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Hey guys, well I've finally got around to an update. Sorry its taken so long, and its actually not very long, its these pesky exams!
LostwithoutTara; I think you know what I mean.
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Chapter 9.

Willow finally piled the last box of her belongings into the car, and stopped to lean against the door. This was it; she was leaving home and going to college. This was supposed to be the best day of her life, she was at last becoming independent, but she was horribly nervous; the butterflies in her tummy were more like bats flapping around. Not only would she have to fend for herself in a town she didnt know, but she would be living with a person shed never even met; Willow had opted for a shared room, knowing that if she had a single she would shy away from making new friends. Plus, of course, there was the fact that she had chosen UC Sunnydale to find Tara. The only plan that she had was to hack into the universitys files once she got there, and to hopefully decipher which halls her blonde Goddess was staying in. And if she was unable to do this, then she would knock on every door until she found her. Willow replayed this thought and therefore had her resolve face on when her parents joined her at the car.
Willow, dear, whatever are you scowling at? her Mother, Sheila, commented disparagingly, while herding her daughter into the back seat of the car.
Nothing, Mum, just a bit nervous I guess, the redhead admitted.
Hmm, yes, well you did insist on choosing a college in a town three hours away didnt you? Why oh why you couldnt just stay here I dont know
Willow switched off at this point; shed heard this speech a thousand times since shes told her parents her choice of college. She felt like yelling
Im going to Sunnydale to find the one girl that I know will make me happy, the one girl that I met on holiday and kissed under the moon!
But, then again, what was the point when shed be free of their tirade soon enough. Willow smiled at this thought, and as the car rolled out of the driveway she took one last glance at her family home
<Goodbye home, goodbye restraint, goodbye boring lifeTara, Im coming to find you.>


Tara and Buffy were just placing the last of Taras clothes into her new wardrobe, in her new room in halls. It felt like a momentous task; the beginning of something new. Tara was just about to say so when she was interrupted by Xander kicking the door open and stumbling through with a box.
Merciful Zeus; Tara, did you pack a box of concrete by any chance?! he exclaimed.
The girls giggled at this comment, and moved over to help him,
Its just a few books Xanderbut then again, I guess you never really did carry many books did you? Tara quipped. She got an exaggerated grin in response; he knew that she was only joking, they were always teasing each other like this.
As the last box was unpacked, Buffy began jumping up and down.
Woohoo, were all in! I cant believe were here! Although I dont see why you get a single room, Tara, its so unfair. I bet my room-mate will be really stinky or something, she changed the subject quickly, But, anyway, lets go and do some collegey type stuff, after all were college kids now!
Tara and Xander both chuckled at her excitement, and followed her out of the doorway, the blonde taking once last glance at the setting for her new beginning.


As the trio wandered into the town, Willow and her parents had just pulled up outside the halls. The young girl quickly opened the door and jumped into the fresh air; the last three hours had been the longest of her life. She mentally slapped herself for forgetting to leave her Discman out of the boxes; she didnt share her parents fondness for pan-pipe classics.
        After collecting the keys to her room, they finally stepped through the doorway and she caught her first glimpse of her future life. The room was a decent size, with bright white walls and two single beds on either side of the room. It looked as though her room-mate had already moved in; the bed was made and there were boxes spread over one half of the room.
Willow smiled; this place looked perfect.


While Willow was taking her first look around her new home, Buffy suddenly remembered that she left her purse in her room.
Darn it, you guys I forgot my purse. Ill run back, itll just take a couple of minutes; meet you in the Espresso pump? Tara smiled and nodded, used to Buffys forgetfulness.
The smaller blonde turned and ran back to the dorms.

Willow had just placed the first of many boxes by the side of her bed, and was bent over it, when the door to her room suddenly burst open.
<Well, this must be my infamous room-mate> she thought, as she turned.
Willow? Buffy exclaimed, recognizing the redhead from her vacation immediately.
Buffy?! Willow was as shocked as the other girl.
What are you doing here? they asked simultaneously. Then, answering their own questions they both gleefully yelled,
Were room-mates!

TBC

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Im writing as we speak! Who cares about exams, LOL.
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Same disclaimer again!

Chapter 10.

Willow and Buffy were still jumping around a few minutes later when the redheads parents walked back into the room.
Willow, dearest, what is going on here? Who is thisgirl? Sheila remarked.
Mum, Dad, this is Buffy; shes my room-mate. We met on vacation, do you remember?
Hmmm, no, not really. But its nice to meet you anyway Bunny, she replied. Willows Father simply nodded at the blonde, acknowledging her presence, while also managing to look slightly embarrassed at Sheilas brush off.
Well, this is all lovely girls, but as these are the last of the boxes Im afraid were leaving now, Willow, stated her Mother coldly.
Oh, ok then. I thought you might help me unpack but
No dear, weve got that conference remember? But heres a cheque, which Sheila took from her hand bag, and if you need anything, just call our cell, ok? Willow simply nodded. Following a brief hug from her Mother, her parents left, and the room fell into silence.
So those are your parents huh? Buffy stated the obvious.
Yep, Willow admitted sheepishly.
Bummer. At this both girls broke into fits of giggles.
I cant believe were roomies! This is so cool, I was really worried that Id get stuck with an insane stalker or something, said Willow. Suddenly Buffy stopped giggling and slapped her forehead.
Dammit, I forgot what I was doing here! I only came back for my purse; Im supposed to be meeting Tara and Xander at the Espresso pump. Do you wanna come with?
It was at the mention of Taras name that reality hit Willow.

<Oh my Gods, shes here. Shes really here! I thought it would take forever to find her againI guess it really must be fate. But I cant see her like this; Ive been traveling for hours and Im all stinky!>

At this thought she made her decision.
Actually, Buff, if you dont mind I think Im gonna take a rain check. I mite just hang here, unpack a little and take a shower. Im kind of bleurgh after the drive, she admitted.
Thats cool. Well, maybe when youre done you could come find us, Buffy replied, taking a sheet of paper from her bag and writing on it. Heres my cell number, give us a ring if you wanna come meet us. If not, I guess Ill see you later cos were roomies! she squealed in delight.
Willow nodded, and Buffy left with a wave. She was suddenly hit with a feeling of the warm and fuzzies as she realized just how great this was going to be.
<Yep, this is really going to be something!>



Buffy finally made it back to the Espresso pump half an hour after shed left Tara and Xander.
She found them sitting at a table near the window, laughing together at a joke. She smiled, grateful for such wonderful friends. Tara noticed her as she approached the table and jumped up, almost knocking over her mocha in the process.
Buffy, where have you been? You said youd only be a couple of minutes! she said, quite loudly. A few other customers glanced their way and Buffy shrugged her shoulders at them sheepishly. Then a smile spread across her features.
You guys will never believe what just happened! I met my new room-mate, and guess who it is?
A look of curiosity clouded Xanders expression.
Hmmm, Britney Spears?
No. Tara tried,
Cordelia Chase?
Yuck, no!
If not Britney, then how about Jennifer Aniston?
Xander, please get out of fantasy land, Buffy scolded playfully. My roomie is Willow! Do you remember; we met on vacation that night? She didnt notice the multitude of expressions that swept across Taras face. Tara sat there in shock, vaguely aware of Buffy and Xander chatting excitedly in the background.

<Willows here! Oh my goddess. I thought Id never see her again> her eyes welled with tears at the thought of this. <But what am I going to do? Shes going to think I didnt call her cos I dont like her! I cant let her believe that. Goddess, shes hereshes really here.>

As she zoned back into reality, she heard Buffy say to Xander,
She might be joining us later, shes just unpacking and freshening up.

<She might join us! Shes going to be here! Goddess, why didnt I wear something more flattering today? What if my hairs a mess? What if she hates me!>

Tara didnt know whether to laugh or cry. She was filled with such hope, but she knew that the situation could just as easily turn for the worse. But as she thought about it, really thought, she realized that there was a reason that Willow was here. Shed always been a spiritual person, and had practiced Wicca for several years. However, it took this moment to confirm all of these beliefs. Willow was here, and it was fate.

TBC

Next part; Willow and Tara see each other again!!
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