New Fic- Never A Night Like This (AU)

[Shadow ALH]

Wow! What a great idea for a fic! I am already addicted and will be anxiously checking for updates, probably every 5 minutes or so. I am just as eager to find out more about Tara's background as I am to see who inturrupted an why. More soon please?

[the slayers girl]

wow...this story is so great I cant wait for more.

[katydid]

Awww...that was so sweet and romantic. Willow just saw what she wanted, and went right after it. Makes a girl realize just how single she is at this moment. I can't wait for more updates.

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She practically had genuine molded plastic stamped on her ass.

[The Rose24]

Lovely. Just lovely.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

Tara: Willow, I got so lost.
Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Willow: Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

[XWickedXWiccan]

Wow, Are you a popular girl Holly!! You started this yesterday and got lots of feedback but who can blame them?? This fic ROCKS!!



-Trinity-



P.S. I know I posted before but saying MORE and bouncing alot just won't do. I still say you deserve five bounces.



It's that or I'm to hyper on caffine and trust me that happens alot.

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[barnabasvamp]

I'm with Trinity

More More More



Looking for more details about their lives, and SMOOCHIES of course/



Thanks for the update-y goodness! .



BV

"In front of total strangers won't you kiss me, Flowers for no reason but you miss me - OOH, I wanna be in love"

Melissa Etheridge-Skin

[LostSoul]

Okay, you've sucked me in. I need to know more!



That was a very good start. Now, I have to stay up tonight and read part 4. LOL.



More please.

LostSoul


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"I remember you." - Amber Benson

[Taras Shadow]

I am putting up more!!



ally02-I needed to make Willow a model! She's so damn...grrr! Thanks for agreeing, and I know the interruption was bad Aly...but I promise things will look up!



Darn Salem Judges-Em...I am looking forward to seeing how this fic turns out myself. Let's just wait and see shall we



MissQuirky-I am so glad you like so far Ashley And I know, the sleepover is a small piece, but there will be a lot more! Trust me! And thanks for your sweet feedback.



snuggle79-Thank you The interruption was a little...'mean' but hey, I try I will I will I will make up for it!



singgirl-Sorry Like I said, I will make up for it.



XWickedXWiccan: Trinity!!! ! Man, you are so cool! I will definitly give you all more!! !



Ginner WTluv: You ask questions Jen, and you shall recieve! You'll find out who interrupted them in a few... and if Tara's gonna spend the night. Tori and Dawn are becoming friends AND I hope Hadley can get cuter.



Shadow ALH: PLease keep checking, I'll be posting them as much as I can. Thanks!



the slayers girl: Thank you kind lady! More will be coming.



katydid: Sweet and romantic... , thank you sweetie. Willow is already head over heels for our favourite lovely blonde. We all know this.



The Rose24: Thank you !! Lovely...I hope I do not disappoint.



barnabasvamp: More is coming right up! And through out the fic, more details of their lives are on the way. Thanks.



LostSoul: More more more...It's all on the way!! Well, not all at one time, but you know what I mean.



Part 4...here we go!!



Title: Never A Night Like This

Author: Taras Shadow

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN…except for Tori, Hadley, Jessica Paris, and Orlando-they belong to me

Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome

Pairings: W/T, X/A, B/?, D/?

Rating: PG 13 – NC 17. I will give fair warning a head of time.

Summary: Willow is one of the hottest models in the world. When she comes home for her holiday, she meets a nice family that is new to Sunnydale. Can she find love, and continue her much loved career? This is an AU fic. There will be a little angst between some characters, but nothing big for I want to keep the angst issue light. Thoughts are in < > Flashbacks are in **



~Part 4~



“Tara!” Tori’s voice came from inside the foyer towards the screen door. Willow and Tara pulled back immediately, looking at each other, wondering what just happened. “There you are.” Tori sat on the railing across from the swing. “Dawn kind of invited me over to stay at her place tonight. I was hoping you’d say yes.”

“Um…” Tara tried to think, but couldn’t. “Sure, I’m just going to wake up Hadley, and I’ll be heading home.”



“But I thought you were going to stay here?” Willow pouted, and feeling unsure why the blonde changed her mind. “I mean, at least for a little while longer. I may be getting a little selfish, but tomorrow I am heading to L.A. for a photo shoot, and I really don’t want to move off the swing, because I like sitting here with you…and I have no clue what that has to do with L.A…”



“I’ll stay for a while longer.” Tara smiled. “Tori, are you sure it’s ok with Buffy and her mom?”



“Well, Buffy suggested it because I guess Dawn and I were being a little to loud, and she didn’t want us to wake Hadley. And their mom is out of town for the month on some gallery convention.” Tori turned her lips into the famous Maclay pout. “Please Tare? I promise to do extra Hadley watching.”



“Hadley watching?” Tara questioned.



“Well, Hadley will be five, no longer considered a baby…so her and I thought Hadley watching would be more appropriate.”



“Go. Be back at home by lunch, I’m taking you and Hadley school shopping.” Tara looked at her sister smiling. “And don’t keep Buffy up all night. I know how you get when you kick into giggle fits.”



“Yes ma’am! I love you!” Tori hopped off the railing, and leapt into her sister’s arms.



“Awww, sisterly love.” Willow sat back and watched.



“I love you too. Don’t you need clothes?” Tara asked.



“Um, Dawn said she’d lend me some. I’m gonna go and tell her. Are you staying here tonight?”



“Yeah, are you?” Willow asked looking at Tara with her big green eyes.



“Probably. I mean, if that’s ok.” Tara shyly said.



“I already said yes you could. Silly.” Willow sat back and started to watch the stars again.



“Willow, thank you so much for supper, and everything else. And I’m sorry for acting all ‘crazed’.” Tori stood up watching the red head intently.



“You’re forgiven.” Willow teased. “And Tori,” she watched the young teenager turn around to face her, “You are welcomed here whenever you’d like.”



Tori felt excitement rise. “Thank you.” She simply said before heading back into the warm house.



Minutes of silence fell down upon the two Wiccans. Both lost in their own worlds. Thinking about what had just happened just minutes ago before being interrupted. The kiss was brief, but powerful.



“Tara?” Willow finally broke the silence. She waited for Tara to look her way. “I’m sorry about earlier. I couldn’t help myself. I don’t usual go around kissing beautiful women like that, I mean, when I just meet them. I am not like that at all.”



“I’m not sorry.” Tara simply said before gazing back up at the dark sky.



“You’re not?” Willow furrowed her brow slightly before realizing what Tara just implied. “You mean…you didn’t think I was a freak or something?”



Tara laughed, and looked back at the flustered red head. “Will, there are something’s you are going to have to know about me. First of all, I would’ve responded to that kiss if Tori hadn’t ruined.” She watched the emotions flooding over Willow’s face.



“Tara…can I ask you a tiny personal question?” Willow hesitantly asked.



“Am I gay?” Tara simply, and somehow read the mind of red headed woman. “Yeah.”



“Uh, yeah, how’d you know I was gonna ask that?”



“Just a guess I guess.” Tara smiled and reached out to brush a stray hair off of Willow’s forehead.



“But Hadley…”



“It’s a long story.” Tara let her gaze wonder back up at the stars. “I was 16, and it was six months before my mom passed away. I fought with my father to get my license when I turned 16. It took a while, but he finally gave in, on one condition…I could only use the vehicle for running errands for him or my brother. My mom had moved out when I was 14, and tried to fight for custody for Tori and I, but every time there was a court day, mom was in the hospital because she was sick. So naturally the judge thought it was best that we live with my father. Donnie didn’t really care either way, being the oldest, he figured staying where he was, he could get away with a lot.” Tara took a deep breath and paused.



“Sorry to hear that.” Willow softly said before resting her head on Tara’s shoulder. This urged Tara to continue.



“Anyways, one night, my brother had this birthday bash to go to, and he said he’s need a designated driver to pick him and his friend up when the party was over. He never had school but I did, so I tried to explain to my father that picking up Donnie at such a late hour would probably make me late for class the next day. He didn’t care. So, of course, I had to follow orders and stay up until whenever Donnie called to let me know he was ready to leave.” Tara tried to fight the lump in her throat. Willow noticed the pause, and looked up at Tara’s profile.



“You don’t have to talk about it.” Willow sat up and pulled Tara closer to her, letting the blonde relax into her embrace. “It’s fine Tara, you don’t have to talk about it if it hurts.” She stroked the long blonde strands.



“I want to. I haven’t talked about it for a while. And even then, it seemed I never really got it out right.” Tara sighed feeling the warm surrounding her. Before she felt a cold shiver from the breeze, Willow pulled up the small blanket around the beautiful blonde. “When I pulled up to the house where everyone was getting ready to leave, I noticed Donnie’s friend, Jason, waiting for me. I unlocked the door, allowing him to come in. He told me Donnie was just saying bye to his date and that he’d be out shortly. So we sat out there waiting for him, for at least 10minutes. Jason decided to keep me company by getting into the passenger seat. Things were ok, until he kept asking me if I was cold. I’d so no, but he kept moving closer.”



“Tara, I am so sorry.” Willow pulled Tara closer as Tara’s body sobbed silently after telling her the story.



“It’s not your fault Willow.” Tara finally said. “You don’t need to do any apologizing.”



“Well who else is going to?” Willow asked a bit upset. “You are a very very strong woman Tara Maclay. Raising a child, at sixteen.”



“When my father found out I was pregnant, he kicked me out after I refused to get an abortion. My mom welcomed me in with open arms, and my father never even cared. No more court dates, nothing. He just thought I belonged with my mom because in his eyes we were both useless. My mom wanted me to tell the police about Jason, but I didn’t want to stir up any more trouble. Before my mom passed away, six months into my pregnancy, she promised that not a drop of ‘Jason’ would be in my baby. That the child would purely be just me.” Tara smiled at the memory of when Hadley was born. She felt nothing but love and her mother’s blessed aura around this little girl.



“No wonder she’s a cute pocket sized Tara walking around.” Willow giggled, resting her chin in the crook of Tara’s neck.



Tara inhaled sharply, feeling warm breath on her neck. “Yes, my own lil mini me, as Tori says.” Tara laughed.



“Austin Powers, very funny man indeed. And Mike Myers is just as funny.” Willow said.



“I forgot you were in the likes of movie stars.” Tara said seriously, honestly forgetting how many people knew about the red head’s life, but all she knew that she was a model and…famous.



“That’s really a good thing Tara.” Willow whispered. “You wouldn’t believe how many people want to be your friend to get their fifteen minutes of fame.”



“Well I’m not many people.” Tara simply said.



“So when did Tori live with you and Hadley?” Willow changed the subject not wanting to interrupt this great moment by saying or doing something that would make the blonde change her mind and go home.



“Right after our mother died. I mean right after the funeral service, she had her bags packed, and came over to live with me. I was more the happy to welcome her in, I didn’t want her to be the ‘Cinder Tara’. I managed to keep down a job after Hadley was born, and home schooling. I only fell one year back, but I am on the right track now.” Tara smiled again, remembering the time Tori panicked when her water broke. “It was fun to watch a 12 year old run around like a headless chicken. Especially because she was making fun of the way I walked. So when my water broke, I had the best time laughing.”



“That’s one way to keep calm.” Willow giggled. “Who named Hadley?”



“My mother. I wanted her to name her because I knew that she wouldn’t have enough time to live before…passing. She had cancer, and it was making her weaker and weaker. Hadley is my middle name, and Maria is Tori’s.”



“So let me get this straight, Tara Hadley Maclay, Tori Maria Maclay = Hadley Maria Maclay?” Willow said proud of herself.



“Actually it’s Victoria Maria Maclay.” Tara corrected teasingly.



“Ruin my fun!” Willow pouted. “I was on a roll.”



“Sorry Miss Rosenberg, but when it comes to name calling, at least do it right.” Tara shifted her body, so her head rested in the red heads lap. “The stars are beautiful tonight, all with the twinkle. Are they always like this?”



Willow couldn’t help but stare at the blondes beautiful features. “No, never a night like this.” Willow whispered before leaning her head back and looked at the stars. “Only when they know someone special is watching them.” Willow replied, before closing her eyes, surrendering to the comfortable silence.

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Look for more tomorrow. Or, maybe later...it's late, but I have the case of insomnia. So you never know.



~Holly~



Show me where to touch you- Tara-It Ain't Fickle

[fairydust]

SO GOSH DARN CUTE!!!!!

Quote:

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“No wonder she’s a cute pocket sized Tara walking around.” Willow giggled, resting her chin in the crook of Tara’s neck

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awww

Thats horrible about what happened to Tara, but Im glad she has a wonderful daughter....

Cant wait for more, but alas, I shall.... check backk soon

*****Faye*****

[XWickedXWiccan]

Quote:

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“It was fun to watch a 12 year old run around like a headless chicken. Especially because she was making fun of the way I walked. So when my water broke, I had the best time laughing.”

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Lol!!! Man this fic is funny!! You know what I started a fic kinda like this with the Tara getting pregnate with some @$$hole but the daughter is still cute. History and timeline is a different though and of course jobs!! Might as well let it sit cause my muse kinda died on me. Where do you think they hired good muse these days??



-Trinity-

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[Ginner WTluv]

Oh my god! Could they be any cuter? All with star watching and the... *sigh* with the... *sigh* so gosh darn cute. This update was great Holly! I love this fic. I like Tori too. She's pretty cool. Now... *picks up trusty shovel, shotgun and a pitch fork* I'm off to find Jason. I'll be back for the next update.



~ Jen

[Taras Shadow]

I'm back...I'm putting part 5 in to parts... Because it's really really late, and I'd like to work on the second half tomorrow a little more. So here is something that I hope will tie you all over until Sunday!!



Title: Never A Night Like This

Author: Taras Shadow

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN…except for Tori, Hadley, Jessica Paris, and Orlando-they belong to me

Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome

Pairings: W/T, X/A, B/?, D/?

Rating: PG 13 – NC 17. I will give fair warning a head of time.

Summary: Willow is one of the hottest models in the world. When she comes home for her holiday, she meets a nice family that is new to Sunnydale. Can she find love, and continue her much loved career? This is an AU fic. There will be a little angst between some characters, but nothing big for I want to keep the angst issue light.





~Part 5a~



“I can’t find it!” Willow mumbled, throwing clothes out of her closet and onto the bed. “Where is it?” She was looking for her favourite jacket. “I am way late, it takes two hours to get to L.A., I haven’t had breakfast, and I have to go to the bathroom. Now I am talking to myself.” Willow was getting a little frustrated. She already got a wake up call from Orlando, her agent and such. Time was running out, and she only had three hours until she had to be at the studio.



“Not yourself Willow…I’m listening.”



Willow turned around and saw a little blonde peek through her door. “Hadley, what are you doing up? It’s still early.”



“I need a glass of water.” Hadley simply said walking into the master bedroom, and then plopped herself on top of the pile of clothes on Willow’s bed.



“Tell you what, you help me find a dark denim jacket, and I’ll go get your water…sound fair?” Willow smiled as she watched Hadley nod her head vigorously, smiling, before the blonde jumped off the bed and ran to the closet, disappearing. “Had, make you sure you don’t get lost in there, mama will miss you.”



“No worries pretty lady…” Hadley came out wearing an over sized denim jacket, the sleeves almost dragging on the floor. “Is this what you were looking for?”



“You’re a life saver!” Willow picked up the small girl, hugging her. Her heart grew with love, if that was possible, as she felt Hadley squeeze even tighter. “How about that water? Is your mama still sleeping?”



Tara and Willow finally left the swing the night before. Willow ran to the spare room to get everything neat and tidy. Pulling out extra blankets and pillows, and a little teddy for Hadley.

Tara decided that her and her daughter will share the bed, seeing as it was more then big enough for the both of them.



“Mama is still sleeping, like a peaceful baby.” Hadley giggled all the way down the stairs. Willow sat her down on the counter while getting a small glass, and pulling out a water bottle to pour some of it into the glass. After Hadley drank the water she had, she yawned. “Willow?” She asked in a tiny tired voice.



“What is it baby girl?” Willow stood in front of her.



“Can you tuck me back into bed?”



“Of course. First, your mama told me that you usually like pancakes on Sunday mornings. So let me get the ingredients so she can make you some, and fill up that tiny belly of yours.” Willow quickly found everything, and scribbled a note saying that milk’s in the fridge, and where to find the utensils and plates. “There we go, now jump on my back.”



Quietly, Willow opened the door, to find the sleeping blonde in a peaceful position. < Angel…only way to describe the Maclay women, and girl…Angels. > “This is your stop, thank you for flying the Red Tree Air Line.” Willow whispered, lowering Hadley down on the bed.



Hadley was hit with the giggles. “Red Tree Air Line…I get it. Willow Tree…you’re funny Willow.” The little girl looked back at her mother, who was now stirring. “Oh oh, hurry, don’t move, if you don’t make any movement, she’ll think she’s dreaming, and that you’re a mirror.” Hadley whispered. Willow laughed at the curly blonde.



“Mirage sweetie, not mirror.” A sleepy voice said, her voice tracing a little giggle in it. “What time is it?”



“Six am.” Willow whispered.



Tara sat straight up, totally confused at where she was. Rubbing her eyes, she focused on a well-dressed redhead. “Willow?”



“That’d be me,” Willow smiled, “Sorry to wake you, just putting cutie back to bed. Get some sleep ok?” She moved to the head of the bed, and gently took off the denim coat Hadley was still wearing. She pulled covers up to Hadley’s small chin, and leaned in to give her a kiss on the forehead. “Morni’night.”



“I thought you were on holiday?” Tara asked quietly watching the red head approach the door.



“I am, but there’s a Vanity Fair cover shoot, it was set for a later date than the original. So, it happened to be on my second day, of the holiday. But who am I to complain?” Willow smiled sweetly. “I should be back around eight tonight, hopefully earlier.”



“Thank you Will, again, for everything. No one else would’ve done this. It was very much appreciated.” Tara grinned shyly.



“Anytime. I should go though, Orlando will have a cow if I’m not at least thirty minutes early.” Willow waved and was about to close the door.



“Willow?” Hadley whispered. The red head looked over at the tiny frame, “You forgot to give mama a kiss.” She grinned before closing her large blue eyes, and turning her back towards her mother.



Willow walked back into the room and over to Tara’s side. Slowly she bent down, and placed a feather light kiss on the blonde’s forehead. “Mornin’night” She pulled back smiling, and then left the room feeling fully awake, and ready to start the day so she can get back and find herself in the company of one gorgeous blonde.

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“Miss Rosenberg!” A tall dark man came running towards the walking red head. “If you were any more minutes late, I would’ve called your Wiccan ass, and fired you.”



“Chill Orlando, you couldn’t fire me even if you wanted to.” Willow laughed, sliding her sunglasses on top of her head. “It was a beautiful ride here this morning.”



“Chirpy this morning are we? The Willow I know, doesn’t like early morning shooting.” Orlando handed Willow a freshly made Mocha.



“Oh Mocha!!” Willow grabbed it, and found her seat in the make-up chair. “So, you never did tell me who else is going to be on this photo shoot.”



“Right. Well, I wanted to make sure you got here first before I told you.” Orlando handed a brush to the make-up artist, who started to work on the red head.



“Why? Can’t be that bad.” Willow laughed before a figure caught her eye in the mirror.



“No, it’s not. I just love watching you squirm.” Orlando laughed. “And Willow, Jess isn’t coming. I thought maybe you heard.”



“Heard? About?”



“Jessica, she turned down this shoot. Something about wanting to stay in her own country.” Orlando took off out the door, leaving the red head in thought.



“I thought maybe you heard.” Libby, the make-up artist pointed out.



“Um, no. But that’s ok. The last time Jessica and I talked, she found this cool college that she’d like to attend too. I am glad she’s happy though.” Willow smiled, remembering the conversation between her and the Canadian. It was short, but it was like complete closure to their relationship. And whatever the media said about them was long forgotten.



“It’s about time you’re finding someone else.” Libby smirked through the reflection of the mirror.



“How’d you know?”



“Willow, I’ve known you for two years, I see that glow you are wearing.” Libby swirled the chair around so she was face to face with the red head. “So spill…who is she, and when do I get to meet her?”



“SHE…is Tara, I met her yesterday.” Willow beamed, “Her and her family.”



“Whoa! Family? Ok Will, remember when you and I had that talk about moving to fast…need I remind you that you were the one telling me that when I eloped in Las Vegas with Allan?”



“It’s not that fast. Nothing happened between us, except for the small tiny kiss on my front porch…” Willow allowed herself to slip back into her daydream about the night before. “And her daughter…”



“Daughter? You know straight women never work out.”



“You would know!” Willow snorted.



“Hey now. That’s not fair.” Libby frowned, “That was last year, I was drunk and lonely…and Tina happened to be…”



“Please Lib…no details. And Tara’s…well, she likes women too.”



“But her daughter.”



“Long story, besides, who I date and kiss is none of your business.” Willow got out of the chair and headed out to the studio space.



“Get back here, I am not done with you yet…you have no make-up.” Libby followed her.



“Who needs make-up, when you’ve got a Tara…and a Hadley.” The red head smiled and popped a kiss on Libby’s forehead.



“Now you’re really freaking me out.” Libby yelled back.

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Part 5b will be up tomorrow, I don’t care what my little brother says…French is not more important !!



~Holly~



Show me where to touch you- Tara-It Ain’t Fickle

[XWickedXWiccan]

Awww....Willow all glowey. Damn Hadley is so freaking cute!!

More!!



-Trinity-



P.S. It is 4:42am over here and I am dead tired.

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[Little M]

Wow.........I love this fic!!!!!!!!!! Thats basically all I have to say lol

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'I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad..it's depressing' - Tara

[Darn Salem Judges]

Once again I gotta say what a great fic this is turning out to be!!



Hadley is just so damn cute, and I love how Willow is with her, calling her "Baby girl," tucking her in and kissing her on the forehead! So sweet!

And I loved it that Hadley remembered that Will hadn't given Tara a kiss! Awwwww! + =



Can't wait for the next update!!



Love to all Kitties!

Em xXXx

AMBER: It's been really interesting because, you know, I've never stuck my tongue in a girl's mouth before!

[Ginner WTluv]

*does cartwheels and backflips around the thread* Update!!! Woohoo!!! I loved it!!! I want a Hadley, she's soooo cute! This fic is great! Speaking of fic, i'd better get back to mine, but i'm gonna keep checking for updates Holly



~ Jen

Edited by: Ginner WTluv at: 10/6/02 7:57:14 am

[littlecrazy80]

My first official post, and all I can say is



WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!







*lil´c*

[singgirl]

Oh wow! All I can say is awwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really love this fic, it's great!

[MissQuirky]

Awwwwwww this fic is just too cute!! Had to catch up on 2 updates, both were great! Lookin 4ward to this Photo shoot getting over so Willow can get back home! Keep all the cuteness and sweetness comin! Can't wait 4 more!



~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[umadamber]

This fic is great and i gotta agree with everyone that Hadley is just the cutest! and an mini Tara ta boot



Hope Tara's still there when Willow get's home.



Please update soon hopefully with more smootchies

Anya: Anyway, I took the money from working for Giles, then I tripled it.

Tara: Triple? Like first money, then money, money, money?

Anya: Yes, I'm thinking about buying something very expensive. Maybe an antelope

[Willow Rocks]

Ah this fic is giving me happy feelings keep it up

[Urn of Osiris]

Holly, wow I just adore this fic.



Loved the meeting in the grocery store. That was just precious. Keep up the fic it's very entertaining.

Urn of Osiris
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"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses."
— George Washington Carver "Bite me Harris." Anya Beneath you
Voice your opinion about Tara www.petitiononline.com/Tara/petition.html

[LostSoul]

Waiting for the next one.



Hadley is cute, but I think she the way she talks is a bit mature at times for a five year old. I know she's supposed to be smart, but sometimes she talks like a much older person than even a smart five year old.



I think Dawn is in for a surprise eventually. It will be interesting to see how she handles Tori.



More please!

LostSoul


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"I remember you." - Amber Benson

[pikescoob]

I just caught up with this fic and I'm very glad I did awww...Hadley is just the cutest little girl and the black lab puppy is totally awwww worthy too i love labs sparks are definitely flying all over the place in this story...Tara/Willow and it seems possibly Tori/Dawn also i'm really enjoying this and can't wait for the next bit.



--Michelle

[Centauri2002]

I've just got the time to leave feedback on these updates... sorry about that. Can I just take this moment to say... I love this fic. I really like the chemistry between Willow and Tara and Hadley is just so cute.



I'm making sure to keep my eye on Tori and Dawn's friendship. Not sure if my mind is working far too far ahead of the story but I'm trying to work out where they're going. You'll probably prove me wrong now.



Thanks for sharing this with us, I am looking forward to your next update. Don't keep me waiting too long, I'm the impatient type.



Caz

Tara: I got so lost
Willow: I found you... I will always find you

[snuggle79]

Can't wait for more!

Tara:"Maybe we dreamed it."

Willow:"Right. Right. Wrong! (points at her head ) Different Brains." Tara:"Oh yeah."


"You could at least say sorry, rude-o!"

[The Rose24]

Who wants to kill this Jason jerk? *raises hand*



I love the way Tara's mother gets rid of all Jason's genes. Hadley is adorable btw.



It is adorable the way W/T are taking things slowly and giving each other time.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

Tara: Willow, I got so lost.
Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Willow: Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

Edited by: The Rose24  at: 10/6/02 8:00:32 pm

[Taras Shadow]

HEY I am Back!! I was going to post early this morning, but I couldn't. My friends came and banged on my bedroom window, and dragged me out. However, if you lived in this small town, there isn't that much to do, especially on a Sunday.

So anywho, I just wanted to mention one thing about Hadley before I continue Part 5! I know she talks a lot for her age, but hey, she's being raised by a beautiful smart blonde, and my girlfriend's little one is five too, and trust me, she can yap your head off.

~On WiTh ThE ShOw~



Title: Never A Night Like This

Author: Taras Shadow

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN…except for Tori, Hadley, Jessica Paris, and Orlando-they belong to me

Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome

Pairings: W/T, X/A, B/?, D/?

Rating: PG 13 – NC 17. I will give fair warning a head of time.

Summary: Willow is one of the hottest models in the world. When she comes home for her holiday, she meets a nice family that is new to Sunnydale. Can she find love, and continue her much loved career? This is an AU fic. There will be a little angst between some characters, but nothing big for I want to keep the angst issue light. Thoughts are in < > Flashbacks are in **



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~Part 5b~



“Mama mama mama mama mama…” Hadley sang at the island counter in Willow’s kitchen.



“Hadley, not that I don’t love your little song, but maybe to make a little more…musical, you can try to put more lyrics into it.” Tara sweetly said as she dished up a couple of funny shape pancakes on her daughter’s plate.



“Oh, I can do that.” Hadley cleared her throat. “Mama and Willow up in a tree, S*M*I*L*I*N*G…”



“Look at that, breakfast is ready.” Tara said quickly blushing, and this did not go passed her Hadley.



“Mama is sitting in Willow’s tree, B*U*S*H*I*N*G…” Hadley giggled as her mother attacked her tiny tummy, tickling her.



“How long do I have to tickle you before you eat. And hunny, you forgot the 'L' in blushing.”



“Well, I can’t eat if you’re tickling me.” Hadley said still quivering from the giggles. “So, she kissed you this morning…”



“She kissed you too sweetie.” Tara sat beside the small blonde, grabbing the syrup to make the pancakes that much sweeter.



“True bugga boo.”



“Oh honey, hanging out with Auntie Tori is finally catching up with you.” Tara said smiling, thinking of all the weird vocab her sister got her daughter hooked on.



“Mama? Can I play with Brady before we go?” Hadley asked almost begging.



“Yes you may, after you eat and get cleaned up. We should be back home soon, so we can get you bathed, and I can have a quick shower, before we head out for back to school shopping.”



“OH shopping!! I love shopping! Can Brady come?” The excitement in the child’s voice, almost made it impossible for her mother to say no. But this time was different.



“I don’t think so sweetie. Willow might come home and find her precious puppy missing. We wouldn’t want to make Willow sad now would we?”



“No ma’am!” Hadley smirked, “But you could always make her happy.”



“Hadley Maria Maclay!” Tara scolded lightly. “I think you’re little belly is full enough, why don’t you go wash up.”



“Ok mama…” Hadley jumped off her stool and hugged Tara before heading down the hallway. Tara heard the tiny voice start to sing her little song again.



“She could’ve at least spelt it K*I*S*S*I*N*G.” The Wiccan felt the ends of her lips curl up into a sultry smile.

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“You mean it?” Willow ran to get her car keys out of her dressing room.



“Yes Miss Rosenberg, but we’re gonna have to reschedule.” Orlando said as he followed around a very rushed Willow.



“So…do it then. But in the mean time…I can really head home?”



“Yes…but…”



“No buts Or! I am off to find my Tara…if you wanna talk business, email me.” Willow patted the man on the head, and grinned.



“Tara…? Wait…email?? Willow…” But it was no use, the red head was already gone. “I’m suppose to let you know that you’re presenting at the L.A. fashion show….” Orlando threw his hands in the air, “Why bother…she never listens anyway…very stubborn. If only I could warn this Tara…wait…Tara?? Who’s Tara?”



“Willow’s new love interest.” Libby said walking past the tall man.

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Dawn woke up to the soft playing of music. She turned her head to find Tori sleeping peacefully beside her. She looked back to find her alarm going off again. “Ugh! I need a new alarm clock.” She whispered.



“What’s that?” A very sleepy voice whispered.



“Nothing…it’s ok.” Dawn smiled. “You can go back to sleep if you want. I’m just gonna go grab a shower.”



“What time is it?” Tori asked with her eyes still closed.



“Nine thirty, I can wake you up around ten if you’d like.”



“No, it’s ok…wait…yeah, ok.” Tori giggled. “Tare would have my head if she found out that I stayed up until five in the morning, and woke up at nine.”



“Oh, you’re not like one of those, ‘I’m not a morning person so back off until I had my fix of mochas’?” Dawn smirked when she saw Tori’s eyebrow lift, and one eye looking at her.



“Can’t say I am Miss Summers, besides, never had a mocha before.” Tori snickered.



“You work at a café and you NEVER had a mocha? You do realize if Willow heard you say that, she’d drag your butt over to the Espresso Pump, and pump your body full of caffeine.” Dawn turned her whole body towards Tori’s, smirking.



“Well I’d rather have you pump me…I mean…I meant that uh…would you look at the time…I just remembered that I have to meet Tara for some shopping.” Tori quickly got out of bed, so was so embarrassed, she didn’t even notice Dawn’s giggle fest.



“Tor…” Dawn managed to say, “What are you doing tonight?”



“Um, nothing…why?” Tori asked a bit hesitantly.



“Come out for coffee with me, I’ll make sure there’ll be plenty of pumpin…sugar that is.” Dawn smiled sweetly. “It’s on me.”



“Sure. That’ll be great.” Tori stood there for a minute, “Around…six?”



“Perfect!” Dawn laughed. < Whoa…did I just ask her out on a date? Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod.! > “I’ll meet you at Willow’s.”



< Coffee date…she asked me out…but was it a date… I need to find Tara, or better yet, Hadley…she’s bright, and young, and hip, she’ll know what to do. > Tori said her thanks to the Summer sister’s before heading home to meet her family.

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So, fixing up Part six as we speak, and that should be posted Sooooon!!

Hope you enjoyed the short update.



~Holly~



Show me where to touch you- Tara-It Ain’t Fickle

[Imperfectly Me]

Hadley is just too adorable for words. I really am liking this fic. hope to see more real soon.

[pikescoob]

Loved the update!! this fic is just so sweet. Willow and Tara thinking about each other, Hadley doing that "k-i-s-s-i-n-g" song in her own little way, and then Dawn and Tori flirting...hehe...so cute



--Michelle