AN: First; Thank you all so much for the reviews! I appreciate every one of them and was so happy to read each of them. The reviews definitely made me want to continue this story as soon as possible. I would like to say that this story will be a long one, because I feel like these two people have lots to experience together and apart. It will take some time to build up the relationship between Bo and Lauren, but I will try to keep up the pace and keep each chapter interesting. Also I know many of you think that Bo is being a real ass in these first chapters, that is on purpose. - Have faith.
Disclaimer: I do not own Lost Girl or any of the established characters. Established characters from Lost Girl belong to The Lost Girl creators.
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Bo has been up all night.
Since meeting Lauren last night in the bar, and more importantly being shut down by her, Bo has not been able to think about anything else than how she is going to get Lauren to have sex with her so that she can win this bet with Vex. And she is going to win this bet! No way she's loosing! After all, she is Bo Dennis and she has her reputation and her pride to think about….
And don't even get her started on the 3 things she has to do if she looses the bet. 'No, I am definitely winning this bet.' Bo thinks to herself. 'But how?'
Lauren was quite dismissive last night, none of Bo's usual charm worked on her. But the handshake…. That handshake was no ordinary handshake. That handshake was something.
Pacing her living room floor and talking to herself, Bo tries to come up with ways to seduce Lauren.
"I need to find a way to see her first of all. Yes, I need to see her again."
"I also need to find out more about her. Normally I don't have to know much about the women I meet in order to seduce them. But Lauren is going to be a challenge."
The fact that it will be a challenge both frustrates and rouses her. It will be nice with a challenge. But she did wish Lauren was a little less crazy. What was up with her last night anyways? What was the deal with the stick up her ass?
Bo decides to go over to Kenzi's apartment so that she can pick her brain about this whole Lauren situation. Kenzi might also be able to get Crystal to tell her more about Lauren.
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Bo doesn't bother knocking on Kenzi's door, they never do, they always just walk into each other's apartments. But this morning Kenzi's door is locked!
Bo knocks. Nobody answers.
She knocks again.
After a while she hears some commotion and noise on the other side of the door and knows that Kenzi is on her way.
When Kenzi opens the door Bo has to stifle her laugh. Bo loves Kenzi to death but the Kenzi opening the door this morning looks like a mix of the Loch Ness Monster, an old Joan Collins, a stoned Ozzy Osbourne and the cat lady from down the street.
Bo enters the apartment. "Wowww Kenz. Are you okay? You don't look too well. We didn't drink THAT much last night."
"What?! No! Bo it's 5.30 AM… I was sleeping. What are you doing here now Bo? You are never up this early?!"
"What? No, it's not 5.30 AM?!"
Kenzi looks at Bo, tired and baffled. Then she takes Bo by the arm and drags her into the living room where she very demonstratively points to the large clock in the room. Kenzi is right. It is 5.30 AM. Wow! Bo did not realize it was this early.
"Sorry Kenz. I didn't go to sleep. I could not let go of last night's events. I have to seduce Lauren soon because it is already driving me insane."
"Really, Bo? You are up this early over a woman?! Wow!"
"Yes, what she said Yesterday is driving me insane, how she just dismissed me. I have a bet to win and I need to win it soon. Besides, I really do think the sex will be amazing. - I mean did you see her? Also, when we shook hands there was definitely a physical connection."
"Physical. – Yeah only physical, right..." Kenzi mumbles in a low voice that Bo cannot hear.
"I need your help Kenz. We need to come up with a plan. I need to know everything you know about Lauren."
Kenzi sits down on couch. "I really don't know much Bo. I know her and Crystal have been friends for a long time and are really tight. I know she is a doctor. And Crystal said last night that Lauren has been having a rough time lately, which based on her behaviour last night is no big surprise. But I really don't know much more. Also Bo, maybe you should just forget about Lauren and concede to Vex. There are plenty of other women to sleep with that do not involve me getting up before sunrise."
"No I am not giving up Kenz. I am having sex with Lauren and you are going to help me. We will just have to get some information from Crystal."
"Okay, I can see that you are not giving up on this so I will help you Bo, BUT after we get some sleep. Crystal is not up right now anyways and she won't take us waking her up at 5.30 nicely. So, lets sleep for couple of hours before we suit up for this mission of yours. Okay?"
Even though Bo is not thrilled about the idea of wasting a few hours, she can se the logic in Crystal being more helpful later on in the morning.
"Okay."
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Crystal agreed to meet the two of them for breakfast at a local café. So Bo and Kenzi are on their way down there now after they have both gotten a couple of hours of sleep.
"But Bo, we really shouldn't mention the bet. I mean, I don't even think I am comfortable with the bet anymore. And Crystal, being Lauren's best friend, is not going to help you seduce Lauren if she knows why you are doing it."
"No, of course not Kenz, we won't mention it. The bet stays between you, Vex and me."
Crystal is already there at the café waiting for them as they enter.
"Hi Crystal" Kenzi greets and gives her co-worker a hug.
"Hi Kenzi. Hi Bo. Nice meeting you last night. I had fun with you and Kenzi after Lauren left."
Bo smiles. "Morning Crystal. Yeah, me too."
They order some coffee and breakfast. One can never have too much coffee if you ask Bo. They start the breakfast with some small talk about last night and all sorts of other stuff that Bo is frankly paying attention to because she has her head preoccupied with figuring out how to get Crystal to spill the beans on Lauren. After a while she decides she has waited long enough.
Bo wants to know as much about Lauren as possible but she knows she has to be delicate so that Crystal does not shut down about her friend.
"So, Crystal. Lauren seemed… nice, last night. She's a doctor?"
"Yes, she is. She works at St. Michaels. And then she also volunteers at a free clinic."
"Wow, a bit of a saint." Bo says a bit sarcastically.
"Actually she really is. I have never known a person who works so selflessly to help others. She is always trying to save people or help people. Besides working at the hospital and volunteering at the free clinic she also helps at food drives, women's shelters and like a dozen other places. That's pretty much what she spends all her time on now. I know she was a bit irritable last night but she really wasn't herself. And maybe that is also partly my fault. She really didn't want to go out last night, but she has been having a rough time and I thought that maybe it would be good for her to get out and let loose a bit. But I guess that did not go so well. I have never seen her drink like that. - Or loose it. But I texted her this morning and she is at work and she is okay."
Wow, maybe this Lauren really is a saint. Bo has to admit that Lauren has her respect for what she does for others. And the way Lauren's best friend just described her and lit up while doing so, made Bo believe that Lauren actually has to be a good person somewhere under all the craziness from yesterday.
Bo gives Kenzi a kick on the shin. She needs Kenzi to help ask Crystal questions about Lauren if Bo wants to avoid seeming too eager.
"Ow!" Kenzi exclaims before realizing what Bo wants. "Yeah, what was that about? Why has she been having a rough time lately?" She asks Crystal and sends Bo a piercing look.
"Oh, well she has been through a lot this last year. But it isn't really my place to tell. But she is in a bad place and trying to keep busy helping others instead of taking care of herself. She just needs a little help I think."
"I feel bad for her." Kenzi says and looks all mushy. Great! Just what Bo needs. – Kenzi getting on board of Team Saint Lauren.
Hmm, Crystal really isn't giving much away here. Bo needs to find a way to see Lauren. She could propose another bar night but after last night that might not be the best idea. They could throw a dinner party thing together, but Bo really isn't the dinner party type, it is too much like a date. Lauren is a doctor and really spends all her time on helping others. Bo has an idea.
Bo smiles sympathetically. "So Crystal, sounds like Lauren does a lot of good work for others. Does she ever need any help with her volunteer work? I mean it sounds like she could maybe use a hand, and a friend, and I have the time. Plus I think we got off on the wrong foot last night."
Crystal looks a bit surprised at Bo and then at Kenzi. Kenzi just gives her a big smile. Only Bo knows Kenzi well enough to know that this is her less sincere smile.
Crystal takes a sip of her coffee. "Yes, I mean she is always talking about how they need more volunteers at the free clinic. She actually told me they need someone to help with a fundraiser she has to put together. But I don't know if that would be something you would want to help with? - Or have the time for?"
"That would perfect. I have been to quite a few fundraisers in my life because of my family. I would love to help. Maybe you could give Lauren a call and ask if she wants help and then I will meet with her today or tomorrow, whenever fits in her schedule."
"Sure, I can do that. That is really very sweet of you Bo. Lauren could use all the help she can get right now."
"But maybe it is best Crystal if you just tell her that you've found someone willing to help. Maybe you shouldn't mention it is me. You know, last night I think she got the wrong impression of me and I don't want her to say no to the help because of some misconception she might have of me."
Crystal didn't look convinced but ended up agreeing.
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As they leave the café Bo feels optimistic. She will see Lauren soon, play the misunderstood but very helpful saint and then seduce Lauren within a week.
"I'm not sure this is a good idea Bo. I mean, it sounds like Lauren is a really genuinely nice person who is going through some though shit. Maybe you should leave her alone."
Bo looks at Kenzi walking by her side. "No Kenz. I mean, yes it does sound like Lauren is a nice person and maybe she is going through something, but that is all the more reason why she should get some of this". Bo says while gesturing up and down her smoking hot body. "You know how they say sex relieves stress. That's actually all I am trying to do. Relieve Lauren of some of her stress."
Kenzi cannot help but laugh. "You are incorrigible Bo. But Bo promise me you will be considerate and not fuck up everything. I like Crystal, hell I even like Lauren from what I know of her. Be nice, okay?."
"I will Kenz. I am always nice to the ladies."
That last comment lands her a strike on the shoulder from Kenzi.
Later that day Crystal called Bo and told her that Lauren would meet with her at the free clinic the next day at 5 pm and texted Bo the address.
As Bo walks into the free clinic she is overwhelmed by how many people are sitting in the little waiting area out in the front.
The whole place is a bit frantic really. More waiting patients than seats, nurses running around between all the patients and there is a long line to talk to the nurse at the desk.
Bo walks past the line and up to the nurse.
"Sorry, but I have an appointment with a doctor. Ms… - well actually I don't know her last name but she is a doctor here, her name is Lauren."
The nurse, a 50+ and somewhat sizeable woman, gives Bo a no-nonsense look.
"You mean doctor Lewis. All these people are here to see her or doctor Daniels, so you will to stand in line and wait your turn."
"I am not sick. I am here because I have an appointment with Lauren. - Sorry, doctor Lewis. I am here to help with the fundraiser. She is expecting me."
"She is expecting you?"
"Yes."
The nurse sighs and looks at Bo like she just stole her last donut. "What is you name?"
"Bo Dennis, ma'am"
The nurse picks up her phone. "Yes, I am sorry to disturb you dr. Lewis but I have a Bo Dennis here and she says she has an appointment with you. Ah ha. Yes. No. Yes. I understand. I will let her know." The nurse puts down the phone and looks at Bo.
"So can I go see her? Which office is she in?" Bo asks triumphantly.
"No. Doctor Lewis said in no uncertain terms that she does not have an appointment with you and that she will not be seeing you. And also I should let you know that you are an ass."
Bo is confused but she is also beginning to get irritated and angry. "I am sorry, what?! I am an ass? She said that? And she does have an appointment with me, her friend Crystal set up the appointment."
"Actually doctor Lewis called you something else entirely. Ass, was me being polite. But you will have to leave. Doctor Lewis is a nice person and a busy doctor, she does not have time for your shenanigans."
Nice person. Bo is getting tired of hearing how nice Lauren supposedly is when all she sees of Lauren is craziness. Bat shit craziness.
Bo gives the nurse a look that could kill and then decides to go find Lauren herself. She walks down the corridor, figuring Lauren's office has to be somewhere down here.
Bo puts her ear to each of the doors, listening for some kind of activity. At the fifth door she hears Lauren's voice.
In her eagerness Bo opens the door without thinking. But she should have….. Because the vision she is confronted with is not pretty and not something that will be easy to forget. Bo now understands why there is a red light above a doctor's door when the doctor conducts intimate examinations. As Bo opens the door she sees a 300-pound 50-ish woman in the middle of a gynecological examination. – With her legs in just the right (wrong) angle, so Bo has the full view of EVRYTHING as she stupidly stubbles into Laurens office.
Lauren, surely surprised and horrified by this indiscretion, quickly gets up from her chair and shouts at Bo.
"WTF Bo! Get out! What is wrong with you?!"
Bo is so perplexed by the whole situation that she cannot move.
"GET OUT BO!"
Finally Bo pulls herself together and pretty much throws herself out the door and shuts it again. Out in the corridor Bo is frozen. That sight... Oh that sight... Bo will not be eating anything tonight. Yuk!
After a couple of minutes the patient opens the door, looks at Bo and then hits Bo with her purse while yelling in Spanish. Bo doesn't move. She knows that she kind of deserves this, being the ass that she is.
As the woman leaves, Lauren sticks her head out of the office, looks at Bo and says; "Get in here. Now!"
Bo decides it is best to do as told on this particular occasion.
"Shut the door." Lauren is trotting across her office, visibly mad.
Lauren is actually hot when she is mad, Bo thinks to herself.
"For God's sake Bo what were you thinking?! You cannot barge into a doctor's office like that. My patients trust me. They have to be able to trust me. - Trust that a lunatic won't be barging in while they are lying there all exposed. Do you know how upset Mrs. Santiago was? Are you a complete ass?"
"In this moment, yes." Bo knows that there is no point in arguing here. "But listen Lauren, I am very sorry. I really am. Trust me I did not want to see that either."
"That is not the point Bo! This is no joke!"
"No, I know it is not. I just joke when I am nervous. Listen, I truly am sorry. I don't always think before I act, obviously. And I made a huge mistake for which I really am sorry. Okay? I just got so frustrated after the nurse said you wouldn't meet me for our appointment and I just barged in to talk to you. I am sorry."
"But we don't have an appointment Bo. You can give up on the whole trying-to-hit-on-me-thing you had going on last night."
"Actually, we do have an appointment. Crystal called you and set up an appointment for you and me to talk about me helping you with the fundraiser you are hosting."
Lauren looks at Bo without saying anything, as though she cannot not quite believe her best friend's betrayal.
"You are the one Crystal called about?! You want to help me with the fundraiser? No!"
"Why not. I have been to a lot of fundraisers. I have the time. I want to help. You need the help. So why not?"
"Because you are an awful person. And I don't for one minute believe that you want to help. You probably just want to sleep with me, and this is your fucked up way of hitting on me."
Bo has to compose herself and remember her endgame instead of just leaving right then and there. "Don't flatter yourself Lauren. I can have any woman I want, so I don't need to have sex with a doctor that clearly has a stick up her ass. I don't like prudes. Also, I am not an awful person. Believe it or not I actually do want to help. There are a lot of people out in that waiting room and I am guessing that you and that other doctor won't be able to see all of them today. So some will go home without having seen a doctor. Your waiting room is too small. Everything in here looks ancient. So all in all I think you could use some help. I think you need more money, so that these people can get medical attention. – All of them. But hey, if you don't want my help. Fine! I will go. Goodbye Lauren."
As Bo turns and heads for the door, she counts within herself. 1… 2.. 3…
"Fine!" "Okay fine! But Bo, you are helping me and that is it. Nothing is going to happen between us. We are not sleeping together. We are not having sex. Ever! You can help with the fundraiser and that is it. If that is okay with you then you can come back tomorrow at 7 pm and we will get started. But it will be a lot of work because we have very little time to pull all of this off. So that is the deal, are you still willing to help?"
"Oh Lauren, I won't touch you. Not until you ask me to. Not until you beg me to. Not until you say "please"…. – Which you will do eventually, but until then I promise I won't touch you."
"Oh you are going to wait a long time for that, because that is never happening. It will be a cold day in Hell before that happens!"
"You just wait and see Miss Lewis." Bo says while sending Lauren a flirtatious smile. "See you tomorrow at 7 Lauren Lewis." Bo adds while walking out the door. And for some reason she cannot explain she likes to use the blonde's full name. She likes the sound. Lauren Lewis….
And Bo has a feeling tomorrow isn't going to be a bad day.
AN: Again, thank you so much for reading. I will do my best to continue to improve. I read all of your reviews and take them to heart. Next chapter will have a LOT more Bo and Lauren interaction.
At this point I am very intent on only doing Bo's POV, but I play with the thought of doing a chapter from Lauren's POV a bit later on to let you guys in on how she feels. Don't know what you think of that?
