A/N: Hey, Lost Girl fans! I came up with this idea tonight and it sort of just wrote itself (wonderful when they do that, right!). I have several ideas of where this story can go but before I get to invested I wanted to make sure people would read it! Please let me know if you want more!
As soon as Bo stepped into her and Lauren's apartment she knew something was wrong. Normally she would walk through the door after a case, and find her girlfriend waiting for her in the common area, either working on her own cases or maybe reading a medical journal. Today, she was now where to be seen.
Deciding that Lauren was most likely on the second level of their apartment, she took the stairs two at a time. She couldn't stop the fear that crept into her mind as she made her way up the stairs. Something felt off, and one thing that Bo learned over the years was to always trust your instincts. When she made it to the top of the stairs, she bypassed two other doors before opening the last door on the right. She walked into their bedroom, and saw Lauren standing near the window, back towards her. The sun shining off of Lauren's thin frame illuminating the room with a golden light. It still astonished her how Lauren could manage to take her breath away, even after years of being committed to her. There was no one like her: brilliant, funny, gorgeous. The list goes on. And the fact that she loved Bo and accepted her for who she is made their love so much stronger.
Bo wanted to say something, warn Lauren that she was in the room. Even with that logic, she was terrified to break this silence. It is the type of silence filled with fear and intensity. Silence that everyone dreads to fall into because it's the hardest to break. Bo walked until she stood shoulder to shoulder with Lauren, she didn't say anything. She had to let Lauren come to her, and she would. Throughout their relationship, they've fallen into this known routine. They made a commitment to always tell each what was troubling them. They wanted to have an open relationship built mainly trust.
"I want to tell you, but, I don't think I know how." Lauren whispered.
Bo slowly let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. Taking Lauren's shoulders, she slowly turned her so they were facing each other. She looking into watery hazel eyes and her heart broke. Whatever Lauren had to say it wasn't good. And since Bo recently had her latest physical, it probably has something to do with her health.
"Whatever it is, we'll figure it out, together. You just have to tell me," Bo kept her tone light, trying to reassure Lauren that she wasn't alone.
Lauren walked to the desk in the corner of their room, picking up Bo's file. When she found the page she needed she walked back, handing it to Bo.
"This is your latest blood panel; you're fighting an infection." Lauren stated clinically. "I know that based on the test results. What I don't know is the name of the infection. I've tested you for everything I could think of but I have yet to come back with a positive result."
"Okay," Bo let out in a shaky reply, looking down at the paper covered in numbers and words she couldn't possibly comprehend, "Did anyone else have the same results? Maybe it's a fae epidemic that's sweeping through. Like a fae flu!"
"Bo," Lauren let out an aspirated chuckle, "It's not as simple as that. Right now, your body is attacking itself, trying to fight off a disease that I can't detect."
"So what do we do? Let this "disease" run its course and hope I don't die because of it." Lauren flinched at her word choice, and she immediately regretted it. "I'm sorry, sorry. I'm just trying to understand. Nothing feels wrong. How can my body be fighting off an infection when I feel fine?"
"I don't know, maybe it's dormant at the moment. You may not start to show symptoms until a later stage." Taking the paper back from Bo, Lauren quickly turned back towards the desk placing the paper back in the file. Grabbing the folder Lauren made her way towards the stairs, "I need to talk this through with Trick, maybe he'll see something I'm missing."
"Lauren! Wait," Bo reached out, grabbing Lauren's arm stopping her from walking away further. "Listen, you're exhausted, I know you've been working on this all day. Take a break. I'm fine. You can talk to Trick tomorrow, okay?"
Lauren spun around so fast Bo could barely comprehend how she came face to face with her. Bo found herself looking into the fierce eyes of her girlfriend, she could see anger and fear. Two feelings that never work well together but are always common companions.
"You're not fine, Bo! You need to understand that! You may not be feeling "off" but we don't know when that will change! I need to be prepared. I have to know what is wrong." Exhausted, Lauren lowered herself onto their bed in the middle of the room. Dropping her head into her hands.
Bo slowly dropped to her knees in front of Lauren, placing her hands her girlfriend's knees.
"Lauren," this time Bo's voice was soft, but strong, demanding Lauren's focus. "I want you to listen. We are going to figure out what is happening to me. We have a whole crew backing us and you are definitely not alone. But driving yourself into the ground is not going to help me. I want you sharp, which means you need give your brain rest."
When dark brown eyes met hazel there seemed to be a quiet understanding. With a sharp nod Lauren conceded to Bo's terms for the night. She would rest and tomorrow they would start again. Giving Lauren a small smile, she pulled both of them up wrapping Lauren in a hug. After a minute she pulled back just enough to graze her lips over Lauren's.
"I'm okay," she whispered.
Lauren gave another nod, but didn't say anything. Her hands slowly dropped to Bo's waist pulling them closer together. When their lips touched again, it was slow but powerful. Bo gently wrapped her arms around Lauren's neck deepening the kiss.
Lauren was the first to pull back, smiling as she touches her lips to Bo's one more time.
"Dinner?"
Bo perked up at the idea, and Lauren couldn't stop the chuckle that escaped her as a result. Her girlfriend was absolutely adorable at times.
"Can we order takeout; I would kill for some Chinese food?"
Lauren sighed, "Am I ever going to deter you from takeout? We could cook something up in half the time it takes for the food to get here."
"Lauren," Bo whines, "Let's just watch a movie while we wait! Come on we deserve a night off… Please?"
"Fine," when Bo gave her a skeptical look, she conceded even more, "Fine! Go! Call in the order, I'll meet you down stairs."
Once Bo was out of hearing range, Lauren walked backed to her desk grabbing her phone. She had only one person in mind that could help her with Bo's test results. Scrolling through her contact list she finally found Trick's name and clicked on it. After a couple of rings, he finally answered.
"Hello?"
"Trick? It's Lauren. Can we meet tomorrow?"
"Is there something wrong with Bo's test results?" He replied immediately.
"Yes, but I promised her I would wait to deal with it tomorrow. Think we can meet around 12?"
"Of course. Just come by the Dahl. You know where I'll be."
"Perfect. See you then."
As she ended the call, she felt a pair of arms snake around her waist. She didn't even hear Bo come back into the room.
"I thought we were going to deal with all of this tomorrow." Bo whispered in her ear.
Smirking, Lauren turned around looking lovingly into dark brown eyes.
"We are, but I just wanted to set something up with Trick. We're meeting him at twelve."
"Mm, well, I ordered the food, want to go find that movie or should we do something else to waste the time."
Lauren gave Bo a weary look knowing exactly what she was implying but not ready to give in just yet.
"And what would that be, Succubus."
"Oh, I think you know exactly what I mean."
Leaning in, Bo captured Lauren's lips in a searing kiss while pulling Lauren close. Lauren moaned into the kiss. Without a second thought, Bo picked Lauren up walking them over to the bed. When they finally broke the kiss, Bo was hovering over Lauren; both were breathing heavily. Lauren was the first to speak.
"How long until the food gets here?"
"The guy said 40 minutes to an hour. Stop talking." Bo said with a smirk.
Pressing her lips to Lauren's they both got lost in each other until they heard the doorbell. Groaning, Bo rolled off of Lauren, with one last kiss she made her way downstairs. Lauren couldn't contain the small smile she wore. She had never imagined she would fall in love with a fae. Much less, a Succubus. But what they shared was a deep connection of understanding, trust, and love. And this bond will get them through every trial… Lauren just hoped this wasn't their last.