It's girls night out. Sonja suggested they go to a club. Olivia wanted to go out to dinner but Abby agreed with Sonja. Liv was overruled. They are going to the Green Mill to have fun. Liv is wearing the cutest snug black dress with heels that make her tower. She is definitely ready for a night of dancing and fun.
"Are you sure you should wear that?" Abby asks.
"I thought the dress was cute," Liv says.
"Your ass looks great in that dress. It's more than cute," Sonja says with a laugh.
"Well I have a red one. Should I change into that?' Liv says as she looks down.
"I am just saying. The cats away and you little mousy will have men gluing themselves to you tonight," Abby says.
"Listen, she can't help it that she's hot. She knows how to let them down easy," Sonja concludes.
"Thanks Sonja! I won't need a chaperone," Liv laughs. "Can we go now before I decide not to go all together?"
"Yes, let's go. I refuse to let you sit here tonight in dreamland waiting for Fitz to call," Abby says.
"What's wrong with that? We go to sleep together," Liv says blushing.
"God that is so cheesy," Abby says as they start toward the door. They open and Fitz is there just about to knock.
"Oh...Hi!" Fitz says.
Liv is so glad to see him. She wants to jump in his arms and kiss him until she can't stop. "Hi," she says. Sonja and Abby are both rolling their eyes. They've never seen Liv turn to jelly like this with any man.
Fitz is looking her up and down. He's focused on her body and the dress. They are both very impressive and he's wishing he could take the dress off of her right there. "Going somewhere?"
"Yes! We are going to The Green Mill. Have a few drinks, a little dancing," Liv explains.
"In that dress," Fitz says.
Abby tries to make it fun, "Doesn't she look hot?"
Fitz turns his head to Liv, "Can I talk to you a second?" Liv steps back into the condo. Fitz follows as he closes the door.
"$10 bucks she's not going with us," Abby says.
"Not taking this bet. I'd be surprised she's still going," Sonja says.
Fitz is standing there looking at Liv, "I know I'm in no position to tell you what to wear."
"No you aren't but….," Liv says squinting.
He bites his lip before saying it, "You can't wear that."
"I can't or I shouldn't?"
"You can't and you shouldn't," he answers.
"Fitz it is just a dress," she says as she can hear Abby's words ringing in her ear.
"A dress that looks damn good on you and every man in that place is going to make b-lines for you when you walk in," Fitz says.
"No they won't! They will have their own dates," Liv says unconvincingly knowing it's a lame answer.
"Men go to clubs to pick up women. Men go to clubs to find you," Fitz says.
"Fitz..," she walks over to him taking a breath, "We are going to eat, have a few drinks and dance. I will be with them all night."
"What if?" He starts.
She pulls closer to him. She brings his lips to hers. "It's just a couple of hours with the girls."
"I don't mind that," he says kissing her back. "It's just that...your ass looks great in this dress. If anyone tries to put their hands on it," he shakes his head.
"He will have me to deal with. I'll just make him sing a little soprano," she jokes.
They are standing wrapped in each other's arms, staring in each other's eyes. "I'm sorry. I know you are not my possession. I don't own you. I can't help but be jealous when you are looking like that and I won't be with you."
"I would be jealous too if you were out around a hungry pack of women without me. You are sexy as fuck," she says surprisingly. He bursts out into laughter.
"Funny, I was thinking the same about you."
She plants a few soft pecks to his neck, "I'll be a good girl daddy," she says as she continues to kiss down his adams apple.
"Oh come on! That's not fair," Fitz says as he's now grabbing her ass and squeezing as they begin to kiss.
"I might have to give out my number tonight. Remember, you are going to be gone a whole week."
"You better not. I don't care how many men ask for your phone number. You give them mine. I'll tell them where the hell to shove that number," Fitz says.
"Shouldn't you be upstairs with your children?" Liv laughs. "I thought you guys were going out for dinner."
"They were exhausted after fishing today. They didn't want to go out. They wanted pizza. I am supposed to be getting the pizza right now. I thought I would sneak a kiss from my girlfriend. I didn't know she was trying to sneak out of the house."
"I wasn't sneaking," she laughs. He looks at her with a hint of judgement. "It's just Sonja and Abby," She chuckles.
Fitz pouts, "Okay! I don't like it but okay. You call me when you get back," He asks.
"I'll try! You might be asleep," she says as she turns around in his arms and leads him to the door. Her ass is pressed against his dick. She moves up and down. "Sleep well," she says. He immediately reacts to the friction she's caused. She opens the door while he tries to adjust himself. He clears his throat. Sonja and Abby are surprised to see her still dressed.
"We are still on?" Abby asks.
Liv tiptoes up to Fitz, giving him a kiss, "Yes we are."
"Damn I should have taken that bet," Sonja says to Abby.
"You two please take care of my girl. I want her home in one piece and untouched," Fitz says.
"She is safe with us! Let's go hot mama," Sonja jokes. Sonja can see Fitz's face getting red. "Just kidding. We will have her back safe and untouched," Sonja says as she pulls Liv away.
"I promise! We won't even let the waiter get too close," Abby promises.
"Thanks," Fitz says as he can't help but smile as he watches his lady leave.
They get on the elevator. Liv can't take the blush off of her face. "What did you have to promise him to go?" Abby asks.
"We aren't married Abby. I am allowed to hang out with my girls," Liv says.
"Yeah but he doesn't look like much of a guy who likes to share," Sonja says.
"He understands that I like to hang out with my girls," Liv sighs. She leans on the back of the elevator. "And we wouldn't be doing much talking if we were together," she smiles.
"Please do not go into detail. Can you believe it? She's a sex addict," Abby says to Sonja.
"I am not. I just happen to enjoy sex with him," Liv says.
Sonja rolls her eyes, "She's whipped."
"Would everyone stop saying I am whipped? I am just very satisfied," Liv announces.
They all laugh as they exit the elevator and leave.
Fitz is sitting with the kids eating their pizza. The kids aren't their usual talkative selves. Fitz got them up early in the morning and they were out all day.
"Do you guys ever get tired of pizza?" Fitz asks.
"No," Gerry laughs.
"I like the cheese pizza," Karen adds.
Fitz chuckles, "Did you like this pizza?"
"Yeah it's better than the one by mom's," Gerry says.
"Don't tell your mother that. Those are personal friends of hers. That's why she likes to go there," Fitz says.
Security rings the buzzer from downstairs. Fitz goes to answer. "Fine, send her up!" He says. He turns to the kids, "That's your mother," he announces.
"Are we going home daddy?" Karen asks.
"No, I think she wants to talk. Do you mind hanging out in your rooms until we talk?"
"I guess," Gerry says.
"Can I have ice cream in my room?" Karen asks.
"You both can but don't make a mess okay. Or, the ants are going to eat you while you sleep," Fitz jokes. Karen immediately gets scared. Fitz can see it in her face. "Hey, daddy is just joking. The ants won't get you." Fitz gets the ice cream down. His doorbell rings. He goes and lets Mellie in.
"Hello," Mellie says.
"Hello! Come in," Fitz says.
They walk more into the penthouse. This is Mellie's first time in it. "It's beautiful," Mellie says as she continues to look around . "Where are the kids?"
"They are in the kitchen waiting for me to fix their ice cream to bring to their rooms," Fitz answers as she makes it towards the kitchen.
"Mommy," Karen says.
"Hey baby," she says, giving her a hug.
"Hey mom," Gerry answers.
"Have a seat?" Fitz says as Mellie sits on one of the stools next to kids. Fitz has out their favorite. Gerry likes strawberry and Karen like plain old vanilla.
"Mommy are you staying tonight?" Karen asks.
Mellie looks at Fitz and then back at Karen, "No I'm not staying. I just needed to talk to your dad."
"More divorce stuff," Gerry says.
"Champ, don't worry about it. We are just talking," Fitz says. "Take your ice cream and go to your rooms." They take their ice cream and go to their rooms. Fitz and Mellie just let an awkward silence flow between them. Fitz is about to put the ice cream up and he stops. "Do you want some?"
"No I am fine, thank you," Mellie answers. "Fitz about last night," Mellie starts.
"Listen, I apologize. I shouldn't have just come into your house," Fitz interrupts.
"We bought that house together," Mellie says.
"And we are divorced now and it's your house," Fitz clarifies.
"But I told you that whenever I had the kids you could use the key if you needed to. I should have answered your call," Mellie says.
"I am sorry. I didn't exactly use the best judgement but you should have told me. You should have told you were seeing someone. We agreed that we would let each other know, so something like this didn't happen," Fitz says.
"I am not seeing anyone," Mellie says.
Fitz looks at her a little incredulously, "Friends with benefits," he asks.
Mellie is not familiar with the term, "Friends with benefits."
"Listen, it's none of my business if you two are just having sex or in a relationship," Fitz explains.
"I just don't want you to think I've moved on," Mellie says.
"It's okay if you have. I am not mad Mellie.
"You aren't upset that you walked in on me having sex with someone else. You looked upset," Mellie says.
"Why would I be upset? I was just upset about the kids. What if I had chosen not to come in and sent Gerry or Karen to get it? They would have walked in on you," Fitz explains.
Mellie closes her eyes. She didn't even think of that. "I wasn't thinking."
"You should have told me someone was in the picture. I wouldn't have walked in your house unannounced." Fitz explains.
"Again, I wasn't thinking," Mellie says again. "I guess I was a little ashamed you had to see me with someone else."
"You have a new life now Mellie. I mean did I want to see you and Richard having sex, no. But, you have no reason to be ashamed."
"I should be ashamed," Mellie says under her breath.
"What?" Fitz asks.
She ignores him. She doesn't want Fitz to know that Richard is still married. "What about you? Would you tell me if someone was in the picture?"
Fitz looks at her. He's definitely not ready to have this conversation with Mellie. "Yes I would," Fitz answers.
"Is there someone?" Mellie asks.
Fitz looks at her, "When there's something to tell you, I will tell you."
"Thank you," Mellie says. She looks at him. She looks around at his new life. She doesn't fit into it anymore.
The club is hopping. The girls have danced in pairs and in threes. Liv has been turning down every single man that comes her way. Liv goes to the bar to get a drink. Abby and Sonja got asked to dance. Liv orders a cosmopolitan. She decides to text Fitz.
Liv: How's pizza night going?
Fitz: Okay!
Liv: Just okay!
Fitz: Can't talk now!
Liv looks at the phone a little miffed. He never responds that way.
Liv: Everything okay?
Fitz: Good! Talk tonight!
Liv is a little put off by his response. She then hears a familiar voice behind her.
"Liv," the voice says again.
Liv turns to see Jake standing there. "Jake," she says.
Jake can't take his eyes off of her, "You look amazing!"
"Hello," Liv says. She doesn't quite know what to say. She hasn't seen Jake since the divorce was finalized.
"I looked across the room and saw the most beautiful creature that ever walked the earth. I knew it had to be you," Jake continues.
"Jake," she shakes her head.
"I never thanked you," Jake finishes.
"For what?" She asks.
"Not many women would have come over and did what you did after her accident," Jake says.
"I think it was good for both of us. I didn't agree with a lot of things about your mother but we were a part of each other's lives for a while. I was sad to see her get hurt like that," Liv says.
"Most women wouldn't have done it. I really appreciate it. She enjoyed having you around."
"I only did it because I knew how important you getting that job in Milwaukee was for you and your business and your sister came as quickly as she could. It was my parting gift to your family," Liv explains.
"At any rate, thank you!" Jake says.
"The 4 dozens of roses you sent me was enough of a thank you Jake, which you didn't have to do."
"I love…," he stops himself. "You know how much I'll always love you."
"Liv we've been looking all over for you," Sonja says.
"Did some man steal you away? Fi...?" Abby stops when she sees it's Jake. "Jake," she says.
"Abby," Jake answers. "Seems I interrupted girls' night out," Jake says.
Abby answers quickly, "Yes! Now you can leave."
Jake looks at them and then turns to Liv, "It was good see you Liv."
"Take care of yourself Jake," Liv answers as he leaves.
"You too Olivia," he says as he walks away sadly. The woman of his dreams that he let slip through his fingers. She's the envy of every woman in the room and the fantasy of every man, especially him.
"What did he want?" Sonja says.
"Nothing! So did you all get some numbers?" Liv asks.
"Joshua over there thinks he and I connected in a cosmic way and we need to explore it further, " Sonja says.
"And David over there doesn't do club scenes. His lawyer friend thought he needed to get out more, so here he is. I kind of like him in a nerdy way," Abby answers.
Liv shakes her head, right before she can speak, a guy walks up. "Care to dance?" He asks. He is a very attractive African-American man with a great set of teeth and a conversational chest to go along with it.
"Are you speaking to one of us?" Abby asks.
"Yes I am," he says as he stares at Olivia. He holds out his hand to her, "I'm Russell! And you are? Besides beautiful," he finishes.
Liv laughs, "That was very smooth, Russell. I am sorry! I happen to be taken." She shakes his hand.
"I don't see a ring on that finger," he says.
Abby and Sonja both just watch this happen. Liv smiles, "No! No ring but taken."
"Will one dance hurt?" Russell asks.
"It won't hurt me but it might hurt you," Liv laughs.
"One dance and you can leave me heartbroken for the rest of my life," Russell answers. He's not one to give up and that much is sure.
"Persistent," she answers.
"When I see something I like," he answers.
"One dance," she answers. She looks at Abby and Sonja.
"We will watch in case he gets too fresh and Fitz has to kill him," Abby says.
Liv and Russell go toward the dance floor. "Hands above the waist and one dance," Liv says.
"Got it," he answers as they dance. "What kind of a guy let's you go out to a club by herself in this dress?" Russell says as he sizes her up again.
"A guy who trusts me and who is at the moment taking care of his responsibilities. I love that about him," she answers.
"And he must be very understandable. He lets you hang out with your girls too."
"Yes he does. Another quality I really like about him," she answers.
"So if I give you my number…."
"Nothing will happen," Liv answers.
"He must be one lucky brother," Russell says.
"He's a very lucky man," she smiles.
They continue to dance and Russell realizes what he says, "Damn, don't tell me it's not a brother."
"What does it matter?" Liv says.
"Where did he learn the game to snatch you up?" Russell asks. "Brothers are failing if they didn't know how to come correct with you."
"I don't have an answer for you except, don't hate the player. Hate the game," she laughs.
"Touche," he shakes his head. I will just hope that you come through here one more time so I can have another dance. Maybe you won't be taken then," Russel says.
"I doubt it but when that lady comes along for you, don't talk a good game. Have a good game. She will appreciate it," Liv answers.
"Damn," Russell says.
"What?" She says looking confused.
He looks down at her dress again, "I can only imagine."
The song ends and Liv looks at him, "The imagination is a very dangerous place sometimes. It was nice meeting you Russell," she says as she pulls away and begins to walk away.
"I didn't get your name," he says.
"No you didn't!" She says as she leaves. She makes her way back to Abby and Sonja who were just watching.
"He was totally undressing you with his eyes," Sonja says.
"I know. I am glad the song was over," Liv says.
"Well what did he have to say?" Abby laughs.
"He tried. I am sure he'll worm his way into someone's panties tonight. Are we ready to go?"
"I am," Sonja says.
"Let's go!" Abby finishes as they leave and Russell watches as the mystical creature leaves and leaves him to his thoughts.
Liv gets back to her condo. Sonja and Abby get back to her condo. They both decide to take cabs home. Liv goes in and looks at her phone. No further text from Fitz. She runs a hot bubble bath for herself. She takes a nice hot shower, spraying on the lavender. She decides to watch a movie. Her phone rings and it is Fitz.
"Hi," she says as she answers.
"Hi," he answers.
"What's going on?" she says.
"I am sorry about earlier," Fitz says.
"What about it?" she answers shortly.
"I am sorry I was so short earlier. Mellie was here. She is here," Fitz explains.
"Then you better get off the phone with me," Liv says.
"Hey! You know I don't want to do that," Fitz says.
"But you have to don't you?" Liv asks.
"Yes! I wanted you to know what was going on," Fitz explains.
"What is going on?" Liv asks.
"She wanted to talk about what happened last night and then the kids wanted her to stay longer. She's going to leave in the morning," Fitz explains.
"Okay but you can't stay talking to me. She's going to become suspicious so you better go," Liv says to him.
"You know she's sleeping in the guest room right," Fitz asks.
"Of course I know that," Liv says.
"I'll call you back once the movie is over and everyone's gone to bed," Fitz says.
"Fitz, I'll probably be asleep. Enjoy the movie," Liv says as she hangs up.
Fitz holds the phone, frustrated. "Ass, that wasn't smart," he says to himself.
Liv decides to watch that movie until she falls asleep. She doesn't want to admit how upset she is. She knows there's nothing to worry about but it's human nature to be upset his ex-wife will be staying tonight. She calls the girls and they have a conference call.
"Well that's pretty shitty she's there," Abby says.
"More than shitty," Sonja says.
"Well she is their mother," Liv tries to compromise.
"But she's no longer his wife. What exactly happened last night that she had to come talk to him about it?" Sonja asks.
"Fitz went back to get Karen's doll. She can't sleep without it I guess and he walked in on her and some guy having sex in the kitchen. She was bent over the island," Liv explains.
"Kinky," Abby laughs.
"Anyway Fitz was upset because he could have sent the kids in and they would have seen it. They don't know she's seeing someone," Liv further explains.
"And they don't know about you two," Sonja says.
"No, we were going to feel everything out at dinner tomorrow night with the kids. If I go."
"What do you mean if you go?" Abby says.
"Come on Liv! Sounds to me like Mellie used this to see Fitz. Don't give her the satisfaction," Sonja says.
"I know! I'm just..," Liv stops as she hears the doorbell ring. "That's my doorbell," Liv says.
"Did they call you from downstairs?" Abby asks.
"No, they didn't. Let me see who it is. I'll call you both right back," she says getting up and putting on a robe.
"No, you take us to the door with you," Sonja says.
"Okay," as Liv goes toward the door. "Who is it?" She says as she looks to see it's Fitz.
"Livvie," he says.
"It's Fitz. I gotta go," Liv says as she hangs up with them and opens the door. "What are you doing here?"
He kisses her, pushing her back in. He closes the door. He stops, "Hi," he says.
Liv's breathing is labored, "Hi," she answers. "What are you doing here? Where is Mellie?"
"She is upstairs," he answers as he takes off his shirt.
Liv is stepping back more and more, "What are you doing?"
"I need you," he says as he pushes her to the wall and begins to kiss her lips and then down her neck.
"No Fitz," she says, pushing him back gently. "Your ex-wife is upstairs sleeping in your house and you want to have to sex."
"No," he says.
"No what?" She says.
"I don't want to have sex. I want to make love to you tonight. Right now!" Fitz answers. He brings his lips close to hers. "Don't make me wait," he says as he rubs his lips back and forth against hers.
"You still haven't explained why you are having a slumber party with your ex-wife," she whispers into his mouth.
"I'm not leaving," Fitz says as he kisses her chin and starts down his neck again, slowly dropping to his knees.
"You have to leave," Liv says breathless.
"Why?" He says looking up at her. "They are all asleep in their rooms. They know their mom is there."
She turns away walking away from him. "Yes! Their mom is there," she says as she goes toward her living room. Without a word, he swoops her up into his arms. He brings her to the bedroom. "Fitz," she protested.
He lays her on the bed slowly. "I am sorry, would you forgive me?" He asks as he kisses her. The ache between her legs is all consuming. She wants him more than he will ever know.
"Fitz," she says softly as he opens her robe. Her cami has the thinnest straps. She lifts from the bed letting the robe fall down her arms. She takes the cami and pulls it over her head. Fitz just marvels at her beautiful breasts. He's on his knees over her. He dips down and takes a gentle suckle at her nipple. She couldn't stop him even if she wanted to. Without any help, she drops back to bed. His lips never leave her nipple as he falls back with her. He gives gentle attention to her nipples as he sucks them hungrily, back and forth. She can come from just this alone. Before she knows it. She is wrestling to get her silk pajama bottoms off. He starts to help as she lifts her hips for him to have better access.
The phone rings as they both look over. At this very moment, she wonders why she bothered to have an actual landline in the first place. They try to ignore it at this point, she is totally naked under him. His warm, hard body is covering her. They are kissing as if there is no tomorrow on the horizon.
The phone rings again as Liv fumbles to throw it off the receiver. "Don't answer it. I can't wait," Fitz whispers as he goes into another assault of her lips, slowly rolling his tongue into her mouth. In her fumble to unhook the phone, she knocks on the radio, the music intro is perfect for this moment of love, lust, and passion that's all rolled into one..
I need to have you next to me
In more ways that one
I refuse to leave
Until I see the morning sun
She unbuckles his pants, unzipping him. She slides her hands into his pants and wraps her hands around him. She rubs him softly, finding his tip and twirling her fingertips across it. He's already ready. "Take them off," she says. Without hesitation he removes his pants barely taking his lips away from hers.
The time is right
You hold me tight
And love's got me high
Please yes and don't say no, honey
Not tonight…
She lifts up, propping up on her knees. "Lay down," she says. He looks at her. His eyes are hooded. He wants to be in control but he follows her lead. He lays down on his back. She is between his legs as she crawls up to him, starting at his lips. "I don't want to wait either," she says as she kisses slowly down his chest. He's not sure what she means but as she moves more and more down, he thinks he knows. His dick is twitching and her lips are soft and moist and he can just imagine it wrapped around him. She scratches his chest with her fingertips as she moves down. She looks up at him with a wanting predatory look in her eyes. She dips her head and takes him in her mouth. Fitz lets out a breath, an exhale. She tickles his tip with her tongue in circular motions. He's submitted his will to her. Her lick is soft, feeling her mouth on him, he didn't know how much he wanted it until this very moment is perfect.
Move a little close to me
You owe it to yourself
I will selfishly take a little for myself
It's because of you that love won't let me wait
She's sliding her tongue up and down his shaft, getting the feel of each swell of him in her mouth as she licks him slowly, then fast, and slowly again. Fitz is biting his lips. "Liv...damn," his whispers as he can't hold out any longer grabbing at her hair. She's massaging with one hand and licking. It's a combination he can't get enough. The vision of her taking him this way, he will never forget.
The time is right
Turn down the lights and take my hand
We'll take a flight
And spend the night, in a wonderland
And I need to have you next to me
In more ways than one
I refuse to leave until I see the morning sun
Creep through your window pain
Because love won't let me wait.
He can barely hold out any longer. He doesn't want to come yet. He lifts her, flinging her to her back. He brings his fingers to her mouth. She brings his finger into her sucking softly. He lines himself inside her. She spreads her legs wider. He pushes in deeper inside her as she pushes his ass into her more. She can't help but belt, "Ohhhhh," as he starts to move inside. It's the first time. The first time without a condom. They are feeling each other for the first time. They both release a new moan of approval. Fitz stares into her eyes as he thrust inside her slowly with long and waving strokes. Their bodies seem to have found the song he's stroking her and stroking her with a rock and roll that's hard and soft all in one. She is digging imprints into his ass. Their skin is stuck together from the sweat that is building as her walls swell around him. He's jamming into her perfectly. She could keep him inside her forever. With each harder thrust inside her, she moans and she whimpers. And there it is, what he loves to hear when they are making love. He loves for her to chant his name. He's sucking her neck as he buries his dick as deep inside her as he can. She's scratching his back, biting down on his collarbone as she comes. The first feel of her essence around him, is what he's wanted for so long. She doesn't want to come down from this moment. She wants it to never end.
I need your love so desperately
Only you can set me free
When I make love to you
We'll explode in ecstasy
I won't take the blame
That love won't let me wait
She flips him onto his back, straddling him. She guides him inside her as she begins to ride him. The vision of her beautiful caramel body on top of him is a sight he often lets his mind wander about. Her breasts are moving with the rhythm of her rock as she glides up and down on him. She impales her palms into his rib cage as she rides him, the gazelle is free. She takes him deep inside her cavern as she rides him hard and slow. The guttural moans are escaping both of their lips as their bodies are. He's pinching her ass as he lifts up to put them in the lotus position. She never stops connecting with him as she bounces up and down off his shaft as he marks her chest with sucks and hard kisses. He moves his head down her chest taking her nipples into his mouth again. The rhythmic rock they create in passion is making the bed creek. The air is warm. Their bodies are hot. "Don't stop," Fitz begs as she moves up and down on him. She can feel him get close, they are both swollen and begging for the release that only they can give the other. She steadies her palms on the headboard as she rides him harder. The veins in his neck that make an appearance when he's reaching that point, she goes harder. She wants him there. She wants to feel that release for the first time and he let's go, he comes for her.
They lay in each other's arms. They are sticky. They are sweaty but it's everything they wanted it to be. It's everything making love with each other is for them. They've never felt love like this before. They are lying in each other's arms. The bliss is perfect and it's quiet and it's loving. They are holding each other tight.
Fitz breaks the quiet with something that makes her laugh, "What the hell was the name of that song?"
Liv laughs, as she pulls his arms tighter around her as they spoon, "Love won't let me wait," she says.
"Can we play that all the time? It brings out that vixen in you, I like it," he laughs.
"Hey, that was luck of the draw. I was trying to hang up the phone," she defends.
"Fine, vixen," he says as he nuzzles his lips into the back of her neck.
She laughs and then there is a long silence. They can only hear each other's breathing. "That felt good. It felt right."
"You felt good," he answers as he turns her around to face him. He traces her nose, "And you most definitely felt right."
"You have to go back upstairs. She's going to wonder where you went in the middle of the night," Liv starts as he stops her with a kiss.
"I am going back in a few hours, I just want to stay with you at this moment. Tonight was special. It was the next step," he says.
"Next step to what," she smiles as her pupils are dilated and her eyes are wide.
"Do you know why I came here tonight?" He asks.
"No," she answers. She knows the answer. She knows it wasn't for sex. She knows it was for something more.
"I love you Olivia Pope. That's why I came here. I've fallen in love with you," he says.
She's struck by his words and struck silent, "Fitz," she finally whispers. "You are just saying that."
"No, I am saying that because I mean it. I love you and I wanted to show you."
Her eyes grow teary, "You….I don't know what to say."
He wipes her tears away, "I would love for you to say you love me too but I understand if you can't." He lifts her head, "The way you just made love to me, you don't have to say it. I know you do. You can just say you believe me I love you."
She can't look at him. She is so overwhelmed. She can't put how she feels or what she feels into words. "I believe you," she whispers.
He eases her on to her back and begins to kiss her. He kisses her slowly, massaging her breasts softly. He just wants to feel her. "I love you," he says as he presses his lips harder to hers. She slides her tongue into his mouth begging for the touch of his tongue on hers and he gives it to her as their kiss is passionate and all consuming. He lifts her, bringing it around his waist. He places himself inside her and begins to make love to her. The deeper he filled her, the tighter she pulled him in. He filled her physically and mentally with all the love he had to give her.
They fall into each other's arms, breathless, the aftershocks of their love making was just as strong as sex itself. His breath is hitched. "I don't want to move," he laughs.
"Then don't," she says as his body is weighted on hers but she doesn't even feel it. She's too wrapped in the moment to feel it. She's caressing his back and hair, kissing the top of his intermittently. She whispers, after taking a deep breath, "I love you too," she says.
He looks up at her and smiles, "That's unfortunate!"
"Why?" She laughs.
"I'm going to ruin your life," he chuckles.
"You already have," she rolls her eyes.
He starts to tickle her stomach and they begin to play and laugh. The rest of their night is fun and loving and sometimes warm. At 5am Fitz sneaks back to his home, takes a shower and falls back into bed getting a little sleep before Mellie realizes he is gone. They get up and have breakfast as Mellie leaves. He is able to get her out without the kids letting on to their dinner with their dad and his friend. The rest of the day goes by slowly as Fitz is excited about the kids meeting his friend, Olivia.
Fitz hires a chef from one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city, Lena Brava. The kids loves the nachos and tacos there and he found out that Liv loved the food there too. Fitz gives the chef the lay of the kitchen. He thought it would be easier for the kids. They would be more comfortable.
The kids are in the living room watching television when Liv arrives. Fitz stands outside of the door talking to Liv first.
"What is this?" Fitz asks, looking at the box in her hand. It has Molly's Cupcakes on it.
"I thought I would bring a peace offering just in case," Liv says nervously.
"Why are you so nervous?" Fitz asks as he pulls her into him. "You've just bribed them in the best way."
"I don't know. I just want them to like me. I hope I like them," she laughs. "I know that's a terrible thing to say."
"No, it's not. I mean I'm fucked if you don't like my kids. I am royally screwed if my kids don't like you," he says.
She slaps him, "Language," she laughs.
"Just be your beautiful self. They'll love you. After you get over Karen's ability to talk nonstop and Gerry's ability to not care, it will be fine."
Liv takes a breath, "I'm ready."
Fitz plants a kiss on her and whispers, while their lips are still grazing, "It will be fine." He takes her by the hand, leading her in. They walk in and Gerry is on his game and Karen is playing with her doll. The chef is finishing up. Liv is immediately entertained by Karen's exuberance and as Fitz said, Gerry doesn't have a care in the world. "Kids," he says. They don't hear him. "Karen," he says louder as she stops dancing around. He pulls one earphone from Gerry's ears, "Turn this off for a little while. Gerry huffs but he does it. Karen is just staring at Liv.
Fitz leads Liv more into the space. "Karen and Gerry, this is my friend I told you about. ," he says.
"You are very pretty," Karen says.
Liv smiles, "Thank you very much Karen."
Are you lonely?" Karen says. This makes Liv and Fitz burst out into laughter.
Liv sheepishly answers, "Sometimes I am. Your daddy is really nice to make sure I'm not lonely tonight."
Gerry, who Fitz already told to be a perfect gentleman, "I am Gerry."
"Well hello Gerry! You are very handsome," Liv says.
"Thanks," Gerry answers.
The Chef comes in announcing that the food is ready. He has everything set up and he leaves. Fitz holds out a chair for Liv to sit. "Thank you," Liv says. Fitz grabs her hand. The brief touch and assurance is all she needs. They begin to have dinner and just as Fitz hoped, the food is perfect and the kids are very satisfied. Dinner conversation is going pretty well too.
"Gerry, I hear you play hockey," Liv says.
"Yeah but I won't be able to start," Gerry says.
Liv knows what happens but she doesn't want to reveal all she knows just yet. "Why not?" Liv asks.
"Coach says I am not ready just yet, maybe next season," he answers.
"I don't know much about hockey. I like basketball," she shares.
"Really! You are a girl," Gerry says.
"Well, my brother and my dad watched. You know, a guy thing. So I would watch too. I am better than them on the court now but I had to prove myself," Liv smiles.
"No way! You can play basketball," Gerry asks.
"Daddy, can I play basketball like ?" Karen asks.
Fitz looks over at Liv smiling, "You can do anything you want honey," he answers.
"You are too short to play basketball," Gerry says.
"Gerry," Fitz says.
Liv laughs, "That's okay! He's right, I am pretty short. That's what makes me the best weapon. They don't expect it. And they have to reach down pretty far to try and get the ball."
"I would really like to see this," Fitz says with a laugh.
"Anytime," Liv winks. "But Gerry, in school, I was a swimmer. I won all kinds of awards. They say I'm pretty fast and I have a mean stroke."
Fitz is smiling, he mouths, "You sure do." He grins. She stretches her eyes.
"How fast can you swim?" Gerry asks.
"I haven't competed in a while. I don't know how fast I am anymore but I've been asked to teach classes at the YMCA. I just don't have the time," Liv explains.
"Can you teach me how?" Karen asks.
"You know how to swim dummy," Gerry says.
"Gerry, be nice to your sister," Fitz says.
"But I want to be fast. Ms. Olivia can teach me to be fast,"
"If your dad says it is okay. I can take you swimming sometimes," Liv answers.
"You can't go Gerry," Karen says quickly.
Gerry rolls his eyes. "Whatever," he answers.
"Karen, what do you like to do?" Liv asks.
"Play with my dolls. I am going to be a girl scout next year," she answers.
"That's wonderful! You are going to be the cutest little girl scout," Liv answers.
"I like to do my ballet too. Mommy says I am very good," Karen continues.
"I am sure you are. Maybe one day I can come and see you," Liv says.
"Would you like that honey if comes to see you perform?" Fitz asks.
"Yea," Karen says excitedly.
Gerry is watching his dad and Olivia closely. He noticed Olivia's lipstick on his dad's lips earlier. "Are you my dad's girlfriend?"
Fitz nearly chokes on the sip of beer he's taken. "Gerry," he utters. "What made you say that?"
"Come on dad! You had lipstick on your lips," Gerry laughs. Liv looks at Fitz as if she wanted to say, I told you so.
Fitz takes a breath, "How would you feel if she was?" Fitz asks.
Gerry looks at Liv and then at Fitz, "I guess it would be cool."
"What about you Karen?" Fitz asks.
"She's nice," Karen answers.
"She's very nice," Fitz says as he looks up at Liv. Liv can't help but blush.
"What about mom?" Gerry asks.
"I am going to talk to your mom about it. For now, this is between you and your mom to talk about. So, let's not talk about it with anyone, okay."
Karen is more wrapped up in her doll, she shrugs, "Okay!"
"Okay," Gerry says.
They continue their dinner talking about whatever made the kids comfortable. They finish the night eating cupcakes and watching an oldie but goodie, Free Willy. The kids go to their rooms leaving Liv and Fitz alone.
"That wasn't so bad was it?" Fitz.
Liv laughs, "They are very smart."
"Yes they are! They are actually very scary," Fitz answers.
"Did you mean what you said earlier about talking to Mellie?"
"Yes! I am not ashamed of you. I don't want to hide you. I want my kids to get to know you openly," Fitz says as he caresses her face. "How about you?"
"I think we will get along fine. I don't know why I was so worried," Liv says.
He gives her a kiss, "Thank you for agreeing to tonight."
"I am glad I did," Liv smiles as she kisses him back. "I should get going."
"I wish you could stay the night," Fitz says with another kiss.
"Not yet ! You are going to call me every night right?"
"Every morning and every night. I want me on your mind 24/7 just like you are in mind," he says.
She laughs, "My patients need my full undivided attention."
"I don't care about them," he says, bringing his hand up her thigh. She quickly stops him with her hand.
"8 hours have to belong to them, okay," she says.
"Fine!," he pouts. They kiss a little more. Just the presence of the other calms them. Fitz walks her to the door, so she can leave. Liv has the doll that Karen wanted her to have to keep her company.
"Goodnight," she says softly.
"Goodnight! I love you," he responds.
She kisses her two fingers and places it on his lips and leaves. Liv leaves comforted by the fact that one of the biggest hurdles in their relationship is not going to be a hurdle. The biggest hurdle will be his ex-wife who she doesn't believe will ever let go.
Will Fitz have a chance to tell Mellie before she finds out? We shall see.
