Barba's POV

Everyone had gone home, I was the only one left. I was singing quietly to myself as I finished my work.

"I didn't know you could sing, councilor."

I smiled when I heard that voice.

"Detective McGrath. To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?"

"May I?"

"Of course, adelante."

She walked in with a smile.

"You won your case, why're you still here, Barba?"

"Unfortunately, detective, my work is never done."

She chuckled and sat down.

"I think this is the first time I've ever been in your office. And we've been working together for almost two years."

"Really?"

I looked around.

"How odd. So what brings you here now?" I asked.

I looked into he emerald eyes.

"Well you won your case, I was going to ask if I could buy you a celebratory drink."

I slowly smiled at her.

"That would be lovely."

"Good. Vamos."

That was the first time she'd come to my office late at night. The second time, was to fight.

"You rolled over!"

"I had no choice!"

"Oh!? The great Rafael Barba didn't have a choice?! You let him walk!" she screamed.

"I tried my best!"

"¡Dile eso a la próxima mujer a la que viola, Rafael!" (Tell that to the next woman he rapes, Rafael!) she told me.

I grabbed him arm.

"No te atrevas a pensar que no le di todo lo que tenía, Rosalind McGrath." (Don't you dare think I didn't give it everything I had, Rosalind McGrath.) I said quietly.

She pushed me off and left. The third time she came to my office, was to apologize.

"Hey, can I come in?"

"Of course."

She nodded and closed the door behind her.

"Barba I'm so sorry. I let my own feelings for that case get in the way. Worst of all, I took it out on you."

I hated it when she sounded so sad.

"I'm not upset with you. I never was, and I'm sorry I raised my voice."

She smiled a bit.

"I think that was the first time I ever heard you say my first name." I told her.

She sighed.

"And I said it in anger. Lo siento." She whispered.

I put my hand on her bare arm, her skin soft and warm.

"I understand. I really do."

She nodded, her black hair falling over her shoulders.

"Can I buy you a drink?"

"I don't think I'm up for going out tonight. But thanks."

"Can I pour you a drink?"

She laughed a bit and nodded. She sat down and I handed her a glass.

"Gracias."

I sat down next to her and she looked at her hands.

"What made you join SVU?" I asked.

She looked a bit surprised by the question.

"Well, Sonny and I joined the academy together. And I have a real problem with people who abuse others sexually, especially children."

I nodded.

"Why did you become a prosecutor?"

"That… is a long story."

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm here to listen."

I couldn't help but smile a bit.

"Long story short, I'm not all too sure. In the beginning I thought I knew. But then…"

I trailed off as I looked into her eyes.

"Que?"

I cleared my throat and shook my head.

"That's not important."

I reached for the bottle and she grabbed my hand.

"You're hiding something, Rafael. I can tell." She said softly.

I looked into her eyes again.

"You. I started to see things differently. When I met you, my view on the law, on my job, even my view on life changed."

"Better or worse?"

I smiled gently.

"Better. Much better."

Her smile lit up her face and she squeezed my hand. She was leaning closer to me and I to her. I gently tucked her hair behind her ear as she kissed me. Her lips were warm and soft, like I'd imagined they would be.

Rosalind's POV

I slowly opened my mouth as his tongue traced my lips. I moved into his arms as he kissed me a little harder. He leaned back and I looked into his green eyes.

"Why did you stop?" I asked.

"I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

I smiled a little.

"I would've told you if I was uncomfortable, Rafael."

I pulled his tie, pulling his lips back to mine. His hand came to the side of my face as our tongues danced. He pulled me onto his lap and tunneled his free hand into my hair. He leaned back again.

"What're we doing?" he asked seriously.

I traced his lips with the tip of my finger.

"Quiero estar contigo." (I want to be with you.) I whispered.

His eyes widened and he wrapped one arm around me.

"Enserio?" he asked.

I smiled.

"Por un largo tiempo ahora." (For a long time now.) I confessed.

I could see the happiness in his eyes. I kissed him again and he responded enthusiastically. I loosened his tie and took off his vest. Th second my fingers made contact with his skin he moaned. A strange but incredible feeling washed over me. I wanted to hear more, I wanted to see and touch more. More of him. I leaned back so he could pull my shirt over my head. He stared at me, I felt hot under his intense gaze.

"You're more beautiful than I ever imagined." He said softly.

I smiled and unbuttoned his shirt. His skin was so much paler compared to mine. He laid me on my back and kissed my neck.

"Rafael…"

He sucked gently and I wrapped my arms around him. I couldn't believe this was finally happening. I stroked his chest and then moved my hands down to his belt. I unzipped his pants and then gently cupped him.

"Oh god, Rosalind!"

I smiled a bit and massaged lightly. He grabbed my wrist and pinned it to my side. I smiled playfully and he smirked. He lowered his hips to mine and I moaned. I arched my body and he wrapped his arm around me. He was slow, almost like he was torturing me.

"Por favor, Rafi!"

His hands practically tore off my remaining cloths. Soon we were bare before each ther. I looked him over.

"Hola, guapo."

He chuckled and kissed me as he slid inside me. I moaned into his mouth. He was big, and he was stretching me more than I was used to. It was a bit painful, but the pleasure greatly outweighed the pain. When he could go no further, he pulled back to look at me. He looked like he was going to say something, but he just kissed me again. He grabbed my hips as he moved inside me. I closed my eyes and savored every second.

Barba's POV

She was perfect! She was moaning my name and holding onto me like she'd die without me. Somehow I ended up on my back. She was smiling down at me as she started to move her hips. I stared into her eyes the whole time. Those piercing emerald orbs had me trapped. I sat up and held her to me as I started to thrust a little harder. She kissed my lips, her tongue stroking mine. I threw her down and gave one last thrust as I released deep inside her.

She kissed my shoulder and I looked into her eyes again.

"Can I buy you dinner tomorrow night?"

She smiled and chuckled.

"Yes, Rafael."

I smiled and then remembered,

"Did you call me 'Rafi'?"

She turned a bit red.

"What're you gonna do about it?" she asked.

I smiled playfully. She smiled and stroked my cheek.

"Are we keeping this a secret from your boss?"

"For now. Sonny will find out on his own." She said.

I sighed.

"He won't say anything."

"Maybe not, but Carisi has always annoyed me."

She laughed a bit. I took her hand and kissed the back.