Chapter 13 (Part 3)
Title: The Course of True Love
Pairing: Alex/Olivia
Fandom: Conviction/Law and Order SVU
Rating: R/NC-17
Disclaimer: All characters are the property of Dick Wolf and NBC (except for the few I created).
Author's Notes: This story is meant to fill in the gaps for what wasn't shown on Conviction but very well could have happened; however, it begins before Conviction premiered in 2006 and will end after the finale.
Summary: Alex has returned to New York City and been promoted to Bureau Chief. Will she keep her promises to Olivia or will she decide that her career is more important?
Olivia walked out of her bathroom and turned around to model her dress for Alex. The jersey halter navy dress stopped a few inches above the knee. “How do I look?”
Alex stood up from Olivia’s bed and walked up to her. “Wow. I’ve never seen a more gorgeous woman in my life. That dress hugs your curves perfectly.” She licked her lips. “And what nice curves they are.”
Olivia blushed. “I guess flattery is one of your strong suits.”
“You’re breathtaking,” Alex breathed, looking her up and down again.
“Thanks,” Olivia responded humbly. “By the way, I left the shower running for you.”
Alex grabbed her garment bag and walked to the bathroom. “I’ll be out in a few.”
Alex came out dressed in a black, strapless silk georgette gown with a beaded lace bodice. Olivia admired how the gown flowed down her long body. “You look perfect in that, sweetie. Turn around, let me see the back.”
Alex turned around to face the mirror. “How do you think I should wear my hair?”
Olivia went up behind her and swept up her hair. “See how pretty that is? You could pin it up like this or maybe add a little curl and let it down.”
Alex grinned. “What do you think will look best?”
“Put it up,” Olivia told her.
“Are you sure, Liv?”
“Why wouldn’t I be?” Olivia asked curiously.
“I…I guess I’m still just a little self-conscious about my scars,” Alex confessed quietly.
“Sweetie, I’ve told you time and time again how beautiful they are.”
“I know and I’m fine around you…it’s just that I feel uncomfortable with strangers seeing them.”
“No one will even notice.” She turned Alex around to face her and placed her hands on her upper arms. “Come on. Will you do it for me?”
Alex gazed into those deep chocolate brown eyes and felt herself melting. “Yes,” she answered earnestly.
“Thank you,” Olivia replied, removing her hands.
“Um…Liv?”
“What’s that?”
“Will you put your arms around my neck? I miss the feeling,” Alex explained.
Olivia wrapped her arms around Alex’s neck. “Like this?”
“Yes, just like that,” Alex replied, closing her eyes in contentment. She loved it when Olivia hugged her neck. The weight of her arms was just right. When she would laugh, she would throw her head back and link her fingers right at the base of her neck. Alex would in turn wrap her arms tighter around Olivia’s waist.
After a few minutes, Alex took her hand and went into the bathroom. “So many products to choose from here in your salon,” she joked.
Olivia smiled. “Of course.”
Alex ran some sculpting lotion through her hair and then swept it up into a chignon. “Can you add some pins for me?”
“Sure,” Olivia replied. She stepped aside and smiled at her in the mirror. “You look so gorgeous.”
Alex picked up a brush and ran it through Olivia’s hair. “Your hair is so soft. I’m always amazed that it still looks good at the end of the day after you’ve been out manhandling perps.”
Olivia laughed. “Mousse is the trick.” She picked up some and ran it through her hair as Alex continued to brush.
“Let’s have one dance before we go,” Alex proposed, turning toward her hopefully.
“What are we gonna dance to?” Olivia asked.
“Let’s pop one of your CDs in,” Alex suggested.
“Ok,” Olivia said. She led her into the living room. Then she went over to her entertainment system and picked out a Chris Isaak CD from the shelf. She popped it into the changer and offered a hand to Alex. “Shall we?”
“Yes,” Alex said, accepting her hand.
Olivia pulled her close and wrapped her arms around her neck as “Wicked Game” started playing. She gently swayed them back and forth. “I love this song,” she whispered.
“It’s beautiful,” Alex commented, staring into her eyes and rubbing her hands up and down her back.
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do.
I never dreamed that I’d meet somebody like you.
And I never dreamed that I’d lose somebody like you.
No, I don’t wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don’t wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you.
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way.
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way.
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you.
And I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you.
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do.
I never dreamed that I’d love somebody like you.
And I never dreamed that I’d lose somebody like you.
No, I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Nobody loves no one.
“I love you,” Alex whispered once the song had ended.
Olivia smiled. “We should get going.”
Alex picked up her clutch. “After you, my dear.” She followed Olivia out, admiring her finely sculpted legs. “I’m going to have to fight all the men off you tonight,” she teased as they walked to the elevator.
“You better be glad I don’t have my cuffs on me or I’d have to arrest ya for assaulting those poor fellas,” Olivia teased back.
Alex laughed. “Well, you do look captivating. And in case the play is boring, I can always just stare at those sexy legs.”
Olivia wiped a finger against the side of Alex’s mouth. “Got it.”
“Got what?” Alex asked in confusion.
“That drool that was coming out your mouth,” Olivia laughed.
“Good one, Benson,” Alex replied with a roll of her eyes. Nevertheless, a smile started to curl at her lips.
As they were in traffic, Alex turned to her and said, “I hear the halibut is to die for.”
“I think I’m more in the mood for duck.”
“I also hear they have some delicious eggplant fries.”
“Spoiling me with eggplant all weekend, Counselor?”
“You deserve to be spoiled.” She reached out to rub her knee and got lost in the depths of her eyes again. Horns started blaring behind them.
Olivia chuckled. “Alex, are you gonna continue making goo-goo eyes at me all night or try to move through traffic?”
Alex laughed and put her foot on the gas again. “I’m very good at multi-tasking, so perhaps I’ll do both.”
“Whatever floats your boat.”
**************
“So how’d you like it?” Alex asked Olivia when the play was over.
“It was everything I thought it’d be,” Olivia replied. “Thank you so much.”
“No problem,” Alex said. She looked around her. “Gosh, it’s so crowded! God knows when we’ll be able to get outta here.”
“Yeah, it’s a good thing we already ate dinner,” Olivia muttered. She turned to her and placed a hand on her back. “But this was all well worth it.”
“I agree. Thank you for a wonderful evening,” Alex responded. “This is the best night I’ve had in two months.”
“Thank you,” Olivia replied. “Now let’s concentrate on the easiest way to get outta here.” She pulled out her badge and held it up. “Excuse me, NYPD. NYPD, coming through.”
Alex laughed behind her. “Should I get out my ADA badge as well?”
Olivia turned to her as people started clearing a path for them. “Nah, I think I got it covered.”
Once they were outside, Alex smiled and said, “That works every time.”
“Yeah, all those years of being a detective certainly has its perks.”
When they returned to Alex’s apartment, Olivia threw her clutch and wrap on the coffee table and fell back on the sofa. “Boy, am I exhausted.”
Alex gently pulled off Olivia’s heels and began massaging her feet. “Hey, I’ll fix you a hot bath. The jets in my jacuzzi are enough to make you orgasm.”
Olivia waggled her eyebrows. “Now that’s an offer I can’t refuse.”
“Trust me, you’ll never wanna get out.”
“Well, if it feels as good as what you’re doing right now, then I’m in for quite a treat,” Olivia mumbled, closing her eyes and leaning back against the cushions.
A few minutes later, they went upstairs to Alex’s bathroom. Alex handed her a silk robe and said, “Now put this on and let me take care of you tonight.”
Olivia watched as Alex started up the jacuzzi. “I definitely won’t have any problems sleeping tonight.”
Alex turned around and smiled. “Neither will I.” She dipped a hand into the water and said, “Just right. Ok, strip down.”
“You just wanna see me naked again, Counselor,” Olivia joked. She let her robe drop to the floor.
Alex immediately felt a throbbing in her center as she watched the muscles in Olivia’s back ripple with each movement. It was all she could do to keep herself from walking right over to her and rubbing her hands all over her back. She let her eyes drop down to her firm, supple ass. A slight shiver ran through her body. Oh, the things I’d love to do to her right now, Alex thought.
Olivia turned her head to look over her shoulder. “Like what you see?”
“Uh, uh...I was j-just...” Alex stuttered. She stood there with her mouth agape as Olivia turned fully around to face her. Dear god, look at that luscious body!
Olivia chuckled. “I’m sure you were.” She stood there for a couple more seconds to let Alex take in her full body before stepping into the jacuzzi. Leaning back, she moaned, “Oh, Alex, you were right! These jets are orgasmic!”
“Ready for your bubbles?” Alex asked, picking up the bottle and continuing to stare at Olivia’s naked body under the water.
“I am,” Olivia responded. She slid down farther into the water. “And I thought your shower heads were great, but clearly, they’ve got nothing on this jacuzzi.”
Alex poured a little of the bubble bath in and watched regretfully as the bubbles started covering each inch of Olivia’s olive skin.
Olivia noticed that Alex seemed to be lost in her thoughts again. “Alex, the bubbles are overflowing,” she alerted her with a shit-eating grin.
Alex shook her head quickly and turned off the jets. “Oh, sorry. I hope those are enough bubbles for you.”
“Plenty,” Olivia assured her.
“Do you mind if I sit and read?” Alex asked.
Olivia smirked. “Be my guest.”
Alex returned with her novel. Sitting down in a chair across from Olivia, she put on her glasses and opened up her book.
“Whatcha readin’? How to seduce my ex-girlfriend under the false pretense of a hot bath?” she teased.
“If I wanted to do that, then I’d be in there with you,” Alex replied with a sly grin. “And just so you know, I’m reading Faulkner.”
“Which one?”
“Sanctuary.”
“Ah, that’s a good one. Dark, but good.”
“Yeah.”
“Shouldn’t you be reading something a little happier?” Olivia asked.
“You’re my happiness,” Alex answered.
“Good to know,” Olivia replied. She held out her hand. “Why don’t you put Faulkner down and wash my back?”
Alex picked up the sponge and let the water drizzle down Olivia’s back. “Does that feel good?”
“Very much so.”
“You know…after tonight, I feel sorta like Cinderella. I’m just afraid the clock will strike twelve and this will all be over,” Alex said.
Olivia smiled. “Well, aren’t you the romantic one.”
“I can’t help it when I’m around you. Dinner was perfect, the play was perfect…you’re perfect.”
“Alex, remember what I said about moving at my own pace?”
“I know, I know. But I mean every single word I say. I’m not just trying to butter you up.”
Olivia gave a lopsided grin. “Well, it’s just hard to stay mad at you when you’re being so sweet.”
“I’m sorry I wasn’t this way all the time.”
Olivia laughed. “Ma’am, where have you stashed the real Alex Cabot?”
Alex laughed, too. “This is the real me. Anything else is just...a façade.”
Olivia’s smile slightly faded. “I know. And that’s the sad part, Alex.”
Alex swallowed hard. “It hurts to know that you’re disappointed in me.”
Olivia brought a soapy finger down her cheek. “Well, you still have some redeeming qualities peeking around the corner,” she teased.
About 20 minutes later, Olivia stepped out of the tub. Alex presented her with a warm towel. “So did the bath live up to your expectations?”
“Yes,” Olivia replied, drying off.
“Well, I’m gonna take a quick shower and then I’ll come and keep you company. May I sleep with you again tonight?”
“You’re not gonna steal the covers, are you? Or my pillow?”
Alex grinned. “I promise I’ll be good.”
Olivia saw the twinkle in her eye. “Oh, I’m sure.”
Alex joined Olivia a little while later in a blue satin slip nightgown. Olivia turned to her and smiled. “A little less casual tonight, huh?”
“Well, sometimes I like to go casual, sometimes I like to go sophisticated.”
“I like the nightie. Sophisticated sexy suits you well.”
Alex pulled the covers up over them. “It’s comfortable, too.” She cuddled up to Olivia and threw a hand across her stomach. “And so are you.”
Olivia looked down at her. “So I’ve been told.”
Alex leaned up on an elbow and said breathlessly, “I’m going to die if I don’t get to kiss you tonight.”
“Really now?”
Alex blushed. “I mean…I can understand if you’d rather not because-”
“One kiss is ok,” Olivia interrupted. “But nothing below the chin.”
“Aw, you’re no fun,” Alex joked, leaning in to nibble on her bottom lip. After holding Olivia’s gaze briefly, she closed her eyes, tilted her head, and enveloped her mouth. Olivia shifted her weight and placed a hand at the small of Alex’s back as she returned the kiss. She ran her toes over Alex’s foot and up her leg.
A moan escaped Alex’s throat. “Oh, Liv.” She massaged Olivia’s warm scalp as she captured her lips over and over again.
When Olivia threw her head back, Alex’s lips made their way to her neck before she could stop herself. She felt Olivia’s hot pulse throbbing against her lips. She flicked her tongue out against it to taste her soft skin. Olivia chuckled and opened her eyes. “You said you’d be good.”
Alex pretended to pout. “What if I wanna be a little naughty?”
“Then you’ll sleep in your own bed,” Olivia told her.
Alex laughed. “You know…only you can push me around in my own house.”
“Had to let you know who’s boss,” Olivia teased. She tucked an arm around Alex’s waist.
“I don’t mind it when you take control.”
Olivia smirked. “I’ll keep that in mind.” She rubbed a hand over Alex’s hair. “You know…it’s not that I didn’t enjoy it, I just didn’t want it to go too far.”
“I understand,” Alex said. “I guess I just got a little carried away.”
Olivia played with one of the spaghetti straps to Alex’s nightgown. “I guess so.” She reached out and turned off the lamp. “Well, time to get some shuteye.”
“I agree,” Alex said, sighing contently and snuggling up to Olivia again. “Have a good night.”
“You, too.”
“I will since I’m with you,” Alex whispered with a smile.
Pairing: Alex/Olivia
Fandom: Conviction/Law and Order SVU
Rating: R/NC-17
Disclaimer: All characters are the property of Dick Wolf and NBC (except for the few I created).
Author's Notes: This story is meant to fill in the gaps for what wasn't shown on Conviction but very well could have happened; however, it begins before Conviction premiered in 2006 and will end after the finale.
Summary: Alex has returned to New York City and been promoted to Bureau Chief. Will she keep her promises to Olivia or will she decide that her career is more important?
Olivia walked out of her bathroom and turned around to model her dress for Alex. The jersey halter navy dress stopped a few inches above the knee. “How do I look?”
Alex stood up from Olivia’s bed and walked up to her. “Wow. I’ve never seen a more gorgeous woman in my life. That dress hugs your curves perfectly.” She licked her lips. “And what nice curves they are.”
Olivia blushed. “I guess flattery is one of your strong suits.”
“You’re breathtaking,” Alex breathed, looking her up and down again.
“Thanks,” Olivia responded humbly. “By the way, I left the shower running for you.”
Alex grabbed her garment bag and walked to the bathroom. “I’ll be out in a few.”
Alex came out dressed in a black, strapless silk georgette gown with a beaded lace bodice. Olivia admired how the gown flowed down her long body. “You look perfect in that, sweetie. Turn around, let me see the back.”
Alex turned around to face the mirror. “How do you think I should wear my hair?”
Olivia went up behind her and swept up her hair. “See how pretty that is? You could pin it up like this or maybe add a little curl and let it down.”
Alex grinned. “What do you think will look best?”
“Put it up,” Olivia told her.
“Are you sure, Liv?”
“Why wouldn’t I be?” Olivia asked curiously.
“I…I guess I’m still just a little self-conscious about my scars,” Alex confessed quietly.
“Sweetie, I’ve told you time and time again how beautiful they are.”
“I know and I’m fine around you…it’s just that I feel uncomfortable with strangers seeing them.”
“No one will even notice.” She turned Alex around to face her and placed her hands on her upper arms. “Come on. Will you do it for me?”
Alex gazed into those deep chocolate brown eyes and felt herself melting. “Yes,” she answered earnestly.
“Thank you,” Olivia replied, removing her hands.
“Um…Liv?”
“What’s that?”
“Will you put your arms around my neck? I miss the feeling,” Alex explained.
Olivia wrapped her arms around Alex’s neck. “Like this?”
“Yes, just like that,” Alex replied, closing her eyes in contentment. She loved it when Olivia hugged her neck. The weight of her arms was just right. When she would laugh, she would throw her head back and link her fingers right at the base of her neck. Alex would in turn wrap her arms tighter around Olivia’s waist.
After a few minutes, Alex took her hand and went into the bathroom. “So many products to choose from here in your salon,” she joked.
Olivia smiled. “Of course.”
Alex ran some sculpting lotion through her hair and then swept it up into a chignon. “Can you add some pins for me?”
“Sure,” Olivia replied. She stepped aside and smiled at her in the mirror. “You look so gorgeous.”
Alex picked up a brush and ran it through Olivia’s hair. “Your hair is so soft. I’m always amazed that it still looks good at the end of the day after you’ve been out manhandling perps.”
Olivia laughed. “Mousse is the trick.” She picked up some and ran it through her hair as Alex continued to brush.
“Let’s have one dance before we go,” Alex proposed, turning toward her hopefully.
“What are we gonna dance to?” Olivia asked.
“Let’s pop one of your CDs in,” Alex suggested.
“Ok,” Olivia said. She led her into the living room. Then she went over to her entertainment system and picked out a Chris Isaak CD from the shelf. She popped it into the changer and offered a hand to Alex. “Shall we?”
“Yes,” Alex said, accepting her hand.
Olivia pulled her close and wrapped her arms around her neck as “Wicked Game” started playing. She gently swayed them back and forth. “I love this song,” she whispered.
“It’s beautiful,” Alex commented, staring into her eyes and rubbing her hands up and down her back.
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do.
I never dreamed that I’d meet somebody like you.
And I never dreamed that I’d lose somebody like you.
No, I don’t wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don’t wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you.
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way.
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way.
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you.
And I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you.
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do.
I never dreamed that I’d love somebody like you.
And I never dreamed that I’d lose somebody like you.
No, I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Nobody loves no one.
“I love you,” Alex whispered once the song had ended.
Olivia smiled. “We should get going.”
Alex picked up her clutch. “After you, my dear.” She followed Olivia out, admiring her finely sculpted legs. “I’m going to have to fight all the men off you tonight,” she teased as they walked to the elevator.
“You better be glad I don’t have my cuffs on me or I’d have to arrest ya for assaulting those poor fellas,” Olivia teased back.
Alex laughed. “Well, you do look captivating. And in case the play is boring, I can always just stare at those sexy legs.”
Olivia wiped a finger against the side of Alex’s mouth. “Got it.”
“Got what?” Alex asked in confusion.
“That drool that was coming out your mouth,” Olivia laughed.
“Good one, Benson,” Alex replied with a roll of her eyes. Nevertheless, a smile started to curl at her lips.
As they were in traffic, Alex turned to her and said, “I hear the halibut is to die for.”
“I think I’m more in the mood for duck.”
“I also hear they have some delicious eggplant fries.”
“Spoiling me with eggplant all weekend, Counselor?”
“You deserve to be spoiled.” She reached out to rub her knee and got lost in the depths of her eyes again. Horns started blaring behind them.
Olivia chuckled. “Alex, are you gonna continue making goo-goo eyes at me all night or try to move through traffic?”
Alex laughed and put her foot on the gas again. “I’m very good at multi-tasking, so perhaps I’ll do both.”
“Whatever floats your boat.”
**************
“So how’d you like it?” Alex asked Olivia when the play was over.
“It was everything I thought it’d be,” Olivia replied. “Thank you so much.”
“No problem,” Alex said. She looked around her. “Gosh, it’s so crowded! God knows when we’ll be able to get outta here.”
“Yeah, it’s a good thing we already ate dinner,” Olivia muttered. She turned to her and placed a hand on her back. “But this was all well worth it.”
“I agree. Thank you for a wonderful evening,” Alex responded. “This is the best night I’ve had in two months.”
“Thank you,” Olivia replied. “Now let’s concentrate on the easiest way to get outta here.” She pulled out her badge and held it up. “Excuse me, NYPD. NYPD, coming through.”
Alex laughed behind her. “Should I get out my ADA badge as well?”
Olivia turned to her as people started clearing a path for them. “Nah, I think I got it covered.”
Once they were outside, Alex smiled and said, “That works every time.”
“Yeah, all those years of being a detective certainly has its perks.”
When they returned to Alex’s apartment, Olivia threw her clutch and wrap on the coffee table and fell back on the sofa. “Boy, am I exhausted.”
Alex gently pulled off Olivia’s heels and began massaging her feet. “Hey, I’ll fix you a hot bath. The jets in my jacuzzi are enough to make you orgasm.”
Olivia waggled her eyebrows. “Now that’s an offer I can’t refuse.”
“Trust me, you’ll never wanna get out.”
“Well, if it feels as good as what you’re doing right now, then I’m in for quite a treat,” Olivia mumbled, closing her eyes and leaning back against the cushions.
A few minutes later, they went upstairs to Alex’s bathroom. Alex handed her a silk robe and said, “Now put this on and let me take care of you tonight.”
Olivia watched as Alex started up the jacuzzi. “I definitely won’t have any problems sleeping tonight.”
Alex turned around and smiled. “Neither will I.” She dipped a hand into the water and said, “Just right. Ok, strip down.”
“You just wanna see me naked again, Counselor,” Olivia joked. She let her robe drop to the floor.
Alex immediately felt a throbbing in her center as she watched the muscles in Olivia’s back ripple with each movement. It was all she could do to keep herself from walking right over to her and rubbing her hands all over her back. She let her eyes drop down to her firm, supple ass. A slight shiver ran through her body. Oh, the things I’d love to do to her right now, Alex thought.
Olivia turned her head to look over her shoulder. “Like what you see?”
“Uh, uh...I was j-just...” Alex stuttered. She stood there with her mouth agape as Olivia turned fully around to face her. Dear god, look at that luscious body!
Olivia chuckled. “I’m sure you were.” She stood there for a couple more seconds to let Alex take in her full body before stepping into the jacuzzi. Leaning back, she moaned, “Oh, Alex, you were right! These jets are orgasmic!”
“Ready for your bubbles?” Alex asked, picking up the bottle and continuing to stare at Olivia’s naked body under the water.
“I am,” Olivia responded. She slid down farther into the water. “And I thought your shower heads were great, but clearly, they’ve got nothing on this jacuzzi.”
Alex poured a little of the bubble bath in and watched regretfully as the bubbles started covering each inch of Olivia’s olive skin.
Olivia noticed that Alex seemed to be lost in her thoughts again. “Alex, the bubbles are overflowing,” she alerted her with a shit-eating grin.
Alex shook her head quickly and turned off the jets. “Oh, sorry. I hope those are enough bubbles for you.”
“Plenty,” Olivia assured her.
“Do you mind if I sit and read?” Alex asked.
Olivia smirked. “Be my guest.”
Alex returned with her novel. Sitting down in a chair across from Olivia, she put on her glasses and opened up her book.
“Whatcha readin’? How to seduce my ex-girlfriend under the false pretense of a hot bath?” she teased.
“If I wanted to do that, then I’d be in there with you,” Alex replied with a sly grin. “And just so you know, I’m reading Faulkner.”
“Which one?”
“Sanctuary.”
“Ah, that’s a good one. Dark, but good.”
“Yeah.”
“Shouldn’t you be reading something a little happier?” Olivia asked.
“You’re my happiness,” Alex answered.
“Good to know,” Olivia replied. She held out her hand. “Why don’t you put Faulkner down and wash my back?”
Alex picked up the sponge and let the water drizzle down Olivia’s back. “Does that feel good?”
“Very much so.”
“You know…after tonight, I feel sorta like Cinderella. I’m just afraid the clock will strike twelve and this will all be over,” Alex said.
Olivia smiled. “Well, aren’t you the romantic one.”
“I can’t help it when I’m around you. Dinner was perfect, the play was perfect…you’re perfect.”
“Alex, remember what I said about moving at my own pace?”
“I know, I know. But I mean every single word I say. I’m not just trying to butter you up.”
Olivia gave a lopsided grin. “Well, it’s just hard to stay mad at you when you’re being so sweet.”
“I’m sorry I wasn’t this way all the time.”
Olivia laughed. “Ma’am, where have you stashed the real Alex Cabot?”
Alex laughed, too. “This is the real me. Anything else is just...a façade.”
Olivia’s smile slightly faded. “I know. And that’s the sad part, Alex.”
Alex swallowed hard. “It hurts to know that you’re disappointed in me.”
Olivia brought a soapy finger down her cheek. “Well, you still have some redeeming qualities peeking around the corner,” she teased.
About 20 minutes later, Olivia stepped out of the tub. Alex presented her with a warm towel. “So did the bath live up to your expectations?”
“Yes,” Olivia replied, drying off.
“Well, I’m gonna take a quick shower and then I’ll come and keep you company. May I sleep with you again tonight?”
“You’re not gonna steal the covers, are you? Or my pillow?”
Alex grinned. “I promise I’ll be good.”
Olivia saw the twinkle in her eye. “Oh, I’m sure.”
Alex joined Olivia a little while later in a blue satin slip nightgown. Olivia turned to her and smiled. “A little less casual tonight, huh?”
“Well, sometimes I like to go casual, sometimes I like to go sophisticated.”
“I like the nightie. Sophisticated sexy suits you well.”
Alex pulled the covers up over them. “It’s comfortable, too.” She cuddled up to Olivia and threw a hand across her stomach. “And so are you.”
Olivia looked down at her. “So I’ve been told.”
Alex leaned up on an elbow and said breathlessly, “I’m going to die if I don’t get to kiss you tonight.”
“Really now?”
Alex blushed. “I mean…I can understand if you’d rather not because-”
“One kiss is ok,” Olivia interrupted. “But nothing below the chin.”
“Aw, you’re no fun,” Alex joked, leaning in to nibble on her bottom lip. After holding Olivia’s gaze briefly, she closed her eyes, tilted her head, and enveloped her mouth. Olivia shifted her weight and placed a hand at the small of Alex’s back as she returned the kiss. She ran her toes over Alex’s foot and up her leg.
A moan escaped Alex’s throat. “Oh, Liv.” She massaged Olivia’s warm scalp as she captured her lips over and over again.
When Olivia threw her head back, Alex’s lips made their way to her neck before she could stop herself. She felt Olivia’s hot pulse throbbing against her lips. She flicked her tongue out against it to taste her soft skin. Olivia chuckled and opened her eyes. “You said you’d be good.”
Alex pretended to pout. “What if I wanna be a little naughty?”
“Then you’ll sleep in your own bed,” Olivia told her.
Alex laughed. “You know…only you can push me around in my own house.”
“Had to let you know who’s boss,” Olivia teased. She tucked an arm around Alex’s waist.
“I don’t mind it when you take control.”
Olivia smirked. “I’ll keep that in mind.” She rubbed a hand over Alex’s hair. “You know…it’s not that I didn’t enjoy it, I just didn’t want it to go too far.”
“I understand,” Alex said. “I guess I just got a little carried away.”
Olivia played with one of the spaghetti straps to Alex’s nightgown. “I guess so.” She reached out and turned off the lamp. “Well, time to get some shuteye.”
“I agree,” Alex said, sighing contently and snuggling up to Olivia again. “Have a good night.”
“You, too.”
“I will since I’m with you,” Alex whispered with a smile.