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"Do you think it will work, do you think she will come?"

"I don't know Wil, you screwed up majorly. But, it might work or get the wheels in motion. Question is, are you ready to take that step?" Willow didn't know if she would ever be ready for something like this, but she had to try. She’d do it for Tara and for herself and hoped to god that it worked.

"I'll do it." Buffy smiled and hugged her best friend, and helped Willow devised a plan to win back Tara. A week later everything was mapped out; Willow was ready and nervous as all hell. "I think I’m going to be sick."

"Beat those butterflies back where they belonged, you can do this."

"Okay, I can do this." Willow took a deep breath and closed her eyes as Buffy finished applying the make-up. "How much longer?"

"Two minutes for the make-up and fifteen until the plan commences, Xander just text me and said Tara arrived."

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"Hey," Tara smiled and sat down next to Xander; he immediately wrapped an arm around her and smiled. "What's going on Xander?"

"Nothing absolutely nothing at all."

"Xander." Her voice wasn’t buying it but all Xander did was grin.

"I'm sworn to secrecy, just sit back and enjoy the night."

*~~* *~~* *~~* *~~* *~~*

Willow couldn’t believe she was doing this, everyone in the bronze would be watching. Everyone that knew about tonight would be here, thanks to Anya. She had told a few strangers and they said they would defiantly be there.

“You told Percy!”

“What, he wanted to be supportive?” Willow could have smacked her upside the head or worse, turn her into a toad. But she took a deep breath and held the microphone in her hand. She was on in five minutes and those damn butterflies were back with vengeance.

“Ready?” Buffy appeared around the corner and handed Willow a glass of water.

“No, but I’ll do it. Is she here?”

“Yep,” Willow nodded and downed the stuff she thought was water, she nearly died. “Sorry, thought you could use a little courage.”

“What was that?”

“Vodka.” Buffy chuckled and took the glass away. “Here, have some water.” Willow chugged that down and glared at Buffy, she figured she did that on purpose. “Alright, break a leg.”

“What!”

“Wil, relax it’s just something someone says before a show.” Buffy chuckled and turned to walk away.

“Really and I thought good luck was a natural response.” Willow sighed and shook her head, and stepped out on stage as they announced her name. Her eyes connected with her group of friends, Xander and Buffy gave her thumbs up as Tara looked bewildered. Anya sat with a giant smile on her face and Willow could hear Percy cheering which only made her more nervous. The first cord hit and Willow took a finally breath and sung.

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I love you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And stars may collide
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Oh, come what may, come what may
I will love you, I will love you
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place

Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day…..

Willow had done it, and nervously she dropped the Microphone and ran off stage to puke. She had faced her fear and she had no clue what Tara’s response would be. She had no idea what the blond Wicca’s response would be, would she be mad at her or totally embarrassed and run away? She felt a hand on her back, as she balanced over the towel bowl of the girl’s bathroom.

“Was I a complete spaz?”

“I thought it was beautiful.” Willow’s head shot up and she looked at a smiling Tara, tears sprung to her eyes and she stood to face her. “Willow i—“

“No, let me.” Willow took both of Tara’s hands in hers, “You were right, I was abusing the magic. I know you love me and what I did to you was non-excusable, in fact it made me no better than Glory. I don’t know if you can forgive me or even trust me again, but I miss you so very much. But if you don’t want to be with me, I’ll understand.”

“I do want to be with you, Wil. I accept your apology and what you did was very brave.” Tara ran a hand through Willow’s hair, “I’m so glad your ok and off the magic, I’ve missed you.” Willow grinned and pulled Tara close.

“I would kiss you but I have vomit breath.” Willow watched as Tara reached into her pocket and opened up a peppermint, smiling she placed it in Willow’s mouth.

“You also have vodka on your breath, courage?”

“Buffy’s idea.” Grinning she leaned in and planted a sweet kiss on Tara’s lips, “Love you.”

“Come what may?” Tara smirked.

“Come what may.”

The End.