Chapter VI

Their phones vibrated at the same time as Elliot and Olivia rested in each other's arms, he wrapped in the blanket and she wearing only her wrinkled shirt. The two shared a unique and delightful moment.

-It's Fin. -Elliot said. - Suspects arrested and indicted, case closed. Celebration at Frank's at 8:00 p.m. We'll be waiting for you. - Read. -Do you want to go?

-I think we've been away too long. -She replied, biting her lip. -And I'm soooo hungry!

Elliot couldn't handle her mischievous smile, he threw his cell phone away and grabbed her in a passionate kiss.

-I love you so much, Olivia... -He murmured between kisses. -You mean the world to me. I'll never leave your side again, do you understand?

She laughed and accepted the kisses on her neck. She was happy, it felt right. The fear was very small now, practically lost inside her.

-Don't laugh! -He protested between kisses. -After today, after tasting you... we've reached another level! I won't leave your side anymore, Benson.

-I hope so, Stabler. -She replied, accepting each caress.

The two enjoyed each other as if there was no world outside. Any distance between their bodies seemed immense and they just wanted to feel each other.

-It's already half past seven. Shall we take a bath? -Elliot proposed when things started to heat up a lot.

Olivia responded by standing up and pulling him by the hand. The detective wasted no time and took off the shirt she was wearing, leaving it anywhere and leaving the captain naked, just like him.

Skillfully, he turned on the hot shower and pulled the captain towards him, pressing their bodies together. The kisses were passionate and the contact was urgent, but there was more than desire there: there was love, respect, partnership, desire for each other. They delighted each other as they explored each other.

At one point, Elliot lightly pressed the woman's body against the cold wall, eliciting a groan from the thermal shock.

-Do you want more? -She asked sensually, holding back a laugh.

-We have a lot of wasted time to catch up on. -He replied with his voice muffled against her neck. -And you are... addictive!

She lowered her hand and made to guide him inside her, but he interrupted her:

-Calm down, Liv.

Elliot surprised her by turning her back to him. Her cold back was now receiving the hot water from the shower, while her warm neck shivered with the cold of the tile. He took advantage of her surrender to lightly bite the back of her neck and squeeze her buttocks.

-I understand your need to be in control, Captain Benson -He whispered in her ear. -But we'll have to take turns on this, because I like it too!

On the last word, he merged their bodies once more, without warning and without haste, stimulating her with one hand and supporting her firmly with the other. She cried out and writhed in pleasure. The rhythm built to a as desire took over them both.

-Do you think you can handle this? -He asked sensually.

-Huh? -She was already in a trance.

-Can you... Just give in... Not have control? -Stabler murmured, his body almost at its limit. -Can you... Be my girl... Not my captain...

Olivia bit her lip so hard to hold back a scream that she felt it bleed slightly.

-I'm yours. -He moaned loudly. -Completely yours, Elliot!

And that was enough for both of them to reach another intense climax. A few seconds later, Elliot turned her to face him, kissed her swollen lip carefully and hugged her. They finished the bath in silence, with Stabler massaging her hair and back with scented foam, kissing and caressing the body so desired by him.

The detective wrapped her in the towel and the two snuggled a little longer before finally changing clothes to leave. There, that moment, was more significant than the carnal union, it was the moment in which Olivia Benson finally gave up control and allowed herself to be cared for by him, loved by him.

Not far away, at a bar called Frank's, the SVU and Organized Crime teams sat at a large table in the back. Everyone had beer mugs in their hands, ready to celebrate a well-deserved break after a difficult case was concluded.

Side by side, Fin and Amanda talked under the watchful eyes of Bell and Carisi. Muncy, Velasco and Heather also participated, but tried to keep a low profile.

-Did it work? -Fin asked.

-I hope so, or we'll have huge problems. -Bell scolded.

-Rollins, I told you not to meddle in Benson's life. -Carisi said in the same tone. -What did you guys do?

-Nothing, we just gave her an incentive to realize that she's already wasted a lot of time, Dominick. -Amanda replied. -She was already ready, she just needed to realize it.

Carisi rolled his eyes and buried his face in his hands. His wife was terrible. When he looked up again, he saw that everyone was glued to the entrance of the bar, so he followed them with his gaze.

Olivia and Elliot entered the room looking for them. They were wearing the same clothes they had worn that morning, but definitely more wrinkled and disheveled. Stabler walked firmly and confidently, with his hand discreetly resting on the captain's back. She, on the other hand, had damp hair tied in an undone bun, her lower lip slightly swollen and red in one spot, and her eyes were bright, much less heavy than that morning.

-Good evening. -They said in unison and exchanged a knowing look.

-Are you drinking yet? -Elliot asked, pulling out a chair for Olivia.

No one said anything, they just contented themselves with watching the two's natural interaction. The waiter approached and Elliot said:

-A beer for me and a cabernet for her. -He asked after a silent dialogue with the captain. -Bring fries and some mini burgers, please. If you're quick, we'll double the tip. We're starving! -He whispered the last part.

The waiter winked at the detective and left with their orders. The couple finally looked at their guests. No one dared to ask.

Well, almost no one.

-So, did you have a nice afternoon? -Amanda asked.

-Yes, of course. -Olivia replied in a neutral tone, accepting the glass that the waiter brought. -And you?

Fin gave a mocking laugh and replied:

-We solved the case and surprised the boss. We even got three days off. But that's not interesting. -His tone was light. -And your case, is it solved?

Elliot choked on the beer he was drinking and Olivia blushed, not knowing exactly what to say, but she was saved by a stranger who arrived at the table. The woman was young, blonde, with short hair and very blue eyes. She was wearing a NYPD uniform, but from a unit on State Island.

-Hi, Catherine! -Amanda greeted the stranger. -Everyone, this is Officer Catherine Willows from State Island Homicide. These are Fin, Velasco, Muncy and Captain Benson from SVU. Stabler and Bell from OC.

Willows greeted everyone with a nod and her gaze fell on Detective Heather Clark. The two exchanged a knowing smile and the redhead stood up and gave her a kiss on the mouth, drawing incredulous looks from the newly arrived couple.

-Wait a minute... -Stabler began, but didn't know how to continue. -You...

-Officer Willows has been my wife for two years. -Clark explained. -She came to pick me up, we're going to spend the weekend at home, until Intelligence calls me for the next case.

-You fooled me right! -Stabler said with a laugh.

Olivia could only stare at them with her mouth slightly open.

-It was a pleasure working with you! -Heather said sincerely -Amanda, when you need me again... See you later, guys!

Rollins exchanged a glance with her friend and watched her leave with her wife. Her amused smile didn't falter as Olivia glared directly at her.

-She's great, isn't she? We did theater together in Atlanta.

Olivia rolled her eyes and Elliot chuckled, understanding everything.

-It's a good thing you're no longer my subordinate, Rollins. -Olivia whispered just for her to hear.

The blonde exchanged a mischievous smile with her friend and snuggled up to her husband to finish her beer. The team took the opportunity to go over the details of the case and update the captain, leaving the jokes and insinuations for later. Elliot and Olivia listened attentively as they devoured the food that was served.

Velasco and Muncy didn't stay long, they had been at the unit for days straight and soon went home to enjoy their break. Bell followed suit, as he needed to pick up his son from his ex-wife's house. Finally, the Carisis, Fin, Benson and Stabler stayed behind.

-Well, now you're going to explain to me exactly what you did. -Olivia demanded. -After all, by the look on your face, you were certainly in the middle of it, Sergeant Tutuola.

-We just thought you needed a little push. -Amanda justified herself. -The tension between you two was making us tense. And it seems we were right.

-I haven't been sixteen for a long time, Amanda! -She said reproachfully. -The broken radio, her visit to Stabler...

-Everything was calculated to the millimeter, captain. -Rollins admitted. -We still had a few more ideas, but you gave in quickly.

The table erupted in laughter and even Olivia couldn't help but smile.

-You look a lot lighter, Liv. -Tutuola scoffed. -Except for that bruise on your mouth. Been waiting a long time, huh?

Olivia's embarrassed look was enough to make everyone burst out laughing again.

-Don't even tell me! She's hard to win over. Very stubborn! -Elliot said in a light tone, receiving a slap from Olivia. -Are you going to say no, Liv?!

The brunette rested her face on his chest, hiding her embarrassment. The friends looked tenderly at the scene and Elliot gave her a kiss on the top of her head.

-Okay, we don't need any further explanations. -Rollins said. -Just a toast.

The friends arranged their glasses and waited for Amanda's words:

-To the most incredible, passionate, and stubborn couple we've ever seen! Benson and Stabler!

-Benson and Stabler! -Fin and Carisi said.

Elliot and Olivia exchanged a typical knowing look, this time without reservations, followed by a discreet passionate kiss. Olivia couldn't hide the sparkle in her eyes and the joy in sharing that moment with Elliot and his friends. Life was good.