Hello people! Sorry this took so long, but THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! I got some great feedback on the story, which I am incredibly thankful for, and so, it will be continued into a multichapter!

I'm so sorry that this took me so long to write, but I hope it will have been worth the wait. I am a big believer in happy endings, especially OTP regarding happy endings, so some things will probably be different in what I write vs the actual storyline of the show. And I will explain those in the ending AN's. But I've been doing a lot of brainstorming, and some fluffy scenes will be coming up in the future. ;)

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"Sharp right on 54th."

She heard the motorcycle screech against the rough gravel.

"I see him."

Her eyes scanned the screen, flitting from corner to corner, looking for any possible oncoming threats, while her fingers dashed over the keyboard. She glanced at the small box in the right hand corner of the computer to her left. Before she knew it, a deep voice filled her com link,

"I've got it. We're on my way back."

She got to work quickly, erasing all footage of the recent chase from traffic and security cameras. Just as her finger finished clicking the last key, she heard the door to the foundry open. Her head turned to see the three men who mattered most to her enter the room. Going into her automatic routine, she checked them over for any injuries, searching for any wince, grimace, scratch, anything that could possibly cause them pain, relieved to find nothing. In accordance with her routine, she unconsciously found herself walking to Oliver, and wrapping her arms around him, taking in his scent. He responded immediately, pulling her into his embrace. A sigh escaped her lips and she allowed herself to finally relax, knowing that he was safe and in her arms. His lips brushed over her forehead briefly, before pulling away (reluctantly might he add), allowing her to turn and further inspect the others. Aside from a little weariness, both Diggle and Roy seemed perfectly fine, thankfully.

"So how'd it go?"

Roy handed her a flash drive, with a hopeful smile. "This should be everything." Smiling, she walked over to their brand new screen.

"And that, concludes Case 285173 - Jason Frace."

"But the gang is still out there. They still have 5 more members at large." Oliver thought aloud. A frown replaced Felicity's proud grin.

"You really know how to take the satisfaction out of a win, don't you."

"It's his superpower," Diggle added, "Aside from the deadly accurate archery skills."

"Don't forget managing to be late for almost everything!" Felicity called out.

"Okay okay, I get it. You're right. This was a win." Oliver finally conceded.

"Yup! Our 50th criminal out behind bars in the last 5 months." Felicity declared proudly.

"Wow, has it really been that many, and that long?" Roy questioned.

"Yeah. And you've been getting much better. Your control is improving along with your precision." Oliver told the young man. Roy nodded his head in sincere appreciation. Oliver had become a mentor of sorts for Roy, and they'd formed an almost brother-like relationship. Needless to say, the team had come a long way in the past 5 months.

"I say this calls for some ice cream." Felicity announced, walking over to their mini fridge, she'd finally convinced Oliver to install one. 'Stressing about you guys makes me hungry!' She'd defended. Of course, Oliver couldn't resist saying yes.

"Thanks, but you guys go ahead. I should probably go home, Lyla will be waiting for me." Diggle said, starting to gather his stuff. While Felicity usually would have insisted, she knew that pregnant Lyla had John a little on edge.

"Here," she responded, handing him a pint to take home, "share this at home. Tell her we said hi, and to drop a line if she needs anything."

"Will do," John told her, giving her a side hug.

"Goodnight John." She called as he left, which was followed by 2 "Goodnight Digg" 's.

Turning back to Roy and Oliver, she could sense both of them were about to speak up, about heading home. She merely fixed them with a withering stare and stated firmly, "No." And so, both of them closed their mouth and opened their ice cream.

"Mint chocolate chip?" Oliver offered, almost as a show of good faith. Felicity nodded happily, getting out a spoon, ready to dig into the amazing heaven that was mint chocolate chip ice cream.

She joined the two, as they happily ate their ice cream, making small talk.

"Have you been able to find a job yet?" Felicity questioned Roy, walking over to throw out her empty carton.

He shrugged, letting out a sigh. "No, not yet. You wouldn't happen to know anyone looking for a former barista/waiter, would you?"

"As a matter of fact, I do," She said, pulling out a flyer from her skirt pocket, "Big Belly Burger's hiring. They're looking for waiters, in fact. It would be good for you. Plus, I wouldn't mind getting some discounts, as the employee's friend."

Chuckling, Roy took the flyer. "Alright, I'll think about it. Anyways, I should get going, see you guys tomorrow."

"See you Roy. Get some rest. We have training tomorrow." Oliver called out. Roy nodded in affirmation, before heading out.

"And then there were 2." Oliver turned around to face Felicity. He opened his mouth to say something, but something on her desk caught his eye.

"What's that?" He questioned.

"It's a fern. I thought the place could use a little sprucing, seeing as that you live here now. Besides, it thrives in low light, so I thought it wouldn't be too bad." She smiled. However, when Oliver didn't respond, her mind started panicking. "It's fine if you don't like it. I can have it removed if you want. Well not removed, I mean it's not like you need construction workers or anything, but like take it out-"

"Felicity," he placed his hand on her forearm, cutting off her ramble, "it's prefect. Thank you, I just..." He stared off at her. She shifted uncomfortably under his gaze.

"What is it? Do I have chocolate on my face or something?"

"No, your just. You're remarkable." He smiled at her, a genuine smile.

She gave him a cute smile, enhanced by the rosy blush that tainted her cheeks. "Well thank you for remarking on it."

He pulled her into his embrace, resting his chin on her head, as hers came to rest right over his heart. They stood there for a minute, just enjoying the moment of peace, before his eyes caught a glance at the clock.

"Wow, it's late. I should get you home."

"No, it's fine. I can drive myself. You'd have to do double, driving there and then back." She said, pulling away. He gazed into her eyes.

"For you, I'd do anything."

She let out a chuckle. "God, you're so cheesy."

"But you love me."

"That I do." She allowed him to guide her to her car.

"So, you ready for tomorrow?" Oliver froze. His mind went into a frenzy trying to remember what was tomorrow. Catching his 'dear in headlights' look, she sighed.

"Tomorrow's the board meeting meeting. Where you are gonna convince the board to give you back Queen Consolidated."

Oliver let out a groan. "I'm so sorry, I completely forgot."

"It's fine Oliver. I have everything ready. You just need to go over it all once or twice, and you should be good." She reassured him.

"What would I do without you?" He asked, placing a hand on her knee, while keeping the other on the steering wheel.

"You mean besides be late to every meeting you have scheduled?" She teased. He let out a laugh, before she continued.

"Hopefully, we'll never have to find out the answer to that question."

"Good," he replied, taking her hand in his, placing a soft kiss on her knuckles. She gave him a loving smile, before stifling a yawn. This didn't go unnoticed by Oliver. (Not many things did.)

"You're tired. Go to sleep. I'll wake you up when we get there. You need some rest."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I'm sure. It's fine. It'll be a while anyways."

"Okay, just for a minute." She replied, tucking her legs underneath her, and closing her eyes. His hand still grasped in hers.

When they arrived, he didn't have the heart to wake her up from her peaceful slumber. Placing one hand under her knee, and the other beneath her neck, he carried her to her apartment. Taking out the spare she kept under her mat (he'd have to talk about that with her later, it really wasn't safe), he entered the apartment. He smiled at the sight of it, every inch was just so...Felicity. Laying her delicately on her bed, he pulled up the covers to her chin. Placing a soft, gentle kiss to her forehead, he whispered, "I love you." With a small smile, he closed the door, and left her to her dreams. He too decided to get back.

They had a big day ahead of them tomorrow.

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