Chapter Six

Olivia's Apartment

9:00

Olivia waited by her couch, fiddling with her thumbs. If he walked through the door now then he'd be on time. She had put on her nicest, yet most casual clothes she owned. She took a shower, did her hair, put on make up, all for him. She was extremely nervous but very excited and couldn't get her smile off her face.

Olivia had been let out early from work. She was so happy that once she managed to reach her car she called Jake with the good news. She invited him over and he, quite quickly, took the invitation. Olivia said nine would be a perfect time. She ordered pizza. She knew this wasn't going to be the most romantic night of her life but she hoped it was going to be a good one. The pizza had arrived three minuets ago. She set the table and poured drinks for the two. A restaurant would have been nice but she didn't feel like going out.

So now, at the moment, she waited. She waited for Jake's knock at the door.

Casey's Apartment

9:00

Casey tried to forget and tried to let it go but it just wasn't working. She sat on her bed with a dim light trying to read and get her mind off of George Thurman. He was a criminal, a criminal who hired a man to kidnap his stepchild. A criminal who hired a man to kill his stepchild and he didn't get the repercussions of it.

Casey didn't think Fred Reynolds was lying. She believed his word and the motive seemed completely reasonable. But what if he was lying? What if Casey was just wasting her time worrying about this situation.

She tried to clear her mind for the 100th time today, and continued to read.

Olivia's Apartment

9:04

There was a knock at her door.

Olivia stood up, brushed herself off and walked to the door. She opened the door to see Jake standing in the hallway with a bouquet of flowers. He smiled and handed them to her.

She took them, not sure of what to say.

"I hope you like them," said Jake.

"I love them," said Olivia, smiling. "Here, come inside." He walked in and she shut the door. "I'll go put these in water."

She walked to the kitchen and he followed. Once Jake entered he saw the pizza and table settings.

"Smells good," he said. "You didn't have to get anything."

"Well I thought you might be hungry," said Olivia as she filled a vase with water. "Have a seat and help yourself.

He sat down at the kitchen table and put a slice of pizza on his plate. Olivia put the flowers in the vase and then set them on the counter. She then joined Jake, sitting herself across from him and grabbing a slice.

They ate for a couple of seconds in silence.

"So how was work?" asked Jake.

"It was alright," explained Olivia. "The man we arrested was proven guilty. How about you?"

"It was an easy day," said Jake. "Calm and not too busy."

"That's good."

"Yup."

The two now were in Olivia's bedroom. Olivia was laying down while Jake was above her. His lips pressed against her's. She closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling. Jake's arms were behind her. One was upon her back and the other, behind her head. He brought her closer to him, lifting her from her position. Olivia rested her arms on his broad shoulders and continued to kiss him.

But her enjoyment didn't last very long. She remembered Cassidy and kissing him. She realized she had done this with another man not too long ago. She wanted to find out which felt better, kissing Cassidy or kissing Jake but she couldn't decide.

Jake lifted her shirt above her head and helped her take it off. She let him do it. His arms moved around her body as his lips met her's again. She wanted this and needed it more than ever. She had been hoping for it deep down. She unbuttoned his shirt as they continued to lock lips with gasps of quick air in between. After she finished unbuttoning his shirt, he took it off and threw it across the room. Jake's arm then came around her back and he gently let Olivia fall on her back upon the bed. She brought her arms around his back and slowly moved them to his lower back. She grabbed the bottom of his wife beater and pulled it over his head, removing it from his body. Olivia moved her hands up his bare back.

And although she was enjoying this, she still was picturing Cassidy. She tired not to think of him and she tried to tell herself that she was with Jake not Cassidy but she couldn't get him off her mind. She was worried. Worried to know that just maybe she enjoyed kissing Cassidy more than she enjoyed kissing Jake. Olivia hoped that wasn't true. Jake was what she was looking for, she loved Jake, not Cassidy.

Casey's Apartment

9:32

Casey had to tell someone. She couldn't keep it in any longer. She needed someone else's opinion. She put the book down and look at her digital clock which was on an end table. It read: "9:32". Who could she possibly call at this hour? Her and Stabler never really talked personally but she considered him a friend. Yet she couldn't tell him. He'd either not care or care too much. She would call Olivia but Olivia said she was going to be out tonight, she was meeting her old friend, Kristina. She couldn't call Munch. Munch and her talked but only about business. But wasn't this business? It didn't matter, she wasn't calling Munch, he was most likely sleeping. Fin wasn't the type to share this with and neither was Cragen. She wasn't even sure if she had Fin's number.

Cassidy.

Casey and Brian Cassidy had bonded over the last few days. Not many people at the Precinct noticed but they got together often for a short bite or they went for a walk. He was the one who approached her. He explained to her that he'd like to get to know her because he was most likely going to be around for a while.

On their first talk they basically told each other everything about themselves. Cassidy explained his history and so did Casey. Cassidy even talked about his love interest in Olivia that was slowly fading.

Casey told him about her few love interests. She was never good with love or with boys. Her last boyfriend was in college. She didn't "give up" on love she was just taking a break from it. That's how she explained it to Cassidy.

Casey had never told anyone that much. Not even her parents.

She picked up her cell phone and pressed number 3. She programed him on speed dial. She put the phone to her ear and waited. After three rings he picked up.

"Hello?" said the voice. She quickly identified it to be Cassidy's.

"Hey Brian it's Casey," said Casey.

"Hey," he greeted warmly. "What's up?"

"I'm a bit stressed," explained Casey.

"Want me to come by?" asked Cassidy.

Casey thought for a moment. Company would be nice.

"Your more than welcome," said Casey.

"Alright, I'll be there soon," said Cassidy.

"Alright, see you soon."

"Bye."

"Bye." Casey hung up her phone, through it aside on her bed and jumped up. She needed to change out of her pajamas.

Olivia's Apartment

9:39

Olivia, now only in her under garments, was kneeling next to Jake, now only in his boxers, upon her bed. Her arms dangled on his shoulders and he had his arms around her back.

"You're amazing," complimented Jake.

Olivia grinned as she moved her right hand down his chest and to his torso. She had come to find he was in very good shape.

She kissed his lips again. "Please stay the night," said Olivia as she moved her lips down his neck.

"I'd love to," he said and he leaned in to kiss her.

Casey's Apartment

9:45

Casey greeted Cassidy at the door wearing a jump suit. So it wasn't the nicest thing she had but she wasn't going to be in a beauty pageant this evening. Cassidy was dressed in jeans and a long sleeved shirt with a sports logo across it.

She welcomed him in and offered him tea, which she made.

He accepted and waited in the living room on a couch while Casey poured some tea. She brought two cups of tea to the living room and handed one to Cassidy which he took. She then sat herself on the chair across from him.

Cassidy sipped his tea and then put it down on an end table, next to the couch. "So what's wrong?" he asked.

After taking a sip, Casey began explaining about George Thurman. She told him everything about the situation and added all the right details.

"Well," said Cassidy, after Casey was done explaining. He lifted his cup of tea. "I think you should look into it." He took a sip. "It's better to be safe than sorry and once you miss an opportunity, you'll regret it."

"Yeah, I think you're right," said Casey. She took another sip of her tea.

There was a brief pause as they both stared at each other. He was good looking, she'd admit that but she'd never admit that out loud. Although she expressed herself freely in court, emotionally, she was shy. This is why she had trouble with love. She never knew what to say and when.

"You have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen," said Cassidy.

Casey didn't know what to say. She liked the compliment, it made her feel good. Not many people treated her with the kindness that Cassidy gave her.

"Thank you," she said feeling dumb. Was that the only thing she could say?

She felt her cheeks begin to burn and she knew she was blushing.

"Would you like more tea?" Casey asked in retreat.

"Sure," said Cassidy, handing her his empty cup.

Casey quickly got up and rushed into the kitchen, trying to hide her face. She had a large smile but she didn't want it there. She must of looked like a fool. She poured more tea into Cassidy's cup and she was about to pour some into her's when she heard something coming up from behind her.

She turned around to find her face close enough to Cassidy's that she could smell his after shave. It all happened so quick. Her lips touched his and she could almost feel the sparks.