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Chapter 4
Bo took a sip of the red wine, her brows knitting together as her eyes focused on the other side of the dance floor. There was Dyson staring at her again, shooting daggers, grenades and laser beams in her direction while he continued to down shot after shot of whiskey as if his life depended on it. Bo placed her glass on the table and sighed heavily. As much as her mind kept telling her that she had done nothing wrong, it still hurt to know that she was the reason for the detective's heartache.
Throughout the almost seven years that Bo had known Dyson, he had always been the most loyal friend that she and Kenzi could have ever wished for. They had been inseparable at one point and for a long time, Bo had believed that her bestie had been right when she used to call them the fantastic three. Even when things had shifted between Dyson and her and they had given in to their mutual attraction, Kenzi couldn't have been more supportive. The young bride had been team DyBo from day one and as far as Bo was concerned, still was.
Bo glanced at the man sitting by her side, her chocolate brown eyes silently asking for a little attention, but Rainer was too engrossed in his conversation with a fellow musician to notice her growing discomfort. She lowered her head and fidgeted with her fingers as she rested her hands on her lap. Bo was very much aware that Dyson's unremitting glares were not the sole reason for her inner turmoil. With another sigh, she dared to raise her gaze again and look towards the detective's table. Bo wanted to see her.
"Hey, guys," Hale smiled, out of breath, as he made his way to the brunette's side.
"Hey, Hale," Bo replied with a smile of her own. "And where's Mrs Santiago, now?"
Hale's grin sparkled at the mention of Kenzi's new civil status, "Well, my wife decided to change her dress to something more comfortable, so I thought it would be a nice opportunity to officially introduce you guys to Dan and Pat. Knowing my lil' mama, she won't be back so soon," he chuckled fondly. Hale then looked straight at Rainer, "They listened to your single and I've got to say, man, I haven't seen them this impressed in a very long time," he said with conviction.
"Are you serious? Did you hear that, my love?" Rainer turned to Bo and cradled her hands in his, a beaming smile spreading across his face.
"Yes, of course," Bo answered softly. Her smile was sincere, but somehow it didn't reach her eyes. "I knew it was just a matter of time. True talent never remains hidden for long," she added kindly. As Rainer stood up still holding one of her hands, Bo said quickly, "I prefer to stay here, if you don't mind. I'll probably go check on Kenz, anyway..."
"You sure?" Rainer's voice was tinged with disappointment.
"Yes, I'm sure," Bo replied.
Rainer bent over and pecked the brunette on her lips before leaving with Hale and the other guy. As soon as the three men joined a small group that was chatting near the pool, Bo's attention darted back to the other side of the dance floor and what she saw made her frown with concern.
Lauren Lewis was standing alone by her table, tension visible in every line of her body as she kept her eyes shut tight and a hand pressed against her chest. Bo unconsciously gripped the edge of her table while she watched the woman taking slow, deep breaths, in a clear attempt to calm herself down.
When Lauren finally opened her eyes, her gaze searched for the brunette almost immediately. The distress Bo found painted on the blonde's face made her instinctively rise from her chair and step around the table. She swallowed hard as she felt every fiber of her being urging her to go to Lauren and help the detective in any way she could. If this is Dyson's doing, I'm gonna kick his ass, the thought suddenly popped up inside Bo's head and her frown grew deeper. When she was about to move forward, Lauren turned away and with hurried, purposeful steps, walked out of the party without a second glance.
Bo's mouth opened and closed while her feet remained rooted to the spot, her eyes glued to the runaway blonde until she couldn't see her anymore. Shit. So what now... Should I stay or should I go? She questioned herself before a nervous chuckle fell from her lips as her mind drifted involuntarily to the famous Clash song.
Then, in the next second, flashes of memories from her first encounter with Lauren washed over her without warning. Bo remembered how caring and considerate the blonde had been the entire time they had talked and how she had felt completely at ease in her presence. How Lauren's beautiful hazel eyes had twinkled with excitement when she had told her about the origins of the Dawning. The sound of her laughter. Her smile.
Dammit.
The brunette strode straight and sure past the row of tables and along the stone pathway. As soon as she arrived at the majestic garden, Bo felt an irresistible pull that halted all her movements at once. She turned her gaze to the center of the large green area and saw the exact moment when Lauren entered the orchidarium. After a slight hesitation, she walked towards the glass structure.
When Bo stepped inside the orchidarium, the blonde's back was turned to her. Trying to ignore the way her heart was pounding inside her chest, the brunette tentatively moved forward.
"Lauren?" She called softly.
Bo watched Lauren's body tensing up at the sound of her voice and her own body stiffened at the detective's reaction. Turning her head slowly, Lauren looked at Bo over her shoulder. "Bo..."
Oui je t'aime, oui je t'aime
À demain, à la prochaine
I know it's best to say goodbye
But I can't seem to move away
The world around Bo and Lauren seemed to come to a complete stand still and neither of them uttered a word while their eyes remained locked on one another. As the seconds passed by Bo couldn't help but think that the woman in front of her, now facing her fully, bathed in color and light, looked like an angel.
Not to say, not to say
That you shouldn't share the blame
There is a softness to your touch
There is a wonder to your ways
"I... I'm sorry," Bo started nervously. "I didn't mean to intrude or anything, I just..." The brunette's voice trailed off as her courage rapidly slipped away under Lauren's questioning stare. I shouldn't have come, I'm so stupid, Bo admonished herself as a frown appeared on her face. "I'm sorry, I won't bother you anymore," she said hastily before turning around to leave.
Don't know
How I feel, what's the deal?
Is it real? When's it gonna go down?
Can we talk? Can we not?
Well, I'm here, won't you tell me right now?
And I'll care for you, oh, careful you
"Bo, wait!"
The brunette stopped dead in her tracks at the sound of Lauren's voice. She turned around slowly, her brow furrowing when she looked into conflicted hazel orbs. Lauren lowered her head and stayed quiet, her face hidden behind a curtain of long, golden locks as she fidgeted with her flowing dress.
Don't know
Should we stay? Should we go?
Should we back it up and turn it around?
Take the good with the bad
Still believe we can make it somehow
I will care for you, oh, careful you, careful you
"You don't have to go if you don't want to..." Lauren still had her eyes down when she finally spoke and her tone was endearingly sheepish.
A smile instantly tugged at the corners of Bo's lips and she took a step forward. "Are you okay?" She asked gently.
The blonde detective raised her head at the question and when their gaze met again, Bo continued carefully, "You were standing there alone and you didn't look so well... When I saw you leaving, I thought - "
"I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine, Bo," Lauren cut her off politely. "I guess I got rather carried away with the wine and ended up drinking a little bit more than I'm used to," she explained while her eyes were fixed on the floor. "I thought a walk would be a good idea so I took the chance and came back here..." Lauren smiled as she glanced around.
"So you like it here?" Bo asked with uncertainty in her voice, but her eyes glimmered with expectancy.
Lauren's face lit up with a glowing smile. "Of course. It's magical," she answered before her focus fell absentmindedly on a group of purple orchids hanging on her right. "I've never seen anything so beautiful," Lauren added softly as her eyes diverted to the brunette.
Dropping her head for a moment, Bo fought to suppress the unexpected flush that was already creeping up her cheeks. She then looked at Lauren and smiled, "I'm glad, cos it was my idea, actually. I still can't believe that Kenzi agreed with me."
"Well, I'm not surprised at all. How someone could be opposed to all this? It's amazing, Bo," Lauren said in awe.
Bo beamed while she grinned at the blonde, "Thank you, Lauren. Honestly, I'm just happy it didn't rain," she chuckled. "With this unstable weather we've been having, it was a risky decision, nevertheless."
"And yet, the day couldn't have been more perfect. I believe the Gods out there were all in your favor this time," Lauren stated softly.
"Yeah... Maybe," Bo's voice was just above a whisper as she gazed at the blonde detective for several seconds. Clearing her throat, she moved towards one of the two wooden benches located inside the orchidarium. "So... You're Dyson's new partner," she spoke while she sat on it. "Please," she threw a smile at Lauren and motioned to the empty space next to her.
Lauren hesitated for a brief moment. "Yes, I am," she replied as she sat on the bench, doing her best to sound casual. "We've been working together for three weeks now."
"Oh. Interesting..." Bo commented pensively.
"What? What's interesting?" Lauren questioned.
"I was just thinking that it's also been three weeks since I came back to work at the Dawning," the brunette answered in a bashful tone.
"Oh, right... It's an interesting coincidence for sure," Lauren remarked gently.
"Yeah. I guess so," Bo said more to herself, her voice low and unsure.
Silence enveloped them for a while as both women tried to figure out what to say next. Finally, Bo shifted on her seat and turned to look at the blonde, "Anyway, it took you quite some time to pay us a visit," she spoke cheerfully. "I know you may think that I'm biased in this matter, but I've heard that our food is pretty good," Bo added with a lighthearted grin.
Lauren chuckled at the brunette's words and leaned back on the bench. "Well, in my defense, I'm still getting used to the neighborhood and the Dawning is not exactly located at the main street," she offered a small smile in return.
Bo looked at Lauren with narrowed eyes and a slight smirk initially, a knowing hum escaping her lips. "And I bet Dyson had never mentioned the shop, either," she suggested in a serious tone.
The blonde's eyes grew wider before she awkwardly averted Bo's gaze. The brunette sighed deeply, unable to control the contrary feelings she was having after Lauren's silent confirmation. As much as Bo respected Dyson's affections for her and missed his friendship, she couldn't help feeling a pang of disappointment at the man's immature behavior. He's been avoiding the Dawning like the plague for over a year now, she pondered.
Looking at the detective again, Bo opened her mouth to speak, but Lauren was faster, "Well, he did introduce me to Mayer's Diner," she said calmly, eyes still down, focusing on her hands.
Caught off guard, Bo simply stared at Lauren with raised eyebrows at first, but when the blonde turned to look at her with a playful smirk, an unexpected laugh escaped her, "That place is horrendous!"
"I know, right?" Lauren laughed as well. "I swear to you, I really thought that I was being a victim of a prank or something, after all it was my first week, but no!" She chuckled. "Everything about that place felt so surreal... And the people working there!... It was like the entire staff had come out from that The Burbs movie with Tom Hanks!"
"Oh my God!" Bo laughed more and the sound was so infectious that Lauren followed suit. After a minute, the brunette wiped away the unshed tears from her eyes and continued, "Gosh, Lauren, I used to love that movie when I was a kid," she said chuckling. "I had the displeasure to meet the owner of the place once, the old cook that calls himself Lucky Mayer... I'm pretty sure he hates my guts till this day," Bo shook her head.
"Oh really? Why?" Lauren asked with a smirk as she turned to face the brunette, her head propped up on her elbow.
Bo gazed at Lauren for a moment, a smile still painted on her face. There it was again, the same feeling of warm comfort she had encountered during their first meeting, wrapping her up like a blanket. The same sense of familiarity she had found irradiating from the blonde's expressive amber eyes. In all honesty, Bo knew that she had only felt so at ease with a stranger once before, and that was when she had met Kenzi, all those years ago. The brunette then realized that in spite of her complicated situation with Dyson, she would love to have Lauren in her life. If they would become close friends or mere acquaintances, only time could tell, but she was certainly willing to try.
While the exciting prospect of having a friendship with the blonde continued to invade her mind, Bo glanced distractedly at Lauren's toned arm that was leaning on the backrest of the bench. A second later, she was blatantly staring at a perfectly sculpted bicep without even noticing it.
"You were saying...?"
"Oh," Bo's eyes opened wider at the sound of Lauren's voice. Focusing on the other woman's face again, she saw a smirk playing on the detective's lips. "I... I was saying that," Bo cleared her throat as she tried to regain her composure, mentally praying that the hundreds of fairy lights surrounding them could help her to hide her flushed cheeks, "In the one and only time I went there with Dyson, I may have seriously threatened the old man when I found the bread of my cheeseburger covered in mold," Bo finally explained and soft laughter escaped her mouth when Lauren grimaced at the revelation.
"Ugh, I honestly have no idea how Thornwood can eat there regularly," the blonde remarked with a disgusted expression. She stayed quiet for nearly a minute before looking into sparkling, dark chocolate orbs, "You're right, you know," Lauren said earnestly.
Bo's smile faded away as she stared back at Lauren, her body stiffening while tension started to take over her body.
"The food from the Dawning Cafe is amazing," Lauren began to say, "but the service... Mmm... I'd say that the service is nothing less than spectacular," she smiled sincerely.
The brunette relaxed immediately at Lauren's lovely words. "Well, detective Lewis, as the captain of the Dawning and in the name of every single member of my staff, I thank you dearly," Bo said with a dazzling grin.
"You're most welcome, Captain," Lauren replied.
Bo and Lauren gazed into one another's eyes for a long moment and once more, time seemed to slow down around them. Once more, the captain of the Dawning Cafe couldn't take her eyes off of the woman sitting next to her, drinking in every little detail of the blonde's mesmerizing beauty.
"I have to admit," Lauren started timidly, breaking the intense connection, "I've never been a fan of cherry, cos it always reminded me of cough syrup," she paused at the brunette's chuckle. "But that pie? Oh my God! That cherry pie was most definitely the closest thing to heaven that I have ever tasted," Lauren affirmed, her smile growing broadly as she watched the proud grin that spread across Bo's face.
"I couldn't be happier to hear that, cos the pie you're talking about is not only the five time champion of Grimley's Annual Cherry Festival, but also my Nanna's most brilliant creation," Bo beamed at the mention of her grandmother.
"Grimley?" Lauren asked with curiosity.
"Yes," the brunette's grin turned into an awkward smile. "My very small, very religious and very old-fashioned hometown..." She answered with a hint of sadness in her voice, looking away from the blonde. Bo hesitated to continue and soon an uncomfortable silence engulfed the two women.
"May I ask you something?" Lauren's tone was gentle and respectful.
Bo remained quiet as she gazed at Lauren, her soulful, dark chocolate eyes searching deeply inside the detective's whisky brown ones. "Yes," she replied after several seconds, her voice wavering almost imperceptibly.
"I was just wondering... Is Bo short for something? It surely is an interesting name for a girl," Lauren smiled.
The brunette raised her eyebrows and the corners of her lips twitched instantly, diffusing the sudden heaviness that was lurking in her mind. "Yes, it is. It's short for Isabeau," Bo answered with a sheepish smile.
"Isabeau... It's a beautiful name," Lauren grinned.
Bo wasn't expecting the flutter she felt in the pit of her stomach when she heard her full name falling from the blonde's lips. "Thank you..." She managed to say as heat covered her blushing cheeks. "I was named after my grandmother on my mother's side, although my name is spelled with the letter Y instead of the I, like hers was," Bo explained. "I never really met her, she died before I was born..."
Seeing the glint of interest reflected in Lauren's attentive eyes, Bo felt encouraged to go on, "The people of Grimley always had something to say about my grandmother, especially when I was around. I grew up hearing stories about her, about how incredibly beautiful and extraordinary she had been... Some used to say that she looked like a queen," she chuckled dryly. "It was my Nanna Lottie who started calling me Bo. It was her way to help me to become my own person and not what everybody else expected me to be..." Bo smiled weakly before lowering her head. "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her, she was my guardian angel..." The brunette nearly whispered, her voice trembling with emotion as she folded her hands on her lap.
"Hey..." Lauren cooed while she covered Bo's hands with one of her own.
Bo merely stared at the detective's slender fingers, basking in the warmth of the other woman's touch as a wave of calmness washed over her.
"Are you okay?" Lauren frowned in concern. "I'm so sorry if my questions brought painful memories to you, Bo, it wasn't my intention," she said sincerely.
"You've done nothing wrong, Lauren. If someone needs to apologize here, it's me, not you," Bo replied softly as her eyes met the blonde's. "And it's never painful to talk about my Nanna, on the contrary. I don't know, I guess... I'm just feeling a little emotional right now," her gaze traveled to her lap again.
Lauren withdrew her hand and cleared her throat, "And that's totally understandable. After all, you were walking down the aisle arm in arm with your best friend not too long ago."
"Yeah..." Bo's voice trailed off as she scrunched her eyebrows together, clearly missing the contact of the detective's skin on hers. "You're probably right. Kenzi has always been more than a friend to me, she's the sister I never had. My sister from another mister, like she usually says," the brunette added fondly and her remark elicited a chuckle from Lauren. Bo couldn't help but smile as she just looked at the blonde for a while. "What about you, do you get along well with your brother?" She asked good-naturedly, eager to continue their conversation.
A bright grin appeared on Lauren's face. "I - "
"Bo?"
Both women turned their heads to see Rainer cautiously approaching them. His eyes lingered on Lauren before he moved to stand next to Bo. "I was looking for you," the man admitted lovingly as he stroked her cheek with the back of his fingers. "Is everything all right?"
"Of course, why wouldn't it be?" Bo questioned evenly while she held Rainer's hand and gently moved it away from her cheek. A slight frown creased the man's brow, but Bo simply squeezed his hand affectionately and shifted her focus to the detective, "I was just telling Lauren that the pie she ate at the Dawning and liked so very much was my Nanna's recipe," she smiled at the blonde.
"Ah... The top secret cherry pie recipe. Delicious for sure, but a rare pleasure, unfortunately. At least for me," Rainer chuckled as he gazed at the brunette with adoration. "I used to practically beg her to bake one of those for me, but she always had a different excuse each time."
"That's not entirely true, but you can always come to the Dawning, you know," Bo replied with a tight-lipped smile.
"Sure thing, my love. I'll keep that in mind," Rainer smirked before he bent over and gave her a peck on the lips.
"I think I should go back to the party," Lauren said hurriedly while she stood up fast from her seat. "Thornwood is probably looking for me at this point, so..."
"Wait," Bo said quickly as she rose from the wooden bench as well, "I - we're going with you," she announced.
"I wouldn't worry about your partner, detective. He seemed quite busy with one of the guests from where I spotted him on my way here," Rainer stated with disdain and his piercing stare searched for his girlfriend's reaction immediately.
"Oh. That's some great news," Bo smiled spontaneously. She then stepped closer to Lauren, "We better get going, I'm pretty sure Kenz won't be happy to return to her party and not find her maid of honor there," she chuckled.
"I bet she won't," Lauren agreed with her eyes down. The blonde then raised her head, her big, honey brown eyes gazing at Bo intensely. "Thank you, Bo. For being concerned for me... For caring about my well being," she smiled softly.
The brunette's breath caught in her throat as she watched Lauren slowly turning away. She barely registered when Rainer approached and took her hand, entwining his fingers with hers. "Come, my love. You still owe me a dance," he said with a smirk, his voice alluring and full of confidence. Without another word, Bo glanced at Rainer with a faint smile and the three of them exited from the orchidarium.
Oui je t'aime, oui je t'aime
From the cradle to the grave
You've done a number on my heart
And things will never be the same
Bo took a sip of the red wine and her eyes focused on the other side of the dance floor. There was Lauren Lewis, bursting into laughter again along with David, Crystal, Dyson and a very tall and beautiful redhead. I wonder what's so funny, the brunette questioned mentally, a subtle frown forming on her forehead as she placed her glass on the table.
About an hour had passed since Bo, Rainer and Lauren had returned to the party and as soon as they had stepped into the pool area, the blonde detective had excused herself and walked away. Bo would be lying if she said that she hadn't been hoping for the chance to enjoy the other woman's company for a little more time. She had truly liked their talk at the orchidarium, even if at a certain point her mind had decided to screw it all. Bo sighed at the thought, immediately pushing away the memories that had tried to crawl out of their dark place and haunt her once more.
While she straightened her back in the chair, Bo's gaze drifted to a small group chatting not too far. There stood Hale's parents, Sturgis and Joanne Santiago, both looking visibly annoyed with their daughter. Val, in turn, didn't look very pleased herself, too occupied throwing death glares at the beautiful redhead sitting next to Dyson to take any notice of whatever they were saying. Bo shook her head at the scene, instantly recalling the not so distant time when she, as well, had been on Val's blacklist because of her relationship with the detective.
Returning her attention to what was happening at her table, Bo reached for her glass again, listening carefully to the conversation Rainer and Hale were having about their previous meeting with the famous musicians.
"I don't know, it sounds too good to be true. Do you really think they meant what they said?" Rainer asked expectantly.
"Of course I do. Dan and Pat wouldn't joke about something like this, it's not their style, believe me," Hale answered with a chuckle. "Shit is about to get real, man," he added with a toothy grin.
"Yeah, tell me about it... But don't you think it's too soon? Don't get me wrong, I trust your judgment and I trust my band mates, but their national tour begins next weekend, Hale. You'll still be out of the country, on your honeymoon... Maybe we should wait until next month, when the EP is released," Rainer suggested.
Bo drank the rest of the wine and her gaze fell on Kenzi. The young bride had been sitting snuggled against Hale the entire time and couldn't hide her irritation at Rainer's words, rolling her eyes comically.
"No way, man, we can't miss an opportunity like this," Hale continued with tranquility. "And I may be below the radar in the next couple of weeks, but Siegfried will be here and he's more than capable of handling the business without me."
Rainer simply nodded at Hale's statement, his eyes fired up with a renewed determination. Turning to look at Bo, he spoke with a smirk, "Honey, I was wondering... We're about to leave on tour with one of the best bands in the world... It would be really nice to get something from The Morrigan. I'm not even talking about a full article, just a simple note would be fine. So what do you say," Rainer took one of Bo's hands and smiled with confidence, "Would you contact Evony for us?"
Bo remained quiet initially, staring at her boyfriend for several seconds. "Have you forgotten that I don't work at The Morrigan anymore?" She questioned dryly.
"No, my love, far from it. How could I possibly forget that?" Rainer replied in a harsh tone.
Before Bo could say anything, Kenzi's voice was heard, "Dude, why don't you calm the fuck down? Are you really this dumb?" She challenged with ice blue, penetrating orbs.
"Kenzi..." Hale warned.
"Do you seriously think that Evony Fleurette Marquise doesn't know who you are?" Kenzi continued sarcastically, ignoring her husband, "The oh so perfect prince charming who abdicated his fortune so he could draw the crowd, play so loud and become the guitar man?!" The petite brunette snorted. "Don't worry, you'll get your precious cover, one way or the other."
"Let's dance, lil' mama, come on," Hale said hastily as he rose from his chair, visibly embarrassed.
"Sure, babe," Kenzi agreed while she stood up, her eyes blazing with anger as they traveled to her best friend and back to Rainer. Taking Hale's arm and holding it tight, she finally turned around and walked away.
"Wow. She really hates me..." Rainer chuckled bitterly.
"Kenzi doesn't hate you. She's just super protective of me," Bo replied in a cold tone.
"You don't need protection from me," he replied, clearly offended.
"Look, Rainer..." Bo started with a heavy sigh. "I know you don't approve of my decision to leave The Morrigan and obviously don't like seeing me working at the Dawning again. I get it. But if you care about me and our relationship as much as you claim you do, you better learn to respect the choices I make," she stated in a stern tone.
Rainer swallowed hard, his eyes were wide and fearful, "What are you talking about, of course I respect you, I love you, Bo!" He said firmly. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought up the subject, it was selfish and indelicate of me. I'm sorry..." Rainer apologized, his voice soft and remorseful as he bent forward and held the brunette closely in his arms.
It took a moment for Bo to react to the man's affectionate gesture and as she hugged him back, her gaze almost immediately diverted to the other side. There was Lauren Lewis, gracefully rising from her seat while she accepted the extended hand of a beaming Crystal. When the two blondes walked hand in hand towards the dance floor, Bo instinctively clutched at Rainer's shoulders, a knot forming in her stomach as a sudden feeling of nausea swept over her.
"Come on, honey," Rainer began saying as he pulled back and cupped his girlfriend's cheek with his hand, "You still owe me a dance," he winked at her, an enticing smirk adorning his face as he stood from his chair and offered his arm like a true gentleman.
Can't explain
Nor can I contain
Control
You have on my soul
It's all I do is
Baby dream of you
I'm falling down
When you're around
You're the only one
You're the only one
I'm so wrapped up in a daze
Hoping this is just a phase
But when all is said and done
I know you are still the one
You're the only one
You're the only one
Cupid's bow it stung
Now you're the only one
Bo and Rainer swayed to the music on the dance floor and from time to time, the brunette's eyes would scan the guests surrounding them. She just couldn't help it. I must be going crazy, Bo thought to herself as she buried her face against Rainer's shoulder. When the first tune of the next song started, Bo couldn't keep the smile off her face. "The DJ is good," she mused out loud.
"What?" Rainer asked absently as he spun them around.
"Nothing..." the brunette replied softly, closing her eyes as the melody she knew so well stirred up some of the happiest memories of her life.
Then, a boisterous burst of laughter coming from the couple dancing in front of her made Bo snap her eyes open. She frowned in irritation at their lack of manners and watched them leave in a hurry, nearly tripping over their own feet. When Bo's gaze returned to the dance floor, all the air inside her lungs seemed to instantly disappear as she found herself face to face with Lauren Lewis as she danced with Crystal.
The other guests continued to move slowly around the two women, just as oblivious as the blonde bridesmaid and Rainer to what was happening between Bo and Lauren. Life and time continued to unfold around them as they swayed with their respective dancing partners, but continued to look at one another.
Little did Bo and Lauren know that the journey they would share together had officially begun in that precise moment. With that very song.
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Pardon the way that I stare
There's nothing else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I love you, baby
And if it's quite alright
I need you, baby
To warm a lonely night
I love you, baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby
Don't bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you
- X -
Track list:
- "Careful You" - TV On The Radio
- "The Only One" - The Black Keys
- "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Author's note: thank you so, so much for all the follows, favorites and reviews regarding "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You"! :)
A special thanks to PK for revising my work and helping me to make this little story better.