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SVU FanFic:
Chapter Five: "Hardly Alone"
"Damn it." He muttered, knowing what he really should have done. He had a chance to do or say anything. And he blew it.
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SVU Squad Room
April 7th
4:13 PM
Elliot sat at his desk, thinking nonstop about the possible outcomes he could have chosen. Things could have been different. Why didn't I kiss her? Elliot hissed to himself.
Things had been extra slow that day. The results from the hospital hadn't even come back yet. A crime scene unit had been sent out to the location Olivia gave, but nothing of interest was found in a three-block radius. Munch and Fin set out to try and find some witnesses, but had no luck. They returned only moments ago to report that everyone was either sleeping or already gone at the approximate time that morning. One man thought he had heard a scream, but wasn't completely positive.
Olivia hadn't said a word for hours. Elliot didn't press the matter though, thinking more about his own actions then hers. The two of them tried to file paper work, but both minds where somewhere else. Olivia was trying to concentrate on who would ever attack her. Thus far, she hadn't even come up with any names. No victim or previous perp had ever threatened her life. Sure, she had the few "I'll get you for this" stares, or even a few mumbled words. But they had served long enough sentences to still be rotting away in a cell somewhere.
Elliot sighed again, picking up his pen. With out writing anything, he stood up. And with out a destination, he walked in the direction of Captain Cragen's office. The door was slightly ajar, and he could hear Dr. Huang and Cragen talking. He paused a moment, as he heard Olivia's name.
"Olivia's really shaken." Huang was saying. "Someone should probably keep an eye on her for a while, at least until a suspect is held." Cragen must have nodded, because Elliot didn't hear a response. Elliot started walking again, slowly.
"Elliot!" Elliot turned, Cragen calling his name from his office. Elliot pushed the door open more, standing in the doorway.
"What's up Cap?" He said, looking from Huang to Cragen. Elliot almost said 'yes' automatically, before Cragen opened his mouth. But he held back, keeping the smile from forming on his face.
"Could you keep you eyes on Olivia for a while? You know, offer her a ride home. Maybe get her to ask you to come inside for a bit or something. Make sure she'll be alright." Cragen folded his hands together on his desk. "Just don't make it too obvious. You know how she can get. And the both of you can leave whenever. You could have left a few hours ago if you wanted." Cragen nodded as Elliot's mind went over the first few sentences. He knew those words could possibly come out of his mouth. They were a figure of his own imagination, but now, they were actually a reality. Elliot only let out a simple smile and a short nod of his head.
"Will do, Cap." He said, stepping back out into the hallway. The small smile was still on his face as Elliot approached Olivia's desk. "What are you still doing here, Liv?" He asked, almost hypothetically, leaning on her desk. Olivia shrugged, not looking up, not wanting to get lost in his eyes. "Well, what time do you plan on leaving?" Again, she shrugged. Elliot leaned down close to her and Olivia finally allowed herself to look up. She blinked once, struggling to keep herself seated. Olivia shrugged again and letting a confused smile play on her lips. Elliot stood up, and Olivia's eyes followed him as he walked around to his desk, slipping on his spare coat. "C'mon, I'll give you a ride home." Elliot said, nodding towards the door.
"Home? A-Alone?" The sudden thought struck Olivia and a chill ran down her spine. The words were only a muted whisper, barely leaving her mouth. But Elliot did catch the fear and anxiousness clouding Olivia's eyes. It was only there for a second, a millisecond, but Elliot caught it. Olivia quickly tried to cover up with a smile and a nod. "That would be great." She stood up, collecting Elliot's original coat and handing it to him. Elliot laughed, and glanced to the window before looking back at her.
"You wear it, it's still wet outside." He took the coat from Olivia, draping it over her shoulders. Olivia blushed, slipping her arms inside.
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Benson Residence
April 7th
6:08 PM
The car ride to Olivia's apartment had been quiet. Neither Olivia nor Elliot said much on any important matter. Elliot had muttered something about the weather and Olivia had nodded. Now, Elliot's car was outside of her apartment building, rain coming down steady. Quickly, they both got out of the car, and into the lobby. Olivia smiled at Elliot, muttering her thanks. He was about to turn and leave when she stopped him.
"Hey, want to come up for a beer or something?" Olivia tilted her head sideways. Elliot nodded and smiled, following her to the elevator. It's just because we're friends. He had to remind himself. Captain's orders. Elliot also thought, watching Olivia try to unlock her door. Her hands were shaking from the cold. Elliot watched for a moment before taking his hands over hers and placing the key in the lock.
"Wow, Liv, your hands are freezing." Elliot said as the door came open. He took her hand in both of his, rubbing them together gently. Olivia face turned bright red, but she didn't take her hands from his grasp. Elliot pulled her inside, and then shut the door. They were face to face for a second before Olivia took her hands back, shrugging out of Elliot's coat. Elliot took his off too, and Olivia hung them on chairs to dry.
"Hungry, El? I could order a pizza." Olivia said, taking two beers out of the fridge. Elliot shrugged, sitting on the couch.
"Sure." He said, taking the bottle she was handing him. Olivia picked up the phone, calling the pizza place on the corner. She had it delivered anyway, not wanting to go back out in the rain. Twenty minutes of small talk later, Olivia got up to open the knock at the door. She paid for the pizza, and set it on the coffee table in front of the couch. Elliot watched her move to get two more beers, two plates, and a handful of napkins from her kitchen. He couldn't take his eyes off her, even if he tried. Elliot was, literally, not disobeying Cragen in anyway.
Olivia handed Elliot a plate, setting the beer and napkins on the table. She lifted open the box, taking out a cheesy piece, setting it on the plate in Elliot's hands. After taking a piece for herself, Olivia sat on the couch with her legs curled under her.
"So." Elliot said, blowing on his pizza. "How's things?" He asked, taking a bite of pizza. Olivia shrugged. "Aw c'mon, you never talk anymore." Anymore referring to not only today, but also these past few weeks. Olivia had become increasingly distant from Elliot.
"Really, El, nothing but work." She shrugged again. Olivia knew that she hadn't been talking to Elliot as much. She loved being his best friend, but sometimes she wished for something more. And Olivia knew that something couldn't happen, no matter how hard she tried. It just wouldn't work out. "What about you?" Olivia countered, also taking a bite of her slice.
"Kathy and I are officially divorced." Elliot shrugged, saying it like it was no big deal. Olivia knew better. "I get to see the kids every other weekend." Olivia nodded slowly. Hatred fumed in side her. How could Kathy just leave Elliot after all those years? Their kids? It just wasn't fair. But, Olivia kept her opinions to herself, finishing off her pizza. Elliot pulled the end of his slice away from his mouth. Olivia giggled; pizza sauce smeared his cheeks. She picked up a napkin, leaning in closer to Elliot.
"C'mere, you have sauce on you." Olivia smiled, wiping it away for him. He laughed too, letting her get closer. Again, they were locked closer and closer to each other, faces only inches apart. Olivia was trapped, wanting to venture forward. Elliot waited for her decision this time, not wanting to scare her. But, again, Olivia broke the gaze, pulling back. "I…uh, better go take a shower." She mumbled, standing. Elliot nodded slowly, kicking himself inside.
Once in alone in her bathroom, Olivia sighed. She rubbed her eyes, only then realizing how tired she was. It had been a long day, and Olivia couldn't wait to get to sleep. But she knew she couldn't leave Elliot out there alone, so she planned to take a quick shower and then say good-bye. As Olivia turned on the water, she thought about the mere minutes ago. She couldn't kiss him; she couldn't let this go any farther. She shouldn't have invited him up.
Elliot sighed, cleaning up as he heard the water turn on in the bathroom. There were so many emotions surrounding Olivia now, and Elliot now knew he must be part of one. But he wondered, what held her back?
Olivia tried to be fast in the shower, but the hot water felt so good on her body. By the time she turned the water off, she was wondering if Elliot had left or not. Wrapping her towel around herself, she decided to get dressed first before she checked. Olivia only made it to her bed though, promising she'd only sit down for a second. But a second was all it took for sleep to consume her.
"Olivia?" After cleaning up, Elliot wandered back to Olivia's room, just to make sure she was okay. He was going to leave, not willingly though. The water had turned off a while ago, and she still hadn't reappeared. Elliot nudged Olivia's bedroom door open to see her sleeping peacefully. He smiled, seeing that she hadn't even stayed awake long enough to get dressed. Elliot pushed the quilt down, moving Olivia ever so slightly so he could pull the quilt over her. She stirred and Elliot stepped back. Murmuring a few unclear words, Olivia continued to drift deeper in sleep. Elliot pulled the quilt over her, covering her body slowly. He took in all that he could see: her feet, her legs, her just-covered body, her chest, her neck, her face, and her hair. Everything he could see was perfect, and Elliot knew everything he couldn't see was perfect as well. Elliot leaned on the other side of the bed, watching Olivia sleep. I should probably go. Elliot thought, his eyelids falling heavily.
Elliot and Olivia drifted off to sleep together, side by side, staying that way consistently through the night.
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