"So how are we going to work this?" Olivia asked as ran the wash cloth over Alex's body.
"I have to admit that I believe how we've worked it the last few times has worked pretty well if you ask me. But I am always willing to try new things."
"Pervert, I was talking about us dating." Olivia said with laughter in her voice as she squeezed the rag over Alex's chest, her eyes following the trail of water.
"We make it work, Olivia. We do what we have to do. Compromise and meet in the middle like any other couple."
"What about a conflict of interest?"
"Please don't be mad" Alex said sitting up straighter "But before I put this plan in motion I checked on that. If there was going to be a conflict I was requesting a transfer to any other division. I wasn't picky as long as you were by my side."
"Donnelly knew about this little scheme from the start."
"No I asked her hypothetically speaking if an ADA were to pursue a detective in their squad what would happen. She informed me that as long as and I quote "As long as you and Detective Benson can remain professional and keep whatever issues you have out of the workplace nothing would need to happen."
Olivia couldn't help but laugh at the image of Donnelly calling Alex out like she often had. Granted every time in the past she had witnessed it it had been professionally but she would have given anything to witness it.
"I'm glad you think it is funny." Alex stated as she swatted at Olivia and began to pull away.
"Not really I just love the way you look when you pout." Olivia whispered as she wrapped her arm her waist and pulled her back against her silently laughing when she instantly settled against her.
"I had to know because I was pursuing you one way or another" Alex sighed as she closed her eyes and leaned her head back against her shoulder.
"So you want to leave?"
"No, I don't. But I want you and to me you are more important than any position or career I would ever have. So if leaving is what it took believe me it is worth it, God, is it worth it."
Olivia leaned down and placed a kiss on Alex's shoulder as she thought about what she said. She was willing to forgo any hopes or dreams she ever had for her. She was willing to leave a position that she excelled at and would propel her to Governor's mansion just to be with her. She had never been with anyone before who was willing to forgo their dreams just to be with her.
Alex glanced up and noticed that Olivia had her eyes closed with a pained expression. She could only begin to imagine what was going through her mind. She knew that in the past she never had anyone who had put her first but at the same time she had never allowed them to either. She was the type of woman who put their needs on the back burner to make sure their partner was happy. She had often shared with Alex how many times in the past she had done that justifying it by pointing out that their happiness was more important than hers. She would achieve the happiness needed through her work not her personal life.
"A relationship is about give and take." Alex stated as she linked her fingers through Olivia's and pulled her arms tighter around her "By give and take I don't mean you do all the giving and I do all the taking unless it involves those mind blowing orgasms you keep giving me." She stopped and smiled when she heard laughter come from Olivia "I'm going to make sacrifices, if that's what you want to call them, to make you happy. I'm fine with that because you at some point will have to do the same. It will not be all the time and it will not be just you doing it. We will fight and we will argue but that doesn't mean that we need to end what we have. It will mean that we need to sit down once both of us have cooled down and come to a solution. The best part of all the fights and arguments we will have in the future is the make-up sex."
"Is that all you ever thank about?" Olivia asked shaking her head at the blonde.
Alex turned her neck to the side and pulled the detective to her for a kiss "with you yes."
"Since you seem to have an answer for everything missy how about our dates?"
"What about them?" Alex asked settling back against Olivia again. She had never been as content in a woman's arms as she was with Olivia. "If you're worried I'm going to take you to all the high end restaurants I'm not. I know that's not you're style but I would like to have the ability to take you to some place out of your league, as you call it, once in a while."
"Alex you know how many times I've had to cancel dates in the past. You also know its only a matter of time that you become pissed off like the other women. Then what I'm given the ultimatum I need to come first or I'm out."
Alex could only shake her head at the women Olivia had dated before her. They were so stupid and self-center that they couldn't see what an angel they had and walked out on her. She for one was happy that they did so but hated them because of all the pain they had caused Olivia. Even though they were always the one to walk out Olivia was always the one to take all the blame when asked about it. Alex turned around in the tub so that she was facing Olivia before she spoke.
"I will never give you an ultimatum about choosing me or your job." Alex stated as she linked her fingers through Olivia's noticing the contrast in skin color "Taking you from the job you were born to do would be like taking a flower from sunlight. You would slowly die."
Olivia nodded as Alex spoke. She knew Alex understood the importance of her job but there was only so much a person could take before they walked out.
"We will schedule our dates on the days you are not on call." Alex continued once Olivia looked back up at her "If you are called out of those dates we will just reschedule. Olivia you need to realized that a date isn't just meeting for dinner in the evening. If we have to meet for breakfast and call that a date we can. If it has to be a 'hey I just got off I'm going to grab some take out and head over' type of date it can be too. If I have to stop by your favorite greasy diner and grab your favorite and bring it to you and we eat at your desk as you comb through clues and evidence we can call that a date."
"Have an answer for everything don't you." Olivia stated pushing a loose strand of blonde hair behind her ear.
"No I have a solution or a compromise." Alex answered placing a chaste kiss on Olivia's lips "If you really want to make something work then you do what you have to do. Olivia I want this to work and as long as you meet me half way then we can overcome any obstacle there is. The only question that you need to answer is do you want this to work?"
Olivia smiled at the blonde that had somehow stolen her heart without her realizing it "I do Alex. Lord knows I do."
"Then we will make it work, I promise you. This time next year we are going to be where we are now celebrating your birthday and our one year anniversary."
For the first time ever Olivia knew without a doubt that next year would be the first of many anniversaries to come.
A/N: I want to thank everyone for reading this story and sticking with me even when I made it seem like it wasn't Alex. I will never be able to thank you guys enough for giving me a chance and reading everything I have written. You guys are truly the best. In the next few days I should have the epilogue for this story finished and posted. Again thank you all so much.