Babes, please don't be mad that I started a new story when I have others unfinished! I always wanted to write a Christmas story and dammit I am writing my Christmas story. This will be a short story no worries lol and as soon as I am done with this I will get back to my old stories!

Some background since I forgot to explain in previous chapters...

- Fitz does come from money which is why he is able to afford such luxury on a principal's salary. I will dive more into his family history as the story goes on ya'll know it's drama there!

- Olivia has Beyonce's career in this story even down to having Julian as he bodyguard! I love Bey so why not! But she has the voice of Whitney, cause I looovveee Whitney too! Wait until her performance dedicated to Fitz!

- I know it is hard reading them with other people lol!

Chapter 4

Olivia woke up this morning with a pep in her step. Today was the first day of filming and she couldn't wait to get started. The focus today will be on Olivia getting familiar with the school again, talking with the teachers, students, and introducing the talent holiday show during an assembly.

For today's outfit of choice, Olivia chose to wear an outfit sent to her by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Their brand 'The Row' is a luxurious brand with pieces ranging in the hundreds to the thousands. They personally sent Olivia a pair of leather pants and a yellow oversized cashmere sweater. Olivia paired the outfit with her favorite pair of Prada pumps and Prada tote bag. The outfit was cute and way more toned down than her outfit yesterday. Olivia doesn't know what she was thinking showing up to King dressed like Jackie O. She wanted to make a good impression and apparently she made the complete opposite. If Fitz thinks she's prissy she can only imagine what everyone else thinks.

"Girl you're engaged to the love of your life stop thinking about that man." Olivia meant to whisper to herself but her mumbling was loud enough for James who was doing her makeup to pick up on.

"Are you good Liv?" He asked looked down at her. He was curling her hair in loose spiral curls.

"Yeah I'm sorry I was just talking out loud." Olivia laughed.

"So tell me how was it yesterday? Is the principal hot? Are the teachers hot?" James thirstily asked. He's such a flirt. Olivia is sure he would've thrown himself at Fitz and the teachers at King.

"It was great. The kids are awesome and excited about the holiday special. The principal is nice guy. He's definitely easy on the eyes, but he dates the secretary. The teachers were cool definitely not your type though." Olivia informed James.

"Mmm easy on the eyes…does that mean you would fuck him if you two were both single?" James knowingly asked being his usual messy self.

"I plead the fifth." Olivia shook her head and chuckled.

"Plead the fifth my ass!" James laughed loudly.

After her hair was done and her team loaded up in the SUV's and headed over to King. The camera crew was already at the school setting up their equipment.

"Have you spoken to Lance?" Olivia asked Harrison. She hasn't spoken to Lance since she left him back in L.A., and this was unusual. They've never gone a day without at least checking in with one another.

"I haven't spoken to him." Harrison replied.

Olivia called Lance's phone once more. It went straight to voicemail. This is weird, Olivia thought.

"Holy shit your engagement is now public Liv." Harrison said as he showed Olivia his phone.

Olivia tearfully read about how TMZ broke the story over an hour ago about her engagement. She knew this would happen. It sucked because she honestly wanted to tell the world herself about her engagement to Lance. They agreed to announce their engagement in an interview where she could further promote her album and they could get paid. It was a no brainer that every network would pay top dollar to be able to break the story first. Everything was ruined now.

"I fucking hate TMZ! Who sold the story to them?" Olivia wanted to know. She knew it wasn't anyone from her team. It had to be someone from Lance's team.

"I don't know but I am gonna find out asap." Harrison started making phone calls.

Olivia tried calling Lance once more and a woman picked up his phone. Olivia went off.

"Where the fuck is Lance and who are you?!" Olivia roared into the phone. She wanted to get on the first thing smoking back to L.A. so she could find her man and find out what the fuck was going on.

"Is this Olivia?" The woman had the boldness to ask.

Olivia pulled her cell phone from her ear and looked at it strangely. Was this woman seriously? Who the fuck does this woman think she is questioning her?

"Who is this?" Olivia impatiently asked with a sigh. This isn't her first rodeo with dealing with one of Lance's sidepieces. He promised the last time that it would be the last time.

"This is Lance's cousin Brittany." The woman was lying straight through her teeth. She must've thought Olivia was booboo the fool. Olivia wouldn't be surprised if Lance wasn't coaching this woman to say everything she's been saying thus far. Olivia has met basically all Lance's family and he's never introduced her to a cousin name Brittany.

"Can you put Lance on the phone?" Olivia rested her forehead on the back of the passenger seat headrest. She was in no mood to argue with this woman. Harrison consoled her once he got off the phone.

"Lance stepped out. I can take a message." Olivia could hear the humor in this woman's tone as if this whole thing was some big joke.

"Tell him his fiancée called." Olivia didn't even wait for a response before ending the call.

"Again?" Harrison solemnly asked.

Olivia nodded her head. "We're engaged now Harrison. I accepted it when we were just dating, but we're engaged. Why can't he stop cheating on me?"

"Because you should've never allowed it let alone accepted it in the first place Liv." Harrison told Olivia after the third time Lance cheated to leave him. So blinded by love, Olivia ignored all the red flags, now she is starting to regret her decision to forgive Lance for all his indiscretions. It is obvious he doesn't care.

"I love him so much Harrison. I can't just let him go we've bee through so much together you know that." Olivia dabbed at her eyes remembering the tragedies that she and Lance overcame in their relationship.

Lance lost his mother six months into them dating. He turned to alcohol to cope which kept him benched for an entire season. He tore his ACL the following season and thought his NFL career was over. He was at his lowest point and Olivia nursed him and his ego back to its normal self. Then a year into their relationship Olivia suffered a devastating miscarriage while on tour with Triple Threat. She's never seen a man wept the way Lance did when he found out. He wanted the baby so bad. Olivia was on the fence about her options and how it would affect her career, but the moment Lance professed to her how badly he wanted their baby, Olivia was on board with keeping it.

In a sick twisted way, she blamed herself for his cheating. She felt like she wasn't measuring up anymore that's why she forgave so easily and didn't end their relationship. Now she is starting to question everything especially her reasons for feeling like she wasn't enough for Lance. She has literally put him before her career and her sanity numerous times, yet he still finds in his heart to cheat.

"We're here Liv, wipe your tears and put on a brave face." Harrison squeezed Olivia's knee.

Olivia sat up and checked herself out in her small compact mirror.

"Okay." Olivia took a deep breath and got out of the SUV with the help of Julian.

She waved to the crowd and walked briskly into the building. It was a chilly morning.

Fitz and Michelle were waiting for Olivia outside of the office. Fitz was looking like GQ model in his tailored hunter green slacks, fitted black dress shirt and black shoes. His curls was gelled back and he smelled like HUGO Boss, Olivia recognized the scent because she bought Lance the same cologne for his birthday last year. It smells amazing.

"Good morning Ms. Pope." Fitz charmingly smiled. There was no flare to his greeting like yesterday. She didn't get a kiss on the hand or even a twinkle in his eye. He was stoic with his greeting aside from that charming smile of his.

Oh we're playing this game, Olivia thought with a sly smirk.

"Good morning Principal Grant. Good morning Michelle." She matched his professional tone and charming smile.

"Good morning Ms. Pope, congratulations." She said eying the rock on Olivia's finger. Olivia caught the twitch in Fitz's right eye at Michelle congratulating her on her engagement.

"Thank you. Are we all set up to began?" Olivia didn't want to be asked anymore questions regarding her engagement, which is why she asked if they were ready to start filming. She doesn't know where her engagement stands at this point and she's embarrassed.

"Yes we are." Fitz replied.

"Perfect."

For about two hours the cameras followed Olivia around as she walked around the building. She wanted to show the viewers her old classrooms, her old hangout spots, the hallway she used to go to when she would cut class, the music room where her music teacher help perfect her craft, and the lunchroom where she used to partake in many singing battles.

The producer of the holiday special Marcus Walker then wanted to speak with some of the teachers and students. The first student they wanted to speak with was Olivia's superfan in the school who is a senior by the name is Aisha.

Olivia stood outside of the classroom so she wouldn't intimidate Aisha as she was being interviewed.

"Why do you feel like you're Olivia Pope's superfan?" Marcus asked Aisha.

"Um I feel like I am her superfan because I know everything about her. I live for Olivia Carolyn Pope. I have been a fan of Olivia's since I was a baby. No lie my mom have old videos of me singing Triple Threats songs when I was a baby. I love everything Olivia stands for. She's all for women empowerment. She makes you feel sexy, confident, and important through her music. Her music has helped me through a lot and I don't even know if she knows that. People call her names in the media like prissy, boujie, and standoffish, but she's not like that. I can admit when I first saw her I was so scared to say something to her. She does have such an intimidating demeanor but she's so sweet and I just want the world to love her as much as I do." Aisha was so candid in her response it moved Olivia.

Olivia heard Aisha sniffed and she rushed inside to console her. Aisha was shocked at first, but she bawled her eyes out even more when Olivia wrapped her up in her arms. The crew caught their genuine moment.

Next up was the teachers. The first couple of teachers they spoke to played it safe when talking about Olivia. She could tell who a fan of hers was really and who was just saying nice things about her just to say it. There were two teachers that probably would give Aisha a run for her money with being superfans of Olivia. The teachers were Ms. Fortune and Ms. Melody. They tickled Olivia with their memories of why they were superfans.

It wasn't until they spoke with Mr. Stankowski that almost made Olivia pee her pants.

"Are you fan of Olivia?" Marcus asked.

"Hell yeah! Shit she almost caused me a divorce that woman is hot as fuck!" Mr. Stankowski clearly didn't give a damn and he wasn't being as frank as possible with his response obviously.

"Sir please refrain from swearing." Marcus couldn't even hold back his laugh.

"I'm sorry. But yeah I think that woman is definitely talented. She has the voice of Whitney, the moves of Michael, and the stage presence of Tina Turner. She's gonna be around for a long time and I wish her beautiful ass nothing but success. Oh shit was that okay to say?"

"We'll edit that part out." Marcus and the entire crew were in a laughing fit cracking up at Mr. Stankowski.

Olivia was standing outside of the classroom with Julian cracking up.

"Let me guess they're speaking with Mr. Stankowski?" Fitz asked walking up on Olivia and Julian.

Olivia jumped, but Julian seemed alerted to his presence before he walked up, that's why he's Olivia's bodyguard.

"Yes he is hilarious." Olivia was still laughing. She needed that laugh.

"I apologize in advance for anything he said." Fitz shook his head with an eye roll.

"He's harmless." Olivia shrugged.

Her cell phone started ringing interrupting the moment. Lance was calling.

"Is there somewhere private I can take this call?" Olivia asked Fitz.

"Yes you can use my office. I'll walk you." Fitz offered.

"Perfect, c'mon Ju." Olivia didn't trust herself going to Fitz office alone with him.

Michelle was at her desk typing away on the computer when they walked into the main office. Fitz led Olivia to the back where his office was and opened his door for her. Julian stood outside in the main office area.

"Thank you." Olivia walked inside and shut the door behind her.

She called Lance back.

"Hey baby," he answered immediately.

"Really Lance?" Olivia snapped. It's been days since she's heard from him, and for him to have one of his groupies answer his phone was the ultimate disrespect.

"Liv baby I am sorry. I went out with the guys last night got wasted and crashed over Raymond's. He bought that hoe back to his house, she was plotting on me the whole night babe I swear. I told you I would never cheat on you and I am keeping my promise Liv." Lance choked. He is such a good manipulator. He knows how to play on Olivia's emotions and vulnerability.

"Lance I don't even know what to believe anymore…do you wanna marry me?" Olivia felt herself getting choked up. This was supposed to be the man she is set to spend the rest of her life with and she can't even trust him.

"Why do you think I asked you? You're the girl for me Liv. I love you. I wanna be with you and I wanna marry you."

"Who leaked our engagement Lance?" Olivia wanted to know.

"I don't know Liv. I was gonna ask you. It was no one from my camp."

"It was no one from my camp either."

"Who cares I am happy everyone knows we're engaged now we can shut up the haters."

"I guess but I had a whole strategic plan."

"Liv sometimes you just have to go with the flow everything doesn't have to be a plan babe."

"You're right. I miss you. When are you coming?" Olivia whined. She really did miss him.

"I will be there for your holiday party." Lance assured.

"Okay. I have to go, I love you."

"I love you too." Lance blew Olivia a kiss through the phone and ended the call.

Olivia sat down in Fitz chair to gather her thoughts. Part of her wanted to believe Lance, but she just doesn't trust him. She knows he was lying. She isn't ready to walk away from him yet.

"Ms. Pope I have to grab a few papers." She heard Fitz say from outside his office door.

"I'm off the phone." Olivia replied.

Fitz walked into his office and his cologne filled up the space. The man smelled divine and looked like a glass of fine wine.

"Are you okay?" Fitz asked as he shuffled through papers on his desk.

"Yeah I'm fine, thanks." Olivia isn't fine. She couldn't plague him with her problems though, for all she knows he can run to the blogs if she spill her personal business. It sucks having to have her guard up 24/7. Olivia hates having to bottle everything up when Harrison, Angela, or her parents aren't around for her to vent, because of her celebrity status.

Fitz knew she wasn't fine it was written all over face. He couldn't push whatever it was out of her. He just hopes she have someone to talk to about whatever it is bothering her. He knew her relationship with Lance is a sham. Lance has been all over the blogs for his cheating and womanizer ways. Yet, Olivia saves face and defends their relationship for a reason Fitz will never understand. Olivia is a beautiful woman any man would be lucky to have her. He doesn't know why she feels like Lance is her end all be all. The girl definitely have her options.

"I didn't get a chance to congratulate you on your engagement. I wish you two nothing but success." Fitz smiled though he didn't mean it. He is hoping Olivia finds the courage to leave Lance. The man doesn't know what he has in Olivia.

"Thank you." Olivia played with her engagement ring and Fitz caught the sadness in her eyes. The unhappiness was surrounding her like a dark cloud. He saw it why couldn't she?

Olivia stood up from the chair and headed for the door. She needed to put some space between her and Fitz. The thoughts running through her mind right now would've made her pastor toss holy water on her. The way this man looked at her was in a way that no man has ever looked at her before, it made her nervous and turned on at the same time.

Fitz acting purely off emotion pushed Olivia against his door and placed both of his hands on either side of her head. She stared at him with wide confused eyes, while he stared at her with infatuation. The man is obsessed with her. He's been a closeted fan of hers for years, which led to his boyish crush on her, and to have her in his presence Fitz would be a fool not to act on how he is feeling. Yes, he have Michelle and he likes her, but she's not Olivia.

"I'm engaged." Olivia whispered looking Fitz squarely in the eyes. Her heart felt like it was about to beat out of her chest. This man had her feeling like a schoolgirl with a crush. She shouldn't be feeling like this though, this is wrong. Yet, it felt so right. There was this magnetic force pulling them together. They were doomed from the moment they laid eyes on each other. They couldn't fight this destiny with the toughest army.

"I know." Fitz whispered back staring at her with such intensity Olivia thought she'd melt before him.

"We can't Fitz." Olivia bit her bottom lip anxiously.

"I just need one minute with you. Away from your team and my stuff. Can I have one minute with you, please?" Fitz gave that amiable smirk of his, and there was no way Olivia could say no.

"One minute." She spoke with a head nod.

Together they soaked in the presence of one another. No words were spoken as they stared into each other's eyes trying to figure out exactly what was going on in this moment. Their bodies instinctively moved closer to one another until the were chest to stomach due to their height difference.

Olivia wanted to kiss him so bad. She forgotten all about Lance and that scared her. The fact that when she is around this man, she forgets about her fiancé is dangerous. She wonders if this is how Lance feels when he is out cheating on her.

Fitz wanted to kiss her. Those lips were calling for him. Fitz had to run his tongue across his bottom lip to prevent him from kissing her. God, he wants this woman. He's never wanted someone so bad in his life.

Figuring he might as well go for it, Fitz bent down to kiss Olivia, but was interrupted by someone knocking on his door. Olivia and Fitz jumped back from one another. They gathered themselves together, and Fitz opened the door. They both had guilty looks on their faces even though nothing happened.

Michelle's entire face dropped. She quickly regathered herself and shot Fitz a glare before walking off.

"Shit." Fitz gritted

Olivia left out of his office and went back to filming. She couldn't get Fitz out of her head for the rest of the day. She was so happy when she got back to her hotel. She showered, changed into lounge wear, and tried getting some sleep.

Across town, Fitz and Michelle were engaged in a heated argument.

"You like her! You don't even know her and your smitten with her! Do you honestly think you two will work? She's Olivia Pope and you're Fitz! You don't even fit into her world!" Michelle shouted as she tossed her clothes into her suitcase. She was anger that she wasted her time with Fitz and that she was really falling in love with him, only for him to get fooled into believing that he have a shot with Olivia Pope. Fitz must've been on some kind of drugs if he thought that would work.

"Michelle." Fitz pleaded.

"No don't Michelle me. You're living in a figment of your imagination Fitz wake up! After she films this holiday special she will be back in L.A. living her life with her fiancé. And you will be here in Oakland living your regular life as a principal." Michelle hoped she knocked some sense back into Fitz because he was clearly on some bullshit right now.

"It's not what you think Michelle, please don't go." Fitz felt like shit now seeing Michelle fight back her tears. He never wanted to hurt her. His gut is telling him to act on how he is feeling for Olivia. Yes, they're living two different lives. And he may not fit into her world, but what he is feeling, he knows she is feeling it too. He felt it back at his office. Never one to believe in love at first sight, he is confident that it was love at first sight when he laid eyes on Olivia.

"Call me when you're back to reality Fitz." Michelle kissed his cheek and left his apartment.

Fitz thought about chasing after her, he wanted to knowing that was the right thing to do. He would've if the ringing of his cell phone wouldn't have stopped him.

The number was unrecognizable, Fitz answered it instead.

"Hello."

"Meet me at Highland Park." Olivia ended the call.

Babes, there's no surprise ya'll not feeling Michelle or Lance! But was Michelle right is Olivia out of his league? Are their worlds too different? Is Fitz caught up in the moment or do he really like Olivia? What is Olivia feeling? Is it out of spite or is it genuine? As always leave your thoughts babes!