New Fic - Neverland

[AmberandAlysonarehott32]

I really love this fic. it gonna cause me to have a heart attack though b/c of all this agnst. I wish Willow and Tara would just finally tell each other that they like each other. i think Xander did the right thing by getting snippy with Willow. Maybe it will make her finally realize she has to tell her before she gets with Morgan.

Edited by: AmberandAlysonarehott32 at: 11/12/04 11:35 am

[littlecrazy80]

All I can say is UPDATE ASAP!!!!



*lil´c*

"I am S-E-X-Y" Amber at the FedCon



SweetAmber ~~~ AmberBoard ~~~ Sam´s melody

[BARE1975]

So you're telling it would take like 3 or 4 updates till there's one of the non-angsty variety???? You're really telling me that for the next month I will be wanting to rip off my heart from my chest like right now every time there will be an update? You want to kill us all? This would be in your conscience for the rest of your life, who knows how many kittens on the verge of suicide.

[Irishgrl3]

I am just going to start off by saying



Could it possibly get any worse for those girls? Wait, I didn't say that... please don't make it worse. They're both so miserable. And I was hoping for that light at the end of the tunnel to Willow and Tara bliss. Should have known with that big frickin "MAJOR ANGST WARNING" in your notes that it wasn't happening anytime soon.



I dunno, I think Willow ought to come out and be honest with how she's feeling about Tara to Tara, even if that means waiting to come out to everyone else. More damage to come in the long run if she doesn't, especially if Tara is still considering dating Morgan. And if that were to happen even once there's no telling where that will take Willow except maybe buying a condo in another state.



Despite the major grief, your writing continues to be brilliant as you can tell by the many followers of this story. (Jeez, that's a lot of replies). Keep up the wonderful chapters and I have faith there will be happiness soon. There will be won't there?

[Idgie]

Thank goodness the party's over! Great angst. I love that you write Willow and Tara as flawed people - it makes it much more compelling than if they were perfect and it was the situational stuff throwing up roadblocks. I look forward to the updates on the two weeks they'll be at home together. I just imagine the up-and-down feelings they'll both be having - getting hopeful and then disappointed with every other interaction - will keep things interesting. I also wonder if Willow's coming out will go according to schedule or if something will throw a monkey wrench in it.



I was torn between loving and hating Xander's advice to Willow at the party. On the one hand, I like that he's sensible and able to calm her down and keep her from doing something stupid, but on the other I wanted him to tell her to just scrap the plan and tell Tara how she feels. He's a good friend and I hope Tara (and Buffy) will give him the credit he's due when the truth finally comes out.



Sally and I are getting married this weekend and then going on our honeymoon, but we've banned all technology (not that the blackberry will even get service) so I'm hoping to come back to multiple updates (maybe that'll help with my squeamishness about the misunderstanding agony). Keep up the great work.

[YunaMaClay]

Okay, um I have to say that I loved these chapters *hides from threatening evil glares* The only reason is that I love stories where everything is not perfect or normal for the main characters, I don't care who the main characters are. When I'm reading I love reading angst especially when is't the characters acting in a way that most normal humans act.

We normally don't see it when someone is in love with us even if every other person in the world sees it. And usually when we love that person we will deny the fact that they might even possibly like us. Soo all that this long post says is that I loved your last two chapters and I am kind of looking forward to more. Don't get me wrong though, I will love it when the truth comes out... though that may only be because it will be hilarious So I'm only now hoping that I won't have some kittens wanting to kill me

Down once more to the dungeon of my black despair! Down we plunge to the prison of my mind! Down that path into darkness deep as hell!-- Phantom (PotO)

[Willow18]

Wow. I don't think that things could be much worse for Willow or Tara. To quote a wise woman: "Things fall apart." Poor Willow. She just hit rock bottom and yet she's partly responsible for it.



Morgan seems nice, but not near good enough for Tara. Willow is the only one in that category.



I am anxiously awaiting your next update to see what other gut-wrenching scenes you are going to weave into this story before things start to look good for our girls.

[Arron CFF]

I just have to say how much I enjoy this story.

and the way in whicj you write it .. The decripion of it and the emotional drama make you as the reader are there being and feeling it and that is heartbreaking at times but that alone makes it worth reading the awsome plot and construction are a bonus.

Arron

please update soon

She walks in beauty, Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright; Meet in her aspect, and her eyes. ~ by Byron ~

[Sally McFine]

I have to say it again: daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang.



I always wonder why those overheard, misunderstood conversations in movies and books are ambiguous enough to allow the eavesdropper to assume it's about the wrong thing. (Of course, to keep the action going and to keep it interesting.)



The habit of text messaging, e-mailing from a PDA, or whatever (even talking on a cell phone) in public or in front of other people is unfortunately the curse of our times, I think! It's a habit that my mother instructed me to break this evening when she wanted my full attention. I guess it isn't called a Crackberry for nothing. Speaking of a Treo, who is this Juli Anne Fries you speak of? I have never heard of her.



This update definitely set the stage for good things to happen soon, I think. I'm sure there's some innocent explanation for why Tara's bows were tied perfectly and for why Morgan touched up her lipstick - RIGHT? Or maybe not. It would be more real if they had actually made out, I guess.



Idgie, my darling - I suspect that the bb will actually work where we're going on the honeymoon - some of my friends who have been there say that it works. But I promise - I won't touch the thing, not for love, money or fan fiction.



Hey EasierSaid: if you post an update before 2pm Eastern time on Saturday, Idgie and I would consider it a lovely wedding present! :)

[sacinema]

Oh my, you're a bit cruel. I think I'm gonna stop reading this fic until a few more updates are online. Maybe after Willow finally comes out. You really try to give me a heart attack, are you? Okay, just kidding.



Well written, like always. But so hard to read. Poor Willow, poor Tara. Why do they have to go through such pain? But in the end they cause it themselves. If they only would be more honest with one another and less scared about revealing the truth. Soon they would figure out their true feelings.



Xander is a nice guy, but I think, Willow should stop talking everything over and over with him. No help here, just brings her and Tara in more awkward situations. I knew Tara would overhear the last conversation and draw the wrong conclusion. Everything is so messed up now. That gives me hope, can't get worse - could it? Please don't do that to the girls.



And Marissa - dislike her even more after that update. So, Michelle betrayed her with that Cass-chick. But that was 4 years ago. Done. I think, they should have solved that problem. And what good would it do, if Michelle doesn't talk to Cass in public. Forget about that Marissa. Michelle obviously choose you above Cass. There is no way to change the past. Live the present and that is Michelle with you. Making scenes like that only pushes Michelle in an other direction, never back in your arms. And the worst thing about the quarrel is, that she drew Michelles attention from the really important plot - sensing Willows feelings for Tara and giving Tara a hint. Shit, a missed chance.



Wonder what Tara and Morgan did on the roof. Did Morgan try to kiss Tara? Did they kiss and Morgan in the end started to realize that Taras heart belongs to someone else? She seems to be a sensible person. Though she should realize that sooner or later. Because it's so obvious: Tara is head over heels in love with Willow. And nothing is gonna change that. Loved the bow-incident and that Willow realized it as soon as she spotted Tara. Didn't like the consequences of that and the pain.



It's definitely time for Buffy to come back from her fashion week. It was a fashion week she is staying in NY, or? Maybe the rest of the shows are canceled. How can Willow survive another week without finally coming out and convince Tara that she is not in love with Xander, and that it is not him she is so hopeless in love with. Wonder what Tara will think about the phone call she overheard after she knows that Willow is gay and not in love with the X-Man. Wonder if she will get a clue of whom Willow has spoken.



Forget about my first lines - want an update soon. Yes I'm pushing and demanding a lot from you. Because I know, it's hard work to do such fine writing. But it is your fault that your writing skills are that good. That you are implicating us so much into your story. I hardly can do something else than desperately waiting for the conclusion of this mess. Okay, and I try to write shorter feedback the next time, so you don't have to waste your time on reading them and have more time for writing W/T-Goodness. Thanks.

[hondosfirst]

Oh my...that was so sad!!! When did you develop this awful desire to cause poor little helpless Tara and Willow fans such unbearable pain ??? Are you really Joss in disguise??No you cant be because you said it will end with happiness for our hereos!!Great writting as usuall!!

Lov it,

Rose

[crazy florist]

my initial reaction after a week away was "woo hoo, two lovely updates for me!"



but they were not lovely. oh no. my heart aches for willow an i am sooooo tempted to try an keep away from this fic untill everything is rosy but i know i'll never be able to. damn my weakness for ur amazing work!



all i can say is pleeeeeeease let the 3/4 major-angsty chaps be updated quickly so our girls can be happy!



love sam x

[Wired vixen]

Ok, i'm here and i read the update! But now i have no words....which is weird for me. But i did read! lol







Stace xXx

"Um...dont mean to ruin the sexcapades...but we need the chips out there. Xanders being a chip whore." -She's my always by spikeizmine87

[Sally McFine]

Wait, did Michelle cheat on Marissa with Jin? The way I read it, they just dated 4 years ago, and I was assuming that was before Marissa and Michelle got together.



Otherwise, I would be appalled at Michelle's behavior -- I can't imagine someone greeting their affair with open arms, a smile, and a hug in front of their wife and then just dismissing their wife's concern with "You have got to be kidding me Marissa, that was four years ago."



But if it was just that they are exes, then I fall on the side of thinking that Marissa was overreacting. To behave that way around just an ex if your wife has been faithful otherwise means that you don't trust your wife. And in that case I think that it's okay for Michelle to not get into a back-and-forth about it, although perhaps she could have been more sensitive to Marissa's feelings and reassured her a bit.



Was it purposefully ambiguous, or am I just obtuse?

[WillowSpiritus]

My god that was a bad evening for the both of them! No make that for most of the persons there. I think that even Morgan wasnt happy because i think Tara let her down easy on the roof. I dont know what the hell happened with her top but i dont think Morgan got her hands on it. Maybe a crazy bird or something



What i dont understand is that i love this story so very much! The girls are in pain but you write it so fantastic-ly that i enjoy every bit of it! Does that make me a bad person? If i remind myself that in the end they will be happy then maybe i am not too bad I keep checking for updates because i want to see what happens! They get closer and closer and then some big misunderstanding and BOOM. The pain is back.



If Xander was really like Buffy and Tara think then they have every right to give him Mrs. Gordo in a very painful way

[Rocktoddy]

*Gasp!* Okay, gotta remember to breathe... evenly. In. Slowly. Out.



Okay. Now that sucked ass. Not the story, the story still is amazingly captivating and wonderful and everything, it's just... so... damn... FRUSTRATING! Torture is one thing, but this...!



Argh!



Keep breathing... pheeew... So I'm not going to get upset over this new development, I'm just going to sit here, read, feel, trust and then EXPECT some hot 'n' heavy duty BLISSFULLY HAPPY PAY-OFF!



There. I said it. (...please don't hit me...)

"Marshmellow bunnies make you fat with arrogance!" ... "Your magic dress has gone to your head!

Skirts go UP, Piki!"- Piki & Poko, 'Ten Miles High'

[desertgrl]

I just crawled out of my cave to find that I have missed so many updates. I can't believe the level of angst. You have definitely taken it to new and greater lengths. I don't know how much more my heart can take. It is the light at the end of the tunnel that keeps me believing all will work out in the end for our girls. I just love the physical interaction between Tara and Willow. Sometimes an "innocent" touch can speak volumes more than words. I wish that Willow could see that when Tara talks about Willow's academic and professional accomplishments that it is because she is proud and impressed by all that Willow has accomplished at such a young age. Also Willow needs to get her head out of her computer and realize that she is sexy. That geeky, brainy, nerdy chicks are "HOT!"

About Morgan. I am quite sure that she is a wonderful artist and a great person, but she needs to (in a phrase I use with students all the time) "Step away from the Tara." She is delusional if she remotely believes that she stands a snowball's chance with Tara. In my cookies and kisses dream world, while on top of the roof Morgan tried to kiss Tara, but Tara politely shot her down taking a word from Willow's extensive vocabulary. Tara probably told Morgan that she liked her only as a friend, but where Tara's heart was concerned Morgan was quite nugatory.

Someone needs to start communicating. Whether it is Willow calling Buffy and coming out to her over the phone; Xander and Buffy talking and Xander "spilling" the beans about Willow's love for Tara; Tara telling Buffy how upset Xander made Willow at the party and then Buffy confronting Xander about it and the air is cleared about who Willow really cares for; or (crosses fingers hopefully) one of our girls is upset and won't tell the other why, but instead just plants a passionate wet one on the others lips and locks herself in her room until she is confronted by the other who stakes out the bathroom because she knows sooner or later a girl has to go.

Oh, how rude I was rambling about what I hope to have happen and my feelings on the situation, I forgot to mention how wonderful your writing is . Okay enough about you tell me, what do you think of me? (that is a joke, I'm just giddy from all of the catching up I did.) Keep up the good work.

[WitchFu]

I'm not one to post all that often, but this story is tearing me apart! I want it to end, but I know that if it did, I'd want more.

Well, I tried the whole, not-checking-until-some-time-has-passed thing and that didn't work. I kept returning to the computer whenever I could find the time, and either there wasn't a post, or there were more confusions and misunderstandings. *sigh*

I love the writing, it makes me feel like I'm not reading anymore, I'm just watching it unfold in all of it's angsty goodness. But I guess that happens when you don't have a tv for a long time...

So here's where my crumpled pride comes in. I was sitting here, late one night after work, very happy to see an update to enjoy, and quite lost amidst the letters. Now, at this moment, my roommates and I are experiencing a presence in our house other than human. I think its bomber, but he (as we've dubbed it) can show up at the most inopportune times. Sometimes you'll be in the kitchen and the toilet will flush for no other reason than the whim of a very lonely, very bored spirit. Or you could be writing in the living room and a pot moves a foot or two in the kitchen. It definitely takes some getting used to. And it doesn't scare me in the least...

So I'm reading, quite literally on the edge of my chair, and I can't get over how hand-wringing this update is. All of a sudden, the back sliding door opens and closes in quick succession. I know that my roommates are upstairs and sleeping because it's almost two in the morning. So being a person with quick reflexes, I fall- ahem, I move from my chair, accidentally hitting my chin on the edge of my desk, while on my way to the floor. So there I am, a rumpled heap under the safetyness of my desk, and while I'm thinking, "Hmm, I'm fit pretty well under here," I remember that the ghost doesn't scare me.

Yes, that's my story, and I hope that this one continues shortly, it's very much appreciated.

I really like this person and you wouldn't believe how many times I've tried to do his dance. But than I just end up falling over with embarrassment when someone walks in on me during said activity. Well, this is a long enough post.

Yea!



So I'll love whatever you become

And forget the reckless things we've done

I think our lives have just begun - Muse "Falling Away With You"

[Nicole023]

Oh god.. Reading this broke my heart !



I can't help it but feel sorry for Willow. I know Tara is going true a hard time too, but for Willow, to just see her with someone else... that really can break a persons heart.



This kinda reminds me off what I am going true.. Every time you think you're getting closer to the person you love and think they feel the same way, something happens and you end op all down and broken..



Will it help if i on my knees for some real good times for the both of them together ??

[Grimlock72]

After a good/bad night's sleep Willow will probably theorise that not much happened with Morgan/Tara on the roof. It's the idea that something could happen between those two that frightens Willow I think. She sees any chance of her being romantically involved with Tara gone once Tara has any sort of relation with Morgan. That's excluding the fact Willow thinks she can't compete with Morgan anyway.



It's probably no surprise that I agree with all of Xander's advise. I like that rational approach, have provided it many times to stressed friends . Speaking of which, does Xander have a life outside manning the Willow helpdesk 24/7 ?



So Tara is going to wack herself on the head with Mrs Gordo ?? That should be fun to see, heh. After all, she wants to wack the person causing Willow grief.... wonder how that will go once she realizes Xander's role. I do like the inclusion of some humor via the misunderstood pig, heh. (and yes I even get the reference to the bathroom stall)



I'm still feeling verrrrrry sorry for Willow, even though she might respond over-emotional to things. Which is something Tara couldn't have foreseen. I want someone to blame though...



Heh... good thing about this update is that Willow finally DID leave the party... .



edited to add



I didn't entirely follow M&M's argument, but it seems to boil down to basic trust as far as I can see. Comes across as rather petty and insecure, people are allowed to say hello to former lovers right ??



I'm not sure if Willow staying home for a week is a good idea considering the situation as we know it. Willow herself can figure out that it wouldn't be nice since she has to come out to her mother and Buffy first which she knows will not be done this week. Staying home for the week would be setting herself up for some mayor discomfort to say the least. What if Tara invites Morgan over ??



Btw. did you notice that your upgrades tend to generate three to four PAGES on new messages ??



Grimmy

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

Edited by: Grimlock72 at: 11/14/04 1:53 pm

[onlyhalfevil]

hello



just another lurker who wanted to tell you how tremendously enjoyable your fic is. i am really loving it, all the highs and lows you make them (and us) go through. more please...and thanks!

[LucyisXena]

Man that chapter was brutal... It made me almost cry .. Thanks for the great update and hopefully we will see a happy one real soon!!??

[Tempest Duer]

You know, I could have sworn that I left feedback for this, but I guess I didn't after all. I feel so bad for that, because you know how much I love this fic. I'm such a bad puppy.



The last update was incredible with the whole angsty emotionally charged-y angst stuff. Yeeeah... well I liked it even though everything went wrong.

It's insulting to the whole gender[sic] of rap.



~Eminem

[angel of salvation]

OMFG!!!!

WILLOW!! TARA! DAMMIT! Why can't they just understand eachother and see how eachother feel?!

Time for the smacking of heads together soon...And Willow constanly calling Xander...Well, first off...I could see why she called him the first time and she said that she would be nice...then BAM she goes and throws it out of the window and starts getting jealous again when she agreed with Xander that she wouldn't. AAAARGGGGH! WILL!



I know how that feels to not fit in at a party, and then you don't try becuase you don't want to, but god was she not trying...then Morgan and Tara going to get some air....that just made it 10000 times worse. Willow shoud have said something, grrr. And Tara sould have told Morgan to stick it.



Make it right! Make it right! Please! I don't think anyone can take this anymore!



Jess xxx

'You're my angel of salvation, and hope, and strength...your my multi-angel'-Jay (My baby)

.:~*My anime site*~:.

[frau rosenclay]

Wow you are one talented lady! Already you are almost to a 50 page thread, with about 30 parts of a story done, and they haven't even kissed. Now I know all those dream sequences were a kind gesture!



I enjoy the emotion, though frustrating, pay off is what I crave. Good fic. Makes me, (and 400 other kitties) want more. I have realized, through reading your fic, what a greedy thing it is to "want", to "need", (well, actually, I am being dramatic, I have thought about it before), and I find myself still wanting.



I find "I would like" more suitable than "I want", yet in my head it is turning into the latter.



So, I say, very good job. I'll be reading to the end! Happily frustrated and impressed -frau

Edited by: frau rosenclay at: 11/13/04 8:53 am

[serendipitous]

I really swear...every time I leave, I have the joy of coming back to an update...coincidence? And this time, TWO! Which were absolutely awesome but so angsty. I think all of this is really pushing the readers' emotions to the limit (at least mine!). You write the characters so well and describe the scenes in such detail that we become a part of the story. We not only see what is happening, we also feel it because we know what Willow and Tara are thinking. I guess we should be so thankful that we can't read people's minds! It seems like Willow is reaching her limit as well. Not being able to express your feelings can be excruciating and you describe her internal debates so well. Hopefully this means that the turning point is close. Thanks for such a wonderful fic!

[JustSkipIt]

Well first off, it took me a while to get to the computer because we have company this weekend. But also, I wonder if I should give you feedback because you have a lot already and the more feedback you get, the more responses you have to write and the less time you have to write updates. Wow, how frustrating...



Anywho... I'm glad that Xander reads Willow the riot act about the text messaging. He's right (and I keep saying that in your fic?). It's rude and not at all acceptable. On one hand, I agree with him about how unless Willow wants to come out and swear her undying love all in one fell swoop, she has no choice and at the same time, I'm getting frustrated with her self-imposed chain of events. She's decided that she had to come out to her mom and Buffy before Tara. Ok. But why? Why not talk to Tara? Why not take more action. How can she imagine living in a world where she could lose Tara without even entering the game as Xander puts it. That's... excuse my saying: idiotic! I mean I guess coming out is kind of like going to bed with someone--it seems quite grave and important the first 5-10 times but after that...



I admire your wonderful work on the conversation that Tara overhears in terms of continuing the misunderstandings and angst here. More so, I admire your use and adherence of the Kitten board rules. Tara goes out on the roof with Morgan (what's with these rich artists with apartments with roof access?) and we don't know what happened. And it's all legal because all that happened (possibly) is that someone tied her shirt better. Or... Well done!



Can't wait for the next update (and the next and the next and the next). And deal for you: I'll get another update up on School Days if you get one for Neverland. Ok, I'll do that anyway. Tee hee. Good work.

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

[shuyaku]

I have so many things going through my head in regards to this last update that I barely know where to begin. I know you warned of Major Angst. I was a dutiful kitten and read the note ahead of time, but just so you know, I don’t think a flashing, neon sign, 8 feet tall would have been enough warning for that! My god woman, are you trying to kill us? Willow’s anguish is almost overwhelming.



Also, a thought came to me in the shower this morning (don’t worry, the amount of reflection I put into this fic is scaring me, also ), why isn’t Tara more upset? Yes, she now *hates” Xander since obviously his cruel and unusual punishment in regards to Willow makes intense dislike unequivocally inadequate. Her thinking about using her cast iron Mrs. Gordo (brilliant, I might add) to kill him is a sufficiently emotional response to Willow’s pain, but where is Tara’s pain? She now has, or so she thinks, more than enough information to believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that Willow is straight, completely, utterly in love with a man she will probably never get, and not remotely interested romantically in Tara in any way, shape or form. I’m almost a little shocked she is not an equally, emotional wreck. I can actually reasonably answer this question myself. Tara may be faltering in her efforts to separate herself from Willow, but in a way she is better off than Willow. Tara has already resigned (somewhat) herself to the fact that she will never have Willow (boy is she in for a surprise!). Her walls are up and have been up for awhile. Willow really has no protection from a scenario that involves Tara hooking up with anyone else. More tears and sniffles...



M&M – they had such potential *sigh*. Michelle really was an ally in the making for Willow. But, my what a wonderful job you did of sidetracking them. Their drama could have easily become a contrived plot point, but you never let it get that way. They are both still semi-observant of the goings on between our two favorite roommates, but their attention is drawn elsewhere in a completely believable way. It matches the tone of their relationship, such that we have seen of it, and adds to our frustration because of it. It’s true to life and makes the potential for them to be helpful down the road a realistic possibility. Brava, Madame, Brava!



Xander – I have read very few fics that make Xander the hero you have made him. I’m not saying it’s out character, far from it in fact. Your Xander represents the Xander I envision had Joshwad and his flunkies not ruined him. He is first and foremost Willow’s friend and to some degree her conscience in this story. He doesn’t let Willow get away with things. Although, I am somewhat disappointed that it took Xander pointing out that the texting was rude for Willow to realize it was rude. I think I mentioned earlier that I feel sorry for Xander in this story and this update just reinforces that feeling. I think Willow is a little harsh in reducing Xander’s feelings for Buffy to, well... basically nothing. If you keep this up, he may be eligible for sainthood by the end of this fic. LOL! I’m not sure a big enough gift basket has been invented yet for Tara to make up for her... um... intense dislike



And Morgan – I so want to know what happened on that roof! I think I floated around a least a dozen reasons as to why she even, might possibly be allowed to re-tie Tara’s bows – much like Willow thoughts, none of them are good reasons. The only thing we really know about her is that she likes Tara. And who can blame her for that really? But I am extremely disappointed to know that she has a reputation as being a good lover. You don’t get that kind of rep by bedding one woman well – in fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that it would take more than several women to justify that type of rumor. Not to say she can’t or won’t be monogamous, but... I know you mentioned getting a little more into Morgan’s thought processes and I, for one, can hardly wait.



Last but not least, Willow – She took a couple of great steps forward in the last couple of days, but it almost seems like she tumbled down the mountain in this update. She get points for apologizing – but again, a little disappointed it took Xander to point out her faux pas. The party (all, not just this update) was full of Willow clues for Tara. Unfortunately, she either missed them altogether or attributed them to something entirely wrong – when Willow wraps back into herself when Morgan mentions getting air is a perfect example. I’m hoping Anya can help with that actually. I’m with Debra on the whole “Why the hell doesn’t Willow just tell Tara” thing. I definitely don’t agree with the redhead’s logic on this. What if she tells her mom and Buffy and either of them disown her? Will that make her want/love Tara any less? No. Again, though, this is in no way a criticism of your writing or choices. It is not out of character for Willow to have made this decision and for her to stick by it come hell or high water. Actually, I think it is indicative of her character. Willow has a tendency to wear blinders and the ones she has on now are frickin’ HUGE!



I would like to end this novella with the following



And add more soon!



-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)

Edited by: shuyaku at: 11/13/04 8:26 pm

[Leafsdude7]

I'm back!



Okay, my impecable sense of timing has struck again. Sadly, I had been extremely busy the past few weeks, and had no chance to read the past 4 chapters at all. So, now that I've found time again in my now not-so-busy life, what do I come back to? So, evil sense of timing...



Anyway, I once more commend you on the excellent writing. Normally, when I read a story where the main characters make a fool of themselves time after time, I shy away from them. But this is just so well done that I actually enjoy reading those bits. I also am enjoying the constant string of bad luck for the two girls a little more than normally. This is a bad thing, but I can't help it.



I'm glad that you haven't succumed to all our screaming and had Tara find out about Willow's gayness accidentally, cause that would take quite a bit of the fun out of reading it, in all honesty. It pains me to say that, though. Just call me 'enigma'.



Oh, and this Marissa/Michelle thing really has me scared. Those two were so great together, and kind of softened the blow of W & T's troubles. If they get some friction now, then this completely goes into angstville, a place I'd be happy to go to for this story, but I usually try to avoid at all costs.



So my thanks for another great chapter, and I'll be here to read the next one, I promise!





PS. My pessimistic self called me today. He says he's gonna be on the next flight in, so be warned!

"I love when you do that hocus pocus to me." - Roxette: "Almost Unreal"

Edited by: Leafsdude7 at: 11/13/04 8:02 pm

[VixenyTarasHot]

Holy crappers, what the HELL is it with me and feedback on this story?! *sigh*



I read it like.. the DAY it was updated, and I swear to God I thought I left feedback, but hey I'm also goin crazy sooo.. could explain it eh?



Anywho.. This was a wicked torturous update, yet wonderful as always. I wanna know what happened on the roof with Morgan I mean.. this Morgan chick seems like quite the catch, and if Tara wants to get with someone cuz she thinks Willow is outta the picture... well I'd be goin for it! haha. But at the same time.. nothing can happen because poor poor Willow I don't want her to have to go through the pain of knowing Tara was with another girl.. she already does.. think that Tara was at least, and it was seriously heart-wrenching.



I like Xander in this story. I know I called him a douchebag to Morgan, but hey that wasn't real anyways But yeah, the ONLY thing about Xander I don't like.. which isn't his fault at all... is of course the fact that Tara thinks Willow is all for him and he's being a jerk to her. She is gonna feel really bad if she EVER FINDS OUT IT ISN'T TRUE! haha *hint freakin hint* lol



I know you've probably heard it enough from everyone.. but please can we get SOMETHING out in the air here? I know you said it was gonna be angsty.. but can at least Willow and Michelle talk? Or even Michelle and Marissa being ok.. That's SOMETHING good... haha Maybe Willow can talk to Buffy soon eh?



*sigh* I guess we'll all have to wait and find out.... blah... Hurry please I mean that in the nicest way ok? UPDATE NOW DAMN IT! haha see you're not mad right? I'm un-mad-at-able... New word whoot! Ok now I'm rambling.. wow..



Great update, more soon

Ashleigh

Edited by: VixenyTarasHot at: 11/13/04 10:36 pm