So this is the last chapter of the story I want to thank Sheepish and Candi for both of your continuous reviews, its meant a lot thanks.
It was a balmy clear evening in New York City and the sun would be setting soon. Amanda got out of the cab at Olivia's place, finding her address didn't prove half as taxing as finding the right outfit or finding the right gift to bring for Olivia.
She finally chose a pair of black denims a red sleeveless top and a pair of red pumps, she kept her hair down in light curls. Casual she said so casual it is.
As for the gift she wanted to get something that was different nothing boring or run of the mill, something that would make Olivia smile every time she thought about it.
She walked towards the building catching the door as someone was leaving. Amanda stood in the stair well trying to calm herself down a bit willing the swarm of butterflies inside her stomach to settle down to a frenzy.
Amanda got to the door and was just about to knock when her phone bleeped seeing it was Olivia she opened it "Running a bit late on the roof feeding the neighbours birds, just come up. Liv x"
"Huh didn't have her down as the bird type."
Making her way out on the roof there was no sign of Olivia "Liv…?" at that she rounded the corner "Liv please tell me we're not going to race pigeons or something." Leaning in for a kiss "Hi, you look stunning by the way." Olivia was dressed in an oversized cream jumper, blue jeans and a pair of white converse, her hair was up in a clip with unintentional wisps of hair falling down of their own accord.
"Hi, no we aren't going to race pigeons, you look lovely aswell." She took a silky blonde curl that hung down on her shoulder and ran it through her fingers.
"Thank god because I hate birds." Amanda breathed a sign of relief as Olivia chuckled lightly.
"Come on, come with me and no peeking," Olivia walked behind Amanda with her hand covering her eyes guiding her round the corner. "Ok you can open them."
Amanda opened her eyes and was greeted with a roof top garden there were tall candles placed sporadically around the roof, a canopy of lights above their heads which was attached from wall to wall and there was a blanket with cushions laid out in the middle with picnic basket on the side.
Amanda put her hand to her mouth and a few tears started rolling down her cheeks.
Olivia looked at her suddenly feeling a wave of panic washing over her fearing that she'd gotten things completely wrong and might have royally fucked up here, "Please don't cry baby, if you don't like it we can do something else."
"No Liv it's perfect, just perfect." Olivia smiled and hugged her tight.
"Then why are you crying?"
"Because it's amazing…you're amazing."
"I know it's a burden…" Pulling back smirking at the other woman.
"Here big head this is for you." Shaking her head smiling Amanda handed her the bag, the swarm of butterflies were back with vengeance.
Cocking an eyebrow, "Shower gel? Are you trying to tell me something Amanda?"
Amanda started laughing "Well you used enough of mine so I thought I'd get you one of your own."
"It reminded me of you, Ok so what's with the bag of nuts?"
"Jesus Liv, turn the bag round and look."
I'm nuts about you!
"Amanda you're such a dork, I love it" She kissed the woman again not wanting to let her go.
Amanda pulled back for some air, becoming very aware they were on a roof surrounded by windows. Feeling a familiar ache between her legs and flush beginning to creep up her cheeks she needed a distraction now before she took Olivia right here on that blanket. Clearing her throat trying disguising the sound of lust in her voice "So what's in the basket?"
Olivia opened the basket and produced a bottle of wine, some strawberries, bread and different cheeses and hummus and some chocolates.
"Looks good," she reached over and picked up a bag of popcorn "not that I'm complaining but popcorn? Not your usual picnic food."
"Surprise number two." Olivia got up and hit the socket on the wall.
Amanda's eyes lit up when she saw the movie being projected onto the wall, "Breakfast At Tiffany's, you remembered?"
"I remember everything from that first night Amanda, from your favourite movie to the cute mumbling noises you make in your sleep." She leaned in and whispered in her ear "and my favourite memory how your eyebrow twitches a little just before your about to cum."
"Olivia Benson you are going to be the death me!"
The women sat cuddled up under blankets watching the movie, eating and drinking. Both of them so lost in the moment and each other, the rest of the world seemed a million miles away.
After the movie Amanda walked Olivia to her door "Thank you for a wonderful evening."
"You can stay if you want, it's getting late?" Not wanting Amanda to think she was expecting something she quickly jumped in "Just to sleep, although if you're lucky I might let you give me a kiss goodnight."
"You drive a hard bargain...Id love to." They made their way to Olivia's bedroom, this was the first time she's been inside her place but she felt at ease straight away the apartment had a warm homey feel and smelt of Olivia. She was snapped from her thoughts when she felt Olivia come up behind her and wrap her arms around her front placing a gentle kiss on her neck.
"You OK?"
"Yeah I was just thinking this is the first time I've been in your apartment."
"And not the last I hope, I've left you something to wear in the bathroom." They both knew Olivia's clothes would drown her but Olivia couldn't wait to see her in a pair of her shorts.
Amanda slipped into the bed beside Olivia, who had her arm lifted up waiting on her to cuddle into her side. Laying there cocooned in a comfortable silence both women were contented and happy listening to the relaxing sound of each other's breathing, neither of them wanted the moment to end. Olivia was mindlessly drawing patterns on Amanda's arm that was draped over her stomach.
"I'm nuts about you too." When Amanda didn't move or speak she assumed she was asleep until she felt the other women shake she turned her head deeper into Olivia's side to muffle the laughter. Looking down at the hysterical woman beside her Olivia began chuckling herself "What?"
"And you said I was a dork."
"Ok well I'm falling in love with you, how's that?" Olivia huffed jokingly poking Amanda's side.
"I am aswell, even with your huffy pouty face." Leaning up and kissing the older woman. "I feel like I've waited my whole life for you Liv." She took her thumb and wiped away that tears that were now making their way down Olivia's face, "Are you Ok?"
Feeling like she couldn't trust her voice right now, she nodded and brought Amanda down on top of her and held her close breathing in the fruity Amanda scent.
"I don't want to scare you off or ruin things in this moment but we need to tell Cragen about us, before he finds out himself."
Looking into the liquid chocolate eyes Amanda kissed Olivia's cheek "Liv your right we do need to tell him. You could tell me anything and it won't scare me off I'm not going anywhere, even if I need to transfer out you stuck with me Benson."
The nerves were starting to build as they stood outside Cragen's office poised ready to knock.
"Olivia Amanda what are you both doing here? Your both off the weekend." Sensing the seriousness in the air he motioned for them to take a seat.
They took a deep breath and explained the relationship between them. By the end Cragen was sat upright in his seat not sure what to say. Obviously he was happy for Olivia, for them both but it was putting him in an awkward position he would need to go to IAB now and do ass kissing.
"Olivia I've known you for a long time, so this doesn't come as much of a surprise to me even if you haven't ever been open about it before." He took a deep breath. "Look I won't lie to you both I don't know where this leaves us with regards to your positions here, they don't usually let couples stay in the same department. But I'll do what I can, Amanda I don't know you as well but I pride myself on my instinct and I get a good feeling from you."
Picking up the phone he asked the two to step outside, the women sat waiting for what seemed like an eternity feeling like they were waiting to be sentenced.
Cragen opened the door "Amanda can you come in her please?"
She walked into the office thinking she was getting shipped out that day. "This isn't about the job; I just wanted to speak to you about Olivia as someone who carers about her. She doesn't trust easily, and the fact that she's taking this step with you is massive for her."
Amanda sat herself upright "Captain I have never felt this way about anyone before I love her and I'm not going anywhere I'm here to stay."
"Good I'm glad to hear it, I think you'll be good for each other." He squeezed her shoulder lightly as he called Olivia in.
She sat down laced her fingers with Amanda's and mouthed "You OK?" she was returned with a wink and a smile.
"First let me say I went to bat for you pair. I explained the situation to IAB and that you came to me straight away I also reminded them finding detectives as good as you two would be a hard job not to mention time consuming and costly. So the good news you can both stay for now. Any problems one of you is out, you've been warned and keep it out of the workplace. Now get out and enjoy your weekend."
Standing to see them out the door he held Olivia back and hugged her "So Amanda's your D.C girl." Seeing the look of shock he laughed "I put two and two together, she's a good one don't let go of her."
"I know Captain and I don't intent to."
14 months later
There was a knock at the door then Cragen appeared "Olivia its time, you ready?" The nerves were kicking in big time; she knew she was ready for this that they were ready for this new chapter in their lives but that wasn't helping matters not right now. In a short while their lives would be changed for ever and honestly she couldn't wait.
She can't believe how far they've come from when they first met. They moved into Olivia's apartment 6 months ago it was bigger than Amandas and closer to the precinct and they loved going up to the roof to have movie nights, sometimes just the two of them sometimes with the guys.
Olivia had proposed down in D.C at the same hotel exactly a year after they first met; now this was it the big day was finally here. Olivia stood at the bottom of the aisle looking down at the most beautiful woman in the world who was staring right back at her she couldn't believe her luck, God she loved this woman so much. Making the walk down the aisle with Cragen at her side was the longest walk of her life she kept looking at Amanda her Amanda thinking she would never get up there beside her.
Looking deep into each other's eyes, cool blue meeting warm chocolate brown neither of them ever felt so loved and desired before. They both exchanged their vows, making their declarations of love in front of a small group of family and friends.
I now pronounce you legally married.
Is it fate…absolutely!
