Chapter 13
"You know Maura, we haven't actually socialised outside of school. We have coffee every day, but I've never seen you outside of these lovely beige walls."
Regina's voice floated across the nearly empty staff room, as she came over to hand the usual caffeinated beverage to the honey-blonde doctor. Sinking into one of the worn armchairs, she sighed deeply, the weight of teaching for nearly an entire term catching up with the beautiful Latina.
"You're quite right. Assuming that was an invitation Regina, what would you like to do?" Maura smiled back, gracious of the budding friendship between the two women.
"I'm thinking copious amounts of alcohol as we dance the night away." The brunette laughed as she took another sip of sub-standard school coffee, "it will certainly taste better than this mud we drink every day."
Nodding in agreement, Maura took a sip of her own lukewarm coffee, I definitely need to start bringing my green tea into school, asshe sat pondering Regina's offer, thinking it would be a great opportunity to show the other woman her 'fun' side. She was quite aware some of her colleagues found her to be quite socially awkward, and for that reason hadn't bothered to get to know her beyond acknowledgement in the hallways. Miss Mills on the other hand, didn't seem to care about Maura's quirks and for that, the doctor was truly thankful.
"Plus, I want an excuse to wear the new D&G dress I just bought," the brunette added, scrolling through her phone to find a screenshot, "I'm aiming for at least 5 numbers of the most eligible singletons." Maura gasped when she saw the outfit Regina planned on wearing and grabbed the phone for a closer look.
"And the rest of them! Regina, that will look stunning! I love the neckline and the way the detailing…" Maura trailed off, looking at the curious eyes peering at her. The doctor hadn't had the opportunity to talk about fashion with Regina before. Maura was surprised the walls she had built up over the years, were slipping more and more with each conversation they had. Luckily, Maura's phone vibrated on the table diverting attention away from the blush that was starting to creep up her neck.
*ping*
So I was thinking… me, you, couch, kissing, after school?
"We'll have to pick up the fashion conversation later, I'm more interested in who's got you smirking like the Cheshire Cat?" Regina asked in her sultry voice, noticing the honey-blonde shift excitedly in her chair the second the message came through.
"Oh… erm. Someone." You can't lie Isles, she thought as she felt the skin around her neck become hotter.
"Just someone? With a reaction like that? Not buying it Isles. Spill."
"Someone I am… very fond of." Maura managed to utter, trying hard to hold back the smile that was trying to burst through at the thought of Jane. The way her eyes lit up when she saw her, the way her arms wrapped around her, the way her tongue-
"Who is he?" Regina leaned forward breaking Maura's bubble, gripping her mug tighter, "and more importantly does he have a brother?"
Maura laughed, she didn't actively want to hide her sexuality from Regina, but she didn't know if it was the right time to reveal it either. Clearing her throat, Maura decided to just go for it, what harm could it do, right?
"She does have a brother, two in fact, but I don't think they'd be your… type."
"She huh? I demand to see pictures."
*ping*
Maura! I know you're having lunch, replyyyyyyyyy to meeeeeee
"Nope. She is for my eyes only." Maura smirked, pretending to hold her phone close to her chest, far away from the brunette opposite her.
"Spoiled sport," Regina rolled her eyes and took another sip of her coffee before screwing her face up in disgust, "nope, can't do it." She stood up, her long legs allowing her to cross the staff room in only a couple of strides. She quickly emptied her half-drank cup into the sink and rinsed it out before turning back to the doctor.
"Maura, text me to confirm okay, but I'm thinking Friday night? Maybe even next Friday too, hell let's make it a weekly thing! It'll give us something to look forward to when we're marking sub-standard homework." Regina picked up her handbag and some textbooks she had brought with her, "two days until drinks!" she whispered with a wink, as she strode back to her classroom for another tedious afternoon. Maura chuckled at her friend's behaviour as she picked up her phone and typed a long-awaited reply to the other brunette in her life.
So demanding! I'm chatting to Miss Mills in the staff room. I think we are planning on going out somewhere on Friday…
*ping*
You're chatting to Miss Mills? Wow, I didn't think she spoke to anyone!
*ping*
I think you underestimate her Miss Rizzoli, she really is quite lovely.
*ping*
Mmhmm, 'lovely' is she?
*ping*
Very.
*ping*
Well, I have her next lesson. I'll let you know if she's done a 180.
*ping*
Why would Regina do a half rotation in the middle of class?
*ping*
You're cute. I mean I'll see if she's changed. She's never been that friendly in class. She always keeps me and Frost apart in group work.
*ping*
Oh! That makes sense, sorry Jane. I would like to see that I have to admit, how about you behave in class? Then maybe she'd not move you, just a thought I also get the feeling she likes to keep her boundaries firmly in place?
*ping*
I prefer teachers that don't
*ping*
Teachers plural, Miss Rizzoli?
*ping*
No no no, just you!
*ping*
Now it's my turn, mmhmm… have a good afternoon Jane xx
*ping*
You know, you didn't answer my question…
*ping*
Maura!
*ping*
Mauraaaaa
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The rest of the afternoon passed without any real issues, which lifted Maura's spirits. Her younger students were settling down quicker than at the start of term and she was thrilled with how much progress they were making. It was only when the bell sounded at 2.15pm, which symbolised the last lesson of the day, did the doctor's heartbeat start to quicken. The sound of the loud seniors making their way closer to the classroom was much louder than their younger classmates who were filing out. Amongst all the chatter, one sexy raspy voice could be heard clearly, and it made Maura's smile brighten.
The doctor busied herself giving out sheets the students would need for the lesson, winding her way through the desks and back towards the front of the classroom. Stopping very closely to the spot where Jane always sat, taking her time to place that particular work sheet.
"Excuse me," a familiar voice rasped into her ear, then the same voice lowered into a whisper, "Doctor Isles."
No one noticed the blush rise upon the doctor's neck, but Frost did notice the grin on Jane's face as she tried to make her way around the doctor carefully as to not touch her, in order to get to her seat. Frost saw his duty, as best friend, to cockblock as often as possible.
"AHEM!" Frost cleared his throat louder than was necessary from the desk next to her. In alarm, Jane jumped and fell forward into the honey-blonde who let out a startled gasp. The older woman's hands gripped Jane's jacket for support, but instead of steadying them, Jane lost her balance completely and sent them both crashing to the floor. Deciding against getting up right away, the two women, and the rest of the class, were sent into a state of laughter at the sight of Jane Rizzoli's long limbs tangled around the beautiful doctor.
"Glad you have more grace on the football field Rizzoli!" shouted Joey Grant from the back of the classroom, "We'd never score any touchdowns!"
"Hey, that was graceful! Didn't break any bones, did we?" The brunette laughed and jumped up to her feet, offering her hand to the slightly ruffled honey-blonde, who was smirking back at her, "You didn't, did you?"
"No broken bones, just a slightly ruffled appearance, Miss Rizzoli." Maura replied, straightening her dress and trying to fix her hair.
"Not possible, you're still so beautiful-"
Shit.
Wolf whistles filled the classroom as Jane turned as scarlet as her Red Sox jersey. She quickly sat down in her seat and buried her face deep in her hands. Maura couldn't help but smile at how adorable Jane looked, but knew it was up to her, and her alone, to fix the situation before it got any worse.
"Well Miss Rizzoli, I think the other pupils could learn a thing or two about chivalry from you, as you did, in a way, break my fall and prevented me from sustaining any injuries. There's no need to be embarrassed. Now, can we all get back to looking at our chapter? Page 36 please."
As Maura turned her back to freeze the screen of the interactive board, she heard the jeers of the football team die down as they opened their textbooks to the right page. When she finally turned around, the only eyes on her were two pools of chocolate brown, staring intently, the embarrassment fading by the second, being replaced by complete adoration.
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The women had initially agreed to spend time together a few nights a week, but lately, Jane seemed to wait in the carpark every day after football practice had ended. Maura emerged from the building carrying some textbooks and in the company of Regina Mills. Hiding out of sight as Regina got into her black Mercedes, Maura smiled when she saw Jane appear but didn't say anything. The young brunette could sense something must be troubling her but would wait until Maura was ready to discuss it. As they drove, Jane extended her hand to Maura's thigh and squeezed it reassuringly, their eyes locked for a moment, but still the older woman remained tight-lipped.
As soon as they had pulled into Maura's driveway and the engine was off, the honey-blonde immediately got out and almost ran to open the front door. Jane realised that Maura was clearly freaking out about something and knew it was her job, as unofficial girlfriend, to keep her from panicking. The Italian walked into the grand house and carefully closed the door behind her, she removed her Vans and walked softly to the kitchen where she could hear Maura banging various cupboard doors.
"I can't believe that happened." Jane tried to keep her voice steady, walking right up to the older woman but didn't slip her arms around her, wanting Maura to set her boundaries first.
"A Freudian slip dear and a dangerous one." The tone was harsher than Jane expected, but there wasn't any malice behind it, as the doctor pulled out two mugs and started making their usual drinks.
"I know I'm sorry, but it's true… you are always so beautiful Maura." The Italian pulled the blonde closer, but she was met with resistance, the doctor turning around in her embrace, her eyes still not meeting the brunette's.
"Jane… we need to be more careful."
"We are… it was one little slip Maur," Jane tilted Maura's chin up towards her, their eyes finally connecting, "a small accident, but it's okay."
"Which turns into how many more, Jane? I just…" Maura's head fell against Jane's chest, the comforting smell of lavender filling her nostrils for the first time in two days.
"Just what?" the sound of Jane's uncertainty broke Maura's heart.
"I just wish… we didn't have to hide. I want to go on dates with you. I want to walk into a restaurant on your arm, I want to hold your hand, or have your arm tightly around me in the movies. It's your birthday in a week, and I don't know what to do for it! Even taking you to my favourite museum, showing you around all of the special exhibits, would arouse suspicion."
"Arouse huh?" Jane wiggled her eyebrows, causing a small smile to appear on Maura's lips.
"Now is not the time for an innuendo, my love." She finished off the drinks and started to walk towards her kitchen island, sitting down gently on one of the black stools.
"I know Maur… and I wish I could give you all of that and I will. God, I promise I will. Don't worry about my birthday though, any time spent with you is perfect no matter what. Just… a little longer okay? I guarantee, falling for Jane Rizzoli will be the best thing that you ever…"
"Falling for?" Maura raised an eyebrow at the younger woman in front of her, knowing Jane was absolutely right, but again, didn't think it was the right time to admit it.
"I mean erm…. The point is, this is real okay? And very worth it." Jane pulled the doctor close, standing in between her thighs, placing a kiss on Maura's forehead.
"When did you become the wise one reassuring me?" Maura asked, surprised at the wisdom pouring out of the younger woman.
"I think when we had our Freaky Friday moment in class earlier." Jane shrugged, watching as Maura's face contorted to show she didn't understand.
"Our what moment?"
"YOU HAVEN'T SEEN FREAKY FRIDAY?" the brunette exclaimed, her eyes going wide in shock.
"I'm assuming by the reference it's a film of some sort?"
"A FILM OF 'SOME SORT'? Maura, we are watching it. Right now. Go to the sofa." She pulled Maura to her feet and smacked her ass gently in the direction of the living room.
"Darling, I would love that, and how dominating you are, but it's already 7.30. You have to leave soon."
"Shit, already? I told Ma I wouldn't be too late tonight. I'm sure football practice is finishing later and later."
"Want me to drop you off now, mi amor?"
"Not yet… I need to do something first."
"Oh? Wha-"
Maura was cut off mid-sentence by a searing hot kiss that pressed her flat against Jane's strong body. The Italian moved swiftly to pick the older woman up, her legs wrapped securely around Jane's smaller waist, before depositing them both on the sofa. Jane instinctively pinned Maura's arms above her head, which resulted in a delicious moan escaping the doctor's lips. She began to kiss down the blonde's neck, sucking gently on her left earlobe.
"I am not leaving until I hear you moan my name."
"Jane!" Maura exclaimed as the brunette nipped her neck, not missing the pout that appeared instantly on the brunette's lips.
"I didn't mean that quickly…"
"Please darling, don't start something you can't finish… I think I'd better take you home mi amor." Maura's cheeks were flushed, but before she created some space between them, she whispered against Jane's neck, "Please don't be sad my love… know I am so wet for you Jane… I can't wait to let you take me on this sofa…and in my bed and anywhere else you like." Nipping olive skin gently, she rolled the Italian off her and made her way towards the door. She hated being the bearer of bad news, but she knew she couldn't take any more of their teasing for one night. The moans of protest didn't go unnoticed, as she looked back and saw Jane lying on her back, looking almost as flushed herself.
"I swear to god if I was a guy, I'd have a constant boner." Jane's hand reached down to the zip on her jeans as if examining the space, "and it would be so damn obvious."
"Jane don't be so crude! I guess we had better be thankful we are both not men."
Both women shared a guilty glance, knowing full well they were both to blame for getting so heated.
"Doctor Isles… are you insinuating you'd get hard for me?" Jane smirked, crossing the room slowly and placing her hands on Maura's hips.
"Jane Clementine Rizzoli, I am not responding to that."
"Okay well that's definitely a boner killer. Also, it's totally not normal to be this wet after a kiss." Jane insisted, squeezing her thighs together for some friction against the constant throbbing. Maura noticed the movement and mirrored it, feeling her own body respond to how aroused Jane clearly was.
"It wasn't just a kiss though Jane was it?" She moved closer and tucked a lock of the brunette's hair behind her ear, "You know you love to tease and be teased in return." The honey-blonde placed a kiss to Jane's cheek and pulled her through the door into the car.
The pair drove again in silence, but this time it was a sign that revealed both women were content. Maura parked in her usual spot at the end of the street and the two women sighed, not wanting to leave.
"So, you know my birthday is in like… 8 days." Jane asked sheepishly.
"Yes, my darling I do."
"Well, my Ma wants a family party on the actual day, the Friday. All of these annoying cousins and neighbours will be there who still squeeze my cheeks like I'm 5."
Maura laughed at the thought of Jane being suffocated by loving relatives, "Jane it sounds wonderful to have such a close family."
"They're great yeah… just so damn loud! The food is always insane though, you'll have to come over and try it some time." The two laughed and settled again into silence before Jane took Maura's hand into her own.
"I wish you could be there Maur, you're the only one I really want to see on my birthday."
"You'll see me during the day my love, and I changed my plans with Regina, I'll be going out with her that Friday instead, so that will help keep my mind off missing you. Although, I had planned to ask you what you wanted to do for your special day?"
"You? Every minute of the day?" Maura gave a slight tap on Jane's arm, pretending to be offended.
"Okay, okay. Well actually, I really wanna take you out… on our first date."
"Jane we've discussed this we can't go out in public… plus it's meant to be your birthday, not mine."
"Yeah but you're special… and I want to make our time together perfect. Just trust me. Be free next Saturday night?"
"I am all yours Jane."
"Okay, I think I see the curtains twitching so I better go."
*kiss*
"Sleep well mi amor, I lo-…. I'll see you soon."
*deeper kiss*
"Another Freudian slip Doctor Isles?"
*kiss*
"Go to bed Jane!"
*kiss*
"One more kiss?"
"You're insufferable"
*deep, heated kiss… with tongues*
"Goodnight Maura."
With a wink Jane exited the car and jogged down the street, stopping only to turn and wave as the light from the Rizzoli household spilled out onto the dark street.
"Hey Ma, Pop!" Jane yelled as she closed the door as quietly as she could behind her.
"Hi Janie." Angela replied, emerging from the shadows next to the window.
"Ma, God, you scared me. Why are you standing there?"
"Do I need to explain my actions in my own home Jane?" the matriarch asked, raising her eyebrow.
"No, sorry I just, you startled me," on cue Jane's stomach rumbled, "any leftovers?" without waiting for an answer, Jane darted towards the fridge and the male members of her family. Instantly greeting her brothers, anything to get away from her mother and that knowing look Jane knew too well.
"Strange," Angela muttered to herself, pulling the thick curtains shut once more, "for Frost to drive a brand new silver Mercedes".
A/N: I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone supporting this story, your comments really do mean a lot!
Also, to the guests who log in just to tell me they don't like the story: please don't read it! I'm not forcing you to, oh and i'd just like to clarify: in the real world this would obviously be completely wrong and illegal. But like one lovely reviewer said, in the world of Rizzles anything goes and the power dynamic just works in these fics.
Again thank you for your continued support, happy easter!