Art Appreciation

[LizPuRR]

cute story

can't wait to find out what happens when they are ALONE at Tara's place....maybe a little

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"Oops, that kind of talk's more appropriate for the bedroom. I apologize."

Alyson Hannigan, That 70's Show

[willowhanded]

morrreeee...





-whines.-





I really like what you have thus forth. Your writing style is very structured and descriptive. As for the story itself, it's light and airy with just the right amount of conflict, being as Willow knows not where Tara stands. I personally love it because Art IS GOOD .. and this is one of those fics that I go to after I cry my eyes out after an angsty update in one of those deeply painful stories .. you know the kind.



However, I think you should keep it up, and I'm sure there'll be some very interesting conversation between our girls next update. ;D



SOOOOONNNNNNN.. Willow must know that Tara is alone and in need of her. Like, I suppose it'll be evident once Willow walks into the apartment .. unless Tara has a close male friend...





.. not like .. close like that but a buddy.



.. that would be sad.



..very sad.



-Kristi.

[DreamsToDream]

OOOOOOOH a...Private Lesson?...In her house???? Sooooo many possibilities

Yay for the electrical problems!!!

Great Update!!!!

D2D



Damn You Vile Woman!!!- Stewie Griffin

[sam darls]

Ooh yay!! cute update . And a lesson at her house . Love sam xx

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

[gabbles]

Wow!! Im really liking this fic



Its all cute and fluffy and minimal angst...im lovin' it.



Cant wait to read more...lots more

Quote:

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Big, smelly husband be dammed!>

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Ok, that made me laugh.



*hugz*

~Gabs

"I'm known as the fat lesbian chick on Buffy. Of course, I mean you stand me next to an actress like Sarah and I look like I'll eat her. *beat* Wait, that didn't sound right. But, you know what I mean."-Amber

[pipsberg]

This is really coming along nice! They are so cute!! I can't wait for more...

-pipsberg



"We live our lives, do whatever we do, and then we sleep - it's as simple and ordinary as that."

Michael Cunningham, The Hours

[littlecrazy80]

They are so cute. More please!!!



*lil´c*

"I am S-E-X-Y" Amber at the FedCon



SweetAmber ~~~ Amber Board

[taralicious]

Please tell me there are going to be edible body paints involved.

Willow/Tara sketching life models of each other.

Love the story and one can never have too many Willow/Tara meet cute variations.

[Shandem]

soo cool that Tara is going to give Willow a private lesson in art...........of various kinds i bet . *giggles* can't wait to see what they get up to.



Em i must say you are my fav fan fiction author

your buddy

shandem

[veiled isis moon]

I'm so excited about this fic, i love it! It's so sweet and innocent and i can't wait for an update, so please hurry!

Private painting lesson.....alone.....yeah right, like any painting is gonna get done! It'll be shy glances and innocent(and not so innocent!!) touches. Can't wait.



Michelle

[BurningWhiteRose]

Cute. Very, Very Cute.



I love how Tara's her teacher. That was a cool setup.



Sincerely,

BWR

[Shy One]

Hi There!



I gotta say, I'm really lovin' this story!

It's SO cute! I hope that Willow/Tara smoochies aren't too far behind! I just love stories that have

"the first kiss" in them. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside....and....um.....other places too.

Oooooh my head is all full of naughty thoughts now! I really should be .

Anyway...........more soon please?!!!



Shy One

[MissKittys Ball O Yarn]

Hi TaraBaby77! OH WOW! I GOT A BOOKMARK!!! I’m so happy! But now I feel guilty for not updating as much as I should be… I’ll update tomorrow though….

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The Rose24

In every anything….whenever the power goes out…It’s always a good thing…hehehe Marvelous things can happen when the lights are low.

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Tempest buddy!!! My ole pal! Of course no greasy husband…hehehe what fun would that be? *Answering my own question* No fun at all I say! Woo Hoo for Gum….Gum is yum….Chewy and delicious! And good too….nope….one can never go wrong with Gum.

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Sheba my dear….The first kiss is the most passionate…sensual kiss one will ever experience…all mushy and squishy and fuzzy….full of….bumped noses and knocked teeth…and…hands…in…places….(okay…stopping now…hehehe) anyway...I’m working on the next update….maybe they’ll kiss….hehehe…..and maybe they wont. I guess you’ll have to stay tuned.



Thanks for leaving feedback….

You Rock girl!



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Wimpy…

Yes indeed….I am a naughty kitty…..and….who doesn’t enjoy a private lesson?



Thanks for the sock advice…hehehe…. But I’ve come to the conclusion that I shouldn’t wear them if she doesn’t want me too…Even if she is just being greedy greed greedersons about it….I still have to respect her right to hoard them…that’s the conclusion I've come to anyway…although…like you wimpy…I would never let her go sockless…cause with the cold tootsies…It’s no fun when she puts them on me at night!



Oh and ps….foot rubs! No way! My feet are way too ticklish for that Tom Foolery. If her cute little fingers even make like they are going to rub any part of my feet I crack up…. (That’s insane…I know…)



Anyway….thanks again sweetie….I’m working on an update right now….so never fear…I wont leave you hanging.



Much love

Xoxo

Emms

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Whinse

Feel free to use that line whenever you like….you know…..like in line at the bank….or…at a back yard barbeque ….or if the guy working at McDonalds puts pickles on your cheeseburger….It’s really an all occasion type line! Hehehe

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VixenyTarasHot-



First of all….vixeny Tara IS hot! Who could deny that??? Hehehe and I applaud you for sayin it.



Secondly…*Hanging head in shame…* I’m afraid I’ve been somewhat of a slacker when it has come to updating this story….But…I have excuses…! My muse has left me and wont be back until next week….um….I’ve been working really really late…..and…..well…I can’t think of anything else right now….but…be sure that there is something else….and When I think of it….I’ll make sure to add it to the list.

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LizPuRR….you might be right…….or then again….I could be an evil kitty... …and drag it out longer….I guess we’ll just have to wait and see huh?

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Willowhanded……Thank you sweetie…I’m proud to be your rebound writer….you know…in-between angsty wangstys. Everyone has to have a little fluff in their lives….



And yes…..art is good!



Ps….I promise…no buddies involved……Just Will and Tara…and good times. Hehehe

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DreamsToDream- ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ROCK MY WORLD! Cause it might mean….dark…candley…smooches…and those are always sooooo romantic….

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Sam darls- luv ya girl. I’m glad you like…….that’s awesome.

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Gabbles…we all love a good damning…..It’s the spice of life….or something…

Thank you for the feedback sweets…

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Pipsberg- Thank you!



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Lil c………yes my dear….cuteness abounds….

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Taralicious……Mmmm…..edible body paints… ..but what flavor…?....what if they were paint flavored…that would be an acrylicy yuk!... ....how about whip cream instead? Or….chocolate sauce…..or….maple syrup. Eww…sticky…but yet delicious.

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AWWWE….Shandem….you are my absolute favorite kitten….in all the whole kitten universe…(now I’m feeling all…mushy …and….sentimental…)



Xoxo

Emms



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Veiled isis moon…………there might be a little painting…….but……only to fuel the shy glances and innocent touches……



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BurningWhiteRose- thank you darlin’

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Shy One------ as you wish….Turn around and take it like a kitten…….

Willow and Tara smooches coming up….Just for you Shy One……I would never want to leave you …um….fuzzyless…..

Edited by: MissKittys Ball O Yarn at: 6/4/04 3:31 pm

[Willster]

I'm really loving this fic!!!



So cute and funny ;)



Can't wait to see what's coming up next!!

[Oracle Of Magic]

I have to say, this is a wonderful fic. I stumbled upon it yesterday, and I was hooked from the first paragraph. Besides, Willow the eager student. Tara the sexy teacher, how can ya go wrong? I can't wait to see what happens when they get back to Tara's place.



Blessed Be,

Sarah

"Dont walk in front of me, I may not follow. Dont walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend. - Albert Camus"

[justkazy]

Hey



just caught up on the update..very cute



can't wait to see what happens at Tara's house



more soon please







ps. and thank you..that's me, just kazy

"I'd cry..i would die if i lost you"-Alex Parks...I love you, baby!

[Tempest Duer]

You're gonna update soon, right?

Saying that up is down will not make up, down.



~Gene Burns

[MissKittys Ball O Yarn]

Title- Art Appreciation

Author- MissKittys Ball O Yarn

Disclaimer- I don't own Willow and Tara...blah blah blah

spoilers- none

feedback- Yes please! I love it! I need it! I got to have it! definitely let me know if you are interested in the story!

Summary- Tara is the instructor of an art class Willow is attending...should be interesting huh?

Notes... No Angst in this one guys...completely fluff

for those of you that are reading A Different Life...(are there any?) don't worry, I just needed a break from the angst for a bit so I thought I'd try my hand at something lighter. I Will definitely still be updating ADL for those of you that are interested...so no worries right?



Here it is Everyone...As promised....Sorry it took so long to update... But I hope you're not too Enjoy!

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Willster Im glad you love the story...I hope this next part doesn't disappoint.



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Oracle Of Magic Thank you for the Feedback! Although i'm sorry it's taken me so long to get this part out here... I hope it was worth your wait though As im sure you'll learn...I can be a sometimes....but I always seem to make up for it.



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JustKazy story shmory and cutie shmutie...you are just the most adorable kitten ever!!



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*wagging finger* Patience Tempest But I'm really glad that you care enough to nag hehehe so....here it is...I hope you like.

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chapter 4



The walk to Tara’s apartment had only taken twenty minutes; given that the girls were walking extra slow….Just enjoying each others company. Willow had opted to leave her car parked outside the art building “I’ll come back for it.” She had told Tara. She’d offered to drive, but the night was so pleasant that they had decided to walk.



They Entered Tara’s place, Willow saw that it was a rather large studio apartment. The floors were cement with sporadic rugs strewn about. Canvases of all sizes lined the floor against the walls. Willow, noticed the bed was nooked away against the far wall, in its own private space with a folding screen the only thing separating it from the rest of the room.



Tara flipped the switch and nothing happened….she flipped it again…still nothing happened.

“It must be out for the whole neighborhood.” Tara apologized.

“We could go somewhere else….if you prefer…I mean…it might be kinda hard to see what you’re painting in the dark.”



Willow thought.



“I don’t mind….If you don’t.” Willow said setting her portfolio down next to the door. A smile lingered on her lips as she watched Tara walk further into the room.



“I have candles…” Tara suggested.



“Perfect.” Willow said.



“Y-you can set your stuff up over there….” Tara pointed to an easel set up in the center of the room. “Would you like something to drink?…I have….” Tara paused, trying to think of something that wouldn’t require electricity to make. Tara thought. Which was a shame because she could’ve really use a soothing cup of tea right about now….. “Um…. Kool-Aid?” Tara asked.



“That sounds great…” Willow answered, Stepping a couple inches closer to the blonde, she brought her eyes up to meet Tara’s.



“What flavor?” Tara was completely aware of Willow’s nearness.



“Um….” Willow tried to get her brain to come up with an answer… Suddenly she couldn’t remember the name of a single flavor. “Um…. Red. “ Willow said, too caught up in Tara’s eyes to be embarrassed by her answer.



Tara didn’t even notice that “Red” Wasn’t a flavor. She licked her lips, subconsciously, as thier bodies seemed to gravitate closer to each other by the second. Tara blushed, stepping to the side, Tara smiled as she headed off toward the small kitchenette.

She watched Willow through downcast eyelashes as she found a packet of “Red” Kool-Aid. The red head walked lithely to the easel and begin to set her paints along the small Table next to the easel. Tara noted, with a small smile as Willow bunched her different reds together and then her blues and so forth down the list of colors.

Stirring the liquid one last time, Tara set the spoon down into the sink. She picked the glasses up and carried them into the living area.



Willow felt Tara’s eyes on her…The blonde’s gaze creating a warm spot on Willow’s back, sending a tiny shiver along her spine. Willow kept her focus on the task before her, pretending not to notice the way Tara’s eyes caressed her body from behind. Even though she couldn’t see Tara, she could feel her and it was very intoxicating.



Tara set the two glasses down on the Table next to Willow’s paint tubes.



“Here…” Tara said, reaching down she picked up a fresh canvas and placed it on the easel in front of Willow.



Willow smiled appreciatively.



“What should I paint…?” Willow asked.



“Um…oh!” Tara said. Jumping into action, she raced back to the kitchen, grabbing an orange, apple, banana and a pear. Putting them into a bowl, Tara set the whole bowl onto a stool she’d moved in front of the picture window. The moonlight creating a glow on each piece of fruit.

“Still life.” Tara said coming back to stand next to Willow. She didn’t really know Willow’s expressions…but if Tara had to guess she would say that Willow was wearing a look of relief on her face. Tara gushed secretly.



Willow was relieved that Tara had chosen something so simple. Looking over the easel, she picked up a pencil from her box of supplies. Sketching the fruit first, before adding the bowl around it. Willow thought, as she looked over what she’d just done…



Tara’s eyes widened a little as she looked at Willow’s drawing. < That banana looks kinda like a sailboat.> Stifling a little giggle, Tara tried to keep her Teacher frame of mind in position But it was just so hard not to smile. After all, Willow looked so cute with her tongue poking out of the corner of her lips in such total concentration.

Tara was suddenly overcome with the urge to feel Willow’s tongue slipping in between her lips. Tara chastised herself for getting so caught up in the thought of Willow’s lips.



Having finished sketching, Willow picked up her paintbrush and uncovered the pallet of paint she’d brought with her. Scooping some yellow onto the tip of her brush, Willow applied it to the canvas. Willow was concentrating so hard that her fingers started to shake.



Tara saw Willow’s fingers shaking.

“Here….Try this…” Tara said, coming to stand shyly behind Willow, she placed her hand over the red heads. And together they moved the brush gently against the canvas.

Tara was standing so close to her that she could smell the chamomile shampoo Willow used in her hair that morning. Tara inhaled Willow’s scent, at the same time abandoning her effort to guide the brush in Willow’s hand. She simply couldn’t summon the strength to move her arm anymore.



“Willow’s breath caught as she felt Tara’s silky hand cover hers. A spark of something warm and intimate passed between them then, causing the brush to stop in mid-action. Willow’s hand stopped shaking as the brush fell from her fingers, It made a loud crashing sound which echoed in the silent room. Willow’s fingers started to move of their own accord, caressing the back of Tara’s hand.



Tara felt the dance begin as fingers laced and unlaced, Tara pressed soft circles into Willows palm as their fingers nearly pulled apart, just to return to the unspoken dance.



Willow’s knees became weak, threatening to collapse underneath her, she swayed slightly.



Tara felt Willow rocking back and forth. Instinctively, Tara wrapped her arm around Willow’s slim waist, pulling the redhead tightly into her body.



Willow could feel Tara’s breasts pressing against her back, and she couldn’t fight the need to lean back into Tara’s warmth. No candles had been lit, but the room seemed to be bathed in warm light. Willow felt the heat of Tara’s body seeping through her clothes, warming her skin.



Tara’s skin flushed. She wanted nothing more then to run her fingers along Willow’s neck, sweep the strands of red hair to the side and press her lips to the heated skin that lay there. Tara swallowed hard as words like…”Straight” and “Gay” lost all meaning. All that mattered was this woman in her arms… The way she was pressing closer into Tara said more than any spoken words ever could.



Willow breathed heavily with the effort it took to turn in Tara’s arm. She wasn’t sure why, but she needed to see Tara’s eyes.



Tara felt Willow moving, before Tara could release her hold on the redhead, she found herself face to face with Willow. Tara stopped breathing.



Willow’s gaze came to rest on Tara’s full, pink lips, as she realized what she’d wanted all along. Letting go of every inhibition, Willow brought her lips the inch it took to close the distance between them. Willow didn’t push the contact though, she pressed gently to Tara’s smooth lips allowing Tara to get accustomed to the contact. Willow’s breath became shallow as She felt Tara moan against her breathlessly still lips.



Tara couldn’t help as the moan that started in the back of her throat became audible at the first touch of Willow’s lips. Unable to keep her eyes open, they closed. Tara tentatively pressed more firmly into Willow’s mouth, the need to be closer overpowering her senses.



Willow’s heart beat sped up in her chest, they were holding each other so tightly that Willow was certain Tara could feel it beating against her body. Opening her mouth slowly, Willow took Tara’s bottom lip between her own, sucking it gently before releasing it.



Tara could remain still no longer. She ran her hands up the length of Willow’s back, Tangling her fingers in red hair, Tara deepened the kiss.



This time it was Willow’s turn to moan, as Tara’s tongue traced a path across Willow’s lips. Willow parted her lips immediately allowing Tara’s tongue entrance. The sweetness of the blonde’s taste was intoxicating, causing yet another moan to escape .



Not wanting to go too fast Tara reluctantly pulled away from Willow.



Willow felt Tara pull away, and confusion clouded her mind. Willow started to panic.





Seeing the panicked look on Willow’s face Tara realized what Willow must be thinking.

“No…Willow…I…” Tara tried to explain that she’d only wanted to take things slow, but Willow wasn’t listening.



“No…It’s okay Tara….you don’t have to explain…I shouldn’t have….assumed…” Willows voice trailed off as she turned around and headed toward the door.



“Willow….wait….” Tara breathed, catching up to the red head just as she was pulling the door open.



Willow stopped, but didn’t turn around to face Tara.



“I didn’t want….” Tara was trying again to tell Willow that she hadn’t wanted to stop…just to go slow, But Willow interrupted her.



“I know…” Willow said, her eyes downcast.



“No….you don’t Willow…you’re not even listening to me.” Tara’s voice sounded the frustrated despair she was feeling. “I didn’t want to stop....” She continued.



“But….” Willow said, still facing the door



“No…” Tara whispered. Taking Willow by the arm she turned her around.



“Tara…I…”



“Shhh…..” Tara placed her finger to willow’s lips.

“I want this...” Tara said, gently pressing her lips passionately to Willow’s. “More than anything.” Tara breathed before pulling back.

“But I want us to go slow…” Tara finished.



“You mean you still….?” Willow couldn’t get the words out through the lump in her throat.



“Oh yes…” Tara smiled lopsidedly understanding Willow fully.



“Um…Tara….There’s something that I have to tell you….” Willow felt it was the time to come clean.



“Yes….?” Tara asked, her eyebrows rose amusedly .



“I can’t really paint…In fact I’m kinda awful at it…horrid even.” Willow looked sheepishly at the floor.



“I already know….” Tara smiled. “I recommend private lessons….” Tara said, kissing willow’s lips lightly.



“Definitely private lessons…” Willow sighed into the firm pressure.



“Well…are you free tomorrow…?” Tara grinned.



“Very free….” Willow pulled Tara into another kiss.

Edited by: MissKittys Ball O Yarn at: 6/26/04 10:52 am

[tmr]

wwwwwhat ha..ha..ha..happpened.. ...you...tara...wilow....

kool-aid



tmr

[tinnakaren]

Ooh, very nice update. We had smoochies and banana-sailboats, and kool-aid and did I mention smoochies? So what happens tomorrow? Huh? Huh? Huh?



This was great Emms, thank you.

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Tinna Karen

-tölvunörd í fyrsta ættlið

[littlecrazy80]

I loved it!!!



*lil´c*

"I am S-E-X-Y" Amber at the FedCon



SweetAmber ~~~ Amber Board

[thesongwriter]

oh wow!



why did nobody ever offer ME private lessons?? i want very private lessons! i could be a good painter now!! *pout* and the prospect of private lessons of another kind..



i know how lightly one assumes what others think and want, that's why i like that they talk even with all the 'i know' and 'buts'...



good work, update real soon please!



bb sam

[sharleen711]

thanks for the update, i couldn't wait for it!



And now i can't wait for the next part!

[pipsberg]

Awww, I love it! You wrote that scene so well I felt like I was there, heart beating crazily along with their's. Thanks so much for the update, I can't wait for more!!

-pipsberg



"We live our lives, do whatever we do, and then we sleep - it's as simple and ordinary as that."

Michael Cunningham, The Hours

[wimpy0729]

Oh my, my Miss Kitty! I couldn't have imagined a better private lesson than that. With the power still out, and the moonlight filtering through, and who can resist the romance of the Kool-Aid. lol



And they finally connected. I could almost feel the heat rising, as Tara pressed...Willow leaned, and oh my, then the kissage, and then the next private lession, and oh my, I gotta go find my fan now!



Hey, maybe you can just stock up on some extra socks, just in case. Oh, and I can totally relate to being ticklish. I had the uncle from hell that would hold me down and tickle me until I peed on myself -- not a pleasant memory. It traumatized me for life I tell ya! Anyway, if you can get past it just a little, some slightly warmed almond oil and someone who promises not to tickle, a foot rub can be a verrry good thing. Well, as best as I can recall anyway. Good luck!



Can't wait for their next private lesson!



Wimpy

[The Rose24]

I knew the tension would get to them sooner or later.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

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

[DreamsToDream]

Mmmmmm, I Like The Sound Of Private Lessons! Lots Of Hopefully??

D2D



Damn You Vile Woman!!!- Stewie Griffin



I Try My Best To Feed Her Appetite, And Keep Her Coming Every Night... - "This Love" By Maroon 5

[sam darls]

Ooh lovely update . And Emms, I agree..Justkazy is adorable.. ..very adorable, aren't you baby? hehe Love sam xx

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

Edited by: sam darls at: 6/6/04 1:02 pm

[musicmad10]

wicked story, is all i can say. Please update soon!

Luv Hannah

[BurningWhiteRose]

Mmmmmmmmm....Kool aid and private lessons.....



Ahem...Yes, this was another great update. I really do need to apply for those private lessons. I cant paint worth beans. But with more lessons...



Yes...



Sincerely,

BWR