Someone you used to know | Bensler

07.

07.

The next morning Olivia woke up first. She could feel arms around her waist and remembered what happened with David the night before. Why did she jump into bed with him so quickly? She put her hand on her head and tried to fix her hair. She scooted out of the bed to find some clothes to put on and start breakfast. She put on a tank top and pajama pants and went to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth. 

After putting on a pot of coffee she heard a knock on the door. That's weird she thought, She wasn't expecting anyone. 

She looked through the peep hole and mumbled "Shit". She opened the door, "Elliott, what are you doing here?". The look of shock on her face didn't go unnoticed by Elliot. "I was just in the neighborhood." He smiled and those eyes melted her. "Can I come in?" He motioned to the living room. Olivia's eyes widened " Its really not a good time right now" she bit her lip and tried to give him a half hearted smile. As if it couldn't get more awkward she heard her bedroom door open. 

"Liv, last night was ..." David turned seeing Elliot in the door way and Olivia shaking her head. David was only wearing boxers and it was obvious what had happened. Elliot looked back at Olivia who looked mortified. He could read her eyes that she was embarrassed. He was angry and could feel his fist tightening. "Olivia what the hell?" he put his hand on the door pushing it open more. "El, please leave. We will talk later" and she shut the door in a hurry and locked it. 

She turned around after pausing for a minute and looked at David who was just as confused. "What was that?" He pointed at the door heading to the coffee pot to get a cup of coffee. "Oh that was nothing. I think you should probably go. We don't want to cause any more conflict of interests. I am going to jump in to the shower." She smirked at him knowing what he was thinking. 

"And I will be showering alone." 

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After another long day and many awkward encounters her and David managed to stay professional at work. As he headed home she was ready to just get in bed. Lucy had already let her know that Noah had been asleep for a few hours. 

As she walked into her building and up to her floor she saw Elliot standing outside her door. 

"Elliot, what are you doing here? How long have you been here?" she asked worried what her neighbors probably thought. " We need to talk. I have been driving myself crazy all day. I just.." he looked down and she could tell he was in a bad place. "I just need to talk." She put her keys in the door and unlocked it. She opened the door enough to motion him inside. 

"Thanks Lucy for staying late, I'm sorry it was another late night." She took out a check and handed it over to Lucy and hugged her goodbye. Elliot went to sit on the couch while Lucy let herself out and Olivia went to check on a sleeping Noah. 

"El, do you want a beer or some water?" she asked trying to make him more comfortable. 

"Beer" he mumbled and took off his coat. 

She handed him a beer and sat down next to him and they both leaned back on the couch. There eyes locked and she could tell this was not the normal Elliot Stabler that she knew. She could see the hurt in his eyes. "What's wrong Elliot?". 

"Who is he?" he said quietly. "Who is who?" she asked confused. He looked up at her annoyed that she didn't know. "The naked man coming from your bedroom this morning..." He was back to being quiet. Olivia was confused why this was upsetting him so much. He couldn't be this upset over that, could he?

"Elliot, is that what is wrong? You know I am an adult and I am a single woman." She said on edge. Her wall was up from him trying to control her. The look on his face was serious and he wall lowered a little when he didn't respond. She did not need to explain herself to anyone but decided what the hell.