'Changing The Future' (2/?) - G - Buffy/Willow

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Title: Changing the Future (2/?)
Author: Louise
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Rating: G
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Summary: Reply to a challenge set by Xenocide. Willow is sent back in time
to change events to save Buffy from devastation.

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I feel out of place as I realise where I am. I recognise my new surroundings
instantly. This was where they picked on me. This was where I finally grew
up. This was where I first met her.

My eyes dart around furiously, checking if anyone noticed time shifting,
transporting me into my past. No. Nothing is different from what I remember.
I etched this day into my memory, never to leave me. It was the finest day
of my life.

I look down and see my lunch. I chuckle inwardly at what I see. A sandwich,
banana, and a cereal bar all in a brown paper bag. That sums up what I used
to be. I remember what they used to call me. Old Reliable.

Have I changed? The answer to my question is glaringly obvious. Yes, I have.
Although it has only been about two years, I have changed so much, and so
fast.

Meeting Buffy changed my life forever. Nothing would be the same again, and
I didn’t have a single objection to that. Even though I didn’t know her
secret when we met, I could tell she was special. Different. She really was
both of these things.

She taught me how to love, even though she wasn’t aware of it. I don’t
believe in love at first sight, love is something that has to develop. I was
attracted to her, there is no doubting that, but I felt something else for
her as well.

I only realised exactly what it was one night we were just sitting together
watching TV. She was so still, her steady breathing was her only movement.
She was resting in the corner of the sofa and her legs draped gracefully
over mine. I revelled in the closeness and touch. Her lips were parted
slightly and I yearned to kiss her. I felt my heart swell and ache for her.

That scared me, although I don’t quite know why. I new of my attraction to
her, I didn’t hide from it. But this was new. This was deeper.

I’d never experienced love before. Xander was nothing but an extended
childhood crush. This new and excitingly frightening affection was all I
could think about.

I was jerked from my thoughts by an angelic voice, "Uh, hi! Willow, right?"

I looked up at her and smile. Just as I remember.

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To Be Continued...

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