A/N: I AM BACK! So sorry for the delay in updating this fic. This chapter has tags to 1x03. Enjoy :)

Night Out

It was their weekly ice cream date and Laurel was ready to relax and eat ice cream with her best friend. She had arrived at Felicity's apartment dressed comfortably in her pajamas and Felicity was quick to change into her own pajamas before digging out two pint of their favorite flavors from her freezer.

"Laurel I am telling you. This new job is amazing. It is exactly where I wanted to be when I took the job at Merlyn Global. I just have no idea how I got it. I didn't even apply for the Applied Science position. I applied to be head of IT." Felicity sighed in frustration as she took another bite of her ice cream.

Laurel's eyes widened slightly before quickly taking a bite of ice cream.

Felicity's eyes narrowed at her best friend. She opened her mouth to question her before a knock sounded on her door.

"We are so not done talking about this. You know something and you aren't telling me." Felicity said as she got up from her place on the couch.

When Felicity swung open the door she was shocked to see a nervous looking Tommy standing in her doorway.

"Tommy?! What are you doing here?" Felicity said in shock.

"Well, I- I wanted to come and ask you how the new job is? And also ask you something else." Tommy said uncertainly.

"My new job? I didn't tell you about that. I didn't even tell you I was going for a promotion… Wait… LAUREL! You told Tommy about my promotion?!" Felicity went from confused to angry in a split second.

Laurel appeared at her shoulder "Umm, yes? I'm sorry, it was a slip of the tongue. I know you didn't want him knowing until you got it."

"Why didn't you want me to know?" Tommy asked incredulous.

"Because! Tommy, I don't need your help climbing the ladder." Felicity looked exasperated "Just, come in, we are arguing in the doorway and my neighbors are going to start coming out if we don't get inside." She reentered her apartment, brushing past Laurel. She plopped back onto her couch and took a large bite of ice cream as she closed her eyes.

Laurel and Tommy followed quietly and sat down on either side of her. Laurel picking up her own discarded ice cream.

"Did you help me get this job? Or did I get it on my own?" Felicity asked in a small voice not looking up.

"All I did was tell my dad how fabulous you were at your old job. I told him how wasted your talents were in IT. He looked over your credentials on his own accord and put you where he thought you fit." Tommy said. Laurel took note to the burning look he gave Felicity. "You are incredible Felicity Smoak and you deserve to be recognized as such."

Felicity stayed silent for a moment before looking up and locking eyes with Tommy. "I appreciate it, Tommy, really. But please in the future I would really prefer to get my promotions on my own accord."

Felicity and Tommy continued staring at one another. Laurel let out a cough to catch their attention.

"Well, anyways that's not the only reason I came here. Oliver wants to scout out some clubs tomorrow and I thought I would come and invite you guys… I had a feeling Laurel would be here as well." Tommy snapped out of his reverie.

"Sounds fun. I know a place we can go to. Some of the girls from IT kept talking about this place called Jets downtown. They are supposed to have some pretty great mixed drinks." Felicity grinned.

"I could do with a break. Joanna has been nagging me that I need to get out more." Laurel said.

"You do! You work too hard sometimes Laurel. You deserve to just cut loose from time to time." Felicity wrapped her arms around Laurel and squeezed.

"So, am I telling Oliver you are both joining us?" Tommy asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes, Merlyn. We are gonna go." Felicity said the teasing edge to her voice returning.

"Perfect. I will pick you ladies up tomorrow night at nine. Does here work?" Tommy said. He rubbed his hands together as he got up from the couch.

"Sounds fine by me." Laurel said as Felicity nodded in agreement.

"Ok then. I guess I will get out of your hair." Tommy stated as he began walking towards the door.

"I'll walk you out Tommy." Felicity said as she too got up.

Laurel casually glanced over her shoulder and caught Tommy kissing Felicity lightly on the cheek before leaving.

Once the door was shut fully Laurel turned so she was fully facing Felicity. "Oh girl, this flirting is getting kind of ridiculous! When are you two just going to jump on it already?" she smirked at her best friend

Felicity groaned "Shut up. I am still mad at you for telling him about my promotion. I could have gotten into Applied Science on my own in my own time."

"Well really, all Tommy did was rave about his crush to his dad" Laurel continued to tease her.

Felicity simply threw a pillow at her. "You are insufferable."

"But you love me."

"Yeah, yeah." Felicity grinned despite her teasing tone.

Next Day 8:30 PM

Laurel was busy putting on the final touches of her make up when Felicity walked in to join her in the bathroom. She was wearing a bright red cocktail dress. Her hair fell down her back in curls.

"Well, Tommy won't be chasing any skirt but yours." Laurel smirked as she looked her friend up and down.

"Shut up. Of course he will. It's Tommy Merlyn we are taking about. He is infamous for having a new girl every week." Felicity rolled her eyes despite the blush that went to her ears. "But look at you! You look hot!"

Laurel scoffed as she ruffled the skirt of the black A-line dress she was wearing. "Just thought it's been awhile since I really got dressed up to go out."

"And it doesn't hurt that we happen to be going out with Oliver." Felicity grinned

"It… Doesn't hurt that Ollie is going to be there…" Laurel admitted without looking at her friend.

"How long do you think this 'just being friends' thing is going to last for you two?" Felicity asked as she finger combed her curls.

"Don't know, Lis. He has to prove to me he is different. And well it has been five years since we were together. We need to reacquaint ourselves…" Laurel said as she stepped into her simple black heels.

A knock sounded through the apartment.

"That'll be Tommy. I'll go let him in." Felicity said as she walked off.

Laurel rolled her eyes before taking one last glance in the mirror to fluff her hair out. She then walked out to the living room. Tommy stood in a dress shirt and slacks with a sports coat slung over his shoulders. He was currently gawking at an oblivious Felicity.

"…time are we supposed to meet up with Oliver? Are we gonna pick him up too? Or is he meeting us at the club? What does he want to scout out anyways? Drink ideas? Design? Layout? I think this place will be a good place to go off of. It is pretty popular with the twenty somethings. So he should get some ideas… Tommy? Are you listening?" Felicity babbled on until she realized Tommy was not really paying attention. Laurel covered her mouth as she laughed at them.

"Huh? Oh, yea, we are meeting him there… You look… incredible Smoaky." Tommy almost looked flustered.

"Awe, does Tommy have a crush?" Laurel teased her longtime friend

"NO!" Tommy said way to quickly "I mean, just complimenting a good friend, Laurel. You look nice as well."

Laurel laughed as she shook her head "Just teasing, Merlyn."

"So, we ready to go ladies?" Tommy said.

"I am." Laurel responded as she picked up her clutch from the coffee table.

"Me too." Felicity said as she too grabbed her hand bag.

"Well then your chariot await!" Tommy swept dramatically from the apartment. The women simply laughed as they followed him out and locked up.

At the Club

Laurel was stirring her drink as Felicity giggled at a joke Tommy had told.

"Are they always like this?" Oliver whispered in her ear.

"Oh, yea. They really do not realize how obvious they are being." Laurel laughed.

"Sounds like something Tommy would do…" Oliver laughed with her. When he stopped he looked at her with appreciation "You look great by the way."

"Thank you. You do not look so bad yourself." Laurel lightly flirted "Found anything you think you might use at your club?"

"Yea I like the way the bar is set up. I also talked to the owner before you guys got here are got a business card for the security company they get their bouncers from."

"Sounds good. You know this entire owning a business thing seems like it's a really great thing for-" Laurel started but was cut off by the arrival of a fairly tipsy Thea at their table.

"Brother! Crazy to see you here… Are you moving?" She slurred

"Thea?!" Laurel said in shock before Oliver could react "What are you doing in a club? And are you drunk?!"

Tommy and Felicity were now paying full attention to the other side of the table as Thea interacted with her brother and Laurel.

"I'm just having some fun with friends… You know partying… having a good time…" Thea smiled as she patted Laurel's shoulder.

"You really shouldn't be drinking Thea. You are only seventeen." Laurel chided

"Oh ho ho! Laurel Lance, the girl who partied it up with my brother and Tommy Merlyn all the time when she was my age, trying to reprimand me for teen drinking. That. Is. Rich." Thea said dramatically.

"I am serious, Thea. You shouldn't drink. You don't want to be like us. You should be better." Laurel shook her head and tried to make sense with the teen.

"I am better! I mean, I don't fuck my friends. I mean you? You were DATING my brother. What did you do at his funeral?" Thea's eyes flashed as she spoke. Laurel and Tommy looked down at the table knowing what was coming "Did you cry like a grieving girlfriend? Nope. You fucked his best friend."

"Thea…" Laurel said in a hurt voice. Tommy was still looking at the table.

"Thea, I think that's enough… You… You should just go find your friends. I will see you at home. We can talk about this tomorrow." Oliver spoke up.

Thea shrugged slightly before walking off.

Felicity got up quickly, feeling the awkward tension. "I am going to go pay our tab really fast."

"Oliver… Listen… I'm so-" Tommy began but was cut off by Oliver holding his hand up.

"No need, man. We're cool." Oliver smiled.

Laurel relaxed slightly. When Felicity returned Laurel said "Why don't we go to Big Belly Burger? I don't think any of us are really feeling the club scene about now."

The other three nodded in agreement.

At Big Belly Burger

Laurel relaxed in the booth they had taken by the front window of Big Belly Burger. Oliver's body guard was busy talking to one of the waitresses. Tommy and Felicity were currently arguing over what the best burger was and Laurel grinned when she noticed the fact that Tommy's jacket was draped around Felicity's shoulders.

"Hey, how about you two go and put an order in for us? You two know what we like." Laurel caught the attention of the bickering duo.

Felicity instantly knew that Laurel wanted to talk to Oliver alone and hopped up to drag Tommy off to order.

Laurel laughed at her best friends antics before turning to Oliver. She blushed as she began "Listen, about what Thea said…"

"You don't need to explain yourself to me, Laurel. I was gone." Oliver interrupted quickly.

"No, I really do need to explain. I was angry when you died. Because you died cheating on me. And you died cheating on me with my sister. And my sister was dead as well. I wasn't thinking straight. I wanted to get revenge. And what is the best way to get revenge on your dead boyfriend? Obviously it was sleeping with his best friend. I wasn't fair to you or to Tommy. I used Tommy. We got past that between the two of us. Honestly if it hadn't of been for all of Felicity's help, sorting my emotions… I bet we would have continued just randomly clashing together like that. I am sorry. I was your girlfriend, and I disrespected you at your own funeral…" Laurel had started to tear up.

Oliver quickly leaned towards her and pulled her into a hug. "It's the past, Laurel. And you had every right to be mad at me. But if it helps, I do forgive you guys."

Laurel smiled as she hugged him back.

The two waited in comfortable silence for Tommy and Felicity to return with a tray that was loaded down with food.

"I don't know what it is about Big Belly Burger late at night… But I swear it tastes better." Laurel said as she took a fry from the tray and began eating.

"Agreed." Felicity said as she grabbed a burger.

Both men smiled as they too dug into the mound of food that awaited them.

OUTTAKE next day

Felicity was still getting used to her new office. It was bigger and had an actual window. She liked it. She was playing around with her desk accessories when there was a knock on the open door frame. She was surprised to see Oliver standing there.

"Oliver! Hey, what are you doing here?" She asked confused.

"Well, I have a tech problem and Tommy and Laurel are always raving about your tech skills so I was wondering if you could help me?" He asked as he pulled out a laptop from his bag. Were those bullet holes?

"What seems to be the problem?" Felicity asked, deciding to play stupid.

"I spilled my latte on it." He said lamely

"Those look like bullet holes to me…" Felicity said sarcastically.

"My coffee shops in a bad part of town?" Oliver winced

Felicity rolled her eyes. "Yea sure I can take a look."

Oliver smiled "If you can salvage anything that would be great!"

Felicity smiled "Anything else I can do for you Oliver?"

"Actually yes. Laurel suggested that you might be interested in designing and set up the system for my club? I'd pay you and I would give you drinks on the house once we start up." Oliver seemed hesitant at asking.

"Sure. You think of what you would like and let me know and I can start it." Felicity smiled.

"Thank you. I really appreciate it Felicity" Oliver smiled back "I also really appreciate how good of a friend you are to Laurel. She really needed someone and you were that someone for her."

"No problem. She is my best friend too."

"Well, I will get out of your hair and let you get back to work." Oliver said as he began retreating out the door.

"Alright. I should be done with this by the weekend by the way. Have some ideas for your system then."

"Alright, deal. Thanks again, Felicity!"

A/N: and there you have it! Thea is different in this storyline just so everyone knows. She likes to party but she doesn't shoplift or get into drugs. I will be playing more into her relationship with Laurel in future chapters! Anyways… please read and review!