Chapter 4
Tamsin just stood there looking at Bo like a deer in the headlights. She wanted to bolt, but when she tried to move her feet it was like trying to walk through cold syrup. She knew she was going to have to tell Bo what was going on, but she didn't expect it to be this soon. She hoped, in truth, that it would never come. She at least wanted some time to think about how she was going to break the news.
Panic must have been written on her face, because Bo gave her a strange look when she came closer to her.
"You know people might think that you're up to something out here all by yourself," said Bo.
"Well if I was up to something then I guess I'm not anymore," replied Tamsin trying to sound unphased.
"Seriously though why are you out here all alone at night?"
"I figured that it was a good place to think and be alone," answered Tamsin.
"Oh well I didn't mean to interrupt your me time," said Bo. "I guess I'll leave you to your thoughts then." Bo said starting to walk away in a miffed fashion.
"Wait," said Tamsin calling to Bo. "I didn't mean…nevermind. Bo we need to talk and I don't think you're going to like what I have to say."
"I don't usually like what you have to say," Bo said.
"Fair enough," said Tamsin feeling a little hurt by what she said. She knew that she hadn't been the nicest person to Bo. "Can we talk somewhere?"
"We can go back to the Dal," suggested Bo.
"No I need to talk to you in a place more private." Tamsin said and she could swear that she saw Bo's aura spike a little at the word private, but it was only for a half a second.
"We could go back to my apartment if you don't mind a little lack luster decorating."
"That would be great. We can take my truck back to you place."
Bo climbed into the passenger seat. Tamsin had a hard time being this close to Bo after their trip to Brazenwood. If Bo was paying attention to her aura right now then there would be no hiding how she felt. Thankfully Bo seemed to be lost in her own thoughts and her eyes were locked on the road.
"So what's with the cloak and dagger routine?" Bo asked looking over at her.
"Just trying to give you a little excitement in your oh so boring life," Tamsin said with a smile.
"It's just rare to see you go this long without trying to throw me in jail or insult me," said Bo. "It's freaking me out a little." Bo said thinking back to some of the times they had spent alone. Tamsin was acting vastly different than when she had first met her though. Bo had to admit that something had changed between them. Bo thought about the time a week ago when Tamsin climbed into the tub with her. Tamsin had been sure to avoid her at all costs after that. If fact, this was the first time since then that Bo had gotten more than just a glimpse of her. Tamsin was very odd. It was almost like she was afraid to be around her alone.
"Yeah well the night is still young. I have time," said Tamsin pulling up in front of Bo's apartment and shutting off the engine.
Bo opened the front door and let Tamsin walk in first with a wide sweeping gesture, "Age before beauty," smiled Bo and Tamsin gave her a look that Bo was sure might have killed her if she was had that ability. "Well if what you have to tell me is near as important as it would seem, then we are going to need something strong to drink." Said Bo walking into the kitchen to look for some alcohol. Tamsin heard her looking though cabinets as she went to sit down on the couch.
Tamsin sat down while Bo was still in the kitchen and looked around the room. She thought about Bo. Bo seemed to have so little but still have so much. Tamsin couldn't help but be a little jealous of Bo. Tamsin had given up her chance for relationships and it had been okay with her for so long. She never really cared because most people were only a disappointment waiting to happen anyway. The only person she had been able to count on had been herself. She never thought that she would met someone that would make her want to change the way she lived.
Bo walked back into the room holding two glasses and a bottle of rum. She handed a glass to Tamsin and poured some rum in her glass.
"It's not top shelf, but I like," said Bo pouring herself a glass as well.
"It's probably better than a lot of the swirl I've had over the years," Tamsin said taking a drink.
"So what was it you needed to talk to me about?" asked Bo turning to face her on the couch.
"I'm not sure where to start." Said Tamsin taking a deep breath. "I haven't been honest about who I am and why I'm here. The truth is that your father sent me to bring you to him. Your father is the god Odin and he's not a very good man. I was going to bring you to him, because that's what I do. I bring people to him that he asked me to." Tamsin said trying to spill it all in one breath so that it might be easier to say.
"You're joking right?" asked Bo in disbelief.
"I wish I was. I didn't have a problem bringing you to him when I thought that you were killing people. I thought you were a different person than I've gotten to know. Now that I know what kind of person you are I can't do what I set out to do. I'm sorry."
"I know I was right about you. You can't be trusted. Why is it that every time I allow myself to have feelings for a member of the dark fae that I end up being burned? You're a liar and you were just going to give me to him without a second thought? I can't believe it. I kissed you! I..I didn't want to believe that you were that kind of person. I trusted you!"
"I know and I'm so sorry, Bo. I didn't know you. I never meant for things to go this way," Tamsin said while she thought about how Bo had just said that she had feelings for her. "That's why I'm here right now. I'm trying to tell you about this so that you can protect yourself from him. I changed my mind."
"Oh well I guess I'm supposed to be grateful to the person that person that treated me like I was nothing more than a prize to be turned in for a bounty. I'm sorry if I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around what you're telling me now. Why should I trust you now?"
"Because I'm telling you the truth and it may get us both killed! I know that you don't have a reason to believe me now, but you need to protect yourself. Please just do that."
"You're in no position to be asking me to do anything. You're manipulative, mean, and hurtful. All you ever do is try to make the people around you hurt as much as you do! I have no reason to listen to a word you say. I feel sorry for you." Shouted Bo trying to hide how hurt she really was. Kenzi popped her head around the corner about that time.
"Don't mind me. I'm just going to get a soda and you two and continue your little soap opera," said Kenzi running between them to get to the kitchen.
"You see that? That is what a good person looks like. She loves me and takes care of me and has never given me a reason not to trust her. You could learn something from her." Said Bo gesturing toward Kenzi.
"I don't have to stay here and listen to this. I did my good deed and told you what was coming. I don't owe you anything!" Tamsin said shouting even though tears were trying to fall down her cheeks as she did.
"I guess you have done your good deed. It's so like you. When the going gets tough, Tamsin gets going right. Just go then! I don't really care!" said Bo watching Kenzi disappear up the stairs again with her soda.
"Fine I guess I'll just go then. You can do whatever you want!" Tamsin shouted at her.
"I can do whatever I want?" asked Bo coming closer to where Tamsin was standing. "Do whatever I want." Said Bo grabbing Tamsin by the waist and pulling her close to her.
"What are you doing," asked Tamsin confused.
"I'm doing what I want," said Bo kissing her. Tamsin could feel everything that Bo felt in that moment and she was floored. Bo really did care for her. She was hurt by what had just happened but she still wanted her for whatever reason. Tamsin felt Bo lips on hers and she felt her tongue slide into her mouth and she moaned. She kissed Bo back with as much passion as she had allowed herself in many years. She had partners over the years but they had never meant anything to her. This kiss was enough to awaken everything in her that she thought had been dead years ago. It was more than just a simple kiss. She had forgotten how powerful a kiss can be. Bo really felt something for her. Tamsin felt her heart breaking.
When Bo broke the kiss she looked up at Tamsin and the tears that were trying to fall earlier were now making their way down her cheeks. Bo put a hand up to wipe them away, but Tamsin pulled back.
"No I can't let you become involved. If he finds out that I'm not going to bring you in then he will come after me." Tamsin said.
"He's going to come after me too. I won't let you face him alone. I shouldn't have said all of that. You did do the right thing and were trying to protect me. I didn't mean what I said."
"No you're right about me. I should not be working for a man like Odin. I was seeking power and love was not important to me. I was wrong."
"I doesn't matter now. We are in this together now. So put on your tough face and we can handle this, okay?" Bo said smiling at her and pulling her into a hug. Their peace was broken by a loud crack of what sounded like thunder outside. It sounded horrible and then the apartment was plunged into darkness. "I must be a storm coming." Bo said.
"That's not a storm. He knows that I'm not going to bring you in. He's going to send something to bring us to him. This is not going to be a good night." Tamsin said as she opened her wings.
Bo gasped as she saw that Tamsin had wings for the first time. "You can fly?" asked Bo in shock.
"I'm a Valkyrie, so yeah."
"I've never seen your wings before."
"I can completely hide them when I need to." Tamsin explained as the apartment shook again and pieces of the ceiling started to fall. Tamsin pulled Bo close to her and wrapped them both up in her wings. "We need to get out of here." She said looking down at Bo.
Author's note- okay so I'm finally getting somewhere with the story. I hope you guys like it.
