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New Paths	By : Kinetickid Category: BtVS AU/AR > FemmeSlash - Female/Female Views: 9889 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Buffy grins as she works her way across campus after finishing patrol. Thinking about the past couple weeks, visiting Tara and urging the Wicca to join her for impromptu dinners and coffees at the different small restaurants around town, Buffy�s eyes twinkle. The serious make-out sessions where Tara would slowly back away when things were starting to get heated.

Buffy�s grin slowly turns into a soft smile as she remembers the discussion the two of them had after the picnic. How Tara explained that she would like to try and take things somewhat slowly. Buffy smirks at remembering how she�d closed the distance between herself and the Wicca to tuck some hair behind her ear, questioning her softly if kissing and going out frequently was allowed. When Tara had chuckled then leaned down and kissed her longingly, Buffy had whimpered with desire when Tara had finally eased away.

Since that time, Buffy had stopped over to visit Tara frequently, and both of them had called each other the times they weren�t able to see each other. Tara even insisting on Buffy calling when she made it in from patrol, no matter what time it was. Buffy bites her lip as she realizes that she has come to care for the Wicca deeply. And everything Tara said and did, pointed to the fact that Tara obviously cares for her, also.

Slowly frowning, Buffy thinks about Willow. The redhead had obviously come by their dorm room when she was gone one day and taken some of her clothes with her. Oz had tracked her down and explained that Willow was ashamed and embarrassed by her reaction. That she was trying to figure out what to say to her, and that dating a woman wasn�t the real problem. Buffy runs a hand through her hair as she strides up the stairs to her room silently wondering what the problem really is.

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Willow paces nervously up and down the hallway for ten minutes before finally taking a deep breath as she stops and knocks on the door.

Tara smiles at the knock on the door, thinking maybe Buffy had decided to stop in and see her, even after her saying that she would call when she got back from patrol. Opening the door, Tara�s smile slowly disappears as she looks at the redhead.

Willow blushes lightly and looks down at the floor, scuffing her toe. �Can we talk?� Willow finally questions nervously as she looks back up to Tara�s guarded blue eyes. Slowly walking in the room, as Tara opens the door further and steps back, Willow tucks her hands in her pockets, glancing around the room, smiling at the crystals and incense, Willow�s gaze finally lands on Tara, who�s leaning against the wall by the closed door, with her arms crossed over her chest, watching her closely. Smiling nervously, Willow looks down for a few minutes, trying to figure out what to say, now that she was here.

Tara tilts her head, watching the redhead. Seeing the obvious nervousness and worry, Tara sighs quietly. �Please have a seat, Willow.� Tara waves towards the bed as she moves towards her desk, pulling out the chair to sit across from Willow, as Willow perches on the edge of the bed. �What were you w-wanting to talk about?�

Willow plucks nervously at her pants as she looks up hesitantly. Sighing deeply, Willow�s shoulders sag and she shakes her head. �I want to apologize for what I said.� Seeing the surprise cross Tara�s face, Willow allows a small smile to cross her face. �It honestly wasn�t you, or your being a woman that set me off�� Willow hesitates for a minute. �That�s not exactly true.� Shaking her head she raises her hand as she sees Tara start to open her mouth to say something.

Tara snaps her mouth shut again at the redhead�s motion, her back stiff as she waits to see what Willow is planning on saying. Not knowing how she will react if Buffy�s best friend decides she can�t deal with them being a couple. Buffy had put up a brave front, but she knows that the slayer thinks a lot of the redhead and it will break her heart if Willow doesn�t accept their burgeoning relationship. And honestly, Willow�s acceptance, more than anything, is what�s holding Tara back from taking the next step with the slayer. Pulling away and stopping taking a serious toll on both her and Buffy.

Willow watches the various emotions crossing Tara�s face. Finally just spitting out the reason why she went off. �I was� am, jealous of you. I�m afraid you�re going to take my place with Buffy.�

Tara blinks in surprise as Willow�s words circle around her brain. Slowly shaking her head, she leans forward. �Willow, I don�t want to t-take your place.� Tara explains softly, searching the nervous green eyes. �Buffy wants and needs your friendship. You two have been friends for a while and b-been through a lot together. I don�t want to come b-between that. I just want the chance to lo�� Tara drops her eyes and takes a deep breath. �I just want the chance to be with Buffy, see where our r-relationship is going and to be with her whenever possible.�

Willow bites her lip as she watches Tara�s face as she says Buffy�s name. Seeing the love, yes the love, the Wicca obviously has for her best friend. �I�m really sorry, Tara.� Willow hesitantly reaches out to place her hand on Tara�s forearm for a moment, before pulling it back. �I went off just spouting a lot of shit, when deep down I was afraid that I was going to lose Buffy�s friendship.�

Tara slowly nods her understanding. �You need to talk with Buffy, Willow. You hurt her deeply. Probably more than you realize. You two have been through a lot together, and with everything you said, you about tore her heart in two. Then without you calling or stopping by the dorm to talk to her�� Tara sighs softly as she glances down before looking back up. �Go talk to her, Willow. I�m afraid that she�s thinking you can�t stand to be around her.�

Willow shakes her head looking down. �It�s not that. I�m embarrassed and just don�t know what to say.� Willow explains, frowning.

�Tell her you�re sorry, that you don�t have a problem with her dating a woman, and let her know that you love her, and will be there for her, being her friend no matter what.� Tara softly whispers, a small smile playing across her lips.

Willow allows an answering smile to cross her face. �Are we going to be okay?� Willow looks seriously at Tara.

�I think so.� Tara grins crookedly at Willow. �Go make up with Buffy, Willow. We�ll go from there.� Tara�s eyes look at the clock when the phone rings. �I would assume that�s Buffy now, back from patrol.�

Willow looks at the clock, chuckling quietly. �I�ll head over there now.�

Tara nods her head and smiles as Willow stands and walks to the door. �Be careful, Willow.�

Willow pulls out the cross and holy water, smiling. �Always.�

Tara picks up the phone as she watches the door shut behind Willow. �Hello.�

Buffy smiles. �Started to worry me when you didn�t pick up right away.� Buffy quickly pulls out and puts away her weapons, running a hand through her hair.

�Sorry, I was kind of sidetracked.� Tara admits, smirking as she shifts on the chair and runs her finger down the side of the phone. �How was patrol tonight, sweetie?�

�Four vampires less in the world.� Buffy leans against the wall. �Can I talk you into spending the day with me tomorrow, and possibly having dinner tomorrow night at my mom�s?� Buffy holds her breath, as she waits for Tara�s answer. Her mind tripping back to one of the conversations she�d had with her mother. Surprised when her mom had questioned her, asking how things were going between her and Tara. Finally asking if she would like to bring Tara to dinner.

�All day� and dinner with your mom?� Tara picks up a book, idling flipping through it, not paying attention to the book itself as she thinks. �You may be able to twist my arm.�

�Hmmm. I don�t want to twist your arm, but I�m sure I could come up with something else to� entice you with.� Buffy�s voice becomes husky. �Can I come over early tomorrow morning?�

�As early as you want.� Tara chuckles softly.

Buffy looks at the clock, seeing it�s almost 1 am. �Technically it�s morning�� Buffy hints softly.

�Yes, but I have a feeling you�re going to be busy for an hour or so.� Tara grins crookedly when she hears the groan of frustration coming from the slayer.

�It won�t take me that long to shower and clean up.� Buffy smiles as Tara chuckles warmly.

�No, but it will take that long to have a long overdue discussion.� Tara explains, figuring that Willow should be close to getting home.

�Huh?� Buffy questions, her eyes going to the door when she hears the key in the lock. �Do you know something I don�t?� Buffy shifts to stand, watching as a lightly blushing Willow walks in the door. �Hey, Wills.� Buffy looks at the redhead.

�That�s my cue to get off the phone. Listen to what she says, and what she�s trying to say, sweetie.� Tara suggests quietly.

�I�ll talk to you later, Tara.� Buffy smiles as Tara wishes her a quiet good night, before slowly hanging the phone up, watching Willow nervously shift from one foot to the other.

Willow wrings her hands together nervously as she works her way to her bed, dropping on it before slowly raising her eyes to look at Buffy. �I�� Willow feels the tears slowly gather in her eyes as she looks at Buffy. �I�m an idiot.� Willow finally breaks down, crying softly.

Buffy swallows the knot that�s lodged in her throat, closing the distance between them, sitting beside Willow and slowly wrapping her arm around the redhead. �Wills��

�I didn�t mean it.� Willow shakes her head and leans against Buffy as the slayer�s arm squeezes her tighter. �I was afraid I was going to lose your friendship. That Tara was going to take my place.�

Buffy sighs quietly, shaking her head. �Wills, she doesn�t want to take your place.�

�I know.� Willow runs her hand roughly over her face. �I talked with her before coming here.� Willow admits quietly. �She cares for you� a lot.� Willow turns her face to look at Buffy, chuckling softly as she sees a look, not unlike the look that Tara had had on her face, crossing Buffy�s face. �I guess it�s kind of mutual, huh?�

�I think I�m falling in love with her.� Buffy sighs softly, a goofy grin crossing her face. �We�re going to dinner at home tomorrow.�

�Visiting Joyce, huh?� Willow sighs quietly. �Are we going to be okay, Buffy?�

�Yeah, we�re going to be okay. Maybe we can plan on all of us getting together for a couples night, next weekend.� Buffy suggests softly, hugging Willow.

�Have you talked with Xander yet?� Willow�s eyes start to twinkle at Buffy.

Buffy groans and shakes her head. �No, I haven�t. Giles �dear Lorded� me probably twenty times before mumbling something about whatever made me happy. Mom and I talked a few times. She was shocked, but she�s coming around. I think once she meets Tara, she�ll probably love her like another daughter.�

�She is a wonderful woman.� Willow admits, smiling sardonically. �She was more worried about your feelings, than herself when I was talking to her. A little different for you, huh?�

Buffy laughs quietly, slowly nodding her head as she leans her head against Willows. �Very different. She�s happy just sitting and talking. She wants to make sure I get home from patrol each night okay, and Gods�.� Buffy blows air up into her hair. �Can she ever kiss.� Buffy grunts when Willow laughs and elbows her in the ribs.

�Buffy!� Willow chuckles and rocks against the slayer. �So, have you two�� Willow wiggles her eyebrows, giggling when Buffy blushes

�No, not yet.� Buffy shakes her head, whimpering quietly. �I�m afraid I�m going to turn into a complete basket case by the time we do, though.� Buffy admits, flopping back on the bed and looking up at the ceiling.

Willow shifts to look at Buffy, thrumming her fingers on the slayer�s stomach. �Basket case, huh?�

Buffy nods her head, turning it to look at Willow, blushing at the redhead. �I can just be in the room with her, and I want to pounce. We�ve gotten to the point where we meet down in the common room, just to try and keep some semblance of control.�

�Why haven�t you�� Willow frowns as she looks at Buffy. �I mean if you both are getting that wound up��

�I don�t know.� Buffy groans, throwing an arm over her eyes. �In a way it�s been quick� but in another way, I feel like I�ve known her forever.�

Willow runs a hand through her hair as she runs over her discussion with Tara, the way she reacted to the things she said. �Buffy�� Willow looks at Buffy waiting for the slayer to pull her arm away from her eyes to look at her. �You know her. Do you think that she may have been holding back because of what happened?�

Buffy blinks at Willow as she thinks about what she said. �You mean what you said?� At Willows dark blush and quick nod, Buffy considers it for a few minutes.

�I know she didn�t even consider herself when I was there tonight, she talked about you and your feelings the whole time.� Willow explains softly. �Is she the kind of person that would give up her own happiness for another person?� Willow looks at Buffy, already knowing the answer with the way Tara had looked while talking about the slayer.

�In a heartbeat.� Buffy whispers. �Do you think she�s holding back on us taking this final step, because she was afraid you might not have been kosher with it?�

Willow�s haunted eyes watch the slayer as she swallows and slowly nods her head. �I think she�s in love with you, Buffy. But I�m also thinking that if she thought it came down to it, she would give you up so we wouldn�t lose our friendship.�

Buffy looks back up at the ceiling. �But I told her I thought there was something special between us. That I wanted to see where it led.�

Willow grasps Buffy�s hand, holding it tightly. �Buffy, she�s a completely selfless person. But if you can forgive me for my stupid words, and then tell her that we�re back on an even keel.� Willow wiggles her head as she thinks. �I bet you might get lucky!� Willow smirks as Buffy smacks her lightly.

Buffy lays there thinking for a few minutes, her leg starting to bounce in consideration. �Do you honestly think that�s why? That she was just waiting for your approval of our relationship?� Buffy questions, breaking it down to the basic level.

�I believe so, Buff.� Willow rolls off the bed and walks to the phone, waving it at the slayer. �What�cha say? Want to test out the theory?�

Buffy�s eyes widen as she looks at Willow before they drop to the phone in Willow�s hand. Slowly standing she walks over and grabs the phone. �What about us, do we need to talk some more?� Buffy questions softly.

Willow smiles and hugs Buffy quickly. �I think you and Tara are the important thing here. Plus, if my best friend is feeling frustrated, she might end up being off her game and getting hurt. Can�t have that.�

Buffy chuckles quietly. �You�re here for the night? Or do I need to take you somewhere?�

�Nah. I�m good. I�ll be staying here. Call, Buff. I�ll be good and not listen in.� Willow winks and walks back to her bed, pulling the pillow up and wrapping it around her head, humming.

Buffy laughs at her best friend and shakes her head, motioning to her to stop. Smiling softly as Willow drops the pillow. �Goof.� Buffy grumbles before punching in Tara�s phone number, smiling softly as the Wicca picks up before it finishes ringing the first time.

�Hey.� Tara answers the phone, tilting her head.

�Hey, Tara. What are you doing?� Buffy questions softly, smiling as she hears the quiet laugh come through the line.

�Hoping you might call.� Tara answers truthfully. �How are things?�

�We�re good. Extremely good.� Buffy admits. Taking a deep breath, Buffy finally questions Tara quietly. �Can I ask you a question?�

�Anything.� Tara relaxes into the chair, pulling her legs up against her chest while wrapping her free arm around her knees.

�Uhh�� Buffy growls and takes a deep breath, starting over. �Was there a particular reason you were holding off on us being together, and would that reason possibly be all taken care of now?� Buffy rushes out softly, her brows drawn together over her eyes as she waits for the answer.

Tara blinks, trying to make sense of Buffy�s words. �Buffy, sweetie, you�ve sort of confused me.�

Willow rolls her eyes and stands up, grabbing the phone from the slayer�s sweaty palm. �Tara, it�s me, Willow. What Buffy is trying to ask is� Is the reason you two haven�t been together because of me?� Willow states baldly, blushing lightly as Buffy whimpers.

Tara blushes and looks at the phone before putting it back against her ear. �Ummm�� Tara doesn�t know what to say, stunned as she thinks about what Willow just said.

�I won�t take it personally, Tara. But I have a gut feeling that maybe you�ve been holding back because of my reaction, is that part of the reason?� Willow questions softly. �I want truth here, no hedging and no partial truths.� Willow explains quickly.

Tara sighs quietly. �Your acceptance of us being a couple was the last main hang up, yes.� Tara finally admits after a few minutes.

Buffy�s eyes widen as she listens in, her gaze turned towards Willow.

Willow silently hands the phone over to Buffy, smiling sadly. �Gather her up and keep her, Buffy. Love her, she sure as hell deserves it.�

�Thank you, Wills.� Buffy whispers softly before putting the phone to her ear. �Tara, love?� Buffy questions softly.

Tara blinks as her heart literally leaps at the slayer�s words. �Yes, sweetie?�

�After I take a quick shower, would it be okay if I come over there?� Buffy�s voice drops down a notch, becoming huskier. �We don�t have to� I just want to hold you, if that�s okay?�

�I�ll be waiting for you.� Tara answers her, her voice even deeper. �Be careful.�

�I will. I�ll be over after I shower.� Buffy inhales a shaky breath and whispers a soft see you into the phone in answer to Tara�s see you in a few.

�Go shower, I�ll pack you an overnight bag.� Willow offers, already grabbing out one of the many gym bags that they have in the closet.

�Thanks, Wills.� Buffy hugs Willow quickly before grabbing a shirt and a pair of jeans out of the closet, grabbing her shower kit before taking off out the dorm room at the speed of a bullet.

Willow chuckles and shakes her head. �I guess she�s planning on being easy access, she didn�t stop to grab any underwear.� Willow grins wickedly as she intentionally doesn�t pack any underwear or sleepwear for Buffy. Just placing socks, jeans and another shirt in the bag, leaving it unzipped so Buffy can throw her shower kit in it when she gets back.

Laughing quietly as she thinks about her exuberant best friend, Willow grabs her own nightshirt out of the drawer before leaning down to untie her tennis shoes, preparing to get ready for bed. Biting her lip, Willow silently thanks the Goddess for not letting her screw up her friendship with the slayer.
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