It was a small reception Mellie insisted on hosting. Naturally, it meant an extension on playing the happily married loving couple and it annoyed Fitz who couldn't stand his wife's attitude. He was so fed up tolerating her rambling about how she was stressed out planning events, choosing the gown that will make her the queen of the night from the vast rack of gowns she ordered specifically for that night. Sometimes, Fitz wondered why he even married her, was he drunk that night? How could he be so wrong about someone? His thoughts were interrupted by his wife as she stood in front of him.

"Fitz!" Mellie yelled making him jump from his seat. "You weren't listening to me!"

Mellie was so blinded by what her appearance may look like she didn't even notice he was slowly getting sleepy on his chair. Fitz shook his head "I was listening Mellie, I heard enough to know that you're worried about finding the dress that will make you outstanding but seriously it doesn't really matter it's only a small reception."

"I do care! I'm the First Lady for God's sake! I have to look my best even if it's to stand silently by your side when you're giving a speech, or just when we're having lunch behind closed doors or even to just hang around the house! So please I support everything you do at least help me out when I need your advice" she said coldly.

"Believe me you look great in all these dresses" he said coolly pointing at the vast choice of gowns on the multiple hangers "I still wonder why you're throwing this party it's not like we haven't gotten enough of them. Besides I have work to do so I'll be in the office" he was just about to stand up when she forced him to sit back.

"No one is in the offices, not even Cyrus and Olivia. You guys are such workaholics just chill it's going to be a quiet evening and I want all of you to relax."

"You invited them?"

"Of course, besides Olivia's the reason I organized it at the first place honey."

"What? Why?" Fitz was lost. Why would she do that?

"You remember Edison Davis? The senator"

"Yes, it's hard not to remember that guy"

"Well, he's interested in Olivia and I kinda promised him that I'll be helping him out, he's coming tonight as her date" Her words were like knifes planted deeply inside his chest.

"What? Why would you do that Mellie? The woman is a grown up if she needs a man in her life she would find one that she likes please just mind your own freaking business is that really too much asking? Why do you always feel the need to be the one to find soul mates? It's not like we've succeeded"

"Fitz, no need to be a killjoy," Mellie said coldly "I just want her to have some fun, she's always behind closed doors working so hard she needs a break or else she's going to burst"

"Anyways, I'll go get ready"

"Fitzgerald, behave tonight, don't come if you're drunk i don't need that."

Fitz didn't want to insist, he didn't want to seem too concerned by this new "find Olivia a man" plan or Mellie would easily have suspicions. He took a shower and put on his tux. Needing to get out he told Mellie he would go for a walk before the reception began. He wondered how the hell he would manage to behave himself while a lucky man got to woo his Livie openly without the hiding. He head to his office to drink at least one glass of scotch to help him get through the night.

Olivia was at her apartment reluctantly getting ready for that stupid party. She didn't want to go she would rather stay home surrounded by her laptop popcorn and wine. She sighted at the idea. Why did she agree to come again? Sure Mellie looked insistent, praising the benefits of coming to the event but still, she was much more of an indoor person. But what truly annoyed Olivia wasn't going to the party. No, alone she could have easily sneaked out when everybody would forget about her, but she had to go with Edison Davis, Mellie's attempt to settle her with someone. She tried to argue that fact but what could she possibly say, it wasn't like she could tell her she had a boyfriend without naming him and the last thing she needed what to attract her attention towards her love life. She was more anxious about Fitz, she knew he would be jealous though she really prayed he would contain himself for appearances' sake. By the time she took her clutch and finished the last touches to her simple outfit, her doorbell rang signaling that her "date" for the date had come. Not rushing herself, she went and opened the door. For a brief second she saw Edison's jaw literally drop to the floor before he recomposed his features and flashed her with that stupid smile of his. She was wearing a strapless sweetheart neckline knee-length black chiffon dress with plum pumps and the black clutch that went along with the dress. Her hair was in those curls Fitz liked and some silver jewelry, her make-up was simple, she didn't need to be an attraction catcher since she intended on keeping a low profile as she usually did on such events.

"Olivia, you look stunning" said Edison kissing her cheek

"Thank you, you don't look bad yourself" she joked

"Shall we go?"

"Lead the way"

The reception took place in the vast dancing room. As guests were coming in they were greeted by the president and the first lady who were forming a line at the entrance. As soon as Olivia walked in the room, her body tensed, she really hoped Fitz would behave and not act stupidly jealous especially in front of his wife. She didn't care about Edison and truthfully she hasn't really paid any attention to what he said all ride long she made a comment or nodded her head when it seemed appropriate but Edison seemed determined to make her his. That's why she nearly jumped when she felt his hand in the small of her back as they approached the First Couple.

She locked eyes with Fitz and it was as if they were magnets filling each other's attention, and became oblivious of their surroundings. He couldn't help himself but compare her to Mellie. Even if Liv's dress was much simpler, she looked breathtaking nothing in comparison with Mellie's extravagance and will to shine through the night; Olivia's beauty could have every man in that dancing room at her feet. The black dress she was wearing fit her perfectly, as if it was a second layer of skin, hugging her curves just the right way to make him go crazy, especially with that brat's hand on her, she was wearing those curls she knew he adored. She looked beyond perfect. Fitz could sense his blood boil in his veins and his hands turn into fists as it took him every bit of self-composure not to step up and punch Davis for laying his hands on her body in front of everybody in that room. He knew he was by far the jealous type of guy but he never felt that way towards a woman, he never felt that kind of jealousy and anger when Mellie was being wooed. Actually, he didn't even care but that was completely different. Everything with Liv seemed stronger, overpowering.

He just wanted to take her and run. No other man should have the right to touch her and it was killing him. He could picture himself holding her closely, kissing her like never before, he couldn't wait until he took that dress down.

"Fitz, honey?" Mellie tried to get his attention

"Yes? Sorry what?" He didn't even know what they were talking about

"I was just saying, doesn't Liv look gorgeous tonight?" Mellie repeated

"Yes, absolutely, thank you so much for coming" he assured

"We wouldn't have missed it Mr. President" Edison said flashing him that smile that made him only want to punch him even more.

The band began to play and the First couple took place on the dance floor for the opening. Truth to behold, Fitz wanted to take Olivia for that dance; she was his queen of the night. Instead, he had Mellie in his arms while Olivia was in another man's arms and it killed him, his heart shredded into pieces. As soon as that stupid dance was over, he knew he needed a glass of scotch to make it through the night. From where he was, he had the perfect view; it was the perfect angle to see her smiling, genuinely laughing, focused in a conversation. She was perfection. He just wanted a minute with her; he needed to hold her, to kiss her. He was so furious he couldn't hold her in public, have his arms laid around her, dance with her, and demonstrate his love for her. He was mad at Mellie for organizing this party making him nearly lose his mind. He looked at Tom his most faithful agent and he immediately understood as Fitz made his way towards their spot.

Fitz was sitting on the bench of the rose garden. He was the one that choose that spot for obvious reasons, Olivia was his rose, the most beautiful one, and the most precious. He was so lost in his thoughts he didn't even feel her coming until two hands resting on his shoulders. He turned to be greeted by the most beautiful smile he's ever seen.

"You asked for me Mr President?"

"Sure I did as if I could stand the sight of you with that brat"

His jealousy made her laugh so hard she had tears in the eyes. She knew he had trouble containing himself that's why she kept an eye on him during the evening. She could see his anger build up every time any male person came a little closer than usual. It was cute and she loved it. It was flattering to see the most powerful man in the planet feel threatened because men were trying to seduce her. Though, she was a little tired of this side of his,she expected him to know better, to trust her, it wasn't like she was going to jump and run with the first man who came to her. She went and sat next to him not daring to sit on his lap in case someone showed up; she lifted up his chin using the tip of her finger.

"Fitz" she said looking him in the eyes "It's only a matter of a night and seriously you out of everybody you should know better, it's not like I'm attracted to the man, I didn't even want to come to this stupid reception but your wife insisted on me coming with Edison Davis. I love you and only you; I shouldn't even be saying that to you it should be crystal by now so stop acting like a child whose favorite toy was taken from him and let's come back there before anyone especially your wife notices our absence."

"I just want this night to be over"

"Me too"

"What excuse did you tell Davis? I'm surprised he didn't show up here with you"

"I told him it was a private business emergency and thank god Cyrus already left so it was credible"

"You're incredible, you know that"

"Anything for you mister"

"Anything really? I'm holding you to this" he told her with a huge smile she couldn't help but smile back to him.

"What ?"

"One minute?"

"One minute".

They just sat there, holding each other tightly for what seemed like an eternity. They didn't want to let go and resume the night as the president and the fixer, they just wanted to be Livy and Fitz, two people deeply in love, but reality always strikes them back and hard. So they got up and made their way back to the reception. Before they opened the door that led them to their little heaven, Olivia stopped him needing him to know.

"I'm leaving in a couple minutes"

"Liv, you don't have to do that, I can behave"

"No, Davis is being so dull I can't stand him"

"Goodnight Livy"

"Goodnight Mr. President"

Wow it's been quite a while, I'm sorry for the delay but so much happened these last couple of days and I couldn't post this even if I wrote it shortly after the previous chapter

I hope you like it as always thank you for your reviews they are so heartwarming

I had so much fun writing this, the jealous Fitz is so funny! What do you think?

Also, originally I was going to use Jake but I don't like him, Edison either but well I just kinda could picture this happening

I am writing the next shot so that you won't have to wait too long

Thank you TvIsForever for the idea :)