Chances Are

[MochaVamp]

Your family will be in my thoughts tonight.

[taralicious]

Susan,
I wanted to let you know that I am holding both of you in my thoughts and directing postive mental energy your way to aid in the healing process.
Both of my parents are cancer survivors so I know full well the importance of a support group with whom you can rely upon for unconditional love and good thoughts.
The Kittens, even us tomcats such as myself, love you and your wonderful writing.
All my best to your Mrs. and hopefully soon you can be enticing fluids out of her in more pleasurable ways than the doctors are at the moment.
Cheers,
Blayne

[JustSkipIt]

Susan,
I'm so sorry to her about Tamie being so sick. That sounds very terrible. I'll call to see if I can get an appointment for blood this afternoon and go give. My thoughts are with you. Deb

[db]

I am really sorry to hear that your sweetheart is so ill, I am sending you healing thoughts and hope that she recovers quickly and fully.

Oh yeah, ...just so happens that I donated blood just last week (O+).

Cosmic intervention? Naw, just another blood drive at the hospital.

db

[badkitty]

Susan: My thoughts, prayers, and all the positive energy I can muster are being sent your way. Hang in there.

gail
ps - the wife is A+ and says she'll give blood this week. She gives about once per month, since her type is rare the Red Cross has her on speed dial. I'm getting over bronchitis, but will give as soon as I am able.

[JustSkipIt]

Susan, I went and gave yesterday afternoon. I hadn't been in a while so this was good motivation. Anyway, one pint of A+. If you get some from Austin, it could me mine... Thinking of you.

[Thianne]

i'm always late...nothing much to tell, really. i'm just really sorry that Tamie is so sick, and i'll keep you in my thoughts.

i send lots of love to you and your family

[daiailun]

Continued prayers for healing, strength, guidance and comfort, for Tamie and for you.

[skeeter451]

She is getting much better. Apparently she had an abscess on the liver which burst and caused the infections in the lung and pericardium. They don’t know what caused the abscess. Her white blood count is down today so she is responding to the antibiotics. The septis is gone and no longer poisoning her.

She decided to take herself off the respirator yesterday and yanked the whole thing out. So, they kept her off it. She’s breathing good on her own, but still has to work at it and has to work hard to cough up the gunk still in her lungs. They’re watching her closely to see if they need to re-intubate her.

She still has the liver and lung drain, but they took out the heart drain. She’s off of the sedatives and only on 2 mg of morphine per hour so she’s doing good there. They’re giving her plenty of fluids and they gave her a diuretic today so she’s filling up her bag quite nicely.

She can’t speak, her throat is sore from her pulling the respirator out herself, but she’s communicating fine. She must be getting better because she tells me she wants to go home because she doesn’t belong there. I told her she’s just gonna have to get better soon so I can bring her home. She’s mostly out of it though.

So, there’s still no telling how much damage the infections did to her organs, especially the heart. The doctors are being very pessimistic, but that’s what they’re paid to be. They say that they’re just taking it one day at a time and now it’s up to Tamie to heal.

Her mom came in from California…what an unpleasant way to meet your mother-in-law, I’ll tell you that. I have no idea what’s gonna happen with my job. I told them I needed some time off and that’s the last I heard from them. I’ll call tomorrow to see if I still have one.

Thanks for all your well-wishes. She’s still got a long way to go, but it’s looking hopeful.

--->Susan

[spells42]

susan
I just read your message about Tamie's illness and would like to add my wishes for a quick recovery to the other kittens. Remember to take care of yourself too, so you can look after Tamie.

Anne

[JustSkipIt]

Hey Susan,
That sounds like better news. Still very hard, I'm sure but much better. I'll keep sending healing thoughts that way. Deb

[lostguardian]

I am O+ and donate every 3 months, at least when I am not fighting with my iron being way to low.

If you get some from Ohio.. it may be me.

best of wishes

[Knock yourself out]

Best of everything to you both.

[skeeter451]

I'd like to thank everyone for their well wishes. Tamie is home and recovering nicely. She's out of danger and getting better every day. What a terrible scare, but don't they say that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger? I'd rather not have to go through that again.

Good thing so far...she's quit smoking. Let's hope she can keep it going.

Thanks again and update follows.

--->Susan

[skeeter451]

Chances Are
See header for disclaimers.
[hr] Part 5
Dance

They held hands as they danced. Sometimes just one pair of hands joined to form the pivot around which they happily twirled. Other times, both sets of hands clasped together as if in an unconscious desire to bring the rest of their extremities into play. The music filled Willow's ears and echoed the pounding in her heart. The low hum-buzz coming from the magnificent woman holding her hands thrilled her to the depths of her soul.

When the music changed to a slow song, Willow pause and looked at Tara. The blonde hair was lightly plastered to Tara's forehead by a thin sheen of perspiration. Willow wanted to push the few wild strands flying free, but instead let go of Tara's hands and smoothed her own hair back. Then she held out her arms.

"Okay?"

Tara gave her a slow smile. "More than okay," she purred and moved into Willow's embrace.

Oh gods, Willow closed her eyes as Tara's body touched hers. She unconsciously stiffened and Tara started to move away.

"W-willow?"

"Shhh," Willow said and tightened her arms around Tara. "I'm okay...you just feel so good."

Tara grinned and pulled Willow closer as they began to move together. "You feel good, too. It's almost...almost like coming home."

Willow's heart soared.
[hr]When the music changed back to a fast paced techno-beat the girls did not let each other go. They continued to sway together slowly within each other's embrace. When the next set of slow songs came on, Willow barely noticed, and just hugged Tara tighter, feeling the other witch respond in kind. After the slow set ended, the DJ started a set of show tunes, much to the squealing delight of the gay boys. Willow finally pulled away from Tara with much reluctance.

"Thirsty?" Willow asked.

Tara nodded and they headed for the drink table.

They wandered outside to cool off and get away from the music and crowd. A small dimly-lit courtyard behind the hall provided students with an area for eating and studying. Willow led them well away from the smokers to a small round table with three cement benches circling it. She sat on one bench facing away from the table and was thrilled when Tara took the small space next to her.

"Having a good time?" Willow asked.

"Oh yes," Tara sipped her drink. "Are y-you?"

"Um hmm," Willow nodded. She looked at Tara and breathed deeply. She smelled the cool night air and Tara's warm scent. "Thank you."

"No…thank you for asking me," Tara said and took both of their empty cans and took them to a trash bin.

Willow waited until Tara had reseated herself before saying, "You were coming anyway."

"Yes, but…" Tara paused in thought. "Not w-with a date."

"Why not?" Willow rolled her eyes at herself. "I mean, that sounded rude, but you're so pretty and great and sweet that I would have thought there would be girls lining up to ask you out…oh and boys too. Can't forget the boys, I'm sure they're not immune to the hotness of you."

Tara was giggling at Willow's ramble. "You're so cute. A-and pretty h-hot yourself." Tara's face blushed sweetly.

Willow smiled as she looked into Tara's eyes. "Is it okay if I…?"

"More than okay," Tara whispered and Willow's heart pounded again at the other woman's desire-filled tone. She leaned forward and pressed her lips against Tara's.

Willow gasped lightly at the electricity that sparked between them at the first touch of their lips. She pressed softly for a moment, just enjoying Tara's softness, and then pulled away, running her tongue along her lips to get her first taste of Tara. She closed her eyes in appreciation and then moved in for another taste.

Tara's passionate response surprised her a little, but the thought passed quickly as she felt strong arms pulling her closer. She moaned softly as Tara opened her lips in invitation. She brought her own hands up to run through Tara's hair, moving one hand down Tara's back, the other lightly holding Tara's neck.

Willow ran her tongue over Tara's lips, enjoying the sensation of her warm, soft lips. Then she plunged inside Tara's mouth, feeling dizzy as if she were looking into infinity. Finally, after a few more minutes of exploring Tara's mouth, she pulled slightly away, not letting the other woman go.

"Wow," she exclaimed and looking at Tara knew she had never seen anyone look more beautiful. Or sexy...and I put that look there, she proudly thought.

"Very wow," Tara whispered, leaning in again for another kiss, this time taking control and plunging her tongue in Willow's mouth.

Willow responded with equal passion, running her hands over Tara's back and letting one hand drop until it was caressing Tara's shapely ass.

Tara moaned and leaned closer to Willow until the smaller girl was pressed over the table. Willow was about to spread her legs to allow Tara to move in closer when she heard a cacophony of catcalls and whistles.

Willow looked into Tara's equally wide eyes as the blonde pulled back. "Busted," she whispered.

Tara nodded and sat back on her side of the bench, keeping an arm around Willow.

Standing nearby were some of Tara's friends, but Willow glanced around the courtyard and saw the cheering group was drawing the attention of the other people relaxing and visiting. Most were smiling, but a few were joining in the teasing.

"Dang Tara!" Stefanie called out. "If I'da known you put out on the first date, I'da asked ya out weeks ago!"

"Y-you did," Tara said. "But I d-don't date smokers."

Stefanie looked at the lit cigarette she was holding shrugged and put it in her mouth and pulled deeply. Letting out a cloud of smoke she asked, "Are ya sure? Ol' Willow there sure looked like she was smokin' a moment ago."

The other girls laughed at that sally. Willow hid her blushing face in the crook of Tara's shoulder and neck. She could feel Tara was also embarrassed, but amused by her friend's antics.

"Maybe so, b-but not the stinky cigarette kind," Tara retorted. "W-willow smells a lot better t-than you, Stef."

Willow shook against Tara as she laughed silently. She glanced in Stefanie's direction and saw the short-haired girl had her mouth open in astonishment. Willow felt a surge of pride for Tara's boldness.

Tara turned to Willow with a smirk. "Ready to go?" she asked.

Willow nodded and stood up, taking Tara's hand.

"Night girls!" Stefanie called as they walked away. "Have fun!"

Laughter echoed in the courtyard.

[hr]The two girls held hands as they walked back toward Tara's dormitory. Willow took a breath of the cool air. "You were great back there," she said. "Thereby proving that you're not so shy."

"No, I…I am," Tara responded. "It's just…" Tara trailed off.

"I get it," Willow said. "It's like I can be completely at ease around my friends, but new people kinda scare me sometimes."

"That's true, but…"

"What?" Willow asked, stopping them on the path under a sodium arc light. She turned to Tara.

"I…" Tara paused again, but this time Willow waited in silence to allow the other girl to finish.

Tara looked down and then up again at Willow. "I don't, you know," she finally said in a soft voice.

Willow's eyebrows scrunched up. "Don't what?"

Tara blushed, her face turning almost pink in the glare from the light. "P-put out on-on the first date."

Willow's eyes opened wide. "Oh!" she exclaimed. "I know that. Me neither. I would never expect…"

Tara reached up and put her hands on Willow's cheeks, pulling the other woman toward her. She landed a kiss on Willow's lips, interrupting the redhead's embarrassed babble.

Willow closed her eyes and relished the feel of Tara. All thought flew out of her mind as she put her hands around the other girl and drew her closer. Finally Tara let go of Willow's lips, but continued to hold on.

"But I think with you…" she started. "With you, I'd l-like to make an exception."

Willow's fog-filled brain took a moment to digest what Tara was saying. "Oh!" she exclaimed again, a flush running through her body. "Really?"

Tara nodded. "T-that is…if you…if you want."

"Oh gods, yes," Willow nodded enthusiastically. "I want. I definitely want."

After a moment at simply smiling at each other, the two girls turned as one and continued down the path. Before they were halfway to the dorm a black-coated approached them from the direction of the dorm.

"Spike!" Willow said, surprised. "What are you doing here? Why aren't you at Xander's?"

The taller figure shrugged and blew a puff of smoke in their direction. "The Odd Couple are shagging in the basement," he said. "Since the folks are upstairs busy getting snockered, I decided to take a little stroll until it quiets down."

"But…" Willow started and blinked a few times. "Aren't you going to run away again?"

"Why for?" he asked. "Might as well leech off you bloody Scoobies for a while. Free blood and a roof over my head and all that. Better than being on the bleedin' dole." He turned to rake Tara with his eyes. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?" he smirked.

Willow's expression grew angry and she said, "No!" She took Tara's hand and started to lead the confused blonde past Spike.

"Not very hospitable of you, is it?" Spike said. "I mean after all, if she's your new girltoy I thought I'd just take a moment to get to know her, that's all. Just wanted to see how compatible she'd be for you and Oz. Good old Oz…I wonder how he's doing down there in LA while you're here playing swap the spit with this bint?"

Willow looked at him in horror as Tara turned to her and asked, "Oz?"

"Yeah, Oz," Spike said and held his hand out at shoulder level. "Yay high? Guitarist in a band? Cool hair with a tendency to change color from week to week? Willow's boyfriend for the past three years? That Oz."

"Boyfriend?" Tara whispered and Willow faced her, her mouth hanging open. "Boyfriend?"

"Uh…" Willow sputtered.

"Oh Willow!" Tara pulled her hand angrily from Willow's and took off down the path at a run.

Willow stared at her as Tara stumbled a bit, but quickly regained her footing and soon disappeared around the curve. She turned to the smugly smiling Spike and gave the vampire an angry push.

"You bastard!" she yelled. "You listened to Xander and me talking this afternoon."

"Well, yeah!" Spike said, only having been moved back a few inches by Willow's push. "More bleedin' entertainment than Passions, I'll tell you that."

"Why?" she yelled, tears starting to well up. "I've tried to be nice to you. Out of all of us, I defended you the most and supported Buffy in not staking you…even after you tried to eat me before you knew about the chip."

Spike shrugged. "Gotta have a little fun somehow," he said. "I'm still evil!" he suddenly yelled the last word. "I'm still the Big Bad and you're nothing but a cheating little tart."

Willow stopped crying as she moved closer to Spike and with all her strength slapped him across the face.

This time the vampire was nearly knocked off his feet and he recovered with a raised hand to return the slap, but before he could connect, the microchip in his brain fired and he clutched his head screaming in agony.

"Serves you right!" Willow hissed at the writhing figure. "Stay out of my way, Spike. If you ever come near me or Tara again, I'll stake you myself." With that, she ran after Tara.

To be concluded…

[Thianne]

aaaahhhhhhh, you can't leave it there!!!!

[diamondforever]

Oh dearriee...now that I've come down from the hotness of that update, I am in a desperate state of worry for our girls (although I put my good faith in your happy-ending weavings)!

[watty]

Susan, I'm so glad that Tamie is better and home. Also happy that she's decided to quit smoking, health is good!

To the update, Willow is in the wrong and she herself knows that. But emotions and hormones aren't black and white -- she knows she shouldn't be kissing Tara when she's still involved with Oz, but the moment was so perfect, so ... right that I doubt she could have stopped if she was thinking with her brain. Tara will hurt, and hurt bad. Willow will need to grovel and be very honest if she's to convince Tara of her intentions. Ah heck, Willow needs to be honest with herself about what she wants.

Yay for assertive Tara, standing up to the teasing. And being assertive about what she wants too, in such an adorable way. I'm glad to see that she took some of the initiative, at the kiss and inviting Willow to the dorm with her.

Can't blame Spike at all, it's true to his nature to be an ass. Then again, he didn't say anything that was wrong ... Oz is still Willow's boyfriend. Willow slapping him I feel is more a subconscious effort to slap herself.

It's gonna be a long few days and nights.

[db]

Yay for improved health and healthy habits!

And warm smushy feeligs about Willow and Tara kissing... but Willow, what was she *thinking*?! Well, besides "Yum, Tara lips." Of course Tara is upset and angry rightfully so -- and Spike is an assfor saying what he did -- but Willow was in the wrong and she knew it, and it was bound to come out sooner than later... I am in the sooner is for the better school of thought, so I think this is good.

Willow has screwed up things -- but I am hoping not irre3priably. She needs to make a clean break with Oz if she wants *any* chance with a girl like Tara.

I was delighted to see your update and look forward to mor!

db

[Boadecia]

Better health is awesome news!....especially the quitting smoking bit
I love this fic. you've captured the two characters so well and I look forward to the next installment Hopefully Tara isnt too broken hearted for long...

[JustSkipIt]

Susan,
So glad to hear that Tamie is doing better and I'm really really glad to hear she's quit smoking! I'm still thinking of you both.

Today we went to the store and in the clearance aisle they had a skeeter vac on sale. I thought of you...

The description of the dancing and the kissage is just fantastically sensual and beautiful. I love the way that neither woman is holding back. At the same time, Re: Willow, What a slut! She's going to sleep with Tara on their first date and while she has a boyfriend? Not a great idea.

And I really think that we can all get together to shout, "Told you so!" when Spike shows up and spills the beans and Tara runs off. I mean geez, Willow.

I can't wait to see you you resolve it.

[willohand]

Im sorry to hear about Tamie. Im all the way here in New York but I wish I were closer so I could try and see if I am a match. But I will take myself down to the nearset hospital an get info on donating blood. Please keep me updated. I will leave you a private message with my email adrress.

[mag]

well, willow is so in trouble with tara right now, Spike said the true and willow got caught.

Now Tara is going to think that willow was using her as an experiment until the day Oz comes back, and left her becuase her boyfriend is in town. maybe tara will think that willow was thinking of her(tara) as an easy girl of one night stand because tara and willow were going to sleep that night in their first date. and that´s why willow would say yes to tara proporsal, because willow has a boyfirned and tara means nothing to her, so she wouldnt care how tara would feel in the morning. This will be tara´s thought and willow has nothing to say to this.

maybe this time that comes for willow makes her realize her future about tara and oz.
what if tara doesnt want to see willow for now and willow feels enpty without her tara and feels that oz is bugging her even without his presence??

maybe that time apart from tara makes her think about her actual feelings for her.
see you soon

mag

[PancakesinBellies]

I'm glad that the missus is doing better. I was a bit suprised that Tara ran off in anger instead of tears, but this is a very good story. Stupid Willow. She should know better. More please!

[taralicious]

Susan,
I am so pleased to hear that your missus is at home and receivng the kind of loving and tender recuperative therapy that only your presence can provide.
As for the update, I defer to the words of Angel when he took over control of Wolfram & Hart. "There's no way this can end well."
I know, in my heart of hearts, that I'll be proven wrong on that score because hello, Willow and Tara, but it shall be an anxious time and some very troubled psyches until there can be some no more lonely nights resolution.

[skeeter451]

I'd like to thank everyone for their feedback and support for me and my family while Tamie was ill. You guys are the best.

--->Susan

[skeeter451]

Chances Are
See header for disclaimers.

[hr] Part 6
Endings/Beginnings

Willow knocked again on Tara's door. She could hear the girl inside so she knew Tara was safe, but she was not responding to Willow's request for entry.

"Tara?" Willow called through the door. She glared at a young man who opened his door to see what the noise was and he hastily popped back into his room. "Tara, please…at least give me a chance to explain."

Willow stumbled as the door she was leaning against suddenly opened inward. She caught herself on the doorjamb and stood to face Tara.

"Explain what, Willow?" Tara said angrily. "Explain how that v-vampire is nothing but a big liar? Explain that you don't have a boyfriend or, or I'm not just a new plaything for you and him? Gods! I am s-so stupid!" she moved into the room and Willow followed, softly closing the door behind her.

"Tara no, that's not…"

"Is it true?" Tara interrupted. "What that Spike said…is it true?"

"Well, some parts," Willow replied. "Okay, most parts, but…but I'm not looking for a threesome for Oz and I…"

Tara let out a bark of laughter. "I k-knew you were hiding something, but I never imagined it was that. Everyone's got their secrets and here I was scared of telling you mine. I guess being part-demon is worse than being straight."

"I'm not straight!" Willow said almost angrily. "I think that kiss earlier proved I'm not straight. And wait…you're a demon?"

"Yeah, through my mother's line…my family said I'll manifest on my next birthday." Tara waved the thought away. "But you said you were a lesbian! You didn't tell me you were just some straight girl taking a vacation away from Boy's Town while her boyfriend was out of town."

"I never said I was a lesbian!" Willow defended and then thought how lame that sounded. "Okay, I didn't tell you about Oz, but…but at no time did I say I was a lesbian."

"Then why, Willow?" Tara said, her anger turning into pain. "Why l-lead me on like that? Why ask me o-out and treat me to the most wonderful date in my life a-and make me think we had a future together?" She sat on her bed and put her face in her hands. "Gods, I was even going to sleep with you. How p-pathetic is that?"

"Oh Tara…no!" Willow exclaimed and knelt down at Tara's feet. She pulled the other girl's hands away from her face and looked into Tara's blotched and teary face. "I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you that way. I just…" She paused and then sat back on her heels. "I always knew I liked girls, but growing up I was such a geek…always put on for being too smart or too Jewish or too much red hair. I only had two good friends growing up and they were both boys. There was one girl I was sorta friendly with, but hanging with the boys was easier…y'know?"

Tara nodded. "Yeah, I know how that is. Sunnydale's bigger than my hometown, but the social mores are the same."

"Yeah," Willow agreed, glad that Tara was giving her a chance to explain. "I spent so many years in denial that I convinced myself I was normal…not that being gay is not normal, I mean…"

"I know what you mean, Willow," Tara said with a roll of her eyes. Willow was glad that Tara's tears had stopped.

"Yeah, and for years I had a crush on my best friend Xander, because he was like the ultimate safe…totally clueless until it was absolutely the worst time possible…but that's another story." Willow quickly deflected Tara's question and continued. "And then I met Oz and he was cute and smart and geeky just like me, but way cool and a musician and he liked me! For the first time, someone wanted me for just me and I jumped at the chance of having a nice, normal relationship…well, until he turned into a werewolf, that is."

"Oz is a werewolf?"

"Yeah," Willow nodded. "And that whole thing about you being part-demon…so not intimidated, missy. Been there, done that."

"But then why did you ask me out?" Tara said, ignoring Willow's comments as if wanting to get back on track.

Willow bit her lip. "Ever since we started college, I've realized that I want more out of a relationship than just nice and normal," Willow replied. "And when we met…my gods, Tara…it was like my whole world just turned topsy-turvy."

Willow winced at the pins and needles in her legs and moved to sit next to Tara. "Until I met you, I was content to just let things with Oz go on, but now I realize that was wrong. I should have said something to him a long time ago."

"And now?" Tara asked.

Willow looked into her eyes as she brushed a stray lock of Tara's hair back behind her ear. "Now I know that even if you don't…even if you don't forgive me or think that you and I do have a future together, I can't keep living a lie. It's not fair to me or to Oz or to you or anyone else I might get involved with in the future. I mean, I really like you Tara. I think…I think I'm falling in love with you, but this is all so new and fast and I don't want to lose what's been happening between us because I think we're just meant to be."

Tara sighed and looked down at their still-clasped hands. "I…I don't know, Willow," she said. "You're right, it's so fast and I think we're meant to be, too, but I…I just need some time to get my mind around this. I think…I think we need some s-space. Give you time to decide what you want to do with Oz and decide if this is really what you want. W-why don't we meet somewhere, say a week from now? That coffee shop in town?"

Willow nodded. "Thank you," she said and then at Tara's confused look she said. "I mean thank you for talking to me and letting me explain and wanting to see me next week and not…what kind of demon?"

Tara seemed to take a moment to catch up to Willow's thought. "Um, I don't know," she answered. "I never saw my mother change and my f-father told me it didn't matter what kind of demon, that I w-was e-evil and had to be controlled. I didn't stick around long after my m-mother died to find out what he meant by control."

Willow frowned. "Well, I think research is in order." Willow moved over to Tara's desk and pulled a piece of paper and a pen and wrote something on it. "This is Giles' number and address…he's Buffy's Watcher and he's got plenty of books and stuff on demons. He'll be glad to help you and after next week, I can help, too…that is, if you want to?"

Tara looked at the paper. "I'd be foolish not to want to be friends with you, Willow," she said. "And I'd welcome finally getting some answers on this demon thing. It's been driving me nuts, n-not knowing what's going to happen to me next year."

Willow smiled. "I know you, Tara. I don't care how many horns or tails or warts you grow, I doubt you could ever be evil. I know for a fact there are good demons and if you are a demon, I'm sure you're one of the bestest. Call Giles…he lives for this kind of stuff."

"Okay," Tara said and they moved into that horrible awkward silence.

"Well, I better go," Willow said and Tara nodded, following Willow to the door. "I'll see you next week at the Pump…seven okay?"

Tara nodded. Willow looked at her and hesitated, but when Tara made no move, she opened the door and quickly left.

[hr]The dorm room was empty when Willow arrived. She turned on the small bedside lamp she had bought to replace the one Spike had smashed. She frowned at the thought of the vampire, but then realized that she really couldn't blame him for what he'd done…he was just being himself and it was wrong of her to deceive Tara. With determination, she picked up the phone and dialed Oz's number.

"Hey, Oz, it's Willow," she said into the voice machine. "When you get back, can you come over…no matter what time? There's…there's something I need to talk to you about. Bye."

[hr] A week later…

Willow had arrived at the Espresso Pump an hour before she was to meet Tara and during that time she had drunk three mochas and was bopping around in her seat. Just when she was about to order a fourth, she spotted Tara walking up the street. Her heart started pounding at the sight of the beautiful blonde. She realized she had missed Tara so much during the week and was tempted to seek her out, but she had been determined to give Tara her space.

"Hi," Tara said putting her canvass bag down on the extra chair and taking her seat.

"Hi!" Willow said, a goofy grin on her face.

Tara looked at her and smiled. "I'm not a demon."

Willow's smile grew. "I'm not straight…and I'm single."

"Not anymore," Tara said and took Willow's hand.

The End

[willohand]

It was sooooo wrong for willow to not tell tara. Of course knowing willow like we all do she was caught up and didnt think it through. But good ol spikey to thr rescue although it wasnt his intentions he actually saved willow from herself. Go spike! okay so its over? I want more I say. I need it to be longer but hey skeeter451 its your great fic. Thanks. I enjoyed it. So is another on the way?

[JustSkipIt]

See. Honesty does work! I'm glad that Willow just went and begged and told the truth and Tara was very strong to say let's wait a week. Also liked the demon thing coming out now. I have really always hated on the show how that was like, "oh you lied to me for a year about this? Ok. I love you."

But here, Willow is honest with Tara and obviously with Oz and look how it works out. Yay for that.

[Tank]

super awesome!