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Disclaimer: I don't own a thing, barely any money to cover gas, so sue-ing me would be a very unrealistic process.

Author's note: Yeah, I'm at a lost for the next story in the Olivia/Elliot/Payden thing, I've written, give or take, 4 different stories to that plot line. We need to take a breather. So, even though it's been done, many, many a time, I thought I'd take a stab at "When they were young…" type of stories. So, it'll have E/K and DEF E/O. All our favorite characters will be written in, blah, blah, blah. And it's AU. I made Elliot's family life a little bit more happier, and Olivia's mother is still kinda a drunk. I have high hopes for the second chapter though. In the sense of I have some good ideas in my opinion. The Stable clan is made up in my head, so I think I own them? Maybe? I don't know. Enjoy!!

Summary: Between basketball, friends, school, and a drunken mother, Olivia Benson never has an easy way of life. Junior year is turning out to be one thing after another. What happens when new romances start developing? Especially when she finds herself falling for her best friend's brother? Being Sixteen was never fun.

"Livvie!" She spun around and smiled at her best friend. The girl was the same height as her, bouncing down the hall in jeans and a sweater. Her black hair was long and pin straight, flowing behind her. "Oh my god, Jimmy told Cassie, that Cindy was throwing a party this Friday night!"

"Kitty, jesus, calm down." Olivia Benson, star student, and captain of the junior varsity basket ball team rolled her eyes at the chirper girl in front of her. Her brown hair was loose in curls, flowing over her plaid jumper dress, and black turtle neck. "Who cares if Cindy is having a party? You don't even like Cindy."

"So!" She rolled her eyes and gave a smile to the raven haired girl.

"Kat! Liv! Oh my god, did you hear about Cindy's party?" Cassie rushed over to them, her cheeks flushed. Cassie was on the basket ball team with Olivia, and also part of the tightly knit group they had formed.

"What is it with you two? Jeez." Olivia started laughing.

"Liv! It's going to be the biggest party of the year!" Cassie stated, her brown hair bouncing in a pony tail.

"Cass, it's October, there will be bigger parties." Kitty looked at Olivia and shook her head.

"Liv, Cindy's parties always go out with a bang and the guys are always older." Kitty waggled a finger in her friend's face.

"Katrina! What does wait for me in front of the gym mean to you?" The three girls turned to stare at Kitty's older brother. He was tall, and muscular from running on the varsity track team. He shot a smile to the other two girls and then frowned at his 'baby' sister.

"Oh, give me a break Elliot." She rolled her eyes, pushing some books into Olivia's locker. "Livvie is coming home with us."

"Great." He looked at Olivia and nodded his head. "You've been coming to our house like everyday." Kitty looked at her friend and then coughed.

"So has that wench." Kitty smiled smugly at her brother, only to be smacked on the shoulder. "I'm telling mom!" She stated, holding her shoulder. Slamming the locker, she turned and smacked him with her purse.

Someone clearing their throat, made the siblings turn, only to receive a warning look from a teacher. The two turned back, glaring at each other. Elliot pushed past a group of kids, leaving Kitty and Olivia behind. Cassie gave them a fleeting look before bouncing off down the hall. Kitty shook her head and link arms with Olivia.

"Sorry babe, he's a moron." The brunette brushed it off, smiling.

"Who's the wench?"

"Kathy Wright. Elliot met her at church in August. She's a real bitch if you ask me. Ugliest blonde hair you'll ever see." Kitty shook her head. "I hate her, so does Bryan and Mom. Dad hasn't said too much about her."

"He hasn't had a girlfriend since ninth grade, I'm sure she's not as bad as you make her out to be." Olivia smiled at her friend, who shrugged.

"Just wait and see."

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Olivia loved the Stabler Resident, it was warm and cozy, and smelt like fresh cookies. Nothing like her apartment that forever had the scent of vodka. Mrs. Stabler, was the perfect picture of a dutiful housewife and mother. She welcomed her two youngest children and Olivia at the door, a warm smile on her face.

"Ellie, Kathy's in the kitchen. She's been wondering where you were." Elliot smiled, but still rolled his eyes.

"Thanks mom." The minute he disappeared, Mrs. Stabler's smile lowered and she began grumpily piling things on the table in the hall. Olivia was faintly reminded of Kitty when she was angry. Like mother like daughter.

"That wench was here the whole time?"

"Katrina Marie! Language." Mrs. Stabler gave her youngest a sharp look. "And yes, she was."

Kitty smirked and grabbed Olivia's hand, dragging her into the kitchen. Standing at the back door was a waif girl, blonde hair that was thick and fell limply over her shoulders. She was wearing a pink dress and a white sweater over it. She looked over to them, her blue eyes darkening slightly.

"Who's that?" It was a whisper, but Olivia heard it anyways.

"That's Olivia, Kat's best friend." Elliot gave her a smile, and then a rather pointed look at his sister. Olivia smiled back.

"It's nice to meet you--"

"You too." The girl looked Olivia up and down, turning her nose up a bit and then turning back to Elliot. Kitty mumbled something, and then turned to walk upstairs. Olivia looked at the couple, smiled slightly, and then rushed up the stairs.

They walked into her bedroom. Olivia flopping onto the bed. And Kitty walking over to her dresser. She spun around and gave a large smile to Olivia, who looked at her while pulling a magazine off the nightstand.

"What's gotten under your skirt?"

"You should spend the weekend with us." Kitty's face lit up, her hands clasping. "Maybe we could crash Cindy's party, and for the long weekend daddy is taking us to Long Beach."

"Kitty, I don't want to intrude."

"You won't be intruding! It would be so much fun! And it would be nice for you."

Olivia nodded her head, knowing what Kitty was implying. It was hell going home some nights. "I'll ask my mom."

"Great." Kitty said, rushing over to the bed, flopping down next to her. "I'll ask my parents tonight too. This will be amazing!"

"And we're not crashing Cindy's party."

"Why? It'll be fun!"

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"BENSON! Throw to Coyer!" She looked up and saw Patricia wide open, she ducked under the girl's arm that was in front of her and threw the ball. Her lips burst in a giant smile as Patricia caught it and flew down the court. The two winning points over her head.

"Score!" Cassie screamed, high fiving her team mate. "Absolutely wonderful Ms. Benson."

"Well thank you Ms. DuPhont." Olivia smiled, and began congratulating her team mates.

"Great game Benson." She turned and smiled at Elliot who was making his way towards the mass of people.

"Where's Kitty?" She hadn't seen her friend up in the stands.

"What? I'm not good enough for you anymore." She smiled up to him, but was suddenly pushed, landing against him. "Hey! Watch it buddy!" Elliot shouted, his arms holding her up. "You ok?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." Her eyes were focusing on a spot on the floor. She was sweaty and smelt like god knows what, and of course had to fall into the arms of her best friend's brother. Who smelt absolutely amazing.

"Kitty got kitchen duty. Asked if I come and watched the game, give you a lift home." He had the most gorgeous smirk she had ever seen.

"OLIVIA!" She spun around and was suddenly in too tight of a hug. When the person let go she took a sharp breathe of air and smiled brightly at her friend Alex. "You were amazing! I was telling Fin, where's Fin?" Alex began spinning around.

"Alex, breathe, calm down." Elliot was eyeing the blonde girl, confused. "Elliot this is Alex Cabot, we went to 119 together. She and another old friend came to watch the game."

"Pleasure. Fin was bragging to everyone that he's the reason you're so good." Her head was spinning still searching for the lost friend. "Where the hell is he?"

"YO! Calm yourself. Nervous twitch." Olivia turned and rushed at the slightly older boy, throwing her arms around his neck.

"Fin! Oh my god!"

"Hey baby, thought I'd forget all about you?" He gave her a tough smile and set her down, looking at Elliot. "Who's the white boy?"

Alex rolled her eyes and placed her hand over his mouth. "Excuse him, he has no manners." She wrenched her hand away, he had licked it. "Ew! Fin!"

"Elliot Stabler." Elliot took the boy's hand, a hard shake for both of them.

"Fin Tutuola, Liv's big brother." He smirked as a confused expression crossed Elliot's face.

"He taught me how to play basket ball. Ignore him. I have to go get clean up, I'll be back in fifteen. Play nice." She pointed a finger into Fin's chest, jogging off to the locker room.

"You're Kitty's brother? That's right. I thought I recognized the last name. Is Kitty here?" Alex began looking around. "She's a funny girl that one."

"She's at home, she couldn't get out." Elliot shrugged. He looked at Fin who was looking around the auditorium. "So, you all went to middle school together?"

"Well, me and Olivia went to elementary school and middle school, and then she and her mom moved here for high school. We met Fin in sixth grade."

"That's when my pops moved to Manhattan." Fin nodded, folding his arms and looking around. "So, what, you're like Olivia's boyfriend? Or just the friend's older brother?"

"He's not Olivia's boyfriend." Alex nudged her friend, who didn't even acknowledge that he had been touched. "Kitty is her best friend, I told you about her. The cute one that's really bouncy, black hair. This is her older brother. Olivia's mentioned him before. Remember?" Elliot looked at the blonde who obviously never ran out of words.

"No." Fin was more of a tough guy, less words and straight to the point.

"Oh, well, he's just bad with details." Alex gave Fin a scathing look. She smiled back at Elliot. "You're taking Liv home? I'm sorry I over heard you telling Olivia that you were going to take her home. I don't normally eavesdrop." Fin rolled his eyes, gently placing his hand on her shoulder.

"Forgive her." Elliot smiled and nodded looking around.

He had simply been walking into the kitchen to get a soda, that was it. The next thing he knew Kitty was at the sink and babbling about Olivia's basketball game. She stated that the girl might need a ride home. That no girl should be walking home so late at night. Somehow he was volunteered to pick her up and get her home safe and sound.

Brown caught with blue and he stared at his sister's best friend. She was walking over to them, the duffle bag on her shoulder, and her freshly wet hair in a messy bun. She was wearing jeans and a loose off the shoulder sweater. She was smiling brightly. His eyes couldn't leave her face. He had always thought she was pretty, ever since Kitty had dragged the poor girl home with her and showed her off to their mother, who announced the girl was too thin. Now, two years later, she had grown into a perfect sixteen year old figure.

"All ready." The duffle bag was slipping from her shoulder, Elliot grabbed it and smiled brightly at her. "Thanks."

"Are we going out for pizza?" Alex looked at the two, a smile appearing on her lips. Olivia turned and looked at Elliot, shrugging.

"You want to go out for pizza?"

"Uh, sure." Fin looked at him and down at Alex, her eyes were sparkling. He rolled his eyes, the blonde obviously was thinking of something mischievous.

"Let's get going then." Fin grabbed Alex's wrist and began dragging her towards the gym doors. Olivia and Elliot hot on their tail. "What are you thinking?"

"Well," She looked back at the two and gave a large smile to Fin. "How cute would it be if they went out?"

"Al, please tell me you're not going to involve yourself in their business."

"I have too." Her smile widened. "And who do you think is going to help me?"

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Her laugh echoed over the pizza parlor. Elliot watched as she took a bite, and covered her mouth trying to hide the laughter behind her hand. Alex was giggling as well, pushing her soda away. He wasn't sure what the joke was, but was smiling with the girls. Fin was laughing, but not nearly as hard.

"That's amazing." Olivia stated, finally being able to swallow the piece of pizza. She cleared her throat, shaking her head.

"See babe you miss so much." Fin chuckled, flicking some soda at her face. She swatted at him, missing, but giggling none the less. Elliot smiled, and leaned back in his chair, observing the three friends.

"Oh my god, it's almost eleven. My dad is going to freak!" Alex jumped up, staring at Fin expectantly. "Get up, come on, you have to drive me home." She swiveled around and rushed out the door. His car keys jingling in her hands.

"Nervous twitch." Fin shook his head, kissing Olivia on the cheek. "See you in a few days babe."

"Bye Fin." She smiled and watched him leave, turning to Elliot who had his arms crossed. "I'm sorry, had I known--"

"Nah, don't worry about it, I called my dad, told him I was with you and stuff." They stood up, heading out and down the street towards Elliot's car. He rushed past her, opening the door for her. "If my dad asks, you can tell him I was the perfect gentleman."

She giggled, nodding her head. "I will. When did you call him?"

He slid into the driver's seat, turning the car on. He looked at her and then the clock, swaying his head. "About an hour ago."

"I thought you were calling Kathy." She chuckled a bit, looking out the window.

He chuckled along with her. He had considering call his girlfriend, who was probably thinking of things to yell at him tomorrow morning. But he really didn't want to leave Olivia for longer then he'd have too.

"I heard you were coming to Long Beach with us." He ignored the comment about Kathy, sending her a large smile. Sometimes it was best to leave things such as Kathy in the dark.

"Yep! My mom gave the ok." Actually, her mom told her to just 'get out'. She hadn't so much asked, rather then bluntly state she was going with the Stabler clan. Serena Benson waved her daughter away, a full glass in her hand. She had barely even acknowledge the girl, before turning to her and barking at her to 'get out'.

"Good, we always have a blast." He smiled at her, stopping in front of building. She smiled and piled out of the car, grabbing her duffel.

"Thanks, see you at school."

"Yeah, bye Olivia. Don't forget to flick the lights!"

"I won't, and jeez El," she bent down, looking into the car. "It's Liv." She winked and skipped off into the apartment. He sat in the street, the car running, the motor making a purring type noise. He watched as her apartment light flickered, and then stayed an extra minute to watch the bedroom light go on. Smiling to himself, he started to drive off.

It was going to be a long weekend.

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"This is all you packed, my, my Olivia, you might just be my favorite child." Olivia laughed at Mr. Stabler. It had been weird at first, both Stabler parents had thought she couldn't talk because of how silent and polite she became when they were in the room. Now, two years later, and spending almost everyday after school in their house, they were like the parents she had always wanted.

Kitty walked out, two duffels on each shoulder. She was wearing sunglasses, jeans, and a tank top. Dropping the luggage, she looked at her father and pouted.

"Elliot said there be no room for my stuff." Mr. Stabler chuckled and brought his daughter into a side hug.

"What he meant was there was no room for his luggage."

"Dad." Elliot had a duffle bag as well. He was look none to please, running his fingers threw his hair.

"You both are ridiculous. Me and your mom have one small suit case, and both Bryan and Olivia have book bags. What the hell are you two bringing?"

"Stuff." They answered together, both shrugging. Olivia, who was sitting in the trunk of the station wagon, busted into laughter. Elliot and Kitty were the most alike, being a year and a half apart. Michael junior and Bryan were older, and had more mature personalities.

Mr. Stabler shook his head looking at his wife who was ignoring her children and husband. A tall boy came out of the house, an old baseball cap covering his golden brown hair. He was the second oldest Stabler child, and the only one with brown hair instead of raven black. He smiled as he approached his parents and siblings. He pushed down Olivia's baseball cap, then wrapped his arm around her.

"How's my favorite basketball partner?" On the weekends, when he was down from college, he would often convince Olivia, Kitty, and Elliot to play two on two at the park. Naturally, knowing of Olivia's love of the game, he would recruit her, playing against Elliot and Kitty. Considering the two younger Stabler kids often argued, they were never an even match for Bryan and Olivia.

"We won the game on Thursday." She gave him a broad smile.

"Olivia was the star!" Kitty winked at her older brother, walking towards the car to throw her one of her bags in the trunk. She was stopped by her father, who ushered Bryan and Olivia from the trunk, and then slammed it shut. "Daddy!"

"I think you four should take Bryan's car." He smiled brightly. All the Stabler children's mouths dropped. Olivia stood there, looking in between the three and their father, who was looking overly pleased with himself. "Bryan and Elliot are old enough to drive down there. Granted, you're staying directly behind me, no joy rides. I'll pay for the tolls."

Mrs. Stabler, was bouncing on her heels behind her husband, a smile on her face as well. "No fighting, I don't want any distractions to Bryan."

"I assume this is why Liv's and my stuff wasn't allowed in the car?" Bryan was smirking, his arms folded over his chest. "When did you two decide this?"

"Well you couldn't fit all four of you in the car. It gets rowdy enough with you three." He gave his children a look and then shrugged. "It'll be good having two cars down there anyway." He looked at his watch, it was nearing eight in the morning. "Oh, come on guys, let's get moving."

The four kids threw their stuff into Bryan's car and then piled in. The boys in the front and the girls in the back. Kitty began talking about Cindy's party, that they had blown off because Cassie had gotten sick, and the duo thought it be best if they spent the night packing Kitty up and talking about boys from the various sports team.

"So, how's Kathy?" Kitty immediately quieted down and turned to look at Elliot, who was looking out the window. The girls had heard Kathy's half hour schpeel about Elliot going away for the whole weekend.

"She's a real trip." He scoffed, looking at his older brother. He knew the older boy didn't like his girlfriend, that his mother and sister also didn't have the highest regards for her. But that didn't make him like her any less. "Got a little upset that I be gone the whole weekend.

"She's against you spending time with your family?" Olivia listened to the exchange, mostly waiting for Kitty to jump in and give her opinion to the matter. She really didn't have anything against Kathy, but knew her best friend didn't like the blonde hair girl by any means.

"No, jesus Bryan." She raised an eyebrow at Elliot's quick mode of defense. "She wanted to know why Olivia was invited and she wasn't."

"Possibly because Olivia's not a wench and she's my best friend!" And enter Kitty. Olivia felt, suddenly, horribly embarrassed. She had no idea why a girl, she barely knew, would bring her into a discussion with Elliot. She had nothing to do with Elliot.

"Don't call her a wench, cat lady." Elliot turned and gave a sharp look at his younger sister. "I told her Olivia had been apart of the family for two years."

Kitty rolled her eyes looking over at Olivia, mouthing 'wench'. Olivia hid her snicker and decided on looking out the window.

"I'm sure everything will be fine after the weekend." This seemed to stop the hostility from Elliot and Kitty. Bryan shook his head and turned on the music. The less talking went on, the less there would be fighting.