Still don't own Rizzoli and Isles...

Thanks again to nekojco, for being an amazing beta.

"Where could I take her? She doesn't like the restaurants that I normally attend, but I can't just take her to The Robber..." These were the thoughts that Maura was having as she ate. Then, as Bass walked slowly into her room she said.

-What do you think Bass? Where should I take her?- Then she realized that Jane could say no or have something planed already.- Oh God Bass what do I do?

She really didn't know what to do. Usually she didn't have to go this far to get a date with someone. She just had to show a little cleavage and that was it. But then again, Jane wasn't any date. She was special, and it would be bad if she asked Maura on a date just because of her cleavage.

She was very nervous because she had never kissed a woman before. She had always considered sexuality a fluid thing, not set in stone. But she had just not found a woman that caught her attention, that is until she met Jane. She couldn't say that she had fallen in love right at the moment she saw Jane, because, honestly, that's a little superficial. She was, however sexually attracted to her. A lot. And when she started to get to know her, that attraction had somehow grown to a love so strong, that a day without the detective made her almost depressed.

She was so distracted thinking of her relationship with Jane that she didn't notice that she was done eating until Jane walked in the room and said:

-Can I take the tray?

-What?- She asked not realizing what Jane was talking about.

-You know, the tray. Since you're done I could go wash the dishes.

-Oh, don't worry about it, you cooked so I should wash, right?- She asked, a little embarrassed for being caught with her head in the clouds.

-Don't worry about it Maur, It's no big deal. Here, let me get this.- Jane said as she grabbed the tray from the bed- And you could go get dressed.- She added before going to the kitchen.

Maura followed her. When she got there, she leaned against the counter and said:

-I think I'll stay like this for a little while longer.- That made Jane look at her strangely.- What?

- Nothing... - She paused for a moment as if to think about what she was going to say.

- Well, it's just that I'm a little surprised, it's all.

- You're surprised I'm not going to go change?

-Well yeah...- She said as she finished waching the dishes - I mean you even woke up late today... Is everything OK?

- Yes. Why wouldn't be? It's normal for everybody to change their routine once in a while, though I must admit that I have never woken up this late before. That was a first, so I thought, why not have another first today by walking around in my nightgown for a little while longer? And you're still in your sleepwear too. Although, if you think I should get dressed I will.- She said the last part getting up.

- It's okay Maur, really, it's just strange. Lets go watch TV.- She said, heading to the living room. As she passed Maura, Jane touched her shoulder. "Oh God... What did I do that for? Maybe she didn't notice." She thought, still acting as if nothing had happened. But, of course, Maura noticed.

When they reached the couch Maura gave Jane the remote, and Jane turned on the TV and turned a sports channel on.

Maura wasn't paying much attention to the TV. "Jane likes me, she has to right? I mean she has all the signs of at least being sexually attracted to me. Her pupils dilate when I stand close to her for too long, she gets goosebumps wherever I touch her, she stares at my breasts a lot and there are many more signs that indicate that she likes me. So I should just ask her."

-Jane?

-Yeah?

-What do you think about going out with me... I mean not going not "going out with me" as in on a date, but we could go out for dinner, my treat.

Maura noticed that Jane seemed to get a little disappointed, when she explained her going out with me slip up, which pleased her.

-I don't know Maur. You know I don't want you to spent money on me.

Maura pouted and said:

-Please Jane I really want to thank you for lunch, and this is the only way I could think of.

-OK, we'll go out for dinner. But not in those fancy ass restaurants that you usually go to.

-Don't worry- She said as she cuddled next to Jane. They usually sat like that so Jane didn't give it much thought.

They stayed there watching TV and talking until seven, which was when Maura told Jane they needed to get ready. Maura was the first to shower, taking about half and hour. As usual, it took Jane only half as long to get herself ready, and had to wait while her friend was occupied with her outfit.

-Come on Maur I'm hungry what's taking you so long?- Jane asked from the couch.

-Hold on a minute.

-That's what you said five minutes a- The words got stuck on her tongue when she saw Maura walking down the stairs. She looked amazing, wearing a beautiful black dress that hugged her in all the right places. Jane looked down at her own clothes feeling a little embarrassed, wearing a pair of black jeans, a white turtle neck and knee-high boots. She had found those clothes in the second drawer that Maura had with her clothes. As a matter of fact, she had totally forgotten about their existence, especially since she didn't wear them a lot. They were reserved for holidays, but today they seemed like a good occasion.

-You look good- Maura said when she reached Jane and Jane actually blushed a little at that.

-You look good too, but you always look good so that's no surprise. -She cursed internally at her slip up, and Maura blushed.

"Okay, I can do this" was what Maura kept repeating in her head as she drove them to a small restaurant she had gone to once. I wasn't too fancy, but it still had some class.

Once they arrived, Maura pointed to the restaurant and said:

-That's it.

Jane looked at the bright sign in front.

- La Place?

-Yes, have you been here?

-Not really. Is it good?

-The food is delicious, you're going to love it.

-If you say so.

Jane wasn't so convinced, because the name suggested it was a fancy place. And fancy places have weird foods. But once they got inside she saw that it was a rather modest place. Jane was happy to see it wasn't very crowded. They sat at a table near the wall and the waiter came to take their orders.

-I think I'll be having the Chef Salad, and a glass of water.

-I'll have a stake with potato-parsnip mash? And a beer.- "This might not be a fancy place, but the names sure are... Let's just hope I didn't order something weird."

The waiter went to the kitchen to get their orders.

-So what do you think?- Maura asked.

-About what?

-The restaurant, what else?

-It's good, it looks nice.

Maura's face that was calm, but at that moment it hardened a bit.

-Jane I need to tell you something.- Jane got really concerned. Could Maura have figured out Jane's feeling towards her? No, that was impossible, right?

-What's wrong Maur?

They were interrupted by the waiter bringing Maura's water and Jane's beer.

-So...

-Well you see what I want to tell you is... -She thought about it for a moment and said.- You have to promise not to talk until I'm done, and if you don't like what I'm about to tell you, we can pretend it never happened. You're my best friend and I don't want to lose you...

Jane grabbed Maura's hands in her own and said:
-Yeah, Maur I promise. And you're my best friend too. I wouldn't leave you, I love you. - They had said those words to each other so many times that she didn't think much of it as she said it. But Maura did and tears started coming to her eyes and she couldn't hold them in. She wasn't expecting to do the last part of her plan in tears, but it was now or never. She had to come clean.

-That's the thing Jane. I love you too, but not in that way, I'm in love with you. - Jane just stared at her the only reaction she could master was to squeeze Maura's hand a little tighter. She was speechless. Maura took advantage of that silence and continued talking. - God, Jane, I've been in love with you for so long, I really wanted to tell you but I was afraid of losing you. I am afraid of losing you. But I couldn't take it any longer, so I decided to do this... kind of plan. I started showing you more cleavage and became a little more touchy feely to see how you would react, and you seemed to at least be attracted to me. I could of course be wrong, or it could be just that attrac...

She couldn't continue speaking because suddenly Jane's lips were on hers, and it was the most magical thing she had ever experienced. Now she knew why people talked about fireworks! Jane pulled away when the need for air became too strong and Maura said:

-Does this mean you like me too?

-No.- She said and Maura's face fell. -This means I love you too, Maura. You say that I'm one of the bravest people you know, but I'm not. I was so scared to confess that I loved you for so long, and I also didn't want you to be with me out of kindness. It would make you miserable. I had too many doubts that kept me from doing this.

- You are brave Jane. Just the fact that you were going to keep it to yourself, to make sure that we kept being friends... That is being brave. You were going to put your feelings aside so I didn't feel forced to be with you out of kindness. And that is also being brave.

-So what does this mean? Are we... dating?

-Do you want to be dating? I mean I would love it, but if you don't want to I'd understand...

Jane smiled and said:

-Maura Isles, would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?

-I would love it! -Jane leaned and kissed Maura. It was as magical as their first kiss.

When they separated Jane had a giant grin on her face.

I hope you guys liked this story, at least half as much as I liked to write it, I think I'm going to leave it like this. But if you want to I can write one or two nore chapters...