Chapter 3

Jane pulled up outside Boston PD and abandoned her cruiser at the door. It was 9.30pm and her day had been filled with the usual investigating murders, chasing down suspects and trying to get at least a whole coffee drunk while it was still warm. 2 of the 3 had happened and the last one, well she wasn't about to take a stab at that at this time. Now was beer time. She just needed to grab Maura, who had an autopsy that ran long, but proved the body was not a victim of a homicide but of an undiagnosed heart condition. Susie Chang was coming out of the building at the same time.

'Hey detective' she smiled 'You done for the night?'

Jane returned Susie's smile 'Sure am, see you tomorrow' She waved as Susie climbed into a car waiting just in front of Jane's unmarked.

Maura was typing up the last of her report when she heard the elevator open. Everyone had left and the place was incredibly quiet. She heard the unmistakeable footsteps of Jane Rizzoli headed towards her office. She smiled to herself, knowing that it was her girlfriend coming to collect her. She loved knowing Jane was now officially that person.

Jane came bounding into the office as Maura shut her computer down. 'All done, Maur?' Jane glanced at the now black computer screen and smiled. 'Let me grab my things and we can get out of her' Maura replied nodding. She collected her bag from the ridiculously uncomfortable orange chair Jane hated and grabbed Jane, pulling her from the office. After locking up the girls headed for the elevator.

'How was your day' Maura asked 'You seemed pretty busy'

'I was, we got the killer. Can't believe the girl killed her own aunt because there was a chance she could get her hands on the grandparents inheritance' Jane sounded exhausted. Which she was actually 'Can we go straight home please? I don't think I have the energy for the robber'

'Sure, no problem. Let's get you to bed' Maura responded with a wicked smile. The elevator opened and Maura pulled Jane in. The car moved slightly up when Maura pushed the emergency stop button.

'Maura!' exclaimed Jane. 'What is this? I thought you disapproved of such unprofessional activity' Jane was certainly not complaining as Maura pushed her against the wall and kissed her fiercely. Jane grabbed Maura's thighs and lifted her off the ground. Maura squealed causing Jane to erupt with laughter.

'Jaaanneee, omigod!' Jane slammed Maura against the opposite wall resuming their kiss. They stayed this way for a few minutes till Maura slide down Jane til she was on her knees and Jane's breathe hitched at her trousers landed round her ankles.

Jane had both her hands on the wall supporting herself until her body gave out and Maura caught her collapse. Maura leaned into Jane's neck and breathed 'A preview of the things to come, think you can stay awake?'

Jane's body was on fire in the best way. 'Uh huh' she moaned and she stood to get her trousers back up then leant over to resume the elevators motion.

Beads of sweat rolled down Jane's face. She could barely breathe and felt like she was about to explode and glancing at Maura she could see a wicked smile on her lips. The heat in the room was 40 degrees and Jane couldn't believe she had been talked into this again. Upon waking this morning Maura decided they should go the Bikram yoga studio to stretch their well-used muscles.

'Maura' Jane growled. 'I'm going to make you pay for this'

'Shhhh' Jane whipped her head around to see who the offending shusher was. Her hair followed her round and sweat that had saturated it propelled itself over Jane and managed to reach Maura, who managed not made any noise but instead had frozen in place eyes blazing at Jane. Unable to help herself Jane let out a giggle. 'Oh Maur, that's not what I meant'

'Ladies please, concentrate' the new yoga instructor berated them. Jane hadn't figured out his name yet, and didn't think she'd need to as she would certainly not be returning to this sweatbox.

Finally the class was over and the girls were able to escape. Maura had turned an intense shade of red and Jane was not far off it. 'Jane, I feel amazing! I don't think I could ever go back to regular yoga.'

'I dunno about that Maura, there are definitely better ways I can think of to sweat that hard' Jane winked. 'I cannot believe I have to go to work after that. Thank God it's a paperwork day'

'Let's have lunch then, I fancy Japanese' Maura said excitedly

'Really? Why don't we just head to the harbour and catch lunch with our mouths' Jane deadpanned.

'Oh come on Jane. Not all Japanese food is sushi. That is just one type of dish and I shall point out the many varieties of non-raw fish sushi's available when we go' Maura looked determined yet still beet red.

Jane couldn't help herself laughing. 'I cannot take you seriously when you are the colour of the Golden Gate Bridge'

Maura looked alarmed 'What? That's quite impossible. International Orange is not a colour possibility for my skin tone no matter how flushed I am' She pulled out her compact to look at her face and frowned. Jane was still laughing and looking in the mirror Maura could see why Jane couldn't control her laughter.

'You know a flushed face and body is common when doing strenuous exercises. This increases the heart rate and blood pressure. The heart rate and blood pressure increase when the body adjusts the blood flow to carry excess oxygen and blood to the muscles. Flushed face results from the fast circulation of blood to carry out the demands of the body during exercise.'

Jane stopped laughing now and was just looking at her. Maura read her expression as slightly confused. She opened her mouth to explain further when Jane kissed her. Not hard but gently and through a smile. Maura kissed back and when Jane pulled away it was Maura's turn to wear the slightly confused expression.

'I love that you know those things Maur, but I'm also glad I have an effective way to stop the conversation before it reaches the point where I stop understanding' Jane kept her forehead against Maura's. 'Let's get to work. If I finish my paperwork quick enough maybe we can cut out early. But first, Boston Joes. '

The morning had gone quickly and Jane finished the paperwork on her first case by 11.30. She decided to pop down to visit her favourite ME. 'Anyone wanna coffee or something from the café?'

Korsak and Frost glanced up and both nodded 'Grab some donuts or something while you're there Rizzoli per favore' Frost gave her his best smile.

'Well when you break out the Italian come posso resistere?' Jane grinned back and walked quickly towards to elevator listening to the boys try to figure out if she had said yes or no.

The elevator opened as she got there, and Maura was appeared. A wide grin broke across her face. 'Hello beautiful' she said

'Hi, I was just coming to see you. Is this a social call?' Her answer came with Maura pulling her into the elevator with her.

'I came up to see how your morning was. Everyone's busy downstairs except for me so…' instead of finishing she kissed Jane.

Jane responded by pulled her flush against her before realising the car was still moving. It stopped and they broke apart as the doors opened. Martinez smiled when he saw the girls. 'Hello ladies, early lunch?'

Jane smiled back 'Coffee run, paperwork day. You know the score'

'That I do. Dr Isles, how have you been'

'Oh call me Maura, and I am very well. Just getting my head out from underground for a few minutes' Maura was sure he was flirting with her and Jane had moved closer to her quite subtly and she could feel her hand on the small of her back. 'Might as well have a little fun' Maura thought

She tilted her head and smiled coyly 'You know things can get kind of heavy in the morgue what with…'

She was speaking quite slowly and this gave a chance for Jane to butt in 'what with all the dead people. I know, it's rough isn't it? How's Drugs going? Heard Riley went running back' she pinched Maura's ass, happily watching her squirm.

'Yeah, she's great. I think this is where she belongs for now. Although I'm not sure how long for, with the cuts and all a lot of detectives are looking at moving. And seeing as she's known in the Boston area from her undercover work I wouldn't say no to a transfer to another city' Martinez explained

'True, I cant believe the city are planning cuts. I mean, after all we give for the city. And then to have this uncertainty is really stressful.' Jane had moved away from Maura now and was leaning on the wall of the elevator.

The car stopped and opened the foyer. Martinez got off and noticing neither woman getting off with him he winked and said 'Going down ladies?' as the door closed.

Jane scoffed and turned to Maura 'Pig'

'Jane you cant use terminology like that to insult Raphael. You know that is a commonly used term to insult police officers originally in the 19th century but gained-' Maura was cut off but Jane's lips on her and the car suddenly stopping its downward motion. She smiled.

'Did you do that on purpose Dr?'

'Well it was not intentional but I will certainly remember in future. I just wonder if you can resist in public.' Maura teased

'Let's cut out early, like now' Jane said in her most fake seductive voice and Maura started laughing. She enjoyed when Jane goofed around and it certainly never killed the mood. It usually ended in them both laughing and that only served to remind them of how lucky they were to enjoy each part of each other.

'Okay, I can leave Susie in charge and get them to call if we're needed' Maura put her arms around Jane and held her. She didn't move her hands to initiate anything more than a hug and Jane felt elated. She loved the closeness they had on every level and knew moments like this were important.

She buried her face in Maura's hair and murmured 'Can I stay here forever?'. The arms around her tightened and Maura's voice squeaked as she said 'Yes, please'

Maura realised she was getting way too emotional for the situation and started giggled 'Oh Jane, stop being so perfect'

'I'm not-'Jane was cut off but Maura pulling away and placing a finger on her lips.

'Stop. I don't mean perfect in the Webster's dictionary sense of the word but for me. You fit right here, there's so much about you that complements me that maybe to others would be the complete opposite and I am so glad. I don't want you to be perfect for anyone else because then what we have wouldn't be special.'

It was Jane's turn to well up and she too started giggling in spite of her current state of emotion. Maura encapsulated Jane in her arms again before saying 'Come on Detective Sappy pants. Let's go home' She started the car again and after retrieving both sets of belongings and some coffee and donuts for the boys the girls left BPD for a relaxing afternoon that lasted until 3.45pm when dispatch called informing them they had a body.

'Come on' said Jane with a wink 'let's go flirt over a dead body'

Maura laughed, 'Alright detective, if you think you can handle it'