Today was Fitz's debut game for the Galaxy and he was a little nervous. Thoughts of him not doing well, his teammates not liking him, and not getting along with the coaching staff ran through his head while running. The main thing that was prominent in his head was Olivia and Harper. The two that had the potential of being his family, if he wasn't such a fuck up a long time ago. Everytime Fitz thought back to the night he broke up with her, he flinched.
The Olivia he saw the other day looked content and really happy. She had it all. Olivia has Harper, an amazing job, and Peter. Speaking of Peter, Fitz hated him. Peter was all over Olivia and when he kissed Olivia, Fitz wanted to punch him. Olivia always made him feel like a jealous teenager. He thought back to the first day they met and amazing year they had together at Stanford.
Flashback: 14 years ago.
" Oh, shit sorry my B." Fitz said as he tried to help the girl that he knocked down dribbling his soccer ball. When the girl looked up Fitz was absolutely mesmerized. She had the most beautiful brown eyes he'd seen and those plump lips, blew Fitz away.
" It would be nice if you looked up to where you are dribbling that ball." Olivia spat angrily. She was running late because a fight over the phone with her dad.
" Woah for a pretty girl you're pretty bitchy." Fitz teased.
" Oh, I'm sorry Mr. Soccer star I didn't mean to hurt your little feelings." Olivia spat back.
" Feisty aren't you? Just how I likem." Fitz smirked.
" Listen pal, I am NOT a toy you can play with when you're bored or lonely or horney. I AM NOT the girl the guy gets at the end of the movie. I AM NOT one of the whore you screw around with. If you want to pretend to be nice to me, you can't be an ass." Olivia half yelled.
" What makes you think that I'm a womanizer?" Fitz raised his eyebrows. " Wow, this girl is judgemental, but why am I so attracted to her?" Fitz thought to himself.
" I mean look at you…" Olivia pointed up and down. " You are a soccer star, not only local but international so yeah you're a womanizer. All jocks are…." Olivia gave a tight smile, while putting a hair behind her ear.
" Well let me prove to you that I am not your average Jock. Go on a date with me." Fitz smiled. Olivia started to laugh hysterically. Here was the school's soccer star, whom she just offended, asking her out on a date. Can this day get more ironic.
" Me….haha…. me go on a date with you….hahahaha…!" Olivia laughed even more. While Fitz was dead serious. He liked this girl, he really liked her. Most of the girls he met throw themselves at him. This girl was different.
" Let's start with my name….I'm Olivia Pope and I already know who you are…."
" Say yes Olivia. Let me prove to you that I am not who you think I am." Fitz said seriously. Olivia looked into Fitz's eyes and something about them said he was telling her the truth. He looked really vulnerable. They looked at each other for a minute and Olivia had made up her mind. Fitz's blue eyes were beautiful. He was built and had no tattoos at the time.
" Yes….." Olivia whispers.
" Yes?…." Fitz whispers back. " I'll pick you up at 5 on Friday." Fitz smiled.
" Okay…"
" Okay." With that the two parted ways. The rest of the week flew by quickly and now it was Friday. Olivia didn't have Fitz's number so she didn't know where they were going. So Olivia just put on a pair of high waisted white shorts, tucked in navy blue long sleeved Vineyard vine T-shirt, brown sperrys, and a white Ralph Lauren baseball cap.
Five minutes later Fitz knocked on the door. When Olivia opened the door, Fitz was breathless. He wondered how a girl can look so good just wearing simple clothing. Most girls he date tried too hard and dressed like sluts. Here is Olivia looking amazing without even trying.
" Hi." Fitz finally spoke up.
" Hi." Olivia said shily.
Olivia looked at what Fitz was wearing and he looked amazing. He had on a white Lacoste v-neck, tan cargo shorts, slippers, and a baseball cap worn backwards.
" These are for you." Fitz smiled and handed over a dozen red roses.
" Aww, thank you Fitz." Olivia smelled the roses.
" Shall we go?" Fitz held out his hand for her. Olivia smiled and nodded.
When their fingers intertwined there was a spark. Both Fitz and Olivia felt it. Fitz lead her to his Chevy camaro and opened the door for Olivia. Then quickly went around to get in. Once he started Fitz had on " Sweet child O Mine Guns N Roses."
" OH. MY. GOD FITZ! I LOVE GUNS N ROSES!" Olivia yelled and kissed him on the cheeks.
" What?! Really? Some of my friends haven't even heard of them."
" This is favorite song from them." Olivia smiled. She was already starting to like Fitz.
The rest of the car ride they spent talking about music, their goals, and other interest. A while later they arrived at a hill and the couple got out of the car. Once they got to their destination Olivia gasped. It overlooked the whole city of Santa Clara and the view was breath taking.
" Wow…." Olivia said in a small voice.
" Wow…." Fitz replied looking at her reaction.
" It's a new world…."
" It is in deed."
" How many girls have you taken up here?"
" You're the first….My dad and I found it when I was younger. It's like our special place….. I wanted to take you here because you are different Olivia. This place is a symbol of you because it was unexpected and turned into something amazing." With Fitz admission Olivia hugged his hard, she didn't know why she needed to hug him, but at the time it felt necessary.
" Do you and your dad still come up here…..?"
" No, no he died 5 years ago. My biggest cheerleader…...my mom wanted me to be a lawyer just like her…..while my dad inspired and pushed me to go after my dreams…. I don't know why I just told you all that…" Olivia looked into Fitz's blazing blue eyes and kissed him.
After a few seconds of shock Fitz kissed her back. Within a few minutes their tongues were battling for dominance. After a while Fitz pulled back and smirked.
" Am I doing a good job of showing you the real me?"
" We shall see…." Olivia teased. Fitz laughed and took them over to the tree that was resting on top of the hill and set up the picnic.
Fitz made turkey sandwiches, lemonade, and brought strawberries. Throughout dinner they talked about anything and everything. Olivia told Fitz about how her dad and her didn't have a good relationship. Also the fact that he thinks he owns her. Fitz told her that he and his mother have not spoken since he left for Stanford because she did not support him being a soccer player. He felt like he could tell Olivia everything about him and not be judged.
As the days followed Olivia and Fitz went on more dates and then they became an official couple. The two was inseparable. They were so cute together and the school even gave them a ship name " Olitz." All the guys were envious of Fitz because he had a goddess to call his girlfriend. All the girls were jealous because Olivia had Fitz who they knew was going to be a very successful sexy soccer player.
One night after making love, Olivia was sleeping on top of Fitz.
" Livvie, wake up…" Fitz ran his hands up and down Olivia's.
" Hmmmm, what babe?" Olivia said sleepily.
" Open those beautiful eyes and look at me…" Olivia opened her eyes and looked at Fitz.
" I love you…"
" Oh, Fitz I love you too…."
END OF FLASHBACK.
Fitz smiled when he thought back of those amazing days. Livvie, his Livvie happy in his arms. He did what he had to do for her success. But damn he missed her so much. Fitz knew Olivia would be totally over them if he told her about Amanda Tanner. Who has called him since his return to the states. Fitz sighed and ran back to the stadium. When he got back from his run he saw that Olivia and Peter were in a heated argument. Fitz hid behind the building and watched. After Peter left Olivia's eyes were glossy.
" Hi." Fitz whispered in a voice saying forgive me, I love you.
" Hello." Olivia said cooly.
" You okay?"
" Just peachy…."
" You wanna talk about it?"
" Since when did you play shrink?"
" I...um...I just thought...you know what I'm sorry to bother you." Fitz began to walk away.
" I told him about our past….."
" And he got mad….."
" Yeah, he thinks that I'm still in love with you and that you're here to take me from him….."
" Do you still love me?" There was an awkward silence between them.
" I did once…..I gotta go Fitz….I'll see you before the game….." Olivia ran away from Fitz. Her answer to his question hurt like hell, but he expected that. After all he did break her heart. Fitz wiped a tear that was fallen and jogged back to the stadium.
Before any of his teammates got to the locker room Fitz was already there. He's been there since morning. Fitz dribbled the ball back and forth, and repeated his actions in the hallway. He wasn't looking up and bumped into someone.
" Oh my god Livvie! I am so sorry." Fitz helped Olivia up.
" It's okay, you haven't changed a bit haven't you? Pregame ritual?" Olivia remembered how he would always do this before a game.
" Yeah….it's kind of a habit….. Sorry…"
" It's okay…." Olivia laughed. Just when Olivia was about to say something else Peter came calling her name. Olivia answered him and left. Three hours later Fitz and the team were all dressed and ready. They were all lined up in the tunnel and then the kids that came out with the players entered.
Fitz felt someone grab his hand. The hand was small, but Fitz got a strange, but good feeling from it.
" Hi, Mr. Grant, i'll be walking out with you!" Harper smiled excitedly.
" Hey, Harper that's great! And it's just Fitz!" Fitz smiled at the little girl. He didn't know why but he felt a pull towards Harper.
" Okay Mr. Gr, I mean Fitz." Harper smiled shyly.
Then they had to walk out. When Fitz exited out of the tunnel the crowd went wild. They were excited to see Fitz in a Galaxy jersey. They did all their pregame ritual and before the game started Harper gave Fitz a big hug and wished him luck. That was all Fitz needed to get his confidence level to a 100% and calm his nerves.
As the game started everything was zoned out for Fitz. It was only the ball and him. The opposing team Real Salt Lake were on Fitz from the starting minute. Everyone focused on Fitz because they knew he can make a goal from anywhere. They defended him closely and kept the ball away from as possible. It was now half time and the score was 0-0.
Fitz looked up at Harper and Olivia who was sidelines. Usually kids weren't allowed sideline, but everyone loved Harper and loved her positive attitude. She was their little mascot. Fitz's team headed in the locker room and returned a while later. Fitz was walking out when he heard Harper.
" I BELIEVE IN YOU FITZ! THEY ARE NOTHING! YOU GOT PASS MESSI YOU CAN GET PAST THESE WIMPS!" Harper yelled at the top of her lungs.
Fitz waved at Harper and Olivia who was hugging her from behind. Olivia smiled at Fitz and kissed Harper on the head. The second half got off to a great start. Fitz did everything he could, but the ball was successfully kept away from him. It was now the 90th minute and they were given 3 minutes extra time. At the two minutesport mark Fitz got hold of the ball.
Fitz worked his way around the defenders and he passed it to his teammate Jake. Jake dribbled it around and tossed it up. Fitz spun around and did a bicycle kick. Fitz landed and all he heard was a loud cheer and he smiled. He ran over to the corner did his full body fist pump and made the sign of the cross, while his teammates ran to him. He then looked at Harper who was going crazy and Olivia had a proud smile.
That was all that mattered at the moment. Harper and Olivia were proud of him. Fitz pointed to Harper and mouthed " For you kid." and Harper went nuts. She was in heaven. There was there was her idol who just dedicated his bicycle kick to her. The game was over and everyone celebrated. Once Fitz got out of the locker room, Harper jumped at him.
" YOU DID IT FITZ! YOU WERE AMAZING! THAT WAS SOOOO COOL!" Harper clung on to Fitz.
" Thanks kiddo, that was for you. Without your belief in me I wouldn't have been able to do that!"
" REALLY?" Harper asked wide eyed.
" Yup!" Fitz smiled.
" Will you teach me how to do the bicycle kick?" Harper asked excitedly.
" I would be honored." Fitz smiled at the little girl. She reminded him so much of when he was a young boy. Fitz's thoughts were interrupted when Peter and Olivia came looking for Harper.
" Harp, sweetheart it's time to go home, you have school tomorrow." Peter said sternly.
" Please a little bit more with Fitz." Harper begged.
" No, means no kiddo." Olivia chimed in. " Say goodnight to Fitz."
" Night Fitz." Harper said with a frown.
" Good Night Harper." Fitz smiled at Harper as she gave him another hug. Then her Olivia and Peter walked away. Again Fitz was left in pain. That could be him going home with Harper and Olivia. He was alone and hated the feeling.
Fitz got into his porsche SUV and took out his wallet. He got out the picture of him and Olivia. It was when they were at the beach. Olivia was on Fitz's back they were laughing. Fitz sighed and drove out of the stadium.
A/N: Awwww, poor Fitz. I guess he shouldn't broken her heart like that. Harper is adorable. Predictions? REVIEWS!
