Thinking Of You

[Blue Channel]

Hey! I really like your story, especially Willow's frog-fear...so cute! Irrational...but cute! It's sad how her parents try to buy her off...Please update soon!

[bluewillowwitch]

All disclaimers are the same.

Thanks to Washi the world's best beta!

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Chapter 3



"Thank you for the ride home." Tara was about to get out of the car when she felt Willow's hand on her shoulder.



"Tara, um, here's my address, phone number, and e-mail. If you ever want to do something or want to talk or just come by and hang, just let me know. I would really like to do stuff and get to know you. I think we could be great friends." That had taken all of the courage that Willow had. She had been holding that paper ever since first period.



Tara's heart nearly exploded as she took the paper. "I would love to. I'll call you later then."



With that Tara went into her house and Willow drove home, smiling all the way.



******



Later that night Tara heard a knock at her bedroom door and got up to answer it. When she saw who it was she wrapped them into a tight hug.



"Faith! When did you get here?"



"Just now T. So how's it hangin'?" Faith answered smirking.



Tara laughed. 'Same old Faith.'



"Things are good. I made some new friends today. One is assigned to show you around tomorrow. The other showed me around." Tara blushed as she thought of her tour guide.



Which didn't go unnoticed by Faith.



"So this one that showed you around, how big is your crush on her?" She winked at her cousin.



Tara blushed from head to toe. "Huge! She is sooo cute. Her name is Willow."



Faith smirked. "Nice name. So the one they stuck me with, she hot?"



The blonde smirked, 'Yup, same old Faith.' "That would be Buffy. She is pretty I guess."



"Let me guess, you didn't take your eyes off 'Willow' long enough to notice." Tara blushed and they both started to giggle. "Who knows T, maybe we will both get lucky with our tour guides."



The thought made Tara smile wide and bright.



******



The next two weeks went pretty well. Faith had the same classes as Buffy, except for A.P. Art, which she had with Tara, instead of Study hall the smalled blonde had.



The six of them got along great. Faith fit in really well and thought that she would really like it here. She just had to make sure to hide her secret better this time. Tara would help her with that.



She had noticed that she was starting to have feelings for Buffy. She just didn't know what Buffy's feeling for her where. She wasn't even sure what team she played for. From what people said she would think Buffy was straight but something about the way she acted made Faith think twice. She was really going to have to look into it and find out for sure one way or another.



"Hey B." Faith called when she saw the short blonde in the hallway.



"Hey Faith, what's up?" Buffy smiled when she saw the dark haired girl. She really liked this girl; she was straight forward, direct, and honest.



"Nothing much, just chillin'. I was wondering something though." Faith said, trying to test the waters.



"Yeah, what is it?" Buffy asked with the same warm smile.



Faith took one look at that smile and she started to melt like a stick of butter on a stovetop. She knew that she was going to fall hard this time. 'Faith, you always did fall for the blondes, but this time you're in trouble.' Faith thought and it only made her start to smile herself.



"Yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to go and hang tonight. Tara never was one for a crowd, but I was hoping to learn the party scene around here." Faith winked at Buffy. "And you look like you would know where that is B."



Buffy blushed. "Um okay. The gang and I were going to the Bronze tonight, why don't you come along. We can always get Willow to help us talk Tara into going too. They seem really close."



Faith smirked at that. "Yeah Red and T. are getting very close." Faith thought a moment. "Maybe we can get close too."



The small blonde could hear the innuendos pouring out from what Faith had just said. Willow had told her what had happened the night she had broken up with Oz.



So was Faith telling Buffy that Tara was gay? Wait a minute; was Faith telling Buffy that she was gay?



For a reason, that Buffy wasn't ready to admit yet, this thought was appealing to her. A slow wide smile spread across her face. "Yeah, I'd really like that."



Faith was a little shocked at this. Did Buffy know what she was saying? 'Oh God girl, you are so in trouble this time. And you know that you are going to love every minute of it.'



The dark haired girl gave a little half-grin and threw her arm around Buffy's shoulders. "We are going to have some fun tonight!"



****



Later that day Willow was sitting at her large oak desk finishing her homework when her phone started to ring.



"Hello." Willow answered.



"Yo, heya Will." Buffy said with a bounce in her voice.



"Hey Buff. What you need?" Willow knew it was homework time.



"Nothing really. Okay here's the deal. I invited Faith to come along tonight to the Bronze, and we want Tara to come but she isn't big on crowds." The small blonde was hoping Willow could help.



"Let me guess, you would like me to help." The redhead tried to play it cool. All the while on the inside she was thrilled at the thought of spending more time with the blonde. "I guess, but I don't have her number."



"That's no big. You gave her yours right?" Buffy asked knowing her friend.



"Yeah, I gave it to her a couple weeks ago in case she needed any help." Willow didn't get why this was important.



"Well she will be calling you soon." The petite blonde smiled.



"How do you know that?" the redhead asked, she was curious.



"Cause, there was homework in your computer class and Tara said that she had trouble with that class. I believe she said that her and computers weren't best friends or even on speaking terms." Buffy acted like that was the craziest question ever.



"Okay." Then the hacker stopped and thought. "Oh, that means she will need help! Buff, I gotta go. What if she is trying to call?"



"Okay. Talk to ya later Wills." Buffy ended the call and hung up.



Willow couldn't wait to talk to Tara and by luck; she didn't have to. The second that she hung up the phone with Buffy, her phone rang.



"Hello?" Willow asked.



"Um, hi Will, it's Tara." Tara said nervously.



"Hey Tare. How are you doing?" the redhead was thrilled to be talking with the blonde.



"Not good. I'm trying to do the homework from Computer 2, but I just don't get it." Tara hated how whinny she sounded.



"Oh, I'm sorry. Hey, why don't you come over her to my place and I'll see if I can help you work through it. Plus, as an added bonus, it is all nice and quiet here with no distractions." Willow coaxed Tara.



"O-Okay. I have your address here. I have to grab some stuff and I'll be right over." Tara smiled. She had hoped Willow could help, but she was nervous to be alone with her.



The two girls hung up and Tara grabbed her books. This was going to be great if she could only get through it without looking like an idiot.



****



"This is really nice of you Willow." Tara said for about the hundredth time. Tara and Willow had been working on the assignment for computer class for the last half hour.



After finding the problem that the blonde was having the hacker set to work showing her exactly what she was missing and what she needed to do.



"It's nothing. Glad to help." She felt the joy this wonderful woman start to boil in her being, and she could hardly contain it.



"I don't know what I would have done without your help. If there is ever anything I can do for you don't hesitate to ask." Tara knew that this was more than just a crush that she felt for the redhead, but she wasn't quite sure what this warm and tingly feeling in her chest and stomach was.



"Actually," Willow knew this was her chance and she was going to take it. "There is something that you can do for me. The gang is going to the Bronze tonight. Buff invited Faith to come along and I would really love it if you came too."



"Um, the Bronze? What is that?" The blonde hadn't heard of the place yet.



"It's like the coolest place in town. Of course the competition is a vending machine but still. It's a club downtown." Willow answered.



"I don't know, I'm not the best dancer and I'm not really comfortable in large crowds." Hanging her head she let her long blonde hair fall to cover her face.



"Oh come on. It will be so much fun! You said 'anything'. PLEASE!!" Willow knew she was begging but hey, whatever it took.



Tara thought for a moment and then gave in. She could deny the woman before her anything. "Alright, for you, I'll come."



"Great! So we will meet you and Faith at your place at say eight-thirty." The redhead said grinning.



"Great." With that the two girls said good-bye and Tara went home to get ready.



'This will be a night to remember.' thought the blonde.



What she didn't know was just how exactly right she was.



T.B.C.



Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

Edited by: bluewillowwitch  at: 11/2/03 7:06 pm

[bluewillowwitch]

Blue Channel ,

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad that you are liking it. Yeah, the frog-fear is cute. will help through her parents buying her off. Update coming up. Keep .







Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[The Rose24]

Yay. It 's been a while.



I am glad things are going so well with W/T.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

[ambersagoddess]

aw man Grace, you're awsome! Say, me and Cin are gonna start writing a script to help Amber get into the bigtime, we could really use your help, what say you email me? gottarpsomemore@netscape.net



Anyways, you know I've been on my knees begging you for an update, and I know you're sick of it, but I'm going to do it again.



I'm hoping for some naughty dancing, maybe even some smoochies. And if Faith is there, you know she's gonna get the party started! Gods Faith is great!



MMMMMMM thanks for the updatey goodness.



-Rei

Spero eorum amo donbit tu animus magnamus



Why yes, the rumors are true, I have patted the Great One's ass...

[intricate mirage]

bluewillowwitch



Hope both the Statistics and Nutrition test went along just fine for ya



Update!



Hehe I'm really enjoying this fic **flashes you a to emphasize on that point** I like Faith's appearance in the fic I'll say she really spices things up and turns up the heat on Buffy

Quote:

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"Who knows T, maybe we will both get lucky with our tour guides."

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Oh yeah! This will definitely be a winner!



Ohh Buffy answering Faith "Yeah, I'd really like that." when Faith said maybe they could get close too. **rubs hands in glee** Things are gonna get so interesting for them



Things are getting along swell for W/T And they're gonna be going to the Bronze together I echo Tara's thoughts! This will definitely be a night to remember!



Once again, your fic has made me Here's a lil' something for ya and I'll just be good for now and wait patiently for your next update hehe

~ Cassie

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My fountain of strength that never runs dry

You are the shooting star across the midnight sky

[michellesflute]

great update

I really like your story, can't wait to read this 'night to remember'

Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, dass sie nicht an Deine rührt... - Rilke

How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesn't touch your soul...

[Stroke of Luck]

Hi Grace



Long time not seen...sorry girl but i was busy..u know my girl was here and then the suffering time.. I didnt want to talk to many ppl



Anyway i found the time to read a bit and i have to say, that i really like your story....hehe i see those 4 girls have a HUGE crush on each other. The Bronze huh well i guess there will be more then just dancing and talking...maybe they´ll flirt like hell would be nice



Great start, keep on going



Cu

SoL/Natti

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

[TemperedCynic]

hey, Grace



Wow, Willow meets Tara in Season 3! And Faith is her cousin, eh? This has some very interesting possibilities. Please continue. This is really very sweet.

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More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. Woody Allen (1935 - )

[LiangFeng]

'ey dude what's up?



Kickass update! I love Faith, let's hope she shows us some of her sexy badass-ness!

Love can certainly kill, but hate can never save. -- Odette Bouquet, "Noir"

[sam darls]

Hey Grace..Aww..such a cute and wonderful update. More soon? Love sammi xxx

[bluewillowwitch]

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Glad you all like. I'm jumping right into the replies and then I'll post.



The Rose24-Yeah, sorry about that. But and are both in happyland.



Rei-Thanks , glad that you like my stuff. I never get sick of people me. I it. Naughty dancing? Smoochies? Would I do something like that? Faith is always fun. More updatey goodness to come.



intricate mirage-Yeah, the test/ Um well, I didn't flunk at least. Glad you like the update. Spice things up? Faith would never.... well maybe just alittle. A winner? Cool, go me! Interesting, yeah, maybe a little. I'm glad it got you, smiling. Thanks for waiting and for the .



michellesflute-Thanks. Update to come.



Nat-Yeah, I know your girl was there and the mourning period must be taken. Yes, HUGE crushes. Would I ever have them flirt? More coming.



LiangFeng-Glad you like. Her sexy badass-ness?



Sammi-Thanks . Glad you liked it. More soon.



Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[bluewillowwitch]

All disclaimers apply.

Thanks to my wonderful and awesome beta Washi.

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Chapter 4



"Are you sure I look okay?" Tara asked Faith for the sixth time in five minutes.



She was excited and nervous at the same time. Her stomach was doing flip-flops.



"For the last time, YES! You look great, she'll drool." Faith said, exasperated. She wasn't really mad, but she was worried about her cousin".



Tara had never fallen this hard for anyone before. Faith tried to say it was just a crush, but she saw the river of emotions Tara was barely staying afloat in.



Tara went to the full length mirror on the back of her closet door to look at her outfit again. She had decided to allow Faith to help pick out her clothes, and she was starting to re-think this decision.



There she was, standing in a very form fitting outfit. Her legs clad in a pair of black leather pants that looked as if they had been painted on. She had on a lace-up corset. The top it's self was dark blue, but the ties were baby blue. The rings that the ties ran through were made of silver. To top all this off, she was wearing black leather boots and a dusty rose red duster that fell to her calves. She wore her hair down and around her face.



She really did look good. She smiled at herself. 'Hmm, wonder if Willow will really drool?'



She looked over at Faith. She was putting the finishing touches to her own outfit. Black form fitting leather pants, a black t-shirt, black leather biker jacket and black leather boots. Pure Faith. All that black only seemed to darken her hair, which now looked raven instead of dark brown.



Tara thought to herself that she really needed to get Faith out of leather and black clothes . Then she took in her cousin's smirk. She got Willow to get her out tonight, she would get Buffy to get her into normal clothes. Tara's face lit up in an answering smirk.





After the last once over the two girls went downstairs to wait for Buffy and Willow.



****



The two friends were walking around the corner to Tara and Faith's house, after getting ready to go out.



Buffy was clad in a sleeveless silk v-neck top. It was wine colored and the back of it was bare except for the two strings that tied in the back. She had a nice pair of cream colored slacks that hugged her in the right places and a pair of boots to match. Her hair was crimped and she had on a light cotton cream jacket.



"I can't wait til Tara sees you Will. You'll need a boat to stay afloat on all the drool." Buffy smirked and looked over at her friend.



Willow was clad in a very non-Willow outfit. She was wearing a burgundy red long sleeved mid-drift with a low cut collar. Her black leather hip-huggers were riding low and clinging as tightly as possible to her without becoming one with her. Her low-heeled black leather boots were shinning from where they had just been polished. Her black denim jacket was short, and only came just to her waist, and clung to her, helping show off more of her figure.



"Do you really think that she'll like it? I mean, we don't even know if she likes girls yet." Willow went from a calm nervous feeling, to a giant panic in less than three seconds.



"Will, chill." The short blonde hated seeing her friend so scared. "We worked on this, by the end of the night we will know about Tara."



"Yeah, I know, but what if she doesn't like girls? Then I'm going to grow old alone, never find love, and be the crazy old lady with a thousand cats!" The tiny babble left the redhead out of breath. More from worry than from the babble.



"Okay, breathe." Buffy put her arm around her best friend. "You will not end up like that, I refuse to allow it. Understand?"



Willow loved her best friend. She turned and hugged Buffy. "Got it. Okay, let's go get the girls so I can stop hyperventilating."



A few minutes later they were at Tara and Faith's place and rung the doorbell.



Faith opened the door and asked the two friends in. They stepped in and Faith closed the door. The three walked into the living room where Tara was sitting. When they walked in she stood up.



She turned and looked at Willow. Willow in return looked at her. Their eyes racked up and down over each other. They took in every inch of the other's body and outfit.



Buffy and Faith looked at one another and smiled. They just knew that by the end of tonight, Sunnydale High would have a new 'cutest couple'.



Faith decided that she wanted to get the show on the road, coughed loudly. "Hate to break up the drool fest, but let's get going. I need to move."



With that she grabbed Buffy's hand and dragged her along with her. Willow, being a lot nicer, offered her arm to Tara. As the blonde took it the two headed out. They locked up the house and started off to the Bronze.

****

The Bronze was packed, there was not a seat in the place. The line was around the block. Luckily for the girls, Willow had prepaid for them to get in and the doorman let them in with no trouble.



Once inside, the cousins saw their new friends scanning the crowd. "If your looking for an empty table, I think your outta luck." Faith yelled over the rather loud alternative rock band.



"Not an empty table, one with just two people." Buffy answered. Just then she spotted the table she was looking for and she nudged Willow and pointed. "There!"



The two best friends grabbed the cousins and pulled them along behind them to the table. Sitting there, saving the table, were Xander and Anya.



"Heya girls, what's the what?" Xander asked with a goofy grin on his face.



A round of "nothing" and "not much" followed.



Anya sat looking annoyed as usual. "Finally!" she yelled over the music, although the group could tell that she would have yelled it, even without the music. "I thought you would never get here. Okay Xander, can we go dance now?"



"Yes Anya, we can go dance now." Xander stood taking her hand and lead her to the dance floor, after shooting the girls an apologetic look.



The girls just nodded. The Scoobies were used to Anya, but Faith and Tara we still getting used to her.



"Anyone thirsty?" Willow asked.



"Yeah." They all answered her.



"Okay, taking orders." The redhead got up and looked at her three friends.



"Water." answered Faith.



"Same." replied Buffy.



"I'll come help you carry." offered Tara.



"Kay." With that Willow gave a smile and took Tara's hand as to not get separated, and made their way to the bar.



When it was finally their turn they put in the order for four bottles of water and Willow gave the bartender a ten dollar bill for the four dollar tab and told him to keep the rest.



Off Tara's shocked expression she explained. "More of mom and dad's weekly bribe money. I don't want it, but they keep giving it. I figure might as well spread the wealth."



Tara nodded and smiled. She saw Willow's point, she just wished that there was something she could do to help make her feel better.



Once they had their order they headed back to the table and handed out the drinks, then sat back down.



A fast paced song started playing and Buffy started bobbing her head to the music, then said. "I wish I had someone to dance with."



A second later, Faith was up and pulling Buffy to the dance floor. They were both smiling widely. They were having a blast dancing and grinding to the music.



Every guy in the place stopped and stared, some of the girls too. All eyes were on them, and they didn't even notice it.



When the song ended the crowd cheered and whistled and clapped. The two girls smiled and bowed.



"You know, that could have been embarrassing if it wasn't so much fun." Buffy laughed.





"I know what you mean B." Faith was worked up now. She was going to know the truth about Buffy by the end of the night if it killed her. "Want another dance?"



"Yeah, sounds great." The short blonde was having a ball.



Over at the table, Willow had been watching the two girls dance and had decided to make a bold move.



"Um, Tara?" the redhead asked.



"Yes." the blonde turned her attention to the girl she was falling hard for.



"Would you like to dance?" Willow asked.



"Um, yeah, that would be nice." Tara answered.



Willow offered her hand to the taller blonde and helped her up. The two headed to the dance floor and started to dance. They looked more than a little uncoordinated but they were having fun and didn't care what other people thought.



Suddenly, the fast pace music stopped and the two couples stood there waiting for the next song. A soft slow song started to play. The four girls looked at each other. Then they focused on their dance partners, as if asking what to do from the other.



As if by magic a decision was made. The two couples started to move closer together and started to sway slowly to the soft music.

****

A few hours later, after much dancing, talking, and having fun, the four were ready to go. Xander and Anya had left an hour ago.



Anya had said something about "many orgasms". The girls really didn't want to hear anymore details.



Once outside the Bronze, the girls started walking home when Buffy stopped.



"You know what? I'm not really tired. I think I'll take a walk."



She shoot a look at Willow, who returned it with an "Okay".



"You know that sounds like a great idea. Mind if I join you?" Faith asked.



Buffy was caught off guard. What was she going to say? There wasn't anything that she could say to not draw attention to herself. So she final settled with the only thing she could say. "Great."



The two sets of girls said their good-byes and headed off in separate directions. Buffy and Faith towards the cemetery and Willow and Tara towards Tara's house.



T.B.C.



Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[WintersDreamer]

OK fine! MAKE the anticipation build!







I can't wait for the next update !...soon? please ?

[ambersagoddess]

Done! Took me a while because I read the outfits over a few times and peiced them together in my head. The chat was very distracting as well. Anyway! GREAT! I was hookededed before but now I'm drooling <-see? mmm, more, now! ::pulls out the whip::



-Rei

Spero eorum amo donbit tu animus magnamus



Why yes, the rumors are true, I have patted the Great One's ass...

[The Rose24]

I am glad things are going so well with W/T, but that was an evil place to stop.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

[intricate mirage]

Oh gosh **smacks forehead** And you just had to leave things hanging there. I just came from reading Washi's Dark Core and Jenpurr's Dr. Maclay, DVM. And guess what? Both left me hanging too. Ok I wanted Jenpurr to get it on with the smoochie time, so you get on with the smoochie time too ok? Pretty please with tiny marshmallows on top? Hehe

Cassie





Ask me if I loved you yesterday. I'll say 'Yes'

Ask me if I love you today. I'll say 'Yes'

Ask me if I'll love you tomorrow. I'll say 'Always'

[Draco119]

Hey! I loved the update. I could picture how the girls were dressed and it's a very worthy image. Anya was really funny. And Willow was being so sweet. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to read what happens in the next update.

[BloodSuckinFiend]

In the words of the obnoxious kid in Kindergarden Cop... "uh oh, they're gonna do it"

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~ "I don't know how to behave around women of the opposite sex." - Space Ghost

[chewy 19]

Feedback just for you!!!



Great chapter!!



Lots of leather.



Can't wait to more

Gina



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Like music heard in dreams, Like strands of harps unknown, Of birds forever flown— Audible as the voice of streams That murmur in some leafy dell, I hear the gentlest tone, And Silence cometh with her spell Like that which no my tongue doth dwell, When tremulous dreams I tell My love to thee alone! ~~~ Edgar Allen Poe

[SJ]

This is a great fic

[Drumbly]

Hey there,



how are ya? i'm okidoki but hey i'm sorry i didn't leave a message earlier you know me..busy like hell.

well i got up with your update and WOWIE

i love it, hope u will update soon.



Love ya, Jesse/Drumbly

[sam darls]

Sweet update. Very nice outfits..mmm..hehe Love sammi xx

[justin]

hi ,



The last couple of updates have been great. I'm enjoying seeing the growing relationship between Willow and Tara and also Faith and Buffy.



Though how is Buffy going to explain it when the first vampire attacks them.



Looking forward to reading more.

Anya in a wimple...I'd pay full admission for that. Gods Served And Abandoned - by Antigone Unbound


You know the worst thing about people in a relationship? The fact that they're in a relationship. - Hilda Spellman

[Karmah]

Grace

Wow cute fic I can't wait to read more I am a total sucker for those first meeting fics and after reading your poetry I had to see what your fic would be like and I am impressed its every bit as good I can't wait to read more.

Arron

What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

~ by Ralph Waldo Emerson ~

[sfgo2003]

Great fic!!! I love the way you're retelling season three!! You write Faith really well...I can totally picture her in the role you've created for her!!



But...you kinda left us hangin'!!! What's up with that? Update soon please. Smoochies soon please!!



Wendy







Janis Ian: Ride me like a wave...

[thebardgirl]

Look at me! i'm here! and reading! whoo, and i haven't finished catching up just yet, but i love the start, gotta say you seem to figure good ideas rather quickly and then BOOM they're there, in the same room and all that greatness, okay now i go back to story, thanks grace for alerting me to a great read!

-elizabeth

Last night in sweet slumber I dreamed I did see my own precious jewel sat smiling by me.

And when I awakened I found it not so; my eyes like some fountain with tears overflowed.

[thebardgirl]

AH! SEE? I FINISHED READING! and now....and now....i've gotta wait...okay, dammit. you should have said, "read my fic" when it was FINISHED so then i wouldn't have to wait...ah crappity...i'll add this to the list of fics i gotta read and keep lookin' for...gosh darn it all!

-elizabeth

Last night in sweet slumber I dreamed I did see my own precious jewel sat smiling by me.

And when I awakened I found it not so; my eyes like some fountain with tears overflowed.

[bluewillowwitch]

's ,

Okay so here are the replies.



WintersDreamer-I will make it build! That's the fun of it, at least for me.



Rei-Liked the outfits huh? Cool! Your ? YAY! Oh getting the on me huh? Well use the short one. The long one is all worn and needs to be repaired.



The Rose24-Me evil? Nah. Things are only getting better from there.



Cassie-Yes, had to leave it right there. Smoochies? Would I ever give smoochies? Now come on, bribing me with Marshmellows is so unfair! You know I can't resist the Marshmellowie goodness.



Draco119-Glad you liked. Here's a hankie for all that Anya is Anya. Yes, she is very sweet.



Erin-They aren't going to do it. At least not yet.



Gina-Why thank you. Gotta love the leather.



Jesse- girl! How are you? I'm good. Yeah, always busy, know that feeling. I'm glad tha tyou like. I'm updating here in a few. Big Hugs to you. Love ya too. I'll e-mail you later.



Sammi-Thanks. It's now offical, the outfits are a hit.



justin-Yeah, our girls are really great together. You my mind. Wait and see what happens when the first vampire attacks and find out.



Arron-Thanks. Yeah, first meetings are the best. Glad that you like my fic and my poems. More of both soon.



Wendy-Yeah, season 3 gives me alot to work with. Yeah, I have an understanding with Faith. I have to leave y'all for more. I'm just like that.



Elizabeth-Yeah my imagination works on overdrive and lets me come up with the stuff pretty quickly and I have to write it down or i fall in to the dreaded "Writer's Block" Glad that you like my fic and came to .



Elizabeth-YAY! Yes, must wait for more. Well actually only alittle wait. I'm about to post. Nope, you have to along with everyone else. Very slowly.



Okay here are the replies. I'm off to go post now. Bye.





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[bluewillowwitch]

All disclaimers the same.

Thanks to Washi, the greatest beta ever!

Note: Cliffhanger to be expected. Fair warning. No me!

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Chapter 5



"It's a nice night for a walk." Buffy said as she scanned the area that they were walking in.



"Yeah, real nice. " Faith agreed as she too scanned their surroundings.



Both girls had been mostly quite for most of the walk as if they had other things on their minds.



Buffy was about to say something when she heard something behind a tombstone. She turned towards the sound and braced herself, ready to fight at any moment.



From behind the tombstone came four large vampires, their faces all bumpy and their fangs showing. Their eyes glowed a bright yellow. They made their way towards the girls, covering them from every side, blocking any hope they had for escape.



The lead vampire looked at them and gave them an evil grin and a short rough laugh. "Ah, looks like our midnight snack just arrived."



"I'd think again." Buffy really didn't need this. How was she going to explain this to Faith?



Without the usual banter and quips, the four vamps lunged at the two girls. Buffy was delivering punches and kicks swiftly. She had to finish off the vampires she was fighting quickly so that she could help Faith.



She dusted the first of the two vampires that attacked her. When she looked over she noticed so had Faith. 'Hmm, looks like we have somethings to talk about'. The dark haired girl was about to give a roundhouse, when Buffy's attention was pulled back to her other vampire. She quickly ducked and brought her head back into what she was doing.



Within a few minutes all four vamps were dusted. Buffy and Faith were left none the worst. Except for the dust that was now on their clothes, you wouldn't have known anything had taken place.



"Okay," Buffy breathed a sigh, more for exasperation than the battle. "I think it is time we had ourselves a little chat."

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Willow and Tara were rounding the corner for Tara's house and hadn't said anything much since they left Buffy and Faith at the Bronze.



The silence, however, was a comfortable one. They walked very close together, the length of their arms touching as they held hands.



When they reached Tara's front door, neither of them was ready to say good-bye.



"Um, I guess this is my stop." the blonde said barely above a whisper as she stared deep into pools of emerald.



"Yeah, guess so." You could hear the sadness that emanated from the redheads voice as she stared in to pools of sapphire and tried not to show it. She racked her brain, trying to think of a reason for her to stay with the goddess before her.



"Would you like to come in for a bit?" 'Oh let her say yes!" Tara silently prayed.



"Yeah, I'd like that!" Willow answered, her voice giving away her excitement at this prospect. With that the redhead stepped in to the house behind the taller blonde.



They hung up their jackets and Tara lead Willow upstairs. When they reached the top they turned left and walked down a long hallway. They stopped in front of a powder blue door. "This is my room." the blonde explained.



When they walked in Willow was amazed at the sight. The room was painted black and had heavy black curtains hung over the windows to block out the morning sun.



All around the room hung little white fairy lights. She scanned the room more and saw a huge wooden book shelf.



Willow's curious mind had her body wonder over to look at the books in the shelf. She noticed that most were on Wicca and the belief system of Wicca.



The redhead turned to Tara and asked her simply but with a twinge of excitement. "Are you a witch?"



The blonde blushed and looked down, taking Willow's excitement for shock. She was afraid that once she answered Willow would run from the room and never come near her again. "Yes." was the simple reply.



"Cool!" Willow's answer shocked Tara. Off the look she was getting, Willow explained. "I have been reading and studying a lot about witchcraft. I find it very interesting. I have even taken it up a bit. Trying to teach myself some spells. I can only float a pencil, but I'm a newbie." she ended her little babble.



"That's good, but you have to be VERY careful. You should really learn the Wiccan background before you try spells. Who's your teacher?" Tara wondered who would let Willow start spells if she was, as she called herself, a "newbie".



"Um, your looking at her. I'm teaching myself. I don't, I mean didn't, know any other witches." A guilty smile crossed the redhead's face.



Tara thought for a moment. "Well, ah, if you'd, um, like, I can try to, ah, to teach you." Tara looked down and let her hair cover her blushing face after she had made the offer to become Willow's teacher.



"Really?! Cool!" Willow was excited. Then she thought a moment. "Tare, who taught you?"



Tara smiled wide and affectionately as she answered. "My mother. She still teaches me, and maybe she will help me teach you. We'll ask her when she gets back from her business trip in a few weeks. For now though, I think I can handle teaching you the basics."



"That's great!" Willow was so happy and ecstatic about this that she ran over and grabbed Tara in a huge hug.



When she pulled back, they both noticed how close their mouths were to each other's. They started to slowly inch together, giving the other plenty of time to pull back.



The electricity in the air seemed to vibrate. The moment frozen in time for all eternity. The moment that they would share their very first kiss. When they were mere millimeters from each others lips they both stopped and softly wetted their lips. Then as if a magnet was drawing them together, slowly and softly, their lips meet for their first kiss.



It never heated and neither of the girls pressed for more than the touching of lips, but that is all it took for them to know that they were finally whole and complete.



"Wow!" Both girls exclaimed as they broke the kiss and leaned their foreheads together.



Just as Willow was about to say more, Buffy and Faith burst into the room. They pointed at each other and spoken in unision. "She a Slayer!"



All four girls stared in shock. It was going to be a very long night.



T.B.C.



Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos