Chapter 45
Amanda didn't say much when she got back from Melinda's, but Liv could tell something was on her mind. "Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?" Amanda climbed on top straddling Liv, "No I don't want to talk." She leaned down kissing Olivia and touching her. Olivia didn't want to tell her no, because Amanda needed affection, but she knew Kat showing up brought back some feelings and not exactly good ones. Around 3:00 for the first time in what seemed like forever, Amanda had a nightmare. Olivia woke up, but didn't say anything. Amanda sat straight up in the bed almost out of breath and looked back to see if Olivia heard her. "Baby it's okay, lay back down with me." Olivia pulled her in her arms, "I asked you earlier if you wanted to talk. You do know sex isn't gonna make the feelings go away right?" Amanda buried her head, "I wish she would get help Liv. I mean if I needed help, and she got it worse, she must right? Then I think about me and how I fought you on going to therapy, so I can't really talk. I felt bad that I told y'all what happened to her, it wasn't my place and I bet she feels uncomfortable. Can we be her family too?" Olivia kissed Amanda's forehead, "Yes baby and we all help her. Get some rest."
Morning came and Olivia and Amanda went to work as normal. The day was pretty smooth. Munch and Nick went to court for an arraignment, while Olivia and Fin completed paperwork. Amanda tried working on her school work, but her focus just wasn't there. She didn't even realize until her points from her coursework popped on the screen 75%. "Fuck!" Olivia was standing in the doorway, "Ummm language. What's the problem?" Amanda turned around, "I didn't pass and now I have to start all over." Olivia didn't want to say it, but it wasn't a coincidence, this was all linked. "Baby it's one thing, just calm down and focus. Maybe just start fresh tomorrow, you're way ahead anyway. Have you heard from Kat?" Olivia asked that question on purpose. If she answered quickly, that's where her mind was, if she took a while, then Liv would be wrong. Amanda answered immediately, "No. Liv do you think she's okay?" Olivia sighed, "I think that's where your mind is and why you got that score. Amanda you can't let the outside distract you from your goal. If you're worried text her or call her, but you have to figure it out.
They finished up and headed home. "Amanda did you call Kat?" Amanda shook her head, "No Liv." Olivia looked puzzled, "Call her and see how she's doing."
Amanda: "Hey Kat. Did everything go okay?"
Kat: Yeah paperwork took forever, I was getting ready to text you and Olivia the address.
Amanda: Liv wants to know if she can come over and check out the place. We can bring Chinese for dinner.
Kat: Sure I'd love that and you can bring Melinda too.
Amanda and Olivia stopped by to pick up Melinda and headed to Kat's new place. "Well it's in a good area. That's a good thing." They grabbed the food and headed to ring the bell, "Hey guys come on in. I have no idea what I'm gonna do with a house this big. Hey Amanda aren't you studying finance, maybe you can help me with my money." During dinner, we found out that Kat's aunt left everything to Kat. She was going to be given a monthly stipend and the house, but she had to go school to continue getting it and finish school to get the rest. "Have you been going to school?" Olivia asked. "Yes I was going to school Georgia and my professors are granting online privileges due to the death of my aunt. They have no idea I didn't know her, so I just need to finish this semester and transfer. Apparently I also have a college fund." Kat handed Olivia the paperwork she signed. "You're okay with me reading it?" Kat shook her head, "Yeah I mean you guys have been totally nice to me." Olivia read over the agreement, "What year are you and what are you majoring in?" Kat smiled, "Year 3, semester 2 in January and my major is Criminal Justice." Kat giggled when Olivia's eyes shot up, "You want to be a cop?" Kat shook her head. They ate dinner and made sure Kat was good for the night.
When Amanda and Olivia got home they decided to take a shower together. Olivia gave Amanda a lot of attention. Amanda was standing in front of the mirror "Shit Liv, you left a mark on my neck." Olivia walked behind her and snatched the towel off, "Whack" Olivia took off for the bedroom, "Good now you have a matching one on your butt." Amanda ran after her tackling her on the bed. She tickled her until Olivia begged her to stop, "Okay Amanda enough, I'm sorry okay. You shouldn't be so sexy." Amanda smiled, "You know I think I deserve some bullet time after that."
