by tommo » Fri Jun 22, 2001 3:11 pm
Challenge fics could be something like, 1,000 words or less. And there wouldn't be anything obscure, just perhaps a particular reference or event or place, something like that.
Suggestions and opinions most welcome.
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by Wiccagrrl » Fri Jun 22, 2001 9:11 pm
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Tracy
Hear that Baby? You're my always.
by tommo » Fri Jun 22, 2001 9:26 pm
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by AmberFantasies » Fri Jun 22, 2001 10:20 pm
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"We're in love, we're lovers, we're lesbian, gay-type lovers" - Willow
by AngelusUK » Sat Jun 23, 2001 12:01 am
I will have think today and hopefully post a few ideas later.
I was thinking comedy, but I don't know.
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
[This message has been edited by AngelusUK (edited June 23, 2001).]
by tommo » Sat Jun 23, 2001 2:28 pm
How about a new challenge is posted every weekend, or every other weekend. I might as well go first.
1) The fic should be restricted to approximately 1,000 words.
2) It should be set in the days immediately after New Moon Rising.
3) Reference should be made to the Extra Flamey Candle.
4) You should include the lyrics to a song of your choice (knowing xita this will be Abba, heh heh)
5) You may only use one of the following characters; Spike, Giles or Riley.
OK? Let's see how this goes for a couple of weeks then. All fics should be posted by Friday July 6th. It doesn't matter how silly, frivolous or romantic it is. This is kind of a test to see how it goes. 
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by AngelusUK » Sat Jun 23, 2001 2:46 pm
I will give this a go.
Cool challenge Tommo, NMR is my favorite S4 ep.
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
by Scarecrow » Sat Jun 23, 2001 2:51 pm
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"Liberate tutemet es inferis"
"I am you know... yours"
"I think i'm kinda gay"
by Ed Wood » Sat Jun 23, 2001 2:57 pm
quote:
Originally posted by tommo:
5) You may only use one of the following characters; Spike, Giles or Riley.
I don't understand what you meant, please explain.
quote:by tommo » Sat Jun 23, 2001 5:03 pm
So...in terms of other characters in the story, for them to interract with, you can only use Spike, Giles or Riley. Just wanted a change from Willow and/or Tara being with Buffy or Xander or Anya.
Does that make it any clearer?
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
[This message has been edited by tommo (edited June 23, 2001).]
by Wiccagrrl » Sat Jun 23, 2001 11:08 pm
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Tracy
Hear that Baby? You're my always.
by Wiccagrrl » Sun Jun 24, 2001 12:42 am
Standard disclaimer- don't own them, not making any money, please don't sue me.
Enjoy
(be nice- this is the first fic I've posted)
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Willow woke up first, and it took her a moment- just a moment- to gain her barings. Looking at Tara, sleeping peacefully, she felt a sense of contentment, of "rightness" flow over her. She looked over at the "Extra Flamey Candle" still sitting on the table, relatively unused.
Gently, she stroked Tara's long hair. The blonde began to stir. Willow gave her a quick kiss.
"Mmm. Morning." Tara said, sleepily. "What a nice way to wake up." Tara gave the redhead another, deeper kiss. "Sleep ok?"
"Um hum." Willow said, settling back into Tara's arms, enjoying a bit of morning cuddle.
"So, Riley's going to be ok for now?"
"I think so. I'm gonna stop by later today. Between the Initiative and Buffy having to go to LA..."
"Pretty intense, huh?"
"Yeah. And, Buffy finally told him about Angel..." Willow said. "He kinda wigged."
"Freaked out about the ex" Tara said, grinning slightly. "I know the feeling."
Willow gave Tara another big kiss. "No need to be. You know that, right?"
Tara smiled. "I do."
"I love you so much." Willow said, stroking Tara's cheek.
"I'll never get tired of hearing that."
Eventually, the two got up and began getting ready. Willow had begun keeping a change of clothes and her toothbrush at Tara's a while back, knowing that sometimes their "spells" would run late and she'd end up crashing at Tara's. Down the hall, a radio was playing a Faith Hill song. Willow began singing along.
If I could grant you one wish, I wish you could see the way you kiss.
Ooh, I love watching you baby, when youre driving me crazy.
Ooh, I love the way you, love the way you love me.
(the way you laugh and breathe and smile. when you touch me, drive me wild)
Theres nowhere else id rather be. to feel the way i feel with your arms around me.
(I melt and spin and fall again) i only wish you could see
The way you love me (love me) whoa, oh oh, the way you love me.
Willow took came up behind Tara and put her arms around her, singing the next part directly to her.
Its not right, its not fair. what youre missing over there.
someday ill find a way to show you, just how lucky i am to know you.
i love the way you, love the way you love me.
(the way you laugh and breathe and smile. when you touch me, drive me wild)
theres nowhere else id rather be. to feel the way i feel with your arms around me.
(i melt and spin and fall again)
i only wish you could see the way you love me (love me)
whoa, oh oh, the way you love me.
Tara turned around and gave the redhead a big kiss.
"Willow, honey, you keep this up, we're just gonna end up just staying here all day."
"Is that a bad?" Willow said, an impish grin playing across her face.
"Definitely not, but we do have class. And, we were going to check in with Giles and see if he'd heard from Buffy, right?"
"Yeah. Doesn't sound as fun as staying here making out with you, though..."
Tara gave Willow a little pat on the butt.
The two arrived at Giles a little while later. There was no word from Buffy yet, but they stayed to do some research before heading to class. Giles smiled to himself, noticing the shared smiles and touches between the two girls.
"What a sweet couple they make."
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Tracy
Hear that Baby? You're my always.
by tommo » Sun Jun 24, 2001 12:52 am
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"Tara had never felt as good about herself in her life. Willow gave her that gift. And another gift. Tara couldn't quite bring herself to call it love. Not yet. But there was time." ~ Unseen: The Burning
by Wiccagrrl » Sun Jun 24, 2001 1:03 am
Edited to Add:
I just posted it here, but I guess I should ask...do we want to have the responses to each challenge lumped together in one thread, or would ir be better to have a separate thread for everyone's responses?
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Tracy
Hear that Baby? You're my always.
[This message has been edited by Wiccagrrl (edited June 24, 2001).]
by Scarecrow » Sun Jun 24, 2001 3:18 am
Willow & Tara:
Temptation Waits.
I'll tell you something
I am a wolf but
I like to wear sheep's clothing
I am a bonfire
I am a vampire
I'm waiting for my moment
Willow pulled her love closer and wrapped her arms around her waist. A few days ago her whole world had been in turmoil; she had finally found Oz again but then no longer knew if it was he who she wanted. But now it was all too clear, Tara was her everything and she could not live without her.
The two of the sat on the only beach in Sunnydale looking out across the dark waters; the moon shone down and was reflected in the murky waters. Willow ran her hands through Tara’s hair and sighed in happiness.
“I love you,” she whispered into the blondes ear before gently kissing her cheek. Tara turned and they looked deep into each others eyes; Willow was so close she was sure they had become one being. As Tara leaned forward to kiss Willow the whole world seemed to melt away and they were lost in one moment of togetherness.
“Ain’t they cute,” hissed Jake. He saw the two girls look up at him startled and laughed; he jumped down from the rock he was perched on and stood by them.
“W..what do you want?” the blond stuttered.
“What do you think lezzies?” he hissed, enjoying the discomfort he was causing them, “A taste.”
Tara yelped as the boys features twisted into the demonic form of a vampire. She and Willow turned to run as the creature lunged at them but Tara felt her heel sink into wet sand and she fell to the floor. She was aware of Willow trying to help her up but the vampire was practically upon them; it grabbed Willow and threw her backwards to the ground by the waters edge. The vampire stood over her grinning and began to descend towards her neck; she couldn’t let this happen, she had finally found someone and now she was going to die. That night that Willow came with the candle filled her every thought and she knew that if this was it at least she had that one moment of pure bliss.
You come on like a drug
I just can't get enough
I'm like an addict coming at you
For a little more
And there's so much at stake
I can't afford to waste
I never needed anybody like this before
Jake laughed at the fear in the girls eyes as he licked her tender neck; he loved to play with his victims. She back away slightly and smiled at her.
“You know,” he hissed, “I wish I’d had more of a challenge.”
I'll tell you something
I am a demon
Some say my biggest weakness
I have my reasons
Call it my defense
Be careful what you're wishing
Suddenly Jake felt himself being lifted up from the girl and being thrown back to the sand. He looked up to see another vampire looking down at him; the guy wore a dark leather jacket and had bleached blonde hair.
“Get away from her,” he hissed. Jake jumped up and charged at his foe.
Tara pulled herself up and saw Spike attacking the other vampire. Suddenly she realised she couldn’t see Willow; she turned and looked towards the waters edge where Willow was lying half submerged. Fear swept over her body and she towards the red haired witch; water splashed up over her dress and soaked through to her skin. Tara sat down in the waters by Willow and lifted her up; she was beginning to wake up but was turning blue from the cold waters. Tara tore her jacket off and wrapped it around Willow and pulled her from the sea; she gripped her tight and rubbed her fingers in her hand to get the circulation back.
You come on like a drug
I just can't get enough
I'm like an addict coming at you
For a little more
And there's so much at stake
I can't afford to waste
I never needed anybody like this before
Willow slowly came around to see the welcoming smile of Tara; she felt cold and wet but none of that mattered now. She slowly stood with Tara’s help and looked about for their attacker; all she could see was a few ashes scattered about the beach. She looked to Tara for an explanation.
“It was Spike,” she whispered, “He saved me.” Willow was actually surprised by this and realised how thankful she was for Tara’s life. She would have to do something to thank the vampire for this but at the moment she just wanted to get home and dry. As she and Tara headed off she knew all she wanted was to be with this girl and to share everything with her.
You are a secret
A new possession
I like to keep you guessing
Spike headed back to the Intiative Caves; if that vampire had killed the witches the discs would never of got decrypted. He’d made sure that that would now happen and then he’d get the chip removed. It was going to be some week…
When I'm not sure what I'm living for
When I'm not sure what I'm looking for…
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"Liberate tutemet es inferis"
"I am you know... yours"
"I think i'm kinda gay"
by Wiccagrrl » Sun Jun 24, 2001 9:45 am
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Tracy
Hear that Baby? You're my always.
by Sneaky Kitty » Sun Jun 24, 2001 9:58 am
A nice summer-y oneby Scarecrow » Sun Jun 24, 2001 10:28 am
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"Liberate tutemet es inferis"
"I am you know... yours"
"I think i'm kinda gay"
"In all my travels throughout the universe I have battled against evil; against power mad conspirators. Ha, I should have stayed here;the oldest civilisation, decadent, degenerate and rotten to the core! Hah! Power mad conspirators, daleks, sontarans, Cybermen... They're still in the nursery compared to us. Ten million years of absolute power; that's what it takes to be really corrupt!"
by tommo » Sun Jun 24, 2001 12:29 pm
On a challenge thread note; I think it's best we keep all responses to a particular challenge in one thread. Neat and tidy. Hope that's alright with you, Wiccagrrl. It's mainly to prevent the pens board from becoming confused and messy.
Sneaky Kitty, this challenge is open until July 6th. Don't post another challenge until after then, ok? It keeps the writers nice and focused on one thing I think. Plus, I kind of envisaged this being a new thing every two weeks, on the Saturday. I hope that's agreeable. Just tell me to get lost if it ain't...heh heh...
I'm loving all these responses. Can't wait to read more!
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"Tara had never felt as good about herself in her life. Willow gave her that gift. And another gift. Tara couldn't quite bring herself to call it love. Not yet. But there was time." ~ Unseen: The Burning
[This message has been edited by tommo (edited June 24, 2001).]
by Sneaky Kitty » Sun Jun 24, 2001 2:13 pm
: I totally understand, i was in no way gonna post my challenge idea yet anyways, dont have it done and i totally know how writers feel...although i dont write ficcies cuz i think i suck, i do write other things and i ike being focused I was just clearin so no one else would. Id do it eventually if anyone else wanted to, i learned in kindergarten how to wait in line...hehe....of course i have been known to cute in line, like in the salad line at lunch when my total crush decides he'll come to our lunch for once...uh...babbling here, thats a total other story...sorry 
lush: oops? yeah.by xita » Sun Jun 24, 2001 2:59 pm
by tommo » Sun Jun 24, 2001 3:10 pm
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"Tara had never felt as good about herself in her life. Willow gave her that gift. And another gift. Tara couldn't quite bring herself to call it love. Not yet. But there was time." ~ Unseen: The Burning
by dreiser » Sun Jun 24, 2001 4:21 pm
Transformed!
By: Dreiser
She first heard the music when she walked off the elevator and towards Tara's room. Willow had just gotten a phone call from Giles. He wanted them to get together for the usual research and she wanted to ask Tara if she'd like to come along.
Mostly because, well, Willow wanted Tara there.
Hell, Willow just wanted Tara. It was as simple as that. So that's why she was walking down the hallway towards her dorm room, hearing that strange music get louder.
Except now the music was accompanied by the sounds of thumping and tiny meows. Wondering exactly what was going on, Willow started to knock on the door but instead, she gave into curiosity and simply opened it.
What met her eyes was the sight of Tara dancing around her dorm, using the candle Willow had given her days ago as a microphone. Miss Kitty Fantastico was perched on the edge of Tara's bed, scratching the bedspread as she meowed in oddly musical patterns.
Closing the door very quietly, Willow couldn't help the grin the spread across her features as she watched Tara continue to dance and sing, her back facing her.
"Strong enough to break the bravest heart," Tara declared, shaking her hips and giving her butt a little wriggle. "So we have to pull together. We can't stay worlds apart." She then danced over to the bed, leaning down to peer into Miss Kitty's eyes as she sang. "To stand divided we will surely fall. Until our darkest hour. When the light will save us all." Setting the candle down, she picked up the kitten and helped her do a spastic mini dance in the air. "Transformers! More than meets the eye. Transformers! Robots in Disguise." Moving Miss Kitty's paws around Tara giggled and placed her down on the bed then went onto sing saucily, "Transformers!"
"Autobots wage their battle--" Tara stopped abruptly in her song and dance routine when she saw Willow leaning against her door and smiling widely. "Willow!" she gave a startled cry, stumbling backwards. In a quick move, she ran across her dorm room and towards the stereo, turning the song off. Looking up at the redhead who was walking towards her and still smiling, she laughed nervously. "I'm sorry you had to see that. I was just..."
"You know," Willow murmured as she stopped inches away from Tara and smiled sweetly up at the other girl. "I always wondered why you had those action figures lying around your dorm. I guess now I have my answer."
"It's my favorite cartoon," Tara revealed sheepishly.
"I should've known," said Willow, moving her hands up to wrap around the back of Tara's neck. "After all," she breathed as their lips rested millimeters apart. "You're more than meets the eye."
And as the embrace they were in deepened, they waged a battle much different than anything the Autobots knew of. At least, in the censored version of the series.
-End-
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"Megatron has fallen! I am now leader! Decepticons, follow me, Starscream!" Bad boy Starscream, the funniest of all the Transformers.
by tommo » Sun Jun 24, 2001 5:15 pm
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"Tara had never felt as good about herself in her life. Willow gave her that gift. And another gift. Tara couldn't quite bring herself to call it love. Not yet. But there was time." ~ Unseen: The Burning
by xita » Sun Jun 24, 2001 6:08 pm
by tommo » Sun Jun 24, 2001 6:14 pm
She heard the sound before she acknowledged it, moving from sleep to a slumbery awakening in the morning light. Opening her eyes, Willow first saw the candle she had brought last night, placed carefully on the bedside table, the wick blackened and leaning over towards the pool of hardened wax at the top. A faint smile crossed her lips; bringing with it memories of a closeness unlike any she had ever experienced. And it felt…she mused to herself for a minute. It felt okay. Really okay.
Sometimes I feel so alone can’t pretend
Sometimes I don’t know where to turn
Or who to call my friend
Somewhere in her mind, Willow wondered when the boundaries between friendship and lover had been blurred and crossed. And in the midst of that loneliness and confusion, it had been the burning flame of their love that had brought her and Tara together. Willow touched her fingertips to her mouth, still feeling the heat of their kisses last night. And she smiled. She had faith in that, if nothing else.
The noise that had initially crept into her unconscious mind now formulated recognisable sounds in her head. At first, it sounded like Giles was in the room, then she realised that the clipped British accent she was hearing didn’t belong to the ex-Watcher, but to some familiar voiced actor. She turned over in the bed, realising that the comforting body that had been with her all night was no longer there. The sheets were warm under her touch, but empty.
Sitting up, she looked down to the foot of the bed, where Tara sat cross-legged, gazing at an old television set that usually resided in the corner of the room. The blonde girl giggled occasionally at the comedy show that was playing.
“Hey,” Willow said softly, watching as the other girl turned and flashed her a shy but loving smile.
“Hey yourself,” Tara answered, moving back up the bed to scoot underneath the covers when Willow patted the bed next to her.
Although the room resonated with awkwardness, Willow slipped her arm around the other girl and pulled her close. Relaxing against her, Tara found it was impossibly easy to snuggle with the slight figure of the redhead. For a brief minute she closed her eyes and breathed in the comfort scent of the other girl. A feeling of confidence flooded her senses, reassuring her that this was where she was meant to be. This was where she would turn to when she felt lost.
“I didn’t know you liked morning TV.” Willow said, her voice rumbling against Tara’s ear.
“I usually don’t, but I woke up this morning and there was you and me and I got excited and…” Tara trailed off, a blush covering her cheeks as she felt Willow’s hand slip underneath her nightshirt and begin to caress her back. “I was happy,” she added, a little breathless.
I’m okay
I have faith in myself
I’m okay
I’m gonna make it through the day
I’m okay
“Mmm me too,” Willow sighed, a grin curving the corners of her mouth. “I mean, I still am. Last night was…”
Tara leant up in the bed, her face inches from Willow’s and looked her in the eye. As blue met green, a familiar loved rushed from one to the other. “I know,” she said softly, “And things will be alright. I mean, we’re still friends, it’s just, you know, things have got better. For me, I mean.”
Willow’s hand reached up to caress her cheek as she remembered the friendship part. And the loving part. And the needing part. Boy, how she remembered the needing part.
Sometimes I go through so much in my mind
Sometimes the space that I need
Is no place I can find
Apart from with Tara, she thought. She’s the only place I’ll ever run to, where I feel comforted and loved. She’s the space I need. And she always will be.
“Tara, I love you,” the words left her lips almost before she realised she had spoken. The blue eyes near her own suffused with warmth and a joy she hadn’t thought possible. Tears threatened to fall from the twin pools in front of her, and she pulled the blonde girl close.
“Honey, it’s okay, it’s okay,” she whispered, holding the other girl close, feeling the warmth of a soft body under fingertips.
I’m okay
I have faith in myself
I’m okay
I’m gonna make it through the day
I’m okay
“Everything is always okay with you, Willow,” Tara breathed, letting herself feel a glow of love sparkle through her body like the glint of fireworks. “I just worry that this is…I mean, what if..?” Her question hung between them for a second before Willow smoothed her hand up and down Tara’s back.
“We’ll take it one day at a time, okay?” she said, feeling Tara’s lips on her collarbone, working their way up to her neck, whispering trails of perfect love on her skin. “Just one day at a time.”
I’m okay
I have faith in myself
I’m okay
I’m gonna make it through the day
I’m okay
“And when this day is over?” Tara murmured.
“Then we’ll make it through another day,” Willow answered, sighing as Tara’s lips reached their destination, joining with her own.
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"Tara had never felt as good about herself in her life. Willow gave her that gift. And another gift. Tara couldn't quite bring herself to call it love. Not yet. But there was time." ~ Unseen: The Burning
by dreiser » Sun Jun 24, 2001 7:19 pm
hehehe.
nic
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"Someday we will find... a city full of gnomes." My own warped take on the Mysterious Cities Of Gold theme song.
by xita » Sun Jun 24, 2001 9:52 pm
Tara ran her finger over the waxy surface of the candle. The aroma of all the candles was intoxicating, yet also overwhelming. Which one to pick? This usually was not a problem for the blonde witch. She used them for spells and bought them in large quantities. However, this was special. Just a few days ago, Willow had given her an extra flamey candle, and with that their relationship had really began.. They had been burning that candle day after day, night after night, whilst in each other’s arms. Through all the turmoil of the initiative, they continued giving freely, their bodies, their souls. But the candle was wearing down, maybe an inch left of it now. She had to get a new one. For some reason, the candle had become a symbol of their relationship and Tara wanted to keep it going. She planned on lighting the extra flamey candle one last time and passing the flame to a new candle.
Tara placed her hand on a red candle with little carved hearts. ‘Too obvious,’ she sighed, disappointed with herself. Willow had picked the perfect one, but then Tara thought Willow was always perfect like that. It hit her again - the knowledge, she was Willow’s girlfriend. ‘Willow’s Girlfriend,’ she whispered, it sounded so nice.
“Tara, did you say something,” Tara was startled as Giles’ familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.
“Mr. Giles, oh no. I was just... mumbling.” She hoped he couldn’t see through her lie. “Mm.. what are you doing here?” She decided to counter before he thought of asking her again.
“Oh, Willow and I were looking for some cinnabons here at the mall. I’d suddenly had a craving. I saw you in here and I came in.” Giles looked a bit embarrassed.
“Willow’s here?” Tara panicked, thinking her surprise would be ruined.
“Hmm yeah but she stayed behind at the computer store - wait, there she is.” Giles stepped closer to the door, waving Willow in.
“Ohh, Tara.” She walked in obviously surprised to see her girlfriend. They held hands, briefly embarrassed about showing too much affection in front of Giles. “What’re you doing here?” Willow looked around the candle store.
“Oh, I just. I just stepped in. Couldn’t resist the candles, you know?” Tara lied almost as well as Willow. Deciding on taking the initiative again, she said, “but I hear you were going to the cinnabon and I just got a big craving too.” Not waiting for a response, she just moved out of the candle store and across the way over to cinnabon. Giles and Willow shrugged and walked after her.
Finally, they all sat down on small white chairs to eat the sinfully delicious cinnabons. The soft music from the store’s radio permeated the atmosphere.
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside, there was somethin' going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got somethin' goin' on
Tara couldn’t help but feel the song’s lyrics. She looked up across the table at gentle hands grasping a cup, the same hands that lightly traveled all over her body during long hot nights, soothing every stress away. It wasn’t long before the pull of the blue gaze alerted Willow. Eyes met eyes with an intensity that threatened to melt the ice cubes in Willow’s cup.
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah-ah
Makin' love with each other, ah-ah
And across the table it was as if the images of their lovemaking were traveling back and forth between the witches. It was still so new, even a look could inflame a rush of desire through their bodies. Willow stared at sweet lips, glistening, beckoning.
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in-between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ah
From one lover to another, ah-ah
Giles caught on quickly that this was a private moment. He excused himself with the flimsiest of apologies. He wasn’t shocked, it was just all together too intimate. He slipped away unnoticed.
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothin' if you got no one
And you did walk in tonight
Slowly loosen' sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
Willow reached for Tara’s hand and stroked the palm with her thumb. Tara felt her fears disappear. This wasn’t about a candle. This wasn’t going anywhere. This was the real thing.
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one, in love forever
We can ride it together, ah-ah
Makin' love with each other, ah-ah
“Willow, I was buying a candle” Tara felt the need to air her concerns.
Instantly, Willow knew why. “To replace the extra flamey one?”
Tara sighed. “Yes, I didn’t want it to end - you know, the magic from the flame.”
“Tara, it’s not about the candle you know. It’s about us, what we have. It’s real.”
“I know that. It’s just... I don’t want to ever jinx this.” Tara covered their hands with her other hand.
Willow smiled and shook her head, “can’t happen.”
Giles turned back to the counter, giving the girls more time still. He was happy for Willow, happy he was able to help them share this moment, by letting them be. He knew too well that such things were rare and were meant to be savored, before life soured them with its endless twists and turns.
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