Author's Note: Hi all! Hope you're enjoying summer (or winter depending on your corner of the world) - here's a little update to keep the story flowing - hope you enjoy it. Thanks for continuing to read along :)

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Saturday morning

Lauren held the door open, allowing Kenzi to walk through to the stairwell. The doctor followed behind, and together they climbed several sets of stairs, only speaking once they arrived to the platform of the fourth floor.

"Do you take the stairs every day? Lord! I am already exhausted and we haven't even started shopping yet!"

Lauren flung open one additional heavy steel door leading to the familiar hallway.

"Most days, yes. Sorry for this short pit stop before we hit the stores."

Kenzi waved her hands in the air as she stepped into the cooler hallway.

"It's totally cool, doc. I know your dedication to patients. I was one of them once, remember?"

She tossed a wink at Lauren, who returned a smile at the memory.

"Feels like a lifetime ago, Kenz."

"It sure does, except this hospital still looks as drab today as it did back then. They really need a decorator."

The ladies proceeded down the hallway and walked by several staff members who nodded and smiled at them, which Lauren returned with the same courtesy. Finally rounding the corner, Lauren and Kenzi slowed their steps as they made their way through a maze of patient equipment that was being moved out of a vacant room.

"Doctor Lewis?"

Lauren halted and turned at the sound of her name. She immediately spied Darcy exiting another patient's room nearby.

"Hi Darcy."

"Good morning. Is everything okay? I thought you were off duty while Chief Dennis was recovering?"

Quick to reassure Darcy that everything was fine, she replied. "Yes, everything is okay and yes, I am technically off duty. Bo is being patient and taking time to heal. I am actually here to see one of my patients before he is discharged."

Showing her relief, Darcy's tense shoulders immediately relaxed. "Oh, you must mean your crash patient?"

Lauren nodded. "Yes. I got a call overnight from Doctor Miller that he was discharging him today. I just wanted to check on him before he left. Kenzi and I are actually heading out for a shopping day, but I convinced her stop here first."

Kenzi smiled wide and leaned toward Darci. "She bribed me with chocolate."

Darcy leaned against the wall and smiled. "Of course she did." Darcy directed her attention to Lauren and continued. "I tell you all the time that they just don't make them like you anymore, Doctor Lewis, and I certainly mean it."

The compliment was welcome and Lauren accepted it with a smile. She knew her work ethic bordered obsession. After all, what doctor sneaks into work to see a patient while her fiancé is home healing from a recent injury? Lauren justified the stop in her mind, knowing that Bo wanted her to go shopping with Kenzi. She just left a little early to stop by the hospital before hitting the stores by nine am.

"Thanks Darcy."

With the simple thank you, Lauren and Kenzi returned on their walk toward Vex's room. They reached it quickly, pausing just outside the closed door.

"Give me five minutes," Lauren whispered to Kenzi.

Kenzi held both thumbs up. "You got it, doc. Every minute over five will require an additional chocolate bribe, so times a' tickin'."

Lauren put her hand on Kenzi's shoulder and gave her a very serious glance. "Kenz, I don't want to delay our shopping trip, so you have my permission to knock on the door in exactly five minutes, if I am still in there."

Kenzi grabbed her cell phone, flicked through a few screens until she opened up the clock app. "Andddd go!" Kenzi stated as she held up the stopwatch already in progress.

Lauren turned and entered Vex's room, where she found him standing at the window with his back to her.

"Good morning," Lauren announced as she gently closed the door behind her and proceeded to the sink to wash her hands.

Her greeting grabbed the man's attention, who quickly spun around and smiled. His hair was perfectly messy and his face was neatly shaven. The clean clothes he wore resembled punk rocker attire, but they were not torn or dirty like the clothing he arrived wearing the night he was admitted.

"Well, well, well. Hello, Doctor Lewis. So lovely to see you again before my departure."

Vex took three steps to Lauren and extended his right arm, which Lauren accepted to shake his hand. His grip was firm, a very good sign of his quick healing. Lauren couldn't help but glance down at his forearm, curious as to the appearance of where his injury occurred.

Her wandering eyes were not lost on Vex, who immediately rolled his arm while still hand in hand with Lauren so that she could have a better view of it.

"Look at that, doc. Healing up nicely, with the exception of this stitching and such. Perhaps it will leave a bit of scarring, but I can certainly live with that."

He released his grip on her hand and flexed his fingers, demonstrating the functionality he never lost.

Lauren examined his arm carefully. She glanced over the stitched up incisions and took Vex through a series of finger and hand motions to establish tendon and ligament strain or damage. The doctor was pleased with his ability to complete every task without fail.

"Your range of motion looks extremely promising," Lauren stated.

"I'd say I have had excellent progress, but honestly I don't think I lost much mobility. I'd say your surgical techniques are to thank for that, doc."

With humility, Lauren replied. "I'd say the lack of severe damage is to thank for that, Vex."

Vex continued to flex his fingers, admiring his own abilities. "Well I don't know about that. I clearly recall the pain shooting through my arm to the point I thought I was going to lose the whole thing. I'd say you get some credit for this, yes?"

Lauren walked across the room to wash her hands again. She scrubbed up quickly and replied. "I am very happy to see it healing so well. Did Doctor Miller give you follow up instructions?"

"Yes, I have a rigorous physical therapy schedule ahead, but I welcome it. I think I have made it clear that I need a fully functioning arm, and I intend to do everything in my power to make that happen."

Lauren tossed the paper towel in the garbage can and walked toward Vex again. "I'm glad you're going about this the right way. Stick to your therapy, and don't overdo it."

Vex finally lowered his arm to his side and smiled at Lauren. His smile was pleasant and welcoming. His entire demeanor seemed nothing but grateful.

"I really cannot thank you enough, Doctor Lewis. It's quite a challenge to think your career may be over when it's such an integral part of who you are."

The weight of Vex's words lingered heavily with Lauren. In her heart, Lauren knew that Bo was experiencing the very same thing. Bo was a Fire Chief. Her career was such a huge part of her identity. Losing that could devastate the strongest of people. The thought of Bo struggling with that potential loss made Lauren cringe.

She swallowed hard, feeling the rise of tension in her neck as her brain immediately began to over-process Bo's chances of a full recovery. She had looked over the imaging of Bo's arm dozens of times since the accident. She shared a similar level of familiarity with Vex's arm imaging. Truthfully, his was better situated that hers. It was a different part of the arm all together and a different type of injury, but nonetheless, Lauren struggled from drawing comparisons.

Vex quickly noticed Lauren's shift in demeanor coupled with her silence.

"Doctor Lewis? You seem heavy with thought," Vex stated.

Pulled from that thought, Lauren quickly refocused on the moment. She cracked a smile and shook her head, knowing her drifting thoughts would be difficult to cover up. She ran her hand through her hair, trying to shake off the funk that appeared out of nowhere.

"Well, you must be a martial arts instructor and a mind reader then. I am sorry for that. Where were we?"

Quietly, Vex walked back toward the window and glanced outside. He spoke without turning around.

"You know, I believe that a balanced mental health will always promote physical healing. Simplified, it's the basis of the whole 'if you're happy, you won't get sick' theory. I don't need to give a doctor my advice, but if you are feeling strained or overwhelmed or tense from something weighing on your mind, it will impact your physical well-being."

His words resonated deeply with her, but Lauren immediately attempted to deflect.

"I like that approach, Vex. I always tell patients to try to relax and clear their minds of stress, so I suppose I should listen to myself, huh?" Lauren joked.

Vex turned back around and looked at Lauren. "Trust me, it works. I teach it as part of my classes."

"Do you?" Lauren asked with genuine curiosity.

"Absolutely. Mind over matter, as they say."

Lauren remained fixed in thought. She always believed that a positive mental state was healthy, but even the strongest of people struggled with obstacles. She probably could have slipped into deep thought about this for some time, but the echo of a loud knocking pulled her out of it quickly. Before Lauren realized it, Vex had opened the door to none other than Kenzi Dennis, still keeping time of her five minute window.

"Sorry to interrupt but Doctor Lewis is on a tight schedule," Kenzi announced as she stepped one foot inside the hospital room. Quickly looking over Vex, she immediately changed her tone. "Wow I love your hair! And that look..." Kenzi waved her finger up and down..."you pull it off perfectly!"

Vex stood a little taller and smiled. "Well it is my signature look. And who might you be?" Vex asked.

Lauren immediately interrupted. "Sorry this is Kenzi, my time keeper."

Kenzi extended her hand to Vex. "Don't let her forget friend, soon to be sister-in-law, shopping guru, fashionista and overall badass."

"Well outside of soon-to-be sister-in-law, we sound like the same person. Do you happen to also be a martial arts instruction?"

Kenzi's eyes grew wide. "No but sign me up! I'm all about defending myself and kicking ass if needed."

"Well you should come to one of my classes then. See if it's something you'd like to get into." Vex reached for his pocket but paused. "Damn it I don't have any business cards on me."

"I'm sure Lauren can get your digits from the hospital," Kenzi quipped.

"No Kenzi I cannot get a patient's 'digits' from the hospital. I can, however, give a patient my business card." Lauren had already pulled one from her purse and handed it to Vex.

"Please feel free to email me your contact information and I will happily share it with Kenzi."

"Thank you, doc. And you should consider my class as well. Remember what I said about mental health. Maybe it would help."

Kenzi cocked her head. "Mental health? You getting Bobo into his class too? She's gonna need it - I bet she's so stir crazy at home that you either have a wall knocked down by now or a new one put up somewhere."

"Bobo?" Vex asked.

Lauren explained. "Bo, my fiancé, who is Kenzi's sister, is healing through an injury to her arm as well. While she is not a martial arts instructor, she is a Fire Chief, and the extent of her injuries has not yet been established."

Vex folded his arms across his chest. "Ahhh, so therein lies the focus of your mind, as it should be." Vex paused and Lauren simply nodded before he continued. "I'm sorry to hear she was hurt. I certainly wish her a speedy recovery, and Doctor Lewis, as I said before, if there is anything I can ever do to repay you..."

Lauren's mind was in overdrive. She didn't know if this was going to be a good idea or one that blew up in her face, but before she could over-analyze it like everything else, the doctor simply blurted out the only request she could think of.

"Actually, do you have plans tomorrow? I mean, we are having our closest friends and family over for a weekly gathering - we call it Sunday supper. Mostly we just eat and hang out. Would you like to join us? Maybe some of your positive thinking could rub off on her?"

Vex smiled wide and clapped his hands together.

"Well I certainly wouldn't want to intrude on your dinner plans, but if you're inviting me for dinner with your friends and family, and this fashionista is going to be there to tell me all about how she gets her mascara so perfect, then I'd certainly accept the invitation. Just tell me what I can bring."

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Later that evening

With her purchased dress in hand, Lauren closed the car door and crossed through their over-sized garage. A few more steps and she was inside their house, where the lights were dimmed and most of the interior of the home was lit only by the fading daylight peering through the windows. A few candles placed around the dining room highlighted the immediate room Lauren was standing in, and the doctor smiled at the table set for two. The blonde immediately noticed the dishes on the table were not their typical "everyday use" items. Instead, they were from the nicest set of dishes that Bo and Lauren owned, and Lauren's curiosity was immediate set ablaze.

Lauren hung the dress on the back of the door and tossed her purse aside.

"Bo?" Lauren called out as she walked through their home, immediately being drawn to the racket echoing from inside the kitchen.

Lauren paused her steps immediately in the archway leading into the kitchen. Her attention was directed to none other than her fiancé wearing an extremely short pair of shorts and a simple tank top while standing by the kitchen counter. Lauren allowed her eyes to travel up the length of Bo's body, admiring her physique. Her trail of sight then led to Bo's face, instantly recognizing that Bo wore a light tone of makeup and her hair was down. The bulky support around her arm was exposed but did not detract from the beauty Lauren saw in the Fire Chief.

"Well hello, gorgeous," Lauren announced to gain Bo's attention.

Bo quickly looked up from the counter and smiled.

"Hi, Laur. Welcome home," Bo replied.

Bo's tone was light and happy. It was a welcome greeting that relieved Lauren. The doctor had been gone all day. First to the hospital and then out shopping with Kenzi. Lauren was concerned most of the day about how Bo was faring, but the smile on the brunette's face told Lauren that the Fire Chief was in positive spirits.

Lauren crossed the kitchen and accepted a very welcome kiss from Bo.

Using her uninjured arm, Bo slid her hand over Lauren's shoulder. She glided her hand along the back of Lauren's neck, pulling her deeper into their kiss. Lauren's senses lit up. The kiss was far more passionate than a simple greeting, and it stirred a familiar want inside Lauren that she had pushed down since Bo had been injured. The kiss broke only when Lauren allowed a moan to escape, putting an even bigger smile on Bo's face.

"Wow that was one hell of a welcome home kiss," Lauren gasped. Her eyes remained closed while she savored the feelings building inside her.

Bo placed one additional brief kiss to Lauren's lips before releasing her hold on the blonde.

"I missed you. A lot," Bo replied as she quickly returned to the task she was working on prior to Lauren's arrival.

Lauren immediately missed Bo's touch as she pulled away, but the doctor opened her eyes to inspect what Bo was doing.

Bo continued on. "I kept busy today, but I'm really glad you're home. I am just getting our dinner ready. I hope you're hungry."

Lauren slid her hand on Bo's lower back. She leaned closer to Bo, whispering in her ear. "Well what's for dinner, besides that amazingly steamy hot kiss you just gave me?"

Bo felt the heat from Lauren's touch. Her smirk grew wider, but she kept focused on the task at hand. "Well, I was going to cook, but, obviously that wasn't going to work out very well with one arm. So instead, I ordered takeout. Well, actually Cassie picked up the takeout and dropped it off right before taking Charlotte over to Kenzi and Hale's for the night."

With a puzzled expression, Lauren tilted her head slightly and replied. "Wait, Kenzi didn't tell me she was babysitting tonight."

Bo smiled as she moved to open a large container of roasted vegetables. "I know, because I swore her to secrecy."

"Oh you did?" Lauren smirked.

Bo nodded in the affirmative. "Yes. You have spent all week taking care of me AND this household. You have been doing everything for this family. Everything. I really wanted to give you a great 'Lauren' day. And so now that you spent the day shopping and having friend time with Kenzi, I figured we could have a nice dinner and some very adult 'us' time."

Lauren immediately helped Bo move containers of food on the kitchen counter as she thought about Bo's words.

"Aww, this is very thoughtful Bo, thank you. I had a great day with your sister at the stores, but more than anything, I would love some very adult 'us' time."

Bo wiped her hand on a towel. "Me too love, especially after you messaged me those naughty pictures from the dressing room."

Lauren thought back to the numerous revealing photos she messaged to Bo throughout the day. She couldn't help but blush.

Bo looked Lauren directly in the eyes. "Trust me when I say, my arm may not be the way I want it to be, but my libido is working just fine. In fact, it's working more than fine, and those photos have me all worked up."

Lauren stepped into Bo's personal space and draped her arms loosely around Bo's neck. Her fingers dipped under the neckline of Bo's shirt, trailing over her neck along bare skin.

"Then maybe we should skip dinner," Lauren whispered.

Bo's smile was her typical million dollar smile. She bit her own bottom lip, staring deeply into Lauren's eyes. Their mutual chemistry ignited, but with an intent to follow through on her best laid plans, Bo stepped back one step and out of Lauren's hold.

"Babe, we are both definitely going to need energy, so dinner first. I promise it will be worth the wait. Plus, I want to hear all about your day."

With a smile, Lauren accepted dinner first. She would be patient, but just knowing that she and Bo were both on the same page in regards to physical intimacy made Lauren's heart flutter.

Together, the ladies carried the containers to the table and finished plating their dinner in the dining room. Lauren poured herself a glass of wine and also offered one to Bo, who opted for water instead. They sat down at the dining room table, staring at a spread of mixed roasted vegetables including sweet potatoes, beans, zucchini and red peppers accompanying a lightly seasoned grilled chicken.

"This looks so yummy, and healthy to boot," Lauren stated as she grabbed her fork.

"Agreed. It's from Pablo's, down at the square. I realized today that you have probably been living on frozen pizzas or fast food all week, so I wanted to get us something that resembled one of my usual homemade, tasty dinners."

Both women took a bite and immediately smiled at one another. Lauren even let out a throaty growl at how savory her first bite tasted. Bo barely finished swallowing before speaking.

"Yum. I will definitely be ordering from Pablo's again."

"Good call, babe. This tastes amazing. Definitely better than the shit I have been eating lately," Lauren replied.

Their dinner conversation was plentiful. Lauren told Bo all about shopping with Kenzi. She shared all the details of their shopping experience: from one store to the next to the next, until they went back to the very first store and bought the dresses they both wanted from the early hours of the morning. Bo asked tons of questions, trying to guess which dress Lauren ultimately settled on. Lauren promised she would show her after dinner, and Bo was content with that. She actually liked the element of surprise sometimes.

Bo could not deny that she missed Lauren all day, and that being home without her was incredibly difficult when only using one arm, but truthfully Bo was extremely happy that Lauren had a pleasant day with Kenzi. The brunette shared a humorous story of rearranging some stacks of paperwork on her desk in their home office, only to dump a folder on the floor and have papers scatter everywhere. The best part was Charlotte thinking it was some sort of game, and immediately grabbed another folder off the desk and threw the papers all over the floor as well.

Lauren couldn't help but laugh, yet in return she promised to help Bo clean up the papers Bo left on the office floor later that evening.

Somewhere between finishing dinner and sharing a small maple cannoli, Lauren decided the mood was light enough to bring up her patient Vex and Lauren's quick visit to the hospital earlier that morning. She didn't explain too many of the details outside of his arrival at the hospital, his profession, and her invite to him for Sunday supper the following day. Bo's reaction was more focused on his similar interests in fashion with Kenzi than on his similar arm injury to herself. All in all, Lauren took that as a good sign.

"Babe finish this cannoli. I'm stuffed," Lauren announced.

"Nope. I had one bite, and that was one bite too many for me," Bo replied.

"No way. You need to eat too, you know," Lauren replied.

Bo shook her head. "I have to eat protein and a lot of it. I'm going to hit the gym tomorrow after our friends and family gathering."

Her statement caught Lauren by surprise. She tried not to react too quickly. "Already? You ready for that?"

"I haven't worked out in a week. I'm going to get out of shape, and that cannoli won't help." Bo smiled as she said it, but Lauren felt an underlying vibe coming off Bo that made her probe further.

"Honey, it's only been a week. You could eat one hundred cannolis today and another one hundred tomorrow and you'd still look as sexy as you did last week."

Bo smiled as she stood from her chair. "Thanks babe, but it's time for me to get moving again." She leaned over and kissed Lauren on the cheek. "And don't worry, I promise I won't do anything strenuous that impacts my arm. Just some leg work and a lot of walking. You wouldn't want me getting all flabby now, would you?"

Bo carried one empty plate into the kitchen, leaving Lauren with a reeling mind in the dining room. She knew Bo well enough to understand her personal image concerns, and this red flag was definitely one Lauren would not forget about. However, seeing as to how lovely their evening was going, Lauren did not want to ruin it by challenging Bo's decision on the gym. At least not today. So without further ado, Lauren cleared the remainder of the plates and containers and joined Bo in the kitchen to load the dishwasher and clean up from their enjoyable meal.

Fifteen minutes later and Lauren was carrying her new dress into their home office. She found Bo sitting on the floor, sorting through the mess of papers, well, everywhere.

"Wow, you weren't kidding when you said papers were everywhere, huh?" Lauren chuckled.

Bo smiled, "I know, right? I think Charlotte dumped more than I did."

The both laughed, as Lauren hung the dress on the door. Bo eyed the bag carefully.

"Sooooo, are you going to show me the dress in that bag?" Bo asked.

"After I help you clean up the papers, yes."

Plopping onto the floor facing Bo, Lauren started sorting through the disheveled paperwork. Their conversation shifted to the papers themselves, mostly stuff Bo had been working on for the fire station before her accident. There were dozens of graded tests from fire fighter candidates. Bo explained the testing process to Lauren, who had already heard it several times before but could never remember it all.

Bo explained the process again as Lauren looked at each exam page she picked up from the floor. Being a top notch student in her own field, Lauren continuously sought out the highest grades on each sheet of paper, curious to who the leaders were for the open position at Station 55. She was amazed at how well some of the newbies did on the exam, but she was also equally amazed at how bad some of them performed.

"Wow, this one bombed it, huh?" Lauren stated as she handed a page to Bo.

Bo glanced at it, immediately replying. "Oh yeah that one should consider a different career. He will never work for me, that's for sure."

They continued to sort all the pages into new piles until Bo pulled the last piece of paper from the floor and put it on the top of the stack of papers. "Ahh and here it is...the highest score of the written exams."

Lauren snatched it out of her hands and pumped her fist once in the air when she saw the name.

"Yes! You said one female candidate was near the top, and I'm assuming this is her."

Bo nodded and smiled, but Lauren continued on. "What can I say? I like to see a woman beat out all the guys once in a while. It's like a small victory in some ways."

"I am, and will remain, completely unbiased," Bo replied. "Besides, these are only the written exams. The practical portion is next week. Those are weighted just as much as the written, so the competition is wide open."

Lauren took the neatly organized folders from Bo's lap and placed them back on the large desk before helping Bo to her feet. The doctor slid her arms around Bo's waist, holding the strong fire chief in her embrace as she spoke.

"Well I am cheering for her. Secretly, of course," Lauren replied.

With one arm around Lauren, Bo pulled her closer and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. "Of course," Bo whispered. "You know what I'm cheering for?"

Lauren furrowed her brow, thinking intently of an answer but coming up with nothing." "What?" she asked.

Bo placed one kiss to Lauren's right cheek followed by another kiss to Lauren's left cheek.

"I'm thinking..."

Bo nudged Lauren's chin upward, trailing kisses down her neck and back up it.

"...that I want nothing more..."

The fire chief slid her hand under Lauren's shirt, pulling her closer yet as she playfully bit on Lauren's shoulder and collarbone.

"...than to enjoy every inch of your body all night long."

Lauren's exhale was loud. Laced with a breathy moan, Lauren's words were absent but her reactions were not. Bo's touch, kisses and words all melded together beautifully to send Lauren's arousal through the roof. She slid her own hands down the front of Bo's chest, tugging slightly on the deep v neck line as her lips met Bo's for another steamy kiss.

Even Bo whimpered from their next kiss. It carried the essence of love and lust, hunger and fulfillment all in one. While Bo could have easily allowed Lauren to take the lead in the moment, the brunette was determined to show Lauren just how much strength she still retained despite the accident.

Their kisses grew in intensity. Breathing became shallower as they pressed forward. The heat of the moment and the excitement compounded between them. While this dance was so familiar from years of repetition, this moment was different as they needed to rework their typical mannerisms in light of Bo's injury. Lauren was desperate to get Bo out of her clothes and shed her own, but she opted to slower movements to avoid any accidental jarring or pain to Bo's arm.

Bo bit down on Lauren's neck, playfully teasing her as she unsnapped Lauren's bra with one hand.

"Gods babe, I want you," Bo whispered in Lauren's ear.

The feeling of Bo's breath sent Lauren over the edge. Her knees were already weak and she could feel the moisture pooling between her legs.

"I need you out of these clothes, stat," Lauren replied.

"You first," Bo replied just as breathy.

Bo slid Lauren's shirt up, gaining a little assistance from the blonde to remove it over her head. She tossed her bra aside and not a moment later, Bo's lips were on Lauren's chest. Her hand caressed one breast and then the other while her lips paid their attention to each nipple. Lauren tilted her head back, reveling in the sensations Bo sent through her body. With every touch and well placed swipe of the tongue, Bo smothered Lauren's upper body with heated caresses that drove the doctor wild.

With one strong arm wrapped around Lauren's back, Bo raked her nails over soft flesh, leaving trails of light marks on Lauren's skin. Quickly she slid her hand upward, threading through Lauren's golden hair and pulling her in for another maddening, deep kiss.

Nothing sent Lauren's mind whirling like the way Bo could kiss. She had said it since they first got together: Chief Bo Dennis could cure or kill with her kissing abilities. It was like magic and ecstasy whirled together. Her lips alone could make Lauren beg, and Bo always knew the right moment to use her tongue. It was like the icing on the cake, and damn if Lauren didn't have the sweet tooth for Bo and all her abilities.

Bo's strength was quickly made evident when she stepped into Lauren, pushing the doctor backwards. The blonde lost her footing but Bo held her strong against her own frame as their lips remained fused together. Passion carried between them as Bo took another step and then another, pushing Lauren back two steps until the back of Lauren's thighs bumped against the edge of their large office desk.

Bo returned her attention to Lauren's breasts once more, escalating Lauren's arousal through incredible stimulation. Lauren folded, running her hands through Bo's hair while the brunette skillfully explored every sensitive spot above Lauren's waist. The euphoric feelings rushing through Lauren's veins gave her a light-headed moment, further serving to drive Lauren's desires above and beyond.

"Fuck Bo, you feel so damn good."

Lauren could barely formulate those words before Bo's lips were on hers again, this time with more force and urgency. Lauren felt Bo's hand at her waist, working the button and zipper as best she could with one hand. Lauren moved her own hands to help, but Bo had masterfully succeeded with one hand before Lauren could even offer assistance with the fixture.

Without waiting, however, Lauren slid her pants and panties down, kicking them across the room with a swift flick of her ankle. Bo's hand slid gracefully over Lauren's thigh and circled around to her ass, grabbing it and holding her tight as their kissing deepened.

"You are definitely the sexiest woman to ever wear the title of 'doctor'," Bo mumbled against Lauren's lips.

Lauren slid her hands over Bo's covered breasts, trying desperately to enjoy the fire chief as much as she was enjoying her.

"Mmmm, I'll take that as a compliment," Lauren replied.

Bo slid her hand over Lauren's stomach, sliding lower until her fingertips grazed Lauren's center. It brought a quiet gasp out of the doctor, who reached for Bo's hand and urged her to move her hand even lower.

Bo smirked against Lauren's neck, knowing that anytime Lauren moved Bo's hand meant she was beyond patience and officially done waiting. Wanting to please her love, the brunette slid her fingers between Lauren's folds, instantly feeling arousal jolt through her own body as she rediscovered how slick Lauren had become. With a heated need, Bo moved her fingers precisely over Lauren's most sensitive spot, bringing the doctor to breathe quicker and louder. The faster Bo moved her hand, the more Lauren rocked her hips against Bo. Lauren's hands anchored on to Bo's shoulders as her arousal built. Her grip caused Bo a slight discomfort on her injured arm, but there was no way Bo would voice that. This was a moment to shower Lauren with pleasure, and nothing would stop Bo from doing that, even a little pain in her arm.

Bo's playful nips at Lauren's neck grew more fierce and her fluid movements became more erratic. She shifted her lips back to Lauren's, wanting to swallow her moans as she brought her closer to climax. Lauren's moans flowed freely and mixed with partial words of love and adoration for Bo. The doctor leaned against the edge of the desk as she had lost strength in her stance, the pleasure of Bo's ministrations overpowering her ability to stand upright.

Bo's strength, however, did not waiver. Despite one arm being fixed against her own body in an immobilizing cast, Bo's fully functional arm and her muscular legs kept Lauren pinned in place. Her lips remained against Lauren's skin, kissing and suckling against any part of Lauren's skin she could cover. She never slowed her fingers, setting and keep the same rhythm that Lauren synced with. They both could feel the moment building as the air around them thickened with escaped throaty moans, heated breaths, and heightened body temperatures.

"Fuck Bo, I'm gonna..I'm..."

Bo's next kiss matched her fingers in intensity, and Lauren cried out as a crushing surge of bliss swept across her entire being. Lauren grasped the edge of the desk as her last hope of fading strength, knocking the folders to the floor. Papers went flying as Lauren was floating through swells of gratification that rolled one after another after another. Her skin was sweaty and tingling all over. Her disheveled hair half covered her face, and she could barely hold herself against the damn desk, but that didn't stop Lauren from wrapping one arm around Bo's neck and enjoying the continuation of intense kissing the fire chief bestowed upon her.

Bo gently removed her arm from between them and wrapped it around Lauren, pulling and holding her close. She nuzzled into her neck, placing gentle, loving kisses against the doctor's neck just under her ear. She whispered phrases both sweet and sexy to Lauren, giving the blonde time to catch her breath from the ride she just experienced.

"Mmmm, Lauren that was so damn hot. I love it when you come undone like that."

Lauren smiled wide but remained quiet, reveling in the afterglow of feelings still coursing through her. She did allow a quiet "mmmm" to escape, spurring Bo to continue.

"I love you, baby. I love you so, so damn much, and I can't wait to call you my wife."

She squeezed Lauren tightly as she said it, and Lauren wrapped both arms around Bo as she heard it. They remained in that position briefly, simply enjoying each other's company and living in that very moment.

Lauren nudged Bo back a step, allowing her to lean away from the desk. Bo side stepped some papers now lying on the floor, ignoring the new mess they created. Lauren remained in Bo's arms, staring into her lover's eyes with a certainty that no matter what happened in life, their love would triumph over everything.

"I love you too, Bo, and we will start making our plans and thinking up ideas about our wedding, but not now."

"No?" Bo asked.

Lauren took Bo's face into her hands, caressing her skin lovingly as she hovered a breath away from Bo's lips.

"No. Because now it's time to leave our office, along with all the papers that are back on the floor, and go into the bedroom, where I would like nothing more than to continue doing what we have been doing."

Bo's eyes widened. "Oh! Yes, I would much prefer your idea. Let's do that."

Gently, Lauren kissed Bo while still holding her face cupped in her hands. She moved her lips carefully with intention, teasing Bo just enough to render the brunette speechless before leading her down the hallway to where they would spend the remainder of the night.

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