Off ill today and got bored so wrote another romantic fic. I'm big softy for Willow and Tara romance.
She’s my Girlfriend
By Angelus
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Disclaimers: Willow/Tara and all others in Buffy are the property of Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy and Fox. I don't own these characters, or make money from this I just to write about them.
Spoilers: Restless
Paring: Willow/Tara
Rating PG
Summary: Willow and Tara go on a date to the bronze now the whole Scooby gang know they are in love.
Distribution: Go for it.
Notes: Got bored again
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The Bronze
"A-a-are you sure about this Willow." Tara said, her voice showing her nervousness. "I-I-I just don't know."
"Tara we'll be fine, I promise." Willow said placing a reassuring hand on her girlfriend’s shoulder. "Look it's not as if they don't know about us."
Willow turned to face her and kissed her, she smiled at the blonde and took her hand, and both girls walked into the Bronze. Tara had only been here once before, a time she would rather forget due to an encounter with a rogue slayer named Faith.
"Come on Tara, I can see Buffy and Riley over there." Willow said to her. "Lets go."
Tara swallowed and took a deep breath, looking into her lover’s eyes; she found a little strength. "Okay lets do it." She said.
The girls walked towards the table where Buffy sat with her boyfriend, they seemed to be laughing about something. Buffy seemed to be in a good mood lately, with defeating Adam and destroying the initiative as well things were going well. Riley had been given an honourable discharge, and now he was free to be with his girlfriend.
"Hey Buffy, hi Riley." Willow said cheerfully.
"Oh hey Willow." She replied, Buffy noticed the shy blonde with her best friend and smiled at her. "Hi Tara."
"H-h-hello Buffy." She said quietly.
"Hello ladies." Riley said. "Glad you could make it."
Willow pulled out a chair and motioned Tara to sit down, the blonde wiccan smiled and took her seat. Willow sat down beside her and gently took Tara's hand, that simple touch was enough for Tara to feel a little more comfortable.
"So where's Xander and Anya?" Willow asked her friend. "I thought they'd be here by now."
"I don't know Willow." Buffy replied.
Buffy looked around to see if she could spot Xander and his girlfriend, but she couldn't see any sign of them. As turned back to face Willow she saw that her best friend as exchanging shy smiles with her girlfriend. She could see that they where hopelessly lost in each other’s eyes. Buffy couldn't help but smile at the two witches; Riley too had noticed the looks they where giving each other.
"Hey Will, you um still with us." Buffy said.
Willow turned back to face her friend. "Sorry Buffy."
"Hey don't be sorry, It's just so nice to see you so happy." Buffy said to her.
"Thank you Buffy, I am happy." Willow said, she then kissed Tara on the cheek making the blonde blush a little. Buffy smiled at this she still didn't know Tara very well, but she could tell that the shy wiccan was totally devoted to Willow. Buffy was about to say something when she was interrupted by a familiar voice.
"Hey Guy's sorry we're late." Xander said.
"Yes, we where having sex." Anya told them bluntly.
Willow rolled her eyes at Anya, as much as she was growing to like the ex-demon, her bluntness irritated her.
"So can I get anyone a drink?" Xander said quickly.
Riley shook his head, as did Buffy, she pointed to the table indicating that they already had drinks.
"Xander, I'd like a Coke please." Willow said and turned to Tara. "You want anything?"
"I-I'd like a soda water please." She said
"No problem I'll get them. Anya you want anything." He said.
Anya shook her head; Xander nodded and walked to the bar to get the drinks. Anya sat down next to Tara and stared for a moment at the blonde girl. Tara was noticeably uncomfortable at being stared at, she looked away. Willow glared for a moment at the ex-demon and then smiled at her girlfriend. Tara shyly returned the smile; she still felt a little bit of an outsider.
"So have you two had sex yet?" Anya said to the witches.
"ANYA." Willow said, "For god's sake shut up, that is none of your business." She was furious at Anya; it was difficult enough for Tara as this was their first date since the gang found out that the shy blonde was Willow's girlfriend.
"Anya please, not another word." Buffy said fixing her with an icy glare. "Leave them alone." She turned to Tara who looked totally embarrassed at Anya's question. "Sorry Tara, Anya just has a bit of a mouth on her."
Tara managed a weak smile at Buffy; she turned to look at Willow who was still glaring at the ex-demon.
Anya sighed and backed down, she turned to Tara. "I'm sorry, I'll be shut up now."
Xander returned with the drinks, as soon as he approached the table he could feel a little tension around the table. He handed Willow her coke and gave Tara her soda water. He sat down beside his girlfriend.
"Okay, what did I miss?" He asked them.
"Anya put her foot in it, Xander." Riley said to him. "I wouldn't go there if I were you." He added.
Xander took the hint and thought it best not ask any awkward questions, and judging by the look on Willow and Buffy's faces he kept quiet. There where a few moments of silence and a few nervous glances before anyone spoke.
"So um Buffy, you’re not patrolling tonight." Tara asked her.
"Nah, I think I need a break after the recent fights." She answered. "It's just nice to chill out at the Bronze and hang with my friends."
Everyone breathed a little easier now; Buffy smiled at Tara and mouthed a 'Thank you' at the blonde wiccan. Willow was relieved as well; she wanted Tara to feel that she was welcome by the rest of the gang. Yes she had been involved with them already, but it was different now. Tara was not here as Willow's friend anymore; she was here as Willow's girlfriend and partner. The redhead smiled at that thought, 'Tara's my girlfriend.'
Tara saw that her lover was smiling. "What are you thinking about?" She asked
"You." Willow replied. "I love you Tara."
Tara felt a little shy at hearing Willow say that in front of everyone, but she knew how Willow felt. Tara felt the same about Willow; she took a breath and boldly leaned forward and kissed her lover on the lips. "I love you too Willow."
Buffy watched in amazement as the normally shy blonde kissed her girlfriend in front of everyone. Riley's jaw hung open as did Anya and Xander's, Buffy just smiled at them. Her best friend was in love and that was all that counted. She had been there when Oz left Willow, and Buffy had never seen her so distraught. Buffy had been worried for ages that Willow might not get over it, but that changed when she met Tara. When Oz returned to rekindle his love with Willow, Buffy was unaware that her best friend had fallen in love with Tara. But when she told her that she had chosen to be with Tara, Buffy knew that Willow had chosen with her heart.
Buffy couldn't help smile at the love struck wiccans, they where holding hands and staring into each other eyes again. Grinning she turned to her boyfriend.
"So Riley, what do you think?" She whispered to him.
"What do you mean Buffy." He said a little puzzled.
"Those two." She said her voice quiet.
"They make a very cute couple." He said.
"So it doesn't bother you about them being, er you know gay." She said making sure the witches couldn't hear her.
"No, come on Buffy, I am a honoury member of the Lesbian alliance." He whispered to her.
"Oh yeah, I forgot." She said smiling. "You're right them being cute though."
Willow stood up as she heard the opening bars of a song she liked from a few years ago. She gently placed her hand on Tara's shoulder. "I would be honoured Miss Maclay, if you would dance with me." Willow said to her.
Tara smiled sweetly at Willow, causing the redhead's heart to flutter. She stood up to meet her girlfriends gaze. "Thank you, I-I-I would love to Miss Rosenberg."
Willow took her girlfriends hand and slowly led her towards the dance floor, as they reached a clear space Willow wrapped her arms around the blonde wiccans waist. Tara placed her arms over her lover's shoulder. Willow drew Tara closer as they slowly danced to the soft music; Willow leaned in kissed her briefly on the lips. Tara gazed deep into the redhead’s eyes, nearly losing herself in a sea of green.
"I love you." The blonde wiccan whispered to her girlfriend, Willow smiled and kissed her again.
"Tara, I love you too." The redhead said, her heart pounding at the sight of Tara's beautiful smile. They embraced each other just wanting to dance slowly to the music, Tara hoped they could stay like this forever, just enjoying a perfect moment.
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A little later
Willow and Tara where walking back to Tara's dorm their arms linked with each other. Both girls had said their goodbyes to the others and decided to leave a little early; as they wanted to spend the rest of the evening together alone.
Willow still felt a little over protective of her girlfriend, although she had known Tara for a few months now they had only been dating a few weeks. Part of her wanted to just keep the shy blonde all to herself, but she wanted Tara to be accepted by the rest of the gang. Especially that she and Tara where now a couple.
"That wasn't too bad was it Tara?" Willow said to her girlfriend.
"No, I-I-I had fun." Tara said. "It was nice."
"Good, because I want you feel like a part of the gang now, you're my girlfriend." Willow started to giggle.
Tara smiled a little puzzled at the redhead’s giggles. "What's so funny Willow?"
"I just love to say that." Willow said still giggling.
"What?"
"That you're my girlfriend." Willow stopped for a moment she suddenly felt the urge to say something. "TARA'S MY GIRLFRIEND." She shouted out to anybody that was nearby.
"Willow." Tara looked a little surprised.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself." She said laughing.
"Oh goddess Willow, you make me feel so special." Tara said. "Thank you."
Willow faced her lover and pulled her close. "You are special Tara."
Tara gently ran the back of her hand down the side of Willow's cheek, Willow turned her head slightly and kissed her hand.
"So are you Willow." Tara replied. She looked deep into her lover’s eyes and cupped the redhead’s face in her hands; Tara leaned forward and kissed her girlfriend passionately on the lips.
"That was magic." Willow said smiling as their lips parted. "Do you think we could make a little more magic tonight." She added with a grin.
"Oh yes." Tara said,
She took Tara's hand and they hurried towards the safety and privacy of Tara's dorm room. For Willow her new relationship was still magical, after the pain of losing Oz she couldn't believe how much she had fallen for the shy wiccan. After Oz had left she had feared that she would never be able to fall in love again, Tara had changed all that. After they had got to know each other, they became good friends and it wasn't long before Willow felt they had something special between them.
Willow wasn't sure how or when it happened but it wasn't long before she realised she was in love with Tara. It hadn't even bothered Willow that she was in love with another girl, all she knew was that Tara made her feel happy again and that was enough for her. Falling in love with Tara felt so perfect, and Willow was overjoyed when she found out that the blonde loved her as well.
It didn't take long for the girls to reach Tara's dorm; Tara unlocked the door and stepped aside to allow Willow in first. Willow smiled and entered the room; Tara followed and closed the door behind her. Tara removed her jacket and hung it up on the back of her door, Willow took off her own coat and handed it to Tara who placed it next to her own.
Tara turned back to face her girlfriend; she lowered her head a little but kept her eyes focused on the redhead and smiled. Willow returned her smile and moved forward to embrace her lover. She reached up and lifted the Tara's chin; Willow lightly kissed the blonde's lips.
"Tara." Willow said, her heart singing with happiness.
"Yes, Willow." She said quietly,
"I love you so much." Willow said to her, she again lightly kissed her girlfriend on the lips. "I know we haven't been dating long, but I know I truly love you."
Tara was about to speak but Willow placed a finger over the blonde's mouth.
"I have something I need to say to you Tara, I just wanted you know that you have made me so happy. You have shown me I can love again. I need you Tara." Willow said, babbling. "I can't imagine my world without you, promise me you'll never leave me."
Tara smiled gently cupped her lovers head, she pulled her close and kissed her passionately on the lips. A few moments later she moved away and gazed directly into the redheads green eyes.
"Oh my beautiful sweet Willow, you know I would never leave you, I love you to much." She said. "You remember when I said to you that I’m yours?"
"I remember." Willow said, she felt a wave of happiness surge through her at the memory, she felt a single tear roll down her cheeks.
"I meant it my love, I am yours. Forever." Tara said as she kissed Willow's cheek where the tear fell.
Willow stared for a few moments into her girlfriends deep blue eyes; she could only see love in them. "I love you."
"I know, I love you too." Tara said.
Willow moved back a little and sat on the edge of Tara's bed, she patted the spot beside her and Tara sat down next to her. Willow placed her hand on Tara's knee and turned to face her lover.
"So what do you want to do now?" Willow asked, a coy smile on her face.
Tara leaned forward and kissed Willow again savouring the moment. "Make love to me Willow." She said smiling.
Willow said nothing and pulled the blonde close, she could think of no better way to end the day than make love to her girlfriend. Tara could tell from the gleam in her lover's eyes that this was going to be a magical night for them both.
The End