Bo
The Succubus tried to hold her breath in. In her sleep Lauren had climbed on top of her and had been there for hours. On one hand she wanted to turn her over and ravish her again. But on the other hand, she wanted the Doctor to get some much needed sleep. She couldn't help what is in her brain but the Succubus is going to do everything she can to help what's in her pain.
Her breasts were hard against Bo's and it was making the Succubus in her stir. There is nothing she can do. Golden locks were tickling her nose, so she was trying to hold a sneeze in too. She smiled at her predicament, and hoped her lips didn't make a sound as they finally parted. Her eyes flashed blue again when Lauren lightly shifted. They were almost rubbing against each other.
Bo smiled again knowing sleeping naked was a bad idea. But they had showered together and immediately climbed into bed, fresh from it. Lauren was hot against Bo and it wasn't calming her Succubus at all. They both knew they needed to refrain. Refrain from pushing Lauren off. Refrain from touching her. Refrain from moving against her. Refrain from flipping her over for another round.
Finally, she closed her eyes and hoped sleep would come for her soon. That was hard considering her Succubus was practically salivating all over Lauren's hair.
Vex, Tamsin and Kenzi
"This is bullshit. I never liked babysitting and I sure as hell don't want to be around the two of you whiny twats". Vex groaned.
"Hey! This is no picnic for us either. But you know the rules, humans can never leave the Fae world". Tamsin snapped as she stepped in front of Kenzi.
"So, go and keep your traps shut". Vex waved.
"Umm that would be hard for Kenzi". Tamsin shrugged.
"Well the good Dr, and Bo are never coming back for you guys. If they were, they would have shown up by now". Vex laughed. He almost felt sorry for them. Being stuck in this world. Kenzi had a good run for years, but her luck finally ran out.
"We have to think of something else. I wasn't meant to be Vex's human, I was meant to be Bo's." Kenzi shook her head as she momentarily paced.
"We don't have a choice Kenz. There's not one single Fae living that likes me." Tamsin threw her arms into the air.
"What about Acacia? Kenzi asked.
Tamsin perked up and shook her head. "She won't stick around like that".
"You really should have stayed on the good side of that young Succubus. She will live forever but Tamsin here won't. Then you will be all alone". Vex walked off leaving them standing where they were.
"Let's go Kenz. Maybe we can find something else to do besides hang out here all night". Tamsin grabbed her jacket and pulled it on.
"I'm always up for a party". Kenzi nodded.
"Okay but don't steal from anyone". Tamsin walked out ahead of Kenzi. Even without her powers, she still felt the need to protect her as best as she can.
The Dal
Aife stood watching the crowds. Not looking for anyone. But looking to see if anyone was trying to or thinking of ripping her off. She hadn't killed in awhile and it was starting to piss her off. She wanted to kill Vex, but she would have inherited Kenzi and Tamsin. Fuck that. She would rather scratch rat balls for a living than to do that.
"It's going well Aife". Lou Ann stood next to her.
"Well shit. That's no fun". The Succubus laughed.
"I've heard stirrings that Vex is plotting to leave and not take his girls". Mason stepped forward.
"Tell me, can a man live without both hands? Aife turned serious.
"That's a question for a doctor". Mason replied.
"Then go ask one, but not Lauren". Aife commanded.
Mason nodded and took off leaving the women to the bar.
"She might like answering that question". Lou Ann chimed in.
"If anyone's going to maim Vex again, it will be me" Aife laughed.
"Nobody wants those two. He needs to live as long as he can". Lou Ann waved for the staff to stay on their jobs.
"Kenzi rolled her eyes at me the day I found Isabeau. There is no love loss there. I think she lives for the convenience of free liquor and a free roof. I have seen her books, girl barely made enough to feed a cat. So Isabeau was her ticket. Her and the Blood King". Aife walked over to a freshly cleaned table and took a seat.
Lou Ann followed but only at her insistence.
"Sit down. We have a lot to discuss". Aife spoke seriously. She was seriously tired of the bullshit. Those three are not going to make her gray early.
Bo and Lauren
Bo opened her eyes when she noticed her delicious body pillow had moved on her. She rubbed her eyes and gently sat up in the bed. She looked around the room and Lauren was nowhere to be found. She turned her head listening for shower or bath water, and didn't hear anything. "Shit". She whispered as she climbed out of bed and grabbed a Kimono.
She padded downstairs and looked around. Lauren was deep in a book.
"Good morning". Bo spoke softly.
"Good morning Bo". Lauren lifted her head and smiled.
"Guessing I need to dress". Bo said sadly. Lauren was fully dressed and looked absolutely stunning. Even when she was reading.
"I haven't started on breakfast yet, I wasn't sure what time you would be getting up". Lauren looked towards the kitchen.
"Relax Doctor. I will jump in the shower and whatever you want to experiment cooking, I will enjoy". Bo smiled as she turned to rush back upstairs. She felt a bit silly thinking something was wrong. Lauren would have called out for her if something was wrong. Residual worry from Lauren's days as a human. Not that the Succubus didn't think Lauren could take care of herself because she clearly had held her on in the Fae world long before Bo arrived. She just didn't like thinking of anything or anyone hurting Lauren, even if she was part of the latter. She showered hard scrubbing her body to be Doctor approved clean before emerging down the stairs again.
"I went with french toast from scratch, eggs and bacon". Lauren said over her shoulder.
"It smells absolutely delicious". Bo walked up and squeezed the doctor from behind.
"Pour the orange juice? Lauren asked.
"Of course". Bo nodded as she grabbed some glasses, and set them on the table.
"About last night". Bo started.
"Yeah. I'm sorry about that Bo". Lauren blushed. She had never actually slept on top of Bo before. So finding herself in the position was embarrassing even if she knew the woman intimately.
"Lauren don't blush or feel bad about it. I was just hoping you got some sleep. Some real sleep." Bo spoke softly as she pulled Lauren's chair out for her.
"I did. Until I realized I was on top of you. I should be apologizing to you. I hope you got some sleep". Lauren made eye contact once the Succubus sat across from her.
"I did. Sorry I slept later than you though. But Lauren did you have another one of those nightmares? I can amp up my Succubus to pulse you stronger if I need to." Bo offered.
"No, I didn't have another nightmare. Not like that." Lauren drank some juice and set the glass back down.
"Then what kind of nightmare makes you climb on top of someone? Bo asked.
Lauren set her fork down and wiped her mouth with a napkin. "I was dreaming about the kids. Well, I was dreaming of us making the kids. I think when we went too far, I collapsed on you".
Bo's eyes flashed blue and she shook her head until they turned brown again. "Sorry".
"No, it is okay. This is how we will not fail. By talking. Honestly. Openly". Lauren squeezed Bo's hand across the table.
"Well I felt the weight of our babies all night and wow were we making them. At times". Bo bowed her head at her own blush.
"I am no longer in a rush to make them, him or her though." Lauren replied honestly.
"Then we will be our own family until we are ready for a family". Bo cooed across the table.
"I'm sorry Bo". Lauren looked up.
"No. Don't do that. There is no need for an apology here. If you're not ready, you are not ready. I am not going to rush you into something you are not ready for. I'm fine with this. Fine with us as we are. I just worry about you that's all". Bo admitted.
"Why? Lauren asked.
"Those nightmares must be hell for you. I just want to make it better for you". Bo picked her fork up to finally eat. She had been watching Lauren eat, and hers was getting cold during their talk.
The women ate their food and retired to the couch. Bo pulled Lauren into her arms as they took turns flipping through the channels on the TV.
"You're not going to be bored like this are you? Bo asked.
"Like sitting on my ass doing nothing? Lauren laughed.
"Yes, like that. You can go to work if you want, I can always find something to do or somewhere to go. Maybe to see mom". Bo replied.
"I am good where I am". Lauren replied softly as she pushed back against Bo.
"I thought we said we're going to wait". Bo smiled.
"I am just comfortable like this". Lauren rested her head on Bo's shoulder.
Bo adjusted to the Doctor and wrapped her arms around her. "What do you want to watch now? Bo cooed as she aimed the remote at the TV.
"Whatever you want to watch". Lauren stretched in Bo's arms and settled back in.
"Not up for a horror movie. Maybe a romance flick? Bo suggested.
Lauren took the remote and set it down on the table once she grew tired of Bo flipping through the channels.
"I love you Lauren". Bo whispered.
"I love you too Bo." Lauren smiled.
"I just don't feel like I tell you that enough. Maybe if I had, we wouldn't have gone through everything that we have". Bo cleared her throat.
"Bo we can't keep going backwards. I know you love me. I know you are sorry. I know it all". Lauren gently squeezed Bo's hand.
"I am sorry, and I do love you". Bo squeezed Lauren.
"Okay. But we need to let that go now". Lauren turned and kissed Bo's cheek.
Bo nodded and dropped it. She smiled as they turned yet another corner. They were growing as a couple. As them. As Bo. As Lauren. She couldn't have asked for a better day of doing absolutely nothing. Her Scientist is actually content sitting in Bo's arms, and not rushing off to her clinic or a lab.
Mason, Aife and Lou Ann
"So, what I have learned is that he wouldn't live very long. He would bleed out without immediate medical attention". Mason reported back as he took a seat in front of Aife.
"He values his Mesmer more than anything. But he can't continue to be a pain in the ass. I'm getting bored with it." Aife said seriously.
Lou Ann and Mason looked at each other. There wasn't much they could do to Vex that would work in their favor. They didn't want to inherit Kenzi or Tamsin either.
"Well? Aife broke their silent staring contest.
"I don't have any ideas. It's a mess. Either we kill him and one of us claims them, or we kill all three of them and nobody has to claim anyone". Lou Ann replied.
Aife and Mason looked at each other. "No". They both shook their heads.
"We need a plan. Something to make this bastard see that he has to accept his current position. If Isabeau cared she would have asked or been in contact about them. Lauren doesn't care either. So, to take the annoyances off of them, we need to handle this". Aife spat.
"Aife I just don't know what we can do to him. Lauren thralled him and that didn't make him shape up. He doesn't seem to care what is done to him. He just wants to be rid of them". Mason chimed in.
"The Una Mens took one of his hands, and Lauren reattached it. That's why I suggested both hands. He can't do shit without both hands". Aife slammed her shot.
"Perhaps you should thrall him yourself". Lou Ann suggested.
"They would still be able to leave him or flee. I don't think my daughter wants to see Kenzi dead. Tamsin? She can kick rocks at any time". Aife laughed.
"Then I don't know. I have no ideas. Not a single one". Mason shrugged.
"Then the three of us are going to sit in this very spot until I come up with something and you two will carry out whatever that is". Aife sat back in her seat. Lou Ann and Mason nodded in agreement. The crowds around them grew louder as they settled in and waited for the Succubus to come up with a surefire plan for taking care of Vex.
Bo and Lauren
"I had almost forgotten about this". Bo smiled as she held up a brush.
"Well we needed something to do that didn't involve me going to work, so I thought this would be a good idea". Lauren smiled.
"And it is". Bo replied softly.
"So get to work Succubus". Lauren laughed.
Bo turned and used her brush for the first time.
Sam's house had been built, and it was currently being painted. The Doctor and Succubus were helping to paint the kitchen. It was half done and they were pleased with how it was coming along. Lauren had noted all of the appliances and suggested a few more. Bo trusted her since she's a fantastic cook.
"Thank you for this Lauren. It's really sweet". Bo bit her lip as she finished her latest stroke.
"There is no need for thanks". Lauren waved off.
"But there is. You didn't have to help with this. You didn't have to meet him at all. But I am glad you did. So glad". Bo replied as she started painting again.
"He's a good man Bo. We will see him again, soon enough". Lauren looked over and noticed her side was complete. She turned and climbed down her ladder. She walked over to Bo and helped her finish her side of the room.
"Does your clinic need anything? Bo asked.
"Not that I know of. I get daily reports and requests. But they have everything that they need". Lauren's eyes followed her paint brush.
"I'm just asking as long as we're painting, we could drop by and spruce up the place". Bo gently shrugged.
"It's fine Bo. Really". Lauren laughed.
Bo frowned and the Doctor turned serious.
"I'm sorry. We can go in if you want to. But I am not going to be working". Lauren squeezed Bo's hand.
"It is okay Lauren. I just know that you won't be happy if you are not doing something science related". Bo smiled softly.
"Painting is a science. You have to have the right angles or the end result will look like shit. For instance, if you over paint, like this". Lauren showed Bo an example.
"Well that doesn't look right at all". Bo smiled.
Lauren snapped her fingers and fixed the problem. "Never liked that look".
"So, are you telling me you were a painter in your younger days? Bo asked.
"I did paint my dorm room once. I got into a little trouble but they let me off the hook when I painted it back like it was". Lauren put her brush down and removed her gloves.
Bo followed her as they left the house to the professionals. They gave many thanks as they walked by the workers and jumped into Lauren's car. They drove to her clinic so Bo could finally see that everything was ok.
They walked inside and Bo followed Lauren to her office and down a little farther at Bo's insistence. She pushed a panel on the wall and the doors opened. The doctor gasped at the room.
"I've been having this painted for almost a week now. As you can see they are close to completing it." Bo whispered.
"Bo! Lauren smiled through tears.
"I have been told Doctor's need down time. I figured this room and its inevitable occupants could be your downtime". Bo gently pulled Lauren into the room.
"This is why you've been trying to get me to go to work today or to come into the office? Lauren wiped her tears away.
"Partly. But I meant it when I said, I know you like to work". Bo stepped to the Doctor and wiped her tears away with a handkerchief.
"I love you Bo Dennis". Lauren grabbed Bo's head and kissed her hard.
Bo finally pulled back panting. "I love you too Dr. Lewis. Now shall we tour the baby nursery?
Lauren smiled and nodded as they walked around the massive room. The Succubus had thought of everything. Baby monitors. Diaper drawers. Playpens. Toys. Stuffed toys. Books, kids and adult size. A changing table and a large plush rocking chair.
"This is wonderful Bo. Even if the babies are with you, I can still come in here and think of them and relax". Lauren cried.
"We have plenty of time to make them. This will be here when it's time, and so will I". Bo held Lauren from behind as they looked around the room. This is their future. Their lives. And right now, everything was peaceful and quiet. The room was painted in pink and blue. But after what Lauren had showed Bo about painting, they could always change it to fit the babies. But they were going to keep the room as is. So the Doctor would have it for every child they have and the Succubus wants many with her.
TBC.