Olivia was frozen in shock, of course she would be caught, what the hell was she thinking, screwing around in Jake's club, was she out of her mind or just plain crazy ? Luckily Jake had closed the curtain immediately but with the most sinister look on he's face. She didn't know what to say or what to do, her heart beating fastly and the thick lump in her throat pulsating. Even A.J. was quiet, one of the only times he managed to stay silent. Olivia put on her left shoe and ran left him behind in their sinful hide-out. She immediately saw John talking to Jake put their faces weren't angry or anything, she couldn't believe he hadn't immediately told John of his discovery but nevertheless her entire body was shaking when she moved towards them. "Hey baby there you are", he smiled. "So Jake hasn't told him", she thought and let out a deep breath of relief even though she was feeling utterly guilty.
The next day a meeting was set to sort out the last details of their upcoming job and this time they were meeting at John's place. Olivia woke up due to the sun that was shining in her face and as soon as she opened her eyes the sick feeling in her stomach from yesterday evening was back and the sensation of A.J.'s touch made her twist and turn on the inside. She still wasn't sure what had gotten into her, maybe temporary insanity, she shook her head while thinking of the horrible mistake she had made only a few hours earlier, a mistake that had felt so right at that moment and so wrong as soon as her head started working again. She hadn't dared to look John into the eye and told him she would stay at her house because she didn't feel well and didn't want him to get sick too and he had, believed her, of course he did he loved her too much to think of her as this cheating person she was and she hated herself so much for toying with him this way. Olivia hadn't slept in her apartment in ages, she didn't feel at home their anymore even though her entire stuff was there, with John she felt like they were a little family of their own. Even when they fought she wouldn't leave she'd stay with him and mostly they made up very fastly. They would fight, throw some stuff at each other no one really meant and she would always apologize because she couldn't stand him being mad at her. John would then play a little with her and pout for some time until he would take her out for a ride to places she had never been and they would stay there for hours talking. Their little make it up trips where always worth the fight she thought secretly but deep down inside her she knew that if he ever found out about A.J. there would be no place far enough for them to drive to, in order to forget about it. She dragged herself out of the bed and into her bathroom, the upcoming meeting wasn't exactly something she was looking forward to. Olivia looked into the mirror and in front of her inner eye she saw A.J. grabbing her pushing her against the wall, kissing her and at that thought she shook her head once more but the feeling wouldn't go away, the guilt paired with a little thrill and fascination combined with the sickening sensation in her stomach. She had to keep it together, they were about to start a job and that stuff couldn't be near that. "Focus for fuck's sake", she said to her reflection before putting on some clothes.
Olivia was the first to arrive but that had been her intention, she didn't want A.J. to know that she hadn't slept at John's place. She had gotten him a little toy car and when he opened the door she didn't say anything she just held it up. "Okay ! ", he laughed, "What have you done ? ", he got the hint and was a little suspicious to why she was showing up with that "gift". She didn't say anything she just stepped in and hugged him tightly, smelling his perfect scent. "I just want to take a trip, maybe after the meeting ? ", she whispered,her voice barely audible. "What is the matter with you ? Is there something wrong ? ", John's asked worried. "Nothing… it's fine…but we could take a ride later couldn't we ? ". John looked at her disbelievingly, "I got some important stuff to deal with baby and I just can't "take a ride", now ! Come on we're preparing a major heist". Olivia was astounded by his words but that was the thing with John, as soon as it was about work, nothing else mattered, the job always came first. It hadn't bothered her in the past because they had never worked together while being with each other. "Oh okay ! I know, where was my mind ? ", she said sarcastically but he was already going over some blueprints. Olivia was relieved to some extent that he was consumed with work and wouldn't realise how weird she would be acting around him and after the job the guilt would probably be not this bad anymore. She took a deep breath and made herself some coffee. "You want some ? ", she asked John who was sitting at the table, eyes narrowed just grunting "mmh". "That's gonna be fun", she said to herself. When she brought him the cup he looked up and smiled : "Thanks. ", the smile soothed her and she kissed him to his cheek before going out to the pool.
Olivia opened the door, John and Jake hadn't heard the doorbell, they were discussing heavily. And once more fate was playing tricks on her because on the other side of the door were Jesse and A.J. both grinning. "Hey girl", Jesse gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before getting in, he was already late and Jake wouldn't be amused about that kind of behaviour. A.J. took a little step forward but she didn't move in the first place. He had his head a little bowed and then he looked up : "You gonna let me in ? We got some work to do ! ", he said seriously but his facade dropped immediately and he smiled widely at Olivia. She was totally tripping on the inside but she managed to take a step to the left and A.J. took of his head to thank her and pressed a light kiss to her nose before entering the house. Olivia had to hold back a little laugh : his entire appearance the way he acted, so carefree, she couldn't help herself but laugh at the fact that he could be so calm when he was in as much trouble as she was. It wasn't a pleasant laugh it was filled with disbelief and remorse. She went back into the living room only to meet another of Jake's obscure looks and she raised her eyebrows to let him know that she wasn't fooling around anymore, nevertheless she had to talk to Jake under all circumstances. "Liv ? ", A.J.'s voice sounded in her ears, she had been a little absent. "Yeah ? What ? ", she asked puzzled. "I thought we should start trying to break down the security system, I brought one similar to the one of the company", A.J. explained and as soon as she looked at him she had the images back in her head and her heart was thumping again. Olivia closed her eyes and dismissed the thought. "Oh… yeah sure, let's do it. "
They all took a break after two hours and Olivia was stunned how little she had thought about her escapade, working with A.J. just felt comfy, like old times and she had missed it more than she would have guessed not for him but for the sake of working. Jake was alone in the kitchen, there wouldn't be a better occasion she thought and walked towards him.
"So… about yesterday", she begun with an uneasy feeling. "I suppose you think I'm a bitch but…". Jake shook his head : "Listen the only reason I didn't tell John is that I think you're normally an honest person and because I believe that this won't happen again. " Olivia felt the lump in her throat fading : "It won't happen again I swear ! I don't know what's wrong with me but I can assure you that I feel awful and that nothing like that will ever happen again ! ", she sputtered. "Thanks Jake you don't know how much I appreciate it", she smiled crookedly. "I'm watching you", he just said before heading back to the others. Olivia was experiencing a sensation of relief she had never thought it would be possible to feel. She had gotten a second chance and there was no way she was blowing that. "He didn't tell John I take it ? ", A.J. whispered when she sat next to him. "Shut up ! Not here ! ", she hissed even though no one of the others were around. "We need to talk ! ", he went on and she couldn't believe him. "You know what ? We'll talk but I'm gonna choose the place and you're gonna listen until I'm done ! Let me tell you just one thing : nothing like yesterday will ever happen again ! ", she said angrily. "I know that Frixie but we can always talk right ? ", he smiled and stroke her arm gently but she shook it off. "Stop it ! I mean it ! Meet me tonight at my place then we can get over with this entire situation".
