Series: K-otic series
Title: Call For Me
Author: wiltar (
wiltar@hotmail.com)
Rating: PG-13 Pairing: Only Willow/Tara. But hey, that's more than enough to keep WT-shippers satisfied!
Disclaimers: Willow and Tara belong to the UPN and Joss Whedon, I'm just playing with his toys! (and I'm enjoying it very much, lol) The songs used in this series all belong to K-otic and to Zomba, the Record Company.
Song used in this fic: Call For Me
Symbols: Thoughts are in < >. Lyrics in italics.
Feedback: Please, yes! How am I ever able to improve my writing if I don't know what I'm doing wrong? But please, be a little bit gently
Distribution: Fine by me, just let me know where you put it.
Spoilers: Nothing if you've seen season 4 and 5. If you haven't, there may be some spoiler stuff in it.
Dedication: Well, basically everybody who is reading this stuff, even more to those who like it. A special dedication is for Joss Whedon, for giving me these characters, to the characters Willow and Tara themselves and to the wonderful actresses Alyson Hannigan and Amber Benson who play their parts more than excellent. Another special dedication to Chantal. Thanx for beta-reading!
POV: Willow
Summary: After The Gift. Tara has been brainsucked and returned to her normal self. Willow thinks back while Tara is asleep, and realises how important Tara is in her life. Tara can always call for her, and Willow will make sure Tara knows.
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What do you do when you're down
When nobody else is around
Who's gonna love you forever
Who's going down for me and you
I don't know what to do
Feeling like a fool
Playing by the rules
But every day
The world gets stranger to you now
But some things never change
You can always
Call for me
Where ever you are
Call for me
No matter how far
It's crazy
But some say
That love fades away
But you know
Where I'll be
Call for me
So many lies you can say
Something will give you away
Cause nothing lasts forever
Except for maybe me and you
Tell it like it is
Pain and happiness
And I'll be there to share it
Like no one ever did
The world seems stranger to you now
But some things never change
You can always
Call for me
Where ever you are
Call for me
No matter how far
It's crazy
But some say
That love fades away
But you know
Where I'll be
Call for me
Oh I'll be there
When you need someone to talk to
Anyone won't do then
Yeah
I will be there
When you want someone to long to
I'll be there I'm the one to hold you
You don't have to worry 'bout a thing
You can always
Call for me
Where ever you are
Call for me
No matter how far
It's crazy
But some say
That love fades away
But you know
Where I'll be
Call for me
Some say that love fades away
But you know
Where I'll be
Call for me
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It was a close call, I almost lost my baby. Right now, she's asleep, curled up against me. I did lose Buffy. That hurts, but the thought of almost losing Tara… It's wrong to say, but I think that would have hurt me more. I can't imagine life without her anymore. Almost, it would have been that way. I thank all the Gods and Goddesses for keeping her with me. If I would lose Tara, I think I would die myself too.
It's strange, that your feelings for somebody can go that deep. I mean, I know that it can go deep, it was pretty deep with Oz. I was devastated when he left. I did very stupid things. But still, they weren't even close compared to the feelings I have for Tara. I started realising that a bit after the fight we've had. But after…. after Glory. It tore me apart. The only thing that kept me alive was the thought of Tara still being alive. Still being able to comfort her, and hold her, and take care of her. And she can always count on me for that. Whatever is wrong, all she needs to do is call for me, and I'll come running, if not flying. I need to show her that. She must know how important she is to me, although I think there's nothing that could ever express that. I have to try to come as close as possible. I need to sleep, and wake up with a fresh mind tomorrow, than I'll be able to think of something. Yes, sleep it is. And I curl up to Tara, holding her as tight as possible. She only cooperates in her sleep, curling up to me as well. I close my eyes, and after a few minutes I doze off.
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The next morning I open my eyes slowly as I realise something soft is touching my lips. Right away, I see the most beautiful thing this world owns; my girlfriend Tara. I kiss her back, and smile. Tara starts talking.
"Morning sweetie. Sorry to wake you, but I couldn't hold myself. I had to kiss you."
"Hmm, that's fine. Do you think it's possible to do that every day, cause in fact, I kinda liked it. Or, even better, do you think it's possible to do that right now again, I can't wait for tomorrow to be treated like that again."
I see Tara's face coming closer again, and I close my eyes. Butterflies are flying through my tummy, and I feel like I can faint every moment, just because of pure happiness. Her soft lips touch mine again, and all of the sudden it's like I've been hit by lightning. I finally know what to do, to make Tara mine forever, and to show her that I can't live without her.
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Tara just went out for a walk. I think she's going to Anya, she does that a lot lately. For some reason, they get along really well. Maybe it's because they were both the 'outsiders' of the gang, I don't know. But if it makes her happy, talking to Anya and be friends with her, it's fine. Tara's happiness is all that counts for me. While she is gone, I'm trying to make my little plan complete. I'm sitting behind my laptop, working on some kind of text. Or to be more precise, a lyric. Yup, that's right, I'm trying to write a song for Tara. Don't ask me where I got that idea from, cause I wouldn't know. I just feel like I have to do that. Of course, that's only a small part of my plan. There's lots of other stuff too, but that will have to wait right now. First, I have to finish writing my song for Tara. I try to write more, and after an hour I see that I have finished my song. Wow, I can be proud of myself!
"Hi Devon, it's Willow. Listen, I was wondering if you could do me a little favour? You see, it's like this, I wrote a song for my girlfriend, but I don't really know how to make the music with it."
Devon says he wants to help me with that, if that is my question. We make an appointment for that evening, and after talking some about school and 'Dingoes ate my baby' I hang up. A huge smile is spread across my face. My plan starts working out!
That night, I meet up with Devon. I had to lie to Tara, and in a way that hurts me, but on the other hand, it's for a very good cause. Tara herself, and our relationship. Devon comes up with some nice ideas, but, they are all Dingoes ate my baby-style, rock. And I have to be able to sing it! So we decide to try it another way. After trying a bit, he comes up with a nice piano-intro. We try and try, and after hours of work, that feel like days, Devon plays the final version of my song, and sings along so I can hear what it will sound like. I love it, but I need practise, and more help from Devon, and Dingoes ate my baby. First of all, I need to know the song completely, so I read it a couple of times, and than I sing it, while Devon plays the music. We do that over and over, till we've passed midnight by far. But now, it sounds great, if I may say it myself! I make some arrangements with Devon after I explained my complete plan to him, and he says that he and the band will cooperate. Feeling very happy, I go back to Tara, so I can get some hours of sleep.
The next day I wake up with only one thing on my mind; today, I've got to make my final arrangements. Tara has an appointment with Anya, they go shopping today. And that's good, it gives me the freedom for the last things of my plan. First of all, I call the Sunnydale Country Club, and make reservations for their Ballroom. After that, I call Devon to make some arrangements. Third, I call my uncle, who lives at the beach for 4 months a year. When he doesn't live here, he's in Washington DC, living the big city life. Right now, he's doing the big city thing, so I want to know if I can use his apartment. I know he'll let me, but just for the record, I want his permission. And then, there's only one more thing to arrange…. A ring.
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I go out of town to find a ring. I wouldn't want to be in a jeweller store, and bump into Tara. I don't think that would be a success! When I walk into the jeweller store, I look around me a bit awkward. I never did this before, at least, not for Tara, and not for such an occasion. I walk around in the store, checking some things out. Soon, my attention gets caught by a ring. It feels like I'm drawn to it, like it's screaming out my name. I just *have* to go to that ring. When I take a closer look, I just know it. This is the one. The one that's made for Tara. It costs me a fair amount of money, but it's worth it. Tara is worth it. I let the jeweller put in a inscription; Always Yours. I think that's fitting for the two of us. And then, I'm ready. Everything of my plan is set up, and tonight will be the night that it's all gonna happen.
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"Willow, honey. Who's making dinner tonight, you or me?" Tara asks me.
I get a wicked grin on and answer her. "None of us. Tonight we'll be served, I made some reservations."
Tara smiles at me, and tells me how I always know how to surprise her. Inside of my head, I'm laughing very hard.
I force Tara to get dressed properly. I changed my clothes right after I came back from the jeweller store. Tara looked kinda strange at me back then, but she didn't asked anything, thank god. It's getting harder for me to keep my mouth shut.
When Tara is ready, I grab our coats, and help Tara in hers. We walk downstairs and I get the car. I don't tell Tara anything at all, it would ruin the surprise. And again, I have reason to be proud of myself. Tara is playing the puppy-eye thing, almost begging where we're going. But I keep my mouth shut.
After 5 minutes (Sunnydale is very small) we are at the Country Club. I let Tara wait, while I ask about my reservation. Than, a young dark and handsome man in a tux comes to get us, and guides us to the ballroom. As we enter, Tara's mouth falls open as if she's looking at God himself. I let a half-smile light my face. I must admit that I'm stunned as well by the ballroom. I had heard that it was big and beautiful, but I didn't expect it this huge. It's completely lit by candles, just as I had requested. In the middle, there's a dinner table, and around that is some space left where we can dance. Some people you just gotta love! I certainly love the people who did this so excellent! The guy in the tux leaves us alone, and I take Tara's hand, guiding her to the dinner table. Tara sits down with my help, and I sit down across her. I take her hand, and look her deep in the eyes. She starts talking to me.
"Willow baby, you keep amazing me! How on earth did you get this done?"
While I'm drowning in her eyes, the most beautiful pair of eyes that this world knows, I answer her. "Honey, I do everything for you. Whatever you want, I'll make sure you get it."
At that moment, a door swings open and four men in tuxedo's enter the room. All of them are wearing a plate with food on it. I see Tara is having difficulties, making sure her jaws don't drop again. It's kinda sweet, seeing her like that. But then again, everything about Tara is sweet and loveable. When everything is on table, we attack the food, and the four men leave us again. We remain quiet while we are having dinner, but we do shoot several meaning looks at each other. The timing of the tux-men is perfect. Just as we are finished, they enter with our desert. And as soon as they have left again, I take my chance. "Honey, open your mouth please."
She looks at me puzzled, but when I pick up a strawberry, she gets it. She opens her mouth, and bites the strawberry I offer her very sensually. And she's driving me crazy, in a positive way of course. While we are playing with each other like that, soft music starts playing. I decide we better leave desert for what it is, and I stand up. Tara stands up right away as well. She takes the hand I offer her, and we move closer, slowly starting to sway to the music. Normally, this would be the time for me to dream away in Tara's arms, but this time it isn't. I am kinda tense, because I know what's still coming. I look sideways to the clock on the wall, and I see it's getting closer and closer to the time that we're supposed to be at the beach.
"Last dance sweetie, we've got more to do." I say to Tara.
We dance the last dance for now, and than the tux-guys come in again with our coats. One of them wants to help Tara in hers, but I'm first. I want that to be my honour only.
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Minutes later, we are back in the car. Tara is hearing me out, wants to know really badly where we are going, but, no matter how hard it is for me, I keep my mouth shut. But very soon, Tara realises that we're going to the beach. When we get to the beach house, Tara looks (again) surprised. I never told her about my uncle. I open the door and let Tara in.
"Well, if you don't mind we stay here tonight. I already packed some overnight stuff, so don't need to worry about that." I tell Tara. She nods agreeing. Than I take her hand and lead her through the house, to the backdoor.
"I've got something I want to show you babe" I say. I lead her out of the house, onto the beach. There's a huge campfire burning, and at the left is Devon with the complete band. I tell Tara to sit down, and so she does. I notice that I started trembling, and so does my voice. I take a deep breath. I walk towards Devon, exchange some words with him and there it goes, the music starts….
I take on last deep breath, and than I start singing.
What do you do when you're down When nobody else is around Who's gonna love you forever Who's going down for me and you I don't know what to do Feeling like a fool Playing by the rules
But every day The world gets stranger to you now But some things never change
I feel tears boiling up in my eyes, and when I look at Tara, I see silent tears of happiness stream down her face. I continue the song while tears are flowing freely at both of our faces.
You can always Call for me Where ever you are Call for me No matter how far It's crazy But some say That love fades away But you know Where I'll be Call for me
I sing out the complete song, and when I'm finished doing that I let myself fall into Tara's arms. While Devon and the rest are leaving, it's time for the grand finale of this night.
"Tara, baby, I love you so much. I want you to know that you can always, and then I mean ALWAYS in big capitals, call for me. I want to make it all official, sweetie." At that point I pull out the ring I bought her. "Be mine forever? Will you marry me?"
Tara bursts out in tears, while the other tears had just dried up. "Yes love, of course I will marry you!" We are laughing and kissing, and out of nowhere, the sky is lit brightly. Fireworks is lighting the entire sky and sea. I hold Tara close to me while we watch it. Tara turns my head towards her, and kisses me again. I feel…. I can't describe how I feel. It's something you need to go through to understand it. Not a million words can get even close to what I'm feeling right now. Tara and I stay the way we are for a while, watching the last pieces of fireworks go out. We nuzzle close, and fall asleep on the beach, next to the campfire. And we both feel better than ever before. We will get married.
The end
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