Ch. 7

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A/N: I'm sorry for the delay on updating this story! I hope you guys like this chapter. I have a lot planned for these two. Please drop a review, because I'd love to know what you think!

Alex carried the last box of Olivia Benson's belongings into her apartment. As she set the box down, she looked around. Alex had a large apartment, but it always seemed so empty. Now, Olivia's things were scattered around. She smiled. They had been together, officially, for almost five months. Five happy, blissful months.

Olivia emerged from the bedroom, her hands full of photo frames. She began scattering them around the living room, quietly singing a little song to herself. She didn't notice Alex standing at the opposite end of the room, and jumped a little when she spoke.

"Why have I never heard you sing before?"

Olivia turned around, blushing. "How long have you been there?" she asked.

"You aren't answering the question…"

"You're such a lawyer. My job doesn't really allow me to wander around singing much. I do love to sing, though"

Alex smiled. She loved learning something new about her detective.

"Well, you're amazing. You should sing more often."

Olivia blushed at the compliment. "You hungry?"

"Starving"

They agreed on Chinese, and Alex called to place the order.

"You know, we do have about 30 minutes before that food-" Olivia was interrupted by Alex's mouth on hers. They kissed passionately, tiptoeing gracefully towards the bedroom.

They lay wrapped in each other's arms when the doorbell rang.

"Maybe if we don't answer, they will just go away" Liv said, as she traced circles over Alex's naked body.

Alex climbed out of bed and smiled at Olivia. "But then we would have nothing to eat…" She put on a robe and went to answer the door, leaving Olivia in bed. How did life get so perfect?

One day, a few weeks later, Alex woke up with the sun. She quietly got out of bed, put on some jogging clothes, and headed out to Central Park. As she ran along the trail, she couldn't help but think about the beautiful brunette still fast asleep in their bed. She smiled as she remembered their conversation from the night before, and the way Olivia's eyes lit up when they talked about the future.

"Hey baby"

Alex smiled as she turned over to see Olivia crawling into bed next to her. She leaned over and gave her a slow kiss.

Olivia snuggled up next to Alex and grabbed her hand. "I told everyone at work about us today, I hope that's okay".

Alex couldn't help but smile. Olivia continued, "Babe, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I want this, us, forever, and I hope that you do too".

Suddenly, Alex thought of a plan. She turned the corner and ran off in the opposite direction of their apartment.

About an hour later, Alex returned home and woke Olivia up.

"Hey sleepyhead. I have a full schedule planned for us!"

Olivia moaned as Alex pulled her out of bed and towards the shower.

Alex handed Olivia a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. "Where in the world are we going?" Olivia asked.

"It's a surprise! Now, hurry and get dressed!" Alex knew that Olivia didn't like surprises, but she hoped that this one would be different.

Olivia walked towards the street to get a cab, but Alex pulled her arm. "Oh no. We are taking the Mustang today".

The pair hopped into the car and Alex turned on the radio and headed towards her first destination. She couldn't help but smile when she looked over at Olivia. Her hair was blowing around her face with the wind, she had her hand out the window, and she was singing along to the radio. Man, I love this woman.

Alex and Olivia pulled into the driveway of a large beach house in the Hamptons. Alex grabbed Olivia's hand and led her through the front door. Olivia stopped and stared at the gorgeous, empty span of beach that was directly out the back door. "Al, this is beautiful"

"Well, I'm glad you like it. Because I bought it. It's a vacation home for us."

Olivia's mouth dropped open. "You bought this? When? How?"

Alex laughed. "I have been thinking about it for a while. When I was younger we used to come here every summer. I saw this one a few weeks ago and figured it would be perfect."

Olivia wrapped Alex into a hug and kissed her. "I love you".

"I love you, too, Liv"

Alex walked into the kitchen, grabbed a picnic basket out of the fridge, and walked out the back door. "You coming?"

Olivia followed closely behind as Alex found a spot and placed a blanket down on the ground. She opened up the basket and pulled out two sandwiches, some chips, and a dish full of fruit, along with two drinks.

Olivia smiled. "You have this all planned out, don't you?"

"Oh, you just wait. There's more later!"

They continued to eat their lunch and talk and laugh. When they were done, Olivia hopped up and ran towards the water, fully clothed, laughing like a little girl. Alex chased after her, and they fell into the water together. After about an hour of swimming, they walked back into the house and into the bedroom. Alex opened one of the drawers and pulled out some dry clothes.

"Hey! I was looking for these shorts the other day! How in the world did you get them over here?"

"You know, for a detective, sometimes you miss things." Alex laughed.

Olivia playfully swatted at Alex and smiled. "You're the best, Al."

They cuddled on the couch to watch a movie, but it didn't take long before Olivia was fast asleep. Alex pulled her closer and kissed the top of her head. She couldn't wait for the rest of the weekend.

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