Hello my pumpkins. Sorry it took forever to update but it is quite long and there is a lot in here. I had not done an update on this story in some time and wanted it to be more than worthy of you. There's lots of angst, flirting, and of course OLITZ goodness. Enjoy.

P.S. Thank you "mmrbo0908" for keeping on me to update this. And to all those who asked if she heard him say "he existed for her"…read on and see. This chapter is one kick-muffin ride. Trust me you're heart is going to be pounding in your chest by the time you're done reading. ;-)

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Chapter 9: New Hampshire.. "Live Free or Die…"

7:00 am the next morning…

Olivia woke up the next morning on the couch still in Fitz's arms. She remembered talking to Fitz and must have snuggled into his embrace and fallen asleep. She recalled asking him why he never married, and about his eyes. She swore though that when she was asleep that he told her that he found the "right girl" and that she was his everything and he "existed" for her.

She must have been dreaming because no guy in the world says that "he exists" for a woman. That would be just too utterly perfect. How was that even possible? She thought "love like that doesn't exist." Well not in this world anyway. If he really did say those things to her, it MUST have been a dream.

"He can't feel that way for me. I am his campaign fixer, to help him win the White House. Fitz is unattainable. Fitz technically is unavailable. If he won the election, he would belong to the American People. We can't be. But in the time we've spent here together, we become more than fixer and Presidential candidate. He is my BEST FRIEND. I don't want to lose that or him," Olivia told herself.

But a part of her just KNEW that she wanted more. The last two nights of sleeping in his arms were the best sleep she's ever had. She never felt so safe, happy, and in utter heaven before. This was the first time she's been "in bed" with a man that didn't want to "sleep" with her just for sex. Of course she knew he was attracted to her, she "felt" that, and sometimes she could see glimpses of his desire in his eyes. Nevertheless, he has not acted on them. Maybe it was because they were at her parent's house, he was holding back.

She swore he was going to kiss her yesterday morning, but Bear came in and as he said "ruined his moe-joe." His lips on her forehead and cheeks sent major shakes and shivers all through her body. If he were to ever kiss her lips my word, she didn't think it would stop there. He legs would probably collapse beneath her, and she wouldn't be able to think straight for days.

Fitz lips looked so soft and they felt it too every time he's kissed her already. The thought of their tongues finding each other, almost made her "southern region" have a minor earthquake just thinking about it. Laying next to Fitz, in his arms, right now thinking of these things was a bad thing. But at the same time, it felt so right.

She turned her head to face him, and he was still sleeping peacefully. He even looked handsome even now. She fought the urge to run her fingers through his curls and trace her finger tips over his face. If she touched him, he would immediately wake up, and that would be embarrassing.

Just as she was getting ready to pull away from him she stopped herself. She looked at him, taking in his presence more. When he was awake looking at her, she could not do this because his eyes, made her come apart at the seams. She's always thought herself as a strong woman, but one look from this man, sent her mind mis-firing on all cylinders, and she couldn't see straight.

Despite how many times she's tried to look away from him, his beautiful eyes, always called hers back to his own. It was like they were a light house for her, sending a beacon of light into her dark orbs, calling her home to him. That sounded so silly, but one look from him and she couldn't think, move, or do anything sometimes.

She whispered to herself, "Fitz" but not loud enough to wake him. The whisper caused him to take in a huge breath, and he pulled her into his body closer. She watched him a few more moments contemplating her next move. She decided that if she was going to do anything it would be now.

She told herself, "Seriously girl, if you going to do this, you best do it before this handsome man wakes up. Cuz girl, you know if he does, and you look into those baby blues of his, you'll chicken out. He's asleep and never know. You may never get this chance again, now get on with it!"

Olivia started to lower her head, next to his. She wanted to place a hand on his face but was to terrified that it would wake him. HE COULD NOT wake up right now. She kept her hands down and when their noses almost touched, as lightly as possible, placed her lips on top of his. She counted to three, quickly and pulled away. "Lord have mercy. They are as soft and sensual as I thought. Lordy save me. And just think if he kisses you back. Wow!"

When she moved her head away, THANK THE LORD, he was still asleep. If he had woken up, they probably would be making out on the couch like teenagers. Then she probably would have took off up the stairs and locked herself in the bathroom. "No one will ever know that I kissed him except me. I just had to know what it felt like to have our lips touch. It was to perfect. HE is too perfect," she told herself.

Olivia eventually pulled herself out of his arms, and stood up. She looked down upon him, and hoped that she could get him into the White House and that they would always be the way they are now. Even though she wanted more, it could not happen right now. If they became involved, it could cost him the election. She did not want that for him. She finally turned away, touched her lips, still feeling his there, and walked into the kitchen to start breakfast.

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15 Minutes later…

Fitz woke up after Olivia had gotten out of his arms. He opened his eyes and immediately felt her absence. The last two mornings, she had beaten him up and he wished it was the other way around. He wanted to lay above her and watch her sleep. She was always on the go, never stopping, and to see her that way would be a beautiful sight.

He thought back to everything that was said between them yesterday and last night and felt in his heart that she KNEW his feelings, and he suspected that she felt the same. If she did, she was fighting it. Anytime he held her in his arms, he felt her body tense, then relax soon after. Whatever was between them was much stronger and more powerful than he originally thought.

He then wondered if she heard him tell her that "he existed for her" last night before he drifted off to sleep. That is "a line" that comes out of fairy tales, but for him, with Olivia, it was the truth. Without her, he would not know how to function. Without her, he would be lost. Without her, he would just be a shell of himself. All this time without her, that is what he was. Fitz was living but he wasn't truly alive till Olivia came into his life.

The last few days spending here with her have been like a dream for him. Her family welcomed him with open arms. They did not look at him like the "Governor" from California. They saw him just a "Fitz" who just happened to be running for President and loved their daughter/sister. He hated to leave later today and go to New Hampshire. He wished he could just stay here and just be "Fitz."

As he began to sit up, he felt different. He couldn't figure out why until he literally put his "finger on it." He final felt his lips. Something was different about them. Really different. He could still feel as if something gently touched him while he was asleep. "Could she have kissed me, when I was sleeping? No that's not possible. It can't be. But I feel as if her lips were on mine. " he thought. He's been wanting to kiss her since the moment he met her, but hadn't had the courage to do so. Fitz was scared that if did that he could lose her. That was not an option.

But why does he feel as if she kissed him? Could it have been just a dream? A beautiful dream, that their lips finally touched. He placed his fingers on his lips and still could feel "something." His heart was beating in his chest so hard that it was hurting his ears. If she did, he would have woken up. There was no way that she would be out of his arms right now, if she did.

Fitz tried to dismiss that nothing happened but his heart was telling him otherwise. He KNEW something occurred when he was out. He could feel it. The only way he could be sure would be if she seemed different around him. If she could not look him, or changed the subject, or got gitty, then she must have done it. She would get this way sometimes around him, but if it was more than usual, he would know.

Fitz finally got up from the couch, and walked into the kitchen to find Olivia cooking breakfast. He stood in the entrance and watched her for a few moments. She had flour, eggs, milk, and canned pumpkin. Canned pumpkin, odd for this time of year but if she was making it, it would be delicious.

He then saw her, hop onto the counter and try to reach a bowl on the top shelf. Fitz just couldn't help himself at that point and decided to lend a hand. He walked over to her, trying not to startle her. She was so focused on what she was doing that she did not hear him approach her.

Just as her hand reached the bowl, so did his. "Would you like some help with that," he asked literally spooking her to death. Olivia was so shocked that she didn't feel his presence that she fell right into his arms.

"Oh my god, Governor! You scared the living hell out of me.!" Olivia said to him.

"Governor, really, Liv. I think we're well past the 'Governor' crap don't you," he said in a lower voice raising his eyebrows. His heart was racing as he was looking at her lips, wondering if she REALLY did kiss him a few moments ago.

Fitz placed her on top of the counter, directly in front of him. She moved her legs to the side, and he got right into her 'personal space.' His eyes were piercing into hers. The more he looked into them, the more he felt that her lips were on his a few moments ago. She tried to avert his gaze, but he put his fingers underneath her chin, not allowing her to do so.

"You kissed me, when I was sleeping didn't you Livy?" He was less than 6 inches away from her face. She was breathing heavily, causing Fitz to do the same. Her mind was running about a 1000 miles an hour. There was no way for him to know that. How could he? He was sleeping?

"You wish! In your dreams Fly Boy. That would be inappropriate," was all she could get out before he took another step into her space.

"Really? Then how come you're acting all strange right now. I KNOW you Olivia. After the last few days, this is most nervous I've seen you."

"Well geez Governor, I wonder why. I am on the counter top, getting a bowl. You ask me if I want help. Scaring the hell out of me, and I fall into your arms. Wouldn't you be a little off too? Falling on my Momma's ceramic tile is not a great way to start the day." She was trying to change the subject, but she doubted he was going to fall for it.

He then took his fingers and graced them over her lips to quite her down. "Then why are you calling me Governor instead of Fitz?"

"No reason."

"Olivia you're lying. What aren't you telling me? Answer my question."

"What question would be that Fitz?" Olivia said that realizing her voice dropped more seductively.

He then took her face in his hands and moved in impossibly close to her. She could hear him breathing and feel his breath on her face. At this close range, she could almost feel his unruly hair on her face. The closer his head became, the closer she started to lose all her will power. If her heart was pounding in her chest so hard, she would have heard his heart.

Fitz whispered to her, "Did (kiss on the neck), You (Kiss on the other side of her neck), Kiss (kiss on the Left cheek), Me (kiss on right cheek?) when I was sleeping?" With each kiss he placed, he felt her quiver. She was about done after this. Every time his lips touched her skin, she felt a burn all the way down into her stomach.

Olivia almost couldn't answer him. It took every power within herself not to let him kiss her at this moment. Her resolve was weakening and if she didn't go into "fxer" mode, everything could change. She gathered herself, trying to shake off her nervousness. She got right into his face, inches away from his lips, teasing him. "Like I said Fitz, in your dreams Fly Boy. Ain't going to happen. That must have been one hell of a dream you had."

"Livy, I KNOW YOU. I know you kissed me. You can deny it all you want, but I still feel your lips on mine even now. You kissed me when I was sleeping." He started to move her legs so he could be in between them. She fought against it and wiggled out of his way and hopped down off the counter.

She got up in her tippy-toes and said, "Like I said, it must have been one HOT dream. Now, could you be a good Presidential Candidate and hand me that bowl and help me with breakfast?" She then walked away.

Fitz watched her a few moments and KNEW she did it. She had to of. To see her this nervous, and this formal with him, she had to have kissed him. He attempted to put it out of his mind, as he helped her begin to make breakfast. As he was helping her, they would glance at each other, causing a smirk to come on both their faces.

Olivia knew that he figured it out but she was not going to admit to anything. If she admitted that she kissed him, then there would be nothing holding him back from doing it again. Despite how much, she wanted it, another kiss just can't happen. The next time it happened, he was going to make sure both were awake for it. Once their lips touched this time, he was not going to let her 'wiggle' her way out of his grasp.

Just as they were finishing preparing breakfast, her parents walked into the room and they all sat and turned on the news. The reporter said that the area got over 24 inches of snow and that the storm stopped in the middle of the night. Plows were already in the area clearing the side roads and the highways would be fine before dark. So before dinner, Olivia and Fitz would be on their way to New Hampshire to start campaigning again.

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Once breakfast was over Olivia's parents had to finally get back to work. The hospital they worked at called them in. Her parents went and changed, said goodbye to the two of them and were on their way to work. This left them alone in the house again.

Olivia went up to her room to shower and Fitz did the same. Neither one said much to each other at this point. When Fitz came back downstairs, Olivia was checking her camera and video camera to make sure they were fully charged. He couldn't figure out what she had planned for him today.

She heard him finally and looked in his direction. "Well, you ready for today?"

"Ready for what?" Fitz asked her.

"Well since everyone is still cleaning up from the storm, you and I are going to help out in the local area before heading to New Hampshire. I have my camera and video camera. I already called the public works department and they are willing to teach you how to drive the plow, and sand truck. Also I know a local sledding place we can go and get shots of you enjoying yourself with some of the local kids in the snow. Then I was thinking of hitting some other local businesses to see if they needed any help digging out. The more good PR we get the better. So are you up for it." Olivia asked him.

Fitz sat down and said, "You better believe it."

Both were avoiding getting to personal with the other at the moment. Olivia knew if she did, then with them being totally alone in the house anything could happen. A part of her wanted to stay here with him, and curl up on the couch in his arms, but she had to think that she had a job to do. Her job was to get him to white house, and that was what she was going to do.

Before leaving they called Cyrus and told him what was happening on their end. He was pleased and couldn't wait to leak the footage of Fitz helping out. It would sure create a media frenzy, and no one would know where he was at the time when these snow shots happened.

Fitz and Olivia then suited up and went out for their day. Olivia got all the footage she needed to leak to the press the next day. Fitz did a wonderful job and even though it was cold outside. She could tell that he had fun interacting with everyone he met. He listened to questions, and even did some sledding with the local kids. She had not seen him so carefree in sometime. It was nice.

When they got back to her parents, they each packed and headed up to New Hampshire. In the car, they would glance over at each other. Olivia knew he was thinking about their "kiss" this morning. Heck she was thinking about it too, but she put that out of her mind because once they hit the hotel, Cyrus would be there to meet them.

Fitz finally asked her, "Hey Liv, are you okay?"

"Yah, why do you ask?"

"You just seem different since this morning, and last night that's all."

"I'm good. It's just going to seem strange being around everyone on the campaign again that's all. I mean I've missed everyone, even Cy. I guess I didn't realize how much I missed being home until now." There was a hint of sadness in her voice.

"Well maybe we can arrange something for you to see your family more often." Fitz of course wanted to be with her, but he sensed she would say no.

"That would be great. Thanks Gov-Fitz." She caught herself.

Fitz noticed immediately. "Are you SURE you okay Livy?"

"Yes I'm good. Oh here's the hotel and look Cyrus is already here waiting for us."

Just as they pulled into the spot, Fitz took Olivia's hand into his own. This was really the first time since they touched since the countertop debacle this morning. He took her hand and placed a kiss on it causing her to, almost pull it away. He noticed and kept his lips on it longer, causing her to sigh.

Still holding her hand he said, "We're in this together."

She opened her hand and placed it on his face, "Yes Fitz, we're in this together and I will be by your side every step of the way."

He kissed her palm trying to convey all the love, desire, need, and want her hand. Even though he knew what happened, and she didn't want to admit it, that one "sleeping kiss" made his heart sore. He so wanted it to happen again but had to figure out a way. They had made such progress at her parents and he didn't want anything to change, unless it brought them closer together.

After all "they we're in this together." They saw Cyrus coming over to the car and they got out. They all hugged and went into the hotel. After check in, "the band" devised a game plan to release the pictures and videos Olivia took of Fitz, and to prep him for tomorrow. Once everything was completed everyone went to bed and "attempted" to sleep.

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The Next Day… "Good Morning New Hampshire"

Olivia arrived the next morning ready for Fitz's interview on "Good Morning New Hampshire." The news station decided to do the interview in the "Grant's" Campaign Head Quarters at the hotel. It made it easier on everyone.

When she arrived downstairs, all the lights, cameras, the anchor, and some of the staff were getting ready. She saw Cyrus over in the corner talking to Fitz, who's back was turned to her. Cyrus nodded at her, and she grabbed some coffee while they talked a bit more.

Once Fitz realized she was there, he turned around and started to walk towards her, while Cyrus talked to the interviewer. Olivia took one look at him and just about had a heart attack. His tie was horrible. She just about choked on her morning coffee just looking at it.

"Olivia, are you okay?" Fitz asked her noticing that she gagged on her coffee.

"Me yes, you not so much." She told him.

"What did I do this time?" Fitz asked her smiling now.

"Governor, take that nasty tie off please. Off. Off. Off. It's much too busy for TV." She was making the hand motions.

Fitz just stood there for moment looking at her testing to her to see what she was going to do. He watched as he saw an aid walk by and she asked him to hand him his tie which he did.

"Are you just going to stand there or take it off, Governor?"

"Governor, really." Fitz walked up to her, "I rather have you help me out Liv." He raised his eyebrows to see what she was going to do.

Olivia was not playing this game right now with him. "Well Governor Grant you put that tie on ALL by yourself. I am sure you can take it off. And if you do it right now, I will help you put this new one on."

That is all it took for Fitz to take the old one off. "I knew you would see it my way." She said looking up and smiling at him now.

It took every power within Fitz not to place his hands on her hips at the moment. Cyrus was watching and Fitz did not want him finding out how close him and Olivia had gotten at her parent's house. As she finished his tie, Fitz said to her, "So you know who you're voting for yet?"

"I'm apolitical. And you're going to have to earn it." She smirked at him and she smoothed it out on his chest, causing Fitz to do the same.

Before he walked away he leaned into her and said, "Trust me Liv, I am sure I can figure out a way to earn your vote."

Olivia smiled at thinking what that could be. She took in a deep breath, watched him sit down and knock the interviewer's socks off. Not only did he well, but the photos and videos she took of him yesterday made the broadcast as well. Fitz got teased on how much snow there was being a California boy. He came across as confidant, happy, well rounded, and genuine.

When the interviewer commented that no one has seen him with any ladies since Iowa. She then asked him about his "love life" and if he had anyone special, Fitz thought long and hard on how to answer.

"I decided that I needed to make some changes in my life. Yes I am 'single man' but that shouldn't matter running for President. I am just as reliable as a married man with kids. Running for the highest office in the land is a privileged, and I want to prove that I can be the first single man to win the office on my own. With my family, friends, and campaign staff's help I hope I win in November. I don't need a First Lady to win the office. But if I happen to find the "right girl" or "someone special" along the way then after her, you'll be the first to know." Fitz smiled looking at Olivia who blushed.

Interviewer: "Well whoever she is Governor Grant, she'll be one lucky lady indeed. Thank you Governor Grant and this is Good Morning New Hampshire."

Once the light was off from the camera, Fitz shook her hand, and went over to Cyrus and Olivia who were proud of him. Olivia was beaming with pride and of course a little embarrassed. Cyrus of course was just a swollen with pride and they all walked to the bus for the next stop on the campaign.

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State Capitol Building…Concord New Hampshire…

When the bus pulled up to the building, the Governor of New Hampshire and Mayor of Concorde were there to meet Fitz, Cyrus and Olivia. They were shown inside the building first. Because much of the area was under two feet of snow, they could not walk around the grounds outside. Plus it was fairly cold out.

Fitz walked ahead with the Governor of New Hampshire and Mayor. Fitz asked all the appropriate questions about the building's history, and various paintings he noticed on the walls. He even asked where the State's "Live Free or Die" motto came from. Everyone laughed and he was told that it was adopted in 1945. Their motto is the most popular and was written by a General John Stark from the Revolutionary War in 1809.

The gentlemen continued to walk and Cyrus and Olivia stayed in the background. The tour was a little over in hour, ending in the assembly room where the Governor was sworn in. Once the tour was completed, and all the pictures were taken, Fitz was on his way to the school for the ice cream social.

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Ice Cream Campaign Event.

Fitz and the campaign staff arrived at the school on time for the ice cream social. The school was one story, housing grades kindergarten to third, about 1000 kids. Olivia and some of the other staff, left ahead of them to make sure everything was prepped for his arrival. It was a good thing that someone followed them in her rental car.

As the "Grant" bus pulled up to the school and principal, assistant principal and Olivia were waiting. Fitz saw her and from the window and couldn't help but smile. By now he had already taken off his suit jacket, and tie. He just had on his button up shirt, and a winter coat. "More casual" is what Olivia told him to be. She was working so hard to get him the nomination, but this event was going to be the most enjoyable for him because he loved children and hoped to one day have his own.

With Olivia waiting for him first, Fitz immediately turned on the Grant Charm. She greeted him formally and introduced him and Cyrus to the Principle and her assistant. Fitz walked into the school with both. After a quick stop by the office to get his "hall pass," he was given a quick tour and was announced to come into the gym.

The ice cream cart was already waiting. He gave a quick speech and asked for any "teacher" who would like to help hand out ice cream cones. All the "ladies" were too shy to raise their hand. Cyrus nudged her and told her to go. Fitz saw him doing so and motioned Olivia to join him at the cart. She immediately started to shake her head no.

"Oh come on Liv," Cy told her. "You and the Governor are close. For goodness sake you two got snowed in at your parents. Now go up there."

"No Cy, I don't think it's wise." Olivia told him.

Fitz saw this exchange and the light bulb in his head went on. He asked for the microphone and said. "Okay kids I need a HUGE favor. I have this friend here in the audience that needs a little encouragement to come up here and lend me a helping hand. She's shy and is always by my side. Do you think you can help me do a chant to help her get up here?"

Kids… "Yes Governor Grant."

Fitz: "Great. I knew I could count on your help. Now on the count of three we are going to stay saying her name till she comes up here to help me. We'll start out quiet and get louder and louder till she HAS TO come over here with me. Is that a deal?"

Kids: "Yes."

Fitz: "It's is true. New Hampshire is the bomb!" (The whole school laughed.) Now are you ready?"

Kids: "Yes Governor Grant!" Yelled the school.

Fitz: "On the count of three we are going to start saying her name. Her name is Olivia." (Olivia was shaking her head NO to him. Then she mouthed "I am not going up there.")

Fitz: "ONE. TWO. THREE. O-LIV-IA!"

The entire school started saying Olivia's name louder and louder. If looks could kill, she could have killed Fitz right now. At first she stood there with her hands on her hips, shaking her head no. But then the kids got so loud and he walked over to her. She was so mad at him, but she could help blush, and want to hug him at the same time. He put out his hand to her and she eventually took it.

"Fine! Governor you are in so much trouble. Payback…let me tell you!" She whispered to him.

He guided her over to the cart with all the kids, laughing and cheering. He told her "We'll see."

Once all the students had gotten their ice cream and the staff it was Fitz's turn. Olivia scooped him up some vanilla and held the cone in her hand. She could not believe that she was doing this.

Fitz said "I guess it's my turn." He took Olivia's hand in his with the cone and licked some ice cream. But when he did so, he got some on his chin.

"Delicious," Fitz said.

The kids realized that he had ice cream on his face and they started yelling to Olivia, "Wipe it off. Wipe it off." The school was chanting this over and over. She stood there in utter shock not sure what to do. She looked over at Cyrus who was basically telling her also to, "Wipe it off, Livy."

Fitz just stood there smiling at her, wondering if she was going to or not. She eventually caved and took her fingers, and wiped most of the ice cream off his face. However she left some behind. Knowing this, Fitz got a thought of mischief and attempted to keep his cool.

Without warning, he pulled Olivia into his arms, and KISSED HER in front of everyone. It was not just a quick peck either on the lips. He wrapped her in his arms, dipped her down, and back up again. She instinctively through her hands around his neck. She was literally swept off her feet and taken completely off guard, and dropped the ice cream onto the floor, and her legs went weak. After he pulled away both were breathing heavily, staring into the other's eyes. They were also still holding onto the other for balance and support.

Olivia looked around and everyone was clapping, and Cyrus was speechless. He was so shocked by what Fitz just did that he dropped everything onto the floor. She pulled away from him, and tried to remain calm, but she was freaking out. To make nice in front of everyone, she let him place his arm around her waist and she did the same.

Once she felt it was appropriate for her to leave the "stage," she excused herself and went into the bathroom, not looking at Cyrus or anyone else. She then got her car, and drove to the hotel and locked herself in her room.

Her mind start to pace in circles for her and she thought, "How the hell did that just happen? Is he crazy? Cyrus is going to kill me. This could kill his chances of winning the election. What the hell am I going to do now? How could he be so reckless? But I kissed him yesterday. I know, he knows, I did. Holy Mother of God, what am I going to do?"

A while later, everyone got back to hotel and Cyrus cornered Fitz in the hotel campaign headquarters. Cyrus' face was so red of anger that he looked like he was going to explode.

"What the hell was that?" Cyrus said to Fitz screaming at him.

"What was what Cy?" Fitz asked him, trying to keep a straight face.

"Are you crazy? Kissing your campaign fixer like that! In public no less. We could loss the primary now. Are you out of your blooming mind? You're sleeping with her aren't you?"

"No, Cyrus I am not sleeping with her."

"Then what the hell did I just witness. Do you know how reckless and crazy that was? Olivia can't be the next flavor of the month for you. She's not that type of girl Governor."

"I know that."

"You know that. Really, Fitz. Seriously! I didn't bring her here for you to screw."

"I have no intention of just screwing her Cyrus, which we are not! She means more to than that. I would NEVER use her."

"Then what is she to you? Do you have any idea what you've done?" Cyrus was yelling more now.

"What I've done! What I've done is finally gave into my heart's desire and did something I've been aching to do since the day I met her Cyrus. She's…." Fitz paused trying to find the words.

"She's what? Beautiful, brilliant and my girl that I brought in to save the day."

"Yes but she's the love of my life okay." Fitz sat down finally, realizing that he said it aloud to Cyrus of all people.

Cyrus stood there in complete shock. Never in all the years of him knowing Fitz did he ever think he would hear him say those words. "She's the love of your life! Holy Mother of God! Well good for you Governor Grant because you just majorly screwed up."

"I know she's pissed at me but we'll talk it out and be fine. Is she in her room? I'll go and talk to her. What are you talking about Cyrus? What is going on?" Fitz was worried now.

"I hope so for your sake Fitz."

"Why, I know she wasn't on the bus? Where is Livy?" Fitz asked.

"Because she's gone. Olivia Carolyn Pope up and left."

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Hello my pumpkins…I hope this chapter was worth the wait. You not only got one kiss, but two. So yes they've finally KISSED! I know about time right. Olivia kissed him first while he was sleeping. But of course he felt "something" and knew she did it. His body is so connected to hers, there was no way he would not have figured it out.

And now, he kissed her at the ice cream social. HOLY HELL! That was totally unexpected right. Of all the chances he's had to kiss her, he chose that moment. I don't know if it was the first kiss you wanted but I kept watching "The Trail" episode and thought this was perfect. Yes Olivia is beyond freaked out, but wouldn't you be. Of course she loved it too. ;-)

Yes she took off in "Olivia Pope" style. Do you think Fitz can "Fix" this? Will she come back? Did this ruin their friendship? Can he still win the primary? Where did Olivia go? I know so many questions.

(Oh beware of the "Rat." Not saying anymore than that.)

As always leave me snowballs…cuz they make me smile.

Peaches, Luv, and Pumpkins….

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