Lauren
Bo and I had raced to my house. We both broke a lot of speed limits. I knew she was happy she didn't have her beloved Camaro, because she would have lost at the start. It was a fun race though. I think we scared a few people off of their charted courses. After that, the traffic was really light. The sky turned dark on the way from my clinic to my house.
I invited Bo in for a cup of coffee as we rested a bit and I gave her a tour of my house. Or at least the spots she had never seen before. When we reached my bedroom, we didn't go inside, and I changed the subject. I could read her aura and knew what she wanted. But I had to resist.
I think that has always been a problem with us. I seemed to always give in too easily. That is not a memory of hers, it is a memory of ours. How I let her get her shots in when I told her about my findings on Rainer. How she always walked away without giving me a chance to explain anything. Not to be cruel but I walked away from my bedroom and back down the stairs. After another hour, she had finished her coffee and left. With the same, sad and longing face.
What would sleeping with Bo accomplish now? Would it make me look easy and weak again? She's a Succubus yes, but even when I was just a human, she always got what she wanted. It was like none of the rest of us mattered. We all had to fall into the arms of a woman that pushed us away so many times. I am not Dyson. I am not a prisoner of my nature, I can say no to her. Well I didn't exactly say no, I just walked the other way.
The truth of the matter is my trust in Bo has been heavily damaged. That isn't the old Lauren in me, that's the new Lauren too. I don't know when the last time I trusted her was. Probably when she asked me to start a relationship. But how long did that really last? A day? Two days? Before we were damaged.
I am not talking about Bo's Succubus, I am talking about Bo. How many times had I seen her wounded and heal without needing to run off to Dyson? Well Dyson had been replaced with Tamsin and Rainer. Everyone that wasn't me. Far too many times, I asked myself if I was in a relationship or just dating Bo on the side.
I was either working in the lab or working at home until one of them would barge in with some bullshit case. I should have bought a sign that read closed on it. My loft should have been closed, my phone turned off, and my life turned on just to get some fun in my own time. But no, my door was always open. No thank yous, just specimen after specimen. You let one in and they will all come running with problem after problem that a normal clinic could treat.
Free Lauren is gone. I won't put out just because there is an attraction there. Clearly there is one with Bo, but having sex with her wouldn't satisfy anything but her arousal. Then what would I be? A one night stand? A notch on my own bed post? No. Nobody has deserved to be in that bed but me. Which I now need after a shower.
Then I laid there all night wondering if I wanted to keep the memories that kept popping up in my head. Bo's life.
The Dal
"How are things going? Aife asked.
"Going very well. The lunch crowd should be arriving soon but apparently some needed breakfast liquor". Mason laughed.
"And the lair? Aife asked.
Mason sighed. "It's still under renovation. I don't know what is taking them so long".
"Maybe I should change the workers. If they can't be expedient then they don't need to be here". Aife said pulling her phone out.
"I can talk to them again". Mason suggested.
"I will give them one hour to improve, if not, they are out of here. You can tell them that". Aife said.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said as he walked downstairs. Aife watched him go. She wanted the lair completely redone. So that it didn't look so crowded and she didn't have to nearly duck just to walk down there.
Aife smiled when she heard familiar footsteps again. "Needing your check already? She laughed.
"That would be nice, but that's not why I'm here". Bo said softly.
"What's up sweetie? Aife asked.
Bo smiled. "Tell me you know how to cook more than poisoned cookies".
Aife laughed, more like she screamed, and nodded when she stopped.
"I want to surprise Lauren with dinner". Bo said.
"And you can't take her out to do that? Aife laughed.
"Not like that. I want to cook it myself but I want, need it to be really, really good". Bo said. She had thought about it all last night after she left Lauren's. If she was going to make any headway with Lauren, she needed to do things on her own and not just fancy dinners at a local restaurant.
"And when are you wanting this dinner? Aife asked.
"Tonight. I can't afford to waste more time. If I want Lauren back, I have to work for her". Bo said.
"Didn't I tell you that? Aife laughed.
"Mom can you be serious please? Bo groaned.
"Ok. What do you want? Aife asked.
Bo placed a picture on the counter. It showed a salad. Chicken Parmesan, and a chocolate cake.
"Hmmmm. That sounds simple enough". Aife smiled.
"Mom I don't want you to cook it, just show me". Another note read.
"Ok. Ok. Let me handle some things here and we can go and get what you will need". Aife laughed. It was more cute than funny. Bo wanting to cook something so simple and yet worried about how it will turn out. But she understood the seriousness in the act, she wants to impress Lauren.
"Fine". Bo said grabbing a beer from behind the bar. It was still early but she was going to stick to her mother like glue. Aife had a tendency to go off somewhere else at any given moment. Bo needed this time too. She knew Lauren would likely know about her plans that's why she had a picture of what she wants to prepare. If she spoke it, Lauren would likely know. She never looked down at the picture, she only showed it to Aife, if she looked Lauren would probably see it too.
That's another way she screwed up. Forcefully trying to take her memories back and then bringing the Ortenax to Lauren. This was mostly Bo's doing. Taking her eyes off of Lauren in the first place. She should have told everything and everyone to shit bricks the minute Lauren asked for a break.
Her Dawning was over. Hale was about to be the Ash for good and Dyson had a new partner in Tamsin. Kenzi could have waited too. There was nothing pressing in her life. She said she was fine when they brought her home. So there was nothing holding Bo back from Lauren, but Bo.
Her need to jump into anything. Her current predicament was no better. She was jumping through hoops and whatever she thought she could use to help Lauren. But Lauren didn't need help anymore. She probably didn't need Bo either. But Bo needs her. Wants her. Wants to get back to where they were the first time they made love after starting their relationship. Once again Bo had Lauren in her bed and had to run off for Fae shit. Trick's shit. He was the Blood King, why did he always need Bo to come running? Just write the bastard or situation out of existence and leave Bo alone. Kenzi needed her too.
Kenzi made her choice when she asked Bo to unclaim her. She lost faith in her. Yes Rainer was a fraud but their friendship wasn't. Lauren didn't like him either, so she just left for the compound. Evony's bed. Evony's. When she had just been literally sitting on Bo's. If Bo really wanted her back there for good, she needed to change for good.
Trick, The Morrigan and the Una Mens are all dead, or out of commission. There is no weight of the Fae world on her shoulders. Her mother could handle all of that. She was for the most part too. Nobody was screwing around with Aife. The woman isn't afraid of anything so why is Bo?
The old Bo would have grabbed her fake IDS and ran by now. But Lauren was keeping her there. Keeping them both there. It wasn't lost on her that her Succubus loves Lauren too. Those blinding moments when any threat is made towards Lauren. Her eyes flashed a bright white just before they turned blue.
Just like they have been doing for weeks. The last couple of years really. Every time Bo took a lover to bed. Every time they were near the Dark Fae compound. Every time they were near Lauren. Often times Bo was the threat, and there was nothing the Succubus could do about it while sharing the same body as Bo. Nothing Bo could do against her but what she is doing right now, trying to get Lauren back for the both of them.
Sure she could try and use her powers, but her Succubus was not the reason Lauren left them, so why should she be the one to get her back? No. Bo needed to do this. Wanted to do this.
"Ready to go? Aife laughed. She had been calling Bo's name for nearly an hour. But when her eyes were glassy like that, she was only thinking of one person. And if she wanted help, they needed to leave soon.
Bo bit her lip. "Yeah. Yes I'm ready".
"I don't know why you're going about this the long way". Aife laughed.
"Because I have taken the easy way too many times. If I am to be deserving of her, I need to come out of my comfort zone". Bo said.
"She will know all about this. So how is it a surprise? Aife asked. It really made no sense.
"If she does, she does, there is nothing I can do about it but try". Bo said.
"Good girl, now hurry up and get in". Aife laughed as she took the driver's side.
Within minutes they reached the grocery store. Bo jumped out. She was still a bundle of nerves but excited as they neared closer and closer to dinner time. Lauren had cooked some wonderful meals and desserts before. Bo knew she couldn't compete but wanted to show she was willing to try her hand at it. Lauren never needed to read the instructions, Bo would. Which is why she asked Aife to help. Hopefully she could teach her some shortcuts to a successful dinner.
"Get me everything I need for this dinner". Aife said handing a clerk a note while pulsing them.
"Mom! Bo groaned.
"What? I don't shop. If I want something I can always find someone to do it for me". Aife laughed as the woman ran off.
"Then why did we come here? Bo asked.
"So you can see how it's done". Aife laughed.
"What? I've shopped before". Bo laughed.
"Yeah but have you ever shopped as fast as she's running? Aife laughed as she pointed towards the clerk.
"Here". The woman smiled as she pushed the small cart up to the counter.
"Bag all of it for me". Aife smiled.
"Yes ma'am". The clerk responded.
"Grab a bag Isabeau". Aife laughed.
"Mom don't you have to pay for this? Bo asked.
"Ohh honey I already did". Aife laughed. Bo shook her head and knew what it meant.
"Mom I don't want to feed Lauren stolen food". Bo snapped.
"Fine. Keep the tip". Aife laughed throwing money on the counter.
"Mom I wanted to pay. You could have saved your money". Bo said showing a small wad of cash.
"Girl that wasn't my money, that was Trick's". Aife laughed.
"Huh? Bo asked.
"He had a stash of money hidden away. I found it and used some of it just now". Aife laughed again.
"He had money? Bo asked.
"A lof it. Now can we go? Aife laughed.
"Ok". Bo said looking at the clock.
"Isabeau time to talk about the elephant in the car". Aife laughed.
"And that is? Bo asked.
"How are you going to get her to have dinner with you much less surprise her? Aife laughed.
"I am going to cook it and take it to her. Oscar told me she would likely be home, and since he's her butler, he would know that better than anyone". Bo explained.
"That might work". Aife smiled as she sped away from the grocery store. Hours passed as she went over temperature and timing. She had confused Bo more than once, and found it adorable.
Bo was so lost but hopeful. Aife had made it simpler than it started out to be. They needed to speed up the process because she wasn't sure Lauren wouldn't have an emergency at the clinic that she needed to attend to.
Aife had bought plenty of food for trial and error. After the third batch failed, the Succubus was finally happy with the fourth. "That's it! Aife laughed as she took a bite of everything.
"Ok. Ok. I wrote it all down. Now if you don't mind, I do need to cook it on my own, and shower too". Bo said.
"Of course, of course. Just don't burn the place down". Aife laughed rubbing her hands on her apron.
After walking Aife out, Bo took a few deep breaths. Cook and then shower. Aife gave her good advice, on how to keep it hot off the stove fresh.
Nerves. Nerves. Nerves. They never evaporated no matter how many times she swerved in the shower. Making mental notes of what she was going to wear. How she was going to fix her hair. How slowly she would drive so the food wouldn't spill. What she was going to say. They hadn't left things in a bad way just an awkward way.
Lauren wasn't ready. Bo understood that even in her own disappointment. Why would Lauren be? What had changed in a matter of days or even hours? Lauren wasn't cold but she wasn't hot with her either. For all intents and purposes they were friends. Exes. Problem solvers. Solving everyone's problems but their own.
Theirs. Was there a their anymore? For as much as Bo wanted to call Lauren hers, she wasn't. She couldn't cuddle with her. She couldn't hold her in her arms. She couldn't call with a flimsy excuse just to see her. Like the time she went to Lauren's claiming it was for an aspirin but it was really just to check on her to make sure she wasn't passed out in her floor with files and samples everywhere.
As powerful as she was, couldn't she had beaten the Garuda on her own? If he fed on fear, he wouldn't have found any in Bo. Lauren took that away from her. It was the one thing no Fae ever gave her. Provided for her. There was no darkness anymore.
Lauren strengthened her. Gave her something positive to look forward to. To believe in. A normalcy she hadn't known before. But just when things were what she thought was normal. Lauren was gone. Bo's ship had sunk without it's anchor. She went home and drank herself into a stupor until Kenzi arrived and they watched a few movies.
She had already felt her Succubus starting to stir. Angry about the break too. Angry because Bo didn't know what to do to fix it. Angry because she was without the Dr's warmth and touch too. Angry they were working on yet another case.
A few times Bo could feel her feet trying to turn around. But Bo wasn't ready. If she saw Lauren and she said it was more than a break, Bo would break. Her Succubus had other plans and nearly fed on Kenzi in anger until Kenzi suggested that Bo call Lauren. Only to find that Lauren was really gone. Her Doctor. Her friend. Her anchor. Gone.
Bo had never heard her Succubus cry. Sure she cried when Dyson died but her Succubus didn't. She had gone home to change. Once she was in her bedroom, the tears flowed. A growl accompanied by anger. Dyson was kidnapped. Lauren was gone. Lauren should have been her biggest priority. Lauren was a human. Vulnerable and the Fae wouldn't care about killing her.
And what did Lauren hear when Bo found her? That she was there to get Dyson. Dyson. Hadn't Bo mentioned something about Lauren possibly being there too? She found the vial with Lauren's name on it in the Dal. Lauren had to be there. But she was looking to get Dyson out first.
Bo screamed in the shower. She had to calm down. If her Succubus showed up at Lauren's she might take it as a threat. Washing and quickly dressing, she headed downstairs to prepare the food.
The kitchen was much better than the clubhouse. Everything was shiny and clean. Looking over her notes, she started with the salad. Pretty simple to follow. She prepped the Chicken Parmesan with some Garlic mashed potatoes and put them on the stove. Once she taste tested both of them. She wrapped them in foil and waited for the cake to get done. Hours later, she was ready to go. The food was still hot and she gently placed it all in a heated bag Aife had swiped from a pizza boy, after asking how he kept it warm.
Taking a few deep breaths, she sent Oscar a text. Once he confirmed that Lauren was home, she gently pulled off. She was driving fairly slow but her mind was already at Lauren's. Her heart was racing as if Lauren had already slammed the door in her face. She needed to hurry though. Lauren could get hungry and have dinner cooked. Oscar's text didn't indicate that he had already cooked dinner. It was getting later and later, and Bo's fear was growing.
She wanted this to be right. She didn't want to fail Lauren again. Leave her thinking all she wanted was sex. No. It was never just sex with them. It was love. That would hold true even if Bo wasn't a Succubus.
It was time. Time to pull into Lauren's driveway. Time to treat Lauren. Time to talk to Lauren. Time to step up her game before she lost. Shaking her fear off, she pulled in behind one of Lauren's Hummers. This was a blue one, she had a black one too.
"Lets go Dennis". Bo whispered to herself. Climbing out of the car, she walked around, and gently pulled the bags and bottle of wine that Aife suggested out of the back seat. She was so paranoid about damaging everything on the way over, she placed seat belts around the bag and bottle.
Walking slowly she felt awkward. What if she said no? What if she was sleeping? What if she had company? That Hummer she parked behind didn't have to be Lauren's.
Walking slowly as to keep her heels from making too much noise, she kept her eyes on the doors and window curtains. It was useless since Lauren likely knew she was coming, but Bo didn't know what Lauren was doing or feeling. She finally made it to the door and rang the doorbell. She stood back when she heard the sounds of someone running.
"Hello Lauren". Bo smiled shyly. Her eyes wanted to flash blue so badly at the sight in front of her.
"Bo? What are you doing here? Lauren asked.
"I kind of figured you would be expecting me". Bo said shyly looking down.
"I haven't used those powers all day. Actually I just got home from my run, as you can see from all of my wet clothes". Lauren said.
Lauren wasn't lying her clothes and hair was clinging to her body. "I see. Well I did call to check with Oscar to make sure you were home. I am sorry for overstepping. I will leave so you can clean up". Bo said.
"That doesn't smell like pizza. What did you do? Lauren asked staring at the bag Bo was holding.
"It's Ok Lauren. I screwed up again. Just assuming that I could show up and expect things to be as I planned". Bo said.
"Can...can I see? Lauren asked softly gesturing for the bag.
"It's kind of heavy. I can carry it". Bo said shyly.
"Ok. Lets go inside". Lauren said stepping aside to allow Bo in.
"I will go and freshen up and be right back down ok? Lauren said softly.
"Ok". Bo said nervously. This was turning into a disaster. She put the bag and wine on the counter. She took a seat in the living quarters and closed her eyes. This was embarrassing. If Lauren had guests, it would be worse.
Fifteen minutes later Lauren emerged. Although Bo preferred her the way she looked before, the sight in front of her trounced that look.
"Are you ok? Lauren asked.
"I...I should have called first". Bo said looking everywhere but at Lauren.
"Bo you can relax it's ok. Really. Oscar left hours ago. Nobody is here but you and me". Lauren explained.
"I still should have called first. I can't even be considerate right". Bo said.
"Are you going to sit there? Whatever is in that bag smells great". Lauren said.
"Ok". Bo said getting up and walked towards the kitchen awkwardly.
Lauren watched her and allowed her to have her moment. She had never seen Bo this off, not even after one of their fights.
"I made dinner for two. Inside this bag is a tossed garden salad and chocolate cake for dessert. Inside this bag is Chicken Parmesan and Garlic mashed potatoes". Bo explained gently.
"And this? Lauren asked looking at the bottle.
"That is a bottle of Barbera that mom suggested". Bo said.
"Will she be coming too? I can cut this for three". Lauren said pulling out a knife.
"No. She is not coming. I made this for you and me". Bo said softly.
"You really made this? Lauren asked.
"Yes mom gave me some pointers. I hope I nailed it like she did". Bo said.
"It smells delicious Bo. The bag is brilliant because it can keep food hot too". Lauren said.
"So do you want to make the plates? Or I can". Bo said shyly again. Perhaps it wasn't going to be as bad as she feared. She wasn't like this on the way over. Now that Lauren had literall let her in, why she did feel like she kicked her out?
Lauren smiled and walked over to the cabinets and pulled out everything they would need.
Tamsin and Kenzi
Tamsin was ready to bang her head into the wall. It couldn't hurt or be near as annoying as it was waiting for Kenzi to put her phone down.
"She's still not answering right? Tamsin groaned.
"No but if I keep calling enough, she will". Kenzi said.
"Unless you are going to clone yourself as Lauren, that Succubus won't know you're alive". Tamsin said.
"She might not even be with Lauren. She's probably deep undercover on a case or something". Kenzi said hanging up and dialing Bo's number again. And once again, it went straight to voicemail.
"One of my guys saw her. He tracked her down to a mansion that had to be Lauren's. And before you ask, hell no. I am not showing you where Lauren lives. And no Bo is not undercover. Her only case right now is Lauren. Once you realize that, you can give me a yes or a no". Tamsin said. She really was ready to skip town. She was tired of desk duty and a buddy of hers told her of a new spot opening in his precinct. Far away from Toronto, the Doctor and deuce Succubus.
"I will answer you when I speak with Bo one last time. Make her see reason after shunning me when Lauren is the Queen Beyotch of shunning people". Kenzi said.
"That's it. I'm gone. You have completely lost it and since this is my last life, it's my last chance to save it by getting the hell out of here". Tamsin said pulling her jacket on and waving bye to Kenzi.
"Then go. I will stay here. Bo loves the clubhouse, she will come home sooner or later". Kenzi said.
Tamsin laughed. "Trick is dead. Dyson is dead. Vex can't pull his hands from his own ass. You have no protection. Don't think the remaining Fae aren't aware of your current status. You may as well be unaligned because they will spit and walk all over you. You will get the same treatment Lauren used to get. Bo can't up your status because once you're unclaimed, you are fair game".
"I have to do something. Bo was my best friend. There is no way she would leave me unprotected for long". Kenzi snapped.
"She asked me to claim you. You are on your own Kenzi". Tamsin said.
"If you want to go, go. But I'm staying. I survived on the streets before I met Bo. I will be fine until she returns". Kenzi said.
"I'm gone. I am tired of smacking my head against the wall of your ignorance". Tamsin said as she finally walked out of the door with her only bag in her arms.
The Dal
"I found the papers. It is yours". Mason said.
"I don't really need or want the place. With Isabeau living elsewhere, it's a real eyesore". Aife laughed.
"The Valkyrie just left. She was carrying a heavy bag too". Mason said.
"Then Kenzi must be there alone. Kicking her ass off of my land is going to be delicious". Aife laughed.
"I wonder why the Blood King never told them". Mason said.
"As much of a shit he was to me and to Isabeau, he would never put her out on the street. She thought she was living free and she really was. Kenzi's days like that are over. I will give that little bitch one more nights sleep and then raise hell in the morning". Aife laughed.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said walking back behind the bar.
Bo and Lauren
"How's the wine? Bo asked raising her own glass to take a sip.
"It's really good. Your mom has good taste". Lauren smiled into her glass.
"And the food? Bo asked setting her glass down.
"Just as good if not better. You did very well Bo". Lauren said.
"Thank you. I was kind of nervous that I cooked the chicken too long". Bo said turning her attention back to her plate.
"Cooking chicken is always tricky". Lauren said.
Bo picked up her fork and started to play with her food. When she didn't take a bite, Lauren started to wonder what she was thinking. She didn't want to use her powers to find out. She wanted Bo to tell her.
"Is something wrong Bo? Is this about last night? Lauren asked.
"No. No I understand about last night. I just...I just don't know how to be with you now. I always feel like I am going to say or do something stupid. I don't know what to do besides ask about the wine or the food". Bo explained.
"Bo. I know that is probably me too. But I have to tell you that I am not sure if I trust you right now. But this is a good start towards that. You don't have to fall over yourself trying to be someone that you're not. If you are not comfortable with me, its ok. Really". Lauren said.
"No Lauren. Its not ok. We are sitting here like two strangers that just met when you answered the door. There has to be a way to fix this. I am not giving up, I just don't know how to fix this". Bo said softly.
"Bo I am not expecting you to have all of the answers. I am different. You are different. I can see it. Feel it. That's why I asked for two months for the both of us to see if we still want this. Want our friendship. Each other". Lauren said taking another sip of wine.
"Of course I still want you Lauren. I just know that I need to earn you. Earn your trust. I don't know how I am going to do that, and it scares the hell out of me". Bo sighed softly.
"Bo I think you are trying to fix us in one gesture after another. I know your heart is in the right place but I can't trust mine with you yet. I do mean yet Bo. That's not a no or get the hell out. I see that you are trying, I just can't say ok we're a couple again". Lauren said softly.
"I think I am too. I know this is not a date. It's just a meal between friends. But I feel like if I don't hurry with you, that's all we will remain. I know my memories must piss you off too. Including the ones before I ever met you. I am fighting against those and this right here". Bo said pointing back and forth between them.
Lauren put her fork down and stared at Bo. Really looked at her. She had spent all day trying not to see Bo's memories past or present. Yet here they were in the present and she still hadn't made a decision on what she was going to do about them.
It wasn't fair to Bo. She had memories that had nothing to do with them. Nothing to do with anyone but Bo and the people she grew up with. Kyle. All of it was painful. Bo had gone into Dyson's memories. There was no telling what she saw. But now it was Lauren's turn inside of Bo's memories. Sure they had things between them too. Kenzi and Dyson both badmouthing her. Tamsin making more out of their kiss than it actually was. Dyson saying he hadn't heard a word about Lauren when he had spoken to her the day before. Saying he wasn't going to stop and help the person in the car on side of the road when Bo felt his nose twitching as she snuggled up against him. But that memory wouldn't do Bo any good other than to wish him dead like he already is.
The constant nightmare of killing a butterfly and not being able to bring it back to life. A Pastor calling her a devil child that day. Even though it was true, that wasn't Bo's fault, but it was her memory. Kids throwing bibles at her after church. All memories that was none of Lauren's business. She made her decision.
"Is it gross now? Bo asked noticing Lauren hadn't touched her food again.
"No. No. It's fine. I was just pacing myself". Lauren smiled.
"Lauren". Bo said.
"Ok. Ok I was thinking about something but lets finish eating and then we can talk. I don't want your efforts to go to waste. You know if I keep leftovers they will spoil". Lauren smiled.
"Now that's true". Bo laughed digging into her salad.
The women ate the rest of the meal and laughed through most of it. When it was dessert time, Bo was nervous again. The cake had been in the fridge and likely lost some of it's moisture. She waited with bated breath as Lauren cut two pieces, and handed her one.
"Bo this is really, really good and it retained the moisture". Lauren smiled taking her second bite.
"Thank you. I was worried about that". Bo cringed.
"Don't be. It is really good". Lauren smiled finishing up hers in a matter of minutes.
"Well you didn't have to scarf it down". Bo laughed.
"I need to step out of the room for a minute, I will be right back". Lauren said wiping her mouth with her napkin.
"Ok". Bo smiled and frowned when Lauren was out of the room. What was that about? Was she finally about to tell her to hit the bricks?
Ten minutes later Lauren popped into the dining room again. "Sorry about that". Lauren said.
"I didn't make you sick did I? Bo asked worriedly.
"No. No. Nothing like that". Lauren smiled.
Bo noticed the minty smell coming from the Doctor. Lauren had brushed her teeth. Bo was getting nervous all over again. Bo didn't feel too left out, she had some mints in her pocket.
"Please don't let me stop you. Finish eating". Lauren said as she sipped on her fresh glass of wine.
"Ok but I feel dumb eating in front of you". Bo said.
"Ok. I will go into the living room and when you're finished, we can talk". Lauren said getting up from the table.
Feeling like a child that was left at the table until their plate was empty Bo hurried with every bite and sip of her wine. When she was done, she rinsed her plates, utensils and placed them into the dishwasher as Lauren had done with hers. She started the machine up and went to join the Doctor in the living room.
Lauren was deep into a Sci-Fi movie and Bo found it adorable how she was cuddled up on the couch.
"I'm finished and I took the liberty of starting the dishwasher for you". Bo said shyly as she stood at a distance behind the couch. She popped a mint into her mouth and swirled it around. Mixed with the chocolate, it had a minty chocolate taste.
"Ok and thank you". Lauren said sitting up and gesturing for Bo to join her on the couch.
Bo cleared her throat as she took a seat. "It's getting late, I should get going". Bo said looking at the grandfather clock against the wall.
"Can you wait a few minutes? Lauren asked gently.
"Ok". Bo said.
"Let me be brief. Bo I have been thinking about your memories and us. I have come to two conclusions. One those are your memories, I have no right to them. If we are going to be friends or more, we have to learn to trust each other again. Get to know each other again. As much as your memories have given me more insight into you, I don't want them anymore. They can't help us, if you are worried about what I will learn about you next. I want us to learn about each other all over again, without them". Lauren said. She smiled at the minty chocolate smell coming from Bo.
"That's why I brought the Ortenax Lauren. Not just because of things that have happened to me, but to spare you the embarrassment of witnessing my immaturity about us. As well as other horrible things. I do want to move forward with you, and you're right. We need to get to know each other as we are now". Bo said softly.
"I think I have come up with a way to return your memories to you. It's only fair. They were stolen from you and that was wrong". Lauren said.
"Will it hurt you? Bo asked.
"No. I don't think it will, but thank you for asking". Lauren smiled at Bo's concern.
"Are you sure Lauren? Bo asked.
"I'm sure". Lauren said.
"Ok. What is it? Bo asked.
"I am going to tap into that power, when I do, I want you to feed from me at the same time". Lauren said.
"Lauren! How will I know when you do that? Bo asked softly.
"I will tap your shoulder when I have started and stopped". Lauren said.
"I don't know Lauren that sounds dangerous. What if I pull too much and take your memories? Bo asked quietly.
"Bo that is not the only power I have. When I tap into your memories, that's all I do. I don't even think of myself unless I am in the memory". Lauren said.
"Ok you're a Doctor. If I can trust you with my treatment, I can trust you about this". Bo said.
"Can you get aroused enough to feed? Lauren asked.
"Yes". Bo said biting her lip.
"Are you ready? Lauren asked.
"Whenever you are, but please hurry Lauren". Bo said softly.
Lauren nodded and closed her eyes. She still looked beautiful to Bo in the dimly lit room.
Lauren violently tapped Bo on her shoulder and the Succubus lunged forward and their tongues were dancing in a matter of minutes.
The world was turning and it was a beautiful thing. Them as children. As teenagers. As the women they are now. As the women they would become. Where they were going to live. When they were going to make it official. When they were both going to give birth, but not at the same time.
Lauren tapped Bo's shoulder again and watched as blue eyes turned brown again.
"Did...did you see all of that? Bo asked. She had never seen anything more beautiful.
"Yes. We are going to need more than two months". Lauren smiled.
TBC
Bo and Lauren spend more time together.
Now without Bo's memories, Lauren tests her powers.
Kicked out of the clubhouse, Kenzi requests Trick's will.