Hello everyone! I actually had a free moment to add a short update today. A morning after... (KateBectkett...hope you like it!) I may have one or two more chapters and then I will likely move on to something else. Mostly fluff this time folks! (Mainly because I just luv the "love" these two ladies share). Let me know your thoughts my wonderful reviewers...luv you all! I really do take all your comments to heart! Thanks for sticking with me!
Chap 10
Jane slowly opened her eyes as the wonderful scent of coffee and bacon drifted in the air. The sun light was shining brightly through the window as Jane blinked in a daze. She immediately turned to the side in search of Maura, only to find an empty bed. She could hear movement and humming in the kitchen. She slowly sat up and thought about the previous nights events. A broad smile suddenly filled her face as she remembered making love to Maura. Jane pulled her knees in and wrapped her arms around them as she closed her eyes and just took in the sound of Maura in the kitchen. The sun shining, breakfast being made lovingly and the beautiful music of Maura's happy hums. It was more than Jane could ever imagine. It was what she wanted to wake up to for the rest of her life. The perfect life.
Jane pulled the covers back and slipped out of bed when she could no longer resist being without Maura. She tip toed to the bedroom door and looked out to the kitchen. Maura was busy making breakfast in a pair of Jane's shorts and a tank top. She was the picture of perfection and Jane's mouth watered immediately. Since Jane was still naked, she turned back and grabbed a small robe. Putting the robe on, she went to the bedroom door and leaned out again. Maura was slicing some fresh fruit when she heard Jane clear her throat, followed quickly by Jane's strong arms sliding around her waist from behind.
An immediate shiver made its way down Maura's spine as she tilted her head to the side and Jane quickly took advantage by kissing her neck. "Good morning, Maur" Jane whispered as she continued with small kisses and bites to Maura's neck and shoulders.
"Good morning, my love. You know it's not a good idea to render me useless when I'm slicing with a knife. Don't you know that's dangerous?" Maura said.
"I'm much more dangerous than that, Maura" Jane purred as she grabbed Maura by the waist and turned her around, bringing them both face to face. Jane looked into Maura's hazel eyes and her breath caught in her throat. Maura was so beautiful. Jane wondered if she would lose her breath for the rest of her life just gazing into Maura's eyes. Her eyes spoke volumes all on their own. Her hair fell around her shoulders in perfection that couldn't be matched, at least not in Jane's world. Her skin was porcelain and soft, and those lips, oh God, those lips of a goddess. Jane was mesmerized by this woman. She was captivated beyond understanding.
Maura was suddenly shy under the scrutiny of Jane's gaze. She felt immediate butterflies in her stomach like a young school girl. Her hands trembled a bit as she brought both hands up and stroked Jane's cheek. Upon feeling her touch, Jane leaned into Maura and held her close. Jane loved Maura's smell, it was lovely and warmly comforting.
"How did you sleep?" Maura whispered into Jane's ear.
Jane pulled away and said, "I can't even remember the last time I slept so well, I guess you're just what the doctor ordered, huh" Jane teased. She reached around Maura and grabbed a slice of apple. She popped one end in her mouth and left the rest of the apple dangling out. Maura gave a small smirk and said, "Hmmm...may I share some of your apple?" Jane knodded her approval.
Maura grabbed the apple with her teeth and yanked it out of Jane's mouth unexpectedly. The movement left just a small piece of apple in Jane's mouth. Jane stared at Maura with the wide eyes of surprise. Maura now had the apple and ate it while she smiled widely at Jane.
"Maura Isles...how rude?" Jane laughed. "You are full of surprises, aren't you? First, you seduce me shamelessly and then steal my apple. I'm shocked by your behavior of late."
Maura rolled her eyes as she seductively smiled at Jane, "Well, I just know what I want and I take it...the easy way or the hard way!". She pulled Jane in and gave her a soft peck on the lips. Jane closed her eyes as a quiver escaped her mouth. Maura then took full advantage by biting Jane's bottom lip and pulling her into a full kiss. Jane ran both hands up Maura's sides and straight up through her hair, pulling her impossibly closer. Their mouths molding into each other. Maura broke the kiss as she pulled back and leaned her forehead into Jane. "How can it be that kissing you today is better than yesterday?" Maura said breathlessly.
"Oh, well...I'm like the fine wine you talk so much about Maura. I just get better every day!" Jane winked at her as she giggled with amusement. Maura started laughing as she suddenly realized how much she had missed Jane's delightful sense of humor in the past few weeks. It had been missing in action during the chaos of their mutual misunderstanding, but somehow it was so integral to Jane's personality that she wondered how she could have lived without it.
"Well, Jane...after that kiss, I totally agree." Maura said as she admired Jane's beautiful smile.
Jane managed to pull herself away as the smell of bacon beckoned her to the stove. "Wow, Maur. You made bacon? I thought you preferred lighter fare?" Jane said as she stole a piece of bacon.
"Well, I do. But I'm making this for the both of us, so I'm making items we both prefer. Not to mention, I think you've recently worked out enough to deserve some extra juicy bacon!" Maura winked.
Jane nearly choked on the bacon as a huge smile spread across her face. "Yes and I am famished, can we have some breakfast now? Everything looks so good." Jane walked around to the bar and noticed that Maura had set up two beautiful place settings. The gesture instantly melted her heart. Life with Maura was going to be wonderful.
Maura was walking over with the coffee pot in her hand when she noticed Jane admiring the eating area. "Do you like it, Jane? I know we have shared lots of meals, but I wanted our "first" meal together to be special."
Jane smiled weakly, "Maura, it couldn't be any more perfect."
Maura pushed Jane into a seat and poured her a cup of coffee. "You just sit down and enjoy it. You're going to need your strength later!" Maura teased as she proceeded to load up a plate of Jane's favorite breakfast foods. Jane settled in and grabbed a fork as she dove into the scrambled eggs and bacon on her plate. Maura had also buttered some wheat toast. Maura soon joined her with a bowl of oatmeal and a side of fruit. The two women sat contently enjoying their breakfast. Neither wanting to break the beautiful silence that hung magically in the air between them. It was the silence of love drowning out the background of life. Nothing needed to be spoken for the love to be understood and absorbed by the two women. It was a truth.