So, it's been a week from hell as I haven't much time to write since work is draining my creativity, but at least I managed to finish this chapter. Thanks for being patient while I struggle to find work balance with life. Not sure how happy I am with this chapter, but under the current situation, my brain is not in full mode, but I think the chapter is interesting enough to post, I hope. Again, do leave feedback and let me know what you think. Cheers!

Chapter 4

"You have striking eyes," Lauren said to Kenzi, trying to focus her attention away from Bo as she felt a strange heat coming from Bo's body or was it coming from her? She just couldn't tell at the moment.

"Thanks," Kenzi responded, kicking Bo's leg under the table who was squeezing her arm, trying to suppress a giggle.

"I love your accent. Where in England are you from?" Kenzi asked, trying to engage in conversation as the only thoughts running through her head were; I need to get drunk.

"Just some small town named Beverley, East Yorkshire." Lauren replied, smiling.

"I like small towns as I grew up in one; Stratford, but I reckon you might not heard of it."

"In fact I have and I love the Stratford Festivals they have. And they have lovely maple syrup." Lauren said, liking Kenzi. She was very different from the type of people she usually knew but she sounded interesting and she had killer style which she admire. She wished she was more bold in life.

"Don't get too excited," Bo said laughing. "Kenzi's no Shakespeare. You're more likely to find her in the local brothel."

Kenzi punched Bo's arm making Bo give her a darting look. "It ain't easy looking this fabulous. But never mind dimple girl. You see Lauren, Bo here is quite inept at.." But before Kenzi could go further Bo kicked Kenzi under the table making her jolt. She gave Bo a smirk, saving her embarrassing moment for later.

Lauren looked at Bo, confused. She wanted to hear what Kenzi was going to say as she felt it was something embarrassing about Bo. Bo looked at Lauren and smiled, then proceeded to say, "Pay no attention to Kenzi. She's got a foul mouth and doesn't know when to shut up."

"Who me?" Kenzi said, doing her best angelic look. She leaned over Bo to whisper at Lauren. "Careful, this one is a heartbreaker." Then smiled over at Bo who almost spilled her drink and was rolling her eyes at Kenzi.

Lauren felt giddy and looked around to find Dyson busy drinking and spinning tales with Hale. "I wouldn't know," she said shyly, wondering why her face was turning red which did not go unnoticed by Kenzi.

"So Lauren, when you become a well-known Doctor, Bo here is going to need a brain transplant." She said, trying to keep herself from giggling.

"I hope you can grow an arm once I am done with you if you don't keep that diarrhea from escaping your mouth." Bo said, sneering.

Lauren laughed out-loud which made Kenzi and Bo laugh too. At least they were having a good time even those Bo could feel the tension between her and Lauren as she wondered how long she could hold on to her sanity without ripping Lauren's clothes off. The close proximity between her and Lauren was becoming difficult and she knew the only remedy was to drunk herself into a stupor.


A little while later...

As they made the round of drinks everyone started loosening up except for Bo and Lauren who felt like the room was spinning. Bo decided that she was going to get drunk and rolled back a few pints. She really needed to get drunk tonight especially after seeing Lauren looking so cute, trying to hide her embarrassment every time she caught her staring. Normally she wasn't the heavy drinker but she needed a distraction as she felt herself falling for the blonde beauty. Lauren was beginning to get concern with the amount of alcohol that Bo was consuming. She pleaded with Dyson but he was on his own drinking binge to take notice.

"Hey let's play a game of truth and dare shall we?" Kenzi asked. She was bored and she didn't know these people enough but she thought she'd put a spin into the party to liven the atmosphere.

"Are you sure you can handle this game Kenzi?" Ryan said eyeing her up and down. He liked the look of Kenzi.

Lord, who is this guy Kenzi thought to herself. Well he's no Shakespeare by the looks of things. Acting like a King when he's more the Jester. Well I know just the right woman to knock him off his high horse she thought smiling. "Ryan is it?" Kenzi said looking like she had no patience for annoying little boys, "Oh I can handle it, the real question is can you handle a real woman? I bet you're still looking in your reading manual for tips into seduction. But I gotta tell you dude, I believe you're reading the how-to-guide on the dating rituals of apes." Kenzi grinned. She was a tough cookie. You'd think twice before messing with her. She had that tough look attitude.

Again Ryan felt he was upstaged by another woman. Stupid bitches he thought to himself, feeling his blood boil.

"Dyson, would you like to go first?" Kenzi ignored Ryan and focused on Dyson knowing that this game might get interesting.

"Sure." He said wondering if it was a good idea.

"Okay, truth or dare?"

Dyson thought for a second then said, "Truth."

"Okay, how many women have you slept with?" Kenzi said with a grin.

"How's about another question," Dyson pleaded trying to avoid Lauren's eyes.

"Oh no, then it wouldn't be fair would it. Come on do tell us, we're all waiting to hear your response." Kenzi said smiling.

Bo gave a stern look at Kenzi but she wouldn't have any of it. It was a game after-all and she wanted to see how far she could go.

Dyson struggled with his thoughts then decided that it was no big deal. "Okay, about 20." Dyson was not ashamed of his conquest. He just wasn't sure how Lauren would react.

'Twenty' Lauren almost choked on her drink. Christ am I just another conquest to him she thought to herself, feeling a little disgusted by the number of women he slept with.

"You okay Lauren?" Bo softly patted Lauren's back making her feel tingly inside. She didn't know why, but Bo's touch was electrifying.

"Er….yeah, just fine. It went down the wrong way I suppose." Lauren needed to think fast because right now her head was in a haze and Bo's eyes felt like it was piercing her skin.

"Right who wants to go next?" Kenzi looked around the table waiting for her next victim. After a few truths and dares by the others it was Bo's turn to respond. Bo was dreading this game. She didn't know what Kenzi had up her sleeve but she knew that she would be up to no good.

"So, truth or dare Bo?" Kenzi smiled at her.

Bo hesitated for a bit then said, "Alright Kenzi, I'll be the brave one and try a dare, although I might just regret this." Bo said wondering what she was getting herself into.

Kenzi thought about it for a while and came up with something that would please Bo. "Okay, I dare you to slow dance with," She looked around the table, "Lauren!"

Lauren just froze when she heard her name. She wasn't serious was she? "Don't be daft Kenzi. You don't expect me to fall for this?" She turned to Bo as if to plead her defence.

"What the matter Lauren, can't stomach the thought? It's just a friendly dance and we could all use a laugh right now." Kenzi said trying to edge Lauren.

"C'mon Lauren," Dyson said drowning another shot, "Bo's a real good dancer. I promise she won't overstep."

"Just be careful of her big feet." Hale laughed.

"Oi," Bo shot Hale a foul look. "I do not have big feet and I can definitely rock the dance floor."

"Careful Lauren, I'd watch where she puts her hands. She might get all butch on you." Ryan said with a sly grin looking around to find everyone appalled by his comments.

What the fuck is his problem Bo thought? She knew there was a reason she did not like him. "What's the matter Ryan? Some woman, get all butch on you? Did she ram her fist up your asshole and you liked it?" Bo said not caring how she sounded. "You're such a dickhead. Perhaps you need a little bit of therapy. I think you've been using a broom to fuck yourself and I'm guessing the broom still stuck up there."

Lauren was astonished as she watched Bo triumphantly destroyed Ryan's manhood in front of everyone. She was beginning to like her personality even more. She wondered what other interesting facts hid behind her interior shell. Kenzi gave Bo a wink as Ryan sat in his seat feeling dumbfounded and stupid. Once again he allowed himself to look like a fool.

Then Bo looked at Lauren wondering if it would be a good idea to do the dare thing. She wanted to slow dance and get a chance to feel Lauren close to her but she was also afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold her emotions and she was feeling a little influenced by the alcohol in her system. What would Lauren think?

Lauren felt stupid. She felt like there was a conspiracy going on. She really didn't want to play this game. How would she react to having to dance with Bo? It was just a dance but sitting next to Bo was becoming increasingly hard for her. She couldn't think straight. She didn't want to let everyone know that she was uncomfortable. What if they see through her?

"Well, we haven't all night to decide ladies." Kenzi said becoming impatient. "What's the big deal? Women dance together all the time. No one said you have to get all sexual on each other." She said, grinning, knowing she would get evil eyes from Bo.

"Yeah do it, it's not often you see two women dancing in a straight pub." Iris had to stop herself from laughing.

Bo looked over at Lauren and said, "You don't have to if you don't want to. It's just a silly game but I don't have a problem showing these inept fools I don't have a problem."

Lauren looked around as the others stared, "Fine, I don't see what the big deal is. We'll just wait until a slow song comes on."

"Right another round of drinks for everyone and two for Hale the birthday boy." Dyson said. "The drinks are on me."

The drinks kept coming and everyone was starting to get a little too wasted for their own good. Kenzi was making her moves on Hale and Hale was having a hard time trying to control Cassie's jealousy. Ryan was being his usual self, trying to get it on with the other girls at the pub. And then a slow song came on and they were playing 'open arms' by Journey. Lauren and Bo both looked at each other nervously.

"Hey, here's your chance to shine ladies." Kenzi said not missing a beat. "Don't you cop-out. Mama wants a show."

Bo downed her drink and got up waiting for Lauren to follow as they made their way towards the dance floor. They both couldn't look at each other. This was going to be painful. Then Bo arrived at the dance floor she waited for Lauren not sure how she should hold her. "Let's just get through this song okay." Bo said to Lauren trying to reassure herself that she could make it through without doing something stupid.

As both women embraced each other the words to 'open arms' played softly in the background. It seemed to be the perfect song. Bo could smell Lauren's hair. She wanted to run her fingers along Lauren's back but had to refrain. The close proximity was starting to have an effect on both women. Lauren's heart began to race faster and she felt like the room was spinning around her. Nikki felt like she was on a high and she didn't want this dance to ever end. As the music progressed both Bo and Lauren began to relax and they pulled each other closer. They didn't even notice that others in the pub were staring at them with admiration and a few catcalls across the room by some rowdy men. They were lost in each other's company. Bo lowered her hand and placed it on Lauren's waist. Slowly she pulled Lauren closer to her. Lauren could feel the warm breath of Bo on her shoulder and felt a little tingling sensation go up and down her spine. She rested her head on Bo's chest feeling her heartbeat. This felt heavenly and Lauren couldn't understand where all these emotions were coming from. She didn't care at the moment. She liked what she felt and she didn't want it to end.

From the table Kenzi watched smiling. She noticed how Lauren and Bo seemed too relaxed and felt that they seemed a little too close as if they were enjoying each other. She looked around the table to see if anyone else was picking up the same vibes but everyone was too busy drinking and having a good time. This could get dangerous she thought. But then again, she wasn't one to shy away from something interesting.

When the music ended, Lauren and Bo just stood there on the dance floor not wanting to leave. They continued to look into each other's eyes wondering what each though. Lauren stared into the deep brown eyes that held her captive and noticed what she thought was a look of desire. Bo felt like she was going to explode. She needed to get away. She needed a cold shower, anything.

Bo abruptly excused herself from Lauren. She headed straight for the bathroom. All she knew that if she stayed any longer she was sure she would kiss Lauren. When Bo entered the bathroom she splashed water onto her face. She looked in the mirror and noticed how flushed her face was. Looking into Lauren's eyes was more than she could handle and she thought about the dance and how sensual it felt to her. She wondered if Lauren thought the same too. For a minute she thought she felt Lauren respond to her touch.

When Lauren went to sit back she felt sick. She couldn't believe what she was feeling and she started feeling guilty. This is wrong! I'm with Dyson and I'm not supposed to be feeling that way, especially with another woman. Oh my god, a woman! I must be crazy!

After a while Lauren started to get worried. Bo still wasn't back from the bathroom and everyone was drinking more and more. She decided that she would head for the bathroom herself. She excused herself from the others. What she really wanted was fresh air. When Lauren entered she saw Bo with her head towards the sink.

"Are you okay Bo?" Lauren looked worried.

Bo looked up with bloodshot eyes. "Feel a little sick, must be the alcohol. I think I need to get some air into my lungs." What she needed was to get away from Lauren. "Excuse me Lauren I'm just going to get some air."

Is Bo trying to avoid me she thought? "Mind if I come too? I think the atmosphere is starting to get a little thick." Lauren stood there waiting for Bo to respond. She didn't know why but she felt that she needed to be with Bo. Bo didn't look good and she didn't want to leave her alone. Or was there something more to the equation.

Bo was taken a little aback. She was torn with wanting to enjoy Lauren's company and escaping the feelings that were slowly taking over her.

"Here," Lauren walked over and placed her hand on Bo's forehead. "You seem a little warm. I don't think you should be left alone." Lauren was trying hard to make her case.

Bloody woman it's you who's making me warm she thought. Bo looked into Lauren's eyes. They were inches apart and she could smell the sweet perfume that Lauren wore. "I'll be fine." Bo said and then left quickly.

What the hell just happened, Lauren thought? Why did Bo want to leave so fast? Lauren felt a little disappointed and wondered if she did anything wrong.

When Bo made her way outside she welcomed the cool breeze. She reached into her pocket and chewed on a piece of gum but right now she needed a nicotine rush to calm her nerves. She knew that she had to keep a little distance between her and Lauren for the sake of her sanity. When she dated Teri, she loved being in control of her emotions. They had good times together and the sex was good but she couldn't remember ever feeling that way about anyone she dated. She never got flustered and weak in the knees. She was used to making others feel that way. Bo was always in control. But Lauren made her feel like she was a train wreck.

Bo was starting to feel a little cold and decided that she needed to go back into the pub. She didn't want others to start a rumour in her absence. When she entered Ryan was involved in an argument with some other guy. Dyson, Hale, and Lachlan were trying to cool his heels but not succeeding much. Bo looked over at the table trying to see Lauren but she wasn't there. Kenzi was deeply involved in conversation with three other guys at the bar. She wondered where Lauren was as she made her way back to the table.

Bo turned to Nadia and Iris and asked, "Where's Lauren at?"

"Oh, I think she went to the bathroom. She looked a little annoyed at Dyson." Nadia said to Bo pointing over to Dyson who was grabbing onto Ryan.

"Great, just brilliant, men acting like a bunch of hyenas." Bo said irritated. She just wanted to drown in her sorrows.

"You do have a point there, Bo. All the mucho crap gets to me some times." Nadia said wrapping her arm around Bo's shoulder. "Maybe you could show me your softer side. You're so beautiful I have to say."

"Why would Bo pick an ugly bird like you Nadia? But if I slept with a woman then you'd be my first choice Bo." Iris said making Nadia give her a playful punch in the arm.

"Sorry Nadia, I," Bo said trying to think of something else to say.

"I'm sorry," Nadia said, blushing. "I think it came out wrong. I find you attractive and I just wanted to let you know that." She said feeling stupid, but she always had a crush on Bo when she first met her. But Bo never showed any interest.

Lauren came out from the bathroom and saw Nadia with her arm around Bo. She had to admit that Bo oozed sexuality. She could have any women or man in the pub she thought.

"Sorry Nadia, but I don't think you're ready for someone like me." Bo said tapping her finger on Nadia's nose. "Although if you're really serious I could tell Teri that you're available." She said in a mocking voice.

"Yuck, sloppy seconds…that cow sleeps with anything that moves on two legs." Nadia said removing her arm from Bo and crossing them. "Although, I could probably fall for someone like Lauren. She's got that sexy nerd look that I adore." Bo looked at Nadia, her forehead wrinkled. She didn't like the idea of Nadia lusting over Lauren even though she had no claim t her but, nevertheless, it didn't sit well with her.

"Lauren, we're just having an interesting conversation. Come join us." Iris shifted over to allow Lauren to sit next to her.

"What were you talking about?" Lauren looked wondering why everyone one staring at her as if she had something on her face.

"Well, Lauren my dear, I was saying that if I slept with a woman then Bo would definitely be my first choice and Nadia wishes to do the nasty with Bo, but no such luck." Lauren smiled weakly as she realised she found herself feeling jealous yet at the same time appalled that she felt weak around Bo, remembering the way she felt when they danced.

"They're just being silly old maids Lauren. Take no notice." Bo said still feeling ill from the drink.

"Don't be modest. You know you're beautiful Bo and you have a great body." Both Nadia and Iris nodded their heads in agreement. "So Lauren, tell me wouldn't Bo be your first choice too if you had to sleep a woman?" Nadia said boldly. "And I have to say you are beautiful yourself."

Lauren was flabbergasted. She didn't know what to say. In truth she did find Bo attractive and she did have a great body but she didn't want to think about making love to Bo or any other woman. Bo glanced at Lauren wondering if she would answer. She was curious to know Lauren's response. Would she sleep with me? She had to get these thoughts far from her mind.

"So…don't be shy Lauren, we're all open minded here." Iris said. She too wanted to know what Lauren would say. Lauren always seemed guarded from the little time that she knew her. She thought that Lauren was a little too rigid and needed to loosen up.

"I don't know, never crossed my mind." Lauren turned to see Bo staring at her. She blushed and turned away. "But I suppose if I had to decide then yes it probably would be with Bo." Lauren said reaching inside her bag trying to distract herself from looking at Bo. Bo smiled inwardly. She knew that Lauren was embarrassed but decided not to push it further.


It was starting to get late and the gang decided to head off and get something to eat. Lauren was feeling tired and didn't want to be around drunken fools any longer.

"Lauren," Dyson who could barely kept a straight face said, "Why don't you take Bo home," pointing to his sister who was half awake and giving Kenzi all she could handle.

"Yeah okay Dyson." Lauren didn't really care anymore. She just wanted to leave. "Bo, let me take you home okay." She pleaded.

"Why, the night is still young." Bo said barely registering her voice.

"You've drank way too much and I think it's a good idea if we leave." Lauren said feeling irritated with Bo. She was in no shape to go on her own.

She knew that Lauren was probably right, and she was feeling tired, decided to call it a night and allow Lauren to take her home. They said their respective goodbyes and hailed a cab. The ride back was quiet. Bo head felt like a balloon from all the drinking and loud music. Bo motioned for Lauren to stop the car.

"Excuse me, could you please pull over." Lauren asked the driver. Once the cab pulled over Bo opened the door and emptied her stomach. Serves you right for drinking way too much, she thought.

Once they finally arrived at the door Lauren tried helping Bo but she felt so heavy and she wasn't making it easy. "Bo, I need you to help me. You need to move your feet. Please be serious about this." Lauren was beginning to feel a little annoyed with the situation.

"Sorry, I know I must seem silly to you right now," Bo said, trying to stay focus.

"Hold on me for support, okay," Lauren said pushing through the door. She managed to get Bo on the sofa as she decided to make some tea. "Do you have tea that I could make?"

"In the kitchen." Bo said, realising she was alone with Lauren in her room.

"I'm going to make you some tea." Lauren was about to go and put on a kettle on to make Bo some tea so she would feel better when Bo grabbed her arm.

"Stay with me." Bo said. She didn't want Lauren to leave her side.

"I think it's a good idea if you drink some tea. I promise I won't be long." Lauren tried to reassure Bo.

"No stay here with me a little longer. I don't want to be alone at this moment." Bo looked at Lauren with those big brown puppy eyes. How could she resist.

"Okay." Lauren sat next to Bo. She felt a little uncomfortable at fist. She didn't know what to do or the right words to say. Bo was drunk and she knew she probably wouldn't remember anything.

Even though Bo looked worse for wear Lauren felt compel to hold Bo in her arms. In truth she wanted to feel her close like the moment when they danced. She felt selfish for thinking about it.

Bo looked into Lauren's eyes that seemed to be a little lost. "You're so beautiful Lauren. Do you know that?" Lauren didn't know what to say. She knew that the alcohol was talking and that Bo was in no shape to know what she was saying. "I mean that Lauren. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I'm sorry if I was ever rude to you." Bo continued looking at Lauren.

Lauren couldn't resist Bo's charm. She was beautiful herself. "That's okay Bo I know that you didn't mean to be rude." Lauren could only manage to say. "My god, you're beautiful too."

Bo ran her fingers on Lauren's face making Lauren close her eyes feeling the warmth of her fingers.

"You have beautiful skin." Bo said feeling like she was submerged in Lauren's sexuality. She could barely keep a straight face. Just then Bo lowered her head and captured Lauren's mouth. Bo lips felt warm and soft but before Bo could deepen the kiss Lauren jumped up from the sofa.

"No Bo, please don't." Lauren turned away afraid to look into Bo's eyes. Did she lead Bo on?

"I know I shouldn't have done that." Bo felt embarrassed. "But I have wanted to kiss you all night."

"I'm so sorry, but did I lead you on because," Lauren said, raising her fingers to touch her lip. "I care about you but,"

"No, you did nothing wrong. It's all my fault and I promise it won't happen again. I don't know what I was thinking. Well, I wasn't thinking." And with that Bo laid back on her bed closing her eyes wanting to block everything out. "I can be such an idiot."

"It's okay really. You're drunk and probably didn't realise what you were doing." Lauren said trying to not make it into something big.

Bo laughed. "I might be drunk and might not remember tomorrow, but I wanted to kiss you."

Lauren looked at Bo and her sincerity was charming. She knew she should be annoyed but in truth she wasn't and the thought that Bo wanted to kiss her made her feel something she knew she shouldn't feel. "You did."

"I know I shouldn't because you are dating my brother but," Bo said, her head spinning and she felt guilty telling Lauren. "Listen, I don't know what I am saying. Please forgive my rudeness."

"It's okay, Bo." Lauren replied as she realised Bo was probably feeling guilty. "I'll go and make some tea."

When Lauren entered the kitchen she ran her fingers over her lips. She couldn't believe Bo kissed her. What she couldn't have imagined was the affect it had on her. It rocked her foundation. In truth, that short kiss awakened Lauren's desires. She was starting to feel flushed and a wet feeling overcame her. She tried to snap out of this dream that she thought she was in. It doesn't mean anything she thought. It's just a passing moment she kept telling herself. When Lauren came back with the tea she found Bo fast asleep. She was a little disappointed but also felt a huge relief. She slowly removed Bo's shoes and went to find a light blanket to cover her. She watched Bo sleep for a few minutes and thought how beautiful she looked sleeping. She looked like an angel. Then Lauren bent down and kissed Bo's forehead.

"God you are beautiful when you sleep. I could so fall for you. Goodnight Bo, you probably won't remember this in the morning." And with that Lauren left.

When Lauren arrived back at her building she was still feeling that sexual energy when Bo kissed her. She threw herself down on her bed and stared at the ceiling thinking about Bo and realising her face was becoming flustered. She couldn't believe how turned on she felt just thinking about Bo and it made her want to scream. That short kissed awaken her sexual desires and even though she stopped herself she knew if she allowed herself to continue she would have slept with Bo in her drunken state. She closed her eyes and the image of Bo on top of her was turning her on. It was almost if she could feel Bo inside her and she was excited. She lowered her hand towards her sex and began to rub herself slowly. She needed a sexual release for the hunger she had. As she touched herself she imagined it was Bo touching her and it felt so good. In her mind she allowed Bo to touch her, kiss her, lick her to the point she reached her orgasm as she screamed Bo's name. Once she opened her eyes she felt guilty and sick to her stomach that she just had a sexual fantasy about her boyfriend sister. This was shit. How was she going to act in front of Bo when she felt her whole body come alive just thinking about her. She tried so hard to be normal. Tried so hard to please her parents. Yet, as hard as she tried to forget the feelings she kept hidden from the world, Bo managed to expose her darkest fears and it scared her.