Denzi Fluff

Chapter Two: The First Date

The sun had fallen below the horizon leaving only a faint unearthly glow from a nearly full moon. It was nights like this that made Dyson wish the Dal had a patio area. He may not be a werewolf, whose life depends on the wane of the moon, but his wolf side was still captivated by the way it shone. It was a night worth howling for. He knew by instinct that the moon would shine its brightest in three days. He waited for it every month. On the night of the full moon he would go just outside of town to his favorite meadow and lay under the stars.

He begrudgingly pulled his gaze from the night sky and entered the bar. There were very few patrons this night. As he walked to the bar he made a note of the fae he saw. A group of nixies sat in the corner, waiting to draw some lucky man to their lair where all three would satisfy him through the night. He'd had a few nights with nixies before. They were vivacious in bed but they were dangerous to humans, which they would lure to their pools to drown. He also eyed two other shifters, one male and one female. As he sniffed the air, the hair on his back rose and he instinctively tensed for a fight. The shifters were definitely leopard fae. The woman hissed in his direction. He sat down on a stool at the bar away from the couple.

"Hello Dyson, what brings you here tonight?" Trick stood behind the bar, cleaning a glass that already appeared spotless.

He smiled at the barkeep. "I'm waiting for Kenzi."

"Just Kenzi?" Trick raised his eyebrow, suspicion forming in his mind. Light Fae where allowed to be with humans, it was just very rare. Their short life cycles made it almost pointless. He had a soft spot for Kenzi, they all did; but Dyson was weaving a very dangerous web. Dating the human claimed by a Dark Fae was pushing an already very thin line.

"I know the risks Trick. I just can't help how my heart feels." Even the thought of Kenzi made his pulse race. The thought of her being in his arms, being her usual poetic self, made his inner wolf wag its tail.

"I thought you had given your love to Bo, my granddaughter. What does she think about this?"

"I don't know yet. Kenzi went to talk to her, but I am hopeful. As for my love, it was returned to me as Bo bonded with Tamsin. I am a free man Trick, it feels good." The wolf smiled.

"With your freedom so recently acquired, are you sure you want to put yourself in such a complicated situation so soon? Giving your love to a human can only last soo long, Dyson. I'm not judging or trying to sway your decision. I just want you to be sure." He picked up another clean glass and polished it before putting it back on the counter of the bar.

"I've never been so sure of anything in my life. I know I had Bo, and I loved her. When we first met she was so different from other Fae and she needed me. It was amazing and I would never belittle what we shared; but she was right, I gave her my love too soon. When I look at Kenzi, it's different. She may be human, but she has chosen to risk her life to be part of the Fae world. She has put her neck on the line to save it, this world that barely accepts her as more than a pet. I haven't stopped thinking about her Trick. She consumes my every waking thought and I wouldn't have it any other way. I see her ice blue eyes every time I close my own, and I could sit and daydream about that gaze all day. It cuts right through me. She has always known my heart."

"What about her human lifespan? You would give your love away to a human knowing you will only lose it within the next century? You would be left broken, empty for the rest of your life."

"Ah, but I would have a century full of memories of our life together. I would rather have a hundred years waking to the sound of her voice than live one more day without it." He knew it was true, but he also couldn't imagine his world without the human. He tried to shake the depressing thought but it stuck somewhere in the back of his mind.

He would make the best of every second he could have with her. He would spend his every waking moment making her short life the best life that any human had ever experienced. Hers was already special. She was special. He would be the best he could be, for her.

"Always the romantic, I admire that about you Dyson. Just take it slow, don't give your love away too soon again." He cleaned another glass and set it aside finished with his task.

"Oh, you won't have to worry about that. I learned that lesson the hard way. Do I have your blessing blood king?"

"Anything you need, of course." He left it at that, taking the most recently cleaned glass he filled it with a stout premium ale. One from Dyson's homeland in Scotland, and handed it to the wolf. "On the house, my congratulations for the return of your wolf."

"Thank You." Dyson took the beer and left the bar to rack up a game of pool.

It was during his third game of pool against himself that he looked up to find three very stunning women walk into the bar. His gaze fell upon Kenzi. She was breathtaking. She wore a dark purple shirt with a black corset and knee high boots that made her legs look a million miles long. His inner tail wagged again. Bo and Tamsin followed behind her, walking hand in hand.

"Hello ladies, you three look amazing tonight." He had said it to all three of them but his eyes never left Kenzi as he spoke.

Kenzi noticed his stare and knowing Bo would approve of her next move, she closed the distance between them. Her high heels made it easy to lean up and kiss the now very stunned wolf. He instantly regained his senses and returned the kiss.

She pulled back and smiled. He looked at her then at Bo and Tamsin "I take it we have approval from everyone's favorite power couple?"

Tamsin smiled and punched him on the arm. "My condolences wolf" Kenzi glared at her, but Tamsin couldn't help but continue, they make it way too easy for her to make jokes "At least now we have a pet, with a pet. Its pet-ception." She laughed at her own joke and Bo chuckled beside her. Dyson and Kenzi couldn't help but laugh along.

Kenzi suddenly looked at the valkyrie "Now, Tammers I know I rubbed off on you a bit since I raised you but movie title one-liners are my bit. Back off my comical territory valkubitch. You could never surpass my awesomeness anyways."

Tamsin scoffed and waved her hand "Pshh. Whatever momz. We here to play some pool or what?"

"As much as I would love to kick your snarky ass partner, now that I have permission, I would really love to take my girl out for a night on the town. I made us some plans just in case yall's conversation went well."

"You were getting too easy to beat anyways wolf." Tamsin kissed Bo's cheek. "Looks like its just you and me babe. Ill go get some drinks. Later flea bag, see ya at home momz." Then she walked off towards the bar.

It was Bo's turn to say something. "Dyson. Do you mind if I have a quick word with you before you go?"

"Sure Bo." He gave Kenzi a quick kiss on the cheek as he walked to a corner booth and sat down with Bo. "What's up?"

"Dyson. I just wanted to be clear. As far as I am concerned I am incredibly happy about you and Kenz. That being said. She is my heart. You hurt her and there is no corner on this planet where you could hide from me. Which you already know, but I needed say it. Also, I know you Dyson. You love with all you have the moment you feel it. Kenzi isn't like that, she will need time to warm up to being with you. You may want to keep the whole soul mate, giving your love away speech to yourself until you are absolutely sure she is ready to hear it. I'm only saying this because I want this to work for you two, you are perfect for each other. So I'm letting you know that pushing her to love will only push her away." She squeezed his hand as she stood. "I wish you two the best of luck." Then she walked off towards her waiting valkyrie.

Dyson suddenly felt unsure if his plan of a date would be too much. Bo was right, he did love with everything he had. He didn't want to push Kenzi away, he wanted very much to be close to her. As he walked towards her his palms grew sweaty and he was losing his nerve. He felt anxious, worried he may make the wrong move at any time. His entire body was tensed.

Kenzi had watched their conversation from where she stood by the bar. Dyson walked towards her he seemed tense, scared even. She had never seen the wolf nervous before. She definitely never thought he would be nervous about going on a date with her. It was cute. "It doesn't look like that went well."

"It actually did. Bo is happy for us, and if I hurt you I will die a thousand painful deaths." He rolled his eyes as he mentioned the threat. He knew Bo would kill him if he hurt Kenzi, but he also knew that his feelings for the human were incredibly strong, if anyone would get hurt from this relationship he knew it would be him, but Kenzi was worth that risk.

"Well then, why do you look so tense?"

"I just realized it has been a very long time since I have been on an official date. I'm worried you won't like what I have planned." He stood there, shifting nervously from foot to foot, waiting patiently for her to respond.

She stepped toward him, pulling his hand to hers and wrapping their fingers together. She pulled that hand towards her lips and pressed a gentle kiss on his knuckles. It was single-handedly the sweetest gesture he had ever seen the human make. For the second time that night, he stood there completely stunned by her. When he did manage to regain his senses, He squeezed her hand and walked towards the door.

Outside, Kenzi had assumed they would be going to Dyson's car, instead he surprised her and pulled her down the sidewalk. "Where we're going, we don't need cars."

"Wow. Pulling out a back to the future reference, you really are trying to impress. You win definite points. So, where are we going then?"

This time he brought her hand to his own lips and kissed them gently. "Uh-Uh. It's a surprise; right now I just want you to enjoy the fresh air. It is a lovely night for a stroll." They walked along the sidewalk, He drew small circles on the back of her hand with his thumb as they walked. He was completely unaware that it made enjoying the night air completely impossible for Kenzi, all she could do was focus on his touch. It sent chills down her spine.

He stopped in front of a very large run-down building. It didn't have any specific markings to show what was inside. It looked shady, the concrete walls were covered in sprayed on tags that shone in the light of the moon, the two window Kenzi saw had bars over the windows. She glanced at Dyson and cocked her head to the side. "This place? You haven't like gone evil or axe-murdery have you. I really handnt planned on being dead in a ditch tonight, it would be really inconvenient since I haven't sorted out my affairs and all."

"Haha don't worry Kenz. This place is actually a very well hidden jewel in this part of town. Very few know about it." He put his finger to his chin, thinking "come to think of it, you may be the first human to ever step foot inside."

He had definitely captured her curiosity. She loved hole in the wall places. He stepped forward and knocked on the door. A small slat slid back revealing a narrow set of eyes. A deep gravelly voice came from behind the door "Password."

Dyson threw on a thick Scottish accent "Liam, ye bleedin' eejit, let me in." Kenzi was impressed, what girl doesn't love an accent.

The door swung open and Kenzi was so shocked she almost laughed. The deep voice had left far too much to the imaginiation. Instead of the giant she had pictured would be on the other side of the door, there stood a very short man with dark red hair. She immediately pictured the leprechaun from lucky charms commercials.

"Shall I take ye to yer table brother?" the short man asked.

"Aye, that'll be great you little pest. Im tryin' to impress a girl 'ere."

He cut off his accent and turned to the theif. "Kenz. This is Liam."

"Aye, nice to meet ya lassie. Any friend of Dyson's is a friend of mine. This laddie saved my life once ye know."

"It's nice to meet you."

Follow me." He walked into the building.

The place was transformed on the inside. She looked up to see that there was no actual roof. Golden columns surrounded each table, used as posts for cloth canopies. The tables were spread out and everything was lit by candlelight. The floor was made of dark hard wood and had iron accents. The bar even had giant wooden casks behind it. It was beautiful, she imagined it was like standing inside of an open treasure chest. "Wow."

"I thought you would appreciate the beauty of this place, it reminds me of your 'house'" He gestured airquotes with his hands around the word. "It's a lot like you actually."

Kenzi laughed "Are you comparing me to a broken down building that doesn't even have a roof?"

"Hahaha let me explain. This place has been through a lot of rough times, but it is beautiful nonetheless. No matter what tries to break it down, here it stands, still strong. Just like you."

"Wow Dyson." She said, he always seemed to know exactly what to say. He was so eloquent. She realized she was staring at him and replied again "You are right about one thing, I love this place. It is beautiful here."

They looked over the menu and had an amazing dinner. Dyson ordered a bottle of wine and Kenzi's eyes grew wide with excitement. As they ate, Dyson told her the story of how he saved Liam's life. It turns out that he is an actual leprechaun and that someone had tried to steal his gold and Dyson had helped him get it back. Kenzi was shocked and amazed at the adventurous tale.

He also sat there entranced by her talking, she used large hand gestures to describe a story of one of her and Bo's many adventures defeating the Morrigan's thugs after Bo had taken that picture of her tied to the bed. They talked and laughed through the night. Everything about them just seemed to flow.

They had closed the place out. "It's late. May I give you a ride home?" Dyson stood and offered her his arm. She accepted it and leaned her head on his shoulder as they walked back towards the Dal to his car.

He parked outside of the clubhouse, and then he ran to the passenger side to open her door for her. "Aww looks like chivalry isn't dead after all."

"Not with me sweetheart." He bent a little at the waist and offered his hand to help her out of the vehicle. He kept hold of it as they walked towards the door. She opened it and stepped inside. Dyson tugged gently on her hand and pulled her back to him stopping at the doorway.

"Kenzi. I want to do this right. I don't want to rush this. So this is as far as I go tonight." He pulled her to him. Her hands laid on his chest. He breathed in her scent, she was intoxicating. Then tilted his head down to her lips and pressed them together. The kiss had started out sweet and innocent. Then Kenzi laced her hands through his hair and pulled him tighter towards her. She jumped up and wrapped her legs around him. There was no room left to breathe between the two of them. He could feel every curve of her body against his. She fit against him perfectly.

Her tongue traced the outline of his lower lip, he opened his mouth and she explored him with her tongue. A low growl formed from his throat. He pressed her against the wall on the outside of the house and kissed her hard, pulling her lower lip into his mouth he bit down on the tender skin. She moaned against him. All coherent thoughts were leaving his grasp as passion overtook his senses.

They stayed there and made out for what could have been hours but would never feel like it was long enough. Dyson had to use every ounce of his self control to pull himself away. He was struggling with his self control. The wolf inside of him was begging to take her inside and ravage her. He wanted to explore every inch of her. He could imagine all the ways he would please her. Yellow shone in his eyes, he turned away trying to compose himself.

"Good night Kenzi." He smiled, leaned in and placed one more sweet kiss on her lips.

"G'night Dyson. Thank you, I had a really great time." He turned from her. She couldn't help but stare at his backside as he walked away.

As soon as she was inside she did a happy dance. She was spinning in circles with her arms above her head, twisting her hips to an invisible rhythm. She jumped when she heard Bo's voice from the stairs. "Details!" Bo ran to her and held her hands and they jumped up and down together. Kenzi spent the next hour telling Bo how perfect the evening had been.

Kenzi laid in bed that night happier than she had ever been. She drifted off to dreams of Dyson holding her in his arms.