Maura decided to give Jane a ride home that night. She couldn't exactly let her ride home alone after what had just happened. It was a quiet trip, and Jane couldn't help but feel awkward. She suddenly felt like her shirt was to low and necklace was showing of her had just exposed herself emotionally to Maura, was she ready for the physical part as well?

Maura's Range Rover pulled into Jane's empty driveway at about 1 am. They sat there in silence for about a minute.

"Alright," Maura said quietly, not knowing how to go about this. Sure, she had been in relationships before. But this, was a whole new ballgame for her.

Jane looked at her with a little bit of sheepishness in her eyes. "Alright,"

Hesitantly Maura leaned forward, casting her gaze down at Jane's slightly parted lips. The older woman closed her mouth over Jane's.

Jane's hand immediately rose to message Maura's 's reflexes were telling her to do what she may normally do in this situation, pull her companion closer and maybe try to get a little further, but she didn't. She was careful not to push it.

Maura gently pulled away.

"What's Monday going to be like?" Jane asked with a chuckle, trying to break the silence.

"Different." Maura said, gently running her finger tips over Jane's hand. "But it can't appear that way to anyone else."

It tickles, Jane thought to herself as Maura continued to run her finger's along her skin. "I know," She breathed out.

"When are your parents coming home?" Maura asked, concerned that the girl would be home alone for a long a time.

"They said they would be back by nine." Jane replied. Maura nodded.

"Okay, well," Maura said, slowly pulling her hand away.

"You can come in," Jane said hopefully. She didn't know what in the world she was doing. You don't know what you're saying, Jay. Just shut up. She thought to herself almost in unison as she spoke.

"No, you should sleep. I'm also pretty exhausted." Maura replied, pulling herself together. Maybe Jane doesn't understand the implications of what she just asked, or maybe I'm over thinking it.

"You're probably right," Jane nodded. "Goodnight, Maura." She reached for her Phone and started sliding out. Before she had her feet completely planted on the ground outside, Maura pulled her in one more time. They shared a quick but meaningful kiss.

"Goodnight Jay," Maura responded, letting go of the younger girl's arm.

Jane completely stepped out of the car and shut the door. Once Maura drove off, Jane walked into her home. She turned on all of the lights and fell onto her couch.

"Oh, my god." Jane said as she stared up to her ceiling. What have I gotten myself into?

Monday Morning:

Jane sat in her first period class, twisting a strand of Black hair in her fingers. She hadn't gotten any sleep or any homework done yesterday. Her mind was too captivated with what happened Saturday night. She couldn't decide if it was a dream or not when she woke up from a restless sleep Sunday morning. Then she checked her phone and saw that she did indeed text Matilda that night.

Jane's next few classes were confusing at best. Ms. Isles didn't show up for school that day. The substitute said that Ms. Isles had called in sick. Jane didn't know how much she believed that. She wanted to see Ms. Isles, but if the woman was actually sick she didn't want to disturb her. She had gotten her father to drop her off at school that day because her car was still sitting in the school parking lot, undriveable. It was an embarrassment to say the least.

The last bell of the school day rang unceremoniously and Jane through her bag over her shoulder and began to walk out of the building. She hadn't talked to her friends very much that day, her mind elsewhere.

Jane pulled her phone out of her pocket to call her dad to pick her up when she noticed that she had an unread text message.

Study sesh at my place tonight?

It was from Matilda. She thought for a moment, weighing her decisions. She wanted to hang out with her friends, but she wanted more to figure out why Maura hadn't shown up.

Sorry, I can't today. How about tomorrow?

Jane sent the message. Matilda replied a little after saying that that was fine. Jane didn't know exactly how to go about texting her new girlfriend. Holy shit. She's my girlfriend. Jane had to shake her head a little to come back to earlier thoughts.

She began the text five times. She held down the backspace five times as well. I don't want to seem to pushy. If she's sick, she's sick. But shouldn't I at least check up on her? Isn't that what a good girlfriend would do? Oh, shit... She couldn't make up her mind. Thankfully, the decision was made for her when her phone buzzed. It was Maura. The second buzz made Jane aware that it was a phone call.

"Hello?" Jane said, her throat slightly dry.

"Hey, Jay." Maura said with a calm and smooth demeanor. "I just wanted to call and let you know that I'm not avoiding you," She said with a chuckle. "I had to help my sister move into her new apartment."

"Oh, that's nice," Jane replied, a smile on her lips.

"So I just wanted to call and let you know." There was a comfortable silence that fell between them. Jane was just excited that Maura had called her at all.

Jane smiled into the receiver. "Well, thanks."

"I want to see you soon," Maura proposed.

"I want to see you too," Jane's smile now practically stretched from ear to ear. "How do you want to do this?" Jane understood that they obviously couldn't go to the Main Street coffee shop and hold hands while sipping cappuccinos.

"We can go to my place if you are okay with that," Again, Maura felt like she was being pushy. She didn't want to do anything that may pressure Jane, but she really did want to see her.

Jane swallowed nervously. "Sure,"

"Really? Because you can say no," Maura offered hesitantly.

"No, really. I would love to come over." Jane said, more definite this time.

"Okay," Maura replied. "I'll pick you up at ..." It was then that she realized that she couldn't really swing by and pick Jane up just anywhere. God damnit, Maura thought, This is going to be really difficult.

"Pick me up at Franklin sqaure." Jane proposed.

Franklin square was a cute little expanse of grass and trees that was placed close enough to school that it wasn't a horrible walk, but just quiet enough that no one would think twice about seeing a teacher and student meeting there. Jane decided that this place could possibly be her saving grace.

"Okay," Maura replied. "I'll be there in about a half hour." She said, glancing at the analogue clock hanging in her silver kitchen.

"Alright, see you then."

When Jane hung up with Maura, she decided that she was never so happy that she didn't need to call her dad for a ride home.

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