~Kenzi and Bo talk about the date BoBo is about to go on. Told entirely from Bo's p.o.v. This one was a surprise for me, so read and I hope you enjoy. ~

Second Chances

"What in the world happened in here? BoBo did we get robbed?" My blue-eyed bestie called out to me as she walked into our apartment.

"Kenz?" I called back

"Holy fish sticks Babe what is going on." She said as she entered my room with her hands on her hips. I looked over at her and shrugged

"I'm trying to decide what to wear for my date."

"It looks like a tornado in here, why is your shit all over the place?" She plopped down in the oversized arm chair next to my bed

"I have a date, help me please?" I begged. She laughed and rolled her eyes at me

"I havent seen you this nervous for a date since, well ever." SHe stated as she began rummaging through the pile of clothes on my bed.

"Who is it anyways?" She said as she held up a skirt and shirt combo and then tossed it aside. I mumbled the name under my breath hoping she would move on.

"Bo?" She inquered

"Lauren Lewis." I said quietly

"Come again?" I glared at her and began hanging things back up.

"You heard me." She tossed a few dresses aside and tapped her foot letting me know she wasn't going to allow me to blow her off

"What Kenz?" I said getting mildly annoyed

"Lauren Lewis? As is in the Lauren Lewis? Tall, blonde, gorgeous, heartless Lauren Lewis? As in the same Lauren Lewis who broke your heart and then disappeared? That Lauren Lewis?" I dropped what I was doing and turned to face my best friend.

"I don't think you said her name enough there Kenz." She said something in Russian and then walked out of my room into our kitchen. I sighed and followed after her. I sat at the island and waited for her to say something. I know my best friend and I was about to be lectured. I watched as she opened the fridge and took out a bottle of wine, she poured two glasses and handed me one. She sat on the countertop across from me with her legs criss-crossed. Here we go I thought to myself.

"Why? Why do you do this to yourself Bo? Did you forget who she was, what she has done?"

"She's di-" I paused when she put her hand up for me to stop talking

"Let me get this out first." I nodded my head and took a long slip of my wine.

"She broke your heart babe. I remember because when she walked out you I was the one who had to put you back together. She lied to you Bo, she's shady at best and she shut you out. Remember when you found out she had a girlfriend back home? Do you remember that? I do. You came running through the door tears streaming down your face with her following you. You told me to get rid of her and stormed off to your room. I made her leave and then spent the rest of the night waiting outside your door begging you to let me in and tell me what happened. You only let me in when I said I would get the story from Lauren." I looked down at my glass and cringed, I was a wreck that night.

"Bo, you told me she had been lying to you about everything. Where she was from, her job, her past, her family, everything she told you was a lie. You spent the next two weeks crying yourself to sleep over her. Why do I know that? Because you cried yourself to sleep in my arms every night."

"I know Kenz, thank you for-" cut off again

"No don't thank me. Everytime she came looking for you, every time she called, I was the one who told her to go away, why did I do that for you? Because you asked me to… So whats the deal? She comes back to town and gives you some made up sob story about why she lied, why she cheated, why she hid like a coward and you're just forgiving her?" She waited for my answer

"You just don't understand." She sighed and took a sip of wine

"Then make me understand. Make me understand why you're giving her a second chance. She disappeared for a year without giving you any answers. Bo, have you really forgotten how much she hurt you?" I hated how well Kenzi knew me, she didn't let me get away with anything.

"She's basically been stalking me for the past three months. Every single day when I get out of work she's there waiting for me, asking me to let her explain. I yelled at her the first week, called her terrible names, got all my anger out. By the weekend I had lost my voice, remember? The second week I ignored her, gave her the cold shoulder hoping that she would give up. The third, I told her to go away that she was wasting her time and mine, I told her I would never forgive her. The fourth week I tried convincing her I had moved on, that I was in a relationship with someone, that I was in love and she should forget about me. By the fifth week I sort of expected her to be there, it wasn't like I was happy to see her but my heart didn't hurt when I walked outside and saw her standing there. She walked me to my car every single day for three months. The only things she said to me for two months were, "I'm sorry, can we talk?" and "Good night, I'll see you tomorrow".,"

"Thats a little creepy." Kenzi said refilling our glasses.

"It sounds creepy, but it didn't feel creepy. By the seventh week I started speaking to her again, nothing personal just small talk, how was your day, it's hot out, that stuff. Week eight I asked her if she really wanted to explain herself. She told me she did but she would wait until I was ready. Two weeks later I was, we walked to a coffee shop and I let her explain it all to me. I thought she would leave after that, I was scared she would leave town again since she explained herself. That monday I was pleasantly surprised to find her waiting for me. I asked why she was still here and she said to get me back. Told me that she went through a lot of shit in her life and ignored it all and when we dated I unlocked that part of her, the part that felt pain, love, happiness, fear. It all came crashing down on her all at once and she ran. She spent four months in a mental health facility, finally let down her walls and talked about her past, worked on herself. She said that she wanted to make things right, told me she wanted a relationship with me. Whatever I need her to be she would be it, friend, lover, secret keeper, advice giver, friend I occasionally sleep with, person I call when I'm too drunk and need a ride. She'd be there for me. I forgave her that night, but I haven't forgotten Kenzi." I stopped and let the younger brunette take it all in.

"You believe her, that she's changed?" I nodded my head and she studied me for a few minutes trying to read me like a book.

"It takes a lot to forgive somebody when they hurt you the way she did, so I'm proud of you for that. However, that doesn't mean I forgive her." She stated

"I don't expect you to forgive her, or forget about what she's done. I do expect you to trust me, and to be there for me. I'm scared shitless about giving her a second chance, but everyone deserves one right?" I asked needing the encouragement

"Of course I trust you, and you know that I'm here for you no matter what. Everyone deserves a second chance, you taught me that, so if you think she should get one then I won't argue." She smiled at me and I felt myself relax.

"When did she ask you out?" She asked

"She didn't, I asked her a few days ago." I said plainly

"Really? Why?" She got off the counter and came to sit next to me. I set my glass down and turned to face her

"I'm always going to have feelings for Lauren, there's always gunna be chemistry between us whether or not I want there to be. There's no way we can be friends, I'm always gunna want her, and let be honest here. No one stalks their ex for three months so they can be "just friends". I figured if she's going to stick around then we only have one option, to try again. She could break my heart or she could be the best thing that ever happens to me. Wont know till we try." I got up and walked back into my room knowing Kenzi would follow. I was going on a date after all and still needed to find something to wear.

"I swear if she hurts you again Bo." I turned and hugged my roommate

"I know, you'll go all Russian Mafia on her ass. Thanks Kenz." She rolled her eyes at me and laughed

"She's on thin ice, very thin ice. If this is really what you want and if by some miracle she turns out to have a heart and makes you happy then I'll back off. For now she's on probation... And wear the sparkly top, leather pants and tall boots with the heel. It's a classic and will leave her speechless." I kissed her on the cheek and shoved her out of my room so I could change.

~This kind of just happened. Hiatus is hard and I miss Kenzi. Season 5 finally premiers in the U.S. tmm so that's exciting.

I'm thinking another chapter or two should do it for this little story. Review if you feel like it! Leave your thoughts, do you want more, do you hate it, love it, want to see something happen, just wanna say hi whatever it is don't be shy. :) Until next time friends.~