Chapter 8 - The Project

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Felicity:

Biting down on my lip I stare at the newest text from Cooper. He's been blowing up my phone for days now, I know he wants to get together and talk with me. Which probably means he wants to work things out, the only problem with that is he really hurt me and I don't know if I'm ever going to let that go.

I thought we had something special and within a week of leaving for London I find out via Sara he's hooking up with every blonde in sight. Sara had documented this by sending me a variety of photos every time she set eyes upon him with another girl.

So yeah I'm not completely sure what to do about the whole Cooper situation. Deciding to ignore the text I shove my phone back into my bag.

It's Saturday morning and I've just finished my shift at the coffee shop. I take off my apron, put on my coat and I'm not more than two steps from the shop when I spot Cooper leaning against my car. His hands are shoved deeply into the pockets of his skinny jeans.

He stands straight when he sees me, I freeze. I'm surprised to see him here.

"Liss" a small smile slides across his face and he awaits my reaction

"I was hoping we could head back inside and I could buy you a coffee that is if you're not too busy?"

Sara and I are planning on going clothes shopping after dinner which means I do have a little spare time to grab coffee but that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to.

He puts on his best puppy dog eyes and pouty lips

"Please Liss?"

I come to the realization this conversation is going to happen sooner or later, so maybe it's just better to get it over and done with

"Ok but I can't stay for long I have to meet Sara"

In silence we head back inside the coffee shop and order our drinks. I order a latte and Cooper orders an Americano which is exactly what we always ordered when we were together.

Once we have our drinks we take a seat in a quiet corner of the shop.

"Look Lissy I just want to apologize for my behavior the other night and the things I said, I honestly didn't mean to piss you off, it just seriously took me by surprise seeing you with Queen"

Not that I owe him an explanation but it somehow feels warranted.

"Cooper, I hardly know Oliver" I shrug my shoulders and stir my latte

"He's moved next door and he's in my classes. We've ran into each other a few times. That's the extend of our relationship"

Cooper breathes a sigh of relief and finally cracks a smile

"Just do me a favor and stay away from him. Oliver Queen is nothing but a douche bag player and everyone on this campus knows it. He'll nail anything with a pulse and then never speak to them again. Your too good for that, you deserve better"

I can't figure out if this is jealousy or genuine concern.

"I really appreciate this little lecture, but I assure you Cooper I have no interest in Oliver Queen"

Ok so maybe I'm lying. I've not been able to get his gorgeous face out of my head or dreams since I met him. I already knew he was bad news but that didn't seem to faze me.

Coopers satisfied by my answer. The way he nods his head and then smiles tells me that he is.

"I've missed you Felicity"

I don't respond I just raise an eyebrow and think about the many photo's Sara sent to me whilst I was away

"I was hoping we could pick up where we left off, you know before you left for London?

Slowly he reaches across the table and takes hold of my hand.

"I don't know Cooper, you hurt me"

He looks devastated but nods his head and understands what I've just said.

"just give me one chance, one date"

I find the words tumbling from my mouth before I can stop them

" Ok one date"

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"For the next 5 weeks, you're going to work with a partner on a project that will be worth fifty percent of your final grade" Professor Andrews pauses as she hears groans from around the room.

"I expect you to research this project thoroughly and present it to the class"

Another groan echoes around the classroom

"Quiet down please" Professor Andrews clears her throat before glancing down at the paper in her hand

"I'm going to run down the list and couple up everyone today. We're going to spend the next ten minutes getting to know our partners and discussing your projects"

I listening intently for my name she's paring people up randomly

"Felicity Smoak and Oliver Queen"

Shit I'm screwed.

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