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A week had passed, and Maura hadn't made a single new move. The first few days Jane was edgy and cautious around Maura, expecting her to hit on her in a blatant and open way, but Maura did nothing. They had a couple of dinners, were alone numerous times, even had a movie night at Maura's apartment. She must have realized how stupid this whole game is, Jane thought to herself. So she started slowly relaxing back into their normal routine, not wanting to touch the subject with Maura, she didn't need to go back to being all nervous around her friend.
So one day Maura was finishing up at the morgue when Jane entered. ˝We are going to the Dirty Robber for a few drinks, wanna come with us?˝
˝I'm exhausted, I just wanna go back home and relax on the couch. Do you want to stop by later, I TiVoed some shows, we can watch them together.˝
˝Sure, I'll stop by, see you later then.˝
Maura was lying comfortably under a blanket watching one of her documentaries when the doorbell rang. ¨Hey, that was a short drink.˝
˝Yeah, Korsak and Frost weren't up for more than one drink.˝
˝I'll get you a beer then.˝
Jane sat down on the couch. ˝So what are we watching?˝
˝How about Homeland or Fringe?˝
˝Oohh, there's a new Fringe eppy, let's watch that.˝
Maura smiled, ˝OK, Fringe it is.˝
Jane took her beer from Maura's hand and leaned back taking a sip, ˝Thanks˝. Maura sat down next to Jane and turned the show on. Half way into the episode Jane heard Maura's breathing even out, she had dozed off. Jane leaned forward, took a blanket and covered Maura with it. As she leaned back onto the couch, she accidentally ended up closer to Maura who stirred and moved her head so it was now resting on Jane's shoulder. Maura's hair was touching Jane's neck, she could feel her body moving with every breath, the scent of Maura's shampoo was tantalizing her nose. Jane took a deep breath. Maura shifted her head again, her nose now touching Jane's neck. Jane was trying hard to concentrate on the TV, but feeling the warmth of Maura's breath was making her nervous. She suddenly had this strong urge to reposition her own body, Maura's closeness was driving her insane.
˝Stop fidgeting˝ she heard Maura say.
˝Well, you are sleeping on me, it's difficult to stay calm when you know you shouldn't move. Sorry, I woke you up.˝
˝Oh, it's fine, I should probably move to bed anyway.˝
˝But it's still early, you can't invite me to your place and then go to sleep, how rude is that Maura?˝, Jane teased.
˝Oh I'm sure you'll forgive me, I'm just too tired, you're welcome to stay in the guest room if you want.˝ Maura yawned, stretching her hands up in the air, her breasts moving forward. Jane tried to avert her eyes but her brain wasn't listening. Instead she was blatantly staring at Maura's chest.
˝Thanks, but I'd rather just sleep in my bed. Goodnight Maura.˝ She bolted off the couch and quickly headed for the door.
˝Goodnight, Jane.˝
As Jane closed the door, Maura smiled to herself, ˝Strike one.˝
When Jane entered her apartment, she closed the front door, leaned against it and closed her eyes. What the hell is wrong with me? She's getting to me without even doing anything. How could she have gotten in my head so fast and so easy? Oh my God, well of course, she's the doctor, she knows what she's doing, she knew how the brain would respond to all those suggestive words she threw at me the other day. Stupid me, I fell right into it! Well, I guess I'll just have to beat her science as well.
Jane opened her laptop to check for new emails, the newest one was from Maura, it was sent at 9:30 pm. Jane checked her watch, ˝She must have written it immediately after I left.˝
Jane warily opened the message. Too bad you decided to run away when it was just starting to get interesting. Maybe I should have suggested my bedroom instead of the guest one, I would have definitely preferred to have your body keeping me warm in my bed. My breasts would have appreciated it too, it would have been much better to have your hands on them instead of your eyes.
Jane's jaw dropped, ˝She wasn't asleep at all! It was all her plan! God, I'm so naive! And there I thought she realized it was silly and was giving up on it all. Well, from now on, I'm not being naive anymore, you won't be able to sneak up on me again Maura Isles.˝ Little did she know that sneaking up on her was the last thing on Maura's mind. Maura was lying on her bed when her email provider notified her that her message had been read, she smiled to herself, ˝Strike two.˝
Note to readers: beware of chapter 4 ;-p.