FF wonderful days...glorious nights (3/?)

["Christeen Demons" <Shyfox30@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Disclaimer: The characters belong to Joss Whedon...and all else that can 
sue me if they don't like me playing with their characters...the story 
belongs to me.:-)
Continuing with the torch after Kirayoshi's wonderful Honeymoon story, 
you'll have to read that one if you want to understand what happened in the 
first part of their Honeymoon.:-) Now, on with the story.:-) 
Questions...comments...always welcomed...in fact, needed.:-)
*****

?That was just a little bit rude, don?t you think?? Willow asked, when 
Buffy had finally fallen to a more sedate pace.
?What?? Buffy asked, trying to look innocent. Though why she bothered she 
wasn?t quite sure, since Willow could always read her like a book. ?I 
thought it would be romantic to take a walk on the beach.?
Willow?s look told her that she wasnt buying it, but she couldn?t admit to 
the hot flash of jealousy that she had felt when she had seen them standing 
there, laughing together like a couple of old friends.
?Buffy, you didn?t even talk to him. And you practically pulled my arm out 
of the socket trying to get me away from him.?
?I?m sorry, Will. I just...I don?t want to share you with anyone right now. 
It?s our honeymoon. It?s bad enough I had to put up with Tara being in my 
body...? Buffy?s eyes widened, as she nearly choked on the words. She 
hadn?t meant for that to come out, although the whole incident had been 
bothering her.
Willow looked nearly as stunned as she felt, and as she watched the pale 
face turn paler, Buffy could?ve kicked herself to the moon and back. 
?I...I?m so sorry. I didn?t mean...I don?t know why I said that.? They 
stopped and looked at each other, hearing the seagulls
crying over the sound of the waves crashing on the beach, and it was like 
the whole world stood still.
Buffy searched aimlessly for any words that could take back what she had 
just said, but she kept coming up short. ?It?s okay.? Willow said calmly, 
reading the look in her eyes. ?I guess we need to talk about that, huh??
?Well, we haven?t really talked about it, yet. I didn?t want to be a dark 
cloud, especially on our Honeymoon.? Buffy met the understanding green eyes 
for a moment, then looked away, staring somberly at the white turbulent 
surf, that she herself felt like she was drowning in at the moment.
?We?ve always been able to talk about anything with each other.? Willow 
reminded her wife, gently. Taking her hand in hers, Willow sat down on a 
dune, pulling her love down with her while watching the still face before 
her, intently. ?Let?s not stop now.?
Buffy shifted her attention back to the beautiful red head, wondering what 
she had ever done to deserve such a caring mate. ?You want the truth?? she 
asked, a self-degratory twist taking over her mouth.
?For as long as we both shall live.? Willow prompted gently, squeezing the 
hand she had captured with her own.
Buffy took a deep breath, letting it out slowly as she prepared herself 
mentally for the confession. ?I don?t think I?d ever been so scared in my 
whole life.? She admitted ruefully, watching for any flicker of emotion. 
?When I saw Tara?s dorm room...excuse me...the shrine to Willow...? If a 
derisive note had entered her voice at that moment,
Willow didn?t seem to notice. ?And I knew what she had done...all I could 
think about was getting to you and making sure you were all right.? Willow 
traced her face lightly, and she knew some of her fright in that moment had 
been understood by her lover. ?Course, then the stupid ape that was guarding 
the entrance wouldn?t let me in.? Buffy
grumbled, sidling up to her wife and laying her head on the red head?s 
shoulder. For some reason, she had always felt more safe and secure when 
she was closer to Willow?s side.
Willow wrapped one arm around Buffy?s shoulder and kissed the top of her 
head. It was good that they were airing this finally. Buffy?s propensity 
to hold things bottled up inside of her was legendary, but sooner or later 
Willow knew the bottle would break, it always
did, and she hoped that it would always be her that the Slayer turned to 
when it did.
?He didn?t know, Buffy.?

?No...he didn?t.? Buffy agreed grudgingly. ?But if I ever see him again, 
I?m so going to give him a piece of my mind.? Willow smiled at the obvious 
aggravation in her wife?s tone. She could easily imagine a confrontation 
between Buffy and this ape of a bouncer, the surprise and confusion on his 
face would be a sight to see. ?Anyway, you can imagine
the great relief I felt when I found Giles on patrol and told him what was 
going on.?
Buffy decided to skip over the Spike part. It would do her wife no good to 
know that she had almost become a Vampire?s milkshake while in Tara?s body, 
although she still shuddered to think about it. ?Actually, the relief came 
after I convinced him and the rest of the gang who I really was. I think 
they?ve lived on the Hell mouth too long. They?re
turning into sceptics.?

Willow thought it was really cute the way Buffy had picked up her habit of 
babbling. She wondered if she should mention it to the obviously disturbed 
Slayer, then thought better of it.
?When I saw Tara in my body, with her hand on you...hurting you...I...? The 
memory of the rage that had surged within her was strong...taking her breath 
away at the unrelenting power of it. ?It?s a good thing Giles held me back. 
I?ve never wanted to hurt someone so badly in my life. Course, she was in 
my body at the time, so I probably would have been the one to get pummeled.? 
Buffy allowed ruefully.
Turning her head to examine the beautiful woman that sat beside her, who was 
staring back at her just as intently. It occured to her that she had never 
doubted that Willow would believe her, that she would somehow see her soul 
shining back from very differen?t colored eyes. ?I don?t know why I had 
been so afraid that you wouldn?t be able to tell it
wasn?t me. You?ve always been able to see the real me.?

A velvet hand threaded through her hair, and Buffy sighed, closing her eyes 
as she leaned into the touch. ?And I always will. You?re my Buffy...and I 
love you.?
A silent tear slid through the blond lashes, before the blue eyes opened and 
Willow lost herself in the love and devotion that enveloped her. ?I love 
you too, Wills. Forever.?
They felt the need to hug then, to feel the strength and support flowing 
around them, and they did for a long while...feeling the comfort of each 
other?s embrace and the warmth of the sun on their backs.
*****

?So...no more jealousy? For either one of us?? Willow questioned, as they 
walked across the white sandy beach, making a pact with her spouse.
?Okay...? Buffy nodded slowly. ?Although I think I have to warn you that 
I?m always going to be extremely possessive of you.?
?Warning taken...as long as you don?t mind that the same goes for me.? 
Green eyes danced, as resolve face fell into place.
?Deal.? They sealed the agreement with a kiss.

*****

They were just sitting down for dinner in the hotel restaurant when Willow 
noticed Tony enter the dining area. Oooh, time to test out that new pact of 
ours. ?Hey, that?s Tony.? She commented and waved at him. Buffy raised an 
eyebrow at her wife, then tried not to glower at the man, who at first 
seemed a bit confused then smiled at the obvious greeting. ?I will not be 
jealous...I will not be jealous...I will not be jealous.? Buffy said, in 
way of mantra to herself, while watching the semi-attractive man approach 
them.
?Hi...uh...how was your walk on the beach?? Tony asked, standing next to an 
empty chair, waiting to see if they really wanted him to join them or not.
?Great.? Buffy managed to say, between gritted teeth.

?Wonderful.? Willow said, while at the same time she nudged Buffy?s leg 
with her knee. ?We were waiting to order, would you like to join us?? 
Willow asked, noticing two sets of eyebrows rise at the same time.
?Really? That would be great. I?m leaving tomorrow and I was afraid I 
wouldn?t be able to make it up to you for splashing you earlier. Tell you 
what...why don?t you two let me buy, my treat.? Tony said, sitting down at 
the table, next to Willow, and picking up a menu.
?That?s great...wonderful...terrific.? Buffy grumped internally. Willow saw 
the barely hidden glower and hid her amusement, by looking at her menu.
?So...is your husband going to be joining us?? Tony asked, trying to break 
the ice. Buffy put down the glass of water she had been guzzling to give 
herself something to do and looked at him, her eyes turning icy blue.
?Husband?? The frost in her tone was unmistakable, and Willow looked up 
from her menu, wondering if she was going to have a fight on her hands.
?Uh...Buff...he knows that I?m married...he thinks...?

?I?m getting a pretty good idea.? Buffy replied, and this time Willow was 
surprised to hear humor in her tone, as the blue eyes lightened 
considerably. She held out her hand and showed Tony the ring nestled in 
it?s place on her finger. ?I?m the hubby.? The cat eating grin on her face 
almost caused Willow to burst out laughing.
Tony was considerably stunned. Although he had seen the signs of possession 
before, when Buffy had put her arm around Willow?s shoulders by the pool, 
the truth of the situation didn?t sink in on Tony?s brain until he connected 
the dots...or rather the golden wedding bands each girl was wearing. ?Oh. 
Now, I feel like an idiot.?
The total look of chagrin on the man?s face, wasn?t lost on Buffy. ?It?s 
okay, it?s not like we have flashing neon signs over our heads proclaiming 
Newlyweds.?
Tony looked at her blankly for a moment, then started laughing. ?What?s so 
funny?? Buffy asked, looking at him strangely.
?I thought you were going to be a three hundred pound wrestler.? At their 
looks of confusion, Tony explained. ?After getting Willow wet earlier, and 
seeing that she was married...I was having images of The Undertaker coming 
along and pile driving me into
the pavement.?

Buffy snorted, having no trouble picturing that mentally, although she 
couldn?t remember ever pile driving somebody she supposed it wouldn?t be too 
much of a challenge. Willow just stared at him, glad he didn?t know how 
close to the truth he had come.
*****

The atmosphere became much more relaxed after that. They found out Tony was 
here with the rest of his team for a diving meet. They were even more 
impressed when they learned he was part of the team that was heading for the 
Summer Olympics in Australia.
?So...you?ve never been to Sunnydale before?? Buffy asked, consuming her 
steak with great relish.
?First time.? Tony answered, shaking his head. ?I haven?t seen much of the 
city outside of this hotel, though. Coach has been pretty strict about us 
staying in after practice and meets. I don?t really get it, it?s like he 
doesn?t want us to go out at night or something. It?s really weird.?
?Yeah, it?s weird all right.? Buffy agreed, wryly, exchanging looks with 
Willow. Buffy wondered if the Coach had any idea what roamed the streets of 
Sunnydale after dark, and if that was the reason he kept such strict rules.
Tony watched the exchange, wondering silently what they knew about this town 
that he didn?t.
?I don?t really think it would hurt if we took him Bronzing though. Do 
you?? Willow asked, questioning Buffy with a look.
Buffy thought about it for a moment. She was pretty sure she could keep him 
safe, but if anything were to happen to him, she didn?t think she wanted to 
be held responsible for losing the next Olympic Superstar.
?Bronzing?? Tony asked, wondering what the heck that was, and if it would 
hurt much.
?The Bronze. It?s the only nightclub in town...worth going to anyway.? 
Buffy added the last part as an afterthought, wondering if she really was 
going to do what she was contemplating doing. But the curious look on 
Tony?s face, and the pleading look on Willow?s (which Buffy suspected 
stemmed mostly from Willow?s wanting to get jiggy with it with her wife on 
the dance floor), made the Slayer cave. ?And you really should
experience it at least once while you?re here.?

*****

To be continued...
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