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Title: This Look of Love Chapter 4 of 9

Rating: PG and that is for a curse word or two.

Feedback: Go for it. This is for all of you not me.

Summary: This fic takes place about a year after Willow and Tara graduate. The entire gang is here from S6. Willow and Tara are getting ready for a very big event. MAJOR romance... zero ANGST

Author's Note: Some of the events in this fic actually took place in my own life. Of course some did not. You can use your imagination and decide which are which. Enjoy

Copyright Disclaimer: Joss and Company owns all the characters. But they are alive and happy here. So screw ME. Not me, but you know ME.

Chapter 4 - Seriously I do

The two women turned to face their family and friends. Holding hands tightly as Willow began to speak.

"I'm going to start, well because, that's what we decided," Willow fumbled over her words. Blushing a bit and clearing her throat with confidence.

"See! pants," Anya whispered to Buffy and Dawn. They both shushed her and listened closely.

"Tara and I have been together for a long time, and in our hearts we've always been joined as one," Willow confidently professed. "Today is about sharing that with all of you. We are here to ask you to be a part of who we are and to be part of who we become as a family." Willow looked at Tara and turned to look at Buffy, Xander, Dawn, Giles and Anya, yes even Anya. Willow looked again at Tara signaling her to begin.

"Willow and I have always thought of today as the beginning of a wonderful adventure," she said looking at their guests. "And with all the twists and turns that brought us here, we're excited about the road ahead. Now I know at this point, I should give Willow her chance to speak again, but I really wanted to change her itinerary and continue."

Willow looked at her with shock. She was surprised by Tara's display of strength and confidence. Tara gave a half smile and a wink.

"Pants!" Buffy and Dawn leaned forward and whispered at Anya.

"I'm still ahead," Anya whispered back.

"Shh," Giles whispered.

They continued listening to Tara.

Tara turned taking both of Willow's hands tightly into hers. In that moment everything that surrounded them disappeared. It was as if they were the only beings in the universe and emotions spilled forth.

"My sweet Willow," Tara began with pride. "From the very first moment I saw you, I was captivated. Every force on this earth drew me to you, and I could do nothing but succumb." Tara's smile grew on her face. "We have changed so much since that first day, we are stronger, wiser and more confident. Every challenge we have faced has brought us to this place. To the very spot that we are standing at right now, and there is nowhere else in this world, in this universe, that I'd rather be."

Tara paused briefly. "On this day, in front of our family and friends I promise you all of these things." Tara stopped again this time to wipe the small tear that was sliding down Willow's pale cheek. "Willow," she spoke with confidence. "I promise you love, undying and unconditional. I promise you faith, in who we are and who we will become. And finally I promise you hope, for all the obstacles that life puts before us, hope will always strengthen us and keep us focused on what is most important. In everything that I am you are my wife. You have been from the moment we first kissed. I have been bound to you with a connection that no one and nothing could ever break. I offer you everything that I am and everything that I will become. You are my always." Tara paused for a moment.

Tara looked over to Xander trying to subtly queue him to hand her a wedding band but he was caught up in the moment and missed the queue. "Um, Xander," Tara quietly spoke, "you have the rings." Xander snapped upright reaching into his pocket he removed the box and handed one of the rings to Tara. "Willow," Tara spoke with pride, "my wife, wear this ring as a symbol of our promises. As this ring surrounds your finger so does my love surround you," Tara slowly slipped the ring on to her finger. "It is solid and endless as my commitment to you will always be."

Tara cupped Willow's face keeping her hands on her cheeks. Willow reached up pushing them tighter against her skin. Streams of tears were flowing down her face and Tara gently wiped them away. Willow took in a large breath trying to recover from the promise of love and devotion.

"Wow," Willow passionately professed. "You have taken my breath and my words. I am just in awe of the woman that is standing in front of me." She smiled at Tara. "I love you." She stated simply. "At this moment those words are streaming like a banner across my heart. I am not the same person you met at that Wicca group," Willow confessed. "I am so much stronger than she ever was. I am happier, wiser, more courageous, and most of all I am cherished. On this day, in this spot I am 100% certain that no person on earth has ever been loved the way I am. Every day of my life for the rest of my life I will have that love in me, your love in me. Knowing that makes me the richest woman in the world." Willow paused briefly to focus her thoughts.

"I guess you found your words," Tara quietly whispered. Willow smiled.

"Shh," She whispered placing a finger to Tara's lips. "It's my turn."

"My wonderful Tara," Willow paused grasping Tara's hands. "In front of our family and friends I promise you this. I promise you love, every day for the rest of my days. I will love you with all that I am. I know that I can never match your ability to love, because your soul does it without effort. I can only promise to keep it alive in what I say and how I share it with you. I promise to comfort you and protect you in sorrow. I know it will come, and I will be there when it does. Tara, my love," Willow moved Tara's hands, tightly pulling them to her chest. Tara could feel her racing heart. "Baby, every time this beats it beats for only you, my wife." Willow looked out at her family and friends, and as she looked back at Tara she found peace. This time Xander was ready and he handed Willow the ring.

Willow took in a breath and began, "Tara this ring is a symbol of my love and devotion to you. As it surrounds your finger so does my love surround you." Willow slowly slipped the ring on Tara's finger. "It is solid and endless just as my commitment to you will always be." The moment was quiet and filled with peace. The two women quietly wept then slowly leaned in to share a passionate kiss.

A blubbering sound broke the moment as Buffy, Anya and Xander burst into tears; Dawn looked at her sister and placed an arm around her shoulder. Giles just looked at Xander in slight amusement at his blubbering.

Willow cleared her throat and spoke again this time directing her words to their guests.

"The first time I told Tara I loved her," Willow explained with tears rolling down her cheeks, "we were in the middle of a blackout. I went to her carrying a single burning candle." Willow looked at Giles and a still blubbering Xander directing them to their next tasks. The men stood carrying baskets of candles and began giving them to every guest.

"Behind us," Tara continued, "is one single burning flame. It's our symbol of strength, commitment, and courage. Willow and I have kept that fire inside of us since that day. As you receive your candle we ask you to bring it here so we can share our fire with all of you."

Willow moved the large single wick candle in front of them. Every guest moved forward to receive their light the Scoobies were the last to light theirs, and move back to their seats.

"We're not going to pray," Tara offered, "but we would like you each to ask, whatever deity you honor, for a blessing. A blessing on this day, on our commitment, on our love and most of all on our connection with one another." Willow and Tara removed the candle from its holder and held it together in their hands. Tara closed her eyes remembering for a moment the joy of that night. As she opened her eyes streams of tears flowed down her cheeks. Willow reached to wipe them away keeping one hand tightly wrapped around the candle.

"I love you," Willow leaned over and whispered into Tara's ear.

"I know, I can feel it all around me," Tara replied.

They placed the candle back into the candleholder, turned to face each other and kissed.

The guests cheered and attempted to clap but the candles prevented them from doing so. It brought a rumble of laughter to the crowd.

"We would like all of you to follow us inside," Willow explained, "bring your light with you and find a place at a table. All we ask is that while you are here tonight you keep them burning and every time you light that candle after today remember the love that was shared in this place, at this moment."

Willow looked at Buffy signaling her to queue the musicians. Buffy gave the sign and the music gently played. With that Willow and Tara sprang forward and walked slowly toward the center's reception hall.

TBC