Thank you for all the reviews … I initially wrote the first chapter on my phone whilst on the train when I got home and uploaded on my computer I was very eager to post it I just skimmed it after a few reviews I did go back and notice the many grammar errors hopefully this one is better :/ I am considering a beta.
Unbeknown to the world Oliver Queen had been more than stranded on an Island for the past five years. During his time on the Island he only had one goal survive, with his father's dying wish to use a list of names he left him and bring down those who poisoned his city Oliver Queen became someone else he became something else.
After following Felicity home he had returned to the foundry his base of operations which was only known to one other person his bodyguard John Diggle. He could not shake Felicity Smoak out of his head, he had not expected her yet something about her was so familiar. He lingered on the kiss she had planted on him taking him by surprise. If only his friend Slade had seen him now he had been taught to be mindful of his surroundings and in that moment her became stiff when that girl had cupped his face. He was confused not understanding how he had let his guard down and allowed the girl to come so close.
"Whose dress is this?" John Diggle asked from across the foundry, their base of operations still needed refurbishing so far they had a med table a few computers and a case where his arrows were.
"A girl I saved tonight from being raped in the Glades" Oliver replied stripping out of his Hood attire.
"So what she thought she would thank you by coming back here?" Diggle questioned shooting glares at Oliver.
"No she hit her head was unconscious I brought her back here changed her into something else and then took her home when she woke up"
"Are you out of your mind" Diggle says loudly causing Oliver to shoot death glares at him. "And does this girl know where this place is who you are, why didn't you call the police, ambulance …"
"Do you think I'm stupid Diggle, she has no idea where this place is or who I am, when I returned her to her vehicle I blindfolded her" Oliver says more composed.
"That doesn't answer my question why here Oliver"
"I don't know I have been so fixated on the list when I patrol it's to follow the names on that list tonight was the first time I saved someone and put arrows into people who were not on the list" he says changing into his jeans reminding himself to bring a new pair tracksuits.
Diggle raises his eyebrows motioning him to continue.
"What I'm trying to say is if I hadn't been in the area that girl would have been raped and not by one guy Diggle there were three and one had a knife they could have killed her" he walks over to the computer desk taking out his father's journal and crossing a name of the list. "She said something asked why I saved her when I usually go after the 1%s of the corrupt in the city, she is right there is much crime on the streets especially in the Glades I know I have a mission but I need to make time patrolling ensure that events like tonight do not occur". He takes a seat on the computer chair staring at Diggle.
Oliver clenches his teeth together a his brow raises as Diggle stares at him "Well I said we could do more for this city but you were adamant you needed to cross the names of the list and what this girl says one thing and you're going to protect the city"
"Diggle" Oliver stares down his partner.
"So tell me what are you going to do when you go on patrols? Kill wannabe rapists kill street kids who rob the convenience stores" Diggle folds his muscular arms staring straight back at Oliver.
"No of course not I do not kill everyone Diggle like tonight as much as I wanted to kill those men I didn't but I did give Lance a call he should have nicked them by now I will just put the fear of God into these wannabe criminals ensure they won't do it again" he smiles proudly.
"Did you tell this girl that you notified Lance because you do know he is going to follow this up ask her questions especially about you"
"Diggle she didn't see anything and no I did not tell her, I told Lance the girl took off I just told him what the men's plans were"
"What why didn't you tell him about her, her identity?" Diggle asks confused.
"Because they all shared the same tattoo from a gang what makes you think they wouldn't just get one of their boys to pay her visit if they take her out they walk free"
"First of all don't say boys it sounds weird when you say it and … are they not walking free anyways no witness Oliver" Diggle rubs his head.
"That's why the Arrow will pay them a visit and put, putting the fear of God to the test" he says coldly.
"Arrow?!" Diggle exclaims.
"Something she called me said the papers make the Hood out to be a cold hearted killer and that the Arrow saved her tonight" he smiles proudly.
"Looks like you have a groupie"
"Well she did kiss me on the lips" Oliver smirks.
"What"
"But like I said she saw nothing no idea who I am anyways I have a family I need to get going and see before they realise I did not spend the night there" he says packing his bag.
"Before careful man" Diggle says rolling his eyes not believing what he just heard.
Felicity finally arrives at her home the whole ride home she replayed the night's events her hands still trembled remembering the feeling of their touch on her skin. She could not wait to have shower and wash away the feeling of them on her. She contemplated whether she wanted to wash her lips remembering how it was completely uncharacteristic of her to kiss the Hood especially after the strong opinions she has when she tries to talk her brother out of following in his footsteps.
Felicity wondered how the vigilante knew her name she opened her glove compartment and found her work ID was still in the same place as she had left in. She shifts her body collecting her bag and groceries from the backseat that the Hood had clearly picked up and put it there. It is then that she notices her purse, someone had looked in it, she noticed her driver's license and she smiles, so that's how he knew her name.
Once she enters her home, she likes to call it home because it really isn't a house it is more like a side door to a detached house. Her home was nothing special; her kitchen was small barely fitted two people let alone three and a dog. Her place had one bedroom which her mother slept in, sometimes she would share a bed with her mother and at other times she and her 17 year old brother would share the sofa bed.
Felicity walks into her mother's room to see if she is there, she is not at all surprised to find her mother passed out with a random man in her bed with a bottle of very cheap wine lying on the floor. She goes in cringing at the sight and takes out some clothes for her shower. Closing the door she notices that her brother Roy and their dog Max were not there. Knowing immediately that he was out looking for her she reached for her phone to find 17 missed calls and about a dozen texts from him.
"Hey Roy, I'm fine at home … I said I'm fine … I'll explain when you get home ok … yes … just see you then … fine Roy fine" rushing into their tiny bathroom she jumps into the steaming shower careful to not use up all the hot water.
Once Felicity was done she changed her under ware and held the clothes the Hood gave her, she smirked slightly and then put them back on. She made the sofa bed and waited for Roy to get home. Pulling her knees up to her chest trying to shut off her mind she did not hear Roy walk in.
"Flick" he says panic in his voice as her quickly pulls his sister into a very tight embrace. Felicity then releases her tears that she fought really hard to fight along with sobs into her brother's shoulder, her tears spilling onto his favourite red hoody. "Felicity where were you, I called and called I was terrified I took Max and we tried to find you". He lifts his sister's chin noticing the gash on her forehead her runs his fingers along it "How did this happen" his voice betraying him knowing it could only mean two things if you are a woman living in the Glades. Either mugged or raped and usually the mugged victims are raped too.
"I was attacked by three guys coming out of Mal's store made a run for it I knew I should have put effort into track at school they backed me into an alleyway …"
"Did … Flick" he pulls his sister into another embrace as their German shepherd dog Max joins them on the bed laying his head by Felicity. Tears begin to leave Roy's eyes scared for what his sister is about to tell him. "Flick" he whispers.
"It came to a stop the Hood showed up and …"
Roy pulls her back meeting her blue eyes "The Hood saved you? How, what happened did the men get away? Did he put arrows in them?"
Felicity takes a deep breath "Like I said there were three in the alleyway two of them were holding me" she releases a breath and inhales again "One had a knife actually cut my favourite blue dress that I brought especially for today's meeting and lunch with Kord Industries IT department anyways Hood shows up puts arrows in them fights with them I banged my head woke up was in these clothes the Hood's by the way and I was I think at the Hood's house he said wanted to ensure I was safe bla bla bla and then he showed me to my car and I drove home" she said the last part in one breath.
"You were in the Hood's house what was it like" Roy notices her clench her eyebrows together "Sorry I mean are you alright they didn't … the Hood got there in time?"
"Yes nothing like that happened Roy but if he hadn't of been there well you probably would be identifying me at the morgue because mom is clearly off her head and she wouldn't know probably doesn't even know what I look like right now "
"Don't say stuff like that not about mom because well that's true but … I am so glad you are safe and alright. I was so scared I don't know what I'd do without you" Roy says as he lays on the very uncomfortable sofa bed pulling Felicity down with him holding his sister tightly as she lays her cheek on his chest. "Let me guess mom has a new guy in there with her"
"Yerp, I need to call work in the morning as much as we need the money I can't go in tomorrow with this gash and … just don't really feel like going to work tomorrow" she sniffles as Roy's arm tightens around her.
"Yeah that's fine George has got a job for me …"
"Nothing illegal Roy please I know we are desperate and we need to pay Suite by the end of the week but please last thing I need is you in jail and let me tell you now buddy orange is so not your colour and I watched a few prison documentaries they like pretty boys in prison" she states.
"Is that right so I'm a pretty boy, stop you're ruining my criminal image" he laughs.
"Remember that guy mom dated what's his name Jack and his advice when I got arrested for stealing milk which was stupid because it was our milk and Mr Jacobs kept stealing it from us I just stole it back well not stole because it was ours but remember when that Lance guy arrested me Jack gave me some great advice about prison" she rambles on and Roy is grateful that whatever happened last night was not too serious if she babbling.
"And what was Jack's advice?" Roy laughs remember Felicity being arrested and how she argued with the police office declaring her innocence and then when that really annoying bald Detective went in for the arrest he remembers her trying to make a run for it.
"Are you recalling me getting arrested and by the laugh and look on your face you're remembering me making a run for it" Felicity begins to laugh now siting up and patting Max.
"I can't believe you ran rule number one if you are innocent don't run just makes you seem guilty"
"Is that so expert anyways Jack goes you'll be fine in prison kid just remember keep your shoulders up and your eyes low shows the other women that you ain't looking for trouble but if they want to start something then they know not to mess with you" Felicity slaps Roy gently who is holding his hands over his face hiding his laughter. "He also says don't let anyone make you their bitch it may seem nice because no one will pick on you but you remember …"
"You're someone's bitch" Roy finishes her sentence. They continue with their laughter for a few more seconds. Roy sits up finally and takes his sister's hand "Are you ok really?"
"I was terrified Roy I tried to fight them off, I don't know what I would have done if he didn't show up" tears consume her once more.
"So looks like the cold hearted killer isn't really that cold remind me to thank him if I ever see him" he squeezes Felicity's hand.
"I was wrong, I don't know but I … he was gentle I thought I would feel violated at the idea of him removing my torn dress and putting me in this but I didn't, I felt safe and he was different, kind and gentle my very own Hero" she smiles.
"Ok that's creepy you fantasising about the Hood let me guess you hate mysteries and you're going to do all you can to unveil the famous vigilante please be careful just because he saved you doesn't mean he won't put an arrow in you if you know his identity" Roy pleads with his sister.
"Wow when did the roles reverse usually I am the one telling you to stay away from him because he is dangerous and you are the one telling me just how madly in love you are with him"
"One I am not madly in love him I just think it's amazing that someone is standing up and putting a stop to the corrupt and second you are implying you are madly in love with him" Roy raises his eyebrow moving his head attempting to get Felicity to talk.
"One I am not madly in love him I just met him and secondly this is one mystery that I don't really mind not solving" she smirks as she lays back on the bed Max coming in between them as usual "Goodnight love you" Felicity says closing her eyes sleep has prolonged her for too long.
"Night Flick love you too" Roy plants a kiss on her forehead and lays down trying to get some shut eye.
Ok here's chapter 2 … hope you like … chapter 3 will be how Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak meet I have a few ideas so stay tuned.
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