A/N: Love that you all like this story. Gonna let you have another one; because you've been so great responding to this. Also, I am working on another chapter for 'What Could've Been'. Hope to have that up soon.
And to FrenChi; I can't say I've heard of it. But it does sound interesting; I'll have to look it up. Always on the lookout for more supernatural shows.
Chapter 2: A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Bo & Kenzi's Dorm – Next Morning
The time had come for their first class. And even though Bo had already done the High School thing when she was sixteen; apparently there were new things to be learned here. One thing she knew though; was that Tamsin wouldn't be happy about going to class.
She hated anything regarding school work.
When she first heard the term 'Boarding School'; Bo thought there would be a compulsory uniform to be worn. But thankfully; there wasn't. She could just turn up to class in her favourite clothes.
Word had spread about Bo's escape from the jocks last night. And they were impressed to hear it from a Freshman. Lauren was right; they were all cheering for her. It was an odd feeling.
Bo's first class was a group session with other students with problems like herself. It was time to talk through her emotions; which she was terrible at. Ever since her Parents died; she'd been closed off.
Kenzi's class was somewhere else, and she wasn't happy about it either. "What if they want me to get in the water?!" She panicked. "I can't swim!"
Bo smiled, "You'll be fine Kenzi…" even though she'd only known her for a day; Bo really liked her. She was fun to be around. "… Besides; I don't think they'll make you do something that extreme on your first day"
Kenzi's nodded; "You're right…" She grabbed her bag. "… The road to recovery starts here!" She gave her roommate a thumbs up; then left the room.
Bo had grabbed he bag, which was only filled with a notebook for her new class. She didn't have the rest of her books yet. Apparently, she was set to learn all about the Fae Community in this new school. Which was interesting; since she didn't know that much. Only about her own kind. And then, she didn't know much about them either.
She made sure every appliance was turned off before leaving the room. She didn't want to burn the place down on her first day because she left her curling iron on. Once she was done, she left the room quickly to make it to her first class.
Dr. Castle's Class – Later
When she arrived, Bo noticed there wasn't that many people in the class. Just four guys and four girls. She honestly thought there would've been more like herself. Obviously there wasn't many who hated themselves. She wasn't looking forward to talking about her feelings; but her mood picked up when she saw that Lauren was in her class.
What did she have to be depressed about?
As the clock struck ten o'clock; Dr. Castle entered the room and asked everyone to take a seat on one of the chairs in the circle. As she was taking a seat, Bo got a smile from Lauren. Yep, her day was definitely looking up. Since it was a new class, Dr. Castle had everyone introduce themselves around the circle while also saying what type of Fae they were and what their problem was.
Bo felt like she was in an AA meeting. Except she wasn't an alcoholic. Although she could use a drink for her nerves right now. As everyone introduced themselves; it was now Bo's turn. "I'm Bo; and I'm a Vampire…" Everyone smiled at her, "… But I don't like being one; and I don't like hurting people for my own need" voicing it, did kind of lift a weight off of her.
After Bo was another person; and then there was Lauren. Who clearly didn't want to be here. "I'm Lauren…" She raised her hand with a smile. "… I'm a Witch; and I don't have any magic" she folded her arms, sitting on the chair.
A Witch?
That was the last thing that came to Bo's mind about her. She thought maybe she was an Angel or something. She sure looked the part. She did wonder though why Lauren didn't have any magic, that was strange. As the class went on; everyone talked about the darkest period of their lives.
And now it was Bo's turn; but she didn't want to say. "Pass" she averted her eyes.
"Passing on a question isn't an option Bo…" Dr. Castle said. "… The whole point of this class is to work through your issues. And the cause of your self-loathing is probably rooted in another problem. Perhaps some kind of trauma you experienced when you were younger? This is a safe place"
That was when Lauren chimed in. "If she doesn't wanna tell you then she doesn't have to" she had no respect for these teachers and they could yell at her all they wanted but since her Mother was the Dean they had no real power over her.
"Lauren please—" Dr. Castle raised a hand only to be cut off by her mouthy student.
Lauren shook her head, "No; none of them know you well enough to spill their secrets. I know you; and I still don't wanna tell you anything. Talking about our problems won't fix us!" She yelled, her own torturous memories gnawing at her. "I've had enough; I'm outta here" she picked up her bag, then went for the door.
Bo kind of felt like she caused that; so she grabbed her own bag and ran after her. Not really caring if she wasn't allowed to or not.
Courtyard
Since she was new; Bo got lost a few times. But when she entered the courtyard she saw Lauren at one of the coffee carts. "Lauren?" She ran up beside her; noticing that she still looked a little rattled. "Are you okay?"
Lauren just smiled, "Yeah I'm fine…" She filled up her coffee cup and began adding sugar. "… I'm sorry; I get like that sometimes. I just hate that class. I'm not good at talking about my problems. Especially when I'm in a room full of strangers. Excluding you, obviously; since we've already met and all"
Bo decided to grab herself a coffee, "I hear you. I'm not good with expressing emotions either…" She admitted. "… Are you okay to go back in?"
"Why bother? Dr. Castle won't expect me to come back. She probably wouldn't care if you didn't either. But if you wanna go back it's your choice; I'm just gonna hang here for a while" Lauren sat on a nearby bench.
As much as Bo wanted to be a good student; she didn't want to leave her alone. "Or I could hang with you; if that's okay?" She didn't want to overstep.
Lauren just smiled; "More than okay"
Before they knew it; an hour had passed. And the bell for their thirty-minute break had rang. Students spilled into the courtyard. But that didn't stop them from their conversation. In the last hour, they'd learned a lot of things about each other. Like how Lauren was an only child, and also lost her Dad when she was little.
Bo in turn told her about Tamsin; and the fact that her Parents died when she was younger. And that her Grandparents had raised her and Tamsin since their death. "It was their idea for us to come here; they think we'll get over our issues"
"My Mom has the same thought about me…" Lauren replied. "… Only, I've been here two years already and still haven't gotten over my issues. Since my Mom runs the place; she let me start classes earlier than any other Freshman" she'd turned eighteen a few months ago.
"Wow! So, you know the lay of the land then huh?" Bo chuckled. "Kinda having second thoughts about getting over my problems now though. I mean; you've been here two years and you said you're no closer. Doesn't exactly inspire confidence" she didn't mean it nastily. It was just a thought.
Lauren couldn't argue with her there. "No, it doesn't. But to be honest, that's my own problem. Your time here might end up being a lot different. Who knows? You might get over your issues and then leave this place within the year" she hoped Bo would do well.
But even if Bo somehow managed to fix herself; she didn't know if she wanted to leave this place. Not after meeting Lauren. She didn't know why; but she felt drawn to her. But all of Bo's hopes and dreams were crushed; when she watched another blonde girl appear out of nowhere and kiss Lauren's cheek with a smile.
"I've been looking for you everywhere! I thought you were in Dr. Castle's class this morning" the stranger said, appearing worried.
Lauren stood from the bench, "I was, but I bailed…" She told her. "… Oh, sorry! Bo this's Carly; my Girlfriend. Carly this's Bo; she's new here" she introduced them.
Carly shook Bo's hand gently, "Nice to meet you"
Bo nodded with a fake smile, she was crushed by this. "You too"
"So I've got Lacrosse practice after lunch; and I know you hate coming to watch so I just thought I'd let you know and save you the trouble of coming by" Carly told her.
Lauren just chuckled quietly, she knew exactly why Carly didn't want her there. She'd known for a couple of weeks now. "Good; now I don't have to bore myself. Have a good practice" she welcomed a kiss from her, although she could've done without it.
Carly was used to the cold shoulder from her Girlfriend; she'd been getting it for a few weeks. So she just gave Lauren and Bo a wave; then ran off to her practice.
"She seems nice" Bo said, not meaning it.
But Lauren was happy to tell her otherwise. "She's an asshole…" She blurted out. Obviously confusing Bo since she just saw that happy display of romance. "… She's cheating on me; she thinks I don't know but I do. I have a sixth sense about these things" she sat back down.
Bo was even more perplexed now though. But her hopes and dreams were renewed. But still also angry; because if she had Lauren then she wouldn't even bother looking at anyone else. "If she's cheating on you, then why don't you end things?" It was an obvious question.
"Her Family and mine go way back…" Lauren began explaining. "… My Mom got really excited when we started dating. Our Mother/Daughter relationship was kinda non-existent before Carly came along. I guess I'm afraid it'll go away if I cut her loose" she couldn't do that to her.
"I get that…" Bo understood. "… But if you're not happy then I think your Mom would understand your reasons for ending it. Wouldn't she?" If her Mother didn't, then that'd make her very selfish.
Lauren just shrugged. "Honestly? I dunno. My Mom's unpredictable. I'd like to think she cares that much about me but; she's dedicated her life to this school. Acknowledging me comes a close second…" She paused to laugh at herself. "… Listen to me! I'm pouring my heart out to you when you don't even know me. You must think I'm crazy"
Bo shook her head, "I don't think that…" She replied, meeting her gaze. "… I just think you could do better than someone like Carly" she was being brutally honest with her. Why not? She didn't have anything to lose.
And Lauren liked that about her. Also, there was something about Bo that was making her have butterflies. She'd never felt that before. Not even when she met Carly. "How can you think that when you've only know me a day?"
"I don't need to know you; to know that Carly's no good…" Bo told her. "… I can see it. In the way you guys act around each other. And the way you talk about her. Don't waste your time on someone who takes you for granted"
Just as Lauren was thinking of a wordy reply, someone interrupted their conversation. It was a taller blonde girl and she didn't look happy. "You must be Tamsin; I'm Lauren…" She held out her hand for Tamsin to take; but she refused. "… Not a people person, are you?" She lowered her hand.
Tamsin looked her up and down, she wasn't much. She could eat her for sport. "Not a new people person; no…" She replied with sass. "… Mind if I steal my sister? And even if you say No; I'm just gonna take her anyway" she was just asking as a courtesy.
Bo hit her arm, "Tamsin! Be nice!" She turned back to Lauren, telling Tamsin to wait by the coffee cart. "Sorry about her; she takes a little getting used to. I hope you don't find me too forward; but, do you maybe wanna hang out sometime?" She couldn't believe she had to guts to say that.
Go her.
Lauren smiled, that sounded great to her. "Yeah, sure. I'd love to. Let me give you my number…" She reached into her bag and grabbed a pen and paper; jotting down her digits. "… Here. Call me" she handed her the paper.
"You can count on that" Bo was so happy right now, but she was remaining cool.
Before leaving, Lauren turned to Tamsin. "It was nice meeting you Tamsin. And welcome to Windsor High" she smiled lastly at Bo; then walked away.
Bo stood there with the paper in her hand; watching as Lauren walked off. "Damn! She even looks good walking away!" She stood next to her sister, who still wasn't changing her mood. "What's up your ass?! This place is awesome!" She really liked it here.
"Of course it's awesome to you; you just picked up a chick…" Tamsin folded her arms. "… Me on the other hand? They put me in therapy! Therapy, Bo!" She found it absurd. "As if I'm some crazy person who needs to be analysed" she scoffed.
"Well maybe, if you didn't murder innocent people; they wouldn't have stuck you in therapy. Did you ever think about that?" Bo just got a scowl from her sister. "T, come on! I like it here. And I honestly think it'll be good for us. Can you just stick it out? For me?"
Tamsin sighed, "For now…" She hugged her. "… For you" first and foremost; Bo was her little sister. And she cared about what made her happy. So even if she hated this place; she'd stay for Bo's sake.
After the two sisters caught each other up; they went to their next class. Bo decided against telling Tamsin about the prank last night. She'd only get mad and probably kill Duncan for what he did. They didn't need a murder right now.
Like her Grams had told her; this place wasn't just for people with problems. It was in fact, a school for learning. All types of education and subjects were being taught.
Bo's next class was Ancient History. And she was actually looking forward to it. She loved learning things about the Fae's history. One thing she didn't love though; was the eyes that Carly was currently making towards her. It was a look of pure hate.
If it helped; Bo hated her right back.
Even though she'd met her a little over an hour ago.
By the time Class was over; Bo was just jotting down her new reading list for the year. She could tell that Carly wanted to confront her. Probably with the thought that Bo liked Lauren as more than a friend. And she did, but Carly didn't know that for sure.
Since she didn't really feel like getting in an argument; Bo decided to evade her. So while the crowd of the next class burst into the room; she used her Vampire speed to disappear. When Carly looked again; Bo was gone. She'd have to catch her next time. But that didn't mean she couldn't check up on Lauren.
Library – Later
After this morning; Lauren didn't feel like attending any class today. So she decided to head over to the library and get a head start on her Advanced Alchemy Class. Her Mother had all the books ready for her, and it didn't hurt to get ahead.
As she was making notes while listening to music; she was startled by someone dropping their bag down in front of her. Looking up, she saw it was Carly and she looked pissed. "You know you're forgetting the Library's one rule right? Silence" she moved her Girlfriend's bag away from her book.
"Screw silence…" Carly sat beside her. "… What's the deal with you and that new girl?" She came right out with it.
Lauren just let out a laugh, "Really Carly?" She couldn't believe Carly had the nerve to be like this. "You choose now; to act like a jealous Girlfriend?" She couldn't stop thinking about what Bo said earlier. About how she was letting Carly take her for granted. Maybe it was time that changed. "I can't do this anymore" she sighed, shaking her head.
Carly frowned, "Do what?"
Looking at her dumb; Lauren took a breath. "You think I don't know about your secret hook ups with a certain jock from the basketball team? I know, Carly. And I'm sick of pretending otherwise. I stayed with you to make my Mom happy; but then she's never given a damn about my happiness. So screw her…" She packed her stuff away, and shouldered her bag. "… And screw you; we're done" she walked away from her.
"Lauren! Come back!" Carly tried yelling after her, but it made no difference. She still left.
Bo and Kenzi's Dorm – Later
What a day it had been!
Bo never thought of school being this exhausting. She barely skated by at her old one. But to be honest; she kind of liked learning here. When she got back to her room; she saw a note from Kenzi on her bed telling her she'd gone to the library to check out some text books for her classes.
That's probably where Bo should've gone today. But she was just so exhausted. And she couldn't stop thinking about her chat with Lauren. And she honestly thought there wasn't a chance in hell for her seeing that Lauren had a Girlfriend. But Carly wasn't worthy of her.
She had to be crazy to stray from her.
Being that she had a second to herself; Bo decided to call her Grandmother and fill her in on the things that's happened. She was pleased to know that Bo was liking the school. And also shocked to hear that Tamsin had agreed to stick it out. It was a miracle.
Bo had to cut the conversation with her Grams short; when she heard a knock at her door. She wondered if Kenzi had forgotten her key. She checked the timing on her call, and it'd been an hour since she called her Grandmother. It didn't feel like that.
"Hey Grams; I've gotta go, but I'll call you soon okay? Yeah, love you too. Bye!" She hung up the phone, throwing it on her bed and then answering the door. When she saw her visitor she was surprised. "Lauren? Hey, what're you doing here?" Not that she wasn't happy to see her, but it was odd.
Lauren didn't really know why she was here, but she felt like she needed to be. Weird. "Uh, I just wanted to let you know; I took your advice…" She watched Bo frown. Obviously not knowing what she meant. "… I ended it with Carly" she clarified.
Bo raised both eyebrows in surprise, she certainly didn't expect that. "Wow! Umm; that's great! For you, I mean…" She was sounding a little too enthusiastic about it. "… I hope what I said didn't force you into that decision. Because the last thing I wanna do is ruin a relationship" she felt bad now.
What if Lauren was upset about it?
But to her shock, Lauren just laughed. "Relationship?" She continued to chuckle. "That's not the word I'd use to describe it. And you didn't ruin anything…" She didn't want her to blame herself. "… All you did was open my eyes, and I'm grateful for it. She's found someone else; now I can too" she was happy about that.
Looking at her; Bo was getting lost in her gaze. "Yeah; you can" she breathed.
"All alone tonight?" Lauren couldn't help but peek inside Bo's room and notice she was alone. Her roommate was obviously somewhere else.
Bo looked behind herself, catching on to what she meant; then turned back. "Yeah, looks like it. My roommate Kenzi; is off picking up her texts books from the library. Which's probably where I should be; but today's just been…" She paused, rubbing her forehead.
Lauren knew where she was going with this. "Overwhelming?" She watched her nod. "Tell me about it. But I bet you're doing just fine. Being in a new place is always hard; but it helps when you find new friends. So, as your new friend; would you like to grab a slice of pizza with me?" She smiled.
Her smile was like a bright light in Bo's face, and she loved it. "Love to…" She turned around and grabbed her phone and some money; slipping it in her back pocket. Then grabbed her jacket before locking the door behind her. "… Umm, where exactly are we getting the Pizza?"
"The food court's closed now; but there's a great place down the street…" Lauren knew what her next question was going to be. "… And yes; we are allowed to leave the grounds. Contrary to what people think about this place; it's not a jail. Plus, it helps when your Mom's the Dean" she winked at her, walking towards the exit.
Bernie's Pizzeria – Later
This wasn't a date.
Those were four words that Bo had to keep reminding herself. Because Lauren obviously wasn't looking for anything except friendship right now. Or was she? She did express her need to find someone like Carly had. But since they'd only known each other for less than two days; Bo decided against pushing it.
If she made a move and Lauren didn't reciprocate it; then Bo would just end up being embarrassed and Lauren would feel awkward around her. No, she didn't want that. Bo had to just play it cool; take it slow and progress their new friendship. If it became something more, then that would be amazing; but for now she was going to do the right thing.
When Lauren said this place was great; she wasn't kidding. "This's literally the best pizza I've ever had" Bo finished her second slice. Which was massive.
"Well you're welcome…" Lauren smiled, but she had a thought and she wanted to ask Bo about it. "… I was under the impression that Vampires didn't eat food. Which I only just remembered; after I asked you out for pizza" she felt a little stupid.
But Bo just laughed, it was a common mistake. "It's okay. And we do eat; as long as I ingest a good amount of blood through the week my body functions normally. And eating pizza; burgers and treats help curb the cravings"
"Is that why you don't like being a Vampire? Because of the blood?" Lauren was brought back to their class this morning and what Bo said when she introduced herself. "Sorry, I don't mean to pry—" she got cut off when Bo shook her head.
"No it's okay. It's a valid question…" Bo didn't mind answering her. "… It's not so much the blood; I mean; it tastes amazing. Which's something only a Vampire would know. Whenever I feed; I get it from a blood bag. Or maybe an animal. But more often than not; I crave the fresh stuff" she told her.
Lauren understood all that, but she didn't get why that would be a bad thing. "Do you not like the fresher stuff?" She thought that was the reason.
Bo shook her head again, if only that was the reason. "No. If anything; I love it. But when I get a little of it; I want a lot more. And that would mean feeding until the point of someone's death. I've been at that low point before; losing control isn't fun" she answered her honestly.
In hearing all that; Lauren couldn't help but feel bad for Bo. She didn't have any of that. No hunger; no cravings. Nothing. "Well, hopefully; you'll be able to gain control while you're here" she was hopeful for her.
"I wish I could be as optimistic as you…" Bo met her gaze. Getting lost in her eyes yet again. "… What about you? A Witch with no magic…" She thought it only fair for her to ask Lauren. "… It's not really a common thing is it?"
Lauren shook her head with a laugh, "No, it isn't. But to be honest; I know why I can't use my magic. But the reason I gave my Mom wasn't good enough so; she didn't listen. And stuck me in therapy the first chance she got" she played with her napkin.
"So what is your reason for not doing magic?" Bo asked.
For the first time in her life; Lauren was going to divulge her most sacred secret. "Fear…" She said, looking at her again. "… Everything comes down to fear. I'm scared to use my magic just like you're scared to feed on someone. Without the fear; we'd be able to call ourselves normal" she crumpled up the napkin and threw it on the table with a sigh.
She was right.
Fear, was the reason why they were enrolled into the school. In the hope that they'd either overcome it or learn how to handle it better. But sometimes fear didn't want to be controlled. "Wise words…" She smiled at her softly. "… If you don't mind me asking; what scares you?"
"My Mom's a Witch like me…" Lauren started, she'd never told anyone this. Not even Carly, and her family had known Lauren's for a long time. But for some reason, she felt very comfortable around Bo. "… But my Dad; was very powerful Warlock. He lost control of his powers and began practicing Dark Magic. I'm scared that'll happen to me too"
Bo could understand why she was scared now. It was valid. "That's why you don't use your Magic. Because you're scared of turning Dark" she got it now.
Lauren nodded, but that wasn't the only reason she couldn't use her magic. "When I first started here two years ago; I had my magic but I just didn't use it. Now; because I've let the fear consume me for so long; I've lost my magic all together" she didn't mean for that to happen.
At first she just didn't use it to get her Mother off of her back. Now she actually did have a problem like all the other students in her class.
"Can you get it back?" Bo asked.
All Lauren could do was shrug. "I dunno…" She sighed, "… I'm hoping maybe being in class will help me get over my issues. But as you saw this morning; I love challenging authority" she laughed with Bo.
"You and me both…" Bo did too. Maybe not as much as Tamsin; but she was right up there. Checking her phone, she noticed it was getting late. "… We should probably head back; gotta be up early for round two with Dr. Castle" she chuckled.
Lauren wasn't looking forward to that; but it was true. "Yeah, you're right. Let's go" she got up from the booth, both of them paying for their meals and then leaving to head back to the school.
Windsor Boarding School – Courtyard
The walk back wasn't long; Lauren wasn't exaggerating when she said it was only down the street. Bo really wanted to call this a date, but she just had to remind herself it wasn't. But she couldn't help but want it to be more than friendship. This was so strange; she'd never felt like this about anyone.
The courtyard was quiet. As they walked passed the gates, all they heard was the trickling of the water from the large fountain in the middle of the yard. Everyone was either in bed, or in their room doing something.
When Bo asked if she could walk Lauren back to her Dorm; Lauren just told her she didn't have a dorm room. Since she was the Dean's daughter, she lived in a private part of the school with her Mother. So this was where they parted ways.
"I had a really great time Bo…" Lauren smiled at her. "… Thanks for coming out with me and helping me get out of my head for the night. I'm sure you had better things to do than keep me company" she hated that she'd hogged her night.
But Bo was glad to tell her otherwise. "Are you kidding? Tonight's the most fun I've had in a long time. For someone who's only been here two days; I'm glad I got to meet you and become friends. I should be thanking you" she was the grateful one.
"How about we both agree that we're thankful?" Lauren could see this going back and forth, so she thought she'd save her the trouble. "So, I guess this's goodnight" she stood awkwardly with her hands in her pockets.
"Yeah, I guess so" Bo smiled like a crazy person. She didn't know what to do, or what to say next. Lauren's beauty was giving her a head rush; like she couldn't form a thought. Did she just walk away? Did she kiss her? That just brought her back to wondering if this was a date or not.
Before either of them could do anything else; Lauren heard her name being called. Turning around she saw her Mother exiting the shadows with her arms folded. Serena Lewis was a force to be reckoned with. Even wearing sweats, she looked as though she was ready to discipline someone. Her long wavy blonde hair falling over her shoulders.
She walked forward; noticing the new girl standing next to her daughter. She remembered her from the applications from the new school year. "Bo McCorrigan? Correct?" She smiled at her.
"Yes Ma'am…" Bo nodded, speaking respectfully. "… It's nice to finally meet you; great school you have here" she had to start with a compliment.
Serena didn't know what to make of her yet, she hadn't known her long enough. "We certainly like it…" She looked at her daughter who obviously wasn't happy she was interrupting their little date. "… In any case; it's late. Classes start early tomorrow. Why don't you both call it a night? Lauren?" She gave her a look, then turned around to walk back to their private wing.
After she was gone; Bo let out a breath. "So; she's intense"
Lauren chuckled, "Yeah, she's like that. But she's right. We should be getting some sleep now. I'll catch you in class tomorrow?"
"See you there" Bo gave her one last nod, then walked away to her dorm.
The Dean's Private Residence
It was a quick five minutes for Lauren to get home. And when she did, her Mother was waiting for her in the kitchen. Still with her arms folded. Like always. "Let me give a voice to that disappointing look on your face…" She stood in the doorway. "… You're upset I ending things with Carly"
"Upset? Perhaps…" Serena said. "… Disappointed? You better believe it. I just don't understand Lauren; you were happy. What happened to make you change your mind? Is it this new girl? Bo McCorrigan?" She asked.
Lauren scoffed, of course she'd think that. "No Mom; it's not Bo…" She told her. "… And I wasn't happy. You were happy!" She was sick of holding back.
"Is that why you've done this? To hurt me?" Serena wondered.
Turning around; Lauren let out a frustrated groan. "No! Believe it or not; not everything I do has anything to do with you! You wanna know why I broke up with Carly, Mom?" She watched her Mother stare at her. "She's been cheating on me. For weeks! Is that an acceptable reason?"
Serena felt like an idiot. "Oh sweetie…" She sighed, feeling awful. "… I'm so sorry" she went to approach her but Lauren held her hand up.
"Let's call it what it is Mom…" Lauren said. "… We've never had a loving Mother/Daughter relationship. When I started dating Carly; you finally started to acknowledge me. And now that it's over; we can go back to the way we were. You've gotta admit; we were pretty good at it" she smiled sarcastically.
As her daughter started to walk to her room; Serena grabbed her arm. "You're my daughter Lauren; I love you. I may not express my emotions like other Parents; but that's because my Parents weren't forthcoming with me either. It doesn't mean I don't care" she told her.
She hated that her daughter had this evil of a perception of her.
Lauren pulled her arm back; "Doesn't mean much until you prove it to me" she walked to her bedroom, closing the door and locking it behind her.
A/N: Oooh, so Lauren's got issues with her Mama. Remember to leave me your reviews; much love xoxo
