Chapter 37- I am so in love with you
"Bowling?" Maura blinked a few times in confusion. "You want me to go bowling?" She turned around to look at Jane's sheepish smile.
"Um…yeah…" Jane shrugged her shoulders. She couldn't keep herself from smiling as she watched Maura get ready for their evening out. "Please…" She pleaded when she saw Maura's brow furrow in consternation.
"You're serious…?" Maura slipped her arms into the flannel shirt she had been lovingly running her fingers over and looked down to concentrate on the buttons. Biting down on her bottom lip, she peered at the buttons as she started to button but stopped when she felt Jane's hands move hers out of the way.
"If I didn't know any better, I'd say you needed glasses…" Jane unbuttoned the few that Maura had started and restarted, making sure they were right. "I love it when you where my clothes…"
"Yeah?" Maura placed her hands on top of Janes, causing Jane to stop what she was doing.
"Yeah…" Jane said with a crooked grin as she intertwined her fingers with Maura's. "Will you go bowling with me…please?" She looked up through dark lashes.
"As if you needed to ask twice…" Maura let go of one of Jane's hands to push the dark hair away that had fallen into her face and tuck it behind her ear. "And just for the record, I like wearing your clothes too."
Grabbing the front of the shirt she hadn't finished buttoning, Jane gave a gentle tug pulling Maura closer to her. "I think you should leave it unbuttoned a little…" She said as she ran her finger down the open part of Maura's shirt. "It shows off the t-shirt you're wearing…and it's one of my favorites…"
"What…this old thing?" Maura held her arms out causing the flannel shirt to gap slightly showing the Guns and Roses t-shirt she was wearing. She couldn't suppress the smile that tugged at her lips because she knew it was Jane's favorite, it was one of the reason's she had chosen it.
"Yeah…that old thing…" Jane pulled Maura close so their bodies were touching. "But what I'd really like is to see you in a pair of 501's…button fly jeans."
"I never owned a pair of jeans until I met you…and now I own three pairs. What's wrong with the one's I'm wearing now?" Maura pulled back just enough to look down at her jeans.
"Nothing…it's just that with the button fly…it makes things a little easier…" Jane held up a hand and wiggled her fingers.
Maura couldn't stop the blush that spread up her neck and across her face. "If you keep talking like that…I won't go bowling with you…" Even though it was meant to be a threat, they both knew it was an empty one.
"Alright…but I stand by my statement." Jane couldn't stop herself as she wiggled her eyebrows suggestively. "Here let me roll up the sleeves…"
Maura held her arms out in front of her to give Jane better access. The slow lazy smile that spread across her face was indicative of how she was feeling as she watched Jane carefully roll the way too long sleeves up to her elbows. In that moment, she felt loved and well taken care of.
"So, what do I need to know?" Maura asked.
"Well…" Jane looked up from what she was doing. "What do you already know?"
"I know that the earliest forms of bowling date back to Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire." Maura tilted her head as she continued to watch Jane adjust her sleeves. "And I know that there are two main types of bowling…one known as target bowling such as bocce and one known as pin-bowling which is what I assume you are talking about." She waited for Jane to tell her she was right.
Jane couldn't stop herself from smiling as she listened to Maura talk. Even though she usually had a habit of tuning Maura out when she started rambling on about facts, figures, or whatever, she couldn't help but listen as Maura continued.
"Did you know that bowling has many health benefits? It's similar to walking with free weights and helps burn calories while exercising muscles that we rarely use. It's also a great form of exercise for seniors…" Maura was now beginning to ramble.
"That…" Jane said as she finished with Maura's sleeves. "Is very interesting…" She ended by giving Maura a quick kiss on the forehead.
"Were you even listening?" Maura couldn't stop herself from asking. She had been taken by surprise by the kiss and wished that Jane hadn't pulled away so fast.
"Yes…I was." Jane pulled back and looked down at the semi-pout on the lips that she was fighting not to kiss. "Don't do that…" She sighed. "Or I'll be forced to do this…" She leaned forward to place a gentle but quick kiss to the lips she couldn't deny.
"Hmmm…I sense we don't have time for anything else…" Maura couldn't stop herself from licking her lips, savoring the lingering taste that Jane left behind.
"That would be an affirmative…" Jane rested her hands on Maura's shoulders and gave her an apologetic grin.
"Well, then we'd better get out of here before I make us late." Maura shrugged Jane's hands off of her shoulders in a gesture to let her know that it was time to go.
All Jane could do was roll her eyes as she watched Maura saunter across her room towards the door without looking back. She wasn't sure, but thought that maybe Maura was teasing her and it caused her stomach to flutter with anticipation. Even though they would be on time, Jane had plans for how the evening would end and it wouldn't be in a dark, smoky bowling alley.
Perhaps it was the sound of bowling pins being knocked over that echoed throughout the dark, smoky bowling alley or the way that Jane was pressed against her from behind as she tried to explain how to throw the ball that had Maura feeling overwhelmed. Whatever it was had Maura's knees feeling a little shaky and when she felt Jane's hot breath against her ear and her patient words as she tried to tell Maura what to do, it was obvious what was making her feel overcome with sensory overload.
"Just swing your arm back…" Jane moved her arm with Maura's to show her what to do. "And when you bring your arm forward again, you release the ball right…about…here…" She gave Maura's hand a gentle squeeze to indicate when she wanted her to let go of the ball.
Doing what Jane had said, Maura let go and they both watched as the ball arched up a few feet before falling down with a loud 'thunk'. Because Maura hadn't gotten quite the right amount of momentum going before she let go of the ball, it warbled down the lane at a slow, leisurely pace before dropping into the gutter with another loud 'thunk'.
"Well, that was rather anti-climactic…" Maura pushed her hair back away from her eyes so she could watch as her ball slowly continued to roll to the end of the lane.
"Hey…not bad for your first time. At least you kept it in your own lane." Jane wrapped her arm around Maura's waist and guided her back to the ball return. "You'll do better on the second try."
"Second try? I have to do that again?" Maura looked on in surprise as her ball came flying back up and out onto the rack that already held several balls.
"You bowl twice each frame and there are twelve frames per game." Jane picked up the ball and handed it back to Maura. "This time, try to release the ball when you are about level with the lane…it shouldn't fly up as high."
"You aren't going to come up there with me?" Maura asked, suddenly a little fearful of making a mistake.
"Nah…you've got this." Jane gave her a crooked grin as she watched Maura fidget nervously.
"Um…okay…" Maura turned around to face the ten pins that seemed to be mocking her. With a heavy sigh, she lifted her arm up and then back behind her but this time she released the ball way to soon.
Jane watched as Maura moved her arm back and with her quick reflexes, she jumped out of the way when the ball flew up in front of her before landing at her feet with a "whack".
"Oh my God…I'm so sorry Jane." Maura spun around to see where the ball had gone. Bringing her hands up, she couldn't stop herself from raking her fingers down her face in frustration. "I'm never going to get this…"
"Hey…" Jane picked the ball back up and moved to stand in front of Maura. "It's your first time…everyone has trouble their first time. Frankie threw the ball across two lanes and Tommy landed face first on the lane when he forgot to let go of the ball. That was pretty funny though cuz he slid halfway down the lane before he finally let go of the ball." She gave Maura a reassuring smile as she handed the ball back to her. "Here, let me show you again." Waiting for Maura to set herself up, Jane moved to stand behind her. When Maura was ready, Jane wrapped her left arm around Maura's waist and her right hand moved around to help Maura cradle the ball. "Okay…move your arm back…" She moved with Maura as her arm went back. "Now move forward and lean down into the lane like this…" Jane's body pressed against Maura's causing her to bend slightly. "And when the ball gets about…here…let go."
Maura did what she was told and watched as the ball hit the lane without the high arch. She watched in surprise as the ball slid down the lane with enough velocity to carry it to the end where it hit several pins, knocking them over. She was also surprised to find herself wrapped in Jane's arms as they both celebrated.
"See, I knew you could do it." Jane bent to give Maura a quick peck on the cheek before quickly withdrawing.
The unguarded moment had Maura reeling as she looked around to see if anyone had noticed and she was pleased to see that no one had or maybe they just didn't care. Jane gave her a gentle squeeze before letting her go.
"It's my turn now…" Jane gave a wicked grin as she turned around to pick up a ball that appeared to be heavier than Maura's had been. "Go on a sit down…I'll just be a second." The wicked grin was followed by a saucy wink that caused Maura to grin. "Now…watch the master in action."
Maura couldn't stop from laughing when Jane waggled her eyebrows followed by a quick bow before she turned to throw the ball in a straight line, knocking down all of the pins with a thunderous crack.
"And that is what we call a strike!" Jane spun around and pumped her fist in the air. With a confidence that never ceased to amaze Maura, she strutted over to sit down. "Here…" She held her hand up in front of Maura, drawing a confused expression in response. "You're supposed to high five on that…"
"Oh…" Maura reached up and slapped Jane's palm in an attempt to hide her initial confusion.
"Care to make a friendly wager?" Jane leaned close to Maura so she could hear over the sound of rolling bowling balls and the continuous crash of pins. She continued when Maura looked at her expectantly. "If I get a turkey…you have to do anything I want…and if you get a strike…"
"A turkey?" Maura interrupted.
"Yeah…three strikes in a row…it's called a turkey." Jane grinned before continuing. "If you get one strike you win and I have to do anything you want me to…"
"Well, the way I see it…I already do whatever you want." Maura gave Jane a crooked grin when Jane raised an eyebrow in question. "I am here…bowling…wearing shoe's that God knows how many other people have worn, sticking my fingers into a ball with holes that I also wonder how many people have had the pleasure of doing before me…"
Jane's mouth dropped open in surprise as she listened to Maura ramble on. If it hadn't been for the playful twinkle in Maura's eyes, Jane might have thought that she wasn't having fun but she knew better.
"Alright then…how about we reevaluate the stakes then." Jane leaned back so she could see Maura's expression better.
"Okay…if I get a strike…you have to wear heels to graduation…" Maura paused as she thought of something else. "And you have to keep your dress on at the after party…" She finished with a wide grin.
Tilting her head to side, Jane regarded the wide grin filling up Maura's face before giving a slow nod in agreement. "But if I win…you have to go camping with me…" She couldn't stop herself from grinning back.
"You mean like outside?" Maura had surprised look on her face.
"Yep…outside…under the stars…" Jane leaned close to Maura so she could whisper in her ear. "Just the two of us…sharing a sleeping bag, naked…" The shiver that ran through Maura's body was so strong that it moved through Jane's body as well.
"Um…what if we both win?" Maura swallowed hard as the image of making love to Jane under the night sky caused her cheeks to flush.
"Then I guess we both…win…" Jane reached up to push a strand of Maura's hair behind her ear leaving a spot on her neck exposed and available to her mouth. With a quick glance around to make sure no one was watching, she brushed her lips along the bare spot on Maura's neck before bringing them back to Maura's ear. "Say yes…" She whispered.
"Yes…" The words came on a shaky breath as Maura tried to regain some semblance of control over what she was feeling because she need to concentrate on getting that strike.
Being that it was 'Seniors Night' at the bowling alley, Maura recognized quite a few people, mainly guys that had been on both the football and baseball team with Jane. It had surprised her that Jane was being so open with her touches and the closeness she seemed to crave from Maura in such a public setting. And as the evening progressed it was apparent to Maura that Jane had thrown caution to the wind and given up trying to hide her feelings. It was with both a new sense of excitement and uncertainty that she watched Jane move about, joking with her friends and having a good time.
They had bowled two games with neither of them meeting the criteria for winning their bets and as they prepared to bowl their third and last game, Maura felt a renewed surge of energy. It was as if Jane's overflowing energy was contagious as she practically bounced back and forth between people, bowling, and Maura. Maura couldn't suppress her small smile as her eyes followed Jane moving around and talking animatedly. As she continued to watch, something off in the distance caught her attention and she realized that she wasn't the only one watching Jane.
Maybe it was the lecherous grin on the dark haired guys face or the way his friend was watching Jane that had Maura's stomach churning in anger. She watched as one leaned close to talk to the other before both started laughing. Neither had taken their eyes away from Jane as she moved around unaware that she was being watched. It wasn't until her eyes came into contact with the dark haired guys that she could almost see what it was he was thinking and it caused something inside of her to snap. Getting up from where she was sitting, she made her way over to where the two young men were sitting, a purpose in her stride. Without taking her eyes from that one's that had looked at her with interest before turning to curiosity, she passed Jane without saying a word. She only had one thing on her mind and before she knew it, she was standing right in front of them.
"Hey sweet thing…see something you like?" The dark haired guy leered at her as he leaned back in his seat to look up at her.
"No, but it appears you have." Maura tilted her head towards Jane.
"Oh, yeah…what's it to you?" The dark haired guy's friend interjected.
Silently, Maura regarded both young men before seeming to come to a decision. As graceful as a cat, Maura reached down and place her hands on either side of the dark haired guy just above his shoulders. He looked up at her, surprise written all over his face at her bold move. His surprise quickly turned to arrogance when he misunderstood what she was doing thinking she was going to sit on his lap. Instead of sitting however, Maura placed one knee between his legs. The move caused his eyes to widen when she inched forward to allow her knee to move closer between his legs causing an uncomfortable pressure.
"I will only say this once so make sure you tell your boyfriend when I leave…" She leaned down to whisper into his ear. "She…" Maura cocked her head in Jane's direction. "Is here with me…and she will be leaving with me…" She pulled back to see if there was understanding in his eyes. When all she saw was confusion, she let out heavy sigh before pressing her knee closer to him causing him to yelp. When he started to nod that he understood, she leaned in again. "I would also appreciate it if you would stop leering at her…it kind of pisses me off…" She pressed her knee down just a little harder causing him to squirm. "I take it that we have an understanding?" She waited for him to answer but when he didn't she gave him her sweetest, most innocent smile before pushing her knee all the way into him. "If you don't stop…I can promise you that you will be walking funny for a week. Now…I will ask again, do we have an understanding?" The look on his face told Maura everything she needed to know. With a grin like a Cheshire cat, Maura moved to stand and she gave them both a flippant wave as she walked away. A quick glance over her shoulder confirmed her suspicion that both young men were up and out the door before she made her way back to Jane.
"Hey…where'd you go?" Jane slipped her arms around Maura's waist from behind.
"Ummm…just had to take care of something." Maura put her hands on top of Janes.
"Yeah…I could have sworn I saw you talking to those two creeps that have been ogling me all night." Jane put her chin on Maura's shoulder as she gently rocked back and forth.
"You knew they were looking at you?" Maura turned her head so she could look at Jane, surprise evident in her voice.
"Kinda hard not to notice…they were pretty obvious…I was just about to go have a little talk with them…"
"Well, I beat you to it…" Maura gave Jane's hands a gentle squeeze.
"What?" Jane pulled back so she could turn Maura around so she could see her better. "What did you do?" The anxiety in her voice had a razor sharp edge.
"I just went over there and suggested that they quit looking at my girlfriend like she was a piece of meat." Maura batted her eyelashes in an innocent gesture.
"Wow…" Jane ran her fingers through her dark hair, pushing it away from her face. "Just…" She paused and smiled at Maura. "Wow…, you did that for me?"
"Of course…there wasn't anything innocent about the way they were looking at you. It made me sick to my stomach…they were being rude." Maura shrugged her shoulders. "I just had to do something…"
Reaching up to place a hand on either side of Maura's face, Jane bend down to kiss her on the forehead. "My jealous girlfriend ran off a couple of creeps…cool. But promise me something…"
"What?" Maura asked.
"Next time, at least let me know what you're up to…so I can watch your back. You shouldn't have gone into that alone." Jane's brow creased as she gave a small frown at the thought of what might have happened if she hadn't noticed what Maura was doing in the first place. Maura had no idea that Jane had seen her and that she and several team mates had watched as everything transpired. She knew the guy Maura was talking to, his name was Drew and he had always been a thorn in her side. What she hadn't expected was Maura taking charge of the situation the way she had and as proud as Jane was of her, she also wanted to make sure nothing happened. It wasn't until Drew saw her that he realized the trouble he was in. When she hitched her thumb towards the door, he knew exactly what she was intimating and as soon as Maura had finished with him, he couldn't leave quick enough.
"Okay…" Maura sighed when Jane's thumb grazed her bottom lip with a soft stroke.
"Now, while you were off playing 'hero'…I got a strike…" Jane's smile was broad and filled with pride.
"If I'm the hero…does make you my damsel in distress?" Maura tilted her head into the warmth of Jane's touch as she moved her thumb away.
"Me? A damsel in distress? I've been called a lot of things before, but never that…" Jane's eyebrows shoot up in surprise. "But for you…" She gave a wicked grin and didn't finish.
"Well, if you don't mind…this 'hero' is about to get her first strike of the night." Maura leaned forward, placing a sound kiss on Jane's lips surprising them both.
"We'll see about that…" Jane tried to ignore the snickering in the background as some of the guys that had been hanging around finally took notice.
"That we will…" Maura gave her a saucy wink and gentle back handed swat to the middle before leaving Jane with her mouth open and nothing to say.
Jane was still speechless as she watched all ten pins scatter about, spinning and skidding across the wooden lane as Maura's first 'X' appeared at the top of the screen. "You did it…" She couldn't hide the wonder and admiration in her voice.
"You should know by now that when I want something…I pretty much get it." Maura sauntered back to stand next to Jane. "Your turn…" She grinned.
"Um…yeah…okay…" Jane all but stammered as she reached for her ball, never taking her eyes off of Maura. She couldn't help but be affected by the confidence that radiated off of Maura, not to mention the sexy lopsided grin that Maura was now sporting. With a quick nod of her head, Jane picked up her ball and turned to face the pins. 'Only two more strikes…' She told herself as she stared down the lane at the ten pins that awaited their fate.
With a loud crack, all ten spins flew back against the padded backdrop. Jane looked over her shoulder and held up two fingers. With her self-confidence back in full swing, she moved aside to allow Maura step up to the line.
"Feeling pretty sure of yourself…" It was a statement, not a question.
Jane couldn't stop herself from smiling as she nodded at Maura. "You could say that."
"I think I just did." Maura gave Jane a gentle push out of the way so she could set herself up. "What if I get another one?" She asked as she held the ball out in front to line up the shot. When Jane didn't answer, she tilted her head just enough to indicate she was waiting for Jane to say something, anything.
"Ummm…I…Ummmm…I don't know…" Jane was back to stammering as she watched Maura with uncertainty and a touch of awe.
"Well…I'll just have to come up with something now won't I?" Maura gave a quick wink before launching the ball down the lane, knocking over all ten pins again.
"How do you do that?" Jane marveled.
"Do what?" Maua gave an innocent tilt of the head as she regarded Jane.
"Start out as a beginner and end up a pro at almost everything you do?" Jane couldn't hide the admiration in her voice as she watched the last pin teeter back and forth before falling over.
"It's really quite simple Jane…if you have an understanding of the mechanics of...any sport really, you can pretty much master it. Oh and that makes two in a row…I think I just might get a chicken…" Maura stepped out of the way so Jane could have her turn.
"It's a turkey Maur…and being good at sports isn't just about understanding the physics behind it…there has to be some nature talent involved." Jane reached down to pick up her ball.
"I beg to differ…when it comes to bowling, there are four key components: gravitational potential, direction of initial force, direction of impact, and pin action." Maura crossed her arms and watched Jane heave a heavy sigh as if she were giving up.
"Look, let's go ahead and finish up this game, and then I will let you explain to your hearts content…alright?" Jane shrugged her shoulders.
"You promise?" Maura peered at Jane as if she were trying detect if there was any truth in the statement.
"Yeah…yeah…if you still want to talk about it later…okay?" The smirk indicated that Jane had plans to make Maura forget about explaining the mechanics of bowling later. "Now if, you'll excuse me…I've got a bet to win…seeing as you've already won yours." Jane couldn't stop herself from grumbling as she spun around on her heel and faced the ten pins at the end of the lane. With a deep breath, she drew her arm back and with a force to be reckoned with, the ball all but screamed its way down the lane. The sound of ten pins scattering about, hitting one another before falling over carried to Jane who had a huge grin on her face. "Have a look at the screen Maura…"
Looking up, Maura couldn't stop herself from laughing at the animated turkey that danced across the screen.
"So, camping…under the stars…sleeping bags…and campfires…" Jane moved to stand next to Maura and softly murmured into her ear. "How 'bout we get outta here and find a nice quiet spot to park for a while…"
"Why would we park somewhere?" The innocence of the question took Jane off guard and she couldn't wipe the wicked grin from her face as she looked down at Maura. "Oh…you want to….oh…" It finally dawned on Maura what Jane was talking about.
"Come on…we both won our bets…" Jane took Maura's hand in her own and tugged her away from the lane. "Be spontaneous…"
Maura didn't need to say anything as she allowed Jane to lead her away from their friends and out the door towards Jane's truck. With a newfound excitement flowing through her, she climbed into the seat next to Jane, buckled her seat belt and off they went.
The spot Jane had chosen was quiet, secluded, and overlooked the lake at the park. It had also clearly stated that the park was closed after dark and this information caused Maura's stomach to twist with nerves at the prospect of getting into trouble.
"Are you sure it's all right for us to be here? The sign said…" Maura shifted nervously in the seat next to Jane.
"Come on…live on the edge Maur…besides…no one ever comes around here after dark." Jane put the truck in park before turning to Maura expectantly. The soft glow of the dash painted Maura with a muted light giving Jane a good look at how nervous Maura really was. "It'll be fine Maura…and even if we get caught, they'll just ask us to leave."
"So there is a chance of getting caught...?" Maura couldn't hide the rising panic in her voice as she peered out the window as if she might be able to see someone approaching in the dark. "You know I'm not a rule breaker Jane." There was a soft plea in her voice.
"Listen…how about we just look up at the stars for a while?" Jane slide over her seat to where Maura sat with her seat belt still buckled. "I've got a blanket…we can lay it out in the back…"
"Okay…" Maura conceded.
"I promise I won't get you into trouble…" Jane couldn't stop herself from smiling at the prospect of finally doing what she had been wanting to do all night which was touch her girlfriend. "Besides, isn't this what teenagers are supposed to do?" She only continued when Maura gave her a questioning look. "Make out in their cars…" Jane clarified what she was talking about as she bent to give Maura a quick kiss on the neck.
"Yes…I seem to remember what a disaster it was the last time we tried that…" Maura couldn't stop herself from laughing.
"Yeah…well…that was a go cart…now this…" Jane said as she ran her hands along the front seat of her truck. "Is a truck with a bench seat…so much more room." She held her arms out as if to indicate how much room they had. "Now, let's grab that blanket and go look at some stars…"
"Um, I guess I wasn't paying too much attention to the weather…" Jane sighed as she pushed up on her elbows so she could turn to look at Maura who lay next to her in the back of the truck. "Damn clouds…"
"It's okay Jane…this is nice…being here with you." Maura reached up to grab Jane's shoulder and gently tug her back down next to her.
"Yeah?" Jane turned on her side slightly so she could still look at Maura. It was hard for Jane to read the expression on Maura's face as the night surrounded them, enveloping them in its shroud of darkness making it difficult to see. The clouds overhead blocked out the moon and whatever light it may have provided so Jane decided she needed to feel Maura if she couldn't see her. She could barely make out the outline of Maura's face so she reached out to touch a cheek before allowing her thumb to drop down to trace Maura's bottom lip. "Would it be okay if I kissed you right now?" The lips beneath her thumb twitched slightly and Jane knew Maura was smiling. Moving to hover over Maura's mouth, Jane let out a soft sigh before speaking again. "I've wanted to do this all night…"
"Then do it…" Maura laced her fingers behind Jane's neck to help guide her down into a kiss.
At first the kiss was slow as they savored the taste and feel of one another but it quickly escalated to one filled with hunger and need as their tongues met. Mouths, lips, and tongues stroked and brushed, painting a picture of barely contained desire.
Maura's hands moved from the back of Jane's neck until her fingers found purchase in dark waves, tightening their grip with each passing second. She let out a helpless groan when Jane rolled over on top of her, slipping a knee between her legs. Her body responded of its own volition when Jane's mouth became more insistent as it glided over lips, chin, and finally Maura's neck.
The need was white hot and Jane was having trouble catching her breath. Hovering over Maura, she pulled back so she could get a better look in the dim light hoping to see the same need and desire she was feeling looking back at her. A wave of relief washed over her when she saw that Maura too was having trouble breathing under the onslaught of sensations that were threatening to overtake both of them. As she stared down into Maura's face, a crooked grin on her face, the night sky was suddenly but briefly illuminated by a flash of light streaking overhead. It was quickly followed by a crack of thunder that rolled on and on until it disappeared into the distance. And then the skies broke open and a torrent of rain poured over them, drenching them instantly.
"Aw…shit…" Jane mumbled as she pressed her forehead to Maura's. "We just can't catch a break…"
"I think we should move this inside…" Maura let out a heavy sigh as she attempted to sit up without pushing Jane off of her.
"Yeah…" Jane got to her knees before offering a hand to Maura to pull her up next to her. Looking up into the dark night sky she allowed the rain to fall on her face. The evening had started out on the warmer side, but had quickly changed to cool with the cloud cover and sudden rain fall. She wrapped her arms around Maura and pulled her into a hug, resting her chin on Maura's soaked honey-blonde hair and it was then that she felt Maura trembling. "Are you cold?"
"A little I guess…" Maura buried her face in the crook of Jane's neck, partly for the warmth and partly to keep the rain from her eyes.
"Let's get inside and I'll start the heater." Jane gave Maura a quick squeeze before pulling away. Another flash of light followed by a rumble of thunder allowed Jane to see Maura and she couldn't help but smile at image of the soaking wet image before her. Maura's usually perfectly styled hair was stuck to her forehead, matted down with the weight of the rain. Drops of water ran down her face, dripping off of her nose as she squinted to see Jane in the heavy down pour. Scrambling from the back of the truck, Jane reached out to help Maura. Placing a hand on either side of Maura's hips, she lifted her from the back in one swift movement before pulling her towards the dry cab of the truck. "Here…" She said as she opened the door.
As Maura climbed into the truck, she moved over so Jane could slip in next to her. Without giving Jane the chance to turn on the heater, Maura climbed into her lap and straddled Jane's hips.
"What're you doin' Maur…?" Jane was slightly startled by the bold move.
"Trying to warm up…" Maura said as she started to unbutton the now soaked flannel shirt she was wearing. "I think I need to get out of these wet clothes though…"
"Here let me help." Jane placed her hands on Maura's to help her unbutton her shirt. "Are you sure you won't be colder if you take this off?"
"Not if you're touching me…" Maura allowed the long sleeve shirt to fall down off of her shoulders. Reaching down, she grabbed the hem of the t-shirt she was wearing underneath and pulled it over her head.
Jane's breath got caught in her throat as she watched Maura bare more and more skin to her as she reached around to unhook her bra. With a final toss of clothing, Maura revealed herself to Jane's hungry eyes.
"Oh God Maura…you are so beautiful." Jane reached out to cup Maura's breasts. Although Maura's skin was cool and damp from the rain, the second Jane touched her a fire raced through her body threatening to scorch her. "I love…" She brushed her thumbs over Maura's nipples causing them to tighten from the heat of the touch. "Every…inch…" Jane leaned forward and swiped her tongue over Maura's right nipple. "Of…your…body…" The words were barely whispered against the soft skin that Jane was trailing her mouth across as she moved from the right to the left nipple before her tongue began to trace light circles causing Maura to gasp. A white, hot wave of heat bloomed throughout Jane's body as she was captivated by every movement, cherishing every sound that erupted from deep within Maura.
As Jane's mouth continued to worship, Maura threaded her fingers through dark hair in an attempt to hold Jane where she wanted her to stay. The play of lips, tongue, and mouth across her skin was almost enough to push her over the edge, but she held back trying to savor the feeling of Jane's adoration. Lost in a haze of desire, Maura rode the surge of sensation that carried her to the peak of oblivion only to be pulled back when she felt Jane undoing her jeans.
"Please Maura, I have to touch you…"
The desperate plea in Jane's voice was enough to force Maura back to the moment. With the same urgency she could see in Jane's darkened eyes, Maura reached down to help Jane undo her jeans. When she felt Jane's fingers trace with a featherlike touch over her skin, caressing her briefly just above where her jeans now lay open she knew what she needed Jane to do. Grabbing the slowly exploring hand, Maura pushed Jane past the final barrier. Liquid fire spread over her when she felt fingers dip into where she needed Jane the most.
"Yes…" Jane listened to the measure of Maura's breath as she held back as long as she could. With her free arm wrapped around Maura's waist, she pulled Maura against her so she could place her cheek against Maura's bare chest. Jane could feel her heart beating against her chest and it was keeping time with Maura's as they moved closer to the edge.
As Maura moved against Jane following the rhythm that was being set by her gentle thrusts, her heart began to hammer. She was afraid it might beat out of chest when Jane rested her cheek against her, sighing softly at what she heard. At the edge of dissolving, Maura couldn't do anything else but let go and wait for Jane to catch her.
A strangled cry followed by the feeling of Maura going rigid in her arms gave Jane all the proof that she needed to know that Maura was finally letting go. She could feel the tightening deep within causing her to fill Maura with one swift motion. Closing her eyes, Jane allowed herself to feel secure in Maura's embrace as they rode out the culmination of Maura's climax together.
"I've got you…" Jane murmured against the flush skin of Maura's chest as they clung to each other. She looked up at Maura causing some of her dark hair to fall, hiding her face.
Using her fingers to part Jane's dark hair, she pushed the long silky strands away to reveal dark eyes filled with adoration looking up at her. She placed a hand on either side of Jane's cheeks, framing her face and smiled a slow sexy smile filled with contentment and love. Taking a deep breath, she attempted to bring her breathing and heart rate back under control before trying to speak.
"How about we go back to my house, take a nice hot shower…together…, have a cup of tea, and then slip under the covers where we can continue this…" Maura bent to kiss Jane on the lips. The kiss was slow, sensuous, and filled with a promise of things to come.
"I am so in love with you Maura…" Jane whispered against slightly parted lips before Maura deepened the kiss. Holding Maura close to her, Jane took what was being offered without regret.
"Take me home Jane…" Maura sighed softly as she pulled back to smile down at Jane who still had her eyes closed and her lips slightly pursed.
When Jane opened her eyes, she blinked a few times against the sudden loss as Maura moved away. The sight of Maura pulling her t-shirt back had her so mesmerized that she almost didn't notice when Maura reached out to run the backs of her fingers along Jane's cheek, essentially snapping her out of her daze. With a crooked grin, Jane tilted her head into the touch before reluctantly moving away to start the truck.
"For the record…I am so in love with you too…" Maura ran her hand down Jane's arm before allowing it to come to rest on Jane's hand. Intertwining their fingers, Maura brought Jane's hand up to her lips and kissed the back of it. "Now…take me home…"
With a gentle squeeze, Jane allowed their hands to drop down onto the seat. With a quick shift, she dropped the truck into drive and off they went in search of what promises the night might hold for them.