Author's Notes: I don't own Law and Order: SVU or the prompts below. I found them on Pinterest which I also don't own. These prompt-based drabbles are for enjoyment only.
"Kisses are just the beginning"
Two on her left cheek. Four on her right cheek. Six on just her forehead. Yesterday ended with three on her chin. Today began with one on the lips. Kisses as sweet as these are just the beginning they both realize. Once this line has been crossed there is no turning back. Still, the partners cannot, nor will not stop themselves from indulging. Her lips are his ultimate addiction. His lips are her undoing. They risk it all every single time: their jobs, their reputations, and even their nearly two decade friendship to indulge every single day.
So today finds them, as usual, plotting their escape. When the moment is perfect they sneak off, citing a "much needed break from these mounds of paperwork". The roof is the spot of choice today. They have a roster of spots to choose from depending on the day, time, their current location, and who is around. No words are needed as they emerge onto the windy roof top and instantly embrace. She smiles lovingly at him as they draw nearer and nearer; he returns the smile until their lips meet.
From the doorway their Captain watches two of his best detectives kiss each other with everything they have. The pair is completely unaware that they have been followed this time, along with the fact that their boss has long ago grown suspicious of their little disappearances. He knew that this day would come; he is surprised that it didn't happen sooner. Still, the Captain lets out a tired sigh then heads back inside. Shaking his head as he walks, he thinks to himself how kisses are just the beginning.
"What rested in his pocket would change the rest of their lives."
Elliot has had it in his coat pocket for two weeks now. He is waiting patiently to reveal it to the world. There is no way he is going to proceed any less than cautiously. He has way, way too much to lose now to do so otherwise. Every time he pulls his coat on or shrugs it off, the solid object in his left pocket makes contact with his side reassuringly. Olivia almost discovered it on Monday. She could not find her keys and started to reach into that pocket, hoping to borrow Elliot's. But, he spotted the keys on the far end of her desk just as her finger tips grazed the opening of the pocket.
Today finds Elliot, Olivia, several uniforms as well as the CSU team on the banks of the Hudson searching frantically for a much needed missing murder weapon or their latest case. A sharp wind blows violently off the icy water. Olivia is chilled to the bone, having lost her coat in a foot case just prior to this search. Shivers run throughout her body on their own accord as she scans the rocky shore. Noticing this, Elliot removes his coat and wraps it snuggly around his partner. Olivia smiles great fully in return then returns to the task at hand.
A while later, Olivia spots an abandoned cooler turned upside down amongst the rocks. Bending down to get a closer look, something hard pokes her in the side. She reaches into Elliot's left coat pocket and removes a small red box. The elegant script on the lid takes Olivia's breath away. Opening it, the object inside sends shivers down Olivia's spine and butterflies rising up in her stomach. All she can do is stare down at the most perfect engagement ring she has ever laid eyes on. Sensing a familiar presence before her, Olivia looks right up into Elliot's eyes.
"You weren't supposed to see that yet." Elliot states simply.
