Chapter 2

The next morning Bo talked to Ms. Jones to see if she could take some classes where she could be closer to Tamsin. Bo knew that it was going to take time to get close to the Valkyrie because she was very guarded. Bo thought that the best way to do that would be to share some classes with her. She heard that Tamsin was a top student and took her studies very serious.

"Well I can see what I can do. Valkyrie classes are usually pretty secretive but I think I can get you into some of them and maybe some of her general education courses as well. I must say, Ms. Dennis you did pick a tough nut to crack and I'm kind of proud of your choice. Valkyries don't like to show emotion as it is and to pick one like Tamsin, well it seems like you are making things really hard on yourself. Most of the girls in the school would fall in love with you in about a week. I know we don't always see eye to eye but to spite that, you are very charming, even for a succubus. Picking a staff favorite for your target too, that is surprising. I know that you don't really like this assignment but picking a staff favorite for a target is not going to change the tradition but I like your spirit," Ms. Jones told Bo. "It looks like I can get you into some of Tamsin's afternoon classes. You can start them this afternoon and just tell them that you're doing an independent study that I've allowed you to do and I will write you a note. You shouldn't have any problem."

"Great, then I guess I will see her this afternoon then and just for the record, I still think this is wrong," Bo said.

"Your objections have been noted, Ms. Dennis and I suggest that you get moving or you will be late for your morning classes."

Bo sat in her classes but she was not really focusing. She had heard that lecture before and she was still thinking about what Ms. Jones said and it made her mad that Ms. Jones knew what she was trying to do by picking Tamsin as a target. She had hoped that she might call it off because of who Tamsin was but she didn't. Ms. Jones was proud of her. The thought made her sick but she couldn't change targets now after she had already told Ms. Jones that she was after the Valkyrie.

Bo's morning passed quickly and before she knew it, it was afternoon. She looked at the paper that Ms. Jones had given her and one of the classes that was listed was a general education course on types of Fae. That was Tamsin's first afternoon class and the one after that was Valkyrie Studies. Bo wondered if Tamsin would know something was up when Bo started to show up in her classes. It was odd and Tamsin was one the smartest in her class. Bo hoped that Tamsin would not think too much about it but in a way she hoped that she would and would not fall for her tricks.

Bo walked into the classroom and handed the note to an older male professor with glasses. Bo learned his name was Mr. Watkins and he was the Fae Studies teacher. He told Bo to take a seat anywhere and Bo happened to see an empty seat right next to Tamsin. Tamsin didn't notice Bo at first and she had her head in a book. Bo sat down and Tamsin looked up. Tamsin's eyes went wide when she saw Bo sitting next to her.

"What are you doing here?" Tamsin said.

"Nice to see you again, too. And thanks for the month of detention," Bo said with a smile.

"This class was closed over a week ago. How did you get in? And you were breaking rules that were put in place to keep us protected."

"Special permission and it is a stupid rule anyway," Bo said.

Tamsin scoffed, "Yeah like anyone would give a trouble maker like you, special permission to do anything."

"Well this time they did so I guess you'll just have to deal with me and by the way I also got permission to sit in on your Valkyrie Studies class. I'm working on a final project and I need to know as much about other types of Fae, especially Valkyries, as I can."

"Just leave me alone and I won't have to hurt you," Tamsin said turning back to her book with a huff.

Bo took out a notebook to try to take notes and pretended to look through her bag for a pen. Bo looked over to see Tamsin looking at her annoyed. "What are you doing?" Tamsin asked.

"Looking for a pen. You have one I can borrow?" Bo asked in a sweet voice.

Tamsin rolled her eyes but she handed Bo a pen anyway. Bo made sure to touch Tamsin's hand as she took it and she lingered a little longer than she needed to. To her surprise, Tamsin did not pull away from her quickly either. Bo smiled at her, "Thanks."

Bo took notes during the class but she kept stealing looks over at Tamsin as she did. Tamsin tried not to notice her but Bo knew that she did. Bo wasn't sure but she thought she might have seen a little spike in Tamsin's aura each time she looked at her. Bo also found herself smiling at the way the Valkyrie took notes and at the pink pen that she was using. Bo could even see like drawing in the margins of the paper and a name with hearts around it. Bo tried to read the name but it was too small to make out from where she was sitting.

Tamsin was lost in her own thoughts but she still noticed each time that Bo looked over at her. Tamsin thought about how weird it was that she and Bo had gone to school together since they were fourteen but she had only noticed her now. They had shared halls, dorms and maybe even classes together but Tamsin had never really noticed Bo before now and Tamsin knew that Bo didn't know who she was. Tamsin knew of Bo of course because most people did know of her. Bo had dated a lot of girls in the school and broken a lot of hearts from what Tamsin had been told. Tamsin could now kind of see what those girls saw in Bo but Tamsin knew that she was not dumb enough to fall for a succubus. Tamsin had other plans and Valkyries did not fall in love. They were fighters and love only made their jobs harder. Still, Tamsin was intrigued by Bo. Tamsin knew that Bo must be up to something but she didn't know what she was playing at.

Bo and Tamsin's next class was Valkyrie Studies. Bo walked into the room before Tamsin and spoke to the professor, Ms. Freya. Ms. Freya looked at Bo's note and nodded. "There is an empty seat by Tamsin over there. Someone might have to help you catch up on the work because you are at least a week behind. It's very usual to have anyone who is not a Valkyrie sit in on any of my classes but since Ms. Jones seems to think that it is important for you future career then I will make an exception, but don't cause any trouble. Tamsin can help you get the notes that you're missing and help you get caught up. She is my best student and I'm sure she will not mind. Right Tamsin?" Ms. Freya said looking up at Tamsin.

"Of course," Tamsin said through gritted teeth. "I'll meet with Bo after class to get her the notes."

"Thank you, Tamsin. Bo you may take you seat."

Bo walked over and sat down in the seat next to Tamsin once more and started to take notes on the lecture about battle tactics and a Valkyrie's duty to those in battle. Bo listened as Ms. Freya said that it was a Valkyrie's duty to help soldiers to pass on to Valhalla. Bo looked over at Tamsin to see her wrapped up in what Ms. Freya was saying. Tamsin's hand shot up each time there was a question. Tamsin answered each question to the letter and Bo was a bit impressed although she was never fond of a know it all, she found herself warmed to Tamsin never the less.

"So what time are we meeting the library so I can get the notes?" Bo asked Tamsin as they were packing up to leave.

"Well I have a few more classes after this but I should be able to meet you there around six or so, if that works for you," Tamsin said.

"Sure, I'll see you there," Bo said with a wink and walked off. Tamsin couldn't help but watch her as she walked off.

Later that evening Bo found Tamsin sitting at a back table in the library. Bo came over and sat down. "So how was your day?" Bo asked her.

"Let's just get this over with. I have other things I need to do and I don't really want to spend my time babysitting a succubus who can't follow the rules." Tamsin snapped.

"Just making small talk, but if you want to get out of here then just let me copy your notes and you can go," Bo said taking one of the notebooks that Tamsin had sitting beside her. Tamsin tried to grab the notebook from her but Bo already had it open. Bo smiled when she saw the little heart that she had seen written the margins earlier. Bo could now read the name and to her surprise the name that was written there was Bo's roommate's name, Bronte. "Oh so you have a crush on my roommate huh?" Bo said smiling.

"I didn't say that," Tamsin said still trying to get the book back from Bo.

"You didn't have to, it's written right here," Bo said pointing at the little heart.

"Okay maybe I had one on her a long time ago. I've over it now, okay so can we just drop it?" Tamsin said as her anger was getting the better of her. Tamsin's eyes started to go dark as she looked at Bo.

Bo backed away, "Sorry, I'll drop the subject. I didn't see anything okay. Just let me copy the notes and I won't say a word," Bo said with her fingers crossed. Bronte was her best friend and this was way too good not to share with her. Bo knew she would have to tell her. Bronte wouldn't have to say that she knew that Tamsin had a crush on her or anything. Bo handed the notebook back to Tamsin but stopped when she saw the look on Tamsin's face. Tamsin was close to tears. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that and I shouldn't have teased you about it. To be honest, I had a crush on Bronte for a while myself. She's stunning and she's a succubus so a bet that half the school has had a crush on her at some point. Please don't be mad at me," Bo said in a gentle tone as she touched Tamsin's hand.

"Like I care," Tamsin said. "It doesn't matter. Valkyries don't have time for crushes and like I said, I'm over it." Tamsin said taking the notebook. "I don't care if she knows either," Tamsin added for effect but knew that she cared a little. "So where do you want to start on the notes? Ms. Freya said that you were way behind but she likes to think that she is a harder teacher than she really is. It won't take long for you to catch up."

The girls spend a few hours in the library and Tamsin filled Bo in on what she had missed. Bo found herself liking Tamsin a little. She was really smart even though she had a smart mouth and an affinity for rules. Tamsin still didn't know why Bo seemed interested in her all of the sudden and why she had only just noticed her. Tamsin didn't trust her. Of course, Tamsin never really allowed herself to trust anyone. Trust was like love; it was dangerous and was no good to a logical mind. Those things would get you killed.

"Thanks for the help tonight, Tamsin. It was sweet of you," Bo said giving Tamsin her sweetest smile.

"Well I didn't really have a choice about it but I guess you're welcome anyway. I'll help you anytime you need it but I'm not dragging your ass through the course, okay?"

"You got it," Bo said lightly kissing Tamsin on the cheek before taking off down the hall to her dorm. Tamsin wanted until Bo was out of view before she put her hand up to the place where Bo had kissed her. Tamsin felt warm and she didn't want to admit to herself why.

Bo came into her room to find Bronte making out with a girl on her bed. Bo cleared her throat to let them know she was there and the girl jumped up. Bo laughed when she noticed that the girl was a fairy. The girl gave Bo a quick smile before she hurried out of the room.

"I really wish you would give someone a heads up before you just come in," Bronte said a little annoyed.

"Didn't mean to interrupt you late night snack," Bo said with a giggle.

"Well what are you going to do about it?" Bronte said getting up off of her bed and walking seductively over to Bo. Bronte wrapped her hands around Bo's wrist and crushed their lips together. Bo moaned into the kiss and felt Bronte's charm travel through her body. Bronte pushed Bo back onto her bed and climbed on top of her. Bronte already had her shirt off and was kissing Bo's neck. "So how were classes with Tamsin?" Bronte purred.

"It was interesting. She's about a straight laced as they come. You know what's funny," Bo moaned as Bronte nibbled her neck.

"What's that?"

"She has a crush on you of all people. I don't get it. You have a reputation worse than mine."

"Well you can't say that she doesn't have taste. Maybe I should give her a taste," Bronte moaned.
Bo jumped up suddenly and moved away from Bronte. She didn't know where the anger had come from but it was strong. "Don't play with her like that," Bo said trying to control her anger.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to strike a nerve. You're the one who made her a target for you final exam," Bronte laughed. "Why do you care?"

"Because she has feelings for you and it's not right."

"Okay, point taken, now will you come back over here? I'm still hungry," Bronte said as she forced Bo's clothes off and pushed her back onto the bed once more.

Author's note- Hope you guys like this one so far. I have a bit of a crush on Rachel Skarsten and Tamsin so this is one way to express that. JLet me know what you think if you have time.