Chapter 88
Willow usually liked school. But on this Monday she had a nervous feeling in her stomach. She could've stayed home sick, she took very few sick days so noone would accusse her of faking. But Willow knew the reason for her pain, and she knew she would have to face Tara eventually. She feared what Tara might think, that they were a couple now. Willow had dated Oz, she'd had an unrequited crush on Xander for years. Those hadn't been about putting on a show for everyone, Willow had real feelings for both of these boys. Willow couldn't be gay. Yet she had these new and scary feelings for Tara. Willow saw Tara befre school.
Tara: We need to talk.
Willow: Yeah. You should know that I care for you, but only as a friend. I danced with you because I wanted to protect you. I just didn't want you to be humiliated. Partly because I saw "Carrie" but also because I'm your friend. I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.
Tara: Okay. I actually meant about Buffy. Did you see the same thing I did on Saturday night?
Willow: Oh. Yeah I saw Buffy turn Ford into dust, literally. Maybe we should talk to her.
Willow and Tara went to find Buffy. Willow knew she'd embarrassed herself. She started to think. Then she remembered, 241 days until graduation day. 241 days until she could leave humiliation like that behind forever.