Chapter 2: In deep
The next day felt different to Olivia, it felt as if she had something to look forward to in her day. All morning she listened to an entire India Arie album and danced around her room, getting ready for school.
She was in the process of picking her shoes and heard her phone buzz, "Good Morning Harrison! How are you friend?"
"Hey? Liv, is that you? What's wrong? You sound giddy this morning." Olivia giggled, hearing the uncertainty in his voice.
"I am happy. I had a relaxing night and got enough rest…" Lying right through her teeth, remembering being on the phone with Fitz all night until she started drifting to sleep, around 4am.
"I am just having a great morning but, let's hope it stays that way when we get the hell hole called Carter Prison…I mean High School." They both laughed on the phone.
"Well, happy girl, I am coming to get you and pick up Abby because it's early and I want to go get Starbucks, you almost ready?" Olivia picked the last of stuff and ran down stars to grad her keys and was stopped by her father.
"Olivia Carolyn Pope, come here!" Rowan yelled all the way from his office and Olivia had a feeling what this was about.
Well there goes my morning! Olivia thought to herself, "Harrison, go get Abby first then me, daddy issues." Harrison just snickered and agreed.
Olivia made her way to her father, as fast as possible, knowing how impatient he gets "Yes, dad? Is there something wrong?"
Rowan looked up from the files on his home office desk and got up from his chair, "Olivia, I wanted to talk to real quick before you headed to school, you're not in trouble and there is nothing wrong, I promise…"
Olivia looked nervous but relaxed after a while, he continued "Liv, I just want to say I apologize for doubting your choices in schools and that I am behind you one hundred percent. Just promise me this year won't be anything like any of your brother's senior years."
Olivia lightened up "Dad, I Olivia Carolyn Pope, promises to not have a reckless senior year like my crazy brothers." Rowan smiled, which he rarely does and gave his daughter a kiss and sent her off to school.
After, a good talk and a wonderful trip to Starbucks, Olivia's morning went back to wonderful and all her friends could tell. "Abby, why are you look at me like that?"
Abby stared at Olivia then looked at Fitz, and went back and forth for about 5 minutes straight. "Well, I be damned! You like him, don't you?" Olivia looked shocked but, that stop Abby from continuing her rant.
"I can't believe you didn't tell me! What best friend does that? I guess you do! I'm happy but mad at the same time but, of all people you Olivia Pope" Abby went on and on then was stopped in her tracks by the sight before.
"Hey, Liv what's up?" Fitz asked, hugged Olivia tightly, with his hands on her waist, observing her beautiful petite body. Olivia just taking it all then, realized her surrounding and stepped back.
"I am doing wonderful how are you Fitzgerald…I'm sorry Fitz." Fitz just grinned and they just stared at each other. "Well, I am doing great too, I had a wonderful night and got some rest after, that intriguing call." Abby groaned and did a bitter laugh, which made Olivia blush.
"I am glad you had a goodnight, I guess I'll see you in class." The bell rang and Olivia walked off leaving Fitz in his spot.
"Ha! You liar! Oh my sweet baby Jesus…you talked to him last night?" Abby sounded like a little school asking 40 million questions.
"Yes, I did. He's my history partner for the semester no big deal! Now you can drop it." Olivia made it to her first class and was a little anxious for her last period.
The day was going great and she finally made it to dance and she was ready to let loose and dance her heart out. "This week is the trail week, and we are doing Hip Hop right now so just follow along the best you can." Her instructor started and Olivia started killing it.
"Man, that girl the other day was fine! Who was that?" Jackson asked as him and Fitz walked down the athletic hallway.
"Her name was Mellie but, I'm not into her like that. She's been into me since like freshmen year, she isn't all that, really." Fitz said while still thinking about Olivia until he was pulled out of his thoughts by loud music.
"Yo, FG! Let's go check out the dancers, I hope some of them are fine…" Fitz gave Jackson a look telling him "Is that all you think about? Girls and what they look like? Get it together man!"
Looking into the dancer room, Fitz's facial expression changed and he didn't want to move or go anywhere. He saw his new angel dancing her heart out, and he could see the passion in every move she did.
Olivia took a break and felt a strong gaze on her, she turned her head and made complete eye contact with Fitz. She just smiled and waved shyly while blushing. He told her to come outside but, she stayed and sent him a text.
Olivia: I would come out there but I love this class and don't want to get in trouble. We will see each other next period.
Fitz: Well, I wanted to ask you something but, I will ask you later on. Have a good class.
Olivia read the last text and started to wonder what all he had to say. Her mind started to wonder all over again, so just danced the thoughts away and focused all over again.
It was time for her final class and she couldn't wait but, didn't want to rush or seem eager. Olivia finally made it to class and saw that he was already there. "Look who made it to class on time." Fitz laughed and moved over for her to sit.
"I'm sorry, something came up and I was trying to hurry…" Olivia could feel herself start to ramble so she shut herself up. Once the bell rang class began.
"Well, hello class! I see you have found your new partners for the semester. Now you all are officially acquainted, let me show you what your projects are." Cyrus began to pass out a packet.
"You will be doing a lawsuit case with your partner and you will be given an opponent group. You and your partner will need to spend as much time together as you can to prepare for the case." Olivia felt her heart stop, spending time with Fitz will kill me. I can't be alone with him, she thought.
"So now I will let you see your topic and start preparing what your case." Cyrus gave them their topic and Fitz seemed excited, Olivia was determined and nervous at the same time.
Fitz grabbed the paper at the same time as Olivia and she shivered at the fingers on hers. "Oh, I'm sorry, go ahead." Fitz let go and waited.
"Our topic is: civil case, charges against your civil rights. We are the defender of the victim." Olivia explained as Fitz took notes.
The bell rang and Olivia got up to pack her stuff and Fitz helped. While they walked out Fitz finally asked her "So we are having a party after the game on Friday and I was wondering if you wanted to come and ride there with me after the game?"
Olivia couldn't believe it at first and then asked confidently "Are you asking me out on a date Fitzgerald?" Olivia accidently said seductively and made Fitz blush.
Fitz stood straight and started being a little manlier, "Yes I am Olivia Pope. I am asking a beautiful girl on a date." After that he was all in her space.
"I will get back to you on that, in about five seconds…" she playfully acted like she was thinking and laughed at the look on his face. "Yes I will go out with you on Friday." Fitz got happy, and hugged her automatically and lifted her up.
Olivia made it home and all she felt was really girly. Again no one was home so she decided to play her music and go on a run.
Olivia made it back to the house to find Abby on her porch, waiting for her. "Hey, Liv! Can I stay here tonight?"
"Yeah definitely, let's go inside. I have something to tell you." Olivia had a huge smile on her face and secrets to tell.
"So how is Fitz doing? I'm pretty sure you talked to him a lot today." Abby said sarcastically, Olivia nudged her in the side, giggling.
"Well…he asked me out on a date after the game on Friday and I said yes. I am really nervous and kind of excited. Abby don't look at me like that." Abby looked shocked and elated at same time.
"You know what that means right? I have to help you get ready and make you over for Friday" Abby wanted to run around excitedly. "Fine, fine, fine! You can, just don't go insane." Olivia sat up.
Olivia's phone went off and when she checked it, her face automatically lit up. Abby knew who it was and didn't even bother nagging her.
Fitz: Hey, beautiful. I just wanted to let you know, I bought you a ticket for the game and I would like you to wear my jersey. I know I am jumping pretty fast but, I've never met someone like you and I want to see what happens after this date.
Olivia was elated and wanted what he wanted but, stayed cool while replying to the text. Abby wanted to know what was happening so bad but, she just let her friend talk.
Olivia: Hey, Fit. Thank you for buying my ticket and I would love to wear you jersey during school. This is something new and I've never met anyone like you either. I want to take a chance.
After that text she never wanted to stop talking to him. The look on Olivia's face made Abby know that Olivia was in deep.