somewhere only we know ══════emily prentiss

20.lover

20.lover
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this is weird. that was all that was running through olivia's mind as she sat in their little corner of rocky's, soup growing cold. emily was never late, that was olivia's thing, especially since this was their first time back at rocky's in a while. things had been a bit off since last months fiasco and if she was being honest, olivia wasn't sure how much longer she could keep it up. yes, she was the one who suggested they take a little step back and yes she was the one who initiated them sleeping in their respective apartments again but fuck, she missed emily. she still saw her every day but spending more and more time at her house was feeling less and less like home. as much as she'd hate to admit it, she really had grown accustomed to always having her there so now having to live around her instead of with her was a bit lonesome. none of this mattered right now however because the women herself was rushing to their table, wide eyed and smirking that little smirk as she kissed her temple and sat down.

"i'm sorry i'm late, i was planning— stuff. for work"

"no no." she squinted, pointing a finger "you stuttered. you never stutter. what are you planning?". something in oli already knew her partner was up to something including herself and considering her birthday was right around the corner she feared she already knew what.

"thank you for ordering for us" was all she got back as emily hid her ever growing smile behind her sandwich. olivia begrudgingly left it alone, opting to eat instead. they spent the rest of their early dinner in comfortable silence up until they got into emily's car.

"okay spill. now."

"why must everything be no surprises with you" emily laughed, kissing the others knuckles as she brought their hand to rest against her cheek. since when was emily so openly affection? "you spoil me every day, now let me spoil you in peace"

she whined but couldn't help her thumb stroking emily's cheek "i told you i didn't want anything for my birthday. it's bad enough you're getting me something for valentine's day"

"okay but what if i combine the gifts? than it doesn't count since it's just a two part gift, after all, it's not my fault you were born on the 14th" she teased. in emily's eyes, it was very fitting her partner was born on valentine's day. just thinking of them filled her with feelings she couldn't quit describe but couldn't get enough of, that was what valentine's day was about, wasn't it?

"emily i'll feel too bad you c-"

"well i already talked to your job, my job, and booked everything so unless you want to do the walk of shame into work and explain why you're plans that your lovely partner worked oh so hard to schedule are canceled, we have to". she quickly started driving home before oli could start fighting her, chuckling softly to herself as olivia rambled on about how 'sweet but rude' it was, both knowing she secretly appreciated it. by the time they got to oli's door she had pretty much accepted the gift, arms curling around emily's waist as she silently tugged her inside . she missed her. especially at night. she knew she had messed up and deserved the left side of her bed being bitterly cold and yet she couldn't stop herself from longing to see her morning hair again.

"will you at least tell me where we are going?"

"non, mon cher" emily replied, kissing her pout away and kicking the door closed.