Fake 21

"Stop worrying, Lo. They already know we're engaged. It's just a celebratory dinner." Bo pats my hand from her place at the driver's seat as she heads to her parent's house.

It's been nearly a week since she said 'I do' and things are still pretty new, but still the same. People say everything changes when approaching a marriage. I have yet to notice the change, but we haven't really gone out in public since then.

"Are you still worried about my mother?" Bo teases, trying to not smile at my discomfort.

I sigh a little and play at the tips of my curled hair. I wanted to impress Aife, for some odd reason. I guess it is because she is Bo's mother. It could also be the fact that Bo's family is the closest thing that resembles a family of my own.

"Honestly? A little bit. I just want her to like me. Genuinely like me." Taking a deep breath, I try to just relax. Tonight is supposed to be fun for us. Jamison has assured me that.

When I see the car pulling off to the side of the road, I look at Bo. Her eyes look so sad as she stares into my own. "Lauren... Did you want us to just go home? I don't mind baby. Last night was rough." She cups my face and I give her a sad smile. "I just want you to be ok."

Yesterday out of the blue, Bo showed up to my work with lunch for us. I should have known something was up when she brought my favorite Chinese takeout.

Bo has been patient with me as we were dating. I was pretty much an open book with her, unless it was a certain topic.

My parents.

I never spoke about my childhood with her and she was ok with that. Well she was until she wasn't. And I couldn't fault her for that.

It wasn't the most convenient time for me to talk to Bo about it, but I knew she wouldn't leave my work until I did. I just didn't know how to tell her. How do you tell someone that you love that your parents didn't want you? That you bounced from foster home to foster home until you aged out of the system.

I was lucky to get a scholarship in high school despite the moving from school to school...from town to town. I worked hard though, and kept my head in the books instead of partying like a normal kid. And I did good. I am now the Chief of Surgery and still an excellent surgeon.

It was just hard passing every birthday and holiday, and not being able to spend it with people that unconditionally love you. Someone to say that they are proud of you.

It was the hardest thing I had to tell anyone, but luckily, Bo isn't just anyone. She is the love of my life and she was more than happy to hold me close as I cried in her arms.

So looking at her chocolate eyes filled with worry, I lean forward and kiss her cheek. "Thank you. And I'm sorry for being so...down. Yesterday was a lot for me, but I'm glad you pushed me to let you in."

"I'll always be here, Lauren. For whatever you need. Just...don't shut me out. Ok?" I forget how vulnerable Bo is and I hate myself for pushing her. But I'm glad we are in this relationship together. We can be there for one another, through every hardship that we face.

I nod and she mimics it. Without another word, Bo clicks the blinker and resumes driving to her parent's place. It doesn't take long, but I'm secretly happy that they live on the other side of town, so they can't just 'pop by' every day.

Once again, the car is in park and I look up to see a large house. It's dark outside, but there is plenty of lights so anyone can admire their home.

Getting out of the car, Bo is quick to be by my side and snuggle into me. "Lookin good, babe." I tell her with a smirk. Bo is wearing a long flowing white skirt that barely drags off the ground thanks to her black wedges. Her black sleeveless shirt is what has my hands wandering though, since there is a long slit in the back, showing her smooth skin.

I, myself went with a simple pink bubblegum colored dress. It is casual enough to wear to the beach or a pool party, but dressy enough to pair it with heels. Like I did tonight. My hair down in curls, just how Bo likes it.

Before knocking on her parent's front door, Bo kisses the underside of my jaw and rubs the lipstick away left in its wake. "Thank you, love. I love your dress as well." Rapping her knuckles on the wood, she whispers. "I can't wait to rip it off of you."

Staring at Bo with an open mouth, I didn't even register the door opening until Bo squeals, "Hi daddy!"

Jamison is there hugging his daughter, laughing at her enthusiasm. "Hello dear, it's good to see you too." He looks to me as Bo steps out of his embrace.

"Hello again Lauren. And congratulations to both of you!" He tells us sincerely and I get a surprise hug of my own. I'm glad Bo's dad is as nice as he claims to be. I think we get along so well because of our secretive nerdyness, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Jamison pushes the door wider and guides us into the house, Bo's hand in my own. "Thank you, sir. I'm still kind of surprised that she said yes." I joke earning a nudge from Bo.

"Why... don't you two look as radiant as ever." Aife smirks from an open door way. She sips her wine and waltzes towards us with open arms. "Hello again, Lauren."

I can tell Aife is a few glasses in, her eyes slightly foggy and her demeanor is completely relaxed. It makes a small smile appear because it reminds me so much of Bo after she has a few glasses. She also gets very handsy, but I try not to think of Aife as such. "Evening Aife. Thank you guys, both of you, for inviting us. Your home is very beautiful."

"Babe, relax. Your family now." Bo says and takes both of my hands and tugs me as she walks backwards. She is so carefree, it's hard not to completely fawn over her. "Mother? Is dinner almost ready?"

Aife's laugh catches me off guard, but she just follows behind us. Telling us that dinner with be ready shortly, she invites us into the study for a few drinks.

The room is wall to wall with books, everything from engineering to anatomy to science fiction. The dark brown leather couches and the glooming light reminds me of the manor in Beauty and the Beast.

Both of her parent's hang on to every word as Bo tells them about my proposal. That memory still makes my heart thump like a thousand racehorses running, but I really hope that feeling never goes away. Being with her now, and just the way her eyes light up when she looks at me, I don't think it ever will.

When the timer goes off from the kitchen, we all take the cue and make our ways to the dining room. I'm surprised when Aife sits next to me at the round table, but Bo doesn't seem phased by it. "So have you guys set a date or anything? I'm still in shock you guys are engaged to be honest."

"A shock huh?" I chuckle at Bo's mother's statement. I thought I gave her plenty of warning that I loved her daughter more than life itself. And that's saying a lot since I'm a doctor.

Aife hums and I feel Bo's ankle rubbing my own softly. "I think I was more surprised than anyone, mom. But I've never been happier." Bo kisses my cheek and James laughs softly at the known blush staining my cheeks.

Clearing my throat, I take a sip of my own drink. "No, no date set, but I'm sure these next few months will be planning. I think someone has already started." I raise an eyebrow at my fiancée. Like she didn't know I'd find the hidden wedding magazines in her sock drawer.

And the shocked look Bo is giving me has me biting my lip to keep from laughing my ass off. Her mouth opens and shits a few times, but no words come out other than "uhh".

"Oh dear!" Jamison barks out a laugh, holding his stomach. "Lauren I should warn you, my baby might become the bridezilla people fear. She has always dreamed about the 'perfect' wedding." He holds up his wine glass to me. "Good luck with her. You'll need it."

"Daddy!" Bo says alarmed, blushing profusely. "Don't make her regret proposing! I just said yes!"

"So we shouldn't bust out the pictures from your youth?" Aife teases and winks at me.

I take pity of Bo and rub her back softly. "Don't worry babe. I'll still love you all the same."

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"Mmm, babe that feels so good." After leaving Bo's parent's house, Bo sped off and was determined to have her way with me. Dinner went surprisingly well. We all laughed and ate and I truly enjoyed getting to know Aife and Jamison better.

Bo told me that her father had a big talk with her mother about our relationship. Her told her that we were in love and that I made Bo happy and her, I. Apparently, Aife decided to not question it and rather embrace it. Her hardest thing to swallow was the unexpected fact that her daughter is marrying a women. Aife wasn't against it, she was just surprised. Something that I am ok with.

So with the stamp of approval, Bo has me pinned to the couch in our home. "I think you look so sexy in this dress, Lo." My arms are pinned above my head and her lips and teeth are nipping at my neck. "I just want to swallow you whole."

My body is on fire as she grinds herself against my panty covered core, but I hate not being able to touch her. My back arches up when she pulls the top of my dress to expose my breast. My bra was tossed somewhere upon entering our house.

"Umf! Oh shit, harder Bo, yesss!" I hiss when Bo sucked harshly on my hardened nipple. The stiff peak desperate for attention. "I need to feel you, baby. Please!" I gasp.

"Mmm, I don't know. I kind of like you like this. It makes me want to get out the toy chest." And my eyes snap open at her whisper.

Her eyes are full of mischief when she looks down at me. That toy chest is something we just recently decided. It keeps all of our dirtiest fantasies in there, along with the various items they need. And the thought of opening it up, makes my whole body tingle.

"So what do you say, love?" Bo teases my lips with her tongue, making me swallow hard. "Feeling adventurous?"

AN: Filler chapter, hope you don't mind the build up. Next chapter should be fun! Let me know what you guys thought of it or what you think about the toy chest! Thanks for reading!
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