Hi everyone – sorry for the delay. I struggled a bit more with this chapter (hence the delay), and it's a bit shorter than my others, but I hope you'll like it all the same. They still have places to go, so more chapters will be forthcoming, I promise.
Chapter 8: Cool down?
"Well," Jane drawled, stalling for time. "I suppose we should at least get out of the lake." She looked at Maura through her eyelashes. Maura smiled warmly.
"That sounds like a very good idea."
Jane breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, how about this? I'll give you a head start. You can swim back to shore, get dressed, and then head back to your cabin. I'll…" cool down, she thought, "follow a little later."
"We could swim back together," Maura tried. Jane smiled softly.
"I'm trying desperately to preserve your virtue here. If I follow you, I'm not sure how close to the shore you'd get without my hands all over you again. That probably won't help us with slowing things down. Also, when we get to shore, and then you're naked, I'm also not sure how good I'll be able to be. You get me?"
Maura thought about it, and then nodded solemnly, whispering seductively, "I get you." Jane felt her pulse quicken, as Maura pulled back, a playful glint in her eye. Damn! She's doing this on purpose! Jane cleared her throat.
"Okay, so you head back and I'll come over a little later. I think I'm gonna try and grab a shower, so give me a few minutes." Maura leaned in and gently kissed her, and then started a graceful over-handed stroke back to shore.
Jane released a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. What a night!
After about ten minutes, Jane headed back to shore. Her head was swimming as her body cut through the water. She desperately wanted to return to what they had started at the barge, but a new problem crept into her mind – where? Where could they possibly find privacy?
Jane headed to Maura's cabin after she washed off the lake water, her hair still damp and hanging loosely down her back. Maura was waiting on the steps of her cabin.
"Hi," Jane grinned broadly.
Maura slowly rose and walked toward Jane, holding her gaze, causing Jane to stop. She was spellbound. This girl was so sexy! How was she able to make her feel all these things just by walking toward her?
"Hi," Maura replied back. "Would you like to go for a walk?" Jane nodded. Maura pulled out two flashlights from a bag she hadn't noticed the medic carrying initially. Maura handed one to Jane and then linked their hands together. Maura wielded her flashlight in her other hand. They walked for several minutes in silence, finding the woods without difficulty.
"So I guess we have a new problem then, huh?" Jane started. Maura remained silent, so the tall brunette continued. "We don't have anywhere to be alone." Maura stopped and faced her.
"We're alone now," she breathed, delicately placing one hand on the back of Jane's neck and pulling her toward her. Spellbound, Jane followed her lead, deftly finding her friend's hips while still managing to hold the flashlight. She drew the small medic closer to her.
"You make a good point," Jane replied, her voice low and husky. Then Maura's lips were upon hers, urgently pressing against her own. This is amazing; I still can't believe she's into me! Yay me! Desperate to hold Maura closer, Jane dropped the flashlight and wrapped her arms tighter around the girl. Maura moaned softly, relishing their closeness. Jane broke away from her friend's lips and began gently kissing Maura's neck. She could feel Maura's pulse quicken as she ran her lips over the delicate skin. Jane was trying to slow down, to build the excitement, but she was struggling with wanting all of Maura immediately. Maura seemed to want the same thing. She had tangled both of her hands into Jane's locks and was groaning at the athlete's ministrations.
Encouraged, Jane found the hem at the bottom of Maura's t-shirt and deftly brushed under the cotton fabric. A small whimper escaped the medic and Jane smiled to herself as her hands softly ascended Maura's torso. Her thumbs drew small circles as they continued to climb up to their destination while her lips continued to explore the petite girl's neck.
Maura could feel her temperature climbing and her pulse racing, particularly once Jane had worked her hands under her flimsy t-shirt. She felt completely at Jane's mercy, and was amazed at the talent her friend seemed to be performing on her body. She gasped sharply as she felt Jane's hands over her nipples, on top of her bra.
Again, taking the gasp as encouragement, Jane started to roll one nipple while massaging the other.
"You're incredible Maura," Jane whispered, as she pulled back momentarily from her neck, and began teasing Maura's other nipple while massaging its twin.
Hearing Jane's voice coupled with the heavenly assault her body was undergoing proved to be too much for the genius. Her senses were overloaded. Her legs had been trying heroically to continue to hold her upright. With the deep, scratchy voice that drove her crazy in daylight being cooed at her in the night, it proved too much and her knees buckled.
Jane quickly caught her friend. "Whoa! Hey, hey," she pulled Maura into her and held her. "I've got you. It's okay. I've got you." Maura buried her face into Jane's neck, sniffling quietly. She felt Jane soothingly run her fingers through her hair, which helped to calm her. She could feel her pulse begin to slow.
Shit, Jane panicked, what have I done?
She continued to hold Maura like that for several minutes, not wanting to upset her, but also not wanting to let her go. She kissed her lightly on the forehead. Finally Maura pulled back slightly to look up at Jane.
"I…I'm sorry about that," she sniffed.
"That's okay. Are you all right? I'm sorry. I was going too fast again. I…I didn't mean to…,"
"No, it wasn't that. It's just that you…," she paused, searching for the right words. Finding them, she smiled slowly. "You overwhelmed me."
Jane felt her chest swell. "Really?" Maura nodded, returning her smile. But Jane needed more confirmation. "That's a good thing, right?" Maura nodded enthusiastically.
"Yes, a very good thing, but I…I'm not used to it. Not used to someone…um…having that effect on me." Jane couldn't believe her ears.
"You should just keep talking. This is doing amazing things for my ego," Jane joked. Maura pushed against Jane lightly.
"I'm serious. You…," Maura sighed wistfully. "I'm not sure how to explain it."
"That's okay. There are some things even a genius doesn't need to explain. I get it." Maura was relieved that Jane seemed to understand. "I make you swoon."
Maura's burst of laughter made Jane giddy. "Yes, you certainly did." Jane found Maura's hands and kissed her knuckles gently. The small medic felt the swooning sensation again. How is this person so sexy and funny and romantic at the same time? she mused silently.
"I suppose we should head back to camp," Jane surmised quietly. Maura nodded, but couldn't help the feeling that her body had betrayed her from experiencing so much more. Stupid weak knees!
"Yes, you're right. It's getting late." They both found the flashlights that they had dropped earlier and wordlessly found each other's free hand. They began the trek back to the cabins.
"You know, I think this would be easier if I didn't have to stand," Maura stated thoughtfully.
"Ah-ha. I see those wheels in your head have been turning," Jane joked, but was unable to ignore the sudden tingling in her lower body.
"Well, then my knees giving out wouldn't be a problem," she continued logically.
Jane replied seriously but patiently. "I thought you wanted us to slow down. Me bedding you probably isn't slowing down." Maura felt a chill run through her body at the brief thought of Jane looking down at her in bed, watching her with those bottomless brown eyes. She tried to push the thought away and concentrate on their conversation.
"Um, no, I suppose it isn't." Another thought quickly hit her. "Not that we could find a bed anyway. Well, one not surrounded by three other girls in their own beds."
"Ah, the roommates. Good point. The next round of camping trips isn't scheduled until just before camp ends in a couple weeks. So unless all three of our bunkmates suddenly quit or come down with a the summer flu, I think we're out of luck using either of our cabins." Maura frowned but could see no way their situation could change. Jane noticed Maura's silent disappointment.
"Hey, don't get too bummed. We still work in the same camp. We'll find ways to be alone here and there. Maybe it's a good thing. This way we pretty much can't go too fast, eh?" She playfully squeezed Maura's hand.
Maura looked up at her through dark eyelashes. "You're right. I just…," don't want to slow down at all and wish my three bunkmates would leave my cabin immediately. Hmm, this is probably a little too forward to admit right off the bat, Maura. Maybe don't show all your cards at once. "I just had a nice time tonight."
They'd arrived at Maura's cabin. Jane turned to face the medic. "I did too. I hope you sleep well tonight." She leaned in and sweetly kissed Maura goodnight. Maura quickly deepened the kiss, willing Jane to know that she wanted more, so much more, than what they were able to do right then.
Surprised, Jane went with the moment, enjoying Maura taking the lead. After a moment or two, she sensed that they were both becoming more heated. She broke off the kiss, leaning her forehead against Maura's. "Good night Maura," she whispered.
"Good night Jane." She kissed her on the cheek and quietly snuck into her cabin. Jane watched her go and then turned to head to her own crowded cabin.