Sarah Jane reaches into her drawer, pulling out her electric blanket. At this time of the year, it was rather chilly and she felt that her electric blanket was big enough to cover not only her, but Maria as well. She reaches to find the nearest plug, relieved that the door was still closed and locked as she was pretty much naked. Well, actually she was naked. You never knew if anyone was to walk in…Rani, Clyde or even Luke and Sky. She finds a plug and quickly plugs the blanket in. Using the knob, she adjusts the temperature until it was one that she felt was comfortable for her and Maria. Draping the blanket over her and Maria, they snuggle in close together, Maria resting against Sarah Jane's chest. Her foot gently traces against Sarah Jane's leg, tracing her calf with her toe.

'Can we stay like this all morning?' Maria asks, gently nuzzling her nose against Sarah Jane's shoulder. Sarah Jane looks down at her friend and lover, beaming.

'I like the sound of that…' she says, kissing Maria's soft lips. She was rather used to the idea of being with Maria now. Sarah Jane looks at her and Maria smiles.

'I knew you'd like it.'

Just as she says that, she traces with her index finger against the indentation of Sarah Jane's spine. Shuddering, Sarah Jane replies to the touch, saying nothing more than a whimper. Maria smiles at her, satisfied. She then nestles her head in Sarah Jane's chest and closes her eyes.

'I love you,' Maria whispers. Upon hearing those words, Sarah Jane smiles, replying, 'I love you too. After all this lovemaking, I'm rather exhausted.' Maria nods, agreeing with Sarah Jane. She could use a good nap after all the passionate sex they had engaged in the last twelve hours. Yawning, she closes her eyes. Soon enough she is fast asleep, Sarah Jane still in her arms.

Later that morning, Sarah Jane is still in Maria's arms, resting against her chest. Wrapping her arms around Sarah Jane's waist, she pulls her closer. Gently, she kisses Sarah Jane's neck, and her eyes flutter open. A smile comes across her lips.

'I never dreamed I'd wake up in your arms, Maria,' she says groggily and Maria smiles at the words.

'I dreamed of this moment since I turned eighteen.'

Sarah Jane smiles lovingly, turning around to find Maria with a grin on her face. Without a word, Maria snuggles close to Sarah Jane and holding her tightly, Sarah Jane strokes Maria's curls with her finger tips, beaming.

'I envy your hair, love. I wish mine would curl like yours does.'

Maria smiles sweetly at her older lover. 'They're natural…from Dad's family. I'm glad you like them; shall I wear them more often? Usually I straighten my hair these days, but I'd wear them natural, just for you my love.'

Sarah Jane smiles, 'Only do what you feel like doing, sweetheart.'

Maria sighs contentedly, burying her face between Sarah Jane's bare breasts. Reaching out, Sarah Jane continues to stroke Maria's hair, and then presses her nose against her young lover's hair, catching a hint of the younger woman's scent. She sighs, and closes her eyes.

Sarah Jane was content.