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Hey all, nice long one. Muse was very good today. Once I post this I will be going back to write some more. Start night shift tomorrow night so this will be it for a bit. Please read and review, I love reviews and check regularly.
Olivia was wide awake at 6am the following morning and no matter how hard she tried to snuggle back into Tyler's arms and fall back to sleep for another hour she just couldn't. Sighing in exasperation she gently disengaged from the secure hold Tyler had on her and slid out of bed, wincing slightly as abused muscles protested.
Padding naked across the room she slipped into a robe and collecting the clothes she had laid out the night before and made her way quietly out of the room and across the hall to the bathroom.
She hoped a steaming shower woke her up and rid her of the last of the lethargy. Maybe it was being back in the city again and not out in the fresh country air. Turning on the taps as hot as she could stand it she went about rubbing away the sweat and smell of a very active night. The thought brought a smile to her face, it certainly had been ... entertaining playing tag scream with Alex down the hall. She was surprised the neighbours hadn't complained.
Chuckling at the memory she rinsed out her hair. Poor Tyler had grumbled about trying to keep up with a woman 13 years younger. Olivia hadn't helped, every time a noise had alerted them that the couple down the other end of the hall were going for another round she'd dug Tyler in the ribs. After the fifth round even Olivia had groaned and agreed with Tyler, maybe they were too old to keep up. Talk about ammunition. Olivia was amazed she could walk.
Finally she turned off the taps, and after a quick pat dry hurriedly dressed. Hanging the towel over the towel rack and her robe behind the door she made her way down the hall to the noise emitting from the kitchen.
She wasn't at all surprised to see Alex up as she leant against the kitchen door, arms crossed as she watched Alex hum as she went about preparing her coffee machine. Olivia smiled, Alex was dressed in slim hipster jeans, pale blue blouse with stockinged feet. She looked the epitome of casualness but Olivia new her jeans alone cost $100. She shook her head and cleared her throat.
Alex's head whipped around startled as Olivia pushed off of the door frame and strolled towards her with a smile. Alex returned the smile and met her half way for a quick hug.
"Hey screamer" Olivia teased and laughed when Alex blushed
"You weren't exactly quiet yourself Benson" Alex pulled back and hit her arm lightly.
"Had to keep up with the Jones's" Olivia chuckled and shook her head "You two sure you aint powered by the energiser bunny?"
"Very Funny" Alex growled but gave her friend a wink before turning back to the coffee machine "You just caught me actually, I was going to head down to the corner deli, I have nothing in the fridge for breakfast. I was going to buy a few things. Want to come?"
"Always want to come Cabot" Olivia drawled and Alex blink stunned for a second before rolling her eyes and laughing along with her.
"Get our coats smart ass, it's a bit cold out. I'll leave a note for our two cowgals"
5 minutes later they were strolling arm and arm down the street towards the deli on the corner. They had paused quickly to talk with the doorman of Alex's apartment as neither had seen him for a while. He was happy to see them both. Alex remembered his wife hadn't been well the last time she saw him but he assured her she had made a full recovery. After a couple of minutes of pleasantries they headed out on their expedition.
At 6.50am in the morning New York was well and truly awake, yellow taxis honked causing the pair to wince at the continual noise. Alex turned to Olivia and grimaced
"I so miss the peace and quiet of Montana right now"
"Yep, nothing like a honking horn to get you to appreciate the open country" Olivia sighed then scowled when a businessman on a phone stepped out of a cafe in front of them and she had to pull Alex back swiftly to prevent a collision.
The man shot them a glare as if it had been their fault and hurried off without an apology. Olivia shook her head. New Yorkers, got to love them.
"I have so not missed this place" she grumbled and Alex chuckled, leaning in closer as the sidewalk seemed to get busier by the second. She gave a relieved sigh when they stepped into the deli, pausing to grab a basket before strolling the aisles with Olivia.
They got the usual bread and milk. Alex threw in some bagels, Olivia some croissants. Pre made fruit salad, crackers and other nibbles. They decided on bacon and eggs for breakfast. Olivia grabbed some tomatoes too and a pancake mix for tomorrow. Monday morning they had to be at the airport early to fly back to Montana so would probably have breakfast there.
Once the basket was about overflowing they headed for the checkout. The elderly Asian man recognised Alex and spoke to her warmly in broken English. Alex made small talk and paid for the items before Olivia picked up the paper bags and they headed back outside.
Unable to walk side by side Olivia forged a path while Alex followed quickly behind. Olivia certainly had her skates on, making Alex hustle to catch up. The doorman saw them coming and quickly had the door at the ready before offering to take one of the bags for Olivia. She smiled and thanked him but told him she had it. The doorman nodded and stepped back after calling the elevator for them.
As the two ladies disappeared out of sight he gave a smile. Miss Cabot was very lucky to have a friend like the detective. He had heard from the night shift doorman, who had been told by the evening shift that Miss Cabot and the Detective had arrived with two other women. Tall women dressed like cowboys. He was very curious but dared not speculate until told what was going on.
Upstairs Alex let them into the apartment and smiled when Tate popped her head out of the kitchen, making sure there were no intruders. Closing the door behind Olivia she quickly stripped out of her jacket and kicked off her shoes, accepting a kiss from her lover who then disposed Olivia of the bags, allowing her to disrobe.
Tate hurried back to the kitchen, eager to see what her lover and friend had brought for breakfast. Tyler turned as they entered, smiling at her lover and accepting her back into her arms as they watched Tate unpack the groceries.
Alex returned to the coffee machine, pulling down cups from the cupboard above so they would have steaming hot coffees in no time. Olivia's stomach rumbled and she turned to Tate who had selected the bacon, eggs and tomatoes for breakfast.
Familiar with the layout of Alex's kitchen she took time to put the rest of the groceries away. Alex shoved a coffee mug in her hand when she was finished and they all sat around the kitchen bench watching Tate cooking while she gave Alex a talking to about letting her lovely pans go to waste. Alex rolled her eyes and told her to pack the damn things up and send them back to Montana if she loved them so much. Tate blew her a kiss before turning back to her task. Alex helped with the toast shortly after and they were soon enjoying a hearty meal.
Two fully decked out cowgirls walking down the streets of Manhattan didn't even cause a head to turn. It was New York after all. Tyler and Tate certainly were not impressed by the rudeness, arrogance or language coming from a lot of the natives. Every time they passed an alley Tate turned a little green, Tyler grumbled every time she was jostled and both wanted earmuffs to cut out the street noise.
"Jesus I wanna go home" Tate sighed as Alex led them towards a shop front that advertised formal wear. She was about to be poked, prodded and trussed up like a damn turkey. The things you do for love.
Upon entering the store Tate cringed. Talk about money not buying decorating tastes.
"Miss Cabot" a man, skinny and dressed in what she presumed was a very expensive suit, came forward and air kissed her lovers cheeks. "So good to see you again" he drawled in a thick English accent
"Hello Harold" Alex smiled and pulled back to stand beside Tate "May I introduce my partner Tate" she indicated Tate and the man turned his green eyes towards her, appraising her silently before giving a tight smile and turning to the others as Alex introduced Tyler and Olivia.
"I am trusting them into your care Harold. They need to look dashing for tonight" Alex turned and winked at her lover who groaned silently.
"Never fear, I think I have just what you need. Some new stock arrived last week" he stated while looking the two cowgirls up and down, trying not to shiver at their tastes in styles. At least he could have them looking at their best tonight.
Tate turned to Alex with a pleading look and Alex had to chuckle while stepping forward and wrapping her long arms around her neck.
"Alex..."
"Stop being a baby." Alex went on tiptoe "Do it for me"
Tate sighed and accepted the kiss before pulling back.
"You so owe me baby"
"You'll collect tonight" Alex whispered in her ear so only she could hear then pulled back and grabbed Olivia, dragging her away from Tyler "We will meet you at 12 down at the cafe on the corner. Be good and don't get into any mischief" she told them as she dragged Olivia out.
Tate and Tyler shared a knowing look before turning back to Harold who was looking them over critically. He clapped his hands and the man and two ladies who had been hovering in the background came forward.
"Lets get you two presentable" Harold stated as he spun on his expensive Italian heels and strode off. Tate followed after Tyler with a heavy heart.
At 12.10 Olivia was sitting checking her watch for the hundredth time since they arrived at the cafe. Alex was telling her to relax, they'd wait a bit longer before they called. Olivia didn't like it but Tyler and Tate were big girls.
To say shopping with Alex was an experience was an understatement. She had followed the ex ADA around shops before, but nothing like this. From the moment they walked into the first boutique they had assistants falling over themselves to help them.
They were sucked up to, gushed over and basically pandered. Olivia found a beautiful dark blue dress in the first boutique but had nearly had a heart attack when told how much it cost. Alex had stepped in and after a very heated, whispered argument where Alex pointed out she had been dragged into this and it was chump change to her Olivia had given in.
She'd realised then that Alex would also have flashed her card or have some sort of tab where Tate and Tyler were. She wasn't happy about it but Alex was right, she had been dragged into it. When it came to accessories for her Olivia had been adamant and Alex had backed down, allowing the stubborn woman to buy those and her shoes. Together they very nearly put her bank account in the red.
It was two boutiques later that Alex had found her stunning emerald dress that just looked gorgeous on her. Olivia had let out a long low whistle, telling her that Tate was going to ravage her stupid. Alex had smiled around a blush and murmured "God I hope so".
Once Alex was accessorised, which mercifully didn't take long, and arrangements had been made to deliver the items back to Alex's, they had headed for the cafe, luckily finding a table as a group of college students vacated. The waitress had hurried over and cleaned it for them before taking their orders for a flat white and cappuccino and left them to talk.
Alex was quite calm considering she was giving a speech in front of hundreds tonight. She had shrugged it off, many times she'd had to face up to the cameras after the case, this was a lot easier, her speech was already prepared and all she had to do was read it.
Olivia shook her head and looked up as the door opened and their lovers walked in. Both looked tired and fed up to the ninth degree. Olivia smiled as they headed their way, ignoring the looks people were giving them.
She was barely aware that Tate walked around the table to greet Alex and sit by her as she watched her lover's eyes, noticing the dark circles around them and vowing they would head home after lunch for a nap. Only a nap. She received Tyler's soft kiss with a hum of pleasure as her lover plopped herself down wearily.
"I hate Harold" she groaned and Tate nodded, much to the amusement of their lover's.
"What's he done?" Alex chuckled, gently playing with the fingers of Tate's hand that held her other one captive.
"I lost count after the first dozen suits and tuxes he had us try on" Tyler groaned
"Tuxes?" Olivia brows raised in surprise
"He asked what event we were going to and when we told them he declared suits unsuitable for the occasion" Tyler grumbled then sat up straight as the waitress came to take their order. Knowing they weren't going to get a sit down meal that evening Olivia ordered a Chicken Baguette. Alex ordered a seafood salad before the waitress turned to Tate who was studying the menu. Tyler too perused it, hoping for a nice burger or something. No such luck.
Tate ended up ordering a Ham and Turkey baguette and Tyler ordered a roast beef one. Drinks were ordered before the waitress smiled and took their menus before disappearing.
Olivia and Alex sat back, trying not to laugh as Tyler and Tate told the horrors of dealing with Harold and then another assistant Tony who fitted them for shoes before they were bundled out the door at 11.30. They'd hit some souvenir shops then to get some stuff for family back home. It was only then Olivia noticed the shopping bags Tyler and Tate had placed under the table.
Tyler and Tate took great delight in showing what they had bought. Olivia and Alex tried to show interest and not chuckle at the stock standard souvenirs that had been purchased, from caps, to t-shirts to tea towels.
Alex rolled her eyes and Olivia grinned promising to take them both to Yankee Stadium and the official shop so they could get merchandise. It wasn't like they barracked for them but it wasn't often you could claim to own official merchandise if you were an out of towner. It was one of the biggest brands in the world, like the Manchester United of baseball. You either loved them or hated them.
Finally their lunches arrived and their eye bugged, they were huge. Alex's salad bowl alone was twice the size of a standard desert/cereal bowl and heaped high with baby squid, scallops, prawns and small fish. All grilled and piled on a fresh crisp salad. Alex's mouth watered as she took it in. She'd learnt an appreciation of a healthy appetite in Montana and would give it her best shot.
All three baguettes were stuffed with meat and salad with a side serve of chips. Olivia's stomach growled loudly. Yup, she definitely wouldn't need dinner tonight. Tate grudgingly admitted it was good and everyone could see the wheels turning in her head as she inspected exactly what her baguette held between bites.
They took great pleasure in teasing her and Alex waved down the waitress asking if she could bring the menu over for her lover's perusal. The waitress smiled and hurried off eager to please.
By the time they left the cafe 40 minutes later they felt like rolling down the street back to Alex's. Tate also had a head full of ideas to try out once she got home. Hopefully it would make the ranch hands happy as well as be good for them.
Once they had returned to the apartment, pausing again to speak to the doorman who had been busy when they headed out. Alex introduced Tate and Tyler to the pleasant man who was very pleased to meet them, not surprised when the ladies took their respective partners hands and led them to the elevators.
He had been fielding questions from other residents all morning as to whether he knew if Miss Cabot was back and if she had anyone with her. Some had even asked if she was hurt as a lot of 'screaming' had been heard last night. As the couples stepped into the elevator he smiled, they were all lucky ladies in deed.
After an afternoon nap and movie, where their packages arrived to force an intermission, Tate was ordered to the spare room with Tyler while Alex dragged Olivia into the master bedroom. Olivia rolled her eyes and told her it wasn't like they were getting married and couldn't see each other until the wedding.
"Yes but it's a nice dress rehearsal for when we do" Alex teased and Olivia cocked her head to the side intrigued. It was way too early to even speculate on that but to have Alex joking about it?
Olivia took first shower while Alex readied her vast array of cosmetics. Olivia was under strict instructions to wash her hair. It added 2 minutes to her usual 5 minute shower before she was stepping out. A quick towel dry of her body and hair before she wrapped herself in her towel and stepped into the bedroom. She blinked and did a double take as Alex strolled past her in bra and panties.
She may be new to this lesbian thing, and extremely hot for Tyler but she sure could appreciate what Tate saw in Alex. A blush rose to her cheeks as Alex peaked back over her shoulder and caught her staring, blowing her a kiss before shutting the door.
"Minx" Olivia called, smiling when she heard Alex's chuckle, before dropping her towel and moving to the bed to pick up her sheer panties. Hmmm Tyler was going to love these later on, she was in for a very pleasurable night.
Her lace demi bra was next, smiling when the support pushed her endowment high on her chest, that too should attract Tyler's attention. Wrapping herself in her towel again she moved to sit over at Alex's well lit dressing table to apply her makeup.
Alex appeared not long after and Olivia dutifully closed her eyes as Alex slipped into her delicates and pulled on a robe. For the next hour it was glamour time, makeup, concealer, hair wands, curlers, straighteners and very expensive perfumes before they helped each other into their dresses and slipped on their shoes.
Alex stuffed as much as she could into her clutch purse while Olivia cracked open the door and peaked out. She could hear Tyler and Tate in the living room talking so hurried down the hall to the spare room where she grabbed her badge, her perfume and some cash from her wallet before hurrying back to Alex. Placing the items in her shoulder purse she stepped up beside Alex who was doing one last check in the mirror.
"Stop, you look very beautiful Alex" she told her friend truthfully which earned her a beaming smile.
"As do you Liv" Alex sighed, eyeing her gorgeous friend and on impulse leant in and lightly bussed her cheek "I love you Liv, thank you for this"
"Love you too Al" Olivia embraced her friend "I'll always be here for you" she gave the blonde one last squeeze "Come lets go get our cowgirls". Linking arms they headed out of the room.
Tyler was awfully glad she wasn't taking a sip of her drink when the two most gorgeous women in the world stepped into the lounge room, in fact she was glad she had set the glass down, she surely would have dropped it otherwise.
Oh God, Liv was gorgeous in street clothes, in western clothes, in baggy pyjamas and in the nude but nothing even came close to how gorgeous she was right now. She swallowed convulsively as blood rushed in her ears and her heart about beat out of her chest. Her palms went sweaty and her mouth was dry sawdust.
"God" she breathed and Olivia smiled
"No love, just me" as she came forward to gently caress the lapels of her tuxedo "Don't we look handsome?"
"Jesus your beautiful" was all she could say and Olivia laughed.
"I love you too"
Tyler couldn't take her eyes from her lover, she was just, beautiful, stunning, perfect. She wanted to stay at home and worship her, she wanted to take her out and show her to the world and rub it in that she had the love of this stunning lady. She didn't know what she had done to deserve this woman but she swore she would do everything in her power to keep her.
Tate was in a panic, the mere sight of Alex in her beautiful dress had stopped her breath in her lungs. Her ears started to ring while her vision turned blurry. Alex stepped in front of her and with a smile ordered her to breathe.
Tate took a strangled gulp before letting it out slowly, the ringing starting to fade and her vision returning. Holy Toledo that could've got embarrassing. Passing out at the sight of her lover? She licked her lips hoping she wasn't drooling as well.
"That good huh" Alex chuckled before tenderly cupping her face "You sure know how to pay a girl a compliment without saying a word"
Tate opened her mouth to say something but could only force out a croak which caused Alex to chuckle. Soft warm lips pressed to her cheek, causing her legs to shake as the house phone caught Alex's attention and she went to answer it.
A large hand slapped her on the back and she took a step forward before she caught herself and turned to face Tyler who held Olivia to her side.
"Snap out of it" Tyler warned and Tate scowled at her before turning to Olivia who looked radiant.
"You look wonderful" she told her lovers friend, finally finding the ability to speak, and earning a large smile
"Thank you Tate, you're looking quite dashing yourself" Olivia chuckled and Tate ran a hand over her bare head, grimacing at the gelled spikes that Tyler had insisted on.
"I feel naked" she grumbled
"No sweetheart that's for later" Alex teased as she came back in and rendering Tate speechless again "Car is downstairs lets go"
"You got your speech Lex?" Olivia asked and Alex opened her clutch bag to show the folded up paper before taking Tate's arm and steadily guiding her to the door. Her mouth twitched, still amused by Tate's reaction to seeing her dressed up, it was very good for the ego.