Layover
Chapter 11--A Long Day
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Olivia awoke Monday morning with a sense of dread. She was not looking forward to returning to work, no matter how much she loved her job. She was worried about Elliot and how to act around him. She didn't want to tip anyone off about their blooming relationship, but deep down she knew it would be difficult to keep her hands off him while being in such a close proximity.
"God help me," Olivia mumbled, pulling herself out of bed and set about her usual morning routine. She brushed her teeth, applied a small amount of make-up and styled her hair before dressing. All the while thoughts were running through her head like it was the newest site of the New York marathon. She quickly grabbed a glass of orange juice and a slice of dry toast for breakfast and was out the door.
When Olivia arrived in the bull pen, it was already bustling with action. Munch and Fin were seated at their desks already bickering with each other, a look of annoyance on both of their faces. Olivia couldn't help but laugh, she knew that underneath all the arguing and fighting that both Munch and Fin were quite fond of each other.
With a small chuckle, Olivia took off her coat and draped it across the back of her chair. She looked across their desks and noticed that while Elliot's jacket was at his desk mimicking her own, he was no where to be found. 'Wonder where he ran off to already,' Olivia wondered. Shaking her head, she took a seat at her desk and opened the nearest file.
"So how was your little vacation?" Munch asked, crossing the room to the coffee maker.
"Some vacation," Olivia shrugged trying to look nonchalant. "It was freezing cold outside and snowing. We spent most of the time stuck in the room."
John glanced across the room where Fin was staring back at him with raised eyebrows. He smirked before commenting, "I'm sure you found a few ways to fill the time."
Olivia's head shot up as the blood rose to her cheeks. "Real funny John," she tried to brush the comment off but she couldn't stop the blush that crept up her neck and onto her face.
Fin stifled a laugh. "Nice to get away from the bump and grind of the city?"
Olivia groaned as the pair continue to trade jabs at her expense. 'And Elliot's not even here to share in the humiliation!'
"You know this job can be very demanding," Munch laughed. "It was probably very nice to find some sort of release."
"Oh my God," Olivia groaned. "How old are you two?"
"Old enough to know what the after sex glow looks like," Munch laughed. "You wear it well Olivia."
"Shove it John," she growled quickly becoming annoyed with their game. "I'm going to find my partner if Cragen asks." Not waiting for their acknowledgement of her statement, Olivia headed up the stairs. She knew Elliot would be in one of two places, so she was off to the Crib first.
Fin sat at his desk and watched a slightly irritated Olivia ascend the stairs. "I think we you pissed her off."
"Me?" Munch asked in mock surprise. "You weren't exactly an innocent bystander."
"You started it."
"Very mature."
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Olivia stopped in the Crib first, but when she saw that all of the beds were empty she knew there was only one other place that he could be. Sighing in anticipation of the blistering cold that awaited her, Olivia wrapped her arms around herself and continued to climb the stairs to the roof. As soon as she opened the bulking steel door, the frigid air invaded her lungs causing her to cough uncontrollably.
Elliot's laughter could be heard from his position leaning against the railing. "Hurts doesn't it?"
"Yeah," she managed to sputter between fits. "Hits you like a wall."
"Why don't you have a coat on?" Elliot asked as he shed his own and wrapped it around her shoulders.
Olivia gladly accepted the garment onto her shaking body, pulling it tightly around her shoulders. As the smell of Elliot's aftershave wafted to her nose, Olivia felt her body relax almost as if it were Elliot's arms wrapped around her. "What are you doing up here?"
"Came to get away from the comedians," he said.
"Munch and Fin got to you too?" Olivia asked, a hint of worry in her voice. "You don't think they know anything do you?"
Elliot let out a small huff before resuming his previous position against the railing. He crossed his arms over her chest and stared at the woman in front of him. 'She looks so beautiful standing there. Doesn't have to do a thing and she's breathtaking.'
"Do you think they suspect something?" Olivia asked. "Or are they just being their usual annoying, irritating selves?"
"Honestly…I don't know," he sighed. "But I guess we should just play it cool. Act like nothing is different and hope they'll drop it." He opened his mouth to say something else but stopped and just stared at Olivia.
"Elliot?"
He snapped out of his trance and laughed. "Sorry, just got lost in your beauty."
Olivia blushed and playfully snapped his shoulder. "I'm flattered Mr. Stabler, but I must tell you that I am already taken."
Elliot wrapped his arms around her waist. "Well he must be a very lucky man."
"Oh he is," she laughed. "Incredibly handsome, smart, and one hell of a body." She accentuated her final comment by pulling Elliot's body tightly against her own.
"Careful Liv," warned Elliot. "Any closer and I might just have to take you on this roof."
"Now that is an interesting idea," Olivia laughed. "But unfortunately we'll have to postpone that little venture. I'm sure Cap's here by now and he'll be looking for us."
Elliot dropped his arms in defeat, sighing. "So what do you say we get together tonight? We'll grab some pizza, maybe a movie or something. What d'ya say?"
Olivia smiled, "I definitely think that's a possibility. But I think we need to live through the day first. Then we can get to the good stuff." With a smirk and a quick peck on the lips, she turned and made her way back towards the door.
"The good stuff," Elliot said to himself. "This is going to be a long day."
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