Ok, I was able to do some quick writing. I'll be off for the xmas holidays so I won't be around much. I hope you like this chapter. My spell check was going all wonky on me so if there are any grammar or spelling mistakes, I do apologize.

I own nothing of Dick Wolfe's.

Chapter 15

"I think we need to talk," Brady said as she sat and fiddled with her hands. Olivia sat next to her and was now as nervous as a schoolgirl with her crush. Rubbing her hands on her thighs, Liv nodded.

"Yeah. Of course. What did you want to talk about?"

"Liv," Brady said softly. Olivia found that utterly sexy and she had to close her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. Brady sat watching Olivia's face as she said her name. She couldn't believe how beautiful Olivia was and that she was here with her now. Swallowing, Brady took a breath and continued.

"Liv, I don't know how you feel but I…I…I'm…" Brady faltered in what she was trying to say. She hadn't realized how hard it was going to be telling Olivia how she felt. Biting her lower lip, Brady turned away and got up and went to the window. Olivia just stared at Brady, heart pounding. When Brady got up, Liv felt utterly sad. Although she was just a few feet away, Olivia felt the loss of Brady's warmth and it hurt. Brady wrapped her arms around herself and tried once more.

"Liv…I'm sure you know by now that there's something between us. I…I feel something for you," came the soft voice. Brady turned and stared at Olivia with golden brown eyes. In those eyes, Liv saw something that she hadn't seen in Alex Cabot's eyes. Love. Pure love. Not just lust or desire although that was there too. But that was just it. The love that was in Brady's eyes encompassed everything. That humbled her and terrified her. She looked away as if she felt unworthy of such love.

Brady's heart began to beat quickly. I was wrong...tears sprang to her eyes. Looking away to hid the tears, Brady mustered as much strength as she could and with out looking at Olivia, she quietly spoke.

"I understand if you don't feel the same way. I just wanted you to know how I felt." Swallowing her tears, Brady inhaled deeply and turned once more to Olivia.

"You don't have to say anything. But if you don't mind, I'd like to be alone right now."

Olivia's head snapped up. Shock was written all over her face. Brady mistook her silence as rejection. Getting up quickly, Liv made her way to Brady. As she got closer, Brady backed away and placed a hand on Olivia's chest.

"Please, it's alright. I'll be OK. Just leave. Please," Brady quietly begged.

"No," Liv said just as quietly. Reaching up to place her hand on Brady's, Liv moved it over to cover her heart. Brady looked up in surprise and wonder. Brady felt Olivia's heartbeat speed up. Liv smiled sheepishly.

"That's what happens. You just have to smile at me and my heat goes crazy," Liv whispered. Inching slowly closer to Brady, Liv closed the distance between them. Wrapping her free arm gently around her waist, Olivia now stood toe to toe with Brady. Olivia laid her forehead on Brady's upturned face. Swallowing, Liv spoke softly.

"I'm sorry if you misunderstood me. I feel something for you too. I've never felt this way about anyone so soon. And it scares me. No, it terrifies me." Olivia looked once more into Brady's eyes and felt herself melt with emotion. Liv closed her eyes and let it wash over her.

"Liv, you don't need to be…" Brady was cut off by Liv's mouth on hers. Brady's eyes fluttered shut and she moaned softly. The hand that was holding Brady's now moved to cup her face. Lips moved silently as if they had kissed many times before. All too soon Olivia broke the kiss. Brady whimpered at the loss of Olivia's soft lips. She licked her lips and she could still taste Liv there. Moaning, Liv nuzzled the side of Brady's face.

"Why does it scare you?" Eyes still closed, Brady wrapped here arms around Olivia's waist. Olivia wrapped Brady up in her arms and gave her a small squeeze. She didn't want to talk about why it scared her. She had buried it in the past.

"Liv?" Sighing, Olivia knew she didn't have a choice. No matter how hard she tried to fight it, Brady somehow had a way of getting her to open up. Lifting her head, Liv just stared over Brady's head and out the window. Liv's hands gently ran up and down the length of Brady's back.

"I was involved with someone and it ended badly," Liv said softly. Brady rested her head on Olivia's chest. She heard the strong beat of Olivia's heart.

"I'm sorry," she said quietly. Brady caressed Liv's back. They stood like that for a moment just savoring the feeling of being in each other's arms. Olivia inhaled the scent of Brady's shampoo…mmm…lavender. Kissing the top of Brady's head, Liv leaned back a bit and cupped Brady's face. She gently kissed her lips and smiled at the pout Brady gave her when the kiss ended. Laughing a little Olivia directed them back to the couch. Once seated, Olivia gathered Brady in her arms once more and stretched out on the couch. Both women were quiet.

"What do we do now?" Brady had asked innocently but gave Olivia a gentle playful smack on the butt when she saw the other women's face.

"You know what I mean! Get you mind out of the gutter," Brady laughed. So did Olivia. When they had quieted down a bit, Liv looked thoughtful.

"I'm not exactly sure where to go. Why don't we just take it nice and slow?" Olivia kissed Brady again, but this time it lasted longer. Moaning, Liv thought she would die right then and there when Brady opened up and let her slip her tongue in. Tongues danced as hands caressed. Things were heating up when Brady broke the kiss and this time it was Olivia that whimpered. Breathing heavily, Brady placed both hands on the side of Liv's face and looked down and smiled.

"If that's slow, then I don't think I'd survive if we went any faster."

Nodding was the only thing Olivia could manage. She had been kissed before. But nothing would have prepared her for Brady's kisses. Damn…thank God I'm not standing up right now, Liv thought. Feeling Brady get up, Liv was brought back to reality.

"Hey…"

Smiling, Brady put out her hand and Liv took it. Brady led them to her room when she felt a small tug from Liv.

"I thought were were going slow." Brady could help but smile at the rumpled way Olivia looked. She was completely adorable and Brady found that so sexy. She bit her lower lip and reached up to kiss Liv's cheek.

"We are going slow. But will you just lay with me tonight? I don't want to be alone after the day we've had."

Olivia couldn't deny this women anything. She could have just asked her to stand on her head and Liv would have done it. Smiling, Liv took her in her arms and nodded.

"On one condition though. You sleep under the covers and I'll sleep on top."

The pout that reviled itself made Olivia laugh out loud. She shook her head playfully.

"Oh no you don't. That won't work on me young lady." Olivia headed for Brady's room.

"How am I supposed to keep myself warm?" She asked as she followed Liv. She stopped dead in her tracks. Olivia had removed her belt and was now in the process of removing her jeans. Catching Brady staring at her, Liv just smiled. Seeing the smile on Liv's face, Brady held up her hand and laughed.

"No fair! You said slow!" And with that, Brady turned and opened her closet and grabbed a pair of shorts and tossed it to Olivia. Liv caught it and laughed as well. She had never laughed so much before with anyone and she found she liked it a lot.

"OK, OK. But you were staring," Liv ducked in time to miss the pillow Brady threw at her. Laughing again Liv picked up the pillow and climbed onto the bed. She watched as Brady got ready for bed then climbed under the covers. I could get used to this, Liv thought.

"What's wrong?" There was concern in Brady's voice.

Smiling, Olivia reached out and snuggled as best she could despite the interference of the covers. Propping her head on her hand she gazed at Brady who in turn placed a loving hand on Olivia's cheek.

"This feel's good. More then good, actually," Liv said softly. Smiling gently, Brady reached up and kissed Olivia gently on the lips.

"Yeah, it does. Goodnight Olivia."

"Goodnight Bradanna. We'll talk more tomorrow."

Both women smiled then closed their eyes. Both women had smiles on their faces as they slept soundly.

But little did they know that just outside Brady's condo, stood a dark menacing figure. A sinister smile spread across her face.

You're next bitch…