Hope you all enjoy this story. Any suggestions are more then welcome. The title of the chapter was inspired by Melissa Ferricks' song "Will You Be the One"
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"Maur, I don't see why you are making such a big deal out of this," Jane groaned as she leaned against the bedroom wall pushing her hands deep in her pockets. Maura sat on Jane's bed crossed legged rubbing her feet.
"Jane, it's dinner with your family," Maura said repositioning herself in the Sukasana position bringing her hangs into the Om Mudra position.
"Are you really going to meditate now?" Jane asked interrupting the blonde.
"Jane, yoga is very good for your soul," Maura said closing her eyes and breathing slowly. Jane watched the blonde curiously as she sat completely still.
"Maur-" Jane started.
"Shhh," Maura hushed as she continued meditating.
"Maura, will you stop that if I wear the dress? It's too quiet when you do that," Jane said quickly making sure not to get shushed again. Maura grinned and opened her eyes.
"Yes," Maura squealed as she jumped up and held the dress in front of Jane examining the garment in front of the mirror.
"I'm gonna look like an idiot just so you know," Jane said in her low husky voice.
"You're going to look beautiful Jane," Maura said quickly kissing Jane's neck before grabbing a towel. "Now, I'm going to take a shower and get ready. We don't want to be late," Maura said scampering to the bathroom quickly.
"Maura, it's my parents house. There's never a set time; Dinner's at 8. We will have enough time there," Jane said playing the material of the dress.
"The sooner we get there, the sooner we can leave," Maura hummed as the water turned on to the shower. Jane smiled and pulled her shirt off. She examined the fading bruise around her shoulder as she remember what happened. She stood there aimlessly until she heard the water shut off.
"You'll still not dressed?" Maura asked appearing in the bedroom in a towel. Her hair stuck to her face as the water dripped down onto the floor.
"I was uh, I am getting ready," Jane smiled as her hand rubbed her shoulder slowly taking one last look.
"It will go away Jane, it is healing," Maura said as she grabbed another towel and wrapped her hair up.
"I know," Jane sighed as she pulled her pants off and hopped out of them. She turned to face Maura standing in her bra and panties.
"It will, Bruises on average take 2 weeks to fully fade. It's already been just over a week. It has faded quite a lot actually," Maura said standing up. She walked over to Jane to examine the bruise. "It looks really good, and your shoulder is healing quite nicely," Maura said as she rolled Jane's shoulder forward slowly. Jane smiled and started at the smaller woman in front of her.
"Now, you get ready, I am very hungry," Maura said walking back into the bathroom.
"I hope you are happy, I'm in this dress," Jane said as she dug through the purse Maura insisted went with the dress for her keys.
"Why don't you knock Jane?" Maura asked stating the obvious.
"Because this is my house, and I'd rather ma not make a big deal of the dress outside," Jane said as she found her keys. She stood to the side and let Maura walk in first wearing a navy blue Nicole Miller dress.
"Ma, we're here," Jane shouted as she walked into the living room squeezing herself between her brother and pa. "What's the score?" Jane asked, as he attention was immediately directed to the game on TV.
"Whoa, Jane...in a dress?" Frankie asked causing everyone to turn their attention to Jane.
"Oh my God Janie stand up! Let me see you!" Angela squealed.
"Maaa," Jane whined. "The game's on!"
"Jane!" Angela demanded. Jane rolled her eyes and turned off the TV and stood up.
"HEY!" Jane and Frank Sr. cried.
"If I can't watch it, neither can you!" Jane replied.
"Come here!" Angela said excitedly. "Let me see you!" Jane dragged her feet as she walked over.
"Oh, Janie, you look beautiful!" Angela cried. Jane half smiled and groaned.
"It was all Maura's idea!" Jane whined. All attention turned to the blonde who was standing in the doorway to the living room still. Maura smiled.
"Oh Maura, thank you so much for making her wear a dress. She looks so beautiful," Angela said pulling Maura in for a hug.
"It's my pleasure Mrs. Rizzoli," Maura said as Jane handed her a glass of wine.
"Call me Angela dear," she said as she went back in to the kitchen as the timer went off. "If only you would wear dresses more often, you'd find a man suitable for marriage," Angela shouted. Jane's jaw dropped and Maura choked on her wine as she laughed.
"I am just fine Ma!" Jane shouted as she joined the boys back on the couch as the game was resumed. Her attention immediately tuned into the announcer until Maura started to walk away. Jane quickly stood up and walked to her.
"Hey, is everything alright?" Jane asked placing her hand on Maura's waist. Maura place her hand over Janes'.
"Yes, I'm going to help your mother with dinner," Maura smiled.
"I'll help you guys too," Jane smiled back.
"No, you go watch your game. I am going to help your mother," Maura said.
"Let me help you," Jane replied.
"Do you really want your mother to start questioning why you are helping all of a sudden? You are already in a dress," Maura giggled.
"That is your fault," Jane playfully whined.
"Because you look marvelous in it," Maura whispered in Jane's ear. "Now let me help your mother, and if you really want to help, in ten minutes you can set the table," Maura said before walking away with an extra sway in her step, knowing Jane was staring. Jane just grinned as Frankie came and smacked the back of the head.
"Hey! What was that for," Jane lunged at her little brother, pulling him into her grasp.
"Hey, you two no rough housing," Angela screamed from the kitchen.
"He started it Ma!" Jane whined as Frank Sr. looked in their direction.
"Frank!" Angela shouted as the continued to swat at each other like little kids.
"Hey you two, listen to your mother," Frank Sr. said as the game came back from commercial. Jane rolled her eyes and let go of her brother.
"Maura looks hot," Frankie said staring into the kitchen.
"She looks the same as usually," Jane went a long with it.
"I know, but she has an extra glow today," Frankie said as he went into the kitchen. "Do you need any help Maura?" He asked getting close to her. Jane walked into the kitchen watching the whole thing.
"Well, Jane was about to set the table, you could help her," Maura said looking at Jane with a smile.
"Anything else?" Frankie asked. Maura shook her head, never breaking eye contact with Jane.
"Well, I think Jane can do the table alone, I'm gonna keep watching the game," Frankie said getting out of the chore. Jane smiled as she walked into the kitchen to get the plates. As Jane reached for them, Maura walked behind her grabbing Jane's waist slightly causing Jane to drop a plate as she jumped at the unexpected touch.
"Jane!" Angela shouted.
"It's didn't break Ma," Jane said as she bent over to pick the plate up.
"Be more careful!" Angela nagged as Jane stood there not sure what to say.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault Angela, I bumped Jane as I was getting the salad tongs," Maura smiled.
"Well you too, be careful, those are my good plates," Angela smiled softer at Maura's apology.
"Maura, can you help Jane set the table, dinner is done?" Angela asked as she took off her apron.
"It would be my pleasure," Maura smiled grabbing the food and carrying it into the dining room.
"You didn't bump me accidently," Jane stated as she placed the plates around the table.
"I know," Maura hummed.
"I thought you were on my side. We aren't going to get Jane bombarded with questions by her family," Jane stated.
"I am, but I'm having fun," Maura winked as she went back for more food. Jane's jaw dropped as she folded her arms over her stomach.
"Maura," Jane whined. Maura walked up to Jane and place two fingers on the bottom of Jane's chin and lifted it.
"Close your mouth, it's very rude and frankly unattractive standing there gapping like that," Maura smiled. Jane scrunched her face up as Angela carried the last dish of food into the living room.
"Dinner! Come sit and eat," Angela called as she smiled to the two women standing in the living room. Everyone took their seats as Frankie reached for a roll. "Hey! Did you wash those hands?" Angela accused as Frankie excused himself from the table.
"Thank you Angela, dinner was amazing. I am so glad you invited me to come," Maura thanked as she gave Angela a hug.
"Oh, honey, you are welcome anytime," Angela said hugging the blonde back. "Plus, because of you, I get to see my daughter in a dress," Angela squealed.
"Ma," Jane whined.
"What, you look lovely. You should show off your body more, and wear more dresses," Angela stated matter of fact.
"Yeah, of course Ma," Jane played along as she gave Frankie Sr. a kiss on the check. "Bye pa, see ya next Sunday," Jane said before finally giving her mother a hug. "Food was great, see you next weekend," Jane said as she waved at her brother. "Ready Maur?" Jane asked grabbing her bag. Maura nodded and followed closely to the car.
"That was fun," Maura giggled as she climbed into the passanger seat and clipped her seatbelt. Jane looked at Maura staring out the window with a small grin playing on her face before Jane started laughing. "What?" Maura asked smiling with her mouth open.
"You were such a tease, and you say it was fun," Jane laughed throwing the car into reverse.
"I had fun; I like watching you squirm," Maura said. "You are always on top of things, I like seeing this side of you too," Maura rattled as she leaned back in her seat watching out the window. "Where are we going?" Maura asked after a few minutes of silence, and they still weren't home.
"You'll see," Jane said turning the radio on. Maura looked at Jane curiously, who sat there very confidently. Maura started to hum with the radio until the car started to come to a stop.
"We're at a park," Maura stated.
"Thank you caption obvious," Jane said getting out of the car. She open Maura's door and reached for her hand which Maura gladly took. It was quickly growing dark, and was getting chilly quickly. The cool breeze whistled in the air, as the street lamps turned on. Very few people were in the park, only a few joggers. Jane reached in the back seat and grabbed her softball hoodie and wrapped it around Maura's body. Maura grinned at Jane's gesture.
"What are we doing here?" Maura asked as she snuggled into the warmth of the hoodie.
"Maur, we've established we both like each other, you're staying at my apartment for the time being, you've come to family dinners with me, but yet I've not been on a real date with you," Jane started as she held Maura's waist and walked her to a nearby bench. She allowed Maura to sit before sitting next to her and facing the blonde. "Maura Isles, would you like to go on a real date with me, as my girlfriend?" Jane asked confidently in her deep husky voice. Maura's face lit up.
"I'd love to go on a date with you Jane!" Maura said hugging Jane tightly. She buried her face in Jane's hair before sitting back up. "And I'd love to be your girlfriend Jane Rizzoli," Maura said before kissing Jane softly on the lips. Jane grinned and stood up taking Maura's hand.
"Now, let's get you home before you catch a cold," Jane said opening Maura's door. She swiftly made her way around the car before getting in and driving home, the whole time with a huge grin playing on her face.
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