Fic: By Chance

[Rachel o4]

The next day was filled with the hustle and bustle of Willow's nervousness and Buffy's constant reassurance. Willow couldn't help but to look at the clock every ten seconds.



"Buffy." Willow whined, "The clock is going too slow. I wish I could fast forward to tonight."



"I think the clock is fine, besides, tonight will come and it will go faster than you know."



"Oh Buffy, it's like a dream. The person you want, wants you back. But then you're too embarrassed to admit it so until they give you a gift, then you kiss...Actually, it's more like a movie of the week type deal."



"Woah wait...Kiss? You must of skipped that little detail because I heard nothing of the like."



"Oh that...It was nothing." Willow lied.



"Nothing? C'mon Will, tell the juice. Was it was good?"



"It was amazing. I should have done this along time ago. She gave me this painting and I went to thank her and to apologize for not telling her about Oz earlier, but when she opened the door it was like all logic and sense of anything went out the window."



"Aww." Buffy gushed.

Willow glanced at the clock again.



"Would you quit doing that? It's kind of distracting when I'm trying to talk to you."



"I can't help it. I'm just excited. What am I going to do for the next three hours and thirty-seven minutes?"



"Let's go shopping. A new outfit now and then is needed for survival."



"It's just a casual date. I don't need new clothes."



"Yeah, sure. Tonight you don't need clothes but what about your not-so-casual date? hmm?"



Willow pondered this fact for a moment.



"I guess that works." Willow put on her jacket and waited for Buffy before they left for the mall.



*******



After about two and a half hours of shopping, or rather, Willow asking Buffy's advice on whether or not Tara would like the outfit she would pick.



In the end, Willow ended up getting: Two shirts with kittens on them, one pink and one blue; a pair of jeans and a long black dress, but only because Buffy had said it did wonders for her figure and Tara would love it.



After getting back to the dorm and after Willow had showered and started getting ready, it was almost time for Willow to leave. Willow had dressed in a long jean skirt and her new blue kitten shirt.



"Oh my gosh, I almost forgot." Willow picked up a small post-it from the night stand.



"Buffy, would you do me a small favor?"



"What's in it for me?"



"A shiny nickel. Please?"



"Okay. What's the favor?"



"Would you pick this stuff up for me before I go, while I finish getting ready." Willow handed her the post-it with the information she would need.



"Sure thing. I'll be back in a jiffy." Buffy said, heading out the door.



"Well," Willow said to her self, looking into the mirror, "Once Buffy comes back, I'm off to sweep Tara off her feet...I hope...That is, if I don't throw up all over myself first."



After what seemed like an eternity, Buffy make it back to the dorm.



"Don't you think this is a little much?" Buffy asked.



"Well, I have to make a good first impression, don't I?"



"I think it's a little late for first impressions, but I'm sure Tara will love this."



"I hope she does. I guess that this is it. Wish me luck?"



" I think you have all that you need and luck isn't part of that."



"Thanks Buff." Willow gave her one last hug before leaving the room.



Minutes later, Willow was standing at the door of what she believed to be her destiny.







I don’t know if I should wear a jacket or not. Tara thought as she looked at the clock again for the hundredth time. 6:57.



Three minutes. It’s warm outside. I don’t need a jacket. She decided. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door.



Straightening out her skirt and taking on last look in the mirror, Tara opened the door.

Her mouth dropped as she saw what Willow had brought her.



“Flowers and candy?”



“I wanted to make a good first impression, but then Buffy pointed out that it wouldn’t be a first impression because we’ve known each other a while, so I then decided it was to impress you.”



“Wow. Willow, I love them.” Tara said taking the flowers and heart shaped box of chocolates.

“Let me go put these in water and we can go. You can come in too, I didn’t mean for you to stand out there.” Tara smiled, ushering in the redhead.

“Thank you.” She added, emphasizing her thanks with a quick kiss on the cheek.



Coming back out, Tara put the box of chocolates on the night stand.



“Ya know...” Tara said as she looked at the box. “I’ve heard that chocolate is quite the aphrodisiac.”



“Really? Then I suggest that we not eat any. Who knows what two girls high on hormones and out on a date, late at night, might do.” Willow said, with a twinge of seduction in her voice.



“Willow!” Tara said, somewhat embarrassed.



“Sorry, Sorry. I just couldn’t resist.” Willow smiled.

“Shall we go?” Willow offered her arm and Tara promptly hooked her arm in Willows’.



This is going to be a wonderful night. Willow thought.

Edited by: Rachel o4 at: 11/18/02 5:09:05 pm

[MissQuirky]

I wanna know wuts in the package!! Hope theres more soon! Me need more!

"Don't warn the tadpoles!...
I-I have frog fear."

[eccentrictulip]

you are way too good at these cliffhangers!!!! lol.....great update as always i'm all sorts of curious about that package.....hrm.....

*please use both hands....*

[snuggle79]

ok, have i mentioned lately, that i am very very curious!!?? I need to know what's in this package!!!! Now!!

Great Update!! Can't wait for the next parts!!

Tara:"Maybe we dreamed it."

Willow:"Right. Right. Wrong! (points at her head ) Different Brains." Tara:"Oh yeah."


Can we just skip it? Can...can you just be kissing me now?

[Rachel o4]

“So, are we going to dinner first or the movies?” Tara asked.



“How about dinner? I know a great Italian restaurant we could go to.”



“Oh, I love Italian. I kind of reminds me of Frank Sinatra.”



“Frank Sinatra?”



“Yeah, you know that song he sings.” Tara took Willow’s hand and started to dance as she burst in to song.



“ When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie, That’s Amore.

When the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine, That’s Amore."



“Are you saying that when you look into my eyes you see pizza?” Willow interrupted.



“Well I guess I am kind of hungry.” Tara laughed.



“Then I guess we should go eat now, wouldn’t you say?” Willow said taking Tara’s hand and entwining her fingers with her own.



*******



The restaurant was relatively crowded as the figured it would be for a Friday evening. Willow and Tara had to wait for about a half hour before they could get a table.



“I didn’t get a chance to say it before but I’m glad that you liked the painting. I remembered you said about the sunset and I wanted to apologize for leaving so soon after you told me about Oz. I wasn’t being a good friend, I guess I was just thinking with my...” Tara hesitated a moment. “...With my heart. I think I was jealous.” She finished quietly, lowering her head.



Willow could feel her heart pound when Tara said that.



“Jealous? Of me?”



“No...Jealous of Oz.” Tara could feel her skin boil with emotion.



Willow only smiled, feeling her chest swell with emotion for the girl. They sat in an awkward silence for a moment.



“Finals are coming up. What do you plan on doing for vacation?” Willow asked.



“I don’t plan on going home, so I decided to stay at the dorms.”



“Oh. I’ll probably stay at Buffy’s most of the time.”



“You two are close huh?”



“Yeah. We’ve been friends forever...Well since 10th grade, but Xander and I; we were practically born together.”



“Oh.” Tara said with slight disappointment.



“Is something wrong?” Willow questioned.



“It’s just...It sounds like you guys have this bond...I feel like I’d be interfering.”



“No, you wouldn’t...Sure I have something great with my friends but I also have something here with you. I don’t know what it is or why it happened but I know that I have.... we have this great thing together and I was hoping that... we could figure it out... together.”



“I’d like that.” Tara said softly.







After dinner, it had turned cooler, despite what southern California weather was known for. Tara cursed herself for not brining a jacket and slightly envied the one Willow was wearing...So warm...So close to Willow’s body. Tara felt a smile creep to her face.



“What?” Willow asked, noticing Tara smirk.



“Oh, nothing.” Tara blushed, knowing she shouldn’t think such thoughts.



“Really?” Willow cocked an eyebrow.



“Really.” Tara replied playfully



“The I guess tickling is in order right about now.” Willow smiled, lunging at Tara.

Falling on the ground, Tara shrieked in hysterics as Willow got the upper hand and tickled relentlessly.



“Okay, Okay!” Tara hardly got out in between laughter and lack of breathing. Willow stopped tickling but didn’t move from her position of straddling Tara.



“I was thinking about your jacket.”



“My jacket?”



“Yeah, I was cold...But that’s not a problem now.” Tara said, not minding Willow’s position.



“And that was funny, how?” Willow asked in confusion.

Tara just shrugged, conveniently leaving out what had actually made her smile.



Willow stood up, clearly feeling the effects of straddling the blond for so long. She offered a hand to help Tara up, which she gladly accepted.



“So,” Willow continued, not letting go of Tara’s hand. “What movie are you just aching to see?”



“I don’t know.” Tara paused.

“Would you feel offended if I said I don’t really feel like seeing a movie?”



“Not really. I guess I never actually understood the ’movie’ part of the date. I mean you just sit there and watch a movie and eat popcorn that gets stuck in your teeth then it’s really icky when you go to kiss at the end of the date and then if you don’t like the movie you’re out $14. That is, unless your girlfriend liked it then you’re only out $6.50 but still that’s a lot to be out, ya know?”



Tara smiled. She loved the way Willow could take a simple topic and go on forever about it. Then she caught something Willow had said.



“Girlfriend?”



“Oh.” Willow Blushed.

“I was just saying generally. I didn’t mean anyone specific at all. I was just explaining...babbling on about something and when I do that I just say things...and this is making no sense at all.”

Tara smirked.



“But if you...and me? Us...Together?”



“I would if you would.”



“Oh I would. I definitely would.” Willow smiled, squeezing Tara’s hand in reassurance. They walk for a while in silence. Finally, Tara broke the comforting quiet between them.



“Willow? Where exactly are we going?”



“I really don’t know, I guess we’re not going anywhere specifically. What do you want to do?”



“Well, I’m kind of craving some chocolate ice cream.”



“Ice cream? After that mondo feast we had back there?”



“Hey, it’s ice cream. Now that’s something I could eat anytime.”



“Fine, fine. We’ll get ice cream.” Willow finally relented.

Edited by: Rachel o4 at: 11/18/02 5:11:22 pm

[Scout]

Well, that should clear up any confusion. hehe

Just getting caught up - so cute and sweet. Thanks for continuing the story!

[eccentrictulip]

that was the sweetest thing....she painted her the sunset.....and....SMOOCHIES, SMOOCHIES, SMOOCHIES!!!!!! wooha!!!

*please use both hands....*

[MissQuirky]

OH MY FREAKIN LORD!!!! U cannot leave it there!! My God! I need more!! But It does deserve a VERY BIG YAY!!! And aww w/ the painting, that was sooo sweet!! Then smoochies, which was...soo good!! Which is why i want more!! Need more and soon, PLEASE!!

"Don't warn the tadpoles!...
I-I have frog fear."

[thehighpriestess]

Awww, kissies They are sooo sweet. I want a painting like that too

WILLOW: Where would you go? If you felt lost
and alone? Where would you go?

TARA: To you.

[snuggle79]

Awesome! Smoochies! Awesome! Smoochies!!!

Tara:"Maybe we dreamed it."

Willow:"Right. Right. Wrong! (points at her head ) Different Brains." Tara:"Oh yeah."


Can we just skip it? Can...can you just be kissing me now?

[spazz07]

wooing and hooing for smoochies, more soon



Cheers

Nath

Isn't it funny how you feel your most tired five minutes before you have to get up.

[Rachel o4]

Willow groaned as she sat on the park bench of the park that was conveniently located across the street from the ice cream parlor.



“I don’t think I should have eaten all of that ice cream.” Willow whined as she laid her head on Tara’s shoulder.



“What? This doesn’t look good?” Tara waved the last bit of her ice cream around in the air by Willow’s face.



“Ohh please don’t.” Tara laughed as she consumed the last of her ice cream.



“Isn’t it so perfect out there.” Tara motioned to the sky.



“Yes it is.” Especially since I’m here with you. Willow added to herself. She felt Tara shiver as a breeze floated past.



“You cold?” Willow asked.



“A little.” Tara admitted.



“Here.” Willow took off her jacket and put it on the shivering blond.

“I was starting to sweat any ways.”



“Thanks.” Tara pulled the jacket as close to her as she could, smelling Willow all over it. Willow yawned.



“Are you tired? Do you want to go back?” Tara asked.



“No no. I want to stay here with you.” Willow insisted as she smiled.



“Well I’d love to stay, it’s just that I don’t want a tired Willow falling asleep on me. It would be a nightmare trying to get you home.”



“I’m not that tired.” Willow said through another yawn.



“C’mon. We’re taking you back to your room.” Tara pulled Willow off the bench and made their way back to the dorms.



*******



Willow and Tara steadily slowed down before getting back to the dorm, not wanting to leave each other.

But eventually, they came to Tara’s dorm room door.



“Here we are.” Tara declared, knowing the moment would become awkward



“Yep here we are.” Willow repeated nervously.



“I had a really great time.” Tara said, thinking about how over done that line was.



“Me too...Is this the part where we kiss or are you still debating that?”



“I think we can arrange something.” Tara smiled.



“Oh. Well then I guess it’s a good thing we didn’t eat any popcorn.” Willow got out right before Tara shut her up with a kiss. It only lasted a few seconds, but it was amazing nonetheless.



“Good night.” Tara whispered before she disappeared into her room.



“Night.” Willow said to no one in particular.



Even in the time it took to get back to her dorm, Willow still felt her lips tingling.







Willow woke up giddy and excited the next day.



“I see you have some extra bounce in your step. Anything you care to share?” Buffy asked, noticing Willow’s extra happiness.



“Tara had I had a great time last night. We went to dinner and had ice cream and went to the park. It was so romantic, just us, looking at the stars. It was perfect, Buffy. I want to see her again, I really like her a lot.”



“That’s great Will, I’m glad you two are happy.”



“Me too.”



“Oh! Get this.” Buffy said, jumping up from her seat in excitement.

“My mother is taking a trip to around Europe for the next couple of months. She said it was for the Gallery and she offered to go hunting for more things for their exhibits and stuff. I so wanted to go but mom said I had to watch Dawn and school and lousy excuses like that.” Buffy huffed.



“That’s so cool. I’d love to go and...”



Willow was interrupted by a soft knock at the door. Willow looked at Buffy with a questioning look. Buffy just shrugged and shook her head.

Willow pulled her self off the bed and went opened the door.



“Tara!” Willow greeted her with a hug that she gladly accepted while wrapping her own arms around the smaller red head.

Breaking from the hug, Willow ran her hand down the length of Tara’s arm and immediately interlocked fingers. Tara loved how Willow’s hand always found hers. It fit so perfectly. Like them.



“What are you doing here?” Willow asked, interrupting Tara’s train of thought.



“After you left last night, I realized I forgot to give you your jacket back and I wanted to give it back.” Tara handed Willow her jacket, getting lost in her eyes for a moment.



“That’s okay, I was in no hurry to get it back.” Willow smiled.

“Oh, you can come in too. I didn’t mean to make you stand out there.”



As long as I’m with you it doesn’t matter where I’m at. Was all Tara could contemplate as she crossed the threshold.



“Hey Buffy.” She greeted as Willow led them to the bed.



“Hey. What’s new with you?”



“I bought a CD the other day. What about you?” Tara smirked.



“I was just telling willow about my mom. She’s going to Europe for a couple of months. I am just going home to watch my little sister. Besides, I’d rather go home then stay here. I kind of hate to admit it but I miss the little runt.”



Tara looked down at the floor self-consciously.



“That’s great. Your mother going to Europe, I mean.”



“Yep. Anyways, Riley’s expecting me. We're suppose to go to dinner. So I guess i'll see you two later.” Buffy said making her way to the door.



“So what’s on your agenda today?” Tara questioned Willow.



“Well,” Willow stretched out, laying back on the bed. Tara laid her head on Willow’s chest, laying her hand on her stomach. “I was planning on spending the day with my very beautiful, very sweet, and very sexy girlfriend.”



“Well, did you know that your girlfriend just loves sweet talk?” Tara said, drawing incomprehensible patterns around Willow’s taut stomach with her finger. Willow giggled.



“That tickles.”



“Oh yeah? What about this?” Tara pushed her self up and pinned Willow down by straddling her. She then proceeded to tickle her sides and stomach until Willow begged for mercy.



“Stop! Stop!” Willow breathed. Tara ceased her torture she had bestowed upon her.



“That was payback.” Tara whispered in her ear. Moving her mouth down to Willow’s neck, tasting the pale flesh that was there.



“And that’s always a bitch.”



“Sure, but what’s payback compared to making up?” Tara breathed in her ear seductively, resuming her prior course of action.



"But we're even now so we can make up." Willow explained.



"Don't bother me with petty details."



Willow wrapped her arms around Tara and pulled her closer. Tara resumed her southward expedition, traveling down her neck and across her shoulder.



Stop Tara! You have to stop. You’re not ready for this yet. Tara’s brain screamed; but she refused to listen as she lifted a hand off the bed and ran her fingers down Willow’s cheek, tracing her jaw line and running over her lips.



Willow could feel herself, and Tara, burn with passion as she slid her thigh in between Tara’s. Her senses tingled at the other girls’ soft touch. Wanting more, she stopped Tara and her excursion to her own neck and shoulder. Pulling her close, Willow captured her lips and probed with her tongue seeking permission to deepen the kiss. With permission granted, tongues dueled in pleasure.



You can’t do this Willow. Her brain asserted. It’s too early. There isn’t enough foundation yet. But the feeling of ecstasy had taken over Willow’s body as she placed her hands on the hips of the blond that was still on top of her, slowly feeling her way up under Tara’s shirt.



Then something in the blond snapped back to reality. Tara sat up urgently, releasing Willow’s lips and grabbing her hands.



“Willow I...I don’t think I’m quite ready for this.” Tara responded softly.



“I’m sorry, I guess I just...I guess I’m not ready either. I got caught up in the moment and I lost control. Don’t get me wrong, It was a really good moment...Hence the fact that I got caught up in it...” Willow smiled.



“Yeah it was, I wanted to stop though before we went too much further. Like the point of now return. I know we’ll get there, just not today.”



“Yeah I know, but if you don’t move soon, I will be in serious need of a change of clothes.” Willow had to stifle a giggle when she saw Tara’s jaw drop in shock.



“I’m joking, I’m joking....Sort of.”



Regaining composure, Tara finally shot back, “Well, You do know that that can go both ways.”



“Vixen.” Willow hissed as she turned over, spilling Tara onto the bed.



“Hey, you said it first.” Tara laughed. She got off the bed and held her hands out to pull Willow up.



“I guess I did, but that doesn’t make it any less true.” Willow stated, accepting Tara’s hands, wrapping her in a hug, and softly kissing her lips.

Edited by: Rachel o4 at: 11/18/02 5:17:41 pm

[MissQuirky]

Aww Great update!! Soo sweet!! Yay 4 a date!! I soo wanna know wut this lil surprise Will had cooked up 4 Tara! Can't wait 4 ur next update!!

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[Rane018]

i'm loving this. love early fics, love au early fics, love early fics written so well! hehe... cant wait for more!

[LeatherQueen]

This is lovely. I love the awkward giggly-ness of the early fics when they're just falling in love. Great update!

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"But when they're playing your song on the jukebox in Hell, you might as well dance." - K. Simpson


"Futile... like a FOX, baby!" - Tara in The Late Shift by wiccachica

[areslei]

First date! Yay! Love is in the air . So, what's our Willster got brewing?

you two are the two who are the two...
Baby, I said it's all in our hands, got to learn to respect what we don't understand...'Fugitive' Indigo Girls

[spazz07]

Loved Willow's first date nerves. Can't wait to see what her little surprise is.



Cheers

Nath

Isn't it funny how you feel your most tired five minutes before you have to get up.

[snuggle79]

awwwww, what is Willow's surprise?? Curious!

Great Update!

Tara:"Maybe we dreamed it."

Willow:"Right. Right. Wrong! (points at her head ) Different Brains." Tara:"Oh yeah."


Bitch! Witch! Ho!..mo!"

[xita]

Oh this is soooooo cute and romantic. Willow in love is just too much to stand... The kiss was perfect and now they are going on a date , how cute Thank you so much

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Childie -"Not all girls are raving bloody lesbians, you know!"

George - "That's a misfortune of which I am perfectly well aware."

The Killing of Sister George

[Rachel o4]

Hey people. My anti-social self hasn't been saying much in the 'reply-to-your-feedback' section. Thanks for the positive comments and I should be updating sometime later tonight.



-Rachel



"Good thing I realized I was gay, otherwise, hey, you, me and formal wear..." - Willow Hells Bells

[TareBearRS]

I just started this and

so far i am loving this fic!!!!!!



R.

[Rachel o4]

Mmm, I like these.” Tara said seductively, pulling out a pair of red silk panties and a similar color, lace bra from Willow’s dresser drawer. Willow’s jaw dropped a mile as she gasped and snatched them away.



“Give me those. I knew these would come back to haunt me someday.” She said throwing them onto the bed. “There. That’s my ‘I have to burn this stuff’ pile.”



“So, If you’re going to burn them, why do you have them in the first place?”



“Buffy bought them for me.” Tara looked at her kind of sideways and furrowed her brow in confusion.



“Oh no, not like that.” Willow quickly amended. “I meant, it was just some stupid thing. I think I really should have burned them.”



“Really? You probably look real good in them.” Tara said, again with the seduction in her voice; and again Willow had to pick her jaw up off the floor.



“Okay, I’ll stop. So what’s the story behind these rather attractive underwear accessories?” Willow sighed, knowing that she wouldn’t be able to resist whatever Tara would do if she didn’t tell.



“Well, one day Buffy and I were window shopping, mostly just looking because of the lack of money. It just so happens we pass a Victoria’s Secret store and Buffy, being Buffy, dragged me inside. I didn’t want to go in so it wasn’t from lack of effort on my part, I just don’t compete well with slayer strength. So we’re... or more like SHE is checking out underwear and she comes across this pair of red silk panties and bra set. She then waves them in front of my face saying that Oz would keel over at the sight of me in them. I told her to put them back and that I was leaving. After about ten minutes of prodding and begging we finally leave, much to my relief.”



“I guess I have to say that I’m really jealous of Oz.”



“Just for the record, Oz never got to see them.” Willow said quietly. Tara smiled, she couldn’t help but to feel a little bit relieved.



“So, are you going to continue with your story?”



“Oh I don’t know. I felt like taking a bath first and then watching a movie...” Willow laughed and laid her head on Tara’s stomach, who was now laying on the bed.



“Okay, so, a few months later the trip to the store had long been forgotten, but my birthday was right around the corner. Buffy and Xander get this eccentric idea to throw me a surprise party. So there we all are around the table while I get ready to open my presents. Buffy excitedly hands me her present. You have to know that Buffy is a very enthusiastic person, she gets very excited about everything. So the shoving of the present into my hands and the urges of ‘come on Willow, open it’ didn’t really catch my by surprise. So I tear off the wrapping paper and pull out none other than the red silk underwear set. From then on, I‘ve always called them Satan‘s panties because of Buffy and her evil twisted mind.”



Tara was in a fit, tears were streaking down her face; she went to roll over on the bed but not realizing she was on the edge, she fell with a thud to the floor, which only caused her to laugh harder.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, Tara laid back on the floor and slowly caught her breath.



“Feel better baby?” Willow asked with mock concern.



“I’m getting there.”

Just then, Buffy came strolling through the door.



“Hey guys, what’s up...Or down.” Noticing Tara on the floor. Her gaze shifted to the bed where there were a few small piles of this and that. She couldn’t help but to smile. Leaning over, she picked up the bra and panty set.



“Showing her Satan’s panties already?” Buffy teased.



“Not funny, I’m just deciding what to take with me after the semester’s over.”



“Oh I see. So you decided to pack these why?” Willow sighed, feeling her self become more impatient.



“I wasn’t going to pack them, Tara found them in my drawer.”



Buffy could go all day teasing Willow but decided it may have been in her best interest to let up. She could see her friend getting uncomfortable with this line of questioning.



“Any how... So what are your plans for today?”



Willow had long stopped sorting through her things in and on the dresser and went to sit on the bed in front of Buffy. Tara went and sat behind her, spreading her legs so Willow could lean into her arms that wrapped loosely around her waist.



“Well, we were going to study later. Finals are coming up in two weeks and I don’t want to do the last minute cramming thing.”



“Yeah, plus I’d rather like to be studying other things.” Tara added nonchalantly, hugging Willow close and smiling, kissing her ear.



Buffy smiled and shook her head but Willow felt her face (among other things) grow hot at her girlfriends increasing immodesty.



“Tara!”



“What?” She replied innocently.



Willow turned and looked at Tara who just smiled again and kissed her cheek. Tara started kissing Willows neck and shoulder, enjoying the effect she was having on her girlfriend.



“Any ways,” Buffy interrupted again, “I wondered if you two wanted to go on a date.”



Tara paused her expedition while Willow just looked at her in confusion.



“I meant with me and Riley. Like a double date.” She clarified.



“Oh.” They realized. “Sure, besides, I was so getting bored packing up Willow’s stuff. Until, of course, I found some pretty interesting lingerie...” She felt Willow tense up slightly.



“Okay, I should go now before it gets a little too hot for my liking.” Buffy teased, as she put on her coat.

“I’m going to Riley’s for a while and I guess we’ll both meet you here at seven thirty.” She gave Willow a quick hug and strolled out the door.



Willow got up off the bed and moved over to the dresser. She pretended to busy herself but couldn’t concentrate well sill feeling the effects of Tara’s thorough inspection of her neck.



“So, What’s with you and all the spicy talk? In front of Buffy none the less.”



“I don’t know, it just seemed to come out, but I do think that my mouth tends to move ahead a lot more quickly than my body.”



“Yeah well, with all this spicy talk, I hope your body catches up soon.” Willow walked back over to the bed where Tara still sat. She put a leg on each side, straddling her, and put one hand firmly on her chest, then pushed Tara back onto the bed. Leaning down, Willow breathed softly in her ear,

“Let me help you along.”



“Who’s talking spicy now?” Tara whispered back with a sly, sexy smile as Willow descended onto her lips.

Edited by: Rachel o4 at: 11/18/02 5:19:51 pm

[LeatherQueen]

Awww... so sweet. Their first date.



Wonderful update. I love these stories of them getting together. It's so nice since we really didn't get that much on the show.

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"But when they're playing your song on the jukebox in Hell, you might as well dance." - K. Simpson


"Futile... like a FOX, baby!" - Tara in The Late Shift by wiccachica

[MissQuirky]

Whatta a Great lil 1st date!! So sweet of Willow to get Tara flowers n chocolate! Loved the update!

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[TareBearRS]

What a sweet update!!!

Flowers and candy and a really sweet painting.

I love it.



R.

[Rachel o4]

After a not-so-brief make out session, Willow and Tara reluctantly had to stop to get ready for the double date with Buffy and Riley. After a quick, much needed cold shower, they were now waiting for their companions to arrive.



“Where could they be? It’s a quarter till eight.” As if on cue the phone started to ring. Willow rushed over to pick it up.



“Hello?”



“Hey.” Came Buffy’s voice over the line, and seemingly out of breath.



“Where are you two? Do you know what time it is? We’ve been waiting for a while now.”



“Yeah, um, about that. There has been a slight change in plans on our part. Riley and I kind of got preoccupied and lost track of time. Now being the time it is, it would be kind of late before the both of us got ready and all. Are you mad?”



“No, just wish you would have called earlier.”



“I’m sorry, I hope I haven’t ruined any potential plans for you two.” Willow’s brow furrowed thinking she lost out on some pretty good make out time for this.



“No it’s okay, I’m sure we’ll think of something to do.”



“Okay, and again, I’m sorry. I’ll see you later then?”



“Yeah, okay. bye.”



Willow turned to look at Tara who was now laying on the bed just waiting.



“So, what’s the plan.” Tara asked.



“Looks like Buffy and Riley got a little distracted, so looks like we’re going solo. Well not really solo because there is the two of us so it’s more like double, just with out the other double. If that makes any sense at all.” Tara just grinned and gave a little chuckle.



“It makes perfect sense. So, shall we?” Tara offered her arm and Willow gladly took it as they strolled out the door



*******



Willow and Tara took a long, silent stroll through the park. Captured in their thoughts, they just seemed to wonder, trading off a smile here and there.



“Wow. Next Friday is our one month anniversary. What can I get her? She deserves so much and there is only so much I can give her. I love her so much. I haven’t told her that though. I should. I must. But am I ready? Saying as much would make it all real, very committed. But I am committed, and I will always be committed. Goddess I love her. So perfect, so beautiful, just like us, together.



Without thinking, Willow leaned over and kissed Tara on the cheek.



Tara smiled. “What was that for?”



“Just for being you.”



They smiled at each other and got lost in each others eyes for a moment. Resuming their previous quiet pace through the park, Tara looked at Willow and wondered what was going on inside her head.



What possibly could she be thinking of? It has to be good. I hope she’ll remember our anniversary next Friday. What if she doesn’t remember? That would probably mean she really doesn’t care. I’m probably just some sort of fling. I really hope she remembers. I want it to be perfect, just like her. Gosh, she is so very perfect, perfect for me.



Tara grinned to herself at that thought.

Seeing the blond smile was contagious as Willow felt herself start to smile.



“I see you’re thinking of something good. What about?”



“Just thinking of you, actually.”



“Well, I’m glad I make you smile.”



“Sweetie, you always make me smile.” This time, it was Tara’s turn to kiss Willow, only she caught lips.



“Well that was pleasant.” Willow grinned when they parted. She checked her watch absentmindedly.



“Gosh, it’s already quarter after nine. My tummy’s kinda rumbly. You up for some dinner?”



“Absolutely.”



*******



Being closer to nine thirty that evening, the restaurants dinner crowd had already moved along, leaving room for the late-to-dinner people. After getting their food, Willow and Tara found a booth in the back.



“Finals are really going to suck. I don’t want to study, but I know I have to.” When Tara didn’t respond, Willow kept on talking.



“I’m sure a certain some one will make it a lot less painful.” When all she got from the blond was a weak smile, Willow took the Initiative.



“What is it, baby?”



“We’ve never really talked about what we’re gong to do after finals. I mean if your going back, that’s a ways away. It’s going to change things.”



“Hey, I’d drive to the other side of the world and back just to see you everyday.”



“I know you would and I would to, it’s just that it seems so far away. We’re not going to be right there for each other. We might try, but we won’t be able to see each other so often and probably not everyday.”



Willow knew Tara was right but didn’t know what to say. She just sat there pondering the facts, wishing there was something to be done. Sighing and leaning back in her seat, Willow felt defeated.



“I don’t know baby, I just don’t know."

Edited by: Rachel o4 at: 11/18/02 5:21:31 pm

[MissQuirky]

Awww, Lovely update!! That was a sweet lil date they had! They r sooo cute!! And a sweet goodnight smooch to end a wonderful date with, very Good!! I LOVE this fic! And take all the time u need to post the next update!! Just don't let it be too looooong, kay!!

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[snuggle79]

Absolutely lovely!! That was a really sweet first date!

Can't wait for your next update! Hope, we don't have to wait too long!

Tara:"Maybe we dreamed it."

Willow:"Right. Right. Wrong! (points at her head ) Different Brains." Tara:"Oh yeah."


Bitch! Witch! Ho!..mo!"

[spazz07]

definitely very lovely, liking that they are getting with the smoochies and loved Willow offering Tara her jacket



Cheers

Nath

Isn't it funny how you feel your most tired five minutes before you have to get up.

[Rachel o4]

The walk back to Tara’s dorm was quiet. Much as most of that evening was. Neither spoke, not knowing what to say, and yet, they had so many thoughts running through their heads.



“Do you want to come in?” Tara asked Willow when they got back to her dorm room.



“Sure, Buffy probably won’t be back tonight and that would leave me to stay in our room all by my Willow-lonesome.” Tara smiled and moved inside to let Willow in. She removed her jacket and threw it onto the desk chair as Willow made her way to the bed.



“Come here baby.” Willow said, laying down and opening her arms in invitation to her beloved. Tara smiled and accepted happily.



“So...any plans for Friday night?”



“Nothing really, just figured I’d stay in, watch a movie, and eat a buncha junk food.” Willow grinned to herself, knowing exactly what Tara was getting at.



“Oh...Nothing special?” Tara questioned disappointedly.



“No...” She paused, waiting for Tara’s reaction before she continued.



“Oh...” She shifted uncomfortably.



“Except perhaps, I do have a very special anniversary to celebrate with a very special someone.” Willow had to grin when she saw Tara’s jaw drop.



“You...you...I don’t know but something bad! That was not funny, leading me on like that. Not funny at all!” Tara picked up a pillow off the bed and pelted Willow with a good swing. She rolled on top of her to get a better angle.



“Apologize and I’ll stop.”



“Oh yeah? Well what if I don’t?” Willow challenged, while being attacked by Tara.



“Well, I could think of other ways to torture you...such as...” Tara dropped the pillow and started tickling Willow’s sides.



“Say sorry.” Tara prompted.



“Okay, Okay, I’m sorry.” Tara relinquished and Willow tried to catch her breath.



“Baby, I could never forget a date like Friday.” Drawing back her knees, Willow let Tara lean back against them.

“Besides, that was not even on the scale of funny.”



“Sure it was, you just don’t think it was because you were on the receiving end.” Tara joked, resting her hands on Willows taut stomach.



“So...What’s up for Friday?”



“Well, I was thinking, maybe we could go to dinner then take a ride along the ocean. Maybe even take a little stroll on the beach.”



“That sounds like a great plan.”



“Good. Seven sound okay?”



“Perfect.” Tara whispered as she captured Willow’s lips with her own.



*******



It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon as Willow strolled through the mall, still looking for the perfect gift for Tara. Buffy was helping her, well, as much as checking out boys could help.



“Buffy, do you think we could concentrate a little?”



“I’m totally concentrating.” Buffy said, not really paying attention to what Willow was saying but watching a male passerby.



“I meant concentrate on helping me, not satisfying your libido.”



“Okay, I’m sorry. So, what exactly are we looking for?” Buffy questioned.



“I’m not sure, really; but I’ll know when I find it.”



“Whatever you say Wills. Hey I know what you could do for Tara...” Buffy smirked.



“What?” Willow asked, not quite sure if she wanted to know what she was thinking.



“Well, you could always put on that nice bra and panties set and do a little dance number.” Buffy broke out into a full on devilish grin, and almost busted up laughing when she saw Willow’s face of obvious embarrassment and offence.



“Buffy!”



“Hey, it was only a suggestion.” She stated, pulling her best ‘Hey, I’m innocent’ face.

“Besides, by the way I heard her talking earlier, I’m totally sure she wouldn’t mind so much.”



“Buuffy!” Was all Willow could get out once again.



“It’s great that you know my name and all Will, but you don’t have to tell me, I already know it.”



Willow just groaned and pushed her playfully.



“I think it’s time to get some ice cream, don’t you?” Willow suggested, wanting to take a little break.



“Yeah that sounds good. Let’s get some fries too. I’m hungry for fries. Oh, and can we get cheese?”



“Yum... Fries and ice cream.” Willow stated sarcastically



“Hey, you don’t have to eat any. Please, please, pleeese?” Buffy begged.



“Fine, we’ll get fries too.”



“Yay.” Buffy squealed.



Willow and Buffy went and got their food. They spotted an empty booth and went to sit down.



“So,” Buffy initiated, “Finals are next Friday, but then again, you know that, and you’ve probably already studied everything that could be studied.”

“Hardly, I’ve been kind of preoccupied lately, with mine and Tara’s anniversary coming up. Plus there’s the whole after finals thing.”



“What after finals thing?” Buffy questioned.



“Well, Tara decided that she’s not going home after finals. She plans on staying in the dorm, and since campus is so far away, I won’t be able to see her near as often.” Willow frowned as she said this, not liking the idea one bit.



“Hmmm...” Buffy thought out loud.



“Hey, what’s going on in that busy head of yours?”



“I was just thinking, with my mother leaving on her trip for the gallery, we’ll have a spare room for a while.” Willow started to grin, as she was figuring where Buffy was going with this.

“Now, we’ll have to move some things around and find a place for Tara’s things, but I’m sure she could stay there.” Willow jumped up and hugged Buffy.



“Really? Thank you, thank you, so much. I don’t know what to say.”



“It’s not a problem at all. Tell her that I insist she stay.”



“I’ll ask her Friday. It could be part of her anniversary gift.” Willow looked around deciding on which store to go in next.



“Now, what should the other part be?”

Edited by: Rachel o4 at: 11/18/02 5:23:13 pm