New Fic : The Game Of Love.

[blue and green wings]

i just caught up reading this story, and its great! before this story, i had no idea what handball is and now i kno what a cool sport it is!



i also like the concept of willow and tara meeting. and yes, please explain the guarded look!! is it a chance that it has something to do with tara's past?

[sabina]

Hi there



I just wanted to say once again that I love this story



I am curious to know why Tara always keeps her distance

And I wonder what does she think of Willow?



I'm really looking forward to reading more of this fic

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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

[Sheba]

Hey guys! My computers fixed!!!! Yay!!!! *does a dance* Ok you'll didn't need to know that! Anyway, thanks for all the feedback...all I can say about the story is that I'm writing it straight down here, so it all depends on what ideas jump into my head! Ok now to everyone whos replied after my last update...



Tinna Karen : Got ure mail girl! Thanks a ton! I'm liking that you're liking the fic! As for her choice of lap tops... Tara always goes for the best right?! p.s I'm waiting for you to update too missy!!!



Stroke of Luck : Ok I know your in a rush to see all the flirting and stuff, and I promise you it WILL come! Its just that I'm one of those "get to know the person first" people, so you might have to wait a lil! All in good time I say!



Red Jassy : Well the comps fixed now, but the thought was nice. Now its time for the girls to start getting to know eachother...as for Tara's apartment...well when I think of her I just think pastels, so thats what I put down. Lucky for me, you liked it!



Blue and Green Wings : Hello! Welcome to the land of my imagination! Handballs a supercool game, so you should check it out! Glad that I got you started! *Tinna Karen and Mirr...some backup here?!*



Sabina : Hey! Well I will start looking at things from Tara's perspective as well, and we will hear her thoughts... soon! I promise!



Thanks a million guys! Update soonish...maybe tomorrow night...got a packed day tomorrow, so if I'm up to it I'll have something up! Your patience will be rewarded!



Cheers,



Sheba

[tinnakaren]

I'm writing, I'm writing... no really This is me - I even have those glasses.



I got 17 pages written so far ... but you know me - I'm not satisfied unless each update is at least 30 pages



Oh, and blue and green wings - although Sheba here does handball a great justice, there's nothing like watching it or - even better - playing it. You should definitely check it out.

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Tinna Karen

-tölvunörd í fyrsta ættlið

[littlecrazy80]

Great update! More More More More More More More More



*lil´c*

I´m an actress... I don´t pee. Amber in Augsburg



SweetAmber

[Red Jassy]

ei...

oooh.. thoughts of Tara. hmmm...can't wait.. ugh..

nah.. i can wait..

YES more of your fic. AND thanks again..

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

[lil wiccan]

i like it alot! update... soon?... i wanna kno wut's up with tara....

"How can i/ Beleive that my heart will find/ Someone like you/ You see the really me/ No in betweens/ I had nowhere to hide/ You took away the walls around me/ Make me feel safe to share my truth/ I see the heavens open/ A heart that once was broken/ It's holding nothing back/ Now that i found you

[Quirky Canadian]

I like..I liked it a lot. And now id like ...an update please! this is an awesome fic and i love how its about a sport you dont usually see those kind. I play soccer myself but still they are kinda alike right?

[Drumbly]

WOW i just read this fic and i really think it rocks!!!!

I totally dig Tara's Character!!?!!!



So..update soonish?!?!!!



Love : Jesse/Drumbly

"..You're a fucking dumb blonde with black hair.." -my dad

[Sheba]

The goddamn computers conked off again... I'm at the cyber, on my way back from a work out session. Anyway, the computer engineer should be home by now, so if the idiot can fix it tonight I'll have another chapter. If not, maybe Monday at office. Tomorrows a kind of packed day...practice in the morning and then I have to see my Mom for lunch and stuff. Sorry guys...these machines....argh!!!



Now here's a thankee for the feedback....



Tinna Karen : That's not fair missy!!!! Us readers would be happy with even a teeny tiny update! Makes our day you know?! Also I totally agree with you....there's nothing like actually PLAYING handball! Ooh the feeling when you score and run back to defense and have people cheering for you....*goes into a happy memory*



littlecrazy80 : Hello! You couldn't have used more "mores" could you?! LOL! Glad you're liking it!



Red Jassy : Ure welcome! Thanks for the patience! Appreciate it!



lil wiccan : You'll know whats up with Tara soon enough...maybe not EXTRA soon enough, but soon enough all the same! In the meantime, just enjoy the fic!



Quirky Canadian : Well you score goals in both handball and soccer, and you dogde players, AND its a team game. Only difference is that in one game you use the legs, while in handball if you use the legs the opposition gets possession. Aah, I'm no good at this...take a lookie at the sites Tinna Karen and Little M have linked in this topic, and you'll get a good idea of what the games really like. Better still, try playing it!



Drumbly : Who doesn't dig mysterious lady jocks? LOL! Gld you like her character...totally drool worthy in my fantasy!



Thanks a bunch guys! Now, how about we all pray the damn computers up and working soon again...????

[Sheba]

Hey people...computers still not working...me's just here to say please be patient while I wait for it to get repaired, and the I can post a new chapter. If there's a long delay, I'll just post a chapter from office tomorrow, oksies?



I hope you guys are having a great weekend,



Cheers!



Sheba.

[amberfan87]

hey. this story is really going well. i cant wait for the tara/willow action stuffie... pleeeaaasssee... update soonish?!!!!!

love lots

leslie

[amberfan87]

hey. this story is really going well. i cant wait for the tara/willow action stuffie... pleeeaaasssee... update soonish?!!!!!

love lots

leslie

[Sheba]

Ok I'm at work, and to be honest I dun have very longer...so heres chapter 9....



Chapter 9.



As soon as everyone had served themselves and settled down, Tara picked up her lap top and made her way to the small dining table, putting the machine down, and beginning to read what she's typed out so far. The other girls made conversation amongst themselves, some occassionally getting up to help themselves to a drink from the fridge.about 15 minutes into the meal Tara's cell phone began to ring. Taking it out of her pocket she looked at the number, and then tossed the phone to Anya, who caught it with the grace of a goalkeeper.



"It's Zak." Tara stated. "Answer the phone and say that I'm sleeping because of a headache or something."



Anya answered the phone,"Hello? Oh hi Zak, it's Anya. Yeah I'm good...No Tara's sleeping...she's got a headache...yeah...yeah she's playing tomorrow....did you guys win? Oh that's great...yeah ok, I'll see you tomorrow then...yeah I'll tell her...bye".



Anya looked up at Tara. "He said to tell you he'd called. Zak's a sweet guy Tara...why don't you just TELL him that you're not interested????"



"I've TRIED!!!!" Tara exclaimed. "He just doesn't seem to get it. I know Zak's a sweet guy Anya...he's even a good friend...he's just gotta stop hounding me!".



Anya offered no arguement to that, and Tara went back to reading her work, typing every now and then.



By the time dinner was done it was 8:30, and everyone helped in the clearing up. By 9 half the girls were yawning, having woken up early that day. Tara and Cordelia got busy putting out the spare matresses, and pulling out some sleeping bags and blankets.



Willow looked around the bedrrom, and noticed no closets. She asked Tara "Hey where do yo store this stuff???"



"I have a walk in closet through the bathroom" Tara replied, smiling at the question.



"Oh" was all Willow said.



Tara then turned her attention to the rest of the girls. "Ok listen, 4 people will easily fit onto the bed, I've got the spare matresses settled, so thats place for another 5 people, and there are 4 sleeping bags. There's 13 of us here, so that makes...." she counted in her head..." room for exactly 13 people, and if anyone wants they can feel free to sleep on the couch too. Now everyone just work out where they want to sleep."



It was decided that Samantha, Cameron, Jessica, Nicole and Whitney would take the matresses in the living room, Sophie, Sharon,Buffy and Willow would take the sleeping bags, Tina would take the couch, and Anya, Cordelia and Tara would take the bed.



Eeryone took turns to go wash up in the bathroom. When it was Willow's turn she walked in and eld her breath. She's heard of people having nice bathrooms, but this one deserved an award. It was HUGE, just a little smaller than the actual bedroom. Done entirely in baby pink, one corner had steps that rose to a tub that sank into the ground. Another corner had a glass enclosure that held the shower. Taking a closer look, Willow realised she didn't know what half the knobs in there were for. On the opposite side of the tub was the sink, next to which on a glass shelf stoof a small music system. finally between the shower and the door was the comode. There were shelves around the bathroom that held big candles waiting to be lit. "You could live in here!" Willow thought.



She finished washing up and headed back out, to find that most of the girls had fallen asleep. Cordelia and Anya were curled up on the bed, with the latter snoring rather loudly! Willow slid into her sleeping bag next to Buffy and lay down. She couldn't sleep though. Moments later she sniffed. "Is that smoke I smell?" she wondered. The smell became stronger, and looking up she figured the smell was coming from the balcony, who's door was open.



Rising from her matress, she made her way to the door, and looked out to see Tara sitting here, smoking.



"Hey" Willow said, as she made her way out.



Tara looked up "Hey. Couldn't sleep?"



"No. See I didn't have to play a tiring game today!" Willow smiled.



"Aah, of course" Tara said, returning the smile. She offered Willow the packet of Lights. "You smoke?" she asked.



"No" Willow said, declining the offer. Willow watched as Tara reached down and picked up a bottle of beer from the ground, taking a sip. "You want one?"



"That sounds like a better idea" Willow said. She watched as Tara disappeared into the house, returning moments later with a pint of beer. She opened it up and handed it to Willow, who accepted it with a thanks.



For a few moments the girls sipped on their beers in silence, with Tara taking the occassional puff from her cigarette.



"You been smoking long?" Willow asked.



"Since the start of my 18th year...not too long really." Tara replied.



Willow nodded her head, and then as an after thought added "You know, its not that much fun kissing a smoker."



Tara just smiled, before taking another drag of her cigarette. "Well", she said, exhaling, "I don't see myself kissing anyone anytime soon, so it's ok".



Just then Tara's phone rang. She took the small instrument out of her pocket, and answered. "Hello? What? When? Ok, I'll be right there. No, don't do a thing.Don't worry. Yeah gimme 5 minutes. Bye." with that she hung up.



Willow had noticed the distressed tone in her voice as she spoke, and was concerned. "Tara, what happened?"



"I'm sorry Willow, but I really have to go. Don't wake the other girls...I should be back in a while" with that she began to head inside the house.



Willow followed her, "Tara, its almost 10 o'clock. You have a match tomorrow, and really should rest.Is everything ok?"



Tara stopped a moment and looked at Willow, before saying "See, I teach this bunch of underpriviledged kids, and theres been a fire in their neighbourhood, originating in one of the kids' houses, and burning up a couple of other homes. He just called me, and sounds really scared. I'm going there to see whats happened. " explanation through, she began to walk towards the door.



Willow chased her, and touching her arm said "I'm coming with you."



Tara turned, and regarded Willow for a second before saying "Alright."



Willow ran and slipped into a pair of sneakers, before walking out the door with Tara.



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So?

[ophelia11]

Great update. I'm really enjoying this story and Tara becomes more intriguing in each chapter. Can't wait for more. Thanks!

[cnd1us]

well i have to say i want to know what is going on...........i mean tara smoking........eeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww.....don't get me wrong( i smoke) but still tara...............aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh nnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! and now i'm more interseted in what is going on with and the other group.......but i do like hand ball i've never played it but it seems from what u describe is very cool..so yay for you and my imagination.....let's all do the SNOOPY DANCE on that.. but anywany update soonish please cause i don't respond to that many posts so there u go.





cnd1us(cassie)

[Sheba]

hey cnd1us. Ok yeah I am trying to really work the characters here, and make them different. In this story Tara does smoke...and Willow doesn't....someone once told me it was nicer kissing non smokers, and thats the line I've used....I promise you, every thing I'm writing leads somewhere! Just stick around will ya?! Also I'm honored that u chose to reply in this topic, as u ureself said u dun do that much.Thankee

[Drumbly]

Hey there!! wow for the update! i really like it!!!!!!

and eh...Tara smokes? *shakes head* ghehe i can understand tho...i've been smoking too, bad habbit but i'm over that now..



Anyhow, Thnx for the great update! i really liked it..

may i ask when the next one is?!!!



I'm so in love with this story so i hope u will keep on doing the great job here!



Take Care!!!



Love : Jesse/Drumbly



P.s : you've got urself a fan here!! Hehe

[cnd1us]

it's my pleasure to reply to a story so well written.. and as for a the smoker thing like i said i do smoke and i do know it is nicer to kiss someone who doesn't...but have no fear i am here till u are done with this wonderful story.









cnd1us(cassie)

[Sheba]

Hey Jesse/Drumbly! Glad u like it! YES TARA SMOKES! God people lemme work the story will ya'll?! LOL kidding! I was hoping to get a reaction, and I did! Like I've already said, keep reading! As for when the next update is...erm...good question! Lemme get some work done first, cool?!



cnd1us, you just stay put mate! Ure comments are welcome as the story continues!



cheers,

Sheba.

[Little M]

I have a feeling Tara will quit smoking soon



Cool update. And what cool details on the bathroom!! Finally someone realizes the importance of having a bathroom the size of a house lol

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'I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad..it's depressing' - Tara



Amber Online www.amberbenson-online.cjb.net

[Red Jassy]

hey

Tara smokes. hmmm..

anyways.. like the bit where willow said



"You know, its not that much fun kissing a smoker."



i think willow is unconsciously flirting w/ Tara..

well, Tara didn't think that though... dang!!!

ooohh.Tara teaches underpriviledge kidz, does that have to do with Tara's past or she just loves teaching ??

and still waiting for those Tara thoughts.. what does she think of willow, besides being as their cute mascot

okie, love the update.. thanks again.

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

[Sheba]

Mirr - LOL! Trust you to comment on the bathroom! i totally agree that bathrooms are tres important! Anyway, glad ure liking the story babe! Not seen u on msn for a while...partly my fault. Lifes been hectic...will catch up with ya soonish! Hey, BTW, anyone else from COL on here that u know of?



Red Jassy - I will bring the Tara thoughts in...soonish...right now I'm just setting everything up, getting em closer...as for the underpriviledged kids....just wait for the next update will ya?!

[Red Jassy]

okie.. okie.. i'll wait.

just curious.. that's all.

oh.. yeah. about the bathroom.. its great.

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

[Drumbly]

Oh well..ghehe u can take ur time ....but not so long tho?!!

hahaha i just love this fic

Again i say that i can't wait for the next update,

but i gtg now, working ghehe...



Take care!!



Love : Jesse/Drumbly

"..You're a fucking dumb blonde with black hair.." -my dad

[Sheba]

hey guys! I've been working for...*counts* 6 hours straight,and I am soooo tired.keep checking here, and its great to see the feedback. Just wanted to say thanks again!



P.S. It seems like the bathrooms a real hit! LOL!

[littlecrazy80]

Great update! Never imagined Tara smoking a cigarette.



*lil´c*

I´m an actress... I don´t pee. Amber in Augsburg



SweetAmber

[Stroke of Luck]

Its great, that Tara is still the girl from next door! It´s obviously, that she has lots of money, but she is using it for other ppl, like that guy. RESPECT to Tara But i dont really apreciate, that she is smoking, maybe she will stop that when she fells in love with Willow heheheh



CU

SoL/Natti

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

[tinnakaren]

Yeah Sheeps...what's up with the smoking? yuck!



And a pink bathroom? Lol, I don't think I would be able to handle that color several times a day - but then again, what do I know. My bathroom looks like an aquarium.



Did you know that one particular shade of pink, "Baker-Miller, has calming effects and subdues a person's actions. This color also inhibits the secretion of adrenaline." It is often used on walls in jail cell to subdue and depress violent inmates. Just a random fact for ya.



Great update, keep 'em comin'

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Tinna Karen

-tölvunörd í fyrsta ættlið

[Quirky Canadian]

smoking is bad!! no offense to anyone who does but just to let ya know it CAN kill you so i dont see why anyone would want to do that.

Anyways, great update!!! willow and tara seem like they are getting closer YAY!!

i hope no one got hurt in the fire..maybe that wil get tara to quit?? and how cute is that tara helping underprivilaged kids awwwwww.lol