Oliver couldn't believe Felicity was the one to come up with him going with her. He was sure she was going to yell and then kick him out, but she didn't. They had talked while she drank her smoothie, then he left so she could call her mom and shower, he was going to call Sara and his PR Jess, and his mother.

The conversation with Felicity's mom went better than expected, she told her that the guy she was dating was somewhat of a big deal in social circles, that TMZ was doing a feature on him and that there were pictures of her in it. Her mother had assumed that they were nude photos, Felicity had set her mother straight, but not before being completely embarrassed, with her mother telling her that actually taking some photos would help spice things up. The last thing Felicity wanted to think about was spicing things up with Oliver. She felt hot enough when he was around and there was nothing even going on with them. Well, as far as she knew there wasn't. She was attracted to him, he was really nice to her, but she didn't know if they were crossing a line. However, with their fake relationship being all out in the open, any line of employee/ employer was assumed crossed by everyone anyway. Who, was she kidding. She could daydream and fantasize about Oliver Queen as much as she wanted, but he would never see her that way. Even if he flirts, laughs with her, and holds her hand, that's what he does because that's who he is. Come on Felicity, remember this is not real, don't get your heart broken over a guy that is faking it with you.

Oliver's conversations didn't go as well as Felicity's had. Sara was angry, asked him if he was having sex with Felicity. He assured him he was not. Sara told him he better not hurt her, that Felicity was easily hurt, despite the way she is may seem, she was actually tender hearted. His mother was very concerned about how this would look with her just becoming the head of IT, Oliver assured her that the IT department was managed by Walter and that there was a three person agreement to give her that promotion. Oliver in fact had not mentioned her name at all. It was Walter who brought her to the board. Jess, was surprised that they were releasing that they were in a relationship. She figured he would go with the standard her name is this and we were out having a good time line. She wasn't sure if she was proud or disappointed. Either way she released the statement and it was sure to be on E.T., TMZ and Hollywood Access for sure. She could see it ending up on all social media sites as well as in a few grocery store magazines by the end of the week as well. "Oliver Queen the most eligible bachelor in Star City, is taken. Linked to the Head of IT at QC, Felicity Smoak."

The rest of Saturday Felicity had talked to Barry and Cat telling them she was in a relationship with Oliver. She hated to lie to them. Especially when she herself put such a huge status on being honest. She reminded herself that the only people she was hurting by lying was possibly herself. As much as she tried not to, she liked Oliver. The real him, and she had to hide it. She wasn't good at it, she was going to try though.

Felicity had thought of going to get her car, but when she called Sara, she had told Felicity that Oliver had come and gotten her car. When she went to look outside sure enough, her car was there. She didn't know how he'd done it but she was sure glad he did. She needed to the grocery store to stock up, and then picked what she would watch on Netflix. She had just taken her dinner out of the oven and sat it on the tray and was about to press start on her show when her phone binged. It was Oliver.

"Hey, wa u doin?" Oliver had an art to texting

"Oliver, I can decode almost anything, however I don't find decoding text messages all that fun."

"Sorry."

Why did I do that. Really Felicity, come on he was just texting you.

"No, no Its fine I was just about to eat dinner. What about you?"

Oliver was sure something was now wrong and he had done something to make her angry with him.

"I just ate."

Now he was going to be short with her... Wonderful, great Job.

"Oh, ok. You have a good day."

"I did, I didn't mean to bother you, but I was wondering if you wanted to get to know me better?"

What? Of course I wanted to know him better, why wouldn't she? Did this mean he wanted to get to know her as well? It must.

"Ok, that actually sounds kind of fun. What do you like to do? We could go do that tomorrow and talk."

Oliver was so stupid. Yeah, she sounds so excited about getting to know you Queen. Why did you choose the only girl in the city that is not turned on by you and dazzled by your charm?

"Yeah, we could go bowling, or just out to dinner. We need to get our story straight for your reunion."

Shit! There is was, the reason he wanted to get together with her. The reason he wanted to spend anytime with her. The reunion.

"Oh,"

Was she disappointed? She sounded disappointed.

"So, you will go on a date with me tomorrow?" Please say yes Felicity.

Felicity had no idea if this was a real date or not, she needed to make things clear, she'd have to ask him. Not now, not in a text.

"Yes."

"I'll pick you up at 7, if that's ok."

"Sounds perfect Oliver, I'll see you tomorrow"

"See you tomorrow."

Felicity had finished dinner with her texting with Oliver. She decided to check her email instead of watching Netflix. When she saw a message from Abby. Her weekly update. It was simple enough, she didn't see the need for a weekly update. She did read them, just in case something had changed. so far it was all the same.

She had decided with Oliver not to watch the any social news. She didn't want to hear what people were saying about her. However, the thoughts were probably worse that what they were actually saying. Plus shouldn't she be prepared for what was out there. To defend her herself. That's what she told herself when she turned on Hollywood Access. They weren't the first story, but with every commercial brake the promise of the story and a picture of Oliver was plastered on the TV. Then there they were, on the screen, coming out of the car.

"Heart throb and former playboy, Oliver Queen, stepped out on the town last night. It's rare we see him out, unless its for a work function. Even then its been all work and no play for Mr. Queen, since he was rescued from an island almost six years ago."

"That's true Kelly, Mr. Queen has kept his personal life very close to him these past six years. But, these pictures were taken last night and Verdant, a night club owned by Tommy Merlyn, son of billionaire Malcolm Merlyn."

"Yes, Mark Mr. Merlyn was Mr. Queen's partner in crime, back before the accident. Mr. Merlyn while owning the night club, has married long term girl friend Laurel Lance."

"But, back to last night. Hollywood Access contacted Mr. Queen's PR for comment and were originally told no comment, however just a few hours ago, we were received a formal press released statement from Mr. Queen's rep."

It is true, Mr. Oliver Queen was seen out on the town last night a Verdant. Mr. Queen was there to celebrate his new girlfriend's promotion. Ms. Felicity Smoak. Ms. Smoak, was hired by QC as an IT analyst six years ago. She has now been promoted to the Head of the IT department. The Queen Family, wishes to formally disclose that per the company's by-laws the CEO does not promote any employee. Ms. Smoak was promoted by the special promotion board, and approved by the CFO, Mr. Walter Steal. Mr. Queen and Ms. Smoak's Relationship is new and they would like ask for some privacy while their relationship is in the beginning stages.

"Well, Mark it seems this Felicity Smoak has captured the most eligible bachelor in Star City. have we learned much about Ms. Smoak?"

"No, Kelly only a few details. Ms. Smoak graduated high school at 17, she grew up in Vegas. Went to MIT graduated at 19. Did a two year internship at Star Labs, then landed the job at QC. There wasn't much else we could find, but we are still looking. Whoever his girl is, she sure has Mr. Queens, full attention."

That was when they showed the pictures, some she had not seen. Pictures of them dancing, of her hands holding on to him and his wrapped around her. They looked like a couple. They looked like they were falling for each other. They were smiling. They looked happy. Damn, how Felicity wished any part of that was the truth.