A/N: Alright folks. I have been lurking around here for years but never had something I felt confident enough to post. This little bunny finally gave me something I felt I could share without too much shame. I know it is short but hopefully it will give someone a giggle. Also, I have no beta reader so all errors are solely mine o_O

Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone but a girl can dream right?

Set in 1x17 Carnelian Inc. episode - Instead of letting Lisbon do the trust fall, Jane takes the opportunity to show her how he feels


Do you trust me?

"Hold on just a second Lisbon, let me get in position" Jane says.

He knows her eyes are already closed in preparation so he decides to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. He comes up behind her quickly and after briefly enjoying the smell of her hair, he wraps his arms around her and presses his lips to the side of her neck.

Lisbon's eyes fly open in a split-second and Jane immediately feels her stiffen. "Jane…" it comes out as a trembling whisper, both questioning and warning in tone. He releases her and takes a small step backwards to let her turn around to face him. Looking into her eyes he sees her confusion, her fear and her hope. The combination of unexpected vulnerability and longing in this woman whom he so greatly admires sets his blood on fire and he doesn't think twice; he pulls her close again and this time his lips find hers.

Despite being as unprepared for this second kiss as she was for the first, Lisbon eagerly responds, opening her mouth to the impatient advances of his tongue. It feels like the world is on fire and yet nothing exists but the two of them in that moment. Jane feels her reluctantly pull back as the need to breathe becomes pressing. She clears her throat and drops her gaze while hurriedly backing away from him. "Jane…" she says again and this time there is a touch of regret, embarrassment and lingering traces of lust in her tone. She meets his eyes, unsure what to say and he gives her one of his classic goofy grins.

Thankful for the sudden release of tension she executes a typical Lisbon-at-Jane eye roll and starts to move towards the car. Jane takes a deep breath and moves to the driver's seat. He starts the engine and they head back to the office. Lisbon heads to her desk and before he takes up his normal position on the main couch Jane pokes his head in her office and says "We will have to try that trust fall another time Teresa". Then with a wink he heads towards his couch.

Lisbon feels her face burn as she briefly recalls the heated kiss then she ducks her head and hurriedly focuses on the mound of paperwork on her desk while trying not to think about what might happen the next time Jane suggests a trust fall.