A/N: Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far! I went hiking yesterday...my legs still hurt. Anyways...it's time to head to Starling!

Thank you Priya for beta'ing for me! You've been an incredible help throughout this process! I can't wait to keep going!

Reviews/Kudos are so wonderful to get! But even so, just thanks for reading! I'm so happy you guys are still trekking along with me.

They were four hours into the first leg of their flight and Felicity was chipping the nail polish off her thumbnails. She knew she definitely shouldn't have had that third cup of coffee while they waited to board the plane.

"Stop thinking and get some sleep."

"I can't."

"I told you not to drink that last cup of coffee."

"It was five in the morning."

"We were just getting on a plane."

"I got out of bed at three. In. The. Morning. Oliver. That's not okay."

"I brought you coffee."

"And I'm eternally grateful for it," Felicity whispered and shifted in the overly comfy first class seat. "But seriously, why did we have to leave so early?"

"Mom likes me to get in early," he replied with a shrug. "She feels it helps with jetlag and she misses family dinners."

"That's nice," Felicity replied. "Have I said thank you yet for the plane ticket?"

"Only at least five…hundred times. And has I've said, it was no problem. My parents seem pretty excited to meet you."

"But why?"

"Probably because they associate my successful time at Harvard to you," Oliver told her with a grin. "I'm sure I would have been kicked out or dropped out by now if it weren't for you."

"You don't mean that."

"I'm being one hundred percent serious Felicity," Oliver assured her with a shrug. "I…I'm really thankful I met you that day at Brown Cup."

Felicity flushed. "I'm glad too Oliver."

He smiled. "Now try to get some rest before we get to LAX."

"Fine," she answered with a huff and closed her eyes. She leaned over and put her head on his shoulder. "But you're going to be my pillow."

He pressed a ghost of a kiss to the top of her head as her breaths evened out and he could tell she'd finally given in to her exhaustion. "I'm always willing to be your pillow Felicity Smoak. And maybe one day I'll have the guts to tell you that when you can actually hear me."

He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

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"You have nothing to be nervous about," Oliver assured her for the umpteenth time as the pilot announced the final decent into Starling City Airport. "Besides, you probably won't meet mom and dad until dinner tonight."

"They won't pick us up?"

Oliver laughed, "doubtful. They'll probably just send Ronald."

"Who is Ronald?"

"Thea's driver," he replied with a shrug. "He was my driver too, before I got my license."

"You had a driver?"

"I don't think that should really surprise you."

Felicity shrugged, "Yeah, I guess not. It's just another reminder on how different our lives are."

Oliver grimaced. "I…I suppose. Don't let that change how you see me, okay? I'm still the same guy you've known for the last year."

Felicity laughed, "This isn't going to change anything Oliver. I've always known you were a spoiled, rich boy. This is just putting it all in front of me. It's fine. I'm fine."

"I want you to feel comfortable in my house," Oliver continued and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "Mi casa es su casa."

Felicity laid her head on Oliver's shoulder. "So what else should I know before we land?"

"Um," Oliver paused, "You'll probably have Thea attached to you a lot of the time you're there. She loves having an older girl around the house. Plus I think she'll love you. Go shopping with her and you'll have a friend for life."

"Good to know," Felicity said happily. "I've always wanted a little sister so I'm going to have fun spending time with Thea."

"Just remember that I warned you," Oliver told her. "She's got a lot of energy for a ten year old. Oh wait, she just turned eleven."

"You forgot your sister's birthday?"

"No!" Oliver assured her. "We talked on her birthday. I just forgot to factor that in with her age. I'm a good brother! I would never forget her birthday."

"That makes me feel better."

"Thea and I have always been close," Oliver continued with a shrug. "Even with the age difference. I know she's sad, for being so far away, for college."

"How often do you talk to her?"

"Every other day," Oliver answered, "usually. Sometimes more. And I'll probably plan at least one full day of just spending time with her. I don't think she'll mind you tagging along…"

"I don't mind staying behind if you just want to spend time with her Oliver. I get it."

Oliver smiled, "Thanks Felicity. We'll play it by ear for now."

"And I'm sure I'm going to meet Tommy."

"Without a doubt," Oliver assured her with a laugh. "You'll probably see more of him than I'd like, but that's Tommy."

"I'm excited, I finally get to put a face with the name," Felicity told him with a smile. "And the stories."

"Oh god."

Felicity laughed. "How much do you really have to worry about?"

"Probably more than I'd like," Oliver admitted. "Just remember that some of those stories, okay most of them, were back when I was an immature asshole."

"And you're not anymore."

"Not anymore."

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"Ollie! Ollie!"

Oliver's eyes darted through the crowds until they fell on his younger sister waving enthusiastically. His mother stood next to her, looking slightly uncomfortable amidst the growing crowds.

"Ollie! Over here!"

He waved to her to let her know that he'd seen them and then turned towards Felicity.

"So, surprise to us! Mom and Thea are here."

"What?" She questioned her eyes growing large in shock. "I'm not ready to meet your mom. Thea, sure…but you're mom? I've been on a plane for eight hours and I probably smell and…"

"Hey calm down," he interrupted her ramble. "You are fine. And you smell fine. Trust me, she'll understand that we're not dinner ready. So calm down."

"But…"

"It'll be okay Lis. Don't freak out on me now."

"I think it's a little late for that."

Oliver paused and pulled Felicity to the side of the hall and wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug, despite the bulk of their carry on bags. "It's okay. There is no reason for you to freak out. I promise, my family is going to love you."

She nodded against his chest. "Sorry…"

"Don't apologize," he told her. "Okay? It's fine. But we should get over there before Thea has an aneurism."

"Yeah, okay."

Oliver pulled back and threaded his fingers through hers and squeezed.

"Ollie!" Thea exclaimed happily as they got and Thea ran forward and wrapped her tiny arms around Oliver's waist. "I'm so glad you're home!"

"Hey Speedy!" He answered and let go of Felicity's hand to return Thea's hug and he dropped a kiss on the top of her head. "I've missed you!"

"Missed you too!"

"Aren't you supposed to be in school still?"

"Mom let me get out early today so I could come, and pick you up! Isn't that great?"

"It is," he replied and then turned and wrapped his arms around his mom. "Hey mom."

"Oliver, dear," she said and returned the hug. "How was your flight?"

"Flights were fine," he said and turned towards Felicity. "Mom, Thea this is Felicity. Felicity this is Thea and my mom."

"Mrs. Queen," Felicity said with a shy smile and Oliver shook his head. "Thea, it's so nice to meet you. Thank you for allowing me to crash your holidays."

"Of course my dear," Moira assured her and then wrapped Felicity into a hug. "And please, call me Moira. Mrs. Queen makes me feel like you're addressing my mother-in-law."

"Of course Mrs…Moira."

Thea wrapped her arms around Felicity's waist in a hug, "Hi Felicity! Ollie has told me all about you, I'm so happy I finally get to meet you."

"Me too Thea," Felicity replied. "And your brother does nothing but rave about you. I'm happy to finally be able to meet you too."

"We have to go shopping!"

Oliver smirked at Felicity and she shrugged. "Before we start making any grand plans for the next couple of weeks why don't we get our luggage and head out of here. I don't know about Felicity, but I'm exhausted."

"I'm…okay, I'm a little tired."

"What do your bags look like?" Thea asked as she skipped ahead of them to the baggage claim. "I'll keep my eye out for them!"

"You know what mine look like Speedy," Oliver answered and ruffled her hair a little bit despite her protest. "Felicity has one bag, it's pink with gold polka-dots."

"Cool!"

Oliver pulled Thea through the crowd towards the baggage claim belt with a smirk towards Felicity, who was still standing next to Moira Queen.

"Oliver's father and I are very thankful for your place in our son's life," Moira Queen told her suddenly and Felicity could feel the blush rising on her face. "You two seem very close."

"We're good friends," Felicity answered automatically. "And…"

"Friends are a good way to start," Moira interrupted with a knowing smile and before Felicity could respond Oliver was headed back their way with Thea and their luggage in tow. "Oliver, fantastic. Ronald is out front waiting for us."

"Of course he is," Oliver replied. "It will be good to see him."

"And Raisa has a late lunch waiting at home," Moira continued. "We weren't sure if you would be hungry or not."

"I could eat."

Felicity laughed, "Oliver can always eat."

"Hey! I'm a growing boy."

"The only way you're growing now is out," Felicity teased, "Not up."

Oliver ran his hand down his front, "I don't think I'm growing out."

Felicity swallowed hard, her own teasing catching up to her. She would be lying to herself if she said she didn't admire is toned body nearly daily. Her next words came out huskier than she would have liked when she answered, "I'm just saying…you're constantly eating."

Thea watched them with rapt attention. "You two are so perfect together…"

Oliver and Felicity's eyes caught each other's before she turned away quickly. The heat in her cheeks made her certain she was blushing again and she took a shaky breath.

Maybe coming here with Oliver was a bad idea after all.

A/N: This Queen family is a little different than the one we've seen...at least on the surface. I know it's going to be an adjustment. But I hope you'll give them a chance!