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Chapter 2

Olivia stepped off the train into the chill fall air. She had one thing on her mind, Amanda. The thought of Amanda being gay had crossed her mind, but knowing that she was obviously attracted to women changed things, for Olivia. Not that Olivia was homophobic, but to have a female coworker that shared her interest in women, made her smile. Olivia had been with her fair share of women, but they always seemed to break her heart. She always attached herself so easily. Alex, she was the one that got away, she faced that a long time ago.

Alex was it, for Olivia. They still chatted through email, once in a while, just to catch up. Alex had met and married a beautiful woman and started a family in Boston, she decided to change her path and become a law professor. After her, Olivia seemed to lose herself. Having fun was her agenda now. Cassidy was a part of that fun. Anatomy didn't matter to Olivia she was attracted to so much more than that. The way a person speaks, the way they carry themselves, and the way that they make her feel. All this thinking made the trip seem shorter on the way home.

The door opened much more easily on this shopping trip, since she only had one bag. She put her things away, and walked in the bathroom. Her cellphone buzzed, she had a text from Amaro, "Would you mind coming in and covering a few hours for me in the morning? I am running way behind and honestly even a couple of extra hours to get things sorted would help me out." He was taking his little girl to the beach this week. She pressed reply, and said, "Thanks for rubbing it in. Have fun for all of us. I'll be there when I can." That's when it hit her, like a ton of bricks, she would be partnered up with Amanda. Finn was working on a case with the gang task force, he would be there if they needed him, but it was up to them to hold down the fort this week.

This should be interesting, she thought, as she slid into the steamy garden sized tub. She had decided that this was the perfect ending to her day. She had lit some candles and turned on some soft music. She didn't get to do this very often and she wanted to take advantage of the time she had before the hectic work week. Her phone buzzed again but it was on the counter across from her, she was sure it was Amaro, so she decided it could wait.

She woke to the luke warm water hitting her chin, she gasped and looked around forgetting where she was. She got out of the tub and wrapped a towel around her, checking the time on her phone, it read 8:06 PM. Had she really spent 2 hours in the bath? Her skin was pruney and wrinkled enough to prove it. Taking note of the text message from Amaro Thanking her, she carried her phone into the bedroom and tossed it on the bed. Amanda popped into her head while she was getting dressed. She remembered the first time she saw her in the squad room, she always wondered what her story was. How she got here of all places, from Atlanta. Olivia spent the rest of the night relaxing. She ordered a pizza and flipped through the channels on the TV.

The next morning, she got dressed for work in a midnight blue, feminine cut button down and her black slacks and sensible shoes. She put her gun on her side, while looking at her badge she rubbed her thumb across it before clipping it beside her gun. She grabbed her jacket and was on her way. At 6:00a she decided it would be better to grab a cab on the way to work instead of walking. She wanted to save all the energy she could for the week.

As they pulled in front of the NYPD police headquarters, she paid the felt weak in her stomach, she forgot to grab breakfast on the way out. As she came into the squad room she was earlier than usual. it was quiet, peaceful. The place seemed serene, there were a a few officers going about their business, it wasn't the mad house it usually was in the evening. Olivia walked over and grabbed some coffee and a bagel and sat down at her desk. She was reading through some old files, catching up on some paperwork, when everyone started coming in.

Cragen had passed her on the way to his office, said good morning, nothing out of the ordinary. She found herself feeling anxious trying to make herself seem busy until Amanda arrived. Why have I let her get under my skin?,she thought to herself. It's not like she knows I know. I could have some fun with this. Olivia smirked, and suddenly the anxiousness fleeted and turned into anticipation. She wasn't into Amanda, she just wanted her to know that she knew a little more about her, than anyone else did.

She had her head down reading through some paperwork when Amanda walked in. Olivia knew she had arrived but didn't look up.

Amanda sat some things on her desk and was looking at Olivia, "you're here early", she said.

Olivia looked up, muttered, "yea, Amaro asked me to fill in for a couple of hours for him, he had some last minute things to do before they leave."

"Well, that sure was nice of you!"

Olivia shrugged and smiled.
Amanda walked over and got some coffee and sat down at her desk diagonal from Olivia's. So, that means we'll be working together this week, right? "

"You got a problem with that?" Olivia said playfully

Amanda looked shocked and immediately trying to correct herself. "No, that's not how I meant that." Ummm, uhhh." "I meant"

Olivia cut her off, laughing her Olivia Benson laugh. She said,"I knew what you meant, no worries."

"How was your weekend, you look refreshed?" Olivia said trying to pry and change the subject at the same time. Amanda said that she had relaxed all weekend and didn't do much of anything."

"How about yours?" Amanda said. Olivia mentioned she had went to the organic market close to her house and managed to squeeze in a jog that morning.

Amanda immediately looked at a Olivia ,"The little organic market a couple of blocks from you, with the deli?"

"Yea, that's the one, have you been to that one before?" Olivia knew the answer but asked anyway.

Amanda withdrew her interest, "Oh yea, I love that place, great deals on produce." she said nonchalantly, with clear concern on her face.

Olivia, said "yea, it is great, the people that seem to frequent there, appear to be pretty open minded, you see all kinds of couples and families there." twisting the knife a little deeper.

Amanda agreed, never missing a beat,"yep,I noticed that too..but it's nice there and the cashiers are friendly."

Olivia nodded and decided to drop the subject.

Cragen came out of his office and said, "got one on fourth and main." "Benson, you're with Rollins this week, play nice." "Oh, and keep Finn in the know, just in case you need him."

Olivia said."We will." Agreeing to keeping Finn informed.

They headed down to the squad car, Amanda led the way. Olivia's eyes went to the floor and back up stopping on Amanda's back. Amanda turned back to make sure she was behind her and Olivia knew she had been caught.

Amanda raised her eyebrows and said, "you coming?" turned around and kept walking out of the squad room. Olivia shook herself in disbelief of what just happened and said, "right behind you." As a grin appeared on her face.