Off to Cleveland Temporarily
Buffy came looking for me earlier. I was very surprised at what she asked me.
Buffy: *knocks on Tara's door*
Tara: *opens the door* Hey Buffy, come in! *moves to let her in*
Buffy: *enters, glancing up at Tara's face* How have you been? We haven't talked in awhile.
Tara: *smiles brightly* I'm doing well, how about you? And yeah, it's been awhile...I'm sorry about that.
Buffy: *smiles* It's not your fault. We've both been busy.
Buffy: Speaking of being busy... *clasps hands behind her back, takes a deep breath* I have a favor I need to ask.
Tara: *motions toward the couch* Have a seat.*sits down and looks at Buffy* What's up?
Buffy: *sits down* I got a call from Robin today, in Cleveland. They're having some kind of craziness go on, and they think they need a witch.
Tara: *raises her eyebrow* O-oh?
Buffy: *nods*
Tara: A-and you want me to go?
Buffy: You don't have to. It's just... with Willow so busy teaching, and dealing with the stuff going on here, I thought maybe... *gestures slightly*
Tara: *contemplates for a moment* Yeah, Willow is a little on the busy side with everything. *smiles warmly* S-sure, I'll go. I would love to help out.
Buffy: *smiles in relief* I'm so glad. I... they really need you, I think.
Tara: Well then, I can't very well say no to that now can I? *grins* W-when would I need to leave?
Buffy: Tomorrow afternoon.
Tara: *small sigh of relief* Oh, okay. *smiles* Just wanted to make sure I would be able to let Willow know and everything.
Buffy: Oh, of course.
Tara: Any details I need to know about before I go?
Buffy: *shakes head* They'll fill you in on everything when you get there. I think Astrid's going to pick you up. You met Astrid when she was here, right?
Tara: *nods* Yes.
Buffy: *nods* She'll pick you up at the airport.
Tara: Okay. That's fine. Atleast it will be a familiar face *slight grin* And, just out of curiousity, any idea how long I'll be there? *pauses* W-well, I guess that doesn't matter. *shakes head* N-never mind. *nervous smile*
Buffy: *shakes head* I ... *softly* I really don't know. As long as it takes, I guess.
Tara: *nods understandingly* I...understand. And, I'll be fine. *slight smile* I'm actually honored you asked me.
Buffy: *smiles back*
I guess I’m going to Cleveland.
//Firewall to Everyone but Willow//
After Buffy left, I sat there just thinking. I mean, I was so pleased she asked me, I’ve never done something quite so important for the gang. I was accepted by them a long time ago, but I’ve just never felt beneficial to their cause. Willow told me one time I was essential, and today I believed that.
As I was sitting there, I started crying. How was I going to be able to leave Willow? We’ve just been given this chance again. I didn’t want to leave her. Finally, I managed to pull myself together enough to go tell her the news. She was sad, of course, and worried sick about me leaving. I tried my best to reassure her, and let her know that I would be back as soon as possible. It was hard to reassure her when my own heart was breaking. But this is something that needs to be done. We’ve made it through so many obstacles, we’ll make it through this one too. I know we will.
I should try and get some sleep, Willow’s taking me to the airport tomorrow. I couldn’t bear to sleep in my own room tonight, when I knew I was going to have to be without her for so long. I always sleep better snuggled up with my sweetie anyway.
I can do this. I know I can.
//End Firewall//
Buffy: *knocks on Tara's door*
Tara: *opens the door* Hey Buffy, come in! *moves to let her in*
Buffy: *enters, glancing up at Tara's face* How have you been? We haven't talked in awhile.
Tara: *smiles brightly* I'm doing well, how about you? And yeah, it's been awhile...I'm sorry about that.
Buffy: *smiles* It's not your fault. We've both been busy.
Buffy: Speaking of being busy... *clasps hands behind her back, takes a deep breath* I have a favor I need to ask.
Tara: *motions toward the couch* Have a seat.*sits down and looks at Buffy* What's up?
Buffy: *sits down* I got a call from Robin today, in Cleveland. They're having some kind of craziness go on, and they think they need a witch.
Tara: *raises her eyebrow* O-oh?
Buffy: *nods*
Tara: A-and you want me to go?
Buffy: You don't have to. It's just... with Willow so busy teaching, and dealing with the stuff going on here, I thought maybe... *gestures slightly*
Tara: *contemplates for a moment* Yeah, Willow is a little on the busy side with everything. *smiles warmly* S-sure, I'll go. I would love to help out.
Buffy: *smiles in relief* I'm so glad. I... they really need you, I think.
Tara: Well then, I can't very well say no to that now can I? *grins* W-when would I need to leave?
Buffy: Tomorrow afternoon.
Tara: *small sigh of relief* Oh, okay. *smiles* Just wanted to make sure I would be able to let Willow know and everything.
Buffy: Oh, of course.
Tara: Any details I need to know about before I go?
Buffy: *shakes head* They'll fill you in on everything when you get there. I think Astrid's going to pick you up. You met Astrid when she was here, right?
Tara: *nods* Yes.
Buffy: *nods* She'll pick you up at the airport.
Tara: Okay. That's fine. Atleast it will be a familiar face *slight grin* And, just out of curiousity, any idea how long I'll be there? *pauses* W-well, I guess that doesn't matter. *shakes head* N-never mind. *nervous smile*
Buffy: *shakes head* I ... *softly* I really don't know. As long as it takes, I guess.
Tara: *nods understandingly* I...understand. And, I'll be fine. *slight smile* I'm actually honored you asked me.
Buffy: *smiles back*
I guess I’m going to Cleveland.
//Firewall to Everyone but Willow//
After Buffy left, I sat there just thinking. I mean, I was so pleased she asked me, I’ve never done something quite so important for the gang. I was accepted by them a long time ago, but I’ve just never felt beneficial to their cause. Willow told me one time I was essential, and today I believed that.
As I was sitting there, I started crying. How was I going to be able to leave Willow? We’ve just been given this chance again. I didn’t want to leave her. Finally, I managed to pull myself together enough to go tell her the news. She was sad, of course, and worried sick about me leaving. I tried my best to reassure her, and let her know that I would be back as soon as possible. It was hard to reassure her when my own heart was breaking. But this is something that needs to be done. We’ve made it through so many obstacles, we’ll make it through this one too. I know we will.
I should try and get some sleep, Willow’s taking me to the airport tomorrow. I couldn’t bear to sleep in my own room tonight, when I knew I was going to have to be without her for so long. I always sleep better snuggled up with my sweetie anyway.
I can do this. I know I can.
//End Firewall//