When Tamsin told people she lived in her truck, they always shook their heads, feeling sorry for her, but she didn't care. She was a simple person with simple needs and paying for an expensive apartment wasn't exactly high on her priority list. But all that was before she got a real job, working as a police officer. She knew she couldn't keep living in her truck now, what would her captain think?

And that's why she found herself walking down the long hallway to meet a potential roommate. This place was way too nice and clean for her liking, but she was in a time crunch and needed to find a place ASAP. She saw the ad posted in her favorite coffee shop yesterday and here she was.

She stopped at the front door, knocked and waited. No answer. She knocked again. Nothing. She checked the apartment number; yep this was the right place.

She started to get really pissed off. This was not the right way to start off this meeting.

She sighed and knocked again. Nothing.

She decided that this person blowing her off she turned to leave, when the door opened suddenly.

"I'm so sorry," the woman said. She looked like she had just woken up. She was dressed in hospital scrubs, her hair a mess, she looked tired, but wow was she beautiful.

"Tamsin, right?"

Tamsin nodded. "Are you Lauren Lewis?"

"Yes, that's me. Please come in." She opened the door wide for Tamsin to enter.

Tamsin walked into the apartment and was thrown off by how white and clean everything was, the whole place was so bright.

Lauren turned to smile at Tamsin, "I thought we could talk over here," she gestured to the couch.

"Sounds great. Did I wake you up or something? Because I thought your text said 12 o'clock."

"Oh yea, no…that was the right time. I had an unexpectedly long shift at the hospital, and I guess I overslept. Again I apologize."

"Are you a doctor?" Tamsin asked.

"I'm in my second year of my surgical residency program." She said as she sat down on the couch.

"You look really young to be a doctor."

"Wow, ok…you're observant." She ran hair fingers through her hair, "What are you a cop?"

Tamsin laughed. "I will be starting next week."

Lauren gave her a look she couldn't quite read.

"What?"

"Nothing. That's just kind of funny because my last…roommate was also a cop. It's just funny I guess." She stood up looking nervous. "Oh my, I'm a terrible host, would you like a drink or something?"

Tamsin felt the blonde was trying to change the subject.

"Sure, beer?"

Lauren laughed, walking toward the kitchen followed by Tamsin. "I don't have any beer, how about water?"

Tamsin shrugged.

The kitchen had textbooks, and a laptop scrawled across the kitchen table, it seemed out of place with the overly clean look of the rest of the apartment.

"You're the first potential roommate I have ever interviewed, actually I was surprised I got a response so quickly." She handed Tamsin the glass of water. "I guess we could start with you asking me any questions about the apartment and I'll ask you a few of my own."

"The only question I have is how much is the rent and utilities?"

Lauren smirked, "Really, that's the only thing you need to know?"

"I'm good at reading people, and I can take care of myself, so yeah I just need to know I can afford it."

"Ok then. It's $800 per month. That includes everything."

"Shit, now I remember why I lived in my truck for so long."

Lauren gave her a confused look. "You live in your truck?"

"I've only been in town two months and haven't really looked for a place yet."

"Well, is that too much?"

"Nope, it'll work. So what do you want to know about me, Lewis?"

"Like I said I'm an intern, so I will be working odd hours, occasionally, I'll be gone for days as I sleep at the hospital after long shifts. I just want to make sure you'll be comfortable with that."

"No problem."

Lauren smiled. "I will also have to study quite a bit, so I don't like to have a house full of people during that time."

"Fine. I'm not much of people person anyways."

Lauren's phone vibrated, and she sighed, rolling her eyes reading the text.

"Great. I…um…" she said as her cell phone vibrated again with another text. This time she didn't read it. "Sorry, what were we talking about?"

Tamsin snorted. "I think we were done. Look, Lewis, I'm pretty low maintenance."

Lauren's phone continued to vibrate. She gave Tamsin a nervous smile then turned off the phone.

"Something wrong?" Tamsin asked gesturing to Lauren's phone.

"Of course not."

"Ok. Sure. So what do you think? I start my new job soon and kinda need to get a place ASAP."

"Right. Well, I guess you have no reference as you're new in town…"

"I think this is all the references I need." Tamsin laid her brand new police badge on the corner in front of Lauren.

Lauren laughed. "Fair enough." She looked down. "One thing. I can't put you on the lease yet, as my former roommate…" She ran her fingers through her hair. "She's…um still on the lease."

"What if she decides to move back in?"

"She won't."

"Alright, Lewis. I trust you."

"Great. You can move in tomorrow."

Tamsin nodded.

"Well…let me look at my schedule." She turned her phone back on and started scrolling through her schedule. "I'm on call tomorrow."

"I have time now."

"Oh, yeah. Sure of course."

XXXX

Tamsin stood in her new room. It was decorated in bright white and light gray colors like the rest of the apartment. She sighed.

The whole apartment made her feel…well, anxious like she was a child in a high-priced hotel. She was fearful to touch anything.

Maybe I'll get used to the bright white colors or overly clean…everything. She mused.

She put her bag, her only bag, on the bed and starting removing the contents. As she hung up her clothes, she thought about how sad they looked hanging there, how out of place.

She pulled them down and stuffed the clothes back into her bag, finally, sliding the bag under the bed.

She laid on the bed. It was amazing how comfortable it was, it was like sleeping on a cloud. Maybe after sleeping in her truck so long, any bed would have felt this good, she didn't know.

She closed her eyes, but the room was so bright she couldn't sleep. She grabbed one of the white pillows off the bed and put it over her eyes. Perfect, she thought.

XXXX

Tamsin was pulled from sleep by the smell of coffee. Her whole body tingled all over at the scent. Whatever fancy coffee Lewis was making smelled mouthwatering.

She followed her nose into the kitchen and stopped, abruptly, when she saw a curvy brunette leaning over the counter wearing only underwear and a small tank top.

The brunette looked up, and they stared each other both shocked.

No one said anything, for a while, they just studied each other, both waiting for the other to speak or do something first.

Finally, the brunette spoke, "Who the hell are you? And what are you doing in my apartment?"

Tamsin was confused this was Lauren's apartment. "Your apartment?"

"Yes." The woman answered shortly.

"Did I fall asleep in the wrong apartment." Tamsin glanced around the kitchen, scratching her head. "This is Lauren's place? Right?"

They stared at each other, again. All of sudden, they both shouted. "Lauren!"

XXXX

Lauren walked into the kitchen, in a fresh pair of scrubs looking back and forth between them. "What?"

Bo's eyes were wide. "Who is this?" She pointed at Tamsin, who scoffed at being pointed at like she wasn't supposed to be there.

"No, Lauren. Who's this?" Tamsin pointed at Bo, who glared at her.

They both turned to Lauren waiting for a response.

"I forgot, sorry." She put her hands into the air. "Bo, Tamsin. Tamsin, Bo." She walked quickly from the kitchen.

Bo briskly walked after her, eying Tamsin over her shoulder as she did.

Tamsin waited until they were gone then made her way over to that delicious smelling coffee.

She closed her eyes tightly inhaling the wonderful aroma.

XXXX

"Lauren, who is that?" Bo asked shutting the door.

"My new roommate." She was putting on her white work shoes. "I forgot last night to tell you. Sorry."

Bo crossed her arms. "Lauren, you can't just get a new roommate without discussing it with me."

"Why not?" She asked lacing up her shoes. "It happened quickly. You know I can't afford this place by myself."

"Well, why'd you kick me out then?"

Lauren glared at her and said nothing.

Bo rolled her eyes and exhaled in frustration.

"Funny enough, she's a cop. So, you'll be seeing a lot of her here and work."

"Lauren, you can't expect me to be fine with you living with someone else."

Lauren laughed. "If I can handle you working with him, then…"

Bo threw herself onto to the bed. "We were on a break! A break!" She looked at Lauren. "A break you asked for, I'll add. A break I never wanted. Sorry, no one told me the mysterious rules of breakdom."

"Well. We agreed we'd handle this my way." She stood up, smoothing out her scrubs. "And I don't think it's best for us to live together while we're working on things."

Bo stared at the ceiling fan.

"Say hello to Ryan for me, would you?" Lauren said, and quickly walked from the bedroom.

Bo put a pillow over her face and screamed into it.

XXXX

Lauren walked into the kitchen and saw Tamsin savoring her coffee. "Hey, Lewis. Hope you don't mind this smelled too good to pass up."

"Glad you like it." Lauren poured some coffee into a cup. "Sorry about Bo. She's well…" She let that linger, then added. "She's Bo."

Tamsin smirked at Lauren's back. "Your ex-roommate? And current…"

"Yes, she's my girlfriend." Lauren grabbed some fruit from the refrigerator and put into her lunch bag. "I promise there's usually not drama. We're just…" She trailed off, letting the sentence drifted off.

"It's your business, Lewis." Tamsin poured herself another cup. "I just want to make sure my room is safe. I really need this place."

Lauren smiled at her. "Of course it is. Don't worry about it."

"Ok. I'm trusting you." Tamsin pointed at her, lightheartedly.

Lauren nodded. "Bye, Tamsin."

XXXXX

Shortly after Lauren left, Bo walked out from the bedroom. She was relieved to find the kitchen empty. She wanted to eat breakfast in peace. Her shift at the precinct would start soon. Luckily, it was close, so she didn't have to leave too early. That's one of the reasons they'd chosen this apartment…

She sat at the kitchen table eating her cereal, reading her emails, when Tamsin entered the kitchen, again.

"Hello, again." Tamsin smiled, thinking that was a good way to start the conversation, friendly like.

Bo rolled her eyes. "So, you're a new cop, huh?"

Tamsin pointed to the badge on her belt, "Yes, that's correct."

"This apartment is kind of perfect for that. It's so close."

"It's definitely helpful, for sure."

Bo's phone rang. "Oh, that's Ryan. Looks like I need to head in, a bit early." She grabbed her coat. "Do you want a ride?"

Tamsin was shocked that Bo had offered. "Thanks but I have my truck."

Bo nodded. "Ok. See you later, I guess."

XXXX

Lauren was walking to the hospital. She loved walking in the early mornings before her shift. It was the best way to clear her mind before a busy day. Plus, there was just a different feel about the neighbor in the morning, the people, the scents in the air. She just loved it.

Her cell vibrated in her pocket. "Your partner's driving me crazy." She said immediately upon answering it.

Dyson laughed on the other end. "You mean your girlfriend, right?"

"Uh, huh."

"Well, she wasn't on my couch this morning, so I figured she was at your place."

"Clearly." She decided to poke fun at him. "I guess those observation skills are why you're a cop."

He laughed. "That and my handsome face."

"Have you been drinking this morning?" She continued to tease him.

"Only 3 or 4 beers, not biggie."

She reached the door to the hospital. "Well, I've arrived."

"Have a great day, saving lives, Doc."

"You too. Keep my girlfriend safe." Lauren added.

He laughed. "That's always difficult, but I'll try."

Disclaimer time:

Tamsin is in this story, but there'll be no Tamlo(?) or Valkubus here. (No offense to anyone, but it's Doccubus or nothing for me.)

Also, this is a Dyson/Lauren friendship story, nothing more than friendship.

Also, no Dybo, they're friends/partners.

This is a Doccubus story. I wanted to start off with them together but having problems and see where that goes.

Sorry for all the disclaimers, I wanted to make it clear that this was a BoLo story, and everything else was just friendship.