Dream Girl

Intro

It had only been an hour, and she was already going through excuses to get away from those people.

For the first time since she's been made detective, Jane wished she was on call. That way, she would have a good alibi to not be there. As usual, her mother was able to convince her, and for her sake, she would try to stay another half hour.

The last time they had a class reunion, she realized how awful and annoying everyone was. Even her best friend from back then avoided her. Guess not going to college and looking too gay meant she wasn't good enough for her. But who could blame her? Melissa always wanted to be one of the popular girls, even when she was only a clumsy tomboy. In college, she got a makeover, a boyfriend, a new group of friends, and suddenly she started ditching on their plans.

Sinking on a seat away from the crowd, Jane sighed and started fidgeting with her hands. She was done, and she didn't care enough to pretend to be polite.

As she was about to get up, something stopped her. Her heart began beating faster, and she could almost feel her heart pumping against her throat. Reminding herself to breathe, she looked at what she believed to be tricks of her mind. No. It was real. There she was. The same perfect posture, same upper-class clothing, and same beautiful honey blonde wavy hair. Maura Isles. The reason for her insomnias as a teen. Even now, she could easily take over all of her thoughts. If there was something Jane regretted about her awkward years was not being brave enough to get to know her better. Besides greets and the rare small talk about classes, they never spoke to each other. The few times the detective lied to herself, thinking she could do it, she would end up embarrassing herself by freezing on the spot. Thankfully, the blonde was always too polite to never call her out. But now...

...now, Jane wasn't an inexperienced horny teen.

J: "Maura!"

Surprised, the blonde looked at her for a few seconds. Then, as she began walking, Jane pulled her a chair by her side.

Sitting down, Maura smiled.

M: "Jane Rizzoli."

J: "I thought you didn't remember me."

M: "How could I? You're the first person that talked to me when I changed schools. I'm surprised you remember me, actually."

J: "Forget the brilliant Maura Isles? Never!"

M: "You mean 'boring'? Maura the bora."

J: "I never called you that, but I...I'm sorry for not defending you."

M: "...from what I remember, people weren't that nice to you either, AND I was boring."

J: "No, you weren't. You were great, and I wish we could've been friends but...I was too scared of pretty girls."

Slightly blushing, Maura looked down for a brief moment and licked her lips. Then, gave her a small smirk and locked eyes with her.

M: "What about now?"

J: "I'm talking to you, am I not?"

Maura's cheek turned bright red before starting to laugh. Carefully, Jane reached for a strand of the blonde hair and tucked it behind her ear. At the same time, both shifted closer to one another. Their knees touching lightly, and the detective's fingers tracing small circles on her wrist.

M: "D-...do you wanna go for a walk?"

J: "Please. I hate these people."

Chuckling, Maura stood up, pulling the brunette with her.

At that moment, Jane became more aware than ever. She really had been a fool in the past.

Maura was sweeter than what she remembered. Or maybe, just like her, she simply grew up and came to be more self-assured than before. Either way, she was still the same. The same impressive girl that made her feel so alive she didn't need to sleep. The one that made her feel so intoxicated, she would forget about her surroundings in a second. Only now, she was a stunning woman.

It didn't need to last forever. Jane didn't allow herself to even go there. She couldn't. She couldn't dare to build hopes that could so easily be demolished and cause so much destruction. But, she had to have her. She had to see what the night might bring and push all reasoning aside. For once, she had to stop trying to control her life, or she might regret it later. Maura Isles was inviting her into her world, and that's not something someone can refuse.