*I do not own these characters, Dick Wolf does unfortunately.*
Olivia sat down and thought about her life. She and Alex had been seeing each other for almost a year now, living together, and she felt ashamed that she hadn't done extraordinary for her yet. She wanted to get her an engagement ring, but she had even expressed to Alex that she couldn't afford it right away. Suddenly, she shut off the television, the lights, and opened the shades so the sun could shine through. She dashed for a pen and a notebook to write in.
Alex came home, expecting another routine night between herself and Olivia. She opened a bottle of white wine, hoping that tonight they could be intimate. She was in a romantic mood, and secretly, was sexually frustrated after such a long day. She looked around her and felt a vibe that something was different. She raised her brow.
She walked into the living room and saw Olivia, sitting on the couch, with a guitar cradled in her arms, and a notebook lying in front of her on the glass coffee table. She gave Olivia a puzzled look.
"What's with the guitar?" Alex asked curiously.
"When I was younger, I had a secret passion of mine. I wanted to be an alternative singer."
Alex sat down on the loveseat opposite of her in astonishment. She wanted to hear more.
"Even though my dream has faded," Olivia started, "my desire for you never has. You inspired me to write you a song today."
Tears started to well up in Alex's eyes as Olivia started singing softly in a melodic rhythm, her guitar notes mellow. Her heart fluttered hearing Olivia's voice sing to her.
Things aren't always pretty
In this place of New York City
But somehow, on the job, we stay calm
I'll track the perp down
And you'll jail 'em as quick as now
So why don't you put your hand in my palm?
Because in a world that seems so cold
Baby, you keep me in the heat
So even when I'm chasing criminals
Baby, I'm never in the streets
Because you put me in another world
If only the others knew
That you're my favorite girl
And that I'm love with you
And this is what happens
When a detective and ADA fall in love
Because together in court
It isn't just crimes they think of
Because when we get home
You know my heart's in cuffs
And that's what happens
When a cop and ADA fall in love
Yes, I know I've done the crime
So make your case and I'll do my time
Because I know I've stolen your heart
Yes, I stand by the law, but I have to admit
Theft of love was the best crime I'd ever commit
Yes, baby, I'm guilty as charged
Because in a world that seems so cold
Baby, you keep me in the heat
So even when I'm chasing criminals
Baby, I'm never in the streets
Because you put me in another world
If only the others knew
That you're my favorite girl
And that I'm love with you
And this is what happens
When a detective and ADA fall in love
Because together in court
It isn't just crimes they think of
Because when we get home
You know my heart's in cuffs
And that's what happens
When a cop and ADA fall in love
With tears streaming down her face, Alex crawled over to Olivia, cradled her face into her hands, and kissed her with a deep, sensual desire that could only be shared between them when Alex's heart was in a pure, heavenly ecstasy. Olivia smiled, knowing she made her girlfriend happy and flattered.
"There's something you should know," Alex started, "I didn't work late tonight. I was actually running around New York City, in my heels, to find you something like this."
Olivia paused as she watched the ADA dig through her pockets and pull out a small, white jewelry box. Olivia put her hands over her mouth as Alex scattered to open the box, to reveal a shiny, 2 carrot diamond ring with smaller diamonds encrusted in the band.
"I know you felt upset that, being the manlier one, that you couldn't buy me a ring, but I wanted to show you things don't always have to be routine. I wanted to be the one to tell you I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you, and that you don't always have to be the one everything falls on, because you're the butch of the relationship, or whatever. I want to be your everything, so sometimes that means I need to take charge too."
Olivia took her hands off her mouth, and titled her head.
"So, I was wondering if you, Olivia Benson, would marry me?"
"Yes, Alex, yes!" she exclaimed, falling into a deep kiss with the love of her life.