Kenzi
Kenzi was pissed off. She hadn't ate in hours and every wallet she picked was either empty or had pins on their credit and debit cards. She even tried to call Hale and reached a disconnected number. She groaned. Everyone she loved had suddenly abandoned her. She was sure Bo was ignoring her calls on purpose. But at least she hadn't changed her number too.
Wake up Kenzi. This is Toronto. Not Berlin. Aife wasn't running shit here at the moment. She just needed to use her wits and find a way to eat. She's not Fae like the rest of them, she needs nourishment. The fact that Lauren is Fae now upset her too. But her focus needed to be on her next unsuspecting prey. She smiled when she spotted one.
Lauren and Bo.
Lauren stirred and realized they had fallen asleep on a park bench. Bo's head was resting on Lauren's shoulder and her long locks, gently blew in the light wind.
"Bo". Lauren said softly and waited for the Succubus to wake up.
Bo simply shifted and snuggled closer to Lauren.
"Bo we need to go, it's late". Lauren said.
"I can sleep as long as I want, we have the run of the place. At least that's what mom texted me". Bo said.
"Well I don't want to be here". Lauren said looking out.
"Ok". Bo said snapping up and off of Lauren.
"How did you get here? Bo asked as she nodded to a gentleman that they were finally leaving.
"I drove". Lauren said as both women stretched.
"Where's your car or truck? Bo asked.
"Just outside of the park". Lauren answered as they started walking.
The women walked and Bo walked towards her motorcycle before she noticed Lauren hopping on to a motorcycle of her own.
"Holy crap! Bo gasped as her eyes flashed blue. The Doctor looked like a poster Bo would hang up on her bedroom walls. Gorgeous. Her blonde hair blew behind her face before she put her helmet on.
Bo put her hands in the air asking what they were going to do next and the Doctor simply pointed. Bo smiled and jumped on her bike. Lauren waited for her to warm her engine up and sped off. Bo laughed and gently pulled out behind Lauren.
Bo did stop once to text Aife. She wanted her to know she wouldn't be returning to the castle for what she had hoped was a long time, but she didn't want to assume everything was fine between her and Lauren. Lauren said she didn't want to be last in Bo's life and that meant putting her above her mother too. She was sure Aife wouldn't care though. Then there was Kenzi. She wasn't sure where Kenzi was or what she was up to, but none of that mattered, if she really wants Lauren.
They finally pulled up to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. Bo gasped at the place. It looked and smelled expensive.
"Lauren are you sure you can afford this? Bo asked as they entered the elevator.
"I'm not paying for this". Lauren smiled as she pushed the button to her floor.
"Mom? Bo asked.
"Aife". Lauren said as they both stared into nothing waiting for the elevator to reach the top. Once the bell rung and the doors opened, Bo gestured for Lauren to exit first. They walked down the hall a good ways before Lauren stopped and opened her door.
Bo gasped again at the size of the room. It looked like a small apartment, but nicer.
"I'm going to take a shower. Make yourself at home. We have a mini bar and a full time butler at our disposal". Lauren said.
"So...I can stay? Bo asked shyly.
"Bo it's so late. Of course you can stay". Lauren smiled gently.
Bo nodded and watched Lauren gather a few things before she disappeared from the room. The Succubus walked around awkwardly. She grabbed a bottle of water and gently took a seat on the large couch. Grabbing the remote, she turned the TV on.
She took some deep breaths breathing in the clean air. She hoped their lives would be as clean from now on. No more fighting. No more Fae cases. Nothing but them doing what they loved. She thought about going into business with Stephen again, premonition be damned. She just wouldn't take any cases far away from Lauren. Who was to say Bo wasn't going to be the mother? She smiled and rested her head on the plush cushion.
The room reeked of Lauren too. She bit her lip at the taste. This is it Bo. Lauren meant it, and so did you. You will go at her pace and not your own. Your own nearly lost her before. It was time for them, and it was going to be fun.
"I have another bathroom robe and some extra pajamas for you to sleep in". Lauren said as she blotted her wet hair with a towel.
"Lauren. It's five AM". Bo laughed.
"Yes and I want to get some real sleep in". Lauren said as she hung the wet towel up.
"Lauren we could do all of this at Mom's castle". Bo smiled gently.
"I don't want to be there Bo. But if you like, you can leave. I won't think anything of it". Lauren smiled as she ran a comb through her hair.
"No. I was just wondering why you didn't want to go back there. But I'm totally fine with this and actually sleeping". Bo said as she kicked her boots off under the small coffee table.
"Aife is already paying for my room. Going back there would really feel like I am mooching off of her. Besides the Succubus are there and I will deal with them tomorrow. I just wanted a day for us. But if you wish to leave, it will be fine with me". Lauren said.
"Hell no. I can stay here. For as long as you like". Bo smiled.
Lauren nodded and laughed as Bo hurried into the bathroom. The shower and tub were both massive. She was sure Bo was going to shower though. A bath sounded too long. Taking a deep breath, she walked around the room, picking up here and there. She hung Bo's jacket up in the closet and found something to watch on the TV, getting sleepier, she left it on for Bo and went to the bedroom portion of her suite. Pulling back the thick blankets and sheets, she climbed into bed.
Bo quietly made her way out of the bathroom and looked for Lauren. She felt awkward again being there, but if this is where Lauren wanted to be, she was going to be there too. For as long as the Doctor was and allowed her company.
She walked over to the small coffee table and turned the TV off. She wondered where she was going to sleep, either on the couch or with Lauren. She tiptoed to the bedroom and peeked in. The sheets and blankets had been pulled back on the right sight of the bed. Lauren was facing the other way.
Bo smiled and gently walked towards the bed, kicking her slippers off. Climbing up on to the bed, she settled in as she stared up at the ceiling. She jumped when she felt Lauren moving next to her.
"It's fine Bo. You can sleep here". Lauren said softly.
"Are you sure? I mean that couch is long enough". Bo whispered.
"Sleep Bo". Lauren said as she settled back on the bed.
"Ok". Bo said as she closed her eyes. She was still nervous about sleeping there. It wasn't her bed. She didn't have control over who slept in this one.
"Ugh your aura is blinding me". Lauren said as she pulled Bo into her arms.
"I'm sorry. I'm trying to relax". Bo whispered.
"It's ok". Lauren said holding the shivering Succubus.
"I love you Lauren. I do. Every time I look at you. Look into your eyes, I fall in love you with all over again. I know we have so far to go to repair our relationship. But it is yours and mine. We will control it. No more interference from Kenzi or anyone else. I promise you that". Bo said tearfully.
"Bo about Kenzi...". Lauren started.
"It doesn't matter Lauren. I told her you will be my priority from now on and I meant it". Bo interrupted as she wiped her face.
"I know about Kenzi, Bo". Lauren said softly.
"You what? What do you know about Kenzi? Bo asked moving away from Lauren.
"Aife apparently doesn't trust anyone. I guess she thought I needed to hear this". Lauren said handing Bo her phone.
"What am I going to do with this? Bo asked.
"Press one for my voicemails". Lauren said.
Bo nodded and waited for the phone to list the messages Lauren had received. Her mouth fell open when she heard Lauren had a call from Aife, and then a message followed. It was everything she had told Kenzi on their call before. Bo pressed save when it asked and looked to Lauren.
"Now can you sleep? Lauren asked.
"Lauren listen about that...". Bo said.
"I heard enough for now and thank you for sticking up for me. I did tell her to stay away from me". Lauren said.
"I know and that's my fault for making you feel like an outsider when it came to Dyson and Kenzi. Hell even Trick". Bo said.
"Bo this is our chance. Ours. Either we commit or we don't". Lauren said.
"I am committed to you Lauren. I have one last question before we retire to bed". Bo said.
"What's that? Lauren asked.
"Did you release Kenzi? Bo asked.
"How could you ask me that? Lauren asked.
"Because we are starting over and this time, I don't want any distractions. I can't help but worry if she's well or not. Not that I'm saying I need to go and feed her, protect her. I just don't want us to have to stop and deal with that shit. This is our time, and we need it". Bo said. She felt like a rambling idiot.
"She's fine Bo, and in one piece. But the rest of her wellbeing is up to her". Lauren said.
"Good enough for me. Sleep time". Bo said as she fell back on the bed. This time she held Lauren as they played with each other's fingers before falling asleep. Bo wanted more, but know Lauren wanted to sleep and for once her wants and needs would have to wait.
"One more question? Bo said softly.
"Ok. One more". Lauren laughed.
"If you had the recording why didn't you play it when we first got here? Bo asked.
"Because I wanted and needed to hear you say those things to me directly. Not hearing you tell it to Kenzi or on a recording". Lauren answered.
"I'm sorry Lauren. I should have. A lot a sooner". Bo cried.
"Go to sleep Bo". Lauren smiled gently drying Bo's tears.
"Ok. Ok. Sleep. I can do that. Now". Bo smiled.
Aife's Castle.
"My Queen! We have rounded up the last of them". Alfred bowed.
"Are you sure? Aife asked never looking up.
"Yes My Queen. Shall I summon Dr. Lewis? Alfred asked.
"No. Make the most disgusting accomodations you can think of for those bitches and then leave them be. Dr. Lewis is not to be disturbed". Aife said.
"And Princess Isabeau? Alfred asked.
"I said they are not to be disturbed! Aife screamed, and the sound shook the room.
"Very well My Queen". Alfred bowed and left the room.
"What are you doing about them? Albert asked.
"That is up to Lauren. They attacked her, so I'm hoping it's something deathly". Aife laughed.
"Where is Bo? Stephen asked.
"With Lauren I assume". Aife answered looking at the clock. It was almost noon.
"I don't like that". Stephen said shaking his head.
"It doesn't matter what you like, it matters what they like". Aife replied finally raising her head.
"She's a Succubus. She can't commit". Stephen said.
"Lauren is one too. My mother was one and she committed to Trick. Not saying that is the best example, but she did. I never have but I know my daughter a little. She was all over Dyson until she fell in love with Lauren. I think her Succubus mated with her before Bo even knew it". Aife countered
"She's right Stephen. You have to let them work this out. If Lauren wants Bo, we will know it. If she doesn't we will know it. But if you interfere, Lauren will resent you either way". Albert said softly.
Stephen nodded. He knew he needed to calm down about Lauren and Bo. The last thing he wanted to do was turn into Kenzi. From what Aife had told him, that girl acts like she owned Bo from day one. That and he just got his sister back not too long ago. Lauren had always been trustworthy. He needed to trust her, even if he wasn't ready to trust Bo yet.
Bo and Lauren
The women had slept for a good six hours before Lauren woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. It was just as well. She gently climbed out of bed and went for coffee. Once she had a fresh pot brewing, she called to the Butler to bring them a nice lunch.
Bo stirred in the warm bed. She didn't have to open her eyes to see Lauren was already up. She pulled on her robe, slippers and walked out to the main area.
"Good afternoon". Lauren said patting the cushion next to her on the couch.
"Good afternoon. I'm sorry about that. I guess I really was sleepy". Bo sighed gently sitting by Lauren.
"It's fine. I haven't been up all that long myself". Lauren said handing Bo a cup of fresh coffee.
"Lunch should be ready soon". Lauren said sipping her coffee.
"Yeah? Bo asked.
"Yes". Lauren said.
"What are we having? Bo asked.
"Grilled Chicken, Broccoli and grilled baked potatos". Lauren smiled.
"That sounds nice! Bo smiled.
"Nothing fancy". Lauren laughed.
"No. No really. It sounds nice". Bo said.
"We can eat out if you like". Lauren said.
"Well we are not really dressed for it, and I'm really fine just being here with you". Bo said.
The women jumped when they heard a knock at the door.
"Your lunch is ready Dr. Lewis". The Butler bowed as he pushed the small cart in.
"I got it". Bo said tightening the string around her robe and she tipped the Butler and pushed the cart the rest of the way.
Lauren smiled watching Bo set up the table and walked over to get the Dr.
"Shall we? Bo smiled pulling Lauren to her feet and walked her to the small table. Helping Lauren sit, Bo ran around to her chair.
The women ate in mostly silence and put the empty plates on the cart and pushed it just outside the door.
Lauren returned to the couch and Bo snuggled up next to her.
"I'm going riding later. But for right now, I'm just going to enjoy the peace and quiet". Lauren said.
"MMm sounds good to me". Bo smiled as Lauren pulled her closer.
Lauren smiled and snapped her fingers. The next thing Bo knew they were both holding some kind of chocolate dessert covered in strawberries.
"Well ok then". Bo laughed taking her first bite.
The women dressed for riding at nightfall and were off. Bo smiled as they mounted their motorcycles. The moon was beautiful and there wasn't much traffic.
Lauren looked like an expert as she turned corners. She even did a few stunts. Bo laughed enjoying the Doctor enjoying herself.
Lauren pulled off the road and climbed off. She walked over and looked at the scene. She stretched and extended her hand to Bo.
"May I have this dance? The Doctor smiled.
"Of course". Bo smiled pushing her long dark locks behind.
The women rocked and rocked without speaking a word. There was no music.
Bo pulled back and walked to her motorcycle and put some music on.
"Thank you". Bo said looking into nothing with Lauren's chin resting on her shoulder.
"For what? Lauren whispered.
"For never giving up on us. For giving me a chance I shouldn't have needed since I should have done more. Been more to begin with". Bo whispered.
"Bo it's not all you. It takes two to be in a relationship. I know it wasn't fair of me to just take off. The fear that must have entered your mind. Wondering if I would come back. But Kenzi showed me something in myself. I had been too cooperative with everyone and everything I shouldn't have been. If there is a weakness in us, I have some part too. This won't always be perfect but it will be fun to find out". Lauren whispered.
"I don't accept that answer Lauren. When we thought you were a human, they walked all over you. They may as well have been wearing my boots since I allowed it. And before you ask me, yes. You were always my choice. No matter how many people I went to bed with in between our first time, and our last time". Bo said.
"I wasn't going to ask that Bo". Lauren said.
"Probably not but it needed to be said. I need to talk when I'm feeling something, one way or another. We need to talk more". Bo whispered
"I love you Bo". Lauren said.
"I love you too Lauren. Now lets see what other moves you got". Bo smiled as she pulled back and twirled Lauren around.
"You haven't seen anything yet". Lauren laughed.
"All eyes on you Dr. Lewis". Bo laughed as she turned up the volume on her motorcycle. It wasn't that loud but loud enough for them to dance to.
Kenzi
Kenzi cursed herself as she paced back and forth. She had tried to pick the pocket of a cop and was now in jail. But at least for now she would get three meals a day. She just hoped Bo would be home soon to bail her out.
"You may as well settle in little lady. We pulled up your records with your fingerprints. You are wanted here and in the United States. You're going to be here awhile". The Cop laughed.
"Shit". Kenzi groaned as she paced back and forth again.
"My name is Earl. I am also a friend of Aife's". The man laughed and then laughed harder when Kenzi froze.
"Damn I am going to be here for a long time". Kenzi said rolling her eyes.
TBC