The secret

The Bar

In Maccys I decide that 50 isn't enough so I eat the majority of El's too. He doesn't mind though .When me and Elliot are done in Macy's we go back to my apartment. 
Ring ring.
El picks up his phone.
"Stabler" he answers.
"Oh hey Finn" he says. He passes the phone to me. "Hi Finn" I say.
"Hey Liv" he says.
El puts the phone back to his ear.
"Yeah....no I haven't......yeah......sure......that's a really good idea!" He says looking over at me. I'm confused.
"Yeah I'll ask her......thanks Finn....oh don't worry. She will!" He says hanging up and looking over at me.
"What was that about?!" I ask.
"Finn and the rest of the guys at work are getting together tonight, at the bar by the precinct, for New Years. He says we can both go, if your up for it?" He says.
I'm not going to be by myself on New Years!? I am jumping up and down inside.
"Erm, yeah sure" I say playing it cool.
"Il just text him. Let him know"
"Wait I thought you were spending with Kathy and the kids!?" I ask.
"Yeah well Maureen is with her boyfriend. Kathleen is with her friends and so is Dicky. And Eli isn't old enough to stay awake!" He replies
"Oh okay" I say with slight joy!

When tonight comes me and El get dressed. He is wearing black jeans and a black button shirt with the top buttons undone. I'm wearing a red dress that cuts off just above the knees.
We walk down the stairs to El's car.
"By the way you look really nice tonight" he says as we stop at a traffic light.
"Oh thank you. But not as good as you!" I say sarcastically.
"Well no one does!" He says mocking my sarcasm flicking his imaginary hair off his shoulder.

When we arrive at the bar it's already 11:00. We walk in to see Finn, Casey, Munch, Cragen, Brian and Melinda sitting in a booth. We walk over and join them. I sit next to Mel and El sits down next to me.
Everyone is looking at me, almost sympathetically. I smile at them and look down
"Drinks?" Elliot shouts breaking the awkward silence.
"Yeah!" Finn say. They walk up to the bar together.
"Melinda, can I speak with you please?" I ask.
"Sure" she says. Everyone looks at me again as I get up and walk to the restrooms. I see Elliot's eyes watching me as I walk.
"Liv, I'm so sorry about-"
"No don't please" I say looking down, feeling the tears forming.
"What did you wanna ask me or tell me or what?" She says.
"I, I took a shower" I say looking up.
"But I think I still have my underwear. I put them in the bin in my bathroom, but I haven't took out the trash yet" I explain.
"And your asking if I can still get DNA from them?" She asks.
I can't speak. I just nod and look down because I feel more tears forming.
"Yes! Definitely. Liv look at me" she says.
I look up at her.
"Liv,When I get to the lab. It's the first thing I'm going to do. I'm going to get every last bit of DNA off them, we will prove that it's him. I promise" she say hugging me.
"Thank you" I say.
"Now come on. Sort yourself out and let's have a great night! Let's get pissed!" She says
"Melinda!" I'm shocked at her remark!
"Come on!" She says as she drags me out of the restroom.
When we get back for the table El and Finn had already got the drinks, they were all waiting for us. When I sit down everyone smiles at me. Cragen's girlfriend had arrived and ken Finns son had too. Munch's uncle was on his way. I look at the time on my phone . 11:45 already!
Just then Casey's boyfriend walks in and joins us. A few minutes later Melinda's sister walks in and joins us.
Then Munch's uncle arrives. The booth is crammed.
I neck my tequila and go to the bar to get another. Elliot follows me
"Liv, you okay?" He asks
"Yeah, I'm fine thanks" I say. I look at my phone and it's 11:55.
"Oh my god almost 2011! Can you believe how quick this year has gone!" I say.
"Yeah I know" he says smiling at me.
We sit down at the bar and wait for the drinks.
"10.9.8.7.6...." I hear coming from the other side of the room.
"Oh my god!" I say.
"3....2....1...." Elliot whispers.
He presses his lips on mine. He grabs my waist and pulls me into his arms.
"What are you doing!" I say as i pull back.
"Happy new year" he whispers. He flashes that smile that makes my heart melt.
He presses his lips on mine once again.
I hear gasps from the booth where we were sitting. I pull away from the kiss and look over to them. I laugh and look away.
"Why did you do that?!" I ask him.
"Because! It's the new year! And because I wanted an excuse to do that for ages" he says as he looks away from me.
I grab his face and pull him into a kiss. I taste the beer that is on his lips.
"Oh my god I knew they would get together!" I hear Casey say from the table.
Elliot's hand travel down my back and to the bottom of my waist.
"Here are your drinks" the bar tender says making us break the kiss.
Elliot gets some money from his pocket and throws it on the bar. He grabs my waist and pulls me into a kiss, like he can't do it quick enough. Our lips lock together like they were made for each other's. It lasts for what seemed a life time. I feel his hand gently run over my ass. I pull out of the kiss. The memories rush back to me. I pull out of his hold on me. The perfect moment, ruined. It wasn't his fault. It's mine. I'm over reacting. "Sorry" I say.
"No I am. I pushed you I'm sorry" he says.
I look up at him and give him a faint smile.