A/N: Did anyone throw up in their mouths a little at the end of 'Zebras?' I know I did. Gosh, I needed Listerine after that.
Warning: Spoilers for 'Zebras.' If you didn't see it, turn back now. Also depicts a girl on girl crush, but if you've read the other Pieces, then you know that already.
Taste
By Melissa
Alexandra Cabot ran through the corridors of the hospital. She was looking for any sign of her detectives or the Captain. Finally she came across a desk.
"Can you tell me where Elliot Stabler is?"
The middle aged nurse glanced up, with a look bordering on disdain. "Are you family?"
The blonde prosecutor barely resisted the urge to grab her collar and drag her over the desk.
"I am the Assistant District Attorney. You can either get me your supervisor or tell me where he is." Alex was using that tone of voice when she was dealing with the defense.
The nurse gulped and looked at a clipboard. "They are still working on him. However, he should be assigned to room 219 when they are done."
"Thank you." The blonde took off down the two hundred hallway.
About three quarters down, she saw one person who was a sight for sore eyes. Olivia was sitting in a chair in the hallway, nursing a cup of something. As Alex got closer, Liv saw her approach and stood.
Alexandra hugged Olivia with all she had. She was worried about Elliot, but she was so relieved to see her secret crush was okay.
The detective returned the hug with equal ferocity.
"How is he?"
"Getting a million and a half stitches. Stuckey sliced him pretty good several times. It'll be a while yet before we can see him."
"I'm not going anywhere." Alex sat down and Olivia joined her.
Liv shook her head. "All those deaths…that innocent girl, the defense lawyer, O'Halleran…and Donnelly almost joined that group."
The blonde woman slowly nodded. The attempt on the Judge's life had made the rounds pretty swiftly.
They chatted a bit more about the events of the past few days. At some point, their hands had entwined with on another.
"I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of glad you got stuck in traffic and the other ADA subbed for you."
A pale eyebrow went up. "Why is that?"
"Because if you made it to court, I have no doubt in my mind you would have lit into Stuckey for screwing up. Which would have made you a target for him."
The lawyer was quiet for a few moments. "Am I that bad?"
The detective smiled slightly. "Well, you aren't shy about letting us know when we screw up." She then squeezed the hand she was holding. "But, you've always forgiven us. Without using a knife."
The attorney's laugh was dry. "No kidding."
Liv swirled the cup in her other hand.
"What are you drinking?"
"The strongest coffee I could find."
"Why?"
Olivia made a face. "I had to get a taste out of my mouth." She noticed the questioning look and sighed. "I kind of…kissed Stuckey."
"You what??"
"I had to distract him!"
Alex placed her free hand over her mouth to try and hold in the laughter. The detective was obviously not as amused.
"Ha ha. Laugh it up, Lex. I swear I'm never going to get this taste to go away. I did what I had to, to help Elliot…"
Once her giggling fit had subsided, Alex leaned forward so her face was inches away from Olivia's. Maybe it was adrenaline, or the late hour, or a combination of any other things. She gently pressed her lips against those of her detective.
The detective licked her lips as the blonde pulled away slightly.
"Did that help?"
Liv nodded silently.
