Chapter Three
Jane couldn't pull back from Maura's kiss. Not that she wanted to, but this wasn't appropriate for women who were supposedly no more than friends. But Maura's hands were in her hair and Jane's lips were experiencing the most delectable kiss she'd ever known. She reached out instead and grabbed Maura's hips with her hands. That elicited a slight moan from Maura and only added fuel to Jane's rapidly growing fire.
Both women broke apart when it became necessary to catch their breath. Jane stood looking down at Maura whose hands were still entwined in Jane's hair.
"Maura," Jane began then stopped. Oh what the hell, the detective thought and captured Maura's lips in another soul-searing kiss. Maura's lips were so soft, so full Jane couldn't stop herself from enjoying another. Only when her brain became engaged and reminded her heart that she was kissing her best female friend did Jane pull back.
"I think I'm addicted to your lipstick," Jane murmured. Maura looked confused.
"Jane how could you be addicted to my lipstick? You've only now just tasted it."
"Maura, come on, we're kissing each other."
"I noticed."
"Doesn't that seem strange to you?"
"No," Maura said, deflated. She was afraid of this; Jane might run and it seemed she was on the verge of it.
"I don't know what to say," Jane said. She stuffed her hands in her pockets and backed away a bit. Maura sat down, squelching the idea of attaching her body to Jane's and never letting go. She watched Jane fidget for a minute and collected her own thoughts.
"Do you have feelings for me?" Maura asked.
Jane took a moment before answering. "Yes."
"Good. Come sit down we need to talk."
"I don't think that's a good idea, Maura. If I sit down next to you I'm not sure I can control myself." Maura smiled.
"I have feelings for you, Jane, that go beyond friendship."
"You do?" Jane turned to look at Maura, her eyes wide.
"Yes. I've been in love with you since our first case together."
"You never said anything."
"I didn't know how you'd feel about dating a woman, Jane. You only talk about men."
"I was trying to distract myself from you."
"You don't need to anymore. I'm here. Come sit down while we talk, Jane. I'd at least like to hold your hand."
"I don't think I've ever seen you hold hands with anyone, Maura."
"I'm not an overly demonstrative person, Jane. I grew up in a house with distant parents who didn't show love very often. I have no siblings."
"You have mine."
"Yes, Frankie and Tommy are like brothers to me, Jane, which is another selling point to having a relationship with you."
"No, I mean you can have them, Maura. I give them to you." Jane smiled as she sat next to Maura.
"I think your brothers might object if you gave them away, Jane. For some reason they love you."
"Maura Isles made a joke!" Jane laughed. Maura took Jane's hand in hers.
"I love you."
"I love you, too, Maura."
"So this is the end of our friendship?" Maura asked.
"What, no! Come on Maura you said you wanted a relationship with me-oh, I get it. You want more than friendship. Please don't scare me like that. I don't share my feelings very often."
"Rarely," Maura admitted. "Getting you to open up is like opening a can of gourmet sardines with a butter knife."
"I think you need to stifle the humor, Maura, you're getting a little off course there," Jane wrinkled her nose.
"You said you loved me since our first case," Jane said.
"No, I was attracted to you then. I realized my feelings for you a little later."
"Do you remember when?"
"'Whatever you want I can get it,'" Maura said quietly, studying Jane's face.
"I don't understand."
"You said into the phone, 'whatever you want I can get it.' You thought I'd been kidnapped instead of being escorted to see Paddy Doyle. I called you and that's how you answered the phone."
"I remember that night. I was pacing in the bullpen while we tried to put pieces together. I wanted to rip this city wide open, expose everyone and everything while we searched for you. I didn't want to think what it would have been like to lose you." Jane wrapped her arms around Maura who rested her head on Jane's shoulder.
"That's when I knew I really loved you. No one ever did anything so selfless for me."
"I knew that night, also. When you came to my apartment and I wrapped your hand in mine I wanted to wrap you up against me, to love and protect you."
Maura moved her head back and kissed Jane again. When they parted Jane asked, "Where do we go from here? We've dated, so to speak, for a couple years now."
Maura stood, holding out her hand for Jane. "I'm in need of a shower and I can't think of a better person to share one with."
Jane followed. Maura walked into the master bath and turned to Jane, kissing her while she began removing Jane's t-shirt and sleep shorts. Jane grabbed Maura's nightgown and pulled it over the doctor's head. She was almost breathless at the sight of the most gorgeous woman. Maura in the nude was a sight to behold.
"I'm almost sorry I'm not an artist. You should be painted in the nude, Maura."
Jane kissed up and down Maura's neck.
"Why are you 'almost sorry' Jane? You don't think you're talented enough to paint me?"
"No, I wouldn't want to have to share it with anyone. You're mine," Jane growled as she continued to plant kisses on the side of Maura's neck. Maura's breath hitched as a strong wave of desire swept through her.
"Let me turn on the jets," Maura said. The rain forest shower came to life. Jane pulled Maura under one of the shower streams. Maura arched her back, allowing the water to cascade over her front. Jane bent to grab a nipple in her mouth. She sucked and pulled on the nipple until Maura thought she'd go mad. She wanted Jane to suck the other nipple, massage her breasts and be all over her body at once. Jane followed Maura's wish, pulling on the other nipple, sucking away and letting it go with a loud plop. Bending on her knees she pulled Maura's body closer.
"I want to taste you," Jane breathed into Maura. She began tracing the outline of Maura's folds with her tongue while lightly holding Maura in place with her hands. Jane continued to lathe Maura with her tongue, refusing to increase her pace. Maura's breathing increased rapidly. She never wanted anyone more than she wanted Jane Rizzoli.
Jane sensed Maura was close and that she was only teasing her, almost cruelly, at this point. She increased her pace and slowly inserted a finger into a very wet, demanding Maura. Jane added another finger, then a second, and began thrusting. Maura felt the waves build up until she couldn't hold out any longer. She shook with an intense orgasm. Jane pulled Maura close, supporting her body. Jane kissed Maura and lightly rubbed her hands over Maura's body.
When Maura recovered she threw her arms around Jane's neck. "My turn," she said. Jane laughed.
"Why are you laughing, Jane? I only want to share with you what you gave me," Maura started to pout.
"I'm not laughing at you, Maura, I had the craziest thought. When you planned this weekend, did you intend for us to make love in your shower?"
"No I thought it would be in the bed but you didn't sleep with me last night."
"So I really was on your to-do list." Maura blushed.
"I didn't intend for you to see that. I knew I couldn't keep quiet any longer and I was so afraid I'd scare you off."
"You're brave, Maura. You knew you needed to say something and did so without knowing how I'd react."
"Not exactly, Jane. I can't lie so I might as well be truthful. I overheard your conversation with Frost, when he asked you if you were going to wait until I met a man to marry."
"I didn't see you."
"No, I was in my morgue boots. You couldn't have heard my footsteps."
"Ian?" Jane raised her eyebrows.
"No. When he left for the airport I knew I couldn't leave you to chase after him in Africa. It was you all along, Jane."
They stood in the shower, bodies mashed together, kissing, Maura's hands once more in Jane's hair. When they pulled apart Maura jumped up, wrapping her legs around Jane's waist.
"I'm wrinkled as a prune, Jane. Take me to bed."
"Yes, ma'am. Hey at this rate, can we try out the claw-footed tub tomorrow night?"
"Yes, but why? If you enjoy making love to me in a shower Jane this one has more room."
"I know but the thought of holding you close against me in a tubful of water is doing wonderful things in my imagination." Jane carried Maura into the bedroom and dropped her gently on the bed.
"I can put my arms around you, massage every part of you with my hands and stroke your favorite places with my fingers," Jane said, lowering herself onto Maura. Maura shuddered with desire. Grabbing Jane's shoulders she turned them, leaving herself on top.
"Later. I want you now," Maura said, managing to growl the last word in Jane's ear. Her eyes raked over Jane's body and it was Jane's turn to feel the flush of desire run through her body. She knew how thorough Maura could be when she wanted something and right now that something was her. Judging by the feral look in Maura's eye Jane was about to be eaten and relished the thought.
"So this is what it's like to be in love," Jane murmured and Maura kissed her hungrily.
"If I'm yours, then you're mine, Detective. Every night if I so desire."
"Whatever you want you can have," Jane said and grinned.
The End
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