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Part 16
Tara found herself walking down the UC Sunnydale halls. She checked her surrounds anxiously and realized that she was alone
"Why?" she heard a whisper echoing through the empty corridors
"H-hello?" she called looking around but couldn't find anybody
"Why?" she heard the whisper again and spun fast.
When she turned around she noticed that she was at her old dorm room
"What…" she felt her breath become erratic
"You had no right" Tara heard someone speaking behind her and whirled
"Willow???" she saw the redhead standing by the window at their old room in Buffy's house
"She's my daughter" Willow hissed angrily and Tara saw that her eyes were black "you had no right"
"Y-y-you d-d-don't understand" she stammered nervously
"You betrayed me" she moved closer to Tara who started to back away from her "you took my daughter away from me"
"I had to…" she shot tearfully "y-y-you were unstable" Willow continued advancing as Tara backed up again "you're g-g-going to h-h-hurt her"
"Liar" the redhead stopped and glared sternly at the blonde "you love someone else" Tara suddenly noticed that she was at the magic box.
She turned around again and saw Willow standing in front of her holding an unconscious Faith in a tight grip.
She gasped when she noticed that the witch was pressing a knife against the slayer's throat
"Faith" Tara cried alarmed and tried to reach them but Willow blinked out and repapered on the other side of the room "don't hurt her…" she pled in tears "Willow, please…don't hurt her"
"I can't let her have you" she narrowed her eyes at the blonde "you're mine" she declared sternly and in a single motion slit the brunette's throat
"NO…" Tara shouted and fell to her knees crying "Faith…Faith" she called and felt strong arms enlacing her
"Shh...it's okay, baby…I'm here" the brunette whispered and rubbed her hands on the blonde's back in a soothing gesture "it was just a dream…everything is okay now"
"S-s-she…sh-she killed you" she said between sobs "I t-t-tried…I tried to stop her"
"Shh…it's okay" she tightened her hold and kissed Tara's hair softly "nobody killed me…I'm right here"
"It was so real" she sighed and wrapped her arms tightly around the slayer
"It was just a nightmare, ok?" Faith rocked their bodies and planted butterfly kisses on the blonde's head waiting for the sobs to subside
After a little while Tara sniffed and broke their embrace. She sat up and dried her face suddenly realizing something
"When did you arrive?" she asked confused
"About an hour ago" the brunette chuckled "but I didn't have the heart to wake you, so I just sat here and watched your beauty" she admitted with a smile "hi…"
"Hi" Tara grinned back
"Wanna talk about the dream?" she offered tucking a lock of blonde hair behind the witch's ear
"No" the blonde shook her head trying to erase the image of the blade cutting the girl's throat "oh my god…you're hurt!" her eyes bulged as she noticed an ugly bruise on the slayer's left cheek
"Nah…" she said dismissively "you should've seen the other guy"
"Was it the demon?" Tara asked concernedly
"yeah…it took us a week to track him down" she explained "and about two hours to slay it" she stood up from the bed and stretched her arms over her head "he put one hell of a fight" she said rolling her shoulders "I'm all sore"
"Why didn't you stay and rest?" she questioned intrigued
"Cause I had to see you" the slayer said kneeling on the bedside "or I'd loose my mind" she confessed huskily and saw a smile forming on the blonde's features
"I missed you" Tara whispered honestly touching the brunette's bruised face
"I love you" Faith declared and moved forward to kiss the blonde softly
The next morning all five inhabitants of the house were gathered in the kitchen for brunch
"That's how we finally figured what Cordelia's visions actually meant" Giles explained "and then we located the demon so Faith and Angel could go there to do the…muscle part" he finished sipping his juice
"Wow…it seems that you two had a pretty good time" Simone teased and started clearing the table
"Oh, indeed" Giles said with a provocative smirk "but the best part was watching Faith go Avril Lavigne on the stage"
"Hey…" the slayer retorted indignantly
"You sang????" Tara asked wide eyed
"We all HAD to" she shot Giles a murdering glare
"Oh my god" Simone was laughing so hard that her eyes were beginning to tear up "I would've paid to see that"
"What did you sing?" Tara asked amazed
"Sk8er boy…" she answered with a sigh
"I didn't know you liked Avril…" the blonde shook her head wishing she'd seen the brunette's performance
"She's ok…" Faith said shrugging "besides, Evanescence was taken" she threw an accusative look at Giles but left humming the song she'd sang on the stage causing a new round of giggles
"She's changed" Giles declared soberly
"Yes she is" Tara agreed
"I must confess that I wasn't entirely convinced" he admitted honestly "but after spending this week with her I have to give in" he removed his glasses and smiled at Tara "you helped her"
"She helped me" she replied firmly
"Indeed" he nodded and put his glasses back on "I can see clearly now that you are good for each other"
"Are you giving me your blessing?" she teased flashing her trademark grin
"Uh…well" he cleared his throat and squirmed a little embarrassed. Tara stood up, bent over and kissed him softly on the cheek
"Thank you" she whispered and left the kitchen grinning happily
Tara walked quietly into the garage where Faith was doing some stretches on a floor mat
She leaned against the wall silently watching her girlfriend exercising
Faith had her back to the door and, as she was so concentrated in relaxing her tensed muscles, she didn't acknowledge the blonde's presence
Tara took advantage of her anonymousness to appreciate the brunette's features. Her eyes traveled up and down the slayer's body admiring her athletic biceps and well-built back
She felt a desire burning her core and her body temperature rising as her imagination started setting off images and very sexy thoughts of a sweaty Faith rubbing against her own burning skin
She blinked a couple of times and shook her head to erase the images; she needed to work some things out before taking their relationship to a new level.
She pushed away from the wall and cleared her throat in order to get the brunette's attention
"Hi" Faith turned around a little surprised "how long have you been there?"
"Not long…" she swallowed dryly and took a long calming breath trying to get rid of the flush caused by the lusty thoughts "we n-need to talk"
"Shit…" Faith shook her head and felt her heartbeat increase as she misinterpreted the blonde's uncomfortableness "what did I do wrong?"
"What?" Tara asked confused "why do you think you did something wrong?"
"Because when someone begins a conversation with 'we need to talk'…it's time for me to pack my stuff and hit the road" she said getting up from the floor
"Not this time" Tara moved closer "you did nothing wrong" she took the slayer's hand in hers and smiled sweetly "I just want to talk to you"
"Okay" she nodded slowly and relaxed enjoying the blonde's touch "talk away"
"Not now" she smiled teasingly "take me out tonight"
"On a date?" she lifted a questioning eyebrow
"Yes" Tara nodded and wiggled her brows playfully
"Okay…where do you wanna go?" she asked joining the teasing mood
"I feel like dancing" the blonde lifted her arms and swayed her hips from side to side.
Faith's eyes bulged and she laughed at her comical expression
"Dancing, huh?" the slayer narrowed her eyes and the witch nodded positively "I think I know just the right place" she said and both girls smiled eagerly waiting for the upcoming night
Later that night the girls entered hand in hand into a crowded dancing club. Faith led them to a quieter corner
"Do you wanna a beer?" she offered
"Water" Tara answered with a grin "sparkling"
"Be right back" the slayer moved to the bar and returned a few minutes later carrying a bottle of sparkling water in one hand and a beer in the other.
She walked towards her girlfriend but was intercepted by a beautiful redhead
"Look what cat's brought in…" the woman said standing in front of Faith
"Brenda, hi…" Faith smiled recognizing the woman but squirmed when she caught a sharp glare being shot towards her "uh…how are you?"
"I'm ok…" she nodded "what about you?" she asked checking the slayer up and down "it's been a while"
"Yeah…been busy" she answered simply
"So…you here by yourself?" the redhead asked in a sultry voice
"Uh…nope" she shook her finger and pointed behind the woman.
Brenda turned around and saw Tara moving to join them
"This is my girlfriend, Tara" Faith introduced proudly "baby, this is Brenda"
"Nice to meet you" Tara greeted politely
"Same here" Brenda nodded and shook Tara's hand "wow…please, don't get me wrong, but…" she lifted her hands defensively "I wouldn't figure you as a 'going steady' kinda girl"
"Yeah…what can I say?" Faith shrugged and slipped one arm around the witch's waist "love can play tricks on you…"
"So I see…" she shook her head as if not believing her eyes and ears "anyway, it was nice meeting you" she smiled to Tara who nodded in return "and you" she addressed to Faith "don't be a stranger" she winked flirtingly at the slayer and left
The brunette closed her eyes and shook her head chuckling at the teasing, when she opened them she saw Tara looking suspiciously at her
"What?" she asked and handed the water to the blonde
"Do you miss that?" she questioned lifting an intrigued brow
"Miss what?" Faith asked sipping her own beverage
"This…" Tara opened one arm showing the place "the parties, the people, the flirting…"
"Sometimes" she answered truthfully "but to be honest, I never thought I'd enjoy so much staying home on a Friday night just eating popcorn and watching Disney cartoons" she admitted rolling her eyes as if not believing her own words
"Promise?" Tara asked trying to fish for one last confirmation of the slayer's feelings
"Scout's honor" she answered with the scout's gesture making Tara laugh
"You're not a boy scout" she said giggling
"Details…" she shrugged "the important thing is that I love you and I'd trade anything, anytime just to spend a night with you and the kid" she answered honestly oblivious to the fact that she was secretly being tested
"Good answer" Tara grinned satisfied and pulled the slayer close for a kiss.
When they parted a new song started
"Wow…salsa!!!!" Faith said excited moving her body in the rhythm of the music "come on, let's dance"
She place their drinks on a nearby table, took Tara by the hand and guided her to the dance floor.
The girls started performing a group of combining moves in the salsa cadence.
Their movements were in perfect sync complementing each other's steps; while Faith moved her left foot forward, Tara moved her right foot back and vice versa. Their hips swung sensually creating a very sexy rhythm.
They kept their sensual dance for two or three songs before the DJ turned to a slow one.
Faith wrapped her hands around Tara's waist and the blonde enlaced her arms over the slayer's shoulders
"So, what is it you wanted to talk to me about?" Faith asked curiously
"I want to thank you" Tara replied softly
"What for?" she furrowed her brows in confusion
"For showing me that I could still be happy" she explained
"I did that?" she opened her eyes in surprise
"yeah…" she nodded "you know…sometimes I…I find myself smiling for no apparent reason" she closed her eyes and blushed "and then I realize that I'm…I'm thinking about you" she took a deep breath and gathered the courage to admit her feelings "it was all so sudden…I wasn't expecting anything like that and…I have to admit that I was afraid…afraid to let go of my past, to…to expose myself and risk getting hurt again…" she sighed "I nearly pulled back, I…I almost said no to you"
"Why didn't you?" the slayer could hear her heart thundering inside her chest
"I don't know…maybe it was the way you look at me" she said locking eyes with her girlfriend "the way you talk to me…your slightly husky voice saying nice things to seduce me" she smirked wrinkling her nose and unconsciously pulled their bodies closer swaying with the soft music "I'm sorry I held back for so long, but I'm done thinking, Faith…" she said feeling her eyes welling up "I want to give myself to you…completely"
"Are you saying…" the slayer couldn't believe her ears. She felt her mouth go dry and her legs begin to quiver with anticipation
"I love you, Faith…" the blonde finally admitted it "I can't deny it anymore, neither to myself nor to you"
"I…I think I've never been this happy before…" Faith felt her heart skipping a beat at her girlfriend's words "I feel like I'm floating…like I'm gonna burst with such joy"
"Take me home" the witch whispered with her voice an octave below normal.
The slayer nodded mutely; her heart was beating so fast that she was afraid it would jump out of her chest if she opened her mouth to speak
The house was empty; Giles had taken Ariel and Simone to spend the weekend at his cottage.
The girls walked hand in hand to Tara's bedroom both feeling very nervous and excited at the same time.
Faith stopped at the foot of the bed and cupped Tara's face gently
"If you want to stop…just say the word, ok?" she spoke softly
Tara nodded and leaned in to capture the brunette's lips
The kiss was slow and sensual, both women savoring the passion emanating from each other's mouth
Soon things started to heat up. Tara's hands moved towards the slayer's back bringing their bodies together and causing their hips to thrust their lower bodies against one another.
Their desire was beginning to take charge but Faith decided to slow things down and pulled back gently.
She locked her gaze with the blonde and smiled; she wanted to show her girlfriend how much she loved her.
She took a deep breath to compose herself and let her hands slowly slide down to Tara's hips.
Her fingers moved under the blonde's shirt touching the bare skin of her belly. Tara's body jerked in response and she sucked in a quick breath.
Faith felt it and almost stopped her ministrations, but Tara sensed her hesitation and sent an okay sign by kissing her softly.
The slayer smiled and started unbuttoning the blonde's blouse, planting kisses on the spots the buttons used to be.
Tara closed her eyes and moaned softly feeling her skin burning with desire where the other girl's lips touched her.
After removing the blouse, Faith lowered the satin bra straps and took the garment off, letting it fall to the floor gently. She then moved next to the blonde's jeans and panties stripping her girl gracefully.
When she finished undressing the witch, the slayer took in the sight before her and licked her dry lips
"So beautiful" she whispered in adoration. Tara blushed and felt as though she were being worshipped.
Faith smiled at blonde's cuteness
"I love you" she professed.
Tara's heart melted at the passionate words and she moved closer to capture the brunette's mouth in a sweet kiss. She let it last for a while and pulled back a little
"I love you, too" she said it back and smiled feeling a rush of emotion run through her body.
Faith felt it too and wrapped her arms around the witch bringing their bodies together again.
She leaned her head forward and started planting sweet kisses against the tender skin on the blonde's throat.
Tara's heart began to pump furiously when she felt Faith's tongue licking and sucking her pulse point; she let out a soft groan as a slow burn ignited between her legs.
Faith pulled their bodies even closer pressing the witch's naked center to her own, and felt a tremor run through her.
She new she wouldn't be able to continue standing much longer so, she slowly began leaning Tara's back towards the bed.
She laid the blonde down carefully and in a quick motion got rid of her own clothes exposing herself to her girlfriend's admiration.
Tara smiled appreciatively and pulled the slayer on top of her intertwining their legs.
Both women gasped at the contact of their naked crotches and instinctively began to rub against one another in a slow sensual dance of sex and love.
The slayer and the witch spent the whole night discovering and exploring each other's most intimate spots, and finally sealing a relationship that would mend their broken hearts.
The End.