Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
A/N; Erin and Abi discuss the future. Written for @storiesofsvu ‘s Holiday Bingo.
“You need mittens…” Abi’s smirk is soft even as she slips her own gloves off, moving to instead slip them over Erin’s hands, noting Erin’s slight blush and shifting closer to Erin even as Erin’s dad glances back at them. She had already overheard a discussion with Erin’s father, Erin’s quick retort putting Abi at ease even as she considered the words ‘I don’t think anyone can live up to your expectations…’, having been asked to find out why Erin’s ex was still haunting her she had a feeling that was a very big clue. “You’ll be fine.”
“Mm, tell that to dad… he won’t let me alone.”
“You did get attacked Erin… add that to your ex…. I’m not surprised he’s a little… protective.”
Erin sighs, glancing away even as she watches Abi pull on a second pair of mittens, her voice low.
“Protective? He’s…. intense. God forbid I want to live my life.”
“Maybe he’d relax more if you had a bodyguard?”
“Not a chance… besides… he wouldn’t trust anyone.”
“He trusts me.”
Erin falls silent then, considering her options, then finally steps closer, risking tucking hair from Abi’s eyes. She knows, too well, wanting something more than just company is dangerous when it comes to her father, but she does want more… a lot more.
“You… sure you can handle… him?”
“Mmm, I’ve dealt with worse.”
Abi’s smirk is soft even as she pulls Erin closer, noting Erin’s slight shiver.
“Besides, I like you… and Nicky.”
“Well then… merry Christmas to me…”
Erin’s smirk is soft even as she leans to finally kiss Abi, allowing herself to want the other woman instead of hide behind friendship. She’s wanted Abi in her life for a long time, but she had never dared to push, letting Abi come to her.
“You’ll stay… won’t you?”
“Of course.”
Abi’s voice is soft.
“Someone should make sure you don’t keep getting cold hands.”
