Author's Note: Thanks again for the feedback! Hope you enjoy
Sunlight slipped across Lauren's twin bed as she pulled the covers over her head. Staring at her phone, she closed her eyes, rubbing her temple. Erin had text her. Good morning beautiful.
An overwhelming amount of guilt hit Lauren hard. How could I go from super nerd to girlfriend drama so quickly? Girlfriend?
Without warning Bo burst into her room causing Lauren to let out a small yelp, dropping her phone into the covers.
"Are you scared of me?" Bo teased. "I thought knocking would be weird after well."
Blushing Bo set the tray of food on Lauren's bedside table.
Lauren smiled shyly. "You cooked?"
"Pancakes, bacon and eggs." Bo beamed. "Oh and an extra tall orange juice."
Lauren shoveled a warm stack of pancakes in her mouth. "Mmm." She moaned, closing her eyes.
She opened her eyes to see Bo smirking. "What?"
"You're so adorable." Bo said, wiping some syrup from Lauren's chin with a napkin.
"Thanks." Lauren grinned.
"So what's on the agenda for today?" Bo asked swiping a piece of bacon.
"Homework, lots of homework." Lauren looked excited.
"Ugh." Bo said, chomping on the crisp bacon. "Well I would ask if I could help but.."
Lauren smiled. "What are you doing today?"
"Going to a movie, I was going to ask if you wanted to go."
"Oh. What time?" Lauren asked as she took a sip of juice.
"Movie starts at 4:30. We are meeting at the mall at 4:00." Bo said.
"Hmm. That gives me plenty of time to get things completed. I am actually ahead in all my classes but I am doing extra credit work and projects to maintain my 4.3 GPA." Lauren said as she pulled a notebook from a stack of books.
Bo rolled her eyes. "So are you coming?"
"Yeah I will." Lauren smiled.
"Great." Bo said, kissing her quickly on the lips.
"Sorry." Bo said embarrassedly. They hadn't talked after last night. Bo had woke to Lauren still locked safely in her arms this morning.
I could wake up every day beside her for a thousand years and it would never be enough. The thought surprised Bo.
"It's fine." Lauren smiled, dragging her fork through the warm gooey syrup. "Who is we?"
"Hmm?" Bo asked.
"You said we are meeting for the movie, who is we?"
"We are meeting up with CJ, Dyson, Jenny and Tamsin."
Lauren stopped her fork at the mention of Tamsin.
"Lauren." Bo said but was cut off by Lauren's phone.
Bo raised an eyebrow when she saw Erin's name pop up on Lauren's phone.
Lauren silenced her phone and sighed. She needed to talk to Erin but not with Bo in the room.
"Do you need to answer that?" Bo asked.
"I will later." Lauren shrugged.
"Well I should let you get to your homework." Bo said taking the plate from Lauren, turning toward the door.
"Bo?"
"Yes?" Bo looked back to see Lauren sitting in bed, her hair was messy falling around her face and her robe was barely covering her shoulders. Bo had never seen anything so beautiful.
"Thank you for breakfast and.." Lauren blushed. "Last night was... um I am glad it was with you."
"You're welcome for breakfast. I'm glad to." Bo said heading downstairs. Way to be casual, Bo. It isn't just sex with Lauren though is it? It's..more. So much more.
X
"What's up?" Bo said answering her phone.
"Can I come over?" CJ asked on the other end.
"Um sure. You're still coming with us to the movie right?" Bo asked.
"Yeah I just need to talk to you alone."
"Yeah come on over."
Bo finished putting the dishes away and started laundry. She was folding towels when she heard a tap on the front door.
She grabbed the rest of the laundry and put in the basket.
"Wow that was fast." Bo said opening the door for CJ.
"Sorry. I just really need to talk." CJ said following Bo to the sofa.
"Yeah sure, I am just cleaning." Bo said patting the sofa next to her.
Bo pulled a shirt out of the laundry basket; it was one of Lauren's vintage Star Trek tees. Bo smiled and delicately folded it.
"What's the matter CJ?" Bo asked.
"It's Derek." CJ stood and starting pacing.
"We text all night and I told him we were going to the movies tonight. He wants to come." CJ gasped with horror.
"Why is that a problem?" Bo asked frowning.
"I am not out to anyone but you." CJ said putting his hand to his chest.
"It's a group hang." Bo shrugged. "They don't need to know anything more than your friends."
CJ continued pacing. "I don't know."
"Why care so much what people think? It's not like anyone will care that you are gay." Bo said thoughtfully.
"My big Italian Catholic family will care."
"It's up to you who you tell and when. Your friends will support you. You haven't even told Jenny?" Bo questioned.
"I am sure she's guessed by now." CJ sighed, taking a seat next to Bo.
Bo took CJ's hand in her's. "Bring Derek tonight. Enjoy the movie with someone you really like. Don't miss out because you are scared of what people think."
CJ slowly nodded.
"Thanks Bo." CJ pulled Bo into a hug and made his way to the door.
"See you tonight. I can't wait to meet Derek." Bo smiled.
CJ blushed and smiled shyly as he turned to close the door.
X
Bo finally had the house spotless and was about to go upstairs to check on Lauren when her phone rang.
Bo glanced at the screen to see her mom's picture.
"Hey mom."
"Hi Bo. Just checking on you girls. How are things going?" Aife asked.
"Great." Bo blushed turning to see Lauren coming down the stairs.
Bo's mouth fell open as she took in the vision before her.
Lauren was wearing skinny jeans that hugged her in all the right places with a tight low cut pink top, giving Bo a nice view. Her blonde hair fell in gentle waves.
Is she wearing my eyeliner? Bo thought.
"Things are good here. I got to go." Bo said smiling as she slid her phone in her back pocket.
"Hey beautiful." Bo said not taking her eyes off Lauren. She pulled Lauren against her letting her lips softly kiss her mouth.
"Let me run upstairs and change real quick." Bo stated. "Have you ate since breakfast?"
Lauren shook her head no and made her was to the kitchen.
"Eat." Bo said running up the stairs.
X
Tamsin surveyed the mall parking lot trying to find a spot for Jenny park.
"There!" Tamsin screamed with delight as she spotted a minivan pulling out by the entrance to the theatre.
"Geez calmed down." Jenny laughed.
"Sorry." Tamsin blushed.
"Ready?" Jenny asked putting her Audi in park.
Once inside they found Dyson who was playing an arcade game with Bo and Lauren. Bo and Dyson were sitting on motorcycles racing.
"Hey Tamsin." Bo said, spotting Tamsin in the reflection of the screen.
"Hey. Where's CJ?" Jenny asked.
"He just text they are running late." Bo said just as they game stopped.
"Yes. I win." Dyson hollered.
Tasmin gave him a pissed look and looked back at Bo who was staring longingly at Lauren.
"We? Who is CJ bringing?" Jenny asked confused.
Before Bo could answer CJ and a very hot guy in tow walked in the theatre.
Bo hopped down off her bike. "Hey CJ."
"Hi Bo. Everyone." CJ said shyly. "This is Derek."
Everyone was staring at Derek who was off the charts hot. CJ was conventionally hot but Derek was ripped. They were close to the same height but were CJ had olive toned skin and dark hair; Derek had tanned skin with blonde hair. Derek was in a fitted tee which reflected every muscle and ab he earned.
Bo noticed Dyson scowl they made their way into the movie.
Once everyone was seated, Bo noticed CJ shifting uncomfortably as Dyson took the seat next to him.
"Dyson, would you please get me a Diet Coke?" Bo asked down the row.
Dyson glared but got up to go get it anyway.
CJ gave Bo a grateful smile as a woman with a green mohawk took Dyson's seat.
"Lauren, tell Jenny save the end seat for Dyson." Bo whispered since the lights were dimming.
Once it was completely dark Bo lifted the armrest between them and slid closer to Lauren.
"That's better." Bo whispered.
"Uh Bo?" Lauren said surprised.
Bo looked to where Lauren's eyes were fixed and saw Erin with a friend in tow walking up the steps.
"She hasn't seen me." Lauren whispered, ducking down pretending to look in her purse.
After a few seconds Bo said, "It's clear. They went toward the back."
Lauren look embarrassed. "I need to talk to her. I didn't get a chance with all the homework I had."
Bo looked towards the screen, previews were just starting and she caught CJ's eye giving him a smile.
X
The lights came up as the credits started to roll. Bo stood trying to block Lauren from Erin's view.
"Do you guys want to go get dinner?"
Everyone agreed but Dyson. "Come on Dyson." Tamsin said nudging him. "Why not?"
"I'm the only one without a date." Dyson snaked.
CJ's eyes widened as he pretended to look at the people walking past, ignoring the comment.
"Um what?" Tamsin was now confused. "None of us are dating. At least not that I know of."
"Dyson we are going to Chili's if you want to come." Bo said making her way toward the aisle.
"Whatever." Dyson said following.
X
"Well that was awkward." Bo said as she grabbed Lauren's hand pulling her along.
"Lauren."
Lauren and Bo both turned to see Erin; Lauren let her hand drop from Bo's.
"Can we talk in private a minute?" Erin asked, glaring at Bo.
"Yeah sure. Bo just give me a minute." Lauren asked.
Erin led Lauren outside to a bench.
"Erin I am so sorry I didn't text or call you back. I was busy with homework." Lauren said sitting next to Erin.
"Hey it's ok." Erin smiled warmly. "I was going to ask if you wanted a ride to school Monday."
"Oh sure." Lauren said immediately regretting it.
"Ok great. Well I won't hold you up any longer." Erin stood giving Lauren a hug and a quick kiss.
Lauren walked back toward the group hoping Bo didn't see but the look on her face said otherwise.
"Nice talk?" Bo asked through gritted teeth.
Lauren shrugged.
"Come on, let's go." CJ said walking toward the restaurant.
X
The waitress was clearing the table as Dyson asked Tamsin if she was going to finish the rest of her burger.
"Go for it." Tamsin said watching in repulsion as Dyson wolfed the burger.
"l'll be right back." Jenny said as Tamsin moved so she could slip by her.
"Ugh. How do you ever plan to date with those manners Dyson?" Tamsin said glowering.
Dyson smirked, wiping his mouth. "I do just fine with it, thanks. Actually I was thinking of asking Jenny out."
Tamsin turned bright red as she clenched her jaw and grabbed her steak knife. "What?"
"Yeah I've heard she gets around and I was thinking maybe it would be fun." Dyson winked.
"Dyson!" Bo said finally pulling away from her conversation with CJ, Derek and Lauren.
Everyone turned to look as Tamsin dropped the knife and her fist met Dyson jaw.
"Fuck Tamsin." Dyson said.
"What's going on?" Jenny asked walking back to their table.
"Nothing." Tamsin said dropping money on the table and heading toward the door.
"Tamsin wait." Jenny called after her.
"Um what's going on?" Jenny asked looking around the table.
The waitress came back with her manager in tow. "You all need to leave please."
"Sorry." Bo said, leaving her a bigger than necessary tip.
X
"Tamsin, what the hell?" Bo said once they were outside.
Tamsin winced holding her swollen right hand.
"You should have walked away." Bo said taking Tamsin now bruising hand looking it over.
"Would you walk away if he said that about Lauren?" Tamsin asked haughtily.
"Fair enough. I didn't say he wasn't asking for it."
"Tamsin what happened?" Jenny asked walking over.
"Dyson was being a dick." Tamsin stated.
"So you punched him inside Chili's?" Jenny asked sourly. "Really Tamsin."
"Jenny wait." Tamsin said.
"Find a ride with someone else." Jenny said walking to the parking lot.
"You should tell her." Bo said.
"Tell her what?"
"How you feel." Bo said as they walked toward the rest of the group.
"I such an idiot."
"You were defending someone you care about, maybe not in the best way but it's honorable." Bo said squeezing her shoulder.
"Sorry guys." Tamsin said once they reached the rest of the group.
"Lauren and I will take you home. Do you think you need a doctor for your hand?" Bo asked.
"No just some ice."
"Ok. Well it was great to finally meet you Derek. I hope we can get together again soon." Bo said.
"Yeah, I would like that." Derek said.
"Feel better Tamsin. Don't let Dyson ruin anything. He was being a complete D bag." CJ said. "See you guys at school."
"Come on Tamsin. Let's get you home."
Erin shows up at the movies.