"I'm sorry they did that to you," Olivia apologized for the millionth time on the way to the emergency room. They sat in the room while the doctor stitched up Fitz's nose. They'd been sitting there for a couple hours waiting while blood dripped out of his nose. "I can't believe he broke your nose. He shouldn't have even been here."
"Liv, I'll be fine. You can go if you want; you don't need to sit here with me," Fitz told her.
"I do, it's my fault. I called James but he brought Cyrus and he called Eli. I'm really sorry."
"This isn't your fault. But, if I may, what are they doing here?"
"I needed to talk to James. He's my go to guy when I have to talk about feel…things."
"You mean feelings," Fitz stated.
"Sure," she rolled her eyes. "I call him when I need to talk things out and he helps me decide. But I come to my own conclusion; he just leads me in the right direction. James gives me feedback and gives me the right advice. I can trust him. He's about the only person that I can trust anymore."
Fitz shook his head, he wanted to tell her that he didn't lie to her, and he just withheld key information. But he knew that it wasn't the time for that now. "I understand. James is very helpful about emotions. I'm glad you have someone to turn to like that."
"Thanks, I'm going to go find the doctor." Olivia left the room and met Cyrus, Eli, and James standing outside the door. "What the hell are you three doing here? You've caused enough damage. I only wanted James to come so I could work this out with someone who isn't so judgmental and you two idiots show up. You didn't need to punch him! He's got four stitches across his nose, Cyrus! I don't need this kind of drama from you. I have enough shit to deal with. The two of you need to leave, now." Cyrus and Eli tried to explain but Olivia wasn't having any of it. "Out, now." Defeated, Cyrus and Eli left. "James, thank you for coming. You helped a lot."
"Just doing what I'm good at. I can't believe that Cyrus hit him."
"I have to find the doctor for him, I'm considering what you said though. Here's the key to the apartment, you can go hang out there." She hugged James and went to find the doctor.
An hour later Fitz and Olivia were out walking out of the emergency room.
He wanted to hug her goodbye, kiss her if she allowed him to. But he didn't want to push his luck. "Thanks for staying with me, Liv. You didn't have to."
"Well, it was my fault you got injured, so I think I had to."
"I was thinking, I know I said I wasn't going to bother you. And I'm still not going to. But I'm not leaving until you tell me to. And I know it will be talked about, because it's weird since I'm a professor here but you're not my student. So I was wondering if… if you wanted to… I could… no pressure… I just want to…"
"Yes, Fitz. I'll go on a date with you," she answered his question without being spoken.
Fitz smiled wide at her. "Some things never change. You've always been able to read my mind. Just like I can yours. Are you busy tonight?"
"I have a late night at work; tomorrow though, I'll have the night off."
"Perfect, I'll pick you up at seven tomorrow night. I'll have everything worked out."
"Great, I'll see you then." Olivia headed home before she stopped and turned around. She ran back and hugged him tight. "I missed you," she mumbled.
Fitz wrapped his arms around her just as tight. "I missed you too Livie, so much."
