Dance Me to the End of Love.
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Chapter 3.
Oh, let me see your beauty when the witnesses have gone
Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon
Show me slowly what I only know the limits of
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Alex was still sitting at her desk, chewing on the stem of her glasses she realized that by now she was smiling because of her thoughts drifting back to the beginning of her story of love with Olivia, THEIR love story which they'd had to fight and suffer for, too much time had kept them apart already.
But the sad times were over and belonged to the past, these last few years had finally allowed them to happily and openly live their lives as they had always dreamed of. They'd moved in together after a few months of becoming a couple as they wanted to be together in every sense of the word and as Olivia already spent most of her free time at Alex's apartment it was also a practical decision for her to move in with her as they were already planning a life together. As Alex so bluntly phrased it: "Liv, my sweetheart, it's the only logical conclusion possible as you won't be sharing your life or sleeping with anybody else…ever…just me…so it's a fait accompli ….we're in this together." And Olivia was more than happy to oblige, she couldn't even begin to imagine wanting to be anywhere else than with her much beloved Alex.
They got along very well as they knew each other to a perfection, as they started living together they had started to build the life they had always wanted to have. They had fallen into a daily rhythm in their home that pleased them, they liked cooking together and trying out new dishes when they had time on their hands. They were both avid readers and had built up a formidable library, they preferred talking and listening to music rather than watching television, to stay in shape they liked to go for a run, a swim or a bike ride when they had enough time to spare.
Sometimes when they were free from the pressures of their jobs and on a nice day weather-wise they liked to pack up a picnic hamper and to take off to wherever inspired them, usually some quiet spot outside of the city where they would have their picnic. Often they would read afterwards with Alex resting her head on Olivia's thigh or they'd simply relax embracing each other, talking away and doing simple things like interpreting what the shapes and forms of passing clouds reminded them of, more than once they simply fell into a peaceful slumber, holding each other tight.
Occasionally they did have their run-ins , they'd had their clashes before becoming a couple as they were both headstrong and stubborn women. Sometimes they'd argue about things they didn't see eye-to-eye on but their fights never got serious or offensive, they had way too much love and respect for each other and their intelligence would never allow them to stoop that low.
In those rare moments one of them would simply go for a walk or retreat into a little personal space and silence, afterwards they'd look at one another and smile and whatever disagreement there had been was instantly over without any grudges and resolved by calmly talking it over.
The two them were all too painfully aware of the traumatic events that had happened to them ad that had kept them apart, they didn't want to waste any time over trivial things that weren't worth arguing about, they'd had to find out the hard way just how precious time was and they deeply treasured theirs.
They also loved going to see the latest movies and interesting plays at the theater as well as enjoying a good concert, taking in a nice dinner along the way.
Once in a while Alex liked to organize a surprise evening out for them in a high class restaurant and insisted that Olivia be dressed up to the nines in a beautiful dress as she herself did as well. Olivia wasn't all that keen on fancy places but she happily went along with Alex's wishes, secretly knowing why she loved doing this.
The truth was that Alex would never admit, not even under torture, to being vain. But there was a strong streak of vanity in her and she absolutely loved for them to walk into a fancy restaurant already packed with people, the two of them looking drop-dead gorgeous and turning a lot of heads of both men and women.
She adored the attention they got and she got a tremendous kick out of showing Olivia off, it made her feel powerful , special and the luckiest woman alive as well as being a huge turn-on for her for people to look at her girlfriend with admiring eyes and knowing that Olivia was hers and hers alone.
And anybody could tell by the expression in Alex's eyes that they could only look to admire Olivia but never touch or there would be hell to pay and there could be no winner against a furious Alex Cabot on the warpath !
Actually what Alex didn't know but perhaps suspected was that Olivia enjoyed this subtle game just as much, she was fiercely proud of Alex and when she saw people admiring her in all her regal beauty she always had to fight the urge to just throw herself unto Alex's lap and kiss her senseless in front of the whole restaurant. She too wanted everybody to know that Alex was hers and hers alone and they'd never belong to anybody but each other, they had fought an almost mortal battle before finding their happiness.
Sometimes they had small groups of friends over for dinner at their apartment, trusted friends, some were from work, other were friends that they knew from their younger days, all people that were very fond of the two them, respected them and were happy to see them together. They deeply admired these two strong and stubborn women who had finally reached their magic place in the sun after so much heartbreak and who so justly deserved each other.
Some of them even felt little pangs of envy observing how beautifully in sync Olivia and Alex were, they communicated in perfect harmony with loving glances and fleeting touches, their profound love for each other was transparent to anybody that came in touch with them both inside and outside of their home.
Alex was just getting ready to leave her office when her cell phone rang, seeing who the caller was made her face light up and she smiled broadly as she pressed the answer button and said in a fake annoyed voice: "What, you again ? Didn't I already tell you to stop calling me at work ! I can't and I won't go out with you tonight, I've got a gorgeous, very sexy woman waiting for me at home and she'll get mighty pissed off at me if I show up late, however, I'll call you another time, okay ?" She chuckled and waited for the reply at the other end.
"Like hell Alexandra Cabot, there's not going to be another time for anybody ever, not even maybe and if I ever hear you say something like this to anybody you can be damn sure that it will bring out the cavewoman that lives in me and there will be hell to pay so don't even begin to risk it !" Olivia's voice sounded stern but Alex could hear the playfulness coming through and decided to play along.
"Tell me babe, what kind of treatment can I expect from a very pissed-off primordial cavewoman, anything interesting that I haven't experienced already ?" Alex asked in a flirty voice.
"Hah, wouldn't you love to find out ! What's going on ? Is it because it's Friday or is it my incredibly sexy voice that's bringing out the naughty girl in you ?" Olivia replied in a teasing voice that always turned Alex on.
"Both babe, believe me…both. Where are you, are you still at work ?" Alex asked.
"No beautiful, I'm already home, did the grocery shopping, already showered, just put on some music and I'm about to start cooking all the scrumptious goodies that I bought to lead my girlfriend astray later on. Now I'm just waiting for my very own personal hot babe to bring her gorgeous ass home so get a move on it Cabot !" Olivia replied.
Alex burst out laughing and answered: "I'd love to be presented in court sometime like that ! Can you imagine it, for the people, ADA Alexandra Cabot, Detective Olivia Benson's very own personal hot babe with a gorgeous ass, hahaha !"
Olivia lost no time in replying: "Well you would make the headlines and it just might get you in good graces with the jury members."
"I'm not too sure about that unless I'd have the luck of having an all gay jury" Alex replied, still laughing.
"Enough fooling around on the telephone, if you're interested in some serious fooling around get the hell out of your office and head home. I need you here with me, it's no fun without you, come home to me sweetheart, I need you here with me… I love you." Olivia's voice had gone soft and loving and Alex felt a strong surge of happiness running through her.
"I'm leaving right now Liv, I'll be home in a few…and I love you too, sexy cavewoman !" Alex said as she blew a kiss over the phone and hung up.
Alex made her way home through the busy early evening traffic, she parked her car in the underground garage and made her way to the elevator. Once inside she pressed the button for the tenth floor to her and Olivia's apartment.
She was feeling sublimely happy being home knowing what awaited her, Olivia's loving arms, a hot bath, a delicious meal and a whole weekend of just her and Olivia simply cocooned inside their home and the happy world they had created for themselves.
On weekends like these they would shut off their phones, putting a distance between themselves and the rest of the world, their weekdays were already hectic and filled with work issues so both of them really felt the need to be separated from all of that when they had the chance.
They saw and experienced so much of the dark and painful side of humanity during their workweeks that these weekends on their own were cathartic to them, necessary to breath deep and recharge themselves, drawing strength and courage from each other, a mutual nurturing and taking care of each other.
As Alex opened the door she could hear Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" playing and she heard Olivia's voice humming along with the music. She was in the kitchen and if the wonderful aromas wafting out of there were an indication Alex knew she was in for a delicious dinner.
Smiling, she took off her shoes, hung up her coat and slipped her keys into a side pocket of her briefcase, an old habit of hers, she didn't agree with keys being left around haphazardly, one of her lawyer mentality quirks.
She slipped her feet into a pair of somewhat worn out but comfortable old woolen slippers that she was fond of, she was prone to cold feet and liked to feel something warm on them. More than once poor Olivia had been the unsuspecting victim of Alex's cold feet, giving out a scream as Alex stuck her icy feet on some part of her body to get them warmed up. Olivia had remedied the situation by buying Alex dozens of woolen socks of every color existing and that by now filled at least two drawers.
Alex stopped at the kitchen entrance and leaning against the doorframe she watched Olivia for a moment. Olivia was as always looking her beautiful self, wearing cotton pants and a tank top, humming cheerfully and busy preparing various ingredients of food and vegetables on the wooden cutting board encase into the marble kitchen counter.
Two empty wineglasses stood close by an open bottle of their favorite Italian wine, an excellent full-bodied Valpolicella. Olivia never put out just one glass, even when she was alone, it was always two glasses as she always waited for Alex to be present before pouring the wine, an endearing gesture that Alex loved as it was very symbolic of their relationship.
Olivia looked up from what she was doing , she looked straight into Alex's eyes and without saying a word she walked up to her without saying a word with her arms wide open. As she put them around Alex's neck she pushed her warm body into hers and whispered: "I want a kiss that will last until Monday and beyond, the best you've got and even more."
Alex felt a wave of profound pleasure feeling Olivia's hot breath on her neck and their bodies pressed together. She looked into Olivia's eyes and the only words that she could mumble were: "Oh my God, Liv, you feel so good, it's so good to be home, I've been waiting for this all day !"
Their lips met, at first rubbing gently and lovingly against each other, nibbling and playing, but then their mouths opened wide as they sank into a deep and sensual kiss, to hot tongues swirled around each other with a hunger that needed appeasing, probing and devouring the taste of each other, a taste that was familiar and comforting but at the same time full of arousal and sensuality.
Their kissing lasted for some minutes until they had to draw a breath, they lightly bit each other's earlobes and as Alex nuzzled into Olivia's neck she whispered: "It just feels so good to come home to you Liv, how I wish I'd been coming home to you all of my life."
Olivia held her even closer , as she caressed Alex's neck she replied softly: "Don't worry baby, you'll be coming home to me for the rest of our days." Her words filled Alex with happiness because she knew it was the truth, nothing would ever separate them again.
They held each other tight for a while simply relishing in the closeness and the warmth of each other. Finally they reluctantly broke their embrace knowing that there would be a lot of other embraces ahead that evening and for the whole weekend.
"Do you need some help with the cooking sweetheart or do you mind if I go and take a hot bath and unwind" Alex asked.
"No, I've got almost everything prepared. You go and take bath babe, take your glass of red with you and relax, then come back to me smelling all heavenly and silky smooth to touch" Olivia replied giving Alex a wink and blowing her a kiss as Alex trotted off happily with a smile, her glass of wine in hand, more than ready to enjoy her hot bath.
Her smile became even bigger as she walked into the bathroom, Olivia had already drawn a bath for her, making sure to add drops of Alex's favorite lavender fragrance bath oil. She stripped herself, threw her clothes in the hamper and slid her long body into the warm bathwater. She sighed deeply, feeling all stress drain away from her body and feeling content and relaxed she thought to herself: "If it's true that you have to go through hell before finding happiness I'd gladly do it all again as long as it means having Liv with me for the rest of our lives."