Author Note: Hey Guys! Thank you for reading my story. I hope you can forgive me for any mistakes that you may find, as English is not my first language and sometimes I don't realize if I have done something wrong! Also, this is my first story and post in FF, so it has taken a few tries to get it right.

I know, as fans of Arrow and the wonderful Olicity fandom, you guys have always wondered why the show hasn't mentioned the time Oliver saw Felicity in QC while in SC during his Hong Kong years. So here is my version of events of that mystery! Let me know what you think.

CHAPTER 1.

"Hmm," Felicity sighed contentedly and snuggled a little bit closer to the warm body next to her.

This was nice, she thought. Actually, more than nice… This was perfection.

She could live… and die for moments like these, when time stops and the invisible bubble that surrounds you, keeps everything from ruining the happy mood. Sadly, it was very hard for them to find the time to spend together and just be, between his duties as Mayor, the nightly activities as Green Arrow and being the responsible dad…

Not to mention that when she wasn't in the bunker helping catch the baddie of the week, she spent every waking hour working with Curtis in their start-up.

It wasn't that she was complaining. As a matter of fact, they were in a really good place in their relationship. Soon the irrational fear of losing each other passed and they decided to take things slowly, fitting everything in their lives as it came.

Understandably, everything that happened with Chase shook them up. Even after all the years facing dire situations, it seemed worse with him. They truly believe they wouldn't make it, and for a time it appeared so.

The destruction of Lian-Yu was only a reflection of the mayhem that Adrian Chase caused in everyone's life. Both physical and psychological torture was his m.o. The team suffered greatly but especially Oliver, as the guy had a sickly obsession with him.

Felicity was the person to have less contact with the psycho, but he even managed to wreak havoc in her life.

It took them some time to get back to normal.

At the beginning it was hard. Oliver in particular, had a lot on his plate to deal with. The aftermath of Chase's death left a worrisome chaos of loose ends that nobody expected.

Also, the press was having too much fun speculating about Mayor Handsome and his illegitimate son. And let's not forget said son, namely William Clayton. Poor kid. He was not only dealing with the sudden and horrifying death of his mother but also venturing the teen years with a clueless father.

On the other hand was Felicity, at first she felt lost and hopeless after the island ordeal.

Very soon, however, she found her purpose again when she decided to become that beacon of hope that she always wanted to be alongside Curtis Holt, partner-in-crime. Well, in crime and in work.

She was truly overwhelmed and proud of everything they had accomplished so far, even if they were only in the early stages of Smoak & Holt Creative Solutions.

She was equally happy to have found her place in the little family Oliver has. Initially, she felt like an intruder or that maybe William thought she wanted to replace Samantha. But they bonded over junk food and board games, and that was the end of the awkwardness. Every other day, she made sure to spend time with them. Like tonight, when they watched a movie marathon. Laughing so hard because Oliver only discovered the plot of the first movie at the end of the second one.

Oh, how she loves that dummy.

She was undoubtedly certain they were on the right path. They would eventually get married, maybe even give a little brother or sister to William, and she was in no rush.

She just wanted to enjoy it, enjoy him.

He was all she ever wanted. She couldn't even remember a time when it wasn't like that.

She snuggled up more.

"You know, after all these years, we never talked about the first time that we actually saw each other," said Felicity.

Underneath her, Oliver tensed suddenly.

"Ooh… so you DO remember. I thought it was only me, and that you forgot my face because of your drunkenness"

"What?" he asked perplexed.

It was a very sunny day. The last vestiges of summer that she would enjoy, before the mist and cool air of fall could impregnate the whole campus.

Felicity was sitting on a bench, basking in the sunlight. Nurturing a very large cup of coffee.

Last night was a total bust, she contemplated.

She spent the entire night trying to piece together the final part of her code but it kept messing everything else.

So much for making some money. It seemed that her babies wouldn't help her this time. She will have to resort to waiting tables or other mundane jobs.

She wished she didn't have to work. Actually, she avoided it altogether thanks to her scholarship and her mom helping her from time to time. But she needed to restock. Sadly, computer parts and other gadgets didn't grow on trees.

"Hurry up, son," said someone behind Felicity.

Inadvertently she turned. There weren't many people walking around campus. Classes hadn't started. So it was a rare vision, seeing someone hurrying between buildings. That was why she was so enthralled by the two men walking by her or so she thought as an excuse for eavesdropping.

"Oh, Come on Dad!" whined the young man, "I'm walking as fast as I can"

"The thing I don't understand is, how 'be ready for our meeting first thing' means to go gallivanting and getting drunk with your friend" reprimanded his father.

"It was for good luck," he said unabashedly.

"Oliver, this is a serious matter", the older man stopped in front of his son. "This is the fourth school you have enrolled in. Money and favors can only do so much. The Dean agreed to admit you because I promised to keep open two internship places for their graduates in QC every year that you remain a student here".

"Dad, you can't be serious! I can't go here!"

"I AM serious… and whyever not?"

"Because… because this is nerd central!" he exclaimed. "I won't last a minute! They will probably kick me out as soon as I step into a math class or whatever"

"Son," he looked sternly at the young man. "You are a very intelligent and capable man. I know that you have potential to become a great leader, a great man. You just have to trust yourself. MIT will be honored to have you as a student and you will benefit in meeting new and different people".

"People? More like freaks and geeks…" Oliver murmured petulantly.

"We only need to find the Dean Office first," continued his father. "Oh, look. There is someone over there. Miss.. Hello, Miss!?"

"Hi," said Felicity timidly.

"I was wondering if you could help us. We are looking for the administration building"

"Or a bar," said his son.

"Oliver…" warned Robert.

Oliver, however, was pouting next to his father. It would have been funny to Felicity if the person in question wasn't a grown man, a very attractive man.

Even if she found his attitude very childish, it couldn't be denied that he was HOT, for lack of a better word.

His pouting full lips matched the manly and smooth squared jaw. His striking and penetrating eyes were something else. From his clearly expensive casual clothes to his meticulously styled light-brown locks, it all screamed rich, brat and egocentric. Someone to keep a distance from. It was outrageous even to find him attractive, but Felicity couldn't stop staring and he noticed.

She averted her eyes abruptly.

"Sure, let me show you," she said.

Taking a step forward, closer to her, Oliver smirked.

"Or, you can show us the nearest pub, Goth Barbie" he winked at her.

Ugh, seriously? thought Felicity. How cliché.

"Oliver!" exclaimed his father ashamed. "I apologize miss".

"Don't worry, Sir," she said to Robert. "He probably knows all about it, right Mr. Ken. Please, give my regards to Queen Barbie for me".

Before realizing what she had said, she heard a gasp and turned to the older man. He was looking at her with big eyes as if surprised. However, when she looked at Oliver again, he was chuckling and his eyes sparkled with mirth.

"I am sorry. I didn't mean to be disrespectful. I never know what comes out of my mouth until it's too late"

"That's fine. We should probably go anyway. Thank you! Have a nice day, Miss" said Robert.

"See you around, Goth Barbie!" shouted Oliver.

Indignantly Felicity retorted, "I doubt it!"

A/N 2: I know there are rumors that Felicity's new company will be called Smoak Enterprise, however, I don't think she wouldn't consider Curtis her equal and grant him full partnership...so there