I'm so sorry, guys! I haven't updated in over a year, and a bunch of people loved my story. I just felt so uninspired and then time got away from me. I doubt I have any fans left, but if I do, thanks SO MUCH for waiting and all. I'm really sorry.
Too LateChapter 4
The newly engaged detectives broke apart, their faces glowing with happiness. The restaurant cheered again. Elliot picked Olivia up and swung her around so that she squealed slightly. He felt like his heart would burst with ecstasy. The restaurant whooped and applauded some more as the couple exited.
They headed back to their apartment. Once in the car, Olivia decided to examine her ring more carefully. She took it off and studied it. Light from a streetlamp briefly flashed on the words inscribed in the band:
My love for you will withstand the test of time.
Olivia was so touched, she almost cried. She looked up. Elliot had been peering at her out of the corner of his eye and a small smile was tugging at his lips.
They arrived back home and the moment they were inside, Elliot pulled his fiancée into his arms, kissing her warmly. Inside her heart, Olivia was glowing with happiness as she pressed her lips to Elliot's.
They stumbled towards the bedroom, shedding clothes haphazardly as they went. Falling onto the bed, Elliot and Olivia became one as destiny had always intended them to. Sleep overcame the two detectives as they melted into each other's embrace.
Is this a dream?
If it is, please don't wake me from this high.
I'd become comfortably numb
Until you opened up my eyes
To what it's like
When everything's rightI can't believe
You Found Me
The next morning, Olivia drifted lazily into consciousness and reached for Elliot, but her hands met only air. The bed was empty. Olivia bolted upright. Had it all been a dream? Her heart pumping fast with fear and disappointment, she threw on a robe and made her way out of the bedroom.
Relief swept over her as she realized Elliot was in her kitchen, making coffee and breakfast. She smiled at the sight of Elliot being so domestic. He turned around and swept her into his arms, sweetening her lips with a light kiss.
"How's my favorite girl?" he asked warmly. She smiled at him and they both sat down to breakfast. Halfway through, Olivia realized Elliot had stopped eating and was watching her closely.
"What?" she asked, worried her hair was heinous or she had a big zit.
"You're just so beautiful," he whispered. "I can't believe you're really mine. I love you, Olivia."
Olivia's face glowed like the newly risen sun. "I love you, too, Elliot." She paused and looked at the clock on the kitchen wall. "But if we don't get a move on, we'll be late to work."
The two detectives raced into work with only five minutes to spare.
Elliot and Olivia reached their desks and dove into the piles of paperwork, trying to ignore Munch and Fin, who were snickering, having obviously figured out why their two friends were late.
A few hours later, Olivia looked at the clock and turned to Elliot. "Hey, El, feel like getting lunch?" He nodded and the two detectives left the squad room. Outside, Elliot's hand instinctively took hold of Olivia's and she felt a warmth spread through her. Looking down, she saw her engagement ring sparkling in the late morning sun. It was then that she knew, that whatever the future held for them, they would face it together, with strength, with courage, with trust,
And with love.
Olivia smiled, squeezing Elliot's hand.
Maybe it's a little sappy, maybe it could have been done better, but there you have it. Finally, here it is, the end to my story. I had fun and I hope you did, too. Reviews are always and forever welcome. Once again, I'm sorry to anyone who was waiting for updates for this story. I hope I met your expectations. Thanks a million. :)