A/N: Hello and welcome back everyone. Looks like FF let me update my story on the right day this time *yay*. Thank you for all the reviews, favorites and follows, they make me happy. And this chapter is a bit longer, so I hope that makes you happy! Let's get on with the story.


She had wanted it. It was that simple. But when she saw Maura lean closer, her mother suddenly appeared in front of her. The disappointed look in her eye, the anger lurking just behind. She had turned her head, afraid of what would follow that kiss. She saw the disappointment in Maura's eyes, saw the confusion. But to her own surprise, they honey-blonde had completely turned around. Had told her that she understood. Held her when she cried.

Casting her eyes in front of her, she let out another sigh, a softer one this time. She had cried. And in front of the person she had a crush on. Running a hand through her hair, before placing it back in her jeans pocket, she couldn't help but wonder what Maura thought of her now. They barely knew each other and Jane already broke down.

Shaking her head and trying to rid her mind of these thoughts, Jane fastened her pace. She knew that if she didn't get home soon her mother was going to grill her for answers and really wasn't in the mood for that now. She was also afraid she would let something slip. At least she had work tomorrow to keep her mind off things.

Right work. More rich stuck up people. She groaned, having to stop herself from stomping her foot down. That would probably look weird for everyone walking past. Jane rolled her eyes. Since when did she care about what other people thought of her?

It took her another ten minutes to get home and thankfully for Jane, her mother seemed too busy scolding Tommy and Frankie to really notice her. Darting upstairs, she quickly entered her room, letting out a breath of relief. The nineteen year old got ready for bed, pulling her hair into a ponytail. Laying down, she glanced at her nightstand. The book was safely tucked away, but Jane couldn't stop herself from opening the drawer and taking it out. She had to admit, it was a good book.

Smiling as she traced her fingers over the cover, Maura popped into her head again (not that she had ever left). Getting comfortable, she opened it up at where she stopped reading the night before and let her thoughts disappear.


The next sunny day looked different to both Jane and Maura. Jane couldn't wait for it to be over, her thoughts being consumed by no one other than Maura. The day dragged on and it seemed that everyone and everything irritated her.

Maura woke up with a smile, her thoughts going straight to Jane. She thought back to yesterday and frowned slightly. It didn't end the way she wanted it to, but she didn't blame Jane either. Jane had told her about Angela's beliefs and both knew that she wouldn't approve. Maura just didn't know that Jane cared so much about what her mother thought. Yes, she told her she loved her mother, but from what else she could gather, Angela seemed to annoy her more than anything else. Or was that just the common mother/daughter relationship? Maura didn't know. She never had her mother really care about what she thought or wanted to do. They never went shopping or went to see a movie. They never really discussed anything or talk about normal everyday things.

Turning over in her bed, Maura stared at the ceiling, clasping her hands together behind her head.

Again, her mind strayed to last night. She had never thought Jane would break down like that. Maura did her best to comfort the other girl. she just hoped she did okay. It wasn't like she had much experience in that department. She vaguely wondered if she got that from her mother. Constance seemed to do everything in her might to avoid situations like the one she had experienced.

Maybe she should check up on Jane. See if the other girl was feeling a bit better. Nodding to herself, Maura agreed with her own plan. She knew Jane would be working for the majority of the day and she made a mental note to send her a text later that day.

Later that day found Jane on her way home when her phone buzzed. Grabbing it, she saw Maura's name in bright blue letters. A smile instantly appeared on Jane's face and she read the message.

Hey Jane, how was work? I was wondering if you were free tonight? Xx Maura.

Jane quickly texted her back.

Hey Maur. Work was exhausting and frustrating. You're family is nothing compared to those snobs. I'm free tonight, just gotta check with my Ma first. I'll let you know. Xx Jane.

When Jane got home, she found her mother watching some kind of cooking channel. Jane smiled at the sight and shook her head.

"Hey Ma?" Angela glanced to see her daughter stand besides her. Turning back to the screen she answered.

"Yes Jane?" Jane rolled her eyes. Of course a cooking program would be more important than what she wanted to ask.

"I was wondering if I could go out tonight?"

"Go out where? You're not going out with that awful Rebecca girl right?" Rebecca had been Jane's friend for a few months. But when she came over one day and started insulting everything she laid her eyes on, their friendship was over. It was one thing to insult how small their house was, but it was another when she started insulting the people inhabiting it. No one messes with her family, doesn't matter in what way.

"I haven't seen her in months Ma, you know that. It's with the same girl from the park yesterday. So can I go?" Angela frowned at something on screen and mumbled something incoherent. She furiously started writing something down in her notepad while waving in the direction Jane was.

"Sure, just make sure you're home on time. You have to work tomorrow." Jane nodded vigorously, a broad smile on her face.

"Will do, thanks Ma!" She barely had time to grab a light jacket on her way out, slamming the door behind her.

Looking up at the sky, the day seemed to take on a whole new direction for Jane.


Jane stood in front of Maura's door, her hand raised to ring the doorbell. She had arrived about ten minutes ago and kept making moves to ring the bell. But every time, she chickened out and let her arm drop down, useless. This time was no different and Jane closed her eyes. She gritted her teeth to keep herself from screaming out in pure and utter frustration.

Opening her eyes again, it was full of determination and before she had a chance to chicken out again, she rang the doorbell. Her eyes widened for a split second, surprised with what she had done. Surprised and scared shitless.

Maura opened the door a couple of seconds later, worry etched in her features.

"Are you all right Jane? You've been standing in front of my door for ten minutes before ringing the bell." Jane recoiled. Maura had seen her stand there? She must've looked like a fool. Just standing there, staring at a closed door.

"Uhh." No words came to mind and she was left standing there, a sheepish look in her eyes.

"It doesn't matter. Come on in!" Jane swallowed the lump that formed in her throat. She hoped that she wouldn't make more of a fool of herself tonight. Knowing her luck however, she knew her chances were slim.

"Don't you have a guy for that?" Trying to distract her own thoughts and (hopefully) those of Maura, she waved to the door.

Maura looked at her for a second, before she registered what was being asked. "Oh! Yes, but I told him to go home. As a matter of fact, I told everyone to go home. I wanted the place to ourselves."

Blushing as she said this, Jane found all of her previous thoughts and discomfort wash away. Nodding, she smiled at Maura and took her hand.

"About yesterday-" Maura cut her off quickly. "It's fine Jane. We don't have to talk about it."

Jane gave her a weak smile. "I know, but. I'm usually not so emotional. And I don't want you to think that I don't want… this" She pointed her finger at the two of them. "but it's just complicated."

"Your mother." Jane kept wondering how Maura already knew her so well.

"My mother." She confirmed, her eyes dropping. Maura stepped closer, squeezing the hand she was holding.

"I already told you that it's okay Jane. If you want to wait, we'll wait. If you want to be friends then… we'll be friends." The stutter in her sentence didn't go unnoticed by either of them.

"That's just it. I don't think I can be just friends with you. I'm just. God this is so frustrating!" Jane ran her free hand through her hair. Maura smiled at her, a soft comforting look in her eyes.

"Maybe we can forget about this tonight?" Jane looked up at her, confusion shining back at her. "We'll just watch a movie. We don't have to talk about this. We can have fun." A chuckle left the nineteen year olds lips and she nodded in appreciation.

"I can do that." Maura beamed back at her.

"I already have snacks upstairs. I have carrots, kale salad, roasted edamame…" Maura trailed off when she saw the look on Jane's face. "What?"

"What? Really? Kale salad, carrots? You call that snacks?" Maura shrugged, her nose scrunching up a bit.

"They're highly nutritional Jane."

"Right. Whatever. You got some popcorn around here somewhere?" Maura frowned.

"I might have some. Let me check." With a smile directed at her friend, Maura disappeared into the kitchen. Jane stood there for a full minute, before she started wondering if Maura actually knew what popcorn looked like.

Following her friend into the kitchen, she found Maura trying to reach something in a cupboard that was out of her reach. Biting back a laugh, she advanced towards the honey-blonde. Stopping just short of touching her, she leaned forward to whisper in her ear. "Need some help?"

Maura literally froze. Her mouth went dry and her heart sped up considerably. Jane's voice sounded even lower than usual, a rasp evident. Trying to get herself somewhat composed, Maura let her arm drop down and slowly turned around. She came face to face with Jane, who looked amused.

"Uhm, yes… please." She couldn't bring herself to smile, her face seemingly frozen in its position.

She watched with bated breath as she Jane moved closer towards her, her eyes locked with her own. She stopped right in front of her and Maura could feel Jane's breath on her face, could feel her warmth, seeping into her body. With tortuous slowness, Jane reached up. Her eyes stayed locked on Maura's only once glancing up to see if she grabbed the right thing.

Bringing the object down in between the two of them, Jane raised an eyebrow. "Is this it?" Maura nodded dumbly. The nineteen year old smiled, but didn't move away. They looked at each other, both breathing heavily. The silence around them was deafening. Maura swallowed, every fiber in her body fighting the urge to close the distance and kiss Jane. As she observed Jane, she saw that the other girl had trouble containing her own feelings. Smiling softly at Jane, Maura found a way to get her emotions under control.

"We should start the movie. You have to work tomorrow and I don't want it to become too late."

Maura's voice seemed to snap Jane out of her trance and the girl stumbled backwards. Finding her footing, she nodded at her friend.

"You're right." After glancing at each other once more, the two made their way upstairs. "Besides, someone threatened me to tell me the six most important reasons about why you need sufficient sleep." Maura couldn't stop the smile from appearing on her face.

"Well, we wouldn't want it to come that now do we?" She could hear Jane's deep throaty chuckle behind her and felt the hairs on her whole body stand up.

As they continued their way to Maura's own home theatre, they both wondered if the moment they just had didn't go to waste. Jane silently cursed her mother for her upbringing, while Maura reminded herself that it was Jane that had to make the first move, not her. She didn't want to push the other girl into doing something she wasn't ready for. Taking a deep breath, both girls prepared themselves for tonight.


A/N: Ahh, they were so close. Don't worry, more fluffiness coming up next chapter! Let me know what you guys think and I will see you all next week!