Title: Heartbeats Chapter 1

Pairing: Alex Cabot/Olivia Benson

Rating: K+ (maybe T later)

Author's Note: These characters aren't mine. If they were, things would be different, and I wouldn't have to worry about paying for college. They belong to Dick Wolf and NBC. Do I have that right? Anyways, the only things I own are almost a dozen textbooks, a box of old candy canes, and a laptop I got for my birthday.

Author's Note 2: This is a series of moments in time in the lives of Alex Cabot and Olivia Benson told almost completely through dialogue. They follow a basic order (as in first meeting to whenever), but don't really stick to the show. Also, some of the chapters are inspired by songs. I don't own any of those songs or their artists.

Author's Note 3: This is in no way connected to "Home".


Chapter 1: Ice Princess

"Whataya think of our new ADA?"

"Cabot? I dunno. She seems kinda cold."

"Yeah. They call her the Ice Princess."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Think you could warm that, Benson?"

"Shut up, Elliot."

"Aw, c'mon, Liv. You know I'm just messing with you. Wait. Are you blushing?"

"Do you ever just shut up?"

"Nope. Do you think she's hot?"

"Oh my God, Elliot. I'm not having this conversation with you."

"You don't need to. Your face already did."