Chapter 4

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Sorry for the short chapter. Life has gotten in the way and it's been hard to write fluff when a family member was dying. So I thought I would give you all this short chapter I already had :)

Maura and Jane spent the night exploring every inch of each other's bodies, pleasuring each other again and again before they both fell into a deep sleep. When morning broke and the sun started to seep through the curtains, Jane started to stir. She was unable to move as Maura had enveloped the detective in her arms, with a leg splayed over Jane's body. Jane didn't mind in the slightest though. She was thoroughly enjoying the view. Watching her gorgeous lovers chest rythmically rise and fall with each breath. Jane inhaled contentedly, a wide grin forming involuntarily. She could hardly believe how lucky she was just to have Maura in her life, let alone in her bed. Jane could no longer help herself, she leant down and placed a soft kiss atop of the M.E's head, causing her to stir.

Maura lifted her head and placed her chin on Jane's chest. "Goodmorning Jane." she purred.

"I don't think good is an accurate description of this morning." Jane teased. Sensing Maura flinch at her words, she realised she needed to expand her statement. "Fantastic, exceptional, marvelous - maybe. Actually, no words can accurately describe how amazing it is to wake up with you on top of me." She finalised her statement by pulling Maura closer and kissing her passionately before her hands started wandering down the M.E's body.

Maura stilled Jane's hands with her own. "Mmm Jane, as much as I would love a repeat of last night, I really think we should discuss this, discuss us." The honey-blonde stated as she lifted herself up to sit on the bed facing Jane.

"Fine." Jane stated with a mock look of disapproval on her face as she reluctantly pulled herself away from Maura.

"Jane, I really need to know what this means to you, what you want from this. I really hope that this wasn't a one night thing for you, god I don't think I could survive if that was the case. And I really don't think I could endure a 'friends with benefits' arrangement." The thought of not having all of Jane was too painful for Maura even to consider, so she went into her self-protection google-mouth mode. "Whilst, of course, sexual intercourse is very good for the immune system, I don't think..."

Jane interrupted Maura's nervous rant by placing a gentle kiss on her lips. "Maura, sweetie, it's ok. I want you, all of you. Not just for one night but for every night. And not just for sex! I love you Maur. I..." Jane's words abruptly stopped as she realised in this moment, actions would mean more to the doctor than mere words. Maura had been let down by so many people in her life that were supposed to love her. So many people had left her alone. Jane realised that simply telling Maura she was not going to add herself to that tally would not suffice. She needed proof, something tangible. "Wait here a second Maur, I'll be right back."

Maura was bitterly disappointed as she watched the gorgeous brunette lift herself off the bed and headed towards the door. "Where are you going Jane?" She asked, her voice rife with sadness, but also a tinge of curiosity.

Jane couldn't bare leave the M.E. questioning herself, even if for a moment. So she lent back onto the bed and cupped Maura's cheek in her hand. "Sweetie, I am so overawed with you at this moment that words simply cannot explain my feelings. Just give me one minute and I will be back. Please, I promise it will be worth it."

Maura looked intently into Jane's eyes to see if there was any fear or any indication that Jane might be running. There was no such emotion reflected in Jane's eyes. No, they were filled only with love. Maura smiled sweetly at the detective and nodded her head.

Maura lent back against the headboard of the bed as she waited for Jane's return. 'What was Jane doing that was taking so long?' She pondered. She didn't have to wonder too much longer as she heard Jane's footsteps at the door way. She looked up at the detective who was holding a jar tightly in her hand.

"Do you know what this is Maur?" Jane asked as she handed the jar to the M.E. and propped herself back on the bed as close to Maura as she could be.

Maura studied the jar in her hands. Her face lit up as it's significance finally dawned on her. She knew exaclty what that jar was and what it represented but she wanted to hear it from Jane herself, just to make sure this was all real. "Ah, it's a jar of Marmite." Maura deadpanned.

"It's not just any jar of Marmite Maur." She whispered softly in her lover's ear. "It's so much more to me. This was the jar of Marmite you brought me all those years ago Maur. Even then I knew you would be special to me. I've held on to it so that there was always something here to remind me of you. Casey tried to throw it out a while ago. I went and got it out of the bin after he had left. Even then I knew you were more important to me than him." Maura started to get teary eys listening to Jane's heartfelt confession. Jane gently placed a hand on Maura's knee as she continued. "What I am trying to say is that I have wanted you for years. I have been here all these years. I even held on to a jar of Marmite for years. Me - the hardheaded no nonsense detective held onto a condiment jar. All for you Maur, because I can't be without you. Because I love you." Jane then gently retrieved the jar from the M.E.'s now trembling hands. "This jar is a tangible representation of my love for you. My devotion to you. Maur, I plan on never letting go of this jar because I know for sure I am never letting you go. I am never going to leave you."

Tears now flowed freely down Maura's face. All her doubts were washed away with the detective's sincere admission. Somehow Jane knew exactly what Maura feared the most, without her having to even vocalise it. What was even more special though is that the detective knew exactly what to do to make Maura's fears melt away in a second. Maura pulled Jane into a warm embrace before gently breaching the distance between their lips. Their kiss was gentle and short but spoke volumes of sincere love. "Jane, thank you for sharing that with me. God I love you so much. I couldn't live withour you either Jane. I need you."

"Well you've got me Maur, no questions asked sweetie." Jane lent in close to the honey-blonde, her mouth inches away from Maura's ear. "But if you tell anyone that I am really a big softie, you will be in a lot of trouble." She growled into Maura's ear, causing the M.E to shiver with arousal.

Jane could immediately sense the doctor's arousal and gently nipped at her ear, eliciting a moan from Maura. "I will never get tired of hearing that." She stated as she continued to nibble. Jane then lightly scraped her teeth along Maura's neck until she reached her pulse point. The doctor's moans were making Jane extremely aroused and gentle nipping turned into rough sucking. The slight pain only served to intensify Maura's already extreme arousal but Maura also knew that if they didn't stop soon they would be very late for work. "Mmm... Jane..." she started, but words were difficult to enunciate when the ache between her legs was so extreme. "We... ahhh... we need to stop."

Jane immediately recoiled. "Did I hurt you? God I'm so sorry Maur, I was getting a little carried away." She bowed her head, too afraid to look her lover in her eyes in case she had scared her off.

Maura placed her hand underneath Jane's chin, pulling her head up so she was looking at her. "Jane, you didn't hurt me. I was enjoying it immensely. It's just that we really have to start getting ready for work if we don't want to be late."

"Oh, is that all." Jane smirked before she placed her hand on Maura's knee and lightly scraped her nails up and down the M.E.'s thigh.

Maura inhaled deeply and threw her head back as she felt Jane's fingers trace over her centre ever so slightly. She took one last breath, desperate to maintain her self control for both of their sakes. "Jane" she almost whined "If we are both late, people will get suspicious." Maura stated softly as she placed her hand atop of Jane's and pulled it away from her leg. "Your mother in particular." She added.

Jane groaned loudly before moving from the bed. "I suppose you are right. In any case, now that you have mentioned my mother I am no longer in the mood!" Jane feigned disgust as she stood up off the bed and turned back to face Maura. "I am going to have a shower and you should join me. You know to save water and time." Jane smirked at the M.E. before turning and making her way to the bathroom.

"I don't think our showering together would save time Jane." Maura retorted.

"Oh come on Maur. No shenanigans, I promise" Jane yelled from the bathroom as she turned on the water.

To be continued...