New Fic- Never A Night Like This (AU)

[Kiwigrrrl]

Hi there!



Just de- lurking to let you know that thi story is awesome! It's a nice change from all the fics about Tara's past and Willow's self esteem issues.

It's nice to read a fic that's happy and funny and smutty and cute ALL AT THE SAME TIME!



Keep up the good work,

- Skye



Ps.- I laughed at the mention of the kiwis- Here in New Zealand, my town is covered with Kiwi-fruit orchards, and I spent 6 months picking the damn things. I wish I had read this fic back then- I'd be smiling all day at work.

[Cindipitude]

WOW!

Great job love

Willow turned on by kitchen smoochies? Well, they are the best And LOVED the kissing all the way down the body,nice thought that...VERY nice. Very.

Hadley as cute as ever talking with Brady..and loved Willow's explanation for no sleep...yeah.. up all night talking..not that different from lovemaking if you think about it intimacy-wise anyways

And the kiwi's....ooh yes I can see this becoming legendary amongst your friends....just the image of Tara with a sticky face

Great job Holly, and as always you remain VERY thudworthy



Cindi

"Accents are great! I especially love hearing the Canadian 'O'- ME

Edited by: Cindipitude at: 3/9/03 12:19:09 am

[BFR from Paris]

Funny, I bought some kiwis the other day... I must have sensed it



I think I'm gonna have one now

[barnabasvamp]

As usual, another drool worthy update!



Not only is Hadley sooo cute, but now Tori is showing her "true" self. Too funny.



And our girls, you always pull through with the awesome loving. Thanks!



BV

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to take the one I've never tried before"-Mae West

[When You Were Mine]

hey... I usually don't post feedback for other people... well actually I don't think I ever have. But you are an exception! I absolutely love this fic!! and I can't wait untill for an update!



JFK*

[pinkzippy999]

hi

well thats another late night youve got me into!!!

and if i dont go to bed right now im gonna be in so much trouble!!

This fic is sooooo good

and im so happy cos ive got loads of pages still to go!!! and a sequel!?

Your an amazing writer and Hadley is so cute and.......

Oh well its all just brilliant!!

But sleep now...

BIG THANKS!!

nighty night



Hey!- i caught up!! I wanna Hadley!!!

Willow cant go away for a whole month!!- cant she fly everyone out there??

Thank you Thank you Thankyou

I am sooooo loving this!! can i have some more please??!!

Edited by: pinkzippy999 at: 3/12/03 5:17:30 pm

[Paigeosity]

WOW... ...uh...um did I already say wow?



This update rocked or maybe it's just you considering all your updates rock? Yep it's just you.



Hadley is the cutest kid that exists real or imagined. I giggled, yes giggled, when she talked to Brady it was soo cute.



Now I have to put kiwi on my list of foods that I can eat without thinking sexy / thoughts. Damn that list is getting long.

I love this fic more updates



Paige

[PJ Freak]

Wow.. that was absolutely awsome!!!



Now I want Kiwi too!!



And I LOVED when Tori said that she'd read a bedtime story to Dawn... I like Tori so much



And of course Hadley is sweeter than ever, that part with Brady was so Cute!



PLEASE update soon.. I love this!!!



Isa

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[Eternal Phoenix]

OMG

definitely material!!!

OMG OMG OMG

you are awesome Holly...i knew patiently waiting would help!!

only problem is that i m gonna have to take a break reading since i need to go have a very urgent and very cold shower.

me very happy

keep it up

P.S. did i mention you were awesome?



Phoenix

[Gimpgirl]

I will never look or think of kiwi the same way again!!!! But that's a good thing cause hey anything that reminds me of W/T is all good. Keep going, this story is awesome!!!



Michelle

[Taras Shadow]

It's not even noon, and I am surprised I have managed to drag myself out of my warm cozy room, but I wanted to work on my updates for my fics so here I am, hoping that I will have an update made very soon for those patiently waiting kitties. But first...replies...



*lil´c*: I am glad you enjoyed and thanks for reading...speaking of which...a cold shower doesn't sound so bad right now *grins*



Grimaldi: Why thank you kind one, glad you liked.



Bev: Kiwi now? Wowsers, I just finshed eating mine...wait.... *hands you a kiwi* there we go, I knew I missed one. Thanks for reading.



Debra:

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Well now that you're home, you're certainly hitting the updates with style

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Style? Sweet! It helps to have loyal readers and interested ones as well. Another update should be made soon. Thank you for reading.



cath: You fell? Awwww *helps you up* sorry about that...k, maybe not that sorry, but you know, don't want anyone hurting themselves. Thanks for reading!



FILLY!: Wow...somehow I'm trying to find a response for that uh...rather speechless feedback. *hugs* Thanks sweetie, very well said! And thanka for reading.



The Next Tara Maclay: A c...c...cookie?? *closes mouth shut* sorry about that, um, never really been offered a c...cookie before...ok, that's a lie, there was this one time...uh... nevermind... Oh, thank you for reading and I'm sure to have an update soon. Patience young one.



Washi: Thud worthy! Yay, go me... although, some kittens are pretty speechless, I'm starting to wonder if it's a good thing, or a bad thing. *giggles* Thank you for reading, and hope that ice shower was all good.



The Rose24: Thank you, I'm glad I can capture some very small moments that mean a whole lot more, and it's you amound some others, who usually picks up on that so thank you.



Tamara: I am so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for reading!



CINDY!:

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*camera pans out to reveal Cindy with a spoon, sitting dazedly in front of a MOUNTAIN of eaten kiwi half-skins*

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*hands you boxes full of tissues* Sorry there sweet shy Cindy, my bad. If I knew that kiwi's would have that kind of an affect on you...I wouldn't have stopped there Thank you for reading, as always.



snuggle79: Wow, thank you! W/T's lovemaking...always a special thing when those two are brought together in an intimate moment from any author. Thank you for reading and more to come...uh, update I mean...



Straw: Thanks for reading. And what Tori and Dawn were doing... I know, but no worries, I will be providing more D/Tori soon, I have not forgotten about them....and maybe they weren't sleeping... we'll find out more as the fic continues on it's journey.



Stroke of Luck: Kiwi's are an interesting fruit... and hey, that's how I eat kiwi's...mmm... *wipes her mouth* sorry, daydreaming again...anywho... Willow can be but still very much loveable, and Tori... hehe, it's one of the funnest parts of growing up with an older sister...you find out more things then you want too, and you have that to hold over their heads....not that I would ever do that to my sister...no siree... Thank you for reading Stroke!



Candy MANDY!: *phew* So glad you loved... and I loved the whole... DAMN *grins* best four letters! Ok, besides LOVE, but ya know... *looks at Filly's napkin* Uh Fildo...ya sure you want that back, it's find of... *cough* wet

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LETS GO SAVE THE WORLD!!

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YES!!! *throws on her babyblue wings and grabs the GOOD fairydust* Ok, lets GO!!



Stacy S.: Perfect story?? Well now...that's...wow. Thank you! And you're welcome for the longer update...it's just hard to make them longer sometimes, but I'm trying. *grins* And school...hellish...you are VERY welcome. Thank you for reading!



Skye: What a compliment, Thank you Skye. I hope I can continue to work in such a manner and not disappoint. Aren't Kiwi's fun? *grins* Sorry about having to pick them, however, Go You...I'd be in heaven...mmmmm...kiwi...I love Kiwi's. Um anywho...thank you for reading, and thanks for de-lurking. It's nice to see kittens de-lurk when a fic catches their attention...I know a lot of authors who have that affect on me.



CINDI Love!: Willow turned on by kitchen smoochies...ah yes, kitchens are nice.....Very. Ya know, I LOVED the kissing all the way down the body part too, very much enjoyable.

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up all night talking..not that different from lovemaking if you think about it

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Uh huh...thought about it...not so different no... nice actually. Long talks...late at night, stolen whispers... what? Oh! Ok, shutting up now *ohweeohweeoh*... KIWI'S! Woo...and you know, they just got a whole lot better, I mean...um, the whole...texture uh, wet and juicy with your uh tongue...Oh! Ok, yes, remaining quiet again *cough*sticky*cough* I have earned thudworthy-ness from my girlfriend, how COOL is that! *grins* Thank you for reading as always love ( <== Red Skirt...May...Candy Apple Red...mmm Nummay) *whispers* the hell with Tonto...



BFR from Paris: Ooooh...you have a great scent then!! Enjoy your Kiwi...and thanks for reading!



BV: Tori showing her true self *grins* She's not so innocent and shy is she?...It's like Faith all over again only better. And Tara and Willow... they are always AWESOME!! Update should be put up soon, thank you for reading.



JFK*:

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I usually don't post feedback for other people... well actually I don't think I ever have. But you are an exception!

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Wowsers, thank you! I am glad you are enjoying this fic enough to leave feedback, thank you so much. And and I'll post the update as soon as I am finished...promise.



pinkzippy999: Well first of all, Thank you for reading and catching up... however, I so wouldn't want you to get into trouble... but since all is good.... I am glad you enjoy, me? amazing writer? ... why thanks. I am aware of mistakes that have been made throughout the fic so far, but it's all good, and yes, a sequel... a look into the future. As for the trip to Australia...of course Willow could fly them with her...but it's not just her life you know? Tara has school, a job... Hadley has school, and Tori has school, a small job and Dawn... so... Willow doesn't want to take that away from them...but no worries, I promise everything will work out in the end. Thanks for reading.



Paige: *checks* Yup, you already said wow, but all wow's are welcome so...don't stop if you don't have too. *grins*

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This update rocked or maybe it's just you considering all your updates rock? Yep it's just you.

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I rock! Sweetness! Thanka! And you were all with the giggles with Had and Brady, awwww, that's sweet. I try my best to capture Hadley's moments when she's alone, especially with Brady considering those two are close. More updates soon. Thanks for reading.



Isa: *hands you a kiwi* There you go...still very good to eat...and all for you! I am glad you like Tori, the other Maclay, I do find her and Dawn essential to this fic now, because of their ages and what they have to go through just to go to a simple dance... so yes, very gald you like Tori. Thanks for reading!



Phoenix: OMG! Wow....check out the drool puddle *giggles* or is it from your shower and you were dripping all over the floor to read other great fics? *grins* Yes, patient waiting is useful I tell ya! *hands you a cookie* Good You! Awesome? Me? Thanks...of course I try... Thanks again, and thanks for reading!



Gimpgirl-Michelle:

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HERE HERE!! I am so with you on that! Wait...only if it's good things though...some things are bad and are not to be mentioned but bad! But yes, I totally get you and go you! Thanks you for reading and I shall keep going! Thanks.



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~Holly~



"Um…This Is Nice And All…But I’d Rather Have Your Fingers…"

[SilverWingedNemesis]

*clears throat*



I would just like to announce.. that I am the most HORRIBLE kitten ever..



*sighs*



I've been bad.. this is my.. most.. FAVORITE fic.. and I have NOT left feedback in a while.. I've read.. but no feedback!!



I MUST BE SPANKED! (er.. um.. wait.. yeah.. that wouldn't be punishment would it?) *giggles*



ANYWAY



HOLLY, i just wanted to say.. THAT I LOVE THIS FIC.. and i have SO loved ALL the updates.. I've loved this fic since the first post.. and it's only gotten better..



Keep up the great work sweetie..



*hugs*



~Nickole~

"All fear is the fear of loss. And only through that fear, can we truly love."

Edited by: SilverWingedNemesis at: 3/17/03 9:31:37 am

[YouGetMe]

Holly



This fic just keeps getting better, with all the love and sweetness. I am enjoying the rare moments I get to come on the computer and read this. Odette has been keeping me busy by weekend runs to a theatre she wanted to join. Yes, the little one has decided she wants to be on broadway when she's older. Sending her love to you, and Oreo's love, keep up the good work Holl, you are just so talented, it's nice that you share it with us.



~Leah

[Domaris]

It's so unfair. I began reading on Pens like 3-4 days ago. I've read a couple of fics AND NONE OF 'EM'S FINISHED! and I want to know what happens! not fair!



Patience? What's that?



Updaaaaaates please



Btw, this fic kick ass.. Really nice job

"Rock my world!" - Gia

"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes" - Somebody

Edited by: Domaris at: 3/18/03 6:41:46 pm

[BytrSuite]

Domaris, Pens is for in progress stuff. If you only want to read Completed Fics we have a lovely archive right here.

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"Oh, good, my dog found the chainsaw."

[Red Jassy]

Love your fic...

i can't wait how will Willow leave Tara for Camp in Australia(if ever she'll go).

Edited by: BytrSuite at: 3/19/03 9:58:00 am

[emyhope127127]

Just need to let you know this fic is awesome...leave me speechless and always want more. Oh please more!!!

Keep re-read the whole fic again and again.

Please keep doing this great job...



Emy(Oh my first de-lurk post BTW)

You just rock, and I need you know I admire you, so very much.

[Taras Shadow]

NICKOLE!: No...you are not a horrible kitten, you are a nice And you don't have to reply every time, we talk about our fics whenever we chat so it's all good. Thanks for reading and yes, I won't lie, it's nice to have feedback, but I already know how you feel. I shall keep the good work coming *grins* later sweetie.



Leah: Hey there! Long time no talk *grins* It's great that you get time out to read and everything, I'm glad. And Oddy with her little dance and song themes, give her my love and I wish you all the best of luck. Thank you for reading...and as always, I'll be happy to share my talent as long as people enjoy it. Take Care. *pats Oreo* Awww cute doggy



Domaris: Don't worry, this fic will be completed soon enough...just a little behind. Thank you for reading and I shall have an update soon.



Red Jassy: Thank you! I got a awww...thanks Willow's trip is just a corner ahead, so stay tuned if you wish. *grins* Thank you for reading.



Emy: Oh, first de-lurking post...well welcome aboard. I'm very honoured seeing as there are many fantastic authors with awesome stories, so thank you. I shall keep up with the updates for you patient kittens.

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Thank you, and thank you for reading.



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Ah yes, I feel it's about time to post an update, but I haven't finished it yet...so... sorry kitties, hopefully Saturday at the latest. But I will try my best to have it up before then. I think it's naptime now... trust me, if you knew my two best friends... they totally suck your energy source right out of you. Which is why I love 'em, never bored.



~Holly~



"Um…This Is Nice And All…But I’d Rather Have Your Fingers…"

[StrawberryTrix]

just take your time uppdating hol...i'll wait...waiting...still waiting...dont know how much more waiting i can take...still waiting....OH GOD I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE PLEASE UPDATE IM DYING HERE!!!



Straw

P.S arent these smilies cute as?

"My teeth, my car, my vagina, my business"~Kelly Osbourne

[Red Jassy]

Holly.... Thank you for this wonderful fic...

Ill be waiting for your update.

Also... liked the love between dawn and tori. Loving you fic more, everytime you update.

[Taras Shadow]

Well, it’s not Saturday and I have this to post. *grins* I hope you all enjoy…its something that was thrown together. Next part will be the last one most likely before the Willow departure. Have a good day and evening kitties.



Straw: So much for being patient Here you go…enjoy. and yes, cute smilies



Red Jassy: Thanks again! I’m glad you love the Tori/Dawn parts…more to come. Enjoy!



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/ D/Tori

Rating: PG-R

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 33~

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“Mom, can Hadley, Lily and I play upstairs in my room?” Mikey asked his mother; they were standing in the kitchen as Mikey’s mom made cookies.



“Sure, but only for a bit okay? Once the cookies are done, you three can come eat and then go play outside…such a gorgeous day.” The older woman smiled.



“Hadley, when is Willow going to that country?” Lily asked walking up the stairs behind Mikey.



Letting out a sad sigh, Hadley lifted her head and looked at her friend, “Two days.” She whispered. “But I get to take of Brady and that’s going to be cool.” A tiny grin fell upon her lips.



“I don’t have any Barbie’s, but I do have little cowboys with horses.” Mikey said pulling out a small toy box.



“Like Toy Story?” Lily giggled sitting herself down on the soft covered floor.



“We can make a little town with your blocks you brought Lily.” Hadley smiled. “A whole town for the cowboys and horses.”



“I also have other aminals.” Mikey said excitedly.



“Animals Mikey.” Lily giggled.



Hadley and her friends began to set up a tiny town for their toys, using big blocks for building and smaller blocks for houses. “Do you have any cars?” Hadley asked.



“I do, but cowboys don’t have cars silly, the have horses.”



“I know but it’ll be fun to watch the horses outrun the horsies.” Hadley clapped her tiny hands. It was just the beginning of a fun filled afternoon for the three small first graders.

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Tara sat back on Willow’s bed and watched the red head run through lists of clothing and things she needed to bring on her trip to Australia. Tracing her fingers up and down Willow’s naked back, she giggled when her girlfriend shivered every now and then. “My love?” She whispered in thought.



Looking over her shoulder, Willow’s eyebrows rose and she smiled lightly. “What is it?” She asked softly.



Sweeping her gaze up and down Willow’s slim body, Tara bit her bottom lip before crawling up along side Willow, placing kisses across freckled shoulder blades. “Do you know how much I love you?” She whispered against Willow’s ear. “How much you make feel so alive…”



Turning on her side, Willow pushed her papers aside and pulled Tara closer to her, kissing her lightly on the forehead. “What’s on your mind love?”



“Just thinking.”



“About?”



Sighing, Tara let her head rest against Willow’s. “About how much I am going to miss you.”



“Oh Tara.” Sitting up, Willow scooped Tara into her arms. “I wish I didn’t have to go…I wish I would’ve just…told Mr. Caron that he can go to hell…ok, not hell, but I wish things were different.”



“I don’t want things different.” Tara replied.



“What?” Willow pulled back confused.



“If things were different…everything would change…I love what you do sweetie, I love the fact that you enjoy what you do, you have a driven passion for showing your beauty and giving your time to fundraisers and charities…I don’t want to be the one who takes that away from you…”



“But…”



“No, listen…” Taking a deep breath, Tara silenced the red head by a light kiss on the lips, “I don’t want to get into all of the ‘what ifs’, but sweetie, if you hadn’t met Hadley and I at the supermarket that day, where would you be? I mean, would you be on your merry way to Australia without a doubt in two days?”



Looking down at the bed covers, Willow shrugged a bit.



“Will…”



“Yes, I would be on my way to Australia without any doubts, but Tara, I can’t change the fact that we are together now and I’m leaving my world behind…our family…and besides, you and I would’ve met anyways, it’s written in the stars, you and I belong together.”



“I never said we wouldn’t have met, but…if…” Tara stressed.



Sitting up, Willow licked her lips looking down at Tara. “I just…you know…I mean, I am going to miss so much, you, Had, Tori…the rest of the scoobies, Hadley’s play, I was so excited to see her in her first lead role love, I want to see her perform on that stage…” Biting her bottom lip, Willow looked away, not really wanting Tara to see the emotions run through her.



“Baby,” Tara sat up and scooted up to sit behind her girlfriend, wrapping her arms around Willow’s waist, resting her chin on the red head’s shoulder, “Don’t hide from me please,” She whispered quietly, “You know how much we want you here with us…but we also know how important this trip is to you…it’ll be a good thing as well. You’re fulfilling one dream of staying in Australia for more then a couple of days…and when you come home we’ll be here, waiting for you with open arms and baby, that’s when you and I can start our life…we can really make this,” Tara motioned her arms around the room…



“Ours?” Willow asked hopefully. Eyes going wide, Willow had a thought, probably the same thought that Tara had. “Tara…will you and the girls move in with me?” She asked hopeful.



Grinning from ear to ear, Tara kissed Willows ear, down her neck, pulling her girlfriend tight against her. “I thought you would never ask.” She whispered.



“Tare Bear, I asked you to marry me…of course I was going to ask you to move in.” Willow turned her head and found her lips pressed against Tara’s.



“However, I think we’ll let Dawn and Buffy take care of the place while you are gone, they have their heart set on it… and it does give Faith and Buffy alone time…” Tara smiled warmly.



“Deal.” Willow grinned.



Tara’s hands moved slowly across Willow’s stomach, loving the feel of smooth warm skin beneath her touch. “Do you think we should get dressed?” She whispered.



Willow thought about it for a moment, “Well, Hadley is getting dropped off in two hours, Dawn and Tori went to the mall to check Tori’s work schedule…so technically…we have the house to ourselves…” Willow turned around and pulled her girlfriend close.



“Technically?” Tara quirked an eyebrow.



“Yes…Brady is still here.” Willow grinned goofily. “So how about it sexy?” She brushed her palms over Tara’s breasts.



Letting out a growl with a hint of laughter, Tara swept Willow on her back and lowered herself down, kissing the red head deeply.

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“I seriously don’t think we should head back to the house yet.” Dawn grinned as her and Tori walked around the mall.



“True, we so don’t need to go there.” Sitting down on a bench, Tori pulled Dawn down right next to her. “Have you ever thought about us…I mean…you know…”



Dawn tucked a strand of hair behind her ear before raising her eyes to meet her girlfriend’s. “You mean…”



“I mean…”



Nodding slowly, Dawn decided to look around at her surroundings instead of looking at Tori. “I just…I don’t think I am ready…I mean, sometimes I feel like I am, but other times,” Shrugging, Dawn let out a long sigh, “I don’t know.”



Smiling softly at her girlfriend, Tori cupped Dawn’s face and boldly brushed her lips over Dawn’s slowly. “Dawnie, I love you and if you’re not ready that is more then okay. I don’t think I am ready either. Sometimes we do get carried away and all that passion flows through our veins, but the reason why we always stop is because we both know we’re not ready.”



“They why did you ask?” Dawn grinned, breathing a sigh of relief.



“What can I say, I am curious that way…and because I just wanted to see where you stood. I daydream and it all the time, I won’t lie to you. I’ll be sitting in class, and Miss Kelly is going on and on about short stories and shit…”



“Did you just…?” Dawn giggled. “Faith is just a bad influence on you.”



Kissing Dawn again, Tori pulled back and gazed into blue eyes. “When the time is right, I promise you, it’ll be perfect.”



“Why of course, I’m with you.” Dawn smiled and leaned in to kiss Tori again, this time they didn’t care if they were in a public place, all the mattered was them.



“Do you two ever breathe?” A voice said behind the bench.



“Lindsay.” Tori pulled back smirking. “How’s it going?” She asked casually, not letting go of Dawn in any way.



“Great!” Lindsay smiled and sat down beside Tori. “My parents are out of town tonight, so there’s going to be a party at my place…you two in?”



Dawn looked at Tori and smiled, “Sounds good to me…Tori?”



“Wait, your mom and sister will not let you go sweetie, and Tara will most definitely not allow me to go.” Tori frowned a bit. “Unless you’re thinking that we lie…”



Lindsay cleared her throat. “It’s all worked out, you two are going to be at my house for a sleepover…we have like, plenty of phones, so if it rings we’ll grab a cordless, bring it into the basement and talk, no one will here the music and such…and if they really want to know why you two are at my place, well because my parents are out of town and I really don’t want to stay in the house alone and you two will not be separated naturally so it works perfectly…what do you say?” Lindsay took a deep breath and looked at the couple.



Exchanging looks, Tori and Dawn both nodded. “We are so there.”



“Yes! Ok, I have to go meet Jerome out front, then we’re heading to pick up some things we’ll need and we’ll see you two say around…eight?” Watching Tori and Dawn agree, Lindsay skip with excitement and hurried through the crowd of people.



Tori giggled and pulled Dawn’s face towards hers again. “Where were we?” She smiled kissing Dawn once again.

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“I’m excited about the play.” Mikey said playing in the sandbox with his two best friends. “Hadley, you are going to be the prettiest Angel.”



Blushing a bit, Hadley looked down at her little sand piled castle. “No.”



Mikey looked at Lily, “You too Lily, prettiest Fairy.”



Lily giggled and drove a tiny tractor through the sand made roads. “How come you didn’t want to sing by yourself Mikey?”



“I’m too shy.” Mikey said honestly.



“Well you will the most handsomest boy on stage.” Hadley finally said, she stood up and brushed her jeans of from the sand and went to sit right next to Mikey. “I thought you said you were excited?”



“I am Hadley, but only because you and Lily are happy and excited about the play as well.” Mikey put down his shovel and turned towards his best friend. “My dad doesn’t want me to be on stage…he doesn’t think that it’ll be good for me in the future.” Mikey softly spoke.



Lily sat beside Hadley, listening in. “Why?”



Not knowing himself, Mikey just shrugged and smiled lightly. “My mom said I can be whatever I want to be though, she’s always the nice one.”



Hadley leaned forward and wrapped her arms around the small boy. “It’ll be okay Mike.” She whispered.



“Kids…I made some sandwiches if you’re hungry.” Mikey’s mom yelled.



“Come on, lets go and have a small snack before coming back out and build that city.” Hadley giggled taking Lily’s hand in her own and Mikey’s in the other. The three of them skipped towards the back door laughing and smiling.

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Tara and Willow were curled up at the couch two hours later, waiting for Hadley’s return as well as Dawn and Tori’s. Without saying a word, Willow began to trail lazy kisses up Tara’s throat. “I can never get enough of you.” She murmured against the soft skin.



Chuckling a bit, Tara tilted her head to the side and allowed Willow do to as she pleased; after all, Tara was most certainly not going to complain.



The door swung open and Hadley came running through the threshold. “Honey, I’m home!” She giggled as she shut the door behind her. Walking into the living room, she saw her parents on the couch and occupied. Taking a moment, Hadley had considered not to disturb Willow and her mama, but then decided interruption was need. Bouncing on the couch and land softly on top of Willow. “Hi.” She giggled.



“Hey you.” Willow sat up a bit, grabbing Hadley and placing her on Tara’s stomach.



Tara smiled and played with Hadley’s curls. “Did you have fun sweetie?”



“Yes, so much fun. First we were outside playing tag then we went to Mikey’s room and played with cowboys and horses then had homemade cookies, then outside we went to play in the sandbox then inside again for sandwiches then back outside to play again…”



“She so totally picked up your babbling.” Tara accused Willow playfully.



“But you like it when Willmy babbles.” Hadley teased. “You want to kiiiiiiss her….”



Hands moved swiftly to Hadley’s ribcage and tickled her. “What was that?” Tara smiled watching her daughter squirm and giggle.



“Let go let go.” Hadley squealed and tried to move her mother’s hands out of the way.



“Put your hands up where I can see them.” Willow warned playfully.



Tara raised an eyebrow and let go of Hadley, “And what are you going to do about it?”



Hadley smiled and looked at her mama and then Willow, “Willmy?” Hadley’s mood went serious all of a sudden.



“What is it baby girl?” Willow asked taking in Hadley’s seriousness.



“If I wanted to become a dancer, or an actress or something, will you ever tell me it’s wrong?” Hadley’s blue eyes searched for an answer on the red heads expression, but all she found was love and understanding.



“No sweetie, never, why would you think that?” Willow asked softly.



“Because Mikey’s dad thinks it’s wrong for him to be on the stage of plays and stuff.”



Tara furrowed her brow, “Well honey, sometimes parents don’t agree with things that their children decide to do, but Mikey is still so young…I’m not sure why his father doesn’t agree.”



“Are you thinking about becoming an actress or dancer?” Willow grinned, trying to lighten the mood a bit.



“Oh yes!” Hadley got all bouncy again. “Lily, Mikey and I were talking, and we thought it would be cool to do like a show when we’re older, or become models like you Willmy, and then when we are very much older, we can meet other people who are in the same job we are and we also decided that the three of us are never going to split…”



Tara leaned over and whispered in Willow’s ear. “She definitely takes after her mother.” Nibbling a bit on the red heads ear, Tara pulled back and continued to listen to her daughters babbling all the while Willow’s eyes went wide briefly.



The red head grinned proudly.



“…then we thought it would be cool if everyone had horses instead of cars because it would be fun to ride into the sunset like on some movies and cartoons, the Mikey said he always wanted to be a cartoon but I know that it really isn’t possible, but I didn’t say anything because that would be telling him it’s wrong and I don’t think it’s wrong to dream. I was always told dreaming is not bad and…”

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~Holly~



“Um…This Is Nice And All…But I’d Rather Have Your Fingers…”

[bgfilly]

hollster,

go you with the sweetness and the updaty goodness....love hadley, i so want a lil hadley of my own...and the sweetness and the love...*sniffles* its just so beautiful... once again keep up the good work



luv ya



filly

[Washi]

Holly, great chapter!

I'm so happy I got to read it more or less right after you posted it.

Anyways, I love it how finally Willow asks Tara to move in. And, what Tara says about Willow's career is true, it's fate.

Hadley has to be the cutest ever! She so picked up Willow's babbling and perfected it. :

Dawn and Tori are great. I like the fact that they talk about doing 'it' and how mature they are about it. It shows their relationship's gonna last.

And finally, where are Buffy and Faith? Gotta love Faith.

Okay, finally, it's now time for the begging:



Please, please, don't keep us waiting too long! Please!



Kidding, don't wanna pressure you, just my little inside devil having a pms-y night. I hope you update soon. This story has stolen my heart.

[Cindipitude]

Sneaky teens and babbling Hadley....too cute!

Kinda curious about what will happen at that party..they have had the talk and decided they aren't ready...but nothing like alone time at a party to stir things up...

And Buffy not pick up on party vibes? Good thing for those two Faith is keeping her busy...not like Faith doesn't enjoy a good party herself

Willow gets to be a mommy! Awwwww

And poor Mikey...his dad squashing his dreams of broadway But Hadley is there with Lily to pick him up and make him feel better

As always, I'm so loving this....can't wait for more

In honor of your new nickname...

*grins*

Love you baby,

Cindi

"Accents are great! I especially love hearing the Canadian 'O'- ME

[Bubblecath]

Hey Holly! greeeeaaattt update!

and way before saturday too! you really know how to please your audience!

Hadley and her buddies are so cute! it makes me go all gooey inside when i read their little conversations!

but holly - i dont want willow to go!

im loving your fic!

cath

xxx

[tarafreak24]

holly !!!!!



ok.... have to say i always go to pens hoping there will e an early update....and today...Yay !!!! un update.....i love tara and willows smoochines........how will they survive a month with out it ????

and the whole "mommy" comment.........*grins*

hadely is just the cutest thing......

but willows going away is coming toooo fast...... cant wait to see how it all turns out !!!!

so dont keep us waiting to long.....

yoy know i need my fic-fix!!!!



Mika

[pinkzippy999]

Hooray!!

Update!

ive been checking everyday!!

thanks!

more soon please this is my fav. fic!!

[SilverWingedNemesis]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW





*giggles*







HEHEHE you just.. HAVE to love Hadley.. She's simply adorable!! *grins*





I love this fic, Holly! Wonderful as always..



Keep up the great work sweetie!! Thanks so much for updating before I have to unhook and move! *giggles*





*HUGS*





~NICKOLE~

"All fear is the fear of loss. And only through that fear, can we truly love."

[bindingwiccan]

omg! wow.. can i just say wow again? you are just a goddess i cant stop reading your fic see? its 3:41 am here and i set the alarm for now so i could wake up just to read this. the love the goodness the dawn and tori and hadley and her friends so much love i think my heart is going to explode ill be waiting patiently for the next update.. right here in my computer chair.. insomnia now has a new meaning



Blessed Be kittens

-BindingWiccan

[barnabasvamp]

You just write Hadley so well!

Quote:

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“Honey, I’m home!” She giggled as she shut the door behind her

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I could just imagine this coming out of that child.





Moving in together, such a good idea, smoochies all the time!!



Another great update.

BV

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to take the one I've never tried before"-Mae West