AN Wow! Two updates in a week. That's unheard of by me anymore. Darn having to have to work. And I probably wouldn't be this soon but well watching the other eps made me want to watch more. Darn Buffy addiction. And to answer a question, don't know if I'll make this epic like my other stories. Right now I just want to be as true to the show as I can with some of my own stuff. Hope that's not a disappointment to anyone. Wow! Long AN. Sorry. And of course, thanks for the reviews.
Willow still could not believe it. Riley was in the hospital after Adam, the creature that had been being hidden by Professor Walsh escaped stabbed him. And The Initiative couldn't do a darn thing to stop him or even track him. There was this evil running around out there. So not of the good.
And now, there was something oh so special for her to be worried about. She knew. She had been trying to fight it or ignore it or whatever. But the witch could no longer hide how she felt about a certain blond witch.
Well, she could still hide it. Just not from herself. That was one of the hardest things about trying to help Buffy and the rest of the scoobies, hiding how she was truly feeling. After all, every time she thought about Tara she practically could feel her skin burn. And well, that was just not a friendship thing.
And now, during research, they find out that they have even bigger problems. Faith. The rogue slayer that once held a knife to her neck has escaped. Yay! And you just know that she'll go for the people that any of the scoobies care for. And again, that gives more reason for her to fear for a certain blond's very life. And it was even sadder that she couldn't share her feelings with her friends.
The only thing she could do was try and spend as much free time with Tara. That way at least she could be there to protect her. Even if that meant doing something stupid and endangering herself in the process. It didn't matter, the blond was what mattered, not her.
That's why she and the blond were now scouring the campus of UC-Sunnydale. They walked side by side down the stairs making sure that they looked at every face. Not that a person like Faith could really blend in very well.
"You know, hunting for a psycho superbitch really goes above and beyond the call of duty." Willow smiled at the look that Tara gave her. She's so cute. She's still in wonderment about all of this. But then it'll all sink in and well, she'll not be thinking what I think she's thinking. But at least I get Tara time.
"What exactly do we do?" Tara asked. This is so scary. This is Willow's life. She does this all the time. How can she do this and still live. I mean, death could be around the corner.
"Not much we can do." Willow sighed. "We're not here to engage. This is strictly recon." Look at that cuteness. I made her smile. But why? What did I say. "What?"
"You said recon." Goddess, she has a life that I never expected even being a witch myself. And there is danger. But it'll be worth it if we're together. "You're like this cool monster fighter or something."
"Not so much." Hehe. Me? Fighting? As if. That's so neat that she thinks I could fight these bad guys. "I'd be lucky to bruise Faith's fist with my face."
"Oh." Fighting. So not of the good with that one. "I'm not so good with the whole face punching."
"Don't worry. She's easy to recognize." Willow smiled big. "She's like this cleavagey slut bomb that walks around saying five by five."
"Five by five by what?" Tara looked at her with confusion.
"See, that's the thing no one knows." Willow smiled. "Buffy can handle her. And you'll be safe with me." At least I hope so. I don't wan to see anything happen to you.
"So, we recon till nightfall?" And I am safe with you. Safer then I've ever been in my life. Because I know you'll take care of my heart and not break it.
"Yep. And then the ritual hiding begins." Willow smiled. And hopefully we'll be together when that happens.
As it turned out, Willow got her wish. The two wiccans were now held up in Tara's dorm room. Tara was sitting on her bed playing with her taro cards and Willow lay on the pillows on the floor very near the blond.
"Wonder where she is?" And if she's gonna try and hurt you.
"Faith?" I still wonder what she did that has her so scared. I've never know Willow to be like this.
"I wish she'd make a move already. It's making my stomach all acidy." And that's just the thought of her hurting you.
"But Buffy can handle her." Goddess I hope so. Really truly don't want you hurt in any way shape or form.
"Yeah, but that doesn't mean she won't hurt someone else." And that would be you that I'm so worried about.
"Well, you should be safe here." Blue eyes are sad as she continues. "No one knows you're here. In fact, they don't even know that I exist." And that means you are still hiding from yourself and from them about us. If there is a us. "But it's good, it's better that way."
All right Rosenberg. Look at the hurt that you've caused her. The one that you are starting to fall for so hard. And look at what you've done to her. She's right, you haven't even introduced her as your friend. Stupid much?
"It's not like I don't want them to know you." Say it right or you'll hurt her more. "It just that Buffy's my best friend and we have this group that revolves around the slaying and I really do want you to meet." This is it. This is the most important part. Make her believe it. "I kinda just like having something that's just mine. And I don't usually use so many words to say something so little." Babble. Why did I have to babble. "Do you get it at all?"
"I do." More then you know. Cause I feel the same way, well, if I had friends I would feel the same way. Oh Goddess. I've got to say something.
"I better check in. Get a status report from Giles." I just screwed that up royally. Lucky if we'll still be friends.
"I am." Those blond eyes sparkle. "Yours." What if. No. I can't take it. What if she didn't want to hear that. The smile. She's happy. And Goddess, so am I.
"I'm really sorry you're feeling all blechy." I hope it wasn't Buffy. I hope that they got along all right. But this sudden not feeling well happened well after they talked a little.
"I'm sure you'll like Buffy when you get to spend more time with her." I hope anyways. My potential more then friend here. And my best friend so gotta get along.
"She's not your friend."
"I may have underestimated the you whole liking her thing."
"It's not that." Tara sighed. "I don't think it's her."
"O.K., you've lost me."
"Everyone has an energy, a flow. Buffy's was grated. Like something forced in where it doesn't belong." There was a half smile on her face. "Plus, she was kinda mean."
"You mean like she was possessed." Realization dawned on the redhead to what Tara was trying to explain.
"We could find out." There was hope in the blond's voice. "A spell that would take you to the nether relms." But that's so powerful. And I could so easily lose you. "This goes beyond anything we've ever done before. I've have to be your anchor. Keep you grounded."
"I trust you." I trust you with my very life if that's what it would take.
Willow now closes the curtains as they embark on the spell. Why does it feel like I'm hiding. Hiding everything from everyone that I care about. Tara is so important. But that's how this feels. Like I'm hiding us from the world.
That's when she sits across from Tara. The spell. The incantation. The feelings. The sweat. Oh Goddess! They both chant and their hands meet. Eyes meet. The look. The want the knowing. It's so much more then a simple spell. It's like the first time that they've connected beyond just the everyday connection. This is physical. This is like making love for the very first time. And there is so much pleasure for both of them.
Tara keeps a strong hold on Willow so that she doesn't lose her. And Willow is free to roam around knowing that she will have someone waiting for her. And she finds what she needs and is brought back to earth by someone so sweet.
Their eyes meet once again. Hands are being held. It's just been so emotional. The connection. It's there. And it will always be. Willow sits up though she is so almost totally drained. I'm still not sure if she wants this. More then friendship. But I want it. And I've never gone after anything in my life. Well, not since I was almost killed by that vampire. But this is different. It could very well ruin our friendship.
Again, blue eyes meet green. There seems to be this connection there, this flow. And that's when the redhead knows. This isn't just what she wants. It's what they both want and what they both need. It's time. Time to show each other a little bit about how much they care.
There is still a slight hesitation as both their breathing picks up. Slowly they inch towards one another, the anticipation building with each second. And finally, their lips meet. It's sweet and tender and also so strong and passionate at the same time. It's everything that a first kiss should be between two people that love each other. And it has to be broken. Only because there is a world to save. But later, that kiss will lead to oh so much more.