Hey guys it's me! So some new information has been brought to my attention that is going to change a few things. So a review advised me that I should change my rating because my story does not have much mature situations. So I have decided to change it to rating T for those who steer away from the M ratings can read it as well without reading something they don't wish to. Anyway there still will be some M rated material so don't worry for those who are waiting for it but it will come eventually I will just warn you guys when it will occur in a chapter so people may avoid it if they wish. I just knew when I began this story that M rated material would be there eventually but I wasn't sure when and how much. Anyway I hope this will encourage some new readers to find interest in my little old story and I thank those who have stuck with me the entire time. Btw thank you to that guest with that piece of advice which is highly appreciated! Alright thanks for reading this note and now we continue on with these lovely ladies! Alright chapter 25 here we go!
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"Mmmmm…Jane." A breathy voice whispered while her hand was entangled within her lover's hair.
The brunette was giving passionate kisses along Maura's neck, sucking along the expanse of it almost leaving bruising behind. She was above the beautiful woman who was happily moaning. Jane could not get enough of Maura like this, desperate and begging for more. She loved Maura completely and loved to give her pleasure when she could. She did not know when but their physically relationship had been continuously rising as their attraction for one another started to become uncontrollable. They had been going at this for half an hour but found it too delicious to stop. The older woman's hands were currently sliding up and down the other's sides while occasionally gripping her hips aggressively but the honey blonde did not seem to care, in fact she seemed to shiver at the contact. Maura tugged at Jane's head silently ordering for her attention. Jane complied and looked up. The gorgeous princess below her had red, flushed cheeks as she heavily breathed out. The most noticeable thing was her usual hazel eyes seemed to darken, had deepened with a lust filled haze that fueled an inferno in between her legs. Maura pulled the other woman's head toward her face and Jane obliged by pulling bruised lips into her scorching, wet mouth. A low sweet gasp passed through her lips as she generously gave herself to the woman on top of her. Jane took this as a sign as she pulled her lower lip in between her teeth and gently sucked on it feeling the yanking of her hair that was bringing her closer to desperate lips. She had never felt this aroused in all her life and her body had a mind of its own as it started to take over. Her scarred palms advanced upward until it reached the young woman's covered breasts and squeezed them with enough pressure causing the young girl to whimper from the delightful contact. The Italian stilled her hands from their actions, lifted her body, and looked at her love. Her eyes were closed and a slight smile was on her face. She opened her eyes and was filled with passionate hunger. Jane continued the gesture with an increase of pressure as Maura's eyes shut and her head fell back. Something Jane didn't expect Maura's hips to move upward hitting Jane's core causing both to groan. Oh God please don't stop, was the thought in each woman's mind while this was taking place. Looking at the honey blonde once more moved her into action as she attached her lips and continued to squeeze Maura's bosoms repetitively and move her hips along with Maura's trying again to seek the marvelous sensation. There was no better feeling to Jane than what was going on right there. The beautiful Maura Doyle, panting, writhing underneath her as beautiful friction between the two could almost…..
Knock knock knock knock knock!
"Jane you there?!"
As quickly as the sensations came did they disappear as the gruff voice of Vince Korsak put an immediate halt on their activities. Jane quickly looked up to hazel eyes full of heat along with worry. Jane was still for a minute trying to figure out what to do. She was half worried and half frustrated. She had half the mind to go to Korsak and kick him out in order to return to making Maura moan, but that wasn't an option. Jane gave a sympathetic look as she got off of Maura and stood next to the bed. Jane tried to straighten out her disheveled clothes and hair as Maura had run through it a multitude of times during their session. Deep breaths were running through her body trying to calm her down as she saw her lover trying to do the same. When Maura opened her eyes she had an understanding look on her face even though she was visibly frustrated as well. They had been in positions like that before but nothing like this. This time it was different and they both knew it was something they needed to discuss. A whispered 'go' was spoken by the disorderly blonde giving her permission to leave. Jane nodded and made her way out of the room.
Korsak was sitting on one of the stools when Jane came in. When he saw her he rose from his seat and walked to her. He smiled at her at first then tilted his head in confusion. "You alright Jane you look flushed?"
This caused Jane to redden further but tried to hide it from her face. When she composed herself she responded, "Yea I'm fine. I fell asleep waiting for Maura to wake up from her nap, its stuffy in there."
Korsak nodded his head. "Sleeping? Is Maura feeling alright?"
"Yeah, she uhhh….she just….I overworked her in training and so she's a bit worn-out." She said lowly. She wasn't completely lying but wasn't being totally truthful either.
"Oh ya ok just take care of her. Anyway I was here to let you know that Melanie's invited you and Maura to dinner. We haven't seen either of you two in a while so Mel wants to make sure you're both eating."
"Ha yea we've been busy. Of course I feed Maura I'm not gonna starve her!" She yelled loudly.
"Alright alright we're just making sure. I'm sure you take of Maura real good. Anyway I gotta go but we should go hunting soon Janie I sure miss you." He replied.
Jane smiled at this as she too missed the older man, she just had other priorities. "Yeah me too old man, now go get home to your loving wife."
"Ha will do Jane. See you at dinner. Give Maura our love, goodbye."
Jane waved back as Vince made his way out. She let out a long breath finally feeling comfort again.
"Overworking huh? That's a little vague isn't it?"
Jane quickly turned to see Maura standing in the hallway with a knowing smile placed on her face. Jane reciprocated the smile as she made her way toward the woman. "You were listening to our private conversation were you?"
"Well it's not private when you're openly discussing it. Beside it was about me after all." she replied with a smirk.
Jane made her way to her and moved into Maura's personal space. "I'm sure it wouldn't have stopped you regardless." She spoke quickly then closed the distance with a short, sweet kiss. She moved the hair from Maura's face. "I'm sorry he interrupted us…."
"No it's fine. We need to talk anyway…..about what happened."
Jane closed her eyes and let out a sigh not expecting to hear what she wanted. But she was interrupted before she could speak.
"But not now. We'll wait until we have clear heads. Right now just come to bed and hold me. Please." She begged the brunette looking into her eyes.
Jane grinned at her pleading voice. "Of course sweetheart." She remarked and kissed her nose lightly and was pulled back into her room, smiles and all.
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"Alright grip it tight and keep your other hand steady."
"Ok can I do it now?"
"What? No you're too tense. You need to relax or you'll hurt yourself. Take a deep breath and feel the calmness flow through your nerves."
"Jane it's highly improbable to feel…."
"Alright alright doctor smarty pants take it easy. Just try to relax ok?"
"Ok try to relax got it."
"Keep your eye on the target, then when you're sure. Release."
A swooping wave erupted as metal hitting wood sounded. Both women stared at the tree for a minute but suddenly screams broke out as the honey blonde was lifted in the air and spun around. She had done it. Maura had hit the target on the tree. She had been training with Jane constantly on archery, trying to learn all she could. Jane particularly pushed her on this because it was her area she prided herself upon. It may have been tiring but she hit the tiny hole made by Jane prior and hit it perfectly. Maura was filled with happiness from her accomplishment and relished in the fact that Jane too had been just as ecstatic.
"Oh my God baby that was incredible! You did it!" the brunette shouted with joy. "I am so proud of you!"
Light tears were falling down her face as Maura felt truly appreciated from the love of her life. "Oh Jane it was just a target." She replied nonchalantly.
"Are you kidding? After everything you have come such a long way Maur and I am proud of you. I admit at first I wasn't sure you would have what it takes but you stuck through it. You're almost there. I just want you to go through a test of everything that we taught you and see if you pass. But I have every confidence in you." She beamed at the other woman.
"Oh Jane…that's…so sweet." She said as she grabbed the other woman's face and pulled her into a playful kiss full of smiles.
Jane separated their lips but connected their foreheads instead. "We should head back to make it do dinner with Mel and Korsak. I can't wait to tell the others what you did today."
They both stepped back and started to walk on toward the village but not before linking hands.
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"Girls where have you been?!" Melanie's voice shrieked at the incoming girls.
"We're so sorry were late Melanie."
"Yeah it's Maura's fault anyway." Jane remarked and Maura gave her a look. "What? You just had to change."
"Jane! How could you possibly expect me to spend all afternoon getting sweaty and dirty and still attend dinner?"
"Well I wouldn't mind that" the brunette whispered seductively.
"Jane Rizzoli!" the honey blonde screamed as she lightly shoved her.
"You know Maura if she is behaving badly you can always refer to her by her full name." Melanie remarked with a wicked grin.
Jane's once cocky face turned white with a look of fear on her face. "Melanie don't you dare!"
A look of excitement filled Maura's face. "Oh please do tell!"
"She won't unless she knows what's good for her."
"Jane Clementine Rizzoli don't you dare attempt to threaten me unless you know what's good for you!"
"You're middle name is Clementine?" Maura asked curiously.
Jane let out a huff, " Yes. Unfortunately Ma gave me the worst name possible." She grumbled.
"Oh Jane it's not that bad." Melanie remarked with a slight smile.
"Yea, yea laugh it up."
"Bug I think it is a lovely name." Maura replies cutely.
Jane rolls her eyes but cannot help but feel a slight blush overcoming her. "Yeah thanks Maur." She mumbled quietly to herself.
"Alright girls help me set up for dinner."
"Where's Vince Mel?"
"He's right here."
All three women turned around and looked at a very concerned Korsak in the doorway.
"Vince what is it?" Melanie spoke up first as she went up to her husband.
"There's a rumor that something is about to happen in town. Something big is supposed to happen and Hoyt is written all over it." He responded while looking at Jane.
Maura could see Jane visibly flinch at the man's name as she place a hand on her lower back showing support to her. Jane looked at Maura and gave a quick smile then returned to Korsak's face.
"What do you need?" the Italian asked immediately.
"We need some of our best to go with us. It's supposed to be happening tonight so if we move now and stop whatever is going to happen then we can make it back here by mid to late morning." The older man replied.
Jane nodded her head agreeing with him. "Ok. You should get Casey and Frost to come along with us as well."
"And me." Maura interrupted that had everyone looked at her.
Jane quickly looked at her and pulled her aside. "Maur you can't…."
"Why not? I have been doing well in my training and….."
"I know you have sweetheart and I am proud of you." Jane whispered. "But you're not ready yet. You still need more practice, plus we don't know what we're up against."
"But Jane…" Maura began to whine. "I don't want you to leave me. Let me go with you please."
"Princess I can't. It's only a few of us and it's best if you stay here. It might be Constance's plan to get you. You can be safe here. But I'll be back soon I promise." Jane said sincerely.
Maura looked away from those eyes trying not to give in but found it hopeless. She released a sigh in defeat. "Ok fine."
Jane lifted Maura's chin having her meet her gaze. "I'm sorry but you have to stay here. I will be back before you know it."
Maura wrapped her arms around the brunette's neck and pulled her into a tight embrace. "Please be careful Jane. Come back to me." She begged.
They both separated but remained close. "I will Maura I promise. I love you." She replied as she pulled her into a searing kiss that left both breathless. Jane then pressed her lips on Maura's forehead in order to say goodbye.
"Come on Jane we still have to prepare for tonight!" Korsak shouted from the other room.
This broke the moment between both women. With one was last look then both entered to the other room as Jane made her farewells and left with Korsak to face unknown dangers.
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It had been in fact five days later where Maura found herself attempting to distract herself with reading her book. It was unnerving because she had expected Jane to return almost four days ago. But what if something happened to them? Melanie reassured her that this was normal and sometimes their missions escalated longer than anticipated. Maura understood that because her father would find himself on many business trips like this that would be prolonged longer than they had expected. He tried to do that less and less when Hope had died but being the king he had responsibilities he could not ignore, just as Jane does. She may not be a leader or queen but Jane holds an important, vital role in the village. Everyone respected her and depend on her for survival with her unique combat skills. This thought made the honey blonde realizes how truly remarkable Jane was. She was a peasant woman, who knew how to fight, was intelligent, and was highly respected amongst many. In a way the Italian reminded her of her own mother, who was not just a peasant but an extraordinary individual that Maura, like her father, could not help but fall for. Now I understand how Papa felt for mom, hopefully he will be more accepting when all this is over. But the more she thought about it the more worried she got. What would happen when they overtook Constance? She would go back to live in the castle with her father, but what of Jane? What about the relationship that had flourished between the two? It would be highly difficult to hide it from her father as she had been from the village people. Maura tried to think of all the variables that could possibly happen with Jane and her. And the worst option of all…..the end of their relationship. Maura shut her eyes tightly in pain trying to hold the tears back. It was simply too painful to think about that. She was irrevocably in love with the woman and she couldn't live without her. She could not simply forget all those kisses, caresses, the way she held her at night and woke up in her arms. The way she made her react to a simple touch made shivers run down her spine. That day that Korsak had interrupted them was the farthest they had gone on the physical level. They both had been tip toeing around that aspect within their relationship but they struggled with keeping those boundaries. Maura became less and less concerned about reaching that new level of intimacy but had not voiced it until that day after Vince had left. She remembers what had transpired between both and the decision they had made.
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When they reached the room Jane had closed the door and followed Maura but stood next to the bed. Maura was looking from the bed as she watched Jane curiously. She waited for the taller woman to join her and tilts her head when Jane doesn't.
"Jane what is it?" she asked with concern laced within her voice.
Jane continued to look at her and a sweet smiled appeared upon her features as pure adoration was showing through her eyes. "I'm just looking at the most beautiful woman in the world. She's the girl of my dreams." She replied simply.
Maura returned the sweet smile back and looked at Jane lovingly. She reached out her hand toward the woman as she spoke, "Well come lay with the girl of your dreams, she misses your arms around her."
Jane's smile turned into a full wide grin as devilish dimples that Maura adored appeared. She then slipped into bed and moved closer to the other woman, wrapping her arm around her and pulled her half on top of her and wrapped her other arm across their torsos. Maura nestled her head on Jane's neck and inhaled her scent. They laid together in relative silence as a loving harmony passed through both ladies both basking in each other's presence.
"Do you think he suspects anything?" Maura asked breaking the silence.
At first Jane scrunched her eye brows in confusion for several seconds but she finally understood what the honey blonde meant. "What Korsak? No, he may be intelligent but he would never think anything was going on. Especially since us hugging and touching in public isn't a new concept for us. We did that before we revealed our feelings for one another."
Maura nodded her head as she believed Jane's explanation. "I wish that people did know. Is that strange?"
Jane shook her head quickly, "No of course not. I wish I didn't have to hide us either. But in order to stay safe we have to. It is what it is." The raven haired girl responded with an exasperated sigh but planted a kiss on the younger girl's temple.
"I understand." She says and silence returns, overtaking the girls not sure of what to say.
"So before Vince came in...we were getting somewhere."
Jane lightly chuckled at this. "I thought you wanted to talk about this later?"
"I did, but I can't stop thinking about it now and I feel like we have both calmed down since them to think and discuss this rationally." Maura responded reasonably.
The Italian nodded her head in agreement. "Yeah ok. Well Maura let me say, to be honest I really enjoy us….well more intimate like that…" Jane tried to explain but with difficulty as she began to blush. "I am sorry if I went too far with you today. It's just that you are a beautiful woman inside and out and I am very attracted to you. So sometimes I lose control of myself and I hope you are not too upset with me. I will wait for as long as you need me because you are my world and you mean everything to me. But you need to understand that I love you and I want to experience everything with you…..including that part. So I just think we should be completely honest with each other about our feelings no matter what. And if you want to slow down then that's fine but I just want us to understand how we feel and try to be on the same page." Jane concluded looking down at her lap afraid of what was to come.
Maura saw Jane's nervousness and grabbed her hands to stop her from rubbing her scars and pulled them to her face. Jane looked up and saw a small smile on Maura's face as she released a breath of relief that the other woman wasn't mad at her.
"Well first off I want to thank you for being so understanding Jane and not pushing me into something I am not ready for, you're selfless and it's one of the things I love about you." She began making Jane look adorably embarrassed. "I understand you have needs as well but you are willing to wait until I am ready. But the thing is I feel those urges with you too and I think we are ready for the next level." She finished as Jane looked at her in disbelief that was almost comical.
"Maur are you sure? I don't want you to…." She begun but was interrupted.
"Yes Jane. When have you ever known me to make rash decisions?" she questioned as the brown eyed woman nodded in agreement. "I have thought about this a lot and I think I am making the right choice. But I do have some conditions."
Jane nodded her head. "Ok that's fine. Just tell me and we can figure it out."
"Well I wish to go slow. I know we have been but I want to experience everything but I just don't want to as they say 'jump the gun'. I just want to be as confident as possible when we finally reach that point. Just transition smoothly into it, not having too much pressure on the other."
"Alright. Slowly I can do that. But uhh….so when I uhhh touched your ahhh…." Jane tried to explain with great difficulty.
Maura smiled at Jane bashfulness but wanted to stop feeling uncomfortable. "Breasts Jane? You can say that, it is what they're called." She smirked at the woman's reddening cheeks. "But yes I would like you to do that very much….And maybe I could explore that part of your body as well?" she questioned quickly.
Jane flushed with embarrassment but nodded her head. "Yeah….I would like that too."
"Alright it's settled then." The honey blonde replied as she quickly moved and repositioned herself on top of Jane's thighs and she moved her lips on her throat sucking along it.
The dark haired woman groan in response from Maura's luscious lips inflicting pleasure on the older woman. "Maur what you doing?" she questioned from Maura's forwardness.
"I am getting practice. You got to touch me now it's my turn to experiment." She remarks wittily and she placed her hand on her left mound and gently squeezed it.
This caused a throaty moan to escape her lips. "Oh please do what you must highness." She responded as she felt back onto her mattress giving herself fully to the smiling goddess above her.
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Maura smiled as she recounted the memory. She was glad that they had discussed everything and were on the same page. The blonde loved the way she had made Jane feel that night, hearing her moan and gasp at the pleasure she was inflicting on the beautiful woman. It had been then that either of them had done anything more because of their tight schedules for the past few days, especially with Jane's unexpected departure to town. Maura rose from her seated position by the lake and started to make her way to Melanie's. For the past few days she had been trying to engage in activities in order to distract herself from Jane's absence. She had stayed at Melanie's the first night, two days in a row she spent all day practicing with her bow and arrow, excited to show Jane what she had learned. And today she found herself trying to read and basking in the wonderful weather outside but she promised to spent time with Melanie and Alice as they were going to have a ladies night. Maura made her way out of the woods and to the place the rest of her day would be held, tirelessly waiting for her beloved to return.
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"Hello Maura, you finally made it." Alice's sarcastic voice filled the air when Maura walked into the room.
"Oh Alice hush! Don't mind her dear you're fine." Melanie clarified as Alice rolled her eyes. Maura chuckled at this and both women looked indifferently at her.
"Oh it's just….your sarcasm and when you rolled your eyes. It's something Jane would do." She quickly explained.
Both women laughed at this and heartily agreed. "Yup that girl is something else. She's been doing that since she was small." Alice remarked and Maura looked intrigued.
"What was Jane like when she was young?"
Both women looked at each other with raised eyebrows and heavy smirks. Melanie finally broke the silence. "Well she a, spirited child."
"Spirited? Ha that girl was born to make trouble and you know it!" Alice exclaimed causing everyone to laugh.
Melanie nodded her head and response. "I remember the first day I met her. Vince and I had just got married and settled down in town. I went to get some items from the market place and I went to the bakery shop. I first went in and waited for the owner, one of the Rizzoli's to show up and they did, I just didn't expect them to be 4 feet tall." She laughed and everyone chuckled. "She was about six years old and she looked up me with those big brown eyes, wild hair covering her face and she smiled at me and was missing her front tooth. She asked me a lot of questions all at once like children do and I just talked to a six year old until her mother came in. She was clever even then." She reminisced as silence overtook them. Maura imaged what young Jane had looked like; thick raven locks, deep brown eyes, and those lovable dimples in a little body that could make anyone laugh. A huge grin adorned her face just thinking about it. I would to have a little Jane. Wait what? Maura flushed at the idea of something…..well something so impossible. Before anything could be said movement was coming from the doorway.
"Melanie sorry I am late." A blue eyed character walked in. Maura was completely thrown by this person's presence and looked at Melanie expectantly.
"Oh it's fine Lydia dear. Just sit down and make yourself comfortable." Melanie directed her inside. "This is Alice dear" she said as they shook hands as she directed her attention to the honey blonde. "And this is…"
"Maura it's nice to see you again." Lydia spoke as Maura nodded her head in response.
The older women looked at one another with confused looks but focused back on the topic before them. "Anyway where were we?"
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They had continued conversation that drifted off from one topic to another. Every woman spoke about their lives and what was going on in theirs. For Maura everything said was relatively known, all except Lydia. Lydia was what most the conversation covered. She discussed her family who lived in England. She had a mother and a sister as she father left her mother while she was pregnant. She had met Tommy when he worked as a farm help for one of their neighbors. When she found out she was pregnant her mother kicked her out and they both decided to leave England and go to Ireland for a better life with the baby. Lydia seemed to enjoy moving here and all the women in the room seemed interested in her story. Then time came for dinner to be made as the older women prepared it telling the others to relax and not worry about it. Both blonde's sat in awkward silence unsure of what to say. Maura focused on the woman's large stomach and became curious.
"Lydia have you seen a doctor recently about your pregnancy?"
"Oh well ya but that was a few months ago. It's been a while." She replied dummy.
"Well do you mind if I examine you? You see my mother was a healer and she taught me as I have also read books upon the subject and I am easily qualified." Maura clarified.
The blue eyed woman looked confused at first but then nodded her head. "Oh ya sure. Go right ahead."
Maura moved next to Lydia and motioned her to stand up. She inspected her abdomen and did the normal procedure in order to check the child. To Maura everything seemed to be right with both mother and child and nothing alarming seemed to be apparent. "You look to be about 7-8 months pregnant. Is that correct?"
"Uhh I'm not sure. But I think I should be expecting her soon." She responded as she rubbed her stomach with a smile on her face.
"Her?" Maura asked curiously.
"Well I'm not sure yet. But I have a feeling it's gonna be a girl. But either way I would love them regardless."
Maura nodded and continued to expect the other woman in silence.
"Thank you Maura."
"It's not a problem. It's just important to be conscious of the baby's development prior to birth."
"Well that too but that's not what I mean. I mean with talking to Jane about Tommy."
Maura looked at the young girl's face and was confused with how she knew she talked to Jane. "Why do you think I talked to Jane about her brother?"
"Well it's just that…Jane acknowledged Tommy at the market the other day and Tommy was so excited about it. He was so happy that…. He's hoping it was a start over for them." She responded. "I may not know her well but I don't think she would have done that without being convinced of giving Tommy a chance. And well of what I know….she listens to you more out of anyone." Lydia explains.
Maura nodded her head as she pulled Lydia's shirt down that was revealing her swollen stomach. "Jane loves her brother and she just needed the courage to try again with him." Maura responded back. "But she made the decision to do that on her own without having me force her. It was on her own merit."
"Well thank you anyway. Maybe it can be a new start for all of us." She remarked with a dopey smile on her face.
Maura reciprocated the smiled back, "I sure hope so."
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They had eaten quickly as conversation had made the meal go by fast as all the women in the room became comfortable around one another. Lydia seemed to be enjoying herself finally interacting with others of the village and Maura was happy about that. I know how it feels to be in a new place and know no one…..well at least I had Jane. Their discussion continued until the meal was finished and they were helping clean up as the younger women were in the front and the others were in the back. Maura was about finished when the farmer, Mr. Coleman entered the house with a buckle full of vegetables.
"Hello Mr. Coleman how are you?" Maura asked politely.
Mr. Coleman smiled at the younger woman. "Hello highness I am well thank you. I am here to drop these off for Mrs. Korsak like she asked."
"Oh of course let me help you." She responded as she brought the bucket near the table.
"Yes well let Melanie know I dropped by. Now she can use these to cook for Mr. Korsak dinner." He replied.
"Oh yes that would be nice. Hopefully soon."
Mr. Coleman tilted his head at the small woman but then realized what she meant. "Sooner actually. O'Brien says they just arrived at the entrance of the village."
The honey blonde eyes widened as she heard his words. "Vince and them, they're back?" she quickly asked.
"Yes I just heard it from Mr. O'Brien."
The small woman quickly rose and made her way to Lydia. "Tell Melanie I had to leave." She ordered the other woman who shook her head. Maura was on her way out the door, "Thanks again Mr. Coleman!" she exclaimed while running out the door with a huge smiled plastered on her face.
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Maura was speeding faster than she ever had before. She was on a mission and her mission was to get Jane. To give her the biggest hug in history and kiss her senseless. Oh how she had missed the lanky woman. It was only a few days but to the Princess it felt like years. She hated being away from Jane and she would make up for lost time. She moved further to the entrance and by the times she knew it she was only a hundred yards away and she could see a group together. Maura approached closer but did not want to be seen so she hid behind a tree. She finally saw her love and she looked just the same, dark unruly curls, brown eyes, all the same but maybe darker skin that Maura could not wait to get her hands on. Jane who had been talking to Sean looked up and met hazel eyes as a smile appeared on her face. The other men went further and begun to walk toward the village to their homes. Jane had lagged behind leading Colt toward the back in order for others to get through.
"Hey Jane you comin?!" Korsak asked the dark hair woman.
"Uh ya but I want to feed Colt first. I'll see you later." She responded as Vince nodded and made his way forward behind the others. When he was far enough away from them Jane let go of Colt and ran to meet up with Maura. The honey blonde was sprinting toward the other woman and jumped into Jane's arms and wrapped her arms around her neck. Jane quickly caught her and arms pulled Maura in a tight embrace. Neither girl remembered the last time they had held each other this tight but continued to hold on to one another. Jane nestled her face into Maura's neck and inhaled her scent.
"Oh God Maur I've missed you." Her husky voice declared desperately.
Maura pressed her cheek on the side of Jane's head trying to find contact with the other woman. That's when she noticed tears were falling down her face as she moved back to look at the other woman. "Oh Jane. You were gone for five days and I was so worried!"
Jane saw the tears falling from her loves face and placed her down on the ground. She then raised her hand and brushed the tears from Maura's cheek, lovingly caressing them. "I'm sorry Maura I didn't mean to make you upset. I know I told you I'd be back sooner but we had to stay longer to make sure Hoyt or Constance didn't make a move. I wish I could've let you know…."
"Jane it's ok. I'm just so glad your home!" Maura said as she quickly kissed her lips.
Jane smiled coyly. "Really that's all I'm getting? A little peck?"
Maura shrugged her shoulders, looking away trying to hide her smirk. Jane saw through this and grabbed the honey blonde's neck gently and seared her lips forward. Maura felt butterflies in her stomach that Jane's lips had caused. The older woman had thrust her tongue inside Maura's mouth that made her gasp but grab at Jane's tunic and pulled their hips together. Both girls' tongues greeted each other dancing passionately together. The both pulled apart but rested their foreheads together and breathed heavily. Maura's heart was pounding erratically as she felt she was floating.
"Wow, if that's the response I get then maybe I should go away more often!" Jane exclaimed earning her a slap from the other woman.
"Jane Clementine Rizzoli don't you dare think about leaving again!" Maura shouted making Jane flinch from saying her middle name. "You are not leaving the house until I say!"
Jane smirked gleefully at Maura's words. "Oh thank God! Honey we are not leaving the bed." She remarked as she left little kisses along Maura face.
Maura giggled in response but pushed the other woman away. "Jane don't! We need to head back….and maybe we can get started." She replied seductively and Jane swooped in and left a sweet kiss on her lips. Before she could react the sound of a twig breaking sounded in the clearing causing both girls to stop their activity and turn to see where the source of noise came from. Maura felt her stomach drop as she saw the familiar figure resting on the tree. Red hair and widened brown eyes were visible as she began to speak. "Wha…..Sorry…..I just was…I…I have to go." Melanie stuttered as she quietly turned around and fled the opposite way.
Jane was first to move as she took a few steps toward the fleeing woman. "Mel wait we can explain! MEL!" she shouted but it was no use. Jane dropped her head in defeat as Maura had still had not moved from her spot. They were both in complete shock of what had transpired. How did they not know someone was watching? How much did Melanie actually see?
"Jane what do we do?" she asked full of fear.
Jane turned around and looked at her with saddened eyes. "I…I don't know Maur….." she began to say but couldn't find the words. "I should go talk to her."
"No." Maura spoke surprising both women. "Let me. If you go it might look suspicious to Vince. Besides this is something I need to do."
Jane nodded her head. "Ok I'll walk you there."
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As they made their way through the village along with Colt as they tried to avoid everyone trying to quickly reach their destination. Both agreed that Maura would stay there and Jane would return home and they would meet up the next day. Jane simply didn't want to leave Maura to fend for herself but finally Maura convinced her it was best. Afraid they again might be seen Jane left a quick kiss on top of Maura's head and jumped on Colt to quickly get home. Maura breathed in and made her way inside.
She saw Korsak in the room setting his equipment on the table. He turned and looked at Maura and a wide smiled appeared on his face. "Hey Maura how are you?" he asked as she suddenly gave her a warm hug.
Maura was surprised by this but accept the sweet gesture. "I am well Vince. It's wonderful you are back." She spoke with a genuine smile.
"Yeah I bet you're glad Janie's back. That girl has been moody since she's been away for sure. Probably missed her best friend."
Maura nodded her head. "So where's Melanie? I need to speak with her."
"Oh in the back room. I'm going to put my equipment away so go ahead and talk to her and I'll wait out here and come get me when you're done." Maura went to argue but was interrupted by the older man. "Take your time, it's no trouble honestly."
Maura smiled at him and thanked him. She then made her way to the hall down to face Melanie.
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When she entered the room she saw Melanie on the other side sitting on top of her bed looking out the window. Maura was not sure whether she should interrupt her but knew she needed to do this. She moved closer to the other woman until she was facing her. "Hey Melanie, I'm not sure what you saw in the woods, but I can explain"
"Really? You can explain why you and Jane were kissing? And not the innocent kiss on the cheek. How…How lovers….." she spouted but found it too difficult. Melanie was shocked by what she had saw in the woods and didn't know what to make of it.
Maura looked down at her feet unsure of what to say. "I…I"
"Do you have any idea what you are doing? You and Jane….You are both women and women do not act that way toward each other!" she shrieked. "So if you both are just, are having fun….fine but…it needs to stop."
"It's not like that…."
"Maura do you have any idea what happens to people like you who are caught? It is none existent in our world. Both I know in some places…..people get tortured, killed for this type of behavior…..they say it is sick and twisted."
"It's not!" Maura quickly exclaimed surprising both women. "Everything between Jane and I is beautiful and wonderful! I love her so much it hurts! I can tell her anything, my heart beats faster whenever I see her. I can't stop thinking about her or the next time I am going to see her. She has made me so happy and made me feel so loved! I can't live without her and I refuse to no matter what anyone says! I want to be with her always, in this life and the next. There is nothing sick and twisted about it!"
The redhead's eyes widened at this remark and her face suddenly softened. She rubbed her face with her hands trying to comprehend everything the young woman said. Suddenly she stood up right next the girl and gently grabbed her forearms. She leaned her head down and looked into teary hazel eyes. She quickly breathed in, "Maura, sweetheart. This….this is something that is well unnatural for us." She spoke tenderly as Maura closed her eyes trying to hold the hurt tears back. "With that being said, I would be lying if I said that I didn't see the love there." She said suddenly as Maura's eyes widened at this. "I apologize if I seemed cold but…well I was shocked honestly." Maura nodded at this understandingly. "I may not understand it but…..I see the way you look at her and it's the same way I used to look at Vince. You know when we were young, and recklessly in love." She replies leaving both women chuckling.
"I would be honored if Jane and I had a relationship like yours and Vincent's."
Melanie had a slight smile but it suddenly turned serious. "But it's not Maura and it can never be the same. If you chose to continue this…..you must be careful Maura. The world is a cruel place and will destroy even the gentlest creatures. It would be upsetting if you arrived on death's doorstep too early." She replied and Maura nodded in agreement. "I love you like a daughter and I want you to be happy and if it's with Jane then so be it. She will make a wonderful partner. Just be careful please."
Maura nodded quickly and embrace the redhead. "Melanie thank you so much. I was so afraid you would hate me." She sobbed as Melanie ran a soothing hand on her back.
"Never. Now you should go rest. You will see Jane tomorrow I assume?" she asked with a smirk as Maura blushed. "Alright then get Vince then go to sleep sweetheart. I will see you in the morning."
Maura smiled at the older woman and made her way out. She found Vince patiently sitting in a chair. He quickly rose when he saw Maura. "All done?" He quickly noticed Maura's red eyes. "You okay Maura?"
"Yes I am fine. Thank you again." She responded and turned to make her leave.
"Maura" he suddenly spoke stopping her in her tracks. "For what it is worth I think you are wonderful for Janie and I am glad you make her happy. You both deserve each other." He spoke quickly as Maura's jaw dropped. "I'm smarter than I look. Anyway just listen to Mel and be careful. Well then goodnight." He finished as he quickly made his way to his room leaving Maura's head in a tailspin. The night turned out better than I thought.
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TBC… ~C.L. 3