I am not sure this chapter turned out the way I wanted, but I hope you all enjoy it anyway. We get to see another side of Lauren and what happens with Dyson. I missed saying it last chapter, but I really do appreciate all of your wonderful reviews and follows. It makes it so enjoyable to write these stories. Please keep them coming!

Chapter 13

Friday night two Weeks Later in NYC

"Babe? You ready?" Lauren calls out as she gathers her purse and jacket.

"Yeah, just about" Bo calls back from the master bathroom. Sure, she takes a little longer than most to get ready, but is it wrong wanting to look her best, especially when she is going to have the sexy blonde on her arm?

Lauren groans, she hates being late for anything and Bo always has them toeing the line. It's one thing when they are on their own, but tonight they are having dinner with friends and reservations. Plus, if they miss the reservation, they will have to scramble to eat before she heads to work. Ugh, work! She really wishes she could call out but she promised Trick and it is her last weekend there. "We are supposed to meet them in twenty minutes, so..."

Hearing the irritation in her girlfriend's voice, Bo hurries out of the bedroom. "Relax babe, I got it. See? I am all ready." Smoothing down her dress, the brunette finally looks up at her girfriend and stops dead in her tracks. The blonde is wearing a sleeveless pink silk blouse and grey dress slacks that fit her form perfectly. "Wow! How am I going to keep my hands off you all night?"

"Wow yourself," Lauren let's her eyes rake down the brunette's body fitting snugly in the knee length black dress "and no one said you couldn't touch me" the blonde smirks, "let's just keep the PDA to a minimum since according to Kenzi, we lack self control." She slaps Bo's hand away from her ass. "Besides, I sure hope you won't keep your hands off of me ALL night," she laughs at the pouting brunette.

Bo groans inwardly, she hates rules. Not that she is ill behaved or rude, but she never saw the point in hiding her feelings. She vows to be on her best behavior and not do any inappropriate touching. "Argh! You are such a tease. No promises on the PDA, but I will make good on the after party."

Lauren rolls her eyes and pulls Bo into her, pecking her on the lips. "This is our first double date. A public outing with another actual couple" the blonde smiles.

"I know, and I am so excited. I love taking you out in public. Talk about an ego booster," Bo watches with a grin as her girlfriend drops her head to hide her blush. "I love you, Lauren."

Tilting her head up to catch her girlfriend's soulfull brown eyes, Lauren cups her lover's face and places a gentle kiss on her full lips. "I don't think you need an ego boost" she chuckles, "I love you too, Bo. Now let's go enjoy a nice dinner with friends."

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Amazingly, they arrive at the swanky restaurant five minutes early, making Lauren very happy as they step up to the bar for a drink while they wait for the other couple.

"I can't wait to see Hale and Kenzi as a couple." Lauren leans on the edge of the bar, looking at the people down the row before settling eyes on her brunette. She subtley takes in the exquisite form and feels her hear flutter when Bo looks her way with that dimple in full force. Ah, the dimple. It gets her everytime and the blonde finds herself doing everything in her power to keep it there as long as possible.

Bo seems oblivious to her girlfriend checking her out as she is stuck in her own thoughts. "Wonder if we can come up with a name for them- like Kale...no not that. Maybe Hanzi?"

Lauren shakes her head giggles, "Kenzi already mashed our names into BoLo."

"Oh really" Bo quirks a brow as Lauren nods, "I like it. She is something else. So spunky. I sure hope they work out."

"Well, it's very early, but it would be fun" the blonde agrees, letting her arm drift around Bo's waist. Just as their drinks are served, the pair hears a familiar voice call out from behind, "BoLo! What's shaking chicka's?"

They turn around to see Kenzi and Hale arm in arm striding happily up to them.

Lauren whispers to Bo, "I see Hale won the first battle, getting Kenzi somewhere on time." The comment making them chuckle together as the pair approaches.

"Hey guys! I am so glad we are doing this" Bo smiles and leans in to hug them both.

Looking at Kenzi, Bo and then Lauren, Hale agrees. "Yeah me too, Bo. It will be fun to get to know one another better and finally get to spend some time with the woman bringing my favorite exec such joy."

Lauren blushes as she shakes his hand and Kenzi gives her a high five. The man really is quite charming. She is happy that her best friend is dating a gentleman and she smiles watching Hale wrap his arm around Kenzi's waist, escorting her to their table.

The hostess seats them and they quickly fall into comfortable conversation, sharing stories and enjoying the company. Half way through dinner, Lauren senses Bo's mood change suddenly. Her eyes are narrow and she seems to be glaring at someone across the room.

"Babe what is it" she whispers, trying to be discreet.

"Nothing, just Dyson" she spits under her breath, turning her eyes back to her meal in hopes he didn't see them.

Lauren doesn't really know the man, but she was definitely not comfortable around him when they met at the party. He obviously has a thing for her girlfriend and for causing trouble.

"Crap" Bo says quietly, realizing that Dyson is now headed right to their table with that damn smug grin of his. One of these days she is going to knock that off of him.

Dyson makes eye contact with each person as he greets them. "Ladies, Hale, so nice to see you all."

"Hey Dyson." Bo says pleasantly with her best fake grin while Hale shakes his hand.

He turns his eyes to Lauren and nods, something in his look making her uncomfortable. "Nice to see you have time for dinner with friends tonight Lauren. I know you are very busy girl" he smirks.

Not knowing what his deal is, Lauren just keeps her expression neutral with a tight smile 'Yes well, I always make time for my girlfriend," she smiles at Bo and squeezes her knee"

"Of course." His response is short but he doesn't lose the smirk, which really gets under her skin.

"Dyson, what brings you here tonight?" Hale asks, trying to hide his confusion and break the suddenly tense mood.

The well dressed man motions over his shoulder to a tall blonde that looks more like a Playboy model sitting at the bar waiting for him, his cocky smile in full effect.

Bo looks her up and down. "Nice. Must have paid a pretty penny for that one," she says and takes a sip of her drink.

Everyone nearly choked, trying to hold back their laughter as Dyson was less than pleased.

"Hmph," He sneers at her, "Well, I guess we both know where to get those" he says and then bids adieu. Making his way back to his date, he throws one last look at the party over his shoulder, being sure to catch the angry glare of Bo. He feels deeply satisfied at having riled her up.

Kenzi gives her best friend a confused look that quickly turns to anger as the words register, "Oh no he didn't!"

Lauren shoots the Goth a pleading look and pushes Bo back down into her seat when she feels her girlfriend begin to rise up. Lauren is definitely not happy with the last remark, getting a hint that he knows something about her. Calming the brunette, she glances at Dyson, who is still enjoying his handy work, and narrows her eyes in warning at the man. Bo is upset, whispering her apologies to her girlfriend who is trying to brush it off. She has been afraid that someone Bo worked with would figure her out. After all, Bo can't be the only one from there that goes to the Dal.

Watching the exchange with interest, Hale has to ask, "Okay, what was all that about?"

Too upset to speak without saying something she may regret, Bo just steels her jaw and takes another bite of food.

Sensing that Bo is not going to be in a rational state of mind, Lauren pipes up, "Apparently Dyson knows about the job I have to help put myself through med school. I am a dancer at the Dal on weekends. It's only a few more days, as I have gotten a work study research position until I start residency next year."

"Oh really? Lauren I am very sorry if he has made you feel uncomfortable in any way. I-"

The blonde waves him off, "That's not necessary Hale, but I do appreciate it. I won't give the Neanderthal a second thought, but I am worried about Bo."

The brunette has been lost in her own thoughts, mentally scolding herself for letting him get to her and raging over the things she would love to do to the jackass. Hearing her name, she jumps back to the present. "Hmm?"

The look of concern on her boss's face is endearing. "Bo, has he been harassing you?"

Wanting nothing more than to continue the pleasant evening they were enjoying just minutes ago, Bo ignores Kenzi's motions to spill the beans. "I am not going to complain Hale."

Hale is not having any of it as he presses her harder, "No, Bo, I am asking you directly, as a friend if he has been harassing you with this information?"

Bo looks to Lauren, then Kenzi and back at Hale. "Yes, but it just started the other day, after I closed the deal. Actually, he told me he was the one that told Evony that Lauren and I were a couple when they were having sex. Evony and Lambert put me up to...well...you all know what happened, they knew that we were dating."

Hale is furious, though he tries his best to keep an even tone, it is evident he really would like to confront his friend and employee right now, but Kenzi gives him a look that says "chill out." Glancing around the table he can tell that his date and the blonde are equally angered.

Dropping her fork on the table in exasperation, her emotions finally boil over. "I wanted to say something, I did...I just wasn't sure how to approach it and I just wanted to move on, but he won't leave me alone. Ever since we dated, he just keeps coming back and screwing with me whenever it strikes his fancy."

"What a douche" Kenzi adds, shaking her head at the nerve of the man.

"I wish you had told me, Bo. Some of that is grounds for dismissal."

"Yeah, me too Bo," Lauren says, eyes pleading with the brunette for full disclosure.

She sighs, deeply hoping that this conversation is almost over. "I didn't want you to feel uncomfortable, Lauren. I thought about telling you Hale, but I figured he will only be worse if I got him fired. There has to be something else. Let's just drop it and enjoy ourselves please?" She looks around the table "Please" she begs.

"Fine. For now," Hale relents and everyone nods in agreement, quietly resuming their dinner in an uncomfortable silence.

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Saturday evening at the Dal-Lauren's last day

Half way through her performance, Lauren catches a glimpse of a familiar face in the back. She does her best to focus on the song, but her mind keeps drifting to the tall blonde man and what he could possibly want. When the music stops, she hurries off of the stage, grabbing her robe and heading to the dressing room area. Somehow Dyson gets himself backstage and he slithers up behind the blonde.

"Hello Lauren."

His tone is sweet, but it makes her stomach turn anyway. She had hoped to get through one last night, but of course not. Lauren doesn't turn to face him, but rolls her eyes as she responds, "Dyson. What can I do for you?"

She could hear him deflate, hoping he would surprise and upset her, instead it's as if she expected to see him tonight. "You don't seem surprised to see me."

"No, I am sure that Bo is not the only one from your agency that comes here" she plays it off as she turns around her expression is neutral, "I am just surprised it hasn't happened sooner."

"Well, I just wanted to say that you look particularly great tonight. I guess being in love agrees with you."

Lauren can tell that he is not sincere, more like he is probing for something and she is sick of his games. 'This ends tonight' she thinks.

She keeps her voice flat and her expression unchanged. "Who says I am in love?"

He was not expecting that answer, much the way he was not expecting her to seem so calm and in control. Dyson was certainly expecting a response similar to Bo's melt down. He rubs his scruffy chin, drooling over the possibility of a juicy tidbit "Oh? Are you telling me you don't love Bo?

"Are you telling me that you do" she challenges.

"I bet she would like to know that since she is head over heels for you" he smirks, still hoping to get a rise out of the woman.

"You are quite the gentleman. Obviously you care a lot about Bo's well being to look after her best interest. I like that" She growls as she moves in close and massages his lapels, a slight smirk on her lips. "Let's not talk about her now. When I am at work, it is all about the customer. "

"Really? Now that's what I like to hear. I love good customer service. Maybe we should go behind the curtain and you could service me privately" he runs a finger down her arm and plays with the end of her silky blonde hair.

Lauren smiles and wraps her arms around his neck, pulling their lips close, "Not a chance in hell" she whispers as she quickly pulls him down and knees him hard in the groin, the blow dropping him to his knees. As the bouncer rushes over she leans into Dyson and pulls him by the ear, making him place his hand on the ground to steady himself, "I am not sure what your deal is you sick fuck, but leave me and Bo alone, got it?"

Without waiting for a reply, she steps on his hand with her heel causing him to cry out. The bouncer just stands there with an impressed look on his face as she tells him that the man appeared from no where and got handsy with her. The rather large man picks Dyson up off the ground and drags him back out to the lounge, tossing him out onto the street. Still recovering from the blow, he protests, calling for Trick, but Lauren already had the old man's ear explaining what happened not only then, but the other night at dinner and how he has been harassing her and Bo. Trick just motions for them to get him out and inform him that he is no longer allowed into the Dal, not even for work.

"I know many people think lowly of the girls that do this, but I will not tolerate any of you being treated like trash," his emotions evident in his words. The old man does go out of his way to treat his employees like family and never tolerates anyone treating them poorly.

Lauren reaches across and hugs him. "Thank you Trick. I have always appreciated you treating us like human beings, unlike some other places, and I am really grateful for all you have done for me. I fully intend to make good on my promise to help you with any medical needs so you how to reach me if you need to."

"I do hope you will drop by once in a while. Scotch on the house" he winks and squeezes her arm lovingly, drawing a lovely grin from his dancer. She hasn't been here long, but he quickly came to think of her more like a grand daughter. Her caring nature and dedication to her goals warmed his heart. It saddens him to think of not seeing her anymore.

"I promise. Now I better get ready for my last dance and Bo. She is picking me up shortly."

"You guys are still an item, huh?"

A smile slowly pulls at her lips when she thinks of Bo. She nods affirmatively and the smile grows even more.

The old man can see the glow the blonde gets just thinking of her girlfriend. He can't help but remember that same feeling when he was dating his wife. He knows it's a good sign for their relationship and he couldn't be happier for the both of them. "That's good. She's a good girl and she must be pretty special if she managed to grab you up."

"Thanks Trick, I certainly think she is."

Just then, she spots Bo walk into the Dal. The brunette's eyes light up when she sees the blonde as she hurries over, greeting Trick when she passes. Watching the lovers interact gives the old man a warm feeling in his heart even though he still longs for his departed wife.

Lauren pulls the brunette backstage so she can give her a kiss. "I didn't expect you so early."

"I'm sorry. I couldn't resist, Lauren. I wanted to see your last performance" she says sheepishly, looking up through her dark lashes.

The blonde just flashes a seductive smile. She knows how much Bo loves to watch her and that the brunette has been so good about not coming to see her at work. Maybe she can make this last one extra special for her girlfriend. "You know, it doesn't mean I will never dance for you again."

This remark definitely piques Bo's interest as she raises a brow. Lauren snakes her arms around her girlfriend's waist and pulls her in. As she kisses her way up Bo's neck, the brunette tips her head away to give her better access. The blonde stops by her ear and husks lowly, "All you have to do is ask, and I will do anything you want, baby." She finishes with a nip on her ear lobe before pulling back with a devilish grin. The look on Bo's face really says it all and the blonde giggles as she has to fight her way out of the embrace to get back to the stage in time.

Performing for the last time, Lauren keeps her eyes locked on Bo half of the time, making an effort to accentuate each seductive move even more when their eyes meet so that the brunette knows that she is only thinking of her and only her in that moment. The sensuality of the whole scene makes Bo ache as she watches the dance being performed just for her. While she loves the way she feels knowing that she is the only one in here fantasizing about the blonde on the stage that actually gets to live the dream, she is counting the minutes to get Lauren home where she never has to share her like this again.

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