I know they're short chapters so far. I have Maura's dirty dream written already- just trying to figure out a segway into it. Suggestions and comments welcome!
Once Jane had slipped into some of Maura's ridiculously comfortable pajamas, she crawled into bed beside the blonde and leaned back against the headboard. "Thank you," she said softly, looking over at Maura, who was flipping through a medical magazine. Maura set the magazine aside and gazed at Jane lovingly, there was honestly nothing else she'd rather be doing than taking care of Jane. She loved the few times Jane was vulnerable around her, giving her the ability to be the protective one, the comforting one. Normally it was Jane the one protecting her.
Maura pat her lap with a small smile, "there's no need to thank me, Jane." Jane hummed softly and slipped under the blankets, laying her head in Maura's lap as the ME had beckoned her to. Slowly she let her eyes close, reminding herself she was safe with Maura. She would be safe here. Once Jane had settled down Maura began to slowly slide her fingers through the detectives slightly damp curls. They slid through her hair, down to gently rub her back, then back up to play with her hair again.
The two stayed that way for some time, Jane absentmindedly tracing shapes into Maura's thigh as Maura played with her hair. There was no need for words, just the enjoyment of each other's company and touch. When Jane finally began to yawn, she forced herself off Maura's lap so the other woman could lay down as well. "Ready for me to turn out the lamp?" Maura questioned, pausing before her hand had touched the lamp. Jane nodded slowly, inching closer to Maura.
With that, the lights were off, and Maura was settling down into her bed with a happy sigh. After a few moments of silence, Maura heard Jane's shuddery exhale of breath and reached out in the darkness to pull her close. Jane obliged, curling up against the other woman's warm body and closing her eyes. "Night Maur," Jane mumbled sleepily, feeling soothed enough to have sleep become an option once more. Maura hugged Jane close and slowly let her eyes flutter shut, "goodnight Jane."