Title: A Lovely Evening

Characters/Parings: Elliot/Olivia (established)

Rating: Strong R for smut and fluff

Disclaimer: Don't own them. Can't sue me. You know the deal. I'm just playing with them for a while (Damn you, Dick Wolfe)!

Setting: Current/slightly AU (which means, EO is married)

Spoilers: Seasons 6, 7 & 8 (Kathy and Elliot are divorced)

Summary: Elliot and Olivia have a romantic evening together. And we all know what happens when EO have a romantic evening (evil grins).

Author's note: This is something I came up with. BTW, the song I used is called Lovely and it's sung by my favorite, favorite group in the whole wide world (drum roll, please), Boyz II Men! And, another thing, I saw this movie with Mariska called 'The Advocate's Devil' (yes, people, that's when her hair was longer back in 1997), and I noticed a scene where she was having a romantic evening with her defense attorney boyfriend and that inspired me to write this!

On a side note: Okay, this was supposed to be a one-shot, but I'll add one more chapter for all you EO lovers out there. Besides, there's gonna be some flashbacks in this chapter!

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

X

Stabler residence

Queens, New York

May 31, 2007

Lighting the last candle on the dining room table, Elliot Stabler couldn't wait to get this night started. It's been a while since he was able to spend any time with his wife, who also happens to be his partner, and that alone sent shivers up and down his spine. The last case they've been working on took a toll on her and it showed, because when he went to check up on her in the cribs, she was crying.

But, tonight, he was gonna put a smile on her face again with so much more in store.

Soon as he got home, he went right to work. They had the whole house to themselves because his kids were staying with Maureen at her newly renovated apartment in Brooklyn. Since his divorce from Kathy, she moved out to California, not bothering to take the kids with her. Elliot was shocked she would do such a thing, but it was better for the twins (Dickie and Elizabeth) to stay here in New York so they can finish school. Furthermore, Kathleen just started college and Maureen graduated a year ago and she's now working for a modeling agency.

Now that the kids are in good hands with their older sibling, he can focus all his energy tonight on his beautiful wife, Olivia Benson-Stabler.

He didn't know what he did to deserve a beautiful and caring woman like her, but he was damn glad he got her. He's been in love with her since that first meeting eight years ago. From the moment he saw her, he knew he was gone. There was no turning back and, to his credit, he didn't wanna turn back...

"Elliot, I know you're against having a new partner, but please give this one a chance. She may be the one who can tame you," Captain Don Cragen scolded the seasoned detective lightly.

"She?" Elliot asked, raising his eyebrow.

"Yes, she. So, don't be too hard on her. She requested to be in this unit because she knows how to deal with the victims. Can you understand that?"

"I guess. I don't have to like it, though," he said as Cragen went and opened the door. A beautiful young woman stepped inside, smiling brightly.

"Elliot Stabler, I want you to meet your new partner, Olivia Benson," Cragen introduced.

He was dumbstruck at the sight of her. She was so fucking fine and then some. He couldn't believe she was his partner. He got so aroused at the sight of Olivia Benson so quickly, he was about to be split in half. And it didn't help matters when she smiled at him. God, she was beautiful.

"It's so nice to meet you, Elliot," she said, smiling brightly as she put her hand out to shake. He grabbed it firmly and, instead of shaking it, he brought it up to her lips and kissed it gently, making her shiver. No man has ever done that to her before.

"Always a pleasure to meet a beautiful woman like you," he murmured.

She already started creaming in her pants. His words were already like sexual torture to her. She was disappointed, however, when she noticed a wedding band on his finger. Why does the cute ones always end up married or gay?

"Okay, now that you two are acquainted, I have a case for you. There's been a series of revenge killings among rape victims within the last two weeks. The last one was raped again before she was murdered. Go down to the ME's office and see what you can find," Cragen ordered.

Elliot and Olivia walked out of the office a second later, surprisingly hand in hand. They couldn't keep their eyes off of each other for one second.

Little did they know, the Cap was watching them the entire time. To make it even more shocking, he was smiling at them!

Elliot and Olivia knew that this was the beginning of what would be a beautiful and turbulent partnership/relationship...

Throughout the years, they have loved, bickered, fought and laughed, they were able to stick together. And when his marriage to Kathy began to fall apart, Olivia was there for him in his time of need. Elliot couldn't deny the growing feelings he had for her. He was just head over heels in love with his partner/best friend.

But, one night, when he came by her apartment, she knew something was wrong. But, at the same time, she was thrilled that he came to her...

"Elliot, what's wrong?" she asked frantically. She couldn't help but notice him crying. Not trying to be rude, she stepped aside and let him inside her apartment.

"It's Kathy. She's gone. That bitch is fucking gone!" he roared as he collapsed on the sofa.

"Gone? Gone how?" she asked as she went into the refrigerator and grabbed two beers.

"I came home from work tonight, anxious to surprise her. I went into the kitchen and saw the kids sitting at the table. They were looking shocked and had tears in their eyes. I asked them what was wrong, and Maureen said that Kathy took off. She didn't leave a note, she didn't call, but she did leave me with divorce papers. I can't believe she would do this to me, to us. I know we had problems, but I loved her and I was willing to work it out. How could she do this to me, to our family?" he sobbed.

Olivia came back a moment later with two beers and sat them down on the coffee table. Then she sat down next to him and pulled him into her comforting arms. He sobbed on her shoulder as she rubbed his back.

"I'm so sorry, El. Is there something I can do?" she asked softly.

"You being here is enough for me. But, oh God, what about my children? They're so devastated. They have no mother now," he sniffed.

"You have some amazing children, El. You'll get through this. You need them and they need you. This is a trying time for all of you."

"Liv, can I say something?" he asked.

"Sure," she said, her voice cracking.

He took a deep breath. "I love you, Liv, and I can't thank you enough for standing by me through my ordeal."

She was shocked. She was not prepared for this. Elliot Stabler said he loved her! He fucking loved her! She didn't know if he loved her as a friend or something more, but he said it and meant every word of it, too.

"I-I love you, too, El," she replied...

Before long, Elliot no longer cared where Kathy ran off to, but he wanted to know why she had abandoned her responsibilities as a wife and mother. However, as it turned out, she ran off to California with, get this, a much younger man. He was shocked, appalled and angered at the thought of her being with someone 12 years younger than her. She gave up everything to be with him, including her life in New York, Elliot and their four beautiful children.

On the other hand, he was happy she was gone because now he can pursue a romantic relationship with Olivia without any problems. They grew closer and closer as the months went by. Before long, they stopped beating around the bush and realized that they were meant to be together.

Maureen, Kathleen, Dickie and Elizabeth were extremely happy that their father was dating his partner. The girls always looked up to Olivia and Dickie had a little crush on her. She was so happy to be part of the family. She had been alone pretty much all her life.

A year and a half into their hot new relationship, Elliot popped the question. A playful smile tugged on his lips because that day was the greatest day of his life...

"Oh, Elliot, that play was beautiful. And dinner was delicious," Olivia beamed as they walked inside the home they shared. Since they've been dating, she thought it would be best to live with the Stabler clan because she has become so close to them.

"Only the best for my girl," he whispered in her ear. She shivered delightfully when his lips touched her ear.

"Your girl, huh?" she teased.

"Yes, baby. My girl," he said before he turned her around. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her passionately, shoving his tongue in her mouth. She moaned and wrapped her arms around his neck; feeling his erection pressing against her stomach.

They stumbled towards the living room, not breaking their heated kisses and not breaking their hold on one another. It was obvious that they need each other in the worst way possible. Elliot and Olivia just can't get enough of each other. Soon enough, they crashed on the sofa.

"You're an animal, El," she purred.

"Look who's talking. I'm not the one who has my hands on your ass," he teased.

"I can do that. You're my man, remember?" she countered.

"Thank God," he praised before he sunk his lips on hers again.

She began to giggle when he moved his mouth from her mouth to the column of her throat. He nibbled and sucked on it lightly.

"You're beautiful," he murmured in her ear.

"Glad you noticed," she giggled.

"You're such a silly girl," he teased.

"Yes, but I'm your silly girl," she countered playfully.

"Yes, you are. And I hope you stay that way forever," he said seriously.

She stopped kissing him and looked into his sparkling blue eyes. She was surprised he said something like that.

"Elliot, what are you saying?" she asked, looking astonished.

"I want you in my life forever, Olivia. I love you so much. You've been there for me when no one else would. You loved me through my flaws, my failed marriage and everything in between. I knew being with you was the best thing that ever happened to me. And, now, I know what to do."

He reached inside his pants pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. He got down on one knee and held her hand into his. She had tears in her eyes because she has a good idea of what he's doing.

"Olivia Lisa Benson, I love you with all of my heart and soul. I can honestly say that I have never known anyone quite you in my life. I've never felt this way about anyone like the way I feel about you. So, if you'll have me, I'd love to be your husband. Baby, will you marry me?"

She was crying when he pulled out a sparkling diamond engagement ring. He slid it on her finger, marveling how beautiful it looked on her.

"Yes," she finally choked out.

"Yes? You said yes?" he asked, making sure that he heard her.

"Did I stutter, Stabler? I said yes!" Olivia scolded lightly before she leaped into his arms. They started kissing again; getting more heated by the second. She pulled back to catch her breath, then she laid her forehead against his.

"I love you, Elliot," she said breathlessly.

He smiled. "I love you, too, Mrs. Stabler..."

Elliot couldn't be more happier in his life when he asked her to be his wife. He couldn't stop smiling for months; even after they tied the knot.

The day Olivia Benson became Olivia Stabler was like a dream come true. No, it wasn't a dream, it was a reality. All he could remember was when the minister pronounced them husband and wife, then Elliot took her in his arms and kissed her passionately. He remembered her reciting her vows with tears of joy falling from her chocolate brown eyes. He remembered being awe struck at the sight of her wedding dress. Elliot couldn't remember being this happy in a long time.

The wedding reception that followed was beautiful and romantic. When Elliot and Olivia took their first dance as husband and wife, nothing could derail their happiness.

Now, here they are. It's been a year and a half since their romantic wedding and they were still happier than ever. Elliot put the finishing touches on the dining room table when he heard the door open.

"Baby, I'm home!" Olivia called out.

He stopped what he was doing and went over to her. She dropped her things on the floor and went into his arms.

"It's over, El. It's all over. Casey and Alex got him," she said tiredly.

"I know, baby, I know," he soothed her.

"Cragen gave us some time off. He said we really needed it," she told him.

"I already got started. The kids are with Maureen, so we can spend some time together. We really needed this; it's just us tonight," he whispered in her ear.

"Elliot, I love you. I'm so glad I married you," she said as she looked into his sparkling blue eyes.

He leaned down and brushed his lips against her gently, then he pulled back and looked into her chocolate brown eyes.

"I love you, too, Mrs. Stabler."

Okay, I only have one more chapter left, and, yes people, smut will be there. Lots and lots of smut just to make you happy! Stay tuned!

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