AUTHOR'S NOTE:

I'm interested to see where you believe this story might go. As I stated before, it is completed and actually much longer than I originally thought it would be. You'll find all disclaimers on chapter one.

As always, thanks to my beta Eblane and my bestie, Becca.

Oh a little off base here, wasn't The Kenzi Effect a great episode?

Okay, back to the story.

CHAPTER FIVE

"Lauren..."

"Hmm," she murmured as she felt Bo pull away from her and her thoughts came back to the present.

"As much as I'd like to continue this make out session..."

Lauren groaned.

There was something to be said about being in a relationship with a succubus; a mixed feeling of glorious satisfaction and always, always wanting more. "What time is it?" she asked.

"Seven-thirty," Bo replied.

Lauren's eyes popped open. "Seven-thirty? Why didn't you tell me?" she cried out as she quickly got out of bed and rushed past Bo to the bathroom.

Bo laughed as she watched Lauren's mad dash; seeing Lauren's body in all its glory was a lovely bonus as well. Bo was so enraptured by Lauren's display she nearly forgot she was due to meet Kenzi soon.

'Another shower couldn't hurt, could it?' she asked herself as she began to make her way to the bathroom only to be met by Lauren. "Hey, aren't you going to be late?" she asked.

"Doesn't matter," Lauren replied as she bridged the gap between them.

Bo could feel her eyebrows rise, 'Doesn't matter?' she repeated silently.

"Good morning," Lauren said as she kissed Bo.

'Yes it is,' Bo thought as she drew Lauren's closer; her hands wandered along Lauren's back and she delighted in the responding shivers.

After a few minutes, Lauren pulled back first. She looked at Bo, smiled and placed a quick kiss on her lips and started slowly moving out of her embrace. "I really have to go," she said with a pout.

"Go on..." Bo told her with a shooing motion.

Lauren got to the doorway before she stopped and turned around. "I love you Bo," she said. Whenever she said those words to Bo, she felt her eyes sting – the emotions were so deep and strong she sometimes felt like crying for joy.

Bo smiled.

She would never tire of hearing those words from Lauren... whether in the throes of passion...

Or especially in moments like these.

Quiet ones.

With just the two of them; no life-threatening scenarios or impending world-ending doom, no tears, no moments of self-recrimination.

Just them.

Bo felt another part of herself heal and one day she knew, with Lauren at her side, she would be whole again.

"I love you too."

"HEY BO! Let's get a move on!" Kenzi yelled from downstairs, unaware of the spell she had broken between the two women.

"I'll be right down!" Bo yelled back. "You'd better hurry," she told Lauren.

"You'll be careful, the both of you?" Lauren asked. She knew anything could happen when Bo and Kenzi were out on a case, and that uncertainty was nerve-wracking for her.

"We'll do our best," Bo replied. "I'll call you later."

Lauren simply nodded and watched as Bo descended the stairs.

"What took you so long BoBo? Did you lurve on Dr. Hot Pants again? You know bump uglies..."

"Kenz!"

"What... I'm just saying."

Lauren shook her head and smiled before heading back to the bathroom.