"No, Maura, I'm not going" the dark haired detective said, flopping down on the couch. "You heard them earlier - they aren't going to let this go.I knew going undercover at Merch was a bad idea."

"Jane, they know it was just for work. I'm positive that they won't mention it" Maura gently tugged on the detective's hand attempting to convince her. Jane just looked at her pointedly knowing full well that the men she worked with were having way too much fun with the fact that the detective had been hit on by so many women.

"Ok, they probably will mention it but I'm sure the conversation will move on to something else quickly."

Taking a sip of her beer, the detective continued to stare at the M.E. hardly even blinking. Sighing softly, Maura dropped Jane's hand and sat down carefully next to her smoothing out her skirt, resigned to spending the evening in.

As Jane focused her attention again on the game playing on the large tv, Maura let her mind drift back to the night before. She had enjoyed helping Jane with her undercover assignment. If she were to be completely honest, she had noticed her friend staring at her barely covered bosom several times over the course of the night. Each time caused an anxious fluttering in her chest and raised goosebumps covering her pale skin. The M.E. looked down as she twisted her fingers together in a nervous gesture while she thought about her reaction to the detective's hot gaze. It was impossible to deny the attraction she felt for Jane, she was just unclear if her feelings were returned. Still, those looks…

Jane bit back a groan as she peaked a glance at the doctor. Taking her quiet contemplation for disappointment, Jane knew she wouldn't be able to fully relax until she was able to see a smile back on her friend's face. "Maura, do you really want to go?"

Looking up in surprise, she met the detective's eyes. "I do, Jane. Normally I wouldn't care so much but I felt really involved in this case and I would like to celebrate with the rest of the team."

Sighing loudly, Jane threw herself back against the couch. "Do you promise not to be a part of their little 'make fun of Jane' part of the night?" Smiling, Maura clapped her hands and stood up to get Jane's jacket "Absolutely, Jane! I promise!"

"How do I know I can trust that promise?" she reluctantly stood and took the jacket, sliding it on.

A hurt look came over the doctor's face until she looked up and saw the sparkle of humor in the detective's eyes. "You mean my word isn't enough?" She smirked at the brunette, raising one perfectly shaped eyebrow.

"Nope, not this time Dr. Isles. I'm going to need a little more than just your word"

Slipping her arms into her own coat, Maura pulled her golden curls to the side to avoid being caught beneath the fine fabric. Tilting her head slightly, she looked at the brunette in contemplation. "What would you like, Jane? An agreed upon penalty if I succumb to the juvenile behavior of your partners?"

"Yes!" Jane exclaimed extending one long leather clad arm in her direction and pointing at her. "That is exactly what I want!"

"Fine, Jane" the doctor smiled up at her "whatever you say."

Smiling widely, Jane grabbed the keys and opened the door letting her palm skim over her friends shapely hip, fingertips just brushing over the curve of her perfect derriere . "It's a deal then. If you act childish tonight then I bend you over my knee and give you the spanking you deserve. Let's go, Dr. Isles, I'm driving." she left a stunned and now slightly aroused M.E. in her wake as she sauntered out of the house.

"Wait! What? Jane...wait!" Maura followed closely behind.

The discussion continued in the car to no avail. Jane wasn't to be budged an inch. Her argument was firmly set in the idea that "If you keep your word, you have nothing to worry about". The doctor even offered Red Sox box tickets, but the detective was adament that the punishment fit the crime. Finally Maura had agreed just to end the discussion so that they could meet Korsak and Frost where they waited inside the Dirty Robber. She very rarely joined in their teasing anyway and was confident she could refrain from it this evening too. The doctor was also fairly sure that the detective was merely teasing her and would never actually follow through. Just to be safe, she was determined to defend Jane as much as possible.

Jane had been correct in her assumption of the entertainment for the evening. She was taking all of the teasing in stride and was appreciative that Maura was being so good trying to stick up for her and attempting to change the topic, but the men were not having it. The doctor was on her third glass of wine when the conversation turned to the outfit Maura had been wearing.

"Damn, Doc. You looked amazing" Frost shook his head and winked at her.

Jane nearly growled as she dropped a hand to Maura's thigh and squeezed it possessively. "Mind your manners, Frost." The doctor jumped as those fingers brushed against the sensitive skin of her inner thigh. It wasn't the first time Jane had touched her since they arrived. Maura swallowed hard as arousal washed over her again. Something was changing between the two friends and she felt both anxious and terrified of the possibilities. Gathering her composure, she turned and beamed at her detective for defending her honor.

"C'mon Janie..you had to notice how amazing she looked in that getup" Korsack smiled as he peered at her over his beer.

"What getup? All I saw was a coworker doing her job really well."

Maybe it was the alcohol or the warm hand tracing patterns on her thigh, or the increased sexual tension that was making her dizzy and clouding her thoughts but Maura found herself snorting at Jane's comment. Yes...snorting. Giggling, Maura looked around the table as the men chuckled at the noise she had made. Confused by the unexpected and unladylike sound coming from the doctor, the detectives head spun her way as Maura continued. "She definitely noticed the outfit or at least the lack of it. Her gaze was focused so low that I was afraid I would fall over if I were to bend down any further to meet her eyes."

Beer lifted halfway to her mouth Jane froze, stunned by what she had just heard. Recovering quickly, she turned and stared at the doctor. Catching and holding her gaze, she smirked as she slowly brought the bottle to her lips and took a small drink.

"What was that, Dr Isles?" she gloated as she raised one dark eyebrow. "Care to repeat what you just said?"

The men, who had been laughing, sobered up a little and looked on with confusion as Maura's eyes widened and her smile disappeared. They watched with concern as she became very pale before a dark flush worked its way up her creamy white skin. Suddenly the air felt very heavy and charged, almost as if it were pulsating between them. Stunned by her own actions, the doctor was at a loss for words. "Uh..I only meant that.."

"Oh no, Dr. Isles, I think we all know what you meant." Jane smiled smugly, her eyes a much darker shade than normal. She kept her gaze on Maura as she moved to the edge of the bench seat they shared. "I'll be right back. Don't have too much fun while I'm gone." Sliding out of the booth, the detective winked at Maura before she made her way to the restroom.

"Maura, are you ok? You don't look so good." Korsak asked with a concerned look

Focusing back on the men, Maura smiled sweetly. "I am fine. Thank you, Vincent. I just think I've maybe had a bit too much wine. I think I'm going to call it an evening. Would one of you please give Jane my apologies and make sure she gets home ok?"

Korsak and Frost looked at each other in confusion before nodding. Watching the Doctor leave, Korsak shook his head. "What is going on with those two tonight?" Frost elbowed him and pointed to where Jane was following just a few steps behind the doctor. "I'm not sure, but whatever it is I don't think it's over".

Maura slid the key into the driver side door just as two hands braced themselves on either side of her and hips pressed into hers. Before she had time to react, a very familiar husky voice whispered right near her ear "Going somewhere?"

"Jane! You startled me!" Maura stepped forward and spun around finding herself face to face with a darkly suspicious detective. Her heart was beating against her ribcage as Jane stared her down. Moving her hand down the doctor's arm, she wrapped her fingers around a curvy hip. Pulling Maura tightly against her, she brushed the swell of the doctor's backside as she grasped the keys and unlocked the door. Pulling the keys free, she slid them into her pocket and moved to hold the doctors hips with both hands. Taking a half step back letting her hot gaze sweep down the doctor's body, lingering on the visible cleavage and again on smooth thighs. Maura shivered and bit back a moan at the erotic look in the detective's eyes. "Jane" she whispered as her best friend pressed their bodies together and buried her face in the soft curls below the doctor's ear. Nuzzling in closer, Jane bit gently on a soft earlobe. "You wouldn't be trying to run away from me, now would you?" The M.E. swallowed hard as heat rushed through her and seemed to pool between her legs. "Because I believe I owe you a spanking, little girl". Jane pinched her firm backside playfully before pulling the door open. Maura didn't even try to hide her whimper as she slid into the car, catching sight of the wicked smile adorning the detective's gorgeous face.

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