Thank you so much for all your comments. Here's an update for y'all...
Title: From the Closet
Author: shooting star
Feedback: Yes please, I never notice my mistakes and all comments help. This is gonna be in script format, I find it easier and being a drama student its what i'm used to so...I might swap at some point if this format doesn't work like i want it to
Spoilers: Well none unless you don't know that Tara and Willow are a couple d'uh. Takes place after Who Are You and New Moon Rising doesn't happen ergo Willlow never told Buffy but Willow and Tara are all couple-y
Summary: My take on how Willow could have come out to the gang
Disclaimers: Joss, ME anyone else who owns them, no matter how hard i try to convince myself i don't own them. And yes i'm ripping off the dialogue
Rating: Haven't a clue, it has kissage and obviously Willows coming out
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Giles' Apartment. Day.
Willow, Xander and Anya are sitting on the couch. Riley sits in one of the chairs. Buffy is pacing whilst Giles is standing by the kitchen doorway.
B: Nothing. Patrol's been totally uneventful.
A: But that's good right (Looks for support) I mean, less vampires equals less death
G: Unfortunately it's not that simple. Less vampire activity tends to mean there's a greater evil afoot.
B: Great, another Tuesday night in Sunnydale
Buffy now sits in Riley's lap. In the background we see Willow nervously fiddling with her hands.
X: So who's the Big Bad? (Off Buffys' look) Oh right...
R: Adam
A: But we already knew that...didn't we?
X: An, sweetheart, don't rain on the English mans parade. I'm sure there's some big news he's just waiting to tell us. Right?
G: (Sheepishly) Well i dare say not
B: So there's nothing new? No new evil?
G: I don't believe so
W: Well, i wouldn't say that
G: Willow?
W: Oh! No! No, new evil but there is some new...stuff
B: There is?
W: (Deciding to bite the proverbial bullet) Uh huh, see i'm kinda ga...(Changes her mind) Game! (Coughs) Game to patrol that's me.
The Scoobies all look at Willow bemused
W: And okay. You know i had this whole speech prepared and there were even some witty puns (Stands and begins to pace, much like Buffy was earlier) but now it comes to it, its kinda complicated.
B: Why complicated?
W: (Deep breath) Its complicated...because of Tara.
Willow stops pacing and looks around she is met with silence. A confused silence.
A: Tara? The witch? Oh! (As if suddenly understanding) She's evil isn't she?! i knew it, you have to look out for the shy ones. This one time at...
B: (Interrupting) Did she hurt you? I swear if she did...
A: Hey! Talking here, anyways this one time at band...
B: (Interrupting again) Well this is more important...
A: (standing to face Buffy who is also now standing) I spoke first so there. And my story has a flute and a redhead...
B: (Shouting back) Oh shut up Anya! If Tara hurt Willow...
W: (Standing in the middle of the room, shouts) Guys! No!(Turns to Buffy) Tara didn't hurt me (Turns to Anya) and she's not evil.
X: So not to be the ignorant one but...what's up?
W: Okay, this'll make me feel better right? (Begins pacing again) I want you guys to be the first to know that Tara and me...we're kinda...i'm sorta...shesmygirlfriend
GRXAB: What?!
Giles chokes on his tea.
W: (Slowly) She's my girlfriend
Willow is again met with silence. She is now standing by the research table facing the rest of the gang who are standing by the couch.
B: (Forced enthusiasm) Well...that's great Will
X: Yea she seems like a really...great girl Will
W: She is. Its not something i was looking for but...it's powerful
They take this in
A: So your all for the girl on girl action now?
X: Anya!
A: What? Oh is this that thing you were telling me about isn't it?
Xander nods
A: Right. Shutting up now.
W: Giles?
We now pan to Giles who is wearing a look of complete shock. Eyes wide, mouth hanging open, eyebrows
G: Um well, some tea perhaps?
He disappears into the kitchen leaving Willow looking upset.
W: Riley?
R: As an honorary member of the Lesbian Alliance i say good for you Willow. (Seriously) Your happy, that's what matters.
W: Thanks Riley.
B: How long have you been together?
W: (Pause) Um...two months
X: (Shocked) Two months? And this is the first we're hearing?
Buffys expression shows similar feeling.
W: Guys i wanted to tell you, i did. But i was so scared. i mean this is a huge thing. i didn't know what to do.
B: I'm glad you told us
They hug.
A: (Happily) Well i for one congratulate Willow on her journey into Girlstown! It means you don't want Xander...not that you could have had him. He's mine.
W: Thanks Anya...(Whispers) I think. Xander?
He simply looks at Willow
X: (Hurt) you should have told me sooner, your my best friend Will. I know your of living the collage life but (Stops to upset to continue)
W: I wanted to its just it's so hard. i'm sorry Xander but it's not exactly the easiest thing to tell people. What was i supposed to say? 'Pass the salt...oh and by the way i'm gay now'
Xander gives Willow an apologetic look but then walks out leaving the rest of them stunned.
tbc...
I don't know how to live in this world, if these are the choices. If everything gets stripped away...i don't see the point.