Ch:11

BO

I grab my phone and keys and make my way out the door. I smooth down my nonexistent wrinkles on my pants then open the door.

My jaw hits the floor as I give Lauren the once over. She's wearing dark blue jeans that look painted on. And her shirt is a long sleeve dark olive color. Her shirt sleeves are pushed to her elbow and is tight enough to see her toned body.

The top of her shirt has three buttons on it, but it's still dangerously low, so I can see the right amount of cleavage.

Her makeup is subtle, just a hint of brown eye shadow, to make her hazel eyes shine.

I'm brought out of my haze when I hear her speak.

"Wow, Bo, you look," she stumbles over her words, "you look great."

"Thank you, but Lauren, you look absolutely stunning." My voice comes out hoarse. My throat is so dry, but I feel like the rest of my body is sweating. I'm very nervous.

She must sense my nerves so she steps forward and offers me your arm. "Ready to get this date started?"

I graciously take her arm and give her a friendly squeeze. "Absolutely."

We walk to the parking lot when she pulls up to, what I'm assuming is her car? "Is this yours?" I ask slightly baffled.

She unlocks and opens the passenger door for me, "Yeah... Why?" She has this amused look on her face waiting for my answer.

I look back to the mat black four door 2015 jeep with a lift kit. And then back at her. "Nothing." I say simply, trying not to embarrass myself.

"Hmm, yeah I totally bought that." Lauren says with a laugh. I fold instantly.

"Fine, I just didn't picture you driving this. You seem more like a Hybrid, save the earth, type of person." She offers her hand as I jump into the vehicle and shuts the door.

When she gets on her side and buckles in she answers. "I always liked jeeps. Hybrids are probably better for the environment, but I just love the idea of the top down and the doors off while driving through the mud. It makes me feel so light. So free."

When I look into her eyes, I can see how sincere and almost sad she is. I reach over and take her hand. "That sounds incredible, Lauren. Although I can't picture it. You all muddy, driving reckless."

She smiles wide, "I'll just have to take you some time, then. But let's get the first date out of the way."

I chuckle at her enthusiasm, "I agree, you covered in mud might not be the best thing if we are taking this slow."

Lauren

I am so nervous. I can feel my palms sweating on my steering wheel. I still can't believe I'm going on a date with Bo. We keep up the casual conversation, like how was your day, or work.

I look over at her and give her a smile which she graciously returns. "I'm glad we're doing this, Lauren."

"Me too." I take the next exit and pull into a parking lot that's isn't well lit.

I smile as I look on to the worn down building. "We are here" I say to a stunned Bo when I turn off the car.

"Where is here? An abandoned building?" She asks almost frightful.

I chuckle lightly and reach to give her leg a squeeze. "I'm taking you to somewhere that not a lot of people know is here. It looks scary on the outside, but It guarantees a good time," I pause trying to gage her reaction, "only if you're up to it though."

She doesn't say anything and I feel my touch is unwelcome. I take my hand away from her and look towards the radio.

This is probably too much for a first date, I realize now. There's no way a woman like Bo would be into anything remotely close to this place.

I sigh and regain my voice as I turn the engine back on. "We can just go to dinner. I'm sorry, I should have known."

Right before I put the car into drive, "Wait, what are you doing?" She asks alarmed.

I freeze all movements. She reaches out to my hand on the gear shifter and untangles my hands from it.

I look at her as she takes my hand and laces our fingers together. "Let's get this date started."

She looks back at the building wearily. "It's safe right?" She adds after a beat.

I smile wide and give our laced hands a kiss. "I promise, you'll probably be the most threatening person in that building. Especially dressed like that." I lean over and give her a peck on the lips and a wink, before exiting the car.

Hurrying to the passenger side, I open her door and offer a hand. "Wow, pulling out all the stops tonight, eh?" She laughs.

I shrug my shoulders without so much as a response. She takes my offered arm and links them together.

"Lead the way, Miss Lewis."

Walking up to the door, I take one quick look at Bo. She looks hesitant, but returns my gaze and give a comforting squeeze, as I push the door open.

BO

"Whoa" I breathe out as the door closes behind us. Neon lights surrounding us and the entire building. I look around as see tons of old school video games in perfect condition.

It almost reminds me of a casino, with the "Ching Ching" that carries out like a song.

I break from my daze when I hear Lauren's voice. "I use to come here once a month after science fair. It was like a vacation away from, well, everything."

"This is incredible, I had no idea it was even here." Honestly, I've seen this building multiple times. In high school, our little crew use to drive around this area, but I would have never have guessed there was an arcade here.

"No one really does. The owner wanted this place to be a sanctuary for the unpopular or bullied kids. Or for those whose parents worked too much."

I look at Lauren and smile wide. "You are very mysterious, Lauren." I don't know what possessed me to do it, but I grabbed her and pulled her into a fierce kiss.

I pulled away and licked my lips, savoring Lauren's taste. I open my eyes to see an out of breath Lauren. Her face is flushed, but I can tell by the way her eyes light up, that she enjoyed it as much as I did.

I hear her growl, as she peels her body away from mine, "Come on you, let's get some tokens."

I laugh at the pouty look on her face, before she joins me. "Yes ma'am!"

Lauren

Over the next few hours Bo and I play game after game after game. I was really nervous about bringing her here, but I can tell she is actually enjoining it.

"Sorry DDMax79, I just kicked your ass!" Bo squeals as she dismounts the Mario Cart game.

I just stare at awe as she flips her hair out of her face before bending down and grabbing the tickets she has won.

She took off her jacket almost immediately after entering the arcade, leaving her arms and her ample breasts on view. Does she even know how beautiful she is? Then, if that isn't enough, she is exceptional at arcade games?!

I see her stalk over to me with this knowing grin. "Why, Dr. Lewis, did you see something you like? I can feel your eyes on me."

"I did. I still do" I say confidently. She just smiles and takes my hand.

"Well I am famished. Would you like to grab a bite to eat?"

"Absolutely," I answer, "But can we do one more thing before?"

She turns to face me, trying to figure out what is on my mind, but I only smile wide.

I walk us to the little photo booth in the corner of the arcade. "I would really like a hard copy of our date. Aside from all the photos you took on my phone."

All night long she would take my phone and snap photo after photo, then sending them to her phone. She claimed my camera worked better but I think she just liked grabbing it from my back pocket.

"I would like that too." She's almost shy about admitting that and I find it adorable.

Inside the photo booth, it's a tight squeeze. It's probably made for small children.

Feeling bold, I grab Bo and guide her to my lap. She seemed confused by my movement, but quickly caught on. My heart soars when she wraps her arms around my neck.

Holding her around her waist, we put the tokens in and wait for the countdown.

The first photo, we both smile.

The second photo we laugh and how terrified we both look.

The third she kisses my cheek.

The fourth we just stare at each other's lips.

And the fifth we are kissing like there's no tomorrow.

Fists of hair in both of our hands. Tongues caressing each other. Our mouths are as if they are fused together.

As our kiss slowly ends she stands up and walks us out. Waiting for the photos to be printed, we just stand there.

I'm still behind Bo, but my arms are wrapped around her and she's rubbing my arms.

It's so comfortable, just us together. The pressure that was there at the beginning of the night, vanished like it always does.

The photos pop out in no time. They turned out perfect. We each take a copy and head towards the parking lot, with my arm around her shoulders and hers around my waist.

"This was the best night in a long time, Lauren. I can't remember the last time I had that much fun."

"I did too, who knew you were such a gamer! Those poor kids didn't stand a chance against you."

When I open up the car door for her I look at her. "Thank you. I know it probably wasn't a conventional date, but you stuck it out. And you made it perfect. Thank you."

She steps closer to me and whispers, "Can I let you in on a secret."

I play along and look around for prying ears, earning a chuckle from the brunette, "I think the coast is clear."

"You nerd," she play hits my arm, "This is probably the best date I have ever been on. I didn't really date a lot growing up, but this, it was amazing. So thank you."

She pulls away and hops into the tall jeep. I shake my head, sporting a smile as I walk to the driver's side.

"So, where to next?" I asked Bo.

"Want to pick up Don Pe Pe's and maybe watch a movie?" She asks me using her puppy dog eyes.

Starting the car I grin back at her, "Mexican it is!" And I drive off to the whole in the wall restaurant.

BO

"I still can't believe you ate that whole burrito!" After just getting our orders to go, we decided to eat and hang out at Lauren's place.

"I'm a growing girl" Lauren says as she pats her belly dramatically. I smile at how down to earth this incredible woman is.

Getting up from my place on her couch, I go over to the fridge and grab two beers for us. "Their food really does hit the spot. I use to go there almost every Wednesday after class and get their shrimp cocktail and nachos. Tonight has been the first time back since then."

Thinking back to those nights, I get a little sad. I was dating Dyson during those times. He always hated that place. Says it was too dirty for people to eat there. I use to sneak there from time to time but the further along we got, the less I went. All of a sudden, I just stopped.

I hear Lauren break me from my thoughts, "Yeah, I sure did miss those gigantic burritos when I was in college. Nothing could compare."

I see Lauren shift to face me. "Thank you for coming out with me tonight, Bo. I've had a really good time. It's hard to find good people sometimes, and you are. You've been a good friend."

She smiles a half smile, it's almost like she's afraid that I will leave at any point.

I reach and place a firm hand on her thigh. She's sitting with one leg tucked under her bottom.

Giving it a firm squeeze, I lean in. "Friends, huh?" I continue, "I'm not sure friends kiss the way you kiss me, Lauren", I say seductively as my hand inches higher up her thigh.

I see her struggling with herself. Her eyes are dark, darker than I have ever seen them.

I stop my hand just before I reach the apex of her jeans. I reach my pinky finger out and graze the center seam of her jeans, piling a gasp from her, no doubt feeling the friction through them.

"Maybe the word 'friend' is better used to describe Tamsin?" She asks just above a whisper.

I bite my lip and nod. Satisfied with her answer, I rake my nails from where my hand rested to her folded knee.

I need her to know that I'm serious about what I want. I want a relationship with Lauren. Not a friendship and not a friends with benefits.

I see Lauren reach over and place her almost full beer on the side table and look over at me. The look on her face is hungry, and not the type of hunger a burrito can fill.

She reaches down and traps the hand now running up and down her leg, and puts both feet firmly planted on the floor.

Seeing her take a few calming breaths to try to relax from my sweet teasing, "You have no idea how torturous that was, do you?" She jokes.

I feign offense, "I have no idea what you are talking about." She bites the corner of her lips trying to hide her grin.

Watching her try to gain her composure cause me to push more. I want to test the limits with Lauren. We both agreed to go slow, but I still need some sort of contact with this beautiful blonde.

I take a quick gulp of my liquid courage and pounce.

I once again hear Lauren gasp as I straddle her on the couch. Feeling her body pressed against mine sends a shock through my entire body.

"Breathe, Lauren," I say as I wrap my arms around her neck and give her jaw a few kisses.

After what felt like an eternity, I hear her exhale and place her hands on my waist.

Looking into her eyes for any objections of what I'm doing, she gives my hips a squeeze, giving me the green light.

That's all I need to bring my lips to hers. The kiss starts out soft and delicate. A dance, that we are still trying to familiarize ourselves with.

Feeling her tongue swipe my bottom lip, I oblige immediately. Her velvety tongue mixing with mine is too much to handle.

Unable to control it any longer, I grind my hips into her. "Mmm Bo," Lauren moans while placing her hands on my ass, encouraging me.

Feeling her hands work my ass, I throw my head back with a moan. "That feels so good Lauren."

"You feel so good. Almost as good as you taste." She says as she kisses my neck and cleavage.

It's hot, almost unbearable, sending me to the point of no return. The way I thrust on top of Lauren is causing so much friction, and I know I'm close.

Rational Bo suddenly burst through my lustful haze. I don't want our first time like this. I want to see her, and I want her to see all of me. Not a half ass dry hump on the couch of our first date.

"Shit" I curse, "Wait Lauren we should stop." My hips stop moving with hers and I place my hands on the tops of her shoulders.

She releases her mouth from my chest, but keeps her head against me.

We are both breathing hard, and when I look down at Lauren I see her face flushed.

"I'm sorry, Bo. I kind of lost control for a second." She says in a lowered voice.

"No, don't be. I practically attacked you." Trying to get her to look at me, but her eyes won't make contact.

I smooth her hair with my hand, "Hey," I try, "can you look at me? I really would like to see those beautiful honey eyes of yours." I try again.

She slowly looks up at me with what looks to be, sad eyes.

I hold her face in my hands and give her a soft kiss. "Thank you for a wonderful date, Lauren. And I'm sorry about this." I gesture to me still straddling her.

"We agreed on slow, and I'm still going with that. I just couldn't help myself. It's just, you are really sexy, Lauren." I say with a growl.

"I just want to do this right, Bo. I just want you to feel comfortable with me when that time comes. I wouldn't want you to feel like you have to. I want you to want to. Does that make any sense?" She asks with a faint laugh.

I kiss her once more before untangling myself from her and sitting on the couch. "You really are wonderful. I appreciate you thinking of how I'd feel. I'm sure when the time comes we will both know it.

"But," I lean over and push some hair out of her face, "I do know that I want to kiss you every chance I get, so prepare yourself." I tell her playfully.

"Ditto" she says with a smirk.

After a moment of us just staring at each other, she leans over and gives me a lingering kiss. "Now, let's get you home. If you stay any longer I might keep you here."

We get off the couch and make our way to my door. Turning to face her, I give her one last kiss of the night.

Its a hard and passionate one, but it's quick. "Best date ever" I whisper against her lips breathlessly.

Opening my door, I look over my shoulder and blow her a kiss. "Good night, Hotpants."

"Mmm, definitely a good night." She acknowledges, "Sweet dreams, Bo."

Lauren

After saying goodnight to Bo, I flop back on the couch. "It smells like her" I smile in the cushion.

It really was a perfect date.

Grabbing my phone and looking through the photos that Bo took, I smile wide. She has such a goofy side to her that I'm happy exists.

Sliding photo after photo, I see a ton of Bo taking selfies, U.S. Playing the arcade games, and a couple of just my ass. I chuckle and keep scrolling.

When I reached the first photo, I pause, with a frown. I forgot about the video I took in our walkway.

Exhaling, I tap the play button and watch the screen.

The video is shaky but when the figure passes, I hold my breath.

The face is blurry but I see one thing that sticks out.

Blonde, curly hair. Dyson.

I sit up and play the video again and again.

It's not definitive. I am also biased to Dyson. There are plenty of people with blonde curly hair. Right?

Checking the time, I see it's far too late to text Tamsin. Tomorrow I will get a second opinion.

Dyson having a restraining order against him, would not risk jail time. That's dumb, even for him.

First thing tomorrow I'll call my BFF and have her handle this. For now, I'll just go to bed, and reminisce of mine and Bo's date.

The Next Morning

Lauren

After seeing if Tamsin could meet for an early lunch, I took a quick shower and headed off. Keeping her in the dark for the most part of why I needed to see her, but she was more than eager to grill me about last night. That, and I offered to buy her lunch.

Entering Dog House Grill, I spot Tamsin in an open booth. Looking around, I notice it is very busy for being only eleven a.m.

"Morning Doc" she greets me when I sit across from her.

"Hey Tamsin, thanks for meeting me on such short notice." I fiddle with my phone, wanting to just get this over with.

She smiles and leans in close, "So, how was your date? I know you were nervous."

I lean back casually and look around disinterested, "It was fine."

Hearing Tamsin muff a 'yeah right', A smile spreads across my face, "It was so amazing! I mean, we just mesh so well together, and she makes me feel like my insides melt on a regular basis. It was just, wow!"

Laughing at my rambling explanation, Tamsin comments, "That's great Lauren. I'm glad you guys are taking it slow too. I bet that's not the easiest thing to do. Especially, since she's practically sex on a stick."

I groan and bury my face in the hands, "You have no idea. She definitely likes to push my restraint, that's for sure."

We get caught up in the highlights of my date, when the waiter comes and gets our order.

I grab my phone and go to the camera roll after he leaves us. "So I have a video," I start, "Someone was in the hall of the complex a couple of nights ago."

I look up to Tamsin, but she just nods so I continue. "I had a weird feeling so I recorded him when I walked by. It just felt weird, you know."

"You always had good instincts on creepers, Lo. Do you still have that flashlight thing? I know you don't like using mace, or carrying any sort of weapon."

"Of course, it's just easier. But I'd like you to take a look at it." I ask her.

"Hmm, ok let's see it." I hand her my phone and she presses play.

I watch her as she's watching it. Her face is expressionless. The video is only about 15 seconds and she sets the phone down once it's done.

She looks up at me, "What are we thinking? The face is blurry, but I'm not sure where this is going, Lo. What's going through that big brain of yours?"

I fiddle with my straw, "It couldn't be Dyson, could it?" I say unsure.

She plays the video again and sighs, "It's hard to tell, but it might be. He's been hard to track down. He and his lawyer know about the restraining order though."

I nod, unsure of what to say. The waiter brings out food and I'm happy with the distraction.

After a moment, I hear her address me. "I sent the video to my phone and I'll have tech look at it. I would just be alert, though."

I agree and reach for my phone, but she pauses handing it to me. "Oooh, what are these?"

She turns to face my phone to me and I blush at the image on my phone. "Give that back!"

I reach for the phone but she's already swiping photo to photo. "Awe you guys are so adorable! You didn't tell me there were photos!" She laughs.

Blushing hard, I grab my phone and put it back in my pocket, "You are so in trouble with that one. I have never seen you so smitten!" She teases.

"Alright, alright, I admit that I am slightly smitten. But what can I say, she is hot and smart, who wouldn't be." I say with a smile.

We fall back into normal conversation and decide to head out. Tamsin has to go to the station and I have some lab work.

We are about to exit when Tamsin suddenly stops in from of me, causing me to bump into her.

"What the Hell, Tamsin? Right, left, repeat. You've been walking for awhile now." I joke, but I receive no response.

I see her glaring hard at a table across the way. I look to see who, but my view is blocked.

As the space opens back up, I see two unmistakable faces. "Is that...?" I trail off taking a step in their direction.

There in the far table in the corner, I see Trick and Dyson having lunch together.

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