Maura sat at the bar alone drinking the vodka and cranberry Jane had bought for her. After arriving at the club Jane had bought 4 shots drinking two herself and encouraging Maura, against her better judgement, to do the same. After that Jane had been unable to resist the lure of dancing any long and, after a failed attempt to get Maura to join her, had gone to dance alone. Maura hadn't wanted to join her still feeling self-conscious especially as everyone around her seemed so much younger. She had however been content enough to sit and watch Jane dance as she drank. She loved to watch the brunette move under the flashing lights her hips swung freely as she raised her arms above her head, spinning round and round apparently in a world of her own. Maura knew she was not the only one watching though as men swarmed around Jane pressing against her trying to get closer but she never stayed dancing with one person for very long.
Every so often she would turn and catch Maura's eye. Maura could hear her heart thumping loudly against her chest as she locked eyes with the brunette who would grin broadly as she continued to dance. Now though Jane had managed to disappear in the crowds of people and Maura felt a sense of loss. She tried to rationalise it to herself, it was the release of adrenaline having no outlet. Just as Maura had started to feel really lonely she felt someone grab her hand. She looked up to see Jane smiling at her. "Alright enough sitting around. Time to dance!" Jane's energy was infectious and Maura needed no more convincing to dance. She jumped up and allowed Jane to lead her right to the centre of the dancers. Maura felt incredible simply letting go she jumped up and down, her heart beating faster blood pounding in her ears. Jane wrapped one arm lazily round Maura's shoulder as they jumped together frequently colliding. They laughed as they stumbled backwards as a result of them dancing so close yet Jane kept her arm firmly round Maura's neck, her eyes fixed on Maura's. Jane took Maura's hand and spun her away from her body, letting go as she turned to dance with a man who had just appeared behind her. Maura's dancing slowed as she watched her friend dance with the stranger. He looped his arm around Jane's waist from the back and rested it on her upper thigh as Jane continued to move her hips pressing back against the man. Something rose inside Maura's chest as she lunged toward the man pushing his hand away more forcefully than she had intended. It was her duty to protect her friend from sleazebags like this right? She gave him a dark look as he held his hands up in mock surrender walking away. "Sorry, I didn't know."
"Didn't know what?" Maura snapped but the man was already disappearing towards the bar. She shook her head as she turned to face Jane smiling. They danced and jumped for the remainder of the song. As the next song started up Jane spun Maura again but this time without letting go, she wrapped her arms around Maura's waist as she danced behind her. Maura's smile widened further as she placed her arms over Jane's holding her close as she swayed with the music her movement too restricted to jump now. Jane's hand brushed against the bare skin the cut out revealed. Maura felt a surge run through her body as every nerve responded to Jane's slight touch. Jane's hands were everywhere now running down from Maura's waist to her hips as she guided their movement matching it to the movement of her own. Maura raised her hands above her head allowing Jane's hands full access. She loved this woman, she'd never realised it before but in this moment it consumed her, she had never been so sure of anything in all her life. It felt instant and yet she knew it had been building just under the surface for years. She loved the feeling of Jane's body pressed up against hers, their hips moving in unison. Jane's hand wandered further down Maura's body placing it on her thigh and pushing the already short dress' hem upwards slightly. Maura turned her head, sure now that Jane must feel the same way. She smelt alcohol on Jane's breath as she turned her face close to hers but it was soon forgotten as she locked eyes with the brunette. Her pupils were huge in the dim lighting make her already dark eyes darker. Maura looped her arms round Jane's neck as she felt her arms wrap around her waist pulling her in closer as their bodies moved against each other. Suddenly Jane's hands were no longer round Maura's waist but in her hair as she pulled her face close parting her lips as she bent her head slightly to kiss Maura. Maura needed no persuading as she pressed her lips against Jane's allowing her tongue access as she held Jane's face in her hands her fingertips in her hair. Jane's hands had ran down Maura's body resting on her lower back for a short time before grabbing her ass possessively pulling the woman's hips close to her own. Maura moaned quietly at the feeling of this incredible woman so close to her. Jane suddenly dropped her hands pulling away from Maura. Maura stopped shocked to see that the excitement glittering in her own eyes was not reflected in Jane's. They appeared panicked instead. Maura grabbed the woman's face again desperate to quiet the panic in her eyes. Jane pushed her away, "No Maura". She mumbled taking a step back. "No" she repeated more forcefully this time shaking her head. She pushed past almost running towards the exit.
"Jane!" Maura cried out tears beginning to well up in her eyes. She rushed forwards trying to follow, unable to push through the throngs of people still dancing. Finally she made it out of the club stepping into the cold air in time to see Jane ducking into a cab. She cried out again but the cab was already driving away. Maura's chest ached as she watched the rear lights of the cab disappear around the corner and she realised for the second time that night just how much she loved this woman. She sank down against the wall as tears fell down her face, sobs shaking her whole body as she clutched at her arms digging her nails in as she tried desperately to stop herself from completely falling apart.