Okay, my peeps, here's the second chapter of Those Darned Songfics! It's one of my very first, and the song is Tell Her That You Love Her, by Lonestar. Enjoy, and please review!!!
This chapter is for my buddy, Addicted.. Thanks, Shell!! You rock!!
Disclaimer: They ain't mine. Hmm. I seem to be running out of cute and witty ways to stress that point...
Elliot Stabler stormed out of the apartment that he shared with his partner and girlfriend, Olivia Benson. How could she, he fumed as he walked into the rain and down the sidewalk, down to a place where he could drown his cares away.
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Olivia Benson watched through tears as her lover and partner, Elliot Stabler, fled their apartment and ran into the rainy night. He lost his temper and had accused her of trusting a rapist over him, and when she had tried to explain, he had refused to listen. She too had lost her temper, and in the heat of the argument had screamed, "I've had it with you, you stubborn son of a bitch! Get out and don't come back!" She had regretted it instantly, but her pride had refused to let her apologize. "Now he's gone, and it's all my fault," she said to the apartment, not even bothering to wipe away the bitter tears pouring from her eyes.
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Arriving at his destination, Elliot quickly stepped inside of the building. Filled with alcohol, smoke and music, he often came here after a particularly hard day. Quickly spotting a seat, he sat down and ordered a beer. As he waited, he felt a tap on his shoulder, and he turned to greet his friend and fellow detective John Munch.
"Mind if I join you?" the sesoned veteran asked.
Elliot nodded, and Munch sat on the stool beside him.
"Wanna tell me what's on your mind?" Munch asked. Elliot shook his head. "Come on, Elliot. I know you better than that."
Before he could stop himself, the story spilled out of his mouth, and Munch listened, occasionally nodding. "And then I was here," Elliot finished.
Munch cleared his throat before speaking.
So you say your love's about to end?
Say you can't take no more, she's out the door
And you're looking for a friend
Who am I to tell you why?
But I'm just curious, were you furious?
Or did you swallow your pride and look her in the eye
"It sounds to me that you were both at fault here. But let me ask you something. Did you try to stop her? Did you tell her that you wanted her to stay?"
Elliot shook his head.
And tell her that you love her, tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss, she may never know unless
You show her what you're feelin', tell her you're believin'
Even though it's hard to say
Cause she needs to know you're thinkin' of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
"Elliot, I've been in your spot before. I was stupid enough to let a fight ruin the best thing I ever had. And what kills me is that I knew if I had apologized, she would've stayed."
Brother I've been right where you are now
My heart was broke cause I never spoke
Those healing words out loud
But I learned my lesson well
And now every night before I close my eyes
I look at my woman and I ask myself
Elliot was shocked at his confession. The cynical, sharp tongued man he knew was gone, in his place was a hurt man who had lost the love of his life, and was now trying to help Elliot keep his.
Did you tell her that you love her, tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay?
Reassure her with a kiss, she may never know unless
You show her what you're feelin', tell her you're believen'
Even though it's hard to say
Cause she needs to know you're thinkin' of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
Suddenly, it dawned on him. Munch was right! He had to tell her he loved her before it was too late, or he would lose her forever. Practically leaping off of his stool, he threw a twenty down and looked at Munch.
Munch nodded knowingly, pointing at the door. "Go get her, you idiot!" he exclaimed. He watched as the younger man ran out, and he smiled. All in a night's work, he thought.
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Olivia sat on her couch, sobbing. I didn't mean it, she thought. God, I miss him. A knock at her front door startled her, and she stood up, slowly making her way to the source of the intrusive noise. Not even bothering to check to see who was on the other side of the door, she opened it, revealing a soaked and shivering Elliot. Before she could speak, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his embrace. Automatically, she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Elliot spoke first. "I'm so sorry, Liv," he murmured into her hair. "I'm so sorry I put you through that. I love you so much. I can't believe how stupid I was being."
Olivia cried softly into his shoulder. "I thought I'd lost you for good. I'm sorry too. I love you so much," she confessed.
Their lips met in a soft and gentle kiss as they continued to hold each other.
Outside of their apartment, a famaliar figure stood in the rain. John Munch smiled as he made his way to a familiar place. Slipping through the gate, he stopped and placed a rose on a headstone. "I love you," he whispered as he touched the headstone reverantly.
Tell her that you love her, tell her that you need her
Tell her that you want her to stay
Reassure her with a kiss, she may never know unless
You show her what you're feelin', tell her you're believin'
Even though it's hard to say
Cause she needs to know you're thinkin' of her
So open up and tell her that you love her
Tell her that you love her
The End...
A/N: Okay, what'd ya'll think? Good? Okay? Please leave a review! Flames will be used to roast marshmallows and shared with my fruitloops for laughs!