The Right Decision

[BurningWhiteRose]

YAY!!



Cause, Cause,...



Cause now they'll a) kiss b) get interrupted.



Stupid OZ!!



grr...



Sincerely,

BWR

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If homosexuals dont reproduce, why are there so many of them?-Jim David

[wimpy0729]

Aww, thanks so much for giving us this wonderful little addition after the nasty little tease earlier. I knew you'd come through for us.



This was beautiful. Yes, they can take it slow. And it's just so sweet that Tara can still tell her that she's never stopped loving her and Willow admitted (like we all already knew) that she made a wrong choice all those years ago. So YAY!!!



Great job!



Wimpy

"There was plenty of magic." ~ Tara

[tarawhipped]

The ending to part 8 was incredibly cruel, but you more than make up for it here. Glad I waited to leave feedback til I wasn't so um...frustrated?


You may have already addressed this, but did Tara leave Sunnydale for awhile? I can understand them not calling each other due to hurt feelings, fear, etc, but wouldn't they have run into each other at some point? Sunnydale's not THAT big, right?


I like how you show Willow's cautiousness and concern for the rugrats. It really shows how much she's grown that she doesn't just jump Tara's bones on the spot (though that is in the near future, right? ).


Keep up the good work!

-Cameron

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What should I be but just what I am? - Edna St.Vincent Millay

[watersong84]

Yay! That was great!



You are now redeemed for the evil end to part 8.



I wonder who's going to find them asleep on the couch in the morning?

[alysagoddess85]

woohoo for the mini-update!! i think theyre doing the right thing by waiting until everyones ok with the 'us'....but just dont have them wait TOO long...lol....and how about we disappoint everyone and NOT have someone interupt the bonding moment on the couch eh?



wait...i take that back...that way leads to boredom....interrupt away!! and SOON!!



~mel

Willow: It's horrible! That's me as a vampire? I'm so evil and... skanky. And I think I'm kinda gay.

Buffy: Willow, just remember, a vampire's personality has nothing to do with the person it was



Sure it doesn't

[MissKittys Ball O Yarn]

Jeanne The update was really great. I didn't think your last update needed redeeming. I Thought it was perfect the way you left it. *Pointing to myself* Personally, I like when there is a little cliffhanger at the end, it keeps things interesting.

I loved the way Willow explained her feelings for Tara; She didn't dilly dally much after she came to the realization she was still in love with Tara. She's got Balls...you gotta love a woman with....balls...(hehehe that didn't come out the way i meant it) And also, the way Tara reassured her that everything was okay...that was just so....Tara, heart-warming and genuine. You've captured them beautifully and I applaud you.



I'm glad you liked the brownies...(I slaved over a hot oven for a good....2....3 minutes)



I would do some more rambling but my own stories are in great need of a dusting and updating. You've inspired me out of the self-imposed writers block I've been in for the last couple of weeks, so now...I must go forth into the great unknown called throughout the land as Microsoft Word (Do they have that program where you're from?) anywho...okay...never-mind...I lost my train of thought. Too much sugar today i think.





xoxo

Emms

[WickedReds]

Haa.. how sweet... smoochies all around... That was an excellent mini-update... and the whole thing with willow telling tara that she always love her.. and vis-versa... so sweet... i wonder which twin is going to find them... hehe... great as alway keep up the good work...



-reds



my banana dances for smut

Tara in a wet shirt, Tara in a wet shirt. Tara in. A. Wet. Shirt. “Of course.”-Willow From Remember to Breath By Yellow Crayon



Now that just sucks- me

[Stroke of Luck]

oh what a lovely update, with all those smoochies *sigh* Its just a matter of time till they cant hold no more eh? hehe Next update pls, this story is amazing



Cu

SoL/Natti

"I wish that you were here or that I were there, or that we were together anywhere!"

[sapphicpoet]

Willow stopped Tara? Wow, you really did a good job of transforming Willow from a hormonal college student to a cautious young woman who puts the well being of her daughters first.



The update was really romantic and did a great deal of good to my heart. The sweetness was so, well sweet and the dialogue between the two of them was full of warmth and understanding. Oh, and I can't forget to thank you for the smoochies! More smoochies soon?



Thanks for staying up late to update! Hope you sleep well...



Awesome job



~Sapphic

"Humanity is measured by the soul, not the flesh." ~ Layla

[Irishgrl3]

Wow...

That was wonderfully written. And lots of great smoochies as you promised. Willow considering the twins reaction is a good reason to take things slow, but I think Julia will come around. The four of them are so cute together, hopefully to become a nice happy family.

[LizPuRR]

great update

i really like this story



cant wait for the girl on girl action

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i'm hot homeboy, never get it twisted!!

[Tempest Duer]

Wow, this was so sweet... Julia will come around once she sees how happy Tara makes Willow.

It's insulting to the whole gender[sic] of rap.



~Eminem

[kindagay]

Hello beautiful kittens,



Once again I must say thank you so much for all your wonderful feedback. Your words mean so much to me



BWR: Thanks for the feedback.

Yes they kissed, but, there was no interruption. Just, kissing, talking, more kissing, sleep.

& I agree, stupid Oz!



Wimpy: I'm glad you felt that this made up for the teasing ending of part 8.

It is good that Willow & Tara have now discussed their feelings - that way leads to much goodness.



tarawhipped: I'm sorry part 8's ending had you feeling, uhm... frustrated But I'm happy that you felt part 9 more than made up for it.

I actually haven't addressed what Tara's been up to for the last 8 years just yet. I will explain all in future updates & I can confirm that she hasn't been in Sunnydale the whole time.

I'm glad you felt I handled Willow's concern for the twins well. But don't worry, our girls won't be able to keep their hands off each other for too long.



watersong84: Thank you for granting me redemption

Hmm, who is gonna find them on the couch? I guess you'll have to read the next update to find out



alysagoddess85: Taking things slow is good, but don't worry, they won't be taking things too slow.

Disappoint my loyal readers? Never! The interruption of the sweet slumber on the couch shall commence forthwith



Emms: Thank you for saying you felt part 8's ending was perfect. I rather like a little cliffhanger too.

Nope, no dilly dallying from our favourite redhead. You do have to admire a woman with (metaphorical) balls.

I'm glad you feel I've captured both our girls beautifully. Thanks for saying so.



*Points to myself* I inspired you out of your writers block? Wow! & also Yay! I love your fics, & I know I don't leave you feedback (I'm a bad kitten when it comes to leaving feedback), but you are a wonderful writer & I'm very much enjoying your stories.

Oh, & yes, we have Microsoft Word in the UK



WickedReds: Glad you liked the last part, thank you for saying you found it sweet.

Which twin will find them? Read on & you'll find out



SoL: Yep, smoochies are great aren't they? Many more smoochies to come.

Next update coming up very soon



Sapphic: I got a

I didn't think Willow stopping Tara would get that much of a reaction. But thanks for that anyway, I think the sheep's rather cute (& also purple, which is fab)

I'm glad this update did much good to your heart. & of course there will be more smoochies.



Irishgrl3: I got a thud! Yay me!

I'm glad you felt it was beautifully written.

Julia will come around soon enough & they really would make a very nice little family.



LizzPuRR: I'm glad you like this story, thanks for saying so.

Girl on girl action will happen eventually I promise. This fic is rated NC-17 for a reason



Tempert Duer: Thanks for the feedback & you're right, Julia will come around very soon.



Okay lovely kittens, I shall have an update for you in a little while.



Hugs

Jeanne

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe

[kindagay]

Okay lovely kittens, here's an update for you.

& for those of you who wanted to know which of the twins would find Willow & Tara on the couch...



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Early the next morning, as birds began to fill the now clear blue sky, Julia tip-toed down the stairs. As the youngster walked past the living room she noticed the two figures sleeping on the couch. Abandoning her journey to the kitchen, Jules crept towards her mother and Tara and sat crossed legged in front of the couch. She watched the two women intently, her mommy was smiling in her sleep and Julia couldn’t deny that she had never seen her mom look so happy. After a minute of silent contemplation Julia stood and walked up the stairs to her bedroom.



“Lydia, are you awake? Lydie? Lydie?” Julia spoke gently as she shook her sister to wakefulness.

“Jules? What’s wrong?” Lydia yawned, her eyes still squeezed shut.

“Nothing, just come downstairs.”



Lydie grudgingly unravelled herself from her quilt and stumbled out of bed still half asleep. She slipped her yellow teddy bear slippers and matching dressing gown on then the two girls walked, hand in hand, down the stairs and into the living room.

As her hazel eyes scanned the scene before her Lydia’s entire face lit up with joy. Bouncing on the spot she silently clapped her hands and let out a small squeal of delight.



“Oh, they’re so pretty-full together. See, I told you they loved each other.” Lydia poked her tongue out at her sister in an ‘I told you so’ gesture. “Look at mommy’s smile; have you ever seen her look so happy and beautiful? And see how Tara is holding her? That’s how mommy holds us, all warm and safe so nothing can hurt us. Tara’s held mommy close and safe all night long Jules; that proves that she’s not gonna hurt her. Do you see it now Julia? Do you feel it?”

“Okay, you’re right. Tara’s not gonna hurt mommy, and they do love each other. Are you happy now? You were right.” Julia huffed, not at all as happy as her sister.



Julia’s rant had been just loud enough to rouse Tara, who instantly wondered why the little girl sounded so angry.

“Jules? What’s wrong sweetie?”

“It’s Julia!” The youngster growled, glaring at Tara. “Just leave us alone!” And with that Julia stormed up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door behind her.



“What just happened?” Willow had been startled awake by the sound of her daughter yelling.

“She doesn’t like it when strangers call her Jules.” Lydia explained, although she knew that wasn’t what her mommy wanted to know.

“I, I th-think I upset her.” Tara guessed. She was considering how it must feel to wake up and find your mother sleeping in the arms of a woman that you hardly knew.

“You? Tara, you didn’t do anything. She shouldn’t have spoken to you like that.” Satisfied that Tara was suitably reassured, Willow walked to the bottom of the stairs and called up to her daughter. “Julia Elizabeth Rosenberg, get your sorry butt down here and apologise this instant!”

“Willow, it’s okay.” Tara had walked up behind Willow and rested her hand calmingly on the redhead’s shoulder. “I think I know what’s bothering her. Let me go talk to her, okay?”

Looking into Tara’s understanding blue eyes Willow nodded almost imperceptibly then moved to let the blonde passed.



Tara gave a gentle tap on the lilac door then slowly pushed it open. Julia was curled up on her bed sniffling into a purple, star-shaped cushion.

“Julia? Can I come in?”

Receiving what could have passed for a muffled ‘yes’ Tara entered the room and perched on the end of Julia’s bed. After a brief silence Jules wiped her eyes and timidly asked

“Are you cross with me?”

“Oh, no, no I’m not cross at all. I, I just, I think you and I n-need to talk.”

“Okay.”

“I, I’ve kind of uhm, just barged right into your life haven’t I?”

“Kinda, yeah.” Julia whispered, not sure if that was a suitable or respectful thing to tell a grown up.

“I know, I’m sorry. It, it must be strange huh? It’s just been you, Lydia and your mommy for all this time, then I just, t-turn up out of nowhere.”

“I know you love mommy, and that mommy loves you.”

“H-how did you know that?”

“Lydie said so, and, and I could see it, when you were sleeping. Mommy was happier than I’ve ever seen her, and you were holding her, keeping her safe.”

“Julia, I do love your mommy, very much, but I’m not trying to take her away from you. Nothing and nobody can take your mommy away from you sweetie. Nobody expects you to just accept me instantly, i-it’s okay to be cautious, I, I am a stranger to you. You’re a very smart, sensible, beautiful little girl and I would very much like to, to get to know you better. Would you, uhm, do you think that would be okay?”



Julia quietly considered Tara’s words and decided that she did seem really nice.



“Okay, if mommy and Lydie like you, you must be very special. I’m sorry that I shouted at you and, and I would like to get to know you too Tara.”

“Thank you Julia. Okay, the first thing I want to know about you, do you like pancakes?”

“Yes, they’re my favourite.”

“Really? Mine too. Do you want to help me make some?”

“Yes please.”

“Come on then Julia. Let’s make breakfast.” Tara held her hand out to the little girl who smiled and wrapped her fingers around the offered hand.

“Tara.” Julia spoke softly, but surely.

“Yes sweetie?”

“You can call me Jules.” She stated affectionately, smiling her approval of the blonde.



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You see, nobody can resist Tara's charm for too long



Hugs

Jeanne

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe

[RedSun cl]

I've been following your story for a while now but never wrote feedback till today.

You really warmed my heart with your update . And I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you're writing this story and sharing it with us. Just keep up the good work, please?



Greetings from Chile.



Karinna.



"Alone I dare not climb, with you I reach new heights"

[RaVeN]

That was an amazing update! you just keep suprising me with this please i beg of you to keep it going.. please? pretty pretty please??



will be waiting for more

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To see her was to love her, and love no one but her.. and to love forever...

[Arwen276]

woohoo! Jules and Tara are friends!



and it's so nice that the kids saw how much W and T love each other even through their sleep!



Keep it up!





~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[Irishgrl3]

OMG that was an adorable update. Yes I agree, what a charmer that Tara is. And they get Tara pancakes (with a little help from Julia) too, woo-hoo! Can't wait for more.

[sam darls]

Ooh, I missed an update before this one grr..But they were both so great and Jules and Tara are friends . Love sam xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[brendcat]

Thanks for such a lovely story. I like the setting and find the characters very true. One question though - isn't there some part of Tara that holds a little hurt at Willow for dumping her for Oz? I wonder if you have anything like that planned. I think it is wonderful you have Willow honestly admitting her mistake, but it seems like Tara has let her have it too easy. I can't wait to see where else you take this story. Also, I really liked the previous chapter that began with the kissing (great scene), but a couple of wrong words or typos made it a little bit harder to read. Unless I can't read too good...and that could very well be.

Thanks so much for this.

[WickedReds]

Now that was too cute... it good to see jules accepting tara.. at least beginning too.. great update look forwared to much more..



-reds



my banana dances for smut

Tara in a wet shirt, Tara in a wet shirt. Tara in. A. Wet. Shirt. “Of course.”-Willow From Remember to Breath By Yellow Crayon



Now that just sucks- me

[watersong84]

Aw, that was great! I love how you are going about this story- every scene has such beauty and grace. One thing though- can we learn what Tara has been doing for the past 8 years, and why they didn't continue to be friends after Willow chose Oz? One scene burns in my mind - the one where willow goes to Tara's dorm in NMR and Tara assures her that it "isn't even a question" that they will still be friends. Anyway, I am LOVING it!

[Tempest Duer]

Awww, how cute! Tara and Julia making pancakes will make for a great next update. I like pancakes, too. Especially in fanfic.

It's insulting to the whole gender[sic] of rap.



~Eminem

[Stroke of Luck]

Wow, Taras charm worked faster than i thought Well done blond Lady I see lots of fun ahead while making their breakfast Like flour throwing etc



Cu

SoL/Natti

"I wish that you were here or that I were there, or that we were together anywhere!"

[alysagoddess85]

YAY!!! wonderful update!! so sweet...i can understand what julias going through but like you said...no one can resist taras charm!! update soon please!!



~mel

Willow: It's horrible! That's me as a vampire? I'm so evil and... skanky. And I think I'm kinda gay.

Buffy: Willow, just remember, a vampire's personality has nothing to do with the person it was



Sure it doesn't

[kindagay]

Hello lovely kittens



Thank you all for your wonderful feedback. Your kind words mean so much to me



RedSun cl: Thank you for your sweet feedback, I'm glad you're enjoying my little creation. It's lovely feedback like yours that make me happy to sit at my computer & type more & more updates.



RaVeN: No need to beg; I'll keep writing for as long as you wonderful kittens want to read (or, until the fic reaches a natural end)



Arwen: I had a feeling that Tara & Jules making friends would be well received.

&, where Willow & Tara are concerned, I think it's clear to everyone how much they love each other, at all times



Irishgrl3: Glad you liked the update.

Yep, they get Tara pancakes; what better way to impress a 5 year old?



Sam: Glad you enoyed the last 2 updates.

Oh, & how cute is this guy ===> I mean, look at him, with his big bug eyes



brendcat: Thank you for your sweet words.

So, you think Tara's let Willow have it a little too easy do you? I'll address that point in the next update (there's a little redheaded twin that kind of shares your opinion). I hope you feel I address the issue sufficiently.

& I apologise if there were/are any typos, they're all my own as I have no beta. Sorry



WickedReds: Hee hee, I got a little jumping banana guy. I think I'll call him ....Kevin

I'll be developing the Tara/Jules relationship further over the next few updates.



watersong84: Oh my , your kind & sweet words truly warmed my heart - thank you so much.



I'm sorry it's taking so long for me to address what Tara's been doing for the past 8 years. I hadn't actually figured that out myself until a few days ago, then once I knew I had to work it in to the story. But, it is now written & all shall be revealed in a few updates time. Thank you for your patience.



Tempest Duer: Yep, a pancake making/getting to know you update coming up very soon.



SoL:

Quote:

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Well done blond lady

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That was so cute, made me

Fun breakfast making coming up.



alysagoddess85: Glad you liked the last update & I'm glad I'm explaining Julia's feelings well enough that you (& all the readers) can understand what she's going through.



Okay sweet, beautiful kittens, I should have an update posted very shortly



Hugs

Jeanne

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe

Edited by: kindagay at: 8/19/04 4:22 pm

[kindagay]

Okay, it's long it gets a little, uhm, intense & there's lots of sweetness.

So pancake time, funny shapes or rounds?



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Fifteen minutes later Tara, Lydia and Julia were stood in the kitchen covered in flour. The radio was turned up loud and the three girls were dancing around happily as they made pancakes.



“Jules, is that batter ready yet?”

“Uhm, I think so, there’s no lumps left.”

“Great, let’s make some pancakes then. Do you like round ones? Or funny shapes?”

“Funny shapes.” Lydia answered after a few seconds of debate.

“Can you make butterfly shaped ones?” Julia challenged.

“Uhm, I’m not sure honey, I’ll try, but I’m not promising that they’ll be any good.”



“Oh look at this, three pretty girls in my kitchen cooking breakfast; it’s like a dream come true.” Following a quick shower to freshen up Willow had breezed into her kitchen and smiled contentedly at the lively scenario.

“Tara’s making butterfly pancakes.”

“Oh really? Well, that’s very ambitious of her. Are you trying to impress someone?” The redhead asked Tara flirtatiously.

“Yes I am actually.” Tara grinned at Willow. “I’m trying to impress your little girl.”

“Oh.” Tara and the twins giggled as Willow’s flattered smile morphed into a dejected pout.

To make up for the slight tease Tara leaned forward and captured Willow’s lower lip between her teeth, pulling at it gently. After reclaiming her lip Willow reached out and wiped a smudge of flour off Tara’s left cheek before the blonde turned her attention back to the pancake she was cooking.



“Okay, this butterfly is just about ready. Can you pass me a plate please Lydie?”

Tara slid the not quite, but very nearly, butterfly shaped pancake onto the offered plate and set it in front of Julia, awaiting the youngster’s assessment. Jules tipped her head to the left, then to the right, chewing on her bottom lip.

“Hmmm… This is a very good butterfly shaped pancake. Thank you Tara.”

“I’m glad it meets your approval.” Tara smiled warmly at the little girl.

“So am I, now go sit at the table and eat it up.” The older redhead instructed her daughter, who skipped into the dining room with her plate in one hand and a bottle of maple syrup in the other.

Lydia soon followed her sister, carrying her cloud shaped pancake on a plate which she held carefully with two hands.



“Thank you.” Willow whispered to Tara once they were alone.

“For making breakfast?” Tara asked as she gently slipped her arms around Willow’s waist.

“Well, that too, yes. Actually I meant Julia, thanks for being so, understanding and for whatever you said to her upstairs and for uhm, for making that extra little effort with her.”

“Oh, it’s not a problem. I, I would like to be a part of her life, of all of your lives, but, but I w-won’t force myself in to Julia’s family without her approval.”

“How did you get to be so thoughtful and considerate and understanding?”

“I, uhm, I d-d-don’t kn-know.” Tara blushed furiously at the redhead’s compliments, dropping her head into Willow’s shoulder in order to hide her embarrassment.

“Hey missy, no hiding from me.” Willow gently lifted Tara’s face to look at her. “You’re so beautiful when you’re all embarrassed.” The statement was confirmed with a gentle kiss. “Come on baby, we have yummy pancakes to put into rumbly bellies.”



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Whilst they ate breakfast Julia and Tara asked each other ‘getting to know you’ questions.

“What’s your favourite colour?” Tara had started off simply.

“Orange. What’s yours?”

“Green.”

“Like mommy’s eyes?”

“Just like your mommy’s eyes.”

“What’s your favourite cartoon?”

“Spongebob Squarepants.” Tara replied, receiving a frown from the little girl. “Uhm, maybe that one’s a little bit before your time.” She mumbled, before turning to Willow and asking “When did they stop showing re-runs of Spongebob?”

“Before the twins were born.” Willow answered helpfully, receiving a surprised look from Tara.

“Okay, what do you want to be when you grow up?”

“Happy.” The little girl answered simply.



A short silence followed as Julia pondered how to ask her next question. Taking a deep breath to prepare herself, Jules hesitantly asked

“How come you and mommy stopped being friends?”

The unexplained breakdown of her mommy and Tara’s original friendship had been unsettling the young redhead since the previous afternoon.

“Uhm, w-w-we uhm, I …” Tara was at a complete loss for a plausible answer. Luckily, Willow was quick to provide one.

“Mommy made a bad decision.” She explained, looking straight into uncertain, blue eyes. The answer seemed cryptic to her daughter, but the words had mostly been meant for Tara.

“Will, d-don’t.” Tara responded, tears burning at the back of her eyes.

“Why not? It’s true. I was too scared back then to make the right decision. Too scared of what other people might think. Too scared of hurting Oz and making him wol… uhm, change.” Reaching out to hold Tara’s hand firmly in hers, Willow continued. “I told you this last night and I meant it, I made the wrong choice that day Tara, I knew it then and I’ve known it every day since then. I love you. It’s always been you.”

“Wait, you mean…? Mommy… No, that can’t be…” Mulling over this new piece of information, the truth finally hit Julia like a tonne of bricks. “You hurt Tara!?” She exclaimed, completely shocked by the revelation.



Julia slid off her chair and slowly walked over to Tara. For a moment she just stood there, looking at the blonde. Then she slowly reached out to slip her hand into Tara’s as she looked at her mommy, confusion written all over her face. Tara slowly pulled Julia into her, the little girl turning her face away from Willow, who by that point was on the verge of tears. Lydia instantly ran to her mommy offering comfort by holding and playing with her mother’s hand.



“Jules? Julia honey...? Look at me sweetie.” Tara placed a hand at either side of Julia’s face and gently lifted her head to get the girl’s attention. “Wh-what happened between your mommy and me, it, it was so long ago. Mommy did what she th-thought was right back then. Do you understand baby girl?” Tara lightly, comfortingly stroked the distraught redhead’s cheek.

“She, she hurt you. I was worried that you were gonna hurt my mommy. I thought that’s why you two stopped being friends, because you had hurt mommy. That’s why I didn’t trust you straight away. But, my mommy hurt you.”

“Julia, baby?” Willow sought her daughter’s attention, tears streaming down her cheeks.



Sensing that the little girl was too busy processing all she had learned to even register her mother’s desperate plea, Tara had given Willow a reassuring gaze and then attempted to offer Julia some perspective on things.

“Jules, I know this is a lot to deal with, but, your mommy knows that she made a mistake and she’s felt bad about it for eight whole years. Julia, if, if your mommy had done anything differently, if sh-she went back and changed her decision, you and Lydia w-wouldn’t have been born. And I know, that no matter how much your mommy r-regrets her decision, she, she has never ever regretted having you two wonderful little girls.”

“You’re not upset with mommy, are you?” It was more of a statement than a question.

“Not even a tiny bit. Jules, if I could go back and, and change the last eight years, the only thing I w-would change, the only thing I’d do differently is, I would have been s-strong enough to, to be your mommy’s friend. I would have stayed in contact with her so, so that I could have known you and Lydia from the day you were b-born. And so that I c-could have been there for your mommy when your daddy left a-and she needed a, a friend.”



Tara’s words were as much for Willow as they were for Julia. The blonde alternated her gaze between the two redheads as she spoke.



“You, you forgive mommy?”

“I forgave mommy a long, long time ago. Loving someone means that, that you forgive their mistakes a-and move on.”

“You just forget them?”

“No sweetie, you don’t just f-forget mistakes. You learn from them and then you, you put them b-behind you.”



Endless seconds ticked past as Julia gave careful thought to everything Tara had said. Then, finally, the little girl turned to her mother.

“Mommy? Have you learned from your mistake?” Jules asked matter of factly.

“Yes baby girl.”

“What? What did you learn?”

“I learned that, that there is nothing more important than love. And I learned that, when faced with a difficult, life-changing decision, you should be true to your heart and not worry about what other people might think. Because, because when you find that one person, the only person in the world who completes you and makes you feel love that you can’t even conceive of, you should never walk away from her. Not for anything in the world.”



Although it was Julia’s question being answered, Willow’s emerald eyes stared straight into Tara’s tear-filled blue ones.



“Will you…? Are you going to walk away from her again?”

“Never.” Willow answered with such heartfelt conviction. It wasn’t just a promise, it was a solemn vow.

Truly and forever.



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Aww, don't you just love Willow/Tara sweetness?



Hugs

Jeanne

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe

[alysagoddess85]

AWWWWWWWWWWW!!! thats soooooo sweet!! im all giddy now...hehe...what with the pancakes and the vows of no more idiot choices...awwwwwwww....sooo wonderful!! and im still in love with the girls...awwww...i cant stop it....its just soo sweet...i miss willow and tara sweetness!!



~mel

Willow: It's horrible! That's me as a vampire? I'm so evil and... skanky. And I think I'm kinda gay.

Buffy: Willow, just remember, a vampire's personality has nothing to do with the person it was



Sure it doesn't

[WickedReds]

MMMmmm pancakes... and a side of deep heart felt vows too.. now thats what i call a story... No spongebob?!?!

Oh and now i must introduce.... Kevin .. Jeanne's banana to all u kittens out there... now Kevin play nicely with Smutty (my banana)..



-reds



my banana dances for smut ... HEY! where's Smutty ( )

Tara in a wet shirt, Tara in a wet shirt. Tara in. A. Wet. Shirt. “Of course.”-Willow From Remember to Breath By Yellow Crayon



Now that just sucks- me

Edited by: WickedReds at: 8/19/04 9:10 pm

[SilverWingedNemesis]

*sighs*



that was... so precious..



I LOVE IT!!!



it just.. tugs at my heart.. in all the right ways.. truly adorable..



i want a jules and Lydie of my own!! LOL



can't wait for more!!



*hugs*

"Life is eternal; it has no beginning and no end. The loving friends we meet on our journey return to us time after time. We never die, because we were never really born."