He picks up the pace after a few minutes and she's welcoming the shift. Initiating the next round of pleasure; she pops her ass back at him, as he revs up his thrusts. He loves watching her ass jiggle as he slams into her harder and harder. The level of screams he can evoke from her, just by how he smacks her ass, as he pounds her or her he just pounds her the right way is pure magic to his ears.
He's playing her body like an instrument, and hitting all the right notes. She's groaning and moaning for him. Screaming his name as he punishes her from behind. He's loving the reaction, as she flows like a river, and feels like a suction cup. He can't stop himself, she feels absolutely amazing. The more he bangs her the better it feels. He's turning the corner himself, and knows it. Normally he'd try to slow things down, but not this time. He wants her release, and doesn't care if he has to give his own to get hers. She feels his pulsations intensifying, and knows he's just as close as she is.
The excitement of yet again rounding the bend together, perks them both up. As they give the thrusting performances of their lives, the straightaway is near, and they're riding the wave. In one, two, three, they arrive. They crash through the wall of nirvana together, and fall over onto the floor together too. When they hit the floor they laugh together and lay there until they can move again.
Even after finding their movement, they decide to stay on the floor. They cuddle together in front of the fireplace eating fruit dipped in chocolate and whipped cream, drinking champagne, and trading kisses into the wee hours of the night. Until falling asleep.
Back in DC
They arrived back at the Whitehouse around 6am; because of the storm that was said to be coming in after the one that had them bunkered in for the night. With it still being dark; everyone went back to bed as soon as they arrived, and Cyrus and Michael went home. They agreed to leave Ella simply because with the kids being on break. Ella and Teddy could spend more time together this week.
So with Ella and Teddy tucked in, Karen in her room and Fitz and Olivia in theirs. The morning felt like one of a family returning home from vacation. As Olivia claimed her side of the new bed purchased for them, in light of their last set of antics. She rested. For the first time of all the times she's spent in the White house since she and Fitz have been back together. She finally rested, and fell fast asleep in his arms.
They sleep the early morning away, and awake to mid to late morning refreshed and ready to face the world. After some morning love making in the shower, and dressing. All is well, and love is definitely in the air between them.
As Olivia walks out of the walk in closet, fully dressed she asks, "What time is Mellie supposed to be coming over?" Fixing his tie, he says, "I texted her and told her noon would work." After putting on her earrings; she walks over to help him with his tie. As she straightens his tie, he smiles at her and she smiles at him in return. His hands rest on either sides of her waist, and she feels him gripping her.
When they're face to face; everything always seems to pale in comparison to how they feel about one another. With his tie now straight, she playfully says, "Okay. Let's do this Mr. President." He appreciates her calm nature, and playful sprit; despite the hell that's sure to come with Mellie's arrival. But he wants to make sure she's okay. So he says, "Livy, are you going to be okay with her being here? I know you suggested it. But it's actually happening." She appreciates his concern and says, "Yes Fitz. I'm fine with it. She's her mother; so she should be involved with the conversation. This isn't about me."
Fitz nods as he says, "You're amazing, you know that?" She grins as she says, "Yes. I do know that. And don't you forget it." She pecks his lips, and as she walks away; he swats her on the butt, and she giggles. As they walk toward the door she says, "if you don't stop, we may not make it to the dining room." He grins as he replies, "Is that supposed to be a bad thing?" They share another kiss and a giggle. That makes them both feel complete. This is the type of moment they've been robbed of for so long, and now it's happening. They're making their way, and it feels good. As the moment settles they head downstairs together, hand in hand.
As they have breakfast with the kids, the morning feels even more natural. Olivia reminds Teddy and Ella both not to eat too fast, and advises Karen of proper nutrition. When she initially opts to just have a muffin and some juice. Fitz smiles as Olivia easily slips into the mother role, without prodding. When breakfast ends, Karen asks, "Hey is it okay if I go see Ericka today?" Both Fitz and Olivia look at one another, and then back at Karen. Teddy asks, "Who's Ericka?" Olivia replies, "She's a friend of your sister's honey. But why don't you and Ella go to your play room; you can show her the new coloring books you got." Teddy responds, "Okay. Come on Ella." Marta follows them, and Olivia appreciates her assistance.
Turning her attention back to Fitz and Karen. Olivia hears Fitz ask, "Is she still in the hospital?" Karen responds, "No. She's at home. We skyped yesterday, and I thought it would be cool if I went to see her." Olivia sees the sincerity in her eyes and feels good about Karen's willingness to face the situation, instead of running from it. So she encouragingly says, "Karen, I think it would be great if you went to see her. Perhaps that's something you can do a little later today though." Karen asks, "Why later?"
Fitz replies, "Because your mother is coming over to see you. So we can talk about what happened that night." Karen's expression changes as she says, "What's there to talk about? I messed up, case closed." Fitz and Olivia didn't want to get into this right now; but it looks like they're having this conversation with or without Mellie.
So Olivia says, "Karen, I don't think it's as simple as you messing up. But we agreed we'd talk about this more when your mother is here." Karen replies, "Why? Because she's going to be such an asset to the conversation."
Olivia looks at Fitz and she can see he's just as stunned as she feels, hearing Karen speak such truth about her mother. But opting to take the high road, and not feed into her remark about her mother. Olivia presents a motherly tone, as she says, "Karen, that's not fair. Regardless of her culpability in this. She's still your mother and you need to be respectful, because you know better, and it's the right thing to do. Understood?"
Karen understands Olivia's point, but pushes back as she says, "Why are you so nice to her, when she's so mean to you? She talks bad about you and daddy all the time. Aren't you tired of her?" Olivia and Fitz understand her frustration with Mellie's antics on their behalf. And it breaks their heart to know she feels like she has to defend them.
Olivia is annoyed to find out Mellie has allowed her bitterness about her and Fitz. to spill over into conversations with Karen. But she keeps it cool as she responds, "Sweetie, of course we tire of that behavior. But there are bigger fish to fry Karen. You can't spend your life worrying about what others say about you. You have to live your life, and do what's right regardless. You can't let the words of others define you."
Fitz nods as he adds, "Karen, I am sorry that you've heard negative things about me and Liv from your mother. But honey, two wrongs don't make a right. So let me say this, regardless of what she's said about us, which we will address with her directly. You will not disparage your mother in mine or Liv's presence, simply because it's not acceptable behavior. And we're not raising you or your brother to disrespect your mother. Is that understood?" The fatherly tone of his response, causes Karen to back off. She takes a breath and says, "Yes sir."
Fitz hates being stern with her, but he can't shy away from his duties as her father. Moving the conversation along he says, "We're supposed to wait for your mother to show up. Before talking to you about this. But, it looks like we're already in the middle of it. So I guess, we should continue." Olivia agrees as she asks, "Did you want to wait for your mother Kare, or would you like to talk about it now?"
Karen responds, "Can we talk about it now please? I'd feel more comfortable talking to you two about it." Fitz and Olivia look at one another, and Fitz says, "Very well. Go ahead sweetie." Karen responds, "Like I said, I made a huge mistake. And I'm really sorry." Olivia replies, "I think we both agree you made a mistake. But we all want to hear the reasoning behind your actions." Fitz follows with, "Liv's right. Nobody is judging you here Karebear. We just want to understand what was going through your mind that night, and also make sure you're okay. Because experiencing something like that isn't easy to get past."
Karen takes a breath and says, "It all happened so fast. One minute we were at the clinic, and leaving after the procedure. She was fine. Just a little tired. We got to the hotel, we ordered room service. And ate some burgers and fries, we even snap chatted our meal. But then a few minutes later she started feeling sick, and then she went to the bathroom and that's when she started bleeding. It seemed like hours, but I don't know how long it was. I just remembered panicking and calling you Liv. I didn't know what else to do."