I feel like my last chapter was a slightly weird foreshadowing of the Tamsin/Dyson promo kiss, and for that I apologize. I just can't imagine a world where not everyone who interacts with Tamsin wants to jump her gorgeous bones immediately. It's just not realistic. But anyway, thanks again for the reviews and for reading! I split this chapter up into two parts as it turned out all kinds of long, but expect part 2 tomorrow, hopefully.
The bass from the music pulsed through Tamsin's body as she made her way around the crowded club. She had always been drawn to these kinds of places; dark sleazy bars full of sweating bodies and plenty of shadows to hide away in.
The blonde casually slipped past the line of men at the bar, placing her hands on the black marble as she reached her destination. Just because she was here on official police business didn't mean she couldn't have a good time. Tamsin raised her eyebrow as the attractive female bartender caught her eye, immediately knowing the Valkyrie's drink order. The blonde smiled flirtatiously at the young woman as she placed a shot and a beer in front of her.
"Thanks." Tamsin grinned, cocking her head slightly as she took a sip of beer.
"Anytime, gorgeous." The bartender smiled, throwing the Valkyrie another glance over her shoulder as she made her way back down the bar.
The blonde sighed as she set her beer back down on the marble. She turned her body slightly to get a better view of her surroundings, letting a small smile dance across her lips as her gaze fell upon a particularly rambunctious pair of sirens going at it in the middle of the dance floor. Compared to past contracts, this searching for serial killers was an easy gig.
Bo couldn't control the warm feeling that coursed through her veins as they wandered through the dimly lit underground passage. She could feel the sexual energy pulsing through the walls and ceiling and everywhere else – it was intoxicating. The succubus had managed to charm her and Kenzi's way into the private dark club using her newly revitalized magnetism. Ever since the dawning she felt invincible, and the residual anger from her disagreement with the doctor only served to add fuel to her emotional fire.
"It looks like a friggin' JLo video in here." Kenzi whispered, gazing in awe at the ornately decorated passageway. A green glow bounced off the mirrored ceiling and silky vines cascaded down the walls creating a claustrophobic 'lost in the jungle' feel.
"The sexual energy in here is off the charts." Bo smiled, her eyes flashing blue for an instant.
"Well I kinda suspected the dark were way sluttier than the light." Kenzi grinned, picking up her pace slightly to keep up with the determined Succubus.
"Oh wow." Bo stopped in her tracks as they reached the entrance to the dance floor. The room was filled with beautiful, writhing bodies and the loud music vibrated through her core, creating a sense of excitement and urgency within the Succubus.
"We're not in Kansas anymore." Bo clenched her fists, her eyes glazing over slightly.
Kenzi let out a chuckle as she eyed her dazed best friend. "Down girl." The young human smiled, sensing Bo's excitement. "This is strictly business."
The two women slowly made their way into the club, soaking up the intense atmosphere that surrounded them. A beautiful cocktail waitress caught Kenzi's eye. She was leaning over a nearby table holding a tray full of glowing pink and purple shots. The young human didn't waste a second before pouncing; expertly sliding up beside the distracted waitress before swiping two shots off the tray.
Bo let out a low chuckle as her bestie hastily turned back around, a guilty grin plastered on her face. "Here you go Bobo." She smiled, handing one of the glowing shots to the brunette. "I hope purple flavor means grape and not puma tongue or something." She shrugged, "never know with you freaky-ass fae."
"I thought this was strictly business?" Bo grinned, mocking her friend's earlier statement.
"Well this is Bo and Kenzi detective business, so that involves being ninety percent awesome and ten percent tanked."
Bo chuckled as she watched Kenzi down the purple shot, quickly following her lead.
"Oh wow…" The young human whispered, her eyes widening as she gazed over at the Succubus. "Make that twenty percent."
"That's one tasty freaky-ass drink." Bo smiled, savoring the taste of the sweet liquor as it oozed down her throat.
A few seconds of silence passed between them as both women enjoyed the after effects of the drink. Their senses were suddenly heightened as the music grew louder, and the energy in the air transformed into a haze of colors and vibrations.
"You sure you wanna stick with this whole 'unaligned' shtick Bobo?" Kenzi sighed as she gazed around the now luminous club, "because I could definitely get used to this bein' dark thing."
The Succubus shook her head slightly as she felt the remaining buzz rush through her fingertips and out into the air. They would definitely be having another one of those. But they were first and foremost here to solve the case.
"So, the guy we're looking for…" The brunette began, focusing her attention back on the human.
"Is one of those smug asshole anti-succubus fae who slut shames women into killing themselves, ya."
Bo frowned at Kenzi's frank response, remembering the last time they encountered an Albaster. It was same night she first met her mother…
"Bo, get your head in the game!" Kenzi stared at the Succubus, clicking impatiently in front of her glazed eyes.
"Sorry." The brunette shook her head again, "just remembered how much these guys suck."
"Ya. They do. And over the past few days he's been sucking the life out of our client's girls." Kenzi leaned back on her heel, crossing her arms, "so I say we split the sexy up and keep our eyes peeled for the skeeziest dude in this place. Once we think we've hit the mark we holler and take this asshat down together."
"Plan." Bo nodded, grinning at her friend. She had sorely missed hanging out with the young human, and solving cases with her was a rush in itself. "Keep your phone on and do not drink any more of those purple shots."
"I promise nothing." Kenzi countered, flicking her hand in the air as she brushed past the Succubus and sauntered off into the sweaty crowd.
Bo leaned back against the wall as she watched Kenzi disappear into the mass of people. She gazed around the packed club, surveying the male fae in her vicinity. As she slowly scanned the bar her eyes fell upon a gorgeous creature; blonde hair cascading down one side of her face as she brushed off the advances of an attractive redhead. Bo smiled, pushing herself away from the wall to get a better view of the familiar woman.
The brunette gently bit her lip as she gazed over at the unknowing Valkyrie. The blonde's tight white t-shirt hugged her lithe muscular frame as she leaned back against the bar. The contrast of her platinum blonde hair against the dusky background of the club was dazzling. Bo shook her head slightly, attempting to reel in her growing hunger. Even though she had never gotten along with the blonde, it was somewhat comforting to see her face in the dark and dangerous edge of nowhere. However, the look that striking face was now giving the brunette formed a tight knot in her stomach. She'd been caught staring.
Bo couldn't help the sultry grin that spread across her lips. The Valkyrie's piercing green eyes always made her feel a thousand things at once. She couldn't read her, yet she knew there was something more behind her icy stare. You could tell the blonde had lived through many lifetimes.
Bo finally moved her feet, slowly making her way across the pulsing room towards the bar. She kept her lidded eyes focused on the Valkyrie, who was now taking a sip of beer. The club was filled to the brim with burning hot auras, but she noticed that Tamsin's was calm. Her aura was a steady shade of indigo with hints of purple; conveying a sense of control, but also something else…
"Fancy seeing you here." Bo smiled as she reached her destination, casually sliding her body up beside the bar next to the blonde.
"Fancy that." Tamsin scrunched her nose slightly, taking another swig from the bottle as she avoided the brunette's gaze.
Bo turned her body round to face the bar, keeping her eyes fixed on the detached detective. She signaled to the bartender, leaning over slightly to accentuate her generous curves. "Two tequilas." The brunette smiled seductively, sending a gentle pulse into the attractive bartender's arm as she gazed intently into her eyes.
Tamsin shook her head as she glanced over at the Succubus. Her powers were fully on show tonight, and the blonde was somewhat impressed by how influential the brunette had become since her dawning. This bartender was usually as stubborn as they come when it came to persuasion, but she was gazing at Bo like butter wouldn't melt, handing over two shots and expecting nothing in return. Bo was in her element.
"Some charm you got there Succubus." Tamsin raised an eyebrow, turning her body slightly to face the brunette. Bo was the last person she expected to bump into tonight, but she wasn't exactly disappointed to see her.
"A free drink is one of the many perks of being friends with a succubus." Bo smiled, clearly pleased at the effectiveness of her charm as she handed one of the shots to the detective.
Tamsin allowed a hint of a smile to grace her lips as she accepted the drink, holding it up to the brunette before draining the glass.
Bo couldn't keep her eyes from fluttering slightly as she observed the blonde in front of her. The Valkyrie's confidence was incredibly irritating, but at the same time completely intoxicating. The fact that she was unable to read the detective drove her insane.
"Cheers." Bo raised her glass; downing the amber liquid and slamming the empty tumbler back down on the bar.
"So." The brunette turned back round to face the Valkyrie, temporarily forgetting the reason for her being at this club in the first place. "What are you doing here in this dark and dingy club on a Wednesday night detective?"
"Official police business." Tamsin smirked at the flirtatious Succubus, draining the rest of her beer.
"I'm sure." Bo replied sarcastically, "and official police business involves getting wasted at a bar by yourself in the middle of the week?"
"Pretty much." The blonde replied, tilting her head slightly as she turned her gaze back to their surroundings.
There was a brief moment of silence between them as Bo contemplated the Valkyrie. The blonde had never once let her guard down around her, and Bo guessed here and now was no different. She exhaled, frustrated.
"Actually, I'm looking for someone." Tamsin interrupted Bo's thoughts, enticing the brunette's gaze back up to meet her own.
"A male fae, lizard to be exact." She frowned, "he's wanted for multiple murders and he's been spotted at this club a couple of times."
Bo let an unintentional, somewhat inappropriate smile pull at her lips as she stared at the blonde.
"So I'm hunting." Tamsin finished, reaching her arm back and grabbing another beer off the bar.
"Hunting huh?" Bo smiled, watching the detective intensely as she took a swig of her freshly opened beer. "Well believe it or not I'm hunting too."
Tamsin rolled her eyes as she glanced over at the brunette. "Hunting for your next screw is not the same as hunting for a mass murderer Succulette." She sighed, downing half the bottle before placing it back on the bar.
"I'm not looking for a screw." Bo scorned, glaring at the Valkyrie. "I have a sexy doctor girlfriend for that." She smiled, furrowing her brow a second later as she remembered their falling out.
"Whatever, I really don't care." Tamsin shrugged, picking up her beer and making her way back across the dance floor with ease.
Bo shook her head as she followed the blonde through the pulsing crowd. She always knew exactly what buttons to press to aggravate the Succubus. Maybe it was a Valkyrie thing.
Tamsin rolled her eyes again as she felt the brunette following behind her. She stopped as they came to a small in-cove with a dark green leather couch and marble coffee table.
"What do you want?!" The blonde turned suddenly, catching the Succubus off guard with her harsh tone.
"Jeez, I just have a few questions." Bo furrowed her brow, annoyed by the blonde's standoffishness.
"Well hurry up and spit." Tamsin replied, placing her beer on the table as she slumped down onto the couch. "Some of us have work to do."
Bo grabbed another purple shot off a passing waitress before making her way round the other side of the couch. She carefully slid down into the leather, tucking her legs to the side as she turned to face the impatient blonde.
"I'm also searching for a dark fae, an Albaster to be exact." The brunette tilted her head as she took a sip of the exquisite pink brew.
"Looking to get slut shamed tonight?" Tamsin smirked, her eyes subtly glancing over Bo's curvaceous figure. Her breath hitched slightly as the Succubus shifted her legs, allowing the blonde a glimpse of her black suspenders. The brunette's short skirt and revealing top left very little to the imagination.
"Not exactly." Bo countered, feigning annoyance at the blonde. "A certain Albaster has been harassing a client of mine, and the girls who work for her. Apparently this is his feeding ground." The brunette glanced around the club for a sign of anyone who fit his description, but unfortunately it appeared to be douchebag night at the Viper. This wasn't going to be easy.
"Hm." Tamsin pursed her lips, observing the brunette as she gazed around the shadowy bar. "Well I wouldn't blame you if you were looking for a feed tonight." The blonde sipped her beer, looking seriously at the Succubus as their eyes met once again. "You look hungry Bo, and monogamy has never really been part of the sex demon vocabulary. Not all those who wander are lost."
Bo frowned for a second as she studied the Valkyrie, quietly considering her last words. A sudden flashback swept through the brunette's mind; the Valkyrie trimming roses, white teeth, blood…
Bo let out a short laugh as recollections flowed back into her consciousness - The dawning. Her mind had obviously blocked parts of it out, and the blonde was somehow triggering that part of her memory.
The Valkyrie tilted her head as she stared curiously at Bo. Her brows knit together as she attempted to follow the range of emotions skimming over the brunette's features.
"Sorry…" Bo chuckled, "you just reminded me of something you said during my dawning…" She slowly looked up at Tamsin, slightly embarrassed by her impulsive confession.
The blonde allowed a smirk to grace her angelic features for a split second, reveling in this new piece of information. "So I was there huh?" She cocked her head, a small shiver threatening to pass through her body as Bo's deep brown eyes once again connected with her own.
"For like, a split second." The brunette shook her head, smiling as the cocky Valkyrie leaned back against the couch. "I was married to Dyson and you were our white-bread, surprisingly chipper next door neighbor." Bo grinned as the blonde rolled her eyes. "And, I accused him of cheating on me with you."
Tamsin couldn't help but smile as the brunette crossed her legs, taking another sip of her potent pink cocktail. "Well well well." The blonde smirked, leaning forward slightly as she gazed across at her drinking partner, "I'm pretty sure I remember a frost giant featuring in mine, but whatever gets you going Succubus."
The hair on Bo's arm stood up as the Valkyrie's husky voice lingered on the last word. She slowly brought her glass back up to her lips - anything to distract her from the heat that was now spreading through her veins.
"Anyway." Tamsin averted her gaze, draining the rest of her beer. "I'd better get back to work." She sighed, standing up from the couch and placing her empty bottle on the table.
"Good hunting." The blonde smiled sarcastically, giving the brunette one last glance before heading back off into the crowd.
Bo pursed her lips, her eyes following the Valkyrie until she was out of sight. She couldn't help but feel an attraction towards the blonde's presence. There was something so blunt and truthful about her, no bullshit and no games. The brunette sighed as she downed the rest of her drink. An intense sensation once again flooded Bo's nervous system as the lights got brighter and the air heavy with color and energy. She didn't know whether it was the drink or the Valkyrie, but Bo could feel that her hunger had spiked unquestionably since entering the club.
She needed to get up and find this asshole as soon as possible.
Bo gracefully pushed herself up off the couch, de-creasing her skirt and top as she stood gazing around the bar, considering her next move. She began to make a bee-line for the dance floor when a set of piercing green eyes sent a wave of heat across her skin. Bo stopped in her tracks as her dark brown eyes connected with the Valkyrie's. The detective had taken up her former position at the bar and was staring intently at the brunette over the rim of her glass.
After a few seconds the Succubus continued making her way to the dance floor, her eyes never leaving the detective's. She saw the blonde's eyes darken slightly, just as the brunette slipped out of view. Bo felt a dull ache settle in her core as she hurriedly made her way through the mass of bodies and out onto the smoking patio. The brunette breathed the cold night air into her lungs as she leaned back against the rail. The Valkyrie's intense gaze had completely thrown her off. What the hell happened back there?
Bo closed her eyes for a second, pacing slightly as she gathered her thoughts. The blonde was fucking with her. Asserting dominance in her own territory. This was the Valkyrie's hunting ground, and the brunette was intruding.
She shook her head, letting out a soft chuckle.
"It's go time Succubus." Bo muttered, causing a few nearby smokers to turn around questioningly. "Get the job done."
Once she was adequately psyched up, the brunette turned on her heel and marched back into the heaving club.