Author: Taras Shadow
Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon, ME, UPN…except for Tori, Hadley, Jessica Paris, and Orlando and other non-Buffy characters-they belong to me
Feedback: Yes please, everything is welcome
Pairings: W/T, X/A, B/F D/Tori
Rating: PG 13
Summary: Willow is one of the hottest models in the world. When she comes home for her holiday, she meets a nice family that is new to Sunnydale. Can she find love, and continue her much loved career? This is an AU fic. There will be a little angst between some characters, but nothing big for I want to keep the angst issue light. Thoughts are in < >
~Part 35b~
The sound of planes drew closer as Hadley buried her head in her mama shoulder, humming to herself quietly. She didn’t want Willow to leave, even if it’s only for a month. To a five year old, a month goes a long way. “Mama? As soon as we get home can we call willmy?”
Tara smiled softly at her baby girl. “Sweetie, Willmy will be in the air, but we promise, as soon as she lands, she’ll give as a call.”
Willow looked at her two ladies. “We’re almost there.” She quietly spoke.
Willow decided to drive her vehicle to the airport, placing Hadley in the middle of her black convertible. “Are you sure you’ll be okay driving this?” She asked her girlfriend pulling into the right lane, towards the airport.
“Willow, if you’re worried about your car…” Tara began.
“No, sweetie,” The red head gave a small chuckle. “I just meant are you comfortable driving back to Sunnydale alone?” She watched in her review mirror as Xander pulled his car into the same lane with Buffy right behind in Joyce’s jeep. “You have options to get back home.” She grinned.
“I wanna ride in the redsun.” Hadley nodded firmly, shifting so her head rested upon Willow’s are gently.
“We’ll be fine love, Hadley can crank her tunes while we drive back.” Tara reached over and tucked a strand of hair behind Willow’s ear.
Hadley seen the airport building ahead and whimpered. “Are we not there yet?” She pleaded quietly.
Tara played with blonde curls and kissed the top of her daughter’s head. “We’ll be fine.” She whispered. Truth was, without Willow, Tara knew that they would be fine, and they would be able to get along just the same and live their lives…just not as happy. Even though she knew that her love was only going away for a month, it seemed as if it would take forever for her tom come back.
Pulling up into the huge parking lot, Willow turned off the car and leaned into Hadley. “Want a ride on my back?” She asked.
Hadley blinked her big blue eyes and nodded slowly.
“Okay, hop on.”
Xander pulled up beside the black corvette with Buffy on the other side. Tori and Dawn filed out, holding hands as they walked towards Tara. “We have been up since early this morning, with a great breakfast, an awesome time and here we are and everyone’s weepy.” Dawn smiled sadly.
“It’s not I haven’t left before Dawnie.” Willow looked at the teenager.
“I know, but this is different. I feel for Hadley and Tara and my girlfriend…” Dawn sighed. “Every time you leave…it’s hard.”
“I know and I’m sorry, but I have to do this.” Willow softly explained. “I promise I will call as soon as I land. I’ll send emails and pictures, I’ll give you a tour of the suite I’m staying at.”
“Suite?” Hadley asked, her arms wrapped around Willow’s neck as her legs wrapped around her waist.
“I giant room with a hot tub, mini bar, big bed, balcony…that sort of thing.” Anya explained, pretty proud of herself. “So when Xander and I go on our honeymoon, we can have a suite and spend the nice days and evenings having se…”
“Settled walks along the beach…” Xander interrupted.
Willow smiled at Tara, leaning in and kissing her softly. “We should get inside.”
“I’ve got your luggage Will.” Faith and Buffy grabbed suitcases as they headed inside.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~
“Hey Will, can I talk to you for a second?” Xander asked, smiling at Tara, whispering his apologies for taking her away.
Willow let go of Tara’s hand and stood up, following her best friend. “What’s up?” She asked, frowning a bit.
“I wanted to tell you this earlier, but things weren’t focused exactly one this one certain thing I wanted to tell you…”
“Xander, I know you and Anya are engaged.” Willow smirked, punching him on the shoulder. “You showed me the ring months ago.”
Xander chuckled a bit and pulled his best friend into a hug. “Will, you’re my best friend and I love you. What you say and do matters to me and I need you to know that. And I need to tell you this before you leave…”
“Are you breaking up with me?” Willow giggled and cleared her throat. “Okay, sorry…being serious now.” She smiled softly. “Is everything okay with you and Anya?”
“Everything is fine. It can’t get any better.” He grinned. “Willow, Anya is pregnant.”
Stepping back a bit, Willow looked at her old friend with wide eyes. “Get out…you, Alexander Harris, will be a father?!” She squealed.
Xander’s smile grew even wider when he saw the excitement. “I know, I can’t believe it!”
Willow jumped into his arms and squeezed him. “Oh My God! I am so freaking happy for you two! I’m going to be an Aunt…Auntie Willow.” She beamed hugging him again.
“Willow…oxygen may be good.” Xander smirked and looked at Willow. “I am so in love with Anya and we are getting married and having a child just…it makes it that much more special. And you should know what I’m talking about.” He pointed towards Hadley and Tara, who were reading a magazine. “The Maclay’s are your family Wills, Hadley is your daughter and Tara is your wife…”
“Xander…”
“No, listen to me… we all know Hadley lets it slip every once and a while where she calls you mommy, and we know that you asked Tara to marry you…it just hasn’t happened officially.”
Willow nodded and looked at her beautiful Goddess. “She’s my life Xander. My everything, and I can’t, I won’t let her down. I want to shower her with gifts and offer her everything in the world that she wants…but the best part about that is…all she wants is me. And I can offer her that completely. She has me completely.”
“We’re all one big family and I’m loving it.” Xander looked at Faith and Buffy. “Those two worked things out and are now enjoying each others company, though I don’t think Joyce is too happy about them breaking an antique chair in the living room last night.” He softly laughed. “Tori and Dawn…those two have something so special I’m scared to even think about what they would do if they never even went out.”
“Oh come on Xan, Tori and Dawn not go out? Those two are made for each other…like you and Anya, Tara and I…Faith and Buffy…”
“You think Faith and Buffy were meant for each other?” Xander raised an eyebrow.
“I think so…they make a great couple, equal in strength, both short tempered…imagine the stamina…” Willow laughed as Xander went wide eyed.
“Oh God, I have never thought of Buffy…oh God…” Xander shook his head and blinked. “Thank you very much Willow!”
“No problem.”
“MOMMY!” Hadley came running up to Willow and wrapped herself around her legs.
“What is it baby girl?” Willow picked up the small child.
“I love you.” Hadley kissed Willow lightly.
“I love you too.” Willow’s heart melted and held Hadley tighter against her.
Xander watched as his best friend whispered to Hadley and made her giggle. He knew that Willow was and will be a great mother. And he did recall her talking about having another child with Tara…if she could get the blonde to agree and give Hadley a little sister or brother.
“Willow, your flight is boarding.” Buffy came up with the rest of the gang. Faith reached over and held Hadley so Willow could pull Tara aside.
Tara licked her lips, her face was sad and she smiled softly. “I guess it’s time.” She pulled Willow close, nuzzling her neck. “I’m going to miss waking up to you…feeling you against me…kissing you every morning and every night..”
“Making love.” Willow whispered, her cute grin curling up at the corner of her mouth.
“That too.” Tara giggled, brushing her lips against Willow’s. “I’m so going to miss you baby.”
“I know what you mean. I can’t think of waking up in the morning and not having Tori yell at Hadley to stop singing or jumping on her bed.” She grinned.
Chucking, Tara pulled Willow closer, capturing her lips, licking them as they parted against her own. Tara felt Willow thread her hands in her blonde locks. She moaned softly at the gentle yet sensual embrace. Pulling back, Willow rested her forehead against Tara’s. “Drive safe back home.”
“And you have a safe flight.” Tara smiled warmly. “Call me as soon as you land.”
“I promise.” Willow kissed Tara again, this time a lot slower and deeper. “Tara? Don’t laugh at me when I ask you this…but can we…you know…over the phone?” She turned a deep crimson.
“Phone sex?” Tara softly giggled. “Why Miss Rosenberg…”
“I told you not to laugh.” Willow pouted.
“I’m not laughing at you sweetie…just…I’d love to make love to you over the phone…” Tara whispered, her eyes sparkling.
Willow pulled Tara back into a deep embrace.
Hadley rose an eyebrow when they never parted for the longest time. She leaned into Faith and whispered, “Are they having estasy?”
Faith laughed out loud and drew herself attention. “Sorry, but this little cutie is so much fun.”
Buffy walked up to the kissing couple and cleared her throat. “Okay, I know you two are going to be in serious need of alone time when Willow gets back, but for now, please share the time we have.”
Tara ducked her head and blushed with embarrassment. “Sorry.”
“Oh no, don’t be sorry Tara, Buffy is just jealous…” Anya smirked.
“Anya what?” Buffy turned to face the ex demon.
“Guys!” Tori stepped in and pulled Willow into a hug. “We are going to miss you so much Willow.”
Dawn smiled and was next to hug her redheaded friend. “Don’t forget the presents.” She teased, kissing Willow lightly on the cheek.
Hadley waited her turn patiently as the rest of the scoobies took their turn hugging and saying their good lucks and such to her mommy. Finally feeling Willow pick her up, she nestled comfortably against her chest. “I wanted to wait for you last.” Willow whispered quietly.
“Why?” Hadley asked.
“Because, you are my little buddy, my little girl Had. And I am going to miss you most of all.”
“What about Mama?”
“Well that’s a given.” Willow grinned and kissed the tip of the blonde’s nose. “But you’re my snuggle buddy when mama is at school at night, and you help with the dishes and you are taking care of my pride and joy.”
“Don’t worry mommy, Brady is in good care.” Hadley smiled.
“I know and thank you!” Willow smiled and brushed blonde curls away from Hadley eyes.
“I hate to break up the nice interaction, but sweetie, you’re about to miss your flight.” Tara softly spoke.
Willow pulled Tara close with her free arm and hugged her girls close and tight. “You two behave and make sure no one gets into trouble.”
“Got it boss.” Hadley saluted playfully.
After hearing the final call for boarding, Willow kissed Hadley and Tara one last time. “I love you.” She whispered, taking her carry on bag and giving the lady her ticket.
Seeing Willow off was the hardest thing to do for Hadley. She was so worried and she couldn’t take it. “I can’t watch.” She said, resting her face in Tara’s neck, letting her tears fall.
“It’s okay my girl, she’ll be fine.” Tara swayed back and forth, sensing her daughter’s concern and worries.
“I know she will. Can we go back to Sunnydale?” Hadley asked, looking at her mama with big blue teary eyes.
“Yes sweetie, we can go home.”
“Not home, home just left on plane to Australia.” Hadley hugged Tara again. Muttering something about stupid Mr. Caron and making her home leave.
Tara nodded and nuzzled Hadley’s neck. “Okay sweetie, let’s go back to Sunnydale, feed Brady and maybe lay down for a small nap.”
“And then we can have oreo cookies when we wake up?” Hadley smiled. “and an extra one for Willow?”
Tara smiled and nodded again. “Yes, then you can help me out with washing Willow’s car.”
“Mommy’s car.” Hadley corrected.
“So the plane just took off, are we all ready to go?” Buffy smiled.
The group walked out of the airport slowly and into their vehicles. “See you guys back in Sunnydale.” Hadley called out waving at everyone as her mama buckled her in.
~*~*~*~*~*~
~Holly~
Um…This Is Nice And All…But I’d Rather Have Your Fingers…
by Taras Shadow » Mon May 12, 2003 7:10 pm 
I have visitors here and I'm trying to play a nice hostess. Lalala
kidding, we (well I) know it'll be!
Taras Shadow,
I know that everything will work out but i was so sad. 
Had was sooooo cute. My heart broke for her. 
I can't wait to see the W/T phone sex. 
That should be fun. 
I just can't wait for the all together happy ending. 
I love your fic. Can't wait for more. Hope for an update soon. 
and can i just say "I love your fic"
I missed your fic for quite some time. 
anyway the wait is worth it.
is all i could give. but you deserve more for writing this wonderful fic.
her Mommy.
i knew it!........ cant wait for that!! 
!! 
at: 5/24/03 1:40:43 pm
Heh. 
