AN: Here is the first installment to our Rizzles songfic series!
Disclaimer- We own neither the song "The Girl" by City and Colour or Rizzoli and Isles. All rights belong to their respective owners.
"I wish I could do better by,
You, cause that's what you deserve"
Jane and Maura are just coming back from a dinner with Maura's friends. Her rich friends. The kind who have never had to work a day in their lives, and freak when they chip their nails. The kind of people Jane had absolutely nothing in common with.
Hearing about all the gifts the respective spouses of Maura's friends gave them, Jane can't help but feel inadequate. She can't give Maura any of those things. She can't give her the fancy car, the diamond earrings, or the pearl necklace. None of it. Jane feels that she has taken Maura away from this life she should have. She would have if she wasn't with Jane. She should be with someone who can give her all these things, after all that was the life Maura grew up in. She can't ask Maura to stay with her, be with her when Jane can't give her the amazing, rich life Maura deserves.
Jane was silent the whole way home, and Maura knew something was bothering her. In her mind, her friends are spoiled brats. She loves being with Jane and doesn't care a bit about material possessions. Jane makes her feel loved, special, and treats her so well. That's all Maura ever wanted, to be loved and cherished.
The minute they get home, Jane throws down her purse, kicks off her heels and heads to the bathroom.
Maura waits a minute before going after her. She decides to just wait in their room for her to be done, and then they can talk about what's bothering Jane.
"Did you hear Lucy talking about the amazing vacation they went on to the Maldives? And the spur of the moment just because 12 carat diamond ring Kayla's husband got her. She was showing it off, like we could miss the gigantic iceberg weighing down her finger."
"What's the big deal? It's pretty normal for them. Mostly when their husbands do something stupid and that's their way of apologizing." Maura says, confused as to why Jane is so upset about her friends and their relationships.
"No big deal? Maur it is a big deal. Huge! Because I can't give you any of that stuff Maura. You should be with someone who can whisk you away on a romantic getaway and buy you a house with more rooms than we know what to do with. You deserve to be showered with lavish gifts. Or surprise you with beautiful jewelry. You deserve better than me Maur." The last part comes out as barely a whisper. She hates feeling like she can't provide for her girl.
Maura looks at her for a moment, honestly stunned that Jane doesn't understand how much Maura loves being with her.
"Jane, have I ever asked you for any of that? Have I ever seemed anything but happy with you? You are everything I've ever wanted Jane. I don't need any of that stuff, because I have you. I get to come home to you every night and wake up to you every morning. What could be better than that? Please hear me when I say this. I love you. I. Love. You. Your love is enough baby. After all, a diamond ring or a pearl necklace won't keep me warm at night. I'm your girl, and you're mine."
"But don't you want all that stuff? All of your friends seem to love their gifts. The way they show them off like that."
"Well I'm not gonna lie, they are nice. But I don't need them. What would I do with a huge ring like that anyways. I'd have to take it off when I'm performing autopsies.. It's just not practical. I wouldn't change a thing about our relationship."
"Now, stop worrying and kiss me." Maura says with a smile, and Jane is happy to oblige.