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WesleyAfter the restrictive spell has worn off, I walk over to the phone, calling Angel. "She's gone," I say simply.
Angel "Wes, what? How could you lose her? You've had her less than an hour!"
WesleyI sigh. "It's not as if I dropped her off on a corner somewhere, she did some kind of thickening spell and ran off. Can't you just like, smell her or something?"
Angel "Fine, let me know if you find her," I say, hanging up.
Willow I walk around, not sure how I feel and find a warehouse, looks somewhat empty so I go inside and find a corner, semi clean put up a small barrier and sit down my eyes closed. I could just rest here.
WesleyI call several of my "associates", giving them her description, wanting them to find her. I want to go find her myself, but hope she'll come back and I don't want to be gone.
Willow I fall asleep in my corner, not caring what happens.
WesleySeveral hours later, everyone reported in, only one person finding anything at all, but not able to get close to her. I tell them all to get out without so much as a thank you. Not much else I can do until she wants to be found.
Willow I woke up to a group of vamps trying to get to me, I was able to incinerate them all with no problem, not that I felt accomplished by that.
WesleyAfter several more hours and she hasn't returned, I decide to go to the warehouse where I was told she was at. I take a tranquilizer gun with me, I don't know how cooperative she'll be.
Willow I had fallen asleep and apparently let the barrier fall, I woke up to fangs sinking into my neck and arms. I instinctivly blast them all burning them, more coming as I stood ready to fight.
WesleyI walk into the warehouse, hearing fighting. I run toward the sounds, pulling out a stake as I carry the gun in one hand.
Willow I manage to incinerate them all, my eyes dark, breathing heavy, it was like i was tripping on some kind of drug.
Wesley"Willow, please, come home with me, it's not safe here," I say, trying to reason with her.
Willow I just glare at him, almost daring him to come near me.
Wesley"I'm sorry," I say, lifting the gun and shooting her quickly.
Willow I try to fight it but cant, I fall to the ground and darkness takes me over.
WesleyI rush to her, picking her up and going quickly home. I don't want her to wake up before I get her chained.
Willow: I start to wake up fighting against chains. "Where am I?"
Wesley "Good, you're awake," I say, walking over to her. "You're at my house. Do you remember what happened yesterday?"
lWillow: "What?" I ask confused
Wesley "It's not important right now, you're still a little dazed," I explain. "I'm going to bring you some tea, okay?"
Willow: "I don't want any." I say softly "B...But can I have my hands, please."
Wesley "Will you try to run again?" I ask.
Willow: "What are you talking about?" I ask confused
Wesley I sit down on the floor in front of her. "Angel brought you to me yesterday, to help you. You got angry and left, got bit a couple of times," I say, motioning to the bandages on her neck and arms. "I had to traquilize you," I say softly.
Willow: "Oh" I said then I started to cry "She really is gone then?"
Wesley I look at her confused, "Who's gone?" I ask, placing my hand softly on her leg.
Willow: "Tara" I whisper "She really is dead?"
Wesley "Oh Willow," I say softly, unlocking her hands and pulling her to me.
Willow: I cling to him sobbing
Wesley I pull her onto my lap and hold her gently, stroking her hair gently, speaking soft, comforting words to her.
Willow: "She didn't deserve it" I say sobbing
Wesley "No one ever deserves that," I say softly, rocking her softly.
Willow: "He did" I said my eyes getting dark, the pain flowing through me.
Wesley I nod, "He did, I meant no one deserves to be shot," I say softly. Having been shot myself, I know how much it sucks.
Willow: "I wonder if i was to easy on him...." I blurt out.
Wesley "Perhaps you were," I say softly. I don't know what I'd have done in her position.
Willow: "It hurts" I whisper
Wesley "I can't even imagine," I say softly. I honestly can't imagine how it would feel to watch the person I loved die.
Willow: I sob softly in his arms. "Wesley..." I whisper "I'm sorry."
Wesley "It's okay, Willow, you didn't hurt me," I say softly, not knowing how to console her.
Willow: "M..May I take a shower?"
Wesley "Of course," I say, standing, pulling her up with me. "I'll show you the bathroom."
Willow: "Thank you" I say softly
Wesley "No need to thank me, Willow," I say, taking her hand and pulling open the shower curtain. "I'm afraid I don't have much in the way of toiletries, but we can go shopping later if you like."
Willow: Something occurs to me "I don't have any clothes."
Wesley "I didn't think of that. I can choose something of mine for you to wear then we can shop for some clothing for you as well," I say softly.
Willow: "Doesn't matter anyway, I can't ever go back to get my stuff in sunnydale."
Wesley "I can send someone for your things, if you like."
Willow: "Like who? They won't let any of Angel's team, and..." I look away
Wesley "I have many associates other than the people you have met. What ever it takes for you to be more comfortable, I am more than willing to arrange," I say, lifting her chin to look into her eyes.
Willow: "You would do that for me?"
Wesley "I would. It will only take one phone call."
Willow: I nod "Thank you"
Wesley "I'll get you something to wear in the meantime," I say, lifting her hand to kiss the back of it. "Take as long as you like, I'll arrange everything."
Willow: "Thank you" I say softly as I walk in the shower.
Wesley "You're welcome," I say, pulling the bathroom door shut behind me. I return with a pair of flannel pants and a button up shirt, they're the only things I could think of that might fit
Wesley her. I knock softly on the door. "Willow, I have some clothes for you."
Willow: "You can come in" I whisper from the shower.
Wesley I open the door but keep my eyes down. "I'll just sit them on the counter, I don't want to invade your privacy."
Willow: "I let you in, hard to invade my privacy that way." I say as I peek out of the shower.
Wesley I chuckle, "I guess that's true, I just want you to feel welcome here and not that I'm trying to, um, take advantage of you or anything."
Willow: "Thank you Wesley" I say as I look down sadly
Wesley I walk over to her, lifting her chin. "Are you okay?"
Willow: "I am fine thank you." I said softly "I will be out in a bit."
Wesley "Okay, I'll make the call," I say, leaving the bathroom.
Willow: I finish my shower, my hair in a towel and pulling on the clothes he gave me, no underwear, but its ok.
Wesley I wait for her in the living room, having already made the call, setting everything up. My associate will have everything brought back by tomorrow.
Willow: I walk out in his clothes, my emotions still controlling me. "I'm here"
Wesley I feel my breath catch in my chest as I look at her. I hadn't counted on how beautiful she'd look in my clothes. "Everything is set up, your belongings will be brought here by tomorrow."
Willow: "Thats if Buffy and Xander let them get them."
Wesley "It won't be an issue," I reassure her.
Willow: "Ok" I whisper
Wesley "You should eat something," I tell her gently. "I can order in, if you'd like, or I can make something," I offer.
Willow: I shake my head "Not hungry...I..I can get some water though." I say heading for the kitchen.
Wesley "When was the last time you ate?" I ask her from the couch.
Willow: "I don't know..." I say as I make a glass of ice water "I will eat later."
Wesley "No, you'll eat now. You're in my protection, Willow. Please."
Willow: "Please, I will only end up sick...water is just fine."
Wesley I sigh. "Very well."
Willow: "Thank you." I say as I sit down with water and pull a blanket over me. "For everything."
Wesley I pull her so her head is resting in my lap. "You're welcome, Willow."
Willow: I don't fight him, just lay there. "You should lock me up."
Wesley I stroke her hair absently, "I already did, I know I won't need to again."
Willow: I don't say a word, I just lay there.
Wesley I flip on the television, turning it to the Discovery channel, more for background noise than anything. I don't know what to say, how to help her, so I'll just hold her.
Willow: I look up at him "Wesley...." I whisper "Can I ever come back from what I did?"
Wesley "It will always be with you, but you'll be able to move on, leave it in the past," I tell her honestly. She doesn't need someone to lie to her right now.
Willow: "Can I be forgiven?" I can't help but wonder if I am going to hell for this....well one of many hells.
Wesley "You can. I forgive you, if it makes any difference," I say honestly.
Willow: I look up at him "You do? Even though I killed people? Tried to kill Giles?"
Wesley "I do," I say honestly, looking into her eyes to show my sincerity.
Willow: I take his hand in mine. "Thank you"
Wesley I raise her hand to my lips and kiss it gently. "You're welcome."
Willow: "You are a good man" I whisper as I curl up in his arms.
Wesley "You're a good woman too, Willow. You just have to believe it again," I say softly, looking down at her, not even looking at the television.
Willow: "Thank you." I whisper as I look away. "You want to tell me how you can help me?"
Wesley "I honestly don't know," I say truthfully. "I guess just by helping you use magic with more control and without the fear of losing it again."
Willow: "No step by step directions huh?" I ask sarcastically
Wesley I chuckle. "Well, I'm sure I could locate a magical twelve steps book if you like," I tease gently.
Willow: "C..Could you just help me instead?" I ask
Wesley I smile at her. "That was my point, Willow. I'd rather help you than try to come up with some type of program that doesn't work anyway."
Willow: "You really want to work with a magicked out murderer?" I ask
Wesley "Do you really want to work with a kidnaping ex-Watcher?"
Willow: "Yes" I say "You are all I have Wesley."
Wesley I touch her face softly. "You're all I've got as well," I admit.
Willow: I lean into his touch my eyes closing. I long for something, anything that will make the pain go away. "Thank you."
Wesley "You're welcome. Anything I can do for you, just let me know, okay?" I tell her gently.
Willow: My stomach growls "I guess..I mean if you still want me to I could try to eat something."
Wesley I nod. "That's a good idea. I'd like that a lot."
Willow: "Nothing big...my stomach is still all blechy." I blush at what I say, I can only hope he knows what I mean.
Wesley I smile, "I understand what you mean. Why don't we have some chicken and rice, that would go down easy."
Willow: "D..Doesn't that take like an hour to make?" I ask "You don't have to do that much for me....I can even make my own meals."
Wesley "Not really. I like things to be simple. Instant rice and the fabulous invention of the George Foreman grill. It will only take about ten minutes, or, we can order in.
Willow: "C..Could we just order something...I think I have some money."
Wesley "Willow, keep your money. It's not a problem. What would you like to eat?" I ask her.
Willow: I shrug "Anything...." I say as I stand and move to walk to the kitchen "M...May I have some more water?"
Wesley "Of course, make yourself at home," I tell her. I pick up the phone and order some grilled chicken and rice from a nearby mom and pop restaurant, requesting it to be delivered. "All taken care of, it'll be here soon."
Willow: I nod as I make another glass of water. "You want some tea?" I ask softly
Wesley I smile at her. "That would be nice," I say, getting the feeling she needs to do something for me.
Willow: "You make it like Giles right?" I ask from the kitchen as I get everything out.
Wesley "Most likely," I say with a chuckle.
Willow: "Ok" said as I make it just like Giles always did.
Wesley I watch her make the tea from the couch. I can't help but notice again how sexy she is wearing my clothes. They're practically hanging off her small body, the legs of the pants rolled up so she doesn't step on them.
Willow: I finish the tea and walk into the front room. "For you" I say as I hand it to him.
Wesley I take the cup from her. "Thank you Willow," I say softly, looking into her green eyes.
Willow: I look away fearing I will hurt him if I look directly at him. Yes I am aware that makes no sense, but I don't want to hurt anyone else...
Wesley I sigh softly, taking a sip of my tea. "This is quite good. Do you not like tea?" I ask, wondering why she didn't get some for herself as well.
Willow: I shrug " I guess, but water is fine" I say as I take my water and sit down across from him.
Wesley "Okay. I just want you to feel at home," I say gently. I hear a knock on the door and go retrieve the food, paying the teenage delivery boy. "Thank you," I say to him as I close the door, taking the food to the table.
Willow: I look at the large bag and my eyes widen. "Thats a lot"
Wesley I chuckle. "Well, I was planning on eating as well," I say. "Please, join me at the table."
Willow: "ok" I say as I sit down with him, unsure what to do. "Do we need plates?"
Wesley "Yes, I don't like eating out of the containers," I say with a shrug. "Do you mind? They're in the cabinet beside the sink."
Willow: "I don't mind." I say as I get up and get two plates, two forks and two knives. I also get some napkins. I set everything out properly and then go get him a glass of water and return. "Just incase."
Wesley "Thank you Willow," I say as I start to serve some of the rice on the plates, placing a small chicken breast on Willow's plate, a couple of larger ones on mine. "Just start with that, there's plenty more if you like," I say, pushing the plate to her.
Willow: I sit down next to him "Thank you" I say as I pick at it. I am hungry, but for some reason don't dig in.
Wesley "You're welcome," I say, taking a bite of my chicken as I watch her scoot the food around the plate. "It's quite good, even though it doesn't look like much."
Willow: "Oh no, I am sure it is..." I say as I take a bite. "It is..." I say softly
Wesley I reach over and pat her hand gently. "Good, I'm glad you like it."
Willow: I inadvertantly take his hand in mine, lacing my fingers inbetween his. When I realize what I did I quickly pull away. "Sorry"
Wesley I feel my heart skip a beat as she twines her fingers with mine, feeling very disappointed when she pulls away. "I-it's okay. I don't mind," I say, holding my hand out to her.
Willow: I timidly take it again my heart racing. "You realize if I get close to you, you will have to leave town or die right?" I ask with a small smile.
Wesley I shudder slightly as I slide my fingers between hers. "Well, seeing as this is my town, you'll have to be the one to leave," I tease her with a smile.
Willow: "Hmm, ok" I say as I eat some rice.
Wesley I smile as I keep eating, my hand not leaving hers.
Willow: When I finish the food I slide the plate away and just sit there, my hand still in yours.
Wesley I finish my plate, pushing it away, looking into your eyes as I sip the rest of my tea. "Thank you for sharing a meal with me. It's been quite some time since I've has such nice company."
Willow: I smile "you're welcome..." I say pulling my hand away and gathering the dishes. "Let me clean this up."
Wesley "Okay," I say, a bit uncertainly. "But you don't have to be my servant, you understand that, right?"
Willow: "I know..." I say trailing off as I take the dishes in the kitchen and then gathering the left over food and put it away.
Wesley I watch her as she moves, not able to keep from thinking how much we have in common.
Willow: I rinse the dishes and put them in the dishwasher as well as all the other dishes in the sink.
Wesley I can't just watch her any more. I stand up and walk over to her, but then don't really know what else to do.
Willow: "I am almost done in here...I mean if you want to go sit down."
Wesley I shake my head. "I'd rather be in here with you," I say softly.
Willow: I turn "Do you not trust me with the dishes?" I ask
Wesley I blush slightly and shake my head. "No, it's not that, I just, I mean, I've been alone for a long time now," I shrug.
Willow: "Oh" I whisper "Ok" I say softly as I put detergent in the dishwasher and close it pressing the button to start it. "Done." I say motioning to the now spotless kitchen.
Wesley "It looks great Willow. Thank you," I say honestly. "I don't suppose you'd like to watch a movie or do something equally relaxing with me, would you?"
Willow: "I guess...I was just gonna lay down."
Wesley "Oh, no, I'm sorry. Please, you can have my bed," I say.
Willow: "no no, I will be fine on your palatial couch." I say with a smile.
Wesley I chuckle. "Really, Willow, I insist," I say, taking her hand in mine as I lead her to the bedroom.
Willow: "Wesley...really" I say "The couch is fine." I say as I pull my hand away. Something about bedrooms...I don 't know.
Wesley "Are you okay? I don't want you to have to be on the couch. I know it's big, but it's not very comfortable."
Willow: "It was fine..." I stand there "Its just...the last time I was in a bed room...someone died."
Wesley I pull her to me, hugging her gently. "I know, but it's not going to happen here. I'm not going to force you into it, but I want you to feel safe."
Willow: "W...Will you stay with me?" I ask softly
Wesley "If you would like me to I will," I say softly.
Willow: "Please" I whisper clinging to him.
Wesley I pick her up gently, carrying her to the bedroom.
Willow: I lay my head on his shoulder I don't say a word, I just lay there in his arms.
Wesley I hold her tightly as I pull the blanket down, placing her gently down. "Do you want me to lay with you or shall I sit in the chair. Whatever you like is fine."
Willow: "I won't bite...or kill you" I whisper
Wesley "I know you won't, I'm not worried about that. I just want you to be comfortable," I explain gently.
Willow: "I know....you don't have to worry so much. I don't expect you to jump my bones" I joke
Wesley I blush slightly, "I guess that's a compliment," I say with a grin s I slide in beside her.
Willow: "If it was an insult to anyone, its to me."
Wesley I wrap my arms around her, pulling her closely to me. "No one would ever insult your looks Willow, you're gorgeous."
Willow: "Thank you" I whisper as I cling to him.
Wesley "You're welcome," I say softly, stroking down her back gently as I hold her to me.
Willow: I relax and my eyes grow heavy and soon I am asleep.
Wesley I watch her sleep for a while, just holding her to me. I feel awfully protective of her so soon. It's a little scary for me. I'm lost in thought as I finally fall asleep, my arms still wrapped around her.
Willow: I wake up the next morning and he is still asleep. I decide to not lay here so I get up and start to clean, anything to keep busy.
Wesley I wak up after a while, feeling myself alone in the bed, hearing soft sounds from the other room. I go to the bathroom and wash my face and brush my teeth before walking out, seeing her rearranging some of my stuff. "Keeping busy?" I ask, leaning against the wall.
Willow: "That obvious?" I ask as I was stacking the books back on the shelf after dusting the shelves.
Wesley "Little bit," I say with a grin. "Never had anyone dust for me before, can't say I take must time to do it myself."
Willow: "Much time? How about any?" I ask with a smile as I run a finger over the next shelf ten layers of dust now on my finger "You think?"
Wesley I blush slightly, "Yes, well, um... Yes."
Willow: I smile "It's ok, gives me something to do." I admit.
Wesley "There's only so much you can clean before my place is spotless, you know," I say gently. "Do you want to talk or do something else?"
Willow: "I like cleaning" I say shrugging "If you want me to stop all you have to do is tell me to."
Wesley "Definitely not," I chuckle. "I just don't want you to feel like you have to do it."
Willow: "I do have to..it keeps me from thinking." I admit
Wesley I nod, walking over to sit on the couch. "I can understand that, just realize you can't run forever. When you're ready, I'm here for you, okay?"
Willow: "Ready for what?" I ask finishing the bookshelf which was the last thing in this room.
Wesley "Ready to talk, ready to face it, ready to forgive yourself," I say gently.
Willow: "Talk is good..facing it..well I do that every moment I am still alive, forgive...I shouldn't be allowed."
Wesley "And why not?" I ask.
Willow: "I killed people...I should have to suffer for that."
Wesley "You think you're the first person in this world to ever kill someone, Willow?"
Willow: "I guess not...but do you think I should just get off because I was not always this evil."
Wesley "No, that's not what I'm saying at all. But what do you think should happen? You can't exactly go to prison," I say gently.
Willow: "Why not? Faith did...don't I deserve the same?"
Wesley I take a deep breath. "Number one, Faith chose to go to prison. Number two, there was evidence of what she had done. Number three, she can get out any time she wants, she is choosing to be there and all the guards know it. She pretty much just had to get to the point to where she trusted herself and her choices again."
Willow: "And you think I don't deserve that?"
Wesley "Not really. I look at it like this. Weigh the pros and cons, can you do more good than harm? I believe you can. I also believe Faith can as well, but that is something she'll have to realize on her own."
Willow: "You know you are annoying right" I say with a small smile...but still worried
Wesley I stand up and hug her. "I'll take that to be a good thing."
Willow: I cling to him as I look into his eyes. "Wesley" I whisper
Wesley I feel my stomach flutter as she says my name so softly. "Yes Willow?" I ask, looking down at her.
Willow: "Help me?" I whisper
Wesley "Help you with what?" I say softly, not even realizing my hands have traveled down her back, resting on her slender hips.
Willow: "Everything."
Wesley I lift one hand, gently placing it against her cheek. "You have my word that I will."
Willow: My eyes close and I lean into his touch.
Wesley I swallow hard as her eyes close and she presses against me. I want nothing more than to kiss her right now, but I'm pretty sure she doesn't want the same thing. Her girlfriend just died, she's going through a rough time. God, but her lips, the way she smells, the way she looks in my clothes, how she would look out of my clothes. "Dear lord," I mumble.
Willow: "What is it?" I ask as I move nearer his lips.
Wesley "I just, I should probably go, do, um, something," I stammer, not wanting to move away from her.
Willow: I open my eyes and pull away. "I should..I'm sorry..I shouldn't have...I'm sorry."
Wesley I pull her back to me, pressing her small body to me. "No, I want you near me. I just didn't think you did," I say softly, my mouth inches from hers.
Willow: I look down "I..I shouldn't." I whisper "I..I am not allowed to feel good."
Wesley I lift her chin softly. "Yes you are," I say softly, pressing my lips to hers.
Willow: My eyes shoot wide open as he kisses me, then fall shut as I return the kiss, a tear falling but i don't pull away.
Wesley I pull away after she presses against me, openning my eyes. "Oh god, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have," I say softly, seeing the tear sliping down her cheek.
Willow: "No I am sorry" I whisper
Wesley I shake my head. "I'm the one that kissed you. I understand if you don't want to stay," I say gently, praying she won't want to leave.
Willow: I pull him back to me, kissing him.
Wesley I moan in surprise as she kisses me again, wrapping my arms around her, pulling her close to me as I kiss her deeply. My hands slide down her back, caressing her gently.
Willow: I finally break the kiss and look at him. "wow"
Wesley "Uh huh," I say softly, looking down into her eyes. "I guess that means you don't want to leave?" I ask with a grin.
Willow: "Not at this moment" I whisper "Could change."
Wesley I smile kindly at her and nod. "I understand that, just let me know, okay?"
Willow: "Why did you kiss me?" I ask softly "I mean is it because you care? or because I was here?" Ok now I am just being irrational.
Wesley "To be honest with you, I do care about you. That and you're so beautiful and smell so good and look sexy as hell in my clothes," I say with a blush.
Willow: I have to smile at that. "Thank you...." I say softly "Speaking of...when will my things be here?"
Wesley "Not too much longer, I'm sure. They're supposed to call me when they are back in Los Angeles," I say, still holding her close to me.
Willow: "Ok" I whisper "M...Mind if I clean some more?" I ask
Wesley "Um, okay," I say, stepping back.
Willow: "I..I just need something to do." I admit
Wesley "I get it. It's okay," I say, pulling a book out of the shelf and sitting on the couch with it.
Willow: "You're mad" I say softly
Wesley I shake my head and look up at her. "I'm not," I say honestly.
Willow: "Ok" I whisper "Thank you" I say softly as I start cleaning the spare room. Lots of unpacked boxes in here.
Wesley I follow her into the other room. "You don't have to unpack my stuff," I say, feeling guilty if not a little lazy for not having everything settled.
Willow: I actually smile. "It's kind of fun...I won't if you don't want me to."
Wesley I laugh. "No, go ahead. I guess I'm just a little embarrassed that I haven't taken the time to do it yet."
Willow: "Its ok, you should see the things in Buffy's basement that never got unpacked, its ok." I say as I start working on the box "You can help me though, you may not want to keep all of this stuff you know."
Wesley "I'm not a pack rat, even if it looks like it," I say with a smile. "Can I just look at you?" I ask, then blush deeply as I realize what I said. "I mean, um, watch you, uh, work."
Willow: I smile "So you need this?" I ask holding up a dvd of Daisy does Dallas.
Wesley "Oh dear lord," I say, blushing crimson then taking off my glasses and cleaning them. "I'm certain that must have gotten put in there by mistake," I say lamely.
Willow: "Yes.Sure." I say "And what about this?" I ask as I hold up a stack of playboys as I smile.
Wesley "Purely for the articles," I say, standing up straighter.
Willow: "Wesley...." I say "You don't have to cover...I won't think bad of you. You think I haven't watched one? Or looked at a magazine like this?"
Wesley I gulp. "You have?"
Willow: "Wouldn't you like to know." I say with a wicked smile.
Wesley I clear my throat. "Yes, actually, I would," I say with a grin, finally regaining my composure.
Willow: "Maybe one day you will." I say as I box this stuff back up. I move to the second box finding some nicknacks that would look good out, instead of in a box. "You should put these out, they are nice."
Wesley I can't help but groan at that. "Thanks, you want to help me figure out where to put them?"
Willow: "Sure...will you put the box out there?" I ask
Wesley "Sure," I say, taking the box from her and sitting it on top of my coffee table. It's usually covered in papers and books, but she's got everything organized.
Willow: I start on the next box, finding towels so I set that aside. The third and fourth boxes had some clothes in them. "Do you need these?"
Wesley "Ahhh, those are some of my more casual clothes, jeans and such. I just hadn't gotten around to putting them away yet."
Willow: "I will help" I say as I hand him the box "These are towels" I say about three of the boxes.
Wesley I chuckle. "I was wondering why I only had three. I guess this explains it," I say, taking the box to the bathroom.
Willow: I smile and go through one of the last 5 boxes. It had more nicknacks, maybe we could find a place for these and the next box had pictures in it...of his family. "Wesley...."
Wesley I walk back into the room after putting the towels away. "Yes Willow?"
Willow: "Why don't you have these out?"
Wesley "Have what?" I ask, walking over to her. "Oh," I say softly as I see the pictures of my family.
Willow: "I'm sorry, shouldn't have asked."
Wesley I pick up one of the pictures of my mother and myself, touching the glass softly. "No, it's okay. I just haven't ever been really close with my family, or with my father more specifically. Nothing I could ever do will ever be good enough for him," I explain softly.
Willow: I reach up and take his hand. "Its ok." I say softly My parents were never home...their ide of punishment when I was caught with magic supplies in my locker was to ground me...then mom tried to burn me at the stake, but thats a whole new story."
Wesley I look at her, turning my hand over to lace my fingers with hers. "I've always thought that we make our own families anyway," I say, kissing her hand softly.
Willow: my eyes close as I feel something between us...but it feels so wrong...I mean Tara just died.
Wesley "Are you okay?" I ask softly. I feel a connection with her, but I know it's way too soon for her.
Willow: "Yes" I whisper and slide my hand away from his and go back to the boxes. I set the one with the pictures with the magazines to put in the attic. The last three boxes were more towels, some kitchen, some bath and some hand. "Now see, this didn't take too long" I say distracting.
Wesley I give her a small smile. "Looks like it didn't. Thank you, Willow."
Willow: "you're welcome." I say "These two can go in the attic, or if you want access to the naughty stuff you can keep it close." I joke
Wesley I chuckle and blush a bit. "Yes, I'll put the 'naughty stuff' with the rest," I say, taking the box from her and going to my bedroom, putting the dvd's with the others in the tv stand, the magazines in one of the large drawers beside the bed. I come back into the spare room and look at her. "You do realize this is an apartment and I don't have an attic, right?"
Willow: "Oh oops...Ummm, well your basement then" I joke "Ok ok, how about in this closet in here...its only two boxes."
Wesley I chuckle and smile at her. "That sounds good. Thank you, again."
Willow: "You are welcome...you realize I am not done yet right?"
Wesley "You're not? How much more can you possibly do?" I laugh.
Willow: "Still got the bathroom and your kitchen." I joke
Wesley I shake my head and laugh. "You are something else, you know that?"
Willow: "I know" I say as I smile. I look at the clock and see that its around lunch time. "I can make you lunch if you want."
Wesley I start to answer when I hear a knock on my door. "Ah, that must be my associates with your things. I thought they would be here soon," I say as I answer the door, thanking them as they carry in several boxes of Willow's belongings. "Looks like you'll have a lot more to do now," I tease her.