Over the next few months, Maura and Jane's friendship only became deeper and stronger. I saw this bond. It grew into something more than a friendship. It was deeper and more intimate, but neither would admit their true feelings to one another. But New Year's Eve.. Changed everything... For Good.
Authors note: This chapter is going to be much different than the other chapters. I've never written anything like this, so brace yourself!
New Years Eve Maura's apartment.
"So I've got everything." Jane said coming in with 2 grocery bags.
Maura came over to help. "Oh?" she said. "And what is in the bags?"
Jane smirked. "Look in there." she said.
Maura gave her a weird look and looked inside the bag. She gasped.
"Alcohol?!" She exclaimed. "But how?" she asked.
Jane laughed. "I've got my ways." she said winking."Besides if we're going to celebrate New Years Eve, we're going to do it right." she said pulling out the 6 pack of beer, doritos, tacos, champagne, 2 new years tiaras, more junk food and crazy party stuff.
"This food is filled with carbohydrates." Maura said looking at all the food.
Jane nodded "Very good doctor." she said. Maura rolled her eyes. "I've never had beer before." she said.
Jane thought about Maura getting drunk and tried to hide the smirk that was forming. "Well you're going to love tonight." she said smiling.
Maura thought about it. She'd never been drunk in her entire life. But she wanted to. Especially with Jane. "Lets have a party!" she exclaimed.
Jane laughed at Maura's excitement. "Just the two of us?" she asked.
"Well why not. I mean unless you're planning on inviting your family." Maura said.
Jane looked at her wide eyed and shook her head. "Ma would flip out." Jane said.
Maura laughed and nodded. "I have some nice glasses for the champagne." she said.
Jane smiled. "But we're not going to open the champagne until midnight." she said.
Maura nodded. "Well shall we open the food?" she asked.
Jane nodded. "Here." she said handing Maura the New Year's tiara and glasses."Put these on."
Maura laughed and put them on. "Well?" she said. "How do I look?"
Like the cutest person on the planet. Jane thought. "Fabulous." Jane said smiling.
"Oh!" Maura gasped."I have this tube top silver futuristic kind of dress that I have never worn before." she said.
"Well go put it on!" Jane said.
Maura nodded and ran to change.
A few minutes later, she returned. "Well?" she said spinning around. "How do I look?"
Oh my god... Jane thought. You look like a model that just stepped out of a magazine. . Sexy. God... "You look amazing. Like a New Year's princess." Jane said stuttering a little.
Maura blushed a little. "I've never worn it before." She said. "But it's perfect for events like this." she said smiling.
"Well it looks perfect." Jane said smiling. "Lets take a picture." Jane said picking up the polaroid camera she bought.
"Okay!" Maura said excitedly.
They took about 10 pictures. "I love these!" Maura said smiling.
Jane smiled. "Me too Maur." she said looking at Maura. Maura looked at her and for a moment, they were lost in each others eyes. Thinking about one thing.. Love.
The knock at the door broke the gaze and the thoughts.
"That must be the pizza." she said.
"You ordered pizza?" Maura said.
Jane nodded.
"I only eat it if it's-" "If it has portobello mushrooms?" Jane said cutting Maura off.
Maura stood in amazement. Jane read her mind. But how?
"How did you know?" Maura asked. "I don't recall telling you." she said.
Jane smiled. "I just took a guess." She said. "You seem like the type of person who always eats healthy. Hence why I got so much junk food." she said winking.
Maura laughed. As she opened the pizza. One side was all mushrooms, the other side was all pepperoni.
Maura grabbed a slice and took a sip of Jane's beer. "This stuff is delicious!" She exclaimed.
Jane smiled. "I told you like it." she said sticking her tongue out at Maura. Maura giggled and playfully pushed Jane.
Jane brought Maura her own bottle. "Here." she said handing it to Maura. "Drink it so you'll stop stealing mine." she said.
Maura opened it and drank it like it was water. Maura got dizzy for a second.
"Woah there." Jane said catching Maura. "Don't fall now." she said catching the redhead.
Maura giggled. Chugging those two beers already got her drunk. "Jaaaaaaaaaaane." she said giggling.
Jane looked at her holding back laughter. "Yes Maura?" She said letting out a chuckle.
Maura wobbled over to a stereo that was blasting "Dancing Queen" by Abba.
"Come dance with me!" She said twirling around.
Jane set down the beer and walked over to Maura.
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life.
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen.
Jane started dancing with Maura. The song continued.
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...
"I LOOOOOVE this song!" Maura exclaimed throwing her hands in the air.
Jane laughed. "I can tell." She said taking a swig at her beer.
You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen
"L.. Lets go to Italy!" Maura exclaimed as she danced.
Jane smiled. "Whatever you want darling." She said winking.
A few minutes later, the song finished and a slower song came on. By this time, both Jane and Maura were pretty buzzed.
"Lets slow dance." Maura said.
"I don't know how." Jane said.
"I'll teach you." Maura said taking Janes hand. Jane was a little hesitant but took Maura's hand anyways.
The two started to dance to the song "When You Say Nothing At All." by Alison Krauss.
"Follow my lead." Maura said. "Let the music flow."
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
"Am I doing it right?" Jane asked.
Maura nodded. "You're doing amazing." she said.
Jane looked at her and smiled.
Maura kept her eyes on Jane the entire time.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all
The song kept playing, Both looked at each other as they danced around.
"You say it best, when you say nothing at all."
The song ended, and Maura did something no one expected. She leaned in and kissed Jane. Not just any old kiss. A deep passionate kiss. Fireworks went off inside both of them.
When they finally broke away, Maura looked at Jane. "I love you Jane." she said. "I know it's only been a couple of days, but I am in love with you."
Jane stood there in awe. Not knowing what to say. She just smiled. "I love you too Maura." she said kissing her again. Maura smiled, then walked over and got the camera. She took more pictures of them. They scattered across the floor.
Midnight struck, and both women heard fireworks.
"Happy New Years Maura." Jane said smiling.
"Happy New Years Jane." Maura said blowing a kazoo in her face.
Jane laughed and they danced and drank and enjoyed life before both women passed out hand in hand on the couch.
Maura and Jane still don't remember everything from that night. I remember them showing me the pictures they took, One in particular caught my eye, it was a picture of Maura and Jane kissing. I smiled at that photo. I loved it. It truly was a New Years to Remember.
Authors Note: I'm so sorry it took me 2 weeks to upload this chapter. I had an unexpected thing happen to me. I broke my ankle and so even though all last week I was home, it was incredibly hard to do anything including to write the rest of this chapter, but I haven't forgotten it! Please review! oxoxo
Also there's going to be a time jump soon! fair warning