A/N: This AU is set in season 8 right after Dani leaves. It's also based off of the song Stay, Stay, Stay by Taylor Swift because I'm obsessed with that song.

I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night

"What the hell is wrong with you?!" Olivia shouted at Elliot in the middle of their living room.

"I didn't kiss her! She kissed me and I pushed her away from me, I swear!" He defended himself, knowing how bad the situation looked to her.

A scoff rolled out of Olivia's gaping mouth, her eyes rolling as well. "Sure. That's what they all say."

His hands flew up to the sides of his head like he was getting arrested. "Liv, you know I would never do that to you!"

I threw my phone across the room at you.

"Liv, let's just talk. There's no need to fight." As Elliot picked up the projectile, he saw that the glass screen protector was completely shattered. "Well, there goes that…" He thought to himself as he lightly set it down on the coffee table.

"What do you mean there's no reason to fight?!" She was livid. "I trusted you with my heart, body, and soul and you just made out with my temp!"

He was at a loss for words. "I-"

"Yeah. You're great at defending yourself, aren't you?"

"Liv, I didn't make out with Dani. I promise. She kissed me and I tried to shove her away and she didn't like that so she kissed me again." He was doing his best to stay calm, but the accusations were becoming more and more aggressive. One thing is for sure, she was scared.

"If you're so insistent that that is truly what happened, report her. Report her for sexual assault." Her deep brown eyes became full of tears as she hissed the words with fear and anger.

He took a small step towards her, but she took a step back. "If that's what you want me to do, that's what I'll do. I swear to God that I didn't kiss her." His words must have thrown her off guard because he was able to wrap his arms around her in a gentle hug. He knew this fight wasn't over though, despite the apparent step towards an end.

I was expecting some dramatic turn away

But you stayed

As Olivia sunk into the cold mattress in nothing but a tank top and some short shorts, she felt the other side of the bed fall sink too as Elliot slipped in. Despite her inherent need to have him hold her tight, she stayed on her side, near falling off the edge.

He wished sleep would come easy, but it didn't. He lay there for hours listening to the gentle snores coming from the other side of the bed. He so whole-heartedly wished he could wrap her up in his arms and feel that comfort as he drifted into a deep sleep.

This morning I said we should talk about it

"Elliot…" She whispered, just barely audible, as she approached him while he was pouring a cup of coffee for them both.

'Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved

"Hold on. I'll be right back" He started back for the bedroom, his idea an attempt to make this situation a little less heavy.

That's when you came in wearing a football helmet

And said "Okay, let's talk"

Olivia took a deep breath in to calm herself down.

And I said

"Stay… I know you wouldn't do anything to hurt me. I know I overreacted and I'm sorry…"

Stay, stay, stay

"I've loved you for 9 years now… I should have had more faith in you. I should have known and I just let my emotions take over…"

I've been loving you for quite some time, time, time

She chuckled a bit, "I know you think it's cute when I get mad because my brows furrow and I purse my lips." He too let out a slight chuckle after she said that, his eyes slightly spotted with tears.

You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad

Her head slowly started to nod as she began to speak once more, "I think that we should put this in our past. I can't imagine life without you… I love you."

But I think that it's best if we both stay

He slowly approached her and stopped right in front of her, his hand lovingly finding its spot on her cheek. "I love you too, Liv. I'm so sorry that we had to even have this discussion." He planted a gentle kiss on her lips and then gave her a tight squeeze. "Thank you for believing me…" He whispered into the crook of her neck as he nuzzled up to her.

"Forever and always." She replied as she ran her fingers through his hair.