"Shit, shitshit shit," Kenzi muttered frantically as she rushed toward Bo's still form lying on the forest floor. She eyed the powerful succubus's opponent. She couldn't remember the name of the creature, but it was over eight feet tall, with razor-sharp teeth and claws. The monster looked dead, and enough of its greenish blood spilled on the ground to make her think it was so. But Fae were strange beings with strange abilities. She really, really hoped it was dead, but she knew she had to check on her Bo no matter what. Bo was tough, but she wasn't invincible.
Jabberwocky. That was what Trick had called it. She had thought the name sounded laughable then. But Kenzi wasn't laughing now. Moving closer, she could tell Bo looked bad. Kenzi had been serving as bait for the jabberwocky, then had run at the first opportunity to let Bo do her thing. Because Kenzi knew herself, and she knew she was not a fighter. And Bo had assured her she could handle the jabberwocky by herself, without Dyson, Hale or anyone else for backup.
Kenzi ran her hands frantically through her hair as she surveyed Bo's injuries. Her face looked pale, and the slash across her belly looked deep. She didn't look to be breathing, either. Hadn't Trick said it was poisonous, too? And Kenzi didn't even know first aid!
Kenzi had made her peace with the fact that she wasn't as tough or badass as Bo or her friends a long time ago. But she couldn't remember the last time that she had felt helpless. She fumbled awkwardly for her phone and dialed Dyson.
"Dyson, get your furry ass down here right now! She's not breathing! I think she...I think she might die!"
"Kenzi, Kenzi! Calm down! Tell me where you are!" Dyson shouted.
"Uh...that stupid forest where the fae held that stag hunt," Kenzi stammered out. "Dyson..."
"We're on our way, Kenzi," Dyson said soothingly. "If she's bleeding, keep pressure on her wounds, okay?"
Kenzi nodded. "Kay." She blinked back tears.
"I'm going to hang up now, but I'll see you soon, Kenzi. I'm bringing Lauren with me. She'll be back to full health before you know it."
Then Kenzi was alone again. She couldn't bear the thought of losing Bo, of having their apartment all to herself. No one got her like Bo did. And as a result of her less-than-honest profession, there were few people that Kenzi could confide in the way she confided in Bo.
She couldn't let Bo die. That was her job now. Right. Try to keep wounds closed. But with what? What did they always do on TV in situations like this? You were supposed to make bandages out of whatever you had at hand, right?
She started ripping the remains of Bo's shirt, since it wasn't in the best shape to begin with after the fight. She couldn't help but feel frightened at how fast the fabric soaked up with blood. And she couldn't help but fear that what she was doing might not be enough.
Of course, there was another way to heal succubi. She just had to get Bo conscious enough. Otherwise she was just going to look silly.
"You are so paying my share of rent next month," Kenzi muttered. She took a deep breath and mashed her face against Bo's trying her best to make out with the other woman.
Kenzi felt relief when she felt Bo stir. Her Bo was back! She quickly checked to see how Bo was healing, gently touching the large gash on her stomach. It still came away slick with blood. Her Bo wasn't out of the woods yet. She needed more. And Kenzi was willing to give it- provided it didn't kill her. She was only human, after all.
"Kenzi..." Bo said weakly.
"Shh," Kenzi said, putting her finger to the other woman's lips. "You just take what you need, Bo, and get better, you hear me?"
Bo didn't want the other woman to feel uncomfortable. They were roommates, friends and BFFs. What they were not was lovers. Kenzi had never said or done anything to indicate she was romantically interested in women, especially her. But in order to heal, Bo had to take energy from acts of passion.
And yet...if she refused to let Kenzi do this...she could see how upset Kenzi was already, and she knew there was no lying to Kenzi about the extent of her injuries. Kenzi knew she was dying. She had to let Kenzi do this for her. She nodded.
They locked lips once again. Kenzi marveled at the feeling of another woman's lips on her own. She was doing it- making out with another woman. And not to get some putz to buy her a drink, or as a distraction while a friend swiped some guy's wallet. She was doing it for a great cause- to save Bo's life.
She saw Bo's eyes gleam with sapphire light and knew it was working. Bo grew more aggressive, her tongue pushing in and exploring the human's mouth, but Kenzi found herself unable to resist. She was enjoying it, even though she knew Bo could potentially suck her dry. So much for her claims that she was as straight as an arrow. And no wonder Bo was never at a loss for a potential hookup. Girl was a damn good kisser!
Kenzi tensed as she felt a hand on her hip. Bo pulled away slightly. "Sorry," she muttered with a sheepish smile. "I'll keep my hands to myself."
"I didn't mind," Kenzi responded quietly.
Bo looked at Kenzi uncertainly. "Kenzi..."
"Less talking, more healing," Kenzi whispered in her ear, trying to do her best to appear collected. "We can discuss my sexuality later." As if to emphasize her point, she licked at Bo's earlobe, then moved down to kiss Bo's neck.
Kenzi gave an adorable squeak as she suddenly found herself gazing up into Bo's eyes instead of the other way around, and the cold ground pressing into her back. And yet, she found herself unable to suggest they move to somewhere more comfortable as Bo continued to make out with her.