Bathtub Scene

Bo filled the tub with water and mixed in her favorite lavender scented bubble bath soap. The mixture quickly produced a generous amount of bubbles. Bo would smile at the inviting scene, but she didn't seem to have anything to smile about lately. She lazily took off her robe and placed it to the side. A little moan of pleasure escaped her lips as she slowly sank her body into the water. She couldn't stop thinking about Lauren, who still hasn't returned her fifty-something calls and texts since their talk. It felt like she was more and more convincing herself more than anyone else that they were simply on a break. Then there was Dyson. Kidnapped by humans, who would have thought? She was debating how to handle the situation, because she obviously wasn't going to kill a human, but what if the human(s) threatened her life and the lives of those she loves? Would she be willing to go that far? What if she didn't have a choice?

A loud thud came from outside followed by a low growl. Bo quickly grabbed her handy dagger and jumped out of the tub. It hadn't occurred to her that she was butt naked with only bubbles to cover her privates until Tamsin barged in with wide eyes and a drunken demeanor. Tamsin laughed on the verge of giggling. She bent over in her silly fit, clearly not in control of herself. Finally, she caught a breath and straightened up. She took another swig from her bottle as she shamelessly continued to examine Bo's naked body.

"Aren't you cold?" Tamsin asked in her twisted amusement.

"What are you doing here?" Bo shot back as she grabbed her robe. Tamsin moved so close to Bo that Bo's nose could confirm the amount of alcohol that Tamsin had consumed. Tamsin's face was hard and serious, but quickly loosened into concern.

"Bo, I think I really screwed things up." She threw herself onto the succubus and rested her chin on Bo's shoulder. She sighed deeply. "Is that lavender?" she mused as she took a whiff of Bo.

Bo pushed her off. "Tamsin. You're really drunk."

Tamsin smiled crookedly before bursting into another fit of laughter. "And the Albert Einstein award goes to Bo!" she exclaimed as she threw her hands up in the air.

Bo rolled her eyes and turned as she took off her robe. "Get in," she ordered. Bo resumed her previous position in the bathtub and looked up at Tamsin.

Tamsin immediately stopped her foolishness. "Why?" she said defensively. "If this is your way of getting me naked, you're going to have to do better than that. I expect to be wooed."

Bo pointed her finger to the opposite end of the tub. "Get in, with or without your clothes."

Tamsin shrugged and slipped out of her pants. She then proceeded to walked inside the tub. She faced Bo as she slowly sank herself down. "Cozy," she said.

Bo looked at her carefully. "What's been going on with you, Tamsin?"

Tamsin felt a sour pang in her chest. She wanted to tell Bo everything, but if she did. . .Bo would never talk to her again. Even if she told Bo, there was nothing they could do about it now. It was simply too late. She grabbed the sides of the tub and leaned in toward Bo. Bo didn't duck away so she continued closer to her face. Her lips were about to make contact with Bo's before Bo finally turned away.

"I can't," Bo said.

"Why not?" Tamsin asked, a little offended. "You could in Brazenwood." Bo turned her head back to look Tamsin in the eyes.

"I felt you when you kissed me in Brazenwood," Bo said. "The real you. It was warm, like you needed someone but you didn't, or couldn't, have anyone."

Tamsin pulled back a little. Her expression was one of fear, want, and resentment all at the same time.

"I'm sorry, Tamsin," Bo said with a gentle shake of her head. "I'm still in love with Lauren, even if she's not in love with me anymore."

Tamsin moved closer to Bo again. She was so close to Bo that Bo could feel her breath on her lips. "I think I'm in love with you." Tamsin spoke so softly that it was barely audible, but even if her words never made it to Bo's ears, the expression in her eyes was all Bo needed. Bo let Tamsin move in and kiss her. Tamsin's lips were soft and her kisses gentle. Bo couldn't help but desire more from her. Her eyes flashed blue for a second before she regained control of herself.

"It's okay," Tamsin said breathlessly. "You're not going to hurt me."

With those words, Bo went full on succubus and began sucking chi out of Tamsin. Feeding off of the Valkyrie was strangely more satisfying than feeding off anyone else. It made Bo feel invincible, almost immortal. Tamsin was a willing partner and gave Bo full control. Bo peeled off Tamsin's green tank top and began kissing the Valkyrie' neck. She could feel Tamsin struggling to maintain control of herself. Bo slipped her hand inside Tamsin's panties when Tamsin suddenly pulled away.

"We can't," she said soberly. "You can feed off of me, but we can't actually do it."

Bo looked at her in confusion. "Why not? Isn't this what you wanted?"

Tamsin sighed and pulled her lips together so they became two thin lines. "I can never have sex, Bo. It makes me mortal."

Bo was baffled. "You're a virgin?" was all Bo managed to process.

"I have to be. It's in the life description of a Valkyrie." Tamsin shrugged. "And I have to fix the mess I made before I become powerless to do so." Tamsin took a deep breath. "Odin wants you, Bo."

"Who's Odin?"

"He's a God. Like, for real. All Valkyries serve him by bringing him warriors from the battlefield. If we think you are a worthy hero, we take you to Valhalla after you die."

"Are you here to take me?" Bo asked.

"Actually, no. I was originally here to take Dyson. Then I found out who you were and I was reassigned to you."

Bo felt anger boil inside of her. "So this whole time, you were just playing us?"

"No, Bo. I wouldn't. . ." Tamsin broke off. "I don't have a choice. Don't you understand?"

"What happens now?"

"I made this potion. I don't know exactly what it does. But it's supposed to make you vulnerable so that I can take you."

Bo's jaw dropped in disbelief. "When was this?"

"Two weeks ago," Tamsin replied unwillingly. Bo shook her head and got out of the tub.

"Whatever's going down, we need Dyson. And you're going to help me get him back."

"There's one more thing." Tamsin took Bo's dagger and cut off a strand of her hair. She handed it to Bo. "Take this." Bo reluctantly took her lock of hair.

"That's a little creepy," Bo said. "What's this for?"

"With a lock of my hair, I have to grant you a wish. Use it wisely, Bo." Tamsin leaned in and kissed the succubus. "I'm really sorry about everything."