Author's Notes for 91-100:
With these 10 drabbles, I reach 100 total, marking the half way point in the series. How is everyone feeling about them so far? Got any favorites so far? And, actually, this set has a bonus one. So there are 11 here. The first one is only sort of "unofficially" part of the series, but I liked it and wanted to start this half-way set off with it.
As always, feedback is lurve and I own nuthin.
Moments in Time 91-100:
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Waiting for the Subway
When you stand on a subway platform, you (and everyone around you) know what's going to happen: you and your fellow passengers may not know exactly when the next train is going to come, but eventually one will announce itself with a whoosh of air and screeching brakes. The doors will open, and you'll get on. It's easy to predict.
The two of them--their relationship--is like that. They (and their co-workers around them) may not know exactly when it'll happen. And beforehand, there will most certainly be whooshing air and screeching brakes. But eventually, the doors will open.
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Touching You
Alex was applying her morning makeup in the bathroom mirror when Olivia put her hands on Alex's hips from behind and ran her thumbs over the skin above Alex's skirt and under her shirt.
Alex said nothing, simply enjoying the gentle caresses. However, when Olivia's hands began to explore more boldly, she asked playfully, "Just what do you think you're doing, Detective?"
Olivia smiled, "Touching you."
Alex bantered back, drawing out her one word question, "Whhhhhhhy?"
Olivia, to Alex's surprise, grew serious at that, putting her arms fully around the attorney, holding Alex close and whispering, "Because you let me."
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Not Enough Time
"Ooooooo!"
"No." Olivia tugged at Alex's arm trying to pull her up the sidewalk but Alex would not be budged as she stared into the storefront window.
"Olivia, the show doesn't start for 40 minutes. It will take us only 10 to get there," Alex reasoned still peering at the items on display, "That gives us 30 minutes."
"Alex, when was the last time you got in and out of a shoe store in less than an hour?"
Alex glared at Olivia but didn't say anything.
"I rest my case." Olivia continued up the sidewalk, dragging along a grumbling Alex.
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They Know Enough
"You're seriously asking why I'm resisting?!? Gee, Alex, I wonder!"
"There's nothing to worry about, Olivia, they already love you."
Olivia gave a harsh chuckle and spat out, "They know nothing about me."
Alex had expected this reaction when she broached to topic of dinner with her parents so she waited patiently for the sullen detective to meet her eyes before speaking, "They know you're a woman. They know you're a cop," Alex reached up to cradle Olivia's face with two hands and her eyes shown as she concluded, "And they know I smile every time I talk about you."
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Perfect. Except.
Recent events had made it all the more immediate, intense, raw. Locked in each other's embrace, on their bed, sitting up, they faced each other, Alex astride Olivia.
Olivia's fingers curled inside Alex, pressing and twisting. Alex's fingers played over Olivia's wetness, circling and rubbing. Higher, further, until Alex's breath caught and Olivia's shudders began. They crested together; fully together in every way. And afterwards, they held each other, exchanging words of love and promises.
It was beautiful. Perfect, even.
And each wished they could remember it just that way. Rather than also remembering it as their last night together.
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Bad Day
"Not tonight, Olivia."
Alex's curt answer concerned Olivia. "Alex, what's wro..."
"Look, you're not the only one who is affected by these cases or the only one that has shitty days, okay?!" Alex took a deep breath, "I'm obviously not going to be good company tonight so just... I'll see you tomorrow." With that Alex hung up, leaving Olivia staring at her phone.
Then, with a deep breath of her own, Olivia headed to the ADA's. Because she understood too well that while what Alex wanted was to be left alone, what she needed was a shoulder to lean on.
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I Believe This Belongs To You
"Good morning, Detective," Alex smiled discreetly as she entered the squadroom.
The smile was not returned. Instead, Olivia leaned forward in her chair and hissed at her, "I lost an earring!"
Alex frowned, honestly confused, "What?"
Olivia was about to explain when their conversation was interrupted by Cragen, "I'm glad you're here, Counselor. Olivia, please join us in my office."
Alex continued to frown and look questioningly at Olivia as they made their way to Cragen's office. All questions were answered, however, upon their arrival there, and upon seeing Olivia's earring sitting innocently on the edge of the Captain's desk.
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Ride
Olivia went to hail a cab when Alex stopped her, "That's our ride."
Olivia gaped at the limo parked curbside, then at Alex.
Alex looked embarrassed, "It's too much isn't it?" She started to ramble, "It's just, I wanted tonight to be perfect and wonderful and, there're flowers inside, and drinks, and... and it's too much. I'm such an idiot, an IDIOT." She looked at an increasingly amused Olivia helplessly, "You can feel free to interrupt anytime, you know."
Olivia cupped Alex's face, "Alex Cabot, I had no idea you were such a romantic. Now, shut up and kiss me."
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A Toast
On the one year anniversary of her death, they regaled each other with stories, with memories. Do you remember when... Can you believe that one time... Man, I thought the judge was going to throw her gavel at her... They laughed; and shed a tear or two.
As the night drew to a close, Fin summarized their evening, summarized their former colleague, "I just thought she'd be too stubborn to die." Amongst a last round of subdued chuckles, he raised his glass, "To Alex Cabot."
They all clinked their glasses together, Elliot and Olivia exchanging a look only they understood.
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Case Law
"Hudson v. Michigan... no..."
Olivia peered over the paperback she was reading to see Alex, sitting at the dining room table, completely engrossed in her books, utterly unaware that she had spoken out loud. Olivia smiled and returned to her reading.
Minutes later the quiet was broken again. "Murray.... no. Nix v.... yes! Yessssss..." Olivia watched Alex quickly scan a page and excitedly jot down notes. Then heard a quiet, "Bring it on," as Alex, still unaware, pushed her glasses higher and continued writing.
Until that moment, Olivia had had no idea muttered case law could be so incredibly endearing.
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Just Life
Snuggled up to Olivia, Alex let out a contented sigh, "Today was a good day."
Olivia gave Alex a curious look, internally reviewing the day:
Errands. Lots of errands. Two trips to Ace for lingering apartment repairs. A run to Laytner's for new throw pillows (what's wrong with the old ones, Alex?). The Post Office, the dry cleaners, the shoe shop for boot polish (seriously, Olivia?), etc, etc. The last stop: Hunan Balcony for take-out (mmm, General Tso's).
It really wasn't that spectacular a day.
Just life.
But life together.
Olivia's frown transformed into a crooked smile, "Yeah, it was."
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