Olivia was anxious. Elliot had been gone for three weeks after going to his old core buddies funeral. He was supposed to be coming back today.

She had missed him but made a bow not to jump him the minute he walked through the door.

She was so lost in thought she didn't even see him walk in. "Hey." his soft voice greeted her.

She looked up smiling, "Welcome back."

He looked hurt, "What no hug? I was gone for three weeks."

She laughed and stood up wrapping her arms around his waist.

The hug separated and Olivia looked at him perplexed. 'Have you been working out for three weeks?"

"Liv, I need to talk to you, can you skip out early." Elliot asked straightening up.

"Sure." she replied slipping on her coat, "Where are we going?"

"My apartment?" he asked as they got in the elevator.

"But we barely know each other!" She teased dramatically.

They both laughed this time. It was good to be together again.

Elliot and Olivia sat in his apartment drinking a couple of beers.

"So what is it you wanted to talk to me about?" Olivia asked swinging her legs onto his lap.

"My buddy died and I went to the funeral. If id been there, he wouldn't have died Liv. I was his roommate. We look out for each other." he paused and took her hand in his. "Im going back into the marines. I requested a break so I could come back and get my stuff."

Olivia was speechless. After regaining her composure she finally managed to talk, "Does Cragen know?"

"Yeah. I told him a week ago but I asked him to keep it a secret from you. I wanted to tell you in person." he said softly.

"Oh." she whispered. "No more dynamic duo of Stabler and Benson?"

Elliot laughed, "No but well still talk and Ill come visit New York every chance I get,"

"okay." she stood. "Ill let you get packed."

"No I wanna spend this time with you." Elliot stood as well.

"I don't think that's a good idea."

"Why?"

"You have real family."

"I wanna be with you."

Olivia sighed and look at his forehead because looking into his eyes would make her start crying, "Fine."

"What do you want to do?" Elliot asked placing a hand on the small of her back.

"How bout a sleepover?" Olivia said with a smile as she grabbed his hand and leading him into his bedroom. "Get into your pajamas."

Olivia disappeared into the bathroom and came out later in one of Elliot's old shirts. She walked to the bed and pulled back the sheets, "get in."

They layed beside each other kicking each other in the shins every so often. Olivia and Elliot talked into the night, and before they knew it, the duo was asleep and dreading tomorrow.

Olivia woke up in the curve of Elliot's chest. He was awake and looking softly at her.

"You have to leave in an hour and a half." she whispered.

He nodded and got up walking into the bathroom to get ready.

Elliot and Olivia stood at the airport looking at the plane he was supposed to board.

She smiled, "You look so professional."

Elliot straightened his uniform jacket, "thanks." he reached into his bag and pulled out his leather jacket. He handed it to her. "Here, take it. My email address is in the pocket."

She nodded and pulled it on.

"It looks good on you" he commented. He saw her biting her lip, "its okay to cry, Olivia."

She threw her arms around his neck and buried her face in his chest, letting her tears fall. "Please Elliot, don't go!"

He laughed and kissed her forehead. "Don't worry ill be back before you know it and back to kicking your butt at football."

She laughed sadly.

Elliot hesitated. "I have to go now."

She nodded, "Bye Elliot."

"Bye Olivia." he kissed her cheek and grabbed his bag getting on the plane.

Olivia watched it disappear before walking back to her car and driving to work.

This was a sort of prologue. I hope to continue writing this soon. Its gonna be different then anything I have ever read on here so I hope you guys will be patient enough for my busy lifestyle. Please review! Ill update soon.