Title: Zygomatic Arch
Genre: Fluff, Romance
Rating: PG
Pairing(s): Kate Todd/Maura Isles
Summary: Kate Todd, Maura Isles, and a discussion about lipstick and facial bones.
Disclaimer: I don't own either show. I wouldn't be broke if I did.
Author's Notes: So…this was kind of like writing clone-romance or something. It was fun though.
Speaking of clones―is having sex with your clone incest or masturbation? This is a serious question.
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Maura stepped up to the sinks in the small bathroom of the bar, checking her hair. A woman was standing in front of the mirror, her lips puckered as she applied a fresh coat of lipstick. Maura studied the other woman and said casually, "That's a good color for you. It brings out your eyes and your zygomatic arch."
There was a short, soft laugh and the woman turned to face her, capping the lipstick, "My…what?" She didn't sound frustrated like some people would have, though. Instead, she was just amused, her hazel eyes glimmering in the dim light.
"Your cheekbones," Maura explained, blushing slightly. She hated having to explain herself like this. People thought she was weird enough as it was, and having to explain the things she said all the time only seemed to make it worse.
The dark-haired woman smiled slightly, running a curious finger over her own cheekbones, "You really think so? It's one of my favorites."
Maura smiled in return, feeling somewhat less embarrassed, "Yes, I really think so." She paused for a second or two then decided that, since she had complimented the woman's zygomatic arch, she should at least introduce herself, "My name is Maura."
"Kate," The woman responded, extending a hand. Maura shook it, feeling the soft warmth of Kate's skin against her own. It was bizarre but Maura didn't particularly dislike the faint electric shocks that buzzed under her skin.
After Maura released Kate's hand, she decided that maybe she should take it a step farther, "Can I buy you a drink?"
"I think I'd like that, Maura. I think I'd like that a lot."
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