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Chapter 4: Second Date
The next day at work Olivia was in a great mood. All morning Bayard would text her, letting her know that she was on his mind and that he really enjoyed their date last night. At the moment Olivia was reading another text from Bayard. After reading it she finished typing and printed what she needed. She walked over to the printer to get the paper.
Nick looked over at Fin, "Hey Fin is it me or is Olivia in one heck of a good mood today."
Fin looked over at Olivia, the last time he has ever seen her in such a good mood was before Stabler left. "No man it's not you, Baby Girl is just in a good mood. I've been trying to figure it out myself why she is." Fin said still looking at Olivia.
Amanda chuckled as shook her head, "You guys are so blind. Olivia is in a good mood because she has a man in her life."
Nicked laughed, "I don't know Amanda, I think I would have figured it out, like I did with Haden."
"Trust me guys I know that smile, that look, she's seeing someone." Amanda said as she noticed a guy walking in with a big bouquet of flowers in hand. "Told you; I guarantee you that those are for Olivia." Amanda said pointing at the delivery guy.
Nick stood up to greet the guy, "Hi, how can I help you." Nick asked the guy.
The guy looked at Nick, "Um…I'm looking for an Olivia Benson." He said
"Manda was right." Fin said standing up also to join them.
"I'm Olivia Benson, what can I do for you?" Olivia asked coming up behind the delivery guy.
The guy turned around, "Hi Miss Benson these are for you." The guy said handing her the large bouquet of flowers then leaving out.
Olivia walked over to her desk setting her flowers down taking the card out reading it, 'I really enjoyed myself last night. I hope we can go out again on Thursday same time, give me a call to let me know if your available. I hope you like the flowers. Bayard.' Olivia's smile grew wider as she looked at the flowers.
"So are you going to tell us who those are from?" Nick said pointing to the flowers.
Olivia laughed, "If you guys excused me I have to meet Alex for lunch. Call me if you need me if not see you in an hour." Olivia said walking out making sure she took the card with her.
"Olivia…Olivia." Nick yelled at her as she walked out.
Fin shook his head, "Man you actually thought she'll tell us who sent her flowers…man after two years you should know Olivia won't tell us who she's seeing until she's ready to tell us." Fin said sitting at his desk. "Hey I'm seeing someone, do you see me telling you guys." Fin said getting a look from Amanda, Fin just smiled at her.
Nick sighed he knew Olivia would tell them when she was ready he just he hoped Olivia trusted him enough that she'll tell him. He guess he just have to wait, he just hoped that he'll like this guy.
BO*BO*BO
Olivia arrived at the Bakery where she was to meet Alex for lunch. While she waited for Alex she sent a text to Bayard. "Thanks for the flowers they were beautiful. Would love to go out again on Thursday, I was thinking maybe movie, pizza, and wine at my place." Olivia sent the text.
Less than a minute later her phone beeped signaling Bayard reply, "My pleasure, would love that, I'll bring the pizza, anything particular you like on it?"
Olivia thought about it, "Surprise me," Olivia pressed send just as Alex walked up to the table with the biggest smile on her face. Olivia just shook her head with a smirk on her face, "What?"
Alex sat down, "You know what, how was the date last night?" Alex asked sitting down.
The waiter come to give them their sandwich and coffee that Olivia order when she came in, "Well Bayard took me to a very romantic restaurant, we talked, he was a gentlemen the whole night, found out that he has been attracted to me since the day we met, his daughter is thrilled that we are dating, in fact she has been pushing him to ask me out for months now, and at the end of the night when he dropped me off he gave me a kiss goodnight on the cheek, but I gave him a kiss on the lips." Olivia said laughing at Alex who had a surprise look on her face.
Alex couldn't believe Ellis has been crushing on Olivia that long, "I would have never known the man liked you like that. He knows how to keep it under wraps. I bet he wasn't happy when Haden and you started to go out." Alex said realizing that Olivia met Bayard before Haden.
Olivia nodded, "He said his daughter was but I can tell he was to but didn't want to say anything."
Alex nodded in agreement, and then took a bite of her sandwich, "So I figured you two will be going out again especially after you kiss him." Alex said raising an eyebrow.
"Yup, Thursday actually, we're just going to do some pizza, wine, and probably watched a movie." Olivia wished it was Thursday already.
Alex smiled at Olivia, "I think someone is falling in love." Alex said seeing Olivia smile the whole time they been talking about Bayard, "Maybe he is the one for you." Alex added.
Olivia thought about it, was she falling for Bayard, could she really fall for someone after just one date. "Maybe…I'm going to check with Bayard to see if it would be ok to have Jessica his daughter stay a day or two with me so that we can get to know each other." Olivia said. If she and Bayard worked out she would have to have some type of a relationship with Jessica.
"I think that's a good idea, sorry to cut this short but I should be heading back to the courthouse have arraignment in twenty minutes." Alex said standing up, "Thanks for lunch Liv, and I know Bayard is the one for you, I have never seen you so happy. Talk to you later." Alex said hugging her friend.
Olivia gave Alex a smile, "Thanks Alex I hope you're right, see you later."
"I know I am Liv." Alex said smiling as she walked out of the Bakery, Olivia right behind her.
BO*BO*BO
That Thursday Olivia kept looking at the clock anxious to get home. Alex words were going through her head. The way she was acting about their date tonight was only proving that maybe Alex was right. Olivia just hoped Cragen would let her leave early. She was so busy with the case that she missed Wednesday's practice. She just hoped she didn't have to cancel her date with Bayard. Olivia was so much in thought that she didn't see the delivery man walk in.
Nick shook his head whoever this guy was, he must really like her, "Liv." Nick said pointing towards the delivery guy that was holding simple yet beautiful pink orchids in a beautiful glass vase.
Olivia took the flowers and thanked the guy. She took the card out that was inside reading it, 'Missed you yesterday at practice, the girls did too. Hope to see you tonight. Bayard.' Olivia was learning new things about Bayard, one thing she learned and loved was this romantic side of him, yet that didn't surprise her, he seemed like he was a romantic person. Olivia looked up to find Nick starring at her, "Don't ask." Olivia said before heading towards Cragen's Office. Olivia knocked as she opened the door.
Cragen looked up, "Olivia is everything alright?" Cragen asked as he watched her close the door.
Olivia nodded, "Yeah everything is good, I was just wondering since we're not too busy and Munch is here if I could leave early today?" Olivia asked
Cragen smiled at his detective he could see in her eyes that she really wanted to leave early and guessing from the flowers that he saw delivered to her it involves seeing someone. "Go ahead have fun Olivia." Cragen said happy to see that Olivia has someone in her life, she deserved it.
Olivia gave him a very grateful smile, "Thanks Cap," Olivia said standing up.
Cragen thought of something, "Olivia, take the weekend off, I don't want to see you until Monday morning." Cragen said knowing that she earned it.
"Thanks Cap, I appreciate it really." Olivia said thinking this would be the perfect weekend to have Jessica over.
"Olivia… just don't let him get away." Cragen said.
Olivia turned around, closing the door, she looked at Cragen.
Cragen laughed at the look Olivia was giving him, "Olivia you been really happy this week and not once but twice you were given flowers this week, and I have never seen you smile so much. So like I said don't let him get away." Cragen said making sure Olivia got his point.
"I won't, Alex thinks he's the one for me and I think she's right it's just feels strange, it's only been a week since we're been dating, only gone on one date so far. We known each other for a couple of years now, but it's still feels strange, it's all happening so fast." Olivia explained, opening up a little to Cragen. She was debating if she wanted to tell him who it was.
Cragen could tell that Olivia wanted to tell him who this guy was but wasn't sure if she wanted too. "Olivia it's strange because it's new and it's going fast because you two knew each other before, you just taking the relationship to the next level. Trust me if he's the one it will all work out in time." Cragen paused for a minute, "And when you're ready you can tell me who this guy is." Cragen added.
"I will Cap, thanks again, see you Monday." Olivia said walking out of his office. She went to her desk and grabbed her purse and the flowers Bayard sent.
Nicked looked up, "Leaving?" He asked.
"Yeah, see you Monday Nick." Olivia said walking out. As she walked out she ran into Fin and Amanda, "See you guy's on Monday."
"See you later Baby Girl." Fin said as he walked into the squad room.
"Take care Liv." Amanda said, "And nice flowers." Amanda added as she watched Olivia get into the elevator.
BO*BO*BO
Olivia got home and changed out of her work clothes for going something more comfortable yet still appropriate for the date, so she put on some jeans and a blue shirt, clipping her hair up.
Olivia grabbed two wine glasses and set them on the coffee table next to the plates. She picked out two romantic comedies and an action pack movie. Couple of minutes later her buzzer went off, she buzzed Bayard up letting him know that the door was open.
Two minutes later Bayard knocked on the door letting Olivia know he was coming in, "Hey," Bayard said when saw Olivia in the living room pouring the wine.
"Hey, you can just set the pizza right here." Olivia said pointing to the middle of the coffee table. "And thanks for the flowers Bay." Olivia said looking at him. He was wearing jeans and a polo shirt.
Bayard smiled at the nickname Olivia gave him, he liked it. "Not a problem, hope you like supreme pizza," Bayard said sitting the pizza down.
Olivia nodded, "I love supreme pizza."
Bayard smiled in relief glad he picked the right pizza, "So what movie are we watching tonight." Bayard said sitting down on the coach.
Olivia sat down next to Bayard putting a leg under her, "Well you can pick from two romantic comedies The Proposal or Hitch or an action pack movie The Avengers." Olivia said picking up the movies.
Bayard thought for a minute, "Well I like Sandra Bullock, great actress, so The Proposal. Oh, Jessica and the Girls said hello." Bayard said reaching over to get the pizza.
Olivia smiled sadly, "I hate that I had to miss practice yesterday." Olivia said, still disappointed that she couldn't make it.
"Livia they understood why you couldn't make it, it's your job don't worry." Bayard said reassuring her.
Olivia nodded, "Well I will be at practice and the games this weekend, Cragen gave me the weekend off again." Olivia said getting up to put in the movie.
"That's great, I'm sure they'll be happy to see you." Bayard said taking a bite of his pizza.
Olivia sat back down as the movie started. She started to eat her pizza. They talked here and there throughout the movie. Almost midway through the movie Olivia didn't know when it happened but she was cuddling with Bayard, her head on his shoulder, she was enjoying it especially how he would rub his hand up and down her arm. She was saddened when they had to separate to put in Hitch when The Proposal went off. Olivia was glad when she was able to cuddle back into Bayard when he sat back down. Before she knew it she was dozing off.
At the end of the movie Bayard looked down to find Olivia sleeping. He had to watch her for a minute, she looked so peaceful, the weight of the world was not on her shoulders when she sleeps. He reached for the remote and turned the TV and DVD player off. He was tired himself and he didn't have the heart to wake up Olivia, so he gently laid back against the arm of the coach lifting his legs up at the same time turning Olivia careful not to wake her up so that her head was on his chest. He was glad that Jessica was spending the night at Lisa's place tonight. Bayard wrapped the throw that was on the back of the coach around them. He wrapped his arm around Olivia kissing the top of her head. "Goodnight Livia," Bayard then proceed to fall asleep himself enjoying the feeling of having Olivia wrapped in his arms.
I hoped you enjoyed the chapter. In the next chapter, the morning after their date and some Olivia and Jessica bonding time. If you like to see something happened between Olivia and Jessica just let me know. As always Review.