Chapter 7:

A/N: I am sorry this one took longer than expected. Enjoy :)

It had been nine months since they started dating. Olivia's HIV test had
come back negative and she and Alex could not have been happier with one
another. Alex and Olivia were planning on having a very romantic night in at
Alex's apartment. Alex had been there all day, after all it had been an
extremely slow week for the SVU Squad and even though it had been slow, Alex
and Olivia hadn't talked much during the week.

"Hey Alex, it me. Why aren't you answering your phone? I guess I will call
back in a little bit. Oh before I forget, I will be there two hours early
since my apartment is being renovated. Love ya."
Alex heard the voicemail about an hour later, but decided against calling or
text messaging her back. She didn't know what was wrong with her, but Alex
didn't think she was good enough for her Olivia. How could she even deserve
to be with her? Olivia showed up and Alex was dressed in a really gorgeous,
strapless, pink dress. Olivia was wearing a long teal party dress.
"Wow Liv, you look amazing."
"I guess you look alright for a lawyer," Olivia teased.
"Come in babe, I made us some enchiladas with beans and rice."
"Sounds yummy."

Alex and Olivia began to eat. It had been their nine month anniversary and they decided it would be strictly without presents, but Alex loved to bend the rules. She pulled out four boxes. The first box had a new charm for Olivia's charm bracelet, which was a charm of the number 9 with A loves O inscribed on the back. The second box was a bit larger and had a teddy bear holding a single long stem red rose. The third box had a key wrapped in a note that said "You already have a key to my heart, so here is a key to my apartment. I love you." The last box Alex held in her hand. She was shaking a little. She grabbed Olivia's hand and kissed it. After that she handed Olivia the box. Olivia slowly and carefully opened the box, inside the box she saw a small ring box, which she took out and began to open. Her eyes filled with tears, but as she opened the box, it had been empty. She looked up at Alex who had the biggest smile on her face. In Alex's hand, she held a ring.

"Liv, I hope you know that I love you with everything that I have." Alex held back tears as she fell to one knee. "You are so beautiful, so strong, sweet, and amazing. Olivia…I cannot live my life without you in it. You are my world, my passion, my heart. Will you marry me?" Alex held up a beautiful three carat engagement ring. Olivia was completely stunned as tears fell down both Olivia and Alex's cheeks.

"Alex, I…I…I don't know what to say."

"Let's see, how about yes Detective," Alex said trying to stop crying.

"Yes, Alexandra Cabot, I will marry you."

Alex stood up and put the ring on Olivia's finger. Her hands were shaking so much, but at that moment, she knew that she and Olivia would be together for the rest of their lives. Olivia threw her arms around Alex and they passionately kissed.

"I love you Counselor."

"I love you too Detective."

Alex grabbed Olivia's hand and led her down the hallway filled with lit candles and rose petals to Alex's bedroom. Before Alex opened the door, she kissed Olivia on her neck. Olivia let out small moan as she closed her eyes. Alex took Olivia into her bedroom and Alex jumped into Olivia's arms and started to kiss her as Olivia made their way to Alex's bed. Alex continued to kiss Olivia on her neck and collarbone before Olivia dropped Alex on to her bed and climbed on top of her. Olivia began kissing her way down Alex's body as Alex was in total pleasure from being with the woman she loved for the first time in a new way. Olivia slipped Alex's dress over her head and admired her newly soon to be wife. Olivia loved what she saw and knew she would never be happier with anyone else.

Ringgg! Ringgg!

"Oh shit!" Olivia pouted. "Benson. Yeah I am on my way."

"Baby, don't go."

"I have to darling. It is my job, you know that."

"I know, but this is my Olivia time."

"Baby," Olivia said as she kissed Alex and got up, "I will be back here when I am finished and we can pick up exactly where we left off."

Alex was silent. She always got what she wanted, but she hated that Olivia always had to leave during their most intimate moments. She thought to herself, it is like they just know when to screw up the perfect moment. Just as she finished that thought, she covered it with the thought that Olivia dealt with victims, they didn't choose to be hurt, and she should just accept that her Liv had to go.

Olivia walked back into the room, "I guess I will have to wear this dress back to work since I have no other clean clothes."

"Hehe, bet Munch and Fin will want to know all about it hehe."

"Should I leave my ring? We haven't told anyone yet. What should I do?"

"Take it, just say it is from a lawyer that you have been seeing. We have to tell them all soon."

"Ok baby. I love you."

"I love you too. Be safe."