"Jane! I understand, but what do you want?" Maura asked. "I want us to go steady; we already date. We already spend so much time together, dammit, I just wanna call you mine! I'm scared, but I'm ready!" Jane said as she turned to look at Maura. Her arms had been waving frantically as she attempted to convey of all her thoughts coherently with her limited vocabulary. Happy and sad thoughts rushed through her brain and she stopped and decided to listen for a change. It's time I start listening more. Maura knows so much. She always says things of substance. Maybe I could learn to not sound like a teenager around her.

Maura watched as Jane was processing. Emotions were flying across her face faster than Maura had ever seen. Her eyebrows and eyelids fluttered until her face slid into a smirk that Maura knew well. Maura decided not to speak and walked towards Jane. She grabbed her waist, closed her eyes, and leaned in. Right before her lips touched Jane's, Maura kissed her cheeked, leaving Jane frustrated. Goddammit! What the hell Maura! Such a fucking tease.

"Not tonight Jane. Let's just change for bed. You can sleep in my bed tonight, but only sleep, detective." Yes! Yes! Yes! Progress!

Jane went down to the guestroom and grabbed her favorite shorts, clean underwear, and a clean tank top. Let me brush my teeth before bed. Bed breathe is GROSS! Not getting my hopes up or anything, but you never know what can happen! I know I don't have the best body, but Maura likes it. I can really ooze confidence, or at least bravado I think, when I want something. I want you Maura. I'm gonna show you what you're missing.

Jane hustled up the stairs, never being one to walk up regularly, as Maura changed for bed. Maura contemplated the events of the day and decided this should be taken slowly. She prepared the speech to tell Jane once they were under the covers, so Jane wouldn't feel awkward. As Maura climbed into bed, she was filled with wonder. She and Jane have come so far in their relationship.

Swagger time! Jane stalks in and closes the door behind her. She looks Maura in the eyes and shrugs off her gray blazer. Up rise her fingers to unbutton her black button-down as nimbly as she can without putting a strain on her fingers. Jane understands just how she embodies strength and grace, but usually she toughens up. It's her job to protect everyone and being girly doesn't help her gain respect. Jane peels the rest of the shirt off of her body and lets it drop to the floor. Just her tank top is left on her body. Without hesitation, Jane pulls her tank over her hair to reveal those abs she knows Maura loves.

Okay, I'm not brave enough to take off my bra yet… so yeah. I'll just pull it under the new top. This whole time Maura is biting her lips as her eyes are widening with excitement. Time for the pants. Oh shit! How did I end up on the floor? Motherfucker!

Maura jumps up and helps Jane off the floor. Before either could comment, there is a pounding on the door. The moment is broken as Jane, in her underwear and tank top, grabs her gun and jogs down the stairs. By the time Maura peeks downstairs, Dean is in the house.

"It's over Dean. This isn't your place. Now get the hell out!" Jane sneered. Dean made the fatal mistake of trying to grab Jane's waist. A knee to the nuts and a punch to the face had Dean on the floor. Maura snuck back up the stairs as Jane called Frankie to pick up Dean off of Maura's front steps.

Drunk. Really, he came by here drunk… he thinks I'm gay. Whatever. I don't want his ass anyway. When did Maura's house get so quiet? I hope she's asleep. Ooh! What is this?

Maura had waited for Jane to thank her. "You are amazing Jane. Thank you for taking care of the problem and keeping your cool. I know that is difficult for you sometimes."

"I'm good at some other things, too. I understand going slow; I know you've been waiting to tell me and that's fine. I can do slow… or fast. You know what I mean. Stop! Don't look at me like that. I can't be respo-" Maura cut Jane off with a kiss, and it's the best kiss Jane had ever had in her life. Her lips are so soft and fun. I don't know what to do, where to put my hands… dammit! Her hair is so soft and her boobs against mine? This must be what a blackout feels like. Her tongue. There is… I can't… Time to show her what I can do. Damn, that ache between my legs is Too. Damn. Much.

Soon both had forgotten about proving and teasing. The kisses were desperate and hungry, so pausing to breathe. Jane was yanking Maura's top off when their phones simultaneously. Goddammit! This silence…

"Jane, are you okay?" asked Maura as she took a step back to analyze Jane's face best she could in the dark. Jane replied quickly, "I'm better than fine! I'm excellent. You don't understand how awesome that was. Are you okay?"

"I'm wonderful. We should get dressed, so we won't be too late." Jane waited a moment, as she picked her clothes up off the floor, and almost yelled, "This is just between us for now right? I don't think I'm rea-" Again, Maura snuck up to Jane in the dark and kissed her. I can get used to this. I can't wait to take some of my never-ending time off. Yes!