Take my breath away (EN)

Blind

Author's note
Some users (thanks you all!) asked me to explain clearly the correct order of the chapters... so here are the chapters in chronological order until now:
Flashback
7-10-12-13-3-5
Present day
1-2-4-6-8-9-11-14-15-16-17-18
I hope you'll continue enjoying this story! ;-) L.

Jane POV

I wake up and I start stretching, moving blankets slightly, when I turn around and I see you here, next to me, sleeping quietly. Your uncovered back, your hair a little scuffed, your face relaxed... you are perfect. And of all the people you could have, you chosen me. I still can't believe it.

I try to get up slowly so I don't wake you up when I hear you whispering my name, without opening your eyes. I can't ignore it, and I'm gonna lie down by your side and kiss you chastely.

"Good morning, sweetheart", I say, after our brief contact. You greet me, and without opening your eyes, you knuckle closer, with your head resting in the gut of my neck. I surround you with my arm and I start caressing your shoulder, with slow movements, with my fingertips... your skin is as soft as silk. I'll kiss you on the head and taste the scent of your hair with my nose.

We stay like this for a while until you ask me if I want to have breakfast. I think that, unlike yours, my pantry is permanently empty, but I don't care.

"Go back to sleep, I'll wake you when breakfast is ready," I say, leaving you on my bed. I put on my sweatpants and a T-shirt and go down to the bar across the street to get breakfast.

When in doubt, I order practically the entire morning menu, and as soon as the order is ready I run straight home. I try to find something in the mess of my house that looks like a tray to bring you breakfast in bed. You're asleep again, and I almost hate to wake you. I put the makeshift tray on the nightstand and I come closer to kiss you again. You're glad when you see what I brought you. We have breakfast, slowly: it's Sunday and we don't have to go to work. You can't imagine what a joy it is to know that I can have you all to myself all day long. We spend the rest of the morning in bed, snuggling, watching TV, but also doing much more, and talking about more and less ... but above all discovering our new daily life. After making love again - I can't get enough of it - we settle down under the covers again, without feeling the need to get dressed. It's hot so I turn down the blankets a little bit...ok the heat is an excuse, I admit it: I just want to fall asleep and wake up watching my wonderful woman in all her beauty. I hug you from behind and leave a little kiss on your shoulder... I realize I'm falling asleep, filling my lungs with your perfume.

Maura POV

I'm always been a light sleeper. I have a feeling of hearing noises, but I don't pay any attention... your neighborhood isn't just residential, unlike where I live. I try not to notice when I hear a sound of steps approaching and interrupting suddenly.

"Oh my God! What the hell are you doing?"

I hear Angela's unmistakable voice when I wake up, still a little confused. I turn to that voice and all of a sudden I realize what's going on: your mother just saw me naked in your bed. I pull the blankets to cover us, with my gut.

"Ehm Angela, we can explain" I tell her while you're even more in the dream world than here. I'll give you an elbow to wake you up. You see your mother, but it doesn't seem to upset you any more than that. It almost seems to be perfectly normal to you.

"Ma', what are you doing here?"

You're still wrinkling your eyes: I'd find it very tender, except that the embarrassment of this situation has now taken over me.

"Wooo..." you mumble, realizing what's going on. Well awake, Jane!

"I really... Jane, is this really what we taught you?" your mother says, and you realize she didn't take it very well. I'd like to disappear from this room, get out, take my car and hit the accelerator and leave only a trail of smoke behind me. Your gaze is incredulous at the not at all veiled disapproval that shines through in the tone of her words.