"Here's to an awesome boys night!" The three men raised their glasses.

"If you two behave then it might actually be an awesome night, otherwise I'm not so sure." Fitz said jokingly and took a generous sip of his alcohol.

He was at a sports bar with the guys, Josh and Tyler, and it's been awhile since their last proper boys night.

"Oh look who's talking. Just make sure you don't ruin it by texting your girl all night long. I mean we like Olivia but you two can be a little too gooey sometimes."

"Hey when have I ever done that?" Fitz laughed through the question.

"What do you mean when, you do it everytime. Isn't that right Josh?"

Josh nodded. "Yup."

Amused by his friends Fitz just shook his head. "Whatever."

"Yeah, whatever. Hey which one of you losers are up for a game of 8 ball?" Tyler asked.

"Only if we put money on it." Josh quipped.

"Even better. That's easy money for me 'cause we all know I'm winning."

Fitz finished off his drink and looked over at his friend. "Ty you're not even that good. You literally just got lucky last time."

"You're obviously still bitter about that loss. I get it man, losing in front of a crowd couldn't have been easy."

"Fuck off there was like five people watching."

"Fitzy don't worry, I'll try to go easy on you this time around. First round me and you, winner takes on Josh."

"Let's go, just don't throw a fit when I take your money."

"Oh you bet? We'll see then I guess."

The trio made a stop at the bar to order a round of beers then continued on their way to the pool tables.

"You're nervous aren't you?" Fitz asked, teasing Tyler who was hovering over the table ready to strike the opening break.

"Not in a million years."

"Then why is it taking you five whole minutes just to break?"

"If you would shut up and let me focus then I can get on with it."

"That sounds like nerves to me."

Laughter could be heard from a couple of guys standing nearby.

"Fitz stop trying to show off man."

At the end of the game Fitz stood victorious, mocking Tyler for all the smack talking he did before and throughout their game.

"Pay up buddy."

"Fluke ass win." Tyler mumbled as he handed the money over, leaving Fitz and Josh in a fit of hilarious laughter.

"You had good confidence though, that's always a positive thing." Josh said patting Tyler on the back.

They were still in the middle of their bantering when a female walked up to them.

"That was a very entertaining game boys." It was Angela. Olivia's colleague Angela.

She's had a few cocktails so she was fairly tipsy and a lot more daring.

"Uhh, thanks."

"How about the winner showing me a few of those awesome trick shots." She glanced suggestively at Fitz.

"We're actually about to play another round." He replied.

"Okay, maybe later then. Enjoy boys."

Seconds after she left the guys looked at Fitz. "What was that?"

"I don't even know and I really don't care."

Josh whistled. "Well shit I might wanna know. She's fine!"

"Then do that but only after I beat your ass and take your money."

Later they were leaning against the bar counter with their drinks in hand and eyes focused on the television screen watching a game of baseball.

"Oh hey, you're still here." Angela smiled broadly.

"Yeah.. Are we in the way, did you want to order something from the bar?" Fitz asked moving out of the way.

"No..no, I'm good." She threw her long hair over her shoulder and tugged on it a little flirtatiously.

*hem-hem* Josh cleared his throat. "Are you here alone?"

"Yes, I'm kinda new here so I thought I'd check out a few places whenever I got time. Tonight this bar got my attention."

"Oh, I see. Welcome." Josh replied politely.

"Thank you."

"You gotta be careful hanging out on your own at these bars. Sometimes it can get a little crazy."

"So I've heard."

"Do you mind if I buy you a drink?"

Angela smirked. "Not to offend you or anything but I'd actually love to buy a drink for the champ over here."

Fitz had a cheap medal hanging around his neck after defeating both his friends in 8-ball.

"Oh no he's good." Tyler's blank answer came out rather quickly.

"Sorry?"

"I.said.he's.good."

Angela scoffed at his slight attitude and turned to Fitz. "Do you always allow your friends to decide for you?"

"Look, I don't know you and I'm not trying to be rude but like my friend said, I'm good and I have a girlfriend so..don't waste your time any further."

And with his clear rejection she took a step back. "Okay. Well it was lovely meeting you guys. Enjoy the rest of your night."

As soon as she turned her back on them the fake smile disappeared from her face.

"The hell is wrong with her?" Tyler asked annoyed.

Fitz shrugged. "No idea but thanks for what you did bro." He chuckled.

"Oh come on man, that's what friends are for. And besides, Liv is our homegirl. Ain't no women gonna try and mess shit up between you guys."

"Dude, that's sweet man." Fitz grabbed him into a hug.

Tyler's face turned into a cheesy grin. "Aww are we having a moment?"

"We are."

"Can you two stop? Geez Tyler, maybe you're the one Liv should be worried about." Josh joked which caused them to erupt into boisterous laughter.

xxx

Fitz exited the elevator into the firm of Novak, Beene and Associates.

"Mr. Grant, good to see you."

"Hello Miss Violet, how are you?"

"Oh I'm good thanks, what about you handsome?" The older woman winked at him.

"Ooh getting bold. I like, I like." Fitz grinned. "And to answer you, I'm great thanks."

Both parties caught sight of Olivia striding towards Violet's desk.

"Can the two of you at least be discreet about this thing going on between you? I'm a little offended." She feigned hurt.

"Impossible. Miss Violet is a woman that needs to be shown off." Fitz said, taking the woman's hand and leaving a kiss on it.

"And what about me? What about my feelings?" Liv played along.

"Mr. Grant you better not play with your lady." Violet said with a quiet laugh. "Now move along, I have work to get back to."

Olivia and Fitz laughed heartily as they made their way into her office.

"Hi." He cupped her face and kissed her.

A heartwarming smile spread across Liv's face when they pulled apart. "Hi."

"Can I steal you away for lunch? You left early this morning, I missed you."

"I didn't actually. You were just so knocked out from your boys night that I didn't want to wake you up. And you looked too precious sleeping. So how was it, did you guys have fun?" She asked as she stepped towards her desk, moving a few folders around.

"Oh yes. So much fun."

"I'm glad to hear that."

"So lunch, yes or no?"

"Yes but I'm gonna have to make a quick phone call to a client first."

"Okay, I'll just wait here." He walked over to the couch and plopped down.

Twenty minutes later they walked towards the elevator. When it opened they came face to face with Angela.

"Angela, hey. Oh by the way, I left the Jasper case files on your desk."

Angela gave Liv an appreciative smile but couldn't look Fitz in the eye. "Thanks."

"Wait that's the Angela you told me about that night at the party?" Fitz asked once they were alone in the elevator.

"Yes, why? And what's with that look on your face?"

Fitz then went on to tell Olivia all about their interaction.

"Wow, I guess some people never actually change."

"I guess so. Are you going to confront her about it?"

"I'm going to have to. We're not back in law school and I'm gonna remind her of that. She needs to grow the hell up."

"Damn, can I be there when you're gonna be all badass?"

"No." Liv chuckled.

"Well that's a bummer."

"Shut up, I'm gonna handle it, I'm gonna handle her. I don't have time for her childish games anymore."

"You have no idea how much you're turning me on right now."

"Behave mister, you're taking me to lunch."

"Can we have a quick lunch and make a stop at home?"

Olivia giggled adorably. "You're incorrigible."

"I'm in love, with you."

"And you're horny."

"Because you're so freaking sexy and irresistible."

"Roll down that window and let the wind hit your face. You need to calm down."

"Baby..please can we?"

"Can we what?" She laughed.

"Go home and have amazing fulfilling sex."

"I have to be back at work you know."

"You deserve an extra long lunch break for all the work you've been doing."

"Are you gonna tell that to my boss?" She asked with a smirk.

"Yes."

After a short silence Olivia turned to face Fitz.

"How about we get takeout." Liv suggested. "...I mean unless you want to waste time sitting in a restaurant.."

"I'd be dumb as hell. Takeout it is."

Olivia's infectious laughter filled up the car as Fitz picked up speed.

xxx

Later that day Liv was back at work.

"Working late?"

Olivia looked up from the copy machine to find Angela making her entrance.

"Yes, you?"

"No, I'll be out of here as soon as I finish making some copies of this contract." She waved the folder in her hand.

"I see."

They went on about their business in silence.

"Hey Angela..?" Olivia broke the silence.

"Yes?"

"My boyfriend told me about your run-in at the bar."

Angela bit the inside of her cheek and took a deep breath. "Your boyfriend? Who's your boyfriend?" She asked acting confused.

"Of course now you're going to be oblivious. Look I know you saw us together at the holiday party so you knew what he looked like. Fitz knows about our past so believe me, he knows exactly who you were back then which means you only embarrassed yourself by shamelessly flirting with him."

"Well your boyfriend made it clear that he was taken so you can relax." Angela replied casually.

"We work together Angela and it has been going great so far, why are you trying to cause unnecessary trouble?"

"You know you've always placed yourself on such a high pedestal Olivia. Acting like you're better than everyone else. Well you're not."

"This has nothing to do with me and you couldn't be more wrong. I have my faults and flaws just like everyone else. However right now this is about you still behaving yourself like a teenage girl. You're a whole grown woman Angela, start acting like it."

"Why are you even mad? You still have your man don't you? And hell I barely flirted with him."

"I'm not mad I actually feel bad for you. I really thought you would've changed by now."

"Geez Olivia I simply talked to your boyfriend, seriously, relax!"

Olivia gave her a pointed look. "Don't raise your voice at me."

She placed the stack of papers in the binder before turning back to Angela. "I hope someday you'll find yourself a nice guy who'll make you genuinely happy, really I do but for now let's not allow our personal issues to affect our working relationship. I'm not mad at you and you've apologised, whether you meant it or not, I'm going to accept the apology so let's just leave it at that. Anyway, I have a late night ahead of me so I have to get back to work, have yourself a lovely evening." And with that Olivia left.