Jane's feet scuffed the rocky path down the road next to the school. Franklin Park was a fifteen minute walk down a path that veered off the main road. Jane loved the park because even though it was close enough to civilization to be crowded, it was as tranquil as the pond that lay in the middle of it. Still, Jane couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. She knew she wasn't, but she felt like a presence was witnessing her doing something that she obviously wasn't supposed to be doing.
The air was crisp, but not chilled. Jane's nose was a little red and her purple beanie covered her ears nicely. She really just wanted to sit on the park bench, and wait for Maura's Range Rover to pull up in the parking lot. She could see the park in the nearby distance. The sign, "Franklin Park" stood at the entrance, framed by a few oak trees that were slowly regaining their leaves. Jane decided that this was her new favorite place. Well, besides Maura's apartment.
When Jane entered the park, she found the small gazebo that sat next to the pond. She sat there for the minutes that it took Maura to arrive.
Jane thought, long and hard for the short time that she had alone. The park was as empty as she was expecting it to be, so it was perfect.
Mostly, Jane thought about Maura. Was this a good idea? Probably not. How much of her really cared? Like 5 percent. Maura is all I've ever wanted, now I have her. I'll be eighteen in four months. That's good, right? Right in time for summer. This is the best secret I've ever had to keep. Just as this ran through her mind, a white Range Rover pulled in. Jane's heartbeat quickened and she smiled as she saw Maura climb out of the large vehicle.
Maura seemed to assess her surroundings before approaching Jane. When she realized they were alone, Maura stepped under the gazebo to be met with Jane as she stood up.
"Hi," Jane said first. Maura smiled and took the younger girl in her arms for a quick embrace.
"Hey." Maura mumbled into Jane's Black locks. She let go and took Jane's hand. They walked to her car and Jane very chivalrously opened the driver's side door for Maura.
"Why, thank you," Maura dramatically kidded.
"Oh, you're welcome, m'lady." Jane said back, smiling. She closed the door and walked around the car to get to her side.
Once they were in the car, Maura pulled out of the small parking lot. As they drove towards the highway, they were oddly quiet.
"Jay," Maura said as she turned down the radio. "We need to talk about how we're going to do this."
Jane looked at the beautiful blonde goddess in front of her. She was even hotter when she was being responsible.
"Yea, we do." Jane said, fiddling with the bracelet on her wrist. It was a charm bracelet that she started when she was 13. Four years later, she had a Baseball bat, gun, Baseball glove, and panda bear charm.
The two spent the rest of the drive discussing how they were going to keep each other a secret. They would meet at Franklin Park and go to Maura's place from there from now on. They would never be in Maura's classroom alone together during school. Maura would have to treat Jane the same way as any other student during school hours. It would be odd, but it would have to work.
"My friends," Jane began. Maura looked at her for just a moment then returned her view to the road. "they're going to wonder what I'm doing with all of the time I'm not with them. What do I say?"
"I don't want you to lie to your friends but," Maura's voice trailed off. "but, you're just going to have to find something to tell them."
"I can come up with something." Jane said confidently.
"Good," Maura smiled. "You know, Jay, this is the first time for me too."
Jane looked at her in confusion. First time? First time that she, what? First time she was with a woman? "What do you mean?"
"This is the first time I've had to hide a relationship. And I'm okay with it, Jay, I really am. I just wanted you to know that you're not the only one who has no clue how to go about this."
"Oh," Jane nodded her head. "Then maybe you should know something about me too..." Jane sucked in air. She knew that eventually she would have to tell Maura about herself- that she was a virgin, only when as far as to let a boy reach under her shirt, and even that made her feel naughty. She would also have to tell Maura that being with her was the most exciting and nerve-wracking thing she could possibly do.
Maura nodded. "Okay," She said as she put on her right turn signal to get off at the exit.
Jane couldn't find the words so she settled on, "I have no clue how to go about this either."
Maura focused on the road ahead and they finally came to her drive way. "Then let's not think about it tonight," She said, smiling as she unbuckled her seat belt and turned to Jane. "Let's just enjoy each other's company." She leaned forward and placed a tempting kiss on the brunette's lips. Jane smiled against Maura's lips, and soon enough, she wasn't thinking about anything.
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