by Ryan
Rating: 12
E-mail: willow.codex@virgin.net
Violence: None
Disclaimer
1. Willow and Angel are owned by Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy
and WB.
2. The song Take me as I am, was sung by Faith Hill, written by
Bob DiPiero and Karen Staley and owned by Little Big Town
Music/American Made Music/All Over Town Music/Tree Publishing
Co., Inc
3. No copyright infringements intended.
Summary: An answer to one of my own challenges.
Baby, don't turn out the light
I wanna see you look at me
Whisper only truth tonight
Not just promises and empty fantasies
Willow looked in the mirror as she took off her make-up. Another lonely weekend, no one to talk to, she thought again. The single men were all boys. She was tired of them. All talk a lot of lies from their lips. They a just wanted to get her into bed. "I need honestly." She talked to her reflection. "I'm going to end up an old woman with a lot of cats, ain't I?" Her reflection just looked back at her silently.
She turned from the mirror and flopped down on her bed. "I'm 25 and can't keep a relationship." A tear rolled down her cheek. She reached over to a lamp and was about to switch it off.
"Willow." Came a familiar voice from outside her windows.
I don't need a bed of roses
'Cause roses wither away
All I really need is honesty
From someone with a strong heart
A gentle hand
Who'll take me as I am
"Angel." Willow spoke lifting her head.
"Yes." Angel entered her bedroom. He walked over to her. He caught one of her tears on the end of a finger.
"Crying doesn't suit you." He spoke.
"Ever since Oz . . ." She sobbed.
"He wanted a bed of roses." The vampire wiped another tear away with his thumb and lifted her face. "What do you want?" Angel asked with a smile.
Baby, I need for you to know
Just exactly how I feel
Fiery passions come and go
I'd trade a million pretty words
For one touch that is real
"Strong heart." The redhead sighed, "with a gentle touch. No bed of roses. Just honesty." Her face became crestfallen.
The vampire gently held her chin. He lifted her head and kissed her. It was just his lips touching hers.
I don't need a bed of roses
'Cause roses wither away
All I really need is honesty
From someone with a strong heart
A gentle hand
Who'll take me as I am
"I . . . " Angel captured her lips again. The kiss was more passionate this time. "I love you." The whispered words left his lips.
"You do?" Willow asked due to her surprise.
"Yes." Angel wrapped his arms around her and kissed her again.
From someone with a strong heart
A gentle hand
Who'll take me as I am
Page created: 22/01/2001