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CHAPTER THREE

Oliver was training in the foundry late into the night, as he had been every night since Felicity left. He couldn't just fall asleep anymore. He needed to tire himself out to the point of passing out just so he could get a few hours of rest every night. He couldn't believe that she had just left him like that. Without a conversation. How was he supposed to stop her if she didn't give him a chance? How was it possible that a girl that he had known for two years had gotten under his skin like this? These were the questions that had plagued him for a month. He knew that he relied on her for Arrow missions, but he realized that her absence had been felt across all areas of his life. He missed seeing her all the time. Her bright clothes, her lipstick, and those heels that she clicked around in all day. He had taken her for granted and he didn't realize it until she was gone. His laptop beeped and he jumped of the salmon ladder.

Wiping away the sweat he walked over to the laptop. It was the only computer that they used anymore since he had yelled at Laurel for going near Felicity's equipment. Ugh poor Laurel, he thought. After that night Laurel had confronted him about Felicity and his feelings for her. The conversation didn't go that well, but Oliver had made it clear that he and Laurel were not going to be together anytime soon. There was too much history and they would always be better off as friends. She had taken it hard, not coming around the foundry as much. But Oliver knew that it was for the best. The last thing he had wanted was to hurt Laurel, but he had to be honest. He never actually told Laurel what he felt for Felicity. Probably because he still wasn't sure. The laptop beeped again, pulling Oliver out of his thoughts. He tried to figure out what was causing the beeping until he realized that Dig had left a window open to his email. Just as he was about to close it an IM popped up.

CCLabs: Hey Dig! Just finished running the diagnostics on that computer you sent us. I should have the results by tomorrow morning.

He had forgotten about the computer that they had found during a mission involving the Triad. Hopefully they would get some information from that computer. Although chances are that the tech at Central City isn't even remotely close to Felicity and her capabilities he thought morosely. The sound of footsteps brought him back and he saw Dig and Roy bounding over to him. They had take out and drinks in their hands.

"Hey man, we were out for a late night snack and thought you might want to join us" Roy said.

"Thanks Roy" Oliver replied, "Oh Dig, you left your e-mail open and someone from Central City Labs messaged about the Triad computer."

Diggle swallowed hard and glared at Roy. Daring him to open his mouth. "Um oh yeah, I'll check it out. Did they say anything specific?"

"No, just that we should have results in the morning. I didn't realize that you knew anyone that worked there."

This time Roy coughed trying to hide his laughter. Dig was really regretting taking the kid out for beers now. "um yeah, I just recently found out that an old friend works there. Anyways, why don't you come over to the table and have some food with us. Roy ordered way to much as per usual." Roy just nodded in agreement.

"Yeah ok" Oliver replied as another beep came from the computer. "Hey Dig, I think you got another message." Oliver read the pop up.

CCLabs: At least this one is in way better shape than the last one I had to analyze. I'll take a cracked screen over bullet holes any day! I forgot to ask, what low life did you guys pull this computer from anyway?

"Don't worry about it Oliver, I'll check it out after we eat." Dig replied. He was too busy unpacking the food. He felt a nudge from Roy and by the time he turned around he realized that they weren't going to be eating anytime soon. The look on Oliver's face said it all. The jig was up.

"How is this possible?" Oliver whispered. Roy looked to Diggle, unsure of what to say. This time Oliver growled, "What the hell is this? How is this possible?"

"Oliver, stay calm. I need you to listen and hear me out." Dig replied.

"You knew! You knew this whole time that she was in Central City and you didn't say a word? You didn't say a goddamn word Dig!" Oliver was full on yelling and just getting started. "You know how crazy I've been going while she's been gone. I have been running down any lead I could to find her and you've know this entire time that she was two hours away. How could you do this to me?"

"Oliver man, relax, we just found out like a week ago that she was in Central." Roy interjected.

"Roy knew?" he thundered. "How is it possible that Roy knew before I did Dig? I need you to explain to me how in the hell you could tell him before you told me."

Diggle sent a glare Roy's way and the younger boy took a few steps back. "Listen, Oliver. Yes, I found out that Felicity was in Central about a week ago when I sent that laptop in to be examined. As soon as I found out she was there I called her boss and got her number. We talked for a while and she asked me not to tell you where she was or that I had even talked to her. She begged me not to say anything. Roy had over heard half of our conversation and one thing led to another so he talked to her for a minute too. Look, we've been struggling with this secret because we wanted to tell you, but we wanted to respect her wishes too."

It was silent in the foundry for what felt like twenty minutes. The three men just standing and staring at each other. Finally Oliver broke the silence. "How is she?" he asked quietly.

Roy decided to field this one. "She seems good. She said she liked her new job and she likes hanging out with Barry and his friends."

A look of pain flashed across Oliver's face. "Barry? So they're together?"

Roy looked over to Dig, realizing that once again he stuck his foot in his mouth. "uh she's just staying with him while she figures things out" Dig replied.

"So is she coming back?" Oliver asked.

"I asked" Dig said, "but I don't think she's sorted through everything yet. I didn't want to push her too much. I'm hoping that she will come back soon though. I'm really sorry Oliver. We didn't want to keep this secret, but it's hard to say no to that girl."

"I get it" Oliver relented. There was no point being angry with Roy and Dig. It's not like she left because of them. He had no one to blame but himself. "I need to go see her." he said determinedly.

"I don't know if that is such a good idea Oliver, she said she wasn't ready."

"Look, she's been away for a month and at this point if we let her stay out there any longer she may never come back. I can't have that. I'm the one that drove her away, and I'm the only one who can get her to come back home. Looks like I'm going to Central City tomorrow boys."

A/N: Hope you guys like where this is going. I'm thinking a few more chapters and hopefully I will knock the next one out in the next day or so. Thanks again for all the love!