This songfic goes to KaydenceRei and my left shoe, both of whom have inspired me very much!!
Disclaimer: Don't own the show or the song. If I did, well, the show would be very different... (laughs evilly)
Olivia stole a glance at her boyfriend from their bed as he sauntered into the bathroom. Last night had been one of the worst nights she had had in a while. Her words still buzzed angrily in her ears.
Last night...
"I can't do my job and come to your rescue every five minutes!" he spat, taking a fighting stance.
"You son of a bitch! You know that's not true!" she hissed angrily, balling her hands into fists.
Before he could say anything else, she stormed out of the precinct and drove at breakneck speeds to their apartment.
As soon as she was inside the apartment, she threw herself across the bed and sobbed miserably, her heart breaking. Several hours and many tears later, she heard him come into the apartment. Keeping her eyes shut, she listened for his footsteps as he walked into the bedroom and laid down on the bed.
Present...
The sound of running water pulled Olivia from her daydream, and she slowly climbed out of bed and got ready for work.
Last night we went to bed not talking
Cause we'd already said too much
I faced the wall, you faced the window
Bound and determined not to touch
After she was dressed, Olivia made her way into the kitchen and made coffee. As she was pouring herself a cup, he appeared in the kitchen, dressed to kill. She refused to look into his eyes. Grabbing a second mug, she handed it to him and said, "Coffee's ready."
He nodded, accepting the cup, and she continued.
We've been partners seven years now
Some days it feels like twenty one
I'm still mad at you this morning
Coffee's ready if you want some
"I'm gonna go ahead and take the van to work," she said plainly, staring down into her coffee cup. He nodded again, nursing his own coffee.
"I might be mad at you, but I'm not leaving, if that's what you're thinking," she blurted out, rubbing the back of her neck.
I've been up since five thinkin' 'bout me and you
And I've got to tell you the conclusion I've come to
Finally she raised her eyes to meet his, and he gave her a small smile.
"I know," he said slowly.
I'll never leave, I'll never stray
My love for you will never change
But I ain't ready to make up
We'll get around to that
I think I'm right, I think you're wrong
I'll probably give in before long
Please don't make me smile
I just wanna be mad for a while
She nodded, and he slowly made his way around the kitchen counter, placing his mug on the counter. Wrapping his arms around her waist, he threaded his fingers through her thick chesnut hair, nuzzling the back of her neck with his nose. For a moment, she relaxed and enjoyed his ministrations.
"You wanna go back to the bedroom?" he purred, kissing her neck as he ran his hands under her shirt, teasing her bare stomach.
For now you might as well forget it
Don't run your fingers through my hair
Yeah that's right, I'm being stubborn
No I don't wanna go back upstairs
"No," she moaned, pulling away from his grasp. He looked shocked, and she immediately felt bad. "I'm sorry, but I can't do this. I'm still mad, and no amount of kisses is gonna change that right now."
Not waiting for a response, Olivia grabbed her coat and tossed it over her shoulders. He leaned in to kiss her, but she placed her hand on his chest, stopping him.
"I'm going to work. I'll see you there."
She saw his hurt expression, and she touched his cheek. "I love you," she said, walking out of the apartment.
I'm gonna leave for work without a goodbye kiss
But as I'm driving off, just remember this
I'll never leave, I'll never stray
My love for you will never change
But I ain't ready to make up
We'll get around to that
I think I'm right, I think you're wrong
I'll probably give in before long
Please don't make me smile
I just wanna be mad for a while
Later that night, an exhausted Olivia walked into her apartment building. When she opened her front door, she saw lit candles everywhere and rose petals leading to the bedroom.
What are you up to? she thought as a small smile crept across her face.
Walking into the bedroom, she let out a small gasp at the sight. Rose petals covered the floor and bed, and soft music drifted through the air. Lit candles decorated every surface of the room, bathing the room in an almost ethereal glow.
She smiled as strong arms slipped around her waist, and she turned around in his embrace.
"Hi," she whispered.
"Hi."
"What's all this for?"
"You." His answer was short and concise.
She started to speak again, but he gently pressed two fingers over her mouth.
"Don't talk. Just listen. Liv, I'm sorry about yesterday. I was an idiot, and I know it. And last night, it killed me not being able to hold you. I love you, Olivia."
Then he pulled his fingers away from her lips, pulled her firmly against his chest, and captured her mouth with his.
After a moment, they broke apart for air, and she pressed her forehead against his.
"I'm sorry, too. I was miserable last night not being in your arms. I can't believe how stupid I was being. And I love you, too. So much," she murmured, framing his face with her hands.
Their lips met again, slowly and tenderly.
I'll never leave, I'll never stray
My love for you will never change
But I ain't ready to make up
We'll get around to that
I think I'm right, I think you're wrong
I'll probably give in before long
Please don't make me smile
I just wanna be mad for a while
Elliot held his whole world in his arms. She fit perfectly against him, like a delectably shaped body pillow. Their bodies touched from head to toe, her back pressed against his front, his arms wrapped around her waist.
"I love this," she said quietly, raising her hand to rest on the back of his neck.
"Hmm," he mumbled, kissing her neck. "Me too."
She rolled over in his arms, brushing her lips against his.
"Marry me," he whispered against her parted lips.
"What?"
Reaching under the pillow, he produced an elegant diamond ring.
Tears slipped down her cheeks as he reached for her left hand, slipping the ring onto her finger.
"Yes, of course I'll marry you," she whispered happily, recapturing his lips.
He broke the kiss after a moment, and looked questioningly at her when she let out a laugh.
"What's so funny?" he asked curiously.
"We're both gonna be Detective Stabler," she laughed. She shivered when he let out a warm chuckle.
"Don't you ever stop thinking about work?"
She shook her head, and Elliot moved suddenly, pinning her beneath him.
"How 'bout I make you forget?" he purred, one dark eyebrow cocked in mischievious challenge.
She could only nod, and he dipped his head, claiming her mouth once more.
As the first rays of sunlight bathed the apartment bedroom, the two were still asleep, Olivia clasped possessively against Elliot's chest. And a diamond ring twinkled brightly from under the sun's lazy rays...
I just wanna be mad for a while
I just wanna be mad for a while
I just wanna be mad for a while
The End
A/N: So, what'd ya'll think? A lot of these I wrote when I was just getting started, and I'm not changing them, cause I wrote them that way, and it shows how I've changed with time and practice. Now... (whispers) Go reeeeeeeeeeeviiiiiiiiewwwww...