Fic: Out of the Closet

[shootingstar]

Okay this is the Willow/Xander conversation. I couldn't help but have a little Willow/Tara song moment it called to me *g*. the song is Michelle Branch 'You get me'.

And i couldn't remember where Xander worked in season 4 so i decided he can be a builder like he is in season 5 because that's the best job he's had.



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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We pan over to Willow and Tara walking through the park hand-in-hand.



W: So what do i say? I mean how do i...

T: Just tell him what you feel



Willow nods. In the background we see the construction site.



W: Wish me luck

T: Good luck



Tara leans in and kisses Willow. It is a long, tender kiss. But behind them we see a group of teens staring.



Teen#1: Eww, get a room you big lesbos!

Teen#2: We really don't need to see that

Teen#3: Gross



Willow and Tara chose not to reply. They simply walk off, they look upset.



W: You know sometimes it feels like everyones against us.

T: They're not against us...t-they just don't see it. We can't expect everyone to get it.

W: But why can't they see?



Tara leans in towards Willow as they stop walking



T: It doesn't matter (Sings softly)

        I don't care what they're saying

        As long as i'm your girl



        Hey, you are on my side

        But they, they just roll their eyes



        You get me

        When nobody understands

        You come and take the chance, baby



W: (Smiling) I love you

T: I love you too



They kiss once more. we now see they have reached the entrance of the construction site.



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We join Xander as he sits with the other guys from work.



Guy#1: My wife's been on at me for weeks, i swear she hasn't stopped moaning about one thing or another

Guy#2: Women, who needs 'em?



All the guys laugh except Xander



X:(Bitter) Apparently my best friend

Guy#1: That Riley guy?

X: Not exactly



We see confused expressions on all the guys faces. Guy#2 is about to speak when...



W: (Nervous) Xander?



It's now we see Willow standing near the table.



X: Willow



The rest of the workers notice the tension. They quietly leave.



W: (Joking) Wow, i really know how to clear a room huh?



Xander looks at her then returns to his sandwich



W: (Pleading) Xander please talk to me. I don't understand

X: (Angry) It's pretty simple Willow

W: I thought you'd be okay with it, that you wouldn't mind thats why

X: Okay with it? How could you think that? Is that why you did it for so long?

W: It was two months Xander...

X: Exactly! How long where you planning on doing it?

W: Um...past tense? I mean i'm still with Tara i'm not gonna...

X: (Interrupting) Wait. What? Okay, what are you talking about?

W: How you don't like me being gay



Xander looks shocked.



X: Will, no! It's not (Breaths) How could you think that? I don't care that you're gay. You could be anyone, anything, and i'd still love you.

W: (Confused) Then why...

X: ...did i storm out? Because you lied to me. It's just, like, you didn't think you could trust me with this whole new thing you have in your life. Why did you think you had to hide form us (Hurt) from me?



Willow exhales audibly. She sits down next to Xander.



W: Honestly, i don't know. Mostly i was scared, i didn't want to upset you. See how well that turned out. (Sighs) I didn't know what to do. (Pause) Do you hate me?

X: I could never hate you.



Pause. They look at each other.



W: I'm sorry

X: It's okay. You're happy?

W: I am. I can't explain it but...

X: You know, I figure i would have done the same thing. I just...you can always talk to me. You know that right?



W: (Nodding) So we're okay?

X: Always.



They hug.



W: One question...

X: Yea

W: (Shifts in her seat frowning) Well two actually

X: Shoot

W: What do i do about Giles? He sorta got weirded out.

X: He'll be fine, probably shocked. But he's British he'll survive in time for tea and crumpets.



They smile both remembering Giles love for crumpet thingys.



X: Second question?

W: Um...Did i sit on your other sandwich?



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.

[mollyig]

Normally I prefer fics to have more than just dialogue, but you're doing a great job of capturing the sentiments with just the speech.



Nicely done.

I could paint you in the dark, 'cause I've studied you with hunger as a work of art - Collecting you (Indigo Girls)

[Enigmatic]

Nice Update



I'm so happy that Will and Xander worked it out...and Tara's song was just lovely!!



Hehe...sit on the sandwich

--Er du måske læge??--

[jdcioffi]

I happen to be a big fan of Michelle Branch, so when I read the "You Get Me" lyrics I was all clappy-happy girl! From the moment I first heard that song, I thought it was perfect for Willow and Tara.



JD



Great fic!

...but if I did call, she wouldn't hang up on me.

[foreverpiper]

I love this fic! Especially the W/X chat. I can't wait for the next update! Hope it's soon!



I think that if Willow came out on the show differently than she did, then that's what it would've been like.



Did that make sense? I really need to get more sleep at night.



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Once you fall for Willow, you stay fallen.

[Grimaldi]

very cool story, would have love to seen something close to this on the show when Willow finally told everybody

"Perhaps we should just leave nature alone to its simple, one-assed schematics."



"I'm not fat, I just haven't grown into my body yet, you skinny bitch!"

[shootingstar]

Wow, thanks for all your comments you guys kick ass.



At the moment i'm kinda writing a 'gang goings to the bronze' scene but it's not going as well. if i managed to get it done over the weekend (which is what i hope) i'll post it late sunday evening or monday afternoon. (that's good old english time)



loadsa love star x

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.

[shootingstar]

Sorry this update took so long, but I seem to have a sudden writers block for this story, but on the wise words of someone whos name I forget it's better to write badly than not at all. So here goes...



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

And here's random line to see if anyone actually reads this part of the story as it's kinda long-winded

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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Ta's dorm room.



We see Willow sat in the bed, Tara is in the closet (no pun intended) rummaging around. In the background we can hear the faint sound of music.



T: You sat on his sandwich? (Laughs)

W: (Mock-serious) It's not funny. I'll have you know tuna isn't a great thing to have stuck to your ass



We pan to Tara (still in the closet) she smirks then her eyes glaze over Willow-ass, with it's firm...woah! Bad thoughts Tara bad, bad though...well actually good very, very...'



W: (O.S, interrupting Tara's thoughts) Did you get lost in there?

T: Sorry baby, i was just looking for my jacket.



Willow appears behind Tara and reaches to wrap her arms around the blondes waist. She leans in and whispers



W: I forgive you that is if you were looking for the leather jacket (Takes in her surroundings) Well look-y here us, in a closet.

T: (Laughs) You gonna make a bad lesbian joke there?

W: Well actually I do have a few but... (She leans in and begins to kiss Taras neck)



We hear the loud beeping of an alarm making them both jump. Tara pulls reluctanly out of Willows embrace.



T: (Turning off her watch-alarm) Looks like your closet jokes are gonna have to wait.

W: (Muttering) Damn alarm. Why did you set it

T: (Raise her eyebrows and gives Willow and insinuating look)

W: (Chuckles) Oh right (Raises her own eyebrows and smiles)

T: Something you want?



Tara leans in and steals Willow's lips in a passionate kiss. Gently she pushes Willow against one of the walls. We fade out and into...



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Xanders basement



Xander is tying his shoe, Anya is brushing her hair.



A: Eight

X: What?

A: Eight. I'm placing my bet on tonights awkward level.



Xander gives Anya a look.



A: What? You don't think it's gonna be all puppies and chocolate do you? With Willow and Tara doing the whole girl-on-girl action with the kissing and hugging and the sex...

X: Anya!

A: Whatever, we have to go anyway.



Xander rolls his eyes and then ushers Anya out.



X: (O.S) Nine



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Buffy's dorm.



Buffy is pacing the length of the room, nervously tapping her leg. There is a knock at the door. Buffy opens it to reveal...



B: Riley, hey

R: Hey yourself



They share a quick Hello kiss. Buffy grabs a jacket from the chair.



B: Okay. Ready to go? Of course you are I mean your here and you wouldn't be if you weren't. Ready that is. So you must be ready which is good as I am also of the ready and Oh My God I sound like Willow on crack

R: (Smiling) I can't believe you said that in one breath.

B: Sorry, I'm just you know...

R: Nervous?

B: (Looks innocent) Me? No, no why would I be nervous (Sees Riley's sceptical look) Okay maybe a little I just don't wanna make an ass of myelf.

R: You won't

B: You do remember my 'Great, greaty mcgreat great' moment right?



Riley: (Smirks but choses not to comment) We should go. It's almost eight.

B: Right off we go to meet everyone (Deep breath) Here we go.



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The Bronze



We spot Xander and Anya sitting on one of the couches in the Scoobies usually place.



B: (O.S) Sorry we're late.

X: It's cool Willow and tara aren't here yet

A: Your all late. It's very rude.



They politely ignore Anya. Riley and Buffy sit on another of the couches opposite Xander and Anya.



B: So...wonder where Willow and Tara are?



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Tara's dorm.



We hear muffled noises then silence. Gradually we pan to Tara and Willow (still in the closet). But now Tara is the one against the wall.



W: (Breathing heavily) Wow

T: (Also breathing heavily) Yea

W: Need a minute

T: Yea



Pause. We hear both girls breathing slowly return to normal.



W: (Suddenly breaking the silence, sounding stricken) Oh Goddess, what time is it?

T: Um...(Looks at her watch) 8.10

W: Ah, we're late, we're late

T: Okay, calm down you sound like the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland.

W: Funny, we were meant to be at the Bronze at eight.

T: Oh! (Pauses, then laughing) Whoops



Willow looks serious then bursts into a fit of laughter with Tara



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Tbc....



In one of those really annoying announcement voices; How will our lovely wiccas explain what they were up to? Will a night at the bronze end in disaster? Is Riley actually made of cardboard?



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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.

[daydreamer]

Just caught up with this fic. Great updates. I liked the way you handled Willow's coming out. I would love to see where you're taking this fic. Looking forward to the next update.

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I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul... - Pablo Neruda

[Mike of the Nancy Tribe]

Like it a lot. Can't wait for the next part. Gettin' steamier, I hope?







Edited to say: Hey, I got a Floating Rose! Tara loves me, Tara loves me not, Tara....

Edited by: Mike of the Nancy Tribe at: 4/8/02 4:18:33 pm

[jdcioffi]

:: Is Riley actually made of cardboard?::



I'm confused -- was there a doubt about this?



Anyhoo, just wanted to reiterate what I've been saying all along -- yummy fic. Need more.



JD

...but if I did call, she wouldn't hang up on me.

[wiltar]

Loved your update! and damn, you made me laugh with that end-comment



Patricia

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W-what were they looking at?

-The hotness of you doofus!!!

[shootingstar]

Well i'm working on the next part but i don't know when i'll get to finished it an update it because i have a p.e exam this week and next week plus a drama play i haven't actually done yet...dear lord! (teehee i love that dear lord).



i'll try to get it done soon 'cos lets face it i can't actually do much for p.e, but drama will take up all my after school time



luv a tired and stressed star x

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.

[BigMac]

I love the story and how Willow sat Xander's sandwhich is nice. The gang at the Bronze and Willow and Tara late is nice. Need a update.

Tara: Assume Crash
Positions

[shootingstar]

I had time to type this last night which is kinda suprising as I should have been revising, never mind. I have an exam tomorrow and i'm pretty nervous about it so i don't know if the next update will be soon it will probably be at the weekend sometime.



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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Bronze



Xander and Anya are still sat on the couch watching something off-screen. They look disturbed.



X: What is he doing?

A: I think he's dancing



We now pan to view Riley who is stood to attention in the centre of the dance floor, occasionally flailing an arm...or a leg.



X: How much has he had to drink?

A: I think it's the iron on clothing he wears.(Looks back to Riley) I've never seen anything like it

X: And i could go a long, healthy strech without seeing it again



The song ends and the audience clap. Buffy and Riley join Xander and Anya. The couple sit on the other couch.



B: Still no sign?

X: (Still plagued by visions of Riley) Wha?

B: Will and Tara

X: Wha?

B: Okay, Anya?

A: Nope, but hey it is Sunnydale they probably got attacked. They could be fighting for their lives as we speak. Crisp?

B: (Offically worried) Oh God! I gotta go (Getting up to leave) maybe they're...

X: (pointing)...over there



We follow Xanders arm and lo and behold



W/T: Hey

B/R/A/X: Hey

X: What's with the late-i-tude?

W: (Deer caught in headlights expression) Er...we...um (Vowel sounds)

T: (Unconvincingly) Sorry, I couldn't find my...(Pause)



Come on think of something, think of something, anything



T:...my jacket



lame Tara my girl lame



B: You're not wearing a jacket

T: Right! That's b-because...(Throws Willow a pleading look)

W: Because we couldn't find it



Willow and Tara look at each other, smiling at their lame excuse.



B: (Not getting it) Okay then, well we're gonna head back out there (Nodding towards the dance floor) You coming?

R: Yes, sucumb to the beat of our groove-thang!



He recieves skeptical loks from everyone.



R: Just trying a little spicy talk

B: (Smiling) Despite that I still sucumb. Guys?

X: We'll catch the next soul train out

B: You sure?

A: Absolutely! There's this last shred of dignity I've been desperately clinging to...

X: (Silencing Anya) We're sure

B: (Frowns) K, Willow Tara?

W: (Looks to Tara) I think we're gonna grab a drink first

B: Okay, meet you out there later.



They head off to the dance floor. Willow and Tara head for the bar.



Angle: Dance floor. Its a slow dance, couples all swaying to the beat. We focus on Riley and Buffy.



B: So far, so... far

R: Hey, they just got here

B: Right, at least they showed

R: Was it ever a question?



Angle: Xander/ Anya



X: Well sure it was, I mean it's their first 'outing' you know? It can't be easy.

A: You think they'll act weird?



Angel: Tara and Willow at the bar



T: No, of course not.

W: (Worried) It's just life was starting to get so good again. And you're a big part of that and here comes the one thing I wanted most of all and I don't...

T: (Comfortingly) What?

W: I don't know, if telling them was a good idea. I don't want them to act weird.



Angle: Back to Buffy/Riley



R: No one's gonna act weird. Not Willow. Not Tara. Not Xander. Not Anya...well maybe Anya.

B: You think?



Angle: Willow/Tara



T: I'm sure of it

W: I'm just worried you know? That they'll think this is just a little college experimentation and (Mocking) and it won't be long before I get over the thrill and head back to boys' town.

T: (Joking) Should I be worried?

W: No way, it's Girls-town all the way for this Willow, well Girl-Town...make that Tara-Town or Tara-City, with a big statue.

T: Sweetie calm down. You're babbling.

W: (Blushing) Sorry

T: Don't be, I like Willow babble

W: (Smiles) You know maybe I should have established my 'lesbo-street-cred'. But you're the only woman I've ever been in love with, so how could they ever take me seriously?



Angle: Buffy/Riley



B: I think it's serious, you know. I see them and it's like I know it could be a forever deal and it's so sweet. I don't wanna ruin it with my big mouth accidently saying something stupid I don't even mean.

R: You won't.



They dance a while longer and the song ends.



R: Ready to go back?



B/W: Yea



TBC....



I promise i'll get to the damn scene soon. I'm not evil, just really busy darn it!

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.

[BigMac]

WooHoo a update and it's good.

Tara: Assume Crash
Positions

[Enigmatic]

Great update...loved what you did with the dialog!!

Good luck with your exams!!

--Er du måske læge??--

[Wolflord]

Great Update....can't wait til the next one.

[Lucy Moore]

Your description of the Riley-Dance and the X/A 'take' on it was laugh-out-loud hilarious...Brilliant !



I'm also enjoying the whole thing...keep going...

fiat justitia,ruat caelum

[tommo]

Really liked the Willow/Tara interaction on the dance floor, with the whole speech about "Tara town, with a big statue". That's very cute, and very definitively Willow.

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Hey Grrrrlfriend! Yoo hoo! Over here! It's me...Flaming Joel!

[mollyig]

I loved the fact that you altered dialogue to fit in better with your plotline. It worked really well.

I could paint you in the dark, 'cause I've studied you with hunger as a work of art - Collecting you (Indigo Girls)

[shootingstar]

Well one day of exams down only like, a zillion more to go! I'm so tired after playing sport for about 6 hours today.



I figure i'll write the next update, a long one, over the next few days.



Thanks for all your encouragement, you guys are the best. it makes writing seem less scary when you know the people reading it can offer creative-critism to help make it better.



luv star x

[Karzia]

Nice update, See I told you, Xander was just POed because he thought Will didn't trust him not because he is a jerk, good Xander characterzation.

"The Bible contains
six admonishments of Homosexuals and 362 of Heterosexuals, That doesn't mean God doesn't love Hetrosexuals, just that they need more supervsion."


Lynn Laver

[Lola19]

Hey everyone, iv been roaming about for a while now and never signed up so i thot it was about time i did. I love it here, everyone's fics are great. Im really enjoying this one especially. It makes me want to build up the courage to just take the chance and admit to those closest to me who i really am. Its where to begin explaining, who first, when and HOW! I have completely accepted now that that im attracted to other girls but i just wish i knew if my family and friends would accept it. I would apprecaite so much any advice from anyone?! Anyway as i was saying, i love checking for new updates to all the fics. Im especially enjoying Lost&Found and Final Exam. Jessan15, I am no writer what so ever but i have to say, you rock!! I cant get enough, i really hope my two favourite gals make it. Tommo, i love final exam, tara and willow are soooooooooo cute!! and yummy!!! thanks!

[LeatherQueen]

Nice updates. I like the way you brought in lines from the show. And the Tara-Town conversation made me laugh! Looking forward to the next update.

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"Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind." - Glory


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

[ertsgib]

liked the last update (and looking forward to more), especially the tara-town conversation. so cute.

"the aim of politics has always been to keep a grip on fantasy"

[Drakkenfyre]

Loved the update!!! The description of the Riley dance was too funny and I loved the Tara statue, Thank you for posting this fic and can't wait for the next update.

"We few, we happy few."
"We band of buggered."

[witchbitchwillow]

heya,

great fic, i thought that id writen a reply b4 but it looks like i havent so never mind im writing one now. i really lkie the story and the use of will/tara script in a different context (get over the thrill and head back to boys town) very kool. pls write an update soon!



love ellie x x x x

*thats me as a vampire im so evil and skanky and i think im kinda gay*

*no candles? well i brought one its extra flamey!*

[shootingstar]

Thanks for all your comments guys *g* gives me a happy...well you know not in an actual way, okay then I'm just gonna go over here.



lola19: You're so sweet. I remember when I first had the idea to write this fic and you descibed exactly what I was thinking at the time. Advice isn't my strong point especially since I myself am still fairly 'in the closet'. I told my closest friends and they took it really well and now I know I can talk to at least two people about it. But you have to be sure before you tell people as you can never predict their respose.But just knowing that you know who you are is a great feeling.



My Tara-Town convosation was a complete improvisation I didn't even think it was funny! Glad to know people liked it.



Okay on with the update...



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: I don't know



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Bronze



Xander and Anya are sat talking to each other on one of the couches, they occasionally point to the dance floor and collapse into fits of laughter. In the background we see Willow and Tara approaching carrying six drinks between them.



W: Hey, we come baring refreshment-y goodness



Hands Xander and Anya the two drinks she had in her hands. Tara hands Willow one of the ones she is carrying and they place the other two on the table.



X:(Open-mouthed) How in the frilly-heck did you carry those without spilling them?

W: (Winks) I have very talented hands.



Tara chokes slightly on her drink and blushes. She moves and sits on the chair, Willow sits on the arm.



A: So what are we looking at?

X: (Points to the dance floor) Riley



We pan to view Riley yet again on the dance floor 'dancing' with Buffy.



W: Thats not what dancing looks like...unless I'm doing it wrong

T: I'm gonna go out on a limb and say, he doesn't dance much does he?

X:(Chuckling) Apparentely not. Oh heads up (Mimics talking in a walkie-talkie) Initative-soldier-dancing-guy and his slayer are returning

R: Hey

B: (Points to drinks) Those for us?

W: (Looking at Tara, completely distracted) Uh huh

B: Great, what is is?

W: (Still not listening) Yep

B: (Frowns) Are you listening?

W: Sure you can

B: Yes, then I'm going to marry Bob Dole and raise penguins in Guam

W: (not listening) Yes, uh huh, quite, yes.

B: This could be the time to tell you that someone, so not me, might have spilled something on the new top that you brought. Still love me?

W: What?!

B: (Busted) Sorry, just trying to get your attention.

W: When did you get here?

T: I thought you w-were dancing

B: About ten minutes ago, yea

T: I guess. We ... must have spaced out.

W: Oh, I-I do that sometimes. Once, Tara and I were watching "Spongebob Squarepants"...



Everyone gives the two amused looks. Tara nudges Willow.



W:...But thats completely unrelated and should never be mentioned again



Amused silence, everone looking at Willow who is blushing prefusley.



B: (Changing subject) Oh, I forgot to ask, can I borrow your notes from psych?

W: Sure! They're all organised so you won't need help either, not that you do. See I usually 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.

T: I said "quirky."



They share a a smile



X: (to Buffy and Riley again changing the subject) So, how goes the slaying, still slow?

B: I killed something in a convent last night.

X: In any other room, a frightening declaration.

W: Are lives are different from other peoples

B: (Smiling) It's still slow. But it's a good thing you know. A vacation from evil blood sucking-fiends.I'm not exactly looking for the new new evil and it's not like something just gonna break down the door and ask for me.



We hear screaming off-screenand the sounds of wood breaking. The gang stand and turn to look towards the bronze entrance. A group of 8 vampires enter carrying a young woman



Vamp: Slayer!

B: I just had to jinx it. Can we not go a week without this?



Everyone looks at her with 'What do you think?' looks



X: So whats the plan?

B: I have to have a plan? I can't just be you know pro-active with pep? (Turns to the Scoobies who are looking at her expectantely) Okay, Riley and me will try and head them off.(Turns to Riley) Stake count?

R: Two

B: I got three. Xander and Anya you guys get people out of here. Willow, Tara see if you can find a spell or something. If you can help Xander and Anya.



Buffy and Riley head off running towards the gang. A fight ensues. Xander and Anya run the other way and begin ushering people out.



T: What do we do?

W: We, we can help because we do magicks. We're working on the ball of sunshine thing, now's a good a time as any to try.

T: Okay



Willow and Tara run over to where the vamps are fighting Buffy and Riley. There are now only six vamps left but they're holding off Buffy and Riley.



W: Spirits of light, I invoke thee. Let the gloom of darkness part before you.



A small circlet of yellow-orange light arises out of the cauldron and begins to spin.



T: Let the moonlight be made pale by your presence. Spirits of light, I invoke thee



The circle of light flashes brighter and grows a bit larger.



W/T: Spirits of light, grant my wishes.



The circle of light grows bigger and brighter, and its spinning becomes smooth. It continues to grow and twist. Willow and Tara grabs hands and together shout the last few words.



W/T: Asa fie. Acum!



The light floats out in front of the two . As it grows it begins to move closer to the vamps.



W: Buffy, Riley get out of the way!



They hear Willow and see the ball of sunshine.They run over to Willow and Tara. Just as the ball explodes in a shower of light, dusting all the vamps.



Willow and Tara look pleased with themselves



W: It worked, it worked (giggling, grabbing at Tara) We just did six of 'em! Yay on us! (giggles in exhilaration. Tara grins).



Xander and Anya come on either side of Willow and they begin to walk out of the now empty bronze.



W: That was so cool. Except the part where I was all terrified and ... and now my knees are all dizzy.

B: Yea guys, pretty impressive. You didn't even need the stakes.

W: Oh, piffle, who needs stakes when we're magickally dusting six at a ti- (She suddenly staggers and Tara and Buffy catch her, each grabbing an arm) Whoops. (smiles nervously at Buffy)

B: Maybe we should get you home, I figure our evening got crashed so we do to my house! Junk food for all!



The gang all nod and off they head...





TBC



Okay, see that part went some place I never thought of. hmmm, could be because I was typing it straight off. Hence the crap-ness. Anyways we will get back to our regularly scheduled programme next...How will Joyce take the gang arriving unannounced? Will she be told about Willow and Tara? Should I turn Riley into a toad? And why is my msn not working? Some of these questions may be answered in the next part...

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