Title Of Story: To Good To Be True
Chapter Number: 1
Chapter Name: Adult Life

Felicity
The ringing of my alarm woke me with a shock. The initial shock wore off and I groaned in annoyance as I turned it off before laying back down in bed, it feels like I just went to bed, working on a superhero team does that to your sleep. I only went to sleep a few hours ago and now I need to get up and go back to work. By the time I had come home the clock was standing at 3am, it's was only now 7am. I threw the covers off and literally dragged myself out of bed, grabbing my towel as well and going into the bathroom. I turned on the shower and stripped my clothes off as I waited for the water to heat up.

After my shower I went back into my bedroom and opened my closet looking for an outfit to wear for the day. I looked through everything until I found something, I decided on a white short sleeved shirt that had black polka dots on it. I matched it with a black skirt and some black heels. Before I got dressed though I dried my hair and tied it up in it's normal pony tail and applied some light make up. I then got dressed and then checked myself out in the mirror.

I went into the kitchen and made myself some coffee to go and made sure I had everything I needed for the day ahead and left my apartment. I got into my mini and opened the windows as it was a warm day and I turned the radio on. I wasn't really listening to the music, I was more listening out for Arrow sightings but there was nothing today.

When I arrived at work I greeted the receptionist, Tracey, and went straight to the elevators and went up to my floor. I walked into my office and saw Ray sitting in my chair touching my computer "Erm… morning?" I said but it came out as more of a question then a statement.

"Morning!" He said happily.

"Can I help you with something?" I asked him.

"No I've fixed the problem" He replied.

"And what was the problem?" I questioned as I strolled towards the desk.

"There was a problem with your E-Mails" He said and I looked at him questioningly "They wasn't sending or receiving" He explained.

"And you know that because…?" I questioned.

"I tried to send you an E-Mail this morning and I realised there was a problem, it doesn't matter now I have fixed it" He said and got up from my chair. I took a seat and started logging into my accounts "Don't forget we have that meeting at 1pm this afternoon" He said as he walked out of my office.

I drunk my coffee as I waited for all of the systems to load up and I looked out of the window at Starling City. Sometimes with all of the bad that goes on in the city I forget how beautiful it can really be. I stood from my chair and walked towards the window and looked down at the ground to see all the Palmer Technologies employees rushing in through the doors so that they wouldn't be late.

"Admiring the view?" A voice said behind me.

I turned around to see Oliver standing there "Morning" I said "Sometimes I forget how beautiful Starling City is" I told him.

"I do that too" He said but the way he said it sounded like it had a different meaning.

"Can I help you with something?" I asked him.

"Actually yes there is" He said. I took a seat back at my desk and Oliver came and stood next to me and handed me a photo "Do you think you will be able to get an ID on this guy?" He asked me.

"Sure" I replied and started my search "Why do we need to know who he is?" I asked.

"He's the guy that hijacked the police station's gun and ammo supply last week. Digg managed to get this photo off some CCTV that the police have obviously not looked through yet" He explained.

I completed my search "His name is Michael Coleman" I started "His criminal record started at the age of 11. He was caught shop lifting and then when he was 15 he was jailed for armed robbery" I said to Oliver.

"Thank you Felicity" He said.

"No problem" I replied. Me and Oliver were in silence for a few moments when I heard my desk phone ring "Sorry, I need to get this" I told Oliver who just nodded "Felicity Smoak" I said as I answered.

"It's Ray, I need to talk to you" He said.

"Erm… ok… give me 10 minutes" I replied.

"Sure" He said and hung up before I could say goodbye.

"Look I better go, I'll see you later tonight" Oliver said and left my office.

I locked my systems so that no one could sneak in and access anything they shouldn't be looking at before leaving the office. I went to the elevator and went to Ray's floor and walked to his office. I knocked on the door and heard him tell me to come in from the other side, I opened the door and saw Ray sitting at his desk typing away on his computer "You wanted to see me?" I questioned.

"Yes" He replied "Take a seat" He said and indicated the seat on the opposite side of the desk. I sat down and stared at him, waiting for him to speak "Felicity I… I really don't know how to word this. In fact I'm quite surprised that I've even had the courage to come this far" He said.

"What's going on?" I questioned.

"I really like you Felicity… more then a boss should like his employee but I just can't help it. You are just so beautiful and amazing and perfect and I would really like to take you out on a date tonight" He told me.

"W.. What?" I stuttered "You. Ray Palmer. Billionaire. Wants to take me out?" I questioned "I really did not expect that" I said "I mean I'm very flattered that you want to take me out. Who wouldn't be? You are insanely hot and extremely kind" I realised I was starting to babble so I stopped talking and took a deep breath "It would be great to go out with you" I replied with a smile.

"Really? You sound a little unsure" He said.

"I'm just in shock a little… I would love to go out with you" I told him.

After leaving Ray's office I made my way back to my own office thinking about the date tonight. Ray said he was going to take me out to dinner, I know dinner is a bad first date choice for me but Ray doesn't have people after him because he's not a vigilante. Hopefully. Will it be weird between me and Ray? Will it be a good first date? What happens if it goes horribly wrong? Will it be awkward between us after that? Will he want a second date with me? Oh my God! I hate first dates.

Eventually I reached my office and sat down at my desk and I logged back in. the first screen I saw was the screen with Michael Coleman's information on it. I remembered Oliver's words when he left here "I'll see you later tonight". I better let Oliver know that I will not make it for Arrow duty tonight. How will that go with Oliver? Things between me and him are… tough at the moment after the I don't want to be a woman you love speech.

I didn't have the balls to ring him so I text him instead and told him something had come up tonight and I wouldn't make it for Arrow duty. He didn't text back so he is either pissed off at me or he's too preoccupied in whatever it is that he's doing that he hasn't seen the text yet. I know Oliver though and he would have seen the text the moment it came through, the guy is glued to his phone, he's obviously pissed off that I won't be there tonight.

I am really hoping that he doesn't turn all stalker and trace my phone and come check up on me or something. If he sees me with Ray at a romantic dinner I think our friendship will become a lot harder and it will become harder for the two of us to work together and I don't want that. Why does everything have to be so complicated? Why can't there just be a relationship where girl likes boy, boy likes girl so they get together and have a great relationship.

Then again if I was in a relationship with Oliver I wouldn't be going on a date tonight with Ray. I know it sounds ridiculous but I have really strong feelings for Oliver still but I really like Ray as well and… I don't think I would be able to chose between the two of them. I got off easy I think, they made the choice for me. Oliver didn't want to be a relationship with me and Ray does.

I hate adult life!


Hello everyone! I am back. How is everyone? I have had this story half written for a little while now and I have decided to finish and publish it for you all to read. I hope you enjoy it and I really hope that you review, favourite and follow... you know I love it when you do that! Thanks Xx