The Alternative

[Pose Vixen]

My first time writing W/T fic. Please trash me if you dun like it. Tell me why first tho. Thanks.



Alternative reality. No wiccan group. How did our lovers meet? I promise much angst and lovey dovey!



The Alternative Part 1





Working in a Chinese restaurant has never been harder. It is the Chinese New Year and every single Chinese I know or do not know is here.



“One more Har Kao please!” random man shouted at me.



Do I even look Chinese to him? I may be a little pasty looking but still. I thought the red hair was loud enough. Sigh. Ok I work here. So shout at me. One Har Kao coming right up.



My right eyelid has been twitching the whole evening as I zoom in and out of the kitchen. My arms are dead and my legs numbed. All I want to do is go back and sleep. But not for another 2 hours. Goddess, help me.



As if on cue, this blond hair lady walked through the front door. She looks around nervously and catches my attention. She nods unsurely at me and tried to smile. For a moment, the entire restaurant is not here. All the noises stop and there are only us. She parts her lips to say something at me but no words came out. I squints my eyes to focus on my hearing but still nothing. Things are moving in slow motion suddenly. All I know is how nice it would be if I’m kissing those lips as I wet my own unconsciously. Who is she?



“Willow!” that sharp screeching voice snap me out of dreamland. It’s my lady boss catching me in a trance. Startled, almost dropped the plates I am holding. I smiled apologetically and went to the kitchen to put the plates.



I rush out again hoping to see her, she was still there. I walk boldly towards her as she waits for me, head slightly dipped, as if she is shy. Is she?



“Eh, hi. What can I get you? Some Har Kao? Siew Mai? Spicy tofu and prawns Steamed pomfret and tomatoes Stir fried noodles Sater cess with pork ribs soup that’s our soup of the day by the way.” I blabbered. When she didn’t reply, I tried again. “Spring rolls Sweet and spicy pork Steamed prawns in garlic Fried chicken in lemon sauce Pork balls Chicken rolls Crab stick Black pepper crab Glutinous rice in lotus leaves Steamed chicken with ginger?” I start out quickly in one breath. Looking at her expectantly.



“O-o-oh-oh wow. What a w-wide r-range of food.” She replies. I realise I must have shocked her by reciting the menu with such efficiency. But some times its fun to do something to like entertain yourself. Cos you can only read the menu in so many ways and when people hear it over and over again its boring so I try to do some thing new everyday and reading the menu backward sounds like a good idea so even the food will sound more apptetising now. I breathe mentally. Its about time I gave her an answer.



“Ha. Ha. Sorry. What would you like for dinner?” I finally calm myself down. Her eyes have such calming effects. And what’s her smell, it’s very soothing too. It feels so good to be standing right next to her.



“Spring rolls and payaya please. Take-away” She said smoothly. As if she have said this all her life.



“Ok! Springs and payaya that is.” I smile and nodded.



It didn’t take long for the food to get ready. I am disappointed she has to leave so quickly. I haven’t even sneaked 30 glances at her yet! I hope she didn’t see. But I know she caught one when I lingered too long. I blush at the thought. Gingerly, I bring the food to her.



“Must you go?” Opps! “Here you go. Please come again!” Please! My mind screams. I must be in a trance again cos the next thing she said was “W-Willow? H-here’s the money.”



“Oh! Ok! Thanks!” With that, she smiled and left, letting her long silky hair flow and fall in front of her shoulders.



She called my name. It seems to take on a whole new meaning. Willow. Sounds different coming out from her. Willow. I like the way she says it. Willow. I kept hearing my name, her voice. Who is she? What’s her name?





To be continued...

Edited by: Pose Vixen at: 7/4/03 1:37 am

[akira]

hey,

really liked the first part. willow working in a chinese restaurant now that´s something new.

lol and reciting the whole menu..so cute..and so was the forgetting about the money part.

really looking forward to read the next part!!

cya

akira

[maudmac]

Pose Vixen, this is great. Interesting. Different, but so perfectly Willow and Tara. And instantly smitten, they are. Of course.



I'm liking this and definitely looking forward to more.

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Pussy crack corn...and I don't care! -- Margaret Cho

[Stroke of Luck]

Wow i love AU storys and yours is really good..



Hehe Willow is so cute...hope Tara comes back really soon maybe the next time not just because of the food



CU

SoL/Natti



This is a duet, Amber! You need to sing!"- Tony

[Pose Vixen]

thanks guys. i will probably update it tomorrow.

cos im moving out and stuff.

it will get abit angsty on my part. heh.

[Pose Vixen]

or now..



Erm. Disclaimers - characters are not mine.

Previous Part left off - Willow meets Tara.







Part 2





My arms are dead. So are my legs. Even battling demons is not as tiring as working in a Chinese restaurant on Chinese New Year day. I have to get back to the dorm. Buffy is waiting for me. Probably with news of the new demon. Or her new boyfriend. What’s his name again? Willard? What a ratty name. I’m not big with the rat thing. Sigh. And they are so couple-y. And I’m alone-y. Please don’t let me see Xander and Anya tonight. I have enough of couple-y action for a while. The last thing I need is a sex talk…



My thoughts are abruptly interrupted with a sharp scream! Who is it? I can’t see anything around! “Hello?! Where are you?” Breathing has become an issue the 2nd time of today. I wish I can just breathe normally for once when faced with danger! Or a pretty girl.



“Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhh………………….” Gasp! Another loud piercing scream! That way!



I run as fast as my legs can carry me and came to a stop when I see the scene in front of me. It’s, it’s her! With that ugly looking thing on top of her! Blondie needs help!



“Dispel!” I said and immediately that ugly got thrown a few meters away.



I quickly take her hand in mine. “Run!” I command as we start running in a random direction. Oh her hand. My right frontal must be at work with its creativity and maybe imagination but it feels so warm and familiar. Like it belonged in my hand. Funny how we are still running together holding hands. Somehow I don’t feel like telling her running without holding hands will be much faster, not yet.



I can tell her long skirt is not made for running. And I’m not an athletic either. Soon we are tired and out of breath. I finally have to stop near the school campus. I pant heavily.



“C-come on.” She says. I give her the look that says “just another 2 more pants, or 4 more please?” but I guess she isn’t gonna take it. She said “The b-body will a-al-always be tired, but it’s the mind that s-sets the li-limits. Come on. Run.” She urges me. “Besides, your red hair looks better when the wind is in it.”



Is she flirting with me? Beat. I continue to run when she tugs my hand. Flirt line aside. My life is more important as I hear vague sounds of hedonist growling and sadistic laughter not very far away. With what’s left of my strength, we try to make it to my dorm.





“Buffy! The demon we were working on is chasing us! Outside!” I yell when I see Buff in the room. She got up without another word and moved out in a kick ass manner.



8 pants later – “That’s Buffy. She kicks ass and saves damsels in distress, plus our usual spread of commoners. Me included.” I smile weakly. “So erm what is your name? It will be useful when I introduce you to Buffy.” I smile again, trying to convince her.



“My name is Tara.” She looks down slightly, in her shy manner as she sips the water I passed her just now.



“What a nice name!” I cannot help but grin widely at her. “Do you really think my hair looks nicer with the wind in it?”



She glances at me and nods slightly. Whee! I feel my heart did a somersault. Funny. It hasn’t felt this way for a long time. It’s a wonderful feeling.





to be continued...

Edited by: Pose Vixen at: 7/6/03 7:09 pm

[maudmac]

Oooh!



That was short, but, you know, really a lot happened. Efficient writing. Good stuff. Great characterization, too.

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Pussy crack corn...and I don't care! -- Margaret Cho

[Pose Vixen]

I promise a long update next time!

*winkz*

[LostWithoutTara]

Great start! I liked Willow working in the Chinese restaurant, her menu-reciting, and the initial meeting with Tara, which was lovely.



I'm looking forward to seeing how everything develops.

[Stroke of Luck]

Oh wow lots of action in that short update but hey Willow knows Taras name....and they like to touch each other could it be any better? i dont think so



More soon pls



CU

SoL/Natti

This is a duet, Amber! You need to sing!"- Tony

Edited by: Stroke of Luck at: 7/8/03 12:06 am

[Pose Vixen]

Story - Alternative Reality

Where we left off - Willow and Tara alone in the room after Tara is being attacked by a demon.





Part 3



“Erm, is this your r-room?” Tara asks me.



“Oh yeah. I share it with Buffy, who you met briefly.” I say dreamily.



“So, are y-you guys together?” she ask again.



“We are so together! You have no idea!” I giggle openly. How silly is Tara! Of cos I’m like the bestest friends with Buffy. We have been through so much! I can see us battling demons and vampires for a long time!



“Oh. For how long now?” Tara uses her Tara voice to question me. But how come she is not looking at me anymore? Does she suddenly find the room interesting? Cos she’s looking everywhere but me? Was it something I said? This is so not good. What have I done?!



“Almost 2 years now.” I answer her timidly.



“Ok. I think I-I better go. It’s n-not nice to d-disturb you guys. T-thanks for saving me. Go a-ahead and spend t-time with her when she c-comes back right? I-I have to go. Bye.” She glances at me and tries to leave the room.



“Hey! Don’t go yet! The demon may still be outside. Its not safe. Why don’t you stay here? Maybe for the night? Or at least till Buffy comes back so that she can escort you back cos I don’t want you to be shredded into many pieces I still want to recognise you when I next see you which means you are not a pool of blood and decaying mingled human flesh.” I realise what I have just said because she has a look of horror in her eyes.



“I’m scaring you huh?” I go over quickly to hold both her hands. “I just don’t want you to go yet cos its not safe. And besides, I’m scared too. We can keep each other company?” I plead with a hush puppy look. She nods briefly, still not looking at me.



“I didn’t mean those bloody and decaying words. I just had this scene flashing across my mind and it was so scary. That should not happen you know?” This time she looks at me and smiles. “I know.” She says simply.



We move to sit down on the edge of my bed. I cannot think of anything to say in case its all wrong again. So its better to tell her about Buffy.



“So Buffy is the Slayer so she gets all the good stuff like having super speed, well, super everything actually. And I’m her friendly sidekick with a little magic. I do all her socializing in case she doesn’t have time to do it. You know, vampires can be quite a sticky issue. They turn into dust then sticks to the clothes. Can’t get it off easily. She tends to spend more time in the laundry room than I do.” I explain. Trying to get her mind off the monster, I feel the need to rattle off more. “And we are like bestest friends! I hadn’t any friends still she came along, except for Xander but he doesn’t count cos I used to have a crush on him. But Buffy, its amazing. She saved the world, a lot. People just don’t realise.”



“I-I understand why you like her. S-she’s like wonderwoman.” Says Tara.



“Yeah. Wonderwoman minus the boobs.” I laugh heartily. I think I hear Tara laugh too. “Oh wait, what like her?” I suddenly realise what Tara was talking about. “We are only together like buddies who fight evil and all. We are like best friends who talk to each other about their crushes and stuff.” I gasp. “We are not the sleeping on the same bed and cuddle kind of friends.”



“Oh ok.” She nods. God! She thought I am girlfriends with Buffy! And I think I saw a glint in her eyes when I explained more clearly. Was that happiness I spotted?



“Willow!” It’s Buffy. She’s back. “I chased the demon all the way to the cemetery but it disappeared just like that. So I ran back here to make sure he didn’t come back for you. Is everything ok?” Buffy doesn’t look like she ran such a long distance. She looks like she has been sitting on the bed reading a book. Wonderwoman I guess.



“Oh Buffy!” Thankful yet regreting she is back so quickly. I want to talk to Tara some more but yet I’m scared of the demon too. “Hey, this is Tara, and Tara, Buffy. Tara was being attacked by the demon, so I brought her back.” They smile at each other.



“I better send you back then. In case it comes again.” Says Buffy.



“Oh wait! But, but can’t she stays here?” I look at Tara briefly. “I mean I’m sure she wasn’t a random victim. It may want something from her but just waiting for a chance to strike again. We better be safe than sorry.” I give her my best I’m-not-telling-a-lie-believe-me look. “Buffy?”



“What do you think Tara? Do you mind staying here? I mean Willow has a point. Why were you out so late at night? Sunnydale isn’t exactly that sunny at night.” Asks Buffy.



“I-I was on my way back from the library. G-got some books for my Witches vs Salem Trials Paper. Erm, dropped them just now.”



“Alright. Please stay here for the night ok? It’s better. You can sleep with Willow. She doesn’t toss and turn as much as me. If the demon comes again, you won’t even have to holler.”



“So who’s this demon you keep talking about?”



It’s a warlock. We believe he is after witches for their powers. We believe he needs the power for something BIG. But we don’t know what yet. Or how much power he needs. We are just going to stop him.” Explains Buffy. “Do you do magic?”



“My mum was one. I toyed around but I’m not what you call a real witch.” Says Tara.



“Oh ok. Go play with Willow. She’s improving pretty fast. I think the warlock may come after her too. Maybe you girls can do some spells and BOOM! He is gone!”



We all laugh and the mood seems to lighten considerably. Everyone proceed to wash up for the night. It hasn’t take very long. I lend Tara my extra toothbrush while explaining to her that I just happened to buy 2 since they were on sale, not that I expect people to stay over night all the time in 100 words or more. She seems to understand what I’m trying to say. Good.



We soon got into bed which is perfect for me because the fatigue from working is creeping back into me. I yawn. “Good night Tara, Good night Buff.”



It is a funny feeling. This gal I sneaked glances at earlier in the day is right here lying next to me. I wonder what she is thinking about. We are careful to keep a safe distance between us on the bed but sharing the same blanket. I don’t dare to turn at all! Is she sleeping already? Does she like to sleep with me? She smells nice as usual. Wish I can turn her into a teddy bear to hug. She must be good to hug. Yawn. Hmm.. I’m so tired. I hope tomorrow doesn’t come so soon…..





To be continued...

[Stroke of Luck]

Oh poor Tara thought that Buffy and Willow are a couple How funny is that



Okay i hope when Willow and Tara wake up...there will be some cuddling

And they definitely have to share some privat time



CU

SoL/Natti

This is a duet, Amber! You need to sing!"- Tony

[Pose Vixen]

Story - Alternative Reality

Where we left off - Tara spending the night at Willow's dorm, ending up sharing a bed together.



*cuddling granted*

i was going to write about the cuddling later but i thot, what the heck! i shall do it now. heh. some sweetness to last...



Part 4





Hmm.. morning must be here already.. i simply refuse to open my eyes. Yawn. Its so warm here on the bed. And i have a bolster to hug. Nothing beats waking up like this! If only i can sleep longer. Yawn again. I haven't had a good night sleep for the longest time. I just wanna hug my nice smelling bols... Gasp!!

What bolster?! I don't have one! Not since mum threw it away when i was 4!



As i open my eyes slowly, i see Tara right next to me. Sleeping closely together is an undestatement. We were practically hugging close! I'm lying on her shoulder with her arm ard me and my arm on her tummy. Am i dreaming? Please let me dream longer?



Darting my eyes down to my clothes, i am relief they are still on. So are Tara's. I wonder how we ended up in this position. Changing it is the last thing i want to do now... why do i feel so good when i'm around Tara? I find myself melting onto her and i smile dreamily to myself. The sun shone through the wind from where it can't touch us. This feels so right. Why am i this attracted to her? I hardly know her...



I frown uncontrollably, trying to make sense of what's going on... The reason doesn't matter for now cos being in her arms is the most natural thing... I think i shall just sleep on for now... Buffy can save the world...

[LostWithoutTara]

I like the Willow/Tara huggage.



Also, it was really funny earlier when Tara thought Willow and Buffy were girlfriends. Looking foward to more!

[Pose Vixen]

Part 5





Its going to be a bright and sunny day. I know it even without drawing the curtains. Because today seems like the 1st day of my life. And here, this beautiful woman who is holding me. What more could I ask?



Slowly I realise Tara stirred.



“Hey sweetie,” says Tara when she opened her eyes. Then we lean in for a kiss. A kiss? How did that happen?



“Tara?”



“Willow?”



“What’s going on? We are all cuddle-y and kissy. Not that its not nice, don’t misunderstand me. I know I wouldn’t know much cos I don’t kiss women all the time,



I do kiss guys but I don’t have to establish my lesbo street card before I can tell when a kiss with a woman is good right? Right?” I try a sincere look. I can’t be more sincere with this look! Believe me?



Tara continues to stare at me wide eyed. Cant tell what she is thinking about.



“Good.” I said. She raises an eyebrow. “The kiss was good.” She laughs heartily at my revelation. “Blushing now.”



Tara stops laughing abruptly. “Look.” She whispers.



I glanced over to see what she’s looking at. Oh goddess. That’s Buffy with Anya! Sleeping together. The naked kind! That’s sure nothing compared to my little kiss!



“Did Buffy turn lesbian overnight or are my eyes playing tricks on me?” This cannot be happening. Tara is just as speechless as me.



What’s going on exactly?







to be continued...

[xita]

Oh what happened, interesting, did the world turn gay? Will w/t think they are attracted to each other because of this turn of events? Or...

Nice to see a first person story, it's unusual to see one but a nice change of pace, thank you.

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[Stroke of Luck]

Oh they were cuddling and even kissing how cute

But Buffy and Anya....ehm did i miss something



Next update please



Cu

SoL/Natti

This is a duet, Amber! You need to sing!"- Tony

[Pose Vixen]

promise long update next.

but after the weekend! been busy.

damn!

[maudmac]

No worries, Pose Vixen. It's very much worth waiting for.

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Pussy crack corn...and I don't care! -- Margaret Cho

[WTEL]

wow. Very.....interesting story. I kinda like it. And I am very courious about the 'everybody is gay thing'.



more please

Xena: "I'll keep this [breast dagger] for the time being."

Gabrielle: "Ha! It's not like your breasts aren't dangerous enough!"

[LostWithoutTara]

Interesting turn of events!!



The Buffy/Anya revelation really surprised me. I'm looking forward to see how this pans out.

[Pose Vixen]

We left off with Willow and Tara waking up to Buffy and Anya.

The naked kind!





Alternative Part 6





I move gingerly over to Buffy and Anya, throwing unsure glances at Tara now and then. Maybe this is a dream? I have not woken up yet? Then how come I can feel my insides gnawing intensely and how come I feel so very much in love with Tara?



“Buffy?” I pat her shoulder. “Anya?” I try.



“Huh? What? Are we at it again?” Buffy wakes in a start.



“Er, Buffy, what’s going on with you two?” I eye Anya, still blissfully asleep. “Tell my mind not to have dirty thoughts. Cos it’s going very wild now. Xander wild.”



“Oh I don’t know! I was sleeping and the next thing I knew was Anya on top of me! And she wouldn’t get lost! And then, and then, we just couldn’t resist! You should have heard us shouting – “Get off me!” and “I’m trying very hard to!” And we were all over each other. I don’t know about you but after we stopped resisting, it kinda felt good. You know? The whole fingers part.” Says Buffy.



I stand beside Buffy in a state of shock. Well at least they put their clothes back on. Tara is walking towards me now. I can see her from the corner of my eye. She holds my hand when she is beside me, equally in shock. It feels so good to be holding Tara’s hand though. So slow and smooth, I like the way her fingers are between mine, they fit perfectly. And the way she gives me assuring squeezes, I can’t imagine what was life before her. Strange I only met her yesterday though. Maybe this is love at first sight. I wonder if she feels the same.



“It’s a wonder you didn’t hear us. But I saw you guys were all cuddley. Probably in wonderland. So, did you have a fingers night too?” Buffy looks wide eyed at us.



“Er, no? I think not?” I look at Tara for her response. She shakes her head. Not blinking the whole time. It makes me think if she’s trying to recall. “We would have remembered like you if we did.” Says Tara.



“Maybe he only has a mild effect on you.” Says Buffy determinely.



“Bunnies! Where are they? Keep them away! Get off me you bunny!!” Anya wakes up with a start. She sees us and says “What’s going on? Were we having sex?”



“Why is my hand on your breast?” Buffy sighs. Anya looking appalled did not reply. She glances at her breast and back to Buffy. “Oh not again?”



“Er! Maybe we should go to your room instead Tara?” I turn around decisively in case I see anything I will not wanna remember for the rest of my life. Insert unpleasant memory. “And er Buffy! You can come and do research with Anya when you are done. Or maybe Anya shouldn’t come? It might be the demon last night!” I hear unmistaken moans. “Tara and me will be at the library!” I finish saying as fast as I can, pull Tara away and got out the room hastily.



Once outside the room, Tara asks me “So the demon only has a mild effect on us?”



“I’m still not sure if the demon is behind all these. But I sure got a thing for libraries.” I cast her a seductive look that isn’t intended at all. I frown inwardly at that gesture. I’m trying so hard to keep my feelings to myself. I don’t want them to spill out! But what the heck? I like Tara. I think this demon has given us the perfect chance to stay together. At least until we vanish him. I guess I will just go with the flow. I see Tara leaning in for a kiss and that’s the last thing I wanna think about. Oh kisses. I like.



It must have been 30 seconds later when I open my eyes. “You are a good kisser!” Tara cooed. I blush immediately, feeling the heat on my face. “Well, you are not bad yourself! How about another kiss Tara?” I ask cheekily. “Vixen.” She laughs. Her voice is so sweet. Her laughter infectious. I find myself embraced by warm just by being around her. But will this still happen when the jinx is lift?



“The dorm is very empty huh? Maybe they are all in their room waking up to someone unexpected. Or maybe the one they love. Willow, do you think everyone has been infected or just us?”



“I don’t know Tara.” I reply quietly. Thoughts about this happiness ending will not leave my mind. I’m suddenly not keen on researching.



“What’s wrong sweetie?”



“Nothing.”



There is silence the rest of the way to the library. Tara is still holding my hand but we are quiet.



“Willow,” she says, now holding both my hands when we stopped, “you are the most wonderful woman I have ever met and I don’t want you to be unhappy.”



“Tara, do you think this is just temporary? I mean after the demon is gone, maybe everything will be back to normal right?” I think my words sting Tara slightly. I think I see her flinch. She nods. “I don’t know. Cos you see, I feel like kissing you all over again every 5 seconds and holding you, sleeping together, waking up to you and receiving your yummy kisses. All these feel so good. I hate to think it’s only the work of the demon. I want it so badly to be real. Cos its just so natural. You and me.” There, I got that off my chest. Blabbering no less.



“If you want we can start hanging out after the demon and see where it goes? It won’t be just a delusion then. You and me. Good answer?”



“Best answer.” I smile widely at her. It’s amazing how she brings light to everything. She makes it so easy and effortless. I can see us going out already. “And you didn’t stutter.”

“My heart doesn’t stutter.” She gives me a loving smile that made me think it’s all happening with demon or not.



“Oh god.”



We hear that voice coming out from the library. Giles. He must be in trouble. We start to run towards the library and come face to face with a sight we will remember for some time.





to be continued...

[Vizier Mountian]

I'm enjoying this story a lot, both the W/T and the Buffy/Anya love.Please,please,write more soon!

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