New fic-Passion Never Dies

[eccentrictulip]

as always, great update they're getting closer.....yayay.

*please use both hands....*

[snuggle79]

Superb! They are - almost - together again...i'm very optimistic...

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

Hi, um Tara..how are you? well...I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time...for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

[Miss1234Kitty]

Yay! Close to reconciliation! I'm glad that Tara gets a nice daddy in this fic - Giles. And I know Willow's got Buffy, but can Giles talk to Willow? Please? Her daddy never loved her neither.



I'm sorry, it's just that the lack of good parentage in both of their lives was always really upsetting. I never thought of Giles as a daddy in the show but in this fic he's perfect.



Gem

[SlayerTazz]

WOW, great story...that has to be the best way to spend part of an afternoon! I can't wait to read the reconciliation.



I can't think of anyone that Tara needed more than Giles as a Father figure - her own wasn't one that anyone deserves!!



Go Buffy at egging Willow on!



**patiently awaits for an update**

A dream is a wish the heart makes.

Willow: "You had two eggs, sunny-side-up. I remember because they were wiggling at me like little boobs."

Tara: "Sassy Eggs."

[Jennpurr]

WOW... I'm lovin' this fic.



Glad and are getting along now. Now they just need to go for it. Please Will, listen to Buffy. She needs to! Hope to see a make up reunion soon! Tara needs to stop listening to Conner.



More, soon?



Jen

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"It's good to be a chicken casserole," Tara murmured before passing out. -from "Answering Darkness" by Sassette


"Straight,” Joel huffed, rolling his eyes. “That’s like, two drinks and a light switch away from being totally gay.” Joel from "Final Exam" by Ruth

[Magrat70]

Thanks for all those nice words. I'm working hard on the next few updates. I'm glad so many people are enjoying this



Love Wendy

These five words in my head scream "are we having fun yet?"

Chad Kroeger

[ExtraFlameyWT]

Great update..I love this story. I can't wait to see what happens.



Aimee

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"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[Magrat70]

Title: Passion Never Dies part 11

Author: Magrat

Rating: PG: 13

Spoilers: as before



Passion Never Dies part 11



Tara sat in her room reading but her eyes kept being drawn towards her travel clock. It was 4.30 in the afternoon and Willow still hadn’t contacted her, maybe she had blown by being so reticent the day before.



The phone rang and her heart leapt.



“Hi Wi…oh Buffy” said Tara the disappointment evident in her voice.



“Tara, I’m sorry I should have phoned earlier, Willow had to go to Seattle on business. She said she would see you at the rehearsal and the dinner” said the slayer.



“Okay” said Tara.



“Tara” said Buffy “before you go can I ask you a question?”



“Wow that sounds ominous but fire away,” said the witch.



“Do you still like Will?” asked Buffy.



“Of course I do,” answered Tara.



“No, what I mean is do you think you two still have a future together?” said Buffy.



Tara sighed slightly “Buffy I don’t know, I don’t want to think that far ahead but I do know that I still feel a lot for her. Why?”



“No reason” said the slayer smiling to herself at the other end of the phone. ”Anyway I’ll see you at the rehearsal and rest assured at least this time Xander’s family haven’t been invited to the wedding.”



“Were they really that bad?” asked Tara



“Oh yeah” said Buffy shuddering at the memory of Xander and Anya’s disastrous first attempt at a wedding. “See you”



“Bye Buffy” said Tara.



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“Hurry up Will” said Buffy. ”We’ve go to get you ready for the rehearsal”



“Buffy I’ve just got off the plane. I was thinking of phoning Xander and asking if he really needed me there; I’m just so tired.”



“No you’ve got to go,” said Buffy.



Willow gave Buffy a long stare “Why?”



“Look I talked to Tara and I think you are in with a good chance,” said Buffy. “Fred and I have picked out some clothes and we are ready to give you a make over when I get you home”



“Buffy, what did you say?” asked Willow.



“Nothing much but I know you she still likes you and I think you should go all out to impress. Come on Will what harm can it do?” said Buffy grinning at the hacker.



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The rehearsal went well and the wedding party went back to the hotel where Giles had paid for the dinner as his wedding present to the young couple but as he kept stressing to everyone he bought the first lot of wine for the table and then the rest of the drinks they would be coughing up for themselves.



Willow looked stunning having been dressed in a dusty pink dress with very soft and subdued makeup.



Tara found herself sat between Fred and Willow and was starting to feel like she had been sat between two nervous machine guns with words being lined up and shot at her. She decided maybe it was time to assert herself into the conversation. So Will how was uhm business?”



“Fine, this bank wanted us to look at their non-existent security. Why we had to go to their head quarters I don’t know and they expect us to help them with software when the problem is that their hardware belongs in the next century…and you are starting to lose interest aren’t you” said Willow.



“No, well, I suppose a little,” said Tara. “You know I never was a computer person”



“Hey, I’ve seen your laptop; very state of the art,” said Willow laughing.



Tara smiled “I use it as a convenient, intelligent word processor.”



“Now that is an abuse of the machine you own,” said Willow still laughing and rolling her eyes.



“Will” said Tara suddenly serious. “You look good tonight, that colour really suits you”



Willow looked embarrassed “You really think so?”



“I do,” said the blonde witch.



“Fred and Buffy dressed me. Well when I say dress I meant they helped me choose out my clothes,” said Willow blushing an even brighter colour of red.



“I’ve got that,” said Tara finding Willow’s discomfiture quite endearing.



“You always look good. Hell did I say that out loud?” said the hacker.



“I’m afraid so” said Tara. “Is this what you meant by the best man has to flirt with the matron of honour?”



“Hey that’s not fair. You started flirting first,” pouted Willow.



Tara leant close into Willow and whispered in her ear “I wasn’t flirting”



Willow swallowed hard and looked into a pair of smoky, sexy blue eyes “You are still so beautiful. I don’t understand how I could let you go”



“Maybe because you were too busy overdosing on magic to notice what you had” said a very drunk Connor appearing behind them.



“Connor I’ve told you this is not your concern,” said Tara.



“Nothing in your life is ever my concern. Is it?” said the young man.



“Connor please…”



“Tara I love you. I would never have hurt you the way she did” said Connor now shouting at the top his voice, he turned to Willow “I know she will never be mine but if you hurt again I will kill you, I swear.”



“Connor calm down” said Fred and puts her arm on his shoulder



He shrugs her off “This has nothing to do with you Fred. You know nothing of what happened. She wiped her mind; she took her memories and now look at them making eyes at one another like nothing went on.”



“Connor that was along time ago. Please, you’re drunk just go to bed before you do or say something that you’ll regret,” said Tara desperately trying to calm the agitated young man down.



“What the truth. I forgot we’re not supposed to tell that, are we…”



Angel grabs hold of his in and pulls him away. “I apologise ladies. I will take him upstairs to bed”



“Leave me alone,” said Connor throwing his father off him but Buffy had anticipated this and was on hand to subdue the super strong youngster.



Angel once again mouthed “Sorry” as he and Buffy dragged Connor away.



“Well I thought we wouldn’t have any fighting if we didn’t invite Xander’s family,” said Anya mournfully.



“Sorry” said Tara.



“Don’t worry it’s not your fault” said Anya. “But someone is going to have to keep him away from Guinness tomorrow”



“I think that better be left between Buffy and Angel” said Gunn. “I don’t think anyone else could control him.”



“Anyway the desserts haven’t come round yet so do we think we can enjoy what’s left of the dinner,” said Giles.



“I think I’ll skip it,” said Willow. “I’m a bit wiped out after my trip and I want to be fresh for tomorrow so that I can stop Xander making a break for it”



“He better not” said Anya “or this time…”



“Ahn she’s just joking” said Xander.



Willow used the cover of the arguing duo to make a quick and quiet exit.



“Will, you were leaving without saying goodbye” said Tara following behind her.



“I thought it was best,” said the hacker “You know after…”



“Look ignore Connor, he was just drunk” said Tara.



“Maybe, but he was right about one thing I’ve got no right to expect you just to forget everything” Willow laughed bitterly to herself. “Forget. Do you know there is not a day goes by when I don’t regret the use of that one word?”



“Will I know. I’m only here for one more week and I’ve decided that I would like to enjoy as much of it as possible and the best way I can think of enjoying myself is being with you. If you don’t mind?” said Tara



Willow’s face lit up “Honest, you really want to spend some time with me”



“I do” said Tara. She moved close to Willow gathered her in her arms and kissed her gently “Tomorrow”



Tara turns and walks back into the restaurant leaving Willow standing grinning into space.



TBC

These five words in my head scream "are we having fun yet?"

Chad Kroeger

[tiyodragon]

This is such a great fic, I look forward to each and every update.



The internal battles playing themselves out....



The maturity Tara has come to have, but still insecure...



Willow controlling the incessant babbling of her nature...



all of it is endearing.



tiyodragon

[snuggle79]

superb!! But alcohol should be forbidden for Connor...

Tara wants to spend her time with Willow... yeah, that's how it should go....



Finally!!! I'm Willowhand! Yeah...

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

Hi, um Tara..how are you? well...I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time...for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

Edited by: snuggle79 at: 6/20/02 12:48:35 pm

[Lola19]

Yeay, almost almost.

Hopefully not long now and a fabulous reunion?

I really really love this fic.

Many praises to you Magrat70 for being such a star.

Love Lolaxxx

[Magrat70]

I'm made three figures



Okay that was immature and pathetic and will not happen again . Just to prove us oldies can have our moments .



I'm not a star honest

These five words in my head scream "are we having fun yet?"

Chad Kroeger

[Jennpurr]

Thank you, Thank you, for the update! And a smooch at the end too. YAY!!! But.. I'm looking forward to a reunion. I hope it will be soon. And can I just say how much I don't like Conner. Grrr..



always!



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[the slayers girl]

Hi....Im am really loving this story...I hope everything turns out happy.....awaiting more...



oh...and jennpurr....did amber really say that? on your signature thing...? just wondering..

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Rage more

[AmberBensonRockzMyWorld]

Awsome update, I loved. I can't wait to see what happens next. YaY. Willow and Tara are getting a little flirtatious. HeHeHe. I LIKE.

Much Love,

Lisa



P.S~ You ROCK!

This is our Last Embrace, Must I dream and Always see your face.~ Jeff Buckley "Last goodbye"

[KJchicago]

Magrat - I've been behind on reading fan fiction. I just caught up on your story. I like how you worked out their disagreements. Sorry, if I was out of line in my criticism before. I kind of freaked over the way you had Tara act towards Willow which was followed by the slap.



I've enjoyed the whole story except that part of the bowling alley scene. And, I can even understand Connor's POV (I still hope that he stops interfering though). Interesting how you've brought in Fred, Gunn, et al from Angel.



Look forward to seeing this continue. Thanks

[ExtraFlameyWT]

Wonderful update! She kissed her!! YAY...I know, I know..they still have a LOT to work out. And Conner needs to stop getting in their way! But, anyway, I love this fic..and I can't wait for more!



Aimee

*****
"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[mollyig]

Bloody Connor interrupting that lovely moment with the two of them staring into each others eyes.



Glad it didn't seem to deter Tara from wanting to spend time with Willow.

Adding up the total of a love that's true, multiply life by the power of two
Indigo Girls

[Miss1234Kitty]

Willow should'a slapped Connor instead of Tara... Jut kidding. She shouldn't have slapped anyone, but Connor really needs to talk to Tara rather than at her.



I'm loving this fic, it's so sweet and touching. Good job.



Gem

Tara: There's just so much to work through... and can you just be kissing me now?

[Magrat70]

I'm glad everybody is enjoying it just but you still have a little more angst to go

These five words in my head scream "are we having fun yet?"

Chad Kroeger

[Magrat70]

Title: Passion Never Dies part 12

Author: Magrat

Rating: Pg: 13

Spoilers: As before



Passion Never Dies part 12



Tara had resisted Anya’s suggestion of staying at the apartment; instead she had elected to stay in the hotel and meet the rest of the wedding party at the hall just before the service. She had argued with Anya that she could manage to dress on her own.



She knew someone was standing outside her door and she knew who it was. She waited in trepidation for the knock. She opened the door. “Connor I’m too busy for round 2.”



Connor goes to enter the room and notes with a great deal of shame how Tara jumped back from him looking slightly fearful. “I’ve come to apologise for last night. I was really drunk and I’m sorry.”



Tara sighed “Connor, you’ve got to realise I’m a big girl now and I don’t need you to run my life for me and one other thing if you really want to get into my good books, I want you to say sorry to Willow”



“Tara” said the young man with a slight whine in his voice



“No I mean it if you want to make things right between us you have to apologise to her and I mean it,” said Tara.



“But Tara, she did hurt you” said Connor.



“Connor I’m not going through it again. The subject is closed and I’ll say this to you once more but in a little stronger terms if you still want to remain my friend apologise to Willow. Now leave because I need to change” said Tara and pushed a stunned Connor out the door.”



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“Buffy, Willow” said Anya. “Are you ready yet”



“Okay” said Willow to Buffy “Who let Anya into the house”



“It was probably Dawn. If we stay quiet maybe she’ll go away” giggles Buffy. ”We’re just about ready Anya, we’ll be down in a few seconds”



“Oh well here goes, do you think Xander will go through with it this time.” Asked Willow.



“He will either that or I will drag him up the aisle this time” said Buffy. ”Yeah I think they’re more grown up this time so I think it’ll work and talking of things more grown up how about you and Tara, you seemed really close last night”



“It’s going good Buffy. I don’t want to get to excited but she kissed me last night and I had that fluttery feeling in my stomach and I felt just like a kid again.” Said Willow.



“She kissed you, how did I miss that?” exclaimed Buffy.



“You were taking the avenger of her honour upstairs to bed to sleep off his drinking binge” explained Willow.



“C’mon I don’t want to be late,” said an impatient Anya. “It’s bad enough that all of us didn’t get ready together but if I’m late Xander might think I’ve dumped him and run away again”



“Anya we have two hours to get to the place so don’t worry,” said Buffy.



“Don’t worry; we have to collect Tara and Cordelia from the hotel, make sure the flowers are okay and check the caterers…”



“Anya, Giles is already there, you have nothing to worry about,” said Willow.



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Willow was proved right and the wedding went without a hitch. Anya was looked radiant, Xander stumbled through his vows but they got there in the end. They had decided against a sit down meal and instead had a finger buffet and a disco.



“Hey Tara” said Gunn “ do you want to dance?”



“Sure why not” laughed the witch.



“Why has your husband stolen my dancing partner?” asked Willow who had just returned from the rest room.



“You’ve been monopolising her all night and I want you to spill the beans,” said Fred.



“There’s nothing to tell,” giggled Willow. “Well not yet anyway”



“Willow can I speak to you a moment” said Connor



“Connor I’m not sure…”



“It’s okay Fred I’m not looking for trouble,” said Connor. “I just need to talk to Willow”



“Okay I’m listening,” said the redhead warily.



“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said those things to you yesterday” said Connor.



“Did Tara tell you to apologise?” asked Willow



“Yes,” admitted Connor.



“So you don’t really mean it,” said Willow



“Actually I’ve been thinking about all day, I do mean it. Willow I’m as jealous as hell over you but I want Tara to be happy and I think you are the only person who can make her happy so if you two are going to be together I’m going to have to get on with you” said the young man.



“I accept your apology Connor,” said Willow.



“Good, but one thing I meant, if you hurt her again I will kill you” said Connor



“Connor I promise you I will never hurt her again, not intentionally anyway, I love her in fact I don’t think I have ever not been in love with her” said Willow.



Tara came up from behind them and wrapped her arms round Willow “Hey you”



“Hey Tara, enjoy yourself with Gunn?” said Willow



“Yeah he’s a nice guy. What have you two been talking about?” asked the blonde.



“Connor’s just been saying how sorry his about last night” said Willow



“Is that true?” asked Tara.



“It is” said Connor. ”Anyway I’m going to leave you two on your own and Dawn has promised me a dance”



They watched him walk away “I’m glad he said sorry to you” said Tara.



“Actually I don’t blame him for the things he said. He’s just in love with you and I can sort of relate to that,” said Willow turning round to face Tara.



“Will I…” Tara stopped entranced by the beautiful green eyes looking into her own. She reached up with her hand and pushed a lock of red hair off Willow’s face.



The D.J had changed the pace and had started to put some slow songs on. Willow leads Tara onto the dance floor and they start to dance a bone achingly seductive dance together, their bodies matching one another’s pace and moulding into one. Tara dips her head and starts to kiss Willow slowly and gently just brushing her lips against the hacker’s barely touching.



Willow tries to deepen the kiss but Tara breaks away “This is too much, we made the mistake before, if we carry on I’m going to want sleep with you”



“Tara what’s wrong with that” said the panting hacker.

“You know what’s wrong, we’ve let passion over take us before…”



“You mean you just want us to be friends,” said Willow



“No that is not what I mean at all. I just want us to take it slow, enjoy being with one another” said Tara “and I think I’m falling in love with you all over again”



Willow starts to cry, “I didn’t think I would ever hear those words from your lips again”



“Will have you got to work next week?” asked Tara.



“I can put anything off for you,” said Willow



“Do you want to hang?” said Tara.



“For sure, try and keep me away” said Willow



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The next week the two of them couldn’t be separated. They did everything together; they went to movies, had picnics and Tara even managed to get Willow on a horse. The time went so fast it took them both by surprise when they realised it was time for Tara to go back to England.



They stood at the airport both of them not sure what to say to the other. Tara embraced Willow “I’m going to miss you”



“I wish you weren’t going,” said Willow



“I know but I have to go,” said Tara.



Willow bit her lip holding back so much that she felt inside but she had decided that there was no way she could ask Tara to stay on a hellmouth.



She watched as the love of her life disappeared and went into the departure lounge with Giles.



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Willow lay on her bed feeling a black well of loneliness engulf her, she had never felt so alone in all her life. Why had she let Tara leave again?



She heard a gentle knock on her “Come in, oh Fred”



“Giles gave me this to give you” said Fred handing Willow a piece of paper.



All it had on it was a date for the next week and address; L’Hermitage, Beaumont St Peter, Jersey.



TBC

These five words in my head scream "are we having fun yet?"

Chad Kroeger

[capricornmist]

This is a great fic, well written. I like it alot and oh the suspense!!



I like the energy you create between them, very nice

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"Nothing like gettin your ass kicked, to make your ass hurt!"

Buffy Series 5

[SquishyTrishy]

Hey



Just wanted to drop you a line to say your fic totaly kicks ass. I really injoy it. Cant wait for more. P.S. (There is the mud pit to restle in england and i am thinking might be a funny scence to play or not lol )

Your Great!



~Trish!~

[Jennpurr]

Quote:

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oh...and jennpurr....did amber really say that? on your signature thing...? just wondering..

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I could be wrong, but I think I remember her saying that on Loveline, from one of her spots on the show. She definitely said it, but I just can't remember where she said it. I believe it was on Loveline though. Hope that helps.



OKAY...



**Skampers off to read the update **



Jen



Edited to give feedback:



Tara left! That's so sad... but I know this isn't over yet, so I'm feeling VERY hopeful. And I'm very interested in what that letter is that Giles had for Willow. Hmmm... More, soon? Please?



And yay for smoochies. So sweet. Thank you!



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

Edited by: Jennpurr at: 6/21/02 8:16:44 pm

[eccentrictulip]

another great update!! thank you!! this gets better and better....

*please use both hands....*

[ExtraFlameyWT]

Magrat..that was an amazing update! I can't wait for more!



Aimee

*****
"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[xita]

Oooh she left! But a date for what? Willow has to go after her woman. I am glad connor came to his senses. Thanks for the update!

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Willow: (to Tara) I could heal.

Tara: (to Willow)And we’re gone.

[Wiccagrrl313]

Really enjoying this. Glad they're working things out. Sad that Tara left, but I'm guessing things are gonna be just fine Looking forward to the next update.

Tracy

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VILLOV

I troost yuu. Hurty flurty schnipp schnipp!

[Magrat70]

Definite re-union will happen in the wounderful island of Jersey. Angst is finished- time for the good things to happen

These five words in my head scream "are we having fun yet?"

Chad Kroeger

[AmberBensonRockzMyWorld]

Magrat, Amazing update. You are so good at writing. I am now an addict of your story. I hope to see the next update real soon.

Much Love,

Lisa

This is our Last Embrace, Must I dream and Always see your face.~ Jeff Buckley "Last goodbye"