I had this already written…went to edit it…and my computer decided to convert back to an earlier version, deleting my newest revise. I did my best to return it back to what I had intended, but some of it was already gone from my brain so I am sorry it this isn't as good as I had hoped it would be. I have refrained from throwing my laptop against the wall, but only marginally…it is just so frustrating when you do something then have it all but disappear no matter how many times or thumb drives you back it up on…ugh! Anyway…I hope you enjoy…thanks for the patience…
Chapter 28- Justify My Love
Holding her hands up in front of her, Jane studied the long cuffs that fell to the tips of her fingers. She twisted her arm around and watched the cuff move over the back of her hand, lightly brushing against her skin. With a frown she turned to look at the small box holding the cuff links made of black onyx, trimmed in gold.
"Ma…?" Jane shouted out from her room as she continued to ponder what she needed to do to finish dressing herself. "Ma, I need your help…"
"I'm right here Jane." Angela stepped into the room. Her breath caught in her throat at the sight of her daughter dressed in tailored black pants and a white pressed shirt that contrasted nicely. "Wow…you look…" Angela paused as she struggled for the right words.
Jane held out her arms for her mother to see, the cuffs dangling helplessly from her wrists. "What do I do with these?" She huffed as she waved her hands around, allowing the white material to flap about in the air.
"Is this what was in the box that Maura sent you?" Angela asked as she stepped closer to Jane. Jane's answer was a quick nod as she continued to wrestle with the cuffs of her shirt. Reaching for the source of Jane's frustration, Angela began to gently fold the cuffs over, lining the holes up. "Do you have the cuff links?"
"Yeah…I think that's what those are." Jane tilted her head towards the small box that lay on her bed. She tried to not fidget as her mother continued to work.
"You look incredible in this Jane…" Angela concentrated on her task as she slipped one cuff link into its hole and then the other. "French cuffs…Maura's got good taste."
"Yeah, that's for sure." Jane watched her mother work the cuff links through their holes.
When she was done with the cuffs, Angela reached up to prop Jane's collar open, exposing just the slightest bit of skin. "You know for a shirt as pressed and starched as this is, its surprising soft." She let her fingers graze the material at Jane's shoulder. "I see that Maura asked you to wear your hair down." She used her hands to fluff Jane's dark hair that fell down around her shoulders. When she got another nod as an answer, Angela smiled. "I like it when you let it curl like this." She ran her fingers through the soft curls. "You know…I love to see my little girl in a dress…but this…you are devastatingly handsome right now…"
"Thanks Ma…" Jane mumbled as she ducked her head to look down at her feet. It was taking everything inside of her to not stop her mother from primping, but she was trying her best to give Angela the moment she needed.
As Angela studied Jane for a minute, she noted the creased brow and slight frown. "Why are you so nervous?"
"Don'know…" Jane shifted from one foot to the other as she shrugged her shoulders. "She won't tell me where we're going or what we're doing…" Jane pouted. "I hate surprises…" Her voice trailed off.
With a roll of her eyes, Angela tried not to laugh at Jane's awkward posture. "Come on Janie, I'm sure whatever she has planned will be wonderful. Has she ever let you down before?" Angela raised her eyebrow in question.
"Um…" Jane mused as her thoughts turned to the many times that Maura had in some way surprised her. It was the blush that raced across her face that had her mother giving her a pat on the shoulder and smirking.
"I'll take that as a 'no'…" Jane tried to smile, but only succeeded in giving her mother a crooked grin. "I suppose you'll be spending the night at Maura's tonight…" It was a statement more than a question. Angela continued to straighten Jane's collar before running her hands across broad shoulders and then down Jane's arms to take her hands in her own.
"Are you alright with that Ma?" Jane asked, trying to give her mother the opportunity to accept the idea that Jane would most assuredly be sharing a bed with Maura.
Holding her hands up and out, taking Jane's with hers, Angela admired the sight before her. She gave a quick nod as she stepped back to take a better look. "Here put your jacket on…let me see the whole package."
Jane allowed her mother to slip the jacket up her arms and over her shoulders. With a quick shrug, the jacket settled squarely on Jane's broad shoulders, framing her lean physique.
"Hey Janie…you look nice." Frank stepped into the doorway of Jane's room. He smiled at her reassuringly to let her know that he was trying to be supportive.
"Thanks Pop…" Jane reached up to pull her hair out from the back of her jacket before tugging her cuffs past where her jacket had settled at her wrists. Angela helped Jane position her sleeves so that her cuff links were visible under the black jacket.
"French cuffs huh?" Frank whistled as he stepped further into Jane's room. "Pretty fancy…Maura's got good taste. Where're you going tonight?"
"She won't tell me…wants it be a surprise." Jane rolled her eyes as Angela pulled her collar out from under the collar of her jacket.
"Ah…the surprise date…? Frank smirked. "I'm sure you'll like whatever she has planned." He stepped closer to Jane and took her hand in his, twisting her wrist slightly to look at the cuff links. "Very nice…" He smiled. He could only remember two or three times he himself had worn cuff links. Running his finger along the inside of the neatly folded cuffs, he pulled in an attempt to straighten them out. The action caused the normally stoic man to chuckle. Jane raised a questioning eyebrow at her father as he continued to laugh.
"You know…I always pictured doing this with Frankie, not you." He stopped adjusting her shirt sleeves when he was satisfied. "But you know…this just feels right…being here, helping you."
"Thanks Pop…" Jane threw her arms around her father, surprising him in the process. "It means a lot to hear you say that." She kissed him on the cheek. The action drew an 'aw' from Angela, much to Jane's dismay.
"Janie…Maura's here." Frankie called from the bottom of the stairs.
"How do I look?" Jane asked as she nervously fidgeted in front of her parents admiring eyes.
"You look…" Angela started to say.
"Beautiful…" Frank finished for her as he wrapped an arm around Angela's shoulder.
"Exactly…" Angela's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she snuggled closer to Frank.
Jane bounded down the steps two at a time as she was prone to do, but she stopped when Maura's figure came into view. Her eyes grew wide at the sight of Maura standing at the bottom of the stairs wearing a black cocktail dress. The black of the dress contrasted nicely with the milky white skin of Maura's bare shoulders. Thin spaghetti straps were the only things holding up the dress that fell to just above Maura's knees. Jane's mouth suddenly went dry at the sight before her and she tried to swallow the lump that had formed in her throat as words failed her for the moment.
As Maura's eyes swept over the tall, lean body that stopped a few steps above her, she felt a light fluttering in her stomach. When she picked out Jane's outfit for the night it was with the intention of highlighting Jane's trim, athletic physique but as Jane stood there in front of her with a devastatingly sexy grin on her face, Maura felt week at the knees. She smiled up at Jane in an attempt to anchor herself for fear that she might just float away under the intensity of Jane's gaze.
It was the smile on Maura's face that brought Jane back to the moment and as they gazed at each other, they both spoke at the same time.
"You look incredible…" Maura started
"You look beautiful…" Jane finished.
"I'll say…" Angela sighed as she gave Jane a gentle nudge to get her go the rest of the way down the stairs.
When Jane felt her mother give her a small push towards Maura, she took the last few steps in one quick stride.
It was an awkward hug when Jane reached the bottom of the stairs and found herself engulfed in Maura's warm embrace. With all of the Rizzoli's eyes upon them, Jane gave Maura a quick kiss on the cheek. They reluctantly broke apart but not before Maura whispered something in Jane's ear that caused her to blush.
Maybe it was the way that Jane looked in the black, tailored suit she was wearing or the look in Jane's eyes as she lovingly gazed at Maura, but whatever it was, Maura couldn't resist the urge to whisper in Jane's ear when she had the chance. "I can't wait to get you alone…"
The feather light caress of Maura's breath against her ear caused Jane's entire body to tingle with anticipation.
Seeing the pink tinge of Jane's cheeks steadily growing deeper caused Angela to give both young women a push towards the door. "I expect you both back here by noon tomorrow…" She gave them both her best 'no arguments' look.
Jane just nodded as she took Maura's hand in her own to lead her out the door. The only thing on her mind was the need to get Maura alone.
"Good night ladies…" Frank said as he stepped down off of the steps next to Angela. Again he put his arm around her shoulder and watched Jane and Maura. It was as if Angela was his life line, the one person who kept him grounded as he tried to show his support for his daughter. It had become easier to come to terms with the way things were between Jane and Maura as the months had gone by, but deep down inside there was still a flicker of hope that maybe Jane was just going through a phase. As he watched the two young women leave, he realized that even though he still hoped that Jane would find a nice man to settle down with someday he wasn't averse to having Maura become a part of their family.
Angela had seen the wistful look on her husband's face as they watched Jane and Maura close the door behind them as they left. "You know…they're going to end up together…in the end…they're just meant to be…" she paused as she tilted her head to regard the small smile that was slowly appearing on his face.
"Yeah…I know…you're right." He tightened his hold on her shoulder giving her a quick squeeze.
"Aren't I always?" Angela smirked as Frank leaned in and placed a slow kiss to her lips.
"Aw, come on…get a room." Frankie moaned as he swept through the hallway, past his parents and up the stairs waving his hands in the air.
"So, how did you know what size I wear? Everything fits perfectly…" Jane ran her hands down the front of her jacket to emphasize how well it fit. As her hands moved, her eyes fell on the place above Maura's knee where the hem of her dress had shifted to expose a small patch of skin encased in smoky gray nylons.
"Well…" Maura regarded Jane with the tilt of her head for a second before turning her attention back to the road. In that brief second, she had seen the barely contained arousal in the depths of dark brown that looked back at her. "These hands…" She wiggled her fingers as she kept a grip on the steering wheel. "Have memorized every inch of your body…so it wasn't hard to figure out."
"Really…?" Jane asked, her voice somewhere between surprise and awe.
"Yes, really…plus I have a photographic memory…" Maura continued to look at the road ahead of her. "And I asked your mother to be sure…" The smallest smirk appeared on her lips.
"Hmmm…I'd like to do some memorizing myself right now…" Jane sighed contently when the palm of her hand made contact with the silky, soft nylons just above Maura's knee.
Maura gripped the steering wheel tighter as Jane's fingertips began to slowly creep around until they were softly moving along the inside of her right thigh.
A surprised yelp escaped from Jane's mouth when Maura's right hand clamped down, stopping her hand from wandering any further. "If you don't stop doing that…I'm afraid we won't make it to our destination." Maura's voice was tight with tension.
"And that would be bad?" Jane mused as she reluctantly removed her hand from Maura's thigh.
"Hmmm…very bad…" Maura's voice held a hint of playfulness as she continued to look straight ahead, thankful that Jane had moved her hand. She didn't think she would be able to resist much longer if Jane pressed the issue.
"Hey…this isn't the way to your house…" Jane leaned forward to look out the windshield as they traveled deeper into the city.
"That is correct…this isn't the way to my house." Maura kept her attention on the road ahead.
"We're going into the city…?" Jane said as she continued to watch the tall buildings stream past.
"Is that a question or a statement?" Maura inquired with the tilt of her head.
"I guess it's a statement…" Jane's eyes got wide when she saw where Maura was heading.
As the building came into view, Maura started to pull off to the side only stopping when they came to the front door flanked by two men in long overcoats.
"Holy shit Muar…the Ritz?" Jane shifted in her seat so she could see better out her window.
Putting the car in park, Maura turned to look at Jane. "Jane…look at me…" Maura said softly. She could feel the energy of excitement and trepidation rolling off of Jane in waves. "Jane…"
"Yeah…?" Jane finally looked at Maura.
"It's your birthday…please just accept it. It's what I want to do for you…" Maura tried to hide the silent plea in her voice but realized she was unsuccessful when she watched Jane blink a few times as if she was trying to process what Maura had said.
It was her first test after their argument earlier in the week and Jane knew she needed to just accept this gift from Maura for what it was, a gift. In her heart she knew that Maura was not flaunting her wealth, she was just sharing something special. Taking a deep breath, Jane smiled and nodded her acceptance.
"I promise you, it'll be worth it." Maura gave Jane a wink before taking the keys from the ignition. She had seen the valet patiently waiting for her to acknowledge him before he reached to open the door for her.
Jane couldn't hide her smile as she watched Maura slip out of her seat before her door was opened to allow her to follow.
"Wow..." Jane let out a breath as she stepped next to Maura who was waiting for her.
Without any thought, Maura reached down to take Jane's hand in her own. She knew enough to know that money could buy discretion, so as she slipped her fingers between Jane's she tried not to smile smugly.
Taken by surprise by the feeling of Maura's hand in hers, Jane looked down then up at Maura's smiling face. She smiled back as Maura pulled her towards the doors which were currently being opened by two men in uniform. Both men greeted the young women without any indication they were surprised to see they were holding hands. All Jane could do was look around wide eyed at the sights before her as they entered the opulent lobby. It was still early in the evening so there weren't very many people milling about yet and Jane let out a little sigh of relief. She wasn't sure how she felt about holding Maura's hand in public, but she decided she needed to trust Maura.
As they walked through the lobby a middle aged gentleman approached them, his eyes on Maura the whole time making Jane slightly nervous about his intentions.
"It is a pleasure to have you stay with us again Miss Isles. I have personally taken care of everything you have requested. I do hope that you find things to your satisfaction." The man gave Maura a slight bow as he handed her a key. "The Parkview suite is ready for you…"
"Thank you Raymond." Maura gave him a small bow in response as she took the key from him. "Did our luggage arrive?"
"Yes Miss Isles…I had it delivered to you suite as soon as it arrived. Now…if there is anything you should need, please do not hesitate to call me." His eyes swept over her appreciatively before giving Jane a curious glance.
"I appreciate it Raymond…have a nice evening…" Maura gave him a quick and somewhat dismissive nod as she pulled Jane towards the elevators.
"The Parkview suite?" Jane tried to ask as she allowed Maura to pull her along. All she got in return was a nod as she followed Maura towards the elevators.
Maura was surprised that her hand was shaking as she reached out to push the elevator button. Perhaps it was the idea that she had taken Jane's hand in her own when they had exited the car or the fear that Jane wouldn't enjoy what she had planned, whatever it was Maura was finally feeling a nervous wave rush over her. She could feel Jane's eyes on her and she was afraid to look at her for fear that she would give away how nervous she really was. It was the reassuring squeeze she felt that had her turning to look at Jane's smiling face. With that small gesture Maura felt a flood of relief as she let out heavy sigh.
Looking up to watch each floor number light up as the elevator made its descent, Jane could feel the tension in Maura's body just by holding her hand. In an attempt to let her know everything was alright, Jane gave a gentle squeeze and was rewarded with a small smile as she watched Maura out of the corner of her eye. She felt her stomach flutter with anticipation as the elevator approached the lobby. When the doors opened, Jane felt Maura's gentle tug as she allowed herself to be lead into the elevator.
It was as if she had been holding her breath because as soon as the doors closed, Jane let out a heavy sigh. Maura bit down on her bottom lip as she was prone to do when she was nervous and paused as she reached for the 11th floor button giving Jane an inquiring look. Jane gave her a crooked grin and a shrug of the shoulders in response so Maura continued on to push the button.
As soon as the elevator started to move, it was as if something awakened in Jane. In an instant, she had Maura pressed up against the wall with her body leaning heavily against the smaller one. Without a word, Jane's lips found the soft, silky skin of Maura's neck as her tongue traced a delicate pattern.
Maura melted into the feeling of Jane's mouth on her overheated skin. It had taken her by surprise but she couldn't help herself from responding to Jane's insistent need. Her own need had almost consumed her on the drive over so she lost herself in the soft, wet opened mouth kisses that Jane was now trailing down her exposed shoulders.
"God Maura…the things you do to me…" Jane's voice was husky as she continued to taste the skin at Maura's throat. Her left hand was already sliding around the back of Maura's thigh pulling their bodies even closer.
"Hmmm…and I can't wait to get you to our room so we can continue in private…" Maura struggled to say as her breath caught in her throat when Jane gently nipped at the tender skin of her neck. She could feel herself slipping into a fog of desire that was threatening to pull her under, but when she heard the ding of the elevator announcing they had arrived on their floor she gently pushed Jane away. "Shall we…?"
"Definitely…" Jane's said as she took Maura's hand, allowing her to lead the way.
When they came to the door of their suite, Maura stopped and uncharacteristically fumbled with the key as she attempted to open the door. It didn't help that Jane had slipped her arms around Maura's waist and was now resting her chin on Maura's shoulder.
"Well…?" The word lingered like a heat wave over Maura's ear.
"You're not making this easy…" Maura let out a breath when she finally got the key in and turned the door handle. "Voila…!"
"Wow…" Jane let go of Maura's waist as they entered the suite. She followed Maura around to the left into an entryway that opened to a living room on the right. Her breath caught in her throat by the sight of the floor to ceiling windows that displayed a view of the park and the common. "Oh…wow…" Jane's eyes grew wide by the sight of the dining room table that was set with candles and plates with little silver domes over them.
"I thought we could have dinner and watch the sunset over the park…" Maura stepped closer to Jane.
When words failed her, Jane turned quickly and swept Maura up into a hug.
"Do you like it?" Maura's voice held some trepidation.
"I love it…and I love you." Jane whispered against Maura's neck as she lightly kissed her way across Maura's shoulder and up until her lips pressed against Maura's. "But most importantly…what's for dinner?" Jane pulled back to look at the surprised look on Maura's face. "Not sushi again…"
"Um…no…" Maura tried not to laugh at the seriousness of Jane's question. "We are starting with salads for the first course." She said as she led Jane to the table that was lit with candles. Pulling the silver domes from the plates, Maura revealed two Caesar salads.
"Okay…I can do salad." Jane tried not to smirk as she pulled Maura's chair out for her.
"Jane although I appreciate the sentiment, I don't expect you to do that." Maura took her place at the table.
"I'm kinda like the guy in this relationship…so…" Jane shrugged her shoulders.
"Well, first…neither one of us is the guy here…nor do we need to role play that way." Maura took her napkin and placed it in her lap. "Secondly, I don't want a guy in this relationship…I happen to like very much that you are all…woman." Reaching across the table, Maura grabbed the bottle of wine that was sitting in an ice bucket. "And finally I find it rather presumptuous that you assume you are the more masculine…" She poured the wine into two glasses.
"Well…um…who's wearing the suit and who's wearing the dress…?" Jane raised a dark eyebrow in challenge.
"If I recall…our first night together, I was wearing the suit and you were wearing the dress…" Maura tried not to smirk as she took a sip of her wine.
"Touché…" Jane held her glass up to acknowledge Maura's comment. "But I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make light of our relationship."
"No apology necessary Jane…" Maura lifted her glass as well. "Now, shall we watch the sun set as we eat?"
"Absolutely…" Jane smiled as she took a sip of her wine, glad it was a slightly sweeter white that was more to her taste than Maura's favorite red.
With her last bite of dinner, Jane leaned back and smiled at Maura. "That was wonderful…now…what about dessert?" She wiggled her eyebrows suggestively causing Maura to laugh.
"Well…" Maura set her napkin down on her plate and picked up her glass of wine. "You'll just have to wait and see, but right now let's have a seat in the living room and finish our wine."
"Um'kay…" Jane watched as Maura moved around the table to sit on the couch facing the floor to ceiling windows. Although the sun had set as they dined on their dinner, the sky still had streaks of dark pink and blue blending together before disappearing into the inky black that chased them across the sky. The first flickering of starlight was making its appearance in the blanket of darkness that was steadily growing across the horizon. She sat next to Maura, holding her own wine glass up to study the lights of the city through the clear liquid. Her propensity to not drink was one she strictly adhered to but knowing that they wouldn't be leaving; Jane allowed herself this one indulgence. They had both agreed to drink no more than two glasses apiece because neither wanted the evening tainted by too much alcohol.
When Maura felt Jane's tall frame settle down next to her on the couch, she snuggled into the warmth she found waiting for her. Jane's arm automatically went around her shoulder, pulling their bodies closer together. A shiver of anticipation raced across Maura's skin as she thought about what would come next in their evening together, but she wasn't ready just yet. She needed to feel the safety and security that could only be found in Jane's arms before they moved on to dessert.
"This is nice…" Jane mused out loud as she relaxed against Maura.
"Yes it is." Maura sighed as she took another sip of her wine. "I have something for you to open…" She handed Jane a brightly wrapped package.
"Really?" Jane sat up and set her wine glass down on the coffee table. Taking the package from Maura, Jane began to rip into the paper before slipping the top off to reveal something wrapped in tissue paper. She lifted the tissue paper away and pulled out an authentic Red Sox jersey and hat. A huge smile filled her face as her fingers ran over the material. "This is great…" She continued to admire the jersey.
"Well I thought you could wear it next week when we all go to the opening game…" Maura began to fidget with the hem of her dress.
"I love it…but you need one too…" Jane carefully folded the shirt and set it back in the box.
"I have one…I thought we could both wear them." Maura tried to smile but her uncertainty was evident as she continued to look down at her lap.
"I can't wait. I love it Maur…really." Jane's smile was radiant.
"Really…?" Maura couldn't help but ask.
"Really…" Jane sat back so she could snuggle next to the smaller body next to her again. "But we do have dessert coming, don't we?" She tilted her head so she could look down at Maura.
"Yes Jane, dessert is coming. I just wanted a few minutes to digest dinner. Plus…it comes with a little surprise." There was a playful tone to Maura's voice that had Jane smiling.
"Could it be that maybe you are my dessert?" Jane surprised Maura by pulling her into her lap so that she was straddling Jane's lap.
With bent knees, Maura found herself pressed against Jane in a way that had her almost forgetting about her plans… almost. As Jane's hands found her nylon covered skin just above her knees and below the hem of her dress she could feel her resolve slipping. The feeling of fingertips running along her thighs, first along the outside and then moving to the inside had her lost in the moment. It was the sound of the doorbell that had her jumping from Jane's lap like a freighted cat. She fell backwards onto her rear with her legs splayed out in front of her with a loud 'Umpf' that had Jane bending over in laughter. Blinking a few times as the realization of what had just happened, she couldn't do anything more than watch as Jane stood up to answer the door, shaking her head as she went.
When Jane came back, she was being followed by a young man pushing a small room service cart. He stopped by the table, taking their finished plates and replacing them with a platter of strawberries, some dipped in chocolate and a bottle of chilled champagne. Jane looked over her shoulder with a raised eyebrow at the bottle being placed in an ice bucket with two champagne flutes on either side. Maura's only response was a sheepish grin and a shrug of her shoulders as the young man finished his duty and began to push the cart out of the room without so much as a look at either of them.
"Thank you…"Jane called out to the retreating figure. She didn't think he was going to acknowledge her but when he stopped at the door; he threw a small grin over his shoulder followed by the most minuet nod of his head as he left them alone again.
Suddenly Jane was feeling very nervous and she couldn't figure out why. Her eyes traveled over the platter to the bottle of champagne before finally coming to rest on Maura who was giving her a somewhat cocky grin. Again the flutter of anticipation tickled her insides as she watched Maura move ever so slow across to the room until she was standing right in front of her.
"Are you ready Jane?" Maura slipped her hands into Jane's jacket, pushing it off her shoulders. "You won't be needing this…" She said as the jacket fell to the ground behind Jane.
Scrambling to pick up her new jacket from the floor, Jane scooped it up and then hung it on the back of one of the chairs. "I'm not used to you throwing clothes on the floor…" It was an attempt to explain her sudden actions, but really it was Jane's way of buying more time.
"Hmmm…I'm going to ask you again…are you ready Jane?" Maura asked as she stepped closer. She could sense that Jane had become nervous as the anticipation of the unknown was getting the better of her. A powerful feeling flowed through Maura as she watched the color of Jane's eyes change a shade darker, filled with a mixture of desire, arousal, and uncertainty. As gracefully as she could manage, Maura pulled one of the dining room chairs to the middle of the room. She turned the chair so it was facing the windows before reaching out to take Jane's hand. With a small tug, she pulled Jane close to her, moving her until she was standing with her back to the chair. Putting her hands on Jane's shoulders, Maura lifted herself up to whisper in Jane's ear. "One more time Jane…are you ready?"
Taken completely by surprise by Maura's actions had rendered Jane virtually speechless as a lump formed in her very dry throat. She was wishing she was holding a glass of champagne to moisten the parched desert that had taken up residence in her mouth. It was the expectant look on Maura's face that had her fumbling for the words that she was finally able to croak out. "Um…yes…" It was the only thing Jane could manage to say as she felt herself being pushed down into the chair.
"Now…" Maura began as she reached for a strawberry on the platter. "You've told me that I taste like strawberries…is that right?"
All Jane could do was nod as she watched Maura lift the strawberry to her lips. She thought she might faint when Maura's tongue slipped past her lips to give the small, red berry a slow lick before taking it into her mouth and biting down on the ripe fruit. With her fingers still holding the other half, Maura moved to hover it over Jane's lips. Slowly, Maura began to paint Jane's lips with the juicy, half bitten side of the strawberry. She watched as Jane's entire body tensed with the need to take the small berry from her fingers.
"Can you taste me on your lips Jane?" Maura purred as she continued to move the strawberry across Jane's mouth at an almost torturous pace. "Or do you want me in your mouth?" It was only when she felt a tongue graze her fingers as Jane attempted to lick her lips that she allowed Jane to take the strawberry from her.
As Jane took the strawberry from Maura's fingers, a small trickle of juice escaped from the corner of her mouth. Before Jane could rub it away with the back of her hand, Maura used her thumb to wipe away the sweet, red liquid before bringing it to her own mouth to lick it off. It was almost Jane's undoing as her eyes watched those lips which were now red from the strawberry, lips she so desperately wanted to kiss.
Watching Jane's eyes move to her mouth, Maura knew she needed to lay down the ground rules before she lost Jane's attention or she herself lost her nerve to continue.
"I am going to go over some of the rules now Jane…" Maura said bringing Jane's focus back.
"Rules…? Are we playing a game?" Jane inquired, her eyes heavily hooded with barely contained desire.
"Yes…rules…" Maura began but quickly stopped when Jane reached out to grab her to bring her closer. "And the first is no touching…not until I give you permission."
"What…? I need permission to touch you…I don't think I like this." Jane sat up straighter in her chair and crossed her arms.
"I promise…if you do what I say, it will be worth it." Maura reached out to run her fingers through Jane's hair. The move did exactly what Maura had intended, it calmed Jane immediately. "Do you trust me?"
"Of course…" Jane said without having to think about it.
"Then rule number one is no touching without permission…" Maura repeated the rule.
Jane looked up into Maura's face quickly relenting when she saw the same desire she was feeling reflected back at her.
"The second rule is that I want to hear you…" Maura ventured on as she looked down into the puzzled expression that was now taking residence on Jane's face. "I need to hear your voice Jane…" She tried to explain.
"Um…okay…" Jane mumbled as her cheeks grew warm with a blush. It was still very difficult for her to express herself with words when Maura wanted her to, but she had a feeling this was Maura's way of freeing her of that fear of asking for what she wanted.
"And the final rule is to enjoy…" Maura took a step back, waiting for Jane to agree. When she got Jane's nod, Maura picked up a small remote from the coffee table by the couch. With a few clicks of several buttons, the lights dimmed and sheer curtains dropped down to cover the windows. The see thru material of the curtains was meant to provide privacy, not obscure the view of the city.
The sudden dimming of the light had Jane's eyes widening as she tried to adjust to the lack of light in the room. She watched as Maura moved around to light a few more candles to add a soft glow, enhancing the feel of intimacy that already permeated the air. Maura moved to stand several feet in front of her the lights of the city behind her casting her silhouette in an almost luminescent glow. As Jane's eye's finally adjusted to the dimness in the room, she saw a small smile appear on Maura's lips before she spoke again.
"Are you ready my sweet Jane?" Maura spoke softly, but loud enough for Jane to hear.
Feeling rather confident in her response Jane gave a roguish smile back before she answered. "Baby, I was born ready…"
"We'll see about that…" Maura quipped back as she pressed a button on the remote before setting it down.
Jane wasn't sure what was going to happen when Maura pressed the button on the remote, but when she heard a soft, sultry mid-tempo rhythm fill the room, she suddenly felt breathless. Her eyes widened when Maura began to sway her hips to the music that poured through the speakers just loud enough for Jane to feel the bass in her chest. Slowly, but with purpose, Maura began to move around Jane like a predator circling her prey. When the first strains of a synthesizer delivering a melody began, Jane could feel it flow through her body with heat that threatened to set her on fire. With trembling fingers, Maura pushed Jane's hair away from her neck. When Jane heard the first exhale of breath coming from the speakers, she could also feel it on her neck as Maura moved to stand behind her. The exhale of breath was followed by the soft, sexy strains of Lenny Kravitz's voice in the background before the first line of the song was delivered into Jane's ear. But instead of Madonna whispering to her, all Jane heard was Maura's breathless voice.
I want to kiss you in Paris
Maura moved around to Jane's other ear to deliver the next line causing Jane to shiver.
I want to hold your hand in Rome
With her hands gripping the sides of the chair to avoid the temptation to touch Maura as she continued to move, Jane's posture stiffened as Maura stopped in front of her.
I want to run naked in a rainstorm
The body before her moved in time with the music as Jane's grip continued to tighten. She was holding her breath, having forgotten how to breathe when Maura leaned forward and delivered the next line against her slightly parted lips.
Make love in a train cross country
The words were whispered against Jane's lips before Maura pulled back to look her in the eyes.
You put this in me
So now what, so now what?
Taking a few steps back, Maura began to run her hands up and down her sides as she continued to sway in front of a fully captivated Jane.
Wanting, needing, waiting
For you to justify my love
Maura dropped down to her knees before reaching out to use the tops of Jane's thighs to push herself back up to stand in front of a slack jawed Jane.
Hoping…praying
For you to justify my love
At this point, the song continued with its sultry instrumental allowing Maura the opportunity to reach behind to unzip her dress. As she continued to move, her hand dropped down until the zipper was completely undone and she turned around. Jane's eyes followed as Maura's dress slowly slipped off of her shoulders and down her soft curves to pool around at her feet. Jane almost fainted when she saw what Maura was wearing underneath. Maura turned around to reveal a black lacy bra, black lacy underwear and a black garter holding up her smoky, gray stockings and Jane had to stop herself from reaching out to grab her.
"Fuck…me…" Jane groaned at the sight before her.
I want to know you
Maura dropped down again, letting her hair fall forward to cover her face.
Not like that
She flipped her head back as she pushed up off of the floor to reveal heavily lidded eyes.
I don't want to be your mother
Maura shook her head as she took a step closer.
I don't want to be your sister either
As she got closer, Maura could feel the heat radiating off of Jane's body.
I just want to be your lover
With that last line, Maura straddled Jane's lap and wrapped her arms around Jane's neck pulling her closer until their lips were almost touching.
I want to be your baby
Kiss me, that's right, kiss me
It was the moment Jane had been waiting for as Maura took her mouth in a passion filled kiss. The feeling of Maura's tongue moving between her lips, making contact with her own had her moaning as the song continued to play in the background.
Wanting, needing, waiting
For you to justify my love
Yearning…burning
For you to justify my love
Breaking their kiss, Maura pulled back again. Looking into Jane's eyes, she reached up and unclasped the black lace bra, revealing herself fully. Before Jane could move to touch her, Maura stood up just out of Jane's reach. Slipping a nylon covered foot between Jane's knees, Maura forced Jane to spread her legs. With her foot now on the chair, Maura raised an eyebrow at Jane as she delivered the next line in the song.
What are you gonna do
She reached down to unclip the garter from the nylon before lifting her leg in invitation to Jane.
What are you gonna do
With a nod of consent from Maura, Jane reached up to pull the nylons down. The silky feeling against her fingertips sent a sexual charge up her arm before spreading throughout her body. Ever so slowly, she slipped the nylons down until Maura's hot skin was all she could feel against her own.
Talk to me
Maura gracefully replaced her leg with the other, allowing Jane to repeat her action from before.
Tell me your dreams
Am I in them?
Jane groaned in frustration when Maura pulled out of her reach again, her body moving to the rhythm of the music.
Tell me your fears
Are you scared?
Jane's brown eyes locked with Maura's hazel-green holding their gaze, transfixed by the sight before her.
Tell me your stories
I'm not afraid of who you are
We can fly
With measured steps filled with purpose, Maura moved again to stand within inches of Jane. Maura raised a finger to her own lips and Jane watched as that finger trailed down a chin and then down a long neck moving lower until it dipped down between two perfect breasts. Swallowing hard, Jane fought the urge to reach out and caress the spot where Maura's finger was now lingering. It wasn't Jane fingers that sought out the warm skin, but her lips causing her to exhale a shaky breath.
Poor is the man
Whose pleasures depend
On the permission of another
Again Jane found herself straddled by Maura, but this time Maura took Jane's hands in her own and placed them on her hips.
Love me, thats right, love me
Holding Jane's hands against her heated skin, Maura smiled down at a now mesmerized Jane whose eyes were so hypnotic that Maura thought she might lose herself.
I want to be your baby
Um…yeah
Fingertips continued to trail down along Maura's heated skin causing Jane to lick her lips in anticipation. Jane groaned at the thought of her mouth and tongue following those fingers over smooth skin and she smiled when she imagined how Maura's muscles would twitch under her soft kisses.
Wanting, needing, waiting
For you to justify my love
The palms of Jane's hands burned with the desire to caress Maura's body, but she was afraid to break the spell as her eyes took in the sexy smirk on Maura's face.
I'm open and ready
For you to justify my love
The feeling of Maura's mostly bare thigh was burning through Jane's pant leg, leaving a scorching brand against her skin.
To justify my love
Wanting to justify
Waiting to justify my love
Praying to justify
It was almost too much for Jane to handle when she felt Maura begin a slow, sensual grind against her stomach. Gripping Maura's hips tighter, Jane pulled their bodies closer together.
To justify my love
Letting her head drop back, Jane closed her eyes as the overwhelming sensation of Maura moving against her surrounded her.
I'm open
To justify my love
As the song faded, the only sound left in the room was heavy panting. With unfocused eyes, Maura suddenly slowed as it became more and more difficult for her to breathe. She squeezed her eyes shut as she grabbed onto Jane's shoulders, hoping to find an anchor.
Jane grasped Maura's hips firmly when she felt her slow down, begging her to pick up the pace as she thrust against the body on top of hers.
"Please Maura…" Jane pleaded.
"Please what Jane?" Maura's hands slid up the front of Jane's shirt. As her fingers curled around the smooth fabric of Jane's shirt, Maura tugged it from Jane's pants. "Tell me what you want Jane…"
"You…oh God…I want you…" Jane struggled to catch her breath as Maura started to undo the buttons of her shirt, working her way up from the bottom. When the starched white shirt fell open, Maura slid her hands inside and across the velvet skin of Jane's stomach. Ever so slow, Maura slipped the shirt from Jane's shoulders and leaned forward.
"Maura…" Jane exhaled with a ragged breath when she felt Maura gently kissing along the edge of her bra. She started to shake when she felt Maura's mouth moving across her exposed skin.
As she continued to place soft kisses along the lacey edge of Jane's bra, Maura moved her hands up Jane's back, caressing until her fingers encountered the clip of the bra which she skillfully released. Maura pulled back a little, watching as she slipped the bra down Jane's arms revealing the beauty of full breasts to her hungry eyes.
Cupping one breast in her hand, Maura ran her the tip of her thumb across a stiff nipple causing Jane to groan. The feeling of power was almost too much for Maura to handle, but she wasn't ready to give up just yet. She moved her hand back to Jane's shoulder as she pulled herself closer to slightly parted lips. With a wicked grin, Maura skimmed her nipple across Jane's mouth slowly and ever so gently. It was an attempt to tease and tantalize as she continued to lightly move at an almost torturous pace across Jane's lips.
When Jane licked at her suddenly dry lips, she grazed Maura's breast. The action caused Maura to pull back and let out a shuttering breath. Jane attempted to lean forward again, but she stopped to look up at Maura seeking permission to continue. When Maura smiled at her and nodded, Jane let out contented sigh. Leaning forward again, Jane placed a soft kiss on the now hardened tip before gently sucking it into her mouth.
Maura cried out when she felt the warm, wet softness of Jane's lips surround her. She arched her back to push herself deeper into Jane's hot mouth, rolling her head back and closing her eyes. Alternating between the right and left, Jane continued to nibble, tease, and kiss causing Maura to slip her fingers into Jane's long dark hair.
The feeling of Maura's fingers running through her hair sent shivers up and down her spine. She gasped in surprise when Maura tugged her head back; pulling her mouth away from the delectable breast she had been paying homage to.
"Talk to me Jane…" Maura's voice was breathless as she looked down into dazed brown eyes.
Jane blinked a few times as she tried to process what Maura was asking her to do. Her gaze went from Maura's lips to her breasts back up to her eyes as Jane struggled to find the words.
"I want to touch you Maura…I want to be inside of you…" Jane's words came fast as she tried to stem the blush she knew would follow.
"Ummm…" Maura reached for Jane's hand and moved it down until her fingertips hovered over the top of her garter. "I want that too…can you feel how much I want you…?" Maura arched herself up into Jane's hand indicating what she needed.
Slipping her fingers past the barrier of Maura's black lace, Jane didn't resist her desire to slide her fingers through Maura's warmth. The sensation was so exquisite that it threatened to drive Jane over the edge.
The tide of passion grew quickly and Maura did her best to hold on as her grip tightened on Jane's shoulders. She was having trouble focusing, but when she felt Jane's tongue begin a slow, sensual lave of her nipple she began to tremble. The gentle ministrations continued as Maura sought out the pressure of Jane's fingers moving within her.
Jane moaned at the bittersweet sting of Maura's fingernails digging into her shoulders. She used her tongue to slowly stroke Maura's now hardened nipple that had been teasing her as it had hovered just above her lips.
As Maura's breathing became rapid and shallow, Jane could feel the pace quicken as Maura rocked against her with urgency. In an effort to give Maura more contact, Jane moved her left thigh between Maura's legs. Having her straddle one leg gave Jane the leverage she was struggling to find as her hand pressed against Maura's center. As the rocking continued, Jane found that the back of her hand pressed between her own legs giving her some much needed relief as well.
With her whole focus on the woman beneath her, around her, and inside of her, Maura pushed harder and faster against Jane's fingers. "Oh…God…Jane…" Maura struggled to speak as the first waves of pleasure started to wash over her.
"Come for me Maura…let me feel you…" Jane whispered against Maura's hot skin.
It may have been the husky voice or the feel of Jane's breath against her heated skin, but whatever it was Maura lost all awareness of her own body. She was completely entranced by the slowly building ache that flowed like fire from Jane's fingers. Awash with sensations she hadn't been prepared for, Maura's climax erupted from deep within her soul and swept like waves over her body spreading into Jane. Grateful for the strong arms that held onto her as she trembled under the enormous waves of satisfaction, Maura found solace in Jane's touch and whispered words.
The feeling of Maura reaching her peak had Jane quickening her pace. She could feel Maura tightening around her as she felt the first signs of her own climax overtaking her. As she struggled to catch her breath, Jane looked up into Maura's eyes and saw her whole world in the intense green floating around in the light hazel looking back at her. The shock of her own, quickly approaching climax distracted her enough that she almost missed seeing Maura tumble over the edge. She squeezed her eyes shut against the bright flashes of shooting stars that were starting to dim her vision. It was the feeling of Maura trembling in her arms as wave after wave washed over her that had Jane going over the edge as well.
"Oh God…Maura…" Jane hissed through clenched teeth as she buried her head against Maura's cleavage.
Pulling away so she could look down at Jane, Maura smiled. They were both sweaty and breathless as they looked at each other, eyes wide with the realization of their shared experience.
"Happy Birthday sweet Jane…" Maura whispered as she placed a hand on either side of Jane's face. With an exhale of breath, Maura leaned her forehead against Jane's as they both attempted to catch their breaths.
"That was the best Birthday present ever…you are so damn sexy Maura…" Jane wrapped her arms around Maura's middle and pulled her closer until their breasts were touching. "You leave me breathless…I didn't expect that."
"What? My strip tease or the earth shattering climax we both experienced almost simultaneously." Maura grinned down at the surprised look on Jane's face.
"Both I suppose…" The heat of a blush started to rise in Jane's cheeks as she ducked her head to avoid looking at Maura.
"Hey…look at me." Maura placed two fingers under Jane's chin to tilt her head back so she could look at her. "It took me by surprise too, but what a wonderful surprise it was." The reassurance in her words had Jane smiling.
"How 'bout we crack open that bottle of champagne and continue this celebration in bed…?" Jane asked as her lips found the hollow of Maura's throat.
"Hmmm…sounds good to me." Maura leaned her head back to allow Jane more access to her warm skin as she threaded her fingers in Jane's hair.
"You know what that does to me?" Jane continued to pepper Maura's throat with gentle kisses.
"Ummm….no Jane, tell me." Maura sighed.
"It turns me into a puddle of goo…" Jane's arm went limp at her sides as she leaned her head back as she continued to enjoy the feeling of Mara's fingers combing through her thick hair.
"I see…well…" Maura placed a kiss on Jane's forehead before attempting to climb off of her lap. "We can't have that now can we…? I think we have a date with some champagne, strawberries, and a nice king sized bed." As she stood up, Maura extended her hand out to pull Jane from the chair she was sitting on. "Shall we?"
"We shall…again and again…and again." Jane grinned as she took Maura's hand. She allowed Maura to lead her towards the bedroom where she knew they would continue to celebrate her birthday until the early morning hours.