Willow walked slowly down a deserted alleyway, keeping a keen lookout for any monsters that might be lurking about. She was returning to the graveyard where Tara's body had been buried. She longed for her to rise from her grave, half expecting her to do so.
The memories pained her. The way she felt when Kennedy kissed her made her feel uneasy and guilty. She couldn't hold on much longer from the thoughts racing around in her mind.
She thought to herself, 'What would Buffy do?' Turning around the alleyway the graveyard was now in sight. Willow took in a deep breath, reveling how nervous she was, and ran towards the grave stone. The placid look of the flowers nearby grieved her. She wanted her back. She wanted to see her and feel her again; feel the way Tara made her feel. There was no way to bring her back. It was a natural death caused by natural people.
A twig cracking could be heard from behind her. Willow turned around to see Buffy approaching with her head down.
Buffy raised her head. "Willow? I didn't know you were here. I thought you were at the Bronze." Buffy walked to the grave that stood in front of Willow. "You came to see Tara. I came to see my mom."
Willow didn't answer. Nobody could make her feel better. Not even Buffy.
Her red hair swirled in the air like Tara's used to. " I need her back." Willow looked in Buffy's deep-set eyes. "Why isn't she here?" Willow could feel a hot glistening tear fall from her eye. Wiping it away she bent down by the grave that stood rigid in front of her. "I just want to feel again."
Buffy bent down beside her, "Willow, if you need anybody, you can always come to me. I'm your best friend and I can help you. I know you're going through a lot with Tara's death."
Willow traced the letters of Tara's name feeling the hard stone gravel on her fingers, "I'll never get over Tara but I do need help with the magics. I should practice more often at controlling my dark rootiness." Willow embraced Buffy with all her might; "I'm so sorry Buffy."
Buffy felt a little uneasy at this but she hugged Willow back, " I'll always be here for you Willow."
Willow broke away from Buffy. Buffy could see the shadow of sadness in her eyes. "Buffy, could you come with me to the Bronze get a little drink, Kennedy is visiting her family, and I would like some company tonight."
Buffy smiled, " Of course Willow. I'd be glad to come with you. I feel like a good partying."
Willow nodded "Me too." Willow stood up followed by Buffy. "I should probably get away from here now. I'm starting to hate the graveyard." Willow fought back streams of sobs. Willow headed down towards the alley way with Buffy beside her.