Since I'm home sick from school, you guys get an early update!

It's Elliot's first Christmas without the kids after his divorce, and to make it even worse, he's sick! No worries, though, Olivia is there to help him feel better.

"Elliot there is no way in hell I am leaving you here all alone on Christmas, especially with Strep Throat. You never let me spend a Christmas alone, and I'm not letting you, either," Olivia said decisively, walking into the living from from her small kitchen, carrying a mug of coffee for herself and some herbal tea for Elliot.

Elliot coughed,"Thanks," he said, receiving his tea and lifting his feet so Olivia could sit on the end of the couch. Olivia sat down, curling her feet underneath her and pulling his feet back into her lap. "But, I feel bad that it is 6:00 in the evening on Christmas Eve and you are sitting here with pathetically sick me, on your couch, instead of out with your new boyfriend," Elliot added.

Olivia smiled,"Last Christmas you did the same thing for me," she pointed out. "Minus the whole "boyfriend" thing. Which, by the way, is over,surge added, taking spilling sip of her coffee.

Elliot took a few short sips of his tea before speaking again,"What happened to what's-his-face?"

Olivia sighed,"David and I just weren't working out. Too many complications," she answered.

Elliot saw the hurt look on her face and decided to drop the subject,"You know, you're going to get sick from sitting her with me all the time," he pointed out.

"Well, I expect you to take care of my sick ass," Olivia said, chuckling.

Elliot smiled,"Of course," he confirmed, beginning to cough again. Olivia sat us as he went into a fit, and pulled him up with her, patting his back repeatedly until the coughs subsided.

"It's time for more medicine," Olivia said, standing and walking into the kitchen.

"But mom," Elliot mocked, whining.

Olivia rolled her eyes, coming back with a pill in her hand,"Just take the damn pill," she said, putting into his hand.

Elliot grumbled, but did as he was told, before laying back down and holding one of Olivia's pillows close,"Thanks for taking care of me, Liv," he mumbled.

Olivia chuckled,"You can repay me by not snuggling my pillow so hard that the stuffing comes out," she said.

"Fine," Elliot said, pulling a surprised Olivia into his embrace.

"Elliot, what the hell are you doing?" Olivia asked, suppressing a chuckled or content sigh.

"You said not to snuggle your pillow, what did you expect me to do?" Elliot asked.

Olivia laughed,"Well, I definitely didn't expect you to try to snuggle me!" She exclaimed, attempting to wiggle out of his grasp, but it was no use, his arms were locked around her waist.

"You're warm, and you smell good," Elliot mumbled into her hair.

Olivia chuckled again, trying to ignore the effect his closeness was having on her,"That fever must really be getting to your head," she joked.

Elliot shook his head slightly, keeping his eyes closed,"No, it's just making me too tired to lie anymore," he said.

Olivia finally stopped struggling,"What?" She asked.

"I love you, Livia. You don't feel the same way, though, an I know it. So, can you please just let me enjoy the pity snuggle you are giving me?" Elliot asked.

The news sunk into Olivia for a moment before she turned in Elliot's arms,"No," she said, causing Elliot's eyes to pop open. "But I can let you enjoy a non pity kiss. If you want it, that is," she finished. Elliot leaned forward, closing the gap between them, showing her how much he really did want it. How much he really did want her. Olivia pulled away,"Wow," she said, catching her breath. "If you kiss like that when you're sick, I can't even imagine what it's like when you're healthy," she added, smiling.

Elliot smirked, even when he was sick, he was an arrogant ass,"You won't have to imagine for long," he said. "But, I have a reeling that you will definitely be getting sick now," he added, kissing her chastely on the lips.

Olivia smiled against his lips,"It was worth it," she said with a shrug, pulling his head back to hers in a deep kiss and wrapping her arms around his neck.

I don't know how I felt about this one... let me know what you thought, though! Next up, Christmas shopping with our two favorite detectives!

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