A/N: Thank you all so much for your reviews of the last chapter! I know you were a little worried there for a bit. This is a more of a transitioning chapter, getting them to where they need to be. This last week/week & a half have been very difficult and I wanted to write something lighter and happier than the last few chapters. Near the end Alex may seem slightly OOC for a moment but I think you'll understand why, I also think you'll enjoy it. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!

Chapter 36

They had been on the road most of the day and it was now almost ten pm. Both ladies had dozed off in the car and stirred when they felt it stop. "Where are we?" Alex asked sleepily as she sat up and stretched.

"Well, last time I was awake we were in Maryland. I have no idea where we are now."

"Virginia." Kelli answered from the front seat of the SUV.

They climbed out and looked around. Even in the dark they could tell they were in the middle of nowhere. A small two story house stood in front of them surrounded by trees on all sides. "Please tell me this isn't our permanent living arrangements." Alex groaned.

"No, just a stop for the night…maybe two. Besides were not in the middle of nowhere. We're actually just outside DC."

Inside Kelli showed them to the master bedroom upstairs and told them to take some time to do whatever they needed then meet her back downstairs. They took their time freshening up and changing into pajamas and sweats. Both were hoping there would be some dinner waiting as they hadn't had much to eat throughout the day.

"Shit!"

Alex jumped at the sudden outburst from the brunette "What?!"

"Didn't Kelli say they'd have someone pack up our things at home?"

"Yeah."

"So someone will be going through our stuff." Alex nodded, still not sure where the brunette was going. "Our personal things."

"I don't like the idea of some stranger going through my stuff, especially my lingerie, or my underwear drawer but we'll never see them and they'll never see us."

"Alex, think about it. It's not just our closet or our underwear drawers. They'll also have to empty the drawers in our bedside tables." Her eyes were wide and she was nodding her head, trying to get her point across. She saw the light come on in Alex's head.

"Oh shit! They'll find the strap on!" she covered her face with her hands, then one hand moved to her hip while one continued to cover her mouth.

"Not to mention the vibrator."

"I really couldn't care less about the vibrator."

"Seriously?"

"Oh come on Liv, are you telling me they didn't find one when they packed up your LA apartment?" the slight grin on the brunette's face told her the answer. "They found one at my place too, actually more than one, no big deal."

Olivia raised her eyebrows "More than one?" she stepped closer to the blonde and wrapped her arms around her shoulders.

Alex grinned now as well "Sometimes you need a little variety."

"Variety huh?" Olivia looked down as she ran her hands down Alex's arms and rested them on her waist. "Is that why we have those items, I'm not enough variety?"

Alex took Olivia's right hand in her own and pulled it up to her lips "You are more than enough variety. Especially your talented fingers." She said as she lightly kissed Olivia's fingertips. Alex leaned in and pressed their lips together, sighing when she felt Olivia's tongue pressing against her lips. The kiss was brief but both knew if it went on much longer they'd never make it downstairs.

"Did I mention your talented tongue?"

Olivia chuckled "You've got a pretty talented tongue yourself." She then pulled back a bit, putting some distance between them. "If we don't stop now we're not gonna make it back downstairs."

"I don't care. This is the first time I've had alone with you in days." Alex said while leaning in for another kiss. Seeing the look she was getting as she pulled back she sighed "Oh alright."

Olivia smiled and followed behind her.

Alex started to open the bedroom door but turned back "I can't wait for them to get us settled in a new location. I'm in desperate need of that alone time with you I mentioned."

"Same here." Olivia replied as they started toward the stairs.

Kelli was waiting as the pair came down the stairs "Some food was brought here earlier in anticipation of our arrival. It's not much but I made you both sandwiches."

"Thanks." Both said as they took a seat on the couch and began to eat.

"So where do we go from here?" Olivia asked after eating about half her sandwich.

"Well, we'll be here tonight and most likely tomorrow night. That'll give us plenty of time to get your new identities set up as well as where you'll be relocated." The younger woman took a seat in a chair opposite them. "Your personal belongings will be packed up and will be waiting on you at your new home when you arrive."

Both ladies gave one another a slight nervous grin at the thought of what was waiting to be packed up.

"How does that work with our landlords?" Alex asked. "I mean mine new I was moving out but hers didn't." she said nodding toward Olivia.

"Yeah, won't he wonder why I'm not the one breaking the lease?"

Kelli grinned a bit "Let's just say it's not going to be a problem." Seeing the curious look she was getting she decided to elaborate a bit "Some of these homes we own outright, but most of the time the landlords are actually Marshals themselves." Their eyes widened at this news. "Didn't you wonder why there wasn't any questions by your landlord at your sudden arrival, lack of furniture, the fact they never questioned you like a normal landlord would?"

"Never thought about that." Olivia said.

"For all your neighbors would think you decided to move. And with Rachel and Emily deciding to move in together it'll just seem as though you both decided on a new home together."

Olivia sat her plate on the coffee table as she finished eating "I have one question." Kelli nodded. "I know we can't contact people from our old life, and I am okay with that, but what about the people we met as Rachel and Emily? I became very close to my boss, well Rachel's boss, and I know she will be concerned when I don't come back."

"Did she know about your situation?"

"I told her when I found out I could go home."

She then looked to Alex "Did you tell anyone?"

"I may have called my old boss and gave her a quick rundown the night you came to get me."

Kelli sighed, it was never easy with these two. "Okay, give me their names and how to contact them. I will let them know that you are okay and you are safe. You can't contact them anymore though."

Both ladies nodded in agreement.

After their dinner both decided to turn in for the night. They were exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster the day had been, as well as spending most of the evening on the road.

"It's so quiet here." Olivia whispered.

"I know, even more quiet than Wisconsin."

"I guess after being in the city the last few days I got used to the noise at night again." Olivia snuggled closer to Alex "My building in LA was in a nice neighborhood but it wasn't quiet. When I first arrived in Wisconsin I thought I'd go crazy at night trying to go to sleep."

"I know what you mean. I grew up in a quiet neighborhood but after being at Harvard and then the city I got used to all that noise." She turned to face the brunette "You know, even though I miss the excitement of living in a large city, I wouldn't really mind being in a smaller area like we were." She saw the questioning look on Olivia's face and elaborated. "What I mean is, there was plenty to do but it was smaller, it felt…I don't know. I can't explain it. Of course I don't think I'd like to be in the middle of nowhere but a town like Middleton would be nice."

"I think I know what you mean. You got to actually know people, not just some of the people in your building on your block." They were quiet again for a bit "Wonder where we'll end up?"

Alex slipped her hand under Olivia's tee and rested her hand on her back. "Who knows?"

"I hope it's somewhere warm." Olivia chuckled. "Don't get me wrong I loved seeing the snow, it was so beautiful and it was fun to play in, but it was too much. A little snow from time to time I'll be okay, just not every day for days on end."

"I wouldn't mind somewhere near a beach."

"Ooh…I like the sound of that." Olivia grinned while scooting closer. "Getting to see you in a bikini…" she closed her eyes and sighed "That is something I could definitely get used to."

Alex giggled and kissed the brunette quickly "Why get excited about seeing me in a bikini when you already know what's underneath?"

"Well," Olivia slipped her own hand under Alex's shirt and began lightly running her fingers along the blonde's side "I like seeing you in a bikini and while everyone else is admiring how stunningly beautiful you are, I can sit back and smile because I know what's underneath and they never will."

"You're such a sap." Alex replied with a quick kiss. "Of course living near a beach has benefits for me as well." she looked down to Olivia's chest then back up with a sneaky grin "You do fill out a bathing suit quite well yourself."

"It's always about the boobs with you, isn't it?" Olivia laughed.

"Yes ma'am."

They settled into silence again, both feeling sleep begin to overtake them.

"I love you." Alex whispered.

"Love you too." Came Olivia's sleepy reply.

The next day was more relaxing for both. While Kelli spent most of the morning on the phone working out details of what would happen next. After being assured they were in a safe location, Alex and Olivia headed out for a walk around the property. They didn't wander far, not wanting to get too far away or lost as Alex pointed out.

"This reminds me of when we went camping." Alex said as they took a seat on a fallen tree next to a small stream.

"The camping trip you didn't want to go on?"

"No one asked your opinion." Alex replied sarcastically.

"If I remember correctly, you quite enjoyed yourself on that camping trip." A mischievous grin on her face.

"I enjoyed what we did on that camping trip." Alex said as she leaned in close. "Too bad we don't have a tent close by." Then pressed their lips together.

Olivia's hand that had been resting on Alex's knee began slowly working its way up her thigh as the kiss deepened.

"Hey Alex, Olivia?"

"Ah hell!" Alex dropped her head on Olivia's shoulder.

Olivia stood and held her hand out to the blonde. "Just remember, not much longer. Soon we'll be settled in our new home and we can be alone."

As they started up the bank back to the house Alex looked at Kelli standing on the deck "I swear to God, I'm gonna find out where she lives and I don't know how I'll do it, but every time she thinks she's about to get lucky I'm gonna interrupt."

Olivia burst into laughter "Sweetheart, there isn't a doubt in my mind that you will find a way to do that." she kissed Alex's cheek "Besides, there's more important things than getting lucky…isn't there?"

Alex smiled "You're right, although it ranks pretty high on my list right now."

All three took a seat at the kitchen table, Kelli setting a cup of coffee in front of them. "We'll stay here one more night and hit the road tomorrow. I should have your books later this evening."

"How long before we arrive at our permanent location?" Olivia asked.

"A few more days, just like last time. We want you both to have time to study your new identities before you get there."

"So just like last time?" Alex asked and Kelli nodded. "Okay. Do you know where we're going?"

"Not yet, I wouldn't even know just yet. Should know in the next two or three days."

"We couldn't possibly request a location could we?" Alex said with a smile.

Kelli shook her head and grinned "You two are something else, you know that? You've gotten by with way more than I should've ever allowed, and more than most Marshals would've allowed."

"So…that's a no on requesting a location?"

Olivia rolled her eyes at the blonde's request. Alex was determined if nothing else.

"Just be glad you have one another." Kelli said as she stood from her seat.

Olivia covered Alex's hand with her own "We are, more than you'll ever know."

Their day progressed smoothly. The tension that had been between the three women had slowly dissipated now that Alex and Olivia knew they were staying together. Olivia fixed dinner for them and the three shared a leisurely evening watching a movie on television.

"So there's been a delay in getting your identities, you will have them tomorrow. Right now the plan is leave here tomorrow afternoon and head to our next location." Kelli said as she got off the phone.

"What's the hold up?" Olivia sat up straighter, her eyes focusing on Alex next to her.

"Nothing to be worried about, just bureaucratic nonsense. You'll have them tomorrow."

Later in the bedroom Olivia was turning the bed down while Alex brushed her teeth in the adjoining bathroom. She had carefully watched Alex on recent nights, wanting to memorize everything about the blonde in the event they were separated. She smiled now, the realization that they were actually able to stay together finally sinking in.

"You do realize," Alex said stepping from the bathroom "I'll never be able to use our toys again."

"Why not?"

"Do you want to use them after someone else has touched them? All I'll be able to do is think about some stranger handling them."

"Okay, I doubt they'll be touching them. I'm sure when they see what it is they'll try to touch them as little as possible." she then placed her hands on Alex's waist "Besides, are you sure all you'd be thinking about while using them is some stranger touching them?" she leaned in and kissed Alex's neck. "You'd be thinking about some stranger while you're wearing it and I'm riding you?"

"No." Alex moaned as the image of Olivia riding her flashed through her mind.

"That's what I thought." Olivia said with a low chuckle.

Alex pushed the brunette back slightly earning her a confused look "Kelli's room is downstairs, right?"

"Yep, and the living room is below us so she can't hear us."

"Good, because I can't wait any longer." She said as she pushed Olivia back onto the bed.

They wanted to take their time, enjoy the moment, but their need for one another outweighed it. Olivia pushed the covers back as Alex climbed on top of her. Olivia pulled her shirt off then grabbed Alex's and pulled it over her head. Her hands went to the button on Alex's jeans while Alex made quick work of Olivia's.

"This needs to come off." Alex said as she began to pull the straps of Olivia's bra down.

"So does yours."

Finally down to just their panties Alex leaned in and kissed the brunette passionately. "I love you."

"I love you too." Olivia said as her hands roamed Alex's body. She pulled her knees up and spread her legs, allowing Alex to settle between them.

Alex moaned as their centers pressed together. "You know, we're both still wearing too many clothes." She said as she ground herself against Olivia's core.

"Why don't you take them off?" she said as she slipped her hands into the back of Alex's panties and pulled her hips to her. "You've got just the best ass."

"Mmm…thank you. And you've got the best tits I've ever seen." She said before closing her lips around a nipple.

Olivia couldn't help the laugh that escaped. Both froze however when they heard the knock at their door.

"Son. Of. A. Bitch!" Alex groaned as she dropped her head onto Olivia's shoulder. They were now completely naked, having shed their last bit of clothing, the sheet the only thing protecting their modesty. "What does she have against us?" Alex took a deep breath then called out "What?"

"Umm…Alex, we're not dressed." Olivia whispered.

Kelli opened the door then stood still when she saw the sight in front of her: Alex resting between Olivia's raised knees, the sheet covering Alex from the waist down, Alex looking over her bare shoulder with a less than happy look.

"What?" Alex asked again.

"I…I…I'm so sorry…I…wanted to ask you something." Her eyes darting around the room trying to avoid looking at the sight in front of her.

Olivia stared up at the blonde above her, she was grateful that at least Kelli couldn't see her.

"Okay, what did you want to ask?"

Kelli's mouth opened and closed but no words would come out.

"Look, I have the most beautiful woman in the world laying naked underneath me and I really, really want to have sex with her. So unless this is an emergency I think it can wait till morning."

Olivia felt her face grow even hotter as her blush spread.

"Yeah, sure, okay. Uh…have a good night."

"I can't believe you said that!" Olivia said while running her hand over face.

"What? It's true." Alex said while grinding against Olivia.

Olivia placed her hands on Alex's arms then slowly ran them down and back up her body till she was cupping her breasts. "Well…if you really want to have sex with me, let's get this show on the road." Then thrusting her hips upward into Alex's.

There was no foreplay, no taking their time, there would be plenty of time for that later. Right now it was a simple yet strong need for one another. Alex continued kissing Olivia's neck, chest and breasts as she slid her right hand lower. Taking a few moments to make sure she was ready by lightly stroking her "Ready?" Olivia nodded. "How many?"

"Two." Olivia's voice went higher as she felt Alex quickly slip two fingers inside her. Taking a second to adjust she ran her hand down their bodies and between Alex's legs. "That feels wonderful, but why don't you make it three?"

"Ooh." Alex said with a teasing grin, then feeling Olivia's fingers lightly circling her clit "I think I'd like three as well."

Feeling Olivia's fingers buried inside her Alex pulled out of the brunette before quickly sliding back in with the extra digit. Groaning at the sound escaping Olivia's mouth. She leaned in, their bodies pressed together, and whispered in the brunette's ear "I love the sound you make when I first thrust into you."

"Shit!" Olivia grasped the sheet as she tried to hold on, the blonde's words nearly causing her to come undone.

Both knowing they wouldn't last much longer they sped up their ministrations. Olivia continuing to thrust inside the blonde while circling her clit with her thumb, while Alex worked her fingers inside making sure the palm of her hand hit Olivia's. Both women knowing exactly what the other loved and needed.

"Together." Alex said between gasps for air. "We need to do this together."

Olivia nodded as both found that little spot inside each other and sped up their stimulation of their most sensitive area. No more words were exchanged, they weren't needed. Their eyes were wide open and locked on one another's, they knew exactly what the other was thinking...and what the other was feeling. Their climax took over, pushing them both over the edge. A deep moan from Alex with a squeal from Olivia. Alex tried her best to hold herself up but her arm gave out and she collapsed on the brunette. Olivia quickly wrapped her free arm around Alex, holding her close, as their fingers slowed, drawing out every last bit of pleasure from the other.

After a few moments of just breathing Alex finally pulled back and smiled at the look of pure love reflecting back at her. "I love you." she said before kissing Olivia with every ounce of love and passion she had.

When the kiss broke Olivia reached up and pushed a few strands of hair back that was stuck to Alex's sweat slick body. "I love you too, so much."

Alex slid off to the side and they lay quietly for a moment. "You think you have another round in you?"

Olivia chuckled "If you give me a little bit to rest I think I'll have a couple."

Both closed their eyes to rest and recover before their next round. "I'm so grateful you're hear with me." Alex whispered.

Olivia smiled, kissing Alex quickly "Nowhere else on Earth I'd rather be."