Author: HaughtyHippogriff
Rating: T
Word Count: 296
thebarsondaily prompt: touch

"Seriously, Barba? Care to tell me why this warrant was rejected?" Olivia stormed into the ADA's office prepared to do battle.

Barba was already up out of his chair and pacing. He made a show of glancing at his watch before he spoke. "Well, that only took eight minutes. A new record. Did you run all the way or take an Uber?"

"Cut the crap, Barba. I'm telling you, this guy is guilty. I have a feeling—"

"Oh, alright then. Let me just call up the judge and tell him 'Sergeant Benson has a feeling' and I'm sure he'll fax that warrant right over," Barba scoffed.

"You don't have to be rude. I've been in this business for almost two decades, I think I know when my instincts are right," Olivia argued.

"Instincts don't hold up in a court of law," Barba retorted sharply. He stopped pacing and placed his hands on the edge of his desk, leaning forward. "You know this, Olivia. Arguing with me about it will just make us both angry."

"Angrier," Olivia muttered, emphasizing the -ier.

Barba resumed his furious pacing. "Yes, yes, angrier. I swear sometimes I..." He trailed off, shaking his head. It was unlike him to bite his tongue, and Olivia watched, fascinated, as he clenched and unclenched his fists.

"You wanna take a swing at me, Counselor, go right ahead," Olivia said, hoping to provoke him.

Barba swung around to face her, his expression incredulous. He came forward until they were very close. "If I were to touch you, Olivia, believe me—it wouldn't be to hurt you."

Olivia took a deep breath, thinking of a suitable comeback. But Barba was apparently done arguing with her, because he leaned forward and captured her lips in a kiss...

A/N: I just started with thebarsondaily's weekly tumblr prompts and hope to keep it up. If you have prompt ideas just comment and I'll try to write to them! I'm HaughtyHippogriff on tumblr, follow along and play with me!