't even go to sleep....I finished this update.....or should I say....big HONKIN UPDATE...lol....just for you to have......this still falls under a PG-13 rating......so........hhhmmmmmmmm........let's just say....we are getting there.......



Again....thank you ...thank you.....thank you.....

You kitties make me do the happy dance....





So.....without any further ado......on with the story.....





Happy Reading



WF













Wild Horses

By

WillowFever





Part: 21                To Lead or Not to Lead





Willow’s gaze followed the blonde until she disappeared through the automatic doors of the grocery store. Tara had insisted that Willow wait on her and spend the time getting to know her new ride. Willow decided to obey and began flipping through the pages of her owner’s manual.



She recognized words and pictures but her mind was completely focused on Tara and the night ahead. She wondered what exactly would happen, if anything, between the two of them.



She knew she wanted to make love to the blonde, but it was still early and Tara had never been with anyone and there was no way Willow was going to rush her or push her into doing something she didn’t want to do.



I’ll let her take the lead…or maybe she wants me to take the lead…she might not even know what the lead is…do I even know what the lead is…am I going to sit here and drive myself crazy thinking about it…..



Willow let out a deep sigh.



Probably…



Her eyes kept returning to the exit door and finally Tara walked out. Willow watched as the blonde stopped to help an elderly lady get a newspaper.



Her heart is as big as the universe…



Tara looked up and spotted the shiny new Jeep right away. Willow was smiling at her and waving from across the parking lot. Tara smiled back and crossed the parking lot with her groceries in tow. She pushed her cart up to Willow’s window and watched the power window roll down smoothly.



“Hey…”



“Hey yourself…I bought a bottle of white wine…I didn’t know if you liked it or not…so I thought I would check before we left the store….”



She bought wine…hmmm….special occasion…..



“I love it…”



“Great….if you’re ready we can head back to the house.”



“I’m ready…”



Tara rolled the cart to her truck and placed her bags in the back. She could feel her heart beating faster at the thought of getting back to the house and spending the night with Willow. She wanted to make it romantic…a night to remember. She just hoped that she didn’t make a complete idiot out of herself.



Willow smiled as her driveway came into view. The trip home was not nearly as fun as the trip into town. Even the thrill of a new car couldn’t overpower the thought of spending the night with Tara.



The two girls pulled into the drive and shut their vehicles off. Willow hopped out and headed to the back of Tara’s truck and grabbed the groceries.



I can at least be…gentlewomanly…



Tara smiled at the red head as they walked up onto the porch.



“I could have helped carry those ya know….”



“I know…but you loaded them…so…”



Willow scrunched her eyebrows together as they stopped in front of the door.



“What’s wrong…”



Willow grinned as she nodded at the door.



“The keys are in my pocket…”



“Oh…”



Tara stepped closer to the red head and smiled a most naughty smile.



“I’ll get them…”



Willow’s eyes went wide as she felt Tara’s hand slide into her front pocket.



She’s trying to kill me….



“OOPS…..wrong pocket.”



All Willow could do was swallow and enjoy the sweet torture.



“Got em…”



Tara couldn’t resist the opportunity that she had. Willow with her hands full…at her mercy. She leaned in and captured the red head’s lips in a kiss that almost sent the groceries to the floor. For Willow the kiss ended way to soon.



“I’ll get the door.”



The red head could only nod and hope that her legs would carry her into the house. She followed the blonde into the kitchen and placed her cargo on the counter.



“What should I do with these?”



Willow turned and saw Tara grinning like the cat that ate the canary. She had the key ring hooked around her finger dangling them in front of Willow.



Two can play this game…



Willow grabbed the keys and tossed them on the counter. The next thing Tara knew she was pressed against the refrigerator with Willow’s lips claiming her. A thought quickly passed through Tara’s mind of the contrast between the cool refrigerator door against her back and the warmth of Willow’s body against her front. That thought quickly dissolved though as a warm, soft tongue slid across her lips.



Dinner can wait a few minutes…



Finally, the kiss ended and Willow felt rather pleased with herself after seeing the look on Tara’s face. She could see that her eyes were a bit darker…her cheeks were flushed and her lips were almost begging for more.



“So…what’s for dinner…”



Tara took a moment to calm her racing heart.



“Chicken…and rice…”



“Sounds great…I’m starving…”



The two girls went to work fixing dinner. They laughed and talked a lot about the farm, music, and the crazy weather that seemed to be normal for Ohio. Willow set the table as Tara finished pulling their meal from the oven.



Tara sat the dish down on the counter and felt Willow’s arms wrap around her from behind.



“oooohhhhhh….it smells delicious.”



“That’s because it is…”



The conversation easily flowed through dinner and Willow found herself totally addicted to Tara’s cooking.



“That was the best chicken I’ve ever ate.”



Tara blushed at the compliment as she stood and carried her plate to the sink. Willow noticed and couldn’t help but ask.



“Why do you always blush so cute when I give you a compliment?”



Willow carried her dishes to the sink and watched as the blondes blush deepened.



“I’m just not used to it…I’ve never really had anyone tell me those things before…”



“Well…you’ll just have to get used to it….because I could find something to compliment you about everyday…perhaps even non-stop…”



Tara reached out and caressed Willow’s face.



So soft…and beautiful



This time the kiss came as no surprise. Neither one would ever be able to recall who leaned in first…but what that kiss led up to would never be forgotten…





Tbc…..

[gottalovewillow]

ooooooo, that was just not nice... making me wonder exactly what was going to happen next! I guess you've left me no choice but to use my imagination, and what an imagination it is! Anyway, I'll drag my mind out of the gutter long enough to tell you that I am really enjoying this fic and look forward to your updates. You write beautifully!



Julie

Buffy: Maybe it's time to start a new tradition. Birthdays without boyfriends. It could be just as much fun.



Willow: Preaching to the choir here, baby.