A/N: Based off a scene from the episode "Hush"
Willow and Tara crashed through the doors of the cafeteria, the Gentlemen right behind them. Willow jumped to her feet, running to the soda machine. She got behind it, pushing as hard as she could, willing the machine to move. It was no use; the machine wouldn't budge.
She sank to the floor in defeat; any second now, the Gentlemen would come gliding through the door, attempting to take her heart. She breathed heavily, trying to calm herself down, staring at the soda machine. Emotional control, emotional control, emotional control….come on move! She tilted her head back, willing the tears to stay put.
She jumped suddenly, feeling a hand on hers. Turning, she found herself staring into Tara's eyes. She gulped, breathing heavier as her heart raced. She looked down, watching as Tara interlaced her fingers with her own, only to glance back up, momentarily losing herself in the blonde witch's eyes. Tara smiled, looking past Willow to the soda machine. Willow followed Tara's gaze; the soda machine rattled and shook, threatening to bounce out of control. Suddenly, without warning, it slid across the floor, slamming into the cafeteria door.
The demons pounded on the door, angry their passage had been blocked. Without another thought, Willow grabbed Tara, hoisting her to her feet. She felt herself blush as she looked at the blonde witch. Tara smiled, leaning closer to Willow, placing her hand on her hip…
The pair jumped apart as the soda machine fell to the floor with a loud crash. Willow grabbed Tara's hand, desperate to get away from the demons as fast as possible. As the pair rushed out the door, Willow felt her heart pound harder with every step, her hand never leaving Tara's.