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Slow steady breathing was coming from next to her. But she knew that the woman next to her was not sleeping. It was nearly midnight, and neither of the two witches were asleep. One was worried about what would happen in a short two days. The other had a surprise for the other.
The redhead kept listening to the breathing. The slow rhythm that seemed totally in tune with her own breathing. It had been like this ever since they had done that joining spell. Ever since the two had merged and become one, they simple were as one.
If she concentrated hard enough, she could hear the blond's heartbeat. Again, it was beating in perfect rhythm with her own. And that was even before the two had done the joining spell. The two were as one. There was only one thing that could possibly break the two of them apart. And Willow would not let herself even think it.
Not being able to resist anymore, she reached out and stroked the cheek of the blond. At first, the witch only smiled at the gentle touch. Finally, she opened her eyes to look into those emerald green eyes that were always so full of love when she looked into them.
"Knew I wasn't sleeping, huh?" Tara smiled brightly at her girlfriend. If truth be told, she had trouble sleeping ever since she had had those two dream sequences. She still wondered which dream was the real one. If either of them was real.
"You really don't sleep anymore." Willow looked at her, a little bit of concern in her eyes. "And I know why." Tara's smile faded. "And I totally understand. If I had hanging over me what you have hanging over me I wouldn't sleep very well, either. I mean, I didn't sleep very well when I was afraid of the control thing which still sometimes gives me little nightmares even though I supposedly have my control but after what evil Riley said I may just not have my control like I think I do and..."
The sweet babbling of the redhead was interrupted by the blond's lips on her own. They held the kiss for serval minutes. Finally, they broke apart, both breathing a little heavier and still in rhythm with one another. "I love ending Willow babble that way."
Willow smiled brightly at her girlfriend. "I love having my babble ended that way." She leaned in for another kiss. When she pulled back, she looked into her lover's eyes. There was still a great deal of fear wrapped up in the love she saw for herself. "I know a lot is going on. Not just demon possibly you, but me, evil Riley, Amy. There is so much going on. But I think we've got to do something that we promised to do for one another a little while ago and I think we've been neglecting."
Tara raised an eyebrow, not quite understanding what her girlfriend was saying. "Not to sound stupid, but what exactly did we agree not to neglect?"
"Well, each other silly." Willow smiled big.
"I thought we already did that earlier." Tara smiled a little bit of an evil smile.
"Well, yes." Willow leaned in and kissed her. "I'm talking about just more than the 'goddess it feels so good that I can't put it into words' thing that we do so well. I'm talking about something else entirely."
Tara shook her head. "You've still got me a little confused. I really like the 'goddess it feels so good that I can't put it into words' thing." She blushed just a little as she said it.
"Well, you know I really do as well." Willow put her hand back on Tara's cheek. "But there is more to you and me and just 'goddess'." She laughed a little at the new nickname she had just given to them making love. "There has always been more to you and me than just that. And I want to show you that."
"You do." Tara reached over and put her hand on Willow's shoulder. "Every day in everything that you do. You show me how much you love me. I can hear it when you only say hello. I can see it in your eyes. There is not one time that I don't feel loved by you."
"Again, I know all of this." Willow couldn't help but laugh. "And I can't help but agree totally. It still doesn't change the fact that I want to show you. Tomorrow. So we best get some sleep. I want you nice and bright for this."
Tara eyed her girlfriend. "No hint? No clue?"
Willow smiled big. "Just know that I love you and I'm really going to show it to you tomorrow."
**
The next day came very quickly for the two lovers. And there was this excitement that Tara could not contain. It was not often that Willow would see her like this. But it would all be worth it. She would do anything for the woman.
It was reminiscent of the times that they shared in England over the summer. The two were in the field behind UC-Sunnydale. The grass was not as long as that back in England, but it seemed just as green. And the warm sun beat down on them, warming their entire bodies.
And brown and red and black plaid blanket was spread with many delightful little goodies to sample. Strawberries with sweet chocolate to dip into. Various kinds of cheeses. Red raspberries that were sweeter than sweet. And there were tiny little sandwiches that Willow had made with care for her girl.
The two ate peacefully, blocking out the knowledge that sometime soon they would probably be fighting yet again to the death. Those thoughts were kept at bay. This was alone time for the two of them. And nothing was going to spoil their fun.
Tara kept eyeing another wicker basket that Willow had not taken anything from. She so desperately wanted to see what was inside of it. But she knew that Willow would show her what was inside when she was ready. She was just too happy enjoying the being alone with her girl and not having to worry about anything.
Willow picked up a very ripe raspberry and smiled at her girl. "Open up!"
Tara quickly obliged and found herself licking Willow's fingers as she put the red fruit in her mouth. "Now, don't start something that we would have to leave to finish." Willow smiled at the blond.
A nice shade of pink was quickly on the blond's face. "I think you are the one that started it. Look at all the trouble that you went through just for me."
"Not just for you." Willow smiled. "Although, this is mostly for you, I admit. But it's really for us. Like I've said before, I've lost too much in my life. I've learned to treasure the things that are so important in my life." She leaned in closer to the witch. "You, my wonderful witch, are the most important thing in my life. You make everything else seem like it doesn't exist. And for that, I will be eternally grateful."
"Wow!" Tara could no longer resist. She closed the gap and let their lips touch. It was one of the most gentlest kisses she and Willow had ever shared. And there was more love than she had ever felt before. It was simply amazing.
"Well, after that, I think it's time." Again, Willow noticed how their breathing was the same. And there hearts were beating faster, and as one. "It's time for your presents."
"Presents?" Tara looked at her funny. "But not my birthday."
"Not yet." Willow smiled at her look. "I really don't think anything bad is going to happen on your birthday tomorrow. But, I wanted to give you a couple special gifts while we were alone. And it looks like we're pretty much alone."
Tara looked around. It surprised her that on a Saturday, there would be no one else in the field. Usually it was where all the lovers came to spend their time on the weekends. "Did you do this somehow?"
"Who, me?" Willow tried to sound innocent as she asked. "I wouldn't do anything like abuse my magicks just so that we would have some alone time, now would I?" Again, there was an innocent tone to her voice.
"Willow." Tara couldn't help but laugh. They really shouldn't be using their magicks for personal gain. But it had been so long since they'd had the magicks, it was probably a good thing that she had used them. "I'm glad you did."
"See, all of the good." Willow sighed contentedly. The blond made her happier than she had ever been in her life. There was simply no one like her in the world.
"So, where are my presents?" Tara sounded all excited. Her excitement quickly faded for a moment. "On a serious note, this is my first birthday since my mom died that I'm actually going to get presents. Or be with someone that I love and that loves me." She turned to Willow with a renewed smile on her face. "It's my best birthday ever."
"And you haven't even opened your presents yet." She laughed a little and picked up the wicker basket that Tara had been eyeing earlier. "Well, here are your presents."
Tara looked her in the eye before taking the basket from her. "Willow, I want to say that I love you no matter what's in here. You know that you didn't have to do anything for me."
Willow held up both hands. "My everything deserves everything good that she gets. So get to it."
Without another moment of hesitation, Tara opened the basket. Inside, there were four nicely wrapped presents. She eyed them carefully before choosing the smallest one first.
The redhead put her hand on Tara's. "Save that one for last. It will be worth the wait."
Tara looked at her funny, but put the package down. She took the next present. After carefully unwrapping it, she gasped. It was a pink healing crystal. One that the two had looked at many times in the magick shop. But neither had the money to buy. "How?" That was all that Tara could say.
Willow shrugged. "How could I not. Now open the rest, but save the smallest for last."
Next, Tara unwrapped an oddly shaped one. When she opened, again she gasped. "You are just too good to me." It was a special container for keeping special ingredients from getting tainted. It had been thrice blessed by the coven in England.
"Thought you might like it." She smiled bigger than ever.
The third present was rectangular in shape. Again, Tara carefully removed the wrapping paper. Inside this antique silver frame was a picture of the two of them together in England. They were sitting having a picnic just like now. "Who took this?"
"I have my friends. They helped me a lot." Willow's breathing picked up a little as she realized that there was only the smallest present left. She noticed that Tara's did as well.
"One last one." Tara carefully reached down and picked up the smallest package again. "So, what's so special about this one?" Willow only smiled shyly at her. Again, careful, Tara soon uncovered a red velvet box. One that would usually contain a ring or some kind of jewelry. "Willow?"
"Open it." The redhead took a deep breath, as did Tara.
The little red box creaked as Tara slowly opened it. Bright blue eyes went even brighter as she saw what the little box contained. "They're beautiful!"
"I was hoping you'd like them." Willow picked out one of the two rings that were identical. Both had a pure white stone with a small blue stone on one side and green stone on the other. "Read it." Willow held it out so that Tara could read the inscription.
"'The ones that where this, forever be their hearts joined'" There were tears in Tara's eyes as she looked up into those emerald green eyes of Willow's. "I want you to put this on. Now."
"You mean?" Willow knew she didn't have to ask. She just had to tease the blond.
"You know I do." Tears fell from both their eyes as Willow slipped one ring onto Tara's left ring finger. Tara returned the favor and put the other ring on Willow's.
"Good birthday?" Willow asked with a smile.
"Best birthday ever." Tara leaned in and kissed her girl.