Chapter 28

Elliot saw them standing in the middle of the steps to the tower, talking for minutes.

He wasn't sure what to think because nothing really happened but why didn't they just walk up the stairs and jump down? What were they talking about?

Finally, they continued to walk up the stairs. Two of the boys jumped first, the two girls followed and finally there were Liv and this attractive young guy. He didn't like the way he looked at Liv at all.

He knew it was dumb to be jealous but he couldn't help it. Today was such a weird day and really uncomfortable for Liv and she seemed to have fun with them. With him. Oh god, he had to stop right there. This was ridiculous.

"Thank you for doing this." Liam said and Liv smiled.

"My pleasure. Let's go."

And then they jumped. It was such an adrenaline rush. Liv loved it.

They swam to the edge of the pool and got out. Then she saw El and smiled.

"Hey. What are you doing here? Watching the old lady?" He shook his head laughing and came closer.

"Guys, this is Elliot." she said. "And these are Liam, Mary, Lou, Michael and Jasper."

But then she realized that Kathy and the kids weren't with him.

"Where are the kids and Kathy?" she asked concerned and looked at him reproachfully.

"Relax. They are finishing their lunch. They said it was fine if I left and it was your fault that I even wanted to come." he said tauntingly. She smiled mischievously.

"Well, it was really nice to meet you all." Liv said. "It was fun."

"Thank you for answering all our questions, it was so interesting." the girls said and hugged her. "Yeah, it was really cool." Michael said.

"Thanks for helping me out." Liam said, scratching the back of his head again.

She hugged him and said, "Nothing to thank for. It was really fun to jump down." She smiled brightly which made him blush.

"You don't happen to be single?" Jasper suddenly asked.

"Why? You think if she was, she would choose you, or what?" Lou asked laughing and the others joined in.

"Well, she could do worse. I mean sure, she is fucking hot but I am not that bad either and I wouldn't mind if she would use her handcuffs on me." he said winking at Liv.

"I guess this wouldn't make him really happy." Liv said, pointing at Elliot. Jasper's eyes shot wide open and the others made howling noises. His face was a deep red now.

"He's kinda weird on this matter. Doesn't want me to use them on anyone other than the perps at work." she said with a serious face.

"Oh sorry, man. I didn't mean to... You're just wow.. Really lucky. Yeah." His friends were laughing hard behind him but Elliot saw that Liam was staring at Liv longingly. Jasper wasn't bad looking and his body was athletic but Elliot was taller, his shoulders were broader and he was a man of muscle. So he could be pretty intimidating to other guys, also because he could destroy someone with a look only.

"Don't worry. You aren't the first one to hit on her and you won't be the last one, much to my chagrin. That's the downside of having a, how did you call her, 'fucking hot' girlfriend. Right?" El said looking at Liv with a smile. She shook her head smiling.

"Man, I am really sorry. I mean she is just .. look at her and ... she's a cop with a gun and stuff and.. " he was interrupted by Lou, "Just shut the fuck up now, man." Liam was pretty embarrassed of his friends and said, "Well, I think it's better if we get going now. Sorry for him and thanks again. It was really nice meeting you."

The others said goodbye too and then they walked away but not without Liam turning around once again to look at Liv. But she didn't see it because she was talking to Elliot. But Elliot saw him and he knew that she had just stolen this guy's heart without even realizing it.

"Are you listening?" she said laughing.

"What? Sorry."

"I asked if you want to jump with me? Because I really want to jump again." she said with sparkling eyes.

"That's pretty high." he said looking up the tower.

"That's the point, babe." He loved it when she called him that. It felt so good. Like he was hers.

"Alright. I am in."

"Yey. Let's go." While walking up the stairs Elliot started a conversation.

"You know that this guy is totally into you, right?"

"Jasper? Come on, he just thinks wearing a gun is hot."

"No, he just wants to fuck you. I am talking about Liam, the way he looked at you, he was lost."

"And you don't seem to have a problem with that, good to know." she said mischievously. "And what about Liam? What do you mean, he was lost?"

"He looked at you all the time and didn't even realize it. You totally blew his mind. And stop that. I am not okay with it but it won't help me or our relationship if I go off on everyone who wants to sleep with you. I already have a full time job."

She stopped and looked at him grinning.

"Yes, you are super hot, everyone wants you and I am really lucky to have you. Happy now?" he said with a grin.

"Kinda, yes." she said grinning too.

"But he still likes you."

"Okay, sto.." but she was interrupted by someone shouting her name. It was Sarah. She was with Lola and Kathy. They were looking up at them.

"Come on. Jump!" Sarah shouted.

So they walked to the top and stepped to the edge. Elliot looked around, you could see almost the whole waterpark from here.

"Look down to the right side behind the showers." he said.

Liv punched him slightly. Liam was sitting on a deck chair, watching them.

"You're mean. Leave him alone and jump." Elliot still laughed when she took his hand to jump down.

In the evening they were finally at his apartment again. After another weird car drive with Kathy, Liv was really exhausted but happy to be finally able to act normal with him again. Elliot seemed pretty relieved too.

"Today was so strange and exhausting. I am so done." he said while plunking himself down on the couch.

"I know. Strangest day ever. I mean there's a huge hole in my apartment. That alone is fucking unreal. Is it okay if I shower first?" she asked.

"Sure. I don't think I will be able to get up ever again anyway."

Liv laughed and went to the bathroom. She has got an email earlier saying that she won't be able to access her apartment for at least another day. The whole thing was a fucking joke. She had to go to work tomorrow, without fresh clothes, without her shoes or anything else she owned.

The hot water on her skin felt great. She tried to clear her mind and not to think about anything but after everything that had happened today it was impossible for her, so she decided to make the shower quick and go to bed early.

She needed to go to work early tomorrow, to finish some paperwork, she didn't do over the weekend. She just didn't have the time.

After brushing her teeth she walked over to Elliot's bedroom and went through his closet. She picked out a t- shirt, put it on and walked over to the living room where she found Elliot still lying on the couch.

"Babe, I took one of your shirts, I hope that's okay." Elliot opened his eyes and smiled.

"You look better in it anyway. Are you okay with going to bed early today?"

"Yes. I need to go to work early tomorrow anyway. Have to do some paperwork I didn't do over the weekend."

"I am sorry. That's my and my family's fault."

"Don't be silly. It's just paperwork. I need to talk to the captain anyway and he is in early almost everyday. I hope to have access to my apartment in the evening so it would help to get away from work early."

"That would be great. If you need help, I am available." he said with a wink.

"Thanks." she said smiling.

"Okay, I'll take a shower now."

About fifteen minutes later he entered the bedroom, finding a sleeping Olivia in his bed. She looked so freaking beautiful.

He turned off the lights and got into the bed carefully but Liv woke up anyway and cuddled up against his chest. A few minutes later they were both asleep.

The next day started way too early for both of them. Liv arrived at the precinct about 10 minutes earlier than Elliot.

When he came in, she had already talked to the captain about her apartment problems and the open cases he wanted to have closed.

Elliot handed her a big cup of coffee.

"Thank you. I really need this right now." she said thankfully.

"I thought so. You seem pretty stressed already." he said with a concerned look on his face.

"Well I am. We have 3 open cases and the captain wants them closed and I have to meet with Jess to go through my statement. I was supposed to meet her tomorrow but they want me to testify tomorrow so we had to rearrange our appointment. And if I can't get into my apartment today I need to buy a new outfit for court tomorrow and I really don't know when I should do that. So ya, pretty stressed is exactly what I am right now."

"I wish I could hug you right now." he said.

She smiled and said, "I am fine. Don't worry. It's just not what I expected from this week but it'll be fine."

"Elliot, my office please." the captain suddenly said.

"I am sure it's about the FBI, I didn't really tell him why I cut it short."

"Good luck." Liv said with a wink and got back to her paperwork.

Liv's whole day was filled with one thing after the other, she didn't even find the time to eat lunch.

The only thing she ate the whole day was an apple on the way to Jess's office. But she could close two cases and Elliot was working on the other one. Her appointment with Jess went better than expected. Now she was on the way to her apartment, she called the superintendent and told him that she wanted to see the damage herself and that she was aware of the danger but she really needed to get inside.

He told her that he wasn't able to be there but there will be builders who will know that she is coming. She was really glad that it wasn't a problem to get in her flat because she really needed a few things.

It was about 7.30pm and she was exhausted, she could fall asleep right here in her car but as a cop she was used to work long days and still be functioning.

She didn't even know where Elliot was at the moment, they haven't seen each other the whole day because they worked different cases and it seemed like when Liv was at the precinct El wasn't and vice versa.