A/N: So, here it is. The Never Forget You Prequel I've been working on. A quick shout out to the reader that gave me the idea, thank you! I had so much fun writing this. So, I hope you enjoy it as do the rest of you. Fair warning, we are jumping right in with this one.

Don't let me keep you, have fun!

Prologue

All love stories start somewhere.

The tale of Bo and Lauren's love is a messy, complicated, tragic, frustrating, and tiring one. But at the end of it all, they found love, happiness, family, and an unbreakable bond like no other. But before all that came to pass, they started off as friends. With one of them harbouring feelings of intensity for the other without them even knowing.

Love stories never sail smoothly. But that also begs the question; just how rocky was theirs?

Chapter 1: The Beginning of Something Amazing

McCorrigan Estate

Bo was in the middle of a glorious cycle of sleep when she heard the blaring sound of her alarm clock sound off beside her. She rolled over, and slapped her hand down on the power button. Rolling back, she looked up at her ceiling. Today was meant to be a good day. She'd been plucking up the courage to do something for the last ten or so years of her life. And today was the day. She'd been in love with the girl next door since they were kids.

But never found the balls to do anything about it. The only reason she was doing it now, was because she learnt the girl she loved; Lauren, had made a deal with her Dad to start a new life somewhere far away from her.

Having been born into a dangerous Clan, things weren't always peachy for them. And Lauren wasn't one for this kind of life. She was a gentle soul. Odd, considering she was a scary Werewolf who fed on Human blood. But Bo didn't blame her for wanting out of this world. Bo herself had been being groomed to take over as Clan Leader from her Father ever since she learnt to talk. The Clan was all she knew.

She didn't see a life for her outside of it. So, with a little luck; she was hoping to persuade Lauren to stay. Even after Graduating as a fully-fledged Doctor. Because she was a genius. One of the reasons Bo loved her.

Speaking of love; Bo figured it was time to get to that. She jumped up from bed, going to her adjoining bathroom and taking a quick shower. Once she got dressed she ran downstairs, and just as she was turning to head to the kitchen she crashed into her Father. Spilling coffee all over his clean white shirt. "Oh my god, Dad! I'm so sorry! I didn't see you!"

She was so dead. She tried to help him wipe it but she had nothing. Luckily, her outfit didn't have a drop on it.

Jack McCorrigan smiled, looking down at his once clean shirt. Thankfully, his coffee wasn't that warm. "It's quite alright sweetie, I have other shirts. You seem to be in a hurry. Something the matter?"

Bo shook her head, "No, nothing. I just wanted to grab some breakfast and then head next door to see Dyson and Lauren. Like I do all the time, no biggie" she brushed off her nervousness.

But Jack saw through it. "You never were good at keeping secrets Bo. I take it this has something to do with the affections you hold for the youngest Thornwood?" He'd seen the way she looked at Lauren when their families got together.

"That obvious huh?" Bo saw him nod. "I just figured I should tell her how I feel before I miss my chance. Who knows, maybe I can convince her to stick around a while longer. I really don't want her to go" the thought of that scared the hell out of her.

Jack shrugged a shoulder, "Perhaps. But, just don't be disheartened if the outcome doesn't play out how you imagined. The last thing I want is for you to be broken-hearted. Okay?" He couldn't bare the sight of that.

Thankfully, Bo already knew she was in with a chance with Lauren. Thanks to her Succubus abilities, she could see people's auras. Lauren burned a little brighter when they were together. But, that wasn't a guaranteed yes. She had to guess it was due to the fact that Lauren was very guarded. She never let herself look vulnerable. She was strong. Another reason Bo was crazy for her.

"I think I'll be okay, thanks Dad. Sorry again, about the shirt" she really was sorry.

He waved a hand, "No harm done. But, in any case I must be on my way to change. I have a Clan meeting in half an hour. A Leader always has to look presentable. Good luck sweetie" he kissed her head, then went upstairs.

Thornwood Household

Dyson had been holding in the secret of Bo's love for his sister, for at least a decade now. It was getting annoying. He had his own secrets to keep, let alone others. Honestly, he couldn't believe Lauren hadn't picked up on it already. It'd been so long. Clearly, she was only a Genius when it came to academia.

He knew Bo was coming by today, to hang out. Among other things. And as much as he promised that Lauren would be here with them; he only just got the news that his sister was cramming all day for her last midterm of the year before Graduation. He had to get her to drop it, which would prove difficult since she was a workaholic.

But he promised Bo he'd try. She just texted him and told him that once she had a bite to eat at home, she was going to drive to the grocery store to load up on snacks and drinks for them to have while they hung out, then she'd be right over. So, now it was Dyson's turn.

He passed by his sister's room about seven times, seeing her at her desk with her back to him. He didn't know what to say if he went in. How was he supposed to get her to drop her work load for the day?

Unfortunately, Lauren could sense him lurking. And it was annoying when she was trying to concentrate. "Either come in, or stay out! But whatever you do, make up your damn mind!" she'd had enough.

Dyson quickly slipped inside the room, "Sorry, didn't think you were alert" he began taking steps towards her desk, watching her type away at her computer.

"We're Werewolves Dyson…" Lauren reminded him, "… Awareness is kinda what we do. So, is there a specific reason why you're hovering outside my room? Or are you just bored?" she didn't get an answer from him, which just annoyed her more. "Look, whatever you want; just tell me! If it's money, take whatever you want from my purse and go away!"

He laughed, he'd done that a couple of times. "It's not, but thanks for the offer. I just figured you could take a break from working today. Bo and Kenzi will be by in a bit, we're gonna hang out for the day. You know, shoot some pool down in the basement, watch some movies, eat food that's not good for us. Sounds like fun, right?"

Their Father was a busy Doctor at their Clan's Clinic, so when he came home he liked to have the living room to himself so he could relax after a hard day's work with his Wife. He converted the basement into a den for his kids to use for movies, games, music, basically whatever they wanted.

But Lauren wasn't up to it, "Thanks for the offer, but I'm gonna pass. I've got way too much to do before Graduation. And you know, one of us has to amount to something" she finished the last sentence with a snicker.

She loved her brother, but Dyson was so lazy when it came to studying and other prospects. He lived the life of a sheltered Prince. She blamed her Mother. She always favoured him. But it wasn't so bad, Lauren was her Father's favourite. That was their balance.

"First of all, ouch!" he didn't care for that. "And second of all, you've been cooped up in here since Monday. It's now Thursday! You're gonna end up like a Zombie if you stay in here much longer. Come on, one day. What's it gonna hurt?" he almost had her.

Lauren shook her head. "Nope"

Damn, he thought he was so close. He thought of accidentally tipping her glass of water over her computer. But then she'd probably claw his face off, and his Father would have his head. No, it wasn't worth it. So, he was going to go with manipulation. He always guessed that his sister had a thing for Bo. He'd always catch her side glancing Bo from afar.

She might've been oblivious to Bo's feelings, but she wasn't to her own. "So uh, you're really planning on leaving this place behind then, huh?" he leaned against her desk, folding his arms.

"Yep, as soon as I get that diploma; I'm gone!" Lauren was looking forward to it.

He was a little hurt she wanted to leave so badly, but he was going to move passed that now. "So, you're cool with leaving all your friends behind?" she just told him she'd make new ones wherever she ended up. "What about Bo?" At the mention of her name, Lauren's stopped her incessant typing.

Ah Ha! He had her!

"What about her?" she spun around in her chair, looking at him.

He shrugged, "Well, you say you'll meet new friends wherever you go; which's probably true but, I doubt you'd meet anyone like her. I mean, you guys have been friends forever. We all have. Plus, I see the way you look at her now and again" he winked at her discreetly.

She frowned at him, blushing. "I don't look at her any differently than anyone else. Like you said, we're friends" she was feeling flustered. Why? What the hell was happening to her?

"But what if you could be more?" he raised his eyebrows. "Is that something you'd be interested in?" he pushed a little more.

"Why, did she say something?" Lauren referred to Bo. Why was he all of a sudden coming out with this now? Did Bo like her? And if so, why didn't she say anything? Why was she having this conversation with her brother? So many unanswered questions.

He shrugged again, "Maybe. Let's just say; if you were to go there with her, I think you'd find her receptive-" he paused, thinking of something. "Scratch that, very receptive" he had to make it sound possible.

Lauren smiled to herself, "Me and Bo?" she thought about it. "Together? Like, as a couple?" she just laughed about it. "That's crazy D! We've known each other for years"

"Exactly!" he exclaimed. "If you ask me, that makes you the perfect match! Think about it, you already know everything there is to know about her. Her Dad likes you; Mom and Dad like her. And then there's Kenzi. She already thinks of you as another Sister. See? Perfect!"

Then Lauren's brain kicked in, and something came to mind. "So, if we're so perfect; then why hasn't Bo come to me herself and told me this?" she continued to frown at him. "Also, why're you butting your snout in? You hate meddling in people's relationships. Makes me think you're up to something, Brother"

"Me?" He stood straight, frightened. "No! Why would I meddle?"

Lauren also stood from her chair, approaching him as he continued to back up to the door. "I dunno, you tell me?" she took a few sniffs of him. "By the way, you reek of fear!" she pushed him up against the wall. "You wouldn't be trying to manipulate me into taking the day off, would you?"

Dyson shook his head; his sister was terrifying when she was pissed off. "No!" she pressed on an old shoulder injury of his. And he caved. "Okay, okay!" he cried for mercy. "I promised Bo you'd be hanging out with us today. She really wants you there"

"Why?" she pressed again.

"Because she loves you!" he yelled at her, unable to keep it in any longer. "She's loved you since we were kids. You know, for a genius; you're a little slow. How can you not see it?" He had to know if she was playing dumb.

Lauren was gobsmacked. "I just didn't…" she turned away, unable to fathom what he just told her. "… She really loves me?" he replied with a yes. "Huh, didn't see that coming. But, I will admit; you were right…" she turned back to him. "… I've always kind of had a thing for her too"

He didn't get chicks, why didn't they say what they were feeling? Wasn't that supposed to be a guy's problem? "Why've you never said anything?"

"She's a Succubus, Dyson!" Lauren exclaimed in frustration. "Think about it. She was the head cheerleader in High School, the popular girl, everyone was in love with her. I thought she just saw me as a friend. She's the hottest girl I've ever seen; why would she be interested in me?" she always put herself down in that aspect.

Dyson exhaled, he felt bad now. "She's not just interested Lauren…" he placed a hand on her shoulder with a smile. "… She loves you. And I know you've still got these plans to move away and start a new life but, that doesn't mean you can't do that together" he could see it happening.

"You think so?" Lauren wasn't so sure. Bo loved being in the Clan.

"I think, all that stuff can be worked out later but for right now; you guys need to find your lady balls and tell each other how you feel! Bottom line? I love you guys, and I want you both to be happy. Wouldn't it be better if that was with each other?" Dyson wanted them to be together.

Suddenly, his phone began to ring. It was Kenzi. "Hey? Are you guys coming over or not?" he heard Kenzi breathing heavily into the phone. "Kenz? Are you okay?" he didn't like this. "What?! Okay, calm down! We're on our way! Don't worry!" he hung up the phone.

"What? Dyson, what's wrong?" Lauren didn't like the look on his face.

He was panicking himself, "A speeding truck ran Bo's car off the road. She hit a telephone pole and it fell onto the hood. Kenzi said they're trapped and there're sparks everywhere. What'd we do?"

Lauren felt uneasy, like she couldn't breathe. She'd just learnt this information about Bo and now she might lose her. No. It wasn't happening. "Go find Jack! He's probably at the Clan meeting with Dad and the others. I'll go to Bo and Kenzi; where are they?"

"Twenty minutes away from the Grocery store. Just-" he didn't have time to finish his sentence because his sister had used her Werewolf speed to vanish. "Hurry" he said it anyway. Then went to find Bo's Father.

Crash Sight

Kenzi was glad she got through to Dyson since her Father wasn't answering. Actually, she was glad she could get to her phone since the heavy telephone pole was crushing the front of the car. She felt blood run down her face, as well as a pain in her leg. "Bo?" she tried to wake her sister, but it was no use. "Bo? Come on!"

Listening in between the sparks, she heard someone calling her name. "Hello?" she heard the voice come closer, until suddenly, Lauren was beside her window. "Lauren! Thank god! Where's Dyson?" she didn't see him.

"He went to find your Dad. It's okay, I'm here!" Lauren looked over her, seeing Bo passed out. Suddenly, the fear of being rejected was nothing to the fear of losing her. "Can you move?" Kenzi replied with a no. "Okay, hang on!" she went to the end of the pole that wasn't sparking, and tried lifting with all her strength.

Lauren slumped over the end of it, breathing deeply. It was heavy. "Can you try and push it while I lift?" she called to Kenzi, but she replied she couldn't. Suddenly, Lauren saw the sparks from the pole start to catch fire with the engine. She couldn't give up. So, she dug down deep within herself.

And brought her Wolf to the surface, using her strength to lift the pole. Roaring, as she threw it to the side. When it was done, she went to Kenzi's door, pulling it off its hinges and getting her out. She ran her away from the car, already smelling the smoke.

Running back, she removed Bo's door. And just as she did, Bo was waking up. Blood running down her face from a large gash on her forehead. "Bo?" she had to get her out of here now. "It's okay, it's me. I got you; you're gonna be okay" she cut her seatbelt from her, then grabbed her.

"Lauren?" Bo was so out of it from hitting her head. "What happened?"

"Don't worry about anything…" Lauren got her out safely, then whooshed her over to where Kenzi sat on the side of the road. Just as she got there, Bo's car went up in flames. "… Thank god you guys are safe" she sat Bo down, finally taking a breath.

Kenzi's eyes were set on that flaming car. Realising just how lucky they were. "More like, thank god you showed up! Few minutes more and we would've been kababs!" she couldn't believe it. Life really was short. Even for their kind. "I'm gonna try calling my Dad again"

While Kenzi limped away to try and call for assistance; Lauren checked Bo's head. She wasn't a Doctor yet, but she'd been going to work with her Father a lot. "I think you're gonna be okay, after a few stitches" she touched her head gently.

"You saved me" Bo stated.

"That's what genuinely happens when someone needs saving. Kenzi called Dyson and when he told me, I ran right over. I'm so glad you're okay" Lauren smiled with tears in her eyes.

Whether it was the head injury or maybe just the general feeling of almost dying and having her life flash before her; Bo was feeling very confident right now. Almost like, she couldn't be stopped. So, what the hell! She was going to go for it. "Be my Girlfriend"

However, Lauren wasn't expecting her to just come out and say it so abruptly. "Bo, you've hit your head pretty hard. You probably don't know what you're saying" that wasn't a rejection, it was more of a stall. Because she didn't know what to say. To be honest, she didn't have the guts to be so brazen.

But Bo just shook her head, then groaned. Because that was a bad idea. "No. I know exactly what I'm saying. I was just scared to ask you. Guess what?" She reached up, holding the right side of her face. "I'm not scared anymore" she leaned in, and kissed her.

For the first time in their lives; they were sharing a kiss. And this was no ordinary kiss. It was one for the history books.

Lauren had kissed people before, but it never felt like this. This was like fire and electric combined. So powerful. As she was kissing her, she felt something weird happen. She felt Bo feed from her, only a little though. And when she pulled away, the gash on Bo's head had faded. "Guess you won't be needing those stitches"

"Nope" Bo locked eyes with her. Both of them stared at each other. Not knowing what to do next. Actually, they knew what they wanted to do. So they did it. And fell back into a kiss.

Kenzi turned around as best she could, "Dad's on his way-" she saw Bo and Lauren making out, rather heavily. "How long was I gone for?" She looked behind her, wondering if she'd stepped into an alternate universe. Sadly, she hadn't. "Earth to the smoochers!" She clapped her hands.

Bo broke apart from Lauren, touching her lips which were three kisses away from being swollen. "What?"

"What?" Kenzi raised an eyebrow. "What'd you mean what? How about a little help for the one that's still injured?!" She noticed the cut above her sister's eyes had gone. No fair! She had no one to take chi from! This sucked!

No Pun intended.

Lauren got to her first, helping her stand. "Sorry Kenzi…" just as she finished her sentence, a large truck pulled up. Dyson, Jack and Lauren's Father Zach, exited. "… Look, help's here! Yay!" She just wanted to palm Kenzi off to someone else so she could go back to Bo.

Jack got to Bo, "I'm so sorry I wasn't there when you called. I was in the meeting—" his daughter shook her head, taking hold of his hands. Telling him it was okay. "Who was responsible for your accident?" He knew how good of a driver Bo was, this wasn't her doing.

Bo thought back, "I was driving back from the store, Kenzi was in the passenger side kicking the dashboard like always; when this jerk pulled up next to us. He kept revving his engine, trying to scare us. Then all of a sudden, he hit the car and we went into the telephone pole. The bottom of it broke and fell on top of us" it was scary.

He didn't like the sound of that. But as he looked back to the wreck, he noticed the telephone pole wasn't anywhere near the car. It was a few meters away. "How did you get free?"

"Lauren…" Bo smiled, holding her hand out for Lauren to take. Which she did, and they stood close together. "… I didn't see her lift the pole, but as I came to she was ripping my door off its hinges. She saved us"

Jack took Lauren's free hand, "I'm in your debt Lauren. Thank you for saving my girls" he was beyond grateful.

Lauren wasn't one to soak up gratitude. "No debts necessary Sir. I had a lot to lose too" at that second, she turned back to look at Bo and it was like Jack didn't exist. They began kissing again. This was becoming a habit.

He stepped back, not sure what to do. He cleared his throat, feeling awkward, but they didn't even hear him. "I'll just be over there, okay?" He got no response, so he just left them to it. He got to the truck, Zach was tending to his youngest while Dyson held her hand as she sat in the large trunk. "They seem to be lost in their own world"

"Didn't think it'd happen that fast" Dyson thought they would've had at least one date first.

Kenzi laughed. "Please, with all the sexual tension between them; you're lucky they haven't chosen a shrub to—" she had to stop when she realised her Father was listening. "Admire" she saved it.

Jack just looked at her, plainly. "Terrible save, sweetie. Bo told me a truck ran you off the road?" She nodded. "Did you get a look at his face?" He didn't think this was an accident.

She nodded again. "Yeah, he hit my side. So, I saw him up close. Won't be a face I'll be forgetting any time soon. He had the creepiest smile!" She shuddered. "Fat guy, semi-bald, red hair, big nose, and kinda pale"

Dyson chuckled, "You realise you just described a Clown?" He couldn't stop laughing. It was pretty funny.

"I know, but I swear that's what he looked like Dad. What reason would I have to lie? The dude almost killed us!" Kenzi was telling the truth on this one.

Jack touched her shoulder. "I believe you sweetie…" he did. "… I actually might have an idea of who your attacker was. As I suspected, this was no accident. I believe it was an assassination attempt"

"On innocent children?" Zach gasped. One thing Clan Leaders didn't do, was go after progeny. Not at their age. If they had a problem with a Leader or another Clan, they'd go straight to he source. This tactic was cowardly. "Who would dare anger you this way?"

"Cyrus Cage" Jack said.

The Cage Clan was a thorn in Jack's side. Once upon a time, they fought over the regency of this region. But Jack won fair and square, he held all the power among the other Clans in their region. If they wanted to make a Play for power then they had to talk to him first, if they wanted to expand, they had to clear it with him. That's how things worked.

"Cage?" Zack asked, as he finished wrapping Kenzi's injured leg. "You believe he'd really risk death, all to challenge you for the Regency?" That would make Cyrus very stupid.

Jack was betting on it. "He's a power-hungry fool. Of course he would. Right now, we need to get the girls back to the house where it's safe…" he turned his head, looking over to his eldest where she was still caught in an embrace with Lauren. "… Might be hard to separate those two though" he smiled at his daughter's happiness. She earned it.

"Maybe you should spray them with some water!" Kenzi was glad her sister was happy, but she wanted to go home. "Can we just go?"

Her Father nodded. "Yes, I'd say it's time for us to call it a day. Bo!" He called to his other daughter, and it took a few times for her to listen. "Home; now!"

Bo walked over with Lauren, holding hands. "So uh, I'm getting a new car right?" She looked at her Father, silently begging. But he was obviously in no mood. "It's cool; we can talk about it later" she waved a hand, then jumped into the car with the other. She held Lauren's hand the whole ride back. She couldn't believe it took almost dying for her to man up and come clean about her feelings.

She just kept thinking, what if she had died? Then, she wouldn't be sitting here. With her new Girlfriend. But with this new relationship, came new problems. Because Lauren was still set on leaving after she graduated. Bo didn't want her to go. The thought of moving away was appealing, but Bo was made for being in this Clan; it was her family. She couldn't turn her back on that, it's not how her Father raised her.

One thing she was certain of though; was that this was the beginning of something amazing.

A/N: Well, there it is. Did you like it? Please feel free to drop me a review.