Title: SVU High (8/?)
Title: SVU High (8/?)
Author: Kanani
Pairing: Casey/Olivia
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: Not mine
Note: I speak unkindly of Trevor Langan in this story but I have problem with the Peter Hermann.
Jordan’s car on the way back to Manhattan
“So Olivia, how old are you and what grade are you in?” Jordan asked wanting to know more about his sister’s new girlfriend.
Casey looked at Olivia and mouthed “I’m so sorry.”
Olivia smiled and whispered. “It’s okay; it’s not your fault.” She spoke so Jordan could hear her. “I’m fifteen I’ll be sixteen next month and I’m in the 11th grade.”
“How long have you been going to SVU High?”
“Since my freshman year.”
“Do you have any siblings?”
“None that I know of. It’s just me and my mom.”
“What about your dad?”
“We don’t talk about him.”
“Oh, sorry I didn’t mean to pry. So what does your mom do?”
“Are you sure you’re one of Casey’s brothers and not her one of her parents?”
“Point taken I’ll stop. But in my defense Casey’s my only baby sister so I’m just looking out for her.”
“I understand and to answer your question she’s an English professor at NYU.”
“You do realize that you’ll probably have to answer all the questions I just asked you and more when you meet our parents.”
“I know.”
“Okay, so are we taking you home?”
“No. She’s staying with us tonight.” Casey spoke up.
“Did dad say it was okay?” Matt chimed in.
“I called and asked mom before we left Serena’s and she said it was fine.”
“That’s not fair.”
“What’s not fair?”
“That you can have girls in your room and we can’t.”
“I’m not allowed to have boys in my room.”
“Yeah but that doesn’t matter because you don’t like boys anyway.”
“Matt just shut the hell up!” Jordan yelled. “I’m sorry Olivia you’ll have to excuse our brother he’s an idiot and can’t help it.”
“Hey!!!”
Olivia smiled she liked Casey’s brothers they reminded her of a what she wanted most; a normal family.
Novak Home 11:47p.m.
“Hi guys, where’s your sister?”
“She and Olivia are still in the car. Olivia’s kind of nervous although you probably wouldn’t notice.” At that moment Casey was walking up the steps with a very beautiful girl following behind her.
“Hi mom this is Olivia. Olivia this is my mom.”
“It’s nice to finally meet you.”
“Hello Mrs. Novak.”
“Happy Birthday sweetie.”
“Thanks mom, and thank you so much for the bat.” Casey said giving her mom a hug, Olivia smiled at the interaction and felt a tiny stab of jealousy. “Is daddy up?”
“Yeah he’s in the den.”
“I’ll be right back Liv.” Olivia nodded as Casey ran off to find her dad.
“So Olivia.” Olivia looked at Casey’s mom. “You go to SVU High?”
“Yep.”
“How long?”
“Three years.”
“Three years, so that makes you a Junior?”
“Yep.”
“So you know Megan and Serena?”
“Yeah?”
“Who else, oh Trevor?”
“Yes but most of the time I wish I didn’t.”
“Is he really that annoying? Casey can’t seem to get along with him as well.”
“Believe me Mrs. Novak if he wasn’t in my classes or went out with my friend I wouldn’t have anything to do with him.”
“Okay. So what do your parents do?”
Olivia sighed ‘How do I explain to my girlfriend’s parents that my dad raped my mother and the only reason why I’m sitting here is because my mother decided she was going to keep me for what ever reason because she couldn’t really love me not really since I’m a constant reminder of what happened to her years ago. Why did you decide to keep me mom? Why?’ “My mom’s an English professor at NYU, I don’t… I never… My dad’s not someone we talk about in my house.”
“Okay. So what do you want to do when you get older?”
‘Interesting she didn’t push on the dad subject.’ “I think I want to be a police detective.”
“That’s an interesting career choice, why?”
“I don’t know I guess to prove to my mom that I’m nothing like my…”
“Nothing like your what?”
“No one it’s nothing.”
“Olivia honey it’s okay we can talk about something else. Do you like the Yankees?”
Olivia smiled at the way Casey’s mom changed the subject it seemed like something Casey would do. “I’m not a big baseball fan.”
“And you’re dating my daughter? Well I think I have a new best friend” Olivia gave Catherine Novak a confused look. “I hate watching baseball on TV but I end up having to watch it every time. Maybe next time there’s a game on we could do something together and maybe Casey will actually miss a game and come with us.”
Olivia smiled. “I’d like that. And to answer your earlier question I was talking about my…”
“Stop. Stop right there honey, you don’t have to tell me anything you’re not ready to. When you’re ready I’ll listen I don’t want you to feel pressured into telling me or anyone what you’re not ready to tell us.”
“Thank you Mrs. Novak.” Olivia hugged Catherine.
“You are very welcome sweetie.” Catherine said hugging Olivia back.
“Hey! Mom are you hitting on my girlfriend?” Catherine shrugged. “Daddy your wife’s making a move on my girlfriend?”
“I apologize for my wife’s behavior. I’m Michael Novak Casey’s dad and you must be Olivia.”
Olivia smiled at the family’s playful manner. “Yes sir.”
“Wow smart, beautiful, well mannered, and can take a joke. I like her already Red and I’ve only known her for a minute.” Olivia blushed at the compliments. “Well it’s getting late girls so if you two don’t mind I’ll just collect my trouble making wife and head to bed. Don’t stay up to late baby girl.”
“I won’t daddy, goodnight. Love you.” Casey kissed her parents goodnight.
“Goodnight girls and Happy Birthday again baby girl.”
“Goodnight Mr. and Mrs. Novak.”
“Goodnight Olivia, see you in the morning.” With that Casey’s parents headed upstairs.
“So do you want to head upstairs?”
“Sure.”
“Well this is it.”
Olivia looked around Casey’s room, it was a little more girly than Olivia thought it would be but Olivia really didn’t care about the room it was whom the room belonged to that she cared about. Olivia knew at that moment if she wanted this relationship to go any further she needed to tell Casey about her father even if it meant that Casey wanted to end things before they really got started. “We need to talk.”
“Wow that’s a new record for me one day and we already need to talk.” Casey had meant for it to be a joke but Olivia didn’t even crack a smile. “What is it babe?”
“I really like your parents, Jordan, Sean and even Matt.”
“They have their moments. But I have a feeling that’s not all you want to tell me.”
“No, it’s not. Casey I realized a long time ago that I’ll never have an ordinary family.”
“So being normal is overrated anyway.”
“Yeah well maybe you might want to know more about my family before we get to deep into a relationship.”
“If you think that’s best.”
“I told your mom and Jordan that we don’t talk about my dad, which is true we don’t but I didn’t tell them why.” Casey just listened. “My dad raped my mother and I’m the end result of it.” Casey just sat silently thinking about what Olivia had just told her. Olivia took Casey’s silence as some sort of admittance that Casey didn’t want to be with her anymore. “I’ll be gone in the morning before you wake up.
Casey snapped out of her reverie. “What? Why?”
“Because you don’t want me anymore I just hope we can still be friends.”
“Olivia what makes you think that I don’t want you anymore?”
“Well I just assumed because you didn’t say anything…”
“Liv I was thinking. Am I the only person I mean other than you and your mother that knows?”
“No, Elliot, Kathy, Munch, Fin, Alex Cabot, and Vice Principal Cragen all know.”
“And did any of them run for cover or treat you any differently after you told them?” Olivia shook her head. “So what makes you think that I’d do something they never did?”
“They weren’t not in a relationship with me you are.”
“Liv I’m not going anywhere and neither are you. Listen to me my mom, my dad, and Jordan are all pretty good judges in character Jordan interrogates all potential girlfriends if her thinks it’s going to last if not he won’t even bother. My mom well she’s kind of touchy feely as you probably already gathered and she can be your best friend. Dad only needs one minute and if he doesn’t like you he’ll tell you. He complimented you which means he really likes you. Liv I don’t believe that you could hurt anyone like that. What your father did is reprehensible but that’s not your problem. If you’re afraid that your like him take a look around you babe you’re loved and you don’t need to force anyone to love you. I love you. Your friends love you and I’m pretty sure even though your mom might resent you in some ways she loves you in others. I want to promise you something no matter what happens if our relationship goes the distance or even if it ends tomorrow I’ll always be there for you I’ll always love you in some way.”
“I’d like that and I’d like our relationship to go the distance.”
“Me too. Let’s get some sleep because I know my dad and tomorrow everyone has to be up relatively early.”
“Why?”
“Because Sunday is family fun day?”
“Do I even want to ask?”
“You’ll see. Come on go to sleep.” Olivia climbed into Casey’s bed after Casey she wasn’t sure she should but Casey said it was alright she and Serena did it all the time. She of course quickly added ‘I meant slept in the same bed together, nothing more.’ Olivia smiled as Casey wrapped her arms around Olivia’s waist and snuggled closer. Olivia listened to Casey’s breathing. ‘I could definitely get used to this.’ Was Olivia’s last thought before she to drifted into a peaceful sleep.