It's been forever since I posted anything! I am the queen of procrastination so even though I'm trying to work on another story, it's not working out too well :S I've had this idea for a while and I've finally finished the first chapter :p Okay, so I hope that you like it and make sure to lett me konw if you want me to continue it! :D
Red, Red Wine
Lisbon sighed as she entered her apartment. It had been a long day and she had spent all day doing paperwork, which wore her out more so than working on a case did. She wasn't actively working, only filling out reports after the fact which, for some reason, drained her energy right out of her. She just wanted to take a relaxing bath and go to sleep.
Of course, Lisbon rarely got what she wanted when there was a certain consultant worming his way in.
Lisbon was beginning to undress for her bath when there was a knock at her door. She quickly scrambled around her bathroom to find her bathrobe, unsuccessful in her search. She ran to her bedroom and threw open the doors to her closet. There she found her old bathrobe, which only covered until about mid-thigh. This would have to do because whoever was at her door wouldn't stop knocking.
Lisbon threw on her robe and ran down the stairs, her hair whipping around her face. She got to the door and ran her hands through her hair in an unsuccessful attempt to tame it. She was very annoyed with whoever was interrupting the relaxing bath that she was in desperate need of. She opened the door, practically ripping it from its hinges in the process. When she saw Jane standing behind the doors, eyes wide at the sight in front of him, she almost slammed the door in his face. But Jane was quick and managed to stop her from closing the door in his face.
"Jane, what the hell are you doing here?" Lisbon practically yelled. Jane averted his eyes, staring at a spot on the carpet.
"I didn't want to be alone." Jane said in a small voice, his vulnerability leaking into his words. He couldn't seem to meet Lisbon's eyes for fear of rejection. If she turned him away, it would mean that his worst fear had come true, he wasn't worth saving.
"Come in." Lisbon said. It was as if a switch had been flipped inside of her, her voice had changed from annoyed and angry to sweet and compassionate. Her eyes had softened as soon as Jane's new demeanour had made itself known.
As Jane entered Lisbon's apartment, he took a moment to fully appreciate Lisbon's attire. He rarely ever saw her out of her work clothes, the last time being when she and Cho had been in the park keeping eyes out for whoever came to collect the ransom. She'd looked very good in her jeans and striped shirt. But that was nothing compared to now, her face slightly flushed from running to get the door, hair having a mind of its own, she looked absolutely stunning.
He went to sit on the couch as Lisbon went to the kitchen to get a bottle of wine for them. She knew from the way Jane was shifting uncomfortably that it would be needed. She brought the bottle of red wine and two large glasses and set them on the coffee table. She poured them both generous amounts of the crimson liquid. Lisbon handed Jane one glass and sat next to him on the couch. She made sure to keep a respectable distance in between them, she wanted to encourage him to open up to her, not scare him off. They sat in silence for a few minutes, just taking the occasional sip of wine, neither knowing what to say, where to begin.
"Is there, um, is there a reason that you didn't want to be alone tonight?" asked Lisbon tentatively.
"Yes." Was Jane's curt response, he wasn't sure how to broach the subject.
"We can talk about something else if you don't want to tell me about it." Lisbon said in a small voice.
"It's not that. I do want to tell you, but do you think I could tell you later?" Jane asked.
"Uh, yeah. Sure, no problem." Lisbon said. "What would you like to do?"
"Would you mind if we watched a movie for a bit?" Jane asked. He knew that Lisbon rarely got any time just to relax around the house and he thought that a movie would be a perfect way for both of them to take their minds off of the events of their day.
"Of course, do you have a movie in mind?" Lisbon asked.
"Well, I know that while you love action movies, you have a soft spot for romantic comedies. I think that we should watch Get Smart. It's a comedy, and it has some romance in it. Not to mention the whole secret-spy-saving-the-world-aspect. All in all, I think it would be perfect for tonight, and I know that you have it." Jane grinned, not quite masking the underlying sadness but it was a good effort.
"Alright then, Get Smart it is." Lisbon said, and she got up to put on the DVD.
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Halfway through the movie, and their second bottle of wine, Jane had scooted closer to Lisbon and wrapped his arm around her small torso. He wanted to be able to feel her close to him, living and breathing. He half-expected her to pull away, but it seemed that the alcohol had numbed her fight or flight reaction and she just curled into his side and rested her head on his shoulder.
Lisbon was surprised when Jane moved closer to her, but she'd be lying if she said it wasn't welcome. It had been a while since she'd enjoyed a man's company and this wasn't just anyone, this was Jane. She'd always had questionable taste in men, opting for those unavailable whether literally or emotionally. But here he was, on her couch, holding her close to him.
"Thank you." Jane whispered into her hair.
"Mmm…? For what?" Lisbon asked.
"For letting me come in and take over your Friday night with no explanation. For watching a movie with me when all you wanted to do was take a relaxing bubble bath and read your novel. For not kicking me out, for letting me hold you." Jane finished at barely a whisper. If they weren't sitting so close together, Lisbon wouldn't have heard the last bit. But they were and she did.
"Any time. And I mean that. Whenever you need anything, you can always come to me." Lisbon muttered.
"And I am sorry for interrupting your bubble bath." Jane said, smirking into her hair. Lisbon was suddenly acutely aware of her attire, or lack there of. The second Jane had come in seeking comfort she'd forgotten that she was clad only in a bathrobe. What scared her most was that it felt almost natural to be sitting with Jane in only a bathrobe.
They went back to watching the movie, Lisbon practically gulping the rest of her wine down. Jane held her impossibly closer and she had rested her arms around him as well. They settled into a comfortable silence as they movie drew to a close.
"You were right." Lisbon said. Neither made a move to leave the couch or their current position.
"About what?" Jane would probably have known what she meant if he hadn't drank so much. Of course, the fact that Lisbon was curled so nicely against him may have had something to do with his lack of concentration. Possibly.
"A movie was a great idea." Lisbon said, grinning up at him. It wasn't everyday that someone caught Jane off guard, even if she couldn't fully appreciate it in her current state.
"Yes it was, wasn't it?" Jane said. He couldn't seem to keep a grin off his face as Lisbon gazed up at him.
"Much better than sitting in my bathtub by myself." Lisbon said, unaware that she was, in fact, speaking out loud.
"I know I said that I'd tell you why I came over, but I think that maybe you should have that bath now." Jane whispered in her ear.
"Why? Do I smell?" Lisbon asked, suddenly self-conscious.
"No, no, no. I just meant that it helps you relax before going to bed. And it is late so you should be going to bed soon. You don't get enough sleep, Teresa" Jane said, a little surprised that he'd called her by her first name. That wasn't something they did. But Lisbon didn't seem to notice.
"You're right." She said as she detangled herself from Jane slowly getting up from the couch, only to lean back down and press a gentle kiss to Jane's lips. Jane thought there was no better feeling than the one he was experiencing in this moment. Her lips felt like satin against his own. He moved to deepen their kiss, tongue gently gliding along her bottom lip. She immediately opened her mouth to his, revelling in the feel of his luscious tongue gliding into her mouth. Their tongues duelled for dominancy before settling into a languid rhythm. Jane found himself moaning into her mouth, unable to hold it back.
Lisbon smiled into the kiss before pulling away. Jane audibly groaned at the loss, instantly missing her close presence. Lisbon didn't go far though; their noses were still touching, their breaths mingling.
"I'm going to go have that bath." Lisbon whispered. She pulled away completely and started going up the stairs, leaving Jane dazed on the couch. He wasn't sure what just happened and what it meant for them, only that he enjoyed it immensely.
Lisbon got halfway up the stairs before looking over her shoulder to see Jane still on her couch, unsure of what to do next. She sent him a saucy grin in his direction before continuing up the stairs to her bathroom.
"You coming?"
So, what do you think? Please enlighten me with all your thoughts about this fic! Should it stay or should it go now? (song reference right there :p)
