AN: nerves got the best of me on that first chapter. I forgot to mention that I have a number of chapters written out already so I will be updating every other day, or 2 at most. I am also new at this. and I also thought I could add a new flavour to our Rizzles World! thanks to all those reading :D

2002

Jane had just finished watching Pretty Woman with Maura than night. It was their second movie night, and truth be told she never put any thought into part of the conversation they had that night-well, until it became applicable

''I think its sweet how she went out of her way for him'' Maura mused

''in case you forgot, she was getting paid Maur''

''I remember that. But my point is, she didn't really have to put all that effort into looking nice. What she did doesn't fall within the parameters of her personality. She could have just walked into a shop, picked up any dress and left. But she went the extra mile, looking for something extravagant and doing her hair immaculately. She wanted to impress him, and i think its cute. It paid of in the end''

''would you go out of your way to impress someone'' Jane was now curious.

''well I think it would depend-''

''on…..?'' Jane impatiently cut through

''-on whether I really want to be with the person. Like if its really worth the effort. I don't think its something I will put on my daily to-do list, but once in while I think its worth the effort for someone to go an extra mile for the person they like'' Maura turned to Jane after a minute silence wondering if maybe she had not heard what she said. ''Jane…''

''do you think I gave up on Casey too easily? Like, maybe I didn't put in this extra effort you're talking about?''

''I can only judge from what you have told me about your friendship turned relationship with Casey. Jane, you waited for him for two whole years, in which he didn't see it fit to tell you of plans he had by the way, made before he even left''. Maura was met with silence and chose to continue. ''Jane, you are a 28 year old woman. You have a future to plan for, not to mention physical needs-''

''geez Maurrrrra!''

''-what Jane? These are just facts. You are beautiful and would have absolutely no problem finding a partner, if you put your mind to it. But you have always held out, for Casey, and if that's not putting effort, then I don't know what is. You didn't give up too easily, you did what was within your capacity. Its his loss''

Jane was uncharacteristically starting to feel teary and chose to steer the conversation in a direction that didn't put her in the spotlight.

''when Casey left, and we decided to maintain a long distance relationship, I felt a little nervous. Like things weren't going to work out. But I saw Caseys dedication to me. He communicated as if he were around. I could see how he chose to talk to me every moment he was free. And on top of that, he still wrote to me, they were more like journal entries of what he did, and he often sent them to me on a bimonthly basis. It made me feel very important. I was impressed by how he lived to his word..'' she wanted to say more, but stopped there regarding all things Casey. ''what would a guy have to do to impress you?'' she concluded

''I think I date the wrong genre of people'', Jane didn't know if that was supposed to be a joke or not, but she burst out laughing anyway. Maura soon joined her. And as their laughs subsided she continued. ''if I could make a check list before I go on date, when I got home I would have the same tabs ticked off every single time. Rich. Handsome. Boring. Intelligent. Reputable job. Snobby. Blunt. Plain. Humourless. Its all the same thing wrapped up in a different package. So the only thing new about my date nights is the physical appearance of the person''. Maura looked wistful for a moment.

''you must be looking in the wrong places then''

''I suppose. I would like for once to meet someone who is forthcoming. Someone who makes me laugh till I cant breathe. A person who isn't so wrapped up in their own little mind. Someone I can challenge on a different level, not just academia. Someone who is willing to take risks and do fun stuff you know. I am a relatively boring person, so it would be nice to have a partner who is just fun, to make up for the both of us, maybe to also help me loosen up a bit. Honestly Jane, where do I even begin to look for someone like that? They will probably think I am all those things I said my usual dates are''

What Jane caught in that moment from all of that was that Maura said someone or a person, not he.the rest of everything Maura said eventually came to her over the years, bit by bit.

January 2004

Jane never understood the art of impressing people, like really! Was that even necessary? Wouldn't it become a job trying to impress someone just to get them, then having to live the rest of your life maintaining that standard. Or would you just go back to the slacker you always were after you got that person. It really made no sense to her. Ironic how the world works however – here Jane was, trying to impress Maura. She seriously had to laugh at her own hypocrisy. Though nothing about her endeavour was funny, quite the contrary actually. I mean, isn't it a serious matter when you fall helplessly in love with your BFF, a woman, who also happens to be your co-worker, and only real friend- if you think about it carefully. So yes, Jane was shamelessly trying to impress Maura, and doing a damn good job of also. At least that's what she thought. Apparently she had it all figured out. Her carefully thought out plan to woo Maura Isles had commenced about a year and a half ago.

''I know you would like to become sergeant one day Rizzoli. And I gotta tell you, this is a darn good opportunity for your profile'' Cavanagh began, attempting to thaw Jane a little first.

''yes sir'' she answered, trying to ascertain where the conversation was going.

''now, you have been a detective under my watch for four years. And I know I can depend on you to carry out this assignment''

''of course you can sir, its just that I haven't been given full details to the whole plan as yet, so I am not really sure what I am in for here. I do trust you though.'' Jane quickly added the last part not wanting to upset the good lieutenant.

''precisely why I called you in here. You have to leave tomorrow, so I will meet you at the airport at 11am. Ok? And you can go home and get yourself together. I will explain all I know when I meet with you tomorrow. I don't want to see you here tomorrow morning'' having worked with Jane long enough Cavanagh had to emphasize because there was a good chance Jane would show up for work in the morning, before a 12pm flight.

With that, Jane nodded and left Cavanagh's office heading home. She had to finish her packing before she headed to Maura's for the night.

''hey…'' Jane managed when Maura opened the door. It immediately dawned on her that this was going to be their last movie night for a long while, and if her plan worked out well, it would be their last night as just friends.

''welcome back to earth'' Maura said after seeing jane drift for a while. And her attempt at a joke did not go unnoticed. Jane chuckled heartly as she swaggered in.

''I am so excited about tomorrows senimar. Can you imagine all those great people in one place?'' Maura enthused

''believe it or not, I can'' it was a testament to Jane how thrilled Maura was. From her vast vocabulary, all she could come up with was 'great people'. Jane had to chucked once more

Now anyone looking at this next scene would have bet all their worth If anyone said these two were not a couple.. Jane strode to the couch, propped her feet on the table with the remote immediately in her hand. Maura meanwhile was in the kitchen putting dinner together. She paused for a bit while pouring her usual and taking a beer to Jane, who by the way her hand flew up seemed to have been already waiting for it. Upon releasing the bottle Maura went to push her legs off the table throwing her a warning look. Jane appeared undeterred and just smiled. Maura resumed her previous chore and practically ran over to Jane with two plates in hand on completion. All this was done in complete, comfortable, normal, silence. Who can oppose to the notion of these two being together? Not to mention all the eye blazing going on. What it was each of them were thinking was different however. From the day in café they had spent almost all their free time together. The movie nights, baseball games, Rizzoli Sunday dinners, lunches, shopping, you name it. between Jane's failed relationship with Casey, and Maura's hopeless attempts at dating, they seemed to fulfil each other, never mind that there was no active sexual component in their friendship. Through all of Maura's unsteadiness that night, Jane noticed nothing. Maybe that night she was too preoccupied trying to suck in all that was Maura before she left and loathing herself for not being able to tell Maura she was leaving. Jane never for one second entertained the idea that Maura could feel the same about her. How could someone who spoke so much about sex and the male anatomy be gay. Although Maura had one time said she never had any qualms over homosexuality, stating – 'if you love someone, does their genetilia development really matter?' There were hints here and there, but Jane knew subtlety was not Maura's game. Therefore, if she felt something, she probably would have said something. Maura wasn't at all bothered by peoples opinions of her and felt thoroughly comfortable in her body. Surely if Maura wanted Jane, Jane would have noticed something. But then again, Maura was very smart, she might have known exactly how to hide her feelings and moderate her actions when necessary. Maura was often flirty anyway, and none of that could honestly be taken serious. A week ago she had been winking at Rondo whilst saying ''you know how I like it''. Nevertheless, Jane was a detective. It was her job to figure out that sort of thing – but she didn't. One would honestly become a little suspicious of this police academy she went to. All those detective skills seem to do her no good whatsoever when it came to her life. seriously, can someone that oblivious be trusted to protect the citizens of Boston? God help us all. So Jane's master plan that night was to overtly show her feelings for Maura by incorporating a lot of gratuitous touching and throwing in more than platonic compliments. Smooth work detective. After dinner and watching Nottinghill (which Jane though was super cheesy, and Maura completely loved), they went up to bed.

Maura was out like a light in no time at all, Jane on the other hand, could barely close her eyes. She was nervous about leaving the next day. Not so much about the job (which by the way, she knew little to nothing of), but about being away from Maura and her family for a while. She hadn't spent a single day away from her family since her days in the academy and away from Maura since they became friends four years ago. She couldn't even fathom how badly missing them was going to feel, not forgetting the hysterics Angela was going to get into on her return. Suddenly Jane had an epiphany while looking at Maura's sleeping form. Something in her heart that very moment told her she couldn't go on without being with Maura. She resigned herself in that moment to be sure Maura knew how she felt. She didn't want to go through the agony of laying with Maura and not being able to hold her passionately, she couldn't do it, she refused to do. So quietly she slid out of bed and headed to Maura's study. Having that kind of talk in the morning was definitely not the way forward, her foot would most likely land in her mouth. So quickly spotting a writing pad and pen she settled herself on the desk. This is going to take a while she thought.

Two solid hours later Jane sauntered back to Maura's room and tiptoed to the bed. She laid there, for a whole two minutes before coming to the obvious realization that she wasn't going to sleep if she didn't hold Maura. whats it matter, she's asleep anyway right. We have woken up like this before. It will just be like our bodies got into that position of their own accord, no minds involved. This was Jane pep talking herself and justifying her imminent actions. So Jane turned to face mauras back and pushed her front flush against maura. They fit so perfectly it made jane almost want to cry. Her pelvis was firmly situated along Maura's bottom,her legs against the length of Maura's. Jane breasts smashed into her best friends shoulder blades as she buried her face in said friends hair. Of their own accord, (at least that was justified, she internally smiled to herself) her hand snaked Maura's stomach were it found a lone one to intertwine with. That was Janes definition of perfect – fuck that thing she thought she had with Casey! Sleep came effortlessly.

the next day...

All the excitement Maura felt about the seminar that morning went flying out the window. For a genius she had no idea what the hell had transpired between her best friend and her the night before. She was utterly in love with Jane, that she had no doubt about. She knew Jane had some feelings for her, she just wasn't sure how to define them, or how Jane defined then for that matter. She could be attracted to her, love her, could be curious, there was really a lot of things Jane could really feel for her. and then there was last night. Jane had looked at her in a way she had never done before. She had looked at her like that from the moment she said ''hey'' when she walked in. It was like she hung on her every word for dear life. If Maura was blunt with herself, there were several instances in which she honestly thought she was going to pounce on Jane. At one point she couldn't handle it and had literally gone to the bathroom to cool herself of. She was actually embarrassed by the wet substance on her panties but could not be surprised at all. Jane kept touching her hand, she stoked her hair, the way their thighs kept rubbing. Not to mention all the flirting. Her heart and mind was in overdrive, she was surprised she didn't pass out. It was also the way Jane seemed to not guard herself at all, she didn't seem to think twice about her actions, it almost seemed like she was doing it purposefully. Ok, maybe not purposely per se, but with specific intent. Like she felt like she wasn't going to see Maura again and had to convey that she loved her without actually saying it.

Then she had woken up that morning, 6:37am on the dot. Her alarm hadn't even gone off, but she woke up like someone who had splashed a bucket of cold water in their face. She was trying to orient herself while maintaining her 'still as death' posture. Jane had her body moulded into Maura, there was literally no space between them, at all. Maura was slightly on her stomach with Jane's half partially on top of her. Their right hands were clasped together beneath Maura and Jane had her head in the crock of Maura's neck with her lips touching Maura's skin. Maura could feel all of Jane's body weight, her breathing and her breasts squished against her. Further down their bodies Jane had her one leg firmly tucked in between Maura's thighs, it was pleasantly close to her centre.

Maura had taken a few minutes to comprehend all of this when Jane stirred a little and released an audible moan. It didn't help matters because Jane's bare leg then lightly rubbed between Maura's bare thighs. It took all of 3 seconds for Maura's arousal to sky rocket and she suddenly felt she couldn't breathe. Out of fear of aggressively advancing on her best friend she tried to quickly pull herself out of bed. Not a good move it turned out. A sleepy Jane pulled her impossibly closer. The throbbing between Maura's thighs was turning into a substance dangerously threatening to start dripping out.

''I have to get up Jane'', she said as if she had just finished running a marathon.

With that, Jane slowly met consciousness and let out a ''sorry'' before reluctantly letting go of Maura. And as always, they went about their morning routine as if nothing happened. Well, technically nothing had happened, because this had occurred every night they slept together, so anyones bet would be that it couldn't be classified as an 'incident'.

The whole day she spent at the seminar ended up being a nightmare. All those 'great people' began to annoy her. She wanted to see Jane so desperately and just try to figure out if she hadn't been imaging things. She had just come out of a mild November cold, maybe these were some side effect of those meds she was taking. Well the only way to be sure was to be with Jane again, and this day couldn't end soon enough for Maura.

After swiftly ending all potentially long conversations with her fellow acquaintances, Maura finally made it home, her watch read 22:12. She'd been so preoccupied with trying to get her Jane situation out of her mind and concentrate on the speakers that she forgot to even text Jane. Well to be fair she didn't really forget as such, she was just unsure of what to say, and afraid of the response she would get. So now she continued to ponder whether to call Jane, it kind of worried her how Jane hadn't contacted her at all.

So as she uncharacteristically leapt out of her shoes her eyes caught sight of an envelope on the countertop. It had Jane's sloppy writing on the top. Then her heart skipped a beat, like really skipped a beat. Fuck science. Since when did Jane start writing letters, to her! Her hands trembled as she picked it up. Her first thought was to call Jane but curiosity got the best of her and she opened it.

Just thought maybe i should ask, it may be just me - but have Jane and Maura ''touched'' these 2 episodes? i am really really concerned. and what happened to all the eye shagging? what is going on with R&I?