So far my story has had some positive responses and it makes me beam with pride! A few of you are begging for me to just let Liv spill her guts out, but I don't know if I'm ready for her to tell him yet. I'm just going to let my mind wander... Happy reading :)

Liv

I was glad we caught a case until a few seconds ago. Now I'm sitting here mad at myself. Why the hell didn't I tell him?! Dammit! 'What the hell is wrong with you?!' I thought... or I thought that I thought.

"What the hell is wrong with me? What the hell is wrong with you, Liv?"

'Fuck' I thought

"I didn't mean to say that out loud, El. it was a personal question." I avoided his gaze

The next thing I know, Elliot is pulling the car out of traffic, shutting off the engine, and shifting to face me.

"Elliot, what are you doing? We have to get to Bellevue. Stop staring at me!" I said, irritated at him, but mostly at myself.

"No. We aren't leaving this spot until you explain to me why you're being so distant and acting so strange." His eyes were bearing into mine, like he could see everything, like he knew everything.

"Elliot, just drop it, okay? C'mon I'm fine. Just get back on the road. Seriously quit fuckin' around" I said clearly irritated.

"We will talk, Olivia" he growled in frustration, as he started the car, and slowly merged back into traffic

I became enraged 'we will talk, Olivia?!' Is he my fucking dad now?! But at the same time I was hurt because he never calls me 'Olivia.' I know I'm seriously starting to piss him off, but I can't help it. I know the second I tell him it's going to ruin EVERYTHING!

El

As I merged back into traffic, I kept glancing at Liv. As irritating as she's been the past couple of weeks, I can't help but wonder if it's because of something I have done. And if I'm the reason, I hope I can fix it because I can't bear to lose her too. I felt a little bad about calling her by her full name. But she had to know I'm really starting to get pissed! We've always had the type of relationship where words come easily, most of the time we're arguing, but still our communication lines are never closed. Is she leaving SVU? Is that the problem? I can't let this cloud my mind. I must focus on the victim now. I parked the car, and Liv got out to check in with the nurse's station and locate our vic. She nearly bolted out of the car. Why is everything slipping away from me? I caught up to Liv outside of the vics room and stood by the door.

"What do we have?" I asked

"Lauren Henderson, 13, raped and beaten," Liv replied distantly.

The kids' cases get to her the most.

"I'll wait here." I remained by the door with my back to the wall, and my ears open

"Hi, Lauren... I'm Olivia. I'm a detective, and I was wondering if you could tell me what happened?" Liv asked gently as she moved towards the girl to sit on the edge of the bed.

"I was walking home from school when a man in a mask came up and grabbed me, I tried to scream but he put his hand over my mouth..." Lauren started to cry.

I glanced over my shoulder and saw Liv grab the young girls hand for comfort. There's no way I could have gotten rapport with her. Liv is amazing with kids.

"It is okay, Lauren. Take your time I know it's scary but no matter what he said he cannot hurt you," Liv said trying to soothe her

"Do you know where he took you?"

"A black van... C- can we stop now? No more! Please!" Lauren became hysterical

"One more question, sweetie, please," Liv urged on trying not to push too hard breaking the girl in the process

"Okay."

"Do you remember anything about the van, like a license plate, or any markings?"

" Um... it was like an old pet grooming van. I'm sorry!" the girl fell apart into Liv's arms

"Shhh... Lauren, it's ok. I'll leave you my card, and if you feel up to talking again you call me day or night, ok?"

"Ok," she said weakly

Liv marched passed me and out of the building, I had to jog to keep up with her. I reached out and grabbed her hand.

"Hey, slow down. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, El."

I tightened my grasp on her hand

"No. Come here. Tell me" I gazed into her eyes

"I love you, Elliot," she blurted out

"I love you too, Liv," I replied

"No, you moron." She grabbed me by the flaps of my jacket, pulled me in, and kissed me, and I just stood there.

"Do you get it? Do you get it now, El? I'm in love with you!" She got in the car, and slammed the door bringing me out of my zone out

As I'm replaying what just happened I still can't help but stupidly ask 'what the hell just happened?'

Liv

Wow... Wow. I guess I grew a pair! Why the hell did I kiss him?! And he stood there. He just fucking stood there. I feel so embarrassed, and rejected. I knew it was going to ruin everything ,but I decided to follow my impulses...

I hope this wasn't too disappointing guys...