Thanks for staying with me folks, life got a little crazy with covid and quarantine, virtual school, and well life. I hope to get back at it and get this wrapped up. Already planning on a follow up story. Thanks again for hanging with me! I do not own any rights to Pitch Perfect or Rizzoli & Isles. Happy Reading.
"Nope…" Beca shot a questioning look in Chloe's direction who simply smiled in return. Chloe gave Beca a long passionate kiss. "Thank you! There…now I'm ready!"
The BPO was even more amazing than Chloe had imagined it would be. She sat smiling ear to ear, leaning close to Beca & clutching her hand tightly throughout the entire performance. Beca had glanced over many times just to watch the redhead's expression…it had been priceless. She was very glad to have found something that Chloe thoroughly enjoyed. On the walk back to the car Chloe couldn't help but be smitten. She tugged Beca closer pulling their linked hands into her stomach before kissing Beca's cheek gently. "I had such an amazing time I can't wait to tell Maura all about it! Do you think they ended up watching a movie or going to get something to eat?"
"I'm guessing they ordered pizza and just gonna hang out and watch a movie since dad's stupid party is tomorrow night. I'm just not sure if they are at Jane's or at Beacon Hill. Should we find out or you still wanna grab a drink or somethin before we head home? I'm ok either way."
"Why don't we head home. We can always grab something to drink there, this way we can have some time with the girls. Are you sure that's ok with you?"
"Sure thing Red, text Maura and find out where we should meet them."
"Already done…they're at Maura's."
Maura's Beacon Hill Home…
Maura and Jane were cuddled up on the couch watching The Sandlot a pizza, two empty beers, and a glass of wine sat on the coffee table in front of them. Beca was right Jane had suggested ordering in and watching a movie. She had picked something she thought Maura would appreciate even though it was in no way realistic. Maura was curled up, her arm wrapped around Jane's midsection, her head resting gently on the detective's chest so she could listen to her heart beat as Jane ran her fingers through Maura's hair. They were so engrossed in the movie they didn't hear the door open until the two younger girls came through the door and Beca tossed her keys in the drawer where Jane kept her gun & badge. "Jane? Maura? We're home." Jane quickly tensed up, not sure of how Maura would feel with them being found out. It wasn't like they were naked but they certainly weren't sitting as though they were "just friends". She quickly helped Maura into a sitting position as Beca came into view.
"The Sandlot huh? Jane won to pick the movie I see?" Beca smiled as she removed her coat and reached for Chloe's.
"Something like that. How as the concert? You kids have a good time?"
"O-M-aca G it was AMAZING!" Chloe beamed. "It was one of the best I've been to. Our seats were so close Maura, thanks for the parking pass by the way, and the song choices, the music, the lights, just the atmosphere…oh my gosh…it was spectacular." Beca stood and smiled watching Chloe's eyes light up as she attempted to share the events of her evening. Maura smiled at her cousin.
"It's obvious by the upward movement of your orbicularis oris, one can deduct that you're happy."
"Yes, I see by the way her occipital spatula is orbiting..." Jane giggled.
"It really was a great performance, I'm glad we got to see it. Hey Chlo, what do ya want to drink? I'm gonna grab a beer. What about you two? Need anything?" Beca said as she stood at the open refrigerator.
"A blue moon please Squirt, Maur you want another glass of wine?"
"I'll have a vodka & diet cran please" Chloe said as she plopped down on the chair near her cousin with smile. "Grab Maura a glass of the red wine in the door on the left." Before Maura could protest the red head leaned closer to whisper, "live a little, you can enjoy a few drinks." Chloe winked and sat back in the chair as Maura gave a slight side eye and smirk
"One more glass would be lovely, thank you Beca."
"2 beers, 1 wine, and a diet frou-frou drink…coming up. What's Ma into? I'm surprised she didn't push her way in to your movie night." She tossed the cap of the blue moon into the trash and set the opener back in the drawer as she looked over to the other three ladies.
"She and Cavanaugh went out with Korsak & Kiki; I didn't ask when she was coming home."
"Jane made the assumption she was coming home because it makes you uncomfortable to talk about your mother having an active sex life."
"Grooooosss…."Jane whined. "Beca I need that beer, I refuse to discuss my mother and…my boss." Beca walked into the living room handing Jane her beer trying her best to hide her laughter.
"Maura, it is pretty disturbing to think of Ma bangin…"
"La, la, la, la, not listening, I can't hear you…" Jane had her fingers jammed in her ears, the beer precariously in her left hand. Chloe couldn't help but laugh, taking her drink from Beca who made herself comfortable on the auto man of her girlfriend's chair.
"Jane please, it's not at all uncommon for a couple their age…."
"Nope, not listening, try again…"
"Well, what I mean is that it's perfectly acceptable for two adults…"
"Sorry Maur, not having it."
"Your mother is a grown women, she gets to decide who she wants to have sexual relations with."
"Again…gross Maura, can we not talk about my boss and my mother…doing that…" Jane flailed her hand in the air. "It's bad enough I had to see the guy in his underwear when he passed out. YUCK."
At this point everyone was having a good laugh. The four gals stayed up talking for a while as they finished their drinks. It was Maura who finally glanced down at her watch.
"While I am enjoying our time together immensely, we need to solidify our plans for your father's party. As you know, I reserved 2 suites at the hotel attached to the party venue. We can all stay together if we wish to continue the fun or have the campout Jane promised me. I was also able to reserve a car so none of us would have to drive. It will take us there as well as bring us home the following day. I simply have to let the driver know what our departure time is and where he should pick us up. I'm assuming its ok to drive together? I know we wanted to have our outfits be a surprise so I thought perhaps the two of you could get ready and Janes apartment then fetch us from here. Does that sound like a suitable arrangement?"
"Bec, that ok with you? I mean, it won't take us long to shower so, I think we'll be good, right?"
"I think that'll work, just don't use up all the hot water taking a 45 minute shower on me and we'll be fine." Beca finished her beer and set it on the table. "I mean, I could always come over and just shower at Ma's then go get ready."
Maura glanced at both Jane and Chloe, and came up with a thought, "Beca, if you would like, you are welcome to stay tonight so you can shower at your leisure and not worry about the temperature of the water being too cold, I have a water heater for each bathroom…"
"Of course you do" Jane mumbled under her breath taking the last swing of her beverage.
"As I was saying, there will be plenty of hot water if you wish to stay here and shower then I can take you home. Chloe and I don't have anything planned tomorrow so we have ample time to get ready."
"I mean yea Maura, thanks that would be great. Jane you don't mind if I crash here tonight right?"
"Na…Bec, that's fine by me. This way I can take Joe Friday out in the morning and relax while you primp with these two." Maura looked somewhat disappointed at Jane not asking or offering to stay as well. It was silly considering they had all spent a lot of time together over the past few days plus they would be sharing a hotel the following night but non the less, she had hoped that Jane would want to stay. Chloe could see the look on her cousins' face.
"Hey Bec, why don't we get this picked up and head upstairs, I'll grab you something to sleep in. Jane you know you're welcome to stay, but in case you don't, I can't wait to see their faces in that smokin' outfit of yours." Chloe winked at Jane before heading to the kitchen. The glasses and bottles were quickly picked up and the younger girls headed upstairs. Jane relaxed a moment longer before sitting up and looking for her shoes.
"Thanks for letting Beca stay, you could have just sent her home, and you know she would be fine getting ready at my place."
"It absolutely no trouble, like I said, I have plenty of hot water and everyone should have an enjoyable shower before getting ready for your uncles party." Maura quickly popped off the couch and headed to the kitchen and started wiping down the counters as she spoke. "I mean, we all are anxiously excited about the gala and I, I mean we all wish to look our very best and…"
"Maur, you're rambling, you ok?"
"I'm just trying to clean the counters you should always wipe items down after preparing food or drinks, due to the number of bacteria and microorganisms that can grow on a surface…"
"Maur, baby, what's the matter? What's going on?" Jane walked around the island and spun Maura to look at her. Gently placing her hands on the blonde's shoulders she could see the tears starting to pool in her girlfriends eyes. "Holy crap, you're not gonna cry on me?"
"No, I'm trying not too it's just that my amygdala and lackbone glad have a connection that I can't really control."
Jane crouched down to be face to face with the blonde. "Hey Maur, talk to me…let me figure this out with you…what just happened?"
"It's ridiculous Jane, really, I've made such a scene over nothing, I'm so sorry detective."
"Hey, hey, don't ever be sorry for having feelings, but Maura, you need to tell me what made you so upset? And I know it's not the microorganisms that may or may not be on the counter." The snarkiness of the comment drew a giggle from the blonde. "See, there ya go Maur, now before you break into hives, tell me what's really bother you?"
"You called me baby."
"What?"
"A few moments ago, you called me baby…"
"Maura, if that upset you can I assure you, it will ever happen again." Jane was immediately aware that she had never in her life used a pet name on ANY significant other and she and Maura really hadn't had much of a conversation about it. Maura smiled and wiped her eye.
"No Jane, that didn't upset me. I realized I have never heard you refer to anyone other than their sir name, or nickname, truly, it didn't upset me. Actually it made me feel loved." She smiled before she continued. "It's silly really..." blushing she looked down at her feet and took a deep breath before she continued. "I was just disappointed and upset that you didn't choose to stay here with me when given the opportunity. I know we have spent a great deal of time together over the past few days but deep down I had hoped you would want to stay here as much as I would you to stay here. I would hope you feel comfortable enough to stay as often as you wish." Jane gently took both of Maura's hands in her own. Maura could feel the roughness of Jane's scars against her palms. Green eyes met brown before Jane spoke.
"Maura, I will stay anytime you would like. I just figured you girls would like your rest and I didn't want to see like I was coming off as the type who had to be with her partner all the time. I know we had talked about it and said it we were ok with doing on own thing with family, I just didn't want to bust in on you and Chloe's time together especially since Beca is already stepping in. Of course I want to stay with you; I just didn't want to get in the way. I'm sorry Maur. From now though, will you please just tell me you want me to stay or just, I dunno, ask me? I wasn't trying to make you feel bad." Jane leaned forward and kissed Maura lightly. "If you want me to stay I can stay."
"I'm sorry Jane, it's not necessary, and I told you the entire situation is silly, I don't know what came over me. I know you care, I was just afraid you were afraid of the girls finding out or that you needed more time address your feelings about us as a couple. I completely overacted, I feel rather stupid."
"Maur, its ok, but I know I've told you before, you are the dumbest genius I know sometimes. There is no question about my feelings for you or about us being together ok? And of course I will stay as many nights as you'll have me… take that back, as many nights as I have clothing for because I am NOT sleeping in any of those pajamas you have that you keep telling me are SOOO comfortable, like my t-shirt and shorts or shorts & cami thank you." Both girls giggled as Jane placed another delicate kiss on Maura's lips. "Look Maur, I know I'm not great about talking about my feelings and all that mushy stuff but you have to know how much I care about you. Just promise me you'll talk to me before you go all hives and vasovagal on me will ya? You're the Doc; I don't do that kinda stuff. OK?" Maura leaned in and balanced on her tip toes before kissing Jane passionately.
"I will certainly do my best Jane, as long as you do the same. So detective, would you like to stay the night with me and you and Beca can leave once she's taken her shower?"
"One condition!"
"And what condition is that may I ask?"
"You gotta make me breakfast, chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream, and bacon, none of that turkey bacon crap, real live pig bacon..."
"There is nothing live about bacon Jane…"
"Mauuuuur….you know what I mean. No turkey crap, real dead bacon."
"I can meet your condition Jane, chocolate chip pancakes, whipped cream, and bacon made from butchered pig."
"And coffee"
"Well coffee is a given in this house, as long as you don't try to poison me with that horrifying instant you smuggled in here."
"You were lucky I didn't serve you draino I was so tired that night."
Jane engulfed Maura in a hug. "I'm happy to stay here even if you don't feed me an awesome breakfast you should know that Maur."
"You are always hungry Jane, I will make sure you are well fed, you are intolerable when you are, what was the word Kent used? Hangry? Yes, Hangry." With a smile she clung to Jane's neck. If you don't think I'm being too forward, I'm not asking you to move in because we just got together, but if you would like to move some clothing into the spare room closet…wait, that won't work, I can make room for some of your things in my walk-in as well as clear you anther drawer in my room or we can get a dresser for the spare room that you may keep your belongings in. This way when you chose to stay here you will have suitable attire to wear when sleeping or for work." *please say yes, please say yes!* Jane's eyes had gotten very big not in a totally terrified way but more of "case face" Maura was on the verge of saying never mind when Jane spoke.
"I could throw some stuff here for when I stay over. I mean, I've stayed at least once a week since the whole Hoyt thing anyway. I mean, don't want you to move everything around for just a couple things so another drawer or just a spot in a spare closet would work. Yea Maur, that'll work. This way I won't have to carry everything in my gym bag when I go back and forth." Maura breathed a sigh of relief. It's not like she had asked her to move in, it made sense to have pjs and extra clothing just in case.
"Wonderful, I will clear a spot in my closet, I'm afraid the spare room closet would take far longer to organize and clear out."
"What's in the spare room closet?"
"Just some items I purchased when I was shopping online, it's nothing." Maura kissed Jane again trying to change the subject. "Shall we head upstairs to bed Detective? Tomorrow will be a big day. And as Chloe so elegantly put it, I personally can't wait to see you 'in that smokin' outfit of yours.' I'm anxiously awaiting the big reveal." Maura took Jane's hand and lead her towards the stairs. "I have a wonderful feeling it will be well worth the wait."
The two retired upstairs, they light in the spare room was off but they could hear Beca and Chloe giggling from the hallway. "You two need to get some sleep, we gotta get up early, and get everyone showered. Beca, you can't act like an asshole tomorrow because you are tired you got that?"
"Jane, language."
The room went silent as Jane and Maura headed to her bedroom and closed the door. Meanwhile in the other room…
"Why the hell is Jane still here?" Beca whispered.
"Maybe Maura asked her to stay? Or maybe she decided she was too tired? Or maybe she just wanted to stay? I dunno I've been up here with you silly."
"I mean, whatever she wants is cool, just thought she said she was going home, that's all. Plus she hates not having her own stuff to sleep in; she can be so fussy about having Her stuff."
"I'm sure Maura has something for her to wear, or maybe she keeps stuff in her car, you know, because of work and all."
"I guess you're right." Beca turned toward Chloe. "We really should get to sleep, we have a long day and even longer night, although I'm not above sneaking to the room if the party is as lame as I think it's gonna be."
"We will have a good time, and Maura and Jane will be with us so I'm sure the four of us will enjoy ourselves. Don't worry Bec; I'll be right there by your side the whole time so you won't have to face your dad and Shelia alone. Ok? It'll be fun. Promise!"
"I don't know about fun but having you there will make it tolerable at least. Thanks again Chlo for coming to this stupid thing with me, I really do appreciate it." Chloe placed her hand on Beca's side and rubbed her thumb against the hem of Beca's shirt.
"Any time Bec, you know I will always have you back and who would say know to a trip to Boston for a fancy New Year's Eve party with an open bar? You know I never miss a good party."
"Well, you've got me there Beale; you are the life of almost every party."
"Thank you! I take that as a compliment." Chloe leaned in close to Beca she could feel the warm breath on her face. "We could always make another bet about you having fun at the party Mitchell? I mean, if you're up for it?"
Beca's heart was started to race, she was glad the lights were off so Chloe could see the red that was creeping from her chest up to her cheeks. "I think I'm good on bets Chlo, last time I came up short so I'm gonna try to cut back on that for now, but thanks anyway."
"Ok, another time then…for sure…good night Beca." Chloe gave Beca a quick peck on the lips, then another, and another, until Chloe felt Beca's tongue graze over her lips, she quickly allowed access as the kiss deepened. Beca moaned into Chloe's mouth as the hand on her slide hit warm flesh and gently caressed her skin which made Chloe's heart swell with pride. She didn't want to push Beca too far too fast and knew she would have to back off at any time but she was definitely enjoying this moment while lasted. Chloe shifted slightly pulling Beca toward her; she felt a hand grasp tightly into her lower back as more of Beca's weight was on top of her. Chloe moved her hand to caress Beca's abs, she felt them tighten beneath her touch. She heard Beca's breath hitch as she moved her hand further north. Beca pulled back slightly, "Chlo, I'm really into this but I think we should get some sleep. But can we continue this another time maybe? Like in a few days or something? I mean, our cousins are right down the hall and I don't want them to hear…well…anything. I'm not ready to ummm, sleep with you yet, I'm sorry, but this, this was really nice." *this was really nice, you sound like an idiot Mitchelll" They were still both breathing slightly harder than normal when Chloe panted out,
"Oh totes Bec. Please don't feel like you have to do anything you are not comfortable doing. You know that right? I'm totally good with a nice make out session. And of course we can do this again…very soon." Chloe gave Beca one last chaste kiss and started to turn. "Mind holding me while we fall asleep? You can be the big spoon."
"Sure thing Red." Beca draped her arm over Chloe's midsection and laced her fingers with the ones eagerly waiting for hers. "Good night Chlo, thanks, um, for understanding."
"No worries Bec. Good night. I can't wait for tomorrow!"
"Yea, tomorrow…night Chlo."
Oh man…tomorrow…just gotta get through this stupid party, thank God Chloe is with me. I can do this.