The family and Fitz had a lively lunch together and afterwards they spent the rest of the day at Fitz's home, relaxing.

Later that night Fitz took Ben,Nicole and Gracie to the airport. Much to the displeasure of the 4-year-old.

"Mommy I wanna stay!' she cried in the backseat as Fitz pulled the car into the parking spot.

"Sweetie you can't. We have to go home." Nicole said rubbing soothing circles on her back.

"But grandma and papa is staying!"

"They will leave soon."

"No they woooon't" Gracie's tears continued to roll down her cheeks.

If it was up to Fitz he would've told her she could stay a while longer. He absolutely hated seeing her so sad.

Benjamin and Fitz got out of the car to unload their luggage.

"Come on Gracie, Olly will miss you if you if you don't go home and he'll be very sad." Nicole knew how much she loved that dog.

She managed to get her daughter out of the car but Grace was still sniffling.

Fitz went to crouch down in front of her. "Hey, do you want me to carry you inside?"

Gracie nodded while wiping her wet cheeks with both hands.

"Come here." Fitz picked her up and she rested her head on his shoulder. He took a gift bag from the trunk and kept it with him as they all walked up to the airport entrance.

"You give Olly a big hug from me okay?" He said once they reached the send off point.

Gracie nodded.

She lifted her head from his shoulder. "When can I visit again?" She asked in a soft whisper.

"You'll have to ask your mommy and daddy."

"Okay.."

"Hey come on. Give me a smile." Fitz said but she didn't budge so he pulled a silly face and tickled her sides.

Gracie broke out into a fit of uncontrollable giggles.

"There you are. Now will you throw away that sad face and keep this happy face?" Fitz asked still tickling her.

"Yes!" She answered through her laughter.

"Great." He stopped the tickles. "Will you be a good girl for your mommy and daddy? No more crying?"

"Uh huh."

"Awesome. Well since you're going to be a good girl, I can give you this." He gave her the gift bag that he's been carrying in his hand.

"That's clothes for Olly. Now you can dress him up."

"Really!?" Gracie smiled excitedly.

"Yep. He will look super cool."

Benjamin smiled at his daughter's reaction. "Say thank you to Fizz Gracie."

"Thanks Fizz." She said and hugged him.

"You're welcome. Enjoy your flight okay? I've got to go now."

"Okay. Bye Fizz."

He gave her another hug and placed her on the ground next to her mother. "Bye Gracie."

"It's been great having you guys here." Fitz exchanged hugs with Ben and Nicole.

"Thank you for having us at your home man, maybe next time our visit will be a little longer." Ben said.

"Yeah. Alright see you."

Back at Fitz's place Liv was enjoying a late night coffee with Grandma Mae and her parents when Abby phoned.

"Abby, hi." Liv answered getting up and going upstairs to Fitz's bedroom. She planned on telling Abby that Fitz had asked her to move in with him.

"Hey.. I'm just checking in on you. You were pretty out of it last night." She chuckled.

"I really was. .but I'm good now. Just hanging out with grandma and my parents. Fitz took Ben and his gang to the airport."

"Oh yeah Nicole mentioned they wouldn't stay long."

"So Quinn was fun to hang out with. We should invite her out again."

"She was wasn't she. Ya I think she'd love that." Abby said.

"By the way... this morning Fitz asked me to move in with him. I told him I'd think about it..."

"Liv! You should've just said yes. I mean you guys are practically already living together. He's always at your house and sleeping over."

"I know Abby but it's still a big step. We'll share a house like..for real. I've never lived with a boyfriend before."

Abby laughed on the other end of the line. "Fitz isn't just any other boyfriend though, he actually owns your heart. Olivia you guys are obviously serious about each other and he wouldn't have asked you to move in if he wasn't absolutely sure. Ugh Liv you know all of these things why am I wasting my breath."

"Okay okay. Besides.. I've already made up my mind. I just wanted to let you know."

"Liv, you are a trip. Anyway congratulations. I'm honestly so happy for you. Both of you."

"Thank you Abby that means a lot." She smiled into the receiver.

"So will you be selling your house then?"

"Most likely yeah.."

The two friends stay on the phone for another half an hour before Liv made her way downstairs again.

"Hi. When did you get back?" She asked at Fitz who was sitting next to her grandmother.

"About 10 minutes ago."

"Oh. Well can you move, you're sitting in my spot." Liv came to stand in front of him.

Fitz and Grandma Mae shared an amused glance.

"You weren't even here right now and besides there's a whole empty seat over there." Fitz teased her.

"So why don't you sit there then? I want to sit here by my grandma."

Her parents chuckled at their bantering.

"But we were in the middle of a conversation Olivia. Why should I move?"

"Mama..." She groaned and looked at her grandma.

"Okayy baby girl. Sorry Fitz, but my baby needs my attention." Grandma Mae said with laughter in her voice.

Liv flashed her boyfriend a triumphant grin. "Move it buddy."

Fitz got up, shook his head and crossed the room to the empty seat.

"Olivia why are you being so mean to Fitz?" Maya laughed.

Liv went to lie down with her head in her grandma's lap who automatically started combing her fingers through her hair.

"He'll get over it." She said humouresly.

"So you're just going to order him around in his own home?"

Liv stayed quiet for a moment then replied. "Our home." Earning curious stares from both her parents. Grandma Mae even stopped finger combing her hair.

Fitz however had a big grin on his face.

"We are moving in together." She clarified with a bright smile.

"Oh wow. That's wonderful you two." Her mother said.

"Well then could you at least try to be nicer to him sweetheart?" Oscar teased and shot her a look earning hilarious laughter from her.

"I doubt it." Fitz said laughing.

The couple left for Olivia's home an hour later.

"Thank you Livvie." Fitz said keeping his eyes on the road.

"For?"

"Agreeing to move in with me. Thank you."

She turned in her seat to face him and leaned over to place a kiss on his shoulder.

"How about you thank me when we get home?" She says caressing his thigh. Moving her hand very close to his crotch.

Olivia laughed out loud when Fitz stepped down on the gas and sped up.

xxx

3 weeks later

Liv, her team and her friends just landed in Paris ahead of the start of fashion week while Fitz is set to land the following morning.

Her publicist, Justine Munro was already in town getting several details sorted out regarding her show.

The fashion show was tomorrow night at 8:00pm.

Olivia couldn't believe how quickly the time had flown by but she was looking forward to showcasing her spring=summer collection here in Paris.

She had put in a lot of hours into the designing and, together with her team, making of all the garments.

Liv also chose the perfect venue which will contribute to the theme of her collection titled, Lovestruck. Her runway is going to be set up in Trocadero Square - using the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.

Thus the 8:00pm start. The illuminated Eiffel Tower would set an amazing tone to her collection and theme.

"I don't know why you booked a suite right next to mine. We could've all just stayed together. We won't even be here for too long." Liv said as they got off the elevator on their floor.

"Uh yeah no. I don't want to hear you and Fitz having sex." Carter said nonchalantly.

"I'm on my period, so we won't be having sex." Liv retorted pushing him.

"Still.. that's not gonna stop you two from keeping your hands to yourselves." Carter said then added on. "Anyway, this is our suite. See you later Liv."

"Okayy. I'll be a little busy now but come over tonight for dinner?" She asked looking at Abby and Carter.

Abby nodded. "Sure."

As Liv stepped into her suite her phone rang. "Hello Justine. I just got to the hotel."

"Great. I have one more meeting then I'll stop by."

"Alright. See you then."

"Yep. Oh before I forget, JustStyle Magazine wants to feature you on the cover of their next issue. The shoot would take place next week. What do you think?"

"Why not, I'm in."

"Nice. Okay I gotta go. Bye." Justine hung up.

The day quickly passed and before long Abby and Carter came knocking at her door with pizza and wine.

They all got settled on her bed, Carter in the middle with the pizza on his lap and Abby pouring the wine.

"So Abby... how's things with Stephen?" Liv asks taking her second slice of pizza.

"Good I guess." She shrugged.

"Girl do you like him though or is he just another David?" Carter asked.

"I do like him. I honestly think he's more my type than David was, no offense to him, but yeah. Oh and he hasn't pushed me into talking about what we are or where this thing between us is headed so..."

"But you've thought about it? About the two of you possibly becoming more than just fuck buddies?"

"Look can we table this topic for another time?"

"Of course Abby. You need to figure this out on your own anyway." Liv said understandably.

"Thank you. Now let's just enjoy this evening. Tomorrow's going to be wild."

"Justine organised an afterparty by the way." Liv informed them.

"Ooh! Partying with some french boys? Yes please!" Carter clapped his hands earning a slight side eye from both women.

"What? I'm single, I can do whatever I want." He sipped his wine.

"Excuse me? And when the fuck exactly did you break up with the old man?" Abby asked as this was brand new information to her.

Liv, also just learning about his relationship status asked, "Yeah Carter, why didn't you tell us?"

He chuckled. "I felt bad okay. I was never really in love with him. He was just there. So I put him out of his misery and broke up with him. Now I can be a lil hoe and not feel bad about it." He said playfully sticking out his tongue.

"You are so terrible oh my god." Abby nudged him while Olivia just laughed.

xxx

Liv's alarm woke her up at 5:00am. She stretched and got up to get ready for the final preparations before tonight's show.

After a relaxing shower she got dressed and ordered breakfast.

She ate while going through her emails when a knock at her door interrupted her.

Getting up, she opened the door only halfway to see who was on the other side.

"Hi." Fitz greeted sweetly.

Liv opened the door wider. "Hi handsome. Come on in."

She waited until he closed the door behind him then pulled him in for an affectionate kiss. "Good morning." She smiled.

"Morning." He replied.

"I was just having breakfast, would you like some?"

"Sure but first let me put my stuff in the bedroom." He had a travelling bag and a garment bag which held his blazer for tonight.

Fitz returned and Liv had already prepared his plate for him.

"Abby and Carter is next door if you get lonely while I'm out." Liv said getting out of her seat to sit on his lap.

"Okay. Maybe I'll go bother them later." He says kissing her cheek. "By the way I took Pika to my mom's."

"You just want him to spy on her and Victor for you." Liv joked.

"Hey! I've accepted their relationship. I like Victor more and more everyday." Fitz said honestly.

She pecked his lips. "Good."

"Babe, can I finish my breakfast now?" He chuckled.

"You can eat. I just want to cuddle before I leave. I won't see you until tonight you know." She said snuggling into him.

"Okay." Fitz said rubbing her back with his one hand while eating with the other. "Any nerves for tonight?"

"A little. Anything could go wrong before the show or backstage." She spoke into his neck.

"Nothing will go wrong. You'll do great."

Liv giggled. "Was that supposed to be a pep talk?"

"Only if it worked." Fitz chuckled. "So did it?"

"Seal it with a kiss then it'll definitely work." She sat up straight and looked at him smiling.

"Okay then." He stroked her cheek then went in for a lingering kiss.

"Now that's better. I've gotta get dressed and get going."

"Go. Do your thing, I'll see you tonight."

"Alright. Don't be late and if Carter isn't ready, you guys leave without him. Got it?"

Fitz chuckled. "Yes dear."

An hour after Liv left, Fitz took a nap. Waking up at 11:00am, he figured he'd go pay Abby and Carter a visit next door.

Just as he stepped out, he saw them dressed up - looking like their going out for the day.

"Fitz! Hey, when did you land?" Abby asked noticing him.

"Hey you guys. I got here this morning, took a nap after Liv left. I was just on my way to see what you two were up to."

"Oh. Well we were just on our way to do a little sightseeing then grab some lunch afterwards. Why don't you join us?" Carter said.

"Uh yeah sure. Let me just grab my phone and my wallet."

"Great."

He returned quickly and they left.

Of course he was spotted by a couple of his international fans, so occasionally he would have to stop and pose for selfies.

The trio walked around all morning until they made their way to a cozy looking restaurant for lunch.

After each one had placed their order Abby spoke up. "So what time are we leaving tonight.?"

"I think 7. Liv already warned me not be late and she said if Carter's not ready we should leave without him." Fitz chuckled.

"He does take longer than the average woman to get ready." Abby joked.

"I just gotta make sure I look on point okay. Especially now that I'm single." Carter winked.

The waiter brought their food, pausing their conversation.

"Thank you." Fitz smiled politely.

"This looks so good." Abby groaned and inhaled the delicious aroma.

"Wait. " Carter said holding up his phone. "Let's take a pic and send it to Liv."

With an outstretched arm he manages to snap the perfect picture of them at the table. Everyone smiling brightly.

"Aaand sent." He said.

Olivia replied almost immediately.

"What did she say?" Abby asked before taking another bite of her food.

Carter read her text out loud. "Literally the hottest people I've ever seen. I love you all."

"Aww.." Abby cooed.

They make small talk throughout the rest of their lunch and laugh at Carter's crazy sense of humour.

"Hey Fitz, when will you start working on your next film?" Abby asked with interest.

"I've actually been offered a few roles. However there's one that stood out. Something I haven't done before, but it's still going to take a lot of meetings and discussions before anything is final."

"Oh okay, yeah I'd imagine you wouldn't want to play the same type of character every time."

Fitz nodded in agreement.

"Well if the movie does happen and filming starts, please just make sure to keep in contact with your girlfriend because that one can get real grumpy when you two are separated for too long." Carter said earning a light chuckle from Fitz.

xxx

Abby, Carter and Fitz arrived at Trocadero Square at 7:30pm.

The venue was transformed into a beautiful rose garden. It looked breathtaking.

About 15 or 16 photographers was set up in the pit snapping pictures of all the big names taking their front row seats.

Justine, Liv's publicist, spotted them as she was making her rounds.

"Hey you guys." She walked up to them.

"Justine, hi." Abby and Carter exchanged hugs with her while Fitz opted for a friendly handshake.

"This freakin place looks amazing! How's Liv?" Carter asked.

"Oh she's having a party backstage." Justine laughed then added, "Uh Fitz you can follow me if you'd like to see her for a few minutes?"

"Sure yeah."

"Alright guys, enjoy the show. I still have some things to take care of."

Fitz followed Justine backstage as she rounded a corner she yelled out over the music playing in the background. "Hey Liv, you've got company."

Olivia pulled her attention away from one of her models to see who Justine was referring to.

When she saw Fitz her face lit up.

They met each other halfway and Liv instantly planted a kiss on his lips.

"Hi." Fitz smiled charmingly at her.

"Hi. You look sexy." Liv says playing with he collar of his shirt.

He was dressed in a navy suit jacket, soft blue dress shirt - with the top two buttons undone showing a little chest, white chino pants and a pair of brown leather double monks.

"Thanks." Fitz said kissing her cheek.

"You should probably get to your seat. I gotta go and have my preshow meeting with Justine, then it's showtime."

"Okay. You got this baby." He gently squeezed her ass making her laugh.

Some models and crew members adoringly stared at the two of them.

"Behave. Now go, time's running out." She slapped his arm.

Fitz made his way back to his front row seat in between Abby and Carter.

He noticed basically all the other seats were now filled.

The guests included magazine editors, well known celebrities, style bloggers, other fashion lovers and followers of Olivia's work.

At two minutes past 8 the lights dimmed and the beautiful melody of an violin filled the space.

The illuminated Eiffel Tower provided a picturesque view above the rose garden themed runway.

One by one the models starts strutting down the runway.

Olivia's collection, Lovestruck, varied from sexy mini dresses to elegant yet daring evening gowns.

90 percent of her garments had an ethereal look with pastel hues like pink, lavender, rapture rose and sky blue. These looks represented the serene, gentle, caring type of love.

The other 10 percent included vibrant and bold coloured garments which represented the warmer, passionate and intense side of love.

As all the models make their way out together collectively for the last time, Liv walks down the runway for her final wave gaining a rowdy applause from her audience.

Fitz made a lot of noise from where he stood. He couldn't be more proud of her.

It seems Liv left quite an impression with her overall presentation on most of the guests.

Olivia didn't even have time to settle as she had to squeeze in a few interviews.

She did an interview with Kendall Cho from The Fashion Channel, Evan Burke from WomensWear Weekly and lastly James Novak from Harper's Bazaar.

James: Olivia last time I interviewed you was at your menswear launch and I remember you said you didn't have a muse then, but I think it's safe to assume you definitely had one for Lovestruck. Everything is so...romantic and I know you've been in a relationship for a while now.

Olivia: Yes, I mean in terms of a muse I just had every young woman in love in mind during the sketching process and the designing of the garments. But you're right, the overall feel and inspiration behind this collection was definitely inspired by my own relationship.

James: I'd say the production as a whole showcased love and romance. Your venue, the rose garden theme, the music, the clothes obviously - everything was just so well put together.

Olivia: Thank you so much. That was the aim. Not to just showcase it in the clothes but take you to that place where you can feel the love.

James: You just continue to impress us. How was your nerves this time though? I know fashion week is hectic for everyone, most of all you as designers.

Olivia: Fashion week is very hectic yes but it's also such a thrill. Once your show starts and the models hit the runway - you look on from backstage freaking out over seeing your work come to life. There's no better feeling.

James: I bet it also helped to have a certain blue eyed hunk in the front row cheering you on?

Olivia: *chuckles* Yes yes, him being here definitely helped. A kiss from him before the show got rid of any unnecessary worries and nerves. But it's not just that, two of my closest friends were also in attendance tonight. They are just the best. Always showing their love and support for me which I appreciate immensely.

James: That's so sweet. Olivia Pope, congratulations on an impressive and successful runway show and thank you for your time doing this interview.

Olivia; Thank you James. Anyway I'd always make time for an interview with you.

xxx

The afterparty was live. Everyone was having a good time. They even had a karaoke challenge at some point during the evening.

"Hey, can we go back to the hotel?" Liv asks when Fitz came to sit down next to her.

"Are you okay?" She didn't look in the mood to be at that club at the moment.

"Yes, just tired." she sighed.

"Oh yeah..that time of the month. Come on. I'm running you a nice hot bath once we get to the hotel. Then we're eating anything of your choice and you can cuddle all you want."

"I love you." She said smiling at him and hooked her arm through his as they made their way to the club's exit.

Fitz always took care of his girl.