"So how was your first day of classes?" Jane asked as she entered the apartment and threw her backpack aside. She went to kiss Maura hello before going to the fridge and getting herself a bottle of water.

"Mine were alright I suppose; we didn't get to do much more than go over the syllabus in each class," Maura replied. "Something tells me your day was not as good as mine."

Jane looked at the blonde and rolled her eyes in an annoyed way. "No," she replied, irritated. "It didn't go well at all."

Maura looked at Jane with hesitation, wondering whether or not to ask what had gone so wrong.

"Don't misinterpret my bad mood Maur; it has nothing to do with you. I'm sorry, I don't mean to be so moody," Jane stated the moment she saw Maura's hesitation.

"Do you want to talk about it? Or would you rather I just give you a massage? You look very tense bébé," Maura commented.

"How about you give me a massage while I tell you about it?" Jane suggested.

"Deal," Maura replied as she put aside what she was working on and went to sit next to Jane on the sofa. She began to knead Jane's shoulders and tried to work at the knots she felt under her fingers. "Jane, you're so tense! Why are you so stressed?" Maura questioned.

"It's my fault… I just didn't think this through; why would I? I worked my ass off last year to get into a good school and I did… I even got a full ride. What I wasn't expecting was to be degraded by a bunch of rich snobs in one of my classes just because I'm on scholarship and don't fit into their way of life!" Jane angrily sipped at her bottled water before placing it harder than usual on the table next to them.

"What do you mean Jane? What happened? What did they do?" Maura was outraged at what her girlfriend was telling her.

"We did introductions and such… started talking about where we came from, what our degree is and something about ourselves. Once they figured out what high school I'd graduated from one from the group asked how I'd gotten into BCU and I mentioned I'd gotten a full ride. They treated me as if I had leprosy."

"How can they do that?! Why would they do that?! You have as much right to be there as anyone else… perhaps even more because you got in on intelligence!" Maura spoke, anger coursing through her body.

"You're not like most rich people Maura… most of them are snobs that don't like to associate with the like of us common folk," Jane stated in a quieter tone.

"I'm so sorry you've having to deal with that Jane, I truly am. There must be something we can do though," Maura said, mind racing.

"Oh yeah? Like what?" Jane responded. "I'm not a millionaire Maur… I'm not going to fit in… what the hell was I thinking?! I don't belong here!" Jane got up and started pacing around the living area.

"No bébé, please don't say that. Of course you belong here… you earned it… and you belong here with me… or do you not feel that way anymore?" Maura looked as if she might cry.

Jane turned to look at the blonde. "No Maur, this has nothing to do with you, but can't you see? We're from different worlds. Your status will never be questioned. You've lived a life of privilege. You're modest and humble, yes, but that doesn't take away who you are and where you come from. I was born and raised in middle class Boston… blue collar family. People like me don't usually have opportunities like this… people like me end up in community college, a good portion of them don't even go to school at all."

"Then that's more the reason why you need to stick with this Jane. You can't let a handful of idiots determine your future and the rest of your life. There's a reason why you got the scholarship you did… because you worked hard for it and deserved it. You're going to get that criminal justice degree and I know you're going to be very successful in whatever career you choose to pursue. Don't give this up Jane, please. Just tell me what I can do to help bébé… tell me and I'll do it," Maura urged.

Jane shook her head. "There's nothing you can do Maur. This is something I need to do for myself. I appreciate the support, truly I do… and that is more than enough. Everything else has to come from me."

Maura nodded slowly. "Alright, I can understand that. But please know that I'm here for you for whatever you need bébé… I will help, ok?"

Jane smiled and nodded. "I know sweetheart, and I love you even more for it," Jane replied.

"What are you going to do?" Maura questioned.

"There's not much I can do at this point but ignore them. I considered changing my schedule but that would be like running away, and that is not who I am. I'm going to stick with this. You're right; I belong here. I earned it… and I will see it through. I'm not going to let a handful of assholes get in my way."

"Language, love."

"Sorry," Jane replied sheepishly.

"So aside from all of that, did you get any homework already? We got a lot of reading assigned," Maura said, changing the subject.

"I got a ton of reading to do as well. We have a quiz next class and it seems like we're going to have a quiz at the beginning of each class for the remainder of the semester in one of my classes. The others are going to be similar just by looking at the syllabi. I can't believe how much work we're going to have!" Jane cried. "And I have to go job hunting too! How am I going to find the time for all of that?"

"You don't have to get a job Jane, we can handle this, really."

"No Maur, I told you from the beginning! I'm going to contribute my half of the expenses and for that I need a job."

"Ok bébé, let's not argue over that. Why don't we go over what you need to do and see if we can come up with some sort of schedule so that we make sure we both have some time?"

"Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. I suppose I can go job hunting tomorrow," Jane muttered. "It is only the beginning of the semester after all. Still, I'd rather start looking for a job now because classes are only going to get worse."

"I'm sure we'll be able to find something for you bébé. Come, let's go over our assignments and work something out," Maura said rising from her spot and extending her hand out for Jane to take it.

"How did I ever get so lucky to have a girlfriend like you?" Jane asked as she took Maura's proffered hand. Both girls got their bags and made their way into their study room.

"I think I lucked out too bébé," Maura said with a small kiss before the two sat and got to work.


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