A/N: Last chapter! Finally!
"Liv, Captain called. He wanted me to tell you to feel better and that you're not allowed back until I say you are." He snickered when he saw her glaring at him.
"I can take care of myself…" She tried to sound convincing.
He put his hands up. "Yes, I'm well aware. Doesn't mean I'm going to let you."
"I'm really feeling a lot better." It was true. She wasn't so weak anymore and she was no longer cold. Her head was still pounding and her cough was still going strong, but she wasn't nauseated anymore and contemplated eating something but decided against it not wanting to change the situation.
"I'm glad." That was true too. "I'd be very concerned if you were feeling any worse." He laughed a little.
"Oh yes, you're absolutely hilarious. Sure." But she couldn't help smiling. She soon began coughing again and tried to sit up to breathe better.
Elliot held her against his chest rubbing her back. "Easy…" He whispered.
She was able to breathe again and stopped coughing. "I'm sorry." She panted.
"For what, are you nuts?" He smiled at her. "Let's get you back to bed, huh?"
She nodded, tired out again. "Thanks."
He brought her back to bed and sat with her until she fell asleep. Then, he decided to go for a walk. He wasn't one for sitting in the house all day, and figured she was getting better and wouldn't need him while she slept.
He felt the wind whipping his face and he smiled a little. He passed people walking their dogs, talking on their cell phones, holding hands and kissing, and all he could think of was 'wouldn't it be nice if that were Olivia and I?'
When he finally got back, he realized his walk had taken longer than he'd planned and found Olivia sitting up watching TV. "Hey you." He winked at her as he closed the door and opened a window.
She smiled, happy he'd come back. She hadn't been sure he was going to, since she had said she was feeling better. "Hey, where've ya been?"
"Took a walk." He said "It was nice. Fresh air's always good. Lemme know if you wanna go out. It'd probably be okay since you're getting better. Maybe even good for you." He noted.
"Thanks…" Answered Olivia. "Maybe later. Now I'm hungry." She smiled at him.
"Yeah? You are?" He was grinning like a fool. "Haven't heard that in a while." He said.
"Yeah well." She blushed. "You know."
"Of course," he nodded, "What are you in the mood for? Maybe some soup? Rice?"
"Mm. Rice, I guess. I'm so sick of liquids." She laughed lightly. "Elliot? Thanks for staying with me…I really appreciate it." She looked down.
He smiled wider. "It was really no problem, Liv. What're friends for?' He wanted to say he loved her, but couldn't bring himself to do it. The time wasn't right.
She coughed a little, but nothing like before. "Sorry, I'm okay." She winced. "I'm guessing I'm gonna be stuck with this thing for a while."
Elliot nodded. "Probably. But don't worry about it. Captain's is giving you as much time as you need."
She snorted. "Yeah, I'm going back tomorrow though. I'm much better now, I can handle it. I'll be fine. I can't sit around and wait for this cough to go away. I'd be here for weeks. My ass would grow roots to the couch."
Elliot laughed. "I can see that." He said smiling at her. He was amused. "Rice it is." He got up to fix her meal and she sat back smiling. 'I love him' she thought. She didn't even scold herself for thinking it anymore.
Sorry about the wait. I've been super busy and kind of uninspired, but I tried. Eh. Reviews make me happy and they make me write more fics! 3 This one is over though.