Calling the Shots

The Date

Olivia snuggled into him as he flipped the channels on the TV attempting to find a decent show; he eventually found a sports game and Olivia soon fell asleep. Not noticing her sleeping state, Rafael continued to watch the game, he too quickly fell asleep.
Olivia woke the next morning and noticed an arm wrapped around her waist securely, she opened an eye and saw Rafael sleeping. His hair was messy, and his face wasn't tensed, he looked relaxed and Olivia thought quite cute, since he wasn't in his normal official and professional set of mind. She managed to fall back asleep in his arms which she rarely ever attempted. Olivia awoke an hour later in her bed, and Rafael next to her, with her son on his chest; she smiled and placed a light kiss on Rafael's lips and one on Noah's forehead. The boys soon began to awake and Olivia greeted them.
"Well hello Noah, how did you get in here?"
"Raf mama, Raf," Noah responded smiling.
"Well that was nice," Olivia said to her son while looking at Rafael.
"What can I say, I'm just a nice guy," Rafael laughed unable to keep a smile from appearing.
"I don't think I would go that far and say that now," Olivia said in a sarcastic tone.
Barba gave her a puppy dog look and Noah looked at him, frowning, at Rafael's expression and leaned forward to place a sloppy kiss on the assistant district attorney's face. Olivia chuckled at her son's gesture and Rafael looked up at her laughing and wiping the drool off his face.
"Here maybe this kiss will be less sloppy," Olivia said leaning in and kissed his cheek where her son previous did. Rafael moved his head and her lips landed perfectly on his, which caused her to laugh and place a light kiss on his lips. Rafael's phone rang and he answered,
"Barba."
"Yes I understand, I'll be right in," Rafael said.
"What's going on?"
"I have to run to the office for a bit," he said to Liv.
"Oh okay," she replied a little disappointed.
"Liv, I want to take you out tonight, make it up to you, I'll grab you around seven."
"Sounds perfect," Olivia replied and kissed him tenderly before he walked out the door.
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Olivia stood in front of her closet trying to figure out what to wear, she smiled thinking about being able to go out again and be with the man who surprisingly won her over despite his arrogance and cockiness. She decided on a strapless plum purple dress with a sweet heart neck line, in which the bodice formed to her waste in a wrapped style with a simple diamond shaped gem on her hip, and the rest of the dress flowed with the light satin fabric that cut off at her knee. For shoes, she chose silver strappy heels and for jewelry, a pair of diamond studs and the necklace that Rafael had bought her. Satisfied with her attire, Olivia walked into the bathroom to shower since Noah went with Lucy. She quickly showered and shaved and wrapped at towel around her body. She decided to blow dry her hair and pulled back partially, then curled the remaining strands. She went with a more natural make up look, and placed lip gloss on her lips. Happy with her appearance she went to get her dress on since it was now quarter to seven. She slipped on a white lace bra and panty set, and then slid into the dress. After adjusting the dress she placed on the necklace and put the earnings in and finally her heels. Moments later, she heard a knock on her door and found Rafael standing outside with a bouquet of roses, she invited him in and thanked him before placing the beautiful flowers in a vase.
"Liv, you look stunning," Rafael said.
"You clean up well too," Olivia replied as she took in his appearance. His hair was gelled and combed, his face freshly shaved, and was dressed in a black suit with a traditional white dress shirt and instead of a tie, he left two buttons popped open. He leaned towards her and pulled her in for a kiss. She moaned at the sudden touch of him, since having him gone most of the day and her hands came up to cradle his face as she plastered herself against him. Her desire for intimate touch caused him to groan. He pulled away and he placed his head on hers then placed a light kiss to her forehead.
"We better go now," he said with lust in his eyes.
"Wouldn't want to miss the reservation," Olivia said winking and walked past him and out the door.
"You're an evil woman Benson," Rafael said shaking his head.
"So I've been told Barba."
They arrived at the restaurant and ass they pulled up Olivia gasped,
"Rafael, it's beautiful, how did you manage to get in on such short notice?"
"I have connections and people owe a few favors," he shrugged.
They walked in and a waiter escorted them to a booth in the back, as they ordered they're drinks Olivia began to speak.
"Busy day?"
"That's an understatement, I had to cover a case, and prep a new one, that was in effect."
"Well, I'm glad you decided to spend the rest of it with me," Olivia smiled.
"Wouldn't want it any other way."
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Walking back to the car Olivia noticed someone running across the street from the bar.
"Liv, is that you?" Olivia heard and recognized the voice immediately, Brian.
Rafael all of a sudden gently wrapped his arm around her waist.
"Brian," Olivia said surprised.
"Hey Liv, Barba why are you here?" he asked and noticed his arm around her wait.
"I'm wondering the same thing about you," Rafael retorted.
"Relax councilor, just wanted to see how Liv was doing since she has that kid and all, but she seems fine," Brian said wisely.
"His name is Noah," Barba said annoyed and slightly angry.
"Brian it's good to see you again, but we're just leaving so, see you later," Olivia said walking away and pulled Barba with her. The drive back was slightly tense.
"Thank you for standing by me and Noah," Olivia said referring to Brian's statement.
"Like I said, I'm in your corner, and that applies in and out of court, Noah isn't just 'that kid'," he replied.
Olivia leaned over and kissed his cheek. When they arrived back at Olivia's apartment, Rafael got out and opened the passenger door for her to walk her up to her apartment. Oliva unlocked the door and they both walked inside.
"Thank you Rafael, dinner was amazing," Olivia said.
"My pleasure, where's Noah?"
"Lucy dropped him off at Nick's, he wanted to see him before he left for California," Olivia replied.
Rafael walked up to her and kissed her passionately, resuming their kiss from earlier, Rafael cupped her face as Olivia ran her hands through his short combed hair, messing it up. She pushed him back gently against the door and deepened the kiss, moments later, they pulled back due to the lack of oxygen.
"Stay the night," Olivia whispered in his ear, pulling him closer.