Chapter 9 – Trust In Me

Standing at the floor to roof window Olivia held the sheet tightly to her body. Sighing she dropped her head and turned to glance at Peter who was still gloriously asleep after their last night. Turning back to the window she watched the street below her. So completely lost in her thoughts Olivia didn't hear the shifting of the bed or the arms that wrapped around her waist. She smiled as Peter dropped his head to her shoulder and kissed her bare shoulder. "Morning," his rough voice vibrated off her body. Olivia's smile grew as she leaned her head back into his shoulder.

"Hey, how'd you sleep?" Olivia turned her head to look at Peter and he lowered his head to meet hers and placed a kiss on her lips. He left Olivia sigh against his lips and he pulled back.

"What's wrong Livie?" Part of Peter knew what was coming. He knew what she was about to ask, he just didn't know if he was ready for it. Olivia turned away from him and made her way back to the bed, taking a seat at the edge she waited for Peter to follow.

"Why are you doing this Peter? What happened to us?" In her heart Olivia knew that she shouldn't be bringing this up but she had to.

"Trust me, it's nothing you did. It was all me." Peter took a seat next to her and just watched her reaction, when hurt fell upon her face he dropped his head and sighed. "About to weeks before we broke up, I received a visit from an old friend. He asked for my help and when I declined he…" Peter looked up into her eyes and could see the need for an explanation, "…he threatened you. Said that if I didn't help him he would hurt you. I called Broyles afterwards and had a long chat and we came to the conclusion that I needed to work with said friend, A. to keep you safe and B. to bring him down. So I broke up with you and have been here ever since. Believe me Livia it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life and I know you can never trust me again but I would do it again if it meant you were safe."

Olivia dropped her head at his confession, "Eddie…" she looked up into his eyes and could see the pain they reflected. "Peter, how come you didn't tell me? I could have helped you, and lets not forget he had me shot anyway…oh, he didn't know your girlfriend was FBI?"

Peter reached for her hand, the one that was not holding the white sheet around her body, "I didn't tell you because I was scared to lose you, worse than breaking up, no he doesn't know your FBI and so I thought if you found out something might happen and he really would hurt you. Livia, you don't know what he is capable of. I didn't tell you because I love you and didn't want to see you hurt. When I saw on the news what happened, I called Broyles straight away. I had to know you were ok."

"So what now? I mean after last night…it was amazing Peter but what happens now, apparently we are both undercover…" Olivia reached out and placed her hand on his cheek rubbing her thumb lovingly at the side of his mouth.

Sighing, Peter closed his eyes at her touch, "Well, I think we continue the undercover work. If I'm not mistaken Eddie will ask you to move into the house tomorrow, and then we can work together to bring him down. Just so you know, I am supposed to be 'be with' a girl who is there so please try not to get to jealous…" Peter opened his eyes and smirked at her.

Olivia only nodded at him, "Peter, I do trust you it just hurt, still hurts, the things you said even last night about not having any friends. You are my best friend and hearing you say that just…" Peter cut her off by placing his lips over hers in a sweet kiss.

"Everything I said to you I didn't mean. Can you give me a chance to make it up to you?" Peter knew she had been betrayed and hurt in the past and it killed him to know he was the one hurting her now.

"Are you going anywhere?" The question confused him for a moment but he shook his head none the less. "Then I think I can try and give you another chance." Olivia laughed and placed a small kiss on his lips. Sliding backwards on the be she pulled him down with her and laid down. They both closed their eyes and fell into a deep sleep, knowing that tomorrow could bring anything.

Walking into the shared house the next day came easier than Peter thought it would. Glancing around he found Eddie sitting at the couch reading the newspaper and no one else around.

"Welcome home Bishop, where did you go last night? How's the cheek by the way?" Eddie looked up from his paper as Peter took a seat across from him.

"Sore. I went out to a bar and woke up in someone else's bed." Short and sweet, hopefully Eddie wouldn't ask anymore questions. And he didn't. Eddie just nodded and went back to his paper. Peter took the opportunity to leave, shower and change. On his way to the staircase Eddie called out to him.

"Oh, I'm asking Amanda to join us in the house, she will get the spare room. The meet is going down tomorrow night so I will need you both there and working together. Understood?" Peter nodded to Eddie and continued on his way.

Olivia moved in 2 hours later. Peter made his way down the stairs, only to be met by Nicole, who gave him a kiss and held his hand while walking into the lounge room. There he found Damian sitting on the armchair and Eddie sitting on the couch, where he was when Peter came home, holding out his hand for Olivia to take. Pulling her down to him he forced Olivia to sit on his lap.

Looking up Olivia met eyes with Peter and they shared a glance before turning back to their respective 'partners.' "So are we happy with what is to happen tonight?" Eddie's voice interrupted Peter's thoughts which was a good thing because he was thinking about how much he wanted to kill Eddie right now.

Everyone nodded except Peter, "Oh yes Bishop, you were in the shower when we discussed this. So, today, you will complete the file extraction from the laptop, Damian will make sure the spot is free of bugs. Amanda are going out and might make it back to a hotel…" he winked up at Olivia and pressed a kiss to her cheek, which she responded to with a bright, fake smile, "…which means Peter, you and Nicole have the house all to yourselves. It really is like old times!" Peter and Olivia shared another glance, this scenario was about to make things worse for them.

Nicole placed a kiss to Peter's lips before stating, "I have a hair appointment, Damian you free to take me?" Damian nodded, he was used to having to take the princess everywhere…she didn't drive herself. Eddie hadn't taken his hands or lips off of Olivia from the moment he had informed Peter of what was happening that coming night. After they left Peter glanced at his watch…12.30pm.

"Eddie, you want anything, I'm hungry…" Peter offered Eddie a look and received a shake of the head. Peter nodded and made his way to the kitchen intent on trying to ignore the sight of Eddie making out with Olivia. It was driving him crazy, jealously was not a good look on Peter Bishop.

Lost in his own thought, Peter didn't hear the rustling behind him just the clearing of a female voice. He turned to find Olivia staring at him. Without even thinking what he was doing Peter took two strides towards and brought her face to him, pressing a longing kiss to her lips. Parting her lips, Olivia deepened the kissing momentarily before pulling back.

"Promise you won't sleep with her tonight…" It was barely a whisper but Peter heard it he nodded and smiled.

"Only if you promise not to sleep with him and please be careful he is very dangerous when he doesn't get what he wants." Peter placed a kiss on her forehead and pulled her into a protective embrace.

They would have to be careful tonight, who knows what could happen and as it turned out it was going to be worse than either of them could have imagined.

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Ash