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The boys weren't impressed they were getting sandwiches for lunch but Tate told them they could always get their own which shut them up pretty quick.
After taking the time to eat with Tate and Alex, talking about their plans for the day and arranging to meet up for lunch at the diner Olivia and Tyler left Tate and Alex alone to organise lunch while they spent a half hour or so before Tyler went to work. 5 minutes after saying goodbye they were laying prone on Olivia's bed, unfortunately fully clothed, but not letting that prevent them from getting a little hot and bothered.
Tyler couldn't believe she had to catch Olivia's hand as she tried to undo the waistband of her jeans after somehow getting her belt undone without her knowing it.
"As much as I would love to little lady I can't, I need to be at work soon' she sighed and Olivia pouted then realising she was acting like some fish wife quickly smiled
"Fine, but tonight don't even try to stop me, I owe you several intense orgasms"
"Now how am I supposed to work the rest of the day when you go say things like that?" Tyler growled and bent to give her one last kiss before pulling back with a regretful groan and slipping off the bed. She could barely look at Olivia all stretched out like some tempting siren on the bed as she readjusted her clothes. "Why don't you get a little nap in before coming to town Detective, you're going to need all the rest you can get for tonight"
"We'll see Sherriff" Olivia chuckled and received one last quick kiss
"We will indeed" Tyler chuckled pulling back and with a wink over her shoulder left the room. After a quick stop in her room to get her gun belt from the locked cabinet in her walk in robe she headed out to her work vehicle to go to work.
Olivia lay for long minutes after she heard the vehicle heading down the drive, just remembering the previous night's pleasure, the feeling of Tyler on top of her, behind her, beside her. She sighed, nothing ever before had come close to how she felt being naked in Tyler's arms. When she thought about leaving and not being in those arms her chest ached and her eyes filled. The thought should frighten her but strangely didn't. She had a sudden urge to call Abbie and searched around for her phone. It was on the bedside table on the far side of the bed. Picking it up she dialled the number she knew by heart.
"Hey Benson" Abbie answered "How goes it?"
"I think I'm in love" Olivia said then blinked in surprise, she hadn't meant to say that. By Abbie's stunned silence she hadn't been expecting to hear it.
"Tyler?" Abbie asked
"Who else?" Olivia sighed "God Abbie my head is spinning, she makes me laugh and feel so good and the sex, My God"
"Let me get this straight. Tough, big city, straight Detective Olivia Benson, meets, has sex and falls in love with a cowgirl in 3 days?" Abbie whistle "You gotta send me a picture of this girl"
"Alex says she looks like Xena" Olivia muttered
"You spoke with Alex?" Abbie asked "Oh don't tell me she went ahead with her plan to fly out there"
"Yep" Olivia stated and an evil grin spread across her face "And she's met a cowgirl of her own, and I do mean girl"
"Shit, tell me you're joking. You're not are you? Oh this is a hoot and she was giving me shit about being a lesbian, wait until I talk to her. So come on give me the goss, we'll get back to the serious stuff in a minute"
"Ok well it's like this" Olivia reclined back against the pillows and told Abbie everything, first about the juicy gossip with Alex which they both agreed to give her hell over but ultimately support her. Abbie had been surprised by the age difference but figured only someone young and carefree could get Alex to open up and have fun. They were both a bit worried about Alex's previous flight record though. Then they got down to Olivia opening up about her feelings towards Tyler.
Abbie was able to calm her down and tell her not to think about it yet, she had another 4 months before she needed to decide whether she wanted to go back to work or stay with Tyler, let things develop and go slow. Olivia had laughed at that, they weren't exactly going slow.
"That's lust" Abbie counted "If the sex is spectacular, why stop, just enjoy. Just take your time with the emotional stuff. You have your own record for running"
"I know" Olivia sighed "I promise I'll call you if I get that urge"
"You do that Benson, I'll kick your ass if you run from this just because you turned chicken shit. I'll drag you back to Montana myself"
"I know you would, go stir Alex, but do it gently, I think one wrong word and she may become skittish"
"Ok, talk soon and send me a pic of this Tyler"
"Will do. Bye Ab's love ya"
"Luv you too kid, take care" they hung up.
Abbie grinned and immediately scrolled through her contacts and selected Alex. She sat back in her chair in her office and waited for Alex to pick up.
Alex was standing at the sink doing dishes when her phone rang. Tate had told her when doing something as fun as cooking you had to take the good with the bad. Dishes sucked but someone had to do it and she wasn't a huge dishwasher fan.
Tate had been teasing her she was going to buy her a big red Stetson so she stood out in a crowd and Alex had told her she better not if she wanted a date on Friday. To her surprise and pleasure Tate had walked up behind her and wrapped her arms around her waist. Alex had sighed in pleasure, closing her eyes and for the first time in a long time she felt 100% safe and relaxed. Which again had been a total shock, she barely knew the woman.
They had stood that way for long minutes, just enjoying the embrace when the peace was shattered by the ringing of her phone. More specifically Abbie's country and Western ringtone that she had set herself. She sighed and reached for her phone, smiling a little that Tate hadn't let her go.
"Hello Abbie"
"Good morning Miss Cabot or should I say Ms Cougar" Alex could hear the laughter in Abbie's voice and sighed. Blast Olivia
"I'm going to kill Liv, you better call her back and say goodbye because I'm good enough her body will never be found" she growled which earned a chuckle both from Abbie and Tate who had bent close to hear the conversation.
"I heard that, is that the young hot Cowgal herself?" Abbie asked and Tate's eyebrow shot up in surprise, what had Olivia said about her? Shaking her head she gently moved Alex aside so she could finish the dishes while Alex talked to her friend.
Alex walked off a short distance but Tate could still hear one side of the conversation, and although Alex sounded exasperated there was no denying the smile on her face or the blush in her cheeks. This Abbie woman sounded like a handful.
From what little she could hear Alex seemed to be confirming what Olivia must have told her, occasionally sending her a look. Tate winked at her once, letting her know she was caught and she froze mid sentence staring. Tate laughed and shaking her head returned to the dishes.
Alex was all together different since accepting her dinner date earlier. It was almost as though accepting it had been affirmation that whatever they felt for the other was mutual and there was no longer any reason to be guarded.
Just as she finished the dishes Alex hung up and strolled back over from where she had eventually ended up from pacing on the other side of the kitchen.
"Your friend seems interesting" Tate offered the silence between them
"She is a handful" Alex agreed and Tate watched as she blushed, even on short acquaintance Tate knew that was a rare occurrence for the usually self assured blonde "She um wants me to take a picture and send it" Alex held up her phone
"Sure, no problem" Tate replied and crossing her arms leant casually back against the bench
"Um could you take your hat off at least?" Alex sighed, she had hoped Tate would say no to the picture so she could tell Abbie she had refused
"Excuse me" Tate pretended to appear shocked "Did you just ask a cowgal to take her hat off?"
"You're right, silly me, just push it back or something' Alex rolled her eyes and Tate shot her a glare through narrowed eyes that had her giggling like a schoolgirl. She covered her mouth wide eyed.
Oh My God Alexandra Cabot did you just giggle? She asked herself. She never giggled. She shot a look at an amused Tate. What was this woman doing to her? She watched as Tate slowly pushed the Stetson back on her forehead and resumed her position. Alex quickly snapped a picture and sent it to Abbie. Once done she realise Tate hadn't moved and was watching her with eyes that had darkened significantly. Alex felt desire curl low in her stomach as she felt that gaze pierce her.
Giving Tate a saucy smile that had the poor woman suddenly looking confused, she slipped the phone back into her pocket and stalked towards her prey, making sure to sway her hips to captivate her. Tate wasn't going anywhere, she was glued to the spot. She had gotten the nerve to send Alex a look to let her know she was wanted and Alex had taken the look and magnified it by 100. Tate was batting way out of her league and realised she needed to take Tyler up on that little talk.
Just as Alex was sidling up to her, arms slipping around her waist and hers going around Alex's the side door leading into the outside kitchen burst open and Olivia stepped in
"Hey guys ready to go...oops, sorry I'll come back later" she moved to step out but the couple had sighed and separated. Oh man she knew how that felt and sent them an apologetic look and mouthed 'sorry' to Alex who was giving her death glares.
Tate pulled her Stetson low over her forehead to hide her flaming face and turned to reorganise the already organised sandwiches she had made with Alex. Alex had taken great pride in the simple act and Tate hoped she would join her in the kitchen more often, she loved seeing that glow in her face.
Turning she saw the Mexican standoff between the two friends and sighed
"Let it go Al, she didn't know. I'll go organise the truck while you ladies go pamper yourselves to go into town." She told them and walking past Alex, laying a gentle hand on her shoulder, feeling her relax at the touch, she walked out the way Olivia had come in.
Olivia looked at Alex who was looking a little stunned and confused and opened her arms. Looked like her friend needed a hug. Alex moved into them without hesitation, she'd always been a fan of Olivia's hugs, she still was, she just preferred Tate's. Knowing that after two hugs and a peck on the lips was slightly scary.
"God Olivia what am I doing?" she groaned
"Living" Olivia told her simply "You gotta live your life Lex, no one else's. If Tate could possibly be part of that then you need to explore it"
"But she's so young, so much younger and oh Liv I'm pretty sure she's innocent" Alex sighed
"Ah" Olivia blinked in shock "We talking never been with a woman innocent, or altogether innocent?"
"The latter" Alex admitted as she pulled away and Olivia winced. Ouch.
"Er" not knowing what to say she shrugged 'Can't really help you there Lex. All I can say is does it really matter? You are the former and when it comes down to it you can learn from each other"
"We'll see" Alex sighed "We have a date on Friday night and there are a lot of nights before then"
Olivia looked at Alex seriously and sighed
"How about we do a deal Lex, we agree to take one day at a time, with our friendship and with our women. We be honest, 100% about everything and if we see the other doing something we don't agree with, like chickening out or trying to run we call them on it"
Alex thought about it for a long time before offering up a tremulous smile and nodding. Olivia grinned and threw her arm around Alex's shoulder
"C'mon, let's go give you're gold AmEx a work out. I can't wait to see you in cowgirl gear" she chuckled as Alex shot her a glare
"Not on your life Benson"
Olivia couldn't help but laugh, she'd just get Tate to tell Alex she looked beautiful and she'd bet Alex would buy the shop out.
Trying to climb into a big fuck off pick up while wearing skin tight jeans and heels was a real problem. Olivia just stood back and shook her head when she had seen what Alex had changed into to go into town, then led her down the stairs. Judy who had been busy in the kitchen had stared for long minutes before turning to Olivia
"Does she realise she is getting dressed up to go to a town that probably has a population less than what lives in a city block in New York?" Judy had asked, Olivia had just smiled and shrugged and led Alex outside to where Tate was waiting in the large pickup, about the size of Tyler's F350, with similar trimmings, but with a GMC badge.
Tate had no choice but to come around and almost physically lift Alex in. Not that either of them had complained and Olivia had to clear her throat to remind them of her presence. They startled apart and blushed and Olivia had to grin, more ammo to use against Alex. Blushing!
Olivia climbed into the rear passenger seat for the ride in. They entertained Tate with stories from the SVU and their legendary fights. Tate was shaking her head at some of their antics and asked them why no one had ever stepped in.
"Because everyone enjoyed them so much" Olivia laughed
"Never mind they thought when you came to my office we were relieving tension other ways" Alex stated and Tate about drove off the road. Olivia herself was sitting with mouth open. Alex grinned "Shock you did I detective. Abbie let me in on that little titbit"
"No wonder the boys always grinned at me when I returned" Olivia groaned
"They thought you two were lovers" Tate asked flicking a glance at Olivia who saw her and shrugged. Tate shook her head "Sorry but I just can't see that"
"Obviously neither did we" Olivia chuckled
"We still don't" Alex reassured, reaching over with her left hand to pat Tate on the leg. The truck swerved
"Holy hell woman, don't do that unless you want to kill us" Tate growled
"Jesus Alex, can't you keep your hands to yourself for a second" Olivia cried gripping the arm rest.
Alex could only stare at Tate in disbelief and then at her thigh "But I only pat your leg"
"You don't think it's enough?" Tate growled and to prove her point reached across the centre and gave Alex a pat on her thigh. Alex jumped as electricity pulsed up her leg to between her thighs and for a second all thought process evaporated. Oh.
"Point taken" she squeaked and Olivia rolled her eyes
"Good, now can we get to town in one piece?" Olivia asked and smiled sweetly at Tate who glared at her in the rear view mirror.
Upon arriving at town Tate drove them down the Main Street. One street, a dozen or so shops including a Grocers, Diner, Feed/tackle/hardware, Clothing, Bank, Post, Visitors Centre, Stationary and the Bar and Grill.
There was a medical centre that had a nurse's post and a dental nurse, you had to drive into a nearby town for a Doc or a Dentist. There was City Hall, Library, Bob's Gas Station and Garage, Machinery Centre, Fire Station, Sherriff's office and Courthouse. Olivia asked to be dropped off in front of the Sheriff Office, she was interested in checking out where Tyler worked. She told the other two she'd meet them for lunch in an hour at twelve thirty and clamoured out.
As she stood on the sidewalk she looked around when she heard her name called and turned to see a cowboy standing in front of the feed store a few shops down. She recognised him from Friday night and waved and returned his friendly hello. Shaking her head, still amazed at the innocence of country people she pushed open the door to the Sheriff's Office.
She was taken aback by how small it was, a couple of steps inside and you were at the front counter. A lady sat at a desk to the left, headphones on, a radio near her and tapping away at a computer from about 10 years ago. Wow and she had thought ones at the one sixth had been old. She could only presume she was Ruthanne, the dispatcher. A portly man, wearing a green uniform with two stripes on his arm was sitting to her right. Despite the chill he had his jacket off and was sweating like it was 90.
Behind him she could see a door marked 'Sheriff' the room didn't appear to be too large, the view blocked by curtains and smoked glass. She grinned, Tate's office. As she looked around she saw a small kitchenette with a bar fridge, sink, and urn. Beyond that there was a corridor to where she could only presume was a WC, armoury, change room and lock up.
Finally the woman looked up and saw her
"Sorry honey, you been waiting long?"
"No just got here" Olivia told her which brought the portly man's head around for a quick once over. Olivia tried not to shiver in revulsion.
"How can we help you?" the lady asked, not moving from her chair
"Actually I was hoping to see Tyler" Olivia smiled and the woman blinked before Olivia saw something dawn in the woman's eyes
"Ah, you must be Olivia, I've heard so much about you" the woman smiled "I'm Ruthanne"
"Hello" Olivia nodded just as the door to Tyler's office opened and her lover stuck her head out with a big grin
"I thought I heard you" Tyler came forward quickly and let her through the little trapdoor in the counter "Come in" she looked around "Where are the other two?"
"From all the looks and touches they were sharing, probably off parking somewhere" Olivia chuckled as she followed Tyler into her office and waited for the door to close
"Lucky them" Tyler grinned "But I'll take what I can" she breathed and groaned as she pulled a very willing lover into her arms.