Ok, so I feel bad about two short chapters in a row. And I know I said that the next one wouldn't come for another week...but I also didn't count on staying up all night and just writing
. So Thanks for the feedback...and here's chapter 10
and...it's not short...Enjoy!
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
With dinner over, and the families returned to the hotel, The Scoobies prepared for their night on the town. Ryan, Xander, and Nico grabbed Willow and dragged her with them to the Summers residence.
“Guys? What are you doing?” Willow asked
“First, did you sleep with Tara last night?” Xander asked eagerly.
“What?!” Willow asked as they stood and stared at her. “Not that it’s any of your business but no, I did not sleep with her last night. We just agreed to go on a date tonight. At the Bronze. With everyone there.” Willow said as Ryan tossed her a bag. “What’s this?” Willow asked
“Well…since you just got very butch with us, and Giles decided to back out of the Bronze…we need a fourth. So put that on. Besides…it’s girly. Enough.” Ryan said as she closed a vest over her shirt and tie. Willow opened the bag, only to find tight black skinny jeans and a tight black vest.
“You want me to dress like you 2 tonight?” Willow asked as all three nodded goofily. “Fine. But you have to tell me about the bet.” Willow said seriously. Xander looked at Ryan, who looked back at him, before they both turned to Nico, who was packing her guitar and Ryan’s drums.
“Wanna take this one?” Xander asked as Nico looked at them with a mixture of shame and humor.
“Fine. But I get half if Ryan wins…seeing as you lost, Xander and Anya will never part with her winnings.” Nico said as she pulled her guitar case onto her back. “Ryan bet that you would sleep with Tara tonight. Xander bet last night. I bet that you wouldn’t until after Tara left. And Anya says the night of the wedding.” Nico said as she smiled widely. Willow’s jaw dropped as she turned back towards Ryan and Xander, who were looking everywhere but at her.
“Seriously, you guys?” Willow asked
“It’s just a silly bet…nothing to get too upset about.” Ryan said as she walked towards her drums, picking up the bass drum and heading out to her truck. Nico stood next to her and popped a piece of gum in her mouth.
“To be honest, if I win, I’ll probably buy stuff for the babies anyways.” Nico said as Willow looked at the outfit.
“Ok. Let me get change. But this doesn’t mean I’m not mad at you three…” Willow said disappearing into the bathroom. At Anya and Xander’s, Buffy waited patiently for Tara and Anya to finish up in the bedroom. Dawn was going through the plans with Gina Lorenzo on the phone.
“I know Gina. Buffy is good. Baby is good. Willow threw them out yesterday and she hasn’t stopped sparing with Nico ever since. Are they still arguing?” Dawn asked as she zipped her black cocktail dress up. She stole a look in the mirror and smiled. “I will see you tomorrow. I’ll let her know. Bye.” Dawn said hanging up. “She said not to drink or let Ryan drink.” Dawn said as Buffy laughed.
She is really,
really excited about this baby.” Buffy said. Inside the bedroom, Anya waited as Tara dressed in the master bathroom.
“I don’t know about this Anya.” Tara said as Anya laughed.
“Trust me…Just put it on.” Anya said as the door opened, and Tara revealed her outfit to the pregnant shop owner. “If you want Willow to do you again, you’ve got to give her motivation. Like that top…showing off your breasts. Do you think she’s going to resist you now?” Anya continued as Tara eyes widened and she blushed.
“I don’t know which is worse…non pregnant or pregnant Anya.” Tara said as Anya snickered.
“I’m not the one who answered the phone in the middle of masturbating, am I?” Anya asked as Tara blushed a deeper red.
“Let’s not talk about that, thanks.” Tara said as she caught her reflection in the mirror. She sighed as she turned back towards Anya
“Let’s go! They perform in 20 minutes!” Dawn yelled as Tara nodded, following Anya out of the bedroom. At the Bronze, Willow stood uncomfortably waiting for Tara to arrive. She looked at herself in a mirror behind the bar. The black vest hugged every curve of her upper body, leaving very little to the imagination. The dark fabric accentuated the paleness of her skin, and brought out the deep emerald of her eyes.
‘
Well…at least I look good.’ Willow said jokingly to herself, turning back towards the stage. Ryan was behind her drum set, warming up her arms as Nico and their other band mate, a bassist named Kevin, finished setting up their amps and tuning their instruments.
Any sign of our ladies?” Xander asked as he handed her a beer.
“Our ladies? I’m single, Xander.” Willow said as he stifled a laugh.
“Not for long.” Xander said pointing towards the entrance. Anya and Buffy walked in with Dawn and Tara behind them. Willow’s jaw dropped at the sight of Tara wearing a black skirt and a tight red halter.
‘Holy…if there is a god…THANK YOU!’ Willow thought as she took a heavy drink of her beer. Tara caught sight of the redhead and smiled as she walked over to the bar. “You look…wow.” Willow said as Tara giggled and took Willow’s hand into her own.
“So…what’s about to happen?” Tara asked pointing towards the stage.
“Punk-a-billy.” Willow said as Tara raised an eyebrow. “Rockabilly and punk. Nico is obsessed. And she somehow managed to get Ryan to play drums. It’s fun.” Willow said as Tara nodded.
“Oh.” Tara said as she watched Dawn run to the front of the stage, and stole a kiss from Nico when she bent down and greeted her. “They really love each other, huh?” Tara asked as Willow looked at the couple in front of them. Nico had cupped Dawn’s cheek as she sat on the edge of the stage. In one shift movement, Dawn’s arms were around Nico’s neck, drawing her in for a more passionate kiss, completely oblivious to the world moving around them. “They aren’t the only ones in love.” Willow said turning towards Tara. Tara blushed as she squeezed Willow’s hand.
“Would you like a drink?” Willow asked turning back towards the bar.
“Beer is fine. I’m gonna get us seats.” Tara said as Willow nodded, watching her walk away.
Tight skirt. Tight shirt. Anya dressed her. Remember to thank her and help Xander buy that expensive diaper bag.’ Willow thought as she bought the beer and walked over to the table Tara selected. “One beer for the pretty lady.” Willow said as Tara blushed and took it. Their hands met briefly as Tara took the drink out of Willow’s hand, only to place the beer on the table, and taking Willow’s hand into her own. Willow smiled as they turned towards the stage, where Nico, Ryan and Kevin, started their set.
“Song’s called Temptation. It’s a cover, we are The Master’s Pets…” Nico said into the microphone, winking at Dawn as she started playing the song.
‘Down on my knees I look up at the sky…
Here I am again although I don't know why
Life is pain I know this in my heart
I guess it's always been that way from the start
This contemplation sets my soul afire
Too many decisions that I can't decide
Oh, oh, oh.
I don't know what I'm gonna do...
I don't know what I'm gonna do...
The things I've seen, places I've been
Always told me "Stay away from sin"
Now I could try and do right, but it always turns out wrong
I guess that if I didn't, wouldn't have no fun
Sometimes I try to set my sights up higher
But if there's a heaven I'm bound for the fire
Oh oh oh…
I don't know what I'm gonna do...
I don't know what I'm gonna do...
Temptation...HEY!’
Nico sang out as the song came to a quick end. The crowd cheered as Nico nodded and looked behind her. Ryan was smirking at her girlfriend, who stood safely back stage, watching her every move. “Don’t mind Ryan…with a kid on the way it all she can think about.” Nico said as Ryan laughed and winked at Buffy, who signaled that the baby was kicking. Across the club, Willow and Tara tried to talk over the music, but were quickly finding it difficult and frustrating.
“Do you wanna get out of here?” Willow asked as Tara sighed and nodded, following her out of the Bronze.
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Song: Tiger Army-Temptation