If you haven't figured it out by now, this is a SLOW build up to Rizzles. Lol This chapter is no different but don't worry, the girls will get together eventually. :)
When Maura moved after just waking up, Jane felt the shift and tightened her hold on the girl's waist. Her lips twitched against the flesh at the blonde's collarbone.
Maura moaned lightly, only wearing a spaghetti strap shirt and panties as she did every night. She ran her fingers through dark curls and whispered to her friend. "Jane, sweetie, it's morning. We need to get ready for school."
Jane moved slightly, her bottom lip dragging across about an inch of skin as she hummed. "Mm Maur?" The jock questioned."I Dun wanna. You're comfy." And with that she snuggled in even closer.
Maura bit her bottom lip to hold back any more sounds and then sighed. "This isn't very fair. I'm pretty comfy, too. But we do need to get moving soon."
"Nope. We can be bad today." She yawned. "Let's go in late." Her hand slipped up the back of Maura's tank, doing nothing but seeking warmth.
"But I'm never late." Maura's breath hitched in her throat as she felt Jane's cool skin press against her increasingly heated flesh. Her breathing became a little more labored and she hoped Jane didn't feel it in the movement of her chest.
"You'll be just fine babe."
Maura took a deep calming breath and nodded, not saying another word, just waiting until Jane decided to move.
Jane snuggled again, getting comfortable. Her leg was thrown over Maura's waist, and her arm around her as well, hand tucking under Maura. "Am I too close?"
Maura should've said yes, to maintain some of the boundary she'd so poorly constructed. Especially with their pelvises pressed so tightly together. But she enjoyed Jane being this close, her body certainly made it clear of that. So she didn't say yes. "No, you're fine."
"Good because I wasn't about to move." She mumbled. "Too warm and comfy." She whispered. The two stayed like that for another hour or so before Jane finally got up so she and Maura could get ready for school.
Maura showered and dressed quickly since they were already running late, throwing her hair up in a bun. And since it was pouring down buckets, she opted to drive, getting them to school just in time for second period and a big test. Sighing a breath of relief, Maura sat at her desk.
Barry grinned when she came in. "I was getting worried you weren't gonna show." He smirked and put away all the the things on the desk in preparation for the test. "This one's big. You ready for it?"
"Despite being a bit disheveled, I am." She smiled over at the boy.
Barry really was a sweet guy, and she really did like him, but she liked Jane, too. Still, she told herself she was young and that a simple crush could be moved past. Jane didn't want what she wanted. But Barry, he seemed to want her.
"Are you ready?" She asked.
"I think I am. I studied enough so hopefully it sticks long enough."
After class Barry smiled. " I think I passed and I know you did."
"How do you know I did?" She teased, glancing over him with a flirtatious smile. "I'm not perfect. But I'm sure we both did fine."
"Only because you kept raising your hand yesterday and giving the right answers." Barry grinned back at Maura. "I know its only Wednesday but did you figure out when you wanted to go out this weekend?"
"Yes. I was thinking Friday night if that works for you. We could just meet up after school again. I think Jane is still going to hold a party at out place. We could always swing by there for a bit or end the night there." Maura said as she walked with Barry to their next class.
"Ending the night there wouldn't be so bad actually." He smiled. "How is she after yesterday? I heard some guys talking about it in my first class."
After being woken up in the middle of the night, Maura knew Jane wasn't 'fine' by the true definition. There was something haunting her. But it wasn't like Maura was going to share that. "Her hand is pretty swollen and sore, but she's okay. She'll be okay. All people ever do around here is talk."
"So I've noticed." Barry said with a raise of his brow. "But glad she's okay and glad her fist only made contact with the locker instead of that cheerleader's face."
"Me too." Maura said quietly, slipping into their next class as Barry held the door for her.
Jane told Maura that she had to stay over for detention and to take the test she missed because she almost bashed a girl's face in. She didn't expect Isles to stay. The geek had brought her own car since it was raining and Jane was sure she had better things to do.
Walking out of the classroom, two hours later, she stopped quickly at the sight of Maura sitting down in the hall doing homework. "You waited?"
Maura lifted her head from her book and gazed up at Jane with a smile. "Of course. I can just as easily finish homework here and read a book as I can at home." She gathered her stuff into her bag and then stood, only a couple of feet from the brunette. "How was detention?"
"Well thank you. I appreciate it." Jane smiled and took the books from Maura's hands and carried them herself. "It wasn't so bad this time. I have a test and homework to keep me busy. Did you get all of yours done?"
"I did." Maura nodded. "I finished my homework in about 20 minutes and then started thumbing through Gray's Anatomy."
"Oh good book. I've read it twice." Jane showed one dimple as she smirked and continued to walk with the girl she was falling in love with and just hadn't realized it.
"You have?" Maura asked amazed, impressed, again not catching the sarcasm. "Why? You never mentioned any interest in medicine. I mean..." She could've kept going if Jane hadn't stopped her.
"I'm kidding, sweetie." She chuckled and looked down at her. "But I'm sure if you read it to me I'd be interested. Most likely in just your voice, but still."
"You really do like my voice, huh?" Maura smirked, recalling last night. "Yours has a very appealing raspy, deep quality to it. Much better."
"I do. It's different but really pretty." Jane grinned. "You like my voice?" She asked. "I'm glad you do."
"It's probably the sexiest voice I've ever heard." Maura grinned. "So Friday night. Are you still planning to throw a party when Barry and I go out?"
Jane let out a light laugh and bit her lip. Nodding she spoke. "Yeah, I'm wanting to. I'll have to invite the neighbors so they don't complain." She laughed. "you figure out what you and Barry are doing?"
"Yes. Plus it's the polite thing to do." Maura added seriously. "I'm not sure what we're doing yet, but I know we'll be ending our evening at the party. Just don't let anyone go into my room, please. I don't want to find stains."
"Good. I was hoping you'd at least get to enjoy it. Since it is our first party afterall." Jane nodded. "I promise, no one will go in your room. You've got a key to the door so lock it before you leave.
And Maura did exactly that before leaving the apartment on Friday morning. She rode on the back of Jane's bike to school, made it through the day anxiously awaiting her evening, and then walked out of the building with Barry. "So where are we going this evening?"
"Well I thought that maybe you would enjoy the art museum. It just finished its construction yesterday and tonight is their grand re-opening." Barry said taking her hand in his and leading the blonde to his blue mustang.
"Ah yes. I heard that they'd just finished their remodeling. I'd love to go." Maura smiled and intertwined their fingers for the walk there. The ride over to the museum went by quickly as they talked about their day and other various topics. Stepping out of the car, Maura took a look at the building and its great big sign announcing modifications before again taking Barry's hand to head inside. "So do you have a favorite painting?"
"I do actually." Barry smiled. "Samson's youth by Leon Bonnet. I just like how it shows that a man can do anything if he sets his mind to it. He is stronger than he knows." Frost walked with Maura towards the beginning paintings. "How about you?"
"I can't pick just one. But one that did catch my eye recently is "Innocence" by Rafal Olbinski. There's something about it, two people being stuck in the same place but wanting different things, that speaks to me." She knew exactly how it spoke to her, but it wasn't like she was going to say in front of her date. "That's how I interpret it, at least. I love yours, though. It definitely sends that message, which is a good one." She smiled over at her date.
Barry smiled. "I like that painting. It's very deep. The more you study it the more you see what could be between the two." Placing his hand on the small of Maura's back they went through a few paintings, only commenting on them.
It was nice for the 'geek' to have someone to talk to about the fine arts. She loved talking to Jane, but it wasn't one of the topics they could really get into. From the museum they headed to dinner at a cute little cafe. And from the cafe they headed downtown for a little walk. Then they finally made it to the party, catching it in full swing.
"Whoa." Frost said walking in.
It didn't take long for Jane to see her best friend walk through the door. The brunette already tipsy. Walking up them she bumped fists with Barry then pulled Maura into a bear hug, picking her up just slightly. "Hey girl!"
Maura gasped, the hug a bit tight and the blonde being taken a little off guard by the gesture but returning it nonetheless. "Hi. Seems like you're having a good time." She stepped back when Jane let go and smiled.
"Oh yeah." She grinned and turned to Barry. A little more loose to say what she wanted. "Glad you could make it. Now, let me share something with you since you two are dating now." She placed her hand on his shoulder and gripped tightly but not so much to hurt him. "If you hurt Maura, in anyway, you'll have to deal with me."
Barry nodded and glanced at Maura quickly before looking back to Jane. "Got it. I really like Maura, so I don't have any plans to hurt her. And you seem like a pretty awesome best friend who can also kick some ass, so I don't want to upset you either." He smiled. "We good?"
She smiled softly. "We're good." She shook the guy's hand before looking at Maura and giving her a smile that wasn't like any other one she had given, before she walked away and back to Todd and actually danced with him.
Maura was intrigued by the smile, typically very good at reading body language but not quite able to decipher it. She gave up after a few moments had passed and turned to Barry, smiling. "So, would you like a drink?"
"I'd love a beer actually." He smiled and followed Maura into the kitchen. Barry wanted to know so badly if Jane, the player of the school had bed Maura. However, he wouldn't ask.
Jane had gotten a keg so Maura grabbed one of the red cups on top and poured Barry a glass, turning and handing him the cup before getting herself one. Leaning against the counter, the kitchen along with the rest of the apartment pretty full, Maura had to speak loudly to hold a conversation with Barry. "Don't let Jane scare you off. I think her bark's worse than her actual bite. At least I hope." She chuckled.
"I think when it comes to you you may be wrong. Let's just say if I was that girl she went after yesterday I would have pissed my pants. Apparently she had set Jane off by taking about you."
Maura's smile faded then, the blonde figuring Rachel had mentioned her in passing as she taunted Jane, but only briefly. "So Jane was defending my honor? I-I'll have to thank her."
"That's what I heard." Barry smiled as he looked at Jane then back to Maura. He saw her expression as she looked at Jane. Loving.
Dammit, it was just one more reason to like Jane Rizzoli more than she should. Maura stared at the girl for a long moment before turning her head to Barry, noticing him watching her. She forced a smile and then reached out to take his hand. "How about we go to my room? It'll be quieter so we can actually talk."
"Sure we can do that." Once in there and the door was cracked "Barry sat and the foot of the bed beside her. "I really like you, Maura."
"I really like you, too, Barry." Maura smiled and scooted a bit closer, bringing her legs up to rest on the bed, to the side of her. "I have a lot of fun when I'm with you."
Barry smiled with a nod. "Me too." He could tell something was between Jane and Maura. Frost wanted to show Maura that she could have better. She could have it all. Instead of just pining for a girl that would only give Maura one night. "I'm sure you didn't bring me in here for anything but just to talk, but... I have to do this." He said softly right before leaning in and pressing his lips to Maura's.
Hearing those words, seeing the way Barry began to lean in, Maura knew what was coming. She closed her eyes before his lips made contact with hers and just went with it. Their first kiss was nothing like hers and Jane's, utterly consuming, but it was very sweet. Maura pushed Jane aside from her thoughts, a tinge of guilt hitting her for multiple reasons, and deepened their kiss.
Todd had seen Frost and Maura go into her room and eventually made his way over to his friend, nudging her. "Hey, Rizzoli, I think your friend and her boy toy are gonna get heavy."
Jane looked up slowly to his eyes. "What?" Pulling back, the jock headed down the hall silently and peaked in to the crack of the door. Seeing them making out, Jane's heart sunk. She expected this but it still hurt for reasons she wouldn't admit. Moving away from the door she went back out to the party. Having to get her mind off of her the only way she knew how, she went right up to Amanda. "How drunk are you?"
"Well, I'm still able to make good decisions. And I imagine you're looking for a little fun, so we could hit your room." The other girl smirked.
Jane took her hand and lead Amanda back the bedroom and had her way with the other brunette. Once don't she waited for her to get dressed before walking back out to the party feeling only slightly better.
She and Maura didn't really see each other for the rest of the night. It wasn't the blonde's scene, though she'd gladly join for Jane knowing the brunette would keep her company. But tonight she had Barry to do that and she enjoyed her time with him a lot. Together they stayed hidden away from the loud crowd in her room, just talking and occasionally kissing. It wasn't until just about everyone had cleared out that Maura walked him to the front door. "We didn't see much of the party but it's one of the best I've been to thanks to you." She smiled.
Frost smiled brightly and kissed her lips. "Mm best party I've ever been to. I'll see you Monday bright and early." With another kiss, he turned and left for his car.
Jane rolled her eyes and slammed a few plastic cups in the trash bag. Cleaning to keep herself busy and quiet.
Maura walked over to Jane after Barry had left, a smile still on her face as she thought about him, and grabbed another sack to start helping. "Seemed to be a successful first party. Did you have fun tonight?"
Jane shrugged. "Coulda been better." She went to the kitchen and threw some empty bottles into the bag then found a half full bottle of rum. Grabbing it by the neck, the jock chugged a few gulps.
"What could've made it better?" Maura asked as she continued cleaning from her spot, noticing Jane grab the bottle and take a long chug. She arched a slender brow at her friend.
Jane shook her head. "Doesn't matter." She said, dropping the bag and rested the bottle and her free hand on the counter. "Enjoy your date?" She asked looking up at Maura with only her eyes.
"It matters to me." Maura set the bag down and made her way over to Jane, standing right next to her and leaning against the counter. "I did enjoy it."
"I was hoping you would have hung around the party more instead of taking Frost to your room." She forced a crooked smile but had no mirth behind it. Looking away, Jane brought the bottle back up to her lips taking another swig. "I think I'm going out tonight."
"Well, Barry and I were on a date. It was hard to hear amongst the crowd. There'll be more parties. You used to go to them all the time without me." Maura said, looking right at Jane even as she wouldn't meet her gaze. "I think you should stay in after all that alcohol intake."
"Yeah but it was our first par... you know what it really doesn't matter, Maura. And I'm going out." She slammed the bottle down. "I'll clean the place in the morning." She then walked to her bedroom, not so straightly, and got changed in her tight jeans, boots, black tank and her leather jacket.
Maura sat and thought about what Jane hadn't finished saying as the brunette walked off to her room. Then it hit her. This was their first party together in 'their' place and she'd spent it bunkered in her room with a boy. Maura felt a little guilty but she really hadn't thought Jane would notice much if she were there or not. Not with all her friends and so many attractive females around.
She was standing right outside Jane's door when she opened it again. "I watched you walk to your room and I am not letting you leave, Jane. You're intoxicated and I'm way too concerned for your safety."
Jane clenched her jaws as her eyes bore into Maura's. "I suggest you move." When Maura refused, the jock moved closer, lips just a breath away from hers, then she started walking forward. Body against body as she backed Maura up against the wall of the hallway. Within seconds the brunette backed off and headed down the hall towards the front door. Her vision was blurry and she was staggering just a bit but still kept her swag. Grabbing her keys, she then opened the door.
At that very moment, Maura was done being polite and proper. Jane couldn't just use her attraction for her like that and then go run off and get herself hurt or worse. The blonde marched right on over and snatched those keys, getting in Jane's face when she turned. "You can be as crabby as you want, go ape crap crazy for all I care, but you are not leaving this apartment. I am not letting you drive drunk. You want a booty call? Use your hand."
Jane glared at Maura for the first time. Stone Cold until she snapped. Pushing Maura against the door she got in her face. "I'm not going out for a booty call! I'm going out for a fuck'n walk because I need to fuck'n think! I need my keys to get back in just in case you're asleep. Now MOVE!" She yelled, letting Maura go.
Maura tossed Jane her keys, her head turned away and her eyes never trying to meet Jane's face as she walked away without saying a word. The door to her room slammed shut and Jane was left standing alone in the doorway.
Jane watched her friend reside into the bedroom before she slammed the front door shut after walking out. Strutting right up to her motorcycle, she ran her finger across the tank. The jock then straddled it and put the key in, cranking it up. She nor the bike moved and after a long while of sitting, Jane took the keys out. Turning she laid back against the tank, her back forming to it comfortably.
It was quiet in the apartment when she finally made her way back in. Maura had locked her door with no intentions of coming back out. There were still empty cups sitting everywhere.
The brunette cleaned the apartment completely and finished around 5:45am. Sliding down the wall in the hall right across from Maura's room, Jane had a pad of notebook paper in her hand and had written out: 'I'm really sorry, Maur 3 Ja'. She had fallen asleep in the middle of her name. Pen still in hand, the jock laid down on her side on the floor.
Ah hell, Jane screwed up again. What's new? Lol Only Maura would take her abuse.
Below I added in the links to the paintings Barry and Maura were discussing earlier in the chapter. Enjoy.
Reviews are just splendid. :D
/Samson' -Barry's fave
olbinski/Innocence%20of%20courteous%20intentions% -Maura's fave
