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Cosmic Love

Chapter 20

I pushed away the tears from my face as I tried desperately to not let them roll off my face and sink into the paper. I couldn't ruin the perfect testament these words were to Bo's amazing character. I took a deep sigh trying to calm my racing heart as I looked above the balcony to the previous house I owned. I could see the real estate agent showing the happy couple around as they looked at everything with delight. It was a nice house and overall Fleur and I had been happy there, even Bo, but truth was it was tainted now by memories I didn't want to even mention.

Bo and I had been making good progress since we opened up to one another and I was hopeful to where it would lead. Falling back into her arms had been easy for me, she was always the charmer, yet the communication between us got even deeper as we leaned into one another for strength. We avoided the big elephant in the room that was that night. We both knew we had to speak about things but as time drew on life settled in and we got busy. Between her hockey games with downtown and Bo's new young career we had very busy schedules that didn't permit us much time with one another. My research had been time consuming not to mention the therapy we both still received so it wasn't entirely Bo's fault either. We were both mothers as well, so we were on our toes with Fleur's hockey season, which had just started. Also with her birthday coming up there was much to be done. The quiet nights and early mornings that were left for Bo and I were spent with care and love instead of gloom.

At work things were stressful and Bo had been a champion of giving me support. I had been trying to get over a particular rough patch of luck with the serum we had formulated lately. It turned out the last effort had not been in vain at all, the cells provided us answers, just not the ones I wanted. We had found a way to stop the regeneration of the mutation that Fleur had, it would prevent any further damage but the damage there couldn't be reversed. She'd have to take her cannabis oil to prevent the seizures probably the rest of her life. It wasn't the miracle cure I had expected, but we were getting a solution to the possible damage she could suffer in the long run. We were extremely lucky she had found herself under the care of two doctors and even more so that we had acted so quickly.

We were at a stage that time was not lost on us, Fleur was on the mend without this serum. By law we needed approval of the drug to administer even with the consent of her legal guardian. Animal trials were underway and I felt like 'the man' was just not going fast enough. We were on the cusp of human trials where Fleur would be a subject as well but time was almost at a standstill for me. So close, yet so far.

Bo had been a godsend through it all. She was my rock and pillar through the legalities of it all which frustrated me to no end. The brunette was adamant in the hiring of a lawyer and in the end got Evony's recommendation of a good one who was speeding the process of it all. This does not mean life was on an easy stroll from the moment Bo and I got back together. Bo was still, like she had warned, very new to the relationship aspect of things. She made mistakes like I did and we would argue here and there but in the end it would be something to strengthen us. It was a small argument like this that clued me in of impending danger.

Christmas had been magical this year around, even if it didn't start out that way. Bo was adamant that she was not going to enjoy Christmas, but in the end she did. I touched my Double Helix pendant remembering when she gifted it to me. It meant so much to me.

I had retreated to the room ready for a break on the celebrations. The festivities had exhausted me and I needed the fresh air. I was nervous about giving Bo her present, I was downright terrified. It wasn't something light and with a price tag that could be returned. I was very aware she could be thrown off by something she wasn't ready for but in my heart I knew deep down this was what Bo wanted the minute she had Fleur. A knock on the door drew me out of my thoughts and I looked over to see the woman plaguing my heart and thoughts making her breath-taking entrance. My God she was beautiful in every way. Even in her pajama bottoms and a black tanktop I could feel my heart stuttering with pride. The way her hair cascaded around her face and her half-lidded eyes looked at me was enough to set me ablaze.

"How's your Christmas going?" I whispered reveling on the way her skin felt against mine as I pulled her into my embrace.

"I actually like it very much." Bo shyly admitted and I just about melted at her bashful reaction.

"I have something for you." I whispered as my heart hammered.

"Well… come on, show me." Her voice was seductive and a shiver traveled me with desire yet I struggled to keep on track.

I pulled away to keep me from taking her right then and there as I flashed her a smile. I nervously grabbed the envelope with Bo's name scribbled on it as I tried to keep my hands from shaking when I gave it to her. Fleur had told me many many times this is what she wanted, I had taken a while to give in. I didn't think this was a bad idea, simply I thought timing perhaps could be better. Now the timing couldn't be better, I knew this was the right thing to do. Even if Bo and I hadn't talked about everything we needed to, we were making great strides and progress.

I offered the small manila envelope to the stunning brunette as she gave me that Bo smile that included her dimple making me melt. 'Me first' I whispered while she returned the gesture offering me a small gently wrapped box. I had a feeling it was jewellery and I didn't have the heart to tell Bo I despised being given jewellery. I smiled at her as she bounced in the heels of her feet clearly nervous as I opened the box carefully.

I gasped at the beautiful detail in the pendant now before me. The white gold looked exquisite and the sapphires and emeralds went beautifully with the double helix design. My eyes welled up as I realized what it was before Bo's soft whispered confirmed it. To symbolize a Mother and her child. It was as if fate had made our minds think alike and more than Christmas, it was also a celebration of what had brought us together; Fleur.

"Could you please put it on me?" I whispered as she nodded helping me while kissing my neck lightly as I battled tears.

When Bo was in front of me I pulled her close and kissed her with all the love I felt in me. The gift was incredible and I would wear it proudly. A reminder of the loves of my life. I nudged her expectantly when we pulled apart and she fumbled with the envelope. She threw me a confused look as she pulled the papers out but I urged her to read up. I saw every emotion flash before her eyes as she internalized what the papers meant.

"Fleur wanted to make it official. I thought it would be a lot more complicated but since you're still the biological Mother… it was a lot easier than we thought to re-establish the rights you relinquished." I explained as I noticed her re-reading the piece.

"Does… does this mean what I think it does?" Bo asked with hope in her voice.

"It does… you're legally Fleur's mother again." I smiled brightly as she pulled me into her arms and I heard her cry softly.

"I can't believe it." she breathed.

"Do believe it Bo. She's as much yours as she is mine. Our daughter, on paper…all you have to do is sign." I mentioned as she pushed me away looking around.

"Get me a pen STAT." Bo insisted using my Doctor lingo endearing me to her that much more.

I gave her a pen and made it official before we kissed and headed back out to meet the others. Fleur found a way to snuggle with us as we all watched movies. It was warm and comfortable and perhaps the best Christmas I had ever had. This was absolutely everything I had ever wanted when I was growing up and then some. Having not only Fleur but Bo in my life amongst my lifelong friends and new ones felt incredible and I never wanted it to end.

The night passed us in a rush. Fleur had insisted to spend the night at Chloe's since they had to go back to school soon. As much as I wanted to keep her with us I decided to let her go as another idea formed in my head. I knew Kenzie and Hale had gone out for a Christmas party while Ryan and Sabine were bunkered down in Ryan's room for the night. After Fleur had left and it was just me and Bo sitting on the couch a boldness came over me that I couldn't understand.

I turned around in her arms laying atop her in the couch but facing her, she gave me a smile unaware of my intentions. With a purpose I kissed her as I rolled my hips into hers and she moaned into my mouth her hold tightening around my frame. She pulled back gasping as I rolled against her again while slipping a knee between her legs.

"Lauren… baby what are we doing?" she whispered as her eyes closed when my knee touched her already burning centre.

"We're going to make love under the tree one last time before it gets taken down." I replied nibbling on her earlobe as she moaned into my own ear.

"Baby… there's people in the house." Bo's voice held apprehension yet her hips were coming up to meet my own while causing more friction to my knee.

"That are probably doing the same thing we are… you just got to be a little quiet ok?" I ventured as I grabbed a handful of her voluptuous breast and knead it with confidence while she gasped underneath me.

"Ok" she breathed hotly in my ear and with a wicked smile and a shift of my hips we were on the floor.

Our clothes were out of the way in seconds and but everything slowed down once I saw Bo naked under the Christmas lights. Her toned arms and stomach were strong from training yet the softness that accompanied the curve of her ample breasts and her hips made her silhouette the epitome of femininity. Her lust filled eyes were soft and gentle as her arms reached for me in need. I obliged pressing our naked bodies against one another knowing the ecstasy that would come from the action. I took my time running my fingertips along Bo's body while she ghosted her fingers through my back our eye contact reflecting a deep connection I felt in my very soul. I needed Bo so much in my life it took my breath away. She was so precious to me and one day, one day she would realize her worth through my eyes, her unmeasurable beauty.

For now I teased her inner thigh after trailing kisses along her jaw and elegant neck. I reveled on every sigh and gasp I could pull from her body as my fingers started getting coated in her sweetness when I pulled her nipple into my mouth. I loved Bo's breasts but more than that, I loved Bo's reactions when I played with her breasts. It was a show all on its own and I would twist and turn my tongue against her sensitive skin enjoying her every expression. I watched as her tongue darted out to wet her lips one hand in her hair as if losing her mind while the other held me in place, her eyes on mine half lidded and dark. I could feel her hips pushing against me as my fingers brushed her dripping hot lips from the movement. Bo let out a low moan as her head fell back with closed eyes now. I entertained the thought of teasing her even more as I moved to the other nipple. My heart was already racing knowing that two of the house occupants could get parched at any moment and find us naked in the living room.

"Baby" Bo whispered as her eyes opened to meet my own. "You're driving me insane."

It was all I needed to want to savour Bo's heat and without a second passing between her voice and my movements I entered her with two digits. This time she moaned loudly as she rolled her hips into my hand and I licked my lips rolling my eyes in the pleasure that was getting lost in Bo's heat. I couldn't help myself and shushed her with my lips after letting her nipple out of my mouth with a 'pop'. I matched her speed and hips with every movement as I felt her legs spread far apart for me and pushed our bodies flushed against one another using my hips to match hers. She let out a heavy moan into my mouth as our tongues battled and with one quick swipe of my thumb against her clit I felt her shiver underneath me pulling back from my lips.

"Oh Lau…" I growled with approval at the way she moaned my name and drove deeper into her as her legs wrapped around my waist burying me knuckle deep.

"Fuck…" I mumbled in pleasure as I felt my own wetness drip down my thigh.

"I'm so close." Bo whispered and my eyes met hers as I felt her fingers surprise me as they entered me. "I want you to come with me."

I wanted to tell her that the statistics of that weren't quite in our favour but the way she was looking at me and the way she was moving inside me was driving me crazy. So much so that I had suddenly stilled my own movements as I pushed up and arched my back. Bo drank me in as she flicked my clit with her thumb with every thrust much as I had done earlier. I felt like I was going to come undone at any second and with that as my cue I caught her by surprise as I started up a rhythm again and gave her some of her own medicine. Our hips moved in unison with our hands as we looked into each other's eyes and before I knew it I was collapsing on top of a quivering Bo as my own pleasure made stars dance around the trees light bulbs. This was definitely the best Christmas ever.

I smiled thinking of the memory. I often thought of that moment because I could feel Bo giving herself to me as much as I was giving myself to her. After our blissful night and a run-in with a naked Ryan we laughed it off and kissed the Christmas vacation goodbye, ready and refreshed for the upcoming workload. Bo's own career was taking a beautiful turn and even with the ups and downs of motherhood she championed it all beautifully. She had been given a promotion to be the media coverage woman for both Jays and Maple Leafs. Needless to say, she wasn't thrilled about the hockey choice and had a few words to say to me about it at dinner the other night as I laughed wholeheartedly. Regardless of the jersey of the team she was covering, she was glowing from the prospect of expanding to such heights as to be covering the teams constantly. I was seeing a beautiful side of Bo full of ambition and dedication that made her all that more appealing.

With Fleur's treatment becoming more of a reality every day we knew there were some protocols and formularies to fill out that would insist to know every single detail of the process. This included when and where we had collected samples, from who and why. As everything in our lives, this complicated things because of the way we had to go about things. I still didn't fully know what had happened to the man after the encounter with Bo at that time. I shivered as I remembered Bo's letter. Everything made so much sense to me, including her minor relapse.

It was after we had gathered everyone involved to get our story straight before everything got to legal. After all I had to tell them step by step what happened, from the beginning through the attack and when Ryan found me. Nobody elaborated on what happened to him afterwards and I didn't know if it was because they didn't know or they didn't want to say. Regardless the only person I wanted to hear from was the one holding me and if Bo wasn't ready to say I didn't want to know. Bo had trouble hearing what I had to endure and the fact that I found her one night shortly after that hiding in my house was unexpected but not surprising.

I had seen Bo's struggle since the talk and it killed me yet I had no idea how to bring it up with her yet. I had decided to talk to her one night after work, my nerves were steeled and I was ready to face these demons with her assuring her of my support. I had hoped she'd come to me for comfort and support but all in all she was struggling to not clam up. I had decided being proactive was the best choice and readied for the night's events. Yet the call came, my veins ran cold when she said she had to work late. Inside I was terrified and I wanted to trust her but something inside assured me I needed to find her and be with her right then and there. The phone had gone dead in my thoughts and with that panic set in. I paced the room for about an hour before I called her wanting to give her the benefit of the doubt. The voicemail came and with it my fears when something caught my eye from Bo's balcony. It was brief and rapidly quenched but a light had come on in my empty house.

Needless to say, I was dismayed when I found Bo with a sixer of beer. She looked so damned ashamed though that it broke my heart. It broke my heart that she was at that point anyways. I asked a few questions and when the time came I decided that I would support her and get to the bottom of her relapse instead of the fact that she had relapsed. I then took to task to build her up with my words and my touch, I wanted her to know that I was not going anywhere. If she confided in me I was sure we could solve some things without it getting to her drinking or worse.

The following days I set out to drive that notion through. I had wanted Bo to know I trusted her unconditionally and that I wanted her to do the same. She was the woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with for better or for worse. The mother to my child and lover to my heart I couldn't wait to make Bo Mrs. Lewis for real. I had taken both Fleur and Bo to an agricultural festival in my old home town and opened up to the both of them it was something I occasionally would do with my guardian Lucius. I had enjoyed it when I was a child because it made me feel worthy of his time, this time around I was surrounded by unconditional love.

With all the activities like the petting zoo and the rodeo 101 Fleur had been dozing off in the backseat when I took a detour. I was basically giving Bo a tour of the place I had grown up in and she was drinking every detail with an eagerness I had never felt from anyone. She was paying attention and really wanted me to tell her more. I felt perhaps in the first time in my life utterly and completely engaged with someone and I loved it so much I held her hand tightly the rest of the way to the old manor I had grown up in. It was still intact and Heck the groundskeeper recognized me when I slowed to a stop around the gates. He seemed happy to see me and mentioned he'd pass a greeting along before we went back to the city and our lives.

Slowly Bo started opening up more and more and even though we didn't talk about what happened I could see great improvement in our communication. Bo had now picked up this habit of calling me if she was having a particularly stressful time and I absolutely loved the fact that she did so. Sometimes I wouldn't be able to answer so she would call Fleur and chat her up until I'd become available. Our beautiful budding daughter loved when Bo called her and would talk to her about anything under the sun. I was glad to see that their relationship only got stronger with the passage of time even as Bo threw on more work to fill her plate.

Unfortunately the promotion also meant she had to travel from time to time to cover certain key games. They mentioned it'd be brief and not a problem to be dealt with constantly but this being her first time away with the new team reminded me all too painfully of the first time she left on business. As always Bo was tuned to Fleur and I diligently and to calm my fears and racing heart she bestowed a gift on me upon her departure. The gesture touched my heart and I knew this was her keeping a piece of herself here with me as I thought of our teary goodbyes at the airport.

"I know you've been anxious about the trip and I wanted to leave you with something to entertain you while I was gone." Bo whispered to me in the middle of the crowded airport as Fleur clung to her waist with a pout.

The older brunette offered me a small baby blue box that she had been carrying around gingerly before we left. I had thought it was a stowaway for herself, perhaps something of importance but now I saw Bo's intentions were ever so thoughtful towards me.

"What is it?" I asked without being able to keep the curiosity off my voice, it was my scientific mind kicking in.

My best friend's eyes lit up as she got what she wanted and a beautiful smile crossed her lips. She knew me now better than anyone, even better than Tamsin and could read me like a book. I was grateful to have her in my heart and in my life.

"You can't open it until tonight when you're in bed. Read one every night that I'm away, by the time you read the last one I'll be home." Her eyes shone with brilliance as she held my own and I nodded trying to cover the knot in my throat.

"I'll miss you girls, but I'll be home before you guys know it." Bo smiled to both Fleur and I as we wrapped our arms around one another and our child.

"I love you Bo. Be safe." I breathed as she nodded.

When I had gotten home my curiosity got the best of me and I tore the box open like a child with a present as soon as I went into my room. Fleur was sulking in her room that Bo was covering a couple of Pittsburgh games so I knew she'd be on the phone with Chloe for a while and then I'd have the house to myself. My fingers had trembled before turning into steady Doctor hands with the utmost care. Bo had left me a collection of notes and letters with numbers on them for me to read. The paper looked expensive and the penmanship was flawless and looked to be calligraphy in ink. There was a small note sticking out and I took it as it caught my attention.

I knew you wouldn't wait, because that's how Dr. Lewis rolls. I miss you too. You can read #1 now and #2 at bedtime. I won't tell anybody you cheated. I love you and I'll see you soon.

-Bo

My fingers rushed over the envelope marked #1. It made my heart stutter how well she knew me and how she had anticipated my anxiousness to know the contents of the box. Out of the plain white envelope I pulled out a golden papyrus looking type of paper. I smiled at how precise her penmanship was and got to reading the words that were there for me and only me.

To my beloved:

I have been thinking about putting my thoughts into words for quite some time now, yet nothing ever seems to be appropriate. When I have you in my arms my mouth quiets with your own and our hands do all the talking. With this time apart I decided that now was the time to 'talk' to you. Don't think I'm impervious to the things you've done to get healthy for the both of us and consider this my way of showing you I care and notice all those little things. Like when this week you brought my car back with new tires and a filled tank ;)

The letter kept on to describe in detail various times inside our darker times where she noticed my little efforts for us to get together. The actual detail and accuracy of the moments was heart-warming and I couldn't help the tears that escaped with that first letter.

I laid there for a long while turning the words over in my head. I was so touched by the gesture that I eagerly awaited to be 'able' to open the next one. I could've probably opened them all right there and then but I wanted to do as Bo had suggested. The fact that she had seen gestures I had tried in desperation to get her back proved to me she saw me; really saw me.

After getting some dinner done and eating with my gorgeous girl we settled into the couch. I grabbed the remote and settled us into a documentary as Fleur snuggled up to me. I kissed the top of her head trying to distract myself from letter #2. After a while I got engrossed in the information on the TV as I felt Fleur relax in my arms.

"I miss Mom." My girl breathed and I smiled nodding against her head.

"I miss her too baby." I admitted as she sighed.

"I'm so happy you guys are happy Momma. I knew things would work out. I could feel it." The confession was so light and heartfelt that I felt myself tearing up.

"Well I'm glad you were right Fleur."

Even after the distance between us, I felt the butterflies in my stomach every time I was about to see you. My body would react on its own and I'd want to reach for you or comfort you but my bad desires would come up. I couldn't risk the thought or potential risk of me hurting you so in the end I stayed back. It hurt to be away from you but if I ever took you with the monster in my head I would've never forgave myself. I don't expect you to ever forgive my absence, but maybe if you understand it we can both start getting peace.

I had mulled that second letter over almost all night. It was showing me the pain Bo was experiencing and how we had both suffered a great deal while our time apart. I was glad it was over and as the days passed by so did the letters, which turned sweeter as she jumped from one topic to the next trying to explain her soul to me. Looking up from the last letter I could see that the Real Estate agent was finishing up with the happy couple. I envied their carefree stance and their excited looks. It was that innocence in their demeanor that told me as much as they loved each other it was the beginning of their journey. I looked down at the gold paper as my hands shook rapidly while my eyes scanned the words once more. It was probably the eighth time I had read this particular one as the rest laid in a heap in the desk. The words danced in my eyes even when I wasn't looking towards it.

As my heart pounded in my chest I could see him stepping out of the shadows. The fear I felt was immeasurable and I couldn't understand how he had found me. However nothing mattered at that moment because Fleur was with me and all that mattered was her.

I felt my heart stop at the words that followed as she recounted what transpired. I was horrified at the whole situation. I had met the man, suffered irreparable damage under his cruelty and had known to lengths the results of his actions towards Bo. Needless to say, he inspired no sympathy from me, and even as I read Bo's words of the taunts that proceeded her fury I was almost ashamed to be glad for his likely demise. The solemn tone to her notes was palpable and I remembered clearly her words of lament, they were printed onto my heart forever.

I will never know if I killed him or not and I don't know how to feel about that. Hale didn't get anywhere close to my mess while he called an underground 'cleaner' he knew and when he got there Hale left eager to not be affiliated to the mess. I don't blame him or Tamsin for not checking his pulse, I had gone overboard and didn't want to harm anybody else.

I'm sorry that it took this long… I didn't know if I could live with myself with this uncertainty to whether or not I had taken a life. I didn't know if you'd ever look at me the same way after I gave you the knowledge of what I had done.

Now it's all in your hands and I trust you Lauren. I really do.

Bo

"I'm home guys!"

My smile widened significantly as I jumped at the sound of Bo's voice. You could colour me surprised because she was early by a few hours. I should've suspected it since she hadn't been on the phone with me this morning for long. I took off in a quick motion to greet my beautiful girlfriend who I caught walking into the kitchen while Ryan was greeting her back. My breath quickened and my steps slowed as I saw her for the first time in a while. Was she ever a sight for sore eyes as I drank her exquisite figure with a slow drag of my eyes. Even though she had decided to fly comfortable she still looked stunning with her ass hugging denim shorts and black Blue Jays tanktop that accentuated her every curve. I smiled at the contradiction in her wardrobe as her hair was held back by a black Penguins snapback and I enjoyed the few moments I had to take her in while she joked with Ryan about her flight.

The moment her face turned and her eyes met mine her whole face lit up like the fourth of July and I wanted nothing but to see it again. I smiled at her and closed the distance between us without a word needing to be said. Bo wrapped me into her arms as I melted into her warm embrace and earth scent feeling home. I felt as she breathed me in and squeezed my hips tightly before pulling back and kissing me softly.

"This is absolutely fantastic!" Ryan bellowed from beside us as Bo pulled back and gave him a cute glare.

"I'm glad you think so, now if you excuse me I'm trying to properly kiss my girlfriend you party pooper." Bo sassed Ryan who doubled in laughter now and even I couldn't contain a chuckle. "Oh great, now you think he's funny… we'll never get privacy now."

"I hate to tell you this Bo, but Lauren liked me even that first day when she came up all bitchzilla gunning for your neck and her kid." Ryan pestered as I jabbed him in the ribs slightly.

"That's it Bo! We need to move!" I joked indignantly as they both laughed loudly at my dramatic antics.

"Ryan you gonna help us pack for this apparent move?" Bo joked back as Ryan shook his head grabbing his keys.

"I would love to but I have to go meet Sabine." Ryan's smile reached his eyes and I felt genuinely happy for the guy.

He was right after all, I did fall into the charms of Ryan's mind. The man was a child at heart but had very good intentions and when it came to Bo and Fleur he was an absolute doll. The connection between Fleur and Ryan had been apparent from the start and it only grew with time. He was as much her Uncle as Dyson was and I was glad she had such great men to grown around with. Ryan and I had become quick friends after the incident, living together had only solidified our relationship and you could find me regularly in his workshop as he invented this and that.

"Things with you and Sabine are getting pretty serious eh?" Bo teased as Ryan actually blushed.

"Possibly as serious as Hale taking Kenzie to meet his grandparents in Spain." Ryan noted and we all laughed at the group message Kenzie had sent us this morning rocking heels and a sundress to a soccer match.

With a few goodbyes Ryan took off effectively leaving me alone with Bo. We had drifted apart during our interaction with Ryan but now Bo and I were drawn to each other like magnets. I grabbed her waist and pulled to me before shifting my body effectively pinning her to the counter. Her eyes held mine searching as I gave her a smile.

"I missed you Ysabeau." I saw her close her eyes with a smile as she did every time I used her full name.

"As did I… I thought my letters would've been enough company." She was never one to beat around the bush and this was no different.

"More than enough company but nothing beats having you in my arms." I admitted as I kissed along her jawline softly as I made my way down her slender beautiful neck.

"Where's Fleur?" Bo gasped at my attention as her hands traveled underneath my shirt connecting with my warm skin.

"She's at the arcade with Mark, she won't be home for about an hour since you Miss are early." I mumbled against her hot skin and Bo moaned.

"Baby…" she breathed. "Are you mad at me?"

"Why would I be mad when you're home with me?" I pondered and she shook her head serious.

"Did you read my last letter? Do you hate me?"

The question came out in such a vulnerable tone that I couldn't help but stop my advances and pull back to look at her. Bo as always stunned me with her beauty and now was no exception. I shook my head gently as I cradled her face in my hands wanting nothing but to love the amazing woman in my arms.

How could I explain to her how much she meant to me? How could I explain how full my life was with her? How proud I was of the woman she had become in spite of the shadows of her past? How could I begin to materialize how much I loved her? I couldn't be without Bo now, she was as part of my life as Fleur was and I never wanted to give her up. Even with how rough things had gotten then love that ran through me for this woman surpassed every logic. The fact that she had done the difficult task of almost, if not ending a life over our safety changed nothing. If anything, it strengthened the biological desire in me for her as a suitable partner capable of protecting us.

Without further thought or plan I acted on my body's impulse of love and devotion for Bo. I dropped to my knees as I held her hands and looked up at her eyes as my heart raced uncontrollably. Our eyes met once again and I knew this was the only way, this was only answer to forever solidify Bo and I as a whole forever. I braced myself for rejection, and even with the possibility of it I couldn't stop myself from putting myself out there in this vulnerable position. I wanted to be at my most candid so Bo could finally understand how deeply I felt about her.

"I don't know if you're ready for this, or if you'll ever be but I know without a doubt how I feel about you today. I know how I will feel about you tomorrow and probably every day after that. I adopted our daughter because I wanted to start a family of my own and even though she's brought me immense joy you are the missing piece to complete our family…" I rambled as my voice trembled with nervousness while Bo held my eyes with tears on her own.

"Oh Lau…" Bo breathed but I pushed on compelled now by everything I was feeling from seeing her after her slight absence.

"I know this is your first relationship and I don't expect for you to be ready right this moment but I have to ask. I have to ask because it's the only way you'll understand that I will stand by you and support you and fight with you and all those other things you sometimes doubt. I'm in this 100% irrevocably and utterly committed to you Ysabeau, now, tomorrow and the next day and whatever comes after that. No matter what you've done in the past, no matter what you thought after the incident, I absolutely adore you and want you to be my wife someday. Please."

Bo pulled me up with a desperation I couldn't quite grasp until her lips found mine and she kissed me with such passion that the rest of the world was lost to me. In one swift movement her gentle fingertips and expert hands had removed my shirt and now caressed every inch in my torso. She pulled me towards her feverishly before her hands made quick work of my bra and just like that I was moaning into her ear while she massaged my breast. My head had fallen against her neck as I gasped when her digits pressed my nipple and I shivered.

"Bo…" I whispered brimming with desire.

I liked giving her a check-back when things got intense suddenly and things certainly had. Her hand moved to my other nipple ripping a low moan from me but her touch was slow and gentle this time. It felt like caramel in the way her slow silky movements went about igniting my skin with fire in her wake. I tugged at her shirt needing her more than I had realized as my libido heightened with each flick of her fingers and I almost whimpered when she broke contact to remove her shirt. Bo grabbed me by the hips and with a wink and a sly smile she laughed as she threw me over her shoulder while I protested in vain. By the time she had thrown me in the bed I was in a fit of giggles before I caught Bo's eyes filled with so much love and adoration towards me I could barely stand it.

I beckoned her towards me as I hooked my thumbs on my shorts and removed them quickly watching her do the same. When she lowered her Goddess-like body onto mine it was heavenly and Bo's skin melted onto my own in all the right places drawing a sigh from me before her lips caught my own. It was slow, it was sweet, it was hot and it was everything Bo and I were; instant chemistry and love. It was electric when I felt her lavish my neck with her tongue taking her time to explore every curve of my body with her soft capable hands. My hands tangled upon her hair, her hat long forgotten on the kitchen floor and she took my nipple into her mouth my back arched to offer her more. Like a fine wine she drank me whole as she moved to the other nipple before tracing my taut stomach with her supple lips.

Sigh and moan alike left my lips as I felt every nerve in my body tingle with the excitement and exhilaration that was being taken by this amazing woman that I loved. I rolled my hips towards her as she kissed the crook between my thigh and my pelvis and before love I felt her cool wet tongue on the heat of my centre. Being devoured by Bo was an experience, the woman was insatiable in her hunger and it seemed I was her favourite delectable. She moaned and purred as she delved deeper into my folds sucking gently on my clit making me tug slightly at her hair and buckle against her face. Wave after wave of pleasure enveloped me as her tongue darted slowly and deliberately the known path that she loved and before long I could feel my stomach tighten with hot anticipation.

I moaned her name trying to give her any signal that she had driven me to the point to madness and I was ready to explode. Her hand steadied my hips and her eyes met my own as I licked my lips. With new determination Bo took me to new heights as my body convulsed with pleasure underneath the brunette vixen. She continued her assault still slow and gentle and made me quiver twice more before I pulled her up to me unable to receive any more stimulation.

We kissed slowly and deeply as if getting to know one another for the first time with a burning desire that showed our time spent together. This woman drove me nuts and I would never ever want her to let me go. When we pulled apart Bo leaned her head against my forehead with a smile as she drew soft circles on my skin. Our eyes spoke volumes as we stared at one another and I felt completely blissful at that moment.

"You never answered my question." I declared with a smart smile as Bo rolled her eyes.

"Was that not answer enough? Was the brimming love that impaired my speech and propelled my actions not sufficient?" Bo chuckled as I shivered deliciously at her eloquence.

"A yes or a no is customary I believe. I don't quite know, it's my first time doing this and hopefully the last." I smiled blushingly suddenly consumed by the prospect of her refusal.

"I would be lying if I didn't say that the prospect of marriage terrifies me to some degree since a relationship is still all so confusing and new to me… yet when I think of you all I want to do is spend time with you and Fleur, and love you fiercely. If that's what marriage is, then I want that with you Lauren, I really do."

Bo's words had taken me aback as tears spilled from our eyes and I captured her lips with my own once more. I was engaged to the woman that I loved, the mother to my child and the most beautiful soul I knew. I couldn't quite believe it. And just like that, our moment was short lived as we heard the front door slam hard.

"Momma I'm home!" Fleur's voice floated through the house.

Bo giggled as she jumped off me and started looking around for clothes while I did the same. I knew Fleur would come over here in search of us so we were racing against time. The joys of motherhood struck again. I also knew Fleur would flip out that her mother was home early and they would get caught up in being with one another like the magnets that they were. Mother and child, the perfect biological relation that never ceased to amaze me. When we were dressed haphazardly Bo reached for the door and I stopped her hand while she looked into my eyes.

"I absolutely love you Bo." I reminded her as a beautiful smile spread across her face.

"Love doesn't even cover what I feel for you Lauren." Bo admitted firmly before kissing me hard.

The door swung open, Bo's smile widened and Fleur's yelp of joy was heard throughout the house. This was the beginning of something beautiful and I was ready for whatever came. The universe had united the three of us in a way that was magical, a Cosmic Love that never ceased to defy and challenge my scientific mind. With Fleur's treatment in the horizon and the promise of Bo and I's future I couldn't help but look forward with peace in my heart. I had finally found a home.