• Title - Forever isn't long enough
• Author name – Shane L
• Email Address - .uk
• Rating - NC-17 small amount of smut be warned :)
• Disclaimer - Disclaimer - AU, minor spoilers (dialogue etc.) smut (eventually if i can stop blushing long enough to write it) lots of W/T goodness :wtkiss
• Feedback- always. it will help me become a better writer.
• Summary- Tara meets willow in a park one day , join them as they fall in love and fight college deadlines not demons. Pairing W/T (possible B/F i havnt decided yet) *no hellmouth* (my first attempt at a fic so all feedback / criticism is greatly appreciated.)
• Notes- a big thanks to laragh, mysticrain, vampryegurl73, BlindWTFan and all that read my story :)
CHAPTER 8
Tara awoke first and after untangling herself from Willow, she got up and walked out of the room.
"Faithy, are you up." Tara Said opening the door a tiny bit.
"Got an emergency here sis," Faith whispered back.
"Why, what's wrong," she asked looking in.
Tara laughed at the scene before her, Faith was lying on her back with Buffy on top of her, Buffy had Faith wrapped up.
"Help me, please." Faith said sounding almost afraid.
"One second," Tara said giggling.
"Tara !" Faith shouted in hushed tones.
Buffy began to mumble and grind against Faith a little.
"Aw damn B, didn't know you were a snuggler."
"Willow, w-wake up," Tara said shaking her a little bit.
"What is it ?" Willow said groggy with sleep.
"C'mon you have to see this," the joy clear in her voice.
"Ok," Willow said getting up and following Tara.
Willow laughed when she saw the scene, "She always was a snuggler, we had a lot of sleepovers growing up."
"C'mon Faithy say cheese," Tara said holding up her phone to take a picture.
Faith smiled and flipped Tara the bird.
"This is definitely one for the album."
"Definitely," Willow agreed.
"Ok, seriously how do I move her, I swear to god she is humping me."
"I don't remember that," Willow said laughing.
"Good luck Faithy, Come on DD." Tara said and went to the kitchen.
"May I use the loo," Willow asked.
"Of c-course you c-can," Tara said.
Tara showed willow to the toilet an went to the kitchen and began to make breakfast for everyone.
"What's cookin' good lookin'" Willow said embracing Tara from behind.
"Pancakes, sausage, bacon and scrambled eggs." Tara said.
"mmm you and Faith do breakfast right, in the dorms we aren't able to cook to much, just very basic stuff."
"I c-can understand that, b-but you and Buffy will be eligible to m-move into an apartment now."
"How do you know that," Willow said confused.
"Well these are for the athletes, and b-because all the s-school's athletes are currently housed you will be able to live with B-Buffy. Each apartment c-comfortably houses 2 people."
Awesome, can I help you."
"Would you mind making the coffee, everything is out next to the coffee maker."
"Will do."
"Morning," Buffy grumbled walking into the kitchen.
"m-morning, did you s-sleep ok," Tara said.
"Great thanks, I woke up and I was practically pinning Faith to the bed, thankfully she didn't wake up first."
Willow and Tara burst out laughing, "show her," Willow said.
"Ok," Tara said showing Buffy the picture she took.
"Oh no, she was awake ?" Buffy asked.
"Yep she was indeed," Willow said.
"Could you g-go and get your s-snuggle buddy p-please," Tara said teasing.
Tara finished mixing the pancake batter and put it next to the oven.
Buffy blushed a bit and walked out, "she is coming now," she announced walking back into the kitchen.
"Coffee is made," Willow said handing Buffy a cup.
"How do you and faith take it ?" Willow asked.
"Milk and two sugars for both of us,"
"Thanks, can I help ?" Buffy asked Tara.
"It's ok, me and Faith have g-got this c-covered."
"Morning," Faith said.
"Scramble some eggs for me please faith," Tara asked.
"You got it sis," Faith going about preparing the eggs.
"Here is your coffee faith," Willow said.
"Thanks red."
"Go and hang out in the living room for a bit while we make breakfast," Tara said putting the sausage and bacon in the oven.
Tara and Faith walked out a bit later with their breakfast, after giving Buffy and Willow theirs, they went back into the kitchen and got DD her breakfast and a drink.
"This looks great," Buffy said tucking in with gusto.
The group enjoyed their breakfast and the company. Tara and Willow enjoyed teasing Buffy and Faith over their snuggling.
"Hi there you must be our new neighbours, nice to meet you, I'm Cass Maclay."
"Pleasure, I'm Joyce summers, This is my partner Rupert Giles and our daughter Dawn."
"Nice to meet you Mrs. Maclay," Giles said holding out his hand.
"Please call me Cass, " She replied taking the offered hand.
"Hello," Dawn said sounding nervous.
"Hey kiddo, don't be nervous I Won't bite." Cass said with a smile.
"Is that your dog," Dawn asked.
"It most certainly is, go say hi, her name is Angelo," Cass said.
Dawn walked over to Angelo who was lying down enjoying the sun.
"Hey there," She said stroking the dog.
"These are our friends, Shelia and Frank Rosenberg," Joyce said indicating the other couple.
"Nice to meet you, Cass Maclay."
"Nice to meet you too," Shelia and Frank said with a smile.
"Do you have any children Cass," Joyce asked.
"I have two girls," Cass said finding a picture of herself, Faith and Tara on her phone.
"How old are they ?" Joyce said smiling at the 3 goofy grins in the picture.
"Eighteen," Cass said with a smile, "That's Tara and that's Faith" Cass said pointing to each of them in turn.
"Same age as my eldest, Buffy. Dawnie is fifteen" Joyce said sharing a picture of Buffy.
"I know her," Cass almost shouted showing Joyce a sneaky picture of all the girls together that she took the day before.
"That is Willow as well, she is Shelia and frank's daughter."
"I was going to have it framed and give them each a copy, they are becoming fast friends."
"Be sure to get us a copy too," Shelia said examining the picture.
"Will do, I better get going the wife will be worried, see you soon. we will have you over for dinner in the week." Cass said while walking away.
Everyone said goodbye and dawn gave Angelo a kiss and went back to her parents.
"C'mon Angie, " Cass said then set off toward her house just over the road and a few houses up.
A very sweaty Cass entered the house to find her wife making breakfast.
"Hey sexy, what smells so good."
"Just pancakes," Jen said feeling hotter.
"I wasn't talking about breakfast."
"Oh Cass."
"You were amazing last night," Cass said nibbling Jens neck.
"So were you."
"Told you those handcuffs would come in handy," Cass said.
"I can't remember the last time we played like that," Jen replied blushing.
"I think we were in our twenties."
"Yeah I think so."
"No panties, naughty girl," Cass said slipping a hand under Jens robe.
"Cass, I'm making breakfast." Jen said flipping a pancake with a shaky hand.
"I'll be good, I gotta have a shower," Cass said popping a kiss on Jens cheek and moving away.
"To be continued...later." Jen said.
"Be about twenty minutes," Cass said and went to shower.
"Ok, love."
Twenty minutes later Cass went outside and saw her elderly neighbour tending to her garden, "good morning Mrs. P."
"Good morning Cassandra, how was your day with the girls yesterday."
"It was great thanks, Tara and Faith made some new friends."
"Oh that's wonderful my dear, I look forward to seeing them again."
"I'm sure they feel the same, I'll be sure to send them your best, could I maybe pinch a rose." Cass with a smile.
"Wooing the wife are we dear."
"Of course I am," Cass said taking the rose with a Smile.
"Have a nice breakfast dear."
"Thanks Mrs. P."
Cass re-entered the house and put rose in a small vase, and it on the table.
Jen walked in with two plates of pancakes smiled when she saw the rose. " I love your romantic touches."
"I thought you loved all my touches," Cass said with a wink.
"I do," Jen said with a blush.
"You look lovely this morning," Cass said with a grin.
"I'm still in bed mode Cass , I look terrible," Jen said with a laugh.
"You look good enough to eat," Cass said with a grin.
"Why don't we have breakfast first."
The pair enjoyed their pancakes while chatting, Cass told Jen about who she met this morning. they both laughed at the coincidence.
"Come here," Cass said patting her thigh.
Jen sat in Cass' lap and gave her a kiss.
"Wanna up go up stairs."
"I wish I had the energy to keep up with you lover," Jen said giving Cass an intimate kiss.
"Excuse me," Cass said, "remember our first time together."
"Well, that's a good point," Jen said with a fond smile.
"All weekend we were locked in that bedroom, our friends thought we were dead."
"You left occasionally to recharge and came back for more."
"I wanted to see if you had limits."
"That was a good weekend though, we really connected."
"It was," Cass said leading Jen toward the stairs.
"I love you." Jen said.
"Love you too."
"She seemed nice," Joyce commented.
"She did indeed," Giles commented.
"I can't wait to watch Buffy play her first game today," Joyce said with a smile.
"Just rugby with body armour," Giles mumbled.
"Rupert, don't be such an old fuddy duddy," Joyce said with affection.
"Sorry dear, what time does it start."
"Three o'clock, so we should get there for two."
"Excellent, shall I make us some tea ?" Giles offered.
"That sounds wonderful," Joyce said walking inside.
After eating breakfast the girls took DD out for a walk in the morning.
By lunch time Buffy and Faith were making their way to the football field for their pre game meeting.
"Nervous B ? " Faith asked.
"Yeah, a bit."
"You'll be fine," Faith said patting her on the back.
"Nice of you to join us," Bill said when they walked into the conference room.
"Sorry coach," They said taking a seat.
Bill began talking his team through the game plan and the roster roughly 20 minutes into the meeting, some of the girls began whispering amongst themselves.
Bill saw a familiar face at the door," for the players that seem to have forgotten. what do you do when I am speaking ?"
"Listen coach," Cass said without hesitation.
"Cass, Charlie can I see you in my office," Bill said.
"You'll have to get me drunk first bill," Cass said with a smile.
Cass Followed bill to his office.
"What is this about bill, not in trouble again am I."
"No not this time kid," Charlie said with a laugh.
"Charlie is leaving us at the end of the season, I want you to take over his job. " Bill said handing Cass an envelope.
"I don't know what to say," Cass said after skimming the contents of the envelope.
"That is your contract. obviously it will be revised if you accept this job," Bill said.
"When do you want me to start," Cass said unable to hide the smile.
"As soon as possible, you'll be an assistant coach and the take over from Charlie as offensive co-ordinator next year," Bill said.
"What are my chances of getting this job," Cass said.
"Well you will need to have a background check. Which you will have had when you joined the FBI, and considering I can hire who I damn well please, I'd say one hundred percent."
"I have to talk to Jen and my girls first, I wont make this decision on my own.
"That's fine kid," Charlie said.
"Charlie, why are you leaving ?"
"It's my heart kid, I have been cleared to continue this year. But I need to have regular check-ups."
"Sorry Charlie," Cass said hugging the man.
"Ain't your fault kid."
"Well I didn't make life easy for ya did I," Cass said flatly.
"They were some of the best years of my life."
I better head back. good luck today," Cass said with a slightly trembling lip, then quickly leaving the room.
"Damn it Cass, what the fuck was that about," Cass said out loud wiping the tears away.
"Hey, mom you ok ?" Faith said seeing her mom rushing.
"I'm fine honey, good luck today, give them hell," Cass said.
"You know i will," Faith said with a cocky grin.
"That's my girl, I'll see you later," Cass said giving Faith peck on the cheek.
Faith went back into the conference room, where Bill had already started the meeting back up, and sat back down.
After Faith had left, Cass took a minute to compose herself and headed back to Tara's apartment.
A little later the team arrived at the stadium which was roughly half an hour from the college, they made their way to the stadium to get changed and go out for their pre game warm-up.
Faith was warming up with her receivers," stay sharp today B, the other teams secondary is really good."
"I know," Buffy said. catching a short pass.
Soon after the stadium began to fill up with fans of both teams.
Willow was walking with Tara who was wearing a terriers bobble hat and a blue hooded jumper with stars on it, her cheeks and nose were a little red because of the chill in the air. Which willow thought was really cute.
"You look so cute," Willow whispered.
"Thanks," Tara said with smile.
"The girls are already at our seats," Cass said putting her phone away.
"I hope the dogs are okay," Jen said.
"They'll be fine honey," Cass said taking Jen's hand.
"Are you sure I'm allowed to come in," Willow said nervously shuffling when they stopped at the back of the queue.
"Don't worry little red, we have a family ticket." Cass said patting her on the back.
"Ok," Willow said sounding apprehensive.
They arrived at the seats, which were on the same side as the home team coaching staff close to the front, to find Darla, Liam, Julie and Lilah. They had all decided to spread their seats over two rows to allow for a tighter grouping.
Cass, Jen, Liam and Darla were sat on the higher row and Tara Willow Lilah and Julie were sat on the row in front.
"You took your time," Lilah said with a laugh.
"Hi auntie Cass," Liam said climbing the seats to sit with Cass.
"Hi buddy," Cass said giving him a big hug and a sloppy kiss.
"Tara who is your friend," Julie asked.
"This is W-Willow and she is m-my g-girlfriend," Tara said nervously.
Lilah and Julie practically squealed and offered their congratulations.
"You don't ever hurt her," Lilah said with a look in her eye that told Willow she was serious.
Willow looked her straight in the eye and put on her famous resolve face and gave a sharp nod.
"Don't worry Lilah, little red is pretty cool." Cass said winking at Willow.
"Good enough for me, nice to meet you little red."
"Nice to meet you too," Willow said feeling more at ease.
The loud speaker chirped, "Ladies and gentlemen would you please give a warm Boston welcome to your very own Boston U Terriers."
The stadium erupted in cheers whoops and whistles.
"Here they come, can't wait to see that kid Buffy in action," Darla said.
"Getting shivers B ?" Faith said as they heard the announcement.
Buffy was clearly excited, bouncing up and down on the spot, "Yeah."
"Me too, come on we're going," Faith said jogging out on to the field.
The coin toss determined that the Terriers were to receive the first half kick-off.
"Summers you're returning this one," Bill said when the return team started to get ready to go out.
"Ok, coach."
Buffy ran out with the team and lined up deep, ready to receive, the ball was kicked and Buffy got under it. She caught it a couple of yards deep in her own end zone.
She looked ahead and saw how the blocks were developing and made her move toward the sideline, she juked a couple of defenders and found herself in open space she ran down the side line and into the end zone for a touch down.
With a huge grin on her face she spiked the ball into the ground and jumped and punched the air. Her teammates were cheering
too. Faith even jogged to the end zone to give Buffy a big hug.
Unbeknownst to Buffy, she had a fan in the audience.
Dawn was cheering and whooping while holding up a sign that said 'Buffy 'the slayer' Summers is my big sister'
"Way to go Buffy," Joyce cheered.
"Yes that was rather impressive," Giles said clapping.
"Woooooooo Buffy," Dawn shouted.
Willow, Tara and everyone else were cheering also.
"Holy shit, what a play," Darla shouted.
"Mom cussed," Liam said with a giggle.
"Yeah mooooooom, don't cuss," Cass said in a teasing tone.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to swear, that doesn't mean it's ok for you little man." Darla said.
"I know mommy," Liam said snuggling up against Cass.
The group were enjoying the game and the company. Liam was playing musical chairs spending a little time with each family member, eventually he was fast asleep with his mom.
"Aww he's all tuckered out," Darla said stroking her son's hair.
"I swear that kid of yours can sleep anywhere, just like his mommy," Cass said with a grin.
"You are super into this," Willow said when Tara sat down after cheering for an interception.
"Well yeah, I w-was raised with this," Tara said indicating the rest of the group.
"Damn right she was, she has Terriers blood flowing through her veins," Julie said putting her arm around Tara and giving her a big kiss.
Towards the end of the game the score was tied at twenty eight. Faith and her team mates were getting ready to go out on the field.
"Hey B, you have a fan," Faith said indicating Dawn on the big screen holding up her sign.
"Where ?" Buffy said, looking around until she saw dawn.
"Is she actually your sister," Faith asked amused.
Buffy's eyes were shining with un-shed tears, with a beaming smile she said, "Yeah she is."
"Well I think she would like to see you win, c'mon slayer."
Bill heard this entire exchange and made a plan and caught the attention of a nearby security guard.
The Terriers were forty yards from victory and had enough time for one more play before having to kick a field goal,
Faith lined up in a shotgun formation, with two running backs either side of her two receivers out wide and Buffy in the right hand slot.
Faith noticed the two safeties looked a bit jumpy and trusting her gut she audibled and changed Buffy's route to a deep post. When the ball was snapped the two safeties blitzed Faith.
Buffy beat the cornerback covering her at the line and got ten yards of separation, She put her hand up and Faith lobbed the ball downfield, taking a hit moments after, Buffy stuck her arm out and caught the ball one handed right in stride and ran it in for a touch down.
After much cheering and celebration the team carried Buffy back into the locker room chanting 'Slayer' over and over, having seen dawn's sign as well.
Faith followed, also chanting and carrying the game ball.
A little later after the team had gotten changed Bill gathered everyone around to address them.
"Ladies, I want to know how we feel about summers' performance in her first game as a starter ?"
"Awwwww yeeeeeeeah," the whole team chanted.
"Coach, I did that thing for you," A voice said through the door.
"Ok, ladies great game today get yourselves to the bus, summers stay behind for a moment would you." Bill said.
"Ok coach," Buffy said.
When the room had cleared Bill addressed someone outside, "you can come in now."
"Hey guys !" Buffy squealed running to her family.
"Hey big sis, you played so well," Dawn said hugging her sister.
"Thanks, pumpkin."
"Buffy, I'm so proud of you," Joyce said and gave Buffy a kiss.
"Yes Buffy, I must admit that was a rather good performance," Giles said.
"Before I go, this is for you Summers," Bill said handing Buffy the ball Faith had picked up.
"Thanks coach, I'll see you at the bus."
"Ok," Buffy said.
Buffy turned back to her family, with a small sniffle and a beaming smile she said, "I can't believe you guys made it."
"Of course we did, honey. We also have a surprise for you," Joyce said with a smile.
"What is it, tell me tell me tell me," Buffy said sounding eager.
"Well my dear, plans moved forward quicker than we expected," Giles said beating around thee brush and cleaning his glasses.
"We're Bostonians now," Dawn shouted.
"Wait what," Buffy said not catching on.
"Well we have officially moved to Boston," Joyce said with a big grin.
"Surprise," Dawn said waving her arms.
"That's awesome, I didn't think you would be here until next month."
"Well as Rupert said plans moved quicker that expected," Joyce said.
"What about Mr. and Mrs Rosenberg?"
"They stayed behind to let the movers in," Joyce said with a smile.
"Wills will be so excited, can I tell her ?" Buffy said.
"I don't see why not," Joyce said.
"We also met Mrs. Maclay, your new friends' mom, she seemed nice," Giles said.
"Really ? where ?" Buffy asked.
"At home, she lives just up the road from us," Giles answered.
"That's awesome," Buffy said with a smile.
"Quite a coincidence I'd say. It's almost as if this is being written," Giles said with a chuckle and cleaning his glasses.
"We should let you get back," Joyce said.
They walked together until they got outside the venue after hugging her family Buffy handed Dawn the ball and headed to the bus.
"Bye guys, drive safe," Buffy said and hopped on the bus and sat next to Faith.
Joyce, giles and Dawn went back to their car and headed home.
"Hey Buffy, you played great today," one of the team members said.
"Thanks, Maria."
The bus journey was fairly un-eventful most of the girls had passed by to offer Buffy their praise, Before long they had got off the bus and were heading toward the apartment.
"Do you think they will be back yet ?" Buffy asked.
"Not sure, I have a key though," Faith said.
Faith and Buffy arrived to find that everyone else was there waiting to congratulate them.
"Well done Buff," Willow said first giving Buffy a big hug.
"Great game girls, proud of you both," Cass said with a big smile on her face.
Buffy and Faith found a place on the floor to sit down and everyone else offered their congratulations.
"Thanks," Buff and faith said with big smiles.
"I have some news," Cass said
"What is it honey," Jen said.
"Sorry girls I didn't want to impose on your big moment. But wanted to tell you all at once."
"That's okay mom. What is it ?" Faith said.
"I've been offered a job on the coaching staff of the Terriers,
her smile getting wider.
After offering Cass their congratulations Julie, Lilah, Darla and Liam headed home. Buffy and Willow went into the kitchen to give the family some privacy.
"Oh I almost forgot, mom, Giles and Dawnie made it to the game today."
"What ! " Willow almost shouts.
"Yeah, and they have officially moved to Boston."
"That's awesome, what about my parents ?"
"They are here too, they stayed behind to let the mover in."
Willow was smiling widely now," this is fantastic" she said.
"So what do you girls think of this," Cass said.
"I think it's awesome mom," Faith said.
"Yeah me too" Tara said.
"Do you want this job," Jen asked.
"Yeah i really do," Cass said with a smile.
"So take it," Jen said simply.
"It doesn't pay as much as the FBI," Cass said.
"That doesn't matter honey, we'll manage somehow," Jen said.
"Ok so I guess I'll talk to my boss on Monday," Cass said moving to hug her family.
"Less money shouldn't be a problem, we have plenty saved," Jen said.
"Yeah, and if we do struggle the girls have a spare kidney each," Cass said jokingly.
"Hey !" they shouted at the same time.
"Oh that's right we already sold the spare parts."
"Cass, don't be silly, you know fine well that we kept them intact for when we need them, Jen said joining in on the joke.
"Starting to feel so loved here," Tara said with a laugh.
"Yeah me too," Faith said.
"Oh shush, you know we are only kidding," Jen said giving her girls a kiss on the cheek.
"You can come back in now," Cass shouted.
"We went to the kitchen to give you some privacy," Buffy said walking out with two cups of coffee.
"We made coffee," Willow announced carrying another two cups.
"Yeah we decided to make ourselves useful," Buffy said.
"Thanks," everyone said when they were given their coffee.
Whilst drinking their coffee Cass told Buffy and Willow about meeting their parents.
"You left that part out Buff," Willow said.
"I didn't want to overload you," Buffy said defensively
After drinking their coffee Cass and Jen said their goodbyes and headed home with Angelo.
"Good day love ?" Jen asked when they climbed into the car.
"Great day," Cass said.
"Give me a kiss," Jen said leaning in.
Cass placed her finger on Jens lips, and said, "my mother warned me about kissing girls like you in cars."
"There aren't many girls like me Cass," Jen said around Cass' finger.
"Well there is one, and I got her," Cass said kissing Jen deeply.
When the pair separated they were lightly panting, "Shall we go home lover?"
Cass just grinned and started the car up and the pair set off home, looking forward to an evening together.
"Good night," Willow said giving Tara a kiss.
"Good night," Tara said returning the kiss.
"Later B, see ya at practice tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow faith," Buffy said to Faith then turned to Willow, who was still making googly eyes at Tara, "C'mon Wills."
"C'mon sis," Faith said laughing at her sister who was now pouting.
Faith and Tara went back inside and made themselves something to eat and sat down in front of the television.
"I'm going to bed, good night Faithy," Tara said getting up.
"Good night sis, I'll take DD out in a minute."
"Thanks," Tara said kneeling down to pet her for a moment.
She went to her bedroom and got changed into her sleepwear and snuggled up in bed. After, once again, sending willow a good night text she turned over and went to sleep...
