It was 5 am in the morning and the blonde began to stir from her slumber. Her eyes opened slightly, squinting, then blinking several times to adjust to the room's light. Tamsin turned her head to the side to see Kenzi curled up beside her in a little ball, her arm positioned around her waist and her leg snug in-between her thighs. She smiled as she lightly stroked the other woman's arm, up and down, her fingertips brushing ever so softly on her skin. Tamsin was aware that this was completely alien to her, this feeling of contentment was all new, but she enjoyed it. She had slept over for the first time and to be honest it didn't feel bad at all, in fact it was comforting, and not as terrifying as she thought it might be. The blonde had never really spent the night with anyone, ever. It was just not in her nature to stick around until now. Her world had flipped thanks to the little brunette and it still baffled her as to how the human had wooed her; it wasn't easy, that was for sure, as she was so damn stubborn.
Tamsin sighed happily as her fingers walked over Kenzi's skin to her wrist where she gently lifted her arm up to remove it from her so she could get up and out of bed. The brunette grumbled when Tamsin rolled away so she could sit up, her legs dangling off the side as she stretched out her stiff limbs and yawned. Early mornings really did suck ass, but she needed to wake up for her job. Dyson was always an early bird; she didn't quite understand how the Wolf always seemed so energetic, especially when he didn't consume nearly as much coffee as she did. The blonde rolled her shoulders back and went to move off the bed but was unexpectedly stopped by the brunette, who had somehow silently turned over enveloping her arms possessively around her waist, safely securing her in place. Tamsin arched her brow at the human as she pulled her back slightly, moving around so she could rest her head on her lap.
"Mmm Tamsin don't go," Kenzi said sleepily, her face nuzzling into Tamsin's leg. The Valkyrie tilted her head letting her loose hair cascade down to the side as she moved her hand up into the brunette's locks to brush a few strands away from her face. Kenzi smiled happily at the tender touch and her eyes fluttered open so she could gaze up at the other woman. A small smirk tugged at Tamsin's lips when she saw Kenzi's sleepy eyes fall on her and felt her tighten her grip around her.
"Where are you going?" she said groggily. The Valkyrie tore her stare away from the brunette to the bulging chest of drawers in front of her.
"I have to work. Remember, I have a job, unlike some people…"
"Heh."
"So would you loosen your hold so a girl can get ready?" Kenzi frowned up at the woman and then shook her head childishly.
"Nope!" the brunette objected, as she shifted on the bed, while still clinging to the Valkyrie, and positioned herself on her knees, her arms now moving up and over Tamsin's shoulders to hang lazily, fingers intertwining and trapping the blonde within.
"You cannot leave now I have you all to myself…" she grumbled, whilst burying her face into the crook of the blonde's neck. Tamsin rolled her eyes and sighed heavily at the other woman.
"What am I going to do with you? Clingy as-"
"Stop right there Miss Snarky-pants, you love it!" she said and applied an open-mouthed kiss to her neck. Tamsin slumped her shoulders and grumbled, then raised her hands up and gripped onto the brunette's pair so she could pry them open and free herself.
"Hmm, maybe, but you will never really know for sure," she said with a grin lighting up her features and got up off the bed at last, walking over to her bra, the first article she found amongst a scrambled heap of garments. Kenzi whined, rolling onto her back, her head falling off the bed so she could view the blonde as she dressed herself, much to the human's disappointment. Even an upside-down view was beautifully perfecto.
"I would say you should go to work naked, because you're mighty fine but…if you did happen to do that I'd have to kidnap you, shove you in confinement and slap a label on it saying 'For Kenzi's eyes only'."
The blonde finished hooking her bra on and then went to locate her shirt, picking it up before turning towards the human, raising an inquisitive brow.
"Oh really, your eyes only? Possessive much?" she said as she put her shirt on, smoothing it down with her hands and then moseying over to her jeans.
"Well I like to think that I'm the only one that gets to admire every part of your body. You're but a goddess."
"Flattery will get you everywhere," the blonde remarked, whilst slipping her feet into her jeans and pulling them up her legs, wiggling her hips in the process to get them over her firm backside. Casually leaving the button undone, she sauntered back over to the brunette, stopping just short of her reach, "It's nice to know that you worship my body."
Kenzi's eyes roamed up and down the other woman's form, unconsciously rolling her lips over each other.
"Oh baby, I do know that. Now c'mere," the brunette said as she stretched out her arms, clawing at the air, trying to get the Valkyrie to notice her need to be close. Tamsin tugged her lips to the side and folded her arms over her chest, pretending to think her actions through. It didn't last long though when she noticed the shimmer in the human's eyes. She dropped her arms to her sides and huffed, stepping forward into reaching distance, where Kenzi delicately wrapped her arms around her legs.
"I don't want you to go…" the human muttered quietly, pressing her mouth against her jeans. Tamsin lolled her head, clenching her eyes shut, then reopened them and shook her head.
"You're so needy."
Silence.
"Kenz, I need to go. I have to get showered, get my case files and find a brilliant barista that can make the strongest coffee available." The brunette didn't utter a word, she just laid there clinging onto her.
"What's wrong?" the Valkyrie questioned in a whisper, moving her hands behind her so she could loosen the human's grip and kneel down, making the other woman turn her head away. "Kenzi…" her brows creased together when the human remained mute. She moved her hand to her cheek, where the pad of her thumb gently caressed the tender flesh beneath. "Kenzi… I'm going to work but I'm not leaving you okay? I'll always be here for you, promise. So don't worry."
This caused the human to turn onto her stomach and sit up onto her knees, then plop back down in a bounce onto her behind. Her icy eyes fixed on to the woman in front of her.
"You mean it?" she murmured, stroking her arm shyly. Tamsin's features softened, getting up off the floor so she could park herself on the edge of the bed beside the brunette.
"I mean it. I'm not going anywhere okay?"
Kenzi's eyes shimmered with happiness. Sporting a brilliant smile she leant into the Valkyrie, resting her head on her chest, inhaling her scent. Tamsin wrapped her arm around the smaller woman, pulling her in, and laid a sweet kiss on her temple.
"Thank you."
"No worries my little vixen."
Kenzi looked up at Tamsin, her smile beaming, "My?"
"Well considering I can't get rid of you no matter how hard I try, I think it's safe to say that maybe it would be good if we stuck together…ya know," the blondes voice trailed off as she shifted uneasily on the spot. Kenzi looked up at her and smiled brightly, her happiness illuminating her features. This simple sentence made her feel butterflies flutter in her stomach, a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long long time, if ever.
"My my Valkyrie, are you asking me out?"
"Uhh, is that what the kids call it these days?" Tamsin said, whilst scratching her cheek anxiously, "I wouldn't-"
Before she had chance to say anything else Kenzi had leaped on her in a forceful embrace, knocking the blonde on her back, and captured her lips. Tamsin instantly yielded to the other woman, snaking her hands up her back and drawing her in closer. Kenzi moaned into the kiss then broke away slowly, her lips grazing the blonde's lower lip before she raised herself up, resting her forehead on the blonde's. Tamsin's hand delicately began to trace circles on her back and the brunette hummed in response.
"Yes…" Kenzi murmured. That word made the blonde halt her caress.
"Yes?" Tamsin questioned softly. The human's lips tugged into a smile and then she lovingly kissed the tip of the blonde's nose, giggling quietly when the Valkyrie scrunched her nose in response.
"Yes to you and me. To us."
The Valkyrie's breath caught in her throat, but she soon huffed in response, laughing lightly. Happiness, an emotion she thought she wasn't deemed worthy of, had somehow reached her. Overwhelmed by this newfound emotion, Tamsin tightened her hold on her lover and nuzzled her cheek, her lips brushing past her ear.
"What did I do to deserve you?" she sighed into her lobe. Kenzi leant into her, goose bumps forming on her skin as the blonde's breath hit her.
"You were you," the brunette stated honestly, "just you being yourself was all it took, baby."
Tamsin let out a hearty chuckle, which made Kenzi lift herself up off her so she could stare at the woman beneath her.
"What's so funny?"
"Ohh, just the fact you're drawn to such an incredibly sarcastic bitchy person baffles me." Kenzi's nose wrinkled in amusement.
"But now you're my bitch. The one and only," she winked teasingly, and Tamsin snorted in response.
"I'm glad to hear it," she said, propping herself up on her elbows, smirking cheekily. Kenzi bit her bottom lip and winked whilst sitting up, her rear seating itself comfortably on top of the blonde's thighs. The pair just stayed there enjoying each other's company until Tamsin's alarm went off, effectively bursting their little bubble of bliss. The Valkyrie grunted and shut her eyes in annoyance. Fucking technology! Kenzi's body began to shake which made Tamsin draw her attention back to her lover.
"What?" her brows creased in confusion. Kenzi's attempt at holding in her amusement all but failed as her lips puffed out in laughter.
"Oh nothing, just your facial expressions are priceless."
Tamsin's brow raised, her lips pursing as she nodded approvingly. The brunette took note of this and gently smacked her on the shoulder. She finally managed to dull down her laughing fit when Tamsin began to stretch out to grab her phone. Kenzi realized and jumped off her woman so she could get to her device. The Valkyrie sat up completely then shifted forward, slumping down, picking up her phone and cursed under her breath as its incessant high pitch beeping tormented her ears, which she quickly hushed with the flick of a switch. Kenzi shuffled closer to the blonde, leaning her arms on her shoulder and resting her head on her hands.
"You made the beeper angry."
The Valkyrie turned her head to view the human.
"No you made it angry my delaying me. Ugh."
Kenzi blew out a breath and smiled.
"Was so worth it."
"Maybe just a little," Tamsin said, quickly pecking Kenzi's cheek and getting up, fastening her jeans button and zipping up her fly.
"I gotta go, works acallin'." She turned to face the brunette and smirked, "All this sappy shit is getting my vibe down. Need to leave now before you turn me into some mushy fae creature."
Kenzi dipped her head and smiled.
"You're so whipped Valkyrie."
Tamsin's jaw fell open in mock offense and then she chuckled to herself as she straightened out her clothing.
"This Valkyrie needs to go earn some dinero, so I'm going to scoot."
She strolled towards the door, stopping just before she exited to peer back at the brunette.
"Text you later half pint, now go back to bed…you're going to need the rest."
With that said she left, closing the door behind her and making her way to the stairs.
Bo was scurrying around the kitchen making sure all of her shopping was put where it rightfully belonged. Last night had really gotten to her. Her inner succubus had never reacted like that. Her body burnt up inside like a nova making her hunger increase tenfold. The only way to safely secure it was to see the good doctor and have her way with her, and have her way with her she did, several times, but each release barely did anything to satisfy her hunger, it only seemed to further starve her, making her desire escalate to new degrees. It felt like she had lost control, like before she knew who she rightfully was. This whole new need to fulfill her growing appetite was frightening, and it was making the Succubus need to seclude herself until this overpowering feeling disappeared. Bo smacked the countertop in frustration, not knowing the best way to deal with this new situation. However, her mental anguish was disrupted as she heard someone descend the old staircase. She looked over her shoulder, noticing the blonde, then turned fully, folding her arms over her chest and raising her brow.
Tamsin hopped off the last step, tightening her bun as she made her way to exit the shack, but ceased her movement when she caught sight of the famous Unaligned Succubus in the kitchen. Bo pushed off the counter and ambled over to the Valkyrie.
"Slept over, hey?" she said with a smile tugging at her lips. Tamsin inhaled a deep breath then exhaled, tilting her head to the side.
"I know, big deal. Kenz wanted me to sort some stuff out. Ended up being a late one, so she insisted I stop over."
Bo lidded her gaze then nodded slowly.
"Sure, sure… So, the choir lessons go okay?"
"Choir lessons?" the Valkyrie said with a quizzical expression. Bo rocked back on her heels and giggled.
"You weren't teaching Kenzi how to sing? My god, I would have thought different seeing how she seemed to be hitting some pretty high notes last night."
Tamsin's eyes widened but she quickly masked her surprise by crossing her arms over her chest defensively, grinning smugly.
"Yeah well your BFF seemed to enjoy her newfound hobby," she retorted, crinkling her nose for added effect. "You know Bo," Tamsin took several steps forward, her piercing gaze on the Succubus as she invaded her space, now standing right in front of her, "I didn't take you for the voyeuristic type."
Bo blinked several times, her jaw slack, gaping like a fish as she tried to come up with a witty reply, but failed when the blonde rested her index finger against her lips, effectively shushing her.
"Succubus or not, that just doesn't seem like you."
Her grin broadened when she noticed the younger fae's bafflement. Victory blatantly apparent, Tamsin huffed out amused, turning on her heels to depart the crack shack. Bo stood stock-still, gawking stupidly, until she noticed Tamsin's absence.
"T-T-Tamsin!" she stuttered uncontrollably, covering her mouth with her hand in confusion at how jittery she sounded.
The blonde paused in her step, "That's my name. What?"
Bo swallowed, gathering herself, "For-"
She stopped when she noticed the Valkyrie sarcastically salute her and leave the building without giving the Succubus a chance to finish what she wanted to say. Bo tensed in anger, rushing towards the door, holding it open as she watched Tamsin triumphantly stride away.
"See ya some other time, Succuslut. I got places to be."
Bo growled crossly as she watched the older fae leave the premises until she was clearly out of sight, then she slammed the door, causing the shack to shake slightly from the impact. Ughh! That woman will be the death of me! she stressed, as she trudged into the living room and dropped onto the couch, grabbing the nearest cushion and hugging it, sulking like a child that didn't get what they wanted.
Tamsin cruised into the office, giant Americano in hand and raring to go. Nothing could possibly get her down. Not even the worst possible case the fae could muster, as she felt uplifted and relaxed. Possibly from the amount of sex she got last night. Tamsin brought her mug of coffee to her lips and smiled into it before she took a large mouthful.
"Tamsin?"
The Valkyrie spun around to face the direction of voice whilst still sipping her coffee. Her eyebrows rose when she found the owner of said voice looking at her oddly.
"Yo D-man," she said into her mug before removing it from her lips and putting on her desk out of the way. Dyson flicked his wrist, pointing at her.
"You're early," his eyes flickering up and down the blonde's form, "this is good," he stated, his attention now drawn to the open folder in his hand. Tamsin exhaled, flaring her nostrils in the process, and sauntered towards the Wolf, folding her arms over her chest.
"This is good? Wanna, ya know…expand on that wolfman?"
Dyson hummed in response, stepping beside the Valkyrie so he could show her the files.
"What I mean is, it's good to have you here partner, 'cause shit just got real."
Tamsin brows creased as she eyed her partner, then rested her gaze on the files.
"Oh dude, on a fucking Monday morning. Can't the fae just chill the fuck out until like Thursday?"
The Wolf snorted, "I know right. Sucks."
The Valkyrie rolled her head back and sighed dramatically, and the shifter playfully nudged her and then cleared his throat, his features now stern.
"Seriously though, this is not something to be taken lightly," he said, motioning to the vics in the files. Tamsin leant in, peering over the folder, so she could gain insight into what was going on.
"Looks brutal."
Dyson nodded, turning the page and Tamsin's brows furrowed as she noticed the images become, well, let's just say the vics didn't have much left of them.
"Yeah, and we are the ones that have to solve it. There is one major clue to all this though."
"What's that then?"
The Wolf turns several more pages then stops, pointing at the images once again. The blonde leans in to get a closer look, then grunts in revelation.
"You've got to be kidding me."
"Nope..."
Tamsin sighs heavily and walks past the Wolf to her desk so she could be reunited with her caffeine once more.
"So basically the poor bastards got butchered in their own homes by a group of Redcaps. Never a dull moment with that lot is there," she said, unfazed by it all, and shrugged, taking another sip of her coffee.
Dyson closed the case files and walked over to the blonde, stopping right in front of her, then rested his hand on her shoulder.
"Well partner here's some more news."
"There's more? Oh goody!"
The shifter glanced at his watch then back at his partner.
"The Ash has summoned me, so I cannot accompany you with this. I have called someone to come and aid you with sorting out this little situation."
"You really think I need help with this?"
"I know you are fully capable of looking after yourself, but an extra hand won't hurt will it?"
"Yeah yeah, whatever. Who is this 'extra hand' then anyway?"
Dyson smiled, ready to tell her, but stopped when he caught a familiar scent nearby and chuckled to himself. Tamsin gave him a peculiar look.
"Speak of the devil…"
"Dude, spill already, time's atickin'," the blonde said with an eye roll as she got impatient. Dyson lifted the case files and tapped her on the head with them, which caused the Valkyrie to huff in annoyance.
"Seriously man what-" she ceased her speech when she noticed the boob-mobile enter the room. You've got to be fucking kidding me.
"Hey there Tammers, didn't think I'd see you so soon," the Succubus said, amusement evident on her features. The blonde's lips pressed in a thin line, scowling at the other female.
"Bo…"
"That's my name…don't wear it out. Looks like we are going to be spending some time together," she said teasingly with a wink, making the blonde cringe in reaction. Dyson's gaze flickered back and forth from his partner to the woman he loved, looking puzzled. Tamsin brushed past Dyson and walked towards Bo.
"Come on then, let's get this shit over and done with."
Dyson softened his features, looking at the Succubus, apologizing silently for his partner's rudeness.
"Don't worry about it, she's a real peach." With that said Bo promptly took her leave so she could catch up to the blonde.
As the Succubus rounded the final corner she bumped into the Valkyrie, stumbling back slightly from the surprise.
"Tamsin?"
The blonde turned her head to view the Succubus and sighed.
"Look Bo, if this is about Kenzi I want you to just spit it out now, okay? I mean it. Get it all off your chest."
Bo swallowed, surprised by the sudden change in attitude, attempting to step closer, but she could see the Valkyrie tense up as she got nearer, so she stayed put.
"What…? You have nothing else to prove, honestly. I'm sorry I haven't been on Team Tamsin, but can you blame me? You're so hard to read. All I want is for Kenzi to be happy and if that's with you, then fine. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable. I apologize if I made you feel that way."
The Valkyrie relaxed her posture and exhaled.
"Alright then… Now that's all done and dusted you can take your leave so I can finish up my job in peace."
The Succubus shook her head and leaped forward, grasping ahold of the Valkyrie's wrist.
"Woah woah woah there Missy. I didn't agree to come and help just because of that. I'm not gonna leave you with a bunch of crazy-ass Redcaps."
"Pfft, aren't you the hero. Look Succubust, I can handle it, so you can run along now back to your doctor and do whatever you guys do, or whatever."
Bo's grip tightened, which made the Valkyrie groan out in protest.
"No Tamsin, I am coming with you!"
"Why?!"
"Is it so hard to believe that I actually just want to get to know you? God, you've made my best friend a blabbering mess, which I thought was impossible, by the way. Did you know that when I mention you she goes all giggly? Tamsin, Kenzi never gets giggly, that isn't her thing. That's gotta say something! I just want to get to see the side of you that Kenzi holds dear. Is that a good enough answer, Miss Snarky-pants?"
The Valkyrie turned to face the Succubus, pulling her arm away from her grip so she could fold her arms over her chest.
"Okay, okay, we're done here. You could have sped it up a little, like cut to the chase. I could have single-handedly defeated all the Redcaps by now, and had several beers."
Bo rolled her eyes and shoved the blonde on the shoulder, which made Tamsin frown.
"You're such an ass."
"Mm I know, but I'm such a great ass," she said, scrunching up her nose then spun around, walking out of the precinct.
"Come on then, let's be done with this."
Bo huffed out a laugh and shook her head, then followed after the blonde.
So I have big plans, big angst plans for you all. Sorry the updates are taking awhile but I'm working none stop at the moment!
Thank you so much for the reviews I really take them all on board!
In answer to the Guest I'm loving season 4 so far! They're really making us viewers nervous with everything they throw at us. I 100% that Benzi would not work together, they're soupy brotp, so do not panic that won't be happening ;) I have some pretty hardcore emotional shiz to deal with in the next few chapters. Thank you for reading.
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