I promised a quick update and here it is. I guess this is the point at which the story takes it's next shift. I hope you guys enjoy it, I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on whether the direction is right. Thanks again for all the feedback it really has been so helpful.
Tamsin had stayed on Lauren's couch every night for two weeks. The two women's paths rarely crossed in the home. The Valkyrie would wander in late in the evening or in the early hours of the morning and was usually still asleep when Lauren left for the lab. In the first few nights Lauren had sent the Valkyrie text messages saying the couch was hers should she need it, but Tamsin's late night door knocking had not been good for the Doctor's still fragile nerves, so in the end she was given a key of her own.
In what had become something of an oddly reassuring tradition the Valkyrie would yell out to the Doctor on her arrival of a night time "just me Doc, you ok up there?" Tamsin would usually get a response and if she didn't she was up the stairs in a flash to check on her housemate. For Lauren, she felt safer knowing that Tamsin was either in the house, or would be coming home during the course of the evening. She liked her being near.
Since that day at the Crack Shack Lauren had tried to keep her contact with Bo and the others relatively professional. Lauren knew she had no right to be angry with Bo and could see she and Dyson were both torn by the situation. But still, seeing them together, knowing they were together, it hurt. Bo had tried to explain how the events had unfolded, but Lauren had politely discouraged her from continuing "you don't owe me an explanation Bo".
On the bright side, Bo's venom situation had given Lauren something to focus on. Her body was well and truly on its way to being healed and her lab work was helping to address some of the emotional wounds that were not in as much of a hurry to mend. She had however been making slow progress. The toxins in Bo's body were virtually impossible to kill in any scenario. Cockroaches of toxin world Lauren had thought.
Tamsin would occasionally come to the lab and provide Lauren with a new sample from Bo. The Valkyrie would always watch the Doctor's face cringe as she read the label marking how long the sample had been taken post copulation.
"I thought I'd seen the worst of your cruel and unusual punishment while we were holed up in the Dark Hilton, but I've got to tell you Doc, this seems equally unwarranted. And painful"
"It's science Tamsin, that's all"
The Valkyrie watched as the Doctor returned to her microscope. Her plastered arm making the use of the instrument challenging.
"When are the casts due to come off Doc?"
"Actually, I have a check up on the leg and arm this afternoon, so hopefully both today"
"Excellent. Just what we need". Lauren looked up from her microscope with a confused expression. "Just what we need?"
"Yes, just what we need. An excuse to party".
Shaking her head the Doc went back to her microscope.
"I'll pick you up from home at six Doc, get your cast off and your dancing shoes on". Tamsin turned quickly and walked out of the lab.
"Tamsin, no…. I have work to do…Tamsin!"
Tamsin was not at all surprised when she arrived at Lauren's apartment and found the Doctor was absent. It had been just over six weeks since both woman gained their freedom and yet the Doctor had found no cause for celebration. Tonight Tamsin was going to ensure that all changed.
Heading up to Lauren's bedroom the Valkyrie packed a bag of clothes appropriate for the night she had planned in her mind. Drinking, dancing and most probably just more drinking. Regardless of how the night played out Tamsin wanted to ensure that Lauren knew there was life after Bo, there was a world out there to be experienced. In her mind Lauren had been given a new chance at life, she'd avoided execution, treason charges and was welcomed back into the world of the Light. Tamsin had been given much the same with the extended life span provided to her while she was in possession of the Gram Sword. They both needed to grasp this opportunity.
When she arrived at the lab she found the Doctor exactly where she left her earlier in the day, only this time minus a leg and arm cast.
"How's it feel Doc?"
Looking up from her microscope and then down to her arm and leg Lauren smiled a genuine smile that made the Valkyrie's heart beat a little quicker. It was the first moment of real happiness she'd seen in the woman's eyes since well before her capture.
"I've got to admit, it feels good. Weird, but good. Although my leg is still quite weak, I'm not sure I'll be up for to much tonight, perhaps we should just go see a movie?"
Rolling her eyes the Valkyrie was having none of it. "I've seen you do things on that leg that I didn't think any human could do Doc. We'll have you on a dance floor tonight I'm sure of it".
Throwing a bag of clothes at Lauren's feet she smirked that classic shit eating grin "you don't have any excuses left hotpants, lets go…"
Lauren had never seen a club like it. The entire place was an explosion to the senses. The music was so loud that she felt her lungs vibrate. She and Tamsin started out positioned at the bar, yelling inaudible words at each other. For Lauren the wine and shots were flowing a little too quickly, but as the night wore on she began to enjoy the feeling washing over her. The Valkyrie would occasionally lean in close to the Doctor's ear and comment on passerby's who attempted to engage the two beautiful women in conversation. Whenever she did she held her face next to Lauren's a touch longer than required. The Doctor couldn't deny she enjoyed the closeness of it. The alcohol coupled with the electric sexual atmosphere had pushed dormant desires to the surface.
Lauren made eye contact with beautiful women as they passed by, watching for the reaction in their body language. Standing beside her Tamsin smirked proudly when the glances were returned with full and clear intent. The Doctor felt different here with the Valkyrie beside her. She had never really been the predatory type but with the physical reminders of her torment now removed she felt a new freedom, a new power.
When Tasmin suggested that they move to the dance floor the Doctor initially refused. The Valkyrie stood in front of her for a moment and Lauren did not believe she would allow her to stay put. Tamsin moved her face into Lauren's ear to say something and as she did the Doctor felt sure that her heartbeat could be heard above the rupturing base of the music that blared. Feeling the Valkyrie's breath against her ear Lauren couldn't help but bite down on her lip. A mouth so close to her skin, Lauren exhaled as she felt Tamsin's words release, "suit yourself Doc". Pulling her face away the Valkyrie gave the Doctor a wink and smirk before walking off towards the mass of bodies on the dance floor.
From the bar Lauren watched Tamsin cut a swath through an appreciative crowd. Her height and build were enough to attract attention in most normal circumstances, but in tight black jeans and in a skin exposing black singlet the Valkyrie had a presence that was impossible to resist. From the safety of the bar Lauren could see the faces of men and woman alike as they noticed the stunning blonde move to the music. People responded to her physically, attempting to position themselves next to her, fighting for room on the already heaving dance floor. Those who sought her attention knew without a doubt that any interaction would be on the Valkyrie's terms alone.
Watching on from a safe distance, Lauren's mind began racing at a million miles an hour. Her normally clear analytical approach was clouded by alcohol and noise. She had felt her own feelings for Tamsin evolve since they had first been captive together. There was absolutely a connection with the woman borne of a shared experience that they alone could understand. Was she confusing those feelings with desire due to the natural rejection she felt since learning of Bo's new relationship with Dyson?
Lauren's internal dialogue was however interrupted as she noticed the Valkyrie give a tall and strikingly attractive man dancing in front of her the go ahead to bring his body in close to hers. Lauren watched their movements synchronize, the man pulling Tamsin's body into his while he ran his hands down the side of her waist. A pain to the center of her chest told the Doctor she was jealous. If there was one feeling Lauren did not want to feel right now it was jealousy.
Deciding not to watch the performance, Lauren turned back to the bar and ordered another drink wanting to dull whatever it was she was feeling further. With one shot and then another Lauren simply could not resist the temptation to look back to Tamsin. When she did she found the man had moved behind her, the Valkyrie's back pressed against him, his hands moving across her taught stomach and his nose buried in her hair. In that moment the Valkyrie looked towards the Doctor and their eyes connected. Finishing the drink in her hand Lauren held the gaze as she walked from the bar and made her way towards the Valkyrie, through the crush of bodies, past the attentive eyes she herself gained from onlookers. Tamsin's face turned to a knowing smirk as Lauren finally made it to her. With Lauren stood in front of her, Tamsin removed herself from the clutches of her admirer and stepped towards the Doctor, bringing her body in close. When her male admirer attempted to protest Tamsin shot him a look that left him without a doubt that his chance had passed.
Lauren pulled the Valkyrie in close making sure that there was no doubt as to her intention. Tamsin responded by bringing her hand up to the Doctor's face and lowering her own so that their foreheads were pressed against each other. Their lips hovered closely for a moment before the Valkyrie could resist no more, forcing her mouth into the human's. This was not a slow or tender kiss. This was a release. A pure and impossible release of all the emotions these two women had held in check for months. The pain, the hurt, the fear, the hope; everything was present in this moment. Lauren tried to pull the Valkyrie in closer to her body, throwing her arms around her back and squeezing her tightly. Tamsin responded bringing her hand up to Lauren's neck, into her hair and holding her there in their kiss. No matter how either woman tried, the closeness both of them so desperately desired could not be found on this dance floor. Pushing back from the embrace Lauren lifted her eyes to the Valkyrie "you need to take me home". With a smile Tamsin simply grabbed the Doctor's hand and led her off the dance floor and out of the club.
There was not a taxi in the world that could of got the two women back to Lauren's apartment fast enough. Both attempted to refrain as best they could on the drive home but when Lauren leaned into Tamsin's neck and began kissing her way up to her ear the Valkyrie just about lost all control. Throwing a fifty dollar note at the driver Tamsin barked "you need to speed up buddy".
Arriving at the apartment Lauren fumbled with her keys as she felt the pressure of the Valkyrie's body pressed against her. Finally inside, Tamsin turned the Doctor against the closed door and both women felt an enormous relief as the solid object allowed the Valkyrie to push their bodies forcibly against each other. It still was not nearly close enough.
Lauren pulled at Tamsin's clothes, first removing the Valkyrie's singlet and then her own. Pressed together again, in a devouring kiss, the Doctor let out a moan as for the first time she felt skin on skin. Hearing the human's audible response Tamsin, without removing herself from the embrace or their kiss, turned them towards the stairs to the bedroom unbuttoning Lauren's pants as they moved. By the time they made it up to the bed the Doctor was completely naked and when the Valkyrie pushed her down Lauren could only marvel at the physique of the only partially naked woman standing above her.
Pulling herself up to the edge of the bed Lauren sat herself in front of the Valkyrie's waist and unbuttoned her jeans, removing them in a strong swift action. Bringing her mouth to the exposed stomach in front of her she was urged on as Tamsin groaned while bringing her hands into Doctor's hair. Running her fingers gently across the leg hemline of the Valkyrie's panties Lauren felt a heat explode inside her. Removing all remaining clothing the Doctor could not hold back any longer, plunging her mouth into the Valkyrie as the tall blonde arched her back in pleasure.
Tamsin was lost in that moment, she could feel herself drifting towards the abyss. When she felt Lauren inside her she knew she needed to take action before the woman sent her over the edge. Removing herself from the Doctor's hold the Valkyrie took to her knees putting Lauren's slim body directly in front of her. Kissing her way up the human's inner thigh Tamsin couldn't help but bite down whenever she heard the human moan.
Completely naked, the Valkyrie's body on top of her own, Lauren felt for the first time the closeness she'd sought the entire evening. When the Valkyrie thrust her fingers inside of her and placed her mouth over her ear Lauren felt herself start to become undone. Tamsin adjusted her position so that Lauren's leg was between her. As she thrust into the human she brought their lips back together and tasted the vibrations from Lauren's moans as both women came completely undone, holding tightly onto each other.
As Lauren lay next to the Valkyrie in the moments after she blocked out thoughts of what tomorrow would mean for them both. For one night, for the first time in such a long time Laure Lewis felt warm, safe and happy. She was going to enjoy this small luxury while she could.