Olivia arrived at work the next morning with a spring in her step and in the best mood she'd ever felt in. She had put a halt to her 'dates' with Brian for good. She used the word 'dates' but they weren't. She had no interest in Brian whatsoever- her interest and head had been turned by the handsome lawyer..

She had played on the work-life balance and said that she wasn't ready for a relationship that was until she met Peter.

'Morning guys' Olivia's smile was radiant as she opened the door to the break room and saw her friends huddled around the table watching a video on Sonny's phone. However, when they saw her wide grin they put the phone down and Fin raised his eyebrows.

'Okay…spill'

'What?'

'Olivia, I've never seen you look that happy before. Especially not after yesterday and how hard it must have been.'

'I don't know what you mean Sonny'

'Come on Olivia, you can't kid a kidder. What's going on?'

'Nothing'

'Olivia, don't make me resort to desperate measures'

Olivia didn't have time to question Sonny before he was on her. Olivia hated being tickled and he knew it. It was how he'd got her to agree to tutoring him through his exams. It worked then, and it worked now. After only a minute, Olivia raised her hand in surrender and Sonny stopped.

'Sonny, you know I hate being tickled'

'Desperate times called for desperate measures Olivia, now are you going to tell us all whats going on or am I going to have to do what I just did a second ago?'

'No, no. Don't you dare'

'I won't if you tell us why you are so happy'

'I… I…'

'I presume this is something to do with PETER? Did you two patch up your differences after the whole letter episode?' Amanda probed gently.

'Wait, what letter episode?'

'Olivia and Peter went for lunch on Saturday and Peter did a disappearing act, leaving Olivia a letter that said he liked her'

'Oh he did, did he?'

'Yes…'

'I presume that you two have sorted it out now then, judging by the smile on your face. Honestly, its as wide as the Sahara desert.'

'I guess you could say that Amanda'

'You guess you could Olivia? For gods sake, I'm dying over here! I want to know all the details…'

'Well… I spoke to him… he asked me out… I said yes'

'You sneaky little devil. So, whens the date?'

'Fin honestly… we went out yesterday. I took him to Tatton Park… reminds me of my mum.'

'You took him there for a first date?'

'Yes Sonny'

'Well, he must be really special. You've never taken anyone anywhere that reminds you of your Mum. It's a can of worms that you won't open.'

'He is special… I have a feeling in time I will come to realise just how much'

'Aww… Olivia Benson, you have it bad don't you. If you're like this after one date, imagine what you'll be like after you've kissed'

Fin watched as the smile was wiped from Olivia's face and she looked at the floor, a blush rising to her cheeks and he knew…

'You've kissed him already haven't you?'

'Maybe…'

'Olivia Benson you crafty beggar. How was it?'

'I don't know… not really…'

'Did you like it?'

'Yes Amanda'

'My, my. You really do have it bad don't you?'

'I'm not sure what you're getting at'

'Fin, quit teasing'

'Seriously though, I'm pleased for you. If you're happy and like him, you should go for it.'

'I do like him. Quite a lot it would seem'

'You sound shocked'

'I am. Its taken me by surprise. I know we both want to take things slowly and see where things go, this is new for both of us…' Olivia was cut short as her phone went off. As she pulled it out of her pocket, Fin nudged Sonny and he winked back, knowing who it would be. Olivia smiled when she saw it was Peter.

'Is that him?'

'Yes…'

'Text him back then'

'Haven't you guys got anything better to be doing that interfering with my personal life?'

'No' came the answer from the three of them. Olivia shook her head, but turned her back on them and focussed her attention on her phone.

HEY. SORRY IF IM INTERRUPTING ANYTHING, JUST WANTED TO CHECK IN TO SEE HOW YOU WERE AND IF YOU WANTED TO MEET UP TONIGHT… DINNER MAYBE? OR PICTURES? Xxxx

HEY. BRILLIANT TIMING! SAVED ME FROM AN INTERROGATION CENTRAL… YES I AM DEFO UP FOR DINNER LATER. WHAT YOU FANCY? Xxxx

INTERROGATED BY WHO? XXXX

MY FRIENDS… ABOUT WHY I'M SO HAPPY TODAY. Xxxx

SORRY… MY FAULT I GUESS! Xxxx

GOT IT IN ONE STONE! XXXX

SORRY!!! Xxxx

IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER, SIMON POUNCED ON ME THIS MORNING AND WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT YESTERDAY. SO YOUR FRIENDS ARENT THE ONLY ONES. Xxxx

THAT DOES MAKE ME FEEL BETTER… SERVES YOU RIGHT FOR MAKING ME HAPPY. HOW VERY DARE YOU! Xxxx

GUILTY AS CHARGED… XXXX

MY SMILE IS EVEN WIDER NOW! XXXX

SO IS MINE. I HAVE TO GET TO WORK NOW. MEET ME AT THE PARK AGAIN, ABOUT 6? XXXX

PERFECT, SEE YOU LATER! XXX

NOT IF I SEE YOU FIRST! Xxxx

IS THAT OUR THING? XXX

I SUPPOSE SO. THIS… US I MEAN… NEEDS A CUTE THING DOESN'T IT? XXXX

TOO RIGHT XXX

SEE YOU LATER THEN? XXX

NOT IF I SEE YOU FIRST! XXX

Olivia's smile was as wide as it had ever been, and she knew it. She could feel her cheeks flushing a deep shade of red. She needed to go and get ready for work, so she put her phone back in her pocket and headed towards the door.

The wolf whistles followed her out of the door and down the corrirdor.

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