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Babes didn't I tell ya'll that ya'll was in for a treat! As always enjoy the chapter!
Fitz
The school week flew by again, this school year was flying. Fitz cannot believe he'll be a senior in 8 months. He can't wait to get out of high school and go off to college. High school is beginning to bore him.
Fitz thought he had to work today, and he dreaded going, until his supervisor texted him and said that he didn't have to come in today. That made Fitz day. Olivia still had to work, but she did ask if she could get tomorrow off, and her supervisor agreed. So, their date is still on.
After school, Fitz walked Olivia to her car. She had to be at work by 4 so she had to leave immediately after school.
"Call me when you get home." Fitz said as he leaned against Olivia's door.
"Okay. You're so lucky you're off. What are you gonna do?" Olivia asked as she started up her car.
"I don't know. Marcus is so far gone off Raleigh I hardly see him anymore. I'll probably just chill in the house for the rest of the day." Fitz lied. He had other plans besides chilling. Fitz couldn't tell Olivia what he planned on doing or their relationship would be over.
"Okay, be safe." Olivia puckered her lips.
"Alright, you be safe as well babe. I love you." Fitz leaned down and kissed her lips.
Fitz waited until Olivia pulled off before hopping into his car. He didn't have plans of hanging out with Marcus or chilling in the house. Fitz planned to go see Jenna. Ever since their conversation from Monday, the guilt has been eating him alive for the way things went down. At first, he felt like he didn't owe her an explanation, but the more he thought about things, the more he realized that he was wrong. Fitz led Jenna on all summer with beliefs that they would be together. Jenna shared a lot of personal and intimate things with Fitz. She let her guard completely down only to be played in the end. Fitz can admit that he exaggerated when he told her that she'd be his girl if he was ready for a relationship. That spot has always been reserved for Olivia. Despite that he still feels like he owes her some kind of sincere apology.
Jenna lives about a mile from Fitz. He is just hoping that she is home. Pulling up to her block Fitz spotted her Jetta. He parked behind it and got out. Fitz quickly jogged to her house and knocked on the door. He blew into his hands to keep warm.
"What do you want?" Jenna asked as she snatched opened the door. She must've just gotten home because she was still in the clothes she wore to school.
"I came to apologize." Fitz simply stated.
"Mmph," Jenn stepped aside and allowed Fitz in.
Fitz walked past Jenna into her warm house. She shut the door behind him and led him into the living room. It was quiet, this meant they were alone. Jenna's house is usually full. She has five younger siblings.
"So…?" Jenna asked as she sat on the couch.
Fitz joined her. "When I said I was sorry I meant it. I never should've played you like that, it was wrong. I shouldn't have led you on either. I didn't expect things to go down with Liv and I the way they did, everything happened so fast – "
"After what she did to you Fitz, like I can't even believe you right now." Jenna replied cutting him off.
"I came to apologize Jen. I didn't come here to go back and forth about Liv." Fitz wasn't going to sit here and engage in a bashing session about Olivia, those days are over.
"I just don't understand. You went from hating this girl to now suddenly being in a relationship with her." Jenna had a bewildered expression on her face. Fitz doesn't understand why this is so hard for her to process when she knows just how deep his feelings for Olivia runs. Fitz may have bashed Olivia, but he never hid how he truly felt about her to anyone.
"Whatever I did what I came here to do either you take my apology, or you don't. I don't really care anymore." Fitz got up off the couch and headed for the door.
"Fitz…" Jenna grabbed Fitz arm stopping him.
Fitz stopped and turned around. Jenna closed the space that was between them and kissed him on the lips. The kiss was a desperate plea. Fitz immediately pushed her off of him. He looked at her as if she was crazy and proceeded out of the door. The thing that concerned him was why his dick immediately became hard the moment their lips touched. He didn't want his body reacting to Jenna. He didn't want her to think she still had an effect on him, because she doesn't.
"You'll be coming back," Fitz heard Jenna say over his shoulder.
Fitz never looked back as he walked to his car. Jenna couldn't have been more wrong. He's right where he wants to be with Olivia. Now that Olivia is his, all the other girls from his past are history, including Jenna.
When he made it home, he was surprised to see his father siting in the living room. Usually Gerry would be gone by now. He rarely stays home on the weekends. In fact, Fitz can't remember the last time his father stayed home on the weekend.
"Pops." Fitz greeted.
"Fitzgerald, you didn't have to work today?" It's rare that Fitz gets a Friday off.
"No." Fitz answered.
"You wanna order in?" Gerry asked surprising Fitz with his question. On the rare occasion that he is home, they rarely spend time together, because his lady friends keep him occupied.
"Yeah sure, thought you'd be out."
"Well I figured you and I haven't had a weekend to ourselves in a while. Plus, those two black eyes are concerning me, so I think you need a weekend inside."
"I'll be out tomorrow with my girl."
"You have a girlfriend?"
"Yeah, that's what I said."
"Wow we do need to spend more time together."
"You don't say."
"Who is this girl?"
"Olivia...Mr. and Mrs. Pope's daughter." Fitz tried to jog his father's memory. It's been a while since Olivia has been around.
"Little Olivia?" Gerry held his hand a few feet off the ground mirroring the height of a child.
"She isn't that little anymore." Fitz noted.
"Wow I haven't seen that girl in a while. How is she?"
"She's great."
"She's good for you son. She comes from a good family; her parents are good people."
"Yeah she's amazing. I'm gonna go shower, I'll be right back. Why don't you order from that Chinese spot we always used to order from?"
"Alright cool."
After Fitz showered, he rejoined his dad in the living room. Gerry had ESPN on and told Fitz the food should be arriving in 10 minutes. A college basketball game was on. Duke and North Carolina were playing, the two schools that used to be Fitz's dream schools.
"You know either one of those schools could use you Fitzgerald. You'd be a good asset at either school." Gerry said. He wants Fitz to play college ball badly. Gerry was presented the same opportunity in high school to play college basketball, but he tore his ACL during his last high school game and his scholarships were rescinded. No school wanted to take a chance on him and Gerry ended up joining the army instead. He wants Fitz to live the dream that was unfortunately snatched from him.
"I don't wanna play college ball…basketball doesn't even feel the same anymore." Fitz replied in a dejected tone.
"Basketball is all you used to talk about Fitzgerald. Look, I know it hasn't been the same since your mom passed, but do you honestly think she would want you to give up on your dream. I know she's not in the bleachers cheering you on. But you can carry her in spirit son." Gerry replied.
"I hear you pops. Can we please talk about something else?" Fitz stated with finality. He always did this when the topic of his mother and basketball is brought up. He shuts down immediately.
"Alright." Gerry sighed in a defeated tone.
Their Chinese finally came, and they enjoyed their meals, while watching an old movie. Olivia called Fitz around midnight.
"Are you just getting off?" Fitz asked noticing the time.
"No. I felt nasty, they had me in deli. I came straight home and showered, then I took a nap." Olivia replied.
"Oh okay. My dad knows about us."
"Really, does he remember me?"
"Yeah, he still thinks of you as a little girl though."
Olivia laughed.
"Oh wow, that's funny."
"He also said that you're good for me."
"Mmm is that right, am I good for you?"
"Yes, you make me want to be a better person."
"Aww babe I like that. I wish I was there with you."
"Me too but I'll get you all to myself tomorrow."
"I'm excited for our date night."
"I just wanna say my birthday is in two months."
Olivia laughed again, "I know Fitz."
"When is it?" Fitz wanted to see if she remembered.
"March 16th." Olivia stated matter-of-factly.
"I'm flattered you remembered." Fitz is really surprised she remembered.
"When is mine?"
"July 16th, how could I forget." Fitz replied without hesitation.
"All you had to remember was the month." She tried to rain on his great memory.
"You did too." He pointed out.
"Whatever," Olivia yawned.
"Get some rest babe, I love you."
"Goodnight." Olivia ended the call.
/
Olivia
"Good morning Daddy." Olivia greeted as her father walked into to the kitchen. She was cooking breakfast since her mother picked up an earlier shift this morning.
"Morning Princess," Eli walked over to Olivia and kissed her cheek.
"How are you feeling Daddy?" Olivia asked. She was making them an omelet.
"I am feeling good, how about you?" Eli asked.
"Good. Daddy remember Fitz?" Olivia asked as she prepared her father's plate.
"Yeah, Angela and Gerry's boy, right? What about him?" Eli asked.
"Well him and I are kinda dating." Olivia placed Eli's plate in front of him.
"What do you mean dating, as in boyfriend and girlfriend?" Her father gave her a puzzling look.
"Yes, he's my boyfriend Daddy." Olivia confirmed.
"Ah baby girl do you think you're ready for that again? After what that bastard Jake did to you, your mother and I thought you would cool it off relationships for a while."
"I did too Daddy, but I really do like Fitz and he likes me. He's nothing like Jake. You remember how big of a crush he used to have on me, nothing has changed" Olivia replied as she sat at the table with her father.
"Alright baby girl, invite him over sometime next weekend. I haven't seen that boy in a while and I wanna have a chat with him." Eli sternly replied.
"Okay, and Daddy please don't give him the severe third degree." Olivia warned.
"You know I have to baby, that's' what I should've did with that snake." Eli grimaced. It still hurts Eli that Jake humiliated, and exposed Olivia and he couldn't really do anything about it. Eli expressed to Olivia and her mom that he feels like a failure of a father, and that couldn't have been furthest from the truth. He is the best father and Olivia makes him feel that way every chance she gets.
"Okay," Olivia tore into her omelet.
After breakfast, Olivia called Fitz to see if he was up. His cell phone went straight to voicemail. Since she was due for a mani and pedi, Olivia took a shower, threw on some sweats and a sweatshirt, and left out of the house. On her way over to the nail salon, Fitz called her back.
"Good morning babe," he greeted in a husky voice. She found his morning voice so sexy.
"Good morning, just getting up?" Olivia asked the obvious.
"You know me so well. What are you doing up so early?" Fitz asked with a loud yawn.
"I'm on my way to the nail salon." Olivia replied.
"Getting sexy for your man?" Fitz teased.
"Mhmm you know it," Olivia blushed.
"Get your nails painted pink." Fitz suggested.
"Why?" Olivia asked intrigued.
"I think that color would look good on you."
"That's like the standard nail color though."
"Well then get blue, navy to be exact."
"Why navy blue?"
"It's my favorite color."
"Okay."
"I love you, call me when you're done.
"Bye babe."
Olivia tossed her cell phone onto her passenger seat and continued her route. She was in and out of the nail salon and she chose the navy-blue color Fitz suggested. She had to admit the color complimented her complexion very well. She took a picture of her nails and toes and sent the pictures to Fitz. He responded with the heart eyes emoji.
With time to kill until her date with Fitz, Olivia decided to stop by her Nana Annalise house. Nana Annalise is Olivia's maternal grandmother, and she is the only grandparent of Olivia's that is alive. Whenever Olivia is asked who she most admires, she doesn't hesitate to say her Nana Annalise is who she admires the most.
Nana Annalise had a troubling life. She was raised by a single mother, who had a boyfriend that apparently had a sick attraction to little girls. Nana Annalise was molested from the age of 6 until she ran away from home at 14-years-old. Out on the cold and gritty streets of Philly, with a naïve mind and 8th grade education, Nana Annalise turned to prostitution to survive. That is where she was introduced to her pimp K.C., who was actually Olivia's grandfather. K.C. was verbally, mentally, and physically abusive to Nana Annalise. He broke the last little bit of spirit she had left in her body and almost drove her to commit suicide until she became pregnant with Maya.
When Nana Annalise found out she was pregnant with Maya, she turned her life around. She was 17 and pregnant, but she knew she wanted to give her little girl the life she never had. So, Nana Annalise went to a shelter, and from there she enrolled back in school, and received her diploma. She went off to college and received a nursing degree. She is now a L.P.N at Temple University. This is the reason why Olivia doesn't like complaining. Nana Annalise has been through hell and back. Olivia haven't seen or been through a fraction of what Nana Annalise has, so there is no room for her to complain.
Pulling up to Nana Annalise's quiet block, Olivia parked in her driveway and got out of her car. Nana Annalise live in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia in a beautiful four-bedroom home. Olivia has her own bedroom at Nana Annalise's house. Olivia used to stay with Nana Annalise when she was younger, and her parents worked overnight.
"Nana Annalise!" Olivia called out as she walked into her house using her key.
"Livvie I'm in the kitchen baby." Nana Annalise answered.
Olivia walked through the house until she reached the kitchen. Nana Annalise was always either in her kitchen or in her garden. Since it's the winter and the frigid weather is forcing her inside, she spends most of her time in the kitchen. Her cooking is superb.
"Hi Nana Annalise!" Olivia exclaimed as she walked over to hug and kiss her.
For Nana Annalise to be in her early 50s, she doesn't look a day over 40. Her skin is a rich dark chocolate, she wears her hair in a short curly fro, her cheekbones are defined which Olivia inherited, her eyes are also almond shaped, and she has the most soothing voice Olivia has ever heard, paired with the biggest brightest smile.
"Hi Livvie." Nana Annalise hugged and kissed Olivia.
"I've missed you. What are you cooking?" Olivia took a seat at the island.
"I've missed you more Livvie. I'm cooking collard greens, baked mac, and baked chicken. Do you want a plate?" Nana Annalise asked.
"No, I'm trying to save my appetite. I'm going out later." Olivia replied.
"With Iyana?"
"No, I'm going out with a boy, remember Fitz?"
"Angela's little boy?"
"Yeah."
"Oh yeah, I remember him. He's a handsome boy, that's who you're going out with?" Nana Annalise asked intrigued.
"Yes." Olivia blushed.
"Are you two seeing each other?" Nana Annalise asked.
"Yes, he's my boyfriend." Olivia informed.
"Is he now? Are you sure you're ready for another relationship Livvie? I know what that damn Jake put you through and I swear if I was to ever run into him again I would kill him. Anyway, Livvie are you sure honey?" It's safe to say that no one in Olivia's family likes Jake.
"I'm sure Nana Annalise. I really like him, and he really likes me."
"Okay baby, I know your father already invited him over for dinner, didn't he?"
"Yes ma'am."
"Well then you know I'll be there."
"Thanks Nana Annalise."
"You're welcome sweetie. How are those grades?"
"Straight A's this quarter too."
"Awesome."
Olivia spent another hour with Nana Annalise. She left around 5 so she could start getting ready for her date with Fitz. They were going to eat at Devon Seafood and Grill. Olivia loves seafood and Fitz wanted to take her somewhere nice other than Red Lobster's. Plus, neither one of them have dined at Devon's, so they will be experiencing this together.
It took Olivia well over thirty minutes to find the perfect outfit for her date tonight. She had her music bumping and she was in zone trying to find an outfit. She finally settled on a black racerback three quarter sleeved midi dress. She paired that with a pair of pumps. After her shower, she moisturized her body with her favorite warm vanilla scent lotion. Fitz wouldn't be getting any sex tonight, so Olivia didn't bother matching her underwear and bra. When she slipped into her dress, Olivia had to take a picture of herself. She looked the and didn't need to be told otherwise. Now it was time to tackle her hair. Olivia wanted to curl it, but she loves the way it looks bone straight, so she kept it straight. She already knew for her makeup she wanted to go bold. She ditched her lip gloss for lip stick and she went red. She even added false lashes. She wants Fitz's jaw to fall to the floor when he sees her tonight.
"And where are you going Missy?" Maya asked from the doorway of Olivia's bedroom door.
"Huh?" Olivia asked looking over her shoulder from her vanity.
"Huh my ass, where are you going Olivia?" Maya asked again.
Olivia turned down her radio. "On a date with Fitz." Olivia answered.
"Fitz, why does that name sound so familiar?"
"Ms. Angela's son…remember you two worked together…?"
"Oh yeah I remember her, it's such a shame that she passed, and I remember her son Fitz. He was the cutest boy. That's who you should've picked Livia instead of Jake. I always liked Fitz."
"Good 'cause he's my boyfriend." Olivia smiled.
"Wait a minute, your boyfriend! When did this happen? Eliiiiiii!" Maya yelled.
Eli came running into Olivia's room as if there was a fire that needed putting out.
"What's wrong?" He asked out of breath.
"Olivia has a boyfriend." Maya replied.
"Yeah I know." Eli shrugged.
"You know, so why the hell am I the last to find out?" Maya asked with attitude laced in her tone.
"Mom relax you were at work when I told Daddy." Olivia sees where she gets her dramatics.
"Oh, well he must come over for dinner."
"He will next weekend." Eli replied.
"Perfect. Have fun tonight sweetie, you look amazing. Remember your curfew." Maya winked.
"Thanks mom."
Olivia's parents left to let her finish getting ready. Fitz didn't arrive until after seven, their movie began at nine, so they had a little over an hour to eat.
"Olivia, Fitz is down here!" Maya yelled upstairs.
Olivia checked herself out in the mirror once more and left her bedroom. She took her time walking down the steps. She didn't want to embarrass herself and fall. The first thing she noticed was how well Fitz cleaned up. He was wearing a pair of navy blue ankle length pants, printed socks, shoes, and a navy blue and white polka dot dress shirt, with a bowtie. His hair was gelled back and those eyes of his were shining.
Damn
"Well don't you two complement each other." Maya said looking between Fitz and Olivia.
"Thanks mom." Olivia smiled.
"You look beautiful babe," Fitz hugged and kissed Olivia on the cheek.
"Thank you, you don't look bad yourself." Fitz smelled amazing Olivia could lost in his scent.
"Where are you two going?" Eli asked.
"Devon's and then we're catching a movie." Fitz answered.
"You know Olivia's curfew is 11:30 right." Maya said.
"Yes ma'am, if the movie runs over is that fine?"
"Yes, just get my baby back home safe." Eli replied.
"Yes sir. Liv are you ready?"
"Mhm."
"Your coat babe." Fitz reminded her.
"Of course," Olivia playfully rolled her eyes and grabbed her coat.
"I like him," she heard her parent's say as she and Fitz left the house.
/
Fitz
"What can I order?" Olivia had the nerve to ask once they were seated.
Devon's atmosphere was upscale and posh. Fitz liked this vibe compared to if they would've gone to Red Lobster's. He felt like a grown ass man on a big boy date.
"Whatever you like." Fitz replied.
"Oh, you're ballin' like T.I. babe?"
"Chill Liv…chill." Fitz laughed.
"I'm just joking."
Their waitress came over and introduced herself as Venus. Fitz and Olivia put their orders in. They both ordered the seafood grill mix, which consisted of shrimp, scallops, salmon, crab cakes, potatoes, and grilled asparagus. They chatted amongst themselves while they waited.
"We need to get a picture before the night is over." Olivia said.
"Yeah we do. I can't keep my eyes off you." Fitz is convinced he's with the most beautiful girl in the city.
"Are you going to prom this year?" Olivia asked.
"Do you want to go?" Fitz hadn't planned on going to junior prom, he was going to wait until senior prom.
"Yes."
"Alright we'll go, just pick a color and let me know."
"Really?" Olivia excitedly asked.
"Anything for you babe." Fitz winked.
"Yaass!" Olivia quietly clapped her hands.
Their food arrived, and they both dug right in. Fitz appreciated the fact that Olivia wasn't shy to eat in front of him. After dinner, Fitz drove them over to the movie theater. Olivia chose the movie No Strings Attached. Fitz knew he would probably fall asleep during the movie, especially since he ate so well during dinner.
"Babe you should've picked a scary movie, I'm gonna go to sleep."
"Fitz, you better not go to sleep." Olivia elbowed him.
"It's not like I can finger you or anything to keep myself entertained." Fitz smartly replied with a huff. If Olivia didn't have this grand plan of being on a sex hiatus until his birthday, Fitz would've gotten freaky inside of the theater.
"Whatever smart ass, can you stay up for me?"
"I'll try." Fitz leaned down and kissed Olivia.
"Thanks babe."
Fitz didn't last five minutes into the movie. Olivia elbowed him a few times because of his snoring. Once the movie and his nap were over, he felt refreshed.
"I'm sorry." Fitz chuckled. He really wanted to stay up and watch the movie. That food made him super tired and he couldn't fight his sleep.
"It's fine," Olivia brushed his apology off. Her tone was indifferent, and her mood completely changed. Fitz felt bad that he probably ruined their date night because he couldn't stay up.
"Babe, I am really sorry." Fitz replied in a sincerer tone. He placed a finger under Olivia's chin and forced her to look at him.
"Fitz it's fine. We should probably get going I might make it in time for my curfew." Olivia got up and started heading for the exit.
Fitz had to do a light jog to catch up to her. He didn't think it was a big deal that he fell asleep. It was his money that he wasted. But it was a big deal to her, and that is what was upsetting him. He knew he had to make it up to her.
The car ride back to her house, Olivia stared out of the window the entire time. They barely spoke to one another. The only sound of life coming from the car was the radio and their breathing. When they pulled up to her house, Olivia got out before Fitz could put the car in park. Again, he had to do a light jog to catch up to her.
"Liv," he stopped her before she went in the house. "What can I do to make it up to you?" He asked. He didn't like this feeling of her being mad at him. It wasn't sitting right with him and he wanted to fix it.
"It's not the movie that I am mad about Fitz. I think you still have some loose ends to tie up, good night." Olivia turned and walked inside of her house leaving Fitz on her step stuck on stupid.
It wasn't until he pulled out his cell phone and saw the text message from Jenna that caused everything to click in Fitz's head. Jenna texted him:
Jenna: I know u felt something when we kissed earlier, your body still responds to me even if u don't want it to. That bitch will never make you feel the way that I do, remember that.
Babes, as always leave your thoughts! I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Another chapter might be posted on Saturday I'm not sure if I want to use this update as my weekly one yet!
Fitz has a lot of making up to do huh?
