Disclaimer: Don't think so, not mine.
Author's Note: Thanks for reading 'n' reviewing. There's mushy situations and drama coming up ;).
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Chapter Seventeen: Cat's Out of the Bag
Roosevelt High School:
Several weeks had passed since Elliot shared his past with Olivia. After that day they had gotten closer than they had ever been. During their classes they were a lot more talkative and they openly flirted with each other. After school they hung out more they went out to eat, the movies, dancing, and concerts whenever they could. Of course, that hadn't gone unnoticed by their friends who were keen on getting them together in the first place.
The school was currently making preparations for the big football game they had coming up. The Roosevelt Rough Riders were going to play against their fierce rivals the Garfield Bulldogs from Manhattan. Many people volunteered to make signs to show support for their team.
Melinda had rallied everyone together to make signs to show their love for Fin. He was the QB of the team because he decided to stay on even after Elliot quit and left his position as Captain when the whole mess with Kathy and Andy went down.
At first Fin had resigned pissed at the raw deal they had dealt Elliot. In the end, Elliot had talked him into staying after thanking him for having his back, but since Fin loved playing so much Elliot thought it'd be best for him to stay on.
Football field:
A bunch of students were currently working on posters, and signs for the game on the school's football field. Among those students were: Melinda, Fin, Casey, Chester, Mike, and Connie each couple working on their own sign. Surprisingly, even Olivia and Elliot had both agreed to make a sign, but only for Fin and not for the whole team.
The whole group was huddled together talking, well everyone except Elliot and Olivia who were busy working on their own sign.
"So you guys think there's something going on between Olivia and Elliot," Mike asked.
"Oh you mean "Liv" and "El" you know since those are their new nicknames for each other," Melinda said chuckling.
"Awww, that's so sweet," Connie said with a smile on her face.
"I know right, I've heard little bits of their conversations in the past, and they are totally a couple now," Casey informed her friends.
"'Bout damn time, I was starting to think it wasn't gonna happen," Fin scoffed.
"I didn't know you were such a romantic guy, Fin." Mike laughed.
Everyone got a chuckle out of that comment, but Melinda knew that Fin was a true romantic at heart. Plus, all he wanted was for Elliot to find someone who would make him happy especially after everything he went through with his ex. The great thing about it was that Olivia was Elliot's perfect match.
"Yeah, who knew Fin had such a lovey-dovey side to him? You never told me, snookums" Chester playfully scolded as he laughed.
"Nah, man you ain't gotta right to make fun. I heard you reciting poetry to Casey over the phone so you shouldn't say shit about it," Fin blurted out which caused Chester to immediately stop laughing and blush deeply.
A loud voice interrupted their conversation about Olivia and Elliot's alleged relationship.
"Stop, don't you dare!" Olivia squealed trying to stop Elliot from painting her face.
"Why? You'd look hot wearing the school colors," he smirked at her.
"You wouldn't," she said as she stood up at the same time he did with the paintbrush in his hand.
"Come on, where's your school spirit, Liv?" he mocked.
"Fuck school spirit, and fuck you, El." Olivia hollered laughing as she took off running with Elliot right behind her waiving the paintbrush around trying to splatter some paint on her.
"Shit," Fin said speechless at what they had all witnessed.
"Yeah," Melinda nodded in agreement.
"Damn, Stabler was actually laughing," Chester said as he scratched his head in amazement.
"Olivia was too," Connie and Mike both blurted out which caused them to laugh.
Other side of the field:
Olivia held her hands up in surrender as Elliot took a menacing step towards her with the paintbrush in his hand that was dripping paint on the grass.
He gave her a threatening smile, "You surrender?"
"Yes," she mock glared while laughing.
"Good," he smiled then tossed the brush on the grass as he pulled her into his arms, kissing her deeply ignoring the shocked looks that people were giving them.
"So it's official, they're a hot couple now," Casey clapped excitedly from the other side of the field where she was standing with the rest of the group.
Inside the school:
Olivia and Elliot were walking around after working on their sign. They had some time to kill before their next class. Both noticed the looks they were getting from the people they passed, but they decided to ignore them.
"What are you doing this weekend?" Elliot asked as he walked next to Olivia.
"Hmm, don't know yet. It depends whether my dad has to work because he wanted to spend time with Casey and me. I don't see that happening though because with his work schedule and work load there's hardly anytime left for his family," Olivia informed him.
"That sucks," he took a hold of her hand.
Olivia stopped walking to pull out her cell phone when she heard her text message alert.
"Damn it, well I guess I'm free this weekend," she sighed feeling disappointed and sad when she read her father's text informing her that he had to work overtime on a case.
"I'm sorry about that Liv," he frowned knowing that there was nothing he could do or say to make her feel better.
"Thanks, so what are you doing this weekend? If you don't have any plans or anything we could do something," she lovingly squeezed his hand and gave him a smile.
"Yeah, I actually had plans on taking this really beautiful girl out to dinner," he slyly mentioned then winked at her.
"Is that so?" she questioned.
"Yes, this girl is really funny, sweet, smart, and did I mention gorgeous? She has the most beautiful brown eyes, and her smile; it's a sight to behold," Elliot continued.
"Wow, she sounds like she's perfect for you. When can I meet this lucky girl?" Olivia teased.
"Oh, I'm sure you've met her. This girl happens to have the hots for this cute guy," he smirked.
"Wait, I think I know who you're talking about. This girl likes this guy who has the most gorgeous blue eyes anyone has ever seen. It also doesn't hurt that he has one hell of a body," she chuckled.
Elliot stopped and pulled Olivia into his arms to kiss her.
"You're too damn irresistible," he smiled.
"I know it's my burden," she exaggeratedly rolled her eyes. "Come on hot stuff lets go grab something to eat," she laughed as she pulled him by the hand to the cafeteria.
Later that night:
Casey and Olivia were sitting outside on their porch talking about what was going on in each other's lives. They had talked about Casey and Chester's relationship. Olivia learned that Chester was really attentive to her needs and a great kisser according to her sister's information.
"So, the guys and I saw you and Elliot on the football field earlier," Casey decided to get the conversation rolling in the direction she wanted.
"Yeah, so did the other people that were out there," Olivia shrugged.
"Brat, I know that. The difference between those people and me is that those other people don't want to see you happy like I do. Our friends do too you know. Everyone was excited to find out that you and Elliot are a couple now," she said smiling at her sister.
Olivia smiled thinking about Elliot, "Thanks, I know you want to see me happy again. Trust me I'm working on it."
"Yeah, I noticed. You got all kissy face with Elliot or should I say El?" she playfully teased.
"Brat," she lightly smacked Casey's thigh.
"You know about the game that's coming up, right?" Casey carefully spoke.
"Yes," Olivia sighed.
"There's a chance that you'll bump into Nick and Nicky," she said giving Olivia a comforting smile.
"Yeah, I figured that. Especially because the team is playing against our old school," she replied while rubbing her temples.
"You know if Ganzner tries to pull anything Elliot will probably beat the crap out of him. No, not probably I'm positive he will," Casey said in a serious tone.
"I know, but he doesn't have a reason to; I mean it's not like he knows what happened," Olivia muttered.
"Um, about that," she nervously said.
"Wait, don't tell me you actually told Elliot something about it?" she questioned getting visibly upset.
"I may have," she said inaudibly.
"Why didn't you say anything? W-w-when did this happen?" she said completely confused and angered at the same time.
"Well, I accidentally told him when you were in the hospital because of some stupid rumor I heard about him, which wasn't true by the way. I didn't know that at the time so I told him off and then I had to apologize twice, and then I explained what happened to you or may have happened. You know I just told him about what I heard around school, you know about it because I've told you many times before . . . and I'm so sorry, please don't hate me. I was just looking out for you because I didn't want anyone to use you and leave you . . ." Casey rambled trying her best to get Olivia to understand.
"Okay, well why didn't Elliot say something about it?" Olivia asked growing more irritated with each passing minute.
"I begged him not to tell you because I didn't want you to hate me," Casey said with tears in her eyes.
"So, let me get this straight," Olivia said as she took a deep breath. "You went behind my back and talked to Elliot about something that wasn't either of your business? Oh, let's not forget that my own sister and my boyfriend are keeping secrets from me."
"Livvy . . . wait a sec, so he is your boyfriend? Forget I asked," she quickly replied when she noticed the look she was getting. "We didn't do it to hurt you," Casey tried to plead with Olivia.
"Bullshit! You knew exactly what you were doing when you decided to go behind my back and talk to Elliot, and you both agreed to keep it from me," Olivia hollered.
"N-n-no it wasn't like that . . ." Casey was trying to find the right words to say and not fall apart, but she was currently failing doing either.
"I can't believe you two. You know that I would never do that to you, no matter the situation. Ugh, I can't even look at you right now," Olivia scoffed in disgust as she stormed off and left Casey on the porch with tears running down her face.