Memories of a life together: Part 2- First Date & the Morning after…
Jane let out a contented sigh as she awoke to the sun streaming through into the bedroom, bringing with it a feeling of warmth and peacefulness. She felt the familiar naked form of her lover wrapped around her, still asleep. She took a moment to admire the vision, remembering how she had worshiped every inch of skin the previous night. Time had been kind to the both of them despite all the highs and lows they had faced over the past years. As far as Jane was concerned, Maura had never looked more beautiful and so she took every chance possible to remind her love of that fact.
The detective soon felt the woman beside her begin to move and it wasn't long before she found Maura's gaze upon her. She leaned over to place a kiss upon the top of her head before settling back down into the bed.
"Morning sweetheart. Did you sleep well?"
"Hmm…I did indeed; you kept me very busy last night before we fell asleep."
Jane let out a small chuckle. "Well I didn't see you complaining about it at the time."
The two of them laid there together, at ease with the comfortable silence that they found themselves surrounded by. Moments like these didn't come often, especially when you worked for the Boston homicide department, and so both women had learnt early on to appreciate anytime they had alone with one another.
After a few minutes, Jane turned to look at Maura who had taken to staring out the window. She noticed she had a tiny smile on her face. "Care to share what's making you so happy?"
"I was thinking that it has been awhile since we've been able to do this." Jane eyed her lover conspicuously, confusion crossing her face.
"Do what exactly?"
"This…to lay here with one another and not have to worry about work, family problems or which bill is next in line to be paid. Anyways, it got me remembering."
"Well Dr. Isles it must be good if it's put a smile on your face, going to tell me exactly what it is your thinking about?"
"If you must know I was recalling our first "official" date as a couple and the morning that followed."
"Oh I see…Well I can understand why that would make you smile, it was rather memorable."
"Memorable it was indeed." Maura cuddled in closer to the detective as she recollected the events that came to pass.
Jane looked towards the clock on the bedside table to see that it was nearing 7.30. It wouldn't be long before Maura arrived and if the detective knew her well as she thought she did, Maura would be knocking on that door at least five minutes before. She went as quickly as any person possibly could who was recovering from a gun shot wound to the abdomen. She found it hard to believe that only two and a half weeks ago she had almost died, yet here she was standing very much alive and getting ready for a date with the enchanting, smart and not to forget sexy, Dr Isles.
Maura had told her that they could wait a bit longer until Jane was completely healed but she had insisted that they did something together to night, properly as a couple. They had already wasted so much time hiding their feelings from one another and so now she didn't want to waste another moment.
She was just deciding upon which jacket was best suited to wear over her shirt and trouser combo when there was distinct double knock on the door. Joe-Friday instantly jumped off the bed and ran into the other room upon hearing the noise.
"Come on in Maura! I'll be right with you."
She was putting her black leather jacket on, careful not to move too much and aggravate her injury, when she heard her girlfriend's voice filter through the apartment.
"Jane, you being an officer of the law especially should know better then anyone to check before just inviting someone in to your home."
The detective let out a small laugh as she moved to go and greet her girlfriend.
"My instincts were telling me it was you, so…wow." Jane immediately stopped in her tracks when she laid her eyes upon the woman standing in front of her. The doctor looked flawless in a simple black dress that clung in all the right places and Jane was unable to take her eyes of the beauty before her. She still couldn't get over how the other woman was always able to render her speechless by just standing in her presence
"Who would have known…Jane Rizzoli actually wordless for once" Maura made her way over to where Jane had stopped and placed a gentle kiss upon her lips. The detective was soon broken out of her reverie and moved to deepen the kiss, wrapping her arms around Maura. She soon forgot about the dull ache that plagued her side.
After a minute of becoming acquainted, they pulled apart and Jane could not help the grin she had on the face.
"Hi. You look absolutely beautiful"
"Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself." The M.E. went into doctor mode as she lifted Jane shirt to check how the wound was healing. It had become a habit of hers ever since the detective had left the hospital and she came over to visit, something which she had been doing practically every single day.
"You know Maura if you wanted to get me topless all you had to do was ask."
The woman took a playful swipe at the detective's arm, as she pulled the shirt back down
"There will be plenty of time for that, now Detective Rizzoli where are you taking me tonight?"
"Well I was thinking of a nice romantic candlelight dinner for two in that new French restaurant not far away. I remember you were telling me how you wanted to go there the other day."
"Oh Jane are you sure? I know it's supposed to be expensive."
"Maura I would like to take you ok, I want tonight to be special so that's where were going. Now come on, the reservation is for eight and we'll be late if insist on discussing it with me here.
The two women sat quietly at a table near the back of the restaurant, enjoying the intimacy they had both been desperately craving for so long. Jane soon reached over to entwine her fingers with Maura's.
"I swear you get more beautiful every time I look at you," she said, a hint of wonder in her voice.
Maura couldn't help but smile as she ran her hand down Jane's face and leaned in, placing a soft kiss on her lips; a kiss which grew longer as the detective pulled the blond closer. It was slow and long, a gentle duelling of tongues. Jane finally broke the exchange, resting her forehead against Maura's, she smiled.
"Are you ready to get out of here?"
"I'm ready, let's go."
The detective paid the bill and placed her hand on the small of Maura's back as she led her out of the restaurant and onto the street. The M.E. took a deep breath and let the cold night air wash over her as moved closer to the woman next to her.
"Let's walk Jane; if you aren't too tired that is, your place is not far from here."
"Sounds good to me" The two of them took off, making there way gently down the street
"Hmm…This is nice." Maura was snuggled into the detective's good side as Jane protectively wrapped her arm around the other woman's shoulder as they walked along.
"Very nice indeed." The two of them were very content to remain silent as they leisurely strolled along and enjoyed the closeness of one another. It wasn't until Jane felt something wet hit her nose that she spoke up.
"Uh oh… Maura, I think we might have to make a run for it." The M.E. didn't have a chance to respond as the rain began to pour down
"Oh shit!"
The two of them dashed along the city streets as quickly as Jane could manage, the detective's place hadn't been far away but by the time they had reached it they were already soaked through. Jane came to a stop outside and looked up towards the sky before turning to face Maura with the biggest smile on her face. She moved towards her and captured her lips for a kiss as the rain continued to fall around them. Maura, although thoroughly elated and shocked at the same time, was quick to respond. She held Jane tighter and slowly directed the kiss to deepen, to which the detective readily accepted. Maura let out a small whimper when they broke apart, while Jane couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
"What's so funny?"
"It's just that I had seen people do that in the movies and I've always wanted to do it." Maura couldn't help but laugh.
"And was it how you expected it to be detective?"
"Everything and more."
"Well I'm glad; it's a shame that this dress is ruined though."
"Yes the loss of your dress is very tragic…Come on, let's get you inside and warmed up"
Jane led the way as she opened the door to let the other woman inside.
"Make yourself at home, going to take my pain meds and I'll grab a towel for you." When the detective came back a couple minutes later, she stopped in her tracks as soon as she looked at Maura, who had at some point removed the dress she was wearing. The world stood still around the M.E. as her breath caught in her throat waiting for Jane's response.
"You told me to make myself at home."
Jane remained speechless, unable to form a coherent sentence as she took in the sight before her. The only sound she heard was the distant thumping of her heart and the soft taps of Maura's feet on the floor as she moved towards her. The only thought running through her head was the one that she breathlessly whispered.
"You're beautiful."
Her eyes never leaving Jane's, Maura strode lazily towards her till they were standing just a few inches apart, she reached up to wrap her arms around the brunette's shoulders and leaned in to brush their lips together; Jane wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Cupping Maura's face, Jane's thumb lightly traced soft parted lips, and she couldn't resist leaning in for another kiss. Humming into their kiss the M.E. slowly started moving forward, gently pushing Jane backwards till her back bumped against the wall. She was careful all the while to make sure she didn't aggravate the detective's injury.
Jane gasped at the sensation of Maura's body pressed firmly against her.
"I want you so much," she whispered,
Maura pulled the detective close to speak softly in her ear, "You have me… All of me."
Her shaky fingers tracing the others face, Jane leaned in and followed their path with her lips softly kissing the other's temple, her eyelids, cheeks and the tip of her nose which caused her to smile till she felt the other woman's lips capturing her own. Her hands got tangled in Maura's hair as she tried her best to pour every ounce of love she held for this woman into the kiss. The pain from her injury was completely gone, instead replaced by a feeling of immense passion and desire.
Maura soon felt strong arms lift her up urging her to wrap her legs around the brunette's waist. She felt safe yet vulnerable and out of control. She didn't understand it but that didn't matter. All that mattered was that they both finally felt like everything in their lives was sliding into place, like all they'd ever been waiting for was finally here and now. In the comfort and arms of each other they made love before they succumbed to a deep and peaceful sleep.
Maura snuggled in closer to Jane as they pulled the blanket closer around them.
"You know Jane I woke up that morning and I couldn't get over the feeling of having you hold me in your arms. I knew right there and then that it was something I wanted to wake up to every day."
Jane smiled. "I knew at that moment I wanted to hold you in my arms forever."
Maura grabbed the detective's hand and placed a kiss on the palm, Jane would often try to be tough cop who never let her guard down or showed any feelings, yet it was moments like these that she would show her romantic side and truly reveal her inner emotions. She never took it for granted and was thankful everyday to the powers that be for bringing Jane Rizzoli into her life. Bringing a couple of fingers to the detective's face, she caressed the cheeks of the woman who closed her eyes at the tender touch and sighed deeply.
This is how it's supposed to be…