The Fight For Elliot Stabler
Ch.14:Later...
Three months had passed, and though he had gotten over Olivia in his mind, Elliot couldn't get over her in his heart. (That sounded so much less corny in my mind...^^) He and Dani had gone out for that long, and true she made him happy, but not as happy as Olivia made him. They continued their slightly awkward friendship, with slight moments and smiles from across their desks. And Olivia STILL was dating Cassidy. She said there was something about him that changed from last time. He was more caring and loving. Sweeter. It made Elliot want to gag and choke Brian, but he calmed down. To be honest, he could control his temper better. Dani signed him up for anger management classes on his own time and she forced him to go. And it helped him a lot. So he was much kinder to victims and perps, and he still managed to hold on to his steely, tough personality. The thought made him smile. But then he would hear Olivia mention Brian in something, and he decided he needed a lot more classes if he didn't want to end up going to Brian's place and killing him.
"Hey, El you hungry?" she asked with a smile. She certainly had a lot more of those since she had been dating him. "Yeah, I could go for a bite. And I'm probably buying right?" She grinned at him. "As always." He rolled his eyes and took his keys. "Come on." He led her out to his car, and they drove over to the nearest diner. After they ordered their drinks, Olivia took in a deep breath. "El? I needed to tell you here...its important." His heart soared at the thought she was going to tell him she still loved him. But it crashed two floors when she giggled and held out a ring. "He asked me to marry him, El! And I said yes!" (NOOOOOOO!!!!) His eyes bugged out and his heart crumbled. "Wha-What?" he asked, refusing to let tears show. "Yeah! He wants it to happen as soon as possible! We're inviting you and his family! And I guess the squad. It's next month." He turned and quickly wiped away a few tears. "That's....great, Liv. I'm happy for you." He did want her to be happy. He just wanted her to be happy with him. Not with Brian. Not with Porter. Not with any other scumbag. Just him and her. No one else.
He placed his hand on hers and squeezed it. She frowned. "You don't sound happy." Then her eyes flashed the slightest. "You still thinking about...what happened between us?" she asked, not even faking a smile. He let out a short breath, which could have been interpreted as a slight laugh, but he didn't care. "There isn't a day Liv...when I don't think about it." She then smiled and ran her fingers down his forearm. "Me neither." He looked up from his observation of his fork and his eyes widened. "Really?" She smiled and placed her hand back on his. "El, lets face it. You were the first guy I knew I was in love with." The waiter came back at the wrong time, and asked if they were ready to order. "No, not yet. Wait a minute." Elliot sighed, not taking his eyes off Olivia's. The waiter grunted, and walked away. Then she moved her chair over to Elliot's, and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. "Elliot, don't get me wrong. I thought I did love you, and I did, but now...I'm with Cassidy. And I still do love you...but I'm not in love with you." He let out a chuckle. Four months ago, he would have said the same thing to her. The shoe was on the other foot now, he guessed.
"You get what I'm trying to say to you?" He nodded and placed his hand on her waist. "I do, Liv. I want you to be happy. I don't care who you're with, as long as you're happy, I'm happy." She grinned and kissed his cheek. Normally, it would have been an outrageous gesture. But considering the hell they'd been through the past few months, he guessed they both deserved as much. She moved back and other than ordering their food, they were silent. Screw everyone else. If Olivia was happy, then he was happy. That sounded like total b.s. even when he said it to her. He shook his head, and stared at her as she stared at her phone, slightly smiling. Probably from a text from Cassidy.
Yeah! The Fight for Elliot Stabler is back! Did you miss me? *silence* hehe. Anyway, what did you guys think? I thought I could use a really touchy, loving thing that might make you guys cry or at least get goosebumps. Hell, I was getting some while writing it! Enjoy and review, please! I love hearing your comments!
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