New Fic - Neverland

[Truck driving magic mama]

YAY!!!!

Neverland Update! I can't pronounce my happiness!



OK, now , from the beginning:

Hello Heather!



So been waiting for this. And what a update!!

I mean, I loved it all.. It was beautiful! It gave me this warm glow, I enjoyed it so much.



OK, now I've got a confession to make.. for the last, oh, 5 updates, I suddenly had my mind fevering up at certain points, as I just went insane, thinking about their apartment- and all the places for possible sex!! I just can't get it out of my mind!! ahhh! I mean, wow, 2 beds, right? Sofa, granted. Secretary table anyone?? STUDIO FLOOR, with lots of paint?? Stairs? Ahh, every time I think of it, i just find more and more places. Lol.



I just loved so many parts about this. but first of all, Yay Brave Willow! Go girl. Then, I thought this was just so mellow and lovely and.. Ahhh.. *dreamy look on my face*

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But, she wanted more than that too. She wanted to spend time with the girl in her studio, tease her and be teased about stupid things like paying bills online while they ate minestrone soup and turkey sandwiches. She wanted to read the paper with Willow in bed, share opinions and laughs, then push the paper aside and take the girl. Everyday, for the rest of her life.

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It was lovely. i thought the coffee shop was hilarious! I probably would have stated laughing myself out, and running toward the door.





I thought a couple of other lines were just, perfect..

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What is the deal with this day? She thought, dazed. ... I'll probably spend the night picking out names for our never-to-exist kids, she grumbled with a light sigh.

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That was so cute of Tara.. and real. and Willow!! I mean, big progress there!

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You could turn Tara saying 'pass the salt' into 'have my babies'

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Totally into the baby Think-age here!

and this.. I just couldn't stop laughing...

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Well, you could always start with an innocent touch, brush your hand across her arm and accidentally touch her boob, lose control at the sensation, and end up pinning her against a wall and kissing her senseless... Willow's wide eyes blinked as her brain supplied the visual. Oh yeah.

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Funny, lovely... God I can't wait!



Happy holiday!!



Melissa [Menta at EF]

How could I ever think it's funny how everything you swore would

Never change is different now [NIN]

[babyblue]

Dear Heather,



These last two updates were so lovely; I have a smile on my face just recalling them. End-of-semester is always insane and I leave town as soon as I can get the family packed into the car but I didn't want to leave without at least telling you I enjoyed the updates enormously.



More when I return.



--blue

[Willster]

Another awesome update, right on time to erase the Monday grumpiness!



Yay for Willow being braver and braver!



So Will's mom is coming to town soon.. Do I smell a coming out? please!!!!

[alysagoddess85]

*sigh* wonderful...just wonderful...that made my day.



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[Irishgrl3]

Wow, I just caught up on the two chapters I missed while I was on vacation. It made coming back to real life after two weeks on the beach a little bit better, so thanks! I haven't had time to read other replies so I apologize if I am repeating what other readers have said.

Part 35;

The giving of music, I can just see Tara trying to read into the songs and what they mean for their situation. I am a bit embarrassed to say but I have done that myself a few times. I wondered if and when Willow might venture to Tara's studio or if she thought it might be off limits. I like how Tara made her feel comfortable there and how she shared details about her work (oils vs. acrylics) and the titles of her other paintings. OMG and the reference to the Red Balloon, I saw that movie in elementary school and hadn't thought about it in years. That was great! Tara painting Willows green eyes and the comments made to one another about each others eyes were so daring. Their conversation is becoming more and more comfortable and such a pleasure to read. Sometimes I still want to stand up and scream "just kiss her damn-it!"

Part 36;

I like the thought chapters, it allows me to see what each woman is thinking. Willow came back to the touching Tara topic again. I hadn't really realized until you wrote it that she has shied away that much. And then with the bold arm in arm move. Go Will! Tara's thoughts of them growing old together was sweet. I have to say that the scene in the cafe was hysterical. LMAO! Well enough said, you have so much to respond to each part as it is.

-anna

p.s. I hope you Dad is doing all right.

[Kajun]

Well I have really messed up just about everything I’ve tried to do lately so before I get to specific comments let me just reiterate some previous feedback: This is my all time favorite fic and you are seriously incredibly talented. WOW.



I love how Willow and Tara’s “thinking thoughts” mirror each other. I knew watching Tara work would be a breath-taking experience for the red-head. Yah! That Tara would share her stories, or, “emotions” as she quoted the girl’s previous observations, with Willow is a huge step forward. Now Willow finally believes that Tara trusts her; more than she even realizes!

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Tara's touches with her sparked a desire that she was afraid she was going to be unable to control much longer,

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And yet.. Willow hits the restart and initiates a fresh “Touch Tara” plan. Gotta agree with everyone else.. Whoo-hoo for Willow’s desire to be more like Brave Tara! And of course Willow is confused about ‘confusing’ She is gonna flip when she discovers the story behind that bit of accidental inspiration!



La la la la.. this made me realize that my spelling is worse than I thought. L. Those are supposed to be l’s, not t’s dangit! Sorry.. blame it on head trauma and it has nothing to do with this fic so..



I love Tara’s thoughts on ‘taking her girl’, ‘ear to heart’, and knowing she would always see Willow as she sees her now. That’s beautiful. Nice touch showing Tara mulling over different effects for her painting. I have a feeling the show in LA will be extremely successful!



Yah for Willow’s mocha addiction and the cool weather providing a bit of snuggly warm up opportunities for the girls! Tara’s family situation was so sad to read. If my brother would have done that with my mom’s ring.. GRR to the zillionth degree. Luckily, that is one bauble I know is safe and in my possession. Can I borrow some of Tara’s maturity and grace? What an amazing woman.



Hee.. love slow sneaky stair steppin’ Willow! Speaking of singing.. yesterday I got the CD of Amber’s songs and let me tell you.. it is truly amazing, beautiful, really. If Willow heard this coming down the stairs she would be prompted to rush into the studio, grab Tara in a firm embrace and never let go!! Willow’s spontaneous reverse finger painting on the steamy window was so delightful. Oh, I would love to know what saucy bits Willow thought of writing! Hmm.. how many times have I stayed up late hoping to see a certain someone’s name in the update thread?



Another fantastic chapter! I’m looking forward to… more. Thanks so much



Warm blessings for health and happiness to you and your family. Have a wonderful holiday everyone!

[terra21]

I was gonna comment on this last night but I wanted to read it one more time. Here are my random thoughts:



The thought processes of Willow and Tara are so true to that of the characters. Willow-think, Tara-feel. Willow plans out when and how she will touch Tara. I bet she even developes an Excel spreadsheet with embedded charts, (TaraTouches.xls), Tracking dates, length and intensity. Willow keeps telling herself to enjoy the interactions which is exactly what Tara does. Tara rides the emotions, she flows with the music, singing, and dreaming of making love to Willow and day to day life with the girl (if they were a couple). She follows impulses like painting her eyes and hanging 'Confusing' on the wall with other pieces that are meaningful and close to her heart. (Isn't that where Willow is?)



Pulling away during interactions-So typical of crushes...ahh, what a feeling.



'Ear to heart' - Sigh.



The arm in arm contact- Willow-think-Revels in her "risky manuever." Tara-feel-Searches to take her mind off the warm "rythmically rubbing."



The slow agonizing process of getting to know one another is actually life long, it is the relationship itself. Minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day the journey of their relationship develops and the beginning stages are so precious. The personal conversations (Donny), the Radioactive Oddity hillarity, and the laudromat scene - all stamps in the minds of lovers to be (I hope).



Dangerous Willow living on the edge by putting words like adorable in the mouth of Tara in their "friendly" conversation.



"Finished downstairs" - Smirk, me loves dirty minded Tara.



So cute how Willow stays up to see Tara one last time before going to bed.



I just can't wait for another installment of this, this, this compilation of the thoughts of two sweet souls falling in love. It's much more than that I know, but anyway I hope I haven't dissected your story too much.



Merry Christmas, too!

"You two are the two who are the two. I'm the other one." - Willow

Edited by: terra21 at: 12/22/04 9:21 pm

[Reallybigpineapple]

Dear Heather,

still luuurve the story... Such a great flow! This chapter one of the absolute favourites so far. You are spoiling us rotten with these wonderful long updates! And don't we love it!!

I'm a sucker for "everyday life" scenes. Some fics tend to be very extreme. Maybe that's why Neverland works so well? It just has the characters living their lives. My heart is a little bit broken, so all this sweetness is like a a warm woolen blanket for the soul.

Also, I can't thank you enough for introducing me to Les Savy Fav! I absolutely love it! I've downloaded a ton of their stuff and they're totally my new favourite band!. Working with classical music, I rarely get my thumbs out to listen to other stuff, but it's always brilliant when one can widen one's horizon. I can totally relate to Willow's Butterfly dream. I have exactly the same, except that I have to sing Sieglinde in Die Walküre...

Great work!! You rule!! Happy Holidays!

Edited by: Reallybigpineapple at: 12/21/04 2:08 pm

[Willow18]

Heather,



I liked the progress/continuity in this update. Nice to see some more background on Willow (e.g. her parents whereabouts) and Tara (e.g. her brother). Nice touch picking up with the idea of touching again. I squealed with delight when Will linked arms with Tara.



Parts I especially liked:



~When the drum line came in late in the song, she quickly wrote down, 'ear to heart'. She thought about that visual, imagining snuggling with Willow on the couch, a fire roaring across the room, rain running down the window, the redhead's chest rising and falling under the blonde's head as the girl beneath her napped. Bliss.~



I can picture this. It makes me wish that they had showed something like this on the show. I know I probably would have printed it out and stuck it to my wall. You don't get any more adorable than Willow and Tara. sigh

       

~I heart San Francisco~



That was a nice touch and something spontaneous that Willow would do. Also clever way for Will to confirm the adorable concept. C'mon, pick up the hints that Tara has dropped... eek!



~"Goodnight..." Tara said. "Thanks for recommending the caffeine drink *yesterday*..."~



LOL. Definitely a Tara remark with her sense of humor.





Ooohhh, trip to the art supplies store= Anya! She picked up on the situation earlier, if I do recall correctly. If there's anyone who would light a fire under their butts, it would be Anya and her tactless self. Either that or embarass them enough where they try to blend into the wall... I'm hoping for option number one.



Side note, I was in Michael's Art Supplies the other day to pick up some white paint and I walked by all of the canvases and it made me think of your story. I actually stopped and looked to see if they had a 5x7 canvas like the one Tara used to color match Willow's eyes. They did...



Share my painting? Hmm. I'll have to look into doing this. It involves stealing, er, borrowing, my dad's digital camera as I am digital cameraless. Painting is not my strong suit, but I am trying to improve. I like to paint realistically, but that is wicked hard to do with people because you're trying to match skin tones and shadows and all of that. I finished the painting to my satisfaction, so I will have to see what I can do about posting it somewhere.



ETA: *gulp* I posted it in the Magic in Two forum here:

p081.ezboard.com/fthekitt...D=95.topic





If you don't post again before the holidays, I wish you and your family Happy Holidays.

Edited by: Willow18 at: 12/23/04 7:26 pm

[astrangerhere]

Heather,



Lovely update as always, just wanted to hit on a few points that have really impressed me in the last 2 updates.



First, i was talking with a fellow reader last night, and we love the use of color in the story. Not just in the art, but also in the little things. The eye color was the obvious one, but also the settings, the womens' rooms and the like.



Its funny, you went to the trouble of allowing Tara to explain how the oil paints work--how the artist can only do certian layers at a time. It occured to me that you are doing the exact same thing with the story. I was tempted to become impatient for Wil's 5 days to be up, but then i realized what you were doing. You arent stretching it out and trying to torment us, rather you are creating a painting of your own. Without all of these idividual colors and ideas giving the story such a rich texture the end would not be near so sweet.



Here's to a happy holiday for you and your family and best wishes to your father.



ash

Can you help me with this heart in my chest? It ain't perfect, but you should see me use it.

[Grimlock72]

I so do love "brave Willow". She actually *is* very brave because she is starting down a road of which she isn't entirely sure herself where it will end. Hmm.. bit rollercoaster like Her experience in the parc was nicely described; she was being normal friendly to Tara until she realized she wanted more than friendly...and backed of. I can see that happen, yet am not entirely sure why it took her YEARS to want to deal with it. (ignorance is bliss perhaps? ).



I like the entire paragraph where Willow summarized her conclusions. It's so very much Willow to think to much at times . Thanks heaven/Heather her conclusions were correct this time. No more freak-out conclusions based on faulty impressions.. yeah...



Being practical as ever I don't see what Donnie could do to take this much of Tara's time and hold up the execution of the will. Either he buys Tara's half of the house or it's sold and the value split, simple as can be (well, it IS over here).



The part about Donnie using his mother's rings at a pawn shop was very sad to read. I have to wonder why Tara's mother gave Tara the money and Donnie the rings... I suppose it was a good thing Tara got money to go to college and such but she would have valued the rings on an emotional level. Why was there anything to 'split' after her mother died anyway, over here the material stuff stays with the surviving parent so to speak... ah well... details, details .



Where are those rings today I wonder... after all a pawnshop keeps such things until sold for some money. All we know is that Tara's dad did not want to buy them back. Try checking ebay.com :-) (would make a neat birthday present too)



It's a good thing Tara trusts Willow enough to want to talk about such things (although she didn't really talk much about, seems Willow heard most of it from Buffy). I know I myself wouldn't have been so sure about bringing it up, touch subject and all.



Oh yeah, I adored the image of Willow and Tara walking down that hill with Willow thinking of herself as 'be brave, be brave...'. Now she'll just have to actually enjoy walking that close to Tara, she's concentrating too much on the action itself for that at the moment.



I liked this line/response:

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"You're quirky.". "Hey, better than insane,"

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It shows that Willow has more self-confidence. A couple of weeks ago she would have hidden in a corner while thinking Tara disliked after such a remark. Now she just replies jokingly as well, goooood .



Enough with the feedback already, you got plenty to read as is .



Grimmy

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"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: 12/21/04 4:06 pm

[Spikeizmine87]

Awesome update Heather! This is quite the incredible story!

Edited by: BytrSuite at: 12/21/04 6:43 pm

[luv4willtara]

OO MMMMMMMYYYY GOOOODDDD HEATHER!!!



Howdy. This is my first time posting or replying or whatever.. EVER!!! I had to get an account just so I could reply to this fic. You have absolutely NOOOOO clue how much I love this fic. I have read SOOO many W/T fics and NONE of them even compare to yours!!And you capture the characters sooo well.. I just love it.. I have to lock myself on the computer... fighting with my siblings so I can just check to see if you have post another chapter!!! I am in LOVE with this fic.. and the whole part about the pass the salt/ have my babies thing TOTALLY cracked me up!! Anyways.. Post again soon!! I love it.. I'm addicted to it!!!

Katie AKA Luv4willtara

Edited by: luv4willtara at: 12/21/04 6:19 pm

[onlyhalfevil]

actually, it's not confusing at all. re the not touching, she acts differently around you than around other friends who supposedly share the same 'good friend' status. isn't it obvious there's something going on! well...just too bad that debate was in willow's mind. come on, notice the special treatment! one thing though, isn't it often that the closer a friendship, the more impossible a relationship? i think people should get to know each other as friends first before starting anything, sure. but not too close or it's just weird/too much to lose. ah, moot point anyway, we know they're attracted to each other and all.



hehe. this update is so funny re willow being special when she accidentally asked about something she didn't actually want to. i love irony. also the update on the whole is very sweet, but not in a diabetes inducing way. it's really great how well your story flows, and how easily i can visualise what's happening. especially love the walk to the laundromat and writing in mirror script bit.



bleh, this ending is designed to make people melt, huh?

[onlyhalfevil]

oh yeah, happy holidays!

[xenamungrrr]

This fic just keeps getting better and better. I love the humor you bring into it, plus I think the relationship between the girls is developing wonderfully. CAN'T WAIT till the figure out what each other is thinking. Fantastic job so far, keep it up!

[WillowSpiritus]

Again very nice The things i most like from this update are brave Willow and Tara hanging up "confusing". Like others said before me Willow is still thinking too much. It is kinda funny because Tara acts and then thinks o my god what did i do or say and Willow really has to give herself a peptalk and then acts. Also a nice moment was Tara allmost calling Willow cute Can't wait for more! Thanks again

[glendaofoz2004]

This has to be one of the best stories that I have ever read. It is amazing just how it is written and the way that you introduce ever detail about what is going on to the reader. I can almost place myself there with them and feel as if I am them. FUCKING AWESOME.



You are a great writter and I hope to see more of this fantastic story soon!

[illusivekae]

Heather,



This chapter was unbelievably enjoyable. And while a part of me loves the angst-freeness of the last few updates, the cynical part of me won't allow myself to completely revel in it; perhaps in fear that it may all too soon come crashing down in one big ball of mixed messages, misunderstandings, and miscommunication. But, you've proven once again your undeniable ability to envoke conflicting emotions in your readers. Kudos.



It was Tara's thought:

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She wondered what Willow would look like as she aged. What she would look like when her fiery red hair went white and lines crossed her face, little wrinkles framing her lips and eyes.

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that really cemented the roaming notion that Neverland is the most entertaining bit of literature I've experienced in recent years. Most stories I've read have focused on the where and the now in Willow and Tara's relationship. Though these stories show that the two are in love, reading Tara think about life with an aged-Willow suggests that while her feelings are as yet unrequited, they transcend any love I've ever even considered. And that alone makes this story magical. As mentioned by previous readers, the laundromat scene was simply adorable. I must have read and re-read it ten times. Again, it was Tara's thought on Willow's actions that made the scene stand out. Just a simple:

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That was so cute...

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Albeit this story's history of exceptional scenes with mindnumbing chemistry, I've remained pleased that Willow and Tara haven't kissed, for the sole reason that it would make things incredibly awkward; plus, I'm sure everyone agrees their first kiss should follow complete emotional disclosure. Right? However, during the post-laundromat scene, I actually thought that it would have been a perfect opportunity for a kiss - their arms looped around each others, Tara's thoughts, the two standing side by side on the sidewalk. It could have read like the Dr. Carter/Wendell kiss in ER season 11's 'Twas the Night; however, it would have inevitably led to far too much strangeness. So, again, kudos.



My favorite bit this week:

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And then there was the flirting. Teasing. Willow quickly corrected. Flirting? She shook her head.

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And...

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[Tara] couldn't take more 'sexy' music today, not after her earlier fantasy, and not after their afternoon flirting. Teasing, Tara quickly corrected. Flirting?

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HA! I just love how their thoughts run parallel. Thank you Heather! Happy Holidays! -Erin

[ker shmuckit]

ahh sweet suspense, keeps me coming back everytime =P



Keep it up!!

[tarawhipped]

Heather, Heather, Heather...you do these updates where nothing major happens...just a lot of talkin' and thinkin'...and they just BLOW ME AWAY!!! I could read this one a hundred times and find more in there each one, but then you'll update again before I can leave feedback, so I'll limit myself to two things.



First off, I love the way you write Willow's thought processes...very linear and rational to a point, then off on a tangent (her mind going from innocent touches to pinning Tara against the wall in a nanosecond). I couldn't help but notice that all of her working out how to put "Operation Touch Tara" back on track was basically the same advice Xander gave her before and during the party. It was such a subtle way of showing how stubborn she is, and how much she needs to figure things out for herself. It's so true in life: someone can tell you something that's absolutely right, but only when you experience it yourself does it become real.



As for Tara, the backstory you created for her was so rich and believable and fits nicely with the character. She has a strength about her that having to deal with adult matters such as lawyers and wills would naturally bring out. I like that you show the breakdown of the family not over abuse, but by more mundane matters. It may not seem like much, but the disregard shown over her mother's things--her last tie to the most important person in her life at that time--would be incredibly painful. It's a nice detail, and allows Tara the estranged family from the show without making her a victim.



One last thing, I just had to add that I loved that you mentioned the talent show scene during their coffee/walk/talk/flirty/datey time...that is hands down one of my all time favorite scenes from Buffy...AH's look of abject fear makes me hurt myself I laugh so hard. Thanks for reminding me.



Happy Holidays if I don't run into you before-

-Cam

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What should I be but just what I am? - Edna St.Vincent Millay

Edited by: tarawhipped at: 12/23/04 2:44 pm

[numbered words]

Wow. I just. Wow.



Every time this story is updated it feels like Christmas morning to me. I'm once again an eager little 5 year old running around at 4am waking up the whole family to open up the surplus of gifts lying underneath the tree.



It makes me smile.



Ashleigh already said most of what I wanted to say. Mostly because we are incredible dorks who read together and talk about it during and afterwards.



I love it though.



This story never ceases to amaze me.



Happy Holidays to you and all of your loved ones.





-Kristyn

[Ze Goose]

Hey. I LOVE THIS FIC! I'm a bad kitten and have been reading it forever but haven't commented. But it's awesome! Ok, so I'm not in a very articulate mood and all I can think of to say is:

incredible

amazing

smutty (but not smutty enough)

awesome

beautiful

heartwrenching

WILLOW AND TARA SHOULD GET TOGETHER ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!! lol, that's all i gotsta say so UPDATE



Goose

[Rhiannon9891]

Heather,

What can I say...except...



and...



That was great (as usual).



Go brave Willow, go !!!



Rhiannon

[YMKA]

This update was sooo cute I read it on paper... wow.. it's actually 14 pages.....why did I think that updates were short when I read them online? And on word, "Neverland" is 350 pages....yeah....ahm oh yeah...back to update



I really loved how Willow analyzed everything.....for me personally it's really interesting to...ahm read, I love reading thought process....I love understanding it and how dif.people come up with different solutions, decisions and etc. Love to observe. Same with Tara. And I love when you write their thoughts to the same event "Flirting" and "Teasing" bits... They so cute

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You could turn Tara saying 'pass the salt' into 'have my babies'. She admonished herself before frowning. Metaphorically speaking, of course.

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oh my god!!!!!! That was freaking awesome and hilarious and I can just SEE Willow's face..



After a careful moment spent reviewing the two friendships... That is so....quirky and her speculations? that means lots of touching and teasing; push aside the platonic thing and we're talking a relations....God...you gotta love Willow thought process



Well, you could always start with an innocent touch, brush your hand across her arm and accidently touch her boob, lose control at the sensation, and end up pinning her against a wall and kissing her senseles... And what's wrong with that?!?!!?! She sure can do that, right dear writer ?



I think I'll stop quoting...otherwise it's going to be update.... Oh I loved that Willow acknowledged that Tara wanted her Even if she did think it was only platonic.



While Willow was thinking about touching Tara....Tara was thinking about lust and making love to Willow



Loove Brave Willow....that was so cute and no phone!!!! YAY!!! and YAY for "casual slipping of the arm" Go Will!!!! What a spirit!



Tara's background...that was interesting to read....



Teasing...more teasing.....and there is something funny about Willow saying that Tara's easy..... Ironic really...



The laundry window....okay...that was simply priceless... totally cute and sweet and....quirky and Willow did it while talking?....adorable



Oh god....Willow and Tara with Anya?!?!?!?!? That should be interesting....VERY interesting....I can't wait to read it!!!!!!!



Oh...I did do that, in the park, before my stupid brain figured out what my heart already knew and ruined everyt......so that's what happened..... Finally



Oh and (hmm...I say "oh" alot...) I listened to two songs that I managed to d/l....I actually liked it Now I want to find the rest of the songs... Need new music... can Willow gimme some of her mp3?



Happy Holidays



Thank you.





M.

[Nicole023]

Merry Christmas !!



That was one very good update..

But then again, that's what I always think off your writing..



Thanks so much for that..

[pipsberg]

Heather!



Sorry for the late feedback. I just realized I hadn't left any, what with the crazy holiday and me taking a wicked tumble on my new bike and being gimpy for a while... I'm rambling. Anywho, thank you for the wonderful update. As always, I am blown away. Their sweet interactions on the way to the coffee shop, especially Willow linking their arms (Brave!Willow action figure move), were just adorable. I really enjoyed how easy they are becoming around each other. I am intrigued to see if you have Willow come out before or after something happens between them. I think either way is angsty from Tara's point of view... eg: Did me kissing her make her think she's gay or she was gay this whole time and didn't want me or she was gay this whole time and couldn't tell me - the big gay roommate! You see where I'm going with this.



I plead for another update as soon as possible. I need a fix! (See me trembling like a leaf there in the corner gnawing on the end of my blankie?). I hope you had a wonderful holiday with your family and that your Pops is doing well. I'm thinking of him.

-pipsberg



"We live our lives, do whatever we do, and then we sleep - it's as simple and ordinary as that."

Michael Cunningham, The Hours

[fun in dysfuntion]

Hi Heather,



I enjoy the sharing that goes on between Willow and Tara. I love the romanticism that surrounds events, which may appear small to others on the outside, but mean so much more between the two people involved. A cd mix (nearly everyone in my world has done for a loved one) to say the things Willow wants to because her own words have failed to come to her when she needed them most…. The sharing of the Tara’s skill as an artist and the resultant beauty that lets Willow know a little about what Tara sees in her. The commonalities that they find in one another through a few simple poems. It’s all utterly and completely romantic and so very brilliant on your part.



Radioactive Oddity? LMAO. I think I caught his act at the Muddy Waters on Valencia.



Stunning writing as always.

Cheers,

teddy

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I'm not confused. I'm just well mixed. - Robert Frost

If you are incalculable, then we are congruent. - Thea Hillman

[Tibbs]

I read this entire thing in one sitting earlier today and I'm back now to tell ya about it. First off I read in here about your dad EasierSaid and I just want to send my best wishes to you and your family. May he get well ASAP!



About your fic. I almost wished I didn't start reading it yet and waited till it was finished. I mean dude, 36 parts and no real smooches yet?? .I did however say almost. I'm glad I started this because it's torture in that good way ya know.



..Hmm that sounded less dirty in my head but whatever.



Anyhoo I look forward to reading more, and possibly getting a breakthrough in the next couple of chapters? Like maybe clearing up the whole Xander issue and how Willow isn't into him? Puhleeeeeze?

Cuz' that's the one issue that really got to me. I'm sitting here yelling at my laptop all stuffy nosed ' NO Tara she loves YOU not that turd!!'





Tibbs

[singgirl]

Hey, just thought I'd bop in to say sorry about my lack of feedback lately. I've been keeping up on things, but have had nothing to say that I or somebody else had not said already. So, yet again, thank you for writing this fic, it's awesome. I can't wait for an update. Happy New Year!

Pax! ~Bev