Diamond

Summary: See ch1

Disclaimer: Not mine

A/N: Still loving all the reviews! Keep em coming!

Don't let her go

Two days after Jenny and her grandparents left Olivia was once again rushing around the precinct getting ready to go out.

Tonight she had on a dark purple halter that came to her knees, and black strappy heels. Her bruise had finally faded enough to be covered up successfully.

Olivia was getting ready for the speed dating she promised Casey she'd attend. Although Casey and her current boyfriend would only be observing, she still talked Olivia into going.

"You're actually doing that dating thing tonight?" Elliot asked when he saw her.

"Yeah, I am." Olivia answered as she applied mascara.

"Why?" Elliot scoffed.

"Because, I am sick of meeting losers and one-night-stands in bars." She said matter-of-factly. "But, by the time I leave here, it's too late to meet men anywhere else, and it's not like anyone here is throwing themselves at me." She answered.

"Really, because I'm pretty sure I saw John givin you the eye the other day." Elliot chuckled.

"Liv, you ready?" Casey interrupted from the doorway. She was wearing a satin green spaghetti strap dress with a dark green jacket over it, and gold heels.

As Olivia gathered her things Fin joined the group. "Ooh, hot date ladies?" Fin asked when he saw their attire for the evening.

"I'm introducing Olivia to some friends." Casey smiled, knowing that Olivia preferred to keep her private life discreet.

"Well, you two have fun, and don't do anything I wouldn't do." He joked.

"I'll see you boys tomorrow." Olivia said as she grabbed her bag and headed out the door.

"Night." Elliot said somberly.

"Are you really just gonna let her go?" Fin asked after Olivia left and he had taken his seat.

"What are you talking about? Casey and Ben (Her boyfriend) are with her." Elliot answered, looking up from his paper work.

"You know what I mean Elliot." Fin scoffed. "A blind man can see you love her."

"Love her?" Elliot asked shocked. "Don't quit your day job man, because you've got your signals crossed." He said, trying to sound convincing.

"Oh, so you look at everybody with puppy dog eyes and turn red with anger whenever anyone goes on a date?" He asked mockingly. "Come one man, who are you tryin to kid?"

Fin was on to him, and Elliot wasn't in the mood to argue, so he just gave in. "Well, what am I supposed to do Fin? Grab Olivia by the arm, spin her around, tell her I love her, and plant one on her, right here in the middle of the bullpen?" He asked. "I mean, come on, she's my partner.

"Yeah, the same partner who has to force herself to not stare at your ass when you get up." Fin laughed, causing Elliot's cheeks to redden. "Besides, you two passed the 'just partner' line when you and Kathy split. Once you start hangin out, alone, outside of the precinct, you're friends." Fin answered.

"Okay, so we're friends. If Olivia even felt a fraction of the way I feel about her, do you really think she'd have gone out with that Jackass Rob, or be out tonight?" Elliot argued.

"Yeah, I do." Fin snorted. "And ya know why? Because you two are the most stubborn sons of bitches I have ever met! That's why!" He laughed. "You're both too terrified of the fact that you're head over heels for eachother, and too damn proud to admit it!" He snorted.

"So, what do you propose I do then?" Elliot asked, tossing his pen down in frustration.

"I suggest that you haul your ass down to that restaurant she's at, and tell her how you feel before you lose her." Fins smiled.

Elliot thought about it for a moment, then got up and got his coat with a huff. "If this blows up in my face, I'll hunt you down." He grumbled as he left the room.

Fin just sat, laughing.

TBC... I know that this was short, and I left you all hanging, but you know how I love cliff hangers! Besides, the next chapter is really long! I promise!

There are two more chapters left! So stay tuned and look for the sequal!

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