It has been a while since I have updated this one. This chapter has been sitting for quite some time. So Amanda is home and doesnt want Olivia to leave. Seems they are getting closer.
When they got back to Amanda's she helped Amanda get to her room since it was quite painful walking especially after being poked and pressed on. Just as Liv went to go grab a cup of water and the medication just incase Amanda needed it, Amanda called out "Hey Liv, can you um? Would it be possible to um?" Amanda was embarrassed and it showed, she wasnt one that asked for help. Liv asked easily "What is it you need Manda?" Amanda slunk her shoulders down, and was so embarrassed at asking for help she mumbled it "Ineedhelpchanging, ithurtsmoving." Liv took her hand gently, "Honey what was that? I couldnt understand you." Amanda swatted a tear out of her eye, she didnt want to show her hurt but she couldnt help it. She inhaled taking a pained breath "I uh, I need help changing. It hurts too much." Liv looked at the smaller woman in so much obvious pain. "Honey of course I can." She got up from the bed where she was seated next to Amanda. "You just want a big t-shirt?" I think that may be your best bet so the pressure from pants or shorts isnt on the ribs." Amanda nodded in agreement, she winced when she sat up letting out a sharp cry.
"Honey you need to take it easy. You cant move quick like that. It's just gonna hurt." As gently as she could, she took the shirt off, the bruise had like doubled in size. The real deep purples were right where the ribs were cracked. "Amanda you definitly are going to need to take it easy. You may be on bedrest for a while. I'm sorry this happened to you cause of my issues with Brian, he took them out on you. If you are moving better and in less pain tomorrow, I'll leave you be but tonight I prefer to stay and make sure you're okay."
Amanda nodded, she was in between feelings one side she wanted Olivia there and didn't want to be alone. On the other side she didn't want Olivia there seeing her like this, seeing her weak and in pain. It wasn't how she wanted people to see her and it bothered her. But here was Olivia wanting to take care of her and be there for her just like she was with her not that long ago. "Olivia I appreciate this I really do. I'm just not used to it. But I do really appreciate you staying with me. I can help get blankets and set you up comfy on the futon. I'd say stay in here with me but where I'm injured I'll fidget alot and I don't wanna keep you up." Amanda hated to admit it but right now she was very vulnerable and even guarded. All this pain on both of them from one person. One damn person. Brian Cassidy. The man that claimed to love Olivia and he didn't well not in Amanda's eyes. In Amanda's eyes a man like that doesn't know what love is.
Olivia carefully watched Amanda and her movements. She wanted Amanda comfortable and feeling safe. She spoke softly "Amanda look sweetie I can stay here and I've got the feeling you want me here with you, so I will make myself comfortable here and stay right here with you." She leaned back on the bed, making sure to give Amanda her space. Amanda watched Olivia, she didn't seem bothered to be staying with her. She seemed at ease and comfortable. She appreciated that, as most couldn't wait to get away from her. "I appreciate this Olivia. I just don't want to be an imposition on anyone. But if you don't mind my asking, you are a very compassionate and caring person with a big heart. What made you decide to be with Cassidy and move in with him? You don't have to tell me but I am curious. Wasn't he always a prick?" She winced as she adjusted to get comfortable once more. This shit sucked. Olivia heard the sharp intake of breath she immediately looked over "You okay over there Manda?" As she waited for Amanda's answer she recalled her questions. She had a right to ask, still shocked her that she cared so much to defend her and allow her to stay let alone stand up for her.
"I have no idea how to answer that Amanda. I was hooking up with him when I first started at SVU. It was nothing at the time, just sex to work off stress or aggression. He developed a crush on me and wanted more, I didn't want it at the time. Fast forward to the time you and Amaro joined the squad, yes I was actually dating Cassidy. I was happy for a time with him. But grew apart and maybe that's what caused this, the way he treated me and why I was staying at the station. Can't help when you are attracted to toxic people and quite possibly cause he represented some sort of stability for me. It's hard to believe that I know."
Amanda looked at her, she hadn't really expected an answer.
So what do you think Olivia is going to do to Cassidy? We all know she's not gonna just text him and leave it at that. He assaulted her friend and coworker. What about Liv and Amanda? Theyve kissed and talked. What do you think is going to happen between them?