Ok I know I'm supposed to be working on A New Beginning BUT I got this idea in my head and it was bugging me so I started this story. Hope you guys like it



~Stephie~





Title: High School and All Things Scary (Part 1)

Author: Stephie

Email: TaraWillowfan21@aol.com

Feedback: Yes Please I’d Love To Have Feedback

Spoilers: Nothing really unless you don’t know there is a Tara and you have never watched any Buffy ;-)

Summary: AU. Buffy’s 1st year of high school has been pretty much the same as on the show. However she had a different watcher. Giles comes to relive her old watcher, and brings his daughter.

Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the “Buffy” characters, I did however create some new ones for this story, but it’s dealing with Buffy so that’s Joss’s (AKA: The EVIL man) territory not mine.

Rating: PG-13/R it’s between the two.



Setting Sunnydale high school. Willow, Buffy, and Xander are walking down the stairs out side.



XANDER: So Buff LA was that fun huh? Did you bring me anything?? Huh…Huh did you??

BUFFY: Xander chill out! (Hands Willow a present) I got Willow something! (Smiles)

WILLOW: (Gets a big grin on her face) Oh Present!! (Looks at Xander) I got a present! (Accidentally runs into Cordelia)

CORDELIA: Rude much! Can’t you see I was walking here!

BUFFY: Geeze Cordelia switch to coffee instead of just milk over the summer?

WILLOW: I’m sorry (Puts her head down) I was just…

CORDELIA: Save it… Then I don’t have to pretend I care! (Walks off)

BUFFY: (Pats Willow’s shoulder) Hey don’t mind her! Open your present!

WILLOW: (Opens it up, and it’s a envelope with three tickets in it for horse back riding) Oh god!

BUFFY: (Smiles) I knew…(Looking at Willow’s shocked look) What?

XANDER: Horse fear!

BUFFY: I thought it’d be something we could all do together…. No?

XANDER: Um not so much Buff, but it was a good try!

WILLOW: No Buffy you didn’t know… It’s ok… I mean you and Xander should go!

XANDER: (Smiles) I totally agree with Willow!

BUFFY: (Looks at her watch) Oh wait I have to go meet that new watcher guy.

XANDER: You know you get used to the old one and he decided to go back to England, then we have to spend a whole other school term breaking this new one in! Hey are all of them librarians or do they just use that for their cover?

WILLOW: (Shoots Xander a look) Xander!

XANDER: What? It’s a good question!



About that time they end up in front of the library.



BUFFY: So I’ll catch up with you guys at lunch?

XANDER: We don’t get to meet the new guy?

BUFFY: Not the first meeting!

WILLOW: What if he doesn’t let us help… Buffy you could be all alone and not having anyone to help well that would just be bad! Why won’t he let us help damn it!

BUFFY: (Grins) Willow… Breath!

WILLOW: Sorry, breathing now.

BUFFY: Good. Besides we don’t’ know he may not be as stuffy as the last one!



Cut to the inside of the library, there are boxes around with what one would think is new books. Buffy walks in the double doors.



BUFFY: (Looks around) Hello? … Hello? Anyone in here?

GILES: (Comes out of his office) Oh… Hello… Can I help you?

BUFFY: I’m um Buffy Summers….

GILES: OH! Dear lord! (Walks in front of Buffy) I’m Rupert Giles, your new watcher. Pleasure to meet you.

BUFFY: Yeah um same to you? (Grins) So are all of you librarians?

GILES: I beg your pardon?

BUFFY: Oh sorry, just something that pop’d into my head! (Looks around) Wow, that’s a lot of boxes!

GILES: Quite right! I’ve brought new weapons and new books.

BUFFY: Wow… New books cause my old watcher brought tons and I think their still here?

GILES: Yes… But theirs something’s you need to read and I’ve brought them with me. We can start with some light reading? (Gets a pretty good size book and hands it to Buffy) This can get you started on the new demons that’s supposed to be on their way here. So if you run into them you’ll know some fighting maneuvers that work best!

BUFFY: You know I think violence normally works? And this is what you call light? (Looks a little sad)

GILES: (Smiles) Ok so you can come by after classes and we can get started with some weapon training before you go patrol.

BUFFY: Great. See you then; I gotta go meet my friends now.

GILES: Friends?

BUFFY: Yeah you know people you hang with… Tell me they did have those in England?

GILES: Yes well, I just thought since you were the Slayer you wouldn’t have time for such frivolous activities?

BUFFY: Oh no it’s cool they help out.

GILES: Dear lord! You’re not serious!

BUFFY: Yeah didn’t Gerber fill you in?

GILES: I’m afraid he did not!

BUFFY: Oh well… they’re my friends and they help out… there that’s better… Later! (Walks out)



Cut to the lunchroom Xander and Willow have saved Buffy a seat.



WILLOW: Buffy! Over here! (Waves at Buffy)

BUFFY: Hey guys (Sits buy Willow)

WILLOW: So?

BUFFY: Stuffy with a capitol S!

XANDER: (Lays his head on the table) Great just what we need!



Cut back to the library. Buffy, Willow and Xander walk in, Giles is unpacking books.



GILES: Hello.

BUFFY: Hey I thought I’d bring by the troops so you could meet them. This is Willow and Xander. Guys this is Giles.

GILES: Pleasure to meet you.

XANDER: G-man how’s it hanging (Goes to give Giles a hi five)

GILES: (Shocked) What?

WILLOW: I think he meant to say hello and nice to meet you. (Smiles)

GILES: (Smiles)

TARA: (Walks down the stairs with a box) Dad… I can’t find a place to put these?

WILLOW/XANDER: My god!

BUFFY: (Looks at both of them) Drool much?

GILES: It’s ok put them right over there…

TARA: (Sits the box down and walks by Giles)

GILES: This is my daughter Tara

BUFFY: I’m Buffy (Holds her hand out to shakes Tara’s)

TARA: (Shakes Buffy’s hand) Nice to meet you.

XANDER: I’m Xander (Shakes Tara’s hand)

WILLOW: (Sticks her hand out)

TARA: (Takes Willow’s hand) (Looks into Willow’s eyes as their hands meet)

WILLOW: (Smiles)

TARA: (Grins) Um so what’s your name?

WILLOW: (Grins) Right… Um…. Willow yeah that’s my name! (Pulls her hand away)

TARA: Well it’s a pleasure to meet you Willow (Smiles)

BUFFY: (Bell rings) Well come on guys it’s class time.

TARA: Yeah for me to. (Pulls out a schedule) I have Computer Science next.

WILLOW: Hey! Me to!!

TARA: Oh a friendly face! (Smiles) Are you good with computers?

XANDER: Oh she’s a wiz!

WILLOW: OH come on I don’t’ spend that much time….

TARA: Cause if you are I could use a tutor?

WILLOW: Ok!

TARA: (Smiles)

GILES: Well… Right then you’d better get to class. (Hands Tara a book bag) Have fun!

TARA: Right, when has school ever been fun?

WILLOW: (To herself) I can think of one day!

BUFFY: What Will? Did you say something?

WILLOW: Um me never! I um just figured we should get to class… Cause you know being late isn’t good…and we should go!

TARA: (Smiles at Willow’s babble)

Cut to the computer lab. Tara and Willow are sitting beside each other.



TARA: Thanks for staying after school to help me catch up. Dad’s just never seen the goodness of computers, so he kinda made me use books instead.

WILLOW: Seams like that type! Um not that I’m putting down your dad, cause hey I don’t’ know him that well, heck I just meet him!

TARA: Willow. It’s ok! (Smiles) I know he’s a tad… Stuffy sometimes! (Laughs)

WILLOW: I maybe would have used something… No I’d used Stuffy! (They laugh)

TARA: So how long have you know about Buffy?

WILLOW: Oh since last year, she moved here and well lets just say things got interesting.

TARA: I’ve never met a slayer before. She seams kinda normal.

WILLOW: Yeah she likes to use that as a cover. (Smiles)

TARA: So you help huh?

WILLOW: Sort of I’m more research girl!

TARA: Hey nothing wrong with that. That’s kinda essential. (Smiles)

WILLOW: So, what do you need help with?

TARA: (Picks up the mouse) Well for starters what does this do?

WILLOW: (Faces goes pale) You don’t know what a mouse is?

TARA: Mouse huh? Then why doesn’t it have a tail? (Looks at cord) Or is this considered the tail?

WILLOW: OH gosh…

TARA: Gotcha! (Burst into laughter) Oh my god! You should have seen your face! (Laughing so hard tears are coming to her eyes)

WILLOW: Fine… Laugh at the computer nerd…

TARA: No I don’t see you as a nerd, you’re much to pretty for that! (Smiles, then blushes) Um so really, spreadsheets they get me every time!

WILLOW: Well then I’m your girl!



Cut to the library were Buffy is training with Giles.



GILES: Well, I must say you have quite a right hook!

BUFFY: Thanks. (Smiles) So I didn’t know watchers were allowed to have a life?

GILES: What?

BUFFY: Well, I just didn’t think you had kids?

GILES: Normally the answer would be no… But I fell in love and the rest they say is history. It’s actually what kept me from coming here at the beginning of last year.

BUFFY: How so?

GILES: That’s not important, what’s important is I’m here now, and I’d appreciate it if you’d keep an eye on Tara as a favor to me?

BUFFY: Consider it done. Besides I think she’ll fit right in.



Cut to Buffy’s house. Willow, Buffy and Tara are sitting in the living room.



TARA: Are you sure I’m not intruding?

BUFFY: Non-since Tara, besides were else would you be on a Saturday night?

TARA: At home studying.

BUFFY: Well that answers my question your definitely going to the bronze.

WILLOW: Assuming Xander ever gets here with the car.

BUFFY: Maybe we should just walk. (About that time you hear a horn honk) Ah the bronze here we come!



Cut to the Bronze. The place is pretty much packed. Xander has managed to get the couch for the gang.



XANDER: See I was late! But I can get the couch for us dang it!!

BUFFY: Right, now go get drinks and we’ll call it even!

XANDER: Fine! (Walks off)

WILLOW: (Sits down)

TARA: (Sits by Willow)

BUFFY: (Sits on one of the chairs by the couch) So what do you think Tara?

TARA: Theirs a lot of people!

BUFFY: That’s the general idea! (Smiles)

GUY: (Walks over) Hey, (Looks at Buffy) Would you like to dance?

BUFFY: Sure! (Takes the guys hand and they go to the dance floor)

TARA: That must happen a lot?

WILLOW: All the time! I don’t think she sits for more then 10mins (Smiles)

TARA: What about you?

WILLOW: What about me what?

TARA: (Smiles) Dance, don’t you dance?

WILLOW: With boys?

TARA: (Grins) Yeah something like that, they must be lined up for you!

WILLOW: (Laughs) Not so much!

CORDELIA: Not ever don’t you mean!

TARA: Excuse me?

CORDELIA: Word to the wise, if you want guys to flock to you in this town you’d better stay away from this one! She’s like wasteland for guys.

TARA: And I take it you’re an expert on attracting them?

CORDELIA: Of course!

TARA: Then the guys here are fools then!

CORDELIA: What?

TARA: Why would they choose a snob over Willow?

CORDELIA: Why I never! (Walks off and bumps into Xander and gets Coke spilled all over her) You are all freaks!

XANDER: Nice bumping into you to!

CORDELIA: (Storms off)

XANDER: That was so worth having to buy more coke! (Goes back to the bar)

WILLOW: That was amazing!

TARA: What?

WILLOW: What you did with Cordelia, I don’t’ think anyone every stood up to her like that?

TARA: Well theirs a new girl in town! (Winks)

Cut to outside of the Bronze, the gang is walking to Xander’s car, their jumped by a group of vampires.



BUFFY: Great! Can’t I have one night off! (Starts to fight)

TARA: (Dust one vamp)

WILLOW: Hey, your good!

TARA: (Smiles)

WILLOW: (Gets hit by a vamp and lands in Tara’s arms)

BUFFY: (Dust the last vamp) (Looks at her jacket that’s ripped) Man! This was my new one!

WILLOW: (Looking into Tara’s eyes)

TARA: Are you ok?

WILLOW: Yeah. (Stands on her own and about falls over)

TARA: (Grabs Willow) Hey I got you!

WILLOW: Uh Huh!

TARA: (Smiles) Come on lets get you to the car.



Cut to Willow’s Bedroom. Willow is in bed; Tara and Buffy are sitting on the edge.



BUFFY: You sure you ok Will?

WILLOW: Oh I’m good. What’s a little knock on the head?

TARA: (Cell phone rings) Oh I bet that’s dad… (Pulls out the phone) Hello? Yeah, where just running a little late, I’ll be home soon. (Hangs up) Sorry, he worries too much.

BUFFY: Well come on I’ll take you home, Will you sure you’ll be ok alone? Cause I can come back?

WILLOW: Oh I’m ok.

TARA: Buffy if you have to patrol I can stay with her if she needs someone here?

WILLOW: Ok! I mean I don’t think I should be alone I could have a concussion or something!

BUFFY: Giles wouldn’t mind Tara?

TARA: No… Let me just call him back. (Goes into the hall)

BUFFY: (Smiles at Willow)

TARA: (Walks back in) Ok it’s fine, I just need to borrow some PJs.

WILLOW: Top drawer theirs an extra gym shirt and a pair of shorts.

BUFFY: Well then I’m going to take off. If you need anything call me. I’ll drop by tomorrow to check on you. See you later Tara.

TARA: Bye Buffy. (Buffy Exits)

WILLOW: (Looks at Tara’s) The bathrooms in their (Points to a door in her room) You can shower if you’d like?

TARA: Thanks (Smiles) I’ll be out in a minute, and then I can make a place on the floor… (Cut off by Willow)

WILLOW: Non-since, the beds plenty big enough and if you were home you’d be in a real bed so I’m not going to let you stay on the floor! Um unless you don’t want to stay on the bed… In which case I can go stay in the guest room?

TARA: (Smiles) It’s ok, I don’t think you have cooties or anything! (Grins)

WILLOW: Very funny.

TARA: I’ll just be a minute then. (Goes into the bathroom) (Comes out a bit later, in the shorts and t-shirt)

WILLOW: (Fast asleep)

TARA: (Looks at Willow and Smiles) I think I’m going to like Sunnydale.



TBC… Part 2

Edited by: maudmac  at: 12/28/03 1:25 am

Hey! Great Start! Tara as Giles' daughter and Willow and her getting to know each other so early is a great idea!

And they are already sharing the same bed in the first part of your story!... - ok, although it is in a friendly-innocent way - Can't wait for your next part!!

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

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

Edited by: snuggle79 at: 7/21/02 4:21:29 pm

LOVE IT!!! Thats pretty much all i can say! It is soo good, i really really can't wait 4 more!!

"In my world there are people in chains and we can ride them like ponies" -Vamp Willow (Doppelgangland)

This is very cute -- I like when fic writers bring Tara in during the high school years. (And I think Giles is a better dad for her than the one we got in the series -- we know there's no abuse happening to our girl with him).



The only thing I suggest is a beta reader. There are a few little errors (their, they're and there; non-since is actually nonsense) that a beta reader could fix right up for ya. (You can find one in Different Colored Pens -- Beta Readers thread).



I look forward to part 2

JD

This is a great story. Absolutely love it! Please update soon. Oh! Looking foward to an update on A New Beg. I love that story also. Keep up the good writing.

Hey everyone! I'm glad to hear you are liking the story!! And I do have a beta reader, but I guess they have the same trouble I do with the theirs ect. I guess you guys will just have to be kind and over look that Would it help if I said please Ok on with the show, ah always wanted to say that! Enjoy!



~Stephie~



PS~ A New Beginning will be updated soon, but it's kinda nice to write something a little diff. for a bit. so bare with me and I promise to update soon



Title: High School and All Things Scary (Part 2)

Author: Stephie

Email: TaraWillowfan21@aol.com

Feedback: Yes Please I’d Love To Have Feedback

Spoilers: Nothing really unless you don’t know there is a Tara and you have never watched any Buffy ;-)

Summary: AU. Buffy’s 1st year of high school has been pretty much the same as on the show. However she had a different watcher. Giles comes to relive her old watcher, and brings his daughter.

Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the “Buffy” characters, I did however create some new ones for this story, but it’s dealing with Buffy so that’s Joss’s (AKA: The EVIL man) territory not mine.

Rating: PG-13/R it’s between the two.



Cut to the high school. Buffy, Xander and Willow are walking down the hall.



XANDER: So Will how’s the head?

WILLOW: Oh I’m better.

BUFFY: Yeah until Tara comes… Um stopping now (grins at Willow)

XANDER: Will since you feeling better can I borrow your math homework?

WILLOW: You ask that every morning!

XANDER: Yeah and every morning you say?

WILLOW: (Gets out her homework) Here Xander!

XANDER/BUFFY: Thanks Will you’re the best!

BUFFY: I swear at least you could come up with a new thank you Will line!

XANDER: Yeah well until then I’m going to copy! (Goes over to a table)

BUFFY: So how was it?

WILLOW: How was what?

BUFFY: The sleep over?

WILLOW: It so wasn’t a sleep over… Ok it so was, but not like that!

BUFFY: When are you going to tell her?

WILLOW: Tell her what??

BUFFY: That you have a major crush on her!

WILLOW: Ok a little louder!

BUFFY: Oh come on Will I know you like girls you told me last year remember! I just don’t’ know why you don’t’ tell Xander.

WILLOW: (Looks at Buffy)

BUFFY: Right… Never mind. But seriously Will I can tell you like her, you practically drooled on her the other night at the Bronze. You did at least spend some time with her yesterday didn’t’ you?

WILLOW: Maybe! (Grins)

BUFFY: Willow! (Bell rings) Saved by the bell.

WILLOW: See you later?

BUFFY: You bet. (Walks off)



Cut to the computer science classroom. Ms. Calendar is setting up at her desk. Willow walks in and takes a seat by Tara.



WILLOW: Hey!

TARA: (Smiles) Hello. How’s the head?

WILLOW: Better. Thanks.

TARA: I wanted to tell you again that even though you hit your head, I’m glad we got to spend some time taking.

WILLOW: (Smiles) Me to! You know maybe, we can spend some more time talking, sometimes?

TARA: It’s a date then! (Grins)

WILLOW: (Starts to say something)

MS CALENDAR: Ok class take out your spreadsheets.



Cut to the graveyard. Willow and Buffy are patrolling.



BUFFY: If she said ‘it’s a date’ then what’s the problem?

WILLOW: Well, cause she probably didn’t’ mean it ‘that way’!

BUFFY: (Shakes her head) Will! Tell her, god at least tell her you’re into girls!

WILLOW: But what if she’s not cool with it! I mean I can at least see her as being a good friend!

BUFFY: Will, like I’ve been telling you with Xander, if they don’t’ accept you for ‘you’ then there not friends, and you don’t need them to be.

WILLOW: (Smiles) Thanks Buff.

BUFFY: Hey, that’s what I’m here for! (Stakes a vampire that tries to attack them) Well for that to! Come on I’m in the mood for ice cream!



Cut to Tara’s room. Twin bed, desk, dresser, and a door leading into a bathroom can be seen. She’s unpacking some boxes. Giles knocks on her door.



GILES: Can I come in?

TARA: Dad the door’s open. (Smiles)

GILES: Yes well, I want to respect your space.

TARA: (Teases) Don’t’ be so stuffy!

GILES: Stuff! That’s a word you’ve picked up from these American kids is it not?

TARA: Ah never!

GILES: (Half grins) I know it’s been hard on you… And if I could do anything different you know I would.

TARA: I know dad, and it hasn’t just been hard on me.

GILES: (Puts his head down) Anyway the reason I came up here, you got something in the mail. (Walks outside the door and brings in a mid size box)

TARA: What’s that?

GILES: Well if I had to guess, I would say it’s a laptop I ordered for you! (Smiles)

TARA: (Shocked) Huh?

GILES: Well I figured if you have to take a dreaded computer class you may need one.

TARA: (Hugs Giles) Thanks dad!

GILES: But I still want to see you down for dinner ever once in a while, just cause you have a fish net doesn’t mean you can skip dinner.

TARA: Net.

GILES: Huh?

TARA: Just net dad. (Grins)

GILES: Um Right, I’ll be downstairs if you need me. (Walks out of the room)

TARA: (Unpacks her computer, it’s the newest of the laptops) Oh wow! I’m gonna need some help.



Cut to the front door. Giles goes to answer it.



GILES: (Opens the door to see Willow) Willow, welcome. Do come in.

WILLOW: Thanks Giles. Um Tara called said she needed some help with a computer?

GILES: (Smiles) Yeah she’s in her room, up the stairs and to the left.

WILLOW: Thanks.



Cut to Tara’s room.



WILLOW: Well, I heard you say it but I didn’t believe it! (Looks at the laptop) He actually got you one!

TARA: I know, isn’t it cool!

WILLOW: Oh yeah! So can I put it together? (Looks like she’s going to drool)

TARA: Only if you promise not to drool on my floor!

WILLOW: (Playfully slaps Tara’s arm) Hey!



Little while later Tara is still putting some of her stuff up, Willow is finally through setting up Tara’s printer ect.



WILLOW: Their! It’s done!

TARA: (Grins)

WILLOW: OH man this is an awesome computer Tara! I mean wow; it’s got the advanced operating system and the windows system!

TARA: Um you lost me?

WILLOW: Ok then just trust me, it’s cool!

TARA: I trust you.

WILLOW: (Gets up and stretches)

TARA: Want something to drink?

WILLOW: Sure, soda?

TARA: Two sodas coming up. Be right back. (Goes out the door)

WILLOW: (Notices a 8x10 framed photo by Tara’s bed, she walks over and picks it up, it’s of Giles, a woman, Tara, and a boy about Tara’s age)

TARA: (Comes back in with drinks) (Notices Willow’s looking at her photo) Um I got the drinks!

WILLOW: (Jumps) (Drops the photo frame, glass goes everywhere and the frame breaks)

TARA: (Sets the drinks down and runs to the frame)

WILLOW: (Squats down and starts to pick up the pieces) Oh god Tara I’m so sorry!

TARA: (Squats down and helps pick up the pieces) (Looks like she’s about to cry) It’s ok.

WILLOW: No it’s not! I’m so stupid, I shouldn’t have been snooping.

TARA: You weren’t, it was beside my bed for everyone to see. (Holds up the photograph)

WILLOW: (Puts the rest of the glass in the garbage) (Sits by Tara)

TARA: That was my mom, and my little brother Jimmy.

WILLOW: Jimmy doesn’t sound very British?

TARA: (Grins) Well my mom was from Texas.

WILLOW: What happen?

TARA: (Leans against her bed, and takes a deep breath) Last year we were getting ready for the move to Sunnydale, Dad had got the order that the new slayer needed a watcher, so it was his turn to come… My mom and brother ambushed on the way to take some of our stuff to the shippers. (Holding back tears) My dad went after the vampires that did it but he almost got killed himself… What’s worse is when they rose… He had to stake both of them, the vampires did it as a warning of why not to train the slayer…. (Burst into tears)

WILLOW: (Holds Tara) Oh Tara I’m so sorry. (Rocks Tara as she cries)

TARA: After that the council made him take a year off before coming here. We were in Texas for a while visiting my grandmother before we came here. (Starts crying again) Oh god Willow, it’s so hard without her!

WILLOW: (Just holds Tara as she cries)



Cut to outside Tara’s door, were it shows Giles has been listening to Tara tell the story, he has tears coming down his face, he walks back downstairs. Cut back to the inside of the room.



TARA: (Pulls away from Willow) I’m sorry I called you over to fix my computer not for me to cry on your shoulder. (Tries to hide her face)

WILLOW: (Pulls Tara’s face back up) Hey don’t hide, I don’t mind, I have another dry one if you need it! (Tries to lighten the mood)

TARA: (Half smiles) That’s the first time I’ve been able to talk about this with anyone.

WILLOW: What about your grandma?

TARA: OH she’s a wonderful lady, but I just didn’t feel like talking. Until tonight.

WILLOW: (Smiles) Well, I’m glad you did, talk tonight I mean. So um want me to show you how to use your new computer?

TARA: (Grins) Yeah!



Cut to the park Tara and Willow are walking eating ice cream.



WILLOW: I don’t know I thought the exhibit was pretty cool!

TARA: Yeah but not as cool as the real thing.

WILLOW: No way! You’ve been to Egypt?

TARA: Yeah two years ago, it was really nice. My brother got the bright idea to build a sand castle but he built it on holy ground, so dad spent three hours trying to get him out of trouble! (Laughs)

WILLOW: (Smiles) That’s so cool!

TARA: What about you? Don’t you go places with your parents?

WILLOW: (Laughs) Oh that’s funny!

TARA: (Puts her head down)

WILLOW: No I didn’t mean you asking was funny… I meant me doing things with my parents is funny. MY doing stuff with them… Well how do I explain this? Me seeing them once a month is good.

TARA: Are you serious?

WILLOW: Yeah, we’ve got a big house, they have nice jobs, and I’ve never wanted for anything physically… But I’d trade it all for just someone to be around. Do you get it?

TARA: I do, I will be.

WILLOW: What?

TARA: Around. (Smiles)

WILLOW: (Smiles)



Cut to the library were the gang is around reading out of the books.



XANDER: Giles I just don’t’ think all this reading will get us anywhere!

GILES: Not unless you actually read!

WILLOW: Well him being able to read is an actually myth none of us have ever seen him do it!

XANXER: Will buddy, your supposed to be on my side!

TARA: (Laughs)

GILES: This is serious! The demon Buffy saw on patrol last night could be dangerous, we must find out what kind he is so she can stop him.

BUFFY: Like I’ve said before Giles violence normally works! (Smiles)

SPIKE: That theory works for me! (Standing at the doorway to the library) Well, I’m surprised to see you here Rupert!

GILES: (Stands in front of the group) Everyone stay behind me!

SPIKE: Now, now is that anyway to treat a guest?

BUFFY: Who is this creep?

SPIKE: OH haven’t told them about me? I’m hurt Rupert! And you must be Buffy, I’ve heard a lot about you.

BUFFY: Yeah well funny I haven’t heard anything about you.

SPIKE: Well, you will, I’m sure of it. (Notices Tara) Well don’t you look like your Mum?

TARA: (Starts to go forward but Willow grabs her arm)

WILLOW: Tara no!

SPIKE: Just as feisty to, wonder if you taste as good?

GILES: (Goes for a cross bow)

SPIKE: (Pins Giles to the counter) Watch your back! (Throws Giles into the gang)



Little while later there sitting around the table again.



TARA: Dad are you ok?

GILES: I’m fine!

TARA: How’d he know to find us here?

GILES: Damn it I don’t know!

TARA: (Puts her head down)

GILES: Tara, I’m sorry.

TARA: I’m going to go home.

WILLOW: I’ll walk with you.

TARA: It’s ok Willow I have my car.

GILES: I’d prefer it if she went with you, and stayed with you tonight.

TARA: Where will you be?

GILES: I’m going on patrol with Buffy.

TARA: (Grabs her bag) Fine!



Cut to Tara’s room.



TARA: (Sitting on her bed against the wall) I mean who does he think he is? He isn’t the only one going through this.

WILLOW: (Sitting beside Tara) I know, but maybe he just doesn’t know how to reach out to you?

TARA: Yeah but I could help if he’d let me!

WILLOW: You know this, but all he see’s is his baby girl who he doesn’t want to hurt anymore.

TARA: (Smiles) Your good at this you know?

WILLOW: What?

TARA: Making me feel better.

WILLOW: (Smiles)

TARA: (Faces Willow) I think…

WILLOW: (Faces Tara) I think… (Smiles) You first?

TARA: (Leans in to Kiss Willow)

WILLOW: (Leans closer to Tara)

TARA: (Faces are inches apart, when the phone rings) (Jumps away from Willow) (Answers the phone) Hello… Yeah we made it home ok, no… I’m fine I promise, be careful. Talk to you later. (Hangs up the phone) So um you want some snacks?

WILLOW: Yeah, sounds good!

TARA: (Goes out the door)



Next day Tara is cooking breakfast. Willow comes down the stairs.



WILLOW: Um what is that I smell?

GILES: That would be Tara’s cooking. (Smiles)

WILLOW: Ok all I can say is it smells Yummy!

GILES: Yes well it normally taste that way to!

TARA: Morning.

WILLOW: Morning. (Smiles)

GILES: You slept well I trust?

WILLOW: Like a log.

TARA: Yeah a big snoring log!

WILLOW: OH god shoot me now! (Smiles)

GILES: (Gets his briefcase) So I’ll see you both later then.

TARA: Your leaving?

GILES: Yes, I have some reading to do at the library.

TARA: What about eating?

GILES: I’ll get something later, do be careful. (Walks out)

TARA: (Looks a little sad)

WILLOW: Don’t worry, he’ll come around!

TARA: So how do you like your eggs?

WILLOW: Sassy!

TARA: Huh?

WILLOW: Um Sunnyside up. (Blushes) Can I help with anything?

TARA: Nope just have a seat; it’ll be done in just a sec.

WILLOW: You get up early.

TARA: Yeah. (Smiles) I kinda always have. My mom and I used to take walks just after sunrise.

WILLOW: I’m sorry.

TARA: For what?

WILLOW: For bringing it up, I don’t mean to make you think about bad things.

TARA: Their not bad, and don’t be sorry, I miss my mom yes, but that doesn’t mean I never want to talk about all the good things we used to do together, besides it’s kinda nice to have someone to share it with.

WILLOW: (Smiles)

TARA: (Puts a plate of eggs, toast, and hash brown’s in front of Willow) Here you are two um sassy eggs! (They both laugh) (Goes back and gets her plate then sits down)

WILLOW: (Takes a bite) Oh my god!

TARA: What! Did I cook them wrong?

WILLOW: God no! These are the best eggs I’ve ever eaten in my life!

TARA: (Smiles) Well I try.

WILLOW: Wow, so this is home cooking!

TARA: You’ve had it before right?

WILLOW: Yeah when mom orders takeout!

TARA: Don’t you cook?

WILLOW: Oh no, the kitchen kinda explodes when I try.

TARA: We’ll have to work on that! (Smiles)

WILLOW: Ok, but I warn you I’m bad.

TARA: It’s a risk I’m willing to take. (Smiles)



Cut to the lunchroom, Tara, Willow, Buffy, and Xander are all sitting together eating lunch.



BUFFY: So I still can’t believe the things this Spike has done, he used to kill his victims with railroad ties! Can you believe that!

TARA: Yeah he’s bad news, and he’s killed slayers, so be careful.

BUFFY: I will.

WILLOW: How about this afternoon we all just relax and think of happy thoughts! (Looks at Tara) Want to hang with us after school?

TARA: I’d love to Willow but I’ve already made other plans.

WILLOW: (Looks surprised) Oh, um doing what?

TARA: (Smiles) Horse back riding. My horse is arriving from Texas today and I want to be at the stables.

XANDER: Oh we’ve got passes for that place.

WILLOW: Yes that we’ve been dying to use, so we’ll go with you, if you’d like the company?

TARA: (Grins) Ok!

XANDER: Ok (Looks at Willow) Who are you? And what have you done with my best friend?

WILLOW: (Kicks Xander)

XANDER: Ouch!

BUFFY: (Starts laughing)



Cut to the stables. Tara and Willow are getting one horse ready. Willow is far away though.



TARA: Can you hand me that brush? (Points to one brush)

WILLOW: Would that mean I’d have to walk closer to you?

TARA: Generally yes that’s what handing something to someone is? What’s wrong with you?

WILLOW: Um nothing… She doesn’t bite right?

TARA: Um no? (Grins) Are you scared of horses?

BUFFY: (Walks in) What tipped you off?

WILLOW: Afraid is such a strong word really!

TARA: Willow have you ever been on a horse?

WILLOW: Once, we had some at my birthday party, ponies that is, it ended badly.

TARA: Then why’d you come today?

BUFFY: Cause we’ve been bugging her, and I guess she figured she felt brave today! Right?

WILLOW: That’s right! But now that I’m here…

XANDER: (Walks in with a big toad frog) Oh man check this thing out!

WILLOW: (Screams and gets behind Tara)

XANDER: Oops sorry! (Puts frog out of the barn) Their it’s gone!

TARA: (Laughs) Your afraid of frogs to?

WILLOW: I know I’m a big baby! (Puts her head down)

TARA: Tell you what? How about you ride with me, and let Buffy and Xander have their own horse?

WILLOW: Yeah?

TARA: Yeah. I promise no evil frogs will harm you!

WILLOW: Sounds good. (Smiles)



Cut to outside, they have 3 horses out. Tara gets on hers. Buffy and Xander do the same.



TARA: Ok Willow (Holds out her hand) Come on!

WILLOW: Are you sure it’s safe?

TARA: I promise fun and safety!

WILLOW: (Grabs onto Tara’s hand and pulls her self up, she sits in front of Tara) Hey I’m on a horse! Buffy look at me!

BUFFY: Ok did someone bring a camera?

XANDER: Ohhh I did! (Pulls out a camera and takes a photo of Willow and Tara)



Little while later its just Willow and Tara riding.



WILLOW: To bad Xander fell in that poison ivy patch!

TARA: Poor Xander, he’s going to be scratching for weeks.

WILLOW: Yeah and after Buffy gets through beating him up for making her miss her horseback riding he’ll be double sore!

TARA: Maybe we should head back and make sure they made it to the first aid cabin ok?

WILLOW: It’s up to you, you’re driving, steering? Um you know what I mean!

TARA: (Grins) Your cute you know that?

WILLOW: Me? (Smiles) (Turns a bit to try and look at Tara)

TARA: Yeah you. (Leans in to kiss Willow)

BUFFY: (Rides up on a horse) Hey guys! (Yells)

TARA: (Pulls away from Willow)

BUFFY: Here you are! (Comes up besides Tara’s horse) Hey, we need to go; Xander’s being a big baby!

WILLOW: Great! Buffy, we’ll be right their.

BUFFY: Ok come on, I don’t want to listen to him wine anymore.

TARA: (Smiles at Willow)



Cut to outside Willow’s house. Tara is standing with Willow talking on the porch.



WILLOW: Thank you for this afternoon I had a wonderful time!

TARA: Even if you were scared to death?

WILLOW: Hey I wasn’t scared when I was with you. (Smiles)

TARA: (Smiles) Um I guess I should go.

WILLOW: Yeah it’ll be dark soon; I don’t want you out late…Um I mean it’s not safe?

TARA: (Grins) Why Willow Rosenberg are you worried about me?

WILLOW: No, I’m just worried about my cooking lessons! (Teasing)

TARA: So I’ll see you tomorrow then. (Turns to walk away)

WILLOW: Um I like girls! (Blushes)

TARA: (Faces Willow) Well that’s good to know seeing as I’m a girl and all?

WILLOW: No I mean I ‘like’ girls, and god this isn’t how I pictured telling you (Sits on the steps in front of her house)

TARA: Oh. (Sits beside of Willow)

WILLOW: You hate me now huh?

TARA: God no! Willow why would I hate you?

WILLOW: Cause I like girls?

TARA: (Laughs) Do you hate me?

WILLOW: God Tara no? OH! Oh! Oh! You… You like girls to?

TARA: Well I like one. (Smiles) I thought that was fairly obvious. (Takes Willow’s hand)

WILLOW: (Smiles)

TARA: How about we go to the movies Friday night?

WILLOW: Is this a date?

TARA: Want it to be?

WILLOW: Oh yeah!

TARA: Then yeah it is.

WILLOW: Friday works for me.

TARA: (Stands up) Ok, well I’ll see you at school tomorrow. (Smiles)

WILLOW: (Stands up) Yeah see you tomorrow.

TARA: And don’t forget about Friday! (Smiles as she gets in her car) (Drives off)

WILLOW: Don’t worry! (Runs into the house and picks up the phone) You’ll never believe what just happen!



TBC… Part 3

If you woke up breathing, congratulations, you have another chance!

Okies, so yeah, you aren't working on one of my favorite fic, you are writting a new one. But hey! I like this one too! so yippee, it all works out. However, you do realize that now I'll be harassing you double time for updates, right??

oooh i'm liking this fic. Can't wait for more.

Helen

Wow, awesome start Stephie, i totally loved the first two parts of this fic. I love Giles being Tara's Dad, Spike and Giles having a past, Willow knowing who she is early on & of course the fact that Willow and Tara have a date on Friday night I so cant wait for the next part so hurry please.



Cheers

Nath

If life was meant to be a bed of daisy's we'd have chicken crap thown on us all the time.

Huh, gotta say, I'm enjoying this. Tara as Giles' daughter is much better than that bastard of a father, plus Willow outing herself so early, very interesting. Looking forward to more.

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Too many of us live desert lives. ~Charles de Lint

um one word.....MORE! ROFL. I love these high school fics... and willow was so cute. Good job.



AJ

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TARA: Every time I... even when I'm at my worst ... you always make me feel special. How do you do that?

WILLOW: Magic.

Awesome update! They are both so sweet. But all these interruptions...geez! Well, i guess the date will finally show some smoochies!

Can't wait for more!!

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

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

Oooh, I love this fic! Aint it frustrating when they keep getting interrupted though? Kiss already! Can't wait for the next part and I found it sooo funny how Willow told Tara she liked girls.

Dude, Xander doesn't know?! Uhm .. does Giles know that his daughter digs chicks? Hmm ..



Very cool. I like the false starts with the kissing -- very sweet. Makes the real thing worth waiting for.



JD

"I smell the smelly smell of something that smells smelly!" (SpongeBob Squarepants)

Oh wow this fic is great!! It was sooo funny when Willow just blurted out that she liked girls What a way to tell someone! He he he, and awww to the horseriding bit. More soon please or I will be an unhappy bunny!



love Aly xxx

"This whole us things is...bleh!" Willow to Xander in Lover's Walk

Great update!! Their goin on a movie, yay!! Can't wait 4 more!!

"In my world there are people in chains and we can ride them like ponies" -Vamp Willow (Doppelgangland)

this is a really cool fic

i love what you've done with the characters , like Giles being Tara's dad

can't wait to see what happens at the movies



*Hannah*

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I just needed someone to talk to, you were just too busy with yourself, you were never there for me to express how i felt ,i just stuffed it down- *STAIND -FADE*

Okay I'm totally digging this fic! I love it! And Giles as Tara's daughter...loving that too, I'm glad cause Giles would be a great dad, and Tara deserves the best.

Wow!! This is a really great fic, i'm hooked already. I love that Giles is Tara's dad she needs a good dad and Giles will take care of her!!

Can't wait for your next update from this and a new beginning!!

love jade x x

The heart was made to be broken.

Loving this fic, Giles as Tara's father is brilliant! And ya gotta adore Willow's coming out...



'I like girls!'



Hehe, oh lord that made me laugh I could just picture the expression.



Luv Star x

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'I know what it's like to want to die. How it hurts to smile. How you try to fit in but you can't. How you hurt yourself on the outside to kill the thing on the inside'
-Girl, Interrupted.

Darn that Buffy, for interrupting their, what could have been, first kiss. Grrr...



I am LOVING this. This is very cool. I like Giles as Tara's dad. Does Tara have an English accent, cause that would just be.... sexy.



I loved how Willow come out to her. "I like girls." She's so cute.



Looking forward to more,



Jen

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"Talented Tongued Tara." Willow snickered.-"Unexpected Consequences," by Lisa

Gonna keep this short: More. Soon. Please!

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Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

Oh my god this is so good, i am so pissed off i am going on my holiday the end of this week cause this fic will not be finished by then right? So i will have two weeks not knowing what is happening next



But keep up the good work its brillant

cool fic

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!

Cross my heart, smack me dead, stick a lobster on my head.

Beer: the cause of and solution to life's problems

This fic rocks.

Hey everyone Sorry this isn't an update BUT I have responded to your feedback I'm glad you are all liking the story!!! When I look on the board and see feedback for one of my stories I get all smilie Yeah I admit it I'm addicted to feedback Update will come sometime this week. Don't shoot me if I take a few days, I have to work quite a few hrs this week my part time job for the summer has almost turned into a full time one! But I got a raise



~Stephie~



singgirl: It's ok if you bug me for updates, I don't mind



gertiel: I'll try to get you an update soon



spazz07: I thought it'd be kinda cool to see Willow knowing who she was early. So I'm glad you agree with me And I'll do my best to hurry



Thanatopsis: Yeah I didn't like her dad on the show either, and I always have seen giles as kinda a father figure so.



TesniStryngefyre: Thanks I'm a big fan of the High School fic's to, I think that's why this got stuck in my head



snuggle79: Your supposed to get smoochies on dates??? Dude I've been robed!!



Centauri2002: Yeah I thought that would be funny, it's kinda how I came out to one of my friends, so I just added a little Willow talk in and hoped it'd go over well with you guys

jdcioffi: Nope Xander dosn't know, and well you'll have to keep reading to see about Giles



ally02: Thank you so much I liked the horseback riding part, but I almost cut it, guess it's a good thing I didn't huh?



MissQuirky: Yup, thier going to a movie! Now I'm just trying to figure out in my head which one they should see

fidds: I'm really glad you guys dig Giles being Tara's dad. And I promise fun at the movies



foreverpiper: I agree Tara always needs the best!!



Broken hart: Thanks It's good to see fans of both the stories on here, I haven't did an update for A New Beginning yet because I'm trying to figure out just how I want one part to go, when I get it sorted out in my head and I have a day off work, words will go into the computer I promise!



shootingstar: It makes me laugh to! At least I know I'm not the only one!



Jennpurr: I know dosen't Buffy have THE worse timing!! And yes Tara does have an English acc. I would have her saying more thing's British but I'm from FL so I'm afraid I dont' have a clue of some of the lingo. But I try to add somethings I've heard Giles say before



kukalaka : I'll try I promise! But I have to work 33+ hrs this week so it'll be when I have the spare time, or when my boss isn't looking



Willow Rocks: Hey I like your name! And sorry to say no it won't be 100% finished by the end of this week. I'm not sure how many parts I want to write in it yet. Have a great holiday!

Grimaldi: Thanks



The Next Tara Maclay: It's so cool to me when I hear people say something Rock, cause I say that all the time So thank you YOU ROCK!

If you woke up breathing, congratulations, you have another chance!

Okay then, I will bug you a lot, I must warn you, I am a registered harasser! Congrats on the raise!

Ok well I got something in my head this afternoon and wrote the next part. Hope you guys like it. Maybe I'll have Ch. 4 done in the next day or so, I have it maped out in my head it's a scary place to be but I have to muddle through it Hope you all like this part!!



~Stephie~





Title: High School and All Things Scary (Part 3)

Author: Stephie

Email: TaraWillowfan21@aol.com

Feedback: Yes Please I’d Love To Have Feedback

Spoilers: Nothing really unless you don’t know there is a Tara and you have never watched any Buffy ;-)

Summary: AU. Buffy’s 1st year of high school has been pretty much the same as on the show. However she had a different watcher. Giles comes to relive her old watcher, and brings his daughter.

Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the “Buffy” characters, I did however create some new ones for this story, but it’s dealing with Buffy so that’s Joss’s (AKA: The EVIL man) territory not mine.

Rating: PG-13/R it’s between the two.





Cut to the parking lot of at Sunnydale High School. Tara, Willow and Buffy are getting out of Tara’s car.



BUFFY: Thanks so much for coming and getting us Tara, my mom kinda has this thing were she doesn’t like me driving?

TARA: Oh it wasn’t a problem Buffy, besides (Looks at Willow) I like the company. So why won’t your mom let you drive?

BUFFY: I had a little…um…trouble at my last test… kinda got bared from the car for the next few years! (Grins)

TARA: Must have been some trouble!

WILLOW: You have no idea!



About that time Xander comes up with Cordelia.



WILLOW: Oh my god!

TARA: (Jumpy) What?

WILLOW: Xander’s with Cordelia!

XANDER: (Gets out of the car) Um so yeah thanks for not running me over!

CORDELIA: (Gets out of the car) Um no problem, now get out of my way! (Goes into the school)

BUFFY: What was that about?

XANDER: Nothing! Hey lets get to class! (Takes off for campus)

BUFFY: Is it just me or do boys get stranger with age?

TARA: I may not be the best judge but I think I agree with you! (Grins)



Cut to the library, the gang minus Xander is all around either doing homework or looking up stuff for Giles.



BUFFY: Will, I don’t get it! (Puts her head on the book she was reading)

WILLOW: (Who is trying to help Buffy study) Come on Buff! It’s not that hard!

BUFFY: Not for an extremely smart person like you! Simple things make since to me, here’s a stake, put it in the heart and poof! Who crossed the ocean, and founded what first, well that’s a vampire of a whole different color!

WILLOW: (Smiles)

BUFFY: What?

WILLOW: I just find it amusing that you say I babble!

TARA: (Grins)

GILES: You know less talking, and more reading might actually solve your problem Buffy?

BUFFY: This coming from the ‘I love to read, throw away the evil TV’!

TARA: (Burst into laughter) Boy, she has you pegged pretty well!

GILES: I beg your pardon!

TARA: Um… Nothing, I’m studying! (Grins)

WILLOW: So Giles have you seen Xander?

GILES: No, I figured you had?

BUFFY: He told me he had some kinda after class thing?

GILES: As Tara should!

TARA: Oh not again!

GILES: Your very good! And they have a spot open on the team!

WILLOW: Whoa Wait? Very good at what?

GILES: Swimming. She was first in her team last year.

WILLOW: You swim? (Smiles)

TARA: I used to, not anymore.

BUFFY: Why not?

TARA: Just not interested.

WILLOW: Well, I think it’d be good for you!

GILES: I agree with Willow, it’d give you something to do!

WILLOW: Yeah and Buffy and I can be all supportive and come to all your meets!

BUFFY: (Shoots Willow “I know what your up to”)

TARA: (Smiles) I’ll think about it.

GILES: Good lord, you two have been able to talk more since into her within five minutes then I’ve been able to all week!

WILLOW: I guess where just good at persuasion?



Cut to outside Willow’s house. Tara is standing on the porch and has just rung the doorbell.



WILLOW: (Off screen) Just a sec! (Opens the door) (Smiles) Tara!

TARA: (Hands Willow a rose) Brought you something. (Grins)

WILLOW: Wow! No one’s every got me a flower!

TARA: So you ready?

WILLOW: Yeah let me put my rose in some water!



Cut to the movie theater, Tara and Willow are standing in line for tickets.



TARA: I had no idea Sunnydale had so many people! (Looking around)

WILLOW: Well it’s date night; they come out of the woodworks.

TARA: (Smiles) Go on a lot of date nights huh?

WILLOW: Not so much. But I’ve heard about them in theory! (Smiles)

TICKET GUY: Next please!

TARA: (Moves to the window) Two for Starship Troopers.

WILLOW: (Starts to get some money out)

TARA: No I got it! (Pays the guy and gets the tickets)

WILLOW: Thanks! (Smiles)

TARA: (Walks away with Willow to the snack bar) My pleasure. So you sure you don’t mind seeing this movie?

WILLOW: Oh hey I’m all for killing bugs! So you like Sci-fi huh?

TARA: A bit! (Smiles) But just the cool ones!

WILLOW: Well if I get scared… (Cut off by Tara)

TARA: I’ll be there to protect you!

WILLOW: (Smiles)

TARA: So what would you like to drink?

WILLOW: We can share a coke if you’d like?

TARA: Sounds good to me!



Cut to the inside of the theater, Willow and Tara found seats towards the top that’s just for two people in the corner. Tara is setting on the outside; Willow is next to the Wall.



TARA: Can you see ok?

WILLOW: Sure can! (Takes a mouthful of popcorn) I love movie popcorn!

TARA: Yeah me to! (Goes to get some at the same time as Willow and gets Willows hand) Go ahead.

WILLOW: (Smiles) Oh I have an idea! Open your mouth!

TARA: I beg your pardon?

WILLOW: Come on!

TARA: Ok… (Opens her mouth)

WILLOW: (Tries to throw popcorn into Tara’s mouth but misses and hits her nose) Oops! (Laughs)

TARA: (Laughs as well) Somehow I don’t think I can eat through my nose!

WILLOW: Unless you were a demon, then well you might be able to! (Grins)

TARA: Thank goodness I’m just boring old me!

WILLOW: You’re not boring.

TARA: Yeah I kinda am.

WILLOW: Relax, your one of the good guys! With a cool secret identity and all to boot!

TARA: Cool huh?

WILLOW: Totally, and your all James Bond with the cool English accent.

TARA: Wow, that’s a lot of cools! (Smiles) And James Bond? How about… Um you know they really need to make a movie about a girl super hero! It could be big!

WILLOW: I totally agree. Could even have a video game franchise to go along with it!

TARA: Why, Willow you may be a millionaire one day with all your good ideas! (Smiles)





About that time the lights go down, and the movie previews start.



WILLOW: Oh bug killing goodness is about to begin!

TARA: (Holds Willow’s hand) Is this ok?

WILLOW: Oh yeah!



Little while later Willow is balancing the popcorn on her leg and eating it with one hand, while holding Tara’s with the other, she looks like she’s scared to death. About that time a big bug jumps out on the screen.



WILLOW: Oh my God!! (Throws the popcorn on Tara)

TARA: (Laughs as she brushes off the popcorn) So much for the popcorn.

WILLOW: Oh geeze Tara I’m really sorry, (Starts brushing off the popcorn, and bumps Tara’s chest.) (Blushes)

TARA: Getting Frisky Rosenberg? (Grins)

WILLOW: So didn’t mean to do that! Um crawling under the seat now!

TARA: It’s ok, besides I might just get frisky myself! (Winks)

WILLOW: (Smiles)



Towards the end of the movie Willow has her head kind of buried into Tara’s shoulder.



TARA: (Whispers) You can look now, the big bug is dead.

WILLOW: Really?

TARA: Yeah.

WILLOW: (Looks up again) Oh well that wasn’t so bad! (About that time another bug fly’s onto the screen) OH! (Puts her head back into Tara’s shoulder)

TARA: (Giggles) This wouldn’t be your first Sci-fi movie would it?

WILLOW: Oh no! I’ve seen tons! Hundreds even!

TARA: (Smiles) (Pulls Willow’s face up, and leans down to kiss her)

WILLOW: (Leans into Tara, their lips are inches apart)



About that time, the screen starts to flicker, and the lights come on.



WILLOW: (Pulls away from Tara)

ANNOUNCER: We apologize ladies and gentlemen we are having technical difficulties

If you can please exit we’ll give you free tickets to another show. Sorry for this folks.

TARA: Well that sucks.

WILLOW: I know! And were did you learn a word like ‘sucks’ what would you dad say! (Teases)

TARA: (Stands up then holds her hand out for Willow’s) He’d probably say something very British about where I learned it! (Smiles)

WILLOW: (Takes Tara’s hand and stands up)



Cut to outside the theater, Tara and Willow are walking holding hands.





TARA: So what do you want to do after high school?

WILLOW: Go to college, maybe teach? I’m not really sure. What about you?

TARA: Be a watcher I suppose.

WILLOW: You don’t sound to sure about that?

TARA: It’s just… I see what it’s cost my dad, and I don’t’ see the point in it really. All he’s lost… Is it really worth it?

WILLOW: Well you get the joy of saving the world!

TARA: (Smiles) Yeah I guess you do.

WILLOW: I’m sorry the movie messed up.

TARA: I bet! (Grins) All the hiding did you even know what was going on?

WILLOW: Well I got the fact that the cute girl died so the snob could have her boy friend!

TARA: Cute girl huh?

WILLOW: Yeah didn’t you look at the shower… Never mind!

TARA: (Laughs) Guess you were paying more attention then me, all I saw was you!

WILLOW: (Blushes)

XANDER: (Calls out) Willow! (Runs over to where Tara and Willow are at)

WILLOW: (Drops Tara’s hand)

TARA: (Looks at Willow a little funny)

WILLOW: Xander! What are you doing out, on a Friday night?

XANDER: I thought I’d come catch that new Sci-fi movie you know the one about the bugs!

WILLOW: Yeah we tried to see it, but the tape or something messed up.

XANDER: You went to see a Sci-fi movie! But you hate Sci-fi?

TARA: (Looks at Willow) You hate it?

WILLOW: No I don’t!

XANDER: She hides every time I try to watch it! (Looks at the time) Oh hey gotta go the show’s starting in like 10 minutes. Later guys! (Walks off)

TARA: Willow, why did you let go of my hand?

WILLOW: (Puts her head down)

TARA: Your not out to your friends are you?

WILLOW: It’s not that, not really, Buffy knows.

TARA: But Xander doesn’t. How come?

WILLOW: I don’t know, it’s complicated. Why don’t we go get some ice cream?

TARA: Sure, hey how about we see a movie you want to see tomorrow night?

WILLOW: Tara, I’d love to but I kinda have other plans.

TARA: Oh. (Puts her head down)

WILLOW: It’s just Saturday is video night, and you might feel uncomfortable?

TARA: I understand.

WILLOW: It’s not that I don’t’ want you their, but the three of us have always just did it together?

TARA: Another time then?

WILLOW: Absolutely!

TARA: Um I need to get home; I didn’t realize how late it was getting.

WILLOW: What about ice cream?

TARA: Dad will worry if I’m out to late.



Cut to Tara’s bedroom where she’s on her bed looking up at the ceiling.



GILES: (Stands in the doorway) Are you sure you’re not hungry?

TARA: (Looks at her father) Yeah I’m sure.

GILES: (Walks in and sits on the edge of the bed) Are you all right Tara, you’ve been kind of quite since last night?

TARA: It’s nothing.

GILES: I may be old, but I’m not blind yet, something’s bothering you?

TARA: I’m fine really.

GILES: And why are you not out with your friends?

TARA: They all had plans.

GILES: Oh I see. Without you I presume?

TARA: Yeah.

GILES: (Pats Tara’s leg) She’ll come around.

TARA: (Surprised) Huh?

GILES: Willow, it is her your fretting over isn’t it?

TARA: How… (Cut off by Giles)

GILES: As I said I’m not blind yet dear!

TARA: (Sits up) I’m sorry… (Puts her head down)

GILES: Why are you sorry? Love is a grand thing! Your mother taught me that.

TARA: She told you?

GILES: I figured it out actually, and then asked her.

TARA: Oh.

GILES: She wanted me to go to you and talk, but I told her it’d be better for you to come to me. Turns out maybe she was right.

TARA: She always had a way of being that way huh? (Smiles)

GILES: Yes she did.

TARA: I miss her.

GILES: As do I. (Hugs Tara)

TARA: Jimmy thought it was fairly cool when I told him.

GILES: (Sighed) Yes well he was a boy! (Sad smile)

TARA: Thanks dad.

GILES: For what?

TARA: For being here, through everything.

GILES: Well I realize I’ve been preoccupied with certain things, but I am, and will always be your father first, even if I may get sidetracked sometimes.

TARA: (Smiles)

GILES: So shall I make us some tea?

TARA: Only if you’ll make some of those coconut cookies to go with it?

GILES: Done! (Smiles)

TARA: And Dad?

GILES: Yes?

TARA: Can we have something besides tea?

GILES/TARA: (Start laughing)



Cut to Buffy’s house, Willow is just walking through the door Buffy greets her.



BUFFY: (Smiles) Hey Will!

WILLOW: (Notices Cordelia is in the living room) What is she doing here?

BUFFY: Oh Xander brought her with him. If you ask me, theirs more then meets the eye with that!

WILLOW: I thought it was just going to be us?

BUFFY: Yeah well the more the merrier!

WILLOW: Yeah. (Looks a little sad)

BUFFY: What is it? Girl talk?

WILLOW: (Nods her head yes)

BUFFY: Be back in minute guys! (Pulls Willow up the stairs and into her bedroom) Ok spill!

WILLOW: I think I made a mistake with Tara!

BUFFY: Not the girl you thought she was?

WILLOW: No I mean “I” made a mistake! Xander ran into us last night after the movie, and I like let go of her hand… I’m so not ashamed of her Buffy, but theirs just something about telling Xander that scares me! And then when she asked if I wanted to see a movie tonight, well I kinda told her it was the three of us only!

BUFFY: Why’d you do that Will?

WILLOW: I don’t know Buffy! It’s like when it’s just her and I together, I feel so on top of the world, and I know she just sees me, but when were all together, I’m afraid she’s going to see how much of a dork I am and loose interest.

BUFFY: I so don’t’ see that happening! Still doesn’t explain why your not telling Xander?

WILLOW: Buffy we’ve been friends since we where both little. I don’t think I could take that kind of rejection!



Pan to Xander standing outside of Buffy’s door.



WILLOW: I mean, he’s like my brother, so if he turned away from me, that’d be like my family turning away from me!

BUFFY: Willow your gay! Not telling someone, or telling them isn’t going to change who you are!

WILLOW: But Buffy your not getting it, when I told you I’d just meet you so if I lost you it wasn’t that big of a deal, but with Xander…

XANDER: (Cuts Willow off) Xander will never turn away from Willow!

WILLOW: Xander! (Looks horrified) What are you doing in here?

XANDER: Saving you from loosing one of the hottest girls in school it would seam!

WILLOW: (Doesn’t know what to say)

XANDER: Will you’re my best friend! Why would I care that your into girls? Hello guy here!

WILLOW: (Starts to cry)

XANDER: I love ‘you’ Will! (Pulls Willow into a hug) If you and Tara hook up though do you promise to tell me stories?

WILLOW: Xander! (Hits his chest)

BUFFY: (Smiles)



Cut to the front door at Giles house.



GILES: (Opens the door to see Willow) Willow? What are you doing here?

WILLOW: Can I come in?

GILES: Oh yes of course. Do come in! (Lets Willow in and closes the door)

WILLOW: Um would it be all right if I talked to Tara?

GILES: (Smiles) Yes it would be, she’s in her room, and I believe you know your way?

WILLOW: Yeah.



Willow makes her way up the stairs, she’s standing right outside Tara’s door, she looks in and Tara’s on her bed playing the guitar.



WILLOW: (Knocks on the door)

TARA: (Jumps) Willow? (Puts the guitar down and stands up)

WILLOW: Can I come in?

TARA: Yeah, what are you doing here?

WILLOW: (Walks in the door) I didn’t know you played? (Looks at the guitar)

TARA: Yes, dad taught me. But your being avoidie?

WILLOW: Right. (Hands a piece of paper to Tara) Here!

TARA: What’s this?

WILLOW: Have to open it.

TARA: (Opens the paper to show a rose drew on it) (Smiles)

WILLOW: It was the best I could do so late, all the flower shops were closed, and Mrs. Summers threaded my life if I cut one of her rose bushes.

TARA: (Smiles)

WILLOW: I was a jerk yesterday! I was scared, and everything has happen so fast, I mean it’s one thing to know things about yourself, but an entirely different thing to actually experience stuff. And it’s not that I don’t want you around cause God knows I do! It’s just kinda like I wanted something that was just mine, and at the same time I was scared of how Xander would react. OH but I told him tonight! And he’s cool with everything!

TARA: (Looks down, then at Willow) I am you know.

WILLOW: What?

TARA: Yours. (Smiles)

WILLOW: Really?

TARA: Oh yeah, since day one!

WILLOW: (Hugs Tara) I’m so sorry…

TARA: (Leans down and kisses Willow… Then pulls away) Sometimes Talking is overrated!

WILLOW: Uh huh! (Kisses Tara)



TBC… Part 4

If you woke up breathing, congratulations, you have another chance!

OMG!! That was sooo sweet n cute, I LOVED it, the date, the hand holding, the smoochies, all of it!! I sooo can't wait 4 ur next update!!

"W-well, I-I was wondering, maybe, you would wanna go out sometime? For coffee ... food ... kisses and gay love?" - Willow (Normal Again)

Another good update. I'm glad Xander finally knows, though evansdropping isn't particularly nice. Oh well. Glad Willow and Tara are all right. Very sweet with Willow drawing the rose. Oh and I like that Tara plays guitar, is that gonna reappear later?

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