Ten months into their new relationship, Olivia goes missing. Will Elliot's grief destroy him before he finds her? Or will his instincts lead him to the truth?
A/N: Memories or dreams in italics
FINALLY! I BET YOU GUYS HAD GIVEN UP ON ME! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR STICKING WITH THIS STORY AND DEALING WITH MY CRAZY SCHEDULE...IT TRULY IS APPRECIATED.
WELL...HERE IT IS, THE FINAL CHAPTER OF MY STORY. HOPE U LIKE...
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Elliot stared down at Olivia's sleeping figure, grinning slightly at the fluttering of her eyelids.
It'd been three weeks since she'd been rescued, and he'd barely let her out of his sight. The thought of losing her again frightened him to no end.
He'd watch her all the time- he knew Olivia was probably getting annoyed but he couldn't keep his eyes off her. Especially at times like this- in the early morning hours when he couldn't sleep...he'd allow his mind to wonder what she was dreaming about.
When she'd come home, Elliot worried that she might have nightmares about the ordeal she'd been through. It turned out to be just the opposite. Olivia was sleeping soundly; always curling up close to Elliot like a baby.
Elliot, on the other hand, would occasionally have bad dreams and check to make sure the space next to him was occupied. He'd always breathe a huge sigh of relief and pull her close, but sometimes still had trouble getting back to sleep. During those restless nights, he thanked the heavens that they'd found her in time and she was lying next to him and not elsewhere.
He lightly traced his index finger along her cheek, causing her to stir. She mumbled incoherently, opening her eyes briefly and snuggling closer to Elliot.
"Wake up sleepyhead…" Elliot whispered in her ear, kissing the nape of her neck.
Olivia giggled as she rolled over. "Fine. I'm awake," she sighed in defeat.
"Good," he chuckled to himself, pressing his lips against hers.
"What's got you so giddy this morning?" she wondered as he broke into a smile.
"That's a good question, detective. What do you think it could be?" Elliot asked mischievously, as she sat upright.
"What are you up to?" Olivia raised an eyebrow and started to pull back the covers when on her finger caught her eye.
"Oh my…wow! Elliot…it's beautiful…" she gasped in awe of the princess cut diamond ring on her finger.
Tears filled her brown eyes when Elliot took both of her hands in his and knelt down beside the bed.
"Olivia… I never thought I could love anyone the way I love you," he took a deep breath. Olivia did the same, trying to control the small sobs escaping her lips.
"From the day we became partners…I knew my life was gonna be different. You brought out all these emotions in me that I didn't even know were there. I don't think you know it, but you just have this quality about you…this beautiful spirit that attracted me to you. Our friendship came so naturally…and then when we became more, I knew it was right. I honestly believe you were made for me…and I was made for you. We belong together."
"I came so close to losing you, Liv. That entire experience made me realize how blessed I am to have you. I can't ever be without you because I know now that wouldn't make it. I need you, Liv. Please make me the happiest man alive and be my wife. Marry me," he choked out, his azure eyes glistening with tears.
Olivia cried, smiling as she nodded her head. "Yes…of course I'll marry you," she replied happily. Elliot sighed and stood, pulling her toward him. "I love you so much," he wiped tears off her cheeks and grinned broadly at the love of his life.
"I love you more." she whispered as he wrapped her in an embrace, his passionate kiss expressing only a fraction of the emotion bursting from within his soul.
They'd finally found it. True love. And they'd found it with each other.
REALLY, REALLY FLUFFY THERE AT THE END BUT YOU KNOW YOU LOVE IT! PLUS IT MAKES UP FOR WHAT WE STILL HAVEN'T SEEN ON THE SHOW : - P
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