Chapter 16
And the conversation was still going. She knew the only reason he would have said that name, was to keep quite from telling them who it really was. Unless, there was something that he was keeping from her. But right now, the first was more likely then the second.
What was surprising in all of this, was the fact that Alex was dating Trevor Langen. Hell, a majority of the time, they could never stand being around each other in court let alone in the same place as the other. Obviously that wasn't the case. If anyone was going to keep their personal life out of the work place, it would have been Olivia. But then again, she was in the same position as Alex. Both were dating the work. And that wasn't about to change anytime soon.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I have to get going." Said Alex.
"For round two? Isn't it a little early?" laughed Olivia.
"Look whose calling the kettle black. I wouldn't be talking either. Ten bucks says you were still having sex this morning." Said Alex.
"Pay up then because I wasn't." said Olivia.
"And how do I know that you really didn't?" teased Alex.
"Because he left before I had gotten up." Said Olivia. Not the case. But she didn't have sex before coming there. That part was true.
Munch and Fin couldn't help but sit at their desks and watch the scene unfold in front of them. This was too much fun. And would be the only entertainment for the rest of the day.
"Do I want to know what is going on out here? Or should I just stay in my office?" asked Cragen.
"Nothing. Just telling sex stories." Laughed Fin.
"Like I said, did I really need to hear any of that, Fin?." Replied Cragen, walking back into his office.
"I thought you were supposed to be taking it easy to begin with?" smiled Casey.
"You try being stuck doing nothing for three weeks and see how you like it. You would have done the same thing. And you have." Said Olivia.
Casey backed off.
"Okay. I get the point. Geez, touchy subject," said Casey.
"I thought you had to get going Alex?" asked Munch
"I do. But this was just as entertaining as listening to one of you're conspiracy theories." Said Alex, walking to the elevators.
"Wait up, Alex. I'll walk out with you." Said Olivia, but was immediately stopped by an arm pulling her in the opposite direction.
"I guess you won't be then." Laughed Alex.
"Well the hell…..Elliot?" said Olivia. He didn't answer her back. Rather, he gently dragged her up to the roof. Why? She had no idea.
"Again, what's with dragging me all the way up on the roof? And when it's starting to rain?' asked Olivia. Once again, he didn't respond. Instead, he pulled her into his arms and let his lips find their way to hers.
"What is with you this morning?" asked Olivia.
"For shooting off my mouth once again. Let alone mentioning Kathy. I only said it because it was the first thing that popped into my mind. I didn't actually sleep with her again." Said Elliot. He didn't feel right about blurting out Kathy's name like he had. It didn't feel right.
"You don't think I already knew that? And besides, this is nothing new. You're always shooting you mouth off." Laughed Olivia. Okay, so she had a point there. But this time, it just didn't feel right. The whole 'Kathy' thing just made it seem like it was wrong. He knew it was the wrong name to blurt in the heat of the moment. But confessing who it really was, wasn't any better. He was not about to mess this up. He couldn't and wouldn't let that happen.
"Point taken. But it still doesn't feel right." Said Elliot.
"I hate to bust this little moment of yours up but I really need to get going." Said Olivia. Okay so she really didn't have anywhere to be. She just didn't really want to hang around anymore then she had. And she was only there to clear up the bet, to begin with. Not socialize. If she wanted to socialize, she would have waited till everyone's shift had ended.
So the whole blurting out his ex-wife's name was bothering her slightly. But she wasn't going to go home and freak out over it. It wasn't worth it. Besides, watching him worry over it was more of a comfort to her anyway.
"Stop lying and just get it out already. Don't tell me that it isn't bothering the hell out of you." Said Elliot.
"It's not. I already told you that it wasn't. Why can't you take that as an answer and leave it be.?" Asked Olivia.
"Because I know you." Replied Elliot.
This conversation was not headed in the right direction.
"Not ALL of me." Cracked Olivia.
"How did this conversation turn into a raunchy one?" asked Elliot.
"Got a problem with that?" asked Olivia.
"No. I was just asking. And I do know ALL of you.' Smiled Elliot.
"Oh yeah, really? Where am I ticklish at then?" said Olivia.
"You really need an answer for that?" asked Elliot.
"No but I was just seeing if you really did know. Guess not." Teased Olivia.
Why was she trying to kick up round two? Hell, she already had stirred the pot this morning and it went no where. Not that he was complaining.
"You do realize that you're the one trying to get round two started? Said Elliot.
"I don't exactly hear you complaining." Said Olivia.
"Behind the ear." Said Elliot. He knew it and she knew it. Hell, there was proof of it. And it was funny as all hell.
"Behind the ear, what? What are you talking about, Stabler?" Asked Olivia.
"You know damn well what I'm talking about. Or are you just looking to hear it?" cracked Elliot.
She really did want to know the answer. And to hear it come from his mouth. Not like he had known that he had left his mark there from the previous night.
"Behind the ear is where your ticklish the most." Said Elliot.
"Obviously. And thanks again for leaving you're mark." Laughed Olivia
"How was I supposed to know it was even there to begin with?" asked Elliot.
"Don't look at me. You're the one that left it there to begin with." Laughed Olivia.
"I'm not the only one who likes leaving marks. Nail marks count just as much as bites." Smirked Elliot. She hated it when he had to prove otherwise. She may have left nail marks but that wasn't as bad as the mark beneath her ear lobe. He could at least hide is without it being noticeable. She couldn't. Not unless she wanted to stick either a scarf or anything else to cover it. It just wasn't worth the effort.
"So what if I did? You can hide yours unlike mine, thank you very much. You should have stuck with sucking on a beer. Not my damn neck or anywhere else for that matter. " laughed Olivia. She wasn't mad. She was just teasing. If she had been mad, she would have stormed out already.
"Now that its raining, can I go home now? Or are you just stalling to get back to work. Which is it?" laughed Olivia.
"You said so yourself that there was nothing to do at the apartment. So what's the big hurry all of a sudden? Besides the fact that its raining." Replied Elliot.
(AN: it's actually storming out as I write this. Lighting, thunder and gusty winds. Tornado watch even in effect.)
"I don't need a reason, thank you. Unlike yourself." Smiled Olivia. It was funny. But she wasn't about to give it away that it was. It would just get them nowhere.
She finally decided to walk back down the stairs, in hopes of actually leaving.
"You're just asking to get sick even more than you already are, baby girl." Said Fin. She knew that. It wasn't necessarily her fault that she was still there. Hell, she would have already left when Alex did. But instead, was pulled up to the roof.
"I know that. Now just tell that to, Stabler. Who can't seem to get it in his head." Joked Olivia. That made sense. But at the same time, it still wasn't giving anything away. The only person that really should know about what was going on with them, was in his office. While he's still up on the roof, why not talk to him about what was really going on. At least it wouldn't look like they deliberately kept it from him.
"If Stabler comes back, asking where I went. Just tell him I left." Said Olivia, walking in the direction of his office. Now leaving without being seen by him was going to be the tricky part.
"I will. But John probably won't even notice that he's back to begin with. So there nothing to worry about." Said Fin.
"Hey? What am I? Invisible or something?" whined John.
"Or something is what you are." Cracked Fin.
"Gee, thanks. I feel loved." Replied John.
Knock: Knock
"It's open." Came the voice. She made her way into the office and slowly sat herself down in the chair. Why did he have a feeling that what she was about to say, was not going to be a good thing? She had nothing in either hands with the exception of her purse. So that meant she wasn't quitting and that was a good sign.
He looked up and sat back in his chair. Waiting to hear what she had to tell him. Although he already thought of why she was already there to begin with. But until he was told otherwise, he was just going to keep that thought on the back burner.
"Liv?" said Cragen.
"I wanted to say something before someone else decided to just blurt it out. Things between….." started Olivia. But before she could even continue, he cut her off. Beating her to it.
"I'm presuming that this entails you and Stabler?' said Cragen. He didn't look mad or angry. And he didn't look like he was happy either. More concerned is what he look liked.
"Yes. Things are, I guess, not as professional between us outside of work." Started Olivia.
"Meaning that the two of you romantically involved, is that?" replied Cragen.
"Yes, sir." Replied Olivia. She didn't expect him to do what he did next. She was sure that after she told him, that there would be chewing out about how partners can't get involved while working together. But that simply wasn't the case. He got up from his chair and walked around to where she was now standing and embraced her in a hug. Letting her know that it was okay with him.
"Before you even say, 'what about the brass or what about IAB'. You let me take care of that. Now, That would explain why the two of you didn't come in together this morning. But the minute he does something stupid and hurts you, then I'll make sure he's stuffed in a cardboard box and buried six feet under, is that clear?" smiled Cragen.
"Yes, sir." Said Olivia.
"No more of this sir stuff." Said Cragen.
"I should probably sneak out of here before he decides to come back down and ask another twenty questions." Laughed Olivia.
She had barely gotten to the elevators when he returned. Nearly soaking wet. Which only made her burst out laughing more than she already had been.