Chapter 2: flirtatious

They soon reached the bar, it was Olivia's favourite one, she sat in the same spot every time. She was really looking forward to spending time with Amanda outside work but she didn't know why, maybe she just wanted to get to know her better.

As they sat down with their drinks they had collected from the bar, Amanda was still trying to get her head around the fact she was having a drink with the amazing Olivia Benson. Olivia didn't know what Amanda was thinking but she could see she was deep in thought.

"Whatcha got on your mind there?" Olivia asked trying to analyse Amanda's facial expressions as she answered the question.

"Nothing really, just been a strange day!" Amanda half lied, because all she could think about was how beautiful Olivia looked with her hair down, that's what was on her mind not 'nothing really' although it had been a strange day, a very strange day.

"I know, I used to hate changing jobs, would always be nerve wracking getting to know people, I don't think i'd ever like to change jobs again, if i'm honest" Olivia said, Amanda was shocked that Olivia could be nervous at some point. She then began to realise she is only human.

"You? nervous?" Amanda asked, smiling. "You've been in SVU for 14 years, right?" The blonde continued, sipping on her drink.

Olivia nodded. "Yup! Wouldn't have it any other way," she smiled, looking at her phone that lay on the table, it had just notified her she had a text. It was Fin, asking where they were. "Fin is wondering where we are, shall we invite the men tonight?" Olivia asked.

Amanda nodded and smiled. Even though she wanted to spend time alone with Olivia she didn't want to seem mean, after all Fin was her partner and she really got along with him well, the whole day she has known him. "How does it feel no longer being the only girl in the squad, now?" Amanda chuckled.

Olivia laughed, "It's a relief, finally I have someone to vent to about the guys - someone that isn't a guy!" Olivia was really happy when she found out a woman would be joining them.

Fin walked in, along with Nick and John, "same again, guys?" Fin shouted over to Olivia and Amanda who were sitting in the far corner, Olivia chuckled as she nodded her head.

"They even call us guys!" Amanda laughed, she could tell she was really going to enjoy her new job.

Olivia nodded, "Tell me about it, I'm beginning to get a complex!" Olivia laughed, jokingly. She could tell her and Amanda were going to get on really well.

Fin, Nick and John came and sat next to them, handing out the drinks. "You're buying the next round, Olivia" Fin said, laughing. Olivia and Fin had always got on really well, he always had her back, no matter what the problem was. Amanda felt a little jealous and the chemistry and banter between them, even though it was just friendly. Best friends, you could say. Finn walked away from the bar to go shoot pool and talk to the guys.

"You and Finn are real close aren't you?"

"We've got a brotherly sister kinda love. It's nice ya know?"

Amanda shook her head understanding what she meant. She was still extremely jealous of what that had between them.

After one-two many shots Amanda decided to let some of her feels out.

"You're really pretty you know that?" Amanda said to Olivia.

"Thank you very much. I appreciate a young gorgeous girl like yourself telling a older woman like me that I'm still pretty." Olivia slightly laughed as she turned the beer bottle in her hand.

"I shouldn't be the only one that thinks that. I bet everyone sits there and is like 'wow she's flawless'." Amanda shyly said.

Olivia smiled brightly and got a little red faced. She liked being complimented it made her feel good about herself. As she got older she felt less and less attractive, so for a younger woman to think she was good looking was a huge complaint.

Amanda watched Olivia's reaction to the things she was saying. She seemed to like the complaints, and
She didn't have a hard time saying those kinds of things to Olivia because it was all so true. She was flawless and absolutely perfect in every way. 'I shouldn't be thinking those things. She's my coworker and she's straight. I just can't.' Amanda thought to herself. She figured she should get out of there before she would just spill to Olivia.

"Olivia a got a question."

"Yeah?"

"If you have some sort of feelings or attraction for a person that works with you or might not even like the same sex as you, what would you do?"

"Honestly, I've been down the whole sleeping with coworkers thing.. It's difficult. But, you don't want to regret not saying anything. They could be that one that got away one day. So if I were you I'd just go for it. Who knows maybe they'll like the same things you do." She winked at Amanda.

"Thanks for the advice. I might actually to that." She smiled.

"I think it's time for me to head home."

"Me to. Let me walk you to a taxi?"

Olivia nodded and both woman said goodbye to everyone and left the bar. After getting a taxi and standing in front of it. Amanda did that one stupid thing she wished she shouldn't have... Before Olivia got in the taxi Amanda grabbed her and kissed her hard... On the lips...