WEE! Another update! And not just ANY update! It's post Cage/Infiltrated! The song is Stay With Me, by Josh Gracin.
This chapter is dedicated to Dez and Addicted. Love ya'll lots!
Disclaimer: They ain't mine. Wolf, I'm telling your mommy that you're not sharing!!
Elliot opened his eyes, pleasantly surprised by the heavy weight resting on his chest, and he smiled as he watched his partner sleeping soundly.
He pressed a gentle kiss to the top of her head and closed his eyes again, giving in to the beckoning darkness.
EOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEO
When Elliot awoke later that night, he realized that he was alone in the bed. Looking around the room, he saw Olivia getting dressed, and he climbed out of the bed, his body protesting the cold air.
"Liv?" he asked softly.
She turned and looked at him, the guilt evident in her eyes.
"Go back to bed, Elliot. I have to get going."
The professionalism in her voice stung, as though this had been nothing but a business meeting.
He knew he had to say something, but he just walked across the room and pulled her into his arms. He felt her shake slightly, and he held her closer, kissing her hair.
Baby the clock on the wall is lying
It's not really that late
It's too cold outside to be walking around
The streets of this town
Anywhere you think you have to be can wait
"Olivia, please don't leave right now. Just stay for a few more hours. With me."
"Elliot, you know I have to go. Last night was amazing, but you knew I had to leave. I'm sorry, El," she whispered, kissing him gently.
"One more hour, Liv? Just let me hold you for another hour," he asked softly, and she sighed.
"Okay, El. Just another hour. But then I have to go. Star is expecting me at eight."
He nodded and took her hand, leading her back to the bed. She climbed into the big bed first, then he laid down beside her, pulling her back against his front and resting his chin in the crook of her neck.
"El?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you think things will be the same when I come back?"
"Yes."
Why don't you stay with me?
Share all your secrets tonight
We can make believe the morning sun never will rise
Come and lay your head on this big brass bed
And we'll be all right as long as you stay with me
Six Months Later...
Elliot wearily trudged into his apartment, discarding his coat and retrieving a beer from the refrigerator. Six months had gone by since he had last seen her, but it felt like six years had passed.
God, I miss her, he thought as he took a swig of the drink. His partner was nice, but that was it. She wasn't his partner. She wasn't Olivia.
A knock at the door interrupted his thought, and he looked at the clock. It was well after eleven. Who could it be?
With a sigh, he padded across the carpet and opened the door, his drink falling to the ground as she wrapped her arms around his neck and held him close.
"God, I missed you, Elliot," she sniffed, and he buried his face in her hair, inhaling the scent that was uniquely hers.
"Are you back? For good?" he finally asked, and she looked up at him.
"Yeah, El. I'm home," she answered, pressing her lips to his.
Baby there's just no use in hiding
The way that I'm feeling right now
With you standing there, baby I swear
I can't help but stare
Girl you're wearing me out, wearing me out
Taking her hand, he led her into the bedroom, intent on showing her just how much he missed her.
EOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEOEO
Olivia held her whole world in her arms, finally happy for the first time in six months. Elliot was sleeping soundly in her embrace, and she was content just to watch him sleep.
How on earth could I have left him like that? she wondered, kissing his forehead. Well, I'm back, and I'm not leaving again.
He stirred and moaned, and she swore at the demons torturing his subconscious.
"It's okay, El," she whispered, pressing closer against him. "It's okay. I'm here."
He settled down almost instantly, and she marvelled at the effect her presence seemed to have. Sighing softly, she laid back down again, pressing her front against his back.
"Night, El," she whispered, kissing his neck.
So why don't you stay with me?
Share all your secrets tonight
We can make believe the morning sun never will rise
Come and lay your head on this big brass bed
It will be all right as long as you stay with me
When Olivia awoke and reached out for Elliot, she realized that the bed was empty. Dejectedly, she climbed out of the bed and padded into the living room, where she was greeted with a surprising sight.
Elliot was sitting at the table reading a paper and sipping coffee. Across from him sat a second cup of coffee and a blueberry muffin, her favorite.
She smiled gently at him and sat down, enjoying the companionable silence as they ate breakfast.
When they were finished, Elliot stood up and retrieved a blanket from the bedroom, and tossed it onto the couch. Olivia shot him a curious glance, and he shrugged his broad shoulders.
"It's snowing. Almost four feet deep outside. So we're not going anywhere anytime soon. You want to come over here?" he asked, sitting on the couch.
She smiled and joined him on the couch, leaning against his side and resting her head on his shoulder. He pulled the blanket around them, moving closer against her.
"Cozy?" he asked, his voice warm and soft.
"Yes," she answered. "Elliot, I missed you."
"I missed you, too, Liv. I'm just so glad you're safe."
Baby don't go, it looks like it's starting to snow
And it's so warm in this apartment, wrapped up in this blanket
"You want to watch some T.V.?" she asked, and he chuckled.
"Sure."
Grabbing the remote, Olivia flipped around until she settled on an old black and white movie.
"Really, Liv? It's A Wonderful Life?" he teased, and she nudged his shoulder.
"I love this movie! It's a classic. And I know for a fact that you like it too," she countered, and he sighed in defeat.
"Okay, okay. It's A Wonderful Life it is."
And for the rest of the day, they just sat and watched movies, content to enjoy the other's company.
Why don't you stay with me?
Share all your secrets tonight
We can make believe the morning sun never will rise
Come and lay your head on this big brass bed
And I'll be all right as long as you stay with me
Stay with me
The End
A/N: Okay, what do ya'll think? Leave a review and lemme know! Flames will be used for marshmallows and shared with my fruitloops for laughs!!