Miracles Happen

[glendaofoz2004]

Miracles happen



By: Glendaofoz



Chapter 1: Revelations



Tara is a woman that has had many horrible things happen to her. From her mothers death and the horrible treatment from her father and brother to finally getting the courage to leave her family & move to a totally new and unknown place on her own. Through all of these things, Tara never lost sight of who she was and what she wanted. At the worst point in her life, she met a red-haired woman that changed her life and allowed her for the first time to see that all of her dreams could come true. Tara finally allowed herself to love someone with complete honesty and trust. Trust...that is one thing that Tara never had before, except with her mother. But now was different, Willow was different from anyone that she had ever known before. From the moment that she first saw her, she knew that she would never hurt her the way that people had in the past.



Tara was 16 when her mom died. It was a long process before she was finally taken from this earth and the hardest for Tara. Her mother was the one person that was always there for her. She was also the only person that knew who Tara really was. She came out to her mom when she was 12. Tara thought that this would be the hardest thing but it was actually very easy. Her mom understood what she was going through and that she had a path in her life that was meant to be. This was just one step closer to Tara taking that last step in her path of life. Tara spent everyday with her mom in her last few months. All she did was go to school, take care of her father & brother and take care of her mother. The morning of her mothers death was a day filled with emotions and pain. She knew that her time was getting close so she wanted to tell Tara everything that she felt she would need to know to get through what was going to happen in her life.



“Tara honey?” Mrs. Maclay said.



“Yeah!” Tara said to her mom.



“Come sit down cause I need to talk to you.”



“MOM?” Tara said as she got a very bad feeling in the pit of her stomach.



“It's ok. You have nothing to worry about my dear. There are just some things that you and I have never talked about and today may be the last chance that I have to talk with you about these thins.”



“What do you mean it may be the last time?” Tara said as she sat next to her mother on her bed.



“Tara my time is coming.” Mrs. Maclay said as placed her hand on the cheek of Tara. “I can sense that I will be taken from this earth very soon but before that happens you need to know some things about your future.”



“Have you seen something that is going to happen to me mom?”



“I have seen everything but you know that I can't tell you that. But I can tell you some things that won't affect your future.”



“What kinds of things?”



“Well first of all...never let anyone tell you that you are not worth anything. You are the bravest, smartest, strongest and kindest person that I have ever known. Your magic is nor will it ever be a curse that you have to deal with. You being a witch is your destiny as it was mine.”



“Ok mommy I understand.”



“Good!” Mrs. Maclay said as she sat back in her bed and took a deep breathe. “When I found out that my time was coming soon, I asked a favor from the heavens. I asked them if they would allow me to grant to you 3 miracles. I have spent the last few months thinking about what it was that I wanted to grant to you. I can't tell you what those miracles are but just knowing that I will be looking after you even after I am gone...I hope that helps you get through the rest of your life without me.”



“Mom, I don't think I can do this.”



“Do what honey?”



“Go through life without you. You are the only person who ever understood me or respected me.”



“Tara, I know that this is hard for you now but you have to understand that this is my destiny. You will become an ever stronger person and witch because of my leaving.”



“As long as I will always be able to feel you with me I can get through anything.”



“I will always be with you. You might not be able to see me but always know that I am nothing more than a dream away. Everytime you close your eyes...you will see me.”



Tara laid down along side her mom on the bed and just held her. She could feel her taking her last breathes and all that Tara could do was lay there. Even though she understood what her mom had told her, it didn't make any of this hurt any less. Her mom was the only person that Tara truly loved and now that person was being taken from her. What was she supposed to do now? How was she supposed to go on with her life knowing that her mom will not be there to share those moments with her? Cause she has to. Once her mom was gone, Tara still just laid there. With her mom in her arms Tara started to cry.



“Hey you up there. I know that my mom had come to terms with what happened but I still haven't. Why did you have to take her? Why did you have to take the one person that was my savior?” Tara said as she whipped a tear from her cheek.



Just then Tara saw a transparent figure arise from her mom. It was her soul going to it's final resting place. But she wasn't alone. Standing right next to her mother was another figure, what Tara assumed was her guardian angel.



“My child.” The angel said. “I know that you don't understand now but in time you will. You will in time understand that your mom's new destiny is to take care of you in the only way that she can...from up in heaven. You will never be without her. When you get lonely or miss her, just look up and you will see her.” The angel said as both disappeared into the sky.



TO BE CONTINUED



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There you go everyone...my new story. Everyone let me know what you think of it so far and if I should continue with the story. Good or bad I want to know what you think!!!!!

[alysagoddess85]

ooo cool start...i like it...and yea...willows a miracle!! willow and tara a miracle(thats number 2)...and umm...yea im trusting you to come up with 3 better ones then i can cuz i can only come up with 2 kinda boring ones...so onwards!



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[glendaofoz2004]

Yes Willow is a miracle but she is just one of many miracles that will happen in Tara's life. I am glad that you like it so far and yes I have 2 other very interesting miracles in mind for Tara thanks to her mother...



Beth

[silentinformer]

Hmm miracles for Tara. So Willow is a miracle, I bet another one of said miracles is some kind of offspring. I love this concept though, I never really feel comfortable with the fics that paint Willow as the best thing that has happened to Tara in Tara's mind a little codependent to me. Hope to see more soon.

[Jenny233]

continue, its great

[DreamLover]

Great start, you told me a little what you where writing about but this THIS is just amazing!!. Keep it up can't wait to see the rest.



Henny

[glendaofoz2004]

Thanks Jenny223 I hope that you like what comes next.



Thanks Silentinformer...Willow is just one of 3 great things that happen to her so don't get too worried about it.



Thanks DreamLover. This is something that I have been thinking about for some time now but just wasn't able to find the time to get in on paper. I hope that it turns out as good on paper as it was on my head.

Edited by: glendaofoz2004 at: 10/30/04 9:46 am

[The Rose24]

This is a phenomenal idea for a story. I can't wait to see what other miracles you have in store for Tara.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[glendaofoz2004]

This is a story that I have been thinking about for a long time and I have so many ideas for where I want to take it. This is a story that I think most people can relate to in regards to the fact that there is always someone looking after all of us. I will have an update soon and I hope that you like all that comes up.

[glendaofoz2004]

Here is the next update ladies and gentlemen...I hope you like it!!!!!!!



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Miracles happen



By: Glendaofoz



Chapter 2: Miracle Number One



After about an hour of sitting with her mother, Tara went downstairs to tell her dad and brother what had happened. The police were called, the ambulance came and her mothers body was taken away.



The next few days were a blur for Tara. So many people where coming and going, saying how sorry they were for what happened but all that Tara felt was anger. She was angry for the pure fact that her mother was taken from her but she couldn't stop thinking about what the angel said. It was her time...yeah I understand that but but did it have to be her time. How was she supposed to go on with her life now without her mother? She didn't know. All that she did know was that she had to get through the next few weeks and then she was going to go on vacation, one that was planned before her mom died, to go see her aunt that lives in Sunnydale, California. It was supposed to be Tara and her mom but her dad told her that she could still go.



The day finally came. Tara got all packed and her dad drove her to the airport.



“Thanks dad for letting me go visit Aunt Connie.”



“You're welcome. I know that you had planned it to be a mother/daughter trip but I hope that you have fun while you are there.”



“I will dad.” Tara said.



“Hey, bring me back something from sunny California.”



Tara gave her dad a hug and made her way to the terminal. For the 6 hour plane ride all that Tara could think about was her mom. She so wanted her to be sitting next to her and be talking to her but things were going to be alright.



“Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Allow me to be the first to welcome you to the sunny state of California. I need everyone to make sure that their seatbelts are buckled and that your trays are in their upright position cause we will be landing very shortly. Thanks for your attention and I hope that you have a wonderful stay in Los Angeles.” The pilot said over the PA.



Tara put on her seatbelt, put her notebook in her bag and waited for the plane to land. Once it had landed, Tara made her way through the terminal. Just as she got to the end of the terminal, she saw a woman holding a sign 'Tara Maclay'. Tara walked toward the woman.



“Hi, I'm Tara.”Tara said as she reached the woman.



“Hi Tara, my name is Mackenzie and I am a friend of you Aunt Connie's. She got called into work for a few hours so she ashed if I would come pick you up.”



“Oh that's cool.”



“She wanted me to ask you if you would rather go straight to her house and wait there for her or I could take you on a tour of the city and then bring you to her work. She should only be a few hours at work but it's up to you.”



“I would love to see Sunnydale if you wouldn't mind showing me.”



“I don't mind at all. Let's go get your luggage and then we can get going back to Sunnydale.”



The two women made their way to baggage claim to get Tara's stuff and then headed to Mackenzie's car.



“I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about your mom. I know what you and your family are going through.”



“Thank you. It is very hard but it is getting easier every day. I miss her a lot but I know that it was her time to go and that she is never far from me.”



“I lost my mom about 3 years ago.”



“Wow. I am sorry.”



“It's ok. I understand what you mean about it being her time cause that is how I feel about my mom too. She was killed in a car accident but she also saved the life of a little boy before she died. She was able to pull a 5 year old boy out of another car before she had a massive heart attack. So I know that she was meant to be there and meant to save that boy.”



“That is so great how you are dealing with it.”



“Yeah it was all I could do to just get through the first few months but I will tell you this, it will get easier so just give it time.”



The two talked the entire hour drive from the airport to Sunnydale. When the got there, Mackenzie started at the City Hall and eventually got all the way through town and to my Aunt's work.



“Well here we are. This is where your Aunt works. Let me go see if she is done just take a seat out here.” Mackenzie said as she pointed to the chairs in the lobby outside her Aunt's office.



A few minutes later, her Aunt came out.



“Tara!!” Her Aunt said as she walked over to Tara and gave her a hug.



“Aunt Connie.”



“Honey, I am so glad that you are here. So what do you think of our fine city?” Connie laughed out.



“It seems cool. Small but good.”



“Yeah it has it's good points and bad points. It grows on you after awhile I guess.” Connie said as she turned around to grabbed her coat from the coat rack. “Stephanie, I am going to be gone for the rest of the day but if there is an emergency, you can call me on my cell. It better be an emergency though!” Connie said to her secretary.



“Ok Mrs. Maclay. Have a good day and I will see you tomorrow.”



Tara and her Aunt walked out of the building and headed to the parking lot.



“So are you hungry honey?”



“Yes I am starving.” Tara said as they got in the car.



“Good me too. So what would you like?”



“I would love a hamburger.”



“Perfect. There is this great burger joint just around the corner.” Connie said as she started the car and they headed to the restaurant.



The two made there way into the restaurant and were seated by the hostess. After a few minutes, the waitress came by and took their drink orders.



“Please excuse me, I am just going to go use the bathroom.” Tara said as she got up from her seat.



'Ok, the bathrooms are by where we came in and to the left.”



Tara walked to the bathrooms but as she opened the ladies room door she collided with a woman that was leaving.



“Oh, I am sorry.” the soft woman's voice said.



“It's ok.” Tara said as she looked up to see the most beautiful red-haired woman standing before her.



“Yes it is ok!” The redhead said as she looked Tara up and down.



Tara walked past the redhead and went into the bathroom. When she was finished she went back to the table. Once they were done with their dinner, they went back to Tara's Aunt's house. Her aunt showed her to the room where she would be staying. Tara got unpacked and then went back downstairs where her aunt was watching TV in the living room.



“I am tired Aunt Connie so I think that I am going to call it a night.”



“Ok. Maybe tomorrow I can take you for a tour of the university here.”



“That sounds good. I will see you in the morning. Good night aunt Connie and thanks again for letting me come visit you.”



“It is my pleasure honey.” Connie said as Tara headed upstairs and to bed.



The next morning, Tara awoke to the smell something cooking. She put on her robe and headed downstairs to see what was for breakfast. As she walked into the kitchen, she saw her Aunt Connie at the stove cooking.



“Good morning!” Tara said as she sat down at the table.



“Oh, good morning Tara. How did you sleep?”



“Good. The best that I have slept in weeks actually.”



“That's good. It will get easier each day.”



“Yeah I know.”



“So I hope that you like bacon and eggs.”



“Yeah that sounds perfect. I haven't had a real breakfast since my mom...” Tara said as she put her head down and looked at her hands on the table.



Her aunt came over to her and placed her hand on her shoulder. “Oh Tara I am sorry.”



“No, you have nothing to be sorry about. I have to be able to talk about her without getting this upset. I know that it will just take time before it won't hurt so much but it isn't anyone else's fault but mine.” Tara said as she got up from the table and walked over the the fridge. “Can I get you something to drink?”



“I am ok. I already had way too much coffee but you can get whatever you want.”



“Coffee...I have been dying for a coffee a real coffee for months now. Is there a coffeehouse around here?”



“Yeah there is actually one just down the street.” Connie said.



“Cool. Would you mind if I went there and got a coffee before breakfast?” Tara said as she turned to her aunt.



“No not at all. If you go down the street to the right. At the first stop sign make a left and it will be right there on your left hand side of the street.”



“Ok, thanks Aunt Connie. I will go be dressed and be back as soon as possible.”



Tara went upstairs to got dressed and then headed out the door to the coffeehouse. Tara walked straight up to the counter and got in line behind a woman.



“Tall Cafe Mocha with extra whipped cream and an extra squirt of chocolate. Please.” The red haired woman in front of her ordered.



Tara just stood there with a total shocked look on her face cause that is exactly what she orders. As the woman behind the counter made her drink, the redhead turned around. She just looked at me and smiled. Oh my god...how could anyone have such a beautiful smile, and those eyes, wow!



“Hi!” the redhead said.



“Hi! That is one great drink that you ordered.”



“Pardon me?”



“Sorry but I just noticed what you ordered and that is the exact same thing that I order.”



“Wow, I thought that I was the only person that would ever order a mocha like that.” The redhead said as she smiled again at Tara. “By the way my name is Willow.”



“T-Tara.”



“Did you just move here?” Willow asked as she turned back around to the woman behind the counter and motioned to her to make another drink like hers.



“I am just visiting my aunt.”



“Oh, that's too bad that you will be here for a little bit.”



“My aunt is trying to get me to move here and go to the university here but I don't know.”



“You should take her up on the office. This is a great place to live and the university is awesome. I would also love to get to know you better.” Willow said as she handed Tara her mocha.



TO BE CONTINUED

[alysagoddess85]

and miracle numero uno is willow!! yay...and go mochas with extra chocolate..thats how i get mine...love it!



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[The Rose24]

Awww. So cute. Like I said before, this is a great idea for a story. As always, there is that instant sparkage between W/T.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[DreamLover]

Great update,



Willow wanting Tara to stay and just saying that it's so YEAHHHH. Now hopping she will, of course she will who doesn't want to stay with one of them. Can't wait to see what the next miracle will be.



Henny

[willohand]

bumping into willow in the bathroom and having willow state that it was okay that tara physically met her. willow beind straight foward and letting tara know shes interseted in getting to know her.well alrighty we a two miracles for the price of one.

cant wait to see tara`s reaction to willow wanting to get to know her better .

[glendaofoz2004]

Miracles happen



By: Glendaofoz



Chapter 3: Chance Encounters?



As soon as those words came out of Willow's mouth she wished that they would go back in. Willow couldn't believe that those words have come out of her mouth but they did and she couldn't take them back now.



“Well I should be getting back to my aunt's house but thank you very much for the coffee. Maybe I will see you again soon?”



“I hope so!” Willow said as she gave Tara a huge smile as she headed towards the door.



“If I have my way, I will see lots more of you.” Tara whispered to herself as she looked at Willow through the front windows from the sidewalk.



The entire way back to her aunt's, all that Tara could think about was Willow. There was something about her that she was drawn to. She couldn't explain it but all that she knew was that she wanted to see her again very soon.



“Aunt Connie.?” Tara called out as she walked into the house.



“In the kitchen dear.”



“Hey do you know a girl named Willow?”



“Yeah, Willow Rosenberg, why?”



“No reason really. I just met her while I was at the coffeehouse and I was just curious if you knew anything about her.” Tara said as she sat down at the table.



“I don't know that much about her but I do know that she is friends with your cousin Faith and she goes to USC.” Connie said as she brought Tara her plate of food.



“Speaking of Faith. Where is she? I haven't seen her since I got here.”



“She is at a retreat for slayers.” Connie said as she sat down and started to eat her food. “She should be back later today.”



“Cool. I can't wait to see her.” Tara said. 'And maybe I can see Willow again if she is a friend of Faith's.'



The two finished their breakfast and then Connie got ready for work.



“Ok, honey. I have to go to work but I should be back around 5 tonight. If you need anything, I left my work and cell numbers on the fridge. Here is some money in case you want to go into town and do anything. Just relax, have fun and I will see you later.”



“Ok Aunt Connie. I will see you later. Have a good day at work.” Tara said as her aunt headed out the door for work.



Tara went into the living room and turned on the TV to watch some cartoons and wait for Faith to come home. About two hours later, she started to get bored and decided to go into town and see what she could find to do. She walked around the museum for a little bit and then headed to get something to eat. As she made her way to the little diner that she passed on the way to the museum, she once again started to think about Willow. For the first time in her life, she felt such a total attraction for someone. No, it was more than an attraction. What she felt for Willow was an immediate connection. Even without talking to her, she could sense that Willow was different from anyone else that she had ever met in her entire life.



“Just one for lunch ma'am?” The hostess said as Tara walked into the diner.



“Yeah.” Tara said as she looked around.



“Would you like smoking or non?”



“Non smoking please. If possible, a booth in the corner.”



“I can do that. You can take that one right there.” The hostess said as she pointed to a booth in the very corner of the restaurant.



Tara walked over to the booth, sat down and started to look at the menu that was already sitting on the table. A few minutes later, the waitress came over to the table.



“Hi, my name is Kaitlyn and I am going to be your waitress today. Can I start you off with something to drink?” The tall, slender brunette said as Tara lifted her eyes from the menu.



“Just water please.”



“Ok, I will bring that right back to you.”



“Before you leave, tell me what's is good here?”



“Well, I would have to say that my favorites are the Meatloaf and Chicken Parmigiana.”



“Ok thanks.”



The waitress left to get her water and Tara continued to look at the menu. When the waitress came back to the table and placed the glass of water on the table, Tara had decided what she wanted.



“So are you ready to order ma'am?”



“Yeah I am going to take the Chicken Parmigiana.”



“Very good choice!” The waitress said as she smiled at Tara.



“Hey, are you stalking me?” A voice said just as the waitress walked away from the table.



“Excuse me?” Tara said as she looked towards the voice. “Oh god, Willow?”



“Fancy meeting you hear Tara.” Willow said as she sat down across from Tara. That is 3 times in 2 days and 2 times today that we have ran into each other.”



“Well, it is a pretty small town!” Laughed Tara.



“Yeah never too small for you to ever be able to hind from me.” Willow said as she motioned to the waitress to come back over to the table.



“And why would I ever want to hind from you?”



“Uh I don't know...you just met me so give it some time.” Willow said as the waitress got to the table. “Hey Kaitlyn, I will take my usual.”



'I will never want to hide from you.' Tara thought to herself.



The two women spend the better part of the next 2 hours just talking to each other. The talked about everything from their lives, family, future and future. They were talking as if they had known each other forever.



“So...what are you doing tonight?” Willow asked as they both finished their lunches.



“Nothing that I know of, why?” Tara said as she started to get up from the table.



“Cause I wanted to know if you would like to go to dinner with me tonight?” Willow said as she placed her hand on Tara's and stopped her from getting up from the table.



“Oh why Willow, are you asking me out?” Tara said with a vixenly look on her face.



“Yes I believe that I am. Is that alright?”



“Yes that's alright and yes I would be honored to have dinner with you.”



“Awesome. So I will pick you up at seven?”



“Seven is perfect.”



“Then I will see you then.” Willow said as Tara started to head out the front door. “Wait, I don't know where you live.”



“1587 Donivane Avenue.”



“See you at seven.”





TO BE CONTINUED

[The Rose24]

They are just so perfect together. They keep on running into each other.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[alysagoddess85]

aww love the sparkage...tara the little stalker!! hehe...im not sure willow would really mind that much though. just a thought...lol...great update!



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[DreamLover]

This is a Tara to my heart checking Willow out, I like that. Can't wait to read more



DreamLover

[glendaofoz2004]

Miracles happen



By: Glendaofoz



Chapter 4 – Time to get ready



Tara practically ran all the way back to her aunt's house. 'What am I going to wear' Tara thought to herself as she ran in the front door.



As Tara ran in the front door, she ran right into her cousin, Faith who was coming out of the kitchen heading to the living room.



“Oh shit Faith I am so sorry.” Tara said as she reached her hand down to help Faith up from off the floor.



“Holy shit there cuz, what are you late for?” Faith said as she got to her feet.



“I am going to be late for my date if I don't hurry up.” Tara said as she turned and headed for the stairs.



“Date? You have only been here for a day and you already have a date. You stallion you.” Faith laughed out.



“Yeah I met this amazing woman at the coffeehouse this morning and then I saw her again this afternoon at Lou's Diner and she asked me out to dinner tonight.”



“Tara, it's only 2:00. You have plenty of time so relax before you hurt someone.”



“Yeah you're right but I have no idea what I am going to wear. Can you help me?”



“Of course I can. Let's go see what you brought.” Faith said as she and Tara headed up the stairs.



After 3 hours of going back and forth between about 5 different outfits and even going through everything that Faith had in her closet, Faith decided that it was time to make a decision.



“Ok this is crazy. Tara, you have tried everything in this house on and they all look great on you. You need to pick one and put in on before I fucking kill you.” Faith said as she plopped down on Tara's bed.



“Fine. How about the black skirt and the red top?”



“Perfect. Whoever this woman is, if she doesn't drop her jaw when she sees you in that outfit, then she is blind.”



“Thank you for all your help Faith.”



“Anytime cuz. That's what family is for.” Faith said as she got up from the bed and headed towards the door. “By the way, what is her name?”



“Willow!”



“Cute redhead?”



“Yeah Aunt Connie told me that she is a friend of yours.”



“Yeah she is the roommate of my g...friend Buffy.” Faith said as she tried to pretend that she wasn't just about to say girlfriend.



Tara caught what Faith was about to say but she didn't say anything about it. If Faith wanted to tell her then she would. Faith left the room and Tara grabbed her bathroom stuff to get in the shower. It was 6:00 and now Tara had an hour to get ready for her date. She got out of the shower, got dressed and then finished getting ready.



DING DONG



“FUCK!” Tara yelled as the doorbell rang. “Faith can you get the door and if it's Willow tell her that I am not ready yet but that I will only be a couple more minutes?”



“Yeah and Tara?”



“Huh?”



“Breathe!”



Tara took a deep breath and finished getting ready as Faith got the door.



“Hey Red!” Faith said as she opened the door.



'Faith? What are you doing here?” Willow said with a shocked look on her face.



“Well, I live here. What are you doing here?” Faith said with a stern look on her face.



“I am here to pick up Tara for dinner.”



“Well come on in.” Faith started to laugh. “She isn't quite ready but she should be be a couple minutes.” Faith said as she gestured for Willow to go sit in the living room.



“So, what are you intension's with my cousin Ms. Rosenberg?”



“What?” Willow said with her eyes wide open.



“Nothing I am just messing with you Red. You can relax. I am not going to stake you for simply taking my cousin out to dinner but I will if you hurt her.” Faith said as she sat down next to Willow on the couch.



“Trust me Faith, I have no intension of hurting Tara.” Willow said as she got a huge smile on her face.



“Good!” Faith said as Willow's attention was directed toward the stairs.



Tara came walking down the stairs and was greeted by a total love-struck Willow. She was now standing in the doorway of the living room with just mouth and eyes wide open.



“WOW!” Willow said as Tara reached the bottom of the stairs. “You look amazing Tara.”



“Thanks!” Tara started to blush as she reached for her coat on the hook by the front door. “So are you ready to go?”



Willow just stood there looking at Tara. She didn't even hear her talking for she couldn't get past the curves of Tara's body.



“Huh? Yeah, ready I am, ready to go.” Willow finally able to get out of her mouth.



“Tell Aunt Connie that I went out and that I will be back later.” Tara said to Faith.



“Have fun ladies and Red, remember what I said.” Faith said as she waved to Tara and Willow as they headed out the front door. Tara and Willow headed to the car and drove off to the restaurant.





TO BE CONTINUED

[willohand]

oh okay you get the point.so they are out on a date...to a nice cozy place i hope.good touch faith threatening willow.

my goodness tara has willow all spun around. you go tara.

[The Rose24]

Yay! I can't wait until the date.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[alysagoddess85]

oooo first date...cant wait!! hehe...that rhymes!! more soon please!



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[glendaofoz2004]

I just want to firs take this chance to thank everyone for reading my story and giving me all the kind and helpful words.





Willohand: Yes their first date will be cozy and loving. Faith is always good at threatening people and so what kind of writer would I be if I didn't protray her as who she is.



The Rose24: Update will be coming very soon I promise...hope you continue to enjoy what happens next.



Alysagoddness85: Gotta love first dates and this one will be memerable and will last much longer than a normal first date



I hope that everyone continues to enjoy the story and an update will be coming very soon!!!!!

[glendaofoz2004]

Chapter 5 – Dinner and Conversation



As Willow and Tara got to the restaurant, both were more than nervous although both were trying not to let it show. When they walked in, Willow walked straight up to the hostess stand.



“Rosenberg party of two.” Tara said to the hostess.



“Yes your table is ready. Right this way.” The hostess said as she extended her arm to her left and motioned for Willow and Tara to follow her.



Willow and Tara sat down and was soon greeted by the waiter.



“Good evening ladies. My name is Trent and I will be your server tonight. Can I start you off with something to drink?”



“I will take an Iced Tea.” Willow said.



“Same for me please.” Tara said as she placed her face into the menu.



“Ok I will bring those right back while you look at the menu. Our specials today are Lobster and Crab Legs, Lasagna and Angel Hair Pasta, and Grilled Salmon with mixed Vegetables.”



As the waiter leaves to get the drinks, Willow looks over at Tara and notices that she can't see her face. Willow reached across the table, places her fingers on the top of Tara's menu and pulled in down to the table. “I am having a problem looking into your eyes when you are coving them up with the menu.” Willow said with a frown.



“I am sorry but I do that when I am nervous.” Tara said as she let her hair fall over her face.



“There you go again.” Willow said as she took her fingers and tucked Tara's hair behind her ears. “And for the record, you have nothing to be nervous about. So just be yourself and relax.”



Tara just nodded and smiled. She lifted her head up and looked right into the emerald eyes of Willow. She now knew that Willow was in fact different from anyone that she had meet in her entire life. She had genuine care for her and that was something that she had never experienced before.



“So what looks good to you?” Willow asked.



“Everything.” Tara laughed out.



“Yeah I know what you mean!”



“But I think that I am going to have the Lasagna and Angel Hair Pasta. What about you?”



“I am going to try the Grilled Salmon with mixed Vegetables.”



The waiter came back with their Iced Teas, took their orders and then headed back to the kitchen. This gave Willow and Tara a chance to actually talk.



“So Tara...what made you come visit your aunt?” Willow asked.



“Well this was a trip that was actually planned to be with my mom.” Tara said as she looked down at the table.



“So what changed? Why are you hear by yourself?”



“My mom died 6 months ago.” Tara said as now looking at her hands that were starting to fidget on the table.



“Oh my god Tara, I am so sorry. I can be so stupid sometimes.” Willow said as she reached across the table and placed her hand over Tara's.



“No Willow. It's ok you didn't know.”



“That isn't an excuse for being a total ass.”



“You are not a total ass!” Tara laughed trying to lighten the air.



“Oh well then as long as I am not a total ass. Maybe I can redeem myself?”



“I will let you know how you can do that!” Tara said as the waiter came to the table with their food.



The two women continued to talk while they ate their food. Once they were done, there was a very awkward silence. Willow broke the silence.



“Would you like to keep this wonderful night going and go listen to some music with me?”



“I would love to.”



“Great then shall we go?” Willow said as she stood up from her chair and went over to Tara's chair. She pulled back the Tara's chair and held out her hand to help her up.



“Thank you Willow.” Tara said as she took Willow's hand and they made their way out of the restaurant to Willow's car.



“So what kind of music did you have in mind?” Tara asked as they started to pull away from the restaurant.



“I was thinking something easy, calming and earthy. How does Jazz sound?”



“That sounds perfect. How did you know that it was my favorite?”



“I know a lot of things about you Ms. Maclay!” Willow winked at Tara as she stopped the car in front of Bob's Jazz Club.



“You are amazing Ms. Rosenberg.”



“Yeah I know.” Willow said as both doors were opened by two men standing outside the car.



As the two walked in the club there was a very familiar song that Tara heard. It was 'At Last' by Joss Stone. Tara stopped and just started to listen. She didn't know why it hit her so hard but for some reason it was as if it was a sign.



“Would you like to dance?” Willow asked as she reached out her hand toward Tara.



“Yes I would.” Tara said as she led Willow to the dance floor and they started to dance.



At last

My love has come along

My lonely days are over

And life is like a song, oh yeah



Tara placed her arms around Willow's neck as they danced. Willow wrapped her arms around Tara's waist.



At last

The skys above are blue

My heart was wrapped up in clovers

The night I looked at you



They moved to the beat of the song and just enjoyed the feeling of each others body against theirs. Tara put her head on Willow's shoulder as the song continued.



I found a dream that I could speak to

A dream that I can call my own

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

A thrill that I am never alone

yeah, you smile, you smile

And then the spell is cast

And here we are in heaven

For you are mine

At last



As the song ended, Tara lifted her head from Willow's shoulder, looked into her eyes and gave her a kiss. 'At last.' Tara thought to herself.



TO BE CONTINUED

Edited by: glendaofoz2004 at: 11/7/04 8:09 pm

[The Rose24]

Wow. A perfect date. I am ready to see what other things you have in store for our ladies. Also, I can't even guess what Tara's other two miracles are.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[glendaofoz2004]

Just you wait...I have lots of awesome stuff in store for our ladies. Yes Tara has miracle #1 now but the other two will be just as good as the first don't you worry.

[DreamLover]

You hit my heart with this update. I can't say much only one word LOVED IT. OK that where two words but you get what I mean so great.



Update soooooon please.

DreamLover

[alysagoddess85]

ooo nice date...sounded very sweet and romantic...and i like the song choice too...joss rocks! great update!



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[willohand]

at last indeed tara.well this was a warm update.thanks to the author and please update soon.

[glendaofoz2004]

DreamLover: I am glad that you love it so far and more will be coming very soon I promise!!!!



alysagoddess85: Yes Joss Stone is great and that song is the essence of their relationship so far and it will only get better.



willohand: You are welcome and I am glad that you like it so far. More will be coming soon!!!