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"Let me love you/ And I will love you/ Until you learn to love yourself/ A heart of numbness/ Comes back to life/ I'll take you there" - Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself) by Ne- Yo performed in Glee
Ch. 11: Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)
Kris' POV
"I thought you wouldn't come," I laughed as we walked up to the front door.
Aaron shook his head, "I'm sorry if I ran a little late. Becky was a bit sick and I had to wait until my mom came back home." He took my hand into his as I smiled up at him, "I had a great time, Kris."
I blushed, "So did I, Aaron. It's been awhile since I've actually talked with someone my own age."
"Well, you can always talk to me if you need to."
"Thanks."
There was a moment of silence before he spoke again, "So I heard you are playing the basketball games?"
I smiled, "Yeah, that's because I'm really with Homicide Division. I can't let them down."
"Then can I see you tomorrow then? I would like to watch and cheer for your team and see if you can actually play," he joked. I let out a light chuckle and smiled at him before Aaron and I locked eyes, I felt the blush reach up my face before he leaned in.
Maura's POV
Jane and I pulled up to my house and noticed that at the door were two figures. I immediately recognized Kris who was smiling widely and looking up at a young man who I knew was Aaron. "I feel like Ma," Jane whispered as we continued to watch.
Aaron said something causing Kris to release a small laugh with a small smile on her face. It was sign of her affection. "Kris likes him," I whispered to Jane as I held my tortoise closer against me. Then we watched as Aaron leaned down and kissed Kris' lips softly before he pulled back and exchanging words again.
Kris nodded to him, smiling as she bit her bottom lip before she went toward the door and entered inside.
Jane and I smiled at each other as she turned the car engine off. We walked to the front door before Jane stopped. "I should go," she told me.
"You can come inside if you like," I inquired.
She shook her head and smiled softly at me. That smile always made my knees weak as she leaned in and kissed my cheek, "Night Maura."
Before I could do anything, Jane quickly walked away back to the car. She waved and I waved back blushing as I opened the door to see Kris resting on the sofa with the goofiest smile. "Your night went as well as mine," Kris asked beaming.
"It did," I answered. I slipped my shoes off and walked over to Kris sitting next to her as I showed her my stuffed tortoise. Kris chuckled softly before I looked at her again, seeing her smile.
I took a breath in, sighing softly causing Kris to look at me curiously, "What's wrong?"
"Kris, I had the best time with Jane."
Kris smiled, "And?"
"I haven't told her," I sighed.
"Why not?"
"Because of Casey, what if she wants him? I don't want to lose our friendship, Kris if she doesn't reciprocate or make things awkward," I explained. I then looked down at my hands, "Anyways I'm just nerdy Maura the Bora, queen of the dead."
"And what is not great about her? I happen to like her very much and I know Jane does too. Come on, Maura, don't give up yet."
"But what if-"
"You don't like sentences with 'what if'."
I looked at her, "Kris, think it out with me please. I'm boring, logical and what if Jane gets tired of me? I'm lucky you are still here and my parents are finally bonding with me but-"
"Mom," I froze as Kris said it softly. She took both of my hands and said softly, "I'm staying because I love you as my mom that's why you are adopting me. Maura, I was a kid on the streets and now you are going to take me in. If it counts at all, Jane cares for you but let say this, let me love you and let Jane love you until-"
"Until what?"
"Until you learn to love yourself," she expressed.
I smiled softly. I rubbed the scar on her hand gently as I asked her, "Why do you want Jane and me together so much?"
Kris shrugged, "Because you make me happy and Jane makes you happy. I see that you make her happy but it makes me smile seeing you so happy, Maura. That's all I want really, I want you to be happy because you made me happy."
I felt tears form in my eyes as I gave an adoring smile at Kris. I brought her closer to me, kissing her forehead before she hugged me softly. I kissed the top of her head again, "I love you, Kris."
I felt a smile on Kris' face against my shoulder before she yawned, "You will always be the best in my eyes."
Jane's POV
It was about eleven o'clock in the morning when I pulled up to Maura's house. I unlocked the door to Maura's house and slowly snuck in to hear two voices speaking. "Do you think Janie might," I heard my Ma asked. I rested against the wall eavesdropping on the conversation.
"Nonna, I don't know," Kris retorted. "Anyways we have company listening in. Right Jane?"
I peered out to see Kris looking toward my direction. "How did you do that," I asked her.
"I heard the door click," she answered as she sipped her coffee.
I looked around the kitchen before I noticed something was out of place. "Where's Maura?"
Kris turned in her chair, "She's getting ready. She's unsure on what was 'appropriate' to wear to a sports event." Kris then chuckled loudly, "I never knew there was an 'appropriate' sports wear."
I shrugged, "That's Maura for you." I walked into the kitchen noticing Kris' basketball jersey on the counter while Ma handed Kris another cup of coffee. "Didn't sleep much Kiddo," I inquired. "Too much time with Aaron?"
Ma's eyes widened, "Yes! How did it go?" I could feel Kris glaring at me before my Ma grabbed Kris' cheeks and turned her head toward her, "Well?"
"Well what? We walked around the park and had a picnic," Kris answered simply.
I rolled my eyes and shook my head. "You forgot to mention you two kissed at the end of the night," I added.
"You snoop!" Kris quickly hit my shoulder before I poked her in the side.
I laughed before I looked at both of them. "So why were we talking about," I questioned them. Ma looked at Kris while Kris stopped sipping her coffee and placed it down. She looked up at my Ma and nodding to her. Ma walked away from the stove wiping her hands before kissing my cheek then Kris' before walking out of the house. I looked at Kris with an incredulous look, "How did you do that?"
"What do you mean?"
"She just walked out with no questions asked," I stated. Kris gave a confused expression before I explained more, "Kris, we are talking about my mother. Ya know, my nosey Ma?"
"Oh right," Kris chuckled softly. Then Kris rubbed her eyes as she took off her glasses laughing slightly. She then faced me, "It's because the conversation is more between us."
"Oh?"
"Look Jane, Maura's important to us but you need to clear your head."
I raised an eyebrow, "Excuse me?"
Kris rolled her eyes, "You like Maura as this whole bloody universe knows but you have the jarhead still chasing you."
"I don't know what you are talking about and don't Casey that, Kris. Be respectful."
Kris face turn dark and she wiggled her nose, "Sum pius sed non amo illum quaecumque [I'm respectful but I don't like him whatsoever]."
"Kris," I groaned knowing she was doing the Latin on purpose. This was the one disadvantage about Kris knowing a variety of different languages. Sure, I understood a bit of Italian but when Kris spoke Latin or Spanish, I knew I was screw.
"Si?"
"Krislyn Gabriel Leo Marx…"
"Jane Clementine Rizzoli…"
I glared at her as I grabbed the kitchen towel whipping it at her. Kris stepped back and I chased after her running to the other side of the table. I dropped the towel, "God damn it, Kris. Explain this in English."
"Fine," Kris looked around before she spoke, "don't lie to me about this. I know for a fact that you have receiving flowers and cards from Casey."
"How do you know?"
"I have my ways."
I sighed, knowing she caught me and I was surprise she knew but what she said was true. Ever since my last encounter with Casey, he would send me flowers or cards about going out sometime. But, every time I looked at the flowers, I always thought about myself giving flowers to someone.
Scratch that, not someone, I wanted to give flowers to Maura.
I never kept the flowers of course. I always threw them out with Korsak and Frost being the nosy little girls they were snooping to find out why I did that. However, Kris was up to something that I looked up at her. She had an expecting look as I groaned and glared at her again. "What do you want me to do," I demanded, "I don't want to ruin my friendship with Maura, Kris. She's my best friend and she means so much to me."
"On a scale from one to ten, who ranges in importance in your heart? Maura or Casey," she questioned back. I opened my mouth then closed it, lost for words on what I could say to Kris. I hated the fact that she was smart but putting me in that spot was not right. Kris sighed, rubbing her temples before she leaned in whispering, "Jane, please listen okay?"
I nodded.
"Maura is your best friend and my soon to be mom, rephrase that, she is my mom," Kris started and I smiled. "But," my smile dropped, "please don't break her heart. In my opinion, I think Maura is right for you and that's not because Casey *she gagged* rubbed me the wrong way. But anyways, this is not my heart." She then leaned over placing her scarred over mine, "It is yours."
I looked down at our hands pulling away, sighing. Kris pulled back, grabbing her jersey from the table and placed it on. I gazed at her as she grabbed her glasses placing them back on before I inquired, "Why is my life so complicated?"
Kris shrugged, "Jane, life will always be complicated."
"Do you really think I have a chance?"
Kris gave a sad smile and before she could open her mouth. I heard my name called from the hallway, "Jane." We turned to see Maura walking in with a spare jersey on and a pair of jeans on. I smiled at her as she twirled, "Is this suitable for the game?"
I nodded and she went over, hugging me softly. "I think you look great," I told her softly as I hugged her back feeling my stomach do many somersaults. It was an amazing and yet weird feeling and I held Maura close to me, trying to make this hug last longer. That was until Kris cleared her throat causing us to look at her.
Kris was standing at the door, she gestured toward the door looking at both of us. "Though I love a good hug or two and all but we got a game to go to and Frankie will have our butts if we are not there for warm up, Jane," she mentioned.
"Right," I pulled back. Maura smiled at me while she walked pass me to the door, kissing Kris' forehead. Kris smiled gently before I grabbed my gym bag from the ground walking over to the door. My eyes wandered over to Maura's legs as she walked over to the car with my mouth watering. God how can anyone walk so…so…sexy like that? Suddenly I felt a pinch on my arm, "Ow!"
I looked over to see Kris who was smirking at me as she walked pass me. She looked over her shoulder, "Think about what I said."
Oh, you know I will. I think it's time to tell Casey that I care for someone else. "Jane, are you coming," Maura asked. I care for Maura and I'll take the chance like Kris said. I won't break Maura's heart as long as she doesn't break mine.
"Rizzoli," Kris shouted, honking the car.
"I'm coming!"
A/N 2: I was going to make more drama for Kris with Aaron but she has to handle Martinez and a couple of other things…so yes, this is just filler for the big chapter with Army vs. BPD in basketball. Yes, expect Casey butt kicking next. Review, comment, PM, etc. Thank you!
