A/N: I did a little bit of digging after I got all the reviews saying that CM isn't going to leave in S12. It seems there's a chance he won't be leaving buuuuuuuttttttt, it's also not official that he wont leave. Still waiting for the official notice. Anxiously. Unpatiently. ARGH! I'm aggitating...:(

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year!

Disclaimer: All recognizable characters don't belong to me.

Some relationships start with fights.

-Animal Crossing: Wild World, 2005

Elliot spun around on his heels expecting to find a little girl hugging her knees in the corner looking at the situation with fear in her eyes but what he saw caught him completely off guard. Oh she was looking at the situation all right, but it was a look of determination mixed with a tad of amusement dancing in her brown doe eyes rather than the fear he was anticipating.

"Olivia Benson," she said, sticking her hand out without any hesitation.

Elliot, ignoring the outstretched hand, nodded his head in answer, "Elliot Stabler."

He studied his future so-called partner who took back her hand like nothing happened. Olivia Benson looked like she belonged on the cover of some high-end fashion magazine instead of the dimly lit captain's office in a cheap suit. Elliot let out a scoff, completely oblivious of his manners. This little girl wouldn't last a week in the field. Especially in this unit.

"Well," Cragen said, interrupting the heavy atmosphere with both parties studying each other, "I'll let you two get to know each other. Play nice and show Olivia around, Elliot." He opened the door, ushering them out.

Once they were outside, Elliot turned on his heels to face Olivia. "Look lady, save yourself the time and strength. Transfer to some other unit where you can dress up and look all pretty. SVU isn't the place for a girl."

He watched as Olivia's jaw hardened.

"So this is the infamous Stabler attitude," she said, voice thick with anger, "Oops, did I just shatter your miserable little dream in which everyone loves you?"

This time it was Elliot's turn to clench his jaw, "You're treading dangerous waters here, Benson."

The two glared at each other with the flame of determination in their eyes, both too stubborn to back down.

The others in the precinct stopped what they were doing to stare at the duo. There wasn't anyone who dared to stand up to Elliot Stabler, especially when he was in a bad mood. Until today. They held their breath and waited for the next move, a few even prepared themselves to break up a fight if needed.

The audience let out the breath they had been holding when they heard Olivia's next words.

"Give me a week, Stabler. If I can't handle it, I'll transfer and you won't ever have to see me again."

Elliot stuck out his hand, "Deal."

"Deal." Olivia shook his hand once before heading towards her desk.

Elliot looked down at his hand and turned to stare at the petite brunette that was now laughing and making friendly with his colleagues. There wasn't anyone in the unit who dared to stand up to him, let alone argue and make a bet with him. The closest anyone got was ignoring his instructions and stubbornly doing what they thought was right which was later proved wrong. But Mclaine was dead and not to mention that the disagreement happened after they were partners for almost 2 years. Olivia Benson was something different. It seemed like there was more to her than her pretty looks. But it still took a lot more than guts to convince Elliot that she had what it took to stay in this unit and to be his partner. The coming week was going to be interesting.

I'd love to hear what you guys think.

For now!