(New AU Fic) Wild Horses....

[Taras Shadow]

Ah, I love this fic.



Sweet update.



~Holly~

Baby, baby, baby when all you're love is gone, who will save me from all I'm up against out in this world

- Bright Lights - Matchbox Twenty

"Show me where to touch you." - Tara, It Ain't Fickle (Luciddream)

Edited by: Taras Shadow  at: 4/12/04 9:34 am

[bindingwiccan]

lovely keep it commin!





Kelsey

[sam7777]

I'm really lving the slow and romantic build up.

[Stroke of Luck]

HONEY I AM HOME huh? great that she is feeling at home already!:d I really love to see them so happy and i cant wait to see what they will do in the next update, maybe some smoochies by the fire with a blanket around their naked bodies



Cu

SoL/Natti

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

[WillowFever]

Hello my lovely Kittens...





Well....what can I say....I just love you guys....I'm sorry I haven't posted.....my server was down...



And now....my cold is back....what works for a sore throat.....



Okay...





Thank you to everyone...I'm gonna go take a hot shower and maybe some tylenol cold and flu.....





I sure hope you enjoy this next part.....take care....





WF













Wild Horses

By

WillowFever





Part: 16        Bubbles







“It’s raining again…”



Tara closed her eyes and leaned back into Willow’s arms.



“I know…”



Willow tightened her hold on the blonde and placed a small kiss to the back of her head.



She smells so good…



“Willow…can I ask you a personal question?”



The red head’s warm breath tickled Tara’s ear.



“Tara…you can ask me anything…”



The blonde smiled and rested her hands on top of Willows; slowly fingers found themselves laced together.



“Why did you come to Ohio…you know…you could have just sold this place…or rented it out…?”



Willow ran her thumb across a warm palm.



“Well…I wanted to…I mean…I needed to. Things were okay back home…I had my friends and we hung out a lot…but I really didn’t have much in the way of parents. They were always busy…working, traveling, networking…I just needed to get it away from it all for a while.”



Tara stiffened in Willows arms and the red head felt the tension in the blonde’s body.



“Did I say something…”



For a while…a while….means not permanent…she’s going to be leaving…



“Ummmm…for a while…you planning on going back…”



God…Rosenberg…why don’t you just ruin everything now…



“Tara no. That’s not what I meant….I had to put distance between me and my parents for a while…I…”



Willow let out a deep sigh.



“I don’t think I’m saying this right….”



Willow scooted herself around in front of the blonde and held her trembling hands.



She’s really shaking…thinking I might leave…Oh Tara…



The blonde watched as a goofy grin spread across Willow’s face.



“What?”



“Tara…I’m not going anywhere…I promise….other than the occasional business trip but even then I’m sure you will get so tired of me calling you while I’m away that you’ll probably change your number…”



Tara ducked her head and smiled. Sometimes her insecurities got the better of her and this was one of those times and Willow sensed the need to make herself perfectly clear.



“Tara…I’m gonna be around for a very long time…and I hope that I can spend every second getting to know you better…sharing my heart with you…my body…my love…”



Tara looked up and Willow’s smile faded as she saw tears falling down the blonde’s face. Slowly, she reached out and wiped them away.



“What is it?”



“I…just didn’t…and don’t…want you to go away…”



Willow leaned forward and captured the sweetest lips she had ever known.



“Tara Maclay…you are stuck with me…”



Tara let out a small laugh that immediately lifted Willow’s heart.



“I would never change my number…”



“Even if you did…I would just send lot’s and lot’s of flowers…and Oh!…maybe one of those singing telegrams…”



Both girls found themselves laughing as they talked on through the evening. Tara couldn’t believe that Willow was really that much of a geek in school…and even if she was…the blonde had always found smart girls attractive…although her shyness kept her from talking to any of the smart girls she knew.



Willow could just picture a young Tara taking her first riding lesson. She was such a natural around the horses, it was hard to imagine her falling off so many times before getting used to the saddle.



The two girls traded stories until night had fallen.



“Well…I should really head home…I need to check on biscuit…make sure everything is okay…”



Willow watched as the firelight flickered in Tara’s blue eyes. She didn’t want her to leave but knew that eventually this moment would come.



“I know…”



The two girls stood and walked to the front door hand in hand.



“I have had a great day Willow…thank you for everything…”



“Your welcome…thank you…”



Tara smiled and squeezed Willows hand.



“It’s still raining…so I’m just gonna make a run for my truck…”



Willow nodded her head and stepped closer.



“Be careful…watch out for wild animals…”



That brought out a crooked smile from the blonde as Tara leaned forward and rested her forehead against Willow’s.



“I will…”



Willow could feel Tara’s breath against her lips…the heat from the blonde’s body wrapped around her in an effort to stay behind.



Slowly, lips brushed lips and warm breath mingled. The kiss was slow and sensual. Surely, the rain had poured down magic and both girls were lost in the wonder of its spell.



Tara felt the door press against her back and Willow against her front. Such sweet captivity.



Willow could feel the passion rising in her body and decided that it would be best to try and not go to bed so worked up. She tried to ease out of the kiss, but found it impossible when Tara gently sucked on her bottom lip.



“Mmmmmmm….”



Tara pulled away with her eyes still closed.



“I second that…”



Willow took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart.



“Tara….if you really need to go…then you better go now…”



The blonde may not have made love to another just yet, but she certainly recognized the hungry look in the green eyes that held her captive.



“I really do…need….to go….”



Willow nodded her head and slowly reached for the doorknob. The cool night air did little to quell the fire burning inside the red head.



“Goodnight Tara…”



“Goodnight Willow…”



Willow watched as the squealing blonde ran to her truck and started it up. As the taillights faded out of sight Willow closed her door and locked it. She picked up their soup bowls and headed to the kitchen. She needed to find something to do before going to bed.



She knew it would be so easy to relieve the ache building up inside her but there was just something about waiting and letting that ache build up to a delicious torture.



Might as well do dishes…



The water came on and the soap began to bubble.



mmmmmm….bubbles….I bet Tara looks good in bubbles….









tbc….

[littlecrazy80]

Great update! They are so cute together.



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[BFR from Paris]

I love bubbles!!!

[Stroke of Luck]

Awww what a romantic night....sigh that was so lovely. And i feel Willows tensions hihi...but its so much better to wait, than to let it out



is Tara as horny as Willow??? Tara and Willow covered by bubbles sigh oh yeah..



Cu

SoL/Natti

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

[ApplesauceHorsies]

Awwwwwwww. I'm the same way...big with the insecurity issues...I know how Tara feels. Poor Tara. Ah, it's all well, Willow's not leaving!!! And yay for bubbles!!

-AH

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

[Mikaelah Braenna]

Great update! Willow is not going to leave ... Yay!



Feel better soon!



~Mikaelah

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

Tara: "To You..."

~~Truly and Forever~~

[TemperedCynic]

And so we stoke the fires to a slow burn and wait. Willow and Tara are content with the pace of their relationship. Still, those fires do rage out of control sometimes. Love this, Rachel. Please continue.

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

[WillowPowered]

awww I'm liking this more and more. Very well written.



Jill

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



My Home Page | Amber Powered | Alyson Powered



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

[Grimlock72]

I like this, what I most like about it is that they're settling in a relationship the normal slow way. Not with much angst, but still slow and steady... they seem so happy with that too



This is definitly my feel-good fix to read . Now can't Willow get some heater for those poor horsies ? Of course it must be a SAFE heater and not OVERheat the place, I'm just not sure how much cold horses can handle (I can certain horses from Norway or above that can handle plenty of cold but I assume these are 'normal' horses :-).



So... if Tara were to take buiscuit to come visit Willow to she would have no more need to go back to her own home ? Interesting that .



Grimmy

--
"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[justkazy]

Hey



loving this story!



I really like how the relationship is developing slowly but not painfully..hehe



hope to read more..keep up the great writing

"I'd cry..i would die if i lost you"-Alex Parks...I love you, baby!

[wimpy0729]

Hey WF!



Sorry you're sick again. I had that a few weeks ago and it took at least two weeks to get rid of it. Lots of rest and hot tea might help.



I really love how the girls can talk, how Willow clarified what she meant to Tara. The way you have them communicating is wonderful.



I could really feel the sexual tension building at the door. Must have patience.



Feel better soon!



Wimpy

[shuyaku]

Well, we knew Willow wasn't going anywhere. I guess it's only fair that Tara know, too



Great update!

-shuyaku



ps: feel better soon

Oh God, Willow—you’re giving me the gift of Karen Carpenter. Just when I think I grasp the full extent of your love." - Tara

"Why do birds suddenly appear? It’s because, you are queer…" - Willow (Gods Served and Abandoned by AntigoneUnbound)

[Yellow Crayon]

I just caught up and I wanted to tell you that I really love the story you've got going. Very well written and everything else.



Very good job.



Hoping for an update.

[singgirl]

oh, wow, I had a lot of catching up to do, but it was worth it. I really like how you update often, it is greatly appreciated.

Pax! -Bev

[WillowFever]

hello my precious little kittens...





Well....once again I am speechless at all the wonderful feedback...you kitties really know how to chase away the yuckies....





I'll keep this short and sweet...as my head is clogged and I can hardly breath...lol....so...without further ado...





Please let me introduce to you....







Wild Horses

By

WillowFever







Part: 17        Little Moments



The rain had left nothing but a mud pit in the horse arena and Tara decided not to take the horses out. Instead, she opted to spend the first part of the day feeding and brushing and then spend the afternoon in the office making phone calls in preparation of the Oktoberfest.



She smiled as she walked through the stalls. The horses were putting on weight and not quite as fearful, as they were when they first came in.



“Hi little mama…”



Blue eyes raked over the skinny horse.



“How could someone do something so horrible…”



The horse snorted and walked closer to the blonde. Tara reached out and scratched a curious nose.



“No treats today little lady…just a good brushing…”



The horse snorted again.



“Okay….maybe some treats after your rub down…”



Tara began brushing the horse down and her thoughts started to drift to the red head that was in the house.



I wonder what Willow’s doing…she might still be asleep…nah…she’s probably on her computer making some big bucks…



Tara straightened and looked the horse in the eye.



“Maybe I should go over and say good morning…”



Tara waited as if the horse was about to spew out some ancient wisdom.



“Maybe later…I don’t want to wear out my welcome…”









Willow sat at her computer going over the final details of the contract with her latest client. She was very proud of herself. In less than three weeks she had developed, presented and now closed the deal with this latest account.



What a payday…This calls for a celebration…



As she expected, Mr. Paine asked her to fly out and meet personally with the client. He thought that was just the icing on the cake; adding a personal touch to the whole deal. It would be a two-day trip to Phoenix and Willow wasn’t exactly excited about it.



I wish Tara could go…maybe I could ask…



Willow contemplated that idea before scolding herself mentally.



Get a grip Willow…you don’t want to run her off…



Willow closed the meeting and told her client that she would be coming to Phoenix to sign the papers in three days. Now, she just needed to make flight and transportation arrangements to and from the airport.



I really need to get a vehicle…



Willow looked for a phone book. It was time to find a dealership and go get some wheels.









Tara heard the barn doors open and close and yelled down stairs.



“Hey Dougie…I’m up here…come on up…”



The blonde flipped through the pages of her planner trying to find the number to the vendors who had come last year to the camp out.



“Dougie do you know what we did with the list of bands from last year…?



Tara whirled around expecting to see Doug standing in front of her and was pleasantly surprised to see a grinning Willow.



“Ummm…hi…”



Willow watched as a beautiful smile lit up Tara’s face.



“Hey you…”



Tara crossed the room and hugged Willow placing a soft kiss on her lips.



“I wasn’t expecting to see you…especially up here…did you sprint past the stalls?”



Willow grinned and felt a blush cross her cheeks.



“Actually I was so scared…I’m not sure how I got by them…”



She is so cute when she blushes…



“Well…you are safe and sound…”



“Yep…”



Tara watched as Willow shifted from foot to foot.



“Is everything okay?”



“Oh yeah…I just…I can’t find a phone book…and I need to get a car…”



Tara nodded her head and walked towards her desk.



“Well here is a Chillicothe phone book….there are a few dealers listed…what did you have in mind?”



Willow thought about it for a minute. She really didn’t know what to get.



“Well…I guess since I’m new to Ohio….I should get something that goes in snow…”



Tara leaned against her desk, shaking her head in agreement.



“Yeah…4x4 is the way to go.”



The two girls stood smiling at one another. Willow would have bought a pogo stick if Tara had suggested it.



“You’re beautiful…”



Tara quickly ducked her head. She wasn’t prepared for such sweet compliments from the gorgeous red head.



“Thank you…”



Willow walked over to where Tara sat and reached out her hand. She gently lifted the blonde’s face and placed a tender kiss on her cheek.



“Your welcome…”



Tara reached out and pulled Willow closer to her. She couldn’t help herself. She claimed the sweet lips in front of her oblivious to the world around her. All that existed was the two of them. Lost in each other…floating in the moment.



“Mac…you up there?”



Both girls jumped as heavy footfalls climbed the stairs.



“Did you get those…”



Doug froze when he got to the top of the stairs and found two smiling bright red faces.



“Oh…hey…I didn’t…I can go…I…”



Willow stopped the babbling young man.



“Actually…I need to go…”



She held up the phone book and Doug just looked at it then at Tara. A slow smile spread across his face.



“Right…”



Willow swallowed hard and glanced over at the blushing blonde.



“Thanks for letting me borrow this…I’ll bring it back…or you can stop and get it…”



Tara just nodded her head. She knew that Doug was never going to let her live this moment down.



Oh well…he’s just jealous…



Willow headed down the steps and let out a deep breath she didn’t realize she had been holding.



What difference does it make if he knows…maybe Tara doesn’t want him to know…by the look on his face it’s a little late for secrets…oh well…he’s probably just jealous…



Willow took a deep breath, squared her shoulders and crossed the barn in record time. She didn’t want to take any chances.



I need both my arms to hold Tara…





Doug crossed his long arms and smiled at the blonde.



“Not a word Douglas…not one single word…”



The tall cowboy just shrugged his shoulders and kept on smiling. Tara shuffled some papers on her desk, trying to get back into work mode but it was impossible; especially with Doug staring at her with a devilish grin.



“Looking for the phone book?”



Tara slumped her shoulders in defeat. The teasing had begun; it was going to be a long day.



Might as well take it like a woman Maclay…







tbc…..

[ApplesauceHorsies]

Yay update! I loved it, as usual. Hope you get better soon!

-AH

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

[Mikaelah Braenna]

Awwwwwwwwwwwww! That was very sweet!



Too bad Willow won't ask Tara to go on the trip with her ... Would be interesting to see what would have transpired ...



~Mikaelah

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

Tara: "To You..."

~~Truly and Forever~~

[Stroke of Luck]

Great update



Haha i cant wait to see Doug and Tara fooling around and just to imagine that teasing contest rofl its so GREAT hahahah i wanna read that asap



How will Willow make it without Tara for 2 whole days? Those poor girls, i just hope they get an idea to solve that problem!



CU

SoL/Natti

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

[wimpy0729]

Hey WF!



I was so happy to see your update! Are you feeling any better yet?



That was so cute. They were so busted!



Can't wait to see how Willow's going to mention her trip to Tara.



Take care,

Wimpy

[littlecrazy80]

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I need both my arms to hold Tara…

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Now the teasing can start. Willow should ask Tara if she will come with her.



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[WillowFever]

Mikaelah Braenna



Thanks Mikaelah...and we'll just have to wait and see if Willow can work up enough nerve to ask....





Stroke of Luck

Great update



Thanks.....I know...two whole days....what will they do??? we shall find out soon....



wimpy0729

Hey WF!



Hey Wimpy....yes I'm feeling somewhat better....thanks....

Yeah...I think Willow will feel a little braver before she leaves...hmmmmmm.....





9. Gay Now



Well....she hasn't left yet.....so....we shall see....thanks for the feedback!!!









Wow...I just love you guys....



Okay....this update is just short and sweet....I hope you like it...the next one will be a bit longer....and hopefully I'll get it posted later tonight.....



Take care and Happy Reading



WF









Wild Horses

By

WillowFever





Part 18:        Reach Out







“So…I guess she just came all the way over here for a phone book?”



Tara tried to hide the goofy grin that threatened to streak across her face. Her attempts were useless.



“As a matter of fact…yes.”



Doug raised a questioning eyebrow and studied the blonde carefully. He could see the faint blush coloring his friend’s face. This was gonna be fun.



“Well…I see…”



Tara eyed Doug and waited. She knew that he wasn’t going to give up that easily.



“And you’re gonna stop by and pick it up later…?”



Tara nodded and began looking through her planner…again. She wasn’t going to get away that easy.



“Because we don’t have any extra’s in here…and we really need to get it back…”



Doug’s voice dripped with sarcasm and it was all Tara could do not to throw something at him.



Maybe a spit ball…



“Well it does have all my numbers listed in the back and…”



Doug threw his hands up as if surrendering.



“Hey…no need to explain to me…if you want to reach out and touch somebody…go for it.”



“Doug!”



“You know what they say…let your fingers do the walking…”



Tara was just about to say something when Doug’s face went from an evil smirk to a more serious scowl.



“There hasn’t been any finger walking has there….”



Tara tossed her planner on her desk and crossed her arms. She could only stare in disbelief at her best friend’s humor.



“Well….where should I start….”



Tara tapped her foot on the hard wood floor and took a deep breath.



“First of all….she did come over for just the phone book…secondly…Yes! We kissed….thirdly….it’s none of your business if there has been any finger walking…running or reaching out to touch anyone…”



Doug dissolved into a fit of laughter. The look on the blonde’s face was priceless.



“Mac…you should see your face…”



More laughter rang out through the office and before long Doug was wiping the tears from his eyes. Tara couldn’t help it, Doug’s laughter was infectious and after seeing Willow no amount of teasing could have dampened her day.



The two handlers laughed until they could laugh no more. It was turning out to be a great day.



“Mac…listen…you know I’m just teasing…right?”



“Yeah…”



“Well…I know you have waited…for the right person to come along….and I get a feeling this could be her…”



Tara smiled a heartfelt smile at the tall guy.



“But you don’t have to rush into anything…I…”



Doug didn’t know exactly how to put into words what he was feeling.



“I just don’t want to see some city slicker coming in here…sweet talking ya…and then breaking your heart…”



Tara walked over and gave the big softy a hug.



“You are the sweetest thing ever Dougie…thank you for looking out for me…”



“Well….your welcome”



Doug smiled as he let go of the blonde and headed for the stairs. He turned and gave Tara a mock glare.



“And don’t let that “sweet” thing get out…I’ve got a reputation ya know?”



Tara just smiled and made a motion as if locking her lips and throwing away the key.



“Your secret is safe with me…”



Doug headed downstairs and as soon as he was out of sight Tara closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh. Visions of Willow danced through her head.



Those soft lips….mmmm….those green eyes…..aaahhhhhhh….that red hair….



Tara opened her eyes and put her hands on her hips and declared to the empty room.



“She’s a Goddess”



The planner became forgotten…the vendors a distant thought. It was Thursday afternoon and Tara had never been so excited about picking up a phone book in her life. She smiled as she couldn’t help but hum.



“Reach…out…reach out and touch someone….reach out…..reach out and touch someone…”









tbc..

[WillowPowered]

Loved the update These cracked me up:

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“There hasn’t been any finger walking has there….”

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Quote:

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“Reach…out…reach out and touch someone….reach out…..reach out and touch someone…”

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Keep up the great work.



Jill

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



My Home Page | Amber Powered | Alyson Powered



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

[Grimlock72]

Awww... thats so sweet, though Doug was a bit annoying there. Good thing he tuned that down :-)



Interesting to see that Willow isn't really overcoming her fear for horses, just having Tara with her gives her a sufficient boost in confidence.



Of course Willow could ask Tara to come with, what would the sleeping arrangements be though : --> .



Grimmy

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"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[littlecrazy80]

I liked the little teasing of Doug. And I´m glad that Tara has such a good friend.



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[wimpy0729]

Hey WF!



Glad you're starting to feel better.



This was SO funny. ROFL ... with the reaching out and touching and the finger walking ... or running ...



There's just something about the way you write them, when you say they get a goofy grin, I automatically have one plastered on my face for like, the rest of the day! Thanks!



Hope she goes to retrieve her phone book soon.



Hmmm, Willow's gonna get braver huh? Can't wait to see what you've got cooking up.



Take care,

Wimpy

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

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[SilverWingedNemesis]

OH WOW!!



I just started this fic today.. and I'm already in love..



It's so sweet and sensual.. the way love should be.



thanks for this.. keep it up!



nickole

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