Young Love Reunited

Chapter 1: Love at First Sight

Disclaimer-I do not own Law and Order: SVU, Dick Wolf and NBC do.

Author's Note: What would happen if Elliot and Casey had met as teenagers? The school in this story is located in New York and I did my research ahead of time. Mostly AU.


Story begins in early September, 1984.

It was Casey's first day Trinity School and she was nervous. All her life she had gone to school in Virginia. All of a sudden her parents had her go and live with her Aunt Serene and Uncle Darin in NYC and attend school there.

Luckily for her, her aunt was more than willing to go with Casey to her first day of school.

"Sweetie you are going to do great," Serene gently whispered her niece's ear, "Now let's go and get your schedule."

After going through fifteen minutes of paper work, Casey was on her own looking for her locker.

Meanwhile Elliot Stabler, a popular senior and the captain of the soccer team was chatting with his fellow teammate, Landon McQuinn when he saw Casey. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen.

He had been watching her for so long that he didn't hear Landon talking to him.

"Earth to El, earth to El, are you okay?"

"Huh? Yeah I suppose so," replied Elliot distractedly.

Landon turned around and saw what Elliot was looking at.

"Elliot I think you are in love," teased Landon when he saw Casey.

"Do you know who she is?" asked Elliot.

"Nah, she is probably a freshman," said Landon and then continued, "You should go talk to her and help her, she looks lost."

Landon had barely said the last word and Elliot had already made his way over.

"Hey there," began Elliot startling Casey a bit.

When she looked up to see who was talking to her, she saw the most gorgeous blue eyed and hunk standing in front her. Her heart skipped a couple of beats when she saw him.

"I am Elliot Dion Stabler, my friends call me El, and you are?"

"Casey Daphne Novak," replied Casey barely getting the words out of her mouth.

"Need any help?"

"Uh yeah," Casey stammered nervously, "I am looking for my locker and my first class."

"No problem, I will show you," gestured Elliot extended her his arm.

She timidly took his arm while carrying her book bag and thought to herself, Wow what a gentleman.

As the day progressed Elliot was there every step of the way to help her transition into the student at Trinity.

Right as she got out of her last class and waited to for her aunt to pick her up, Elliot caught up with her.

"Casey, I was wondering if you would like to come to one of my practices and then my first game of the season this Saturday."

Casey was stunned. It was barely the end of her first day and she already had a guy who liked her, and a handsome one at that.

"Um I don't know," began Casey apprehensively, "My aunt is about to come pick me up."

"Oh that is not a problem I can give you a ride home afterwards and don't worry I'm a very safe driver," Elliot said reassuringly.

Casey thought to herself, Wow he is very persuasive and if weren't for his good looks and charm I probably would have turned him down.

"Okay I will come, on one condition."

"Name it."

"I will come and support as a friend, for now."

"Deal," said Elliot as he flashed his mega watt smile making Casey all weak in the knees.

Before she headed out with Elliot she realized she needed to do something.

"Oh Elliot could you hold on I need to call my aunt and let her know the change in plans."

As soon things were settled Casey went you the soccer fields and actually enjoyed herself.

When she got home and Elliot walked her to the apartment Elliot asked, "So I will see you at the game on Saturday at 2 pm?"

"Yeah. Um is it ok if I bring someone with me? It will probably be my aunt."

"Sure no problem. I will see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah see you tomorrow."

When Casey walked into the apartment and saw her aunt reading the afternoon paper she knew she had to talk to her.

"Aunt Serene could I talk to you about something?"

"Is it about that young man who dropped you off?"

"How did you know?" inquired Casey.

"Well when I heard a car pull up, I couldn't resist peeking through the curtains. I must say he is pretty cute."

Casey pondered a bit and then continued, "To tell you the truth I think I like him but I am not sure of my feelings."

"Well all I can say is I can tell he likes you so follow your heart sweetie and you will know what to do," Serene said while giving her niece a hug.

"Thanks Aunt Serene you're the best."

"No problem."

"Oh Aunt Serene, I was wondering if you would like to come with me to Elliot's soccer game on Saturday."

"What time?"

"2 pm."

"Sure that works, good thing I called and cancelled my styling appointment for that day."

"Oh and Aunt Serene, if he and I do become an unofficial pair, could you not tell Momma and Poppa tell it is official and when you and Uncle Darin have met him."

"Your secret is safe with me," said Serene smiling.

"Thanks Aunt Serene."

Saturday had come quicker than Casey anticipated.

Casey and her aunt decided to arrive half an hour before kick-off.

After getting in and on their way to their seats, Casey heard someone call her name.

"Hi Casey glad you could make it," said Elliot.

"No problem," began Casey and then she remembered and added, "Thanks for the ride the other day."

"My pleasure."

"Oh sorry, Aunt Serene this is Elliot Stabler, Elliot is my aunt, Serene Martin."

"It is nice to meet you Elliot," said Serene, "So you are a Stabler, which means..."

Elliot replied politely while offering a firm handshake, "Yes I am Irish and Catholic, it is nice to meet you ma'am."

Elliot then heard a whistle and said, "Opps, coach is calling the players back to the field for warm-up."

He then said to Casey, "I will see you around okay?"

"Okay, yeah and good luck Elliot," said Casey as Elliot turned around and jogged off but turned his head around smiled his famous smile.

As Casey and her aunt made their way to their seats, her aunt said something she didn't expect so soon.

"Case, you have my approval to date him and pursue a relationship that is if you choose to."

"Really?"

"Yes. I think he is a good match for you. I will talk to your Uncle Darin for you."

After Casey got her aunt's approval she was beginning to feel surer of this situation.

After the game started, Casey made sure she cheered loud and clear so that Elliot could hear her. Elliot and the team went on to cream the opposing team seven to zero.

At the end of the game Casey had her aunt go ahead of her and Serene knew what it was about.

Casey went to look for Elliot and saw him with his back to her, celebrating with the victory with this team. So she snuck up to him and tagged on his shoulder and she spun around.

"Hey you did great out there, good job defeating the other team," said Casey enthusiastically.

"Thanks Casey. I'm glad you enjoyed the game."

After some silence, Casey blurted out "So I will see you Monday?" before she could stop herself.

"Yeah sure by your locker right?" asked Elliot.

"Uh, okay, see you."

As Casey was about to leave Elliot called out, "Casey wait."

Casey turned around and saw Elliot heading in her direction and suddenly he gave her a kiss on her cheek leaving Casey flabbergasted.

After what seemed like an eternity she finally made it to the parking lot as she felt like she was walking on clouds.

"Kiddo, are you okay?"

"Yeah," answered Casey absentmindedly.

Serene knew the look on her niece's face what had happened so she did not need to ask.

Later that night neither Elliot nor Casey could focus on what they were doing because of what had occurred earlier because it was completely spur-the-moment.

Elliot was so out of it that his parents figured out what was wrong.

William and Gina Stabler had also been able to pinpoint the same thing with their two older boys Ryan and Joshua.

After Elliot came home from the team celebration he only mumbled a quick hello to his parents and went straight to his room. He just needed some place quiet to sort out his new found feelings.

Only twenty minutes later a small knock came on the door.

"Come in," said Elliot.

"Son," began William and Gina continued, "We need to talk."

Elliot sat up not knowing what to think.

"We noticed that you aren't your usual exuberant self after coming home from a victorious soccer match. Is anything bothering you?" asked William.

"Yes as a matter of fact there is, but it is a good thing. You know how you and mom told me that at the right time I will know when I like someone?"

"Yeah I do," said Gina remembering the talk they had with Elliot a few years ago.

"Well I think it has happened."

William and Gina exchanged I knew it glances at each other.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Gina asked gently.

"Well it all started on the first day of school. I was talking with Landon when suddenly I see this girl and I was instantly enamored with her. Her beauty stood out from that very moment. I introduced myself, showed her around and even asked her if she wanted to come and watch the first practice and my first game and to my surprise she said yes. And then today we talked for a short time before and after the game and suddenly out of the blue I gave her a quick peck on the cheek. I am afraid I might have scared her, but I really like her."

"Well son," began William and then added, "I think that you are experiencing your first real crush. May I ask her who she is?"

"Her name is Casey Daphne Novak, she is a freshman so she is about fourteen..."

Before he could even finish his sentence he felt a shiver go up and down his spine.

"It seems to me that you have genuine feelings for her. Maybe you should play it by ear and then see how it goes," said Gina.

"Okay thanks mom and dad. I think I know what to do now."

"Anytime son," said William and then he quietly added before closing the door, "If you two wind up together and you are ready, please bring her by, we would like to meet this young lady, but no pressure ok?"

"Thanks dad."

After the conversation he had with his parents, Elliot decided to get ready to hit the sack early.

Meanwhile Casey her self was trying to sort out the same feelings and replaying what happened.

Could he really like me? I like him too. I mean what is not to like?" He is tall, handsome, he has a great smile and he is such a gentleman. I mean back in Virginia I had quite a few guy friends but none of them serious in terms of a relationship. Maybe I should give him a chance.

Casey had been so lost in thought that she did not hear the knock on her door.

"Come in."

Darin Martin walked in after getting the okay.

"Hey kiddo, I heard about what happened today and from what your aunt said he sounds like a very nice young man," began Darin. "And even though I have not met him you have my approval..."

Casey's eyes widened as her Uncle said that.

"...and once you are ready you can bring him by."

Casey jumped up and give her Uncle Darin a big hug.

"Thanks Uncle Darin. Come to think of it I never thanked Aunt Serene properly."

"It's okay she knows."

A little while later Casey decided to call it a night.

When Monday comes around I am going to let Elliot know exactly know how I feel.

Before either of them knew it was Monday and as Casey citing in her head what she wanted to say when she saw Elliot already by her locker her stomach did somersaults as she made her way to her locker.

"Good morning," they said at the same time causing to the other to laugh.

As they both said "I have something to tell you" Elliot stopped and said, "Casey, why don't you go first."

"Okay," began Casey and after a breather she let it out.

"Elliot, I want you to know that I have liked you since that first day you introduced yourself. I just wasn't sure how to approach it. Okay your turn."

Elliot took a deep breath and said, "To tell you the truth Casey, I have liked you ever since I saw you for the first time even before I introduced myself. I also want to apologize if I scared you last Saturday."

There was a reign of silence before Elliot continued he thought to himself, It is now or never.

"I was wondering about something," began Elliot.

"Yes?" asked Casey.

"Well I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me. I understand if you say no..." said Elliot but Casey interrupted.

"Yes Elliot I will go on a date with you, what day?"

"Um how about we settle this later? Class is about to start. Come I will walk with you to class."

"Okay!"

When they reached her English class, Elliot added, "Oh I almost forgot, this is for you."

He handed a single stemmed yellow rose and added I will see you later right?" asked Elliot with a wink and that irresistible smile.

"Yes I will see you later," Casey said weakly as she accepted the rose.

Later that after some consultation and exchanging phone numbers they set their date for Friday night.

As the week went on, the two were becoming inseparable as they hung out more and Casey became friends with his friends and Landon seemed happy to have an adoptive little sister in Casey and Casey was making friends her age especially after being a part of the school newspaper.


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