Surprise! I had a quick burst of energy amid my currently crazy life and I put this together. I didn't want to make you all wait ages for me to get re-inspired, so this is short but uber fluffy. Enjoy! Read and review please!

Chapter 19

The Next Day

Our "adventure" last night took us way into the morning, so it was a good thing we had nothing to do today. I was beginning to rethink having Bo call the maid service for brunch. I was starving and a little hungover, so cooking was the last thing I wanted to do. Then I realized we were at the hotel and room service was absolutely what the doctor ordered.

One eye cracked open to peek at the clock. One in the afternoon? Ugh! I groaned and tried to roll out of bed, but something caught my wrist. Looking back over my shoulder, my eyes traveled down my arm to blue material tied securely around my wrist. I followed the trail of sky blue across the steely gray sheets until it disappeared under Bo's body. We'd consumed a good bit of alcohol when we returned to our room, but if I recalled correctly, the other end of the silk scarf was tied to the bed frame. Seemed she was better at tying knots than I thought. A smile took over my face. A huge one. We went all out on the Bear Grylls themed sex-a-thon and it was amazing. Was it normal to have this much sex? Pfft. I wasn't about to complain, because I always wanted all of the woman lying beside me. I wanted all of her all day, every day. I'd never been able to say that before and maybe it was a tad obsessive or something, but I could tell in the way she looked and touched me, that the feeling was mutual. So there...we could be committed together if we were crazy.

With no way to escape without undoing the knot, my semi-conscious self rolled over and started to pick at the knot. Frustration didn't take long when you were starving, hung over and had to pee. Bo stirred and turned her head to me. She grumbled and peeked out one eye, a small smile forming at the sight of me pouting and holding my wrist up like a wounded animal.

The other eye popped open. "What's the matter babe?" Her voice was thick and raspy and her smile grew as that familiar sparkle took form in her eyes. Even this early she was full of fire and it was sexy as hell.

"Bo," I whined. "I really have to use the bathroom. Please help? Its too early for puzzles." My hand fell limp to the bed.

She laughed and positioned her body to face me, freezing for a moment to get her bearings. "Shit, guess we both had too much to drink." She pecked me on the lips, then pulled back just a wisp. "I'll untie you as long as you come right back. I want to snuggle."

"Deal, but hurry or we'll be snuggling in a puddle."

"Thanks for the image." With a simple pull she undid the scarf, smirking as I frowned at the ease of it all. "You are free. Now fly little birdie and come right back to me."

"Thank you," I mumbled as I hurried form bed. "By the way," I threw back over my shoulder, "Its way too early for all that chipper."

"Noted. Now go." She shooed me away with the flick of her wrist.

A few minutes later I returned with two glasses of water, which I insisted we drink before snuggling. Bo rolled her eyes, but thanked me right before she yanked me back into bed so she could play big spoon.

XXX

At two-thirty we finally crawled out of bed. We showered and slipped into the plush hotel robes that were provided. Room service delivered waffles, strawberries, bacon and coffee and without much chit chat, the two of us plopped down across from one another and dug in. Like wild animals we tore through the food only coming up for air long enough to flash the other a smile or cast a glance out the window that overlooked the city.

Bo's phone chirped. After a quick look, she shook her head and took another sip of coffee. "Its my sister. That's usually a bad sign."

"Do you think its about last night?"

"Probably. Should've gotten some whiskey for this coffee." She lifted the phone, pausing in mid-air before lowering it back down, then reconsidered. "Let's just get it over with." Her lips pursed tightly as she clicked open the message.

I studied her in silence waiting, for the bomb to drop, but seconds later her stressed features eased. A slow, sly grin took hold and a sudden burst of laughter broke out. I hoped it was a good laugh and not a crazed "I can't believe this shit" kinda laugh.

"That's good right? You laughing?"

"Oh yeah." She settled herself. "You're not gonna believe this shit. Look." She passed the phone to me.

Her sister sent a picture of the National Inquirer cover. My eyes scanned the headlines, but they didn't have to go far. A nice bold headline with a picture of Desiree trying to push past me at the club stood out. The look on her face was priceless as I stood my ground between her and Bo. I mumbled the words, "Washed up starlet tries to break up power couple."

"Scroll to the next one," Bo said.

With a swipe I was onto the story inside. There was the picture Scotty took of us in front of the hotel with Bo's quote, "I am happy... I finally found a reason to grow up." The story was very pro us, talking about how happy we looked and how we were in town to visit and that we had been together for months. "Billionaire Bo Dennis has been seen several times with Las Vegas auto mogul Lauren Lewis over the last few months. Seems they are official and Bo has never looked happier."

I scanned further down.

"Well known Hollywood harlot, Desiree O'Shaugnessy, never misses a chance to sink her hooks into anyone with money. She and Bo have a history but according to witnesses, that's exactly what it is, history. A source says that despite Desiree's aggressive play at Z last night, the pair handled it with class and smiles on their faces." I read the last past aloud, "Seems Bo Dennis really has grown up."

"That's true." She leaned across, placed her hand on my thigh and looked me in the eye. "No more girls. I wanted a woman and found the most amazing one. Now I just want to be woman enough for you."

My heart just melted. "Aww. You are, Bo. And I hope I can be all you eve want and need." I covered her hand with my free one

"You most certainly are, Lauren. Ya know, for a couple of dysfunctional daters, we've kicked ass in this dating thing."

"Well, its easy when you've found the woman of your dreams."

"Oh you have, have you," she joked.

"I meant you," I snickered and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

"Ha ha. I cannot lie, its true."

"It's true for me too," I agreed. "So how do you feel about the article?"

"I'm okay actually. I mean...it wasn't really a secret that we'd been dating, but I am sort of happy its out in the open. I mean damn, look at you." she laughed. "And look at me. You did pretty well yourself. Winning!" She high-fived me.

"Oh lord." I laughed along with her and shook my head. I was happy to have it out there too. I hoped it would relieve some of the pressure on her and not make it worse.

"What about you? Are you okay with it?"

"I'm fine. And last night went well."

"It did. And Scotty held true to his word. This easily could've been, "Bo Dennis and her lover cause bar brawl or some shit."

I shrugged and groaned. That was true and sad and served as a reminder of the microscope I now lived under with Bo. "But it didn't. We're good."

"We're great."

We both smiled and went back to enjoying our brunch. Life was good.

XXX

Several Days Later

My limbs numb and my body heavy, I was stuck somewhere between sleep and real life. The crack of suns rays trickling in through the curtains pulled me from my dream state. Truth be told though, the entire trip had been pretty dreamy. The week vacation turned into ten days, much to Bo's surprise, and I'd only called work three times, besting the once a day number she had her money on, though I'd never tell her about the couple of texts Bob and I exchanged. I could stay right here forever, but deep inside I was longing to get back to work. She was right that being idle would get boring for me, but time with her never did. I wanted more time with Bo. If this vacation did anything, it proved that we were good together in so many ways and we were both willing to grow into this relationship to make it stronger. Today I would pop the question. A huge step for me to ask someone to live with me, but I knew without a doubt that it was what I wanted. I was ready for us to take the next step.

A lazy arm slipped across my back, tugging me closer to the beautiful warm body that lay beside me. Just her touch was enough to awaken every nerve ending and bring a ridiculous smile to my face.

Bo mumbled into her pillow.

"What?"

"I said, I don't wanna go home. You sure you don't want to run away with me?"

"Like you said, we'd get bored eventually."

"Are you bored with this trip?"

"No, but I can't deny that I don't have the itch to get back to my dealership. Sad I know."

"No, I get it. That's been your baby forever."

"Your my baby now, but yeah, its important to me. But Bo, I have loved every second with you and look forward to each one to come."

Bo climbed atop me smiling down at me before she kissed my lips softly. "Yeah?" Her eyes shone with hope and happiness.

"Yeah." I kissed her again.

One hand brushed the hair from my eyes and continued to twirl the ends while her eyes scanned my face. "I've never been happier. You make me so happy Lauren."

"Me too Bo. You make me happy. I thought I was happy until I met you. My life almost feels complete."

"Almost?"

"Mhm." I twirled a thread of her dark hair around my finger, distracting myself from her eyes as I fought my urge to chicken out

"What would make it complete?"

"If we moved in together." As I spoke the words I met her eyes, hopeful of the blinding sparkle that accompanied ideas she loved, yet dreading the possibility of darkness if it was one she wasn't ready for.

Her lip quirked up as she studied my face. A hint of glassiness shone in her eyes as she contemplated my seriousness. "You sure?"

"Very. Will you move in with me Bo Dennis? Or we can find a new place. I don't care, I just want to know that every night we will be together. That I will come home to you." I cupped her jaw and forced a nervous smile as a tears formed in her eyes.

"Yes. I want that too. I've missed having a home and you make me feel like home."

"I like the sound of that."

"I can think of something else I like the sound of," Bo purred as she kissed her way down my body.

XXX

Two days later- Vegas

"That's all of it," Bo said as she set the last box down in the living room.

"Really? All you had was two suitcases, two boxes and a ton of suits."

"Yeah well, I sort of stopped acquiring things since I moved so much and like I said, no where felt like home...until now. But I will totally get more stuff if you want me to." she smirked and made her way closer to me.

I laughed. "I get it and that won't be necessary, unless its something you want."

"I just want you. And my cars...and that pinstripe suit lingerie that made you drool."

"I remember that well."

"So...now what," she asked as she sauntered to within arm distance.

"First..." I pulled her against me and wrapped her in my arms. "Welcome home, Bo." I pressed my lips to hers and delivered a long, slow, soft kiss that lasted just long enough to get my point across. I was so happy to

"I love home." She kissed me again, slow but deeper. It was all consuming in a way that made us both moan before we broke out in giggles. She wiped a stray hair from my face and asked, "What did you want to do tonight?"

"I want to enjoy a nice, lazy evening in our house with the woman I love, a cheesy movie and some takeout. How's that sound?"

"You have no idea how perfect that sounds. Wine?"

"Plenty."

She released her hold and pulled away. "Yes!" She threw a fist into the air and skipped toward the kitchen. "Hey Lauren?"

"Yeah?"

She stopped short of the kitchen and turned around, her expression dead serious. "If you feel even half as happy about taking this step as I do, then you know how full my heart is right now, but I don't think you can comprehend what it really means to me to be able to enjoy something so simple with you."

There was a flutter in my belly at the look in her eye and an ache in my chest, but not in a bad way. No, it was more of a deep pride that me being in her life meant so much and knowing that she had changed my life as well. "You're right, I know exactly how loved you feel, because I feel it too and while I can never truly understand what your life has been like, I can tell you one thing...you have no idea how amazing it feels to be the one to give this to you. To see your eyes pop in excitement and the smile that you get over something as simple as wearing sweats and eating on the couch. I love that I'm the one you found that happiness in."

"Me too." She lit up like Christmas and I fell a little more in love. "So much."

"Now grab the wine and let's order. Chinese, Italian or Mexican?"

XXX

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