The Dal
The Dal was busy for a morning rush. The doors opened almost every five seconds. Trick had to call in some help to in order to serve everyone. He looked around, hoping Kenzi would show. She could at least pour until the other help arrived. He turned towards the doors again when they opened. Slow heels were coming towards them. He sighed in relief. That had to be the young human. He bowed his head when it was not.
"Bo". Trick nodded in her direction. He had no time to talk to her. So, he watched her for two seconds and went back to the bar.
The Succubus stood looking for a place to sit. She did not find a single chair. She turned back towards the bar and noticed someone standing up and putting money on the counter. She walked over and took the stool. She waved off Trick handing her a beer. "Something stronger".
Trick nodded and grabbed some Vodka. He watched her slam the drink and hand the glass back to him.
"Bo. I'm glad you're here, we need to talk". Dyson approached from behind.
"Lauren's out looking for a job. The only thing I will say to you is this. While I was ready to pack up and take Lauren with me, she wants to stay here. To treat Fae patients. Humans would bore her. Now as long as she wishes to stay here, we will stay here. But we will not be chess pieces for any of you to try and make the succubus topple the wolf. But know this wolf. If you ever make Lauren feel like she did last night while we were here. You will be running for your life". Bo's voice never broke in tone. She wasn't sure about a lot of things in the Fae world, but she was sure she didn't like how jumpy Lauren was in the Dal the previous day.
"Bo! Stop it. That is not how you really feel! Dyson growled at the threat. He could not help it. His wolf felt threatened.
"Live with it or die from it. That's all I am going to say". Bo stared at Trick and turned to leave.
"What the hell was that about? She just dismissed me. Like I was nothing. Did you hear her threaten me Trick? Dyson turned to find Trick on the other end of the bar. He had missed all of it. Though the wolf was sure he had heard all of it.
"What's the matter pussy? Did the Succubus hand you your balls? The Morrigan laughed as she walked up to Dyson.
Dyson growled again. He was surrounded by three Ogres. He could take them all at once. But he had just been released from the Dark Fae dungeons. He was in no hurry to go back there.
"What do you want Evony? Trick asked.
"I was looking for Aife. But apparently she's not here yet". The Morrigan waved for one of her guards to wipe a stool off.
"Aife? Here? Trick swallowed.
"Well shit. They have you both scared shitless huh? The Morrigan laughed. She did not normally like waiting but keeping Aife somewhat happy was keeping her baby Succubus happy. Even if the Morrigan low key wants Bo to join the Dark, she would never push it. That is an airtight agreement with Aife. It is better this way. If Bo is unaligned that means she can be a pain in the Light Fae's asses whenever she feels like it.
Trick and Dyson did not know what to do. Turn their backs on the Morrigan to look for Aife or turn their backs on paying customers.
"Dyson". Trick nodded towards a group standing at the bar.
"They are not my concern, Bo is. We have to change this Trick. We have to get her to see reason". Dyson's tone was not the soft kind.
"You mated with a Succubus. Did you ever think she was going to be loyal to you? The Morrigan laughed.
"Well she can't be loyal to Lauren either. It is not in her nature". Dyson straightened his jacket. That thought was making him feel better.
"You really don't know that Succubus boy". The Morrigan smiled.
"Slick willie can't get a Succubus to fuck him?
Dyson growled and spun around when he heard that voice.
"Not me dog. I like my vagina to be pure. I do not sleep with animals". Aife laughed.
"Get them out of here Trick. Now! Dyson screamed.
"Boys". The Morrigan spoke softly. The next thing that was heard was a wolf growling as he was pulled out of the bar and thrown on his ass.
"Stay out of there". One of them commanded as they all went back in. They nodded to the Morrigan and she turned to have her meeting with Aife.
Bo
The Succubus drove past one house after the other. She needs a new one. If she is going to go full ahead with Lauren, the Doctor deserves nice things. Nicer than a two-story loft with a tiny bathroom. She had no idea how to house shop. She found the clubhouse on her own and lucked out when it did not belong to anyone. The clubhouse held bad memories for them. Bo was still embarrassed that she tried to storm out on Lauren without letting her explain why she slept with her.
The woman tensed at the thought of Lauren's tongue all over her. Her fingers all over her. She pulled over when she spotted another house. She walked up to the doors and peeked inside. She shook her head. What was she doing? If she wanted a house fitting Lauren, she needed to bring the Doctor with her when she goes out to look for one.
She definitely wants that life with Lauren. A life with the Doctor. After last night. There was not doubt they are both into each other. And they literally were. Bo licked her lips. She blushed at the thought and walked back to her car.
Lauren had gone to put in some applications, and then a meeting had been planned. Bo was sure she would have a job before they saw each other again. Aife had pulled a few strings and gotten both sets of Elders to meet with the Doctor. They were not to touch her, but they had to listen, or it would be their immediate deaths. Bo did not understand why Lauren wants to treat Fae patients. But what Lauren wants, Lauren will get.
A peaceful Lauren equals a peaceful Bo. The woman cannot explain it. There is just something about Lauren that calms Bo or fires her up. Like that night she nearly walked out on her. That night was so important to Bo. She really thought they would at least date until she learned of the Ash orders. But she was sure he never ordered Lauren to do everything that she had done to Bo. If she was honest with herself Lauren went fast at the start. If she really wanted to keep her distracted, she would have gone slow.
A geek like Lauren would want something big and with a lot of space. She looked cramped in her loft. Bo sat looking at that house before leaving. She would not look again until the blonde is sitting or walking next to her.
Lauren and the Elders.
"Doctor Lewis this is highly uncustomary but considering who arranged this meeting we will listen". One Elder spoke from the other end of the table.
"I just want to be able to treat the Fae without being a ward of the Fae." Lauren raised an eyebrow. She could feel and hear the snarls and snickers. But they would never allow them to go higher than what they were at the moment. Aife had left her a gadget. If she so much as pushes it, the meeting will come to an immediate end and deaths would be ordered. Bo had inspected it first in case it was a trick by the Morrigan. When Aife assured her that it is legit, she dropped the issue of confronting the woman.
"Most Fae don't like humans. Your very existence disgusts many of us. You were better off behind that Ash necklace. That way, only he was responsible for you. But since the Morrigan is involved we see no need for you to have protection. You will be free to work at a compound of your choice". The Elder leaned forward and started to write.
"Wait". Lauren put her hand up.
"Dr. Lewis". Another Elder sighed.
"I don't want to work at a compound. I want my own facility. I will not go to the Fae. The Fae will come to me. I will not work day and night like I did with the Ash. I will work days only. My nights will be just that, my nights". Lauren sat still in her chair. When she was asked questions, she looked each Fae in the eyes and answered.
"That's preposterous. We've never built a facility for a human". A Fae in the back scoffed. Lauren knew him to be on the Council. So, his voice carried weight.
"Now I know there is not a problem here". The Morrigan appeared behind the voice.
"She wants us to build her a facility. We've never done that". The man scoffed again.
"You will do it. Or you will die right now. It is no skin off my puss puss. So, what is your decision Blackthorn in my ass? The Morrigan asked.
"But I…". Lauren stood.
"Stay where you are Doctor. That's your chair". The Morrigan gently waved her off. Lauren shrugged and eased back down into the chair.
"The Doctor is to get everything she asked for. Unless you want me to call my Succubus, and you can tell her no". The Morrigan addressed the entire table of Fae.
The room was dead silent. The Elders all looked at each other and talked with their eyes and heads.
"Very well. Find a spot Doctor and we shall build it. In the meantime, you can work out of a medical tent". Blackthorn rolled his eyes and was immediately smacked in the back of his head for his rudeness.
"She will not work while it is being built. We will pay her like she's been working all the time though". The Morrigan looked the Light Fae Elders dead in their eyes. This is so much fun and amusing.
"Does this mean I can leave now? Lauren asked.
"Bruce. Escort the Doctor to my car and take her to Bo. I will finish up here". The Morrigan took Lauren's seat, and watched them leave. Once they were out the doors, the place exploded in arguments.
"Was that for me? Lauren asked at the sound of the noise.
"Elders always argue like that. The sight of the Morrigan upsets them too." Bruce spoke softly.
"I'll take it from here Bruce". Bo walked up to them.
"Bo". Lauren smiled.
"Doctor". Bo bowed.
The women walked to Bo's car and Bo held the door for Lauren.
"Whew". Lauren sighed once they were a good distance away.
"What's the matter? Are you sick? Do I need to kick some ass? Bo looked at the Doctor and back at the road.
"No. That was just unexpected. I didn't think my demands would be met, ever". Lauren rubbed her forehead and smiled when Bo squeezed her knee.
"You weren't going to walk out of there with anything less Lauren. Whatever you asked for, you were going to get. I just did not expect the Morrigan to show up there. I was coming to get you when you hadn't sent me a text saying you were ready". Bo pulled her shades over her eyes. Lauren nodded.
"Now let's see about getting you some lunch". Bo turned down the next street. "What will it be burgers? Steaks? Tacos?
"Steaks would be nice". Lauren smiled.
"Okay". Bo smiled as she drove a short distance. They parked and she opened the door for the Doctor. Lauren put her own sunglasses on and walked towards the building. They were seated immediately, and Bo told Lauren to order everything that she wants.
Bo caught herself watching the Doctor eat. She ate like she had not eaten in days. She wondered if it was due to last night and asked. "Did I do that? Do that to you I mean".
"I'm sorry? Do what? Lauren looked up.
"You're eating really fast. I was wondering if last night did that to you". Bo cringed.
"I am just hungry." Lauren mouthed through her food.
"Would you tell me if it was? Bo asked shyly. She was not trying to start an argument. She just needed to know.
"We went a little harder than last time. But it was not as bad as you think it was". Lauren set her fork and knife down.
"Lauren I know what we are building here. I know where we are going. I just want to make sure that I am the best for you. If I am not, then we can slow it down to being just friends because I would still want you in my life. I would need you in my life". Bo's voice was so soft, it was almost a whisper.
Lauren blew out a breath. They are building something, and it is all happening quickly. Bo had already started talking about living together and they had barely been on two dates. She does not know much about the Doctor and the Doctor does not know much about the Succubus.
"I have an idea". Bo leaned forward.
"And that would be? Lauren asked.
"We aren't ready to be a couple yet. But we can still live in the same house. A house that you pick. If we do not work out, I will move out. No strings attached. We can go on dates. Make sure this is best for the two of us". Bo bit her lip. She could not imagine those same lips never touching or tasting Lauren again.
"So where is this house? Lauren asked.
"I didn't find one. It dawned on me that a scientist might need more space than a succubus". Bo smiled.
Lauren played around with that thought. She would like to have room to work off the clock. But she would look silly after telling the Elders that her nights would be her nights.
"Just a few bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room would be enough". Lauren checked her brain again to make sure she could stick to a nine to five job. Besides if they are going to build something, they need time to do that.
"Well if you are sure about that, we can look a little bit after we are done here". Bo poked at her food again.
"We can". Lauren mumbled again.
"Eat your food Doctor. You don't have to rush all of it down". Bo laughed.
Lauren nodded and they both went back to eating their food. A warmth filled Bo's insides. After being cold for so many years. This could be her turning point. Her freedom.
Lauren watched Bo. Her whole attitude changed. She looked rested and content. As nice as all of this is, Bo's still a Fae she has yet to completely know. She knows her Succubus more than she does Bo. The woman is nothing but direct. She acts like she does not have enough time to play games. Then it dawned on the Doctor that perhaps that is about her. Her not having time to play games. Now the Doctor was warm. This is not about them as a couple. This is about them doing all that they can do as a couple before Lauren runs out of time. The Doctor frowned at the thought. Bo was giving up years she could have with someone else for a short life with a human.
"I'm not giving up anything Doctor. This is my choice. You are my choice". Bo pulled Lauren out of her busy brain.
Lauren sighed. "But Bo…
"No buts. That's sad thoughts you are having when we have so much to be happy about". Bo gestured around them.
The Succubus is right. If Lauren keeps harping on sad times, they will not share good ones.
"Then we better get to dating". Lauren smiled.
"Is this not a date? Bo asked.
Lauren smiled. It really was. She had been picked up, wined and dined.
"Fine but we better hurry and find that house". Lauren wiped her lips and stood.
"Don't just pick the first one you spot. Pick one you could see yourself living in." Bo leaned forward.
"Bo we can live in a small house. Besides, I don't have the money for a fancy one". Lauren looked around.
"Nope. You do. It will come with your clinic. It's a Fae expense". Bo shrugged and smiled.
"Wait the Fae is building me a clinic and giving me a house? Lauren asked.
"That's right. I told the Morrigan, the only way you would sleep was in your own bed. Which you can pick out too." Bo smiled.
"What about your bed? Lauren asked.
"I'm not giving up my poster bed Doctor. There are so many things I can still do with that thing". Bo looked everywhere but at the blonde.
The women walked out after Bo had paid their tab, jumped and Bo's car and drove slowly along so Lauren could see every available house.
"You don't want one built do you? We can always live at the clubhouse until its complete". Bo asked softly.
"I'm looking for a new one. One nobody's slept in yet". Lauren pulled her glasses on her head.
Bo smiled at the thought. Lauren looked like a kid as she oooed and smiled at everything, but nothing had wowed her yet.
Bo finally pulled over when Lauren asked her to. They both climbed out of her car and stood in front of a huge house. This one wowed Bo. She wondered if it would wow Lauren. They climbed the stairs and walked inside. The owner was having an open house.
"I'm not really dressed for this". Bo looked at her outfit after seeing the others.
"You look fine Bo. Besides, we are here to look at the house, not at what everyone else has on". Lauren gently patted Bo's back. She did look nice. Black pants, a matching top and jacket.
"Do you like it? Bo whispered.
"I want to see the upstairs first". Lauren replied as she grabbed Bo's hand. The Succubus seemed scared to move.
They walked past a few people and climbed the stairs. Every room was marked. It had a few guest rooms and they finally reached the master bedroom.
"This one". They said in unison and laughed. There was a floor to ceiling window that lead to a beautiful view outside. But nobody could look inside.
"Yes. This is the one". Bo's eyes turned blue and back to brown.
TBC