AU, A Beat in Time

[robotguru]

I'm not bailing on As the Piper plays, just had a cool idea for an AU



Title: A Beat in Time

Author: Chris aka robotguru

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN with the exception of all non Buffy characters

Feedback: You betcha

Rating: PG-13, might change

Summary: Willow is doing her first gig at The Bronze, Tara is in the crowd. Italics = thoughts



On the stage, the redhead stood alone, drummers and guitarists behind her. Decked out in a baggy black top and tight black jeans, the girl was almost invisible in the dark. A spotlight suddenly doused the singer in red light and she bellowed “FIVE SIX, FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT!”



The guitars blasted a heavy rock tune down the speakers as the crowd started to scream, anyone who had known the quiet geeky Willow in her high school days would not believe what they saw now. Willow smiled as the crowd roared and let the drummer lead her in.



“They said coming out o-on stage would be an ou-outrage they said I could only BE A FAD

They wanted to make me up for the guys, be girly and bat my eyes I said not in this LIFETIME MAN

I aint gonna be fake like they want me to be, I can’t live that way

It aint my problem if they can’t take reality!

I’m out here for you all blasting sounds through the wall riding the adrenalin rush

Knowing I’m a move away from a crash but what the hell I’m kinda rash so someone give ME A PUSH!”



The crowd were in awe as Willow sang the rest of the song down the microphone. As she finished off, she took a bow, then made a signal to the band to play the final song of the night.



“Mother said get a clue Father said up to you but I wouldn’t go down that path

Can only end in disaster surely you’re smarter than that

“You’ve been to college and uni, get a real job, one with security that’s all I heard till it drove me cra-zy

I said mumma this is real she said no you’re just being la-zy

This is my right my life I don’t need that crap, I’m ready to fly

This is my right my life I don’t need that crap, I’m ready to die if needsbe”



Willow finished off as the crowd screamed for more, she took a shy bow and stepped backstage. The drummer put down her sticks and also headed back. “Hey Red, nice going.”



Willow took a sip of water and took a deep breath. “Man I’m buzzing, I’m buzzy Willow!”



“Told ya you could do it Red.” This was a first for Willow, she had just been messing around, nothing really serious, then Faith suggested trying a gig and seeing how it goes. Willow was just a warmup at The Bronze tonight but if the crowd were anything to go by that would soon change.



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A young blonde stood in the corner alone leaning against the wall, she had been watching Willow, she looked…cute. Willow had looked her in the eyes once and she felt a spark of electricity, like it was something that was meant to be, something that had to be. Wow wow wow! She was right over there at a table not three metres away! The girl hesitated and then walked over. “Uh h-hi, y-you-were-really-great!” She gushed, she thought “Nice start Tara, freak her out being a babble mouth!” Tara sat down.



“Thanks. That was my first time.”



“Really? I couldn’t tell, I mean it was wicked,” “Calm down! This aint the first girl you’ve tried to go out with! Man but she’s so cute.”



If Willow was bothered by Tara she wasn’t showing it, in fact she leaned forward “What’s your name?”



“Tara, what you got planned for the rest of the night?”



“Erm, hanging around, I guess, unless you wanna do anything else, well not saying that you want to do anything with me that is but…” Now Willow was babbling like an excited teenager.



Tara smiled “You wanna hang out?”

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"Humans, kinduva world epidemic" (Willow when Oz is breaking up with her. DAMN that cute hunky guy)

Edited by: robotguru at: 1/26/04 2:43 am

[Taras Shadow]

Chris...



Awww, this looks like an adorable fic. Hehe, Willow rocking out on stage, that was an interesting image...and no, I'm so not complaining. This an awesome start, I hope to read more soon.



~Holly~

"I've got this ache, and I thought it was for sex, but it's to tear everything to fucking pieces." Ginger - Ginger Snaps

"I am a tongue whore...you gave me tongue, what am I supposed to do...sit back and keep my mouth shut?" -Me-

"I know who you really are...you're the one who cries when you're alone." - Where Will You Go? - Evanescence

[sam darls]

Hey Chris, i agree with Holly, this is an awesome start..I loved it. I can't wait for more..Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[singgirl]

You know it's gotta be fiction if Willow can sing! But, no, I really like the start! Looking forward to more!

Pax! -Bev

[CEsgirl13]

great fic so far! can't wait to read more.

~Jamie

I love CE

"I only hunt what wants to be hunted"-CE

[TaraBaby77]

Hey, great start. I think this is going get cute and sexy, heehee. Anyway, hope to see an update soon. Great work. =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[robotguru]

This update is set towards the end of the night. All characters belong to Joss Whedon. If i see fit to add my own then they belong to me.



Italics are thoughts except sometimes they're for emphasis, you'll have to use your judgement on that lol.



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Willow and Tara finish dancing as the song comes to an end. "Man Willow, that was cool. Is that the time? I have work tomorrow, uh, this morning."



"Yeah, I might just head out now myself, I have…things to do. Will I see you again some time?" Willow's eyes were hopeful and Tara couldn't help but smile.



If I have my way we will, "sure, I'd love to see you Willow." Tara heads for the door and Willow not far behind, Faith has already gone home. Tara walks alone for a while thinking, Willow has just turned the corner taking her away from Tara, "hey Tara, you've been avoiding me."



A teenager now walks alongside Tara, blonde hair, muscular, this guy just reeks jock, Mr. Popularity. He wears blue pants and a white shirt underneath a Sunnydale sports team tracksuit top with a big C on the left above his heart, telling the world that he was the captain of his chosen sport while in Sunnydale High, and if his voice was anything to go by he's also been drinking. "It's over John, it never even started." Tara says loudly.



"No it isn't! I decide when it's over!" John puts his arm roughly around Tara who screams, the familiar loud voice, seemingly in trouble, had already brought Willow running. Willow hit out at John's back with her hand, she tried a second time but this time got caught by her wrist, John twists it painfully and Willow half holds back a shriek. "What, you her girlfriend or something? There's enough of me to go around you know," he leered, keeping an arm around Tara, he forced Willow into a wall. Then he soon found himself joining her and held up two feet in the air having now been forced to let go of both Willow and Tara.



"You got a problem?" John looked down to stare into the intense green eyes of a blonde haired woman in a black jacket over a white shirt and blue jeans. The girl doesn't even seem out of breath after having lifted a guy who is both taller and heavier, not surprising, well not to Willow anyway, she is the Slayer. John tries to kick out, Buffy easily avoids the kicks, this guy is lucky I don't think he's a vamp. "Not the answer I was looking for," she quipped drawing him away from the wall and then hardish back into it. "You got a problem?"



John stammered, "n-no, no problem, w-why would I have a problem with these two lovely ladies?"



"Good boy," Buffy lets John down and taps the side of his face twice with her open hand. "Now run along, I'm sure you have somewhere to be." John gives Tara one last glare and takes the hint, suddenly remembering somewhere important he has to be right now and runs. "Men, can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em either, hey Will, hey, uh…"



Buffy waited for an introduction and Willow gave it her, "her name's Tara, we're just hanging out."



"Cool, so," Buffy grins mischievously, "Faith managed to drag you onstage?"



Willow blushed, Faith had given her a friendly push, well, that's if you count mercilessly bullying and cajoling as a friendly push…but no harm came out of it. "Yeah it went ok."



Buffy stifled a yawn, it had been a long night's patrol. "Well I'm off to bed, see you tomorrow Will."



"Ok," Willow sketched a wave as Buffy headed into the darkness, Buffy had obviously decided that whoever that guy was would be no trouble now, and if it comes to vamps then Willow has a few tricks, besides, Buffy can find out about Will and her love life after she keeps her appointment with a nice soft pillow. Willow turns back to Tara, "ex boyfriend?"



"Ex boyfriend wannabe," Tara spits. "John is the type of guy where if you smile at him once, he thinks he owns you." Plus I DON'T DATE GUYS!!! "Well, I need my sleep, I'll be up soon as I drop off at this rate. See you later Willow." Willow and Tara's hand met for a brief moment, a short eternity. Willow and Tara both felt a zap of electricity, Willow then turned away while Tara walked the way she had been heading before John's interruption.

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"Humans, kinduva world epidemic" (Willow when Oz is breaking up with her. DAMN that cute hunky guy)

Edited by: robotguru at: 1/10/04 1:49 pm

[CEsgirl13]

ohhohhh *jumps up and down in anticipation* can't wait for more!!

~Jamie

I Love CE

"I only hunt what wants to be hunted"-CE

[sam darls]

I agree with Jamie, can't wait for more either . Loved the update. Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[robotguru]

Mooooorrrrreeee! MORE you say?!? ... ok



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The blonde, Tara, groaned as she looked into the mirror at 6:30 in the morning. As good as these Thursday nights out are, I am gonna have to stop doing them having to get up at this time. Tara walked downstairs sorting out her bed head and walked into the kitchen, she walked over to the kettle and poured the remains of the water inside it out into the sink before refilling it and putting it on. Tara put a slice of bread in the toaster and walked upstairs to get changed, going to her wardrobe, Tara pulled on a white shirt and some beige pants. She went to the bathroom to sort out her hair a bit better and then went back downstairs just as the toast popped up.



Tara took the toast and put it on a plate buttering it. She then took some coffee granules from the cupboard and stirred some in with hot water. With this done, Tara sat down to her breakfast.



***



"Good morning class," a sing song voice rang out.



"Good morning Miss Maclay, good morning everyone," the class sang out rather slower. Tara looked across at her first grade class at Sunnydale Elemetary.



"Miss Maclay! Miss Maclay!" a boy shouted out running up to her with his hands cupped.



Tara smiled, then out of the corner of her eye she saw a ruckus about to start in the far corner. "Sam, if you flick one more crayon at Louise, you will be spending your recess with me holding my hand. You got that?" Tara waited until Sam nodded his head and then she looked down at the boy in front of her, "yes Sean?" The boy opened his hands to reveal a long worm. "Very nice Sean," Tara said, putting all the enthusiasm she could muster so early on a Friday morning into her voice, "now would you go and put that on the window sill with our baby plants? I bet he would love the soil." Sean ran over to the window, nearly tripping over the legs of another first grader reading. "No running!"



Tara sat down by her desk, looking at the notes Wendy, the receptionist might have left, finding none, Tara sat back for a while and allowed the kids their five minutes as she looked for where she had put the register. Finding it, she looked around the classroom making sure there was no trouble.



Although still quite young for a teacher, Tara had easily passed all her courses and training and was settling into her first year as a teacher. The pay wasn't that great but it allowed her to be with kids, something she loved. While waiting for the kids to settle down a while, she thought of Willow, she thought of the night they had and the electricity that passed between them as they touched hands, she longed for that touch again. Maybe tonight.



Tara stood up and clapped her hands, "tables children!" The children stopped what they were doing and walked to their chairs. Tara picked up a pen and took the register out of it's folder, keeping her eagle eyes looking over the top of it. "Ben?"



"Yes Miss Maclay."



***



Buffy and Willow shared a coffee at the Summer's house, Faith was upstairs having slept the night after picking up what she called a minor scratch when she saw five vampires attacking a young lady. As soon as Willow had got back, she did what her witch powers could for Faith. "So, who was the girl?"



"Oh, just someone I met." Willow gazed off into space thinking.



"So, was it a good night?" Willow nodded her head, mornings really weren't her thing. "So you doing it again?"



"If I have my way she will, it was wicked awesome last night." Faith walked downstairs yawning. "And besides, I could tell you enjoyed it."



"Yeah, I think I'll go tonight," Willow said absently.



"You're thinking about her aren't you," Buffy said, a grin on her lips.



"Uh huh."



Willow and Buffy served up breakfast.

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"Ever wonder how i get in the girl's diary? I'm the narrator, an all powerful omnipresent being!" (Me in my fic As the Piper plays)

[sam darls]

Aww..Tara sounds such a lovely, and adorable teacher . Great update. Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[TaraBaby77]

WOOHOO!!! Great updates.... OH, JOHN, , he's lucky that Buffy didn't accidently go poof with him. Anyhoo, great update, great fic.... keep them updates comin', kay??? =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[robotguru]

Heres an update kittens. I'll work on an "As the Piper Plays" update tomorrow.



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The bell rings throughout the school as parents come in to pick up their children. Tara stood, exhausted but smiling, talking to some of the parents. "Hello Mrs. Jackson, how are you?



Mrs. Jackson, a young mother, smiled. "Very well thank you Miss Maclay," the lady looks down as a boy runs up and tugs on her pant leg, Mrs. Jackson's voice became baby like as she talked to her son. "Have you been a good boy?"



Ian nodded, "yes mummy, lookit my gold star!" Ian had been able to count up to the dizzy heights of twenty in front of the class, and he was proud of it.



The rest of the conversation was lost to Tara as the mother and son walked away. When most of the children had left with their parents, Tara saw a little girl standing alone in the corner and walked over. "Hello Alice, is your mother here yet?" Alice looked sad and shook her head. "Well tell you what, I'll stay here with you and read you a story until she comes, ok?"



Alice nods her head smiling, "thanks you Miss Maclay," Tara walked over to her desk, with Alice following, Alice's mum had to work and was often a few minutes late picking up her daughter. Tara sat down and Alice climbed onto her lap as Tara selected a book from the book box and read to Alice letting her look at all the pictures. Fifteen minutes, and two readings of Jack and the Beanstalk later, Alice jumps off Tara's lap and runs across to her mother.



Alice's mother walks across to Tara, "thank you Miss Maclay, you're a life saver, you really are."



"That's ok Mrs. Sowel, Alice is a little angel in class. I'm glad to help."



Mother and daughter walk away as Tara's best friend in the school peaks her head around the door. "Hey Marie."



"Hey Tara," Marie was a brunette with short cropped hair wearing a pale blue shirt and cream slacks. Marie is the only teacher in the school who knows that Tara is a lesbian, Tara knows that parents finding out could cause an uproar. Just last week a guy got virtually crucified for coming out labelled a paedophile and a pervert…among other things. "How was your day?"



"Long," Tara laughed, "fun though."



Marie nodded her head, she shared Tara's love of children and enthusiasm for the job. "So, found yourself a girl yet?"



Tara tried to shush Marie looking across at the door to see if anyone was there. "No, not yet. But I kinda, sorta met someone last night at The Bronze."



"You'll have to give me details," Marie laughed, "I don't know how you can go out on a Thursday and look so good on a Friday Tare."



Tara laughed, "Anyway Maz, are you coming out tonight? I just have to shower and mark a few books then I'm ready to go."



Marie thought for a while, "ok, I'll meet you down yours at say, seven?"



"Yeah, it'll be fun." Especially if I get my red head.



***



Faith tightened her laces as she got ready to do the first sweep before heading off to The Bronze. Willow was sitting at a table with a coffee in hand. "Hey Faith, are you sure you're ok to go tonight? I mean I know you have Slayer healing and I did what I could but that was a nasty wound."



"For the last time Red, it was nothing but a scratch."



Willow gave a sigh, "if that's what you call a scratch Faith, I would hate to see what you call a "real wound.""



"I've had worse Red, look, it's time for me to go. You gonna be ready for tonight?"



"Yeah."



"Good." Faith stood up and walked out of the door ready for work.

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"Ever wonder how i get in the girl's diary? I'm the narrator, an all powerful omnipresent being!" (Me in my fic As the Piper plays)

[sam darls]

Ooh..great update Loved it. Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[littlecrazy80]

Loved the update!



*lil´c*

I´m an actress... I don´t pee. Amber in Augsburg



SweetAmber

[TaraBaby77]

WAHOO !!! And it keeps getting better and better... Hope to see more soon... =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[robotguru]

Here's an update, expect an As the Piper plays update in a bit or tonight.



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Willow busied herself getting ready for the night ahead, she wore a loose red top cut just below the neck and tight black jeans, she felt a bit self-conscious about how tight the jeans were but what the hey. Faith had suggested dark makeup…until Willow teased that she was beginning to sound like Cordelia, that soon stopped her.



Willow filled a plastic bottle with water for later and also filled a glass taking a drink now. The door opened and Faith called through, “hey Red, ready to go?”



“Uh huh,” Willow called back, “well, ready as I’ll ever be, which isn’t very, aw Faith do I have to do this?”



“Yeah, now get moving, besides, that cute blonde you were hanging with might be there...” a hint of suggestion filled Faith’s now slightly impatient voice.



Willow bounced up and down in the kitchen, “yeah ok. I’m coming.”



***



Tara took a drink of coke as she heard the doorbell ring. “It’s open!”



The door creaked open and Marie walked in, “Hey Tare, you ready to go?”



“You know it.” Tara had changed into a pale blue top cut above the stomach and she wore blue denim jeans. Tara and Marie walked out the door and headed towards The Bronze.



***



“Wow…there’s more people than last night…”



“Yeah,” Faith replied, “and there’ll be more people tomorrow.”



“F-Faith, what if I screw up a-and people hate me and I’m too afraid to show my face anywhere in Sunnydale after this and…and…” Willow went into full panic mode.



“Red,” Faith said, stopping Willow’s nervous babble, “you did ok yesterday, you’ll do ok tomorrow, you’ll do ok tonight and any other night you go onstage so shut…up.”



Faith and Willow were stood backstage, Faith now wore a black denim jacket over a white shirt and leather pants.



“Yeah but what if?”



Faith gave a low growl of frustration, “On stage, now.”



***



“FIVE SIX, FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT!” Willow shouted down the mic before a guitar riff lead her perfectly into the next song.



“I’m feeling so confused it seems my heart travels many paths

And every way I step, there’s another impending wrath

Do I love or do I keep my heart safe that’s a question

It’s knocking me outta whack I aint even in contention

So give me a push in the right direction I aint scared to ride

I’m only beat if defeat makes me hide”



Willow allowed the rush of the crowd’s screaming to wash over her as Faith lead her into her final song of the night with the drums.



“Boy don’t step to me I’m not your mumma

I’ll take you down like a bad hangover

I’m not here to tidy your mess

And boy I don’t be wantin your stress

I used to be a walkover but no more

Just being with you is too MUCH A CHOOORRRRE”



Willow screamed the end of the verse leading her into the chorus keeping the crowd high before bringing the song to an end. With her legs shaking slightly, Willow walked backstage with the rest of the band. “I told ya Red,”



Willow found her bottle of water and greedily drank quenching her thirst. Willow was silent for a time knowing the rush she was feeling would take her into full on babble mode. Faith shrugged on her jacket and took the back way out ready for a sweep.



***



Tara had stood in the crowd watching for Willow to come onto the main floor for half an hour now, dancing along with Marie, Marie hit on a guy looking all badass dressed all in black denim, leaving Tara alone until she felt a tap on the shoulder. “Hey Tara,”



Tara spun around and saw Willow with a grin on her face. “Hey Will, How do you feel,”



“Buzzing, rushing, just about every energetic “ing” feeling there is,” Willow replied, “anyway, you wanna dance?” Tara grabbed Willow’s wrist and dragged her into the centre of the floor her body moving close to Willow’s as they danced.



***



Later on, in a quiet corner of The Bronze, Willow and Tara sat getting to know each other, they both read off each other that they were witches, neither had brought it up, they didn’t have to. “So, what do you do?”



Tara took a sip of her drink before replying, “I teach down at Sunnydale Elementary,”



“Cool, do you like it?”



“I love it Will, it’s tiring but it’s every bit the rush you feel onstage up there,” Tara emptied her glass and yawned. “It’s been a long day, you here tomorrow?”



“Yeah, Faith is dragging me onstage again, well, this time she probably won’t be so much with the dragging,” Willow grinned. “You getting a taxi home?”



“Nah, it’s a warm night, I’ll just walk.”



Willow hadn’t told Tara about Sunnydale’s other “nightlife” and now probably wasn’t the time to, “ok, well, be careful.”



Tara promised she would, Marie and Brad, the guy, walked up then and they all went out together.

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"Ever wonder how i get in the girl's diary? I'm the narrator, an all powerful omnipresent being!" (Me in my fic As the Piper plays)

[sam darls]

OOh, great update..Willow in tight black jeans..mmm..hehe.. Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[TaraBaby77]

Awesome, awesome, awesome.... great update!!! And I will have to second Sam on that visual of Willow wearing tight black jeans. That would be one perky butt.... Oops, did I say that out loud??? Heehee, anyway, great work, keep them updates comin'. =)

Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

Edited by: TaraBaby77 at: 1/16/04 8:02 pm

[littlecrazy80]

Great update! More please!?!?



*lil´c*

I´m an actress... I don´t pee. Amber in Augsburg



SweetAmber

[robotguru]

I've survived the evil they call January exams, look for another update from this or Piper tomorrow.



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Tara walked along as Marie and Brad whispered sweet nothings into each others ears, she had enjoyed her night with Willow but now she was ready to just drop off. Suddenly, all thoughts of sleep were put to one side as Marie gave a shriek, Brad had just received a haymaker off another guy with no warning, the heavy built man snarled, his skin stretched taut across his face and fangs showing from his mouth, he threw another punch at Brad before kicking out to his right at Marie, she fell in a heap. Tara tried to throw a slap but her hand was knocked away and she was thrown to the ground, the vampire saw Brad on the floor and stopped down taking a bite out of his neck…until a boot attached to a leather clad leg knocked him away.



The vampire glared up into the face of Faith, he spat at her and she wiped a glob of blood tinged saliva off her cheek, "Y'know? That is just wicked rude." The vampire stood up and threw a punch which she ducked before a knee drove home into the ribs and a spin kick to the face, Tara was starting to recover and saw the vampire come back with a fist driven into Faith's face before he threw her against the wall. Faith let out an audible gasp as back hit unforgiving concrete.



The vampire held her against the wall and put his face close to her neck suffering a headbutt for his trouble, Faith drove him away into a wooden crate, a shaft of wood flying towards her which she grabbed, the vampire stood up in a daze until Faith put him out of his misery with the makeshift stake driven towards his heart.



The vampire turned to dust in front of Tara as she watched eyes wide, Faith stepped back, breathing heavily, her nose bloody and a thin trickle of blood coming from her lip, the vampire population seems to be stronger than normal. Faith turned to see Tara, "you'd better get that guy to the hospital Tara," Tara nodded her head, help guy and mate now questions some other time.



***



Willow yawned as she woke up, her grumbling stomach telling her that it was time for something to eat…now. "Ok, ok just let me wake up," Willow mumbled to herself as she rubbed her eyes.



Willow's phone rang on her bedside table, "Hello?"



"Yo Red," Faith's voice showed the pain of a hard nights slay, "You oughta tell your girlfriend to be more careful at night."



Willow looked shocked, "Tara?"



"She's ok, the guy she and that other chick were with is down Sunnydale hospital though, he should live," Faith grunted in pain, "As will I before you ask, I'll see you later Red,"



Willow was suddenly wide awake as she got out of bed.



***



Tara had woke up around midday, a little the worse for wear. Last night was…well last night was plain weird. Remembering the face of her attacker, Tara shuddered, knowing a little about demons, her father and Donny constantly telling her that she was one, Tara knew that that must have been a vampire. A frantic sounding knocking came from her front door. Tara, noting a bruise on her head in the mirror, walked downstairs to answer it. Tara opened the door to find Willow in a red sweater and blue jeans with a worried look on her face, her sexy face, "Erm hi, Faith called and she said you had a…well…"



Willow came to a stop, realising that she couldn't well come out saying that she was attacked by a vampire, the stalker of the night the rest of Sunnydale tried to ignore. That might scare her off. Tara smiled as Willow babbled and then moved her hair showing a bruise on her forehead, "I guess I shoulda took that taxi huh?" Willow tried to speak but Tara put a finger on her full lips, "I'm ok Will, look, it was a vam…" Tara stopped, ok so Willow was a witch but how did Tara know she wouldn't think her crazy for talking about vampires?



"Vampire, I know," Willow had heard Tara quickly stop what she was saying and guessed that Tara already knew something about them. "Look, Tara, I'm sorry, I guess I should have told you why you need to be careful round here."



"And most people would have called you crazy," Tara said quietly "I'll know for next time…I…well…I really enjoyed last night and I would love to do it again."



Willow smiled, excitement in her eyes, "Soon as I'm done onstage I'll come dance with you," Willow grinned, excitement in her eyes at the prospect. "Well I guess you have stuff to do…like um, get dressed, I guess I shoulda waited before coming over...or phoned," Worth it though, she looks so hot…erm…what if she can hear me? Oh shoot! "Erm…well I'll be off."



Tara smiled and gave Willow a peck on the cheek, "Thank you for coming over to see how I am Willow, I'll be ok."



Willow walked down the path leading from Tara's house with Tara watching until she was out of sight.

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"And the glorified bricklayer picks up a spare!" (Xander, The Gift)

[robotguru]

• Title of the story: A Beat in Time

• Author name: Chris aka robotguru

• Email address: darkguru@hotmail.com or robotguru2000@yahoo.com

• Feedback: Darn tooting

• Distribution: Anywhere if you ask first

• Rating: Probably doesn't rate NC-17 yet but it's moving that way.

• Disclaimer: Willow and Tara are the trademarks of Joss, ME, UPN etc. Marie is mine and may feature later on in the story

• Note: As The Piper Plays is on a short hiatus while i focus on this story a while. SMUT ALERT! SMUT SMUT SMUT



“…This is…who I am.”



Willow’s voice quietened as she brought her song to an end, drawing out the last few words as the crowd at The Bronze screamed. Willow had gone over a few of her previous songs and finished with a new one. Willow was dressed in a loose red top with no sleeves and comfortable faded blue jeans.



***



Tara watched Willow as she danced to the fiery redhead’s singing. Her eyes had met with Willow’s a few times and Willow had smiled as if she were singing just for Tara. Tara was dressed in a black crop top and black jeans, as tight as Willow’s had been the previous night.



Willow disappeared backstage and Tara waited patiently as she danced to the music put on by the DJ, she had seen Marie earlier, she was a bit shaken. Tara explained that they had been attacked by a mugger looking for easy cash, when Marie brought up the puncture holes in Brad’s neck, Tara reminded her of her track record with men…most guys she hit on tended to leave with bites somewhere or other…hungry little Marie.



Anyway, Tara was here alone tonight, alone until she felt a tap on her shoulder, “Hey Tare.”



Tara smiled and leaned her head back on the shoulder of Willow who was now behind her, her arms snaking around her bare waist and her smaller body moving in time with the music close to Tara’s rubbing against her, Tara’s body stiffened as her skin made contact with Willow’s bare arms. As the song came to an end, Tara turned around and put her arms around Willow’s waist so they could be closer. Tara’s bare stomach touched Willow as they moved to the music of the new song and Tara gave a small moan. “Feels good?”



Tara can only nod her head as they continue to dance in time with the beat. Willow’s hands move lower to cup Tara’s ass and Tara’s mouth opens wide, “You vixen!”



Willow smiles almost evilly, “I know,” I hope I’m not going too fast here.



“You’re not,” Willow gasps looking at an amused glint in Tara’s eyes, “It’s hard not to eavesdrop when you think so loud Will.”



Willow pouts as the song comes to an end and she walks to a table with Tara, “You could try knocking next time,” Tara looks apologetic but Willow grins putting her at ease, “But it’s ok, it just makes me feel…” Willow’s voice quietened, “Closer. It makes me feel like we’re...almost one.”



Tara’s voice lowered to a whisper, “I could only do that to a woman I loved Willow, I love you so much.”



Willow was quiet for a moment as she took this in and leaned forward lightly kissing Tara on the lips, Tara responded inviting Willow’s tongue inside her mouth, an invitation Willow accepted. Willow softly drew away, her voice still quiet and now a little husky. “Do you want to, maybe, come home?”



Tara reaches out for Willow’s hand and they both stand, “Yes my Willow.”



***



Willow opens the door to her house, drawing Tara inside with their hands lightly clasped. Tara kissed Willow’s neck, her teeth biting softly into Willow’s skin. Willow groans as she kicks the door shut, Willow puts her head on Tara’s shoulder, Tara draws back leaving a faint purple bruise as a souvenir on Willow’s neck. Willow backs up her stairs as Tara follows in silence, they reach the top of the stairs, now kissing, Willow’s tongue deep in Tara’s mouth, her cheeks flushed. Tara’s hands moved underneath the back of Willow’s top as they ended up against a wall at the top of the stairs, Willow manoeuvred them to a door opening it, still facing Tara, still kissing.



Tara and Willow moved closer to the bed, Willow now sitting on the end of it and Tara standing between her legs. Tara drew back from the kiss and removed her hands from Willow. Both sighed in pleasure as they sat, motionless and in silence. Tara turned and sat on the bed beside Willow and drew her into her arms before laying back on the bed, they both fell asleep, dressed as they were at The Bronze, in each others arms.

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"And the glorified bricklayer picks up a spare!" (Xander, The Gift)

Edited by: robotguru at: 1/26/04 2:51 am

[sam darls]

Ooh..great updates..I loved them soo much..so sweet. I'm glad Tara is ok..Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[littlecrazy80]

Great update!



*lil´c*

I´m an actress... I don´t pee. Amber in Augsburg



SweetAmber

[loveAmber]

yeah that was really sweet!

Tara: Good'Cause I want my room to be Willow-friendly.

[Shandem]

awwww how cute are they?

If missing you could blacken stars, there’d be no midnight show. If missing you could make it rain, the seas would overflow. If missing you could make it hot,

there’d be deserts all around. If missing you could silence noise, the earth would have no sound. And so I go on dreaming of when I’m holding and kissing you. For only God knows how much it hurts when, my love, I’m missing you.-Me to my girl V

[robotguru]

Sam Darls Course Tara is ok. Would i hurt her?

Lil' C Thanks.

LoveAmber Thanks muchly.

Shandem Very cute.



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• Title of the story: A Beat in Time

• Author name: Chris aka robotguru

• Email address: darkguru@hotmail.com or robotguru2000@yahoo.com

• Feedback: Darn tooting

• Distribution: Anywhere if you ask first

• Rating: Probably doesn't rate NC-17 yet but it's moving that way.

• Disclaimer: Willow and Tara and any other Buffy character are the trademarks of Joss, ME, UPN etc. Marie is mine and may feature later on in the story

• Note: The morning after the night before.



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Tara awoke with a start, not knowing where she was and why she was still dressed. She then felt Willow stir, her arms around her waist and remembered, a small smile forming on her face.



When Willow had woke up, she too had momentarily forgot the events of the previous night, “Did you have fun last night?” Willow asked Tara through her mind.



Tara turned in Willow’s arms to face her, their faces coming within inches of each others, Tara gave Willow a soft kiss in answer, “From what I remember of it yeah.”



Willow giggled, she could only just remember what happened when they got home, Thespia only knew how the two had got home without encountering a vampire, she must have smiled on the two witches that night.



Tara arched her back stretching as she drew away from Willow, her lover can I call her that now? I guess I can seeing as I’m in her bed.



“If I didn’t love you, you wouldn’t be here.”



Tara frowned…Willow wasn’t meant to hear that, “You could try knocking.”



Willow blushed, it’s rude to just go invading people’s thoughts, naughty Willow , “Sorry…but you did it to me last night…I think, yeah you did so that kinda…I’m making excuses aren’t I?”



Tara nodded her head giving Willow a mock serious look which both girls knew she didn’t mean. Tara put one leg out of bed shifting her body to follow as Willow pouted. “Did I do wrong?”



Tara smiled, “No Willow, I do have books to mark though so I need a shower and breakfast…brunch before heading home.”



“Yeah I kinda…” the phone rings. Willow picks it up as Tara leaves the room to hunt down the bathroom. “Yeah?”



“Hey Red, you get home ok? Only I didn’t see you.”



Willow smiles, “Yeah Faith, we got home ok.”



“Ok,” Faith pauses, “Wait…”we”?”



“Yup, Tara and me, we. How was patrol?”



“Wicked painful, Buffy picked up her fair share of knocks as well. Something’s going down,” Willow looked startled hearing pain in the Slayer’s voice, something that isn’t too common when they mostly come up against vampires. “I’ll be ok, a few scratches, that’s all.”



Willow shook her head knowing Faith’s definition of a scratch was her definition of a mortal wound. “I’ll be over later to have a look, no buts this time.”



Faith didn’t argue, “Yeah Red,” Faith grunts in pain, “Later.”



“Hey Willow sweetie?”



Willow puts the phone down, “Baby?” Aww we’re already with the pet names.



“Do you need a shower too?”



Willow grinned, she decided to tease, “I can have one later.”



“Or?”



Willow knew a good thing when she heard it. “Or I could come now and erm…help you shower as well.” Tara’s answer was turning on the shower in the bathroom. Willow grinned, the vixen, my own little vixen.



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Tara towelled herself down as Willow stepped out of the shower feeling cleaner and more relaxed after a little play. “And where’s my towel?”



Tara shrugged innocently, having hid the other towel in the bathroom when Willow was in her room leaving just the one big one. “Dunno sweetie, wanna share this one?”



Yup…she’s a vixen alright. Tara opened her towel to allow Willow to get into it with her, her breasts touching Tara’s, shivering at the skin on skin contact. Tara rubbed Willow’s back, taking charge of the smaller girl. Tara eventually stepped out of the towel so she could towel down Willow’s legs. Willow looked down at the blonde and Tara stood up, the two hugged, threatening to go into activities that would require another shower afterwards before Tara pulled away.



“I could make some pancakes if you have the stuff for them.”



Willow bounced, “Yeah, I’ll show you.



Willow started to run out of the door heading for the stairs. “Sweetie?” Tara called.



“Yeah?” By now Willow was half way down the stairs.



“You might wanna get dressed first.”



Willow blushed, heading back up the stairs. “Good thinking.”

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"And the glorified bricklayer picks up a spare!" (Xander, The Gift)

[sam darls]

Hehe..that was soo good..loced the vixeny comment Love sammi xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[littlecrazy80]

Great update!



*lil´c*

I´m an actress... I don´t pee. Amber in Augsburg



SweetAmber

[Seldomly Naughty]

Hey Christina cool story update soon spaz or i'll tackle ya. hee hee hee! This is really cool it's about time someone made Willow a person with some ability other than witchcraft. She says she can't sing or dance but hey prove her wrong. I like this Willow this is the Willow between nerd Willow and vamp Willow modest but still sexy. Cool! me likey! hee hee hee. update soon chrissy...toodles.

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