Chapter 3

The next day was the day of the date. Jane was extremely nervous. She had just gotten over the idea that she was going out with Maura but she really was starting to like the idea. It was around 6 when Jane got ready. She didn't know where Maura was taking her but figured it would probably be a fancy restaurant or a play. So she went with the little black dress her ma had bought her since it was the only dress she owned anymore. It was exactly 7 on the dot when there was a knock on her door. She checked herself in the mirror once more and then opened her door, surprised at what she saw.

" What are you wearing?" Maura asked.

" Me. What about you?"

Maura Isles stood in Jeans, tall black boots, and a Boston Celtics jersey.

" I'm taking you to a Celtics game. Jane I want this date to be enjoyable to you."

" Oh. Right ok."

"Know please go change."

Smiling from ear to ear Jane went and changed into her own jersey and pants.

" Ready to go?"

" yes, oh and Jane are the kings any good?"

" The Sacramento kings?" Maura just shook her head.

" No. So we have a chance to win."

Once in the car it had gotten extremely quiet and awkward. Maura needed to break the ice knowing Jane probably wouldn't.

" So are you excited for the game?"

" yes I am. I haven't been to a game in so long. Since pop took me and Frankie when I was like 15.."

" I've never been. Is it anything like baseball?"

" Kind of but not really. I'll tell you what happens to you can learn and not be lost ok."

" Thanks I appreciate that." Smiling at each other.

They arrived and parked at the stadium. They entered the stadium and went to find their seats. Once they found their seats they noticed it was 5 minutes until tip off.

" So Jane tell me you have a favorite player?"

" yeah I guess I'd have to say Rajun Rondo."

" Really?" Laughing uncontrollably

" What's so funny?"

" Rondo?"

"oh wow." She started laughing too.

" Hope he doesn't call you vanilla."

" Was that a joke?"

" Maybe."

" He's number 9."

Maura just nodded as the tip off happened and the game was off.

Maura couldn't be any happy watching Jane in her element. Really enjoying the game herself she loved seeing Jane so happy. Throughout the first half Jane kept telling Maura about what was happening and what fouls were. Pretty much everything about the game of basketball. By the time it was halftime the Celtics were up 56 to 34.

" wow who would have thought I could actually enjoy basketball?" Maura stated all excitedly, truly having fun herself.

" I knew. Once you tried it. Jane whispered hoping Maura didn't hear, which she had. They were both wanting the second half to hurry up because their hearts were racing so fast they didn't want the other to notice.

The second half of the game was starting. The Celtics had called for a timeout. They had noticed the kiss cam was going around.

" What's the kiss cam?"

" it's when at some time the camera goes around to couples and you have to kiss the other person or the other people will boo you."

" Oh ok."

The kiss cam slowly starts hitting couples that are becoming closer and closer to them. Before they knew what was happening the kiss cam was right on them. Maura looked to Jane and Jane looked to Maura. Before Jane could even process that it was on them that Maura had placed a light peck on her lips. They both just looked back out at the court. They remained quiet throughout the rest of the game. By the end the Celtics had won 99 to decided to leave without even really talking. Once back in the car Maura knew they needed to talk about the kiss and the date so she pulled to the side of the road.

" Jane, do you want this? Us?"

" what's us?"

" what do you mean?"

" What are we Maura?"

" I'd like to go out with you on more dates and than maybe become your girlfriend. What do you want?"

" you know I'm not good with my words."

" Please. I need to know how you feel."

" I feel like I want …" Jane reached over and kissed Maura again. She had always been better with the action over the words. Maura of course kissed back and before they knew it they were making out.

"I think we should stop. But I want you Maur. I want us."

Maura smiled and drove back to Jane's apartment. She parked once they arrived.

" I'll walk you to the door."

" you wan to stay and watch a movie?"

" Yes! I would love that."

They walked hand in hand to her front door and walked inside. Little did they know Casey had been spying on them. He was furious to see that Jane had gone out with her. He got out of his truck and banged on the door.

" Casey. What are you."

" Not now Jane!" Walking right up to Maura." you stay away from her." Yelling and pointing his finger in her face.

" Or what Casey you more upset that Jane choose me or that you lost to a woman?"

" She didn't choose you, You slut! You bought her she had to go out with you."

" HEY! Now that is enough. Casey you told me to choose you or her and yes I choose her. Now get out."

" This isn't over ." Pointing at Maura. " you will be mine Jane."

" Fat chance. I'm taken."

Slamming her front door. She turned around to see a smiling Maura.

" Taken?"

" Yes, Taken. Look Maura I know it's been like one date but we've been like going around for years. I'm going for it, my turn to take a chance."

" What do you mean Jane?"

Grabbing both of Maura's hands and having them both sit on her couch. Holding her hands and looking straight into her eyes Jane asked one simple question.

" Dr. Maura Dorthea Isles will you be my Girlfriend?"