Alex stirred awake when she heard noise coming from somewhere. Her eyes flashed open, taking in her surroundings since the bed didn't feel as comfortable as Olivia's. She glanced around at the walls before looking down at the arm wrapped around her stomach. She blushed slightly when she noticed the blanket draped over her body and Olivia's and the fact that she wasn't wearing a shirt. She slipped a hand out from under the detective's hold and ran a hand wearily across her face before pushing up off the mattress a bit.
Olivia's arm instinctively tightened around her waist and she couldn't help but smile at the protective gesture. She ran her fingers gently down the brunette's arm, soothing her as she leaned up the rest of the way, her back pressed up against the wall. "Liv," She whispered as she reached a hand out, stroking down the detective's temple to her cheek bone. She smiled as the brunette stirred ever so slightly before stilling once more. "Liv," She repeated as she traced a single finger across Olivia's forehead, down her cheek, and to her lips.
She traced the brunette's darker lips, her fingers gliding across them softly. She smiled to herself as she leaned down and pressed her lips to the detective's in a gentle kiss. "Liv," She whispered again as she pulled back. "Time to wake up." She kissed the brunette again, about to pull away when the kiss was returned and deepened. She melted into the kiss, allowing Olivia's tongue to slip into her mouth and simply enjoying the feeling.
"Favorite way to wake up," Olivia sleepily muttered once they finally pulled away. She ran a hand across her face and offered up the blonde a weak smile as she sat up on the mattress as well.
"It was pretty enjoyable on my end as well," Alex replied back as she cupped the detective's face and gave her another chaste kiss before slipping off of the bed. "We should probably go back down. I think someone stopped by while we were sleeping since there's a blanket on the bed." Olivia frowned slightly as she glanced down at the blanket and back up to Alex's naked torso as she pulled on her shirt. The blonde headed over to the door and turned back to the detective. "You coming?"
"Yeah," Olivia quickly replied as she grabbed onto the blanket, folding it up and tossing it to the side as she followed Alex out of the crib. "Do you want to go home?" She asked as they headed toward Olivia's desk.
The blonde glanced around noticing only Elliot and Fin before turning back to Olivia. "It must be late," She muttered as she grabbed onto Olivia's wrist, turning it around so that she could look at the detective's watch.
"If you want to go home I can have us escorted," The detective offered. The ADA remained silent as she pursed her lips. She really did want to go back to Olivia's apartment because it felt like home but she didn't want to cause more trouble than was necessary. In her mind, she was already causing more than enough. Olivia watched her curiously before nodding. "Okay, let's go," She told the blonde, not needing verbal confirmation; she had a way of reading Alex now.
"I'll give you guys a lift," Elliot offered up, even though it really was more of a request than an offer. He grabbed onto his gear and nodded at Fin who followed as well. The two women silently followed behind them.
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"You guys are good," Elliot whispered in Olivia's ear as he passed by her. The brunette merely nodded in response. Elliot had tried his best not to make it obvious that he was clearing the apartment for Alex's sake but it was pretty noticeable; still, she appreciated his effort.
"Why don't we go get some sleep?" Olivia questioned as she looked over to the distracted blonde. Alex slowly nodded her head as she headed into the detective's bedroom, already working on her jeans as she slipped out of sight.
"Are you two going to be okay tonight?" Elliot asked as he rubbed a hand over his head. "I was thinking that maybe I could crash on the couch for the night."
Olivia smiled at his protective gesture; he was so much more than a partner to her, he was family. "I think we'll be okay," Olivia replied as she glanced back to her bedroom. "You had the patrol car outside replaced, right?"
"Yeah, that was fixed the moment you called me. Those two are probably writing parking tickets right about now," Elliot replied back with a deep chuckle. "Look, don't argue with me on this but I'm going to have an officer stay outside of your door just in case." Olivia opened up her mouth to speak but Elliot cut her off. "Please, just for tonight. If he was at the restaurant than that means he's been keeping tabs on you two. I'd rather be safe than sorry."
"You're right," Olivia agreed as she glanced back to the bedroom and sighed. "I think I've given up on the whole 'I can keep her safe' ego trip," The brunette stated as she laughed to herself. "I'd do anything to keep her safe at this point."
"We all want to protect her," Elliot replied as he patted his partner on the shoulder. "Now go comfort her in the bedroom and no funny business!" He teased as he smirked at her before heading out of their apartment.
Olivia locked the door behind him and padded into her bedroom where Alex was already curled up in bed, predictably in her NYPD sweatpants and t-shirt. She smiled to herself as she admired the blonde, quickly shedding out of her own clothes. Within a few minutes, she had turned off the lights, checked all the doors and windows, and was cuddled up with Alex. The ADA turned around in her arms, facing her now. "I'm so glad you're here," Alex whispered as she offered up a weak smile.
"Of course I'm here," Olivia replied back as she kissed her forehead. "I'll always be here for you."
"You make me feel so safe," Alex admitted as she tipped her head down, pressing her forehead against Olivia's neck. The detective wrapped her arms around the blonde's back, pulling her closer until she felt like they couldn't possibly get any closer.
"Go to sleep, sweetie," Olivia whispered as she kissed the top of her head before closing her own eyes. Alex nuzzled against her body before settling in as well, quickly drifting off despite all the anxiety coursing through her body.
