Ok, so I know I haven't updated in forever, but vie been so busy. Im a senior now! :) So to celebrate, here's a new chapter. And yes, to answer your question's guys it is a E/O story just give me time! Lol Review!

Chapter 10

Olivia glanced at the passenger next to her in the car. Elliot was staring at the house they were staking out, and not saying a word. His coffee was on the dashboard, untouched which was unusual. He was quiet, which was unusual too.

"Think he's our guy?" Olivia commented, shifting in her seat trying to get comfortable.

Elliot barely glanced at her "Yes don't you?"

Olivia frowned. What did she do that made him act like this? Was it the dinner from two weeks ago? "You ok, El?"

Elliot didn't say anything. He was trying to ignore her, trying to ignore the way she was looking at him, hurt. Or the way she smelled, or looked…it hurt him to do it, but it was necessary. He needed to put some distance between them. He made a promise to himself, that he wouldn't interfere, that he would let her live the life she wanted, but it was breaking his heart.

"El..? Talk to me." Olivia said, a note of pleading in her voice, something which he heard rarely.

Elliot sighed, knowing he couldn't refuse her "I'm fine, Liv. Just a little tired."

"Its more than that." Liv said, again showing the ability to read his mind.

Elliot looked at her. She was stunning. She had her hair in curls, something which she's been doing alot lately, she was wearing a soft red shirt, and jeans that hugged her every curve. Leaving little to the imagination. He couldn't take it, he had to tell her, and if all hell broke loose, well..

"Olivia I need to tell you something." Elliot said, not meeting her eyes.

"Yes?" Liv asked, looking at him worried.

Elliot met her eyes, her beautiful brown eyes, and whispered "I love you."

"What?" Liv asked, not hearing him correctly.

"Liv, I love you. I always have and always will. I know this isn't the right timing, I know your with Blake..but I cant help it. I need to tell you, before it's too late. I know I'm still with Kathy, but I'm getting a divorce we decided last week. And I didn't want to tell you until it was finalized, and I didn't want to tell you because..I didn't want to ruin what we have, or..used to have." Elliot repeated,noticing her anger, his voice stronger.

Olivia looked at him, shocked and furious. How could he do this to her? How could he put her in this position? Didn't he know that she was happy with Blake? That she finally felt something good was coming out of her life? How could he ruin everything with three simple, destructive words?

Elliot watched her, he knew she was shocked, and pissed. But she needed to know, he couldn't hide it anymore.

"How could you do this?" she hissed.

"I didn't do anything Liv, it just happened." Elliot said, stung.

"Since when?" she asked, her voice controlled.

"Since the Gandivo case. You know.." Elliot whispered.

Olivia closed her eyes, remembering. He told her she was the only thing he had left, and the job and didn't want to ruin it. He told her he didn't want to be her partner anymore, so she left making it easier for both of them. She always knew there was something between them that went beyond the boundaries of partnership. She always knew she loved him. But she didn't want to ruin their friendship, so she never said anything. She never wanted to be the reason why his family collapsed, never wanted to be that women. And now he was telling her he loved her? That he was leaving his wife? He couldn't do this, and expect her to run into his arms. This was the real world, this never happened. Couldn't happen.

Elliot watched the range of emotions on her face, scared. What was she thinking?

Olivia opened her eyes "Why didn't you ever say anything? Why didn't you do anything when you left your wife, Elliot? Why now? Why now when Im so happy. Why?"

"Because I was scared, Liv. I was scared that you wouldn't want me, that our friendship would be lost if I ever told you. And when I saw you with Blake, it put things in perspective. I always loved you, and I will always need you by my side, I'm truly sorry that I'm telling you know when I should have told you years ago, but I'm telling you now. Its your choice. Me or Blake. If you choose Blake, I will be fine with it and you can live the life that you always wanted." Elliot said, knowing he wont be fine with it. "I wont say anything ever again and i'll leave you be, but if you choose me, Liv I promise you. I will make you the happiest woman ever, I promise and no matter what, I will never leave your side. So when you have a answer, you know where to find me."

Olivia listened to everything, and nodded slowly "Elliot I wish you never told me, but I guess…I needed to know..and I need to tell you something. I always loved you too, always. But as you said, I didn't want to risk everything, either. But now..I don't know. I think your too late.."

"Just take time as long as you need, but when you have your answer, you know where i'll be." Elliot said refusing to listen to her, and getting out of the car.

"Where you going?" she shouted through the window.

"Home. Call Cragen and tell him I got sick." he yelled, hailing a cab, and getting in. Leaving her to her confused thoughts, and cold coffee.

So? Yes, no? Review! I didn't know how to spell the case that they did so ya lol. Im a senior! :) Ill try and update soon :) Review! Mwa! 3