Title: Rebound
Author: Svufan320
Fandom: Law & Order: SVU
Rating: G
Pairing: Olivia/Amanda - Maybe
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, please don't sue me. Infringement not intended.
My very first fanfic, please don't be too harsh. This does contain lesbian subtext, if this offends you, please go elsewhere.
Chapter 1
As the sunrise was starting to peak through the wooden blinds that covered the windows by the bed. Olivia's eyes flew open. Her bare feet hit the cold concrete floor of her homey but modern apartment. She stretched and let out a much needed yawn. She padded to the kitchen for a light breakfast and then immediately headed back to the bedroom to change into her favorite sweats.
She had to hit the pavement early this morning. It was her only day off this week and she wanted to make the most of her Sunday. As the hard rock music blared in her earbuds, sweaty and out of breath as she was, this was her pleasure at the end of her week and her secret way to deal with her demons.
Maybe she had a great night of sleep but she felt good about herself this morning. More than usual. She had come to terms that before Cassidy and her moved in together, it probably wasn't going to work. He was too different from her, he lacked emotion and compassion. That didn't change how she felt about him, she still respected him but she craved something more. Olivia had finally put out the last box of Cassidy's things last week.
About 5 miles later, Olivia started to briskly walk to her door. The crisp New York air was hitting her tongue, as her breathing started to catch the pace of her walk. She took a quick shower and got dressed. She checked herself in the mirror before walking out of the door wearing her khaki pants and a hooded sweatshirt with an NYPD logo, nothing fancy, only going to the grocery store as she locked her front door behind her.
She took the train to the nearest organic market. The wonderful aroma smacked her in the face as the automatic doors opened and the scents whirled around her, making her stomach growl. She immediately recognized the smell of lavender and the fresh Rosemary and a hint of Basil. She loved going to markets like this on Sundays seeing all of the couples and families going about their daily routine, made her feel grounded and added some normalcy to her life. She was sitting in the deli finishing her chef salad, when she glanced up and saw Rollins walk around the corner aisle across the store. Oblivious of Olivia watching her from the corner of the deli, Olivia noticed she was with another woman.
Amanda seemed so relaxed around her, smiling, she had never seen Amanda like this. This woman must be her sister, has to be family, Olivia thought. She continued to watch, but she didn't stare, she didn't want to get caught but she was curious to know more about her colleague. As she watched the other woman, she saw her come up playfully behind Amanda, wrap her arms around her waist and kiss her on the back of her neck, and Amanda smiled as they walked out of sight. Olivia immediately looked away. Hopefully not family, she thought to herself. She laughed out loud drawing attention from the man that walked through the deli, from grabbing a cart. She half smiled not wanting to seem smug.
She wasn't surprised, but she was intrigued. Amanda had never mentioned her obvious love interest. Hell, she never said anything about her personal life except about the gambling situation. Olivia quickly wondered over to get a basket by the door, going the opposite direction purposely to avoid Amanda, her friend and a potentially awkward situation.
She practically sprinted through the produce section, grabbing a few apples and a bag of purple seedless grapes. She grabbed a quart of milk and made it to the checkout counter. The clerk looked alarmed, puzzled at Olivia's clear desperation. She kept watch for Amanda as the clerk rang her up. Olivia shoved the money in the cashier's direction and told her to keep the change. She grabbed her bag of groceries and darted out of the store.
She walked proudly down the sidewalk. She was rather impressed with herself, she remained to be unseen by Amanda, although she wondered how Amanda would have reacted, had they ran into each other. She neared the steps to the train platform. The entire walk she contemplated what she had seen. She took her last step, and sat on a bench. While she waiting on the train, for home, she wondered why Amanda had never said anything to her at work about her love life. If indeed that was her lover, and how long they had been together.