I couldn't stay away...
Jane typed out the text to Maura, and then lied down in her bed, staring at the ceiling. She could never admit it to herself before, but from afar, she admired that shy girl, in her PE class. A few times, she almost went up to her, but never got herself to do so. Instead, she went along with what her friends did. After all, she was the sports star. She could have anybody at the school she wanted.
And she couldn't get Maura out of her head.
She reflected on the day, and beat herself up over and over for making Maura cry. But then she remembered skin against hers, her lips against Maura's cheek. Her hand in her own. It was something she'd never experienced, this... some kind of something. Yeah, she'd dated and that stuff, but this time, it seemed to mean a whole lot more than Casey ever did to her. Jane layed there, going through the day in her head, over and over.
Flashback:
"So you lost a bet, Rizzoli?" Barry Frost said to Jane, sitting next to her in class. Jane looked at him, and paused. She couldn't figure out what he was talking about, and then she remembered the pink heart, taped to her shirt.
"Uh, no." Jane said, and then she added quickly, and under her breath, "She's wearing mine too."
"What? Really? I didn't know you swing that way."
"Don't you say a single fucking word or I'll..."
"Woah woah... I don't have a problem with your girlfriend, Jane"
"Wait what?"
"I don't. I've seen you angry, but I've never seen a passion like that in your eyes.. I know you, enough to know that you really like this girl. I have no problem with it. Really."
"Woah, thanks."
"I can't speak for the rest of your friends, though."
"Yeah. I better talk to them now before I want to murder any one of them."
"That wouldn't help your dream of being a homicide detective, would it?"
"Probably not..."
End Flashback.
The next day, Jane was walking to school, when a car pulled up next to her. Driving, was none other, than Maura Isles. She rolled down her window, and called to Jane, "Hey there..."
Jane looked up, and her face lit up. She smiled, "Hey there." They kept their eyes locked until Jane spoke up again, "You gunna give me a ride or what?"
Maura smiled, she could get used to this. "But we have a first date tonight. Aren't you worried that-" Maura saw the look on Jane's face. "Get in."
"Oh yeah," Jane began.
Jane hurried around the car and got in. "About that. I'll pick you up at uh.. seven?" She turned to Maura, and, like every other time she'd seen the girl, she was breathtaken. "You look... I mean... Your dress... Uh. Looks. You look. Pretty. I mean no not pretty that doesn't sum it up... I, I can't think of a word to describe it. Shoot. Give me some time."
"Aw, Jane. That was really sweet. And okay that's perfect. I'll give you my address" Maura said.
"Oh, I already know it." Jane said. Her face was met with one of panic, until she said, "Joke. A bad one. Sorry. That's fine. Thanks."
Maura laughed. "Oh. Your humor is... unique."
Feelings. She didn't love going there, even with herself. But for the girl sitting beside her, she was willing to give up everything. Maura sighed, pulling up to her parking spot, and pulling in. "What is it?" Jane asked, with a concerned tone.
"Thank You."
"For what?"
"Yesterday."
"I'd say you're welcome, but I don't know what you're thanking me for..."
"Giving me the time of day. Running after me. Even if it was a dare, Jane, you gave me one of the best days..."
"Oh. Uh... You're..." Jane paused. "Maura. Honestly, I've thought you were the most gorgeous human I'd ever seen for like... ever. And I just. I don't just want to get to know you because of that. It's so much more. And okay, yeah we've only been talking for like, less than a day but... I think that we could be really great, and I'm willing to give up everything, for just a chance to get to know you."
"I...Jane..." Maura had a tear almost streak down her face, but Jane's thumb wiped it away.
"No more tears today, okay? Now come on... we've got school to survive." Jane said, and Maura nodded.
The 5th period bell rang, which meant lunch time. Jane wandered into the cafeteria, looking for Maura. Finally, she found her, standing in the back of the line, looking uncomfortable. She strode up to her, and took her hand. "Hey." Everybody knew the name Jane Rizzoli, and everybody had their eyes on the two. She shot a look around, and people began to move again.
"Hi Jane." Maura said, more than happy to see her.
"I was going to lunch with a few friends, and I was wondering if you'd like to come." Jane said, not understanding.
"Uh... your friends don't exactly... you know..." Maura urged.
"We could go together, by ourselves then." Jane suggested.
"You don't have to do this Jane. I..."
"Okay I'll just leave then." Jane said, and pretended to turn and walk away. She moved a lock of Maura's hair and then said, "I'd enjoy the company, Maur."
"Well, if you insist..." The two never let go of each other's hands, as they exited campus, for lunch.
Okay, so, I've decided that I kind of really like writing this one... so here we go. I planned on going further this chapter, but time just doesn't allow for it tonight. This chapter's short, and I'm sorry for that. Also, I don't update on set days or anything... but I try to write when I can...
Thanks to those who reviewed, and I hope you liked my continuation. I'd love to hear from you, good or bad, criticism or encouragement, a bunch of words, or one.
A bad joke, even.
-LC
