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A/N: Post I Kissed a Girl. Please keep reading and reviewing. Thanks :) Love, Lawabidingchild.

Learning to Lie

Okay, Jane was so confused. She had a feeling Maura told Jorge that she was a lesbian, but Maura said she just assumed. Yeah, right, like someone can assume these things before they hear them from the sources. But hey, it got him off her back. She had Maura to thank for that.

"So," began Jane after yoga (because they got in a little trouble for pushing each other during class that day), "When did you learn how to lie?"

"I didn't," replied Maura innocently, "I already told you that he just assumed that you-"

"No, you told him that I was gay," Jane said sternly, "I don't think that he goes onto lesbian dating websites, and I certainly don't act like a lesbian in front of men. So, did you lie or not."

"I only lied once in my life."

"Twice," reminded Jane, "I know you lied to Jorge."

"No, I-"

"I'm asking him!" declared Jane.

Maura stepped in front of her friend. "No you won't," stated Maura.

"Oh, yes I will," quipped Jane, "and you aren't gonna stop me."

Jane spotted Jorge leaving the building with his yoga bag. Jane stopped him dead in his tracks. He stared at her. "Jane...uh..." he began, not sure of what to say.

"Who told you I am a lesbian?" asked Jane.

"Oh, your friend there," he replied. "I think her name's Maura."

"Ah," sighed Jane knowingly, "I see. I'll see you around then?"

"Yes," he said. "Good luck, Jane," he added.

"See ya!" she called back. She strode back over to Maura with a smirk lining her face from ear to ear. I'll be damned, Maura. You learned how to lie.

Jane was sitting with Maura in a café, Jane still amused by Maura's new found ability. She was chuckling into her coffee. "Shut up, Jane!" ordered Maura.

"I'm sorry, sweetie," apologized Jane, "it's just this new found ability of yours- it's mind boggling."

"Okay, so I lied," admitted Maura. "Big deal."

"It is a big deal, Maura," said Jane. Maura groaned. "It's only a big deal because you're the one who lied. Not me. Not Frost. Definitely not Korsak. You, Maura Isles, lied. It's a pretty big deal."

Maura blushed while sipping her coffee. "I got him off your back, didn't I?" asked Maura.

Jane reached over and patted Maura's arm. "Yes you did, Dr. Isles," admitted Jane, "and thank you so much."

"You're welcome, my dear friend," said Maura with grace.

Jane took a thoughtful sip, musing about the right thing to say to the beautiful Maura Isles sitting across from her. The dear friend who would do anything for her. "If you needed it," she began to say, "I'd lie for you, too."

"Maybe I can pick up a few pointers," joked Maura.

"Oh, you will," stated Jane pointedly. "The Rizzoli family is known quite well for its yelling and lying. You'll be learning from the best."

"Looking forward to it," laughed Maura, taking a small sip of coffee and smiling at her best friend.