The Bet
Chapter Fifteen
By: Lizzie Bundick
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Author's Note: Yay for updates! I think I'm past my writer's block is lifting now. I'm not promising anything, but I've got a good feeling. Now, onto the story! Please read and review.
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Leaning over the railing of the small second floor sitting area John Munch, Fin Tutuola and Andrea Viviano all stared intently at the little room next to the Captain's office.
"It's just like old times isn't it?" Fin said, with something close to awe.
"No, but it's close," John answered, narrowing his eyes.
"So, who wins?" Andy asked, turning her back on Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson who were working together as if they'd never been apart or had a horribly awkward period.
"No one," John said with unerring certainty.
"Oh come on," Andy said, glaring at him, "There's no way he can look that happy and not have slept with her."
"There's still something there," John motioned her to stand close to him, "Look at the way he's standing behind her, there's still distance between them, like he's not exactly sure of their personal space boundaries."
"Or he's trying to remain professional at work," Andy shot back.
"No man, look at her too," Fin jumped in, moving to cage Andy in between him and John, "She's still sneaking peeks under her lashes at him."
Andy snorted, "Boys, this is just like high school, only with suits. Flirting is all about teasing. Somebody's won."
John and Fin shared a look over Andy's head, "So, why don't you go ask if you're so sure?" John taunted.
Andy gave a bark of laughter, "Oh yeah, that's just the thing for the replacement to ask. Hey, Elliot, I know you're busy comparing l.u.d.s and all, but you mind answering a question? You don't! Great! So, sleep with Olivia yet?"
John and Fin laughed, just imaging Elliot's reaction, "Alright, true, but if they were sleeping together they would look more satisfied," Fin joked, "Both looked pretty annoyed."
"You'd be too if you were comparing l.u.d.s, that's possibly the most annoying part of this job," Andy muttered.
"Detectives," All three stiffened at the sound of their Captain's voice, "Is there a reason you're not working?"
"Because a large amount of money is on the line?" Andy proffered, as they turned to face their superior officer.
"Yes, a wonderful reason to set aside a high profile case, and stare at your co-workers." Cragen narrowed his eyes, chastising all three detectives with one look.
"Oh come on, Cap, you're in on it, don't you want to know if anyone's won?" Fin joked, though he was heading for the stairs and later his desk.
"No one's won yet, so stop arguing about it and get back to work."
"Wait, how can you be sure?"
"I'll explain it to you later, Viviano. After we catch this son of a bitch."
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Author's Note: Ah, poor clueless Andrea shakes head sadly.