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"Maura?" Jane gently ran her hand across Maura's lower back. "Are you awake?"
With a lazy smile, the other woman looked up from where she lay on top of her in the tub. "Mmm-hmm."
"I think we should get out." She held a hand up for them both to see. "I'm starting to pickle."
Maura sighed. "As soon as I can feel my legs, I'll be happy to move."
"I'll take that as a compliment." Jane's grin widened.
She watched as Maura began to stir, and she couldn't help be laugh as the blonde tried to push herself up.
"Hold on." Jane drew herself from under Maura and stood. "Stay there." She stepped over the rim of the tub and grabbed a towel. As she dried herself off, she threw glances at Maura who was still on her stomach in the tub. He eyes were visible just above the edge. She was watching Jane towel off. Jane could feel those eyes, and slowed down her movements to allow them to see everything, anything, they wanted to take in.
Maura sighed.
Jane wrapped the towel around her body and grabbed the other one on the counter top.
"Okay, let's get you up." She reached down, unplugged the drain between Maura's feet, and ran her hand lightly up the back of one of her legs. Jane took a moment to look at the woman below her. She couldn't believe this creature was actually hers to touch, to kiss, to love. Love? She blinked and shook her head. "I'll help you stand."
"If you continue doing that, I'm going to expect help with other things." Maura shot her a heated look from over her shoulder.
Jane gave her best lopsided grin and she reached down again to steady Maura. Maura stood slowly. She stretched, pulling her arms behind her head and leaning slightly back. It gave Jane a wonderful view of the front of a very nude Maura.
"Greeting the sun, doctor?" Jane reached a hand out and ran it over the swell of Maura's breast and down to her waist. She could feel the muscles under her hand tighten as she made a path. Her hand landed on a shapely hip. "I always wondered what you would look like doing yoga poses without any clothes on."
Maura finished her stretch with a laugh. "I was unaware that you had been mentally undressing me during yoga class." She leaned her head to one side and narrowed her eyes at Jane. "How long have you been doing this mental activity?" The blush that crept up Jane's face only made Maura press that much harder for an answer. "Jane? How long? It's alright. You can tell me. I promise I won't get upset."
Jane cleared her throat and handed Maura the towel in her hands. She watched as Maura dried off and wrapped the towel around her own body. She placed her hand on Jane's shoulder to steady herself as she stepped out of the tub and then turned to face the still blushing brunette.
"Are you going to tell me?" She raised an eyebrow at Jane.
"You know, some things are better left unsaid, Maura."
"I don't think this is one of those things."
Jane made a face. She wrapped her arm around Maura's waist and guided them out of the bathroom and toward the bedroom. "Remember estrogen man?"
"The one who assumed you were a lesbian?"
"The one you told I was a lesbian, yeah."
"I told you, Jane. He simply came to his own conclusions."
"Yeah, whatever you say, babe." She hopped up on the bed and pulled Maura up with her.
"You've been thinking of me nude in yoga poses since then?"
"Well, you know, between the undercover assignment at the lesbian bar and… stuff… the thought started to cross my mind." She shrugged. "I really couldn't help myself."
"I see." They lay down on the bed and arranged themselves so that Jane was on her back, and Maura was snuggled up against Jane's left side. "What other 'stuff'?"
"The stuff where I realized I was actually attracted to women." Jane looked down at the blonde. Annoyance once again crossed her features. "You know, why do I keep having to say that when I'm with you?"
"Perhaps you're trying to reassure yourself of the choices you've recently made?"
"No, I'm pretty sure of my choices, babe." She kissed the top of Maura's head. "Are you?"
"Yes. I find them well within acceptable limits."
Jane chuckled. "Good, I guess." She reached down and pulled the throw blanket up to cover them. "I'm tired."
"We did just exert quite a bit of energy a moment ago."
"Mmmm, yup. Why didn't you tell me you were double jointed?"
"It has never come up in conversation. Should it have?"
"No, let's keep that piece of information between the two of us. I have a feeling that, when this gets out, the boys are going to have enough fun without adding that to the mix."
"Is it bad?" Jane flinched at the sudden concern and freight in Maura's voice.
"No, it's not bad. In fact, it's WAY too good." She smiled down at the blonde. "Trust me on this one, okay?"
"Okay, Jane. I trust you." She snuggled closer to the brunette. "Let's rest before we eat dinner."
"What?" Jane squeezed Maura closer to her side. "You haven't eaten enough already?"
Maura's head shot up, her eyes widened. "Jane!"
Jane chuckled as she turned out the bedside lamp.