Sorry it has been so long since my last update. I have been struggling with this chapter because I have had to think a head with it. But once I started running I couldn't stop, so I have got a few more chapters ready and waiting. Hope you guys like the chapters and again, sorry for making you wait so long. There is a bit of music to this chapter. When it says "she pressed play." You can use this link watch?v=KA6R1DMb-Z8. Enjoy. NARRATIVE VIEW.

It has been a week since Kate saw Jane kiss Maura. Since then, Kate has been doing some serious work on Jane, and so now, what used to be more classroom banter at Jane's expense, has now very quickly turned into full on bullying. Jane couldn't walk through the halls without someone screaming at her saying she was a skank, a slut, a lesbian whore. Jane shrugged most of the comments off because she had learnt to, but she became a lot more reclusive. She didn't speak to Frost or Korsak as much, even though they may have tried every day. Jane kept going with her sports, which were the one thing she would never quit. It was about the only thing she felt safe and where she could let out anger.

Maura wasn't much better. She could see what was happening to Jane and she felt as though it was all her fault. She couldn't do anything to help Jane because Jane wouldn't come anywhere near Maura. She felt so guilty. But unlike Jane, Maura had no real way of getting out her emotions. So she decided to bury herself in her work. It was the only thing she knew how to do. Some days when school ended, she would wonder round school to take a look at the afterschool clubs. As she was passing the gym, she could hear music, but couldn't see anyone in the hall. She slowly opened the door, hoping it wouldn't creak. If anyone was in there she didn't want to disturb them. As she closed the door behind herself she saw someone sitting at the other end of the hall on the floor.

Maura couldn't see any features of the person, she couldn't even tell if it was a boy or a girl, they were wearing a baggy jumper that covered their head. Once the music had reached the chorus, the person burst into life. They moved so gracefully. Rising from the floor. It was only when they turned around that Maura realised who it was. Jane. Jane was doing ballet. Jane must have not seen Maura because she just kept going without stopping or faltering for even a moment. Maura stayed still and quiet as she watched the tall skinny girl dance her heart out. The music gradually began to build, it became more powerful. Jane moved her body with purpose. Maura couldn't help but watch in awe as Jane danced with passion. Then, just towards the end of the piece, the music slowed right down, Jane turned once again, and this time she did spot Maura. She stopped in her tracks and stared directly at aura, not saying a word.

"Hello Jane." Maura began making her way over towards Jane.

"Please don't." Jane raised her hands to get Maura to stop. "If you come any close I won't be able to control myself."

"Sorry." They stood staring at each other for a few silently awkward moments. "I didn't know you could dance."

"No one does…or did I guess."

"Why do you keep it hidden? You are very graceful and you dance beautifully."

"It's the one thing I do, that no one can judge me on. If no one knows I do it, there's no pressure to be good." Jane made her way over to her music to set it up for a new song. They finally broke eye contact and Maura saw her moment to move towards Jane. As Maura brushed up behind Jane, Jane caught her breath as Maura's hands rested on Jane's waist. Aura moved her head and whispered into Jane's ear.

"Could you teach me a dance?" Her voice low and enticing. Jane had to bite her tongue to keep herself from turning and taking Maura for herself.

"I…well…" Jane was at a loss of words. Every muscle in her body was screaming at her to turn around. "The only duet dance I know is the tango."

"That will do fine." Maura stepped away from Jane, into the centre of the hall. She stretched out a single hand ad opened her mouth. "I'll dance the male role." Jane turned to see Maura as she pressed play.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Maura simply looked at Jane and smiled in reassurance. The music began. Jane and Maura squared up to each other, and they began to dance. They as one with the music and the other one. The danced as if they had danced a thousand times before. Maura too Jane and made her, her own. The grab at the thigh and scratch up the side. And Jane returned the passion. Pulling their bodies together lips practically touching. To finish the song and dance Maura span Jane then pulled her so close, a single movement from either of them would cause them to kiss. But then the music had to stop. "I thought you said you wanted me to teach you."

"I guess I knew more than I chose to let on." They still hadn't separated, but Maura's voice was beginning to sound seductive.

"I also thought you said you couldn't lie. I guess I must be hearing things."

"I didn't lie. I just didn't say everything." The two women finally broke each other's hold but never eyes.

"I can't keep doing this."

"What do you mean?" Her voice has changed now.

"This." Jane's voice was angrier than she had planned. "I can't keep seeing you, and then you try and…" She trailed off into silence.

"Jane. I'm sorry. I don't mean to make you confused." Maura didn't know what to do except feel sympathetic.

"I'm not confused. I like you. I mean, I really like you. But like I already said, if anyone caught us. Like the other day in your car. Kate saw me kissing you luckily she didn't see you, but I told her that she could spread anything she wanted about me, if she promised to leave you out of it."

"Jane, why on earth would you do that?" Her voice bordering on angry. "I am quite capable of taking care of myself."

"Because I care about you!" Jane was almost screaming at Maura. But Maura could see past that. She just registered the fact that Jane 'cared' about her. She knew from past experiences that simply saying that someone liked her meant nothing. But caring for her was another matter.

"Jane…" Her voice was barely a whisper. Jane took a step back.

"I just can't go through this again." She turned away from Maura, picked up her music and school bag, and left without another word. She left Maura standing there high and dry. But during her moment of loneliness she came up with an idea that would either be amazing or destructive.

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Maura went and found the baseball couch in the teacher's lounge.

"Excuse me, Mr Higgins?"

"Hello Dr Isles. How can I help you?" He was a tall, bulky man who was unfortunately bold but managed to pull it off.

"I was hoping to make an enquiry into the women's baseball team."

"Sorry Dr Isles, you can't join the team. I'm afraid you're a few years too late." He said in a jokingly manor.

"No not for myself. Jane Rizzoli?"

"Ah yes. Rizzoli. One of the best baseball players I have ever seen. For a girl I mean." Maura tried to ignore the last of that statement. "However I can never seem to get her to join the team." Maura quickly became confused.

"What do you mean? You said she was the best you had ever seen and yet she isn't on the team." Maura's voice was almost starting to sound aggressive.

"Believe, I have asked her to play many times but every time I put her name on the team sheet she says she can't play. Eventually I got the hint and gave up."

"Did she ever say why she couldn't play?"

"I asked her once and she just said, she didn't want to play."

"You never pushed for a better reason?"

"I didn't want to pry."

"Of course not. Okay so when is the team's next match?"

"Game." He corrected her. "And we have one tomorrow. Why?"

"That's too soon." She mutters to herself, ignoring his last word. "Next one after that?"

"After tomorrow, would be next week. Monday. It's an away game, so the team have to leave during 5th session. Again, why do you ask?"

"Could you do me a favour, put Jane down as playing."

"Are you sure about that?"

"You put her name down and I guarantee I can get her to play."

"If you can get the Jane Rizzoli to play in the game…favour repaid!" His voice was very quickly becoming excited.

"Perfect. When does the team sheet go out?"

"I can have the sheet ready for tomorrow morning."

"Okay, could you give me Jane's sheet so I can hand it to her, myself?"

"Sure, no problem. Just come find me tomorrow morning."

"Excellent. Thank you so much coach." Maura turned to walk out.

"Dr Isles." Maura stopped in the door way and turned around. "Good luck."

"With what are you referring to?"

"With whom? Have fun trying to convince Jane to play. You're gonna need some serious luck."

"I'm sure I'll manage fine." As Maura turned to leave, a small flicker of doubt in the back of her mind began to grow. Would she really be able to convince Jane to play? Only time will tell.