THREE WORDS

[Draco119]

Hi Sleek! This was a great update. I really feel for Tara. That one-sided love can be a bitch. And Willow, I think that she is starting to realize slowly that Tara loves her but she is doesn't completely recognize it for what it really is yet.



I can't wait to see what happens with are favorite witches. Alex is also very sweet. He loves Tara so much and is willing to do so much to see her happy. It must be frustrating for him too.



Anyway, I love the story. Keep up the great work. You rock!

[allykat]

Awww.... This was just wonderful! Here I am, reading this with tears in my eyes... Willow's babble was so cute and Tara... Well, her pain's palpable..

Amazing update, as always!

Edited by: allykat at: 11/28/03 1:54 am

[sam darls]

That was so good and really beautiful Love sammi xx

[AshWeezer]

Awww! I love this story! That update was so sad. Oz really needs to leave. I never did like Oz, I dont know why. My brother was like well if Oz hadnt came then Willow never would have met Tara, I'm like yes she would have. He's like no, I'm like yes. We got into an arguement over it.



Anyway, I got a little off track. Great story!



~Sheena~

[Arwen276]

Woohoo update!!



and I loved the beautiful "montage" you made about them dancing together...and turning and holding each other's eyes.

It was extremely romantic.



I was starting to cheer up with the way the conversation shifted towards potential confessions, but then ... nil. Nothing of the sort, not enough courage,but I know how hard it is anyway... so better luck next time right?





~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[TaraBaby77]

NO!!! Please, I need more!!! After flying just about 6000 miles, and finally finished this story, I need more. It's beautiful. Really!!!, it is!!! There where times when I found myself just sitting here and smiling as I read on. Great work!!! Wanna update, please??? =)



Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[Red Jassy]

oh my gAwd.. sleek. that was beautiful. the setting is perfect and all the scenes and lines are heartfelt, perfect . w0w. i love the update.. i just wish willow means she knows tara loves her.. and could it be, that willow finally realizes her love for tara.. when would she see it in her heart.. where tara belongs.. sighs...



thank you for the beautiful update...

your humble reader,

red jassy

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Cause you were made for me/Somehow I'll make you see/How happy you make me


I can't live this life/Without you by my side/I need you to survive
So stay with me/You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside/that I'm sorry. » Evanescence

[Jenamber]

hey Sleek,



Sorry, missed a couple of feedbacks for the great updates. loved all of them! Not sure if really got what Alex was trying to tell her. What does she really mean when she tells all those things? Poor Tare, takes so much to keep her hopes up. If/When the plan works, where does that leaves Alex? Hope he finds someone too.



Enjoy your vacation! looking forward to next update ....absolutely no pressure



Jen

[xita]

sleek, you take as long as you need to keep the fun. You have a great story. Oh man I thought she was going to say the three words, you had me going for a bit. Willow is still being a little dense but she's at least starting to see the intensity of the feelings and whatever that is, that it is mutual. Anyway they were oh so very touchy, I've never been that close an intimate with a friend. You describe things so sensually I could really almost feel those breaths against skin, ... sigh, Thank you!

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"Hard work often pays off after time but laziness always pays off now!"

[Sleek]

Replies to 7A





WintersDreamer

Choked on your tea? At least it was iced, if you were drinking scalding hot tea...



I just noticed the kind of language you use: charming and witty. You probably have written a fic here and I was probably too busy and annoying self absorbed to read it. Anyway, a toast to Baileys to you, my dear!





TexanZeppo256

So! A straight male reader. I'm glad my market is diversifying.



My brothers hate angst and my male friends roll their eyes over movies like "My Best Friend's Wedding" (which I adore) or say "Chasing Amy." I'm glad your an angst lovin male.



"Willow is such an idiot!!! A cuddly and loveable idiot." I couldn't have put it better myself!



Thank you for letting me know what you think about this fic. I appreciate it soo much!







Partial Replies to 7B







allykat

Yup. Willow is having "thoughts" all right. Thank you for the feedback.





Arwen

Oz isn't clueless and Willow is figuring things out. But what will they do about it? :hm





sam darls

i always feel your sincerity. Thanks.





Tempest Duer

yes, Alex threw clues in her face. But will our redhead do anything about it? SOmetimes i wanna prod these characters to blurt out the three words and get on with the smoochies...but alas, they always have a mind of their own. this is their story, not mine.





BV

Oh goody! You liked my Willow-babble! And yes, "clueless gal" is on her way to deciphering the puzzle.





willow fan7

Willow is close. Very close. So close she might fail to seelove for what it is. Oh, tragedy. How I love it.



Alex is suffering deep inside. You think he might crack soon? :hm I suppose so. Maybe.Oh what will I do?



Thank you for sharing your insights.





SJ

Well in Part 8A there is a talk. But i don't thin is in the space of telling yet.





snuggle79

I think I already told you you're such an optimist. And I'm glad you are. Hope -- it may be one of our flaws but it's the very thing that makes us human.







FloatingRose

Hello fanfic addict. Thanks for this!





LostWithoutTara

"I'm glad to see she's starting to think about the nature of her relationship with Tara in a different light."



Well, not really a different light but she is beginning to see how deep their connection is. it is the gay factor that will totally confuse her.





LizPuRR

Thank you for enjoying this. Keep .





Yellow Crayon

"maybe partially figured things out?" :hm No gay angle yet. it one thing to realize that you are in love with someone and another to admit you are gay. Right?





Marie

"Did you happen to know about my life story..."



Actually, Marie, I used to be your stalker. (malevolent laugh ). But really, before you get I guess a lot of people can relate to the story 'coz we've had brushes with unrequited love. I never made anyone deliberately jealous by having psuedo boyfriends, but I sure thought about it.



And hey, who says it's not gonna backfire?



And thanks for the hearty --"You rock"





Jixer

Maybe it's the flu meds that induced you to like this? :hm Get well soon. Too many pills can make you see weird things.







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More feedback soon. I'm packing my suitcase now and I'm off to Oblivion.

[snuggle79]

I'm like, i wanna jump in this story and help them. But, yep, that's not possible. *sigh*

This was so heartbreaking. Maybe Willow does know how much Tara cares about her, but not exactly in which other way...Tara was almost saying the words...argh, i'm so impatient. Being kissed, hugged, called sweetie, tara-bear and stuff by the girl you are in love with without her knowing it, must be extremely hard. Phew.



Great update

snuggle79

This is how everyday should end and start ..and all the stuff in the middle

The greatest thing you'll learn, is just to love and be loved in return.

[Grimlock72]

Oh I think Willow does know Tara cares a LOT about her. I don't if she has made the (mind-)jump from 'care' to 'love' yet, because that involves tackling several hurdles and realising things. Then again, maybe Willow was trying to do just that and hoped Tara would say something to help her on the way. If she was, Alex playing Tara's boyfriend ain't gonna help things much.



Poor Tara, not getting the words out just when you need them most. Thats indeed a sucky feeling. Not to worry, Willow isn't going anywhere in a hurry really, she'll be around. Plenty of time to get each other used to being more than friends.



Should be interesting to see if Willow will ever come to the 'love' conclusion on her own. Tara seems not to be able to say or do much to help push Willow to reach that conclusion. So it boils down to Willow figuring things out, while she probably would want some sign from Tara for fear of pushing her away in case she read it all wrong. (both girls likely have that thought-pattern, one of them will have to break it)



By the way, if you keep getting computer troubles; post them in the pc thread on the main kitten board. Sounds like either a virus or a defect disk or memory. All that is fixable and test-able. I wish you lots of goodluck with your pc and life from now on forward



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

[TemperedCynic]

This has a lovely romance novel feel. There is nothing more painful than unrequited love and Tara would rather worship as a best friend than chance Willow's disapproval. My suspicion is that someone will say those three words but the "how" is the most interesting factor. How will Tara tell Willow she loves her? Or, will Willow admit her feelings and tell Tara she loves her? Or will a third party "spill the beans", attempting to create a rift in their friendship (and love)? So many possibilities.



I join TexanZeppo in the rapidly rising ranks of straight males who enjoy this fic, Sleek.

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More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. Woody Allen (1935 - )

[SJ]

Beautiful update

I think Willow does realise how Tara feels about her. I think Willow just wants Tara to tell her. Although I think Willow might actually make the first move and actually say something now.

Great fic

[JustNicks]

ok *cue even more music*



"I'm in heaven, I'm in heaven"



I am now at a point in this story where my heart cannot take it anymore



oh glorious Sleek I am in awe. I am also not wanting this fic to end and yet also wanting it to end now



I pray to thee honourable Sleek to give me "food" (more fic) now



I am in desperate need



yours

just Nicks

[TaraBaby77]

~~little kiddie voice~~ Can I have more, please??? =)



Aaron

'TaraBaby77'

[Background Shot]

Hey there! I reeeeeeeeeeeeeally love this fic! Can't wait for an update...no really, I can't. Would it help if I begged 'cause I'm not above begging. Anyway I'll just wait here...not so patiently...

[BigGayBear]

Awh man.. please please please please please please please PLEASE update this... You write, really... WOW... did you know that? You seem to put feelings and emotions into words more accurately than I've read in most other fics. It's like, as you read it you can almost feel everything yourself. Again with the 'Please update'. You rock.



Al

~Cuteness is more than just a TeddyBear thing~

[faithy]

Must you leave the story hanging all the time? It drives me nuts! But by the way its great! The story that is. I go along with what biggaybear said. you are great with this story writing thing.

[shuyaku]

I agree that this is amazing story! And you are an amazing writer But I will honor your request to not badger you for an update. Writing should be fun or cathartic – not stressful. I hope you have a fantastic vacation and return rested and stress free.



When you write, I will read. And enjoy every moment of it!



Thank you for sharing this wonderful story,

-shuyaku

Oh God, Willow—you’re giving me the gift of Karen Carpenter. Just when I think I grasp the full extent of your love." - Tara

"Why do birds suddenly appear? It’s because, you are queer…" - Willow (Gods Served and Abandoned by AntigoneUnbound)

[Tempest Duer]

I'm going to be a good worshipful reader, and just sit on my ass (which does, actually, exist, despite what some of my friends seem to think) and wait for inspiration to strike you. Good luck, dear Sleek!

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Cray

[WTfan4ever]

Sleek,

Wow. Just wow. That update was so beautiful...

*sigh*

So sweet. I'll wait patiently till you update...

thanx for that.

-kelz

[Sappho]

And I will unpatiently, but noncomplainingly, await the next update. You're kind of killing me dude, slowly but surely. This story is so good, so detailed, so all encompassing of my emotions that I am entirely addicted and I crave more every minute. Growl, please give me my fix soon.

~Sappho

Willow: Yeah, that’s me. Reliable dog geyser person.

***

Anya: Give me a beer. Bartender: I.D. Anya: [Looks at him w/ disbelief] Bartender: I.D.

Anya: I’m 1,120 years old!!! Just give me a friggin’ beer! Bartender: I.D. Anya: [Sigh] Give me a Coke.

[justkazy]

I've just discovered this fic and have to soo agree with the rest of the kitties. Your writing is awesome

I can't wait to read how they'll get together

Please keep the emotions coming!

O

Lead me not to temptation....I can find it myself

[Axel Avalon]

WOW!!! THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!

Can be anymore clueless.

I feel so compassionate towards Tara in this story.

You are truly a great writter.

Keep up the good work.

- - - - - - - - The greatest human accomplishment is being able to go to ones grave knowing that at some point in your life you loved someone completely............... that and that you had some good fucks.

[Sleek]

Relpies to 7B



Cassie

Hey girl i see you have a new fic at Pens, good start! now all i need is a PC that doesn't conk out so i can take my time reading it.



Tara's number one priority will always be Willow, she puts Willow above her own needs and wants -- which isn't really healthy. she's just gotta love herself a lil more and that will come in time.



"Oh yes! **thrusts fist up into the air** Oz sees it!"



Yeah, he does. But I'm not telling what he's gonna do about it.



Willow would slay dragons for Tara all right, but I don't think she know's exactly why. Love between bestfriends is precious, just tip it a little to the side of attraction and BOOM -- romance, desire, and all the sparky package.



I know you kittens want them together so badly, I do too. But like I said, all ends in Chapter 10. (hopefully!)



tHANK YOU Cassie, loved your sincere feedback! Sleek





JustNicks

Hello fic junkie. Just hang in there and it will be over (this ends in chapter 10). You'll have to beg another kind fic writer to give your fix.





Grimmy

Tara did become more confident when Willow became her friend.Willow indeed helped Tara love herself a bit more. I guess that's what real friendship is all about.



"The thought about jealousy doesn't occur to Willow 'cos she doesn't see the entire gay angle (yet)."



You are one keen kitten. While everybody here whats to thump Willow on the head for being clueless, you see how entirely plausible Willow is being because she hasn't stumbled into the gar ray yet



"Heck why expect Willow to not only realise she's gay but also tell Tara that if Tara herself doesn't do the telling either ? One of them has to make the first move, as it looks now Tara isn't going to do the honours..."



Good point there, mate. But my guess is you will be surpsised as to who will confess first.



"Suprising that Alex's plan didn't backfire,"



Who say's it's not gonna backfire? (chesire grin )



Thanks for the insightful feedback. I've always noticed how you make writers re think their plots and their characterizations/motivations. You'd make a good editor. Maybe you already are and I'm just being sublimely clueless. Sleek





Tempest Duer

I'd give you a hugging emoticon but I don't see any. I just wanna thank you for bein a faithful reader. Sleek





faithy

"You are killing me with this suspence stuff!"



Don't worry, the torture will be over soon. And I got a bit confused when you wrote -- "I can relate to this story so much, its just like my life exept I can't do that thing with the latter, last time, the latter ended up in a car window, not so good."



You can elaborate if you want, but it's okay if you don't. I'm just naturally nosey as a puppy. See my shiny, damp nose.





Mix

Flower for you m'lady. Your words made me go a-flutter and a-twitter like a school girl on crack -- wait, that's bad imagery. Bad Bad . Maybe I'll go for a pinky there, that's me reading your words. love it.





Grace

"I can't believe that Alex actually told that she is all that sees. Isn't that like breaking the promise to keep it a secret?"

I agree, but sometimes friends divulge hints about our secrets if they feel it's gonna help. And that's what Alex wants -- to help .







Partial Replies to 8A





Tempest Duer

"I think she does... even if she doesn't realize it yet."



Wow, that was fast feedback! But m Let's test your theory that Willow gets it in teh next update.



"Lovely update, Sleek!" Thank you.(Sleek courtsies, ot something like it coz I don't know how to courtsy)





Yellow Crayon

"Im just waiting for Tara to be like,

Hey Will, i love ya, lets get hitched, or something to that effect!"



I know! Ah, so easy to type those lines and slip it in the dialogue. but alas. I'm the angsty sweet Sleek.



"Amazing update!" Thank you.





Grace

cruel? C'est moi?!



Oh, yeah. You ARE right i'm one horny (err horned) writer.



Well, whatever you're thinking, whether Willow get's it or not, I know I've achieved my goal with the last update. I want you kittens to think and ponder by yourselves. I like leaving clues and have you guys figure it out. That'll make the story more involving than having me explain everything, right?





tinnakaren

Hey! Thanks for the Mac advice -- now I know what to bug my friends for Christmas. I can't afford a Mac right now. I'm wondering if I could sell my PC but who would buy this junk?



And hey, I'm drawn to dorks so don't worry being one.



"Everything about it is just wonderful; the sensuality of the words you write touches me more than I can say (wow, just got a Rest In Peace flashback, but anyway...)



that was precious! thanks for the chuckles and warming my heart with your feedback.





amberfan87

angst master? (Sleek looks furtively around her shoulder) C'est moi?



I'm noy sure what I feel about the title, but I'm sure what i feel about your enthusiastic feedback. I loved it. Thank you!





Draco119

Hey! Thanks for the compliment!



The love isn't one-sided, that's why this is extremely frustrating. We both know the love is mutual,but one is aware, one is not.



Alex does love Tara, but like I said, the Pseudo-boyfriend may indeed have consequences like everything in life.



Oh, thanks for the hearty -- "You rock!"





sam darls

Thanks sammi





allykat

"Here I am, reading this with tears in my eyes..."



Well I hope they are happy tears. It won't be long now before the redhead gets it and they are all with the smoochies. You like that, yeah?





AshWeezer/Sheena

Like your name, reminds me of that "Wheezer" band I used to listen to before I, umm, matured.



Your oz-debate with your bro made me well, I have nothing against Oz. I felt he was there at the right moment and time and Willow did really needed someone like him to get over clueless-Xander. But I agree with you, OZ or no OZ, Willow will still end up with Tara. In fact, I don't recall if Willow said the words "I love you" to anyone but Tara. (I don't think she said it to Oz or 'not-so-special-K'). m



Thanks for the feedback!





Arwen276

Glad you liked the lil swirly "montage," it was inspired by the "I'm Under Your Spell" bit from BtVS's OMWF. I keep watching the damn episode and I never get tired of it. Must be amber's voice and aly's sweet smile. Maybe both. SIGH. I'm too romantic for my own good,always daydreaming...



I do have tara will better have more luck next time.





Aaron

Mind if I ask if you're a girl, guy, neuter?



"There where times when I found myself just sitting here and smiling as I read on. Great work!!!"



I SOOO loved your feedback and i'm not ashamed admitting I read it over and over again. But alas, my hands arefull right now and I''l write an update as soon as the mood strikes me.





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dear Kittens,

Got back home, rested and rejuvinated with the same battered PC in front of me. I'll try to be nicer to it because it's my only link right now to work and to this kittenboard. I SOOO loved reading your words and I'm inspired again to write more.



More relpies and Part 8B in the next post which will come after a week.Be patient with me. I'm quite the moody writer.



Thank you for lingering,

Sleek

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[intricate mirage]

Hey Sleek *grins*



I apologise for the really late reply to Part 8A even though I read it a long time ago. My bad. Didn't really know what to say about it though back then, cause well, that update kinda hit a raw nerve in me. Made me just wanna go my eyes out and come back a long while later to leave feedback. So there, I'm back now This update was really bittersweet *quiet sigh* So near yet so far I'll say, that situation really stinks. But at least I'm assured of an eventual happy ending for W/T and that makes me smile.



Just read your reply for my previous feedback, lol thanking me for my feedback? Nah, thank you, for writing this wonderful fic, although largely angst filled, but the occasional and soon to be eventual sweetness always makes up for it. *grins* Yup got a fic up on Pens, two now in fact, do drop by for a read and hope you'll enjoy it. So.. for now and I'll be eagerly anticipating your next update

Cassie



My whole life I've only loved one person, that person was you.

[screeminguitar]

"Your all she sees Will"



Tara means that in every respect of her life!



Yes, Willow is not looking at it in the Gay perspective, yet... maybe they need to be in a romantic setting **hint to Tara** where Willow will be drawn to Tara in every respect too!



Can't wait for more. Like I said this is so close to the story of my romantic life.(Non-romantic life is more accurate) Always making one step forward and two steps back --In other words, my romance was like the 2 step dance!



(hehehe-so you were stalking me, huh?!! Awwww, thanks-thats not such a bad thing considering my luck with romance!! )



Looking forward to more!!!!!!!!!!! Weeeee!!!!!! Marie

[CEsgirl13]

please please add soon this is such a great story i love it! write more pwweeeeezzzeeee.

~Jamie

[Tempest Duer]

Um, it's spelled "curtsey." Please don't ask how I know this, but thanks for the sentiment.



I'm not really betting that they hook up... or theorizing... it's more like hoping, but hey, it's all good.

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon