Okay, I have no note for this chapter. But keep reading and reviewing!
P.S. I meant to write a songfic but completely forgot that I had my practice ACT this week. So I've been busy with that. I also got in a car accident yesterday; my car only got minimal damages. I did sprain my left wrist though.
After they left the hospital, Casey and Olivia drove to Casey's apartment. The ride was unusually quiet considering the two usually jabbered on like teenage girls. The silence continued until the two walked into Casey's apartment. Casey locked the door after Olivia and shifted uncomfortably before she started to speak.
"You're clearly not in the mood to talk. But don't worry; I'm here when you're ready. For now, you can sleep in my bedroom." Casey looked at Olivia with understanding in her eyes.
Olivia gave a weak smile back. "Thanks, Case. I appreciate this more than you'll know. I don't really think I'm going to get much sleeping in." Olivia sighed.
"Do you want me to stay up with you? I have tomorrow off anyway. I'll get us some sodas and we could watch TV or whatever you feel like doing." Casey placed her hand on Olivia's shoulder.
"Soda? I always took you for a coffee person. Sounds perfect." Olivia tried to look excited but all she wanted to do was be back with Elliot.
Casey disappeared into the kitchen to grab sodas. A few minutes later, Casey returned with an armful of junk food and soda. Casey's subtle attempt to lighten the mood proved successful. Olivia giggled at the sight of Casey attempting to rip open a bag of Frito's with her teeth.
"There's that million watt smile I've been waiting to see." Olivia smiled quickly and began laughing wildly when Casey's pop exploded in her face.
The two grown women stayed up until the sun began to peek through Casey's curtains. They had talked about men, work, and everything random in their minds. Neither mentioned the events which had taken place in the past 48 hours.
"Well, as fun as this has been, I need to go talk to Elliot." Olivia stood up and wiped the crumbs off the t-shirt she borrowed from Casey.
Casey stood up beside her. "I'll drive you. I hope I helped cheer you up." Olivia turned to Casey and gave her a big hug. "More than you know Casey." Casey squeezed tighter. As the two separated they smiled.
"Let's go get your man." Olivia playfully pushed Casey, who was laughing hysterically.
Olivia and Casey attempted to share a bathroom to get ready but both ended up looking worse than they did before. A night without sleep can do that to you. Casey and Olivia went to the garage and got into Casey's car. The two drove off to the hospital but along the way Olivia got antsy. She had no clue what to say, especially after the previous night's interruption.
The car approached the entrance and Casey stopped. "I'll let you two be alone. If you need me, call me. Good luck!" Olivia sighed before she opened the car door and walked up to the doors. Olivia turned and waved as Casey drove away.
Olivia's palms began to sweat as she got closer and closer to Elliot's door. As she walked down the hall, she caught sight of Elliot's doctor. She waved to him and he stopped.
"Hi. How is Elliot Stabler? He came in last night with a concussion." Olivia starred at the doctor's face in an attempt to read what was about to come out of his mouth.
"Oh Ms. Benson. He's fine. He just woke up twenty minutes ago and asked for you." The doctor smiled as Olivia's face loosened up and formed a smile. "You can go in and see him."
Olivia nodded and walked past the doctor as she continued to Elliot's door. She peered in the window and saw Elliot smiling back at her. She smiled back and turned the handle. The door opened and Elliot and Olivia were finally alone together.
"Elliot..." Olivia smiled as she walked to his bedside and took a seat beside him.
"Good morning Liv." Elliot smiled and took Olivia's hand in his hand. Olivia tensed up at the feel of his touch. Elliot began to pull his hand back after seeing her reaction but Olivia tightened her grip.
"Elliot. I've been stupid. Finding Jonathan was a mistake. The guy I've been looking for has been in front of me for years, I've just been too blind to see it." Olivia smiled down at Elliot who squeezed her hand.
"I was never too blind to see it. I was just too scared to do anything about it. Now, I'm ready to take the plunge." Elliot sat up and kissed Olivia on the lips. As their lips collided, all the tension which had built up between them over the years dissolved.
"Elliot, you're amazing." Olivia leaned back in and the two kissed even more passionately. Elliot's hand was knotted up in Olivia's hair and the other was running up and down her back. Meanwhile, Olivia's hands were wrapped around Elliot's neck. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door and the two pulled apart and looked down at the floor.
Elliot's doctor was at the door and smiling mischievously. "Don't stop on the account of me. I'm just here to inform you two that Elliot can be released at five o'clock today. He'll just need to fill out some paperwork."
"When can I go back to work without limitations?" Elliot asked the doctor without looking up from the floor.
"It'll be two weeks. I don't want to put you out before and than have something happen to you." The doctor paused briefly. "I'll let you two continue what you were doing."
The doctor left the room and the room erupted with laughter. "I feel like a teenager who just got busted by their parents." Elliot continued to laugh.
"I hear what you're saying. I think we can wait until five o'clock to continue what we've started." Olivia said. She smiled at Elliot as she raised her eyebrows.
"Speak for yourself. I'm not so sure." Olivia put her hand on Elliot's thigh. "Stop torturing me." Olivia laughed and pulled her hand away from his thigh.
"My apartment is still a crime scene. Do you mind if I stay at your place?" Olivia smiled mischievously at Elliot as she waited for his answer.
"Please, you were planning on staying over even if your apartment was livable." Both laughed as Olivia nodded in head. "You know me too well."
"This is going to put a damper on things, but are you sure you're ready? I mean with all that's happened. I don't want to rush you or anything. I'm completely willing to wait for you. Hell, I've waited years, I can keep waiting." Elliot opened his mouth to continue his ramble when Olivia put her finger over his lips.
"Elliot, we've kept each other waiting for far too long. I'm not sure I'm ready mentally but I'm willing to try. You just have to accept that I may want to put on the brakes." Olivia looked Elliot straight in the eye and waited for his answer.
"Of course I'd be willing to stop. So how was your night with Casey?" Elliot changed the subject in fear of his discomfort showing through.
The two continued to talk about the usual things in an attempt to reach a higher comfort level. The doctor walked in at four thirty and handed Elliot his release papers. Olivia helped Elliot fill out the forms and Elliot was released just after five o'clock. The two hailed a cab and headed to Elliot's apartment. Elliot and Olivia took the stairs up to his second floor apartment. Elliot fumbled for the key but found it and stuck into the lock.
Okay, I hope you guys enjoyed. I can't wait for the marathon tonight on USA! Okay, so please review!