That was such a sweet update. I felt all happy and giddy after reading it, knowing that they are together at last. *content sigh* I look forward to seeing what else you have planned.

woohoo update, loved it.



Jill

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



Willow Powered | Amber Powered | Alyson Powered



My lack of talent is more than made up for by my enthusiasm.

I can't believe I missed an update! Happy birthday! Thank you for a wonderful update. I can't wait for more...it was so cute. Now...how long do we have to wait?



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

hehe...not very long at all Aimee I was stuck across the head with a hard object this morning and after I came to...I suddenly found myself aburst with creative notions. I'm working on the next update right this very moment and I'm happy to report it's going unbelievably quick. So, updatey goodness should be forthcoming.



Note to all other kittens....if all goes as it has been, I should be able to get an update out tonight or tomorrow morning, (I'm hoping it will be a long one too) along with some long overdue replies to you wonderful kittens.



luv Ya



xoxo

Emms

To the smut! ~ Me

Ya know, I just love this story. It's so remarkably sweet, without being cavity inducing. There's just the right amount of angst, of desire, of love.



The need they have for each other is so obvious, yet it's so clear why they want to wait to bind themselves even more intimately to each other...if not to them, then to the reader. Well, it's clear to me. I can't speak for other readers...that would be presumptuous of me.



But, as sure as God made little green apples, when the time comes and they are ready, that moment in time is going to be breathtakingly beautiful. I can feel it in my bones.



*sigh* I'm such a romantic. And this story is fulfilling my romantic needs. Thanks for that, Emms.



Looking forward to another update.



Carleen

Sorry kittens, update will be posted in the next couple hours. I just have a little more "tweaking" to do. Update posted soon I promise.



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Thank you Carleen for all your wonderful comments. And I'd like to add that I'm glad I haven't been cavity inducing. Cause...I've been known to be sugary sweet at times...I could actually be called the candy queen on most days But I've been trying to keep this story kind of mellow and slowly lazy. If that makes an sense.

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yes....and that's what I was going for, but there can be drawbacks in waiting too long... I think the "right time" might be upon them very soon...



Thank you for reading sweetie. And there should be another update out in the next couple hours.



xoxo

Emms

To the smut! ~ Me

Here it is Kittens. I'll be working on replies next, I just wanted to get this update posted. I know you have all been very patient. I hope you enjoy....



Oh and...Edited to add: This update is dedicated to all the kittens who were fond of ....um...lakes. You know who you are.



All disclaimers apply



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Willow wiped her brow again. Even the rolled down window and 55 miles an hour wasn't enough to provide adequate ventilation. Actually it didn't do much more than blow the hot air from outside around the inside of the truck at 55 miles an hour. Willow leaned forward once more, to tackle the problem of the radio. She could hack into anything the government could throw at her with nothing more than a moderately expensive laptop computer, but she couldn't for the life of her figure out how to get this blasted radio to play something other than Chopin with a side of static. Willow was about to give up completely when she felt Tara's hand covering hers on the knob of the radio. Tara's fingers were Incredibly dry and soft, not at all like her own which she was sure could hydrate a cactus in the desert.



"Here." Tara said. Without taking her eyes away from the road, she wrapped her fingers around the knob and presicely turned it seven dials to the right concluding with a semi-hard slap to the top of the dashboard.



Willow was amazed when Chopin was replaced with the soft sounds of classic rock. It drifted from the speakers, bringing with it a satisfying sense of relief. Willow leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes. The music drifted around them, cutting into the heaviness of the afternoon. Realizing something, Willow opened her eyes and turned her head to face Tara quizzically.



"If you don't like that one....5 more to the right and a tap under the ashtray will get you a slightly staticy country station. " Tara said through a lopsided smile.



"Why didn't you tell me all this 45 minutes ago?" Willow accused cutely.



"Because you looked like you were having fun trying to figure it out. " Tara smiled but didn't glance in Willow's direction. "I-I liked w-watching you in concentration...I had n-never seen you l-look like that before." She confessed. What she meant was, that they had missed so much time together...missed the little things about each-other and that Tara had enjoyed watching the way Willow's body looked when she leaned forward...and the way her brow crinkled when she'd been unable to find a station. Tara wasn't sure if Willow understood what she was trying to say. Willow was silent next to her and Tara began to worry that she had said it all wrong. She glanced away from the road long enough to look at Willow. The redhead was leaning back against the seat, regarding her with the sexiest smile Tara had ever seen. That look, telling Tara that everything she'd said had been taken in the rightest way possible. Blushing, Tara ducked her head before refocusing on the road in front of her. They were lucky that this was a rural road; had they been in town, someone's mailbox would've found a tragic demise by now.

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They drove for another hour, consumed in conversation only sporadically, mostly when Willow decided to inquire as to where Tara was taking them. The blonde seemed to be dodging every one of Willow's attempts to get the information out of her. Giving up, Willow rested her head against Tara's shoulder, her hand moving to cover the blonde's hand, where it sat on the gear-shift. Their fingers interlacing over the rounded ball under Tara's hand, they sat side by side enjoying each-other's nearness.



Tara slowed the truck as she turned off the main road and onto a side road that would take them to their destination. They looked at each-other for a long moment. Tara was the one to break the shared gaze as she opened the door and got out of the truck.



Willow followed her lead. Opening her own door, she too got out of the truck. She noticed a wooden tool-shed sitting a few yards away to the right of where they stood. It looked abandoned. The door hung off the hinges and there were no tools inside. The metal roof reflected the sun, causing a blinding glare that lit up the afternoon sky. Willow shielded her eyes against the flickering brightness. Tilting her face toward the clouds she could see a hawk circling lazily overhead; It's wings dipped as it glided in circles high above them.



"I still don't know what the surprise is...cause...if it's a shed... I already have one of those.." Willow teased. She'd been trying to get Tara to tell her where they were going, since they left. Every now and then she had asked, but Tara had remained silent on the subject. Now that they were here...wherever here was she became even more curious as to where they were going.



"Patience is a virtue." Was the only response Tara offered; which wasn't an answer in it's own right, but more of a wisdomish word found tucked away inside fortune cookies.



Tara smiled at Willow's incredibly adorable pout. "Alright...one hint.." She grinned then, as Willow perked up. "Think Blue." Sure, it was a little bit on the general side, but she didn't want to give too much away.



Willow's brow furrowed but it was obvious that Tara would give no further hint. Even though Willow knew, that if she pushed further the blonde would tell her everything. It wasn't really a secret Tara held, but a wonderful surprise. Willow bit her tongue to keep from speaking further, after-all...anything this beautiful woman next to her wanted to do was a OK in her book. Willow stretched her arm across the distance separating them, taking Tara's hand she gently looped her fingers through the blonde's in a silent show of trust.

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"Wow this is so amazing Tara..." Willow stood in awe at the sight before her. A hidden lake amid the trees surrounded by lush green grass. It was like an oasis, In all it's splendor. The greenness of it was amazing. The three miles they'd hiked to get here was well worth it.



"You like...?"



"I love..." Willow confirmed. It was all very beautiful. But as stunning as the view was, it still couldn't hold a candle to Tara back-lit by the sun, her hair, streaks of shimmering corn-silk.



"I thought it would be a nice day for a...um.. swim.." Tara said innocently, enjoying the display of emotions dancing across Willow's face. Excitement...confusion...perplexity...then finally understanding..



"Oh!..." Willow blushed. She had taken in Tara's words at lightening speed, but the processing had been a bit slow on the uptake.



"You want?" Tara asked, though she was sure of the answer.



"Indeed." And Willow did...want.



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They undressed slowly, separated by an expanse of five feet. It could have been less and still felt like they were distanced by the Grand Canyon. Willow couldn't help watching as Tara slowly lifted the shirt she wore over her head. She gulped as the blonde then reached around, unsnapping her bra. Tara looked up then and caught her gaze. They held it for a moment as Willow followed suit. Slipping the tank top over her own head, she let the garment fall to the grass under her feet. Willow then brought her fingers to the metal button clasped at the front of her cut-offs, her eyes meeting Tara's once more. Her mind was unusually silent as she undid the snap. Willow slipped her hands under the waist-band of her shorts, guiding them smoothly down her legs.



Tara held her breath as she fell witness to Willow's beauty unfolding before her, inch by glorious inch. Tara was barely able to pull her eyes away long enough to proceed with her own state of undress. Feeling Willow's eyes on her, Tara looked down shyly causing her blonde hair to fall across the front of her body, in such a way that just covered her breasts from Willow's view. Finding courage Tara lifted her eyes. The look she expressed was not that of hesitation but that of finality.



Willow watched as the final remnants of Tara's covering was pushed slowly down her body. She swallowed hard, the desire she felt, she was certain, showed in her eyes. Willow held Tara's gaze as she unclasped the hook at the front of her own bra. Slipping the straps down her arms she let that material too, drop to the ever greatening pile of safety at her feet. Willow brought her hands to the delicate lace panties she wore, she looked down at the ground unable to keep her eyes focused on anything other than the blades of grass at her feet.



Tara felt the tension mounting and the growing need to be close to Willow ignite like kindling in a fire.



Willow was surprised at the smoothness in which Tara crossed the distance. She had scarcely felt Tara move before she was there, covering the hands that were about to open her completely. Willow lifted her eyes up to Tara's. Something burned there that willow had never seen before.



Tara gently brought Willow's hands to her rest against her hips as Tara slid her own slim fingers under the lace of Willow's panties. Never loosing the connection linking them, Tara pushed the material over Willows bottom and finally down the red head's legs. She smoothed her hands down Willow's legs as she pushed the material down. Willow stepped out and Tara made the slow journey back up the length of Willow's body. Taking Willow's hand she led the red-head to the water's edge.

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Willow could feel Tara's body against her in the water. Tara wrapped her arms around Willow's neck as they brought their lips together in a kiss. The air around the small lake felt cool in comparison to the heat they'd experienced beyond the trees. And the water was incredibly refreshing. But the best part was what they were wearing, or more appropriately... what they weren't wearing. Clothes to be specific. Yes, nudity in all it's simplicity. It was natures bathing suit after-all...and who was she to argue with nature?



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"I've got you... " Tara whispered. Her words as feather light against Willow's ears as the breeze that danced gingerly through the trees.



Willow's arms tightened the smallest amount around Tara's neck. She felt the beads of water resting on her skin grow warm, eventually disappearing as the sun quickly began the task of drying their bodies. Tara's fingers were playing lazy circles against the small of Willow's back, and that was proving enough to drive Willow into the chasm of flames that threatened to consume her skin. Even the heated rays of the sun scorching the ground around them held no competition with the heat emanating from their contact. "Don't let go..." Was the only thing Willow could say. And she felt lightening under her skin as she heard Tara's whispered answer.



"I promise." It was a promise too. One Tara meant with all her heart. She held willow closer against her sun-warmed skin. There was a delicious aroma of honeysuckle floating through the air...mixed with something more...Something primal that occupied the id, leaving the ego in charge of everything else. Tara didn't try to put into words what that soft, glowingly sweet scent was doing to her. she just knew that this was home...this was the rightest things in her world...holding Willow like this. Feeling her so giving and trusting in her arms struck a chord deep inside Tara's soul. She felt tears welling up behind her eyes, but she pushed them back. Left unshed, they accepted their banishment. Tara felt stinging sensation behind her eyes and swallowed hard to keep her emotions at bay. She didn't want to disrupt this magical moment.



Willow, lay on her side, cradled against Tara's body. She could feel the shift in atmosphere. She looked deeply into Tara's eyes, taking a long moment to fully appreciate the beauty she saw behind those deeply blue orbs. There was a wetness there, just beyond visible. Willow's fingers flexed and of their own volition, gently touched the delicate skin just under Tara's eye. Willow traced an invisible track down the blonde's cheek with the tip of her finger.



They said nothing, silence was a blanket that sheltered them. Inside their wordless cocoon they were safe to express feelings no words could ever do justice to.



Tara drew in a breath as she felt Willow's finger slip slickly down her cheek as if they were tracing the path of unshed tears. Had Willow seen them reflected? She knew then that it was an impossibility to keep anything hidden from this woman next to her. But once again, choosing actions over words Tara bridged the short distance between them. Cupping Willow's face against the palm of her hand, Tara leaned in, taking willow's lips without hesitation. She put everything inside her into that kiss. She felt Willow take it all in, as a moan was the only outward show that she had indeed received.



Willow could feel herself growing drunk on Tara's taste as their lips moved together as one. She accepted what Tara was offering. They were so connected. It was as if they were one person. Willow couldn't tell where she ended and Tara began.



Lost in each-other, Tara slid away from Willow's lips. Without even a moment of lost connection she kept contact with Willow's skin as she kissed her way down the red-head's neck. Stopping momentarily just below her jawline to suck at that delicate spot before moving on.



Willow didn't have time to feel the loss of Tara's lips as they were immediately given back. She felt the deep heat flushing her skin, seep into her blood like liquid Mercury. The warmth traveled down her body to concentrate its energy between her legs. Willow felt the rush of warm wetness coating her most intimately but she was too safe in Tara's arms to blush about it. Willow turned slightly so that they were completely facing each other.



Tara gently sucked on the pulse-point below her lips. She wanted to smooth her hands down the length of Willow's body, but held herself in check. There was plenty of time for further exploration and right now she was in no hurry to neglect any part of Willow's beautiful body. She could smell the natural scent of Willow's skin tinged with the smell of the sunscreen Willow had put on this morning. Tara slowly kissed the length of Willow's neck until she reached the red-head's collarbone. She placed a delicate kiss there then moved even further down. Pulled as if by some invisible force she needed something more...and by the way Willow's chest was heaving against her she knew that Willow was in the very same state of need.



Without thinking Willow rolled onto her back, taking Tara with her until the blonde was resting gently on top of her. Willow gasped as the full length of Tara's naked body shifted against her own. There was a delicious friction created by this position as Willow soon found out. Shifting her leg underneath Tara she found the most exquisite ways to make the blonde gasp. Such power they had over each-other. Willow gazed lovingly into Tara's eyes momentarily before lifting her lips to place a row of tiny kisses along Tara's jawline.



Tara's nipples were pebble hard against the soft flesh of Willow's small breasts. They lightly grazed Willow's skin as the blonde lifted her upper body slightly off of Willow.



Willow moaned under the friction this movement created at the apex of her thighs. She licked her lips subconsciously, aching to pull one of those delicious looking nipples into her mouth. She wanted to suck them hard and deep...she wanted to take Tara...there....and she wasn't exactly sure where there was...but she was sure that she wanted to take that journey with Tara and only Tara. She was the one...Willow knew this on the deepest level imaginable. She knew that Tara was the woman she would spend the rest of her life with. How could she not? It was that simple...which amazed Willow beyond belief, because as she'd found out, life was rarely that simple. But this was. "Tara...I love you...so much it hurts." The words were out then, gloriously out. And though they had said I love you before this moment, Willow's words seemed to carry a weight that caused Tara to still all movement.



Was this it? Was this the way it was meant to be? Tara asked herself silently. As if in answer the abandoned tears returned, this time they refused to be cast aside. They had a purpose and intended to carry this purpose out. Tara felt the first warm drops spill from her eyes, they dripped heavily, barely stopping long enough to wet the skin of her cheek, before falling from her chin.



Willow instinctively knew what to do, her hands came up to cradle Tara's face as she brought Tara's forehead to rest against her own. Willow was bathed in tears as she whispered "I love you" over and over again. She stroked behind Tara's ears in an attempt to soothe her love. Tara's "I love you's" joined with Willow's until the sound was almost a chant. The most beautiful sound on earth or in the heavens.



At the same moment the spark of desire was reignited. Tara's cheeks still wet with tears slid across Willow's as their lips met in a passionate kiss. There was no turning away from this moment. This was it. They understood each-other on a level that was beyond comprehension they were connected by a force that guided them now as it had guided them years ago.



One look was all it took to push Tara over the edge. She could no longer hold back as the thought of taking Willow completely obscured everything else. Tara lowered her face to Willow's chest, still keeping eye contact with her love, But not until the gaze was broken as Willow closed her eyes did Tara brushed her lips against the outside of Willows right breast. She nuzzled first one breast then the other. Tara hesitated only a moment before wrapping her lips around Willow's nipple. She felt it harden in her mouth instantly and could barely hold back a moan. She loosened her lips around Willow's nipple while her tongue licked at the stiffened bud. Willow bucked underneath her and Tara once again wrapped her lips securely around that delicious peak and sucked deeply.



Willow's hips lifted, her body instinctively seeking something that would ease the growing ache between her legs. Tara was doing the most amazing things and it was driving Willow down a specific road at increasing speeds.



Tara let Willow's nipple slip from her mouth. It glistened in the sun, as it was still wet from Tara's mouth. Rolling partially off of Willow Tara buried her face in the moist skin of the red-head's neck. Her hand made its way to rest flat against the skin of Willow's stomach.



Willow thought she would shatter right there into a million, billion pieces when she felt Tara's fingers trailing down the heated skin of her stomach. She didn't however. Somehow the shattering stopped right at the edge of the, as of yet, unnamed cliff. She knew what was about to happen and the knowledge was so simple in it's complexity and familiar in its newness... if that was possible. She felt her stomach muscles tense . She turned her face to nuzzle the side of Tara's cheek that was nearest her lips. Her love's other cheek was buried in the sweat soaked skin of Willow's neck.



Tara's hand continued it's journey while she kept her body pressed tightly to Willow's. Half-on half-off the redhead, her fingers flexed momentarily as the first touch of soft, downy curls came under her fingertips. Tara played there for a moment, lightly stroking Willow's mound, until she felt the red-head lift her hips in search of Tara's hand. She hesitated only because she wanted to savor this moment for as long as she could...she wanted to make sure that every sound, every touch, every breath was committed to long-term memory and that was a slow process...



Willow couldn't take it anymore, the feel of Tara's hand so close to her there was going to be enough to bring on the shatter. She was nearly panting now with the effort it took to hold back the mounting climax. "Take me baby..." It was spoken breathlessly into Tara's ear and Willow felt the blonde stiffen against of her once more.



That was it. Tara slipped her fingers inside Willow's swollen folds. She moaned as she discovered how wet Willow was for her. Tara found Willow's engorged clit immediately. Play time was over. Willow was arching up underneath her, as Tara's middle finger slid steadily against that swollen nub.



They were panting against each-other now, Tara needed to give this to Willow just as much as Willow needed to receive it. They were together in this and the rest of the world faded around them. No more chirping birds, no more soft textured grass beneath them and no more blue sky flecked with wisps of white.



Willow felt the delicious tension building and as she locked into Tara's heated blue eyes she knew that she couldn't go without her. Willow ran her hand up the inside of Tara's thigh, she could feel a slick wetness as she neared her destination. Tara's essence coating her fingers even before she entered her lover. Willow felt Tara's legs fall open in show of complete trust. Willow's heart swelled with the deepest love she'd ever known. It was possessive and protective in it's brilliance. Finding Tara's center instantly, she slipped two fingers gently inside. She felt the muscles of Tara's inner-walls grasping her fingers, drawing her deeper into the warm wetness that was her Tara. Willow found Tara's clit with her thumb. She matched Tara's rhythm as her thumb glided across Tara's slick flesh. They would go together. Willow concentrated on holding her climax back until she felt Tara was right there with her...until she felt Tara shudder in her arms. Then all it took was one stroke of Tara's wonderful finger and Willow was there too, breathing hard and fast.



They clung to each-other bathing together in murmured words of love while the soft delicate scent that was utterly and undeniably feminine in nature settled around them, unmoved in the stillness of the air. Their heartbeats settled and their breathing became slower. No longer clinging, they held each-other in the most intimate embrace either one of them had ever experienced.



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They made it back to the truck just as the first big summer rain began to find it's groove. They were soaked as they climbed into the cab. Kerri, who'd fallen asleep in the back of the truck perked her ears at the sound of the doors closing. Tara wondered how the dog had gotten back before them, but then again, she hadn't really been paying attention to Kerri's whereabouts as she'd been thoroughly and wonderfully distracted for the better part of the afternoon. Tara brought Willow's fingers up to her lips, she kissed them before inserting the keys into the ignition.

To the smut! ~ Me

Edited by: MissKittys Ball O Yarn  at: 3/24/05 5:52 am

Emms,

I literally sighed when I got to the end of this update. And then I read it again. And, again, I sighed.

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Tilting her face toward the clouds she could see a hawk circling lazily overhead; It's wings dipped as it glided in circles high above them.

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Detailed moments like this are so wonderful. At first glance, some might think this out of place, irrelevant to the story..."so what? There was a hawk?" And that saddens me.



Instead, it brings me to the tone you've set for this story...the tone you've set for their blossoming relationship:

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I've been trying to keep this story kind of mellow and slowly lazy.

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So, in that sense, the "hawk circling lazily overhead" foreshadows the lovemaking that happens later. It's not rushed, yet the beauty and the passion are there. Like the circling, gliding hawk set against the background of the clouds, so their lovemaking is set against the beauty of nature. The way you've written their love IS nature...it is natural, it is unassuming, it is powerful, it is confident. It is at this time that the angst is released. There is no questioning, no worrying about "doing it right," because they know there is no "wrong" or "right"--there is only their love. What a beautiful thing.

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The look she expressed was not that of hesitation but that of finality.

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There was no turning away from this moment. This was it. They understood each-other on a level that was beyond comprehension they were connected by a force that guided them now as it had guided them years ago.

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Yep...those are the two quotes that did it for me. Those are the sigh-producing quotes. So remarkably simple. So telling. So beautiful.



Thank you, Emms, for more romantic fulfillment. I look forward to more.



Carleen

Um...ya know what Emms, I don't get broken very often, but I think you just did it.



That was way beyond beautiful, every little detail so well written, taking us again on such a beautiful journey. And of course, the lake, body parts glistening, but it was oh so much more. Thank you for taking me there. I honestly don't have the words to describe it, but I actually had tears and many deep sighs right along with them.



Again, a huge heartfelt thanks to you for sharing your story and your amazing talent.



You are turning me into such a sap!



Love and hugs!



Wimpy

"There was plenty of magic." ~ Tara

Emms,



Wow...that was just... beautiful.....romantic.......and hot...



Again you rock my world with your words....amazing....



Rhiannon



I'm ready to run off to the next Emms update !!!

Emms, dear God and Goddess and every other thing up there that people worship. That was BRILLIANT! I'm actually almost speechless. Yes, me, speechless. Not something that happens unless the Earth rotates backwards.



Everything about that update was absolutely perfect. I could feel the heat at the beginning, the lethargy and the relaxed atmosphere. I could imagine everything down to the T, simply because you describe it all so vividly. That is what makes an excellent writer, someone who can make even the most unimaginative person be able to envision what's going on.



Great work!



Oh yea, and thanks for the lake...I've had my fingers crossed for DAYS hoping you were going to have them skinny dip. It's what I'd do if I was in their situation.

"Heaven's not a place that you go when you die...it's that moment in life when you actually feel alive"

*Sigh* Breathtaking.



The lake and the love scene are beautifully written. You have such a way with language.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

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How you can make a story this relaxed and mellow and inviting, yet so hot at the same time... well, that's just amazing. I love the sense of realisation, which Willow was thinking but it seemed was imbued in the whole scene, from both of them - not a "Holey moley, I'm in love!" shock kind of realisation, more a "Yes, this is right" kind. The core of the story was so strong and vibrant, and all the little details made it come alive so easily. Actually this whole story is like Willow and Tara's 'oasis', it's tranquil and inviting and passionate all at once. Wow Thanks.

Chris Cook

Through the Looking-glass

A Willow and Tara for every world.

Smut Bunnies!: Saving the world, sexily!

Amaaaaazing updaaaateeeeee

And I say there's trouble when everything is fine...

The need to destroy things creeps up on me every time

And just as love's silhouette appears, I close my eyes and disappear tonight

That was nicely written. It seamlessly fit into place with the rest of the tone and pacing of the story. I love how the setting, weather, season, and so on feel like a third important character in your scenes.



Now I must go and sigh for a while. Thanks for warming this poor little heart of mine.





~Cyd

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And I recall in spring

The perfume that the air would bring

to the indolent town ~Decemberists



Altered Shadows

Yes that update had absolutely the right atmosphere and pace. Most of the update didn't have dialog, and it felt so right, so fitting. Finally, they are together in every way. Well done.

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quiet thoughts

Uh, *sigh* Um, *sigh* Er, *sigh* so sweet, *sigh* oh yes the details, *sigh* beautiful, *sigh* thank you *sigh*



Talented you are, my dear, words are your Kungfu.



terra

Wow..that was so beautifully written and so sweet . 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)

that was sooo wonderful. beautiful written!!!



that's how a first time should be... slow, careful, exploring and most important - full of true love. *sigh*

am so happy that you didn't get big with dirty talk, various positions... whatever. coz that's not what a first time is like.

if someone thinks that it's odd that i note this... it's just i read so many fics where their first time was really exciting smut (no complaining here), but not really a realistic "first time"... and i was always a bit dissapointed when it came to this part, coz this is just such a wonderful experience when you share it with someone you love. and it doesn't have to include every imaginable variation of girl-on girl action. they'll have a lifetime to try the other stuff



am smitten with your fic and your writting... and i, too, love your description of alleged slight details (e.g. hawk crusing...etc) it carries my mind and phantasy away with the story created through your words. it helps so much to imagine the pictures to your fic... and that's what reading a good story is all about!



love it!!! hope for a soonish update!



-fab

Emms! I don't know any words that will do this update justice, soooo i'll just say...... Hannah.

and just when you think she cant improve upon perfect

she does . how do you do it? Is it your wife?

. coz I keep hearing the love of a good woman can

be the one thing that can inspire such beauty like your fic.

Okay I dont know your wife name but you have mentioned her some.So to you,the wife and reason for our Emms being such

the wonderful writer she is...thank you for being her friend her lover and her muse.You must be pretty special to be able to inspire such a moving and heart felt words.I want to take the

time and personally say thank you.Its obvious that you touch a side of this woman, my favorite author, that fuels her soul

to be able to reach within herself and come out with such in depth words.So to the wife of misskitty I thank you. .





how can you possibly understand what the fic means to

so many kitties. just let me finish.Every update is better than the last.So much it makes me have to go back to each

update til Ive read the whole story reaching this update.

dont you dare. Such modesty... it endearing but really

enough with the look on your face. You silly little

woman you.I this fic and Im like ? no way! but sure

enough,yes way. and

and WOOHOO Im in a place

only you can take me. I know I tell you not to be but you nave ever right to be . but dont let it go to your head and make you .Okay im really so Im

off to . Watch me as I my way over to the bed. I

know but I never said Im a good dancer,I just said watch me.

Edited by: Warduke at: 3/24/05 8:41 am

Hey Emms,

Well I just wrote what I thought was a pretty good reply and when I hit add, I got the Ezboard server maintence screen of lost replies! Boo hiss!



Anyway, said something to the effect that I love this update. You did a really wonderful job of communicating the girls's range of emotions. They seem to feel love, lust, nevousness, and a hint of regret for lost time. It's all new and yet the know their love so well. I love the chanting: quite beautiful. When they do make love, it's very beautiful and perfect. Of course they have to share it. Well done. Debra

"It is better to waste one's youth than to do nothing with it at all- Georges Courteline

"Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it should end there." - Chare Booth Luce

My latest story: Survivor - Ash Island

Wow. I don't think I can say more. That was...wow.



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

i'll add to the chorus of wows. that was just beautiful emms. your writing never ceases to amaze me.



and sweet lovey dovey smut to boot!! that was intense. i particularly liked:

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because really, where can one possible go without the other? certainly not to orgasmville. "where thou goest i will go," right?



thanks for such an amazing story. i'll try to keep myself sane until the next update.



brandy

"i'm not like the girls that you've known but i believe i'm worth coming home to." tori amos, sleeps with butterflies

Edited by: kisstheviolets at: 3/24/05 10:22 pm

Hey Emms,



That was just wooooooooohooooooo.... I know I'm a little late with feedback but I couldn't stop reading and rereading and rerereading it... it's just so amazing, wonderful, beautiful, loving, passionate, romantic, hot, smut but at the same time romantic smut.... it's just wooooooohhhhooo... it's just perfect.



The words you choice to tell your story where just so perfect. It gave the story a special atmosphere.



I really loved the idea that Tara wanted to show Willow her special place. It is the most romantic location to combine there soul / love for each other. It's just perfect they won't forget that ever and I mean not only the location. Tara is so sweet and caring..... wanting it to be everything and more for Willow. The whole story has so much power, love and passion it's just perfect.



I can't wait to read more!!!



Take care and a happy easter......... It was so romantic.



Henny

Hi everyone! okay, since these replies are really late...so late in fact that you all have probably forgotten what you commented on.. I'll just make these short and sweet. I really appreciate all the wonderful feedback I've gotten on this fic.. It really makes me want to....you know...get back to work on the next update.



these replies are from feedback left on the chapter before this last one. ....once again...sorry for the lateness



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Rhiannon Thanks for the birthday wishes and subsequent cake advice, I'll run right out and have some. Chocolate came....mmmm...



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Debra Thank you. Yes, being in the state helps when it comes to the surprising...or knowledge thereof. But....then again....Willow's pretty sneaky.



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Cyd oooo both pleasantly descriptive and divine?! hehe. well....yay for me then. Thank you.



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watson Thank you.



though I hope, like the weather, things will heat up a little bit more soon, please?



your wish was my command.



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artemis



I think a cake-for-fic arrangement could definitely be made... I've been craving chocolate a lot lately....so you know...if you have any laying around....

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Sam darls Thank you.



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willow fan Thank you. And I hope you had a wonderful birthday as well. I'm glad you like the pace...it's been a little slow...but I think that pretty much fits in with the feel of the story. thanks for leaving feedback



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Tegan

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....and um..nice big lake? Yeah... okay.



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The Rose Thank you. I'm glad you liked. are the best.



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LizPuRR Smoochies are always good. I'm glad you liked the update.



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tarawhippedhehe...um...yes, the swimmin' hole was a wonderful Idea...



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Wimpy Ohhh chocolate cake please....with chocolate Icing...and little chocolate chips on top... Thanks for the cake Wimpy...I'll be watching for it's arrival. and praying it doesn't get stuck in a tree on the way down.



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Anna Wow, she and I share the same birthday. Cool. I know it's late but... happy birthday to her



thank you for the feedback sweetie.



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brandy

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Hannah Thank you!

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Renae Thank you for leaving feedback. I'm glad you are enjoying the fic. I hope you stay around... and please...help yourself to some snacks... I've really been meaning to hire someone to pass them out...but you know...I haven't really gotten around to it.



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Willow18

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I felt all happy and giddy after reading it, knowing that they are together at last.

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Jill Thanks sweetie



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okay.... that was end of part one replies.. I'll be back with part two in just a few minutes



luv ya'll

xoxo

Emms



Okay... I'm back with more replies...these are from feedback left on this latest update... I think we all know what update I'm talking about... *cough cough* does naked and lakes ring a bell? ahhh yes that's the one...alright then, now that we are all on the same page let's continue on down to the replies.

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BFR from Paris Thank you. I'm glad you decided to leave a note. It's always nice to know when people like what they're reading I'd just like to say...welcome...and I'm happy you're here.



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Gay Now how sweet are you? With the sighing and the readin'....?



I'm glad you are appreciating all the details.. I feel like that's what this story's all about. It's the little things that may seem inconsequential to the bigger picture, that actually put you in the mood for the seemingly important things that happen along the way.



The beauty of the destination is found in the walk we take to get there.

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Wimpy Broken? hehe that's a good thing right?



aww wimpy... with tears and sighs? Good tears.. right...? and happy sighs... right?



Don't thank me for writing this sweetie... Cause it's what I love to do... But, I want to thank you for reading....it means a lot to me.



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Rhiannon

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Again you rock my world with your words

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Teganhehe YOU SPEECHLESS? No way...



I'm so glad to know that you could feel yourself so immersed in the surroundings of the scenes...because that was my intention. I wanted for people to feel like they were actually there as an invisible third party... if that makes any sense.

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The Rose Thank you.



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Artemis



I think they've had too much time to get to know eachother that they "holey moley, I'm in love!" (as you said it) sentiment would have been terribly out of place. They already know that they love eachother...so it's more about they letting themselves live in the moment and experience what their love means.



Thank you Artemis for your insightful comments. I wanted this story to be a place people could come and just get caught up in the flavor of it all.... a (as you put it) Willow and Tara oasis.



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lil fled



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Cyd thank you. I't seems as though (judging by all the sighing going on) this update was well received.

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This fic is very much about the Summer vibe.... and I've tried to put as much of it in the story as I can... Summer is a time when things are free'er and less complex...and thats a big part of what this story is about. So, I guess, in a way the exterior environment is like a third character....helping to bring the reader into the tone of the story.



thanks again Cyd... and don't sigh for too long... you might fog up the computer screen.



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watson Thank you. I've tried to keep the pace and atmosphere consistent throughout each update. And like I've said before...the lack of dialog has nothing at all to do with the fact that I suck at writing it.



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Terra hehe words are my Kungfu huh? I think I might be in the wrong line of work then... here I am wiping snotty noses all day and reminding kids to wash their hands after they use the potty when instead I could be fighting crime with my tongue ?....no wait.... how does that work again? (I think I'm confused. )



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Sam Darls Thank you sweetie.

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fabouly Thank you.

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thank you for reading... and thank you for leaving feedback. It's muchly appreciated.

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Hannah Thank you again.

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willohand hehe...yes indeed, it's my wife. and yes...there is much to be said about the love of a good woman.



aww...thank you sweetie... My wife read what you wrote and after her initial comment of "You're Miss Kitty?" (Speaking to me of course)

She thought what you said was very sweet...

to answer your question...her name is Tori.



hehe now onto the game section of this reply. here it goes...



I am not modest most of the time I am very In-fact I am so that I brazenly the dance of -ness. It is no secret that I am incredibly ... I mean...what can I say? I was born that way. So let me just up and down for the beauty that is me... It should be against the law to be as wonderful as I am I'm a aren't I? Now...let me get outta here so I can for the rest of the day. don't tell anyone... cause I might while holding my wow...that was a lot of now I'm feeling a little



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Debra

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OMG I hate when that happens...! It happens to me all the time.



anyway...brilliant replies aside, I thought your feedback was lovely and I thank you for it.



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Aimee thank you. I'm glad you liked.



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Brandy wow, thank you sweetie.



lovey dovey smut is the best...

and yes you are right... there was no way they could go without eachother. Thank you for the feedback.



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Henny there's no such thing as late with the feedback sweetie. ....hehe..romantic smut? Thank you.



You are right about there not being a better place for them to have their first time...The lake served as a mirror to the desire they felt for eachother...



Happy easter to you too Henny. I hope you have a good one..

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Emms

To the smut! ~ Me

Edited by: MissKittys Ball O Yarn  at: 3/31/05 8:40 am

Sorry everyone...not an update... I just wanted to let you know, that I should have one posted this weekend. Maybe...saturday.



luv ya

xoxo

Emms

To the smut! ~ Me

Sorry my response is a little late, just got back from the sunny southwest and back to a real live computer!

And back to one helluva chapter! Wow Emms, that was hot! Their first time was so sweet and what a beautiful place you've written for it to happen. Great job! That was wonderfully written!

-anna

Edited by: Irishgrl3 at: 4/1/05 9:27 am

wow and again with the



love your work...



Nell xxx