A Star’s Second ChanceBy: AstronSoul
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Buffy characters, wish I did though.
Summary: Getting ready for a date.
Distribution: I rather you talk to me first before posting this elsewhere.
Chapter 15 Part 2A sleek black limo pulled up to the curb of ‘Raving Nights Club’, one of the bouncer’s walks up to the door opening it, “Welcome to Raving Night’s.” Slowly Tara pulls herself out of her seat smiling as she turns, holding her hand out to her date. The people in line watched as they recognized the actress from her show, wondering who was with her or who wasn’t with her; a pale hand took the blonde’s as she hoisted herself out of the vehicle. “Thanks baby, I have heard of this place when I was in New York, never thought I would actually go to it though.” Grinning Willow wraps her arm around her girlfriend, the bouncer behind showing the driver of the limo where to go till they were ready for pick up. “I used to come here all the time and I wanted to bring you here. This is where I used to come almost every night to unwind after work.” Another bouncer at the door unhooked the ropes to allow the two women to enter, “Good to see you again Ms. MaClay, and who is your date tonight?”
Looking up the redhead audibly gulped seeing the bouncer easily a foot taller than her, she felt Tara squeeze her waist, “This is Willow Rosenberg my girlfriend. Sweetie this is Noel, he helps me out when someone here tries something or is annoying me.” Sticking out his hand smiling, the redhead took it tentatively with a small smile shaking gently. “Pleasure to meet you Ms. Rosenberg. If you ladies need anything let me know.” Opening the large Iron doors, both women blink as they adjust to the flashing lights and the loud music that hit them like a cement wall.
“Wow, loud, bright and very energetic!” Willow yelled over all the noise, nodding Tara took the woman’s hand, slowly starting to make their way to the bar on the far side of the dance floor. As they walked Willow noticed at least three more floors above them that looked down onto the main dance floor, three bars on the main level alone, with the largest dance floor she has ever seen packed with bodies moving to the beat. Finally reaching the bar, the redhead watched as Tara snagged two bar stools grinning victoriously as she offers one to Willow, “What do you want to drink babe?!” Willow strained to hear, figuring her girl wanted to order a drink she leant into the blonde whispering in her ear, “A beer preferably local.” Turning the blonde ordered their drinks handing over a credit card and ID for a tab, sitting down they waited for their drinks as they watch others dancing, snickering Willow elbows Tara gently pointing, “Really? You would think someone that spastic might poke their own eye out.” Looking in the direction her girlfriend was pointing Tara burst out laughing, “You found Kurt the resident raver and all out spaz, wow I didn’t know he still came here.”
The man was flailing his arms every which way his joints would allow as he spun some raver sticks in his hand, also wearing a few rings around his neck that were glowing green, red and blue. Everyone else was trying to stay out of his way as he moved; surprisingly he had good rhythm once you were able to see his movements. “I don’t dance like that, but I have a feeling the way I dance you will take full advantage.” Turning back around the bartender brought their beers, picking them up; they sipped their drinks, “Well baby you will definitely have to show me your moves.” Grinning Tara sipped her beer again as Willow started to blush. Raising a brow, Tara noticed Willow had downed her beer, grabbing the redhead’s hand she started for the dance floor.
Knowing exactly what the blonde was up too Willow tried to pry her hand out of her girlfriends, but her hand was stuck in a vice grip; before she knew it they were right in the middle of a dance floor as a bass pounding song came on. Looking around seeing everyone else minding their own business, then feeling hands rest on her hips behind her, pulling her closer. Shivering as words were breathlessly whispered into her ear, “Now I know your hot, now let’s see how you move baby.” The redhead listened to the music, feeling the beat through the floor as she began to sway her hips, the hands resting their following her every move. They both got lost in the music, Tara pressing into Willow’s back, as the red head pushed into the blonde’s front, moving as one to the music. Neither noticed that others were stopping to watch the couple, hands starting to move up and down Willow’s sides, her own hands moving over Tara’s thighs as she dips down then back up.
As the song ends the crowd erupts in applause as the two women look around and start to blush, leaning into Tara the redhead grins, “Seems they liked the show, how about you?” Feeling herself being turned around, Willow followed the blonde’s guidance, eyes widening as she feels the blonde’s lips on hers. The crowd cheered louder as Tara deepened the kiss, snaking a hand into those fiery red locks holding their lips together; after a minute pulling away taking a much needed breath of air. “That answer your question?” Nodding not able to say much Willow leaned back pressing a softer kiss to the actress’ lips before pulling the woman off the dance floor for another much needed drink; smiling as she hears her girlfriend’s laughter behind her.
************************************************************Across town in a small dim lit café, Fang was sitting with a bewildered Marie. “Is it really that hard to think I like you?” picking up her water as she looked at the brunette. Marie was still trying to figure Fang out, first the girl wants nothing to do with her, helps escort her away from her job then asks her out. “But why me, I mean you said it yourself on the job I am nothing but a bitch?” As she finished her sentence the waiter came back with their entrees almost dropping them as he heard the woman, “So sorry, the veal for you Miss and the vegetarian for you.” Placing the vegetarian in front of Marie and walking away briskly. Chuckling Fang began to eat, “Because out of work you are actually pretty cool and not so bitchy either.” Taking a bite as she watched Marie’s face light up at the compliment, “You really think so?”
Nodding Fang took another bite as Marie began eating, “By the way how can you eat veal, meat is just ew?” Fang clamped her mouth shut trying not to laugh as she chewed her food, after swallowing she took another sip of her water, “Well I am a big meat eater, I love it. I won’t force you to eat it but maybe one day give it a chance?” Cutting off another piece of meat and sticking it in her mouth with a smile, Marie stuck out her tongue and then took a big bite of her vegetarian rice. “We’ll see if we even get that far into this relationship.” It was Fang’s turn to have wide eyes, the implications in that sentence alone gave her a whole ton of hope, quickly looking down at her plate trying to compose her face since Marie didn’t see the shock written over every inch of skin. “So you want to try then?” her voice was quiet but strong as she asked.
Reaching over the table Marie rests her hand over Fang’s, “To be honest I have liked you for a long time Fang, just because we worked together I didn’t make anything of it. I don’t date my co-workers, but now things have changed. Still sore at you for plopping me on my ass, but yeah I want to give this…us a shot.” Fang upturns her hand, running her fingers on the palm of Marie’s, “I would definitely like that, I just ask one thing. Respect my cousin, she deserves to be happy and doesn’t need remarks ya know?” Nodding the brunette sets down her fork, “Yeah sorry about that, jealous gets the best of me a lot, I’ll behave.” Smiling they both resumes eating, talking of what they were going to do after dinner.
************************************************************It was a quarter past midnight as two women ordered their fourth round of beer leaning on the bar, relaxing as they enjoyed each other, the music and the various small conversations with fans or people Tara knew from before. Willow couldn’t stop grinning every time Tara introduced her as her girlfriend, then suddenly a person the redhead never thought she would see again heading their way. “Oh my goddess, Allie?” The woman approaches them and Tara looks slightly confused till she saw her girlfriends face, moving to stand next to her girl she watches the two as they meet.
The woman actually begins to sign frantically and excitedly, “Willow! What are you doing here, and OH MY GOD is this Tara MaClay!?” Chuckling the redhead signed back just as fast as she spoke, “Yes this is Tara MaClay my girlfriend, I am here cause I work here now. I can’t believe you are here!” The actress smiled as she watched her girl use her hands at one of the things she does best, ‘wonder what else she does best with them?’ giggling at her thoughts. “Tara this is Allison Burk, she and I went to college together for a while. She helped me a ton with my signing.” All the while signing everything she said even though Allie could hear she just couldn’t speak. Smiling Tara held out her hand, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Allie, always good to see friends around.” The smaller woman took Tara’s hand excitedly shaking it, then began signing again. “I better get back, I’m actually on a date with a woman named Faith. Very cool person don’t want to ignore her, great seeing you Willow and great meeting you Tara.” Waving bye she disappears into the crowd.
“Di..did she say Faith?” Tara ordered another round of beers and squinted as she watched Allie reconnect with her date; grabbing the bottle set down in front of her she took a drink, “Baby its Faith as in my manager and your lifelong friend. I so did not know Faith swung that way.” Willow nodded in agreement as she grabbed the other beer and took a long drink, “Well at least they are having fun.” Seeing both women laughing as they began dancing again; Faith easily keeping up with Allie’s signing, “Did you know Faith could sign Will?” Watching the brunette on the dance floor sign as they danced was impressive, so Willow thought, “I knew she knew the basics, she must have kept it up to be able to follow along so well with Allie going so fast. They are really having a good time.” Turning back to the bar Willow waves for another drink before pulling Tara closer and just people watching, the blonde was leaning against the redhead till’ suddenly the redhead was pulled onto the dance floor. Looking up the blonde let a low territorial growl come from her throat seeing a man dragging her Willow onto the floor.
Moving toward the dance floor, Tara was stopped by Noel, “Let me Tara…” The bouncer moved swiftly through the crowd seeing the redhead pushing the guy away, but the guy wasn’t taking no for an answer. Grabbing the guy on the shoulder Noel pulls the guy away from Willow, “Miss Rosenberg mind if I cut in with this gentleman?”
Catching her breath as she nodded, “Be my guest, he’s unwelcomed around me anyway.” Noticing Noel snarling and taking the guy away, just as fast as they had left a blonde swept the redhead into her arms kissing the woman’s neck. “You ok Will, he didn’t hurt you did he?” She began checking all over Willow making sure, “No he didn’t hurt me sweetie just annoyed me.” Giggling as the blonde touched a ticklish spot. “Ohh someone has a ticklish spot right here…” Tickles again Tara smirks as Willow tries to squirm away, “Hey stop that babe not here at least.” Willow couldn’t help but laugh as Tara stopped. “Ok, how about we head home it’s…” Looks at her watch, “Damn almost two am, thankfully it’s a Sunday today.”
They make their way to the bar, as Tara finishes up the tab and pays Willow smiles knowing she would want to come back here again soon, great place to unwind even if there were a few idiots there. “Ok sweetie check is all taken care of, ready to go?” The blonde asked entwining their fingers together, both checked that they had everything and made their way outside to wait for their limo; few minutes later sitting in the back as they headed home. “Tara, tonight was a blast, I loved it!” Cuddling close as they waited to get back to the house, Willow nuzzled the crook of Tara’s neck eliciting a quiet moan from the blonde, ‘oooo she likes that…’ nuzzling again getting the same reaction, she leans up and kiss the nape of the woman’s neck then nestled back into her side.
“Willow, where is your ring?” The actress had noticed earlier but didn’t know if she should say something, watching as the redhead sat up looking at her own hand, “I took it off, was about time I moved on from the past.” Her voice was quiet, fiddling with the finger the ring usually sits on waiting for Tara to ask what she was moving on from, “I know this might be too soon, but what are you moving on from sweetie?” The blonde’s voice dripped with concern as the redhead looked up with tears in her eyes, taking a deep breath deciding she needs to tell Tara now. “When I was younger I met a woman named Rhonda, we hit it off started dating, a few years later we became engaged, happy as could be until she was driving back to her place…”
She stopped talking, trying to reign in her emotions and began speaking again, “A drunk driver from the other lane hit her just a few minutes from her apartment, they told me she died on impact. He only had a few scratches, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and is now in prison. It took me a while to come to terms with it, start teaching. I’ll always miss her, but now…” Trailing off as she got quiet. “And now Will?” Tara was almost in tears hearing what had happened, but wanted to know ‘the but’ now part; taking those pale hands in hers she kisses each knuckle waiting for Willow to continue.
“I…I found that I had to live my life to show that I could be strong, to live without anyone. Only I needed someone, I pushed away all possible girls I could date, Xander even tried to set me up. When I got the call from Faith about this job, I decided I needed a new life, something different.” She finally looked up as tears rolled down her cheeks, “I knew Rhonda would want me to be happy, but wearing that ring was a constant reminder, I will always remember her but I have a new love, a new life and I want to look at the future not at the past. I want us to be that future, I know we haven’t known each other but just over a week but Tara I don’t want to see anyone else, I don’t even want to think about anyone else, I just want to be here for you, to help when I can and to just love you…” Listening Tara bit her bottom lip trying not to cry because she was afraid Willow would think they were not happy tears when they were.
Lifting a hand as she gently wipes the tears off of the redhead’s cheek, she smiled as a few tears fell, “Willow, I don’t want to be with anyone else, with you I feel so relaxed, I feel whole. If you want to keep the ring, or whatever you want to do I don’t mind. We are in the here and now, I am not letting go of you and I hope you don’t let go of me.” Pulling the redhead to her, hugging her fiercely as if the world was ending; the heavens above are giving them both a second a chance and she wasn’t going to waste it. They felt the car come to a stop, a few minutes later the passenger door was opened by the driver, “We have arrived back Ms. MaClay.” Nodding Tara pulled herself out of the car, helping Willow out as she gave the driver a tip. He quickly thanked them and headed out so he could get home and sleep, they watched as the lights of the limo turned down the driveway and out of sight; both sighing as they moved to the front door.
Pulling her keys out of her pocket, Tara opened the door as she looked back at Willow. “Would you like to come in sweetie, you don’t have to walk back to your house if you don’t want too?” Smiling the smaller woman moves into the foyer, “I don’t want to be alone, or away from you unless I have to be.” Turning around she pulled Tara into the house and quickly closed the door, fingers hooking the belt loops of the actress’; jeans pressing against the taller woman as their lips collided in a hard, bruising, needy kiss. Breaking apart only because the lack of oxygen was too much, “Damn Willow you can kiss!” Smiling Tara wrapped her arms around the woman’s neck pressing her lips to the sweet salty skin, “How did I get so lucky to have you in my life Will?” Pulling back she looked into those Emerald pools, seeing nothing but love, devotion and want.
Chuckling the redhead simply smiled and caressed her girl’s cheek, “I ask the same thing, but I’m done asking, all I want to do is live life and I want to live life with you.” Leaning in they kissed again, breaking apart a few minutes later with a soft pop’ entwining hands and heading upstairs to rest after a wonderful evening out. Both mind’s racing at what was in store and also wondering how the world this was going to works since Tara was also Willow’s boss.
TBC...
Hope you enjoyed!!!
*Jumps down off soapbox*
I didn't really expect him to go away so easily but seriously dude! Get a clue, Tara is a big girl making a name for herself and living life. She is not going to come home and be your housekeeper! Humph!
Then there's Devil Daddy Donald and his country music! Faith and Willow took care of him pretty easily - nice touch that Willow's background is rough, too. It was GREAT watching her kick some Maclay butt!
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