Simply Sonny: An SVU love story

Chapter 28: Night

After viewing the studio apartment, Sonny takes me back to the motel. On the ride back, he gets a call he has to take, "Carisi" he answers, "alright." He responds after a few seconds. "Well, if that's what they want. Yes, sure." He goes on, "no problem Lieutenant. I'll check in tomorrow."

"Everything okay?" I ask him after he hangs up, knowing that was his boss Benson after he called her Lieutenant.

He looks over at me, "it's fine" and smiles. We get out of the taxi and he pays the driver. "I'll walk you upstairs, can you just give me one moment?" He asks holding a finger up. I nod and take a seat on an old chair while he goes over to the check-in counter, "alright, lets go." He comes back over and I stand to walk up with him, "so, what'd you think of the apartment?" He asks.

"Its got potential. Needs some work done that I just can't afford right now though." I explain to him as we get up to the second floor.

He looks down the hall for anyone lingering around and once he's satisfied he leads the way to my door, "I wouldn't mind helping, I know my way around a kitchen sink." He offers kindly.

I chuckle a little, "you can cook and are handy? What a catch!" I exclaim over excitingly and we both laugh. "Thanks for coming with me Sonny, "I say as I use the key to unlock the door, "I felt a lot better going with someone. Safer."

"Happy to be of service" he answers back.

I look down at my watch and notice that it's past 8:30, "huh? Detective Rollins and Tutuola told me they'd have someone here on watch at 8." I say out loud wondering where they could be, nervous I'll be alone tonight.

"Well, about that." Sonny takes a key out of his pocket, "I'll actually be staying in the room next to yours." He semi smirks, as if reading my mind he answers my question, "turns out, the Dominick written on his wall was directed at me. In order to kill two birds they're going to have me keep watch by keeping me next door. For my protection and yours." His smile fades.

"Well, I'm sorry you have to spend your time here watching out for me." I say opposing the idea, truly feeling bad for him having to stay somewhere other then his home.

He shakes his head, "I'm not." He smiles, "get some rest Addison, I'll see you in the morning." He tells me, putting his hand on my shoulder and giving it a small squeeze.

"Goodnight." I say back, closing the door as he moves to open his, right next door.

After getting inside, I take a long shower and crawl into bed. It's 10 P.M now but I can't sleep. Just when things started to feel just a tad normal, Jacob escapes. His freedom brings back my anxiety, only being able to think about what he will do to me if he finds me. I slip out of the bed and go over to the piece of wood that is connecting Sonny's room to mine. I knock on it gently, hoping not to wake him if he's already sleeping. He opens the door, still fully dressed in his suit, "everything okay?" He asks in a caring manner.

"It's fine, I was just wondering if I could leave the door open tonight? I'd feel safer." I ask him openly.

"Sure." He smiles kindly and leaves the door open before heading back into his room. I go back into the bed, pulling my shorts off once under the covers and close my eyes, the light from his room giving me comfort enough to drift off.

There's a loud banging that wakes me from my slumber. I sit up quickly, my breathe getting caught in my chest. Before I could call out to Sonny he's already through the open connected door, with his gun in hand. He looks at me to make sure I am alright and I stare at him with fear and wonder. He takes the gun and holds it in front of him with both hands, ready to shoot if need be. The knocking picks up again just as loud and he slowly walks towards it. He peaks through the peephole and turns to me, "it's Jason." He whispers loud enough for me to hear.