A/N: This chapter was actually really easy to write since I actually wanted to write it and it was fun. For those who are reading LCL and Hanging On, I am currently working on the next chapter for those two as you read this, I'm hoping to get out another update for them before Monday. Now, hope everyone enjoys this chapter! Drop me a review. :)
Chapter 3: Chit-Chat
"So how was your date?" Alex smiled as she sipped her cup of coffee. She was currently sitting next to Melinda, while Olivia was sitting across from her with Casey beside her. It was Sunday morning and every Sunday they would come up to Starbucks and discuss the latest news that was happening in their lives.
"It was amazing! We went to dinner at this very romantic place and we danced and talked." Olivia grinned; she couldn't wipe the smile from her face if she tried to. Especially after the kiss that they shared, the most amazing kiss that she ever had.
"You're blushing! You guys didn't…ya know?" Casey questioned smirking.
Laughing, Olivia shook her head. "No Case, didn't I tell you that I wouldn't do anything that you would."
"So what's with the blush?" Melinda asked grinning.
"We kissed."
"Really? How was it?" Alex inquired.
"Mind-blowing. Really, the best kiss that I ever had." Olivia gushed.
"It sounds like someone really likes him." Casey laughed as she took a bite of her chocolate chip muffin.
Olivia smiled softly as she took a drink of her double chocolaty chip frappuccino. "I do. He's really great and he's such a gentleman."
"When are you seeing him again?"
"I'm not sure." Olivia frowned; the thought of not seeing him saddened her.
"I have some news." Alex said grinning.
"Well are you gonna tell us or just sit there grinning?" Casey laughed.
"I'm getting married!" Alex laughed showing off her ring finger.
"About time Fin popped the question." Olivia smiled.
"Yeah, what's it been, 4 years since ya have been dating?" Melinda questioned joining in.
"Oh, shut up. It took Hank 7 years to propose to you." Alex teased.
Laughing, Melinda responded. "We we're dating since high school. No way was I gonna get married straight out of high school." Melinda and Hank had been dating since her Junior year while he was a senior.
"So how is marriage life?" Olivia inquired, as she looked at the clock. She had a couple of more minutes to spare before she had to get to work.
"It's good so far."
"Pregnant yet?" Casey asked grinning.
Melinda just stared at them smiling.
"You are!" Alex exclaimed.
"I'm not sure actually, but I am late."
"How late?"
"About 2 weeks."
"Congratulations." Olivia replied smiling.
"I don't even know I'm pregnant yet."
"Is that why you're drinking a strawberry smoothie instead of what you normally get?"
"It's called taking a precaution."
"Uh huh." Olivia responded as she took a drink of her chocolaty drink. Her eyes caught the sight of the clock. "Shit! I'm gonna be late for work." She abruptly got up and started collecting her things.
"You don't work on Sundays." Casey stated confused.
"I know, but one of my colleagues had to go to Kansas for her grandfather's funeral so she asked me to cover for her. She won't be back until Wednesday, so I' gonna have to work overtime on Tuesday also."
"Have fun!" Casey laughed as she watched Olivia walk out of the coffee shop.
EO
"Morning Jules." Olivia smiled at the redheaded receptionist.
"Morning Liv, you know your late right?" She questioned teasing her.
"I am aware of that, thanks." Olivia laughed.
"It wouldn't have anything to do with your date last night would it?" Jules wiggled her eyebrows grinning.
"How did you know I went on a date?"
"These came for you about 10 minutes ago." She replied producing the dozen of white roses.
"Who sent them?" Olivia questioned smiling, she had an idea who sent them but she wanted to make sure.
"Don't know, delivery guy just dropped them off, but there is a card. And there was a guy that called early asking if you were in today." She handed the card to Olivia.
Olivia opened the card and began to read it:
Hey gorgeous,
I had a really good time with
you last night. Sorry about the movie
and your dress getting ruined last
night. Let me take you out tonight to
make it up to you.
-Elliot
Smiling Olivia put the paper back in with the flowers as she grabbed them in headed to her office.
"So who is he Olivia?" Jules called over her shoulder.
"No one you know Jules." Olivia smiled as she closed the door to her office and placed the flowers on her desk. She grabbed the note and dialed the number that was at the bottom of it.
EO
"Dickie, where is your jacket?" Elliot yelled as he zipped up his son's suitcase.
"Right here dad." Dickie responded popping into his room with his jacket in his hands.
"Come here." Elliot said as he helped Dickie slip his arms through his jacket. "Your mother will be here any minute."
"Do I have to go?" Dickie questioned.
"She's your mom, don't you want to spend time with her?"
"No, she's always busy and doesn't like spending time with me, neither does her stupid boyfriend. He just yells at me and tells me to shut up and go play." He mumbled
"Dickie has he ever hit you?" Elliot questioned with sternness, clenching his hands at his side.
"No."
Elliot slightly relaxed. "If he ever does you let me know okay?"
"Okay."
"Good." Elliot replied standing up as he heard the doorbell ring. "C'mon on champ." Elliot ushered his son out of the room as he grabbed his belongings.
Elliot opened the door to see his ex-wife standing on the other side with her boyfriend. "Hello Elliot." Kathy greeted coldly.
"Hello Kathy. Mike." Elliot grunted; it was obvious the two didn't like each other. Though Elliot only didn't like him around his child because he didn't trust him, he had no idea why Mike didn't like him though.
"Hi Dickie." Kathy smiled as she stared at her son.
"Hi mom." Dickie replied.
"Hey kiddo." Mike put on a fake smile as he tousled Dickie's hair.
Dickie took a small step back and stood behind his father as Elliot put a protective hand on him, while eyeing Mike.
"All set?" Kathy questioned to break up some of the tension.
"Yeah." Dickie responded.
Elliot got on one knee so he was eye level with his son. "You have my number in case anything happens, and just in case you forget I put a list of numbers in your suitcase where you can reach me." Elliot handed his son his suitcase as he spared a quick glance at Mike to send him the death glare.
"Okay dad." Dickie replied breaking his dad's concentration.
"I love you. Be good for your mother." Elliot stood up as he kissed his son on the forehead.
"Love you too." Dickie grabbed his mother's hand as they headed to the car. Elliot watched as his son got in the car and waited until his son was plain out of sight before he walked back in the house.
"I need a beer." He mumbled as he headed into the kitchen and grabbed a beer out of the refrigerator. He took a long sip and sighed in content when his cell phone started ringing. He reached his hand into his pants pocket, flipping it open he answered it. "Hello."
"Thanks for the flowers."
A smile slowly formed on Elliot's face as the silk of her voice glided through his ears. "I'm glad you liked them."
"They're gorgeous and my favorite. How'd you know I liked them?" Olivia questioned, smiling into the receiver.
"I saw you eyeing them at the restaurant last night."
"Uh huh. How'd you know I was working today?"
"I didn't." Elliot laughed, placing his beer on the counter. "But I called your receptionist this morning and she told me. I was planning on sending them to your house but I have no idea what your home address is."
Elliot heard her laugh softly through the phone. "You've been to my house twice."
"Yea but I only know your street name; the rest is just by sight."
"You're a horrible navigator." Olivia chuckled.
"I'll figure out eventually, once I'm there long enough." Elliot smiled.
"Who says I want you around that long?" Olivia grinned.
"You wouldn't have called if otherwise."
"Maybe I just wanted to say thank you for the flowers and that it's best if we see other people." Olivia offered as a reason.
"If that was the case, this conversation would have been over by now. So how about tonight I make it up to you for yesterday?"
"What did you have in mind?"
"Dinner at my house, and we could watch a movie afterwards." Elliot suggested.
"What time?"
"What time do you get off of work?"
"About 5."
"Well then let's make it at 6:30."
"Okay, but just so you know I'm thinking of wearing something very unsexy, like blue jeans and a shirt." Olivia teased.
"Aren't the very first dates you're suppose to impress your date?" Elliot questioned smirking.
"Eh, I figure you either take me as I am or you can just forget about it."
"Hey, I'm not complaining." Elliot responded loving the playful banter they had going on.
"Good, listen I have to get back to work but I'll call you later for directions."
"I'll see you tonight then."
"Yup bye El."
"Bye Liv." Elliot grinned as he hung up the phone. He pulled out the meat from the freezer so it could defrost as he tossed on some shoes. Grabbing his jacket and keys, he left the house and got into his car to get the rest of the items he would need for his date later on tonight.
A/N: This chapter is a little shorter than the others but I didn't want to go on and add the date in this chapter, I want to put it in the next chapter. So, how'd I do? Still interested?
