P.S. I played this song on repeat the whole time I was writing . . . Might help.
Paint parties that inevitably led to cute paint fights were always the first thing that came to Bo's mind when she thought about memorable romantic movies. So when Lauren had finally agreed to paint their new living room area instead of just leaving the walls white, Bo couldn't help but be expectantly excited.
Since Bo had burnt down the crack shack and they had recommitted themselves to each other, they had been staying together for the last couple of months. They had first stayed in Lauren's loft given to her by Evony for working with the dark and working in the clinic. However, since Lauren's new digs were in dark territory and Bo was unaligned, they thought it fitting to find a new place, preferable together. Which is exactly what they did. It was a nice 2-bedroom studio apartment with 2 bathrooms and a spacious kitchen. Along with the high ceilings, balcony, and glass windows to let in plenty of light, it was the perfect place for the two. Not to mention all the open space and the extra rooms, one for Lauren's personal lab and the other for Bo's weapons, that allowed them to live together harmoniously.
Everything was turning out perfectly. They had found the space with little to no hassle and for relatively little to no money. It allowed for all their friends and family to visit them, despite what side they did or did not choose, and it marked the next step in their relationship that the pair had been dying to take for a while now. They had spoken about moving in together a couple times the first go 'round in their relationship, but after everything, it never happened. Now they finally had, and Bo felt like things couldn't be better. There hadn't been any crises since Bo had sent Hades away, Kenzi and Dagney were safe from danger, and the colony all seemed to be getting along.
Bo and Lauren's relationship was also now in the best place it had ever been in since they had initially gotten together. They had talked through some of the residual issues that had plagued their relationship and they had worked through them, together. They actually spent time together now talking and getting to know the little things about each other. Their love life was through the roof and they made a conscious decision to actually make time for one another. They had also settled into a routine that to others probably seemed mundane, but to Bo and Lauren, it was pure bliss. They laughed more and they definitely loved harder.
Today would be no different. Bo had spent hours picking out the perfect painting outfit to fulfill the paint party fantasy she had in her head. She had actually convinced Lauren to go shopping to get matching outfits. After what seemed like an excessive amount of time to Lauren, they settled on matching lightwashed, ripped, capri overalls that hugged both of their bodies just right and white, razor back tank tops. To complete their ensembles, Bo got a pair of white vans slip ons and Lauren got a pair of classic white lowtop converses. It was a simple understated classic look, but Bo thought they looked absolutely adorable and sexy at the same time.
They had finally agreed on a color for the wall, wine maroon, and Bo thought it was fitting for the amount of wine they drank. The tarps were out, the furniture moved, and the paint rollers drenched. With both their hair up in messy ponytails and buns, all that was left was to get painting.
Bo had made a plan to initiate operation 'Paint Fight.' She would 'accidentally' sneeze, landing some paint on one of Lauren's extremely toned arms, and then offer to wipe it off but smear it instead. After offering a somewhat innocent smile in apology, she would keep going until Lauren would get the urge for revenge, as she knew her lover would, and strike back. That's when the all out war would begin.
About an hour in, they had finished 1 of 2 walls and had gone through a full bottle of wine. The conversation was lighthearted and the atmosphere was jovial with lots of laughs. They had managed to get along with minimal to no mess, especially Lauren. She had gotten no paint on any part of her being, unlike Bo, who had tried to initiate her plan but ended up just dropping some of the paint on her overalls. Half way through, Lauren had turned on the radio which continued to play a mix of country and slow ballads. They had sung along at parts, but it had done nothing to instil the party feel that Bo was aiming for.
As they agreed to take a break while Lauren got another bottle of wine, Bo decided to put her iPhone on and play some of her own music. She scrolled through the list and finally landed on an artist that she knew they both liked. Someone who always managed to put them in an upbeat mood and jump start their mojo. She waited until Lauren was back into the room before pressing play.
The music slowly filtered into the room, one instrument and beat at a time, before the silkiness of John Legend's voice rang in.
Pulling me further
Further than I've been before
Lauren quirked her eyebrow and looked at Bo. The succubus was staring her down with a predatory look on her face as a sexy grin slowly begin to form. Lauren new she was definitely in for a show if nothing else.
Making me stronger
Shaking me right to the core, oh
Bo begin to salaciously sway her hips to the beat, making her way over towards Lauren. Lauren just watched feigning disinterest, but not being able to keep the smirk off her face or the gleam out her eye.
I don't know what's in the stars
Never heard it from above, the world isn't ours
But I know what's in my heart
Bo had begun to slide her hands up her thighs, past her hips and sides, and to her breast. Her hands now rested on her heart as her body still slowly moved. Lauren attentively followed every movement as Bo's fingers tapped against her chest, and swallowed in anticipation.
If you ain't mine, I'll be torn apart
Bo's smile suddenly turned playful as she started to mouth along to the words.
I don't know who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone
So I'm gonna love you now, like it's all I have
I know it'll kill me when it's over
I don't wanna think about it, I want you to love me now
As the beat picked up, so did Bo, moving her hips and jumping in place as she danced to the ethnic beat. She moved until she was standing right in front of Lauren and grabbed her hands, still mouthing the words.
I don't know who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone
So I'm gonna love you now, like it's all I have
I know it'll kill me when it's over
I don't wanna think about it, I want you to love me now
Pulling a somewhat reluctant and blushing Lauren to the middle of the room, Bo danced around her. Flipping her hair and gyrating her hips like a schoolgirl as they both laughed and giggled at Bo's silliness. Lauren just stood there enjoying the show and trying not to look like the awkward tomato she was.
Love me now, love me now
Oh, oh, love me now, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Love me now, love me now
Oh, I want you to love me now
Lauren playfully rolled her eyes and tried to cover her face to hide her bashful smile, but Bo was having none of it. She grabbed the blonde's hands and held them to her hips as she rolled her ass into Lauren's front, causing the blond to instantly become mesmerized. Turning around, the brunette placed a quick kiss to her girlfriend's lips, slowing down her movements before the next verse came in.
Something inside us
Knows there's nothing guaranteed, yeah
Girl, I don't need you
To tell me that you'll never leave, no
Seeing that Lauren was slightly warmed up, Bo urged her to dance along. They giggled together as Lauren tried to get on the rhythm and keep up with the beat. To Bo, it was the cutest thing she had every seen, but to Lauren it was just embarrassing. Bo placed her hands on Lauren's waist, guiding her hips before grabbing her hands and helping her keep on tempo. After finally getting the beat, Bo tried to get Lauren to sing along. Neither of them had particular amazing voices, but they didn't care. It was all about the fun of it.
When we've done all that we could
To turn darkness into light, turn evil to good
Even when we try so hard
For that perfect kind of love, it could all fall apart
Bo's work finally paid off when with a slight blush and a coy eyeroll, Lauren started to sing along. Mouthing the words slowly but surely.
And who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone?
Oh I'm gonna love you now, like it's all I have
And I know it'll kill me when it's over
I don't wanna think about it, I want you to love me now
Without warning and unabashed, Lauren started to dance around, totally surprising Bo. Bo laughed in complete wonderment as Lauren's body moved around her, letting the beat take over, before Bo finally joined in.
Love me now, love me now
Oh, love me now, oh, oh, oh
Love me now
Love me now, love me now
Love me now
They jumped and laughed looking like every rom-com Bo had ever watched. Their hands in their hair and their inhibitions totally gone. Finally linking their fingers, they danced faced to face.
Oh I don't know how the years will go down, it's alright
Let's make the most of every moment, tonight
Swaying slowly towards each other, they moved until their foreheads touched. As the beat mellowed they settled into each other, Lauren with her arms around Bo's neck and shoulders and Bo with her arms around Lauren's hips and waist. They stared in each others' eyes, foreheads still touching, letting their love and each word wash over them in that moment.
I don't know who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone
So I'm gonna love you now, like it's all I have
Lauren lightly brushed her fingers along the outline of Bo's cheek, trying to remember every detail of her lover with near reverent strokes. With every touch, Lauren tried to convey just how much she loved and adored Bo. She smiled as Bo momentarily close her eyes and leaned into her touch, seeing that her silent message had gotten through.
I know it'll kill me when it's over
I don't wanna think about it, I want you to love me now
Opening her eyes, Bo stared back at her lover, still swaying in time with the rhythm. She tightened her grip around the blonde's waist, pulling their bodies impossibly closer, before leaning in and placing a feather like kiss to the underside of Lauren's jaw. The kiss lingered just long enough to show how much the doctor meant to her and how much she really did love her.
I don't know who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone
So I'm gonna love you now, like it's all I have
And I know it'll kill me when it's over
I don't wanna think about it, I just wanna love you now
Even though the beat had picked back up, they stayed that way, eyes locked, slowly swaying in tempo with the beat with their bodies pressed together. There was no need for words or funny gestures, their eyes said it all. They were madly in love with each other and they would continue to be until their last dying breaths. Whether that be an eternity from now or in the next couple of years, they would continue to love each other like their lives depended on it, because they did.
Love me now, love me now
Oh, oh, love you now, oh, oh, oh
Love me now, love me now
Love you now
Oh, love you now, oh, oh, oh, oh
Their faces were mere breaths apart now and their lips ghosted over each other as they flowed in the moment, moving closer and closer by the second. Before their lips finally met, Lauren made one last request of her lover.
"Love me . . . Now."
Song: Love Me Now by John Legend
Hey guys! So as of now, this is a little one shot, but I've been thinking about maybe making it a collection of little one shots. But I don't know . . . Let me know what you think! Hope you like!