Kigo

In the Middle by StarvingLunatic 13

13: Bridge

Bonnie sighed in relief as she finally made it home. She stepped inside and leaned against the door for a moment. Another long breath escaped her as her shoulders dropped and she let her briefcase do the same. A small thud echoed through the apartment when the leather case hit the floor. Having the home atmosphere just warmly embrace her did wonders for easing out the tension that she felt.

"Hey, baby," Kim greeted her with a warm smile as she came out from the living room. Shego trailed behind the redhead, smiling just as warmly surprisingly enough.

"Hey," Bonnie said with a weak wave. Kim leaned in for a kiss, which she got. Shego then came in for her own, which she also got.

"You look beat," Shego commented, not that she expected anything different.

Bonnie just sighed and shook her head, dismissing the matter. Shego offered her a sad half-smile while Kim reached out and caressed her cheek. Bonnie leaned into the touch slightly.

Her lovers were getting used to Bonnie coming in looking at if she had just taken on the world and she did not look like she won. They certainly did not like it. Bonnie was supposed to be happy. She had a job, they had their own home, and they were together. Bonnie should not have to put up with a bunch of crap at work.

"I'm so glad it's the weekend," Bonnie said in a low voice, a small smile gracing her features. Oh, she would just lounge around all day with her girlfriends without having to hear anyone ordering her around and without anyone giving her genuinely hated looks. Why the hell do they hate me? I highly doubt any of them got their jobs at that firm through their own merit.

"Want me to put some tea on for you?" Kim offered in a tender voice and a soft expression, continuing to caress Bonnie's cheek.

"Please and thank you," Bonnie replied, trying to force out a thankful smile. It did not make it to her face, but the redhead did not need the smile to carry out her task.

Kim walked off to go make the tea and get Bonnie's favorite snack ready for her. Shego picked up Bonnie's briefcase and took her jacket for her. Bonnie muttered her thanks while yanking at her tie and walking toward the bathroom. She planned on taking the longest, hottest shower possible just to wash away the grime of the day.

"They're wearing her out over there," Kim commented, sounding just a bit worried.

Shego waved it off. "She'll be fine. They're probably just trying to make sure she's cut out to work there. As long as she hangs in there, I'm sure things'll get better," she replied, hoping to ease away Kim's concern as she put away Bonnie's things.

"Wow, that's really optimistic of you," Kim said with a laugh, glancing at Shego as she came over.

"Ah, damn it!" Shego groaned when she realized the hero was right. She was being optimistic. Damn Kimmie and the fact that she rubbed off on people! She took a deep breath to regain her composure. "I guess it is, but I've got faith in the demon child. I gotta have faith in you two, right?"

Kim only smiled, quite happy to hear that. It was nice to see Shego trying to step out of her "tough girl" routine. Now that Kim thought about it, she guessed she needed to try to step out of her own shell. It seems like the only one out of us who is being totally open and honest is Bonnie, she thought. Bonnie was also the one who tried her best to get them out of their defensive little shells.

"Hey, wanna give her a treat?" Kim suggested with a bright smile, turning to look at the older woman for a moment. It was not like the tea bags or hot water would run away if they were not under her constant watch.