TITLE: Iris
AUTHOR: Ben is Glory
RATING: PG
DISCLAIMER: Joss and the Goo Goo Dolls :)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here's Willow's perspective of everything. I watched "Family" last night on UPN. Aww, I hope I did this right. I wanna thank my awesome beta-team, because if it wasn't for you guys, this wouldn't be here. Alright, here we go: lyrics in italics and thoughts in quotes!
FEEDBACK: Yesssss :D
Willow was at the library studying.
And I'd give up forever to touch you
As always, she was thinking about Tara.
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
She loved her so much it hurt.
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
It was getting late, so she started gathering her things.
And I don't want to go home right now
Notepads into her bag.
And all I can taste is this moment
Books and pens went in.
And all I can breathe is your life
She grabbed everything and set off for the dorms.
'Cause sooner or later it's over
She walked out of the library and out into the courtyard. The bright afternoon sun making her feel warm.
I just don't want to miss you tonight
Just like Tara always had.
And I don't want the world to see me
Once she reached the dorm, she went inside and headed up the stairs.
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
She wanted to see Tara before she left to go to dinner with her father.
When everything's made to be broken
She stood at the door and paused. The mere thought of seeing Tara excited her.
I just want you to know who I am
She opened the door and walked inside, but Tara was not waiting for her. "Where is she?" Willow thought.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
She looked around the room. Practically everything was gone.
Or the moment of truth in your lies
She glanced over at Tara's desk. The only thing remaining was a piece of paper.
When everything feels like the movies
She picked up the letter and began reading.
And you bleed just to know you're alive
"Willow, my love. Writing this letter is the hardest thing I'll ever do."
And I don't want the world to see me
"No!" Willow thought violently, blinking back tears. "She can't do this to me!"
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
"She's my one, my everything. How can I lose her?"
When everything's made to be broken
"My goddess."
I just want you to know who I am
She continued reading. Hot salty tears stung her eyes.
And I don't want the world to see me
"I have to go. I can't explain why. It's easier this way, believe me.
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
This way it saves us both a lot of trouble."
When everything's made to be broken
"Does it save me the trouble of loving you?" Willow thought frantically. Another sob escaped.
I just want you to know who I am
"Please, never doubt that I love you. I will always love you. I've never loved anything as much as I love you."
And I don't want the world to see me
Willow began thinking of all the wonderful times she and Tara had together. The bond of unconditional love between them.
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
"But everything's made to be broken.
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am.
I just want you to know who I am
I am Tara. Tara Maclay. I live in Sunnydale, and go to Sunnydale University. I am a witch.
I just want you to know who I am
And most importantly, I am yours, forever."
I just want you to know who I am
Willow sank down onto the bed. "I will wait for you, Tara. I'll wait forever and a day."
I just want you to know who I am
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A/n: I've been told I should continue this story, so we'll see what happens…