Chapter 7- I Want to be Here
Elliot woke up in a hospital bed with IV's in his arm. He began to panic when he realized he wasn't near Olivia. Dr. Scott was in the room when Elliot woke up.
"Olivia! I need to see Olivia"
"Not right now, Mr. Stabler. You passed out from exhaustion. Ms. Benson is just fine. You need to sit back and rest. When was the last time you ate"
"Umm... probably yesterday afternoon. We've been busy with a case"
"Okay, when was the last time you got a full 8 hours sleep Mr. Stabler"
"One, Its Elliot, and two, I haven't slept a full eight hours in probably a year. Now, am I going to be able to see Olivia, or am I going to hurt you"
"Sir, I am requesting that you stay here for the night. You may see Ms. Benson tomorrow. Is that clear"
With anger in his tone, Elliot motioned for him to leave. It isn't in Elliot's nature to wait for news or obey doctors. He got up and searched the hospital until he found room 306. Though he was weak, he knew that his strength was found in Olivia... everything in his heart was that woman.
He entered her room to find her sleeping peacefully in the bed. He came over and sat beside her and quickly fell asleep knowing he was where he wanted to be.
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Olivia woke up in a state of panic. She forgot where she was and what happened to her. When she opened her eyes and saw Elliot holding her hand, she relaxed and touched his face. His face was so strong and his ears had the most distinctive shape. His shoulders were relaxed when he slept and he took breaths deeply and slowly. Olivia was completely in love with this man beside her. As she was about to go back to sleep, Elliot began to stir.
"Good morning handsome"
"Hey honey. How are you feeling"
"Better now that you are with me," she said, "You scared me when you passed out. Are you okay"
"Don't worry about me. How..."
"How can I not worry about you?" She said in a sexy yet serious tone. "I was surprised to see you here when I woke up. You gave everyone a scare, you know that"
"Me give you a scare Liv, I found you bleeding in a disgusting ally with a serial rapist standing above you! You came in and out of consciousness in my arms!" Elliot began to stammer, "Olivia, I realized that I couldn't live without you in my life. Olivia Benson, I am here with you and I truly love you"
Tears filled her eyes as he said these words to her. She felt so warm in his care and finally was able to love. Olivia always desired him, but with him married, she could not let herself love him. He was open with her and she could finally be happy, no longer accepting content. "Elliot Stabler, I love youÜ too."
With this, he stood above her and kissed her lightly upon her lips. His lips were so soft and gentle and she let the kiss deepen. She was reaching to put her arms around his neck when she suddenly felt a surge of pain on her left side.
"Oww!"she quietly yelped.
"Liv, what's wrong"
"My side." She had briefly forgotten her reason for being in the hospital when she looked down and saw bandages wrapped around her rib cage.
"Olivia, Im so sorry I hurt you"
He stood to go back into the chair when she grabbed him. "Don't stop. Never stop"
He went to kiss her again when they were interrupted by the sound of kids.
"Olivia! Olivia!" the twins yelled in unison.
"Hey kids! Where are Maureen and Kathleen?"
"We are here Olivia," Maureen said, as she and Kathleen just arrived. "We were studying for finals when Captain Cragen called us and told us what happened to you. Are you okay"
"Yes kids, I'll be just fine," she reply playing with Lizzie's curls.
"Dad, just out of curiosity, why are you in a gown?" Kathleen asked with a giggle.
"YOU'RE FATHER has over-worked himself and he passed out." Captain Cragen said gripping on Elliot's shoulder.
"Dad, are you sure you are okay?" Maureen asked
"I'll be fine, honey."
"Maureen, Kathleen, we are going to be just fine," Olivia said gripping onto Elliot's hand, "You guys go back and study"
"Are you sure?" Kathleen asked.
"Yes, now go. You need to do well in order to be able to live with your sister. Go!"
"Love you Dad. Love you Olivia." The girl said in unison as they left the crowded hospital room.
"Elliot, as far as work goes, you and Olivia are not to be back at work for at least a week. Is that clear?" Cragen said in a stern tone.
"Yeah, Cap."
"As for you Olivia, when you come back, you are on desk duty until the PT says you can do otherwise. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes Captain," she said with her head down.
"Im going to take Dickie and Lizzie home and stay their for the night until you guys get released tomorrow. That way you two won't have to worry"
"Thank you Captain." Elliot said.
"Now, for your next assignment, heal up!" he said with a smile. "Common kids"
"Bye Daddy! Bye Livia!" Lizzie said with her lisp.
"Bye Olivia! Bye Daddy!" Dickie said with a laugh as the group was leaving.
"Well, I guess it leaves you and me," Elliot said with a grin.
"Thats really insightful, Detective." Olivia said trying hard not to giggle.
"I think I should go to my room. Doctor Scott will have my ass if he finds me in here."
"Elliot... stay with me"
"I don't want to hurt you"
"You won't." She moved to her left so he could lay beside her. "Climb in, Mr. Stabler."
Elliot came in and wrapped his arm around her. Olivia couldn't help but be in awe of his muscular strength as he held her. She looked at him and kissed him lightly.
"I love you Elliot"
"I love you too, Olivia. I'm not going anywhere."
Within five minutes, Elliot fell asleep. Olivia loved the way she felt in his arms. She closed her heavy eyes and finally felt safe.
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