Calex Oneshots

Fractured Trust

The tension in the DA's office was palpable, a thick veil of animosity hanging in the air as Casey Novak and Alexandra "Alex" Cabot faced off across the room. Their voices rose in a heated argument, each word a barb flung with precision, cutting deeper with every syllable.

Casey's eyes blazed with anger, her fists clenched at her sides as she confronted Alex. "I saw you," she accused, her voice trembling with betrayal. "You were staring at Olivia again."

Alex's expression hardened, her blue eyes flashing with defiance as she met Casey's gaze head-on. "It wasn't like that," she protested, her voice strained with frustration. "I was just... thinking."

Casey scoffed, the sound bitter and mocking. "Right. Thinking," she spat, her words laced with sarcasm. "Because that's what you do when you stare at someone like that."

The words hung between them, a silent accusation that echoed off the walls of the office, filling the space with an unbearable tension. Casey could feel the weight of their argument pressing down on her, threatening to crush the fragile threads that held their relationship together.

But Alex refused to back down, her jaw set in a stubborn line as she defended herself against Casey's accusations. "You're being ridiculous," she snapped, her voice sharp with frustration. "Olivia and I are colleagues, nothing more."

Casey's temper flared at the dismissive tone in Alex's voice, her hands trembling with anger as she struggled to contain her emotions. "That's not what it looked like," she shot back, her voice rising with each word. "And if you can't see that, then maybe we have bigger problems than I thought."

The words hung in the air like a death sentence, a harsh reminder of the fragility of their relationship. Three years of love and trust, teetering on the edge of collapse with each passing moment.

But still, Alex refused to yield, her pride stubbornly standing in the way of reconciliation. "Fine," she bit out, her voice cold and distant. "If that's how you feel, then maybe we should take some time apart."

The words hit Casey like a physical blow, the reality of their situation crashing down on her with the force of a tidal wave. She had never imagined their relationship could unravel so quickly, torn apart by petty jealousy and wounded pride.

But as she watched Alex turn away, her heart heavy with regret, Casey knew that if they couldn't find a way to bridge the gap between them, then their love would be lost forever. And she wasn't ready to let go just yet.

With a heavy sigh, Casey reached out, her hand trembling as she touched Alex's arm, silently begging for another chance. "Please," she whispered, her voice hoarse with emotion. "Don't walk away from this. Not like this."

For a moment, Alex hesitated, her gaze softening as she looked into Casey's eyes. And in that fleeting moment of vulnerability, Casey saw a glimmer of hope - a chance for redemption in the midst of their brokenness.

And as they stood there, suspended in the silence of their shared pain, Casey and Alex made a silent vow to fight for their love - no matter the cost. For in the end, they knew that their bond was stronger than pride or jealousy could ever hope to break. And if they could find a way to forgive each other, then maybe, just maybe, they could rebuild what they had lost.