Chapter 2
Signs Of Tenseness
Disclaimer: And here we go yo!
Another thing that had changed with Oliver after five years of being believed dead, was the fact whenever he was feeling tense, and he tended to feel that way quite a bit as well for that matter, was that there was several signs of his being tense. Such as a frown on his face, restless pacing about, or rubbing his index finger and thumb together. Sometimes, he did all three at the same time and that was a very clear sign of just how tensed he really and truly was at that point. Naturally, half the time he wouldn't explain what had him tense but there was occasions where he would explain what had him so worked up. And tonight, it was clear to his family that he was damned tense since he was doing all three of those things as he restlessly paced about in the living room. "Oliver, dear, whatever is the matter?" Wondered Moira in concern as she stared at her sweet, beautiful baby boy.
Her question being something that Walter and Thea both were highly curious to know the answer of while wondering if he would even tell them instead of being tight lipped. A sigh escaped Oliver as he stopped pacing and turned to look down at his mother who was on the couch. "Its… Its stupid."
"Now Oliver, its clearly not the case if you are as agitated as you are right now over the problem." Pointed out Walter kindly and reasonably.
Thea nodded in agreement while Oliver just let out an agitated sigh. "Its… I, I miss all the hair I had thanks to my time away, okay? And then there's the fact I promised Tommy I'd go to this club with him tonight as a way to make it up to him for bailing out on my homecoming party since everything had been a little too much for me. Its just really making me miss all the long hair I grew cause I feel so naked and even kinda cold without it and I just really freaking hate it."
His agitation that night of the homecoming party had made him feel some guilt for basically being a grouchy ass towards Laurel instead of an outright dickheaded douchebag. Which had clearly hurt her and had been a reason for why he was just trying to get somewhere quiet in addition to needing to go after Adam Hunt. Diggle finding him that night really hadn't helped matters any either and had even apologized for his actions towards the man. Oliver later had made sure to apologize to Laurel and thankfully she forgave him. The trio were honestly surprised by this as they hadn't expected him to say so much. Catching the look from them didn't please Oliver and it was one of the reasons he tried not to explain what and why had him so tense and the like at times. As it led to him doing a bit of rambling and he felt embarrassed by it as he just wasn't the type to do it.
Even before the island he wasn't the type to ramble as it slightly annoyed him unless the one doing it was pretty gosh darned cute. Like his sister for example. "I wager that is quite understandable given that you had long hair for a considerable amount of time and became used to it, Oliver." Said Walter with a nod as Moira remembered how hairy her boy had been when he finally came home!
It'd been one thing for him to get out of a shave and haircut in China thanks to money talking as both had wanted him back home as quick as possible. But a completely other thing when he was back in the states and had to get rid of all the hair in order to be fully checked out by Dr. Lamb and get rid of any potential Lice as well that he might have gotten. "Have ya tried telling him you don't want to go to some club he's got in mind? I mean, he'd probably be just as happy to chill out here with you and watch a movie and eat some Pizza."
Of course this would give her a chance to spend time with the two as well and even ogle her crush when he wasn't looking. His agitated rambling had seen him go back to pacing back and forth but his sister's words had him stop short with a look of disbelief on his face. The look being one Thea had to smirk at. "Let me guess, it never occurred to you, did it?"
"Well… No." Replied the former castaway sheepishly and somewhat embarrassedly.
Moira's heart broke for her son as she looked at him and spoke up. "I think its an excellent suggestion and believe Tommy will be quite understanding and willing to go through with it as the true friend I know him to be where you are concerned."
Oliver let out a breath and hoped his mom would be right. And thankfully, she would be and he and Tommy, Thea included, would have a fun night in watching movies and eating Pizza. Even if the food was a little unpleasant on his stomach but despite that, it would be a relaxing time for the former castaway and now vigilante. Fun that even Moira and Walter had surprisingly joined in on for a time as well. This would also keep him from having a run in with Max Fuller at his Poison club since the two never left the house to go clubbing and Thea wouldn't spill the beans about Tommy and Laurel. Beans that Oliver was well aware of already for certain reasons.
Author's Notes: May there have been much enjoyment of this!
