New Fic- Never A Night Like This (AU)

[sheila wt]

Goddess, that was so cute and sweet... you gotta love little Hadley.

Our lovely Willow was never able to think rationally when it comes to being away from Tara... if she did, she would certainly know that her soulmate would never leave her for something like that.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if Tara surprised Willow going to Australia for a few days to visit her?

I'm sooooo loving this story!!!!

Sheila

[Tara22]

*bursts into tears*



Holly!! *throws herself into your arms*



that was so damn beautiful!!! God! *sniffles* I love them. I love it. It's all so sad!!



The first part that really touched me was the

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She’s hurting mama, I can feel it.



Sweetie, please do me a favor…don’t read our minds ok? Knock first.



I will next time…I’m sorry. But she’s hurting…

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That was just....*sighs*



and then the Willow throwing herself at Tara in tears

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I understand, and I told you when we first got together, I’d wait a lifetime for you.”

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I love them. I love them. I love them.



Damn model agency for putting them through this! *glares at them*



and then the Hadley's reaction *sobs* it was heart-wrenching...

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“You’re leaving…” Hadley repeated again. “But I thought you told mama that everything was going to be ok. In the hospital, you told her last night…everything was going to be ok.”

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It was so sad!! But I am so glad that Had ended up happier. at least she was able to accept it, no matter HOW terrible it is that Will has to leave *sighs*

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< Goddess above, I beg you, of all your humble natured beings, please let my Willow have a safe trip, please guide her way back to us. > “I love you Willow.” She whispered against her neck.

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*wipes the tears* Everything will be ok... Everything will be ok...



*clears her throat and wipes her eyes*



about the Dawn/Tori stuff



*smiles* I am sooo happy that Joyce was so accepting! I love it!! and *laughs*

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meeting your mom again for the first time

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awww... poor Tori is all scared and nervy...



Don't worry Tor! Joyce will love you!!



Amazingly amazing update Holl!!!!!!!!!



Go you Holl!!



Love,

,,, and me

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"Oh, sorry. Uhh, I forgot that that doesn't seem normal, to the rest of society. It's just, we, well, we both really like cows. Really like them. To the extent of wanting to buy one, when we're older." - The Crying Game (by Vix84)

Edited by: Tara22  at: 11/23/02 10:31:04 pm

[BTVSfunatic]

I knew it would work out.......ahhhhh...I can sleep at night now!



Speaking of that.....Good night all!!



Love this FIC!!

Jen

Willow:I knew it. I knew it! Well, not knew it in the sense of having the slightest idea, but I knew there was something I didn't know.

[Tara22]

Holl! I had to tell you this!!



Guess what!



I was in the tv room folding clothes (pft! unimportant information) and this thing came on the tv about the hottest club in Victoria and how all the hottest models are meeting there for model of the year. I had to hold in my squeal of delight as I watched the tv imagining that Willow would come on... *sighs dreamily*



I think my family now think I'm weird, (well... weirder... cause I was weird before)



Just had to share that!!



Go you Holl!!!



*waves at Leah*

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"Oh, sorry. Uhh, I forgot that that doesn't seem normal, to the rest of society. It's just, we, well, we both really like cows. Really like them. To the extent of wanting to buy one, when we're older." - The Crying Game (by Vix84)

[Taras Shadow]

ChellyChel!! (imagine a dancing Hadley right there==> That's for you!!



That is soooo cool! I would've squealed to...but sadly, I can't scream and such. Vocals are quiet little things.

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I think my family now think I'm weird, (well... weirder... cause I was weird before)

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Remember my mooto...uh...I mean Motto *rins*

Weirdness is a gift...use it wisely



Yup, I believe that too. It's what separates us from the world, or me anyways.



And Thank you for sharing that! That was so sweet



*Leah waves*

*hugs*



~Holly~



Show me where to touch youTara-It Ain't Fickle

[Tara22]

*eyes light up with joy* a dancing Hadley.... for me *eyes go all teary* I don't know what to say.... Wow... thanks so much!

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I can't scream and such. Vocals are quiet little things.

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oooh... no... see...my family is one of those stereotypical 'loud and obnoxious' families *nods* (hehe...now you understand why I am the way I am)



sad.... yes.... but true...



so I have no shortage of vocal chord power.

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Weirdness is a gift...use it wisely

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*eyes open wide* you are SO wise *stunned silence*



that is my new mooto to live by.... thank you for sharing that



It is indeed 'what separates us from the world'. SEE! we ARE special!



I will share my little bits of trivia any time they happen cause I just HAVE too! It's this thing...



Glad you liked it!



oooh *waves at Leah and Holly*



Hi Girlies!!!



*hugs*

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"Oh, sorry. Uhh, I forgot that that doesn't seem normal, to the rest of society. It's just, we, well, we both really like cows. Really like them. To the extent of wanting to buy one, when we're older." - The Crying Game (by Vix84)

[SilverWingedNemesis]

Hey Holly!



Yes, sadly enough it is 3AM~ and I am STILL on here!! *GIGGLES* I really did enjoy the update. I had to read it again. I could just see it all in my mind soo well. And little Hadley..*sighs* that kid is just too much!! It makes my heart smile.



So I figure next update will include the dance/and more about what will happen with W/T/H?? Aren't I just awful??



** I LOVE THIS FIC!!!!

Thank you for making me happy! You're amazing Holly!! (and thanks for being a peach and puttin up with my constant whining for help on my fic~ *grins*



~NICKOLE~

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"Wanna be bad?"

Edited by: SilverWingedNemesis at: 11/23/02 11:55:51 pm

[Grimlock72]

Dawn told Joyce... finally I kinda expected Joyce to take it like she did, heh... would take a lot more to shock her



Hadley is indeed cute, reading Willow's aura like that (did seem like mind reading to me in that case) and being all concerned. Willow being all weepy is never fun of course, but it's kinda understandable...



Now, lets assume Willow does go to that retreat alone... any bets on how many days she'll stay there before flying back home ??? Besides, can't have a weepy supermodel on national TV... not even in Australia



The retreat/pagan stuff itself sounds like Willow would have a lot of fun doing, if it weren't so far away from her wife-to-be .



Grimmy

"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[snuggle79]

Well, that was heartbreaking..

But i'm still praying that everything will be ok...

Joyce finally knows..what she already kinda knew before..

Her reaction was great!

great update!

snuggle79

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"I got so lost"

"I found you, i will always find you"

[littlecrazy80]

Everything will be ok!!! But I hope Willow will be there for Hadleys show.

Loved Joyce reaction.



*lil´c*



Unter den Blinden ist der Einäugige König.

[fairydust]

aww poor little Had...Cant wait for you to update

Hey guys what!?!? I have another name on my list Laura lol...just thought i'd share..tty gals later *hugs*

I LOVE MY KARE-BEAR

[Ginner WTluv]

*cries with Chel* Poor Hadley!! *sniffles and then bursts into tears again* I don't want Willow to go Ahem.... sorry.... i'm a very emotional kitty.... everyone in my house is looking at me now....

Loved the update Holly. And woo hoo!! Dawn told Joyce.... and Joyce already knew, Well, at least Dawn didn't sit there and make her mum guess what she was gonna tell her.... which is what i did But she's cool with it, so again i say, woo hoo!

I know i've said this before, and you're probably getting sick of hearing it, but: Could Hadley be any cuter?! *sighs* she's so sweet. Everyone was crying in this update *sniffles*Eh, i still loved it Can't wait for the next part Holl.



~ Jen

I'd like to take a moment to talk about something that's happened lately. I'm also in love. It's a very special thing and I'm really rather proud of it. Yes, I'm in love with my own breasts. I feel no personal shame about this; in fact, I think this is the one. It's going to last. ~ Ruth

[Cindipitude]

Oh that was just so sad...

Poor Willow and Hadley. Poor Tara too, but as always Tara is the rock that everyone clings to in time of trouble...I wonder what her thoughts will be when she's finally alone and processing it all?



Tori's nerves were so cute...and having to meet Joyce again as Dawn's girlfriend....I wonder if Joyce mentions the age difference? Tori's nearly through with high school, but Dawn has a few years left...I wonder what the future holds there. Hopefully good things...after all, there's always UC Sunnydale!



And mac and cheese......God that brings back memories of my nanny days in college! It was a food group ALLLLLL it's own



Great job Holly!

No squealing or screaming? Welll whispers are sexy too



Cindi

[Tamara]

LOVED IT!



Awww Willow is going to Australia

But when Tara said:

"I understand, and I told you when we first got together, I’d wait a lifetime for you" I was all with the



A whole month though. Maybe if the whole family has some sort of holiday break they can go see Will



And Dawn told Joyce but of course she already knew. Mothers intuition. Dawn and Tori so cute!



~*~Tamara~*~

[fairydust]

ok, have a second to reply before i gotta leave for cheerleading practice Angel made captain, so that means she's the most active one

anyway, I was just going to add, that the reason God created phones, was just for when girlfriends have to be apart lol...anyway, i'll ttyl *waves*

*runs off blushing like crazy with her daisies for angel*

I LOVE MY KARE-BEAR

Edited by: fairydust  at: 11/24/02 4:05:16 pm

[barnabasvamp]

Wonderful *sniff*

Glad things turned out so well for Dawn with her mom.

Poor Willow, torn between obligations and love *sigh*

BV

"In front of total strangers won't you kiss me, Flowers for no reason but you miss me - OOH, I wanna be in love"

Melissa Etheridge-Skin

[Grimaldi]

great update

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!
No! Well, okay. No. Pez!
2nd place? That's just a fancy term for loser!

[PJ Freak]

oops double post :s



sorry



Isa

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Pacey and Joey's Creek

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Edited by: PJ Freak  at: 11/29/02 2:09:05 pm

[PJ Freak]

Ok I gotta admit it, this update was great!!!



BUT! COmmon!! she's REALLY leaving!! that breaks my heart! I don't want her to leave me is sad!!! lol

but no really, this is really sad and stressfull, 'cause I wanna know what's going to happen next!!!



On the other hand, I am liking a LOT D/T's relationship, kudos for you! Please give us more of that!



Isa

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Pacey and Joey's Creek

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[Taras Shadow]

Replying… Now I’m off to work on update which will be up soon I hope. *sighs* Just need the extra time…



The Rose24: Glad you thought this was sweet I think, if I were in Willow’s position, I’d be scared about Tara leaving me. I don’t know why tho…however, Tara does understand, so nothing to really worry about right?



NICKOLE:

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Come one now Holly. We all know you are up to something!! I have faith that you will get our girls together

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Me? Up to something? Never Yes, please have faith in me…and work with me a little…I promise lotsa smoochies. I can’t tell you where exactly this is going…but some kittens are reading my mind… Might have to change the story somehow… Thanks for reading



Sheila: Hey! Thank you for reading

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Our lovely Willow was never able to think rationally when it comes to being away from Tara... if she did, she would certainly know that her soulmate would never leave her for something like that.

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Isn’t that how love is though? I mean, I get all confuzzled when my girlfriend leaves…or vice versa… And yes, Hadley is such a cutie…every mothers wish…I think. *scratches head*

Oh well…glad you thought this was sweet, that’s kinda what I aimed for



ChellyChel: *runs quickly to your side and hugs you* No more sniffles…at least not for awhile. K? But you can if you want…I completely understand *rins*

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Hadley's reaction *sobs* it was heart-wrenching...

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Sorry. But that little girl has so much emotion inside of her…it had to shown that she can be sad too.

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*wipes the tears* Everything will be ok... Everything will be ok...

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If that chant helps Hadley…it’ll probably help you…everything will be ok…

*waves at Boris, Oliver Genderless Cow and the adorable Chel* *hugs*

Thank you for reading



BTVSfunatic-Jen: Thank goodness you can sleep Don’t want you staying up all night like I go I know this may be a little late…but have sweetest dreams. Thanks for reading



Grimmy: Thanks for reading.

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Besides, can't have a weepy supermodel on national TV... not even in Australia

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You’re right…can’t have a weepy supermodel…let’s just see how thing will turn out.

Things will be ok…just ask Hadley



snuggle79: Heartbreaking it was. But hey, Hadley is the Angel of Hope is she not? Thank you for reading and keeping up with things. Love to see ya!



*lil´c*: I love your outlook on this. Everything will be ok…

Thanks for reading



FairyDust: Or…um, Playa?… *grins*Laura now? Oh wow…you better settle down! I’ll be updating soon. And stopping drooling over cheerleader’s would ya? *cough* Angel *cough cough*



Ginner WTluv-Jenny:

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Ahem.... sorry.... i'm a very emotional kitty.... everyone in my house is looking at me now....

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I get looks at my house all the time. Ok, from my gf, but still…and emotional is good, I am emotional too… *hands over a tissue* There ya go.

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Well, at least Dawn didn't sit there and make her mum guess what she was gonna tell her.... which is what i did

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My mom actually found out in…well…not the way she would’ve wanted too…but hey. She’s cool with it. Yay! And I’ll never get sick of hearing if Hadley could possibly be any cuter. It’s a compliment, so thank you! *hugs*



Cindi:

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I wonder if Joyce mentions the age difference? Tori's nearly through with high school, but Dawn has a few years left...I wonder what the future holds there.

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What does age matter when love is involved? Hehehe

Mac and Cheese…mmmm…great food to whip up when you’re running late…like me

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No squealing or screaming? Welll whispers are sexy too

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I’m glad you find my whispering voice sexy Altho…I wish I could scream… need that dream box of Hadleys…

Thanks for reading sweetie *smoochies and whispers*



Tamara: I’m glad you liked this. There’s not going to be much sadness on the next update however. Maybe I’ll break away from that



BV: Thank you for reading Willow has choices…tough ones, but life is like that. Glad you liked.



Grimaldi: Glad you like and thanks for reading



Isa: Don’t cry please? Sometimes models have to do what they have to do…not sure what yet, but Willow will know…so will Tara. *grins*

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this is really sad and stressfull, 'cause I wanna know what's going to happen next!!!

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Me too…Me too *sighs*

Glad you read tho, and thank you! A I'm happy you like Tori and Dawns relationship



~Holly~



Show me where to touch youTara-It Ain’t Fickle

[Tara22]

HOLLY!!!!!!!!!!!!



THANKS!!! I will do my very best to stop the sniffles *grins* it's just that they are GOOD sniffles, cause you make me sniffle in a good way, so can't you see how good they are and why they aren't bad?

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that little girl has so much emotion inside of her…it had to shown that she can be sad too

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Oh yeah!! for sure!! Hadley is the most amazing kid!! The insight she has and her outlook on life... *smiles* she may be a kid but at heart she is SOO much more than that!



*chants to herself* Everything will be ok...Everything will be ok....



go that chant! It is going down on my list of mootos!



, , and say that I have to give you a BIG hug *hugs Holly on behalf of her furry friends*



and I say, as usual, my only words of wisdom.... GO YOU!!!



*jumps up and down and waves at Leah*



*eyes wide* I was looking for an appropriate smoochie emoticon for you girlies but none seem right... I'll just go with this one... *grins*



<--- I wanted one with red ears.... but what can ya do!?



Can't wait for more Holl!!!

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"Oh, sorry. Uhh, I forgot that that doesn't seem normal, to the rest of society. It's just, we, well, we both really like cows. Really like them. To the extent of wanting to buy one, when we're older." - The Crying Game (by Vix84)

[quarian]

Hehe, I'm getting quite into the spirit of enjoying the feedback (chel's!!) as well as the updates. Great update Holly, I can't wait for more since smoochies are promised



My favourite part?

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“How long?” Tara continued to stroke Willow’s back, and let her cheek rest on the top of Willow’s head.

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Simple..but I just like the snuggly bits..extra points for back stroking!

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We levitate, our bodies soar, our feet don't even touch the floor.

And nobody knows you like I do, coz the world, they don't understand,

But I grow stronger in your hands. - Insatiable, Darren Hayes

[Taras Shadow]

Quickly ran home from school, for lunch, well not ran because hello…miles away, anyways, updated as quick as I could…hope you like, sorry it’s short…



CHEL *waves madly* Here's an update...*rins* And yes, I believe that chant is working a bit... *joins in chant* Everything will be ok... Thanks for reading as always.



CINDY Oh my, I'm so glad you likes the simple snuggles...they are so romantic. Smoochies were promised...and smoochies you all will get....not so much in this one, but I promise Glad you enjoyed Oh, and...

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Hehe, I'm getting quite into the spirit of enjoying the feedback (chel's!!) as well as the updates.

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Me too! I mean the feedback from ChellyChel...gotta love.



Author: Taras Shadow

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN…except for Tori, Hadley, Jessica Paris, and Orlando and other non-Buffy characters-they belong to me

Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome

Pairings: W/T, X/A, B/ D/Tori

Rating: PG 13

Summary: Willow is one of the hottest models in the world. When she comes home for her holiday, she meets a nice family that is new to Sunnydale. Can she find love, and continue her much loved career? This is an AU fic. There will be a little angst between some characters, but nothing big for I want to keep the angst issue light. Thoughts are in < > Flashbacks are in **



And you tell me if it's a mini cliff hanger...not sure



~Part 26a~

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“Hadley!” Tori came out of the living room and into the kitchen where Tara and Hadley were making a little dinner for three. Tori had thirty minutes to get herself ready and be at the Summers home for dinner with Dawn, Buffy and Mrs. Summers. On her way down to the living room, she found a small table knocked over and Tori’s flowers in a vase were now on the floor with a water puddle.



“What?” Hadley looked at her Aunt, her blue eyes sparkled.



“You really have to know how to use the chair and it’s brakes.” Tori muttered filling the vase up with water again, and placed the flower’s inside. “Tara, try and control her, she’s knocking everything over.”



“It’s not like she has a choice Tori. And besides, I was the one that knocked that over.” Tara sighed. “I was just getting things in order before Willow gets here, then I was going to clean my mess.”



“Yeah, it was mama.” Hadley said.



“I’m sorry Hadley.” Tori smiled. “Can you please control your mama, she’s knocking everything over.”



Tara threw a bad lettuce leaf at her sister’s feet. “Go get ready!” She smiled.



“You are so lucky this isn’t what I was wearing to the dance.” Tori picked up the piece and threw it back at Tara.



“Stop!” Hadley shouted. “That poor lettuce is going to cry.” She went to where the lettuce was, on Tara’s lap, and inspected it. “Yup, you did some serious damage.” She looked up at the older women.



Both Tori and Tara tried to stifle a giggle. “Maybe be we can revive it.” Tori laughed.



Hadley frowned and looked at her mama who was inspecting it herself. “What is it mama?”



“Nothing, just…shame on you Tori!” Tara threw a look to her sister, raising an eyebrow. “This lettuce will not survive if you don’t say sorry.”



Hadley laughed and backed up in her little wheelchair, everyone stopped laughing when the heard a smash of broken glass. The small girl looked beside her, and on the floor there was the vase in pieces and the flowers almost underneath her wheel.



“Hadley!” A frustrated scream came out of Tori’s voice.



“Oops... Sorry…” Hadley half giggled and half winced.

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Willow was running a little late. Scattering around her place, she finally finished her laundry, now she was feeding Brady and giving her the medication, and running to the kitchen to get the potato salad out of the fridge before heading over to Tara’s for a ‘romantic’ dinner with the two blonde’s that stole her heart.



“Now Brady, I’m bringing you because Hadley misses you, so I want you to be on your best behaviour.” The red head patted Brady’s head and smiled at her puppy. “But you’re always on your best behaviour aren’t you? Yes you are.”



Brady barked and licked her owner’s hand. A knock at the door brought Willow out of her play ness with her puppy. “Nikki?”



“Oh, good, I did find the right place.” Nikki smiled throwing her long black hair over her shoulders. “Hi.”



“Hey…come in.” Willow moved aside to let the other model in. “What brings you here?”



“Well, I was actually passing through this town from Las Vegas, and I thought I’d stop by. But I can leave if you want.” Nikki smiled letting her own green eyes flash at Willow’s.



“Oh no no.” Willow smiled and looked at Nikki. “I was just heading out however, but I shouldn’t be gone to long.”



“Oh…ok.” Nikki looked around the big foyer. “Going to Tara’s?” The model grinned and winked.



“Yes, I’m going over there for dinner…I would ask you to come…”



“Oh no. Please don’t. I would’ve declined the offer anyways. Besides, you must need all the time you can get since we’re heading to Australia at the end of the month.” Nikki watched sadness cross over Willow’s face. “Oh God Willow, I’m sorry.”



“No, it’s fine. You’re right. Um, if you’re hungry, there’s food in the fridge, the T.V. is in the living room, and the bathroom is down the far hall, first door on the right.” Willow smiled weakly. “I’d leave Brady with you, but she misses her best friend Hadley.”



“That’s fine. I’ll be fine.” Nikki smiled.



“I trust you Nik.” Willow said before grabbing her puppy. “Tara’s number is on the fridge, and if I’m not back by after sunset, please don’t go out ok?”



Nikki shook her head a bit confused and smiled. “Ok.”



“Great, bye.”

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Tori looked over herself one last time in the review mirror before getting out of the small vehicle. Straightening her black dress, patting out the imaginary wrinkles, she looked up at the Summers home. < Ok, this is it. Meeting Mrs. Summers again, except it feels like the first time…and I’m nervous as hell. What if she doesn’t like me? What if she’s just pretending to act cool until I get inside… >



“Tori?” A female voice came up behind her.



Tori turned around and saw a familiar looking female walking up towards her. < That face…those clothes… > “Faith?”



“You remembered.” Faith grinned, stepping back, she looked at the teenager up and down slowly. “Date tonight?”



“Actually…yes.” Tori laughed. “A date…kind of a big day.”



“A big day? Oh…Joyce is back isn’t she?”



“Yeah she’s back, and Dawn told her about us yesterday, so I’m here for dinner.” Tori looked down at herself once again.



“I wouldn’t sweat it kid, Joyce is cool.” Faith smiled and ran her hands through her dark brown hair. “So is Red and Tara still together?”



“Do I even have to answer that? Those two are always with each other, I don’t know how things will be when Willow moves to Australia for a month.” The young Maclay shrugged her shoulders and let her light brown hair fall over her face.



Faith studied her and reached over to put a hand on her shoulder. “Hey, it will be ok…Willow will make the right choice…she always does.”

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“Dawn, calm down.” Buffy snickered watching her younger sister try and pick out what kind of China to use. “Go with last years Christmas ones.”



Dawn stopped and looked at the pearl white plates with a nicely gold trim around it. “You think?” She asked hesitantly.



“I know so. Why don’t you go and wait for Tori while I set up the table and check in with mom.” Buffy took the plates from her sister’s hands and scooted her out towards the small foyer.



Dawn turned around and looked at Buffy. “You did speak to mom right? About the embarrassment rules, you did tell her to behave herself?”



“Yes…I did my best. No promises though.” Buffy smiled and watched her nerve-wracking sister pace in the foyer.

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“Well aren’t you going?” Faith asked Tori, who just stood there looking at the door.



“Are you? I mean, are you here to see Buffy?” Tori asked adverting her eyes away from the door and onto the slayer.



“I was.” Faith nodded her head honestly. “But seeing as how this is a big deal and all…I think I’ll skip it this time.”



“Oh no you don’t. If Buffy found out that you were in Sunnydale, and you never stopped by…she’ll be hurt and angry.” Tori knew this because of what Dawn explained. How the two slayers parted, and how Buffy wished or thought of the day she’d see Faith again, or if she’d ever see Faith again for that matter.



“Relax hazel, I’ll be back…”



“Faith?” Dawn poked her head out the door and saw her girlfriend speaking to the young slayer. Her smile grew even brighter seeing her girlfriend dressed in a long black dress with her hair down and minimal make-up. Walking down the path a short ways, she stopped in front of Tori. “You look beautiful.” She whispered leaning in and placing a quick kiss on her cheek.



“Isn’t that sweet.” Faith smirked. “I guess that’s my cue to go…”



“Oh no…you’re coming in too. Lot’s of food and Buffy will be happy to see that you actually stopped by.” Dawn grabbed Faith’s hand and Tori’s with the other.

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Tara opened the door and there stood her girlfriend grinning like crazy, holding two bouquets of flowers in front of her. “Hey sexy.”



“Hi.” Willow stepped forward and kissed Tara quickly before pulling back. “This one is for you…” She handed Willow lilies with baby breath, “And this is for Hadley…” She showed Tara and it had the same flowers.



Tara grinned and looked at her girlfriend suspiciously. “What are you up to?” She asked putting one finger in Willow’s belt loop and pulled her close.



“Well…your flowers come with some Willow sweetness, Hadley’s comes with Brady…if you want, I can always give Hadley the sweetness and you Brady to play with…”



“Got it thanks.” Tara kissed Willow softly, letting the tip of her tongue run along the bottom of her lip. “Willow sweetness is much needed for Tara.” She breathed.



“Oh…me too.” Willow pulled Tara back in and kissed her passionately.



Hadley peeked around the corner and grinned when she saw her mommies embraced in a passionate kiss. A small snorting sound brought her back… “Brady!!” She squealed with delight.



Willow and Tara’s lips popped from each other’s and turned to watch as Brady limped her was in the door and whimpered at the foot of Hadley’s wheelchair. Willow let go of Tara and picked Brady up to put on Hadley’s lap. “There you go.” Bending down she kissed Hadley’s forehead. “How’s our little angel?” She asked smiling.



Hadley looked up at Willow and smiled. “Good, mama and I made supper.”



“Really? Mmm, can’t wait.” Willow turned around and saw Tara closing the door and placing the flowers in two empty vases. “I brought some salad.”



“Willow, you didn’t have too.” Tara walked back towards her girlfriend. “We made plenty, but you know what? We’re going to love the potato salad.”



“That’s good.” Willow smirked.



“So let’s get into the kitchen and eat.” Hadley laughed turning her wheelchair around and headed to the kitchen.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~



“Buffy?” Dawn called from the foyer.



“Dawn…” Faith half whined and half complained.



“Relax.” Dawn smiled and squeezed her hand for reassurance.



“Dawn, is she here yet?” Buffy asked walking into where the three other women stood. “Faith…”



“Hey B.” Faith tried to act casual giving a small wave.



Buffy froze for a moment looking the other slayer up and down. Somehow she looked a bit more cleaned up. Her dark hair was shining with the afternoon sun, her eyes didn’t seem as hallow or tired, her clothing was still the same but yet different. The leather wasn’t so dark and the top was still tight as hell, not like Buffy was complaining…shaking herself out if her thoughts she smiled and stepped forward to give Faith a hug. “How are you?”



“Good a couple of seconds ago…better now.” Faith smiled.



“Where’s mom?” Dawn asked taking Tori’s hand.



“In the kitchen preparing the rolls and drinks. Go in and let her know that the beautiful Tori has arrived…” Buffy noticed Tori for the first time, “Oh wow Tori…love the dress.”



Tori blushed and put her head down. “Thanks.”



Dawn loved the rare moments Tori would become shy. “Well…shall we?”

~*~*~*~*~*~*~



“Can I go and watch T.V.?” Hadley asked putting her fork down on her empty plate.



Tara smiled and dismissed her daughter. “We’ll call you when we’re done so we can have dessert.”



“Ok.” The tiny blonde scooted her way out of the kitchen leaving Tara and Willow alone.



“So, are you spending the night?” Tara asked, throwing the question out there casually.



“I would love too…but I can’t.” Willow answered sadly. “Remember Nikki?”



Tara nodded her head. “The model that was lusting after Buffy.”



Willow giggled, “Right, her. Well she kind of dropped by unexpectedly and she’s at my house as we speak…”



“How come your not with her?” Tara asked.



“Because I had plans with you. I’m not going to let her spoil this evening for us…besides,” Willow answered honestly. Getting up from her chair, she crossed over to Tara’s and straddled her thighs, “I’d much rather be here with you and Hadley, having this ‘romantic’ candle lit dinner, and having Tara smoochies squeezed in.”



“Is that so?” Tara grinned and wrapped her arms around Willow’s waist and kissed Willow’s chin. “To bad you haven’t finished your dinner yet…no dessert until all of your vegetables are eaten.”



Willow kissed along Tara’s jaw line, and up to her ear, “Lucky for me…you’re also an appetizer…” She whispered before taking Tara’s ear lobe and sucking it gently making Tara squirm.



“Evil Willow…that’s pure evil.” Tara moaned when Willow’s hand slipped underneath her sweater.



“I’m never evil.” Willow whispered. “Just a little…hungry.” Slowly she closed the distance between her and her girlfriend's full lips.

~*~*~*~*~*~



~Holly~



Show me where to touch youTara-It Ain’t Fickle

[littlecrazy80]

I love it!!!

I´ve got a bad feeling about this Nikki person.



*lil´c*



Unter den Blinden ist der Einäugige König.

[Ginner WTluv]

Holly!!! Do i even have to say how much i loved this update?! Well.... i'll say it anyway. I loved it!!! Faith is back!!! *does backflips and cartwheels all around the board* Ahem.... okay, a little over enthusiastic there.... heh. Woo hoo!!!

Aww and Tori was so cute all nervous and stuff. And Hadley.... *sighs* well, Hadley's always cute.

But Nikki's back too.... i have a feeling that she and Faith are gonna come to blows over Buffy.... *worried look* But things are gonna be okay, right?

Is Willow gonna go to Australia? Is Tara and everyone gonna of with her? So many questions.... i'll guess i'll just have to wait and find out like a good kitten won't i?

Once again, loved the update Holly. Can't wait for the next one.



~ Jen

I'd like to take a moment to talk about something that's happened lately. I'm also in love. It's a very special thing and I'm really rather proud of it. Yes, I'm in love with my own breasts. I feel no personal shame about this; in fact, I think this is the one. It's going to last. ~ Ruth

[Tara22]

HOLLY!!! *bounces around the room*



NO SNIFFLES!!! That was soooo good!!!

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“Stop!” Hadley shouted. “That poor lettuce is going to cry.” She went to where the lettuce was, on Tara’s lap, and inspected it. “Yup, you did some serious damage.” She looked up at the older women.

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HLHH! I loved that sooo much!!! *grins* awwww... poor lettuce... (no...no sniffles...I can be strong...)

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Dawn loved the rare moments Tori would become shy. “Well…shall we?”

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awwwww.... *grins* that is just so darn cute! I can picture it, you know? It's like a mini-shy Tara *looks dreamy* very cute

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“Lucky for me…you’re also an appetizer…”

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Evil Holly....that's pure evil



ooooh....and oh my!!



Faith AND Nicky in town at one time!!! Oh erg....this should get just that tad more confusing for Buffy...



*clears her throat*

did this have a mini-cliffhanger?



well... I'm not such a good judge of these things, seeing as how every single thing in your story works as a cliffhanger on me... and that's what cliffhangers do *roll film of Chel sitting on the edge of her seat biting her lip frustratedly*



But, yeah! I'd say this chapter did!



*twilight zone music*



Buffy.... Nicky or Faith







oh, yes... I just want to say... awww shucks QT and Holl!! *hugs* my reviews are nothing special... really! but *hugs* thanks for that anyway





Love,

, , , and little old me



GO YOU HOLL FOR RUNNING HOME TO GIVE US THIS UPDATEY GOODNESS!!!



You Rock!!!

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[Velaingie]

Like always great updates. The lettuce part was so funny. Can't wait for another great update. I love your story more and more.



Velaingie

[Grimlock72]

Hmm... seems Faith and Nikki always appear together Buffy will need to make a choice sooner or later, it's hardly fair to any of them to keep it like this.



Anyway, Faith will have her chance in about a month. Both Nikki and Willow seem to go to Australia. That gives Faith and Buffy about a month to figure out what they want.



Dawn and Tori all nervous for 'meeting the parent' , heh... easy to imagine



Grimmy

"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[SilverWingedNemesis]

GO HOLLY, IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY....err..well, anyways...



LOVED THE UPDATE!! It was SOOO good!! *grins* So what's the deal with Nikki dropping by anyway?? Gonna give me a hint? and Faith is back..humm... gonna be a little grudge match over who get's Buffy between her and Nikki? hehe...



So...Tara thinks maybe Will is up to something? *SIGHS* hopefully a "i'm staying with my girls" type of something? lol Can't wait for more!! This fic is awesome Holly!!



Thanks~

~NICKOLE~

"I found you. I will always find you"

[snuggle79]

why do i have this sudden feeling, that it's not just a simple coincidence that Nikki and Faith showed up around the same time?? sounds like trouble in paradise for Buffy...

I liked the "Joyce meeting her daughter's gf" meeting.

Awesome update!

snuggle79

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