Love and Danger
A/N- Sorry I haven't updated. I have an awful head cold and writing has been the last thing on my mind. But I am at school now and have finished all of my assignment and have an hour of free time. I guess that is what I get for working ahead. Anywho, this chapter will be mostly Olivia's point of view, with only a little bit from Elliot's point of view. Just hang with me. School is almost over and then I will be able to write so much more.
Chapter 19
Later that night, Olivia laid in bed with her head resting on Elliot's chest. She listened quietly to the sound of the steady beating of his heart and the peaceful rise and fall of his chest with each breath he took. She couldn't help but feel that this was the way she was supposed to live. To be with Elliot every second of every day, to love and be loved by him unconditionally. Then another thought crossed her mind.
When that man had first grabbed her on the roof, she had been frightened, terrified even. She wasn't ready to die, and she sure as hell didn't want to leave Elliot. All she had wanted was for Elliot to save her (thank God he did), and for him to hold her and never let go. Then the man had pushed her over the edge of the building. It had all happened in a matter of seconds, but for Olivia it felt like an eternity. She had felt so many emotions course through her body. First it was fear, then anger towards the man who had pushed her, sadness that she would leave Elliot, calmness when she accepted her fate, and then something she couldn't explain. It was almost like an adrenaline rush, something she wanted to experience again. Everything had been so clear, so easy. It made her feel like she was invincible, like she could accomplish anything, like she had a strength within her that could never be stripped away from her. It was something she wished she could feel all the time. It was her reminder of her own survival through all of her struggles, whether they were recent or a part of the past.
Olivia gasped when Elliot's sleep filled voice broke through the silence.
"Stop thinking so loudly." he said, pulling her closer against him. Olivia couldn't help but smile at his words.
"Who said I was thinking?" she asked, a smirk gracing her face. She laughed when he pulled her onto her back and leaned over her, giving her a playful glare.
"You did. I have known you for 12 years, Liv. I know you, even the little details. I know your favorite food, your favorite song, even your favorite animal. The point is, I can read you inside out and you can do the same for me. Now, please, tell me what you were thinking."
Olivia hesitated. Did she want to tell him she enjoyed the adrenaline rush? Did she want to tell him she was willing to do just about anything to experience the wonderful feeling again? Deciding against it, she snuggled deeper into him, resting her head on his chest and running her fingers through his chest hair.
"I was just thinking about how much has changed in the past few weeks. Between being kidnapped and almost being killed, a person would think i would be frightened, but I'm not." Olivia said, slowly straddling Elliot before she continued. "It's all you fault, you know."
Elliot tensed. Was she blaming her for everything that had happened to her? He looked up at her, his eyes wide with apprehension.
Olivia smirked at him before leaning down to whisper in his ear.
"It is all your fault that I am so happy. I am so in love that I am completely oblivious to all other problems".
Elliot let out a breath he hadn't realized he had been holding. His heart rate picked up at those three simple words. She loved him. Him. Elliot knew that commitment and trust was something Olivia didn't take lightly, and he didn't blame her. If he had grown up, knowing he was a product of a vicious rape, dealing with an alcoholic mother who was both verbally and physically abusive, and had his heart broken over and over again, he would be scared to love or be loved. He shivered when he felt her lick the shell of his ear. Grinning, he flipped them over so she was beneath him.
"I love you too, Liv. So much." he said before crashing his lips to hers. Not soon after, the room was filled with the delicious sounds of their passionate love-making.
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The next day, the squad room was bustling with activity. The detectives were working on a case, while also trying to keep Olivia distracted so she wouldn't know that they were looking into the man who had attacked her. It was close to noon before anyone was able to catch a break. Elliot looked across his desk at his partner, smiling as he thought back to the previous night.
"Hey, Liv. Wanna grab some lunch?" he asked, wanting to be able to have a few minutes alone with her, not having to worry about his colleagues questioning stares.
"Sure." she said with a smile, standing up as he did. She smiled as he helped her with her coat. She waved to John and Munch as they headed out. Walking out of the precinct, Elliot searched his pockets for his keys. He cursed when he realized he had forgotten his wallet.
"Hey Liv, I forgot my wallet. Here are the keys. I will be right back." he said before taking off to his desk. When he reached it, he noticed Cragen, Munch and Fin all coming towards him with serious expressions. Without being asked, Cragen spoke up.
"White has another accomplice, and from the looks of it, it is a past perp."
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Outside, Olivia started walking towards the car. As she neared it, she pressed the unlock button. Just as she did, the car exploded, bursting into flames and sending her flying backwards.