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Hey all, getting a bit slack on the reviews. Need at least 10 for another update. Back to work tomorrow and busy getting ready for Christmas. Will see what happens, if not you all have a good one. This chapter is dedicated to my better half.
That night at 7.30 she was waiting, Olivia had called a half hour earlier saying she was just finishing up some paperwork and would be home soon. Alex had reminded her she owed her a date and Olivia had laughed and told her to dress casual.
So here she was in slim figure hugging jeans that rode low on her hips and a deep blue halter top that teased with a strip of flesh every now and then. Alex had topped them off with 3 inch heeled boots that would put her on the same level as Olivia. She had also taken the opportunity to lay a change out for Olivia. Stonewashed jeans with a rip in the right knee, tight black t and her latest brown leather jacket.
At 7.33 Olivia's keys rattled in the door while Alex was in the kitchen. The door opened and slammed shut soon after
"You're late detective, hurry up and have a shower, I've laid some clothes out for you" she called and there was a pause before she thought she heard Olivia mutter something about nagging and they weren't even married yet. She chuckled and called "You'll be lucky to get a second date let alone a wedding ring Liv"
"Oh, you ah heard that?" Olivia gulped
"You have ten minutes and counting Liv" Alex reiterated the time and Olivia bolted, showering in record time and barely paying attention to what Alex had picked out until she looked in the mirror and grinned. Ah, Cabot wanted it butch huh. Walking over to the dresser she picked up a brush and in less than a minute had her hair pulled back into a tight pony. Nodding in approval she added a little extra swagger to her walk and headed for the kitchen.
Alex was in the hallway and waiting when Olivia strode out and about swallowed her tongue in surprise. Butch was back! Of course the hair was tied back and not short but Olivia was a little older these days and the longer hair suited.
"Wow" Alex murmured
"Straight back at you Cabot" Olivia grinned "You ready to go my lady?" she asked and held out her elbow. Alex nodded and stepping forward hooked her hand into the crook of Olivia's elbow.
"Ready and waiting my fearless knight" Alex grinned back and as blue eyes met brown something flashed between them and they both realised in that instant the balance had shifted. They stared into each other's eyes for long moments before Olivia blinked and looked away.
"Your chariot awaits then" and she hurried Alex out the front door before either one of them could even contemplate what happened.
Alex had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised when Olivia took her to a Thai restaurant, gallantly held her chair upon seating her, was polite and courteous and basically everything Olivia was on any standard night. She helped her when her heel caught on the cracked sidewalk and they linked arms as they walked. They talked endlessly about anything and everything as they walked, during the restaurant and again on the short walk to a small jazz club where they listened to a live band and Alex got brave enough to accept Olivia's offer to dance. Only because everyone else was dancing and there was another female couple there.
Olivia was a great dancer and guided Alex around the floor expertly. Olivia nodded at other couples as they danced and no one looked at them sideways. Alex felt comfortable and secure in Olivia's arms and had no qualms about continuing to dance as one song blended into another then another. She merely placed her head on Liv's shoulder and let her guide her.
It was nearing midnight when they finally left and walked arm in arm the few blocks back to Alex's apartment. Alex was tired but still slightly buzzed. She had to admit this had been the best date she had been on in a long time.
"Do you realise by tonight's standards, except for the dancing, we've been dating for years" Alex asked and Olivia looked down on her with a brow raised in question. "Look at us. We always walk arm in arm, we go out to dinner at our favourite restaurants, and we go back to one apartment or the other. If memory serves me well we have even gone dancing on the odd occasion when Abbie is in town"
"So you're saying based on that theory we've been dating for years" Olivia asked
"Appears that way" Alex nodded as they stepped into the apartment complex and greeted the doorman who smiled and nodded at them, trying not to show his pleasure at seeing his two favourite ladies together at last it seemed.
Once the ladies in question were in the elevator Olivia looked over at Alex with a sparkle in her eye and Alex knew she was up to no good.
"What?"
"You know Lady Cabot, if we've been dating for years I should be pissed. You've been stringing me along and withholding your favours" Both Alex's eyebrows shot up at this
"I do declare dear knight that you have been sharing my bed each night, have you not?" Alex teased back
"I have, that I have." Olivia nodded "However it was in the guise of friendship and as a knight helping a lady in distress"
They paused in their game as the doors opened to the elevator and they hurried to Alex's apartment, Olivia using her keys to unlock the door and usher Alex inside where she assisted her in removing her coat before hanging up her own leather jacket. She turned back to Alex to see her eyes still alive with laughter and had to grin, she loved that she had made Alex happy tonight.
"So knight, what is it that you request?" Alex continued their banter and Olivia had to grin as she became daring. Alex's knees buckled a bit at that grin and to hide it she leant against the wall behind her.
"Perhaps a small token of your affection?" Olivia wiggled her eyebrows
"I am scandalised" Alex sighed dramatically, placing her hand on her heart "Surely you are not asking for a kiss dear knight, why we are not even betrothed!"
"Then I shall go elsewhere, you are just stringing me along" Olivia took a step back and Alex quickly grabbed her by her belt and yanked her forwards. The only thing that prevented Olivia from slamming against Alex was her quick reflexes as she caught herself on her hands on either side of Alex's head. She froze when she realised her face was just inches from Alex's.
"Perhaps I can allow it, this one time, it is the end of our first date and technically expected" Alex whispered but Olivia had lost all thoughts of their little game as she stared down at Alex's mouth and wondered how those lips would feel against her own. She was shaken by the idea, where the hell had that thought come from?
"Liv" Alex questioned and looked into eyes that were practically black with desire. She realised too that their game was over and her heart thumped hard in her chest and then started to race at the idea of Olivia actually kissing her "Oh Liv" she murmured and raised shaky hands to cup flushed cheeks and pulled Olivia closer.
Olivia murmured something, maybe approval, just before their lips met but she didn't pull away and allowed Alex to guide the connection. The first contact was timid, light, hesitant and unknowing. The second was less hesitant, slightly firmer and questing. Approval was granted for a third meeting, slightly open and met with a growl of approval from the strong knight and a sigh of longing from the lady.
The third led into a fourth and fifth and so on. Mouths drew open wide, searching for deeper and harder contact, tongues joined the fray and Olivia's hands were no longer on the wall but on Alex. They kissed for long minutes before Olivia finally pulled away and pressed her brow to Alex's as their ardour cooled, and breathing slowed. Olivia pressed a last kiss to Alex's brow and eventually pulled back. She cleared her throat
"That...ah that was unexpected"
"Was it?" Alex asked cryptically and Olivia frowned at her "Liv, all joking aside we have practically been dating for years, we're so comfortable with each other, we share a bed most nights, we share everything. I think subconsciously we've both known for a very long time"
"But I'm not gay" Olivia shook her head and stepped back "I don't understand it"
"Olivia, nor am I. I couldn't even contemplate kissing any other woman. It's just something in me connects with something in you. Gender has nothing to do with it, it's who you are inside"
Olivia couldn't help but grin "Wow. Philosophical much counsellor?"
"Do you deny it?" Alex rose a questioning brow and Olivia shook her head
"After you blew my socks of kissing me it's pretty hard to" she chuckled and looked at her watch "it's late, we should get to bed"
Alex pushed off from the wall and took one of Olivia's hands in her own
"Will you sleep with me?" she asked and her stomach dropped when Olivia shook her head
"No Lex, I want to keep this separate Ok. If I wasn't staying here I would be going home right now. I won't jump in your bed after one date" she told the younger woman who smiled
"You are so romantic, you know I'll probably have a nightmare and you'll end up there anyway"
"Yes, but that will be as your supportive friend Alex, not as a prospective lover" Olivia blushed at the very idea as did Alex but both of them liked the idea suddenly. Very much so.
"If that's the case, I'll be wanting another date soon" Alex grinned and took a step backwards towards her room.
"Your turn to organise the next one" Olivia challenged but Alex shook her head
"Oh I think not my dear knight, I wish to be courted." She grinned cheekily "Besides you're the butch one" and with that parting shot she blew Olivia a kiss and practically skipped to her room. Olivia sighed and shook her head. What was she getting herself into? With a chuckle she practiced her swagger as she walked to her own room. Cabot wanted to be courted, then courted she was going to get.