Chapter 1

Jane had never in her entire adult life been stood up by a date. Once in high school, but she didn't care much about that one. This was different. She was actually looking forward to seeing this guy and learning more about him. She should have known it was too good to be true.

He was acting too interested in her, too quickly. She should have known early on that all he wanted was to get her into bed.

Jane shook her head slowly and glanced at her watch. Her date, who will remain anonymous, was now one hour late. She thought maybe that he was just running behind, but common courtesy would have made him call her to let her know. No calls, no text, no nothing. She'd really been stood up!

She sighed heavily and glanced over at the bartender who looked at her sympathetically. She'd given up her table when she became aware that he wasn't coming, and now she sat at the bar, sulking in her miseries. She motioned for the bartender.

"What can I get you?"

"Lemon drop please."

He nodded and left to make her drink. She felt her phone buzz on her hip. She was ready to give him a real piece of her mind, already thinking of the many horrible things that she was going to say! When she opened it, she saw that it was a text from Maura.

Maura: Hey, I know you're probably enjoying your date, but I wanted to share with you something that happened just now.

Jane sighed, not sure if she wanted to talk at all, but she'd never ignored Maura before and she wasn't going to start now. Regardless of how crappy she felt.

Jane: What happened?

Maura: My hair dryer shorted out while I was drying my hair.

Jane: Okay? And?

Maura: I could have been electrocuted, Jane! Do you realize how close I came to death?

Jane laughed out loud. She could just hear Maura say that and she could imagine the horrified expression that she probably had on her face too. The bartender returned with her drink. She took it and sipped it slowly.

Jane: Man, that's crazy! Sorry that happened, Maur. Are you okay?

Maura: Yes, I'm fine, but I saw my life pass before my eyes. LOL.

Jane: Lmao. You're silly. I'm glad you're okay.

Maura: Me too. Well, enjoy your evening, Jane.

Jane: Thanks, good night, Maur.

Maura: Goodnight.

Jane clipped her phone back onto her hip and continued to sip on her drink until she had finished it. She checked her watch one last time. It was now going on 11 pm. That sonofabitch definitely wasn't coming now. After thinking over the wasted night, she resigned that she was simply going to call it a night and go home. She placed her bills on the bar and left.

As she exited the Dirty Robber, she realized that she really didn't want to go home and be alone. She'd done enough of that tonight. She couldn't believe how down she felt because of this. She hadn't allowed anyone to make her feel like this in a long time, and it seriously bothered her.

"I just need a good night's rest." She said to herself as her mind began to gravitate towards thoughts of Maura's comfortable bed.

She knew that if she went home, she'd probably end up on the couch watching reruns until the wee hours of the night and not get any rest at all. But at Maura's house; for some reason as soon as she'd climbed into bed with her and rested her head on her plush pillow, she'd be fast asleep. It was something about the comfort of Maura's bed that made her feel so – Comfortable and safe.

She called for an Uber and while she waited for her ride, she kept playing memories of her time with Maura over and over in her head. She'd never really allowed for herself to stay too long in those thoughts, because they usually made her feel unfamiliar feelings. Feelings of longing and need for her best friend. Those feelings were extremely confusing to her. She'd often think that she was losing her freaking mind when all she could think about was Maura.

Times when her thoughts became too overwhelming, she'd just stay away from Maura. Well, just after work, because she couldn't help but to be around her while they were working. Even then, the way Maura looked at her and stood so close to her, made her insides quiver in ways that she'd never expected nor experienced before.

As the Uber pulled up, Jane sighed heavily and climbed in. She closed her eyes and leaned her head back against the seat, totally oblivious to the fact that the driver was chattering away about something. She heard nothing, saw nothing. All she wanted to do was to go to bed.

A few minutes later, the car pulled up at Maura's. Jane quickly exited and came up to the door. By now it was well after midnight and she was sure that Maura was sleeping. All the lights in the house were out. She reached in her pocket and pulled out her keys. She turned the lock and entered quietly. The house was dark and it was obvious that Maura had retired to bed some time ago. She went to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water before retreating into the guest bathroom for a warm and relaxing shower.

After she was done she made her way upstairs to Maura's room. She entered quietly and stood there by the door. Maura was already sleeping, cuddling a pillow in her arms as she snoozed softly. Jane smiled at the sight of her laying there. Almost immediately she felt a warm and comfortable feeling moving through her body.

She tiptoed over to the bed and pulled back the covers and sat down on the edge. She sighed heavily, willing herself to push all thoughts of being stood up tonight out of her mind; at least just for the remainder of the night.

She leaned forward and placed her face into her hands. She felt Maura stirring slightly behind her. A minute or two later, she felt Maura's soft hand touch her on the small of her back.

"Hey." Maura whispered sleepily, "How long have you been here?"

Jane turned around and glanced at the dark silhouette of Maura's face. The only light that filtered in cast a soft glow on her face, barely lighting it up.

"Just got here. Sorry I woke you."

"It's okay," she said, her hand still caressing Jane's back. "How was your date?"

Jane knew she would ask, but she didn't want to talk about it. She just turned back away from Maura and inhaled deeply, just wanting to enjoy the feel of her presence.

"Jane?" Maura called her softly while sitting up in the bed behind her. She placed her hand on Jane's shoulder immediately causing goosebumps to rise all over Jane's flesh.

"It sucked."

"Ut oh," Maura chuckled a little. "What happened?"

Jane sighed. "I really don't want to talk about it."

"Oh, okay." Maura said.

Jane felt her shifting a bit behind her and she realized that Maura didn't really like that answer. But of course, Maura wasn't going to press her for more. She never did and that's why Jane enjoyed being here with her.

"Thanks for asking though, Maur," Jane said, "It's just been a really long night and I just need some sleep."

"Alright." Maura said softly. Her hand squeezed Jane's shoulder supportively and she laid back down in the bed.

After a minute or two, Jane felt Maura's hand reach around her waist and tug her gently towards her. This simple gesture caused Jane's heart to flutter inside of her chest. Jane gave in to her subtle suggestion and laid down beside her.

Maura waited patiently while Jane got comfortable beside her and then she wrapped her arm around her waist pulling her in closer to her. Maura tucked her head into the nap of Jane's neck and sighed deeply.

"Sleep well, Jane." Maura whispered to her.

"You too." Jane said.

Jane was almost certain that Maura could sense her heart drumming out of her chest, and she was absolutely certain that she could hear how labored her breathing had become. Still she pretended as though Maura's touch and closeness had no effect on her. Maura had just recently begun holding her while they slept. She never protested because it felt so good to be held by someone she knew cared about her.

She inhaled deeply and let out an audible quivering sigh.

"Are you okay?" Maura asked.

"Yeah."

"I can sense that your pulse is elevated, you're possibly dehydrated from drinking."

Jane chuckled and nodded. "Uh huh."

"Do you need some water?"

Jane smiled and leaned back against Maura, "No, I'm fine Maur. Thanks though."

"Alright." Maura sighed and fell silent and after a few minutes, Jane could hear her deep breaths. She'd fallen back asleep.

Jane smiled because she saw and realized that Maura was also very comfortable with her in her arms. She enjoyed listening to the sounds of Maura snoozing lightly behind her. Soon though she began to think about her awful night and those uncomfortable feelings that she'd tried to bury began to come up again.

She wondered why that guy stood her up. Why had he played with her feelings like that? Why did he plan this night, made sure she showed up and then left her sitting there looking like an ass? Her anger over it all began to boil inside of her.

"Hey Maur?" Jane said while nudging her gently.

Maura stirred after Jane nudged her again more firmly. "Hmm?" She said while detaching from Jane and rolling over onto her back. Her eyes were still closed. She was barely awake.

"Are you awake?"

Maura sighed and groaned, "Maybe."

Jane smiled, "I'm sorry, but I can't sleep."

Maura's eyes opened slowly and she yawned loudly, "What's wrong?"

"Just thinking about what happened tonight." Jane said.

Maura sensed the heartache in Jane's voice which prompted her to become alert so she could listen better to her. She leaned over and switched on the night stand lamp.

"What happened?" She asked leaning up on her elbows to listen.

Jane gazed in Maura's eyes. She found it extremely amazing that Maura had been asleep for who knows how long and her hair was completely disheveled and she hadn't any makeup on and she was still one of the most beautiful persons that Jane had ever laid eyes on. Even with her brow furrowed with a frown of concern, she was still so very beautiful.

"He stood me up." Jane exhaled heavily.

Maura's eyes widened. "What?"

Jane nodded, "Yep. The fucker didn't even call or text. Nothing! Just left me sitting there looking like a dummy waiting on his ass."

"Oh my god, that's terrible. I'm so sorry, Jane." Maura said as she reached over and took one of Jane's stray locks and tucked it behind her ear. "Common courtesy goes a long way."

"It certainly does." Jane agreed.

"Are you alright?" Her concern was written all over her face. She knew Jane to be tough and strong in public, but she also knew her secret side as well.

Jane nodded, "Just sucks, you know."

Maura sighed, "I know."

"I mean, god what is it about me that makes guys not want me?"

"What do you mean?"

Jane groaned and laid onto her back. "This is the first time in a very long time that I got stood up, but other guys just lose interest in me. Is there something wrong with me?"

"No there's nothing wrong with you."

Jane sat up in the bed and bounced her knees nervously. "What do the guys at the precinct say about me?"

"In reference to what?" Maura said sitting up as well and placing a firm hand on Jane's knees, stilling her nervous bouncing.

"Me, Maur?"

"What about you, Jane?" Maura frowned. It was obvious she was having difficulty following Jane.

"What is their opinion about me? Do they think that I am sexy? I know you hear them talk amongst themselves. What do they say?"

"I… Well… I," Maura was shockingly finding it hard to formulate her thoughts. "I think they all respect you and yes, they think you are attractive, but honestly, they don't talk about you around me."

"That's surprising! They talk about everything else around you."

Maura nodded, "Yes, but not you."

Jane groaned, "Ugh."

"Jane, what is the problem?"

Jane placed her face in her hands and forced her angry tears to stay inside. "I got stood up by a guy I really wanted to go out with tonight, Maur. I totally bummed out."

Maura nodded, "I understand."

Jane laughed, "How can you possibly understand? You have guys beating down your door for a chance to date you. What do you know about being rejected by someone you really want to be with?"

"Jane, I don't have men beating down my door. I am very selective with whom I choose to date."

"Right, but you have a wider selection."

"What is the point you're making, Jane?"

Jane sighed heavily, "Never mind, Maur. Just never mind." She said hopping out of the bed and going over to the window. She heard Maura let out an equally heavy sigh and she cursed herself for going in on Maura like that. She turned around and looked back at her.

"I'm sorry," Maura whispered and held her hand out to her. "Come back to bed."

Jane didn't want to be away from her any longer than she had to be. And at this moment, she didn't have to be anywhere but laying there with her. She made her way back over to the bed and took Maura's hand. Maura pulled her down onto the bed and smiled at her.

Jane lowered her eyes, ashamed for getting upset with Maura, but she was certain that Maura couldn't understand how she felt. Maura pulled her into her arms and held her tightly.

"I'm so sorry you had a bad night," she said, "But it's over now. Let's just get some rest okay?"

Jane pulled away from her and looked into her eyes. She felt the need to hold her and be held by her. Her eyes bounced from Maura's eyes down to her lips and back. The thoughts that were running through Jane's head scared her beyond belief!

Jane reached and wrapped her hands around Maura's waist and pulled her again into a tight embrace. Her body felt so good pressed against hers. Jane's mind slowly began to get lost in her.

"I'm here for you, Jane. Tell me what you need from me?"

Jane's heart rose into her throat. "Will you hold me?"

"Of course," Maura said as she leaned back and settled into the bed, pulling Jane into her arms. Jane settled in, placing her head securely against Maura's bare chest.

"Don't think I'm weird or anything. I just need you right now."

Maura chuckled lightly. "I don't think you're weird at all. If my nudeness bothers you, I'll slip into a shirt?"

"No, you're okay. I'm not bothered at all."

"Okay," Maura said sighing deeply as Jane's hand traveled across her belly and slipped underneath her.

"We can never tell people that we sleep like this."

Maura laughed, "Why not?"

"Because."

"Because what?"

"Because they might think we are, you know."

Maura shook her head. "What does it matter what people think, Jane?" She reached and stroked her hair, "What we do in the privacy of my home is our business, no one else's. Plus I would never tell anyone about this."

"Yeah."

"It's truly special to me being able to hold you like this."

"Me too." Jane said quietly.

And a silence so profound fell over them, that neither one of them wanted to disturb the peace that enveloped them and the entire room.

"This feels so good." Jane finally said.

"Yes, it does." Maura whispered, reaching down and caressing Jane's arm that lay across her belly.

Jane felt an overwhelming feeling churning inside of her. With the closeness of Maura's skin next to her, all she wanted to do was kiss her. Her lips trembled with restraint as she tried her very best not to put into action the thoughts that were bouncing around in her head. She tried to think of something else, anything that would take away the thoughts of Maura's breasts next to her, but nothing would work.

Finally she couldn't take it anymore. The temptation was just too much. She pursed her lips gently and kissed Maura softly. Her kiss landed on the side of her breast, just below where her armpit connected to her chest. She waited, expecting Maura to react negatively to her kiss, but she didn't.

So she mustered up enough courage to do it again, this time kissing her further in and closer to her nipple. This got a response from her. Maura seemingly shivered and pulled her in tighter to her, but still Maura said nothing. Instead her fingers slowly began to stroke and glide through Jane's hair, slowly and subtly pulling her head closer and closer to her nipple that was getting harder by the second.

Jane knew that she was quickly approaching the point of no return. She could see that her kisses had excited Maura and now she had to do something about it. She couldn't run away from this moment even if she had tried. She wasn't even sure how they had arrived here at this moment either.

Her lips continued to caress the soft skin on Maura's breast with slow, gentle and feather soft kisses. Each time her lips touched Maura, Maura would whimper softly and pull Jane closer until her lips were positioned on the outer edges of her nipple.

Jane glanced up at Maura and saw her looking down at her. When their eyes met, Jane saw that Maura completely approved of what she was doing. Maura's fingers trembled as they held onto Jane's hair. She parted her lips to speak, but nothing but a soft whimper came out as she anticipated Jane's lips being wrapped around her nipple.

Jane glanced down and saw Maura's need and anticipation. She leaned in slowly and took it into her mouth, twirling the nipple gently over her trembling tongue. She'd never done anything like this before but she knew which kinds of things she liked, so she just did that.

Maura let out a heavy sigh/part moan and clenched Jane's hair with her fingers. Jane felt her body tremble underneath her. It was the most amazing feeling ever, knowing that she was the one causing this kind of reaction from Maura. She was surprised at how receptive Maura was to her advances. Up until tonight, they had only cuddled in the bed. There was no turning back from this night.

Maura pulled her over to the other one and as she latched on, she felt an undeniable heat churning and radiating from Maura that matched the heat that was coming from her. She wanted Maura more than anything. Her passion grew for her as her lips bounced from one breast to the other, showering it with delicate and meaningful kisses. After a few minutes of focusing on her breasts, she finally kissed her way up, placing soft kisses on her shoulder, neck and chin.

Maura took Jane's head and gazed into her eyes. The smile that crossed her face was evidence enough to Jane that she was truly in tune with her. She knew that Maura could sense how much she needed her and how much she needed to feel wanted and she was willing to share this with her.

"I'm so glad you're here with me right now." Maura whispered.

Jane smiled. "Me too," She leaned in slowly, wanting to take her time in reaching her lips. Finally after what seemed like a million hours, Jane's lips finally met Maura's. They both moaned, suddenly overwhelmed by the sensation of each other's kiss. Jane's body began to tremble lightly in Maura's arms.

Their kiss lasted a few minutes. It was deep and passionate and comforting. Jane found herself getting choked up from the intensity of the moment. She detached from Maura's lips and collapsed into her arms. Maura wrapped her up into a tight embrace and held her.

"God, I'm so tired." Jane groaned.

"I know. Try to get some rest." She said, kissing her lightly on the side of the head.

Jane exhaled a load of heavy emotions, "Don't let me go." She said kissing her softly in the crook of her neck and resting her head beside her.

"I won't." Maura whispered into her ear. "I promise."

After a couple of minutes, Jane detached and turned over away from Maura. Maura smiled and moved over closer, attaching herself to Jane as the big spoon. It felt so good and so right to have Maura there with her. The last thoughts that passed through Jane's mind before falling asleep was how glad she was that she had decided to come over to Maura's place.

She knew she'd sleep well tonight. She always did when she was sleeping in Maura's arms. Maura waited until Jane had fallen asleep before she switched off the lights and joined her. It was a perfect ending to a not so perfect night.

Author Note: This is not a one shot. This is going to be a nice story. This is going to be Rizzles all the way. So if you don't like Rizzles, please don't read.

I have noticed that both of my stories have been blasted by this mystery guest who wants to ASSUME that she knows how old I am. Just because my user name is Raleigh17, doesn't mean I'm 17 years old. LOL. I was 17 many many moons ago. And if you guys read her review on this story, you will see that she assumed that I was too young to write about women this age. That is so funny. I'm new to writing on Fanfiction, not new to life. My question for mystery guest is if you think I am such a bad writer, why have you read and commented first on my stories? Just don't read it!