Chapter 2 – What partners are for
Thursday morning
After a tough case like the one they just closed the previous day, a half day off was far from enough. When Olivia arrived at work at 7:30 this morning, she was still very tired even after 13 hours sleep and had bags under her eyes. The only thing she had in mind was that she would go straight to the coffee and drink one litter before starting to work. When she enters the squad room, she mumbles a small "morning" and goes straight to the coffee pot but grunts when she recognizes the awful smell of Munch's coffee. She goes to her desk and sits down. She sighs loudly thinking about the long, looooong day coming, and puts her head in her hands.
Fin walks into the room, looking perfectly rested and shouts happily "Hi guys".
Olivia, head still on her hands mumbles "Hmm"
"Is she alright?" Fin asks John pointing head at Olivia.
"It looks like our little sun isn't shining this morning" John answers.
"Too tired. If you don't mind I'll shine another day… or maybe another year" Olivia groans. When she recognizes Elliot's footsteps, she straightens up fast in her chair. "Please El tell me that you brought coffee. I'll probably die right now if I don't have one!" Olivia asks half begging.
Elliot answers with one coffee in his right hand and his coat in his other hand "Since when do stalkers deserve coffee? The only coffee you deserve is Munch's."
"Hey! My coffee gives you strength! It's not my fault if you weak guys can't handle it" Munch states, pretending to be offended.
Olivia gives Elliot her saddest look to make him pity her. "It isn't fair play. I won't be able to think correctly without my coffee. Think about the poor victims I won't be able to help…"
Elliot smirks. "Well maybe if you ask very nicely…"
Olivia, beats eyelashes and starts flirting. "Will you please dear Elliot let me drink your coffee or at least taste it. It smells sooooo good."
"Well maybe if you apologize…"says Elliot, indolent.
Olivia stops smiling leans back on her seat and starts pouting. "Go to hell"
"Aww Liv you're so cute when you're pissed off." Elliot teases.
Olivia answers straight "Asshole".
"Come on Livvie, gimme a smile" says Elliot trying to make eye contact with a pouting Olivia.
Olivia forces a smile at him but kills him with her eyes. She hates when Elliot or anyone else calls her "Livvie" and Elliot knows it to well. That nickname makes her feel so childish! Elliot gives her his best smile, showing all his teeth, and then drinks a big sip.
"Yum!" Elliot says loudly, to catch Olivia's attention.
Olivia picks a paper ball from her paper ball ammunitions box, and throws it at him, right between the eyes. She gives him a killing glare, her beautiful brown eyes sparkling. Elliot stands up, walks very, very slowly to her desk and puts the goblet in front of her. He kisses her temple and walks back to his desk.
"You lucky. I got another coffee. I hid it under my coat so that you think that I got only one for me and none for you." Elliot says.
He winks at her and Olivia stares at him, mouth opened.
"You're a jerk" Olivia frowns.
Elliot crosses his arms. "I think that you meant 'Thank you Elliot for bringing me a coffee from my best coffee shop' right?"
"You did?" Olivia asks suddenly very happy.
"Well if you don't believe me, drink and you'll see by yourself" Elliot answers.
Olivia takes a sip and shuts her eyes in ecstasy. Tired as she is, this coffee feels like heaven. "Thank you Elliot. I really love you right now." She flushes realizing what she just said, and hides behind her computer pretending to start working. "I mean… thanks for the coffee."
"That's what partners are for" Elliot answers half flattered half embarrassed.
"Well I wish my partner would buy me a decent coffee but all I get is this shitty thing" Fin heads to the coffee pot.
Munch shrugs and answers "But I know where to find the best doughnuts of the state. One day I'll bring you some and after that you will start calling me 'God'."
Fin rolls his eyes. "You keep saying that since 4 years now and I'm still waiting."
"All things come to those who wait" Munch answers.