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Olivia and Rafael had been dating for almost three months now after finally stopping being stubborn and talking everything out. It had its ups and downs but overall it was wonderful.
One day, Rafael wanted to surprise Olivia at work with a little treat because she had been working so hard lately. He got her favorite coffee and a donut. He greeted the SVU squad and head for Olivia’s office. He stopped when he saw Elliot Stabler in her office. But that wasn’t all. He saw Stabler and Olivia kissing. Her arms were on his. Rafael’s heart broke all over again in that instant. He put the second coffee and the donut in the trash and left.
A little while later Olivia stopped by Rafael’s office.
“Hi my love.” She says softly.
Rafael doesn’t say a word.
“Rafa?”
“What?” Rafael says sharply.
Olivia was shocked by Rafael’s tone.
“Rafa, what is going on?”
“I won’t be the second man Liv. Not again.”
“What are you talking about?”
“You know everything that happened with Yelena and yet you still were kissing him. I saw him in your office. You cheated on me.” Rafael says as his voice cracks.
“Him? Oh, oh Rafa no. It’s not what it looked like. I would never.”
“Then what was it?”
“Elliot, he…I didn’t want him to kiss me.”
“Your arms were on his.”
“I was trying to push him away and I froze.”
“Liv.”
“I’m pretty stupid huh?”
“No you’re not. You’re brilliant and incredible. And he had no right to do that to you.”
“We were discussing a case and he saw I was wearing a bit more makeup than usual. Because, um, I wanted to surprise you. And he thought I looked beautiful and the next thing I know he was kissing me.”
“Oh Liv. I am so sorry.”
“I only love you Rafa.”
“I know mi amor.”
Rafael then heads towards the door.
“Where are you going?”
“To talk to him.”
“I don’t want you to get hurt.”
“I can hold my own.”
“Rafa, I can fight my own battles.”
“I know you can. But I can’t stand aside knowing he did this to you. I’ll meet you back at home.”
And with that Rafael went down to the Organized Crime Bureau. He saw Elliot getting out of his car.
“Stabler.”
“What the hell are you doing here?”
“We need to talk.”
“I am not talking to you.”
“I suggest you do unless you want me to report you for sexual misconduct.”
“Excuse me?!”
“Olivia told me what happened. How dare you?!”
“What?”
“You kissed her.”
“Oh. Are you jealous?” Elliot says with a smirk.
“No. I’m furious. If you took the time to learn anything about her from the time you were gone you would know how triggering that is for her. And not that you will care but she isn’t single.”
“She would tell me if it was a problem. And how do you know she’s single?”
“She shouldn’t have to tell you her personal business if she’s not ready to, for you to not force a kiss on her! And not that it’s any of your business but I’m dating her.”
“You? Yeah right.”
“You know what? I don’t care if you don’t believe me. Just stay away from her.”
“I don’t take orders from you.”
“You have a hard time taking orders from anyone so I’m not surprised.” Rafael says with an eye roll.
“Watch it Barba.”
“Or what?”
Elliot goes to swing a punch but Rafael catches it.
“How?” Elliot says.
“I had to learn a few things growing up in the Bronx. Also not the brightest idea to try to punch an attorney.”
Elliot growls.
“Are we done here?” Rafael says.
“I will never understand how Olivia chose you.”
“I don’t either. But she did. And if you truly care about her, you won’t get in the way of her happiness.”
Rafael then walks away leaving Elliot standing there speechless. Rafael soon heads to Olivia’s house, their home.
“Liv?”
Rafael saw Olivia in the kitchen get ready to cook dinner.
“Oh thank god you’re okay.” She says.
“I am.”
“How did it go?”
“He got angry but I think I made my point.”
“My knight in a three piece suit and suspenders.”
The couple smiles at each other.
“Are we okay Rafa?”
“We are. And again I’m sorry for what he did to you.”
“It was unfortunately the wake up call I needed.”
“You should rest. I’ll finish dinner.”
“No. I owe yo-“
“You owe me nothing Olivia Benson.”
Olivia and Rafael close the gap between them and kiss.
“How about we skip cooking and order takeout? I have another plan in mind.” Olivia says with a teasing smile.
“That sounds wonderful mi amor.” Rafael says with his signature smirk.
The couple heads to their room and closes the door. Today was rough but the two made it through. After all, they were planning on squabbling til 85.