The room was quiet except for Bo's breaths. The brunette did not say a word as she walked over to Kenzi. She grabbed her by the arm and pulled her out of the building.
"Bo I…". Hale started.
"Go home Hale. If you know what is good for you, you will go. Right now". Bo seethed.
Kenzi gasped at the energy surrounding Bo. She was sure her Succubus was about to surface. "Hale, don't leave me! She screamed.
Bo slowly turned her head in the Siren's direction, and he swallowed at the look in her eyes. "I won't leave. I'll be in my car". Her turned and nearly sprinted to the vehicle.
"Bo". Kenzi spoke softly.
"Shut up. I'm talking now". Bo snapped as she squeezed Kenzi's arm. If she let go, Kenzi would run. She did not want her to do that yet. She wanted her to listen to her.
"You are done doing this shit. That is a private meeting and you crashed it. I have never been so humiliated in my life. That is my grandfather's meeting. He is not Trick. He will not put up with being intruded upon. I don't know why you're here, but you are leaving, now". Bo bitterly released her.
"But Bo you haven't been answering any of my calls". Kenzi stomped her foot.
"I will change my number". Bo replied.
"Bo? What has happened to you? What has happened to us? Kenzi bit her tongue.
"I have a family again. A real one. One that is not interested in my protection to survive out here. We protect each other. You do not like Lauren, and frankly I do not give a damn. But she means more to me than you do right now. The old Bo is gone. This is the new me and as you can see I am a lot happier. But if you ever pull this shit again, she will come out, and you will not like it. Now get the hell out of here". Bo pointed to Hale this time.
"But Bo, I have nowhere else to go. Nowhere to live. I'm hungry". Kenzi stepped back from the Succubus.
"Hale can feed you. He can give you shelter. Now go. This is the last time that I will tell you". Bo's eyes flashed blue for a second and returned to brown.
Kenzi groaned but did not say anything else. She nervously walked to Hale's car. She knew the Succubus was still teetering towards the surface. If she comes out before Kenzi gets in the car, she is dead. They would both be.
"What did she say? Hale asked after Kenzi climbed in.
"She said that's her family now. That I should seek food and shelter from you". Kenzi looked at Bo as she walked back into the building.
"I know it sucks. But I warned you Kenz, that is not the same Bo. She has got a lot on her plate right now. Keldon. Aife. Lauren". Hale shook his head. He felt for Kenzi, but she made her own bed. But Bo is not the average Fae. Her Succubus is pure dark. She does not care about anything. But those currently around her.
"This started when Lauren slept with Bo for the wrong reason. I warned Bo about her. But she did not listen then. Like she is not listening now. Lauren will hurt her again. I just need to wait for it". Kenzi stared ahead. She knows she should have knocked but nobody would have let her in. Bo will let her in again. Someday. And that someday needs to come soon. She misses her old friend.
Inside.
"I am so, so sorry about that. What did I miss? Bo took her seat next to Lauren.
"Not much. Lauren is writing down names of people that she knows needs our assistance. They will get it too." Keldon watched the woman write furiously.
"What did she want? Aife nodded towards the door.
"Me back. Well me and everything I can do for her". Bo replied.
"So, nothing then". Aife laughed.
"Lets just focus on this. Lauren is right. There are people out there without anywhere to live or eat. We are in a place to help, and we will". Bo gestured towards the blonde. Lauren had finished and pushed the list to Keldon.
"Those are the ones that I know of, there are likely a lot more". Lauren spoke softly as she drank some water.
"I will put together a group to go scouting for those that we don't know about. We will put word out about this. Everyone will be checked out to make sure the need is in fact, needed. I assume you want to do that Aife? Keldon turned to the woman.
"Yes sir. It would be my pleasure". Aife bowed her head. If it were up to her, these people would not get a bread crumb. But it is important to the other three in the room, so she will do her best at scouting these people. They had better be on the up and up with this Succubus though.
"I appreciate this. I know Fae are not supposed to care about humans. To know that you are even considering this means a lot to me and will mean a lot to them". Lauren made eye contact with every Fae.
"We care about you Lauren. Bo cares in another way, but we care about you. If you want this, you will have this. Humans are not all bad. You're not". Keldon leaned forward. Bo smiled at the sight.
"Don't worry Lauren. If they need help they will get it, if they do not, well we will wish them well in their efforts. But nobody will take away from people that actually need help". Aife looked at Lauren's list. She did not think there was this many humans in the colony.
"Are we done with this? Lauren needs to eat lunch. Bo looked around the table.
Keldon smiled and nodded his head. Bo looked as they were joined by chefs with a ton of food walking towards them. "I am aware of the time". The old King smiled.
Bo gasped as they were presented with a nice spread. "Dive in Lauren".
Lauren smiled at how Bo's voice cracked. She knew it meant the Succubus was touched at Keldon thinking ahead of her needing lunch. The four dived into their plates. Passing each other breads and whatever they wanted. Bo kept watching to make sure Lauren had something on her plate at all times until the Doctor pushed the plate away.
Kenzi and Hale
"So, what can you do? Kenzi asked.
"As the Ash? Nothing. As Hale, I can probably get you an apartment somewhere. You are going to have to work Kenzi. I will not do the rest to allow you to sit on your ass. I know Bo spoiled you as you both worked and lived together. But I will not be living with you. My place is at the Light Fae compound. You are going to have keep your head down and stay out of trouble. I have been hearing that Keldon has Fae all over the colony. One word from them and there is no telling what he would do. For tonight, you can sleep in Lauren's old quarters. I will come and get you when your apartment has been secured." Hale answered.
"Why can't I stay at the loft? Kenzi asked.
"Because that is Light Fae property. You are not Light Fae anything". Hale answered as he texts his people to find Kenzi an apartment.
"I know that but why put me somewhere and then put me somewhere else? Kenzi asked.
"I have people that have already asked to move in there. Light Fae". Hale sighed after setting his phone down.
"This is bullshit Hale. You have this huge compound, Lauren's loft just sitting there, and I cannot have it? Kenzi asked.
"I just said Light Fae will live there. See this is your problem with Bo. You only hear what you want to hear. Your mouth acts quicker than your brain. You offended Lauren. You offended Bo. You offended Keldon. Just keep quiet when you are not certain about what to say or do. Do not make me regret getting this together for you. I already have enough going on, without having to worry about who you will upset next. Trick is dead. Dyson's brain is mush, so he can't do anything for you either. It is just you and me now. If you want to survive, you have to grow up right now". Hale sighed into his hands.
"I was living on the streets Hale. Eating things, you would not imagine anyone eating. When I found Bo, I found a way out of it. Yeah I did not know what she was. But she was my friend and my protection towards a better life. Yeah she is pissed off at me right now. But time could change that. I just need to wait for Bo to come around". Kenzi gritted her teeth. Nothing should have ever broken her bond with Bo.
"Bo is all about Lauren right now Kenzi. Someone you do not like. You could not fake liking her if you tried. She is Bo's love. There is no waiting that out. It won't change". Hale looked up at Kenzi. He thought about getting a tape recorder and recording the same thing he was telling her almost every day.
Kenzi took a seat. She does not like it, but maybe Hale has a point. If she pushed Bo this morning. Pushing her when she was not ready or aware, would surely make her Succubus surface.
She did not know what to do. She missed Bo. She missed sitting around talking about bullshit with either Lauren or Dyson with Bo. Maybe she is silly for thinking if she waits Bo will come around. But her happy bubble is bound to burst. Either Lauren will do it, or Aife will. She shook her head and waited for lunch. She hopes it is edible.
Bo and Lauren
"Did you get enough to eat? Bo asked softly. They were heading home. Lauren needed to look at her files to try and remember who else needs help.
"I did thank you". Lauren smiled.
"That's a great idea getting those people help. I am so glad grandfather is going to take his throne again. It will give me more time to focus on you, on us". Bo adjusted in the driver's seat.
"Bo. I know you were putting on airs in there with them. But you can tell me. How did it really go with Kenzi? Lauren asked.
"Kenzi wants me to take care of her again. She has Hale for that. He is the Ash with connections. I am a Succubus with better connections. This will be good for Kenzi to remember where she came from. How hard it is for people outside of the Fae world. Getting a job. Paying her own way outside of our chump change cases. I feel for her, but I cannot keep sitting around like a teenager with no responsibilities. You have a job and I soon will. Those are real world responsibilities. We will work our 8 hours and work on us afterwards". Bo pulled into their driveway.
The duo jumped out and Lauren looked around. She was still getting used to being free. To going anywhere without needing permission. She finally stopped admiring their surroundings and walked into the house. She set her things on the table just inside the foyer. It had been a busy afternoon. She hoped she had not forgotten or is not forgetting anyone. Kicking her shoes off and putting her slippers on, she walked into the living room. She stopped at the sight.
Their furniture was gone. Everything she remembered was in there, was gone, even the TV.
"Bo? Lauren called out. She soon heard music start behind her. "What is this?
"Well I thought since I missed my prom in high school. I would take the prettiest girl I know to one. Well host it anyway". Bo smiled.
"You missed your prom? Lauren asked.
"Yeah. When I dropped out, I dropped out". Bo frowned.
"We still have so much to learn about each other". Lauren walked up and wiped away Bo's tears.
"Hey this is supposed to be a happy occasion. You go get ready and I will too". Bo kissed Lauren's hands and released them.
Lauren smiled as she turned to run upstairs. She noticed arrows lining the hallway with directions for her to follow. The other side was arrows for Bo to follow. The succubus had been sneaky with this. Lauren hurried to her room when she felt a gentle push from the back. Bo did not say anything, but she knew those fingers.
Bo smiled as she rushed to her room, to shower and get ready. She had been anxious about this all afternoon. She was not sure if Lauren would like it. But her aura and eyes told Bo everything she needed to know. Cedric had done well with her request. She loves this life. Even if they do nothing at all. She is still bonding with Lauren and building their future. She never thought her life would come to this. She thought she would live thousands of years in that old warehouse. But here she was about to shower under finer shower heads.
She scrubbed and washed everywhere that she could think of. She washed her hair and rinsed off. She used a blow dryer to try and dry as much of her hair as she could without making the Doctor wait too long for her.
Lauren
The Doctor cried in the shower. Bo is really taking care of her. Her life has not been this simple in years. But nothing about Bo is simple. She had no idea the Succubus never went to her prom. Bo thinks she is a monster. Monsters do not get good things. But she is not a monster. She is a beautiful woman with a soul to match. Taking some much-needed breaths, she continued with her shower. She rushed out and dried her hair as much as she could so she would not keep the succubus waiting any longer than she needed to.
She was finally finished dressing and turned to walk downstairs. She walked slowly so she would not fall in her new heels. Ironic really since she had just fallen for the brunette all over again. This is really sweet. Bo had been on the run for years and probably never thought of doing this with any of her lovers before.
She reached the final step and grabbed the banter for support. She walked into the living room again and nearly fell backwards at the sight.
Bo was wearing a strapless black dress and her hair flanked her face. She was holding two wine glasses. She smiled as she walked towards the doctor.
"You look so beautiful Lauren. I was not sure if you would like that dress. I certainly do". Bo licked her lips as her eyes traced the Doctor from her feet and back to her eyes.
"Why sea breeze? Lauren smiled.
"It matches your skin. You look good enough to…well it's still early". Bo smiled big.
"I wore this at my prom". Lauren bit her lip. The sight of Bo and her scent was riling up the Doctor in places that she had just washed.
"Well now we know we were both thinking of each other. If I had gone to my prom, I would have wanted to go with a beautiful woman like you, in that dress". Bo spoke softly. The smile was gone. If Lauren could read auras, she would likely strip the Succubus right then and there. Bo set her wine glass on the table and stuck one hand out to the Doctor.
Lauren smiled as she followed Bo's lead. They gently stepped towards each other and did not say a word. Their eyes and bodies were doing all the talking for them. Lauren smiled at Bo's breath and panting. This was not just a dance with a woman. It is a dance with a Succubus. Bo was warm against her. Her hair was still a tad wet as it curled on her shoulder.
The silence was too long for Bo. "So, I assumed they do more than dance at the prom".
Lauren smiled. "Well they eat, drink, dance and well you know".
"No. I don't know. What is the you know Lauren? Bo asked softly against the woman's ear.
"Prom is traditional for going out, looking your best, dancing your butt off and getting lucky, if you're lucky". Lauren smiled at the moment. Bo sounded like she already knew the answers to the questions she was asking.
"Lucky huh? What is that? Bo asked.
"They sleep with their date". Lauren smiled again.
"On their first date? Wow. That sounds easy". Bo replied.
"Like you're not easy". Lauren's hot breath warmed the Succubus neck.
"Hey. I'm not that easy". Bo smiled.
Lauren smiled as she gently kissed Bo's neck and rested her head on that spot. She rocked with Bo turning around and around as they danced. If she knew taking the day off could lead to days like this, she would retire. But she has patients that need her, and she needs them. She needs the woman in her arms more than anything.
"Uh Lauren? What happened? I thought we were going to eat". Bo dipped the Doctor so she would be forced to look at her.
"There's food here? Lauren looked to the side.
"Of course". Bo smiled as she pulled her back up.
"Can we dance a little longer? Lauren asked.
"Your wish is my command Doctor. But I warn you, I have two left feet dancing any other way". Bo spun Lauren around again.
"We're dancing to classical music. What other dancing were you expecting? Lauren could not stop smiling. This is just for them. A date in private.
"I don't know, you look like you could bust a few moves". Bo shrugged gently.
"Like this? Lauren pinned Bo against the closest wall and kissed her hard. It turned almost violent as they nipped and teased other's dresses.
"Wait. I rented your dress. We can't tear it". Bo panted as she gently pulled back.
"Well it will have to come off, right now". Lauren pulled it over her head and tossed it on the nearest chair.
"But the food will get cold". Bo looked towards the dining room.
"We have a microwave". Lauren said as she yanked to pull Bo's dress off. She knew it was not new, because it had been hanging up on Bo's side of the closet forever.
TBC