Remember to Breathe...

[numbered words]

Great update, sweetheart. Can't wait until the girls get to make up for that goodbye





Kristyn

[bluewillowwitch]

Yellow Crayon ,

I loved the update! should have stopped sooner. But we all knew Buffy was gonna catch them. She is probably changing her sheets as we speak. and are so cute. I'm glaad that they are working out what they are going to do for 4 years. I still kinda hope one of them changes their minds and follows the other. Can't wait to more. Update soon, please?





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[Sappho]

It's so heartbreaking. I feel so bad for the both of them, they won't get to have nearly enough time together. If I was Willow I'd totally go to the college that Tara got a full ride at. I'm not sure if that is a wise decision, but it's what I would do.



~Sappho

Willow: Yeah, that’s me. Reliable dog geyser person.

***

Anya: Give me a beer. Bartender: I.D. Anya: [Looks at him w/ disbelief] Bartender: I.D.

Anya: I’m 1,120 years old!!! Just give me a friggin’ beer! Bartender: I.D. Anya: [Sigh] Give me a Coke.

[Yellow Crayon]

Thanks kittens.



Same disclaimers apply.



Remember to Breathe



Chapter 12



Willow and Tara were lying in Willow’s bed, her parents, as always, weren’t there. It had been about a month and a half since graduation. Late July, both girls were still as happy as ever.



“No you didn’t!” Willow yelled at Tara unbelievably.



“I swear. I went up to him and said, ‘Sure, I’ll go out with you… if my girlfriend can come too.”



“I wish I was there to see his face.” Willow shrieked in laughter.



“It was something like this;” Tara opened her mouth wide, flared her nostrils and moved her eyes around the room frantically.



“Do you have the slightest clue about how much I love you.” Willow sighed, regaining breath.



"Feelings are tough to explain

When what I feel,

Is bigger than any word that I can find.”

*Unsung Zeroes*



“Mmm, this much?” Tara asked, giving Willow a kiss. A peck at first, then she let her lips linger, then pull away. Then she dipped down again and gave Willow a chaste kiss, not rushed in anyway, but loving, passionate. She felt Willow’s mouth open and anxiously thrust her tongue into Willow’s mouth.



“Wow you’re way off.” Willow said with a sigh and a coy smile.



“Okay, then this much?” Tara asked as she placed a small peck on Willow’s lips.



“I was thinking something along these lines.” Willow said, as she captured Tara’s lips in her mouth and waited for Tara’s mouth to open. Willow rolled Tara over so that she was on top of the blonde and began weaving her way up the blonde’s shirt. Tara moaned at the contact and let her whole body calm and relax into Willow’s palm. Willow’s fingers subtly brushing Tara’s nipple and Tara letting off a brief shudder almost every time.



“Willow!” The two girls heard a knock at the door.



“My god…” Willow said rolling of off Tara and fixing her hair. “Could she have worse timing.”



Mrs. Rosenburg walked in the room carrying two suitcases. “You need to pack, you’re moving into the dorms in less than three weeks.”



Willow and Tara both looked at each other and sighed. Mrs. Rosenburg left the room without even looking at either girl.



“I forgot to tell you, I’m going to Connecticut in a couple days to check on the campus.”



“You are? And you didn’t tell me?” Willow asked, quietly.



“It slipped my mind. My mom told me this morning, and then I saw you and every thought in my head was basically, ‘gorgeous redhead right in front of you, take advantage’.” Tara took in a deep sigh of air.



“For how long?” Willow said, grabbing Tara’s hands.



“Three days.”



“When?”



“Tomorrow night.”



“No. Baby, that’s too soon. I cant even do anything for you in that little amount of time. I mean, I would usually plan a little get together between the two of us, but I cant…” Willow was silenced by Tara’s lips upon her own.



“That’s all I need. Plus a few cuddles.”



“Ohh. I’m good at that.” Willow giggled. “I am good at that, right…?” She asked nervously.



“The best.” Tara gave Willow a chaste kiss and pulled her in for a huge hug. “Now… your mother said to pack. I’m going to pack the things I want in your dorm for when I visit.”



“Sounds like a plan.”



“I thought so. So… whip, chains… oh, wait…that’s for my other girlfriend..what was I thinking?”



Willow looked at Tara, shell-shocked. Not knowing what to say or do, she started fidgeting.



“I’m kidding. I’m kidding. I love you.”



Willow smiled. “Suuure. Other girlfriend. Can your other girlfriend do this.” Willow whispered, bringing a hand up to Tara’s cheek and tracing along her cheekbone. Staring from her blue eyes to her lips, then following the contours of her face back up. She finally fell into the kiss, gentle and full of love. Leaving both girls breathless.



“You beat anybody in that category.” Tara smiled at her, eyes still shut halfway.



“I really like them red haired girls,

Just like all the boys from Texas.”



“Okay. So, packing.” Willow said, staring into Tara’s eyes before letting go of the blonde and opening her closet.



“Yes.”



“I wanna tell my mom about us.” Willow said loudly. Surprisingly even to herself.



“What?”



“Us. You and I. I want her to know, before I leave. So when I come back and you’re with me, so that she’ll know. You know?”



“I do.”



“I’ll tell her when you’re on vacation, that way she can get used to it, and be a little adjusted by the time you get back.”



“Good plan.” Tara said, still a little shocked. She had been thinking about telling her parents soon as well. Maybe she should tell during the trip. It gave her something to think about.



“Screw packing. Ice Cream?” Willow sighed, with three shirts in the suitcase.



“Yes please.” Tara smiled.



~*~*~**~*~**~*~



Feedback-o?

[The Rose24]

I sense some drama once Willow tells her mother.



Still loving the relationship between our two ladies.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[sam darls]

Aww..that was so lovely . Love sammi 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)

[SilverWingedNemesis]

ohhhh



I just caught up with your last few updates Can't wait for more. I love the way you're playing this out.



Nickole

Edited by: SilverWingedNemesis at: 3/18/04 11:29 am

[Tempest Duer]

Very cute. I loved this line... "Sure, I’ll go out with you… if my girlfriend can come too." I'm also kinda surprised he didn't jump at the opportunity... I mean, hello, Willow and Tara!

Saying that up is down will not make up, down.



~Gene Burns

[singgirl]

Okay! I saw a quote from this story somewhere and I decided I had to read it. It's awesome! I love it, it's so sweet. I can't wait for the next installment.

Pax! -Bev

[Kytzya]

hey! i started reading ur story and i was all with the "this story is great...now i'm going to nag to get an update..." so now i'm all here writing this to make u update soon...please...



Vaya con dios...

[bluewillowwitch]

Yellow Crayon ,

I loved your update! I can't believe the bad timeing. and have to be apart for 3 days. That is gonna kill em. Can't wait to more. Update soon, please?





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[Yellow Crayon]

KITTENS!



Thank you all so much for the feedback, I love it. Always makes me smile.



I was on vacation over the weekend and managed to write some of an update, I'm going to finish up today and post an update ASAP!



*Many thanks to the kittens with the feedbacks that make my day smile-worthy.

[Yellow Crayon]

Chapter 13



All Disclaimers apply.



Remember to Breathe



Chapter 13



Willow had taken Tara to the airport, so that the girls could have a proper goodbye in the car. They walked to Tara’s gate arm in arm, and Willow carrying Tara’s bag. They reached D-14 instantly. And instantly, Willow wanted to turn around and take Tara with her. Instead, she dropped Tara’s bag next to her feet and turned to face her. Even though it wasn’t the goodbye either girls had hoped for, they settled for bunches of hugs and kisses on the cheek.



“Just kiss me before I go.”

(Saves the Day)



Willow reached forward to hug Tara. She pulled her close, basking in the scent. “I love you. Be safe. Have fun. Call if you need me.”



“I always need you.” Tara whispered.



“I’m gunna miss you so much.” Willow sighed.



“Three days, doll. Just the three. You probably already have a countdown going though, don’t you?” Tara chuckled. She thought of the days coming without Willow, she began to shake with fear. She didn’t know how to be without Willow. She didn’t want to know how to be without Willow.



Willow stroked her arm, wanted to pull her into a steamy kiss, but knowing she couldn’t.



“She can’t stop shaking,

I cant stop touching her, and…”

(Counting Crows)



She just wanted Tara to realized she’d be here when she came back.



“Naw. The countdown doesn’t start until you get on the airplane.” Willow shrugged. Sniffling back tears.



The two girls reluctantly pulled away and Tara began walking towards the plane. As her father handed the teller Tara’s ticket, the blonde turned around and mouthed, “I love you.” Then turned back around and headed into her plane.



“67 hours, 12 minutes and 27-26 seconds to go.” Willow sighed and turned back towards the exit. “Only three days, Willow. Just three. Who are you kidding? Its only been three minutes and you’re already about to explode.”



~*~*~*~*~*~*





Willow did nothing the next day, except sit around in her pajamas and eat ice cream. She missed Tara too much to function. Around 10 o’clock, Willow figured that she might as well go to bed, there was nothing else to do.



But, Willow couldn’t sleep. Her eyes were plastered open, she didn’t want to sleep.



“Eyes wide open

But barely awake.”

(The Starting Line)



Being without Tara had seemed like the worst torture, her worst nightmare, ever. Far worse than the frogs. She didn’t know what to do without Tara; sit, stand, wait by the phone or go out with her cell phone. Call Buffy? Xander? She was lost. She just wanted Tara to be with her.





“Counting the ways to where you are.”

(Five For Fighting)



Willow then realized, next best thing than talking to Tara, talking about Tara.



“Mom.” She called downstairs.



Mrs. Rosenburg had been home from a lecture this afternoon and would be gone tomorrow morning. Willow knew she’d be prepping, working or reading.



“Yes Dear.” She said, walking through Willow’s doorway.



“There’s something we need to talk about.”



“What is it?” Mrs. Rosenburg said, sitting down at the edge of Willow’s bed. A nervous wave rushing around her.



“I’m in love…”



“Why, that’s wonderful dear!” She smiled.



“With Tara.” Willow sighed. Flinching, imagining her mother’s reaction.



“I knew that, dear.”



“You did?” Willow asked, shocked.



“I may not be around that often, but when I am I’m neither blind or stupid.” Sheila stood, smiled at her daughter and walked towards the door. “Goodnite sweetie.”



“Night mom. Thanks for being so understanding.” She smiled. Willow was so proud of both herself and her mother.



”I love you, Willow. You don’t need to feel like you need to hide, or lie. Besides, Betty owes me ten bucks.”



Willow layed there in bed, mouth agape. First shocked that Buffy and her mother had made a bet! Then, shocked that her mother had taken it so well. Then, realizing how much she missed Tara, again.



~*~*~*~*~*



TBC Very soon.

I'm already halfway through the next update, so expect one very very soon.



Feedback?!

[mxgirl314]

Great update. Can't wait till the next one.

[The Rose24]

Is Willow going to make it? I can't wait to find out.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[hot monkey luv 66]

hi!



i love this fic! i'm addicted. very addicted. so...



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soon please?



-monkeyluv--

[bluewillowwitch]

Yellow Crayon ,

I loved the update! It is so sad that had to leave . I'm going to hate to see what happens when they go to different schools. Oh and I love how 's mom took the news about her and . Can't wait to more. Update soon, please?





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[littlecrazy80]

Great update! More asap please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[sam darls]

That was soo good. Hehe..Willows mum making a bet Love sammi 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)

[Tempest Duer]

That's cute, what with the bet and all. Why am I not surprised?

Saying that up is down will not make up, down.



~Gene Burns

[WillowFever]

Hey....



I just found this story and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!



it is so sweet and the girls are just adorable....I love brave little Willow....and her mom taking things so well....I was very glad about that......can't wait to see how Tara's parents will react....Ohhhhhhhhhhh.....UPDATE SOON.......



please.....please....please.........UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Okay....I may just have to go back and re-read some of this....I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Happy writing...



WillowFever

[numbered words]

Nice update, sweetie. I can't wait for more.



-Kristyn

[Yellow Crayon]

Thank you all for the feedback. Muchly welcomed and appreciated.



Its really short.

Another one very very soon.



Chapter 13b



Remember to Breathe

By Me (aka Tori) (aka Yellow Crayon) (aka The Dumbest Person You Will Ever Meet) (aka so many other things…)



All disclaimers apply.



Chapter 13b



As Willow’s eyes slowly began to close and she rolled over to find a more suitable sleeping position, she heard the vibration of her cell phone on her bedside table.



“Hello?” She said, half asleep.



“Willow!”



“TARA!” Willow yelled, sitting straight up in bed, “How are you?” She said, a little softer.



“I’m okay. I miss you very much.” Tara said lovingly.



“I know darling, me too. Me too.”



“And I cant remember life before her name.”

(John Mayer)



There was silence for a few seconds, with both girl thinking about the other. “But good news.”



“What?” Willow asked, excitedly.



“Two. Number one, I got you a present. Number two, we got a new flight, it leaves tomorrow morning.”



“Its warmer where you’re waiting,

It feels more like July

There’s pillows in their cases

And one of those is mine.”

(Dashboard Confessional)



“Well, yay for both! Do you want me to pick you up from the airport?”



“No. I think I’ll wanna go home and drop off my bags, shower, possibly. Then I’ll call you and you can come pick me up on your white horse.”



“How about silver car? I think that’s more suitable for me, don’t you think?” Willow giggled.



“As long as I get to see you. I missed you so much. More than words could explain.”



“I miss you.” Willow sighed. “Ah, I told my mom!”



“And?!” Tara asked loudly.



“She was totally cool.”



“We are talking about your mother, correct?”



“I know, right? I was like, woo hoo!” Willow said, along with a little dance. But, Tara couldn’t see it, so Willow didn’t seem it relivant to speak of.



“Wonderful darling.” Tara said lovingly. “I gotta go though, hotel bills, long distance, never pretty.”



“Here we lay again

On two separate beds

Riding phone lines.”

(The Starting Line)



“Okay baby. I love you.”



“I love you too.”



Willow still got butterflies when Tara said those simple words to her. They hung up, and Willow fell soundly asleep.



~**~*~**~~**~*



TBC very soon.



Tara’s Return.

Sounds quite ominous, don’t it?



Feedback.

[The Rose24]

Yay! Tara's coming back. I am sure Willow is looking forward to seeing her.



I am glad Willow's mom is so cool about everything. I knew she would be.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[Tempest Duer]

You're not the dumbest person I'll ever meet. I've already met several people dumber than you.

Saying that up is down will not make up, down.



~Gene Burns

[littlecrazy80]

Yay Tara is coming back!



*lil´c*

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



SweetAmber

[Sappho]

Yay, lovely update and I can't wait for the reuniting.



~Sappho

Willow: Yeah, that’s me. Reliable dog geyser person.

***

Anya: Give me a beer. Bartender: I.D. Anya: [Looks at him w/ disbelief] Bartender: I.D.

Anya: I’m 1,120 years old!!! Just give me a friggin’ beer! Bartender: I.D. Anya: [Sigh] Give me a Coke.

[Arwen276]

Can't Tara have good news in the line of 'i'm going to Sunnydale U!' ??? PLEASE????





I mean 2 days and they're in a mess because they couldn't see the other!!







~Arwen



ps: more

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[singgirl]

awwwww! I think it's funny that everybody bets that Willow is gay, that's great!

Pax! -Bev

[sam darls]

Awww..Tara's coming home. Love sammi 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)