A/N: Well ,this is my second fanfic. It'll be having 3-6 chapters. Do read it till the end. It's packed with many Jisbon moments in the next chapters.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE MENTALIST COZ IF I DID JANE AND LISBON WOULD GET TOGETHER IN THE VERY FIRST SEASON.
*Beep. Beep*
*Beep. Beep*
The alarm went off. It was 6o' clock on an early Monday morning. The sunrays made their way from the rusted window grills towards Lisbon's face. The cold and dark room got lit up by the warmth of the sunrays. On normal days Lisbon would just shut off the alarm for an extra five minutes nap. But today she woke up on the first beep. She shut the alarm off and jumped out of the bed. On the table beside her the pizza from last night was kept. The whole room smelled of cheese and olives. She took the box and shoved it into the dustbin and headed for a shower.
She removed her clothes one by one and hung them on the bathroom wall. She stood in front of the mirror looking at her bare body. Half of her body was concealed with wounds, the wounds she got while catching the bad guys. She looked at them one by one. The one on the torso was from trying to save Jane, on her right thigh she got it while jumping from an 18ft high wall. The one on the right shoulder she got when O'Laughlin shot her. Although it was over two years since she got it, it'd still hurt from time to time. And the most recent one on her wrist she got while tackling Volker. Seeing all the wounds a smile ran across her lips, not because she considered those wounds as hallmarks of her bravery and strength but because she remembered that when she was 10 her mother wouldn't let her play with the boys worrying she'd get hurt. A lot had changed since then.
Brushing the thought away Lisbon took a shower and got dressed. She looked at the photo frame hung on the wall. It was her mother. All those happy memories came to her at one sway. She took her mother's locket which she always wore around her neck and started praying in an inaudible voice. She looked at the clock. It was 8'o clock already. She quickly took her gun and her badge and headed out. Just as she closed the door she heard her cell ring. It was Tommy.
"Hey Tommy "
"Hi Reese. How you've been?"
"I'm OK. Why'd you call suddenly today out of the blue?"
"You know why Reese. Don't make me say it."
"So what do you wanna talk about then?"
"I' m sorry Reese. I know you're angry. I haven't called you in months. But I just wanted to make sure that you're OK. That's all. Coz last year this very day you..."
Lisbon broke Tommy off in the middle" don't worry. I'll be fine. You take care of yourself and say hi to Anna Beth. OK?"
"Okay Sis"
She got inside the car and headed off to the CBI. Everything was normal like every day. Grace was busy typing on the computer and Cho was reading yet another novel. Lisbon marched towards Cho's desk.
"Good morning boss"
"Morning Cho. Any case for today?"
"Nope. Got no call from SAC PD today. No murder so far."
"Well. Its gonna be just paperwork for today then"
"By the way. Where's Rigsby? Its 10 already. Is he on leave?" Lisbon asked turning towards grace hoping she'd know.
"No clue, boss. He didn't say anything"
"Ok"
With this Lisbon directed her steps towards her cabin. She could see Jane sitting on the couch reading something.
She opened the door and walked in.
"Good morning Lisbon "
Lisbon passed a smile. He stood up and handed her a cup of tea."
"Nothing better than a cup of tea to start a lovely day"
'Thank you Jane. I'd kill for a cup now"
She sat on her chair. Jane tried to catch a glimpse of her while reading the magazine. She looked beautiful today as always and Jane loved looking at her secretly.
"So where are we going today?"
"What?" Lisbon said almost confused.
Jane wanted to ask where the crime scene is for today. But he suddenly realized that his words sounded more like a boyfriend asking his girlfriend-where will they be going out for dinner tonight?
"Ummm. I mean aren't we going out for some fieldwork today, Lisbon? I'm getting tired sitting here."
"No field work for today. Today it's just paperwork"
"You really like all this paperwork?"
"Nope. It's boring"
"Then why do it?"
"Coz its job Jane. And you are more than welcome to do you're share."
"Meh..."
"Well who am I trying to argue with?"
A smile ran across Jane's face. He always liked annoying Lisbon. She looked more cute when she's annoyed.
Afterwards in the bullpen...
The elevator bell rang. It was rigsby. He looked at the watch. It was 12O'clock. He hurried almost ran to his desk. Grace and Cho looked at him. He looked as if he'd come after running a marathon. So sweaty and breathless.
"Am I late?"
"Well not by much" grace replied smiling at him.
"Yes you are" Cho said in a monotonous tone. "2 hrs. and 46 minutes being exact"
"Why are you late Wayne? Lisbon was asking for you." Grace asked.
"Well I…" he stopped in the mid sentence trying to catch his breath.
"Wayne, Wayne, Wayne. Just sit down." Grace said as she handed him a glass of water.
"I'm sorry. It must be the humidity"
"What?"
"That's making me breathless"
"No its not. It's the food you've been stuffing in your mouth. Excess food decreases stamina" Cho answered.
Grace couldn't help smiling. Rigsby gave Cho a look for trying to embarrass him in front of van pelt. But grace couldn't agree more. He definitely looked plumpy now days.
"Well I was up all night preparing for Ben's first birthday party. So I took a nap in the morning and the alarm didn't go off"
"God Wayne. It's been a year already. Seems like yesterday only he was born."
"Yeah. I feel the same way"
He got up and took out two cards from his bag and handed over to Cho and van pelt.
"Why so formal?" Cho asked looking at the card.
"Well well. Look who's asking?" Rigsby mocked trying to take the revenge for his embarrassment earlier.
But later said-
"Well I want his first birthday to be special."
"I gotta go now. Where's Lisbon?"
"She's in her cabin" grace replied.
In the cabin Jane and Lisbon were sitting in utter silence. Lisbon was busy doing the paperwork while jane was constantly staring at her.
Lisbon knew he was staring but she tried not to look at him. After some time Lisbon yawned. Jane knew she was getting bored and after some thinking he finally said
"Ironical"
"What's ironical, Jane?"
"Your job"
She put down her pen and said "I don't understand?"
"Well. You're a cop. You catch bad guys. Right?"
"Right. But before saying anything don't forget it's your job too"
"Meh… well so what was I saying?"
"About my job..."
"Yeah. So your job is to vanish away the criminals."
Lisbon interrupted.
"Correction Jane. My job is to vanish the crime not he criminals"
"Yeah same thing. You fight for justice but and peace. But a part of you don't want it completely. A part of you still wants some injustice and unrest. Because my dear Lisbon because…"
He stood up and walked towards her table.
"Because if all the crime would vanish away. You'll have nothing to do. You'll be getting bored like right now"
Lisbon wanted to defend her but he had a valid point. So she resignated and kept mum.
*Knock knock*
"Morning boss"
"Well actually its afternoon Rigsby. Where were you? I thought you took the day off"
"Sorry boss. I was busy with Ben. It's his first birthday"
"Really. It's been a year already?"
"Yeah! That's what Grace just said. Time really flies quickly"
"Well its only true for happy memories" Jane replied from his couch.
For Jane it had been 10 years since his wife and child died but the memories were still fresh. Time hadn't flied anywhere for him. He was still stuck in neutral.
Lisbon thought the same thing as she remembered about her mother.
"Well I came here to give you he invites" rigsby said.
"Cards huh. Haven't seen'em in years now. Nice! I've seriously got bored with sms invites and emails" Jane said looking at the invite.
" I wanted to do something different for Ben"
"I'm sorry Rigsby. But I'll not be able to make it. I have got to do some work afterwards." Lisbon said feeling awfully sorry.
Rigsby's face fell. He really wanted all his team to come at the party but he could not argue with the boss. Jane noticed the disappointment in his face and immediately said
"Of course she'll come. She's just kidding."
"But Jane..." Lisbon tried to speak.
"Well there's nothing important you're doing here. It's just rubbish paperwork"
"Don't worry rigsby she'll definitely be there. I'll bring her"
"But Jane…" Lisbon again tried to speak.
"Well Lisbon. You just finish whatever work you've to do now and later come to the party"
"Fine. I'll come" Lisbon said finally given in.
"Thank you boss"
Rigsby headed to the bullpen but suddenly turned back
"And oh Jane. I forgot to tell you. It'll be a light party. so don't wear any formal suits. Just keep it casual ok"
"Yeah ok" Jane said in a low tone already regretting why he agreed to go.
"Don't worry rigsby. He'll definitely come. I'll bring him"
Lisbon just loved the idea of Jane in a casual wear. As rigsby exited, she got a chance to tease him.
"So what are you gonna wear tonight Jane?"
"Ha ha. You got me"
Jane got up heading towards the pantry and Lisbon just couldn't stop smiling.
A/N: I'll be writing the next chapter soon. please give me your reviews. I've newly joined this fanfics club and some reviews would definitely do good for me.