Thinking Of You

[SJ]

Very cute update

Maybe they'll go on a double date

[bluewillowwitch]

All disclaimers the same.

Thank you Washi. You are the best ever.

I would like to thank my muse also. Thanks Baby!

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Chapter 7a



Friday seemed to take forever to come around. The morning after the girls discovered Faith's little secret they went to see Giles. He had told them that he had been expecting Faith and was to be her Watcher as well as Buffy's.



They filled the rest of the Scoobies in on the new developments. Everyone was happy to have another Slayer and a witch in their group.



School went by slowly and the week seemed to drag on. Finally though, Friday came around. The four girls were very excited. They had decided to go on a double date to ease some of the pressure. Now all they had to do was agree on what it was they were going to do.



"But that is so tired!" Faith argued yet again.



"But it is classic and romantic!" Willow argued back.



"Come on Will, Faith has a point." Buffy came to her date's defense.



"Yes, but Willow is right too." Tara said jumping in on the redhead's side of things.



"Dinner and a movie is 'classic' cause everyone does it. We need something new." the dark haired slayer said.



"Okay, what do you have in mind then?" the hacker asked.



"Hmm, hit the amusement park just outside of town and then Bronze it, and then head home for a 'sleep-over'." Faith smirked at the last part.



Tara, being the natural peace-maker that she was, proposed a compromise. "How about we do everything?"



"What do you mean? How will we do everything?" the blonde slayer asked.



"Simple, we'll go to the amusement park after school. The we can go and grab a bite to eat. After that we can Bronze it for a bit, and then to end the evening we rent a movie and head back to mine and Faith's to watch it and have a 'sleep-over'." Tara hoped that this suggestion would please everyone. She didn't really care what they did, as long as she was with Willow.



A round of "greats" and "cools" were uttered.



With that the two couples went off to their first classes of the day.



****



The school day seemed to drag on like the day that wouldn't end. At one point Willow could have sworn that she saw the clock moving backwards. And this being a Hellmouth, she wouldn't rule out that it was actually moving backwards.



At lunch the group decided to eat outside since it was such a beautiful day.



"Heya ladies." Xander greeted his friends.



"Hey Xander." Buffy and Willow said together.



"Hello." Tara replied to the boy.



"Heya Xan-man." Faith greeted back.



"Xander, where's Anya?" Buffy asked her friend.



"She is having lunch with the cheerleaders today." he answered like it was no big deal, even though they could tell he was disappointed that she wasn't eating with him.



"Oh, guess that means you only get four girls hanging around you instead of five." Willow joked.



"The horror!" Faith said mockingly.



They all had a laugh at that. "So what are you lovely ladies up to tonight?" Xander asked.



"Double date." all four girls answered at once. This made them all start laughing again.



"Cool, so who are your dates and who's going to double with who?" The goofy boy didn't seem to notice how the girls had been acting with one another all week.



The girls looked at one another and didn't know what to say. Faith being the more blunt of the group spoke first. "Well the two couples are me and B. and Red and T. and that is where you get the two couples for the double date."



Xander did a double take. "Wha!? You all are...? I mean all four of you?" It was obvious he was shocked by the information by the way he stared at them.



Willow broke into his shock. "XANDER!" she yelled to get his attention. Once she had it she continued. "Okay, breathe. Yes, we are couples. Yes, we are going to be together as couples. I've known you forever. I know you can handle this. Now breathe."



"Sorry guys, um girls. I just spaced there a minute. What was left of my brain went on vacation. It's back, I'm good." Xander apologized trying to make a joke of it.



"It's okay Xan." Buffy said. Then she wanted to change the subject, fast. "So what are you and Anya doing tonight?"



"Not sure. Think we'll dinner, movie, and Bronze it." he answered.



Faith and Willow both shot each other 'see' looks. Tara and Buffy saw this and shook their heads before they started to giggle.



"You two stop it." Tara said in between he giggles.



"She started it." They said in unison. "Did not!"



"STOP!" Buffy shouted before they started again. "If you two don't start getting along Tara and I will go out together tonight and leave you two home alone to bicker."



With that both Tara and Buffy got up and started to walk away.



Willow and Faith exchanged a look that called a truce. Then they ran after their girls.



"We are so sorry." Willow said when she caught up with Tara and Buffy.



"Yeah, we'll be good, promise." Faith swore.



The two blondes looked at each other and shared a wink. They knew it would work.



"Alright, but one more argument between you two and Buffy and I are going to be each other's dates tonight. Got it?" Tara looked at them both showing no room for arguing





"Yes." the two girls answered.



"Okay, it's time for class, walk us?" Buffy asked.



"Sure thing B." the dark headed slayer took Buffy's hand and walked her to class, followed by Tara and Willow, also with their hands linked.



****

The school day was finally over. The Scooby gang walked out of their Biology class moaning.



"That was so lame!" Faith complained.



"Boring, very boring." Xander said.



"Boring doesn't cover it." Buffy added.



Anya and Tara nodded their heads in agreement.



"Even I was bored, and I'm a science nerd." Willow said.



"Sweetie, your not a nerd." the taller blonde cooed.



"Yeah Will, you are so not a nerd." Buffy chided her friend.



"No, she's right, she's a nerd." Anya said like it was nothing.



"An, honey, Willow isn't a nerd." Xander told his girlfriend before the other girls had a chance to say anything.



Faith being the only one not to say anything on the subject decided to close the subject. "Red, just cause you're smart doesn't make you a nerd. I know for a fact that you aren't for two reasons. One, I don't hang with nerds. Two, Tara doesn't date nerds, cause I won't let her." Faith smirked and quickly walked to the parking lot.



"So are we gonna take separate cars or we all going in one?" Faith asked.



I got the SUV today so that we could all go in one car." Willow answered and pointed to the space she parked in. A silver SUV with tan leather interior was sitting there.



"Damn Red, you got the hook up!" the dark slayer said, smirking.



"Yeah I guess, come on, we can drop off our stuff and set out." The redhead started walking to the driver's side when a hand on her shoulder stopped her.



She turned and saw Tara standing there looking at her with concern on her face. "You okay sweetie?"



"Yeah, I'm fine." Willow managed a small smile. "Let's go and get this date going. Can't wait to show you off so everyone knows I'm dating the most beautiful woman in the world."



Tara gave Willow a lopsided smile and then leaned over and gave her a sweet gentle butterfly kiss.



They pulled apart and both went to their own side of the SUV. They climbed in and put on their seatbelts. Willow started the car and headed out of the parking lot to start the double-date.

****

Within the hour the four girls were changed for their dates and at the amusement park ready to go. Willow paid for everyone to get in.



Tara gave her a look, making sure she was okay, but Willow only smiled and pecked her on the cheek to kiss her worries away.



"Thanks Wills." Buffy said when she paid for the group. Then she pulled Willow aside for a minute. "They paying you off again aren't they?"



"Yeah, but I don't want it to ruin this date. Can we talk about it later?" the redhead pleaded.



"Sure Will, but remember, I'm always here if you need to talk." Buffy hugged Willow and then they went back to their dates.



"What was that about B.?" Faith asked



"Nothing. Just a best friend thing." the blonde slayer answered.



"Come on, lets get this date on the road!" Faith grabbed Buffy's hand who in turn grabbed Willow's who grabbed Tara's.



They wandered around until they came to the 'Spin of Death'. A massive ride with 10 arms. Each arm was big enough to hold only two people in the little tube at the end. It spun around going 300 miles per hour.



There was a sign near the entrance that read:

"RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!"

The line was empty but lots of people stood around watching to see if anyone would be brave enough to ride.



Faith took one look at it and got the biggest smile anyone had ever seen on her. "Come on, we have to!"



The others were more than a little skeptical, that is until Faith pointed out the prize.

"And all people who can ride this ride without throwing up win $50."



"Come on. I could use the money." Faith coaxed



"I'm in." Buffy finally agreed.



"Okay, sure, why not give it a go." Tara joined.



They all looked at Willow. They weren't going without her.



"Um, o-okay." The redhead took an audible gulp and then got in line.



The man at the gate laughed at the four girls. "What do you want on your tombstones?"



Faith was about to grab him but Buffy stopped her. "Honey, just remember that we'll be the ones laughing when they hand over $200."



"You're right babe. Let's go." Faith calmed down and walked into the tube with Buffy.



Willow and Tara took the next one. Once they were all set up and locked in, the man started the ride.



A crowd gathered to watch and see if the girls could handle the ride.



It spun faster and faster, pinning the girls to the walls of their tubes. The people could hear their screams and then silence.



Thirty seconds later the ride was over. It slowed and then stopped. The four girls emerged from the ride.



The man went into both tubes and looked. When he came out her shook his head and smiled. He looked over at the girls and started to laugh. "I can't believe not one of you puked."



With these words the crowd cheered. The four girls bowed at the screaming people.



Then Faith walked up to the man and asked him with a smirk, "Where's our money?"



T.B.C.



Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

Edited by: bluewillowwitch  at: 12/2/03 11:47 am

[bluewillowwitch]

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Now for some replies.



Rei-Thanks . Wouldn't you me nervouse too? Well, that is Faith for ya.



Charlie-Thanks More soon.



Sammi-Yeah, I know the feeling. Thanks More soon.



Kinkness-Hey, when you got something to say, you just gotta say it. Thanks More soon.



Erin-Nope, not that kinda girl. Thanks More soon.



The Rose24-Thanks Much fun expect to be had.



Draco119-Thanks They are so cute. I try. Well I actually got the title from Kattie, might want to ask her if she knows the song. More soon.



Arwen276-Thanks More to come.



Cassie-Other than marshmellows and chocolate syrup? Nothing but maybe my Baby covered in them. Opps, sorry. Bad Grace, mind outta the gutter.

Yeah, thought that was prue Will. Hey, that is the saying here, "My door swings the other way." Glad you like. Would I EVER be bad. Not me. Thanks and thanks for the 's. Wait, I have to say hold the though. I know they're friendly and all but my Baby may get jealous and we can't have that. Thanks More soon.



Nat-Yups, lot of updatey goodness! Well and are just to cute for their meeting not to be cute. I wonder? Thanks More soon.



Gina-Thanks More soon.



Tempest Duer-Thanks. Gotta love the snuggles. I making people happy and with the



willow fan7- Yeah. Glad you like. I'm not telling a thing. Sleeping arrangements? Have to look into those.



SJ-Thanks More soon.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[sam darls]

I loved this update..it was so good, and funny..Knowing me I would've been sick on the ride, or being very near to being sick!! Love sammi xx

[ambersagoddess]

shnark



^ that noise was me choking on my mocha.



Lovely Grace, lovely.



The choking occured around the time of Faith's huge 'slayers are too good to barf' smile.





Har har har



That was amusing.



I wonder what they'll spend the money on... something fun I hope.



I'll give you a cookie if you hurry with the update.



SHNARK



-Rei

Spero eorum amo donbit tu animus magnamus



Why yes, the rumors are true, I have patted the Great One's ass...

[FIRESIGN]

Hey Grace!



Nice job! Can't wait to read more!!! Update soon, please?



Cin aka FIRESIGN

[The Rose24]

A lovely update.



So Willow doesn't like Faith. Who can blame her?



I hope they can try to get along for Tara and Buffy's sake.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[SJ]

Great update

[intricate mirage]

Hey Grace!



That was a lovely update Can't wait to see how the double date turns out. Keep up the lovely work!

Cassie





I don't mind being alone

I just don't want to be alone without you

[bluewillowwitch]

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Thank you for all you for all your support. You are all wonderful! Now for some replies.



Sammi-Thanks. We'll put you on a slower ride then. Thanks for everything.



Rei- Don't go wasting the mocha! Thanks. Hey, slayers never barf in the face of fast rides. Cool. The money? A cookie! Cool. Update soon.



Cin-Thanks. . More on the way.



The Rose24-Thanks. Not so much doesn't like her, as much as doesn't shar the same views on things. But you know them, they'll do anything for their girls. Who amoung us wouldn't?



SJ-Thanks.



Cassie-Thanks. Double Date fun ahead. Just wait and see.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[bluewillowwitch]

All disclaimers the same.

Thanks to my wonderous beta Washi.

I would like to that my Baby who is my muse.

I would also like to thank all the who this.

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Chapter 7b

The girls were taken to the office and each received the $50 promised. The manager grimaced as he handed the money over and told them that he couldn't believe it.



"I have seen grown men vomit on that ride." he said, lowering and shaking his xhead.



The next two hours were spent riding rides and playing games. They all left with a gift that their date had won for them.



Faith did the dart throw and hit bulls eye three times. This won Buffy a big white stuffed teddy bear.



Buffy did the strength test and made the bell ring on her first try. This won Faith a stuffed Harley Division Eagle.



Willow put her mind to work on the guess the number game. They put a small jar of jellybeans in front of her and told her she won the prize if she came with in twenty. She won the prize and the jar of jellybeans if she came with in ten. She took in the height, with, and density of the jar and the size of the beans. Then she gave her guess of two thousand three hundred and eleven. The exact number in the jar was two thousand three hundred and eleven. She got the jellybeans and she won Tara a stuffed black kitty cat.



Tara did the ring toss. She was usually pretty good at this. She had three rings and only had to ring one bottle. Turns out though that she ringed the same bottle all three times. She was so happy. This won Willow a little stuffed brown doggie.



"Okay everyone, time's up at the park." Tara said in her best 'motherly-please-don't-argue' voice.



"Cool, so where we eating?" Buffy asked.



"I made reservations at this great little Sicilian restaurant." Willow said.



"Um... Red," Faith broke in. "None of us are dressed for 'nice'."



Willow giggled a little at this. "You don't have to Faith. The only reason that we had to have a reservation is cause this place is way popular. And to get a table for the four of us on a Friday night calls for reservations."



Buffy looked at her friend. "You mean...? How'd you get us in there?"



"I have connections." Willow winked



Then she saw Buffy staring at her and Tara and Faith wanting to know what was going on.



"Alright I'll tell you. You remember that girl in my math class that was lost in the material last week?" Willow asked the group.



Buffy and Tara nodded.



Faith stepped in and said. "You mean the one who was so lost a map wouldn't have helped? Yeah, I remember her. What was her name again?"



"Grace, and stop that. She just needed some help." the redhead said. "Well, anyway, her grandmother owns the place and she helps out there sometimes. Turns out she is working tonight. She told me that she'd make sure we got in, but we had to be on time. We have twenty minutes. Let's go."



When Willow started to move, Tara asked her a simple question. "What's the name of the restaurant."



"Oh, it's called Mi Amore, which means My Love." the redhead answered her date and leaned in to give her a sweet kiss.

****

When the girls walked into the restaurant a wave of delectable scents washed over them. Spices and pastas, breads and wines.



About thirty seconds after walking in, a girl walked up to them smiling. She had auburn hair, green eyes, and a pale tan to her freckled covered skin. She wore black slacks and boots and a white button-up shirt. She had a red apron wrapped around her waist.



"Hey Willow." she called.



"Hi Grace. How's work going?" the hacker asked.



"It's okay I guess." Grace said laughing. "It'd be better if Lex and Lisa would get to work and stop sneaking off to make out. I mean come on, this is getting ridiculous. You would think that they were melded together or something."



"Oh come on Grace." Buffy said. "They're in love."



"Yeah yeah, love riiiight." the girl laughed. "More like hormones."



The group all laughed as the two girls in question walked up straightening their clothes. Their outfits matched Grace's own.



"Hey!" Lex called out. "You have a lot of room to talk about hormones girl!"



Lisa smiled and decided to throw in her own two cents. "Yes, ask my wonderful big sister where she is going in an hour when she gets off of work."



All eyes turned to look at Grace. The girl smiled. "Thanks a lot sis. See if I ever cover for you and Lex anymore when mom wants to know where you are at two in the morning or the middle of a shift."



The two younger girls paled at that. Willow wanting to help the girls out and to get the dirt turned the question back to the older sister. "So where are you going after your shift?"



"Um, I kinda have, um, a date." she said looking down to hide her blush.



"You go girl." Faith said. "Who's the lucky?"



"David." was all that Grace said. "Okay, lets get you seated and lemme get you some food."



As she seated the girls, she took their drink orders and left them to look over the menus.



"So, um, what's good here?" Tara asked.



"Everything!" Buffy answered.



"She's right, it's all truly great. Let's see what the specials are." Willow said.



When their drinks where brought Grace went through the specials. "Okay the Chicken Alfredo is great tonight. Do we have any vegetarians here tonight?"



They all shook their heads.



"Oh well," she went on. "We have both a vegetarian and a meat lasagna. Can't tell the diffence. We also have my grandma's spaghetti. Only she knows the spices. She won't let anyone near her while she makes it."



The four girls looked at each other and Buffy spoke first. "Okay we're ready to order."



"Okay, what'll it be?" the waitress asked.



"I'll have the spaghetti." Buffy answered.



"Lasagna for me, with meat." Faith ordered next.



"I'll try the veggie lasagna." Tara politely ordered.



"Guess that leaves me to go with the Chicken Alfredo." Willow laughed.



After writing it all down Grace left and said that the food would be out soon.



The girls sat around the table talking and laughing. They had been having a great time so far this evening.



Within twenty minutes of ordering, their food was brought out to them. It looked marvelous and tasted even better. It was rich and delicious.



The girls sat around the table and ate their food and talked over many subjects. They talked about everything from classes, to college, to movies, music, to family.



When the subject of family came around, Buffy tried to keep the conversation away from Willow. Faith didn't notice this, but Tara did.



'What aren't you telling me Willow?' Tara thought. She promised herself that she would find out.



Dinner moved along and soon dinner and the desert had come and gone.



When the check came four hands reached out to get it. This was followed by a round of laughter.



"Okay, so now, who pays?" Buffy asked.



"Me." both Faith and Willow answered.



"Okay, so that's easy. Faith you pay for you and Buffy, and Willow, you pay for us." Tara said before the chance of an argument occurred.



After the bill was settled and the tip was left the girls headed out to Willow's SUV.



"Alright, a quick stop at Tara's so we can all change and then we will head to the Bronze." the redhead announced.



****



Thirty minutes later the four girls walked into the Bronze clad in their new outfits.



Faith was decked out in her usual. Tight black leather pants and boots. For some color she was wearing a red tank top.



Buffy had on a pale pink silk top, sleeveless and strapless. It came to just above her breast.She had on cream pants and suede boots.



Tara had on a dark blue satin, long sleeved, v-neck shirt. She wore a black skirt and low heeled boots.



Willow had on a hunter green low cut, short sleeved shirt. She wore a dark blue jean skirt with it and matching low heeled boots.



The Bonze was only semi-full for a Friday night. The girls figured that it was because Sunndydale's football team was playing their arch rivals, Central Cal High.



The group wasn't much for football so they bypassed the game. They would much rather come and listen to the DJed music.



The four grabbed a table and Willow and Tara got up to get them some drinks. When the two witches returned, they found that the slayers were up and dancing. "Chinese Burn" by the Curve was playing.



The two were dancing so tight together you would think that they were melded together at the hip. They were so into their dancing, like always, that they didn't notice that a few people were staring at them.



Willow looked at Tara and giggled. "They never change, do they?"



"Nope." Tara giggled back. Then she looked at the redhead next to her. "Would you like to, um, dance?"



"I would love to, but I should warn you. This isn't my forte, I'm better at the sway and circle.' the hacker smirked.



The taller blonde smiled and gave a small laugh. "No worries, that is the dancing I prefer too."



With that Tara offered her hand to Willow. They went to the dance floor and started to dance. At least that is what they called it. To others it looked like they were having a major spaz attack. They didn't care however, they were having a great time together.



Soon that song ended and a slow song began. The floor started to thin until only a few couples were left dancing. "I Can't Take My Eyes Off You." by Melanie Doane played softly through the Bronze.



Willow and Tara are one of the couples left on the dance floor. They move together and Willow wrapped her arms around Tara's waist and Tara wrapped her arms around Willow's shoulders. They swayed to the music slowly.



No words were said, no words were needed in this moment.



Tara leaned her head onto Willow's shoulder, and Willow leaned her head on to Tara's own.



At the end of the song they shared a soft loving kiss. It was not heated and it wasn't much more than a touching of lips but it did send a message of their feelings to each other.



The two witches walked over to the two slayers, with their arms wrapped around each other's waists. They had huge grins on their faces as they sat down on the love seat opposite the one Buffy and Faith were sitting on.



"You two look happy." Buffy said.



"We are." Willow answered as she gazed into the taller blonde's eyes.



"Yeah, yeah. Enough with the goo goo eyes." Faith groaned. "Everyone ready to head home?"



A round of 'yes' followed and they all headed back to Tara and Faith's to curl in for the movie.



****



An hour later the girls had changed into their pj's. Buffy and Faith had done a quick sweep of the cemeteries and then came home.



Willow had just put in the movie. They had rented "Better Than Chocolate." It had something for all of them.



They sat back and curled up with their respective dates under a blanket to keep warm.



When the love scenes started Faith leaned over and whispered into Buffy's ear. "We should really give that a go. What do you think B.?"



Buffy turned to look Faith in the eyes and leaned into kiss her with passion. When she pulled back she whispered to Faith. "I agree, and someday we will." With that said and a wink Buffy curled back into Faith's embrace and went back to watching the movie.



Willow was now resting in Tara's lap. Tara had a blanket wrapped around her and another covering Willow.



The blonde witch was softly stroking the redhead's hair, while in return having her thigh stroked.



They locked eyes and a silent message passed between the two. Tara and Willow both moved to allow for Tara to lay down and spoon Willow.



The two were in heaven. The feel of their bodies together was perfect. They fit together like a puzzle.



'I so love her.' Tara thought. 'Whoa, hold on one little second. Did I say love? Yup, I did. It's true, I am one hundred percent totally in love with Willow. Now I only have two little problems. One, how to tell her, and two does she love me?'



As Tara was struggling with her internal thoughts Willow had her own internal battle going on. 'Tell her. No. Yes. No. Come on Rosenberg, you love the girl! Tell her! I can't. What if she rejects me and then we can't be friends anymore and then I'll be alone forever and will have to become the crazy old lady and then I'll die alone and only be found three weeks later when the smell becomes too bad!'



Willow was broken out of her internal babble by the sound of the dark haired slayer's voice. "Great movie. Okay, it's been fun, but now I say we head to bed."



They all agreed and headed off to go to bed. Faith and Buffy headed to Faith's room and the sounds of them making out could be heard for a long time until they finally fell asleep.



The two witches headed to Tara's room, climbed into bed and turned out the light.



They snuggled into one another's embrace and shared a few soft sweet kisses.



"Goodnight sweetie." Tara said between butterfly kisses.



"Goodnight baby." Willow said planting one last firm emotion filled kiss on Tara's lips.



They both drifted off into a wonderfully peaceful sleep.



T.B.C.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[Tempest Duer]

They're dating, but they still won't say that they love each other. Silly girls. But so cute!

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon

[sam darls]

Grace That was so wonderful, I loved it. You're very welcome. Anytime. I hope it all works out. Love sammi xx

[intricate mirage]

Grace!!!



That was such a lovely double date! Them managing to get everything done in one night! Know which part I loved the most, the getting home and curling up for a movie part, W/T... So sweet, all curled up with each other *wistful sigh* So... *grin* More please? Pretty please? *offers you a big giant bowl of marshmallows with chocolate syrup all over* (psst. hope this works again. )

Cassie



My whole life I've only loved one person, that person was you.

[ambersagoddess]

SHNARK!



Ahh! Lex and Lisa! Ohh, that was nice. Are you so lost you couldn't find your way with a map? ::snicker snicker::



Now, who's this David guy????? You must speak bigger-big sister. (Since Lex adopted me that makes you my big sister too )



Awwww, that was all so cute! Everybody was so cuddly! Awwwww. Now I'm worried, I know you'll find some way to make this angsty! Can't you just have a fluffy story for once?!



-Rei

Oh yeah, and here's your cookie ::hands Grace her cookie::

Spero eorum amo donbit tu animus magnamus



Why yes, the rumors are true, I have patted the Great One's ass...

[The Rose24]

I am glad the date goes well without further interruptions from Faith and Willow's arguing.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[SJ]

Great way to end a date

Great update

[justin]

The last couple of updates have been very good.



That was an interesting date, thogh rather long. I hope that it wasn't a school night



Looking forward to readin more

I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had. - mad world

[TaraBaby77]

AWESOME and a WAHOO to add to that. I just got done reading this fic and I am so in love with it. It's funny because Faith, Hope & Trick was on TV while I was reading this fic. And I swear (well I don't swear actually) that I could see the body language between Buffy and Faith, heehee. Anyhoo, I am really really enjoying this fic...... Keep those updates comin' kay??? Great job. =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[bluewillowwitch]

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I want to thank you all for repling and for bing paitent with me. Finals start tomorrow and go through Wensday. I did get a chance to send out Chapter 8 to my beta. And I will try to post as soon as I can. Hang in there a little longer please. Okay now on to replies.



Tempest Duer-Yes, but the 'I love yous" will come. Give it some time.



Sammi-Everything worked out great. *hugs* Thank you. Yeah, I was inspired to lovelyness.



Cassie- Thanks. I liked it too. Yeah, had to cram a lot in. Yeah, that was my fav. too. My baby inspired that bit. Yes, the bribe is working. I will try to hurry.



Rei- Yes, I am that lost. Lex and Lisa, hey just working from life there. David was a stop off point. Isee. Bigger-Big sis huh? That would mean that you are my baby-lil sis. Yes, much in the land of cuddles. Would I ever put angst in my fic? Nope me and fluff don't get along. *takes cookie* Thanks.



The Rose24- Yup, lovely date. I thought they needed it. No fighting.



SJ- Thanks. Thought it'd be cute.



justin- Thanks. Nah, it was a Friday night dad.



Aaron-Thanks. Yeah, Faith and Buffy have always been obvious if you look. Thanks and welcome to the fun that is my imagionation.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos



"I'm here with out you baby/But your still with me in my dreams/And tonight girl, there's only you and me."--3 Doors Down-Here Without You----Mine and My Baby's song.

[smartmouth]

I so love this fic! AU fics are great and I especially like this one because everything just seems to fit, and when all the characters are happy like that, I feel giddy. (Cheesy, I know) Anyway, this fic is marvelous!

[TaraBaby77]

Okay, I'm the update police and you are so under arrest, heehee. "This is an update posting zone and you haven't posted." ~~pulling out ticket pad~~ "Being that the Christmas season is here, I will cut you a break. If you post a update before the end of the year, I won't write you a ticket. How does that sound???" =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[bluewillowwitch]

's ,

Okay I'm sorry that it has been so long but I have had finals and work and a new relationship. I will try to get you out at least 2 chapters before I start back to school in January.



smartmouth-Thank you and welcome to my world. Yes AU's are the best. I'm glad that you like what I have going on and as for the fitting perfectly, I have to give part of that credit to my beta Washi. She keeps my fic fitting perfectly.



Aaron-Hey now! No tickets. Washi said you can see her about that. The update is comeing. Promise.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos



"I'm here without you baby/But your still with me in my dreams/And tonight girl, it's only you and me."--3 Doors Down--Here Without You----Mine and My Baby's song.

[bluewillowwitch]

All disclaimers the same

Thanks to my wonderful beta Washi, your the best.

Thanks to my baby for the inspiration.



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Chapter 8

The weekend passed by much too quickly and soon Monday had arrived. The two brand new couples were all cuddled up by Willow's locker as she had just gotten her books out for her morning classes.



"Argh, this is so unfair." Willow whined.



"What is sweetie?" Tara asked as she hugged her girl a little closer.



"I don't wanna be in school today." the redhead said.



Three shocked faces stared back at her.



"You, Willow Rosenberg, Miss "I live for school", doesn't want to be here?" Buffy asked shocked.



Willow grinned up at Tara and then answered. "Nope, would much rather be back in bed."



Tara blushed and Faith and Buffy laughed at how cute the redhead was being.



The four girls stood there laughing until they heard the first bell. They started to walk down the hallway toward their classes when Tara stopped suddenly.



"Hey Faith look!" Tara said excitedly.



Faith looked at the poster that hung on the wall. "Oh no you don't!" Faith said shaking her head violently.



"Oh come on. It was fun last time. Please?" Tara pleaded with her cousin.



"Tara, you ran off stage last time and I had to do it alone. NO!" Faith reminded.



"What is going on?" Both Willow and Buffy looked at their girlfriends.



Tara pointed to the poster on the wall.

Talent Show

Auditions Friday Oct. 25

"Yeah, and?" Buffy asked.



"And, my dear cousin wants to do it. Even though last time we auditioned she bolted." the dark haired slayer said.



"Oh come on Faith, I was fourteen. I promise no bolting this time." the taller blonde begged.



"Yeah Faith. I'd like to see you in the talent show. Wills, Xan, and I did it last year." Buffy said.



Just the mention of the trio's performance made Willow shiver. Buffy saw it and looked at Willow. A shared knowledge of that event made the two best friends burst out in laughter.



"What's so funny?" Tara asked.



"We'll tell you in class." Willow answered.



"So Faith, you know I won't stop begging 'til you say yes, so can we?" the blonde witch asked.



"Fine, but if you bolt, never ask me again." the dark haired slayer sighed.



"YAY!" Tara squealed happily.



The four girls had a little laugh at Tara's excitement before heading off to their classes before the bell rang again and they where late.

****

The rest of the week went by rather quickly. Not much happened. There were only a few vampire attacks and nothing major had happened in weeks. This usually meant that something big was brewing.



Both slayers were on edge about it. Giles has stepped up their training for the day that the next big bad decided to show itself.



As for Tara and Willow, they also started their training. They started out slow. Tara taught Willow about the religion of Wicca. Willow, always loving to learn, was indeed learning fast.



Tara was very proud of her student. One afternoon, while studying the representation of the points on the pentagram or pentacle, Willow stopped Tara.



"Tara?" Willow asked to get the blonde's attention.



"Yes sweetie?" Tara responded.



"What are you and Faith going to do for the audition tomorrow?" the hacker's curiosity had finally won out.



Tara blushed at her girlfriend's question. "Um, well Faith pays the guitar and I, well I... um... sing."



Willow sat straight up at that. "You sing?"



"Um, well, a little." the blonde witch said.



"Cool. I'd love to hear you sing baby." the redhead smiled. Then she walked over to her girl and wrapped her arms around her waist.



Tara smirked. "You can, all you have to do is come to the talent show."



Willow went into a full out pout mode at this. "That is so unfair! The talent show isn't 'til December!"



"Awww, my poor baby." Tara leaned in and kissed Willow softly and sweetly on the mouth.



"Does this mean that you are gonna sing for me?" the redhead hoped.



The blonde gave a lopsided grin and then devilishly answered. "Yup, I'm gonna sing for you. In December, at the talent show."



"That is so not right." Willow said before she grabbed Tara and started to tickle her.



Tara was laughing and backing up away from Willow. The hacker only followed her girlfriend, however, until they both fell backwards on the bed laughing.



Willow looked down at the girl below her and leaned in to give her a kiss.



The kiss started slow and soft, just lips pressing lips. Soon though, the kiss started to heat up. Passion took over the two girls. Mouths opened and tongues began to duel. The kiss was passionate, loving and yet lustful.



Hands began to roam over each other's bodies. Never actually touching any private areas, although coming close many times.



Just as things were getting really heated there was a knock at the door.



"Just a minute!" Tara yelled as she reluctantly pulled away from Willow's lips.



She placed a small butterfly kiss on the girl's lips before getting up and straighting her clothes.



Willow seeing this followed suit. "I swear people have the worse timing." Willow pouted.



Tara only laughed at her girl's pout, even if she did fully agree. Then she went to the door to her room and opened it.



Standing there was a beautiful and graceful older woman. She had sandy blonde hair and the same intense blue eyes ans Tara. She was five foot six tall and around one hundred and thirty pounds. She was slim and fit and had an amazingly wan smile.



"Hey Tar-Bear." the woman greeted Tara as she leaned over to hug and kiss her.



"Hey mom." Tara greeted. "How are you? How was your trip? You just get home?"



Tara's mom laughed. "I'm good. The trip was fine. Yes, I just got home."



The younger blonde smiled at this. Then she remembered that Willow was there too. "Oh mom, I want you to meet someone. Mom this is Willow, my girlfriend. Willow this is my mom."



"Nice to meet you Mrs. Maclay ." Willow said properly and stuck out her hand to shake that of her girlfriend's mother. She was more than a little nervous to be put on the spot.



Mrs. Maclay laughed lightly. "Hi Willow. Call me Sara." She shook Willow's hand and then brought her in for a light hug.



When they parted the redhead looked at her girlfriend who was smiling widely. "And what is that for?" Willow mockingly asked.



Sara also looked at her daughter and just corked an eyebrow silently saying, 'Yes, what is that for?'.



"I can't help it. You two are so cute." Then she burst out laughing.



Not being able to resist, so did Willow and Sara.



When they finally calmed down Sara addressed the two girls. "Well I was coming to see if you and Faith wanted to join me for a dinner out but now I guess it will be you, Faith and Willow."



"Don't forget Buffy." Tara giggled.



"Who's Buffy?" Tara's mom asked.



"That would be my best friend and most importantly, Faith's new girlfriend." Willow answered.



"Well I see." Sara shook her head and then lightly laughed. "I swear, leave for a couple of weeks and when I get back my girls are in relationships."



"Oh yeah. You think that's big, wait 'til you hear the rest." Tara smirked.



****



Later that night, at the little burger joint they had chosen to eat at, the four girls filled the older woman in on all the details of the last couple of weeks.



"I see." Sara answered. "You girls have been busy."



Four sets of eyes were firmly set on the older woman to see what reaction she was going to have.



"Okay, who wants dessert?" Sara asked the group.



"That's it?" Faith asked her aunt in shock.



"Um yeah. What would you like me to say?" the older blonde asked.



"I don't know. I just thought more than 'I see'." the dark-haired girl answered.



"Well you four obviously care for each other. I can see the emotion radiating off of all of you. And you are obviously happy. So other than, 'I see' and maybe 'good for you all', I don't see that there is anything else to say." Sara finished.



"Cool." Buffy spoke.



Willow leaned over to whisper to Tara. "I really like your mom."



Tara smiled but Sara answered first. "I like you too, Willow."



"But, how did..., but I ..., How'd you know?" Willow sputtered.



Sara, Tara and Faith all laughed. Buffy and Willow just sat there with confusion written all over their faces.



"It's a gift, plus I have excellent hearing." Sara said.



Off Willow's pout at this, Tara leaned over and rubbed Willow's lower back and gave her a quick peck on the cheek.



This got rid of the pout and brought a small smile to the redhead's face.



"Okay babe, lets say we order dessert and then head out for a good slay." Faith said with a quirk of her eyebrow, her voice dripping with innuendos.



"Great." Buffy replied.



Sara fixed Faith with a look and then said. "You will be safe, right Faith?"



"Yes aunt Sara. Of course." the brunette answered.



"You be careful too Buffy." Sara said looking at the blonde slayer.



"Yes ma'am." Buffy answer.



"Oh dear, call me Sara. Ma'am is so cold." Sara told her.



"Okay...Sara." the blonde slayer smiled.



"Now you two eat your desserts and then head out. But, it is a school night. In by one a.m. I mean it. And no trouble this time Faith." Sara gave her a knowing look.



"I promise to be good." Faith smirked. And then off her aunt's look, she rephrased. "I'll behave."



"Good. Okay lets get those desserts." Sara answered.

****

The girls ordered their desserts and then paid and left the diner.



Faith and Buffy headed out for a quick patrol and the others went back to Tara's place.



On the way there, Sara had been sizing Willow up. Tara noticed this and noted that her mom was smiling and nodding her head.



When they reached the house, Willow was the first to speak. "So I guess I'll get my book bag and head home."



"Why?" Sara asked.



Willow looked nervous and then answered softly. "Um cause it is a school night and it is late and...um...and..."



"And you think that I'll think it is bad for you and Tara to share a room like you have been for the last week." Tara's mom answered in a sing-song voice.



"Ah, yeah." the redhead squeaked out.



Tara and her mother couldn't help but laugh at that. "Willow, honey, I trust my daughter and I trust you. Neither of you would do anything you weren't ready for and neither would pressure the other." Mrs. Maclay said gently.



"No! Never, I would never. Oh, not to say that Tara would. 'Cause she would never either. Neither of us would, and of course that is what you said. And I'm gonna stop now." Willow ended her little babble and then looked at Tara. "You're supposed to stop me when I do that."



Tara just shook her head and smiled. "I like it when you do that."



Willow smiled at her girl. She was truly falling more in love with her every second. 'I'm gonna be with her for the rest of eternity.' Willow thought.



Sara smiled like she had heard Willow's thought, then she spoke up. "So Willow, you staying?"



"Sure, thanks." the hacker said.



"No thanks needed. Lets just call your parents and then we can talk." Sara suggested.



"Um, Mrs... I mean Sara. My parents are not home. There outta town, again." Willow mumbled the last word and then hung her head. She always felt embarrassed that her parents didn't care about her.



"Awww, baby. It's okay." Tara said and then wrapped her arms around the small redhead's body.



Tara and her mother shared a knowing look. "I'm sorry Willow. I didn't know. Why don't we go inside and talk?" Sara said.



"It's okay. You didn't know. It's nothing major. I'm used to it. Yeah, I'd like to talk." Willow said with her head still hung.



The three witches walked into the house to start their talk.

****

"So B. my aunt scare you off?" Faith asked.



"Nope. Nothing could scare me off you." Buffy smiled then leaned over to give her girl a kiss.



"Mmmm, that's a good thing." Faith looked at her watch for a moment before speaking again. "You know this is wack! It's almost one and not more than a couple loser-y newbie vamps. This is really messing with me. I need a good 'Aggh'.!"



"Oh Faith, grunting so soon." Buffy joked.



"Hey B., what can I say, I'm in need." the dark-haired slayer smirked.



"Well too bad that we have to go now. But, if you're a good girl, maybe you can win a few kisses." Buffy knew that she was teasing, but she also knew Faith loved it.



"I'm always good B, and you know it." With a smirk Faith grabbed her girl and lifted her up.



Faith had her hands on Buffy's ass and Buffy had her legs wrapped around Faith's waist. Their lips were drawn together into a heated kiss.



This kiss was passionate and so fiery hot it could have melted steel. Tongues dueled and Faith pinned Buffy up against a tombstone and started to let her hands wander.



Just as Faith laid her hand on to Buffy's breast they were interrupted. "Lookie what we got here." A group of vampires had shown up just in time to piss Faith and Buffy off.



"Okay, you see here. I'm trying to have some quality time with my girl here. So here is how it will go. We'll kill you and then get back to making-out and you will just be dust. Kay?" Faith answered.



With that the vampires attacked and the two slayers went into action. These vamps were actually kinda strong but they seemed to be playing around. None of them were going for the kill.



This seemed wrong to both slayers but they didn't have time to ponder on that at the moment.



They fought all eight vampires off and eventually had staked them all but it had taken them a long time.



"Okay, I'm all better now." Faith smirked.



"Me too." Buffy agreed. "I think we should talk to Giles in the morning."



"Yeah. Okay we are late. Let's move." the dark-haired slayer said.



They took off in a run to get to Faith's without being much late.

****

"That's awful Willow." Sara said as she laid a hand on the girl's shoulder.



"Not really. I have everything I could want or need. I'm used to it." the hacker answered.



Sara was starting to get upset, and not at Willow. "No Willow, you don't have everything you need. You need your parent's time and love. And you shouldn't be used to not having it."



Willow looked down thinking that she had done something wrong. "Sorry."



"Oh no." Sara was shaking her head violently. "I didn't mean to make you feel worse, I'm sorry. Willow look at me please."



Willow looked up with unshed tears in her eyes.



Sara hugged the girl. "Willow, I'm not your mother and I can't replace her. But know this. You are always welcome here and you can always come talk to me about ANYTHING!"



Willow smile a little. "You mean that?"



"Yes." Sara said plainly and firmly, leaving no room for argument.



"Thank you." Willow dried her eyes. "Okay I think I have been enough of a cry baby for one night, and we have school in the morning. I think we should go to sleep."



"Yes, you should get sleep, and there is no such thing as too much of a cry baby when you need to get your feelings out." Sara said



She then kissed Tara and Willow on the cheek and hugged them. "Goodnight Tare-Bear, Goodnight Willow-tree."



Tara and Willow smiled. "Goodnight mom, Goodnight Sara."



As they walked to Tara's room Sara heard Willow say. "She gave me a nickname too. Does that mean she likes me?"



Tara answered. "Yup. Which is good. Since I really like you."



They shared a quick kiss and then continued to Tara's room. Once there they got ready for bed and went to sleep.

****

Five minutes later Faith and Buffy came rushing through the door of the Maclay home.



"And where have you two been?" Mrs. Maclay asked.



"Long story." Faith said.



"Then I suggest you start talking since you both are going to school tomorrow and you might want some sleep first." Sara told them.



The slayers sat down and started to tell the story. They already knew that tomorrow was going to come too soon and last way too long.



T.B.C.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos



"I'm here without you baby/But your still with me in my dreams/And tonight girl, it's only you and me."--3 Doors Down--Here Without You----Mine and My Baby's song.

[justin]

Hi,



That was a great update



So Willow didn't want to go to school, will wonders never cease



Though I think that if given the choice, anyone would rather stay in bed with Tara.



The part with Tara teasing Willow about singing was fun



Tara's mother seems nice. Though I guess that Buffy and Faith have got some explaining to do.



Looking forward to reading more

I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had. - mad world

[sam darls]

Grace...that was soo lovely and really very sweet. I loved the interaction between Willow and Tara's mum...soo beautiful. Love sam xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[ambersagoddess]

Grace,



Awww, so cute! Tara's mum is so accepting, we all envy her...



I think you made her like your mum, correct me if I'm wrong.



However, it seems kind of odd that things start acting up (ie, the Vamp pack after Buff and Faith) after Sara gets home...



Prolly just an over active imagination, you wouldn't do that...



Scary thing is, I know you would...



Love, your little sister

Rei

Spero eorum amo donbit tu animus magnamus



Why yes, the rumors are true, I have patted the Great One's ass...

[FIRESIGN]

Excellent update, Grace! I especially like the interaction between Sara Maclay and Willow...very nice! Keep up the good work! Can't wait to read more!



Happy Holidays!



-Cin aka FIRESIGN

[TaraBaby77]

WAHOO!!! Awesome update. Gosh, I need to stop using that same line, . Okay, how about, WOOHOO, absolutely fantastic, heehee??? I loved this update. I can't wait for the talent show, I think it's going to surprise everyone, heehee. The storyline just keeps me wanting to read more and more. Also, I loved the fact that Tara's mom gave Wilow a nickname. That was just simply cute. Okay, okay, once again, another amazingly cute, sassy, and tons of W/T and B/F. Can't wait to read more. Great work, to see more soon... =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[The Rose24]

I'm glad Tara's mom is so understanding, but I am guessing she and Tara are very close and already knows Tara is gay.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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