The Magazine Chronicles

[wiccanbotanist]

Tempest Duer - If it isn't a good endline then it is a good cliffhanger. These stories however are set up to have good endliners.



Once again since I wanted to get this up I haven't been good with the editing for small errors and hoping for Word to fix them for me (and we all know how well that always works). As for the me having trouble writing this...it turns out my pounding headache was a good inspiration. Of course I spent most of yesterday sleeping when I was hoping to get this done. But eventually it went away and my inspiration was able to be written.



And I apologize for the changing of the name. Along with my inspiration for this segment I got inspiration for many more to come and not all of them will be first person POV, but instead segments leading to more magazine bits. So in honour of the name change I shall quote the sticker on my nalgene bottle: I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.



On to the fic.



Title: In Sickness and In Health

Author: Wiccanbotanist

Rating: R

Disclaimer: Characters are not mine (you know the drill) just playing with them.

Spoilers: None

Summary: Tara now talks with the magazine.

Feedback: Yes Please



In Sickness and In Health

Part 2



I really don’t get sick that often. It’s kind of surprising though because whenever anyone else gets sick I’m always helping them out. By them I am referring to everyone….the entire extended family of ours. Usually the bug sweeps through hitting almost everyone but me. And they all request my soup.



The tea? She told you about the tea? Oh complained to you about the tea…right. No, no one requests the tea. Don’t worry though you aren’t likely encounter it at the store. Very few are willing to market it and those that do only do so market to places of herbal remedies and Chinese medicine. I’ve seen some at the co-op here but it is very expensive and most of the ingredients you can grow yourself. Those you can’t well you can buy in bulk from the co-op.



What you’re serious? Yeah, I can get it to you before you go. I’ll have to write it down though because I’ve only got it in my head. Sorry…it’s just strange. I’ll have to amend my statement. No one before now has ever requested my tea. I’ve always had to force them to drink it. Occasionally I’ll be sneaky about it. Willow enjoys tricking the others into drinking it. She figures if she is forced to suffer with it she won’t suffer alone.



Right so a story about me when I’m sick. Well like I said it doesn’t happen very often. But that doesn’t mean I have stories where I get spoiled with a little extra TLC from Willow every now and again. In fact not just two weeks ago I got a good dose of special treatment.



I had just received a large stack of papers to read over for work. The museum coordinator for San Francisco had brought the list and associated reading of exhibits that were touring. She also wanted to talk to me about an exhibit she is proposing. It is nice to be in the Association of California Museums. It is a good deal for us smaller museums in the smaller towns. It gives us access to more artefacts and larger exhibits.



So I had brought the work home with me because there was a lot to go through and I had a decision to make within the next couple of days. Willow and I try not to bring work home, with the exception of when Will is actually working at home but she’s good at keeping it to her office and within normal working hours. It was convenient however that Willow had a large project herself so she took advantage of the extra work time.



I was at the table reading when the pain started behind my eyes and was slowly spreading throughout my head. I had been getting the headaches often as of late, but had failed to tell Willow about them because I didn’t want her to worry. In fact I hadn’t really been worrying about them so I figured why should she worry? Willow tends to worry too easily and I didn’t want any undue stress on her especially since she had recently gotten over a cold.



She immediately started worrying however when she entered the dining room to see me with my head cradled in my hands obviously in pain. So she rushed over and started fussing of me. I tried to wave off her attentions saying that I was fine but she was not so easily dissuaded. So I admitted to the headache and she went into full TLC mode.



She turned on the electric kettle for tea. Not the tea, but willow tea. As in tea from the bark of a white willow tree…not Willow tea. Yeah, it’s a pain killer, essentially it is aspirin. Anyway taking away my stack of papers she told me “No more reading.” She lit the candles on the table and turned down the lights. By then the tea was ready.



As I sipped my tea Willow stood behind me and started massaging my temples. She is actually very good with her hands. They look soft and dainty but she actually has a lot of strength in them. Must be from all that computer work.



As soon as she sensed I was no longer severely suffering from the pain she started asking questions hoping to find the culprit of the headaches. When she was satisfied that I agreed to see the eye doctor as the pain often happened after prolonged periods of reading, she moved the massage to my neck. She could tell my pain had subsided completely and I was now just enjoying my massage. Before I was completely relaxed however she decided to move away from the dining table to continue her work in the bedroom.



Willow had read once that the old excuse “I have a headache” was no longer viable because an orgasm would release natural pain killers into your body, or something like that. She explained it to me, the chemicals and everything but I don’t remember the specifics. Let’s just say that my determined Willow and her magic hands made sure the headache was definitely not coming back that night.



So, Yes, my Willow does take good care of me. And she enjoys every minute of it too. I think the real point is, the moral of this story if you will, is that we take care of each other. It was what we were meant to do, me and her taking care of each other forever.

A sign seen in a botanist's front yard: "Please keep off the Bouteloua gracilis"

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

[russ]

Firstly, sympathies on your headache; glad it went away and left inspiration in its wake.



Secondly, congrats on the name change. Good to know that there'll be more of these, and the new name ties them together nicely.



These are lovely little stories. No big monster fighting, no apocalypses, just vignettes of lives lived together in love. Very well written and enjoyable. And your endlines are all beautiful and memorable.

Russ



When we love and give it everything we've got, no matter what the consequences, we are doing what we were put here to do -- Geneen Roth

[Artemis]

I'm bouncing for joy at the prospect of many more magazine articles This one was as always very sweet, and it's lovely to see Tara get pampered, there could hardly be someone more deserving. Yay for Willow and Tara taking care of each other forever



This magazine must have noticed a distinct rise in its readership by now I'm imagining people everywhere clipping out these articles, and whenever they have a miserable day or life gets them down, reading one of them and feeling better. I know I do, thanks for that

Chris Cook

Through the Looking-glass

A Willow and Tara for every world.

[stillrunning]

Firstly, yay for the knowledge that there will be more of these lovely shorts to come. I love the style and content you write about...everyday happenings, but with the twist that Willow and Tara give each story to make it all their own.



Secondly, I think I really love Willow's remedy for a headache. It should be bottled and sold...I'd buy it!

"Heaven's not a place that you go when you die...it's that moment in life when you actually feel alive"

[SJ]

Like your writing style,great update

[hidden watson]

This is a great article, lots of love (what else?). One question ... where can I subscribe to this great magazine?

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quiet thoughts

[lil fled]

Enjoying this much... The magazine thing, good finding!



Keep 'em coming!

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"I'm realistic about love. People shape love into what they

want love to be and it always bounces back to its natural

shape and smashes you out of the way."

[Tempest Duer]

I wish all of my headaches ended like that...

I got bitten by a drunk lesbian! Does that mean I'll turn into one?



~my friend Mary

[wiccanbotanist]

All previous disclaimers apply. See first chapter for details.



In Sickness and In Health - Epilogue



Tara grabbed the notepad that was magnetised to the fridge. It was pale yellow with fruit lining the border and text at the bottom that said ‘Shopping List.’ There was writing on it but it had nothing to do with shopping.



“Went to Bufs, (heart) Wil”



Tara had thought she heard the phone ring during the interview. She figured it to be a telemarketer, because it was around the time they usually called. However Buffy calling before noon on her day off probably warranted a crisis and thus Willow’s attention.



She ripped the page with Willow’s note off, grabbed a pen and began the list of ingredients for the tea. The two talked about tea in general with Tara touting the wonderfulness of making tea the traditional style.



“I may be a tea lover but I’ll admit to tea laziness. Most of my tea comes in tea bags and I wouldn’t be able to survive without my electric water kettle. I do however at least own a tea ball, which was actually my great grandmother’s.” The interviewer seemed to beam proudly.



They continued talking about tea until Tara finished with the list, adding a few tips to make the tea more effective. She tore off that sheet of paper but continued writing. This time it was a name, email, phone number and address in San Francisco. The topic was then turned to the exhibit proposed by the person who was written on the shopping list.



“I’ll let her know the magazine should be in contact with her.” Tara again ripped off the front piece and pushed the pad towards the brunette. “If you can write down your bosses contact info, I’d like to talk with her too. I’m sure she’ll have final say over your, and the magazines, involvement but I’d like you specifically to work on it. That is if you have time?”



“It is a really great idea. I’d love to be a part of it, with or without the magazine. Besides I’ve plenty of spare time…to much in fact.” As she finished her sentence and writing down the contact info, the front door opened and Willow appeared in the kitchen within moments. “Hello.” She said quickly acknowledging the two. Willow headed straight for Tara as if pulled by a magnet and kissed her chastely on the lips.



“What’d Buffy want?” Tara asked, curious as to what Buffy’s crisis was.



“Out of coffee, called in a panic, some meeting this morning, took some over.” She replied in a classic short Willow run-on sentence, emphasising all points by waving her hands. She headed towards the coffee maker herself. “Speaking of which I could use more myself… Delaney would you care for some?” Willow asked the brunette.



“No thanks, I don’t drink coffee.” Delaney replied.



Willow turned and stared at her as if she were a vampire who had just implied that she didn’t drink blood. “Are you insane?”



The girl took it with a small laugh. “Could be…”



“Why not?” Willow asked, hoping there was an acceptable reason.



“Don’t care for it.” was all she was given.



Willow continued making coffee but was not satisfied with the response. “What about mochas?”



“Nope.”



“You are insane.”



“Give her a break hon., I rarely drink coffee myself.” Tara finally butted in.



“Yeah but you aren’t opposed to mocha-y goodness.” Willow turned back to Delaney. “Are you against caffeine or something?”



“No I drink tea.” She replied.



“But that doesn’t count.” Willow pushed off her response.



“Actually the caffeine in tea can be quite significant.” Tara pointed out.



“A lot of people switch to tea when their doctor tells them not to drink anymore coffee. They find it a suitable caffeine replacement.” Delaney continued the tea argument.



“Yeah but you didn’t switch did you?” Willow asked but it was more a statement.



“Nope, always been a tea drinker.”



“See, insane.” Willow had gathered all the evidence and came to her conclusion. And she wasn’t going to budge.



That was until she received that look from Tara. “Uh…how about quirky? Can I get a quirky?”



“I’ll give you that. Out of the multitude of adjectives you could have picked quirky is a good one. It certainly isn’t used enough. Though if you want true funny, you could have called my tea habits queer.”



Delaney now received an odd look from the other two. “What? I’m a journalist writer-type person. I enjoy a good play on words.”



Tara shook her head and rolled her eyes, though obviously amused. The coffee was finished at that point. Willow set down a mug for Tara and clasped her own tightly as she sat down at the island. She spotted the many ‘shopping lists’ and immediately grabbed for them.



“What are these?”



Willow shuffled through them, the last one being the tea ingredients. She pulled it from the stack and held it out in front of Delaney.



“Seriously?”



“Go ahead…..say it. I know you want to.”



“Insane.”



Tara was starting to be worried about Willow and Delaney’s interaction with each other. That was until the two burst into giggles.



“Delaney, would you like some tea?” Tara asked when the two finally settled.



“No I should probably get going. You know I have an article to write and everything.” She gathered up the papers and placed them in her briefcase. “But we’ll be in touch.”



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In a partitioned ‘office’, in a high-rise San Francisco building a brunette sat at her desk typing away. She had paused briefly to take a sip of her tea when a figure appeared at her ‘door.’



“Laney, I had a phone call from Tara Rosenberg-Maclay.” said the blonde now standing further into the cubicle. She paused carefully considering her words.



“And….?”



“And I was thinking that when Carol leaves for LA in 2 months, you could certainly use a little more space. It would be just in time for the party and you’ll get to show it off to your new friends.”



Delaney took in the information. Was she really getting upgraded into a proper office? Wait a minute….



“New friends?”



“You know….I wish I had networking skills when I was your age. It took me a while to develop them. But alas you are still young. Tara was quite adamant about you being on the project. I would certainly put her in your list of friends if you haven’t done so already.” The blonde was now leaning against the desk her arms folded shaking her head at the naivety of the brunette.



“So they’re going to come to the party?”



“I’m sending them an invitation.”



“And the project?”



“We are in. As your boss I must congratulate you on getting involved in this because that makes the magazine involved. And the exhibit will be great publicity.”



“This isn’t about publicity.”



“I know but that was speaking as the editor of this magazine. As a member of the gay community I must thank you. It’s funny how I never really thought about it. I know the history of my family, I can even tell you about the history of this state. But as for the gay history of California, I have no clue, not including the particular history of this magazine of course.”



“Of course.”



“So call whomever you need to call and get this thing started, and in two months you’ll have a little more room to work with.” The blonde started to turn to go. “Oh and one last thing. When you talk to Tara don’t tell her about the invitation. I want it to be a surprise.”



Delaney shuffled through her papers and found a pale yellow slip, bordered by fruit. She picked up the receiver and started dialling.



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Tara checked the mail before she walked towards the front door. She knew Willow must have had a busy day because it was waiting to be retrieved. Usually when Willow worked from home she’d always take a break to get the mail. That was unless she was really busy. And if she was really busy that also meant that she’d have at minimum one pot of coffee to herself, and wouldn’t have eaten since breakfast either.



‘She keeps this up she’ll get sick again.’ Tara thought. It was appropriate though because in her hands was the latest issue of the magazine which held their ‘sick’ stories. Maybe Tara could use it to remind Willow about the tea. Actually a better idea was one they discussed briefly last week. They needed a vacation, especially Willow who refused to work any other way than too much.



Tara entered the house and peered down the hallway. Sure enough Willow’s door was closed. She entered the kitchen and placed the mail on the island. Spotting the coffee pot half empty she sighed and wished that was only the first pot, but knowing it was more likely to be the second, and not wanting to think about it if it was the third.



Tara started going through the mail. “Bills, Bills, Junk. Oh a letter from Dawn. More bills. Hey…what’s this?” Their address was hand written but the return address printed in the corner said San Francisco. Tara grabbed a butter knife from the drawer and carefully opened it. She pulled out the folded card and opened it, catching the extra slip inside before it flew away.



The card read:

“You are invited. A celebration of 10 years in publication.”



The note said:

“Let me make this as easy as possible for you. You two pack for a couple of days, bring your party clothes, and show up. We’ll take care of the rest. Let me know. Sincerely, Marilyn Gray, Editor in chief.”



Tara heard the office door open.



“Hey honey?”



“Yeah?” Willow replied.



“You know how we were talking about a vacation...”



The ‘End’

(not really)





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Okay just a final note. The idea for the exhibit is not fully mine. It came to me from seeing a seminar/talk/documentary poster for the LGBT history in my area/state during my undergraduate. I was unable to attend but thought ‘hey what a great idea.’ I’m sure it has been done before, probably in lots of different media, but I thought it would be fun project for Tara to be involved in. And I even did a quick google and happened upon the Chronology of Gay History in California in case anyone is interested.

A sign seen in a botanist's front yard: "Please keep off the Bouteloua gracilis"

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

Edited by: wiccanbotanist at: 3/8/05 4:33 am

[wiccanbotanist]

Okay sorry it took me so long to first of all address feedback and secondly provide an update. Needless to say (but I’m gonna say it anyways) it’s been busy here and it is only going to get more busy before it gets better. I’m happy I’ve reached my goal and have updated something before I’m off to the ‘jungle’ for two weeks. But when I get back I’ll be studying for exams so it could be a whole month before I get more writing done. But at least I’m at a ‘stopping point’ in this fic. I.E. I’m posting the epilogue to “In Sickness and In Health.” But first….lets deal with some feedback.



russ – I’m really glad you like my little stories. I must admit it is certainly refreshing to write them and not have to deal with big bads or angst. And I was surprised that a headache was inspiring…but hey work with what you’ve got right?



Artemis – The original plan was to do a couple of shorts in that first person pov style, but then my brain overworked itself and I developed a sort of story line. But is usually how it works doesn’t it? In fact I’ve already got the first bit written to the next next part (i.e. the part after next) even before I had started writing this epilogue, that and I’ve still got to write the next bit too. But yeah, I know if this were a real magazine I’d certainly clip the articles for inspiration.



stillrunning – I’m glad everyone is excited that there will be more. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. As for the style, it was something I tried on a whim it isn’t usually the way I write (which is why I supplement it with the epilogues I think) and the content…well its nice to take a break from angsty writing. And the headache remedy….I’d buy it too.



SJ – Thanks!



hidden watson – Ah yes I’d be glad to sell you a back copy of the magazine but alas we are all sold out. They are quite popular. Unfortunately subscriptions are unavailable at this time, you’ll have to purchase it at the newsstand. It would be a great magazine wouldn’t it? I’d subscribe too.



lil fled – Glad you’re enjoying it. Got an update on the way!



Tempest Duer – If all headaches ended like that I wouldn’t mind having them……



Right so thanks again for the feedback. Update on the way and a bit of warning for you all. The next episode will take a slightly different turn.



-wiccanbotanist

A sign seen in a botanist's front yard: "Please keep off the Bouteloua gracilis"

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

[lil fled]

"The end" ..?? I can never get used to that line in fanfiction I loved all of this very much, some great ideas and you did an amazing job...! Very well written (except obviously that last line, something about ending?)

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"I'm realistic about love. People shape love into what they

want love to be and it always bounces back to its natural

shape and smashes you out of the way."

[russ]

Thanks for bringing this story to an end before your hiatus from writing. Hope exams, etc. go well.



I sympathize with Delaney; that's exactly the reaction you get when saying "no thanks" to coffee. Both Willow & Tara would think me insane, as "Don't care for it," is my reaction to both coffee and tea. I figure, a person can get all the caffeine they need from chocolate.



I'll be looking forward to the promised next episode.

Russ



When we love and give it everything we've got, no matter what the consequences, we are doing what we were put here to do -- Geneen Roth

[stillrunning]

I believe that Delaney is the most insanest, craziest, looniest, and quarkiest person EVER! How anyone can not like coffee or mochas is beyond me. But I guess I'll forgive her because, well, this story was just so cute and I feel like I have to. I wish there was more though!!! Like, vacation fic or something...but oh well. I loved it just the way it was

"Heaven's not a place that you go when you die...it's that moment in life when you actually feel alive"

[wiccanbotanist]

Sorry lil fed to confuse you. It is not The End....it is merely the pause or break in the segment that is why I put the 'end'. I just went and fixed it now so there will be no more confusion. Don't worry there are many more segments to come.



-wiccanbotanist

A sign seen in a botanist's front yard: "Please keep off the Bouteloua gracilis"

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

Edited by: wiccanbotanist at: 3/8/05 4:34 am

[Artemis]

Okay, there were so many lovely things in this update, but I have to single out just one that really got me - how when Tara and Delaney were talking and Willow came in, there was no hesitation or anything, she and Tara just kissed, perfectly natural and normal and sweet... yay



And of course all the other cool things: Willow half-teasing Delaney about coffee, animated hand-waving in Willow's explanations, Tara doing her little bit to help out Delaney - that's one of many things I adore about Tara, she helps out everyone - the promise of a Willow/Tara vacation... I wonder if they're celebrities now among the magazine's readership? But that casual kiss said it all for me - they love each other, and it shows not just in the big romantic gestures, candle-lit dinners and hot gay love (not that they're not good, of course), it's everyday things like a kiss for no particular reason, just coming into the room and hey, there's Tara, *kiss*. Awww...

Chris Cook

Through the Looking-glass

A Willow and Tara for every world.

Smut Bunnies!: Saving the world, sexily!

[hidden watson]

For me, it was even earlier in the fic. The warm fuzzy feeling about how they are in love came to me at the note on the fridge:

Quote:

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Went to Bufs, (heart) Wil

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complicated and wordy words are simply not needed. Of course there is the striaight-to-it kiss like Chris says, the quirky-insane banter, the tea recipe. So this article is finished, but the magazine continues, right? Great.



I'm so disappointed it's sold out, drat, I must have been too late. Perchance you can give this kitten a little warning before the next edition (hopefully an article on the party?) so I can camp out overnight at the newstand and grab the earliest copy? Cheers mate. Now, off to ebay I go to search for it .



On other matters, thanks for your encouragement on CA. It made me so much better, proper replies over in that thread by the end of this week. Looking at the feedback, I think I will post the final 2 chapters, my readers deserve that much after the overwhelming show of support that has me, well, overwhelmed, but in a good way.



Finally, the best of luck in your exams!!!

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quiet thoughts

[SJ]

Great update

[Tempest Duer]

Well thank goodness it isn't really the end! I don't know what I'd do then.

I got bitten by a drunk lesbian! Does that mean I'll turn into one?



~my friend Mary

[wiccanbotanist]

Feedbacks!



lil fed – I apologize again for the confusion. Glad you think its well written because well that is how I tried to write it.



russ – I still have exams left to go and I hope they go well too! And don’t worry about being insane, I have friends that don’t drink either, either and yes there is plenty of caffeine in chocolate. Chocolate is definitely good…..



stillrunning – Vacation fic coming up! How did you know what I was planning?



Artemis – I love it when you leave me feedback. I hope the next update will bring you more ‘perfectly natural and normal and sweet’ Willow and Tara goodness. And that is an interesting question you got there about Willow and Tara being celebrities, we’ll just have to see won’t we.



hidden watson – Yeah I liked the note too. Though a little difficult to portray here on the board. I thought about using <3 but it took me a while to get it the first time I saw it and I didn’t want to confuse the non-super-nerds out there. (Of course super nerdy would spell it out to less than three). I also comtemplated putting in So the next segment isn’t a magazine article so no need to camp out at the newsstand just yet. And thanks I’ll need luck for my exams.



SJ – always short and sweet aren’t you? Thanks



Tempest Duer – I don’t know what I’d do either, perhaps work on some of my other fics……



So I’m glad I warned you all about my lack of updating because even I was frustrated that I hadn’t gotten any fic posted. If any of you are keeping track of my other fics, well the Guardian I warned will take forever and I’m still stuck on Believe in Fairies partly because I keep getting distracted by my other fics and partly because I don’t like what little I have written. Plus there is the whole I still have an assignment due and exams on Monday (eep!).



Right so back to Magazine Chronicles. I have an update for you….really really soon. As in it is mostly written. I’ve got one more scene to flesh out (heh….flesh) but it is 3:30 in the morning here and I don’t know if I can make it. But I’m going to give it my all.



As some of you may have figured out the next segment is about Willow and Tara's vacation to San Francisco. I shall call it "Vacation." The title also signifies my vacation from the normal magazine chronicles stye of first person point of view, because this is just a story. And I'm not sure how many parts it will occur in yet.



-wiccanbotanist

A sign seen in a botanist's front yard: "Please keep off the Bouteloua gracilis"

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

[wiccanbotanist]

Yay I got it done. I should be sleeping right now.



Title: Vacation

Author: Wiccanbotanist

Rating: NC17

Disclaimer: Characters are not mine (you know the drill) just playing with them.

Summary: A little vacation in San Francisco.

Feedback: Yes Please



Vacation Part 1: Arrival



“Oh look. That’s us. Our name on a sign! Look at that. How very exciting.” Willow babbled as she spotted a tall man in a black suit and driver’s cap holding a sign that said Rosenberg-Maclay.



“Honey, we’ve had our name on a sign before.”



“Yeah but Xander holding a sign obviously made by Dawn and Buffy when we got back from our honeymoon was not the same. I mean look at this guy, the suit and the hat.” Willow said pointing to the driver. Although he did not smile, the amusement would have been obvious in his eyes, that was if he wasn’t wearing sunglasses.



Tara smiled at the memory when the gang picked them up at the airport. “The rainbow colours were nice.”



The entire limo ride to the hotel Willow and her curiosity poked and prodded everything inside the spacious vehicle babbling the while about the things she encountered. “Oh, minifridge!” Tara just smiled. Willow may have been acting like a 5 year old but at least she was relaxed. The last month had been hell. Willow had another big project, the car broke down, and bunch of other little things seemed to break or disappear. They really really needed the vacation.



Although Tara would be getting a little bit of work done while in San Francisco, Willow wasn’t even allowed to bring her palm pilot, which was quite the task. But that was now forgotten as the limo provided an adequate distraction. Tara was also hoping to get in some other quality distract-Willow time during this vacation. Even the driver recognized a smile like what was now plastered on Tara’s face.



When they arrived at the hotel they were met by a familiar brunette.



“Delaney.” Tara said with a nod of acknowledgement.



“Tara and Willow. How was your flight?”



“Uneventful.” Willow responded. She received a raised eyebrow, so the redhead continued. “Which is my way of saying it was fine because an event on a plane is usually a bad thing, and since there was no badness, and thus no events it was therefore uneventful.”



“Gotcha. But not all events are bad things. The event tomorrow I would classify as a good thing.”



“Right.” Willow nodded.



“So you’re the welcoming committee?” Tara asked.



“That would be correct. I’ve been told to take care of everything for you while you’re here. I’m your official tour guide and vacation planner.”



“Do you have an itinerary?” Willow asked.



“Sorry but no. I haven’t planned your vacation for you but I have a few options for you apart from the few things you have to attend. Such as the party, you can’t get out of that one. I’ve also been told that you have to come to the office sometime before the big to do tomorrow night. But you can pick when. There are also a number of touristy destinations including the piers and the parks. And we can’t forget the shopping in there somewhere. And don’t feel like you are forced to do any of these because I’m sure you’d like to relax and have some time to yourselves.”



You could almost see the wheels turning in Willow’s head as she sorted in her mind the options to work out an effective schedule, with the most efficient use of the time they had there, and including backups for any potential problems that would throw them off of the original schedule. She was cut short when a hand grabbed hers. One of the many magic pause buttons Tara had discovered on Willow.



“We should probably hit the office today. I would imagine there’d be more people in today. Tomorrow everyone is going to be preparing.” Tara stated.



“It will be more like ‘running around like chickens with their heads cut off.” Delaney stated with a giggle.



“Everyone thinks that is an amusing image but in reality it isn’t.” After the look she received Tara decided to clarify. “What? I grew up on a farm.”



There was a pause. “So what is the plan then?” Delaney broke the silence with her question.



Before Willow’s brain got started again Tara voiced her plan. “Can we have a couple of hours, get settled in first?” Delaney nodded. “And then we can visit the office.”



“Will two hours be enough?” Delaney asked.



“That should be fine.”



“I’ll see you in a bit then.”



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Tara placed her reading glasses on the bridge of her nose and reached for the stack of tourist maps and advertisements waiting patiently on the desk of their room while Willow performed her poke and prod process of the room. Tara was halfway through a pamphlet on an Alcatraz tour when she realised that Willow had stopped moving. She turned to find the redhead sitting on the bed staring at her.



“What?”



It was then Tara noticed that look in the green eyes and the smile on Willow’s lips.



“We don’t have time.”



“She gave us two hours.”



Tara gave Willow a look that could only be interpreted as ‘Like I said, we don’t have time.’



“That isn’t helping.”



Tara still peering over her glasses raised an eyebrow.



“You with your sexy glasses. I kept thinking naughty thoughts the whole plane ride over.”



That had not gone unnoticed by Tara by the certain way Willow’s thumb would stroke the back of her hand. Tara had found it very distracting and ended up having to reread almost every paragraph. And they certainly hadn’t been able to do anything about it. The flight started its descent shortly after ascending. It was just enough time to get up in the air, get your complimentary soda and get back on the ground again. Besides they officially got their membership in the ‘Mile High Club’ when they were younger when Giles had taken the gang to London ‘for a holiday’ as he called it.



Willow got up off the bed and headed towards Tara. “The idea has been planted. You won’t be able to think of anything else. You don’t want to be distracted while we visit The Magazine do you?”



Tara gulped. Resistance was futile, especially now that Willow was straddling her in the chair. But Tara really didn’t mind the fact that she couldn’t resist Willow.



“No, I really think it is in your best interest to le me ravish you right now.” Willow’s voice had softened towards the end of the sentence because her lips were now positioned next to Tara’s ear, and they reached out starting to suck gently. Tara shivered, it passed through her spine and landed between her thighs starting a trickle of moisture, the first sign that a dam would soon be bursting. Maybe it wouldn’t take long at all. Willows lips made their way along Tara’s jaw line then up to capture Tara’s. Tara broke the kiss and reached to take her glasses off.



“You can leave them on. I want you to be able to see me.” Willow said as she pulled Tara’s hand away from their destination.



“Honey even if I were blind I could still see you.”



Willow reached for Tara’s glasses and gently laid them down. “Have I ever told you how much I love you?”



“Every time you look at me.”



Their lips met in a gentle but passionate kiss, their love flowing into each other at every point of contact. The hunger from before began to build once again, magnified by their declaration of love.



Lips began to press harder. The soft kisses turned into nips, stroking became pawing and hips started to grind. And the clothes need to come…



“Off.” Willow said as she began to pull at Tara’s shirt, and her lips went immediately back to nibbling on Tara’s ear. There was difficulty in removing Tara’s shirt because Willow’s lips were quite reluctant to leave Tara’s flesh. The bra was removed more quickly as Willow’s lips realised they wanted better access to Tara’s breasts.



Willow stood up slowly pulling Tara with her. When they met Willow’s arms went protectively around Tara as she nuzzled the blonde’s neck. Then, in a surprising swift movement Tara found her jeans on the floor, her back connecting with the soft mattress and hungry Willow lips upon her breast.



“Oh…Goddess…”



The redhead sucked greedily on each nipple, one then the other as her hands made their way to rid the last layer keeping Willow from her prize. Willow and the thin layer of cotton made their way down respectively. Her hands trailed back up Tara’s legs until they too await the entrance. The nimble fingers toyed with the soft hairs before opening the moist lips.



Willow sat entranced at the sight of Tara open and waiting for her. She always paused enjoying the sight and smell until Tara would whimper with anticipation signalling Willow to dive right in.



She knew time was limited so her favourite past time of teasing Tara on the edge of orgasm would have to wait. Her tongue sought the swollen bundle of nerves immediately pressing and flicking then sucking. As Tara’s hips began to buck Willow changed it up her wet muscle delving deep into Tara as her thumb tapped a beat on her clit. Tara was moaning loudly now and Willow could feel the muscles begin to grasp at her tongue.



The orgasm hit Tara fast and hard and the sweet juice flowed onto Willow’s tongue. She greedily lapped up her favourite taste in the entire world. Willow cleaned the area thoroughly making sure not to let a drop go to waste. She slowly kissed her way back up Tara’s body and settled in her arms where they lay a brief while.



“Uh, sweetie?” Willow asked.



“Hmm…” Replied Tara too satisfied to respond with words.



“We should probably take a shower.”



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Delaney sat in the lobby of the hotel, her cell phone pressed to her ear and looking at her watch.



“I gave them two hours and it has been two hours and…” She paused until the second hand crossed the 12. “...33 minutes.”



“Did you really expect they’d be on time?” The voice on the other end said.



“No. Trust me I’m more amused than I am upset. Actually I’m glad. I’m thinking they need the vacation. They were looking a little ragged….”



Just then the elevator went ‘ding’ and Willow and Tara exited the lift.



“Well they certainly look happier and refreshed now.”



“Just came in?” came from the phone.



“Yeah, I guess I have to get back to work now.”



“You were working. Don’t forget to ask Tara about what time we should meet on Saturday. Actually have her call me before you leave the office.”



“Not a problem. You’re on speed dial.”



“Bye.”



“Bye.” Willow and Tara had reached Delaney as she pressed ‘end’ on her phone.



“Who you talking to?” Willow enquired.



“Police.” Delaney said receiving worried looks. “I was about to file a missing persons report.” But she couldn’t hold a straight face for long.



“I’m sorry we’re….” Tara started.



“Don’t worry about it.” Delaney interrupted. “And I was just joking. Lana wants to know when we should meet on Saturday. We can call her back at the office.”



“Okay.”



“Come on, the driver’s waiting.”

I like having low self-esteem, makes me feel special - Jane Lane (from Daria)

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

[Tempest Duer]

Haha... file a missing persons report! But they're Willow and Tara, of course they're going to be late... because of... unforeseen complications...



Great to see an update here! Delaney is very funny.

I got bitten by a drunk lesbian! Does that mean I'll turn into one?



~my friend Mary

[Artemis]

Willow's so cute when she's doing her 5-year-old-Miss-Curiosity bit And of course when she does her adult-aged-hot-vixen bit too Can't say as I blame her, the thought of Tara with some nice subtle-styled reading glasses gives me all sorts of smart-is-sexy chills. So, no wonder there was a... delay...



Delaney's teasing is fun too - it's nice to see Willow and Tara make friends outside the usual Sunnydale circle. Great start to a new part of the chronicles

Chris Cook

Through the Looking-glass

A Willow and Tara for every world.

Smut Bunnies!: Saving the world, sexily!

[lil fled]

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the thought of Tara with some nice subtle-styled reading glasses gives me all sorts of smart-is-sexy chills

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Agreed agreed!



Tara's "the rainbow colors were nice" comment was so cute, and so like Tara.

I wish people would stop using the term “Women in Rock” as if we were visiting the place - TD

[irishlassie101]

...that was really funny, Willow turned on by Tara´s glasses....

although...Willow is turned on by Tara 24/7

please keep on updating, it is so amusing to read all the little "incidents" SMILE

[SJ]

Lovely update

[hidden watson]

*Sighs happily*



So many sweet moment, and a few laugh out loud moments too!

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Willow wasn’t even allowed to bring her palm pilot, which was quite the task.

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speaking as someone who just came back from a week's vacation and who wasn't allowed to bring my Powerbook, and even bringing the iPod was subject to discussion, I totally understand how difficult the task is. Surely Tara will have to pull every trick out of her sexy book to make sure Willow doesn't suffer from withdrawal symptoms

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It will be more like ‘running around like chickens with their heads cut off.” Delaney stated with a giggle.

“Everyone thinks that is an amusing image but in reality it isn’t.” After the look she received Tara decided to clarify. “What? I grew up on a farm.”

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that was funny as hell too.



Can't wait for the next part of the vacation to be revealed.

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quiet thoughts

[wiccanbotanist]

Yay! I love feedback.



Tempest Duer – I originally had planned the jibe differently, but the missing persons one just came to me. I thought it was funny. And after watching all the Daria episodes recently I realized a similarity. Though I don’t think I’d want Delaney that sarcastic……



Artemis – I love it when Willow is adorable like that too because it is so easy to imagine. And the way she can switch to vixen-y Willow is nice too. And I’m a big believer in glasses are sexy, makes me sleep better at night, and makes me not feel so bad for neglecting my contacts. I’m also glad everyone has taken a liking to Delaney, it wasn’t in my original plan for them to get to know the interviewer but I’m glad they did.



lil fled – I agree too. We need to take a poll; all those for smart-is-sexy Tara in glasses say…yay!



irishlassie101 – Glad you like it. And I’ll keep updating.



SJ – thanks!



hidden watson – sappy and happy, I try my best. As for Willow’s lack of being plugged in, I’m thinking of having a bit more fun with that one…..and that is all I’ll say for now. As for the chicken comment, well have you ever been the chicken retriever after they have finally stopped flapping around? It’s not the most fun job. But I’ll admit to imagine people instead of the chickens that is kind of funny.



Thanks for all the feedbacks so far. I really can’t tell you when the next one will be. As for what will be happening while in SF, I was wondering if those who live or have been there if they would suggest some touristy places they might like Willow and Tara to see and I can see if I can fit them in. I went for a weekend once and well let’s just say that I’m glad I was too drunk to remember the walk back up the hill. Those hills are friggin’ huge.

I like having low self-esteem, makes me feel special - Jane Lane (from Daria)

Sugas mea papilium (Suck my butterfly) - A Woman in Uniform by umgaynow

I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

[lil fled]

Then I'll be the first to say... YAY!

I wish people would stop using the term “Women in Rock” as if we were visiting the place - TD

[willohand]

To begin

and oh yeah did I forget the scenes were written so .

You just know how to get the best response out of your fans with such good writing dont you? keep it up.