New FIC: Lost Letters

[TareBearRS]

I just read the last 2 updates, i'm really glad they are talking.

They need to get past all the hurt they both felt.



Glad they talked things out with Buffy too, though she still keeps her award haha.



Long ways to go but they will make it together!!!



R.

[Grimlock72]

Yep, highly emotional update indeed. There's of course no chance in hell Willow wont talk to Dawnie about this. At least Willow heard it under controlled circumstances. Somewhat unique for scooby-secrets, heh. Smart choice Tara made in that regard.



It's painfull to read how Tara thought Willow didn't want to talk to her anymore, or even hated her. Still....she must have said as such to Dawn in her mails, almost unavoidable. Which brings us back to the question why Dawn never told her otherwise.



Even though Dawn is in Med School she probably came home for birthdays and other celebrations/holidays. Likely they spoke about Tara on such occasions, even though Tara made her promise I'm not happy with Dawn not speaking out (at the least). What did she do, look away whenever Tara came up ? Come to think of it, Tara put Dawn in a difficult position didn't she ?



Judging by what was said about betrayal of each other and such, I think it will be a while before all is back to normal for Tara and Willow. Both have stuff to cope with, and forgiveness to accept from the other. They're bad at the latter, thinking they don't deserve to be forgiven even though the 'victim' wants to forgive them.



When Tara started pacing around and made Willow promise not to interrupt her story I almost thought she had a kid or was pregnant or something Comparative what she told was better :-).



Happy newyear, take care with fireworks!



Grimmy

"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

Edited by: Grimlock72 at: 12/31/02 3:47:44 am

[Urn of Osiris]

Jen



Another fantastic update. Putting everything out there, revealing their pain, disappointment, fear. So raw and wonderful to see Tara's brave strength.



The truth about Dawn and their communication over the 4 year period was intense and the honesty is refreshing. Putting it all out there from the start just sets up a powerful statement about their growth and maturity.



I cringed at the 'mind rape' comment. It was so cold and harsh and the truth revealed in it's ugliest form. Bravo!! courageous use of language that worked so well in the scene. Willow's response came from 8 years or unresolved regret written just perfectly to strip away the walls exposing the obstacles that still existed between them.



I have to admit the pace of this fic is fast and I'm so excited by the momentum.

Another wonderful update....Thank you.



Sharon

Urn of Osiris

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[tanniyn]

Um....Hi! I just wanted to tell you that was a wonderful update. I am so happy that you have room in your heart for this old dragon. Hope the other dragon doesn't mind too much. I know we dragons can be selfish when it comes to these things...or is that just me? Anyway...again marvelous work



Hope you have a wonderful New Year!!



Tanniyn

And from the ashes of destruction emerged a dragon...

[hush30]

Hey Jen great story. I've been meaning to let you know how much I'm enjoying Lost Letters and have finally got around to doing it. My heart broke for the girls when Willow and Buffy first found those letters hidden by Sheila. Some of the most painful actions have been committed in the name of 'helping' someone. If Sheila were still around she would have gotten one major tongue lashing from Willow for that little gem. So glad to see the girls working things out though and I totally understand Tara apologizing for not staying and helping Willow through her addiction. Glad Buffy apologized too, she should have known better than to keep those two apart. Anyway Jen Happy New Year and I'm very much looking forward to the next update

"I think this line's mostly filler" - Willow in OMWF

[BigMac]

Just caught back up. I like how Tara told Willow about Dawn. Dawn would never break her word to Tara about not telling Willow. Great update

Tara: Assume Crash

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[Velaingie]

Hello,



This is the first time I reply to your fic and I've just read the last part of your story. And I think is just GREAT, I loved it. Beautiful and fantastic story.

Can't wait for the next great update.

Velaingie

[Jennpurr]

You know... I'm spoiling you guys. You know that, right? Just don't be disappointed when I can't update everyday.



This is very short, and just like 4b, it hasn't been beta'd. I'll go back and correct my mistakes later. Sorry if there are any.



Sorry for the shortness, but I ran out of time. The next update will be a long one and is going to move into a more um... shall we say... R'ish rating? So, just be prepared.



I've been very bad at not answering your replies back yet, but I promise I WILL get to them. I got caught up in my Season 2 DVD's I just got today... so...



Anyway... here's the update.



OH... we're getting closer the smoochies guys. Be patient with me, K? You kind of get one now... but it doesn't count. You'll see why!

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Title: Lost Letters

Author: Jennifer

Copyright © 2002 by Jennifer Johnson

Distribution: If you would like to archive this somewhere, please ask my permission first!

Feedback: jennpurr@yahoo.com or truthotheart@aol.com Please, give me feedback. Good or bad. Feel free to tell me what you think. Or just post it here.

Disclaimers: All characters belong to Joss Whedon/Mutant Enemy/UPN/FOX and whoever else owns the rights. This is solely for my entertainment. Please do not copyright this story. All original characters belong to me.

F/F romance: If the idea and depiction of a same sex relationship bothers you, please do not read this story.

Pairings: W/T, X, B

Spoilers: None

Summary: Someone in Willow’s family has died and she discovers a painful secret.

Rating: PG to NC-17. This part is PG. 5b will be R or higher. I'm not sure yet.

Angst Level: None.

My Thanks: To Danie. Thanks for being my beta/friend and for helping me out with all the suggestions. You truly are gifted for writing. I hope you continue to do so. And D, don’t forget the catnip.

Dedication: To all the W/T fans. May we always keep Tara alive in our hearts.

Author's Notes: The timeline of this fic takes place 8 years after Tara left Willow in, “Tabula Rasa.” She left Sunnydale and moved to LA. They have not spoken since that time. Willow moved out of Buffy’s house and in with her parents until she graduated from College. Now, she has her own house and owns her own business.







FIC: Lost Letters, Chapter 5a

By: Jennifer









At some point, between crying and just sitting in the silence, Willow and Tara had fallen asleep. They had found their way back to their previous positions on the couch, with each girl lying on their back on opposite ends of the sofa.



Legs had entwined; when, it wasn’t known.



Tara was the first to wake. Her wake up call was a combination of a full bladder and an outrageously, rumbling stomach. She definitely needed some food. Neither girl had eaten since the day before, skipping dinner and heading straight into a very emotional evening.



Rubbing the sleep out of her eyes, she blinked them open. The morning light from the window behind her, causing her to squint her eyes at first.



Lifting her head off the arm, she craned her neck up, looking over at Willow. She smiled when she saw that she was still sleeping. She looked so peaceful.



As gently and calmly as she could, the blonde began to extract her legs from her couch companion’s and swung them around, pivoting her body around and sitting up.



Willow whimpered lightly at the loss of contact, but eventually quieted down, resting comfortably.



Standing, Tara made her way to the bathroom. On her way back out, she glanced at the shower curtain and felt the sudden need to refresh herself.



Finding her way back to the living room, she walked over to the sleeping redhead. Brushing some stray hairs away from Willow’s eyes with her fingers, she leaned down and deposited a gentle kiss on her lips. It was fleeting, her lips barely making contact.



She whispered, “I’ll be back, sweetie,” and rose back up. She froze her forward movement when she heard a groggy, sleep filled voice speak to her.



“Mmmm… Tara? Don’t go,” the girl whimpered, reaching out with her hands to try and grab onto the blonde. Her eyes remained shut and she grunted when, all her fingers grasped were air.



Moving back over, she bent down. She closed her eyes briefly, when the redhead’s hands found her face, cupping her cheeks.



Willow’s eyes slowly started to open and she yawned. Focusing upwards, she smiled, her eyes finding Tara’s.



Placing her hands over those on her face, she nuzzled her cheek to the right. “I’ll be back shortly. I’m just going to go and take a shower and change into some clean clothes.”



“Okay.” The hacker’s right hand moved to the back of the blonde’s head, pulling her down, closer to her face. “Don’t be gone too long.”



Their faces were about an inch apart, the other’s warm breath tickling flesh. Neither was sure of what to do, but it was Tara who made the first move. She brushed her cheek over Willow’s lips before turning her head slightly and leaving a soft kiss on her forehead.



She wasn’t brave enough to leave a kiss on her lips, even though she had just a few moments ago. The situation was different now. Willow was actually awake.



The redhead’s right hand slid across the blonde’s cheek as she stood back up. “You should eat something while I’m gone.” Glancing to the table, to the right of the sofa, her eyes gathered up the time. “Its 10:17, sweetie.”



Groaning, Willow sat up and stretched her arms above her head.



Tara caught herself watching the other girl as she moved. How her breasts pushed up, wrinkling her shirt. She had to physically close her eyes to look away. When she opened them, she started to turn, to walk away. “I’m going now.”



Reaching out, Tara’s hand met the other girls when it was offered, and she squeezed it.



“I’ll be here,” the hacker said, standing. Her hand kept hold of her loves, even as she started to walk away. When their fingers had no choice but to part, she loosened her hold and let go, watching Tara open the front door and then quietly close it behind her, once she reached it.



Stretching again, fully, she stood up on her tiptoes and hopped into a walk, making her way to the other side of the house. She could hear the shower calling her name and she wasn’t about to ignore its call.



*****





TBC...



Questions? Comments??



Sorry for the shortness and the semi-cliffhanger, guys. More soon... I promise.



Jen

"Oh, good lord, it's Willow-resolve-face... junior!" ~ Buffy from, Milestones: Chapter 15," by Lisa Countryman
This one time... at band camp...

[LadyCallie]

Yah, we know we're getting spoiled. It's a nice thing, being pampered, and loved, and getting your every whim catered to you, your every want...... *blush* Shutting up now.





Not one to push, but I'm rather excited to progress to a higher rating. Yes, I like smut. I admit that. I like reading happy girls and often smut makes them happy. It's a all over happy time.



And I'm really awake, can ya tell???

Thanks Jenn.

-LC

~*~

RealLiveTara is my RealLiveGirlfriend! *swoons*

"It doesn't have to be a really frenchish french, I just wanna feel your tongue."- my girlfriend last night.

"I don't wanna come out of the closet. All my clothes are in there!" -Me

[Bagheera]

Jen,



Interest concept this story, well executed. Will we ever find out exactly what 's mother's problem was? Why she opened one letter only, then hid the rest?



, B.

"I am a girl. I am nice. I can play. I can jump. I can sleep." My daughter's first essay (aged 5)

[xita]

I wondered if they got together rather easily but considering how it was really not any of their faults it still makes sense. Still cute to see them shy with each other. Great fic jen!

If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.

Tallulah Bankhead

[deixs]

Hi Jen!



Better a short update than no update!

I hope they can put their shyness away soon!!



Stef

[cesario21]

Oh my Goddess!! Jenn,I can't believe I haven't replied to this fic yet!!!! Am loving this story immensely and cannot wait for the next part...and yes, you are a bit of a tease with all your cliff hangers!!!



Lovin' it, lovin' it LOVIN' IT!!!!!



Off to be hypnotised by your av again... oh dear, and Xita's too...



Snuggles,

Pillows xxx

...there's a moment when I look at you, and all thought within me is lost; my tongue breaks and fire races over my skin, and I grow weak; for I am dying of such love, or so it seems to me...

Edited by: cesario21 at: 1/2/03 7:34:18 am

[darkmagicwillow]

I enjoyed the sweetness of Tara awakening and the tentativeness of her actions once Willow was awake as well as Willow not letting go of Tara's hand until she had no other choice.



p.s.: I like your Avatar...Tara is so cute doing that.

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"Omnia mutantur, nihil interit." -- "Everything changes, but nothing is truly lost."

[SilverWingedNemesis]

I am SOO bad..



I missed these last two updates!! How dare you sneak them in on me! *giggles*



Great updates as usual so much pain..but so much love as well. I can't see what the day will bring for them.





Great Jen, just GREAT!! Keep up the wonderful work!





~NICK~

[jixer]

Hello Kittens-



Thank you Jen for the frequent updates. Now if I could just get more time to keep up.



I notice now it's been a whole day and a half since the last update. But we're not spoiled Kittens. We can take it. Please ignore the whimpering.





Thanks for this work,



Jixer

[TareBearRS]

What us kittens spoiled? No way..



The way they woke up was very sweet. I hope they will find the courage to kiss eachother (while both awake) soon.



R.

[Jennpurr]

Hey guys,



This is an update on... the update.



I am off tomorrow and Monday, so I'm hoping to get the next update finished or half way done so I can post something for you. I'll definitely have this one beta'd though before I post, so it may be a couple of more days. Can you hang in there till then? I promise smoochies!



And on the replies... I'm going to get those done tonight, so I'll be back later.



Thanks again everyone, for reading and taking the time to respond. I just love you guys.



Jen

"Oh, good lord, it's Willow-resolve-face... junior!" ~ Buffy from, Milestones: Chapter 15," by Lisa Countryman
This one time... at band camp...

Edited by: Jennpurr at: 1/4/03 3:39:03 am

[Grimlock72]

Where exactly is Tara going to ? A hotel ? Good thing Willow did wake up then, imagine her waking up and Tara not being around. That would most definitly be Bad Thing(tm).



Heh, Tara does dare to kiss Willow when she's asleep.... how sweet Ah well, plenty of time for that later....



Grimmy

"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

[Jennpurr]

Hee... you know I'm not going to answer that question, Grimmy. It will be revealed in the next update though. And yes... that would have been a bad thing, if Willow hadn't waken up, but... I wasn't going to do that to her. Plus, I think that not-so-much kiss probably woke her. Who wouldn't wake up from Tara-kissage?



Yes... Tara is very shy right now, as could be imagined. But... don't worry. Smoochies soon.



Thanks, Grimmy.





More replies tonight.

Jen

"Oh, good lord, it's Willow-resolve-face... junior!" ~ Buffy from, Milestones: Chapter 15," by Lisa Countryman
This one time... at band camp...

[rezeaka]

Jennpurr: I must say...your story is as mesmerizing as your avatar....



Thanks for writing, and keep up the good work!



-annie

[tkheaven]

Oh.My.God. First...pleasepleaseplease forgive me for taking so long in reading this since first mentioning it to me. Second...if you forgive me but still feel the need to bop me over the head with something say..plush, heh...no need cuz I already bopped myself for not getting to read this earlier.

geez, when you said this was angsty you weren't kidding. And, of course, you make sure you have a set of cliffs around to, ya know, throw at us from time to time. This is a terrific fic! call me a...well, call me whatever you want but my eyes were all teary when Willow was thinking back to when Tara gave her the necklace. When Buffy asked Angel for Tara on the phone. I looked up and went "Yikes...". I'm glad to see Willow and Tara slowly 're-aquainting' themselves after 8 years, and although I believe it would take some time, I hope they 're-aquaint' with plenty of smoochies..and then some...



and those avitars!

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...Tk's Heaven

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"I've become really protective of her. I want to make sure if Tara comes back, it's for good reason." -Amber Benson
Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to this season's catch phrase.
"Got it: that's a 'yes' to petals; a 'no' to pricks. I should remember that more often." -On Second Thought

[LadyCallie]

Quote:

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rezeaka said- "I must say...your story is as mesmerizing as your avatar.... "

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Couldn't say it better myself! I think this is the perfect er, image to complement!!!!!



Enjoy your time off Jenn!

-LC

~*~

RealLiveTara is my RealLiveGirlfriend! *swoons*

"It doesn't have to be a really frenchish french, I just wanna feel your tongue."- my girlfriend last night.

"I don't wanna come out of the closet. All my clothes are in there!" -Me

[Velaingie]

Very lovely short update. It was so sweet and lovely.

Velaingie

[Jennpurr]

Hey, my beautiful kittens.



This is going to be a pretty lengthy post, with my replies to all the feedback. Sorry it took me so long to answer these back. Forgive me?





Piper,



I’m glad you are happy now, sweetie. Thank you for reading. I’m glad you forgive Buffy, for now anyway. She really did think she was doing the right thing. You know… when I planned this, I actually didn’t have the Tara/Dawn keeping in touch in mind, but I’m glad I decided to add it in there. I think it fits perfectly, too.



And thank you for the sweet words. I appreciate them.





Sharon,



Thank you for the wow.



Hey, you don’t have to apologize. I’m just glad you did decide to come and read it. Thank you for that.



I’m glad you liked the scene with the locket and Willow’s need to find it. I think she would try to turn to Tara first, even if she wasn’t there physically to help her. That just struck me as something I had to add.



As I said somewhere before, the idea actually came from something I saw on TV. Can’t remember what it was now, though. And you’re right, without Buffy having been there to read them to her, she never would have gotten through them. I probably wouldn’t have either.



You know… the meeting in the cemetery was written differently in the first draft, but with some helpful suggestions and thoughts from the queen D, (Danie - ) I changed it. I’m glad I did. And you are very welcome. I know that the reunion was kind of fast, but I couldn’t picture it happening anywhere else in my mind and at any other moment. That was just where it had to happen.



I’m glad you thought the confession about the letters was written okay. I was kind of worried about that, if I had pictured it well enough in my mind and transferred it the right way.



And I agree with you again. Willow and Tara will always know each other, no matter how much time has passed and they will always do what is best for each other. I think the seperation for them has been a good thing; they’ve both matured since then and their minds are in a better place now. And they do need each other, to make the other complete.



Well, about the going to Willow’s house thing. They needed to talk and I couldn’t think of any other place. It certainly wouldn’t be Buffy’s or Willow’s parents house, so I just thought why not Willow’s. It’s more intimate that way, just the two of them. Just a point… I hate barriers, so I try to write past them. I always felt that Willow and Tara never really had barriers up between them, so I just followed along with those thoughts.



You are very welcome and thank you so much, for reading and commenting.





Chapter 4 replies:





BV,



Thank you, BV.



I couldn’t see Buffy asking Willow for forgiveness and not Tara. It didn’t seem right.



And Buffy might have the worst timing ever, but I like to think that she’s not blind. Anyone could see the magic that is Willow and Tara. So lovely.



Thanks again.





Spottie Dottie,



Thank you. And yes… I live in Texas. A little dinky town called, Splendora. Ever heard of it? I’d much rather live in Houston myself.



I’m glad you are still loving the story. Hope you like the next parts to come.



OH… where is Edinburg, anyway? I’ve never heard of it.





Banned From The Porch,



Thank you, sweetie. And I’m sorry I almost made you cry. I didn’t mean to, but Willow and Tara needed that release, so to speak. It just couldn’t wait any longer.





JennY,



Thanks. I agree… there was no other way. It had to come out like that. At least they had each other to lean on.



And you are very welcome for that update. Sorry the rest aren’t coming out as quick. More soon, though.





Sheila wt,



So many emotions, is right. I’m just glad they have each other now, to work things out. They’ve waited too long for this. I hope you like the next update, which will be, Soonish.



Thanks, girl.





LadyCallie,



I agree. Willow and Tara are the best characters ever and so fun to write. I miss Tara.



You are very welcome and thank YOU for reading and for telling me how much you like the story. I appreciate it very much.





Deixs,



Hey, you.



It was time to let it all out. They have a lot more to talk about, but they’re getting there. And I promise… smoochies in the next update. Is that okay??



I’m not telling you what else there might be.





TareBearRS,



Talking is a excellent first step and they are getting there. Crying can be good too, though. The comfort is there as well.



Hee… yes, Buffy keeps her reward, but trust me, she won’t use it anytime soon though.



Our girls need all the alone time they can get.



Thanks, R.





Grimmy,



My faithful reader, you. Thank you. I just love hearing your thoughts.



You’re right. Willow WILL talk to Dawn about this, I just don’t know if I will write that part or not. I think it will be a little different from the aspect that it is Dawn though and the fact that Tara asked her not to say anything. She can’t be pissed about that. Well, she can be, but she won’t be. She’s just upset, of course. And I think it would have been worse, if Tara hadn’t been the one to tell her herself.



That part was painful to write. Tara thinking that about Willow, was very hard indeed. And I will say is this, the subject of Willow DID come up in Tara and Dawn’s e-mails. Tara of course, knew about the letters, but Dawn had no way of knowing what to tell Tara… if Willow received them or not, is what I mean. Plus, I’m thinking Dawn hasn’t really seen much of Willow since she has been in school. Even then, when she has, I just don’t see a lot of talking going on between them. Willow works and doesn’t live with Buffy anymore. Did that make sense?



And yes, Tara DID put Dawn in a difficult position, she did indeed. Dawn could have said no, though, although I don’t see her doing that when it comes to Tara. More to come on that.



Hee… you thought Tara was going to tell she was pregnant? You know… I wondered if the pacing was a little much, but what she did have to tell Willow WAS huge, so I just thought that fit there.



Thanks again, sweetie. I hope you enjoy the rest.





Sharon,



Ooooh.. I got a fantastic. Thank you. Tara was brave, wasn’t she? It had to be done though.



As I said to Grimmy, the truth about Tara and Dawn communicating would have come out at some point. I just thought Tara telling of it, was the best way to go. And yes… it does show her maturity, not wanting to hide the information. Good insight, there.



The “mind rape” comment was harsh, but like you said, it revealed the truth in it’s ugliest form. She did manipulate Tara. I’m just glad no one seemed to be upset at me for calling it that. And Willow and Tara do have a lot of regrets, which I think they will be able to work through. There’s a long road ahead of them, but they’ll get there, no matter what happens from here on out.



The pace is fast, but I couldn’t see writing it any other way. I know, if I was Tara, I wouldn’t want to be away from Willow for one second. Can you just imagine what it must be like. WOW…



Thank you so much for your comments and for reading. And you are very welcome.





Tanniyn,



Hey, sweetie.



Thank you… I’m glad you enjoyed the update. And of course I have room in my heart for another dragon. They can make the best of friends.



I’m so glad you are enjoying this story. I hoped you would. Thank you for reading.





Hush30,



Hey you.



Thank you for popping in and letting me know what you think of this.



And yes, If Sheila was still alive, I would hate to be in her position. I can just imagine the words Willow would use.



I think Tara probably beat herself up mentally for leaving. She just appeared to be that way, which I can partially understand, but I would have hated to have been her at that moment. And her apologizing for it… it just seemed right.



Thanks for reading and responding. I love everyone’s views and thoughts. More soon.





BigMac,



I have to agree with you. Dawn would never break a promise that she made to Tara. That would be a no-no. Glad you felt so, too.



Thank you, Mac.





Velaingie,



Hey there. Thank you for replying to the fic. I really appreciate it.



And the next update will be soon. I promise. I hope you will enjoy it.





Chapter 5a replies:





LadyCallie,



Yes, I was spoiling you, wasn’t I? Hey… you didn’t have to shut up though.



You like smut, huh? Well, so do I. I didn’t say the next update would have any though. Or did I? I’ll never tell. There will be smoochies though. I know that for sure.



Thanks, LC.





Bagheera,



Hey, B. So nice to see you here. Thank you.



Well, what I think Sheila’s problem was, is what Willow said to Buffy earlier on. I think she was upset with Tara for leaving, but of course she couldn’t understand that Tara’s leaving was Willow’s fault. I think it was a situation of pick out what you want to hear and leave the rest in the air. I’m pretty sure she felt that the letters all said basically the same thing, so that’s why she didn’t even bother with opening them. I’m just glad she didn’t burn them. Yikes!



Again, thanks for stopping by, B. You’re a sweetie.





Xita,



Hey, you. Thanks for stopping in and leaving me some feed, girl.



I had thought about that, if they were getting together too easily, but hey… like you said, they know that it wasn’t each others fault, the letters being hidden, so it made sense.



Hee… I love them being shy cause you know that sooner or later, they are going to just burst. I hope you will enjoy the rest.



Thank you.





Deixs,



Hey there.



I know… better short then none. I just hate posting short updates. Makes me feel like I’m cheating you.



And don’t worry… the shyness won’t be there too much longer. Soon!





Pillows,



Hey sweetie.



Well, I forgive you for not replying sooner. Just thank you for doing so.



And I’m proud of my cliffhangers. Although, you won’t have very many more of them to sit through.



You’re still staring at my avatar, huh? Hee… Xita’s is still one of my favs. Gotta love smoochies.





Darkmagicwillow,



Awww, thank you. I’m glad you found it sweet. I thought it would be. I think they have both had the time to calm down a little bit now. They are trying to focus on each other I think. More to come on that.



You know… I always loved Tara doing that, “Grrr… Argh,” thing. So cute.



Thanks, DMW.





SilverWingedNemisis,



You’re not bad. And I did sneak the last two in on you, didn’t I. Go Me! Hee…



What the day will bring for them? You’ll just have to wait and see. Thanks for reading.





Celia,



Yes you did say you would, and I thank you for making it.



Yep, Sheila was pretty dumb, wasn’t she? I don’t see how she could have thought this would be a good thing for Willow.



I think Buffy’s interruption at the time WAS good. She won’t be interrupting anymore though, so make of that what you will.



Good question about Angel. And my answer is… I’m not telling. Wait and see. That’s all I’m going to say. You have smart thinking though. Hee…



Well, Dawn didn’t want to break her promise with Tara… but your right, it must have been very hard for her. I couldn’t do that. I guess it would get easier with time though, and I know it had to have been easier with her actually being away from home and not around the Scoobies every day.



You can chant for more, if you like. Cause, I can say more soon. I’m working on it now. Thanks again, sweetie. Hope you enjoy the rest.





Jixer,



You are very welcome, Jixer. Thank YOU for reading.



Awww… the whimpering is cute, though. And I’m sorry I’m making you wait. Not much longer though. I promise. And you are very welcome.





TareBearRS,



Yes, you are spoiled kittens. I made you that way. So bad of me. Bad.



Glad you liked the waking up part, although they weren’t snuggling, it was still sweet. Kissing while they’re both awake? I’ll have to think about that.



Thanks again.





Rezeaka,



Hee… thank you. I’m glad you like the story and my avatar. I kinda like myself. Very much.



And I WILL keep writing, I promise. Thank you for reading, too. I appreciate it, Annie.





TK,



Hola, mija.



Hey, you are forgiven, k? No problemo. **Grabs my new plush teddy bear and hits TK over the head with it** There, I feel better now.



Yes, when I said angsty, I wasn’t kidding. Sorry. It had to be in there though. And yes, as I said above, I’m very proud of my cliffhangers. Very much so.



Aww, I’m sorry I almost made you cry, sweetie. I just wanted to add that scene in there to make it more real, but it was very difficult to write, if that makes it any better.



Hmm… re-aquainting soon AND smoochies. I just don’t know about both. What makes you think they would do both? Hmmm? We’ll see.



Hee… another vote for my avatars. Thank you. I’m pretty fond of yours, myself. I like your new one, too. I kind miss the ME one though.



More soon. Thanks, amiguita.





LadyCallie,



Thank you, LC. I thought it kinda fit the fic, too. I wanted to make it longer, but board faq’s wouldn’t allow for it. And I am enjoying my day off. Very much.







Velaingie,

Thank you, sweetie. I hope you will find the next update sweet, too. Soon.







Hey guys… well, my birthday is tomorrow, (Big 23: I can’t believe it) but we’re celebrating tonight. Hopefully I can write some more tonight, but if not, I will be writing tomorrow. So… update will be sometime soon. Can’t say when, cause that will depend on Danie’s schedule again, whenever she can get to reading it and stuff, but… watch this space, k?



I just love you guys. Thanks for all of your support and comments. I take them all to heart.



Jen

"Oh, good lord, it's Willow-resolve-face... junior!" ~ Buffy from, Milestones: Chapter 15," by Lisa Countryman
This one time... at band camp...

[funkyasian]

just wanted to wish you a happy birthday jen...the big 23...you're getting up there in age now...



~steph

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. ~ Oscar Wilde

[hush30]

Happy Birthday Jen!!!



You just have a great time tonight and don't do anything us kittens wouldn't do (probably doesn't leave too much that you can't do ) Anyway looking forward to the next update!

"I think this line's mostly filler" - Willow in OMWF

[sheila wt]

Happy Birthday, Jen!!!!



I hope you have a wonderful time, sweetie!

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"She had tasted Willow on her tongue, and she had worn Willow on her skin. There wasn't a shower in the world that could have washed that away." (Terra Firma, by Tulipp)

[deixs]

Happy Birthday Jen!



Sorry that I am late but I just came back from a trip with my gf.

So when is the next update?



Stef

[Little M]

Happy Birthday I'd do the whole nice coloured text thingie if I'd know how to do that

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