Jane went back to the academy that week with renewed confidence. She knew what the key was… she would stop being so demanding if it killed her. After the conversation with Angela, she was able to see everything from a completely different perspective, and she understood just how demanding and unfair she was being with Maura. She thought about going back to their house and talking to the blonde that very day but remembered that Maura needed to concentrate for her big test the following day and thought better of it… that would be going against everything she was thinking.

Instead, she decided to write Maura a quick text message when she arrived and thought that it wouldn't take that much of the blonde's time.

Hey baby. I'm sorry again about today. Ma and I had a long chat and I've seen just how much of a pain I've been. I hope that your studying is going well and that you ace that test tomorrow. I love you with my entire being and I'll see you in a few days. :*

Maura was going over a rather difficult section of her reading when her phone beeped. Grateful at the chance to have a minute away, she smiled as she grabbed the phone, knowing the text was from Jane. She read it quickly and she teared up at the brunette's honestly and well wishes. She wrote a quick reply.

Hi bébé. Thank you for the well wishes. I'm really hoping that the test isn't too bad tomorrow but I'll have to wait and see. I love you with all that I have Jane and I look forward to seeing you on Friday. I hope you have a good week at the academy. xoxo

Jane smiled at Maura's reply before grabbing a hold of her tablet and going onto a floral website. She spent a good thirty minutes going over all the different bouquets they had available until she found the perfect one. She typed in a note to go along with it and made her purchase. She looked at her watch, grateful that she would get two more hours of sleep than usual. Getting into bed and ready for sleep, she smiled once more, happy that at least Maura would have something to brighten her day when she arrived home after her test.

Maura got home a little after her test had finished the following day. She went about changing into something more comfortable to continue her work and was preparing tea when there was a ring at the door. Puzzled as to who it could be, she went to answer it cautiously.

"I have a delivery for a Ms. Maura Isles," the delivery man said as he held out a simple but elegant bouquet of different kinds of flowers.

Maura smiled instantly. She took the proffered bouquet and signed the necessary paper before heading back inside. She could smell lavender above them all and smiled wide once more: she loved the smell of lavender. The bouquet also held roses, daisy poms, alstroemeria and others arranged nicely in a purple vase. A small note stood above the flowers and Maura reached for it once she'd found the vase a perfect place.

My dearest Maura,

I know this isn't nearly enough to say "I'm sorry", but I hope that these at least bring a smile to your face. I love you now and for all eternity. See you soon, amore mio.

Jane

She pulled out her phone and sent Jane a text message.

Bébé, I know you won't get this until tonight, but I just wanted to say thank you for my wonderful flowers! They have certainly made me smile and have made my day. I am so looking forward to Friday so that I can be in your arms once again. I love you and will be counting the days. xoxo

Jane came back from a long day of physical activity and classes. Her brain felt like mush; they had been hit especially hard during class that day. Studying be damned, she wasn't going to even bother opening her books or notes that night. She got to her bed and pulled out her phone: she had a message from Maura. She read through it and smiled big. She was very happy that her flower delivery had been a success and that Maura had really enjoyed them. Getting comfortable, she called it a night and closed her eyes to welcome sleep.


Friday came sooner than either woman had expected. Maura was up to her neck in work and Jane's course load kept getting heavier by the day; she was finally able to understand Maura on a deeper level. Undergrad hadn't been particularly easy, but she'd handled everything rather well… at least she had more sleep and all the caffeine she wanted, which was something that was scarce on both counts in the academy. It was the combination of those two things that kept her going at the rate she was and she found it extremely difficult to function properly without them.

She had texted Maura to let her know that she would drive home since she had her car and so the blonde would be waiting for her to get home. Jane stopped and got a bottle of Maura's favorite bottle of wine, which also happened to be ridiculously expensive and made quite a dent in her savings but she knew it would be worth it. She then stopped at their favorite Italian restaurant and ordered their favorites. She arrived at home, bearing gifts and prepared to sit and talk about their relationship and her impatience.

Maura had been pleasantly surprised with Jane's gesture, and had kissed the brunette as a thank you. They sat and enjoyed their dinner, talking of the week's activities for the both of them, keeping dinner conversation light. Once they were done, Jane cleaned up and the two of them grabbed another glass of wine before heading over to the living room to have their talk.

"So…" Jane began.

Maura sat next to her, attentive as ever.

"I thought about what you said… then I went over to ma's, and she gave me an earful too… so I had the week to think over what the two of you had said. I didn't really have to think about it for long. I told you Maura… you're the love of my life, my soul mate, and I want you in my life for the rest of my days."

Maura smiled at Jane's words and nodded encouragingly.

"I know that my jealousy over time management has been a real issue as of late, but I promise to not be as demanding… I promise to try my best to give you your space and your time. It took me a good ear pulling from the both of you to see that you and I are just working towards a common goal. I know that we may not have time for each other now, at least not much, but that is bound to change in the future… and I want to be around for that Maura. I want to be there when you graduate… I want you there for me when I graduate from the academy too. I want everything with you baby, and I'll do anything to make that happen."

"Jane… you had me at 'love of my life'," Maura replied. "I appreciate your words, because I know you mean them, and truly bébé, I am very willing to give you all the time in the world I'm capable of giving you, and I shall. I know that school has been very demanding of my time as of late, but that shouldn't mean that I push you aside. I will work harder to be better at organizing my time my love."

"So we're ok?" Jane asked hopefully, a small smile appearing on her face.

"We're definitely ok," Maura replied, nodding.

Jane's smile lit up the room before grabbing both their cups of wine and setting them aside. She lifted Maura off the sofa and carried her up the stairs towards the bedroom. They did say makeup sex was the best of them all…


So yeah... my pats lost:'( and I'm very sad. help cheer me up peeps! hope you liked it!