When Hate Meets Love

[iloveamber]

Hey guys, enjoy this one and leave me lots of feedback.







Later that night, Willow was getting ready at her house for dinner at Tara’s.

Just then Willow’s dad comes into her room and says “Why are you dressed like that?”

She looks at him quickly and says “I’m going to a friend’s house for dinner.”

“What, suddenly our lifestyle isn’t good enough for you now?” he asked, getting angry.

“What are you talking about?” she asked, getting annoyed.

“You never stay at home anymore, you’re always at somebody else’s house, with their fancy cars and fancy dinnerware.” He said.

“Yeah because I always want to look at the things I will never have.” She said, walking into the TV room.

Sheila was cleaning their table when she heard the ruckus.

“You need to start staying here more often.” Ira said. “You think your friends like you coming over almost every fucking night?”

She stopped and turned around “You know what, you don’t know shit about my friends or my life anymore, so just stay the fuck out of it!”

She walked towards the door and opened it when Ira said “You’re just like us Willow, remember that. You’re trailer trash and that’s all you’re ever going to be!”

She closed her eyes and swallowed her anger and slammed the door shut.




Willow had the feeling of courage all night long after what she said to her dad, so she went to one more place.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

The door opened and Faith said “Red, what are you doing here? And all dressed up?”

“I need to tell you something important.” She said.

“Well, come on in.” Faith said.

“I don’t have time. I just came to tell you that It’s off.” Willow said.

“What’s off?” Faith asked.

“The bet.” Willow put simply. “I can’t do it anymore.”

“What are you talking about?” Faith asked.

“I can’t do it because I fell in love with Tara.” Willow said. “I can’t keep lying to her anymore.”

“This is bullshit!” Faith said, getting angry. “You don’t fall in love, remember?”

“I know but this is different.” Willow tried to explain.

“How do you it’s love, it could just be thing.” Faith said.

“No it’s not because-

“No, fuck you Red! What you’re doing is stupid.” Faith said. “And what about the money? You needed it to get out of here, remember?”

“That doesn’t matter to me anymore, as long as I get to be with her.” Willow said.

“You’re becoming a fucking pussy!” Faith said.

“Shut up Faith!” Willow yelled.

“No, go ahead and pretend to be happy with her but when this one breaks your heart, don’t come crying to me!” Faith yelled then slammed her door.





Willow managed to put herself together for the big dinner. She tried to put what happened with Faith in the back of her mind but yet, it still bothered her.

‘Why was she that angry?’ Willow wondered.

The front door to Tara’s house opened and Mr. Maclay greeted Willow.

“Hello Willow, I’m glad that you could make it.” He said.

“Thank you sir.” She smiled and walked in.

Tara’s mother walked up to Willow and took her hand “You must be Willow, I’m Linda, Tara’s mother.”

“Hi.” Willow said.

“Wow, it’s wonderful to meet the famous Willow Rosenberg.” Linda said. “I’ve heard many things about you.”

Willow blushed and Tara said “Mom, why don’t you go check on the dinner.”

“Oh, right.” She said then walked into the kitchen.

“Sorry.” Tara whispered.

“No, it’s cool.” Willow said.

For the next fifteen minutes, Tara was in the kitchen helping her mother while Willow was talking to Tara’s dad in the living room.

Their conversation was kind of easy but yet, nerve racking. There was mostly just silence between them since neither of them knew what to say to each other.

“Willow, I actually wanted to talk to you.” Donald said.

“You’re not going to give me another bad lecture, are you?” Willow asked.

“No, and I’m sorry about that.” Donald said. “I just wanted to say that I’m proud of the way you have turned yourself around these past couple of weeks. You did it all just to be friends with Tara and I’m just really proud.”

“Thank you sir.” Willow smiled.

“I bet your father is really proud of you.” He said.

“Yeah.” Willow said, depressed. “Well, I’m glad that you decided to give me another chance.”

“Don’t thank me, thank Tara. She was the one telling me great things about you.” Donald said. “She really likes you.”

“I really like her too.” Willow said. ‘You have no idea.’ She thought.

Finally, dinner was ready and they were all in the dining room.

Linda was passing out the salad when she asked Willow “So Willow, how’s school?”

“Um, its okay I guess. Working on my grades right now, thanks to Tara.” Willow smiled.

“Really, that’s wonderful.” Linda said.

“Oh by the way Willow, you got an A on the math test.” Donald said.

“Congratulations Willow.” Linda said. “Tara must have helped you a lot.”

“You have no idea.” Willow smiled.

The rest of the evening went pretty well. They talked about friends and activities etc. Willow felt that she made a pretty good impression on Tara’s parents. The dinner was over and Willow said her goodbyes and thank you’s to everyone then rode her bike home.



Tara was in the kitchen, helping her mom put the dishes away.

“So, how did you like Willow mom?” Tara asked, getting a drink of water.

“I thought she was really nice.” Linda said. “But I do want you to be careful.”

“What, but you just said that you liked her.” Tara said.

“I do like her but I still care about you too.” Linda said.

“I don’t understand.” Tara said.

“Look, I know the kind of upbringing Willow has and I know that sometimes she can get into some trouble. I know you like her, I just want you to keep your eyes open.”

“But she hasn’t been in trouble for awhile mom, she’s been really good. She’s been going to class, getting her grades up.” Tara tried to explain.

“I know and I’m happy for her. She’s a good person. I just want you to remember that It’s always tempting to lose yourself with someone who’s maybe lost themselves.” Linda said.

Tara nodded and said “I’ll be careful.” She smiled and went upstairs.


Donald came in the kitchen and said “Honey, I have to tell you something important.”

Sensing the urgency in his voice, Linda turned around.


“Oh shoot, I forgot my water.” Tara said, heading back downstairs. She stopped when she heard her father’s voice.

“There’s something I’ve been keeping from you and Tara.” Donald said. “My check has been stolen.”

“What are you talking about Donald?” Linda asked.

“Someone broke in and stole my check.” Donald said.

From behind the corner, Tara’s eyes began to shed tears. She listened to her father and mother talking about how it isn’t possible for her to go to Yale. In that one minute, she felt like her whole world came crashing down.




The next day at school was a hard one for Tara. She knew the truth and it was eating her up inside. She couldn’t go to Yale. She felt like she was on the verge of tears all over again.

“Hey Tara.” Willow said. “I guess I didn’t screw up the dinner last night, huh?”

Tara turned around and Willow’s face fell.

“Tara, what’s wrong?” she asked, sitting Tara down on a nearby lunch bench.

“I can’t talk about it.” Tara said, tears falling on her cheeks.

“You can tell me.” Willow said, trying to comfort her.

“I can’t go to Yale.” Tara said.

“What, why?” Willow asked. “What’s stopping you?”

“My dad’s check is gone.” Tara said, wiping her eyes.

“Well, what does your dad’s check have to do with this?” Willow asked, afraid of the answer.

“He was going to use it to pay for the rest of my tuition.” Tara said. “I overheard him tell my mother last night that someone stole it. There’s no time to get a new paycheck and mail it in.”

Willow froze at this. No words on this planet could describe what she was feeling.

“It’s okay Tara. It’s all going to be okay, you don’t have to worry.” Willow said. “You’re going to Yale.”

“You’re really sweet Willow but there’s nothing that you could do.” Tara said.

‘Of course there is.’ Willow thought.

The bell rang and Willow took Tara to class. After that, she ran home and got the check from under her bed. She ran back to the school when Faith was standing outside, smoking a cigarette.

“What are you doing?” Faith asked.

“None of your business Faith.” Willow said, still angry about the night before.

“Wrong.” Faith said, standing in front of her. “What are you doing with the check?”

“I’m just going to put it back.” Willow said, angrily.

“You are so stupid nowadays. What about your dream to get out of here? That money was going to help you, remember?” Faith said.

“Tara’s future is way more important than mine.” Willow said. “I wouldn’t have taken it if I knew that this money was going to her college fund.”

“Oh right, I forgot. You’re in love.” Faith said.

“That’s right, something that you have no experience with.” Willow said, pushing past her.



Willow walked through the halls but stopped when she saw four policemen standing near Snyder’s office.

‘Police? What are they doing here?’ she thought.

She crouched on her knees and snuck into Snyder’s office while keeping a lookout for the cops. She put the check back in the drawer and snuck back out to her next class, knowing Tara would be proud of her.

Willow’s Voice- “Alright, everything’s going good now, right? I finally did the right thing so nothing bad could happen now. Oh shit, I just jinxed myself. Oh well, wait until you find out what happens later.”

[Krokador]

Hmm, either the cops and Mr. Maclay will get to think Snyder is just... a bit disturbed and distracted, and that would be very cool, or they'll find out Willow did it and that will be a whole lot of trouble.

And right now I just hate Faith more than I ever hated her...

I really enjoy reading your story up to now hope to see more soon!

[Soluna89]

I actually have an idea as to why Faith's so angry... Wow, if I'm right you're an even better writer than I thought originally, and I think you're pretty darned good.

Please continue!

[Keops.]

hey! please please go on!
i love impulsive willow!
liking this fic so far (a lot!!!)

Keops.

[iloveamber]

I’ve tried to make this feel like you were at this certain concert that I made here. If you have the music, play it because it would really help you get into it. Plus, everything Shirley Manson says in her is true, except the part with Tara but everything is taken from the concert I went to. So I hope you guys enjoy this one!!!








“You put it back?” Buffy asked. “Aww, how cute is that?”

“Shut up.” Willow smiled.

“Cute, yeah. If she goes to college, you’ll never see her. Has that ever crossed your mind?” Faith asked.

“I’m sure she’ll come to visit.” Xander said. “So, are you going to make your move now?”

“I’m thinking about it.” Willow smiled.

Faith just rolled her eyes and left.

“What’s wrong with her?” Buffy asked, as they watched her leave.



While all of the students were having their lunch, Donald was eating in his classroom.

Snyder ran in and shut the door.

“Snyder, running in the halls deserves a detention.” Donald joked.

“I’ve got great news for you.” Snyder said.

“What?” Donald said, swallowing his food.

“Your check is back.” Snyder said. “Someone put it in my desk drawer.”

“Are you serious?” Donald asked. “Oh, thank god.” Putting his hand over his heart.

“Yeah, didn’t I tell you that everything was going to be okay?” Snyder asked.

“Yeah right.” Donald said.





After school, Tara walked into her dad’s classroom and decided to confront him.

“Tara, hey.” He said.

“I know about the check.” Tara said.

“What?” he said.

“I know that it’s gone.” Tara said.

“Tara-

“And I understand if I can’t go to Yale. I’ll just go somewhere else that’s cheaper.” Tara said.

“Tara!” Donald said louder, trying to get his daughter’s attention.

“Its okay, the check has been found.” Donald said.

“Really?” Tara said, hopefully.

“Yes, and like I promised, you’re going to Yale.” He said, giving his daughter a hug.




After her little confrontation with her father, Tara walked outside, only to be greeted by Willow.

“Hey there.” Willow said. “No more tears?”

“My dad found his check.” She smiled.

“Wow, wasn’t that lucky.” Willow said.

“My dreams are going to come true.” Tara smiled.

“Well, to make your day even better, do you want to go to the mall with me?” Willow asked.

“Oh and how is that going to make my day even better?” Tara asked, playfully.

“Cuz you get to spend your time with me of course.” Willow said, grabbing Tara’s hand.

“Come on, we’ll go on my bike. You can stand on the pegs.” Willow said.



They rode like the wind all the way down to the mall. On the way, they would go down some hills really fast and laugh about it afterwards. Once they arrived, they saw a man playing a guitar out in front of the mall. Of course Willow wanted to watch so Tara stayed with her.

“He’s pretty good.” Willow smiled and turned her attention back to the man.

What she didn’t know, was that a vendor from the mall was in the crowd with her.

‘Hey, that’s the girl who stole those cd’s from me.” He thought.

He walked closer to her, unnoticed by her.

He grabbed her shirt, making her turn towards him and he punched her in the face. Surprised by the blow, Willow fell to the ground hard.

“Stay the fuck away from my store!” he yelled then left, leaving Willow on the ground.




Willow and Tara were in Tara’s room, sitting on her bed. Tara had napkins and rubbing alcohol next to her. She inspected Willow’s wound and saw that she had a bloody nose and a big mean cut right above her left eye. She grabbed the alcohol and poured into the napkin. Right when she was about to put it on, Willow jerked her head back.

“No, that’s going to sting.” Willow said.

“Oh, stop acting like a baby.” Tara said.

“No, you know how painful that stuff is?” Willow asked.

“Big toughie like you can handle it.” Tara smiled.

She put it on the cut and Willow winced.

“Ow, ow OW!!!” Willow yelled.

“Oh stop!” Tara said.

To change the subject, she said “You know, that guy really kicked your ass.”

“Oh thanks.” Willow said.

Tara laughed and threw the napkins away. “Well, at least you don’t need stitches.”

“Thanks for doing this.” Willow said.

“What, torturing you to death?” Tara joked.

“Taking care of me” Willow smiled.

“Anytime.” Tara smiled back.

“You know Tara, there’s something I’ve been wanting to ask you.” Willow said.

“What is it?” Tara asked.

Willow reached in her pocket and gave Tara a ticket stub.

“You want to go with me?” Willow asked.

Tara looked at the ticket and it read GARBAGE CONCERT. Her eyes widened and she yelled “Yes, I would love to go!”

She hugged Willow who fell back on the bed.

“Take it easy, I’m injured!” Willow joked.

“How on earth did you get these tickets?” Tara asked.

“I have my ways.” Willow smiled, remembering how she did it. She waited until somebody sat down next to her on a nearby bench. A lady in her twenties set her purse down which had the ticket in it. Unknown to the lady, Willow sneakily reached in her purse and took the two tickets.

“I told you I would take you to at least one concert before you die.” Willow smiled.

“I thought we were even? You’re breaking the rules.” Tara said.

“What else is new?” Willow smiled.

They stopped laughing when they noticed how close they were. Willow’s hand crept up to caress Tara’s cheek. Tara closed her eyes and leaned into the touch. All of a sudden, they heard footsteps coming near the door.

“Oh no, my dad’s home. You have to hide again.” Tara said.

“Not in the bathroom!” Willow said quickly. “Wait, why do I have to hide again? Doesn’t he like me?”

“That’s not the point. He doesn’t like it when people are in his house without knowing before hand, now hide.” Tara said.

“Fine, I’ll hide under here.” Willow said, crawling under the bed.

Just then the door opened as Tara threw the napkins off the bed.

“Hey sweetheart.” Donald said, walking towards her.

“Hey dad.” Tara greeted.

“Aren’t you excited?” he asked.

“About what?” she asked, confused.

“You’re going to Yale! Your dream is coming true!” he said, plopping on the bed.

His ass connected with Willow’s head and she groaned. Tara made a face as if she did it.

“What was that?” Donald asked.

“Sorry, I had to burp.” Tara smiled. “It was that meatloaf last night.”

“Okay, well, I just wanted to see how you were doing.” He said, getting up.

“Hey dad, could I maybe go out tonight?” She asked.

“To where?” he asked.

“Well, Willow’s taking me to my first concert.” Tara smiled at the thought of Willow.

“Your first concert?” he asked excitedly, plopping on the bed again.

Willow groaned louder and Tara made a face again.

“That darn meatloaf.” She lied, hitting her chest.

“Who are you going to go see?” he asked.

“Garbage.” She smiled. “It’s Willow’s favorite band too.”

“Oh well, I hope you have fun. You deserve it.” He said. “I’ll see you downstairs in a little while.”

“Okay.” She said then he closed the door.

Willow crept out from under the bed and grabbed her head.

“I think your dad’s trying to kill me.” She groaned. “First with the bathroom smell, now physical punishment.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.” Tara said, rubbing Willow’s head.

“I think I should go before anything else happens.” Willow said. “I’ll pick you up later.”




Later came quickly for Tara that night. Willow was going to be there in twenty minutes and she still didn’t know what she was going to wear. She went through all of her clothes and finally decided to wear a pair of dark denim jeans and her blue short top. After she was done putting on her make up, the doorbell rang.

Linda answered it and said “Hello Willow, you like nice.”

“Thank you.” Willow smiled.

“Tara will be down in-

They turned towards the stairs and saw Tara descending down the stairs.

“Okay, she’ll be down right now.” Linda smiled.

“Tara, you look awesome!” Willow said, too excitedly.

“Thank you.” Tara blushed, walking with Willow out the door.

“You two have fun and be careful.” Donald yelled out to them.




It took them about twenty minutes to get to the stadium. It was so crowded it was hard for them to find their seats. Once they found them, the concert started. They were in the fourth row from the stage. Willow and Tara watched as Shirley Manson walked on stage. She was wearing a low cut red top with a short black skirt with black nylons.

“Is everyone ready?” Shirley yelled into the mic. “I just want to say, thank you for taking your time to come out here and see us instead of staying at home and watching a fucking Jessica Simpson show!!”

The crowd, including Willow and Tara, yelled their applause.

The band first started with Bad Boyfriend then with Vow.

Willow looked over at Tara and saw that she was having the best time of her life. She was glad that she could make Tara feel this happy.

After they finished the song, Shirley decided to talk to the audience.

“Okay listen, here’s the deal.” Shirley said. “There are some concerts where I don’t talk a lot, I just sing. Other concerts, I can have a full conversation with you people and forget all about the fucking concert.”

The crowd yelled and Tara yelled “You rock Shirley!!”

Willow looked over at her and was surprised by Tara’s outburst. For this night only, the shy, sweet Tara was gone and out was a wild girl, living life to the fullest.

“We’ll just have to see what’s going to happen with this concert.” Shirley smiled.

The lead guitarist started to play while Shirley began to sing Boys Wanna Fight. Suddenly, the guitarist messed up and looked around. Shirley looked at him and asked “What happened?”

The guitarist shook his head and Shirley asked “You don’t know? Did I fuck up?”

The guitarist shook his head again and Shirley said “Oh, you fucked up?” She turned her attention to the crowd and said “Its okay, the boys fucked up!!!”

All the girls in the crowd started cheering. Then Shirley, once again, started singing the song.

After the song, she played a few of her hits like Bleed Like Me, I Think I’m Paranoid and Stupid Girl. Willow was very excited when that one came on. She and Tara spent the whole night cheering Shirley on.

Once they were done with Only Happy When It Rains, Shirley said “I think it’s about time we get a little softer. This next song is one of my favorites and I cry every time I hear it. Hopefully, I don’t cry when I sing it. It’s called Milk.”

Once the song started, everyone sat down and listened. Tara laid her head on Willow’s shoulder which made Willow smile even bigger. Willow just laid her head on top of Tara’s. Through the song, Tara thought about the lyrics and how they resembled her. She was waiting and waiting for Willow to just make a move. Any move, as long as it was something. But she would always wait for her no matter how long it took.

As the song ended, everyone clapped.

Shirley grabbed the mic from the stand and said “Now I don’t usually do this next song at any concerts because I hardly ever sing soundtrack songs. But something’s telling me to sing this one. But I need help from someone in the audience. Anyone.”

The crowd jumped at this. Everybody raised their hands while Shirley walked through the aisles. Shirley was walking closer to Willow and Tara and pointed at Tara.

“How about you?” Shirley asked.

Tara’s eyes widened and looked towards Willow.

“Go.” Willow encouraged her.

With every ounce of her courage, she took Shirley’s hand and walked back to the stage. The lights grew dim and you could only see the black figures on stage. Everyone could see Shirley talking to the band and whispering in Tara’s ear. A stage manager brought out an extra microphone for Tara.

Suddenly, the lights came on and revealed Tara standing next to Shirley. Willow could tell Tara was really nervous and excited at the same time.

“Listen up everybody!” Shirley yelled. “This here is Tara and she’s going to help me with this song. So everybody cheer for her!”

The whole crowd cheered and on the television, you could see Tara blushing.

The drummer counted off and they started to play #1 Crush from the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack.

Shirley- “I would die for you. I would die for you.
I’ve been dying just to feel you by my side.
To know that you’re mine.”

When Tara would sing, Shirley would dance.

Tara- “I would cry for you. I would cry for you.
I will wash away your pain with all my tears.
And drown your fear.”

When Shirley started singing, Tara moved her head to the beat from right to left.

The crowd started cheering.

Shirley and Tara- “Aaaah- 4x’s.”

For the next verse, Tara decided to look directly at Willow. If Willow wasn’t going to make a move then she would have to.

Tara- “I will pray for you. I will pray for you.
I will sell my soul for something pure and true.
For someone like you.”

‘Whoa, she’s looking right at me!’ Willow thought, getting excited. ‘Is she singing this to me?’

Shirley- “See your face everyplace that I’m walking.
Hear your voice every time I’m talking.
You will believe in me.
And I will never be ignored.”

Again, Tara looked directly at Willow. Of course, Willow noticed this and began to have chills when Tara sang this verse to her.

Tara- “I will burn for you.
Feel pain for you.
I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart.
And tear it apart.
I will lie for you.
Beg and steal for you.
I will crawl on hands and knees until you see.
You’re just like me.”

Shirley- “Violate all the love that I’m missing.
Go away all the pain that I’m revving.
You will believe in me.
And I can never be ignored.”

Willow’s gaze was stuck on Tara. Every movement that she was doing always caught Willow’s eyes. Even when she wasn’t singing, she would still watch Tara. For once, Shirley didn’t matter to her. Just this blonde goddess.

Tara- “I would die for you.”
Shirley- “Aaaah.”

Shirley- “I would kill for you.”
Tara- “Aaaah.”

Tara- “I will steal for you.”
Shirley- “Aaaah.”

Shirley- “I’d do time for you.”
Tara- “Aaaah.”

Tara thought about earlier when she began to sing this next verse. She poured her soul into what she was about to sing.

Tara- “I will wait for you.”
Shirley- “Aaaah.”

Shirley- “I’d make room for you.”
Tara- “Aaaah.”

Tara- “I’d steal ships for you.”
Shirley- “Aaaah.”

Shirley- “To be close to you.”
Tara- “Aaaah.”

Tara- “To be part of you.”
Shirley- “Aaaah.”

Shirley- “Cuz I believe in you.”
Tara- “Aaaah.”

Tara- “I believe in you.”
Shirley- “Aaaah.”

Shirley- “I would die for you.”

Then the music faded out. Everybody cheered louder than they did the rest of the night. Everybody was yelling for Shirley but Willow was yelling for Tara.

“Tara, ladies and gentlemen!!!” Shirley yelled. Tara took a bow and went back to her seat.

“That was amazing Tara!” Willow said, hugging her.

“You really think so?” Tara asked, suddenly becoming self-conscious.

“You have an incredible voice!” Willow yelled. “If the art thing doesn’t work out then you could always become a singer!”

“I don’t know about that.” Tara said, blushing. ‘Maybe she didn’t get that those words from the song were for her. She’s not acting any differently. I guess she really does just want to be friends.’ She thought.

‘Wow, those lyrics were for me, which means she does feel the same for me, right? It has to mean that, what else could it mean? I’ll just have to find out tomorrow. Tomorrow night, I make my move.’ Willow thought and smiled for what was to come.

They turned their attention back to the band. They played Sex Is Not The Enemy, Parade, Push It and ended with When I Grow Up.

[Krokador]

Yay! Everything's fine! Big Garbage concert, Tara singing for Willow, that has to be sumthing like, really intense.

I just can't believe you've provided us with so many updates lately, I'm like in the W/T fic heaven now

And now I feel like I want to get myself a Garbage CD. Are you paid for this?

Keep this up, I love it!

[Soluna89]

Yay for updates! Hope more come soon. And the concert? Amazing, Garbage rocks!

-Sol-

[Tonto]

That update was great! After reading I had to play all the Garbage songs that I had.

I can't wait to find out what happens tomorrow night when Willow makes her move on Tara.

Update soon please............pretty please!

[iloveamber]

Hey guys. Sorry for the lack of updating. I know this is short but I will make up for it. A little update is better than no update right? Leave me lots of feedback!







After the concert ended, they walked by a stand that was selling Garbage T-shirts.

“Hey, you want a shirt?” Willow asked Tara.

“Sure but, can you afford it?” Tara wondered.

“Yeah, Buffy lent me some money.” Willow said as she approached the stand. “Two mediums please.” She told the vendor.

While he got the shirts, Willow turned to Tara and asked “So, did you enjoy the concert?”

“Oh my god, it was so incredible!” Tara exclaimed. “What are the odds of Shirley asking me to go on stage?”

Willow handed the vendor the money and took the shirts. She gave one to Tara and they started walking away from the concert hall.

“Well, the odds are great when a certain friend of yours asked Shirley to do it.” Willow smiled mischievously.

Tara looked at Willow confused. When she noticed her smile, Tara’s eyes widened.

“You?” she asked the redhead.

“Maybe.” Willow teased.

“Willow, how did you do something major like that?” Tara asked.

“It was easy. When you went to the bathroom before the concert started, I snuck backstage and talked to Shirley.” Willow said.

“How did you get past the security guards?” Tara asked.

“Just told them I was a long lost cousin. Can you believe those morons fell for it?” Willow laughed.

Tara just smiled on got on Willow’s bike. The ride back to Tara’s house was a quiet one. They were just simply enjoying the company of each other. But all great things come to an end. They finally made it to the house and Willow walked Tara up to her door.

They both shifted around nervously, both knowing what they wanted to do but afraid to make the move.

Throughout the whole ride, Tara thought about what Willow did for her. No one has done anything like that for her before. No words could express how Willow made her feel.

“Well, here we are.” Willow said, looking around Tara’s porch.

“Yep.” She replied. “Willow, thank you so much for tonight.”

“It’s no problem.” Willow said, taking a step closer to Tara. “You deserve more.”

They looked into each other’s eyes and time stopped. Their lips were mere centimeters apart.

‘I can’t believe this is actually happening!’ Tara thought. ‘Maybe my song reached her.’

‘Oh man, this is it!’ Willow thought.

Their lips were about to touch when they heard a bang. They jumped away from each other and looked to the driveway where the noise came from. There, they saw Mr. Maclay with the trashcan.

“Hi girls.” He greeted, walking up to the porch. “How was your night?”

“It was great.” Tara forced a smile. ‘Oh god, what if he saw us?’ she thought.

“Yeah well, I should really get going.” Willow said. “I’ll see you at school tomorrow Tara.”

“Okay.” She said.

Willow gave her one last smile and left.



Tara was getting ready for bed, meanwhile thinking about earlier.

‘We almost kissed!’ she thought. ‘God, and my dad had to ruin it!’

She got in bed and started thinking about it more when the door opened.

Linda walked in and sat on the edge of her bed.

“So, how was your date?” Linda asked.

Tara rolled her eyes and said “It wasn’t a date.”

“Hmm, are you sure?” Linda asked.

“Positive.” Tara said. “Dates usually end in good night kisses. We didn’t have one.”

“From the looks of it, you were about to.” Linda smiled.

“I don’t know. I mean, I know I like Willow. But I don’t how she feels exactly.” Tara said. “At first, I got the notion that she liked me like that. But then when I tried to kiss her, she pushed me away.”

“Wait, back up. You tried to kiss her? When?” Linda smiled.

“When I went to go meet her in the park that one day after I got drunk.” Tara smiled at the memory. She frowned and said “But, she pulled away from me.”

“She’s probably just confused. Give her time.” Linda said. She looked down and started playing with Tara’s blanket.

“Are you okay?” Tara asked, noticing the sad features on her mother’s face.

“Huh? Oh yeah, I’m fine. I just wanted to come in and say goodnight.” She said, kissing Tara’s forehead.

She turned off the light and walked down the hall into the bathroom. She looked at herself in the mirror and said “Come on Linda. They’re going to find out sooner or later. You might as well tell them.”

After she washed the tears off her face, she went into her and Donald’s room and slept.

[Soluna89]

Wow, I'm never the first to leave feedback... ^-^ I wonder what Linda's hiding, though the idea that popped into my mind is probably wong.

Darn and double darn on Donald! Great update, I love this fic!

-Sol-

[Krokador]

Oh, so this time it wasn't Buffy...

Love, love and just love that fic. sad this update was so short. Hope to see much more W/T getting together soon!!

Keep up the good work

[freakgirl105]

I hate Tara's Dad...and his timing! He's like Buffy, but i think he's worse!!! Other than that i love it...*sits and waits for update*

[Tonto]

Argh.........what horrible timing!

Mr. Maclay interrupted No one should interrupt Willow/Tara kissage!

But there's always tomorrow. Great update I can't wait to find out what Linda is hiding, though the suspense is frightful. It's something bad isn't it? Yikes!

Update soon please.............pretty please!

[willowbaby05]

WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT?
Sorry I'm being pacive but I cant help it. I really wanna know! Otherwise than that really great update!! Cant wait for the next!
(Your wrong for making them almost kiss!)

[iloveamber]

Hey guys. This one will make up for the shortness of the last chapter. You’ve waited so long and now it’s going to pay off. You’ll know what I’m talking about by the end of the chapter. Well, enjoy this one and please leave me lots of feedback!







It was Thursday morning and the sun was shining out. Willow was happily walking to her math class when someone pulled on her shoulder.

“What the hell?” she said, looking at the person.

“How was your date last night?” Faith asked her.

“It wasn’t really a date.” Willow rolled her eyes.

“Whatever, did you at least fuck her?” Faith asked.

Anger grew on Willow’s face and she said “Shut up Faith. I don’t know what your problem is lately but whatever’s bothering you, get over it.”

“My problem is that little blonde ditz you’re lusting after.” Faith said.

“You be careful.” Willow warned her.

“Oh what, you actually think she cares for you Red?” Faith asked. “She’s just using you now and then she’ll go off to her fancy school, leaving you behind with your trailer trash family.”

Faith walked by Willow and went to her seat.

Willow rolled her eyes and took her seat in front of Tara.



After the first forty-five minutes of class, Mr. Maclay said “Okay people, I’m going to be handing your tests back, so please be quiet while I do so.”

He handed Willow’s back and said “Ms. Rosenberg, you did a fabulous job.” He smiled then walked around the room.

Willow turned to Tara and said “Hey look, I got an A+.”

“Well of course you did, you’re a closet genius, remember?” Tara smirked.

Behind them, Faith watched their little affectionate glances to each other. She was getting angrier at the fact that Willow didn’t know what she was getting herself into.

“Hey, what’s your problem?” Buffy asked her.

“What are you talking about?” Faith asked, turning her attention away from Willow and Tara.

“I mean, what’s with the dagger eyes?” Buffy asked. “What do you have against Tara?”

“Nothing, just leave me alone.” Faith said, looking down at her paper.

“Well, you’re going to have to learn to like her because it seems Will is in love.” Buffy smiled.

“I don’t have to do anything.” Faith argued.

“Fine then don’t come to the Bronze tonight.” Buffy said.

“What do you mean?” Faith asked.

“I invited Tara to come with us tonight.” Buffy said.

“What? Why did you do that?” Faith asked.

“Uh, maybe because she and Willow are becoming best friends?” Buffy said.

Faith just rolled her eyes and sighed at what she’s going to have to go through tonight.



Later that night…

The gang met up at the Bronze around seven but Tara wasn’t there yet. They decided to get their usual table and order their drinks.

“What’s up Will? You seem nervous.” Xander asked.

Willow stopped fidgeting with her hands and said “I’m going to do it.”

“Do what?” Faith asked coldly.

“I’m going to make my move on Tara tonight.” Willow smiled.

“Alright, go Willow!” Buffy yelled, slapping her shoulder.

“Could you be anymore of a pussy?” Faith muttered before taking another swig of her beer.

Willow heard that comment but decided to ignore it.

“Anyway, how do I look?” she asked Buffy.

“Awesome, she won’t be able to resist you.” Buffy said.

Twenty minutes later, Tara walked in and over to their table.

“Hi guys.” She greeted.

“Hey!” they said.

“You look great tonight Tara.” Willow yelled in her ear.

“Thanks, you do too. Yummy enough to eat.” Tara smiled.

This caused Willow to blush.

“My, my, Willow Rosenberg, are you blushing?” Tara teased.

“No…uh, why don’t we sit down.” Willow said, taking a seat at the table.

The gang started talking about things at school or movies they wanted to go see. Willow was having a hard time concentrating on what the gang was saying due to the fact that underneath the table, Tara was holding her hand. Tara’s thumb was rubbing in a circle on the back of her hand, sending shivers down her spine. All of a sudden, Willow felt something rubbing against her leg. Suddenly realizing what it is, Willow’s breath caught in her throat. Tara’s foot was running up and down her leg in a slow, torturous way.

Buffy stopped talking when she noticed the look on Willow’s face.

“Will, are you okay?” Buffy asked.

“Yeah.” She said in a high pitched voice. “Never better.”

Buffy just shrugged it off and resumed back to her boring story about a cheese man in her dreams the other night.

‘Two can play this game.’ Willow thought.

She lifted her foot and ran against the inside of Tara’s leg. Tara’s eyes widened at the contact. This brought a smile to Willow’s face. To get her revenge, Tara brought her foot up higher on Willow’s leg. She didn’t know where she was getting her courage from but she didn’t want this lovely torture to stop.

“What the hell?” Buffy yelled.

Thinking that she saw, Tara, on instinct, pushed her foot hard into Willow’s thigh. Willow whimpered and her eyes became teary. Tara tried to look calm and see what bothered Buffy.

“Damn it, the bartender put crushed ice in here! I wanted cube!” Buffy yelled. “I’ll be right back.” She got up and went to the bar.

“Alright, before this gets ugly, I’m going to the can.” Xander said.

Finally when she and Xander were out of hearing range, Tara whispered to Willow “Are you okay?”

“Ow.” Willow whimpered.

“I’m sorry.” Tara tried to stifle a laugh.

“I’m good, I’m Miss Tough anyways.” Willow said. “I think I’ll go get Buffy before she kills the bartender. Do you want anything to drink?”

“Oh yeah. Could I have another water?” Tara asked politely.

“Sure.” Willow furrowed her brow, wondering where Vixen Tara went. “I’ll be back in a minute.”

Tara watched Willow walk to the bar. You could easily tell there was a limp in her walk.

Faith returned from the dance floor, seeing Tara eyeing Willow at the bar.

“Hey Blondie.” Faith said, taking a seat.

Tara, surprised by her appearance, quickly turned her head.

“Oh, hey Faith.” Tara smiled.

“How’s it going?” Faith asked her nonchalantly.

“Good. Really good.” Tara said.

“Where’s B and Red?” Faith asked.

“Oh, they’re over by the bar. Buffy wants to kill the bartender.” Tara said.

“Oh, did he put crushed ice in her cup again?” Faith asked.

“Yeah.” Tara laughed.

Just then, a brunette girl came over to the table and stood in front of Tara. Tara nervously looked back at her.

“Hi.” The girl said slyly.

“Hi.” Tara said, avoiding her eyes.

“Would you like to dance?” she asked Tara.

“Um, I can’t, you see, my friends will be back soon.” Tara said, trying to come up with an excuse.

“Oh come on, one little dance, what’s it going to hurt?” she said, rubbing her hand on Tara’s shoulder.

“Um… I

“She would love to.” Faith interrupted Tara.

Tara looked at Faith with wide eyes.

“Faith?” Tara whispered.

“Oh come on, it’s just dancing. Go and enjoy yourself, that’s why you came here.” Faith said, pushing Tara off the stool.

The mystery girl led Tara to the dance floor when a slow song came on. She pulled Tara close to her. There was no space between them. She put her arm on Tara’s lower back and they started moving sensually to the rhythm. Tara was getting nervous and uncomfortable. She didn’t want to hurt the girl’s feelings and she had a death grip on her so she couldn’t get out of her hold.

Back at the table, Faith was smiling. Her plan worked. Tara was now with another girl and Willow can forget about her. ‘This is too damn easy.’ Faith smirked.

Just then, Buffy and Willow came back.

“You should have let me kill him Will.” Buffy argued.

Willow just rolled her eyes and said “Yeah but then he wouldn’t be able to get my drink.”

“Faith, are you all done with getting down with your groove thang?” Buffy asked, noticing that she was back from the dance floor.

“Shut up Buffy, you sound so preppy.” Faith said, grabbing her drink.

“Hey that’s mine!” Buffy yelled, grabbing the cup away from Faith. “It has the right kind of ice this time too.”

Noticing the empty chair, Willow asked “Hey Faith, you know where Tara went?”

“Yeah, right over there.” Faith pointed to the middle of the dance floor.

Willow followed her finger and her eyes widened at what she saw. Tara was hugging up on some girl leaving no space. The brunette girl was whispering in Tara’s ear and playing with her blonde hair. When they slightly turned, Willow saw the girl’s hand on Tara’s lower back.

The redhead started fuming with jealousy. ‘What the hell is she doing touching my Tara?’ she thought. Willow couldn’t believe what she was seeing. Tara was only flirting with her not even five minutes ago and now she was all over another girl. Tears sprang to Willow’s eyes.

“Uh oh.” Buffy muttered while Faith just smirked at what was going on.

Tara couldn’t wait until the song ended. She wanted to dance… just not with this girl. Only with her Willow. She suddenly felt eyes upon her every move. She looked over to the table and saw Willow standing there. Tara couldn’t describe the emotions that played on the redhead’s face.

Willow couldn’t take it anymore. She had never felt this way before. Not even with Sarah. She had to get out. She couldn’t let anybody see her like this. Willow slightly shook her head and stormed out of the club.

Noticing Willow’s departure, Tara got enough courage to get out of the woman’s arms and run out of the club.




When Willow got outside, she started walking around in a circle. She barely noticed that it was raining hard. She was already soaked and she just got out there. She didn’t know how to handle her anger so she did it like she always used to. Violently. She went up to a nearby car and smashed her fist into the window, sending little pieces of glass all over the floor.

“Shit!” she said as she pulled her hand out. There was a large cut on the back of her hand and little cuts on her arm.

The pain didn’t matter to her because it couldn’t compare to the pain she was feeling in her heart.

Just then, the club door opened and Tara walked out. Willow turned around and saw the blue eyes she always loved to look at.

“Oh god Willow, what happened?” Tara asked, reaching out to her arm.

Willow pulled her hand back and said “What do you care? Why don’t you just go back inside and dance with your new girlfriend?”

“She’s not my girlfriend.” Tara argued. “She’s just someone who asked me to dance.”

“Oh is that all? It was just dancing?” Willow asked, walking closer to Tara, noticing that Tara was drenched as well. “Dancing means to not leave a space of air between you two and then fucking grope in front of the whole club?” she yelled.

Tara looked down and closed her eyes for a brief second. She let her soaked hair fall on her face. She looked back up and asked “Why is this bothering you so much?” her voice trembling from being yelled at.

Surprised by the question, Willow looked at Tara.

“It’s not. I don’t care anymore. Do what you like.” Willow said coldly.

“Why are you being like this?” Tara asked. “You’re making me out to be the bad guy. I gave you a chance remember? You’re the one who pulled away from me!”

“Yeah but just because- Willow stopped right there. She couldn’t let Tara know about the bet.

“But why?” Tara asked.

“Nothing, just forget it! Forget it all!” Willow threw her hands in the air.

Willow just walked away from her and avoided her eyes. God, she was so fucking angry.

“Don’t give me that bullshit!” Tara yelled, walking closer to Willow.

Willow’s eyes widened at the fact that Tara yelled and used profanity for the first time.

“Don’t hide your feelings from me!” Tara yelled.

Willow just rolled her eyes and looked away.

“Look at me!” Tara pleaded, grabbing Willow’s face so she could look at her in the eyes.

Willow stared into her eyes for as long as she could.

“Tell me how you feel.” Tara said, her lip trembling. Her hand stroked Willow’s cheek.

This was it. This was the moment they both fantasized about for the longest time. It was like nothing was there but them. They stared into each other’s eyes for what seemed like forever. Their heads inched closer and closer until their lips met. They touched hesitantly but then became firmer. Tara’s hand left Willow’s cheek and tangled up in wet red hair. Tara pulled Willow closer while Willow pushed Tara to the brick wall. The rain fell down from their faces. They shared a few more passionate kisses then broke apart. They still had their eyes closed as they pressed their foreheads together.

“Wow.” Tara gasped, opening her eyes.

Willow opened hers as well.

“Is it always like that?” Tara asked.

“It could be. If you want it to be.” Willow said hesitantly.

“I want it to be.” Tara gave her the famous lopsided grin.

Willow just smiled and gave her another kiss.

When they broke apart, Tara said “Come on. Why don’t we go to my house and take care of that hand.” She held the bleeding hand carefully in her palms. “Dr. Maclay’s orders. Then I’ll make you some soup.”

“Will you feed it to me?” Willow asked innocently.

“That is the best way to eat it.” Tara smiled.

Then they held on to each other as they walked to Tara’s house.

[Krokador]

Oh... OH! But... Willow hasn't canceled her bet yet... Hope she does soon, and really...

THAT's the kind of Faith I really don't like. I mean, never liked Faith at all, but the mean-with-Willow Faith, I just can't stand her. No killing Buffy for interrupting this time, just Faith for getting in the way.

Tara's been really cool in this one. Go for W/T kissing!!

[freakgirl105]

Not liking this jelous Faith thing! Does Faith have a crush on Willow? I mean come on...what's wrong with her?! Anyways always a plus! Woooooo for Buffy trying to kill people for not giving her the right ice.

[willowbaby05]

Oh yeah that's what I'm talking about!!!!
I loved the way you made Willow and Tara kiss. Gotta give you props!!! On everything. But the shit with Faith and her jealousy gotta seise 4 real. She hella scantless. But othertwise than that LOVIN IT!!! Hope to see more soon!
(Oh yeah what about Linda and her serect?)

[tarawillowfan562]

loving the story update soon plzzzzzzzzzz

[iloveamber]

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates. I made this one really good so please forgive me. Leave lots of feedback please! PS. If you don’t have the song for the montage, I suggest you get it because it makes it more fun. Well, enjoy!







Willow and Tara were standing at Tara’s locker, talking and stealing a few kisses when Snyder wasn’t looking.

“How’s your hand today?” Tara asked, rubbing the wrapped up hand.

“Suddenly painless.” Willow smirked.

“I was really scared that you hurt yourself Will.” Tara said. “Please, promise me you’ll never do something like that ever again.”

“I promise baby.” Willow smiled then gave her a passionate kiss on the lips.

Just then, the bell rang, breaking them from their embrace.

“Oh, time to go to class.” Tara said.

“Aw, do we have to?” Willow whined. She kissed her again, making Tara have second thoughts.

“Mmm, I can’t miss this class.” Tara pulled away, letting responsibility take over.

She started walking away when Willow said “Wait, one more.”

Tara complied and gave her one last lingering kiss then tried to walk to her class but Willow pulled her back.

“Willow, please.” Tara giggled. “You’re insatiable.”

“I can’t help it. You’re just so hot!” Willow smirked.

Willow started nuzzling Tara’s neck when Tara pulled away.

“I really have to go now.” Tara said seriously.

“Alright, I’ll see you after class.” Willow smiled.

She watched as Tara walked down the hall and turned into the classroom.

“Hey.” Buffy said in Willow’s ear.

Willow jumped and said “Shit, I thought I told you not to do that!”

“Sorry.” Buffy apologized. “So, you told her how you felt.” She smiled.

“How do you know that?” Willow challenged.

“Well, I just saw the smooch fest, obviously you told her.” Buffy said. “Right? I mean, you guys weren’t kissing like that when you were friends, did you?”

“No, we didn’t and yes I did tell her.” Willow said.

“Ooh, what happened?” Buffy asked.

“Sorry, I don’t have time to explain it. I have to go to class.” Willow smiled.

“Ha, ha, that’s really funny. Willow Rosenberg starting to go to all of her classes.” Buffy said. “Wait, are you serious?” she asked as she watched Willow go into the classroom.

“Wait, Will!” she said as Willow closed the door on her.



After fifty minutes of sitting and listening to a boring lecture, Willow was waiting outside of Tara’s classroom. Tara walked out with this blonde girl, laughing.

“Hey Tare.” Willow smiled.

“Willow hey!” Tara said, giving her a hug.

Noticing the affectionate glances going on, the girl said “Okay Tara, I’ll see you later.”

“Alright, thanks for your number! I’ll call you later to talk about the assignment!” Tara yelled after her.

“So, how was your class?” Tara asked her redhead.

“It was alright I guess.” Willow answered.

They started walking to math class when Willow spoke up.

“So, that girl gave you her number?” Willow asked nonchalantly.

“Yeah, her name’s Kathy. She’s really nice.” Tara said. “Why, are you getting jealous?” she teased.

“Me? Yeah right.” Willow covered up. “But if she does ever try anything…

“Ooh, I love it when you get all with the butch.” Tara smiled.

“Only for you babe.” Willow kissed her one last time before they went to their class.




The bell rang, signaling them to go to lunch. Willow grabbed her belongings and went to Tara’s seat right behind her.

“Hey, you ready to go?” Willow asked.

“Yeah, just give me a few minutes to talk to my dad.” Tara smiled.

“Alright, I’ll meet you at our table.” Willow said, walking out.

“How is it?” Donald spoke up.

“What?” Tara asked, turning her attention towards him.

“You’re guys’ relationship.” He explained.

“How do you know?” Tara asked.

“It’s kind of hard not to see it.” Donald smiled.

Tara smiled back and sat on a nearby desk.

“It’s amazing dad.” Tara breathed. “I’ve never felt this happy before. She makes me feel special.”

“Well, you guys do look cute together” Donald said.

“Yeah, I might ask her to go to the Homecoming dance with me.” Tara said.

“Oh that would be great.” Donald said. “You know I’m going to take a lot of photos right?” he teased.

Tara rolled her eyes and smiled. “I just can’t believe this is-




“Real.” Willow sighed. “I mean, she actually wants to be with me.” She told the gang.

“I’m really happy for you Wills.” Buffy said. “I guess cutting your hand with a car window helps to start a relationship.” She teased.

“Shut up.” Willow said, pushing her.

“Yeah whatever, you want a smoke?” Xander offered to Willow.

“No, I quit.” Willow said.

“What, are you fucking serious?” Faith asked.

“Yeah it was kind of hard at first but Tara’s helping me with it.” Willow smiled.

“Why, are you trying to be goody-goody just like her?” Faith asked with attitude.

Willow ignored the comment and said “Anyway, I just hope this works out. I want it to work out.”

“Well then it will.” Buffy said. “But I want to hear more about the kiss.”

“Oh my god, it was amazing.” Willow smiled. “For someone who’s never done it before, she kisses like a pro.”

“What’d you do after?” Buffy asked.

“Oh she took care of my hand and basically just made out for the rest of the night.” Willow said.

“Did you fuck her?” Faith asked her.

“What?” Willow asked, getting angrier.

“Guess that’s a no.” Faith said. “What’s wrong is she a cold fish?”

“You know what, you’re starting to get on my nerves.” Willow said, jumping off the table.

“You want to challenge me Red?” Faith asked, standing in Willow’s face.

Tara walked out from the hall with her food and saw Willow and Faith. She noticed some tension so she walked over.

“Hey guys, what’s wrong?” Tara asked.

Faith just stared at Willow with dagger eyes.

“Nothing, let’s go eat over there Tare.” Willow said, grabbing her backpack. She grabbed her hand and they went to sit under the tree.

“What was that all about?” Buffy asked Faith.

Faith just ignored her and stared at Willow and Tara with an angry look.

Montage: You Can Love Her by Angelfish comes on.

Faith just watched as Willow and Tara were in their own little world. They were laughing and kissing each other. They were feeding each other food and tickling each other.

“You can’t stop her walking in the rain”
“You might want to see that face someday”
“You can’t keep her from her little world”
“You might want her someday for your girl”

Willow and Tara were sitting on the floor in Tara’s room eating ice cream and watching a movie. Willow started crying and a tear rolled down her cheek but she quickly wiped it away. Tara looked at her with an amused look.

Willow playing the guitar for Tara while Tara sings to the music.

Willow buys a gift for Tara. She opens it, revealing a cd of Hole. Tara smiles and gives Willow a kiss.

Willow, playing at the Bronze with her band. Tara stands in the crowd, watching Willow and yelling for her. Willow just watches Tara and sings to her.

Willow and Tara, lying on the floor in Tara’s room. Tara is listening to a cd with her eyes closed, reveling in the soft tone of the music. She opens her eyes and sees Willow staring at her, smiling.

“You can love her”
“You can love her”
“You can love her”
“You can love her”

Music fades out.




Tara is grabbing her jacket from the closet. She puts it on and heads for the door.

“Tara sweetie, where are you going?” Linda asked her daughter.

“Oh, I’m going out with Buffy. We’re going shopping.” Tara said.

“Honey, could I talk to you for a second?” Linda asks her.

“Sure, what about?” Tara asks.

“Well, I don’t know how to say this.” Linda said, nervously.

“What is it mom?” Tara asked, concerned.

“Well-

Just then, the doorbell rang.

“Oh hold on mom, that’s Buffy.” Tara said as she walked to the door.

“Hey Tara!” Buffy said cheerfully. “You ready?”

“Yeah, just hold on. What were you going to say mom?” Tara asked her.

Linda sighed and said “Nothing. I hope you have fun today.”

“Okay, bye!” Tara waved then left.

“Bye.” Linda whispered.




“Two corn dogs, a slice of pepperoni pizza, two snickers and an ice cream.” Tara sighed. “How can you eat so much and stay so thin?”

“I don’t know, I guess it just dissipates or something.” Buffy smiled, with ice cream smeared all over her mouth.

Tara just rolled her eyes and resumed back to her ice cream. “I think we’ve shopped enough today. My feet hurt.” She complained.

“Aw come on, if you want to go shopping with me, you have to have more energy than that!” Buffy said, yanking Tara out of her seat.

“Buffy, I’m really tired.” Tara whined as Buffy dragged her down the corridor.

“Ooh, what about this store?” Buffy asked.

“Victoria’s Secret, are you kidding me?” Tara asked in shock.

“Come on!” Buffy rolled her eyes and dragged her in.

They walked around looking at the racks of clothing for a little while. Everything in the store seemed too saucy for Tara. She was amazed that any girl would wear some of these revealing things. She couldn’t imagine herself doing it.

“Hey Tara, check this out!” Buffy ran to her and shoved the garment in her face.

“Do you like it?” Buffy asked.

“It’s… nice, I guess.” Tara said. “But, you really want to get this silk black nightie?”

“It’s not for me dork, it’s for you!” Buffy smiled, pressing it against Tara’s body to see if it fit her.

Tara’s eyes widened and she said “For me? Why would I want to wear something like this?”

“Well, I guess it could be more for Willow than for you.” Buffy said.

“Can I help you ladies with anything?” the clerk asked.

“No, we’re definitely not buying anything from here!” Tara said, tossing the garment, grabbing Buffy’s hand and ran out of the store.

“What’s wrong?” Buffy asked as they ran a good distance from the store.

“What’s wrong? You’re trying to make me look like a porn star!” Tara yelled.

“Oh stop with the drama. It wasn’t that bad.” Buffy said. “I just thought your guys’ sex life could use a little spicing up.”

“Well thank god we don’t have one yet.” Tara breathed.

“Wait, what?” Buffy turned her attention to Tara again. “Please say that again because I missed it!” she walked closer to her.

“Nothing, I’m not talking about this!” Tara said, walking away.

“You guys haven’t had sex yet?” Buffy yelled after Tara.

People’s heads turned towards Buffy’s outburst. Tara laughed nervously at the people and took Buffy aside “Do you mind keeping your voice down?”

“Well, tell me what the problem is.” Is it Willow? Are you scared?” Buffy asked.

“There IS no problem!” Tara said. “Look, we don’t need sex. We’re just happy where we are with the kisses and the… occasional touches.” She blushed.

“And Willow’s okay with this?” Buffy asked.

“What do you mean?” Tara asked.

“Well, its just she went all the way with Sarah in like a few days after she met her. Now Willow loved that girl. But by the looks on her face, she loves you more than Sarah so it’s kind of weird that she doesn’t want you that way.” Buffy tried to explain.

Buffy walked away and Tara followed her.

“Do you think she’s getting bored with me?” Tara asked, worried.

“Oh no, I didn’t mean it to sound that way.” Buffy said. “Its just… Willow’s an experienced girl and she might want… a little experience.”

Tara stopped and thought about the fact that Willow might leave her for someone more experienced than her.

“Come on, let’s go see a movie Tare.” Buffy said, trying to change the subject and lighten Tara up. “I want to go see if the popcorn guy’s smart enough to give me cubed ice instead of crushed.”

They finally got into the movie theater to watch Cruel Intentions but after Buffy beat up the popcorn guy for giving her crushed ice.





That Monday night, Willow was sitting in the TV. room in her trailer, doing her homework.

“No, the answer’s Michigan not Delaware! What a stupid moron!” Ira yelled at the TV.

“Ira, calm down honey.” Sheila said. “Its just a game show.”

Ira sighed and turned his attention to his daughter.

“What the hell are you doing?” Ira asked.

“Homework.” Willow responded with looking up from her book.

“Oh that’s right, you’re going to try and make a better life for yourself.” Ira scoffed.

Willow ignored him and resumed back to her studies. ‘Who cares what he thinks. Tara would be proud and that’s all that matters.’ she thought. A smile appeared on her lips from thinking about Tara.

Just then, a knock came on the door. Sheila was about to get up but Willow said “It’s okay mom, I’ll get it.”

She opened the door and was surprised to see who was there.

“Mrs. Maclay?” Willow said. “Hi.”

“Hello Willow, could I maybe talk to you alone?” Linda asked, twiddling her thumbs.

Willow noticed the nervous gesture and said “Yeah, sure.”



They sat on a pair of swings at a nearby rundown park for about an hour or so and Linda hadn’t said anything.

“Uh, Mrs. Maclay?” Willow asked.

“Oh please, call me Linda.” She responded.

Willow smiled and said “Linda, I don’t want to sound rude or anything but why are you here? And at my dump?”

“I had to talk to someone.” Linda confessed.

“Okay but we’re not so much talking than sitting.” Willow said.

“Willow, I have to tell you this. But it’s hard-

“Linda, if you don’t want to, you don’t-

“No, I have to get this out. I just have to tell someone.” Linda sighed. “Willow, I.. I have cancer.”

Willow’s eyes widened. She didn’t expect that to come out of her mouth.

“W-what?” Willow stuttered. “That can’t be. Are you sure?”

“I think I should trust the doctor Willow.” Linda smiled.

“How long?” Willow asked.

“I went a week ago for a regular checkup and the doctor found something.” A lump of some sort in my throat.” Linda said, tears flowing down.

“How could this happen? You’re a terrific person, how could something this horrible happen to you?” Willow asked. Her eyes widened and she asked “Wait, does Tara know about this?”

“No, no one knows. Not even her father.” Linda said.

“Linda, you have to tell them.” Willow said.

“I know, I will. I’m just so scared.” Linda started crying heavily.

Willow held her in her arms and said “It’s okay. It’s going to be okay.”

Linda looked up in Willow’s eyes and said “Willow, promise me something.”

“Anything.” Willow told her.

“Promise me you’ll always look after Tara, no matter what happens.” Linda said.

“Linda, don’t talk like that. You’re going to be fine. You have to be fine.” Willow swallowed the lump forming in her throat.

“Promise me.” Linda said more firmly.

“I promise.” Willow said.

That night, Willow just held Linda, hoping everything would turn out alright.

[tarebear]

DIBS!!

wow! i knew what linda had to say was something major! this is definitely going to devastate the family.. hope she pulls through though!

the tara-buffy bonding moment is cute... the trip to victoria's secret was hilarious.... i'm glad willow is being serious with her studies this time... i'm glad that donald is cool about their relationship...

more soon please!

[tarawillowfan562]

loving more soon plzzzzzzzzz

[willowbaby05]

Ok I offically loved this one. I also loved the fact that Buffy and Tara are making such good friends.

But in the end, that kinda blew me away. I really hope everything turns out ok because I almost cryed.
Oh and I liked the way Faith and Will almost fought.

[will]

That was so good the buffy-tara moment at victoria's secret i really love your fic please update soon.

[iloveamber]

Hey guys, here’s another update. Enjoy and leave me lots of feedback. Oh and hopefully you have the last song mentioned in this chapter because it will make it even more funny.







Willow and Tara were in Tara’s room, studying. Tara was lying on her stomach while Willow lay on the floor. “Sleep With Me” by Angelfish was playing on the stereo, sending a soothing feeling among them.

“When you walk down the road”
“And you smile that smiles”
“I was doomed”
“Did me so hard”…

Tara sighed in frustration and threw her pencil on the bed and closed her philosophy book.

“Trouble?” Willow asked.

“Major!” Tara said. “This answer confuses me!”

“Oh, let me see. I’ll help you.” Willow said.

She sat next to Tara on the bed and grabbed the book from her.

“Alright, the question says what is the problem of free will?” Willow read. “Okay, you see, since God is all knowing, then he knows the future. So this means the future must happen according to God’s knowledge. Then we are not free, which means we are not responsible for our sins. This means it would be immoral to punish us for our sins since we don’t even have any control of our lives.” Willow finished explaining.

“But we are responsible for our sins.” Tara challenged.

“No, we are not free because God knows our future. So basically, he controls our lives which means everything we do wrong, we’re not responsible for. Making any sense?” Willow asked.

“A little but I kind of lost concentration.” Tara smirked, pulling Willow closer by her shirt collar.

“Oh really, what distracted you missy?” Willow asked, her eyes all lusty and heavy.

“You and only you.” Tara replied, laying back on the bed and pulling Willow fully on top of her.

They met in a passionate kiss that soon got heated. Tara put her arms around Willow’s waist, pulling her closer, leaving no space between them.

“But you… stay with me”
“You’ll never leave”
“Carry on”
Tara listened to the next verse of this song and remembered the reason why she had asked Willow to come over in the first place.

“How long? How long?”
“Can you carry on?”
“Stay with me.”
“Sleep with me.”

‘This is it.’ Tara thought. ‘I’m ready for this. Willow wants me and I want her. So, why does this feel weird?’

Willow caressed Tara’s cheek which brought her out of her thoughts for a second.

‘I can do this!’ Tara thought. ‘Stop being a coward Tara!’ she mentally yelled at herself.

Finally finding the courage, her hand went underneath Willow’s top and caressed her back. Willow moaned her appreciation and kissed her more firmly. With some trepidation, Tara’s hand went for Willow’s belt buckle. She started undoing it when Willow pulled away.

“Whoa, what are you doing?” Willow calmly asked her.

“Sorry, I guess I just got caught up in the moment.” Tara smiled.

Willow noticed something was off about Tara all afternoon but she just dismissed it. She brought her lips to Tara’s again and got lost in everything that was Tara. The kiss turned passionate again and Tara’s hand found its way to Willow’s belt buckle again. This time, she pulled the leather strap out of the buckle. Willow furrowed her brow and pulled away from Tara again.

“Hey, what’s wrong?” Willow asked.

“Nothing’s wrong. I just want to be close to you.” Tara said.

Willow looked at her skeptically.

“I mean, we’re here, alone in the house…(kiss) in my room…(kiss) on my bed.” Tara smirked.

“What exactly did you think was going to happen here?” Willow asked.

“I just thought we… Tara trailed off.

“What, would have sex?” Willow asked. “Why do you all of a sudden want this?” she asked, getting off of Tara.

“I thought that maybe you wanted this.” Tara said, sitting up. “I mean, you have with Sarah and you didn’t know her as long as you know me when you guys did it.”

“Wait, what did you say?” Willow asked. “How do you anything about my relationship with Sarah?”

“I just went shopping with Buffy and she said-

“Buffy.” Willow whispered. “I should have known it was her.”

“Don’t get mad at Buffy.” Tara told her. “What she said made sense. How come you don’t want to sleep with me?”

Willow was taken aback by that question.

“I do want to, its just…

‘What, you don’t find me desirable?” Tara asked.

“No, its just, that’s not all I want you for. This relationship means way more to me than me and Sarah’s relationship. With you, I feel like I don’t need sex to enjoy life. Just being with you is fine with me.” Willow tried to explain.

“Well, I feel that way too but, I just feel like you don’t want me that way. I mean, here I was offering myself to you and you pulled away and looked at me as if I was crazy.” Tara said.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you feel bad.” Willow said.

“You know what, thanks for studying with me but I don’t need help anymore.” Tara said, looking down.

“No Tara, come on.” Willow pleaded.

“Please Willow, I feel really embarrassed right now and I just want to be left alone.” Tara said.

Willow sighed and left the house. ‘What just happened?’ she thought.

Tara just laid in bed, thinking about the idea that maybe Willow just didn’t think of her that way.




The next day, math class was brutal. Tara didn’t say anything to Willow the whole period. Willow couldn’t understand why Tara was acting like this. Just then, the intercom came on.

“Good morning students.” Principal Snyder said. “We have our homecoming rally in about a few minutes so I would like to dismiss the seniors only to the gym.”

Everyone got up and walked out the doorway in a rush. Willow was trying to catch up with Tara but people ran by her, pushing her aside screaming “Rally! Rally!”

“Hey, looking for someone?” Buffy asked.

“Yeah, thanks to you I’m not going to be sitting next to her.” Willow rolled her eyes.

“What did I do?” Buffy asked.

“Just forget it. Come on.” Willow said, walking into the gym.




Willow told Buffy what happened the day before at Tara’s house while the rally was going on. Willow kept stealing glances at Tara who was three bleachers in front of them.

“I mean, I don’t get what’s wrong with her.” Willow said.

“I think it’s you.” Buffy said.

“What?” Willow asked her.

“Well, the Willow I used to know would have slept with her by now.” Buffy said.

“Yeah well, I’m not that person anymore.” Willow told her.

“Sure you are, you just don’t want to admit it.” Buffy smiled.

All of a sudden, the cheerleaders came dancing in front of them, yelling and shaking their pom-poms.

“Buffy, you don’t understand. Every one night stand I’ve had was obviously just about sex. Me and Sarah’s relationship was based on that too. This is something totally different.” Willow tried to explain. “I don’t think about sex that much when I’m with Tara because she makes me feel special. So much more than I used to be. And I don’t want to taint our relationship with meaningless sex.”

“But it’s not meaningless if you love her.” Buffy said. “It’s just a different way to express your love for each other. It can only make your relationship stronger.”

“I don’t know Buff.” Willow said.

“It’s just like when you say I love you. Three simple words can make a person feel good. Tara just wanted to tell you in a different way.” Buffy said.

“Then I should just tell her I love her.” Willow said.

“But isn’t that getting old?” Buffy asked. She noticed Willow trying to avoid her eyes.

“Oh my god, you haven’t even told her that?” Buffy yelled. “No wonder she’s pissed at you. You haven’t given her any sign that you’re in love with her.”

“You think she hates me?” Willow asked.

“No offense Will but I’d hate you too.” Buffy said.

Willow looked down shamefully.

“Look, you just have to let her know that you want her.” Buffy put simply. “Now think of some brilliant plan to win her back.”

Willow thought for a few minutes and smiled. She got up and Buffy asked “Where are you going?”

“You’ll see soon enough.” Willow smiled then walked down the bleachers.

She snuck to the backstage where her friend Justin was.

“Hey Justin.” She said.

“Will, hey!” he said. “Check out my job. So much better than a hall monitor.”

“Yeah, I like it.” Willow said.

“So, what can I do you for?” he asked.

“I need a favor.” She said then started whispering in his ear.




Once the cheerleaders were done, everyone clapped their appreciation. Snyder watched the rally from the door, proud of what was going on.

“Ah, school spirit. There’s nothing better.” He said, crossing his arms over his chest.

Justin comes up to the stage with a mic and said “There’s going to be a slight change to today’s scheduled rally.”

Snyder’s brow furrowed at what was happening.

“Please applaud for Willow Rosenberg!” Justin yelled and ran off stage.

Buffy’s eyes widened “Oh my god.”

Tara’s eyes widened and she said “Oh my god!” she mimicked.

All the lights turned off. It was pitch black in the gym when they heard a voice come out of the speakers.

“I’ve been so stupid. Hopefully, this will make up for it.” Willow said into her mic. “Tara Maclay, this one’s for you.”

Tara’s mouth hung open when she heard her name being mentioned.

“Rosenberg!” Snyder whispered harshly.

A thin layer of fog came around Willow’s ankles and lights flew everywhere. The beat of the music started slow, growing rapidly in seconds. Everyone watched in awe at what was happening. Suddenly the light came on Willow and she started to sing.

“I love myself, I want you to love me”
“When I feel down, I want you above me”
“I search myself, I want you to find me”
“I forget myself, I want you to remind me”

She jumped off the stage and sung

“I don’t want anybody else”
“When I think about you I touch myself”

Tara’s eyes widened.

“Oh I don’t want anybody else”
“Oh no, oh no, oh no”

“God damn it Rosenberg!” Snyder yelled.

Willow walked sensually towards the crowd and sung.

“You’re the one who makes me happy honey”
“You’re the sun who makes me shine”
“When you’re around I’m always laughing”
“I want to make you mine”

Tara shivered at those words.

“I close my eyes and see you before me”
“Think I would die if you were to ignore me”
“A fool could see just how much I adore you”
“I get down on my knees, I’d do anything for you”

Willow kneeled down.

“I don’t want anybody else”
“When I think about you I touch myself”
“Oh I don’t want anybody else”
“Oh no, oh no, oh no”

While the solo played, Willow danced around the gym. Snyder ran towards her to try and capture her but she jumped out of the way, causing him to fall on the floor. Willow ran to the audience and jumped on the bleachers.

“I love myself, I want you above me”
“I search myself, I want you to find me”
“I forget myself, I want you to remind me”

“Willow, what are you doing?” Tara asked, shocked.

Willow winked at her and sung.

“I don’t want anybody else”
“When I think about you I touch myself”
“Oh I don’t want anybody else”
“Oh no, oh no, oh no”

Willow knelt down closer to Tara and whispered seductively in her ear “I want you, I don’t want anybody else and when I think about you, (locked eyes) I touch myself”

She pulled away while she sung louder.

“Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh!”
“I don’t want anybody else”
“When I think about you, I touch myself”
“Oh I don’t want anybody else”
“When I think about you, I touch myself”

Willow jumped off the bleachers and ran in the middle of the gym.

“I touch myself”
“I touch myself”
“I touch myself”
“I honestly do”

Snyder came and grabbed Willow’s arm, pulling her to the doorway, making her drop the mic. Everyone in the stands cheered for Willow’s silliness. Tara was laughing with her hands over her mouth, looking at Willow lovingly.


“Will you let me the fuck go?” Willow said, pulling her arm out of his grasp.

“I’ve had just about enough of you Rosenberg. I don’t know how you won Donald Maclay over but you can never win me.” Snyder said.

“Thank god because that would be such a tiny prize, wouldn’t it?” she said, patting his bald head.

His eyes widened in anger and he pulled her into his office.




Once the bell rang for lunch, Tara caught up with Buffy.

“Buffy.” She said, grabbing her shoulder.

“Hey Tare.” Buffy greeted.

“Do you know where Snyder took Willow?” Tara asked.

“Oh yeah, she’s probably in his office right now. But then he’ll move her to a classroom after school where she’ll have to stay until he leaves the school grounds.” Buffy explained.

Tara arched her eyebrow.

“Oh, it’s a routine, that’s how I know.” Buffy said.

Tara sighed in frustration.

“Relax, you can make out with her later.” Buffy teased.

Tara’s eyes widened at the fact that Buffy knew exactly what she wanted to do with Willow at that moment.

“Come on and eat lunch with us.” Buffy said, putting her arm around her shoulders.



Willow was getting tired of sitting still. She did nothing in Snyder’s office the whole day and now she had to do nothing in this classroom. What’s worse is that he locked the door so she couldn’t leave.

“Damn, I could already be gone while he’s in his office jerking off.” Willow sighed.

Willow just sat there, tapping on the desk, lost in her own little world. Suddenly, the door unlocked and opened.

“Oh great, the fat ass is back.” She sighed.

Tara peeked her head in and smiled when she saw that Willow was shocked.

“Tara, what are you doing here?” Willow smiled.

“I came to see you.” Tara said, closing the door and locking it with the keys. “I really liked your little performance today.”

“Oh yeah, I need you to know that it’s true.” Willow said.

Tara’s eyebrow quirked.

“Oh no, not the touching myself, well, I have but that’s not what I’m trying to say.” Willow babbled on. “I just want you to know that I only want you and I do want to be with you, more than anything.” She smiled.

“Oh Willow.” Tara said, pulling her redhead into a fiery kiss. Before they knew it, they were making out in the classroom. Willow broke away, breathing heavily. Tara frowned at her in confusion.

“Sorry, just one question. The keys?” Willow asked.

“Oh, I stole them from Snyder’s office.” Tara smirked.

“My bad little girl.” Willow said, claiming Tara’s lips again and again.

[will]

I love this chapter and it was so cool when willow sing and then tara stealing the key to go see willow i love this story and i hope you'll update soon please.

[Soluna89]

Heh. Remember Season Two when Ford showed up and Buffy talked about that song? Hehehe... ^-^

Can't wait for the next update!

"My bad little girl."

[willowbaby05]

wonderful update.
More soon please!!

[tarawillowfan562]

love this chapter plz update soon

[iloveamber]

Hey guys, sorry this one’s short but I wanted to get an update up. Well enjoy this one and leave me lots of feedback.






“Will you two give it a rest? Some people are trying to eat here!” Buffy rolled her eyes.

Willow and Tara ignored her and kept kissing.

“Whoa, look at that tongue action.” Xander smiled.

“Okay, thanks for the ruining the mood Xander.” Willow said, pulling away from Tara.

“It’s what I’m best at.” Xander said.

“Oh yeah, anyone going to Homecoming tomorrow night?” Buffy asked.

“Oh yeah, I’m on my way.” Faith said sarcastically.

“Was I asking you?” Buffy said.

“I’ll just go so I can spike the punch.” Xander smiled. “If it weren’t for me, the juniors would be…sober. Oh, what a horrible thought.” He shuddered.

“Why are we talking about this? It’s just a stupid dance.” Willow commented.

“Oh come on Wills, you don’t want to go just even a little bit?” Buffy asked.

“Hell no and I didn’t think you guys would go either.” Willow said, starting to get frustrated. “It’s a stupid waste of time.”

Tara’s hand found its way into Willow’s, hoping the touch would calm her down.

“I don’t know, I think it would be fun.” Tara said sweetly.

“Are you serious?” Willow asked. “It’s just a hangout where all the wannabe popular people go.”

“That’s not true Will, I’m going.” Buffy smiled.

“Precisely my point.” Willow rudely said.

Buffy just furrowed her brow and resumed back to her sandwich.

“I kind of thought it would be fun if we went together.” Tara said, hoping she could change Willow’s mind.

“No, we can do something else then.” Willow said quickly.

“But Will-

“I’m not going!” Willow yelled, pushing her lunch off the table.

Tara jumped at the noise. Willow got up and stormed off.

“What just happened?” Tara asked, confused.

“Uh, Red doesn’t want to go to the dance?” Faith said, rolling her eyes.

“Yeah but, why did she get so angry?” Tara asked.

“She didn’t tell you?” Xander asked.

“Tell me what?” Tara asked them.

“You see Tare, before Willow came here, she had a best friend named Jamie. Her and Jamie were kind of the nerds at her old school and they kept getting pushed around by the popular kids.” Buffy explained.

“Yeah, and one day they went to one of the dances and Jamie went to the middle of the room and shot herself in the head, Blood went everywhere but mostly on Red.” Faith finished.

“She vowed never to lose herself to the crowd or dances ever again.” Xander said.

“Why do you think she hates the popular kids so much.” Faith said.

“Oh my god, why didn’t Willow tell me any of this?” Tara asked.

“It’s not something she likes to think about Blondie.” Faith said.

Tara couldn’t imagine the pain Willow must have felt.

“It’s alright, just give her the rest of the day to cool off then try talking to her again.” Buffy said.

They were silent for a few minutes then Tara spoke up.

“You guys, is she always violent like that? Tara asked them.

“Why, you don’t like it?” Faith asked with attitude.

“Well actually, she’s been less violent since you came here, not counting the incident with her hand.” Buffy said.

“Oh yeah, she used to be way worse.” Xander said. “But she’s better whenever she’s around you.”

Tara nodded her understanding. She wasn’t afraid of Willow but she was afraid for her. She worried that Willow would do something she would regret.





That night, Tara decided to talk to Willow again. Buffy told her which trailer was hers so she found it that night. Tara arrived at the door but before she knocked, she could hear yelling.

“Take out the damn trash Willow!” Ira yelled.

“Fine!” Willow yelled back.

She opened the door and froze when she saw Tara there.

“Tara, what are you doing here?” Willow asked.

“I had to talk to you.” Tara said.

“Can it wait until tomorrow, now’s not a good time.” Willow tried to reason.

“Willow, who’s at the goddamn door?” Ira yelled.

Willow ignored him and said “Look, you better go. I’ll just see you tomorrow.”

But before she could close the door, Ira came.

“Who are you?” he asked the blonde.

“Hi, my name is Tara Maclay.” She said, sticking her hand out.

He didn’t take it and just stood there, staring at her.

“Tara…Tara, oh are you the girlfriend?” Ira asked.

Tara shifted at his forwardness and looked to Willow.

“Um, Tara has to go now dad.” Willow said.

“Nonsense, why would you want to make this beautiful young lady leave?” Ira asked.

Tara grew nervous. She could tell there was a slur in his voice.

“Um, I think I’ll see you tomorrow Willow.” Tara turned to leave.

“No, why don’t you come in for awhile?” Ira said, pulling Tara roughly into the house. Tara whimpered when his hand grabbed her. His fingernails left dark marks across her arm. Willow chastely followed, not wanting her dad to hurt Tara.

Once Tara was inside, she looked around briefly. There were beer bottles and magazines lying everywhere.

“Hey look Willow, we’ve got ourselves some entertainment.” Ira laughed.

“Dad, what are you doing?” Willow asked.

“I’m not doing anything.” He smiled evilly. “She’ll be doing something, right Tara?”

“Will?” she said nervously.

“Don’t worry.” Willow whispered to her. “Dad, you need to calm down.”

“I don’t need to do anything!” he yelled. He grabbed Willow by the head, throwing her against the wall. She slumped down to the floor, groaning.

“Willow!” Tara yelled. She ran to her but Ira grabbed her by the shoulders, making her look him in the eyes.

“Now I want some entertainment!” he yelled. “Do it!”

Tears started flowing down Tara’s cheeks.

“You can start by taking off your shirt, one button at a time.” He smiled.

While she cried, she started undoing her buttons slowly. Willow looked up and noticed what was going on. She finally found the energy to get up.

When Tara was about to let the garment fall off her shoulders, Willow hit Ira with a nearby chair. He groaned then fell on the floor.

Willow ran to Tara and asked “Are you okay?”

Tara nodded then screamed “Willow, look out!”

When she turned around, Ira hit her across her cheek. She recovered quickly then pushed him away from her. He was a big guy so this didn’t harm him none. He grabbed Willow and dropped her on the nearby table, breaking it into pieces. Tara backed away, cornering herself in the wall.

“Now for you.” Ira said, grabbing her shoulders.

Willow picked up one of the table leg pieces and said “Think again Pops!”

He turned around when Willow hit him in the face, knocking him out cold.

“Willow!” Tara cried, running into Willow’s arms.

“Its okay.” She soothed her. “Let’s go. This no place for both of us.” She smiled.