A/N: Hey guys! I am back after a long time. I haven't forgotten about the epilogue for finding our way back, and will definitely be updating that story soon!
Sorry, about being pretty inactive this long. I won't bore you with the usual excuses of school/work/travel. Hope you enjoy this new story. Wanted to write about how i think the show could have gone, if there had been a season 6. Its going to be episodic mostly. As always, please please review if you like this fic. The pace will pick up soon, i promise!
Bo opened the door to Lauren's apartment. Throwing the keys into a delicately wrought crystal bowl, she made her way over to Lauren's sofa. Bo sank gratefully into the softness, and closed her eyes, resting her head against the plush cushions.
And immediately, the events of the last few days began to play against the red backdrop of her eyelids. She remembere her father telling her that Lauren had dumped her.. not once, but twice..She remembered how she had lost all hold on her control when he said Lauren would die..and how only tasting Lauren's chi, and how only the memory of making love to Lauren, had finally given her the strength to subdue the Pyrippus..And then the memory of watching Tamsin take her last breath washed over her, and the pain in knowing that Dagny would grow up never knowing her mother, lanced through Bo's heart.
Unable to bear the torment anymore, she opened her eyes. The flames in Lauren's fireplace blazed warm and mellow. A stark contrast to the inferno of grief raging within her. Her gaze moved aimlessly from the flames and up above to the mantle, until it finally rested on a photo of a blond woman and a brunette.
Curiosity piqued, Bo rose. Knowing without doubt that the picture was of the two of them. Striding quickly to the mantle, Bo picked up the photo and saw the selfie that Lauren had unexpectedly pulled her into, while they were having a celebratory drink at the Dahl.
She remembered the occasion vividly. Bo had just found the first hel shoe, bringing them one step closer to getting Kenzi back. But Dyson and Trick had been less than happy at the thought of finally getting Kenzi back, and had chosen to focus instead on their apprehension at sending Bo to Valhalla. Despite their previously uttered lofty claims of how important Kenzi was to them.
But not Lauren...She had looked at the shoe, then swallowed gamely, before looking straight into Bo's eyes. Something had flickered in those brown eyes then..Bo had almost dared believe that it was pride and love. But that wonderful emotion in Bo's favorite pair of eyes, had soon been replaced with mischief, when the doctor ordered enough drinks to start an impromptu party. And then, when Bo had been right in the middle of talking to Dyson, she had heard some muttering about how stupid it was to have a party and not have any photos to show for it. Just before the doctor had without any warning, flung an arm over Bo's shoulder pulling Bo firmly into the Doctor's body, utterly overwhelming Bo with her proximity, before cheerfully commanding the succubus to say cheese.
Smiling slightly, Bo traced the doctors features gently with her fingertips. The doctor looked so confident and at ease. Bo on the other hand looked shy. Her vulnerability shining through her eyes at being unexpectedly close to the woman she loved. Running her fingers over the doctor's lips, Bo smiled wryly.
Being a succubus, she was always so bold and confident when it came to everything, except Lauren. Only the doctor could make the bad ass succubus turn into a hot mess of insecurity. The doctor on the other hand, was the exact opposite. She was diffident about most things. But when it came to Bo, the doctor was utterly confident. When it came to their relationship it was almost always Lauren who moved first. Their first kiss. The first time they had made love. Then that move in the dark lab, when the doctor had just strode confidently over to her, pulled her into a strong embrace, and begun swaying them gently into the slowest and sweetest dance ever.
Bo bit her lip, remembering that day. The feel of Lauren's body against her own, after so long, had almost made her heart stop. The smell of Lauren's unique perfume, and the feel of her breath brushing softly against Bo's neck, had made the Succubus ache so much for the way things used to be before. All she could do was pull the doctor closer, and let the doctor sweep her off her feet, yet again.
Setting the picture down, Bo rubbed her face tiredly. Turning back she took in the Doctor's new apartment. This apartment wasn't pristine, white and cold like the one in the light compound. It was earthy, warm and yet sensuous. It suited Lauren a lot more than her previous accommodation. The wooden floors were elegant and a dark warm mahogany. The entire apartment screamed old money, and yet there was no doubt that it was a home. Bo wondered how it would feel to call this place her home too. How it would feel to come back to Lauren, day after day. To find her already asleep on their bed. And how it would feel to get into bed behind the doctor and wrap her arms around Lauren's body, as she nuzzled into her favorite spot on the doctor's neck.
Smiling, Bo strode over to the sofa, and lay down. More at peace now, Bo closed her eyes and waited for sleep to come. Her mind wandering down more pleasant roads. The memory of Lauren saying that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with her, washed over her, making her heart ache for the time she could hold the doctor in her arms again. She remembered kissing Lauren just after that confession. She had made sure that Lauren knew that Bo was never ever letting her go again through that kiss. Sure, there had been tenderness and love in the kiss. How could there not be? It was them after all. But this time around, Bo had made sure that Lauren knew there was no turning back. Because she really didn't think her heart would survive another break. She had really thought that the last time they had gotten back together, that nothing could ever tear them apart again. But she had been wrong. She had underestimated Jack. But not this time. Both Lauren and her, had come to realize that no matter what happened, they could not stay away from each other.
Bo sighed, wishing that time would hurry up. She badly wanted Lauren to get back home, so they could celebrate being back together. After Dagny had left with Kenzi, Bo realized that she had nowhere left to go. The crack house had been completely burnt down. And of course Lauren had understood, without Bo saying a thing. She had silently handed over the keys to her apartment, and told Bo to use them if she needed to. And then coolly asked Bo to drop her off at the clinic. Bo let out an amused laugh. That was Lauren through and through. Subtly telling Bo that she was welcome, and removing herself from the picture, so Bo wouldn't feel pressurized to accept.
The doctor should have known better than that by now. Lauren was her home. She thought back over the time since Kenzi had disappeared. Lauren had been there. Like an unwavering rock. Even when they had broken up, the doctor was still there, helping Bo in whatever way she could. She had never left. Not even once. And despite Lauren having never said anything, Bo understood. Lauren was not going anywhere. Unlike Dyson, who felt the need to vocally declare that he would never leave Bo, the doctor had preferred to let her actions speak. Which was why Bo loved Lauren. She was her own person. She had her own problems to deal with, but she stood by Bo every single time. And only Lauren knew how to handle Bo. How to let go, when Bo needed somebody else. How to let the Valkyrie administer her unique brand of tough love. And how to be logical to get Bo to calm down when she lost control of her emotions.
Bo wanted nothing more than to love Lauren the way she deserved. Now that her father was gone for the time being, the Succubus would at last be able to spend more time with the love of her life. No matter how understanding Lauren was, Bo would NOT screw this up again. She didn't think her heart would be able to take the pain of breaking up with Lauren, again. Hell, the last time she had actually hugged her revolting father to grieve. There was no telling what she would do if that happened again. Which was why, Bo had to make sure that nothing and no one would ever come between them again.
Getting up, Bo began pacing the floor, throwing an impatient glance at the clock. The doctor had another hour to come back. She could have just gone over to the Dahl, and spent some time with Dyson. They both needed a drink to grieve Tamsin. But the pull of surrounding herself with Lauren, even if it was with only her things, was too much to ignore. She couldn't forego her best source of comfort, her doctor, in favour of a stupid drink.
Hearing the knob turn, Bo's face morphed into an expression of disbelief and happiness. She waited for the Doctor to look up and meet her eyes. When large whiskey brown eyes met her own, Bo felt her heart flood with joy. She blurted out saying " I wasn't expecting you for another hour, at least!"
Rolling her eyes, Lauren grinned and said "Well..I might have been curious to see if you had taken up on my offer..and that may have made me take off work earlier."
Smiling happily, Bo walked forwards and wrapped Lauren up into a passionate kiss. Leaning back, Bo rested her forehead against Lauren and sighed happily. Lauren let out a breath and chuckled "Phew! Wow! That was...um..well...just awesome..um..Thank you?"
Laughing, Bo grabbed Lauren's hand and headed over to the couch. Pulling Lauren down to sit with her, Bo smiled into Lauren's eyes. Reaching out, Lauren cupped Bo's cheek and stroked her thumb lightly over Bo's cheek bone. Bo squeezed her eyes shut, and leaned into Lauren's touch. The doctors hesitant voice registered beneath closed eyes "You look happy?"
Eyes flying open, Bo understood. The doctor was worried about how she was holding up. After Dagny, and..after Tamsin. Grasping Lauren's hand on her cheek, she interlaced their fingers together, and laid their joined hands on her lap. Drawing strength from the sight of how well their fingers fit together, Bo spoke softly "I haven't forgotten Tamsin..Far from it. Or Dagny, or the fact that she won't ever know her mother"
Feeling Lauren's grip on her hand tighten, Bo looked up to see Lauren looking back at her with teary eyes. The doctor's free hand came up to cup Bo's cheek. Pressing a kiss into the center of the Doctor's palm, Bo covered Lauren's hand with her own. "But i have you. And right now Lauren? I just want to grab onto that. I will deal with Tam..Tamsin..and Dagny, later..But right now, i just want to be with you..and know that i will never have to be without you again"
Bo watched as the concern in Lauren's face was replaced with determination. She marveled at the beauty of an unshed tear drop clinging to the doctor's eyelash, as she saw the doctor close the distance between them. And then she closed her eyes, when the doctor's soft lips brushed against her own, sending a jolt of pure electricity into her heart. Lauren pressed another kiss to Bo's lips before murmuring. "Lets go upstairs, honey". Bo nodded, her forehead resting against Lauren. Opening her eyes, she leaned back and stood.
Holding out her hand, she pulled the doctor to her feet. Not moving an inch when the action of the doctor standing up, brought her mere inches from Bo's lips. Looking directly into the Doctor's eyes, Bo smiled and said quietly "Lead the way"
