The Choice

AN: Sorry it's been a while, I've been busy. I'm still not sure where this story is going and I'm not one for much angst or drama but Olitz is endgame of course. Anyway, please forgive any mistakes and let me know what you guys think :)

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Olivia was lying in bed trying to get some sleep. Dinner with everyone had been nice but she often caught Fitz longingly looking at her. His blue and grey eyes had often haunted her dreams. She sat up and looked over at Stephen. He was asleep and quietly snoring away. She loves him but her relationship with Fitz was more intense and all consuming. She still loves him but he had deeply hurt her. She suddenly thought about the time when she first met him.

[Flashback]

Olivia was 18 years old and had just started University. She also worked at a nearby cafe and often worked extra shifts so that she could save up. Apart from her roommate, Abby, and their close friends, she was basically alone in the world. She had no other family and did not know of any other relatives.

It was late at night when Olivia looked around the cafe. Other workers had left as it was her turn to close for the night. It was closing time soon and there was only one other person there. The man seemed to be totally engrossed by his laptop. He was busy typing away as he sipped his drink.

"Sir? ... Mister?"

He suddenly stopped typing and looked up in surprise. Olivia's eyes went wide as she was not expecting him to look like that. His blue eyes shined in the light. He was beyond handsome. She gulped and hoped that he wouldn't find her to be rude as she politely told him that it was closing time.

"Ohh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice the time." He chuckled.

"It's okay, sir."

"Here, let me help you."

He got up and started to tidy up some of the tables. She wanted to protest but he was too quick.

"Thank you but you didn't have to."

"It was nothing, Olivia."

"How did you know my name?" She gasped.

"You have a name tag." He chuckled.

"Ohh, silly me." She blushed.

"You're cute."

"Thank you." She blushed again.

"I'm Fitz by the way."

"Nice to meet you, Fitz... Well, I should close up, thanks again."

He smiled and nodded. Her face and body was heating up so she quickly moved away and did the routine of closing up the cafe.

"Hi."

Olivia jumped as she turned around. She had just locked the door and was surprised that he was waiting for her.

"Hi."

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just thought that it was late and maybe you could use a ride home. I hope you don't think of me as some creepy guy."

"No, it's sweet of you. Are you sure? I can just walk home."

"Positive. Come on, my car is here."

They're silent for most of the ride. Both feeling relaxed as they listened to the radio. Olivia steals a look at him from time to time. Although, the last time he caught her looking and gave her a wink. She blushed and looked away as she heard him lowly chuckling.

"Thank you for the ride." She shyly smiled.

"You're welcome."

He got out of the car and opened her door. He held his hand out for her to hold. She blushed and took it as she got out.

"Goodnight, Olivia."

"Goodnight, Fitz."

He kissed the back of her hand and then slowly let it go. Olivia blushed and thanked him again. She entered the apartment to find Abby watching TV. They smiled and greeted each other. They had been best friends since they were young.

"What's with the face?" Abby smirks.

"... What are you on about?"

"You're smiling and shit."

"I don't know what you're on about." Olivia tried to play cool.

"Wait, are you blushing?!"

"What, no?!"

"Yes you are! Ohh my gosh, who's the guy?!"

"What? He's nobody!"

"So there is a guy, I knew it!"

"Damn it, Abby!" Olivia laughed.

"Is he good looking?"

"Hmm, he's definitely handsome."

"You are so gone." Abby laughed.

"Yeah, he was sweet and seemed like a gentleman."

"That's good. Are you seeing him again?"

"I don't know but he knows that I work at the cafe and of course he knows where I live now."

"He drove you home?"

"Yeah."

"Aww."

"Anyway, how was your work?"

"Boring as usual." Abby huffed.

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Olivia was back to class the next day. She was currently running late and therefore was running across campus. She was almost there when she suddenly slammed into someone.

"Shit, I'm so sorry!"

"It's okay... Hey, it's me, Fitz."

"Fitz?"

She slowly moved away from him and looked into his beautiful blue eyes. He smiled and then picked up his bag which had fallen on the floor.

"Hi, are you alright?"

"Hi, yeah, I'm good. Sorry about that, I was running late."

"Don't worry about it... Are you a student here?"

"Yeah, I'm a business student. What about you?"

"I teach mathematics."

"Ahh, okay."

She suddenly became more nervous as she realised that he was a lot older than her. She then thought about how student and teacher romantic relationships weren't exactly encouraged.

"Well, I should go, I'm already late. It was nice to see you again."

"Wait! I was wondering if you'd like to go out some time?"

"I... hmm, don't think that's a good idea."

"Why not? Did you say or do something wrong?"

"No, it's just that..."

"Olivia... just give me one chance, please. I'll be the perfect gentleman and we can do anything that you want." He smiled.

"Okay, okay." She giggled.

"Thank you. Here, take my number."

He grins as he hands her something like a business card with some of his details on it. She shyly takes it and examines the card.

"Well, Mr Grant, I guess I'll be seeing you soon."

"I should hope so, Miss Olivia." He smirks.

[Flashback Ends]

She was young and he was an older handsome man. She couldn't resist his charms and she didn't want to. She smiled but then suddenly frowned when she remembered why they had broken up. She sighed and tried not to cry herself to sleep. She needed to stop crying but she never really did get over Fitz cheating on her. It was a long time ago but sometimes it felt like yesterday.