Jake said, " Hey I think we should let them talk and then they can speak to you Abby." She walked off alil upset so Chris went after her.
Liv hated that she upset her little sister but she needed to speak with Fitz first so they could straighten things out. " Hey I know this is super weird but when I came to see you about the job I didn't want you to have my real name. I mean I wanted the job to be legit before I disclosed my true identity."
Fitz smiled, " I've been in this business for a few years and I've never met anyone like you. Because of my job I have a code name Elijah which is my middle name one that my grandfather gave me. Listen..."
"Liv "..." right Liv I didn't mean any harm by it. Everything else I told you was true. About my nieces and nephew who seems to be dating your friend."
" That's my sister Abby. Ughhh now I have to tell her this story and about how I got fired from my job and I feel bad for keeping this from them. ."
Them as in who? " I have another sister and brother. Listen I like you Fitz and I like our new friendship but I" " Oh here we go you're tryna let me down easy huh? "
Liv chuckled, " Not at all what I was going to say before I was rudely interrupted ( Fitz gives her that gorgeous smile that she can't resist and she smiles back) that I didn't want them to find out about us so soon. I don't bring random guys or people for that matter around them, no offense."
" Oh none taken. I totally understand where you're coming from and I'm sorry it happened this way but I want to keep seeing you because you literally brighten my day. Your beautiful face and gorgeous eyes and adorable smile that takes my breath away all makes me want to make you mine. I know I probably sound crazy but..." " No continue I know you have more good things to say about me", Olivia managed to say with a straight face.
" And I forgot to say cocky (they both laughed) and sassy which I love he said while staring into her beautiful brown eyes. So I know that I can't lose you, so can we start over." Nodding Olivia shook his hand saying, " Hi, I'm Olivia Pope" " Hi, Im Fitzgerald Thomas Elijah Grant"
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Liv found Abby and told her everything from her getting fired to going to Fitz to get a job but she didn't let her know what exactly he does. Abby understood and they went back to the barbeque to have fun.
FLASHBACK TO EARLIER
Chris tapped Abby, "Hey don't be mad at your sister she probably has a great explanation as to why she's here and what she's doing with my uncle okay. Just remember that she loves you and would never jeopardize anything when it comes to you guys."
Abby responded, " Yeah I know I just want to hear everything from her that's all. Besides she's never lied to any of us before so I guess I can give her the benefit of the doubt and hear her out."
" C'mon lets go back to the barbeque."
PRESENT
" So you finish speaking to Liv already?"
" Yeah we talked about it and we're cool. I bumped into her the other day and then we seen each other again I guess Cupid is working his magic on us. Anyway we're friends until further notice but I like her."
Jake laughs, " I can tell you barely looked or talked to anyone else because your eyes are glued to her."
"Haha well she's special to me and I like her so don't annoy me. I know I'm kind of borderline stalkerish in a good way but don't worry its perfectly normal." Yeah yeah whatever you say.
" Hey soldier would you like to dance ?"
" Im not much of a slow dancer but I can for you though" They stared each other in the eyes while slow love songs played and nothing else mattered but them two. They had blocked everyone out. They danced, laughed and ate all night.
"I really had a good time with you today Fitz. Its crazy that things had the potential to go left but it didn't."
" Yeah I know. I just want to say thank you for actually giving me a chance to continue to build with you."
" Well I know a good thing when I see it and what we have is a bond that later will solidify a relationship between us and as much as I'm scared I'm also excited because you are an awesome person Fitz. When I walked into your job that day you didn't judge me or treat me bad, you helped me be able to provide for my family and I am forever grateful for that and you, so thank you." " You know my head is swelling so big its about to burst", Fitz laughed.
Liv hugged him as they were in front of her house and they held eachother so tight that someone would think they were separating. Fitz took the initiative to kiss her and she gladly opened her mouth so she can have all of him. They were getting alil carried away when Liv backed up so she could breathe. Smirking she said, " Goodnight Mr. Grant" to which he responded in kind " Goodnight sweetbaby" kissing her chastely once more. She laid against the door with the biggest smile on her face.
"Well Well Well what do we have here?" " Tracy what are you doing here?"
"I came to see my bestfriend and check up on Quinn and Huck. Liv OMG they've gotten so big. I seriously feel old." Laughing at her friend's old soul Liv said, " I went to a friend of mine barbeque today."
" Is this friend a guy?" " Yes and before you ask me another question Tracy I know you, you were looking through the blinds while we were in front of the door so cut it."
" Okay I was only because I wanted to know how mystery man looked okay. So tell me about him he's so gorgeous."
" I know. So I had lost my job remember and I heard about this guy who can help me get a good paying one on short notice but it was illegal. Anywho he was the boss and I gave him a fake name but he got me a job with his brother Jake our boss. We kept on running into eachother and we realised the chemistry we have so we're gonna see where this goes."
" I'm happy for you bestfriend. Now that I finally know who loverboy is I can rest. See you tomorrow Liv." " Okay, please let me know that you got in safe." She nodded and walked out to her car, honking the horn as she drove off.
Livy's phone started ringing, "Hello yeah Harrison how have you been?.. Oh wow that's right across the street from my job. Harry that's awesome. Okay we'll definitely have lunch tomorrow. Okay love you too, goodnight."
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Liv woke up excited to start the day. "Hey handsome, what are you doing up so early?" " Well if you haven't noticed I have a job too that I have to go to everyday like you." " Okay enough teasing Mr I already know that. So the real question is what happened to my call last night?" " Babe I'm sorry but I was so tired I just took of my clothes and plopped on my bed. You wore me out with all that dancing. " "Babe? (Liv said smiling...while Fitz was laughing) I like it tho. I haven't danced all night like that since I was in college. And I recall someone grinding on me and singing all of the songs. So don't act all innocent and you weren't complaining when I was dancing on you."
" Of course not because not only are you beautiful but you know how to move your body the right way."
" Is that right Mr. Grant?", she said seductively. " Oh c'mon you are not playing fair." " That I am. Honey have a great day I have to go get ready and make sure my munchkins are up and ready for school, talk to you later." She hung up and got ready for her day.
Liv entered the kitchen while the kids was eating breakfast and retold everything that happened between her and Fitz and the old job and new one.
Huck said, " I have to meet this guy especially if he's trying to date you. He and I have to talk first." " Okay but lets just wait until we at least go on an official date, then you can talk to him. I don't want him to feel pressured into anything."
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Liv spoke to Jake about everything and was glad everything was finally out in the open and they all knew the truth. Her and Tracy was leaving out for lunch. " So how does the sibs feel about blue eyes?" " Well Huck wants to speak to him and Quinn just wants to meet him and know his intentions wth her big sister. Abby and I were at the same barbeque which led to me finding out that not only is Chris the boy she's dating Fitz's nephew but Jake is his brother so that was interesting. We ended up finding out eachothers real name and everything. I feel like I vibe with him on a different level than I ever had with anyone else so I'm definitley into him." Walking into Checkers Liv spots Harrison..." Hey Harrison this is my best friend Tracy from school remember and Tray you remember my cousin Harry." Harrison was definitely drooling looking at Tracy, " Yeah I remember her for sure. How have you been?" Tray smiled I've been good and you? " Well I'm great now that I see you again." " You're still a sweet talker I see. Liv get your cousin because he's such a playa."
" Okay guys so Harrison what's up? I haven't seen you since the week before last."
" Well I'm working at a new firm and its going good and apparently around the corner from your job. How ironic?" "Yeah I know"
" So how are my lil cousins doing?" " They're good just being the crazy teenagers we once were except you guys might've been worst then me." Tray gasps, " No way Liv I'm sure with all that sassiness you were something else...right Harrison?" He added, " Of course c'mon Liv you had your days of living young and wild and free." " Occasionally but anyway I'm glad I have my two bestfriends back in my life at the same time."
" But I thought I was special to you too." Liv turned alil pink hearing Fitz speak and said " Hey what are you doing here?" " I came to eat just like you. Harrison I didn't know you knew Liv. I work with Harrison." Liv was appalled because Harry had just said he works at a firm which is clearly not what Fitz does but she figured she'd talk to him personally about that. " How do you know Fitz, Liv?" " He's my fri..." " Man, I'm her man" Liv turned at looked at Fitz fast her neck almost snapped. " He's my man friend. A friend that's a man. Fitz, Harry is my cousin." "Oh okay well I guess I'll go then."
Before he could leave Tracy said, "No stay we were just having lunch. Its almost over. I'm Tracy, Liv's bestfriend since diapers." "Well its nice to meet you but I really should go. My lunch break is almost up so, it was nice meeting you Tracy and see you later Harrison." He walked off without acknowledging Liv and she was upset and sad at the same time. Sensing the tension between the cousins Tracy said, " Hey I have to go to the bathroom I'll be back."
" Liv why are you lying to me he is more than a friend. I could tell by the way you blushed when you saw him."
" Oh you're one to talk Har you work at a firm? Really?"
"What are you even talking about I do work at a firm", he said unconvincingly. " "Okay I don't, but how do you know what I do?" " Because I tried to work for Fitz but he said I shouldn't and directed me to another job that he thought was better for me." " Liv so you have no right to judge me for my choice of providing for myself." " Yeah I do when you lie like you did to me. We're not only bestfriends but also blood cousins and that hurt me that you feel like you couldn't trust me enough to tell me your real job." "Yeah well you've learned to keep secrets too until you were ready to talk about it so cut the victim act." He walked out of Checkers upset as well because he loves Liv and doesn't like to argue with her. She's more like a sister he never had. Liv was so hurt that 2 of the 3 men she cared for was upset with her but she decided that things needed to cool off before they spoke.
" Hey you okay?" " Yeah I'm fine just ...I'll be okay. I got in an argument with Harry because he lied to us about where he worked and said that I keep secrets too which I don't but everything will be fine. Im fine."
" So how do you think Fitz feels? He looked sad like you broke his heart when you denied him." " I didn't mean that but you know. I am a control freak and I feel like Fitz didn't allow me to be a part of that discussion of whether we're together or not, you know?" "Liv I think you overreacted he was probably just kidding and you seemed like you were trying to keep your situation a secret." "Well surely he knows that's not what I meant." " He really doesn't Liv. I think you should talk to him." " Okay okay Tracy don't make me feel like a monster I will have speak to him soon okay." "Okay now lets get back to work because our lunch break is up in about 5 mins so hustle hustle." "You're such a mom" " That I am Libby. That I am."
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FLASHBACK
Fitz had made up and excuse to lead because he was alil hurt by Livy's comment so he made up a lie about going back to work but ended up dropping by his sister's house.
" Hi Fitzy I missed you!"
" Savannah you have to stop with the Fitzy business, okay. I'm a grown man not to mention your older brother." " Yeah yeah but you did so what's up? To what do I owe this sudden intrusion?"
" Really Savi now I can't come see how my little sister is doing?" " No because I can tell something is bothering you and it has to do with a woman. Hopefully a pretty woman." Fitz decided not to beat around the bush anymore and just answered, " Her name is Olivia she wanted a job from me but I directed her to work with Jake because I didn't want her in the type of world I'm in. After that we kept bumping into eachother and we got the chance to talk and everything and we have so much in common. She's like so amazing." " Im waiting for what's wrong with all of this? You seem happy."
" Yeah but I ran into her and her cousin who I work with that I found out is related to her and her bestfriend. (She nodded waiting for more info)... So I heard her say she's happy to have her 2 best friends back and I chimed in saying I thought I was all you need and she smiled. But as soon as I introduced myself to Harrison as her man she looked like I said something so crazy and it hurt me."
" Okay so you introduced yourself as her man without even talking to her yet about it?" " Yeah I mean I didn't think it was a big deal." Ughhhh big brother you guys can be so idiotic you have to talk about these things before you say them. She probably thinks you're trying to control the situation. " "Well I didn't think of it that way. I thought she was ashamed of me because of the work that I do. Now I feel dumb for not talking to her about it." " Its okay just make sure you do soon okay. Do not let alot of days past and you don't fix it okay." " Okay. Thanks for the advice, you're not such a brat after all." " Where are you going the least you could do is pay me for my services. You didn't even set up an appointment so I need it with interest." " Blah blah blah be quiet Savannah Grace Grant" " Whatever Fitzgerald Thomas Elijah Grant!"
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When Liv was leaving out to drive home from work she saw Fitz standing in front of her car. She looked surprised that he would even want to talk to her because of how he left so quickly earlier. " Hi ", he said.
"Hi..." they said staring at one another daring the eachother to start off the conversation. They simultaneously spoke at the same time, " I'm sorry " then laughed. " Fitz I didn't like that you just put that out there without discussing it with me. I felt like you were making the rules and I had to follow them. I am a very independent woman and yes I do like you but I didn't appreciate that because I dealt with a man like that before." " My sister helped me realise that and I'm sorry. I felt that you didn't want Harrison to know our situation because of the job that I have like I was an embarrassment to you."
Liv grabbed him by the face, " Baby you could never be a embarrassment to me okay... you're far from it and don't you ever forget it! I... " She was about to start rambling when Fitz kissed her with all of the passion that he had for her. When they pulled apart she smiled, " You realise this is was our first fight and make up", she said while biting her bottom lip. "Liv stop doing that its so not fair." " Doing what?", she coyly said. By this time they were already in her car. " Biting your plump precious sweet lips that I love to kiss. " " Oh you mean this ", she responded doing it again. " He started tickling her to get revenge. She laughed so loudly while trying to move away from him. " Okay okay I surrender I won't do it again." You promise? " She leaned in and kissed his lips twice saying I do while her chocolate brown eyes shined through the moonlight and he swore he'd never witnessed anything more beautiful . " Okay c'mon I want to take you somewhere." " Where are we going Fitz? " " It's a surprise." " I told you I dont like surprises. "
" Yeah well you'll learn to like them. Please let me do this for you." Giving her his best pouty lip expression. " You better be glad you're cute." She kissed his lips again. " Thanks hot lips." And just like that the banter began again.
They pulled up on a beach and Fitz pulled out some sandwiches and strawberries and beverages and snacks. Liv thanked him for it as they talked about everything and nothing. " Fresh Prince was way funnier than Martin" Fitz gasped because he could not believe she would say that out loud..." its official Livvy you are bonkers." " No I just have common sense." He retorted " yeah whatever that is." She playfully scoffed, " babe that was low even for you." " Ouch!", he yelled because Liv had pinched his butt.
He picked her up and acted like he was going to throw her in the water, " Fitz don't you do it. I will beat your ass!" " Oh you will huh?" " Nooooooooo please don't do this I just straightened my hair this morning. Don't do this to me pweaseee." He put her down on the sand because he couldn't stop laughing at how adorable she looked but she didn't find it funny or at least that's the way she acted. " C'mere sweetbaby you know I was just kidding. " he brung her closer and kissed her forehead and the pout she had on her lips and she couldn't hold the smile she felt creeping in. " I forgive you", she responded.
" Be my girlfriend Liv. We already have the connection lets just take on the title." " Is this because of earlier because I don't want that to be the reason why you asked me." "No its because I'm falling for you hard and I need to know that you're in this with me so close your eyes." After a minute she closed her peepers and then she felt Fitz turn her around. In the sand it said Will you do me the honor of being my girlfriend? Yes, No or Maybe. She chuckled and he turned around because he wanted to know what she picked. She had checked yes and maybe so he said, " Sweetbaby why did you check both?" " Well I checked yes because I want to be your girlfriend and Maybe because I may be falling hard for you too." She kissed him with so much power he fell in the sand. They were rolling around in it until her phone started ringing and she saw it was Huck calling. " Hey what's up Huck?" " Where are you its 9pm you were supposed to be home 2 hours ago." " Well im sorry father (she said sarcastically) I'll be home in a few." Hanging up the phone. " I didn't know you lived wth your dad." A sad look came on her face and she said, " I don't but I don't want to talk about that right now. That was my little overprotective brother." " Oh okay well lets get you home."
Before they knew it Fitz was driving Livy's car in the driveway. " Goodnight baby she said kissing him three times as he walked her to the door. " Goodnight my beautiful girlfriend." She walked inside watching Fitz get in the car he had waiting for him to take him home.
She said goodnight to the kids and went upstairs to sleep because after all she was exhausted. Plus she still had Harrison on her mind and they needed to talk immediately.
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So I know I know don't throw tomatoes at me LOL... I've had you guys waiting for like 3 months. So a lot has happened between Fitz & Liv. Alil bit of miscommunication has been going on between the two but they got through their first little spat. Harrison and Liv are not seeing eye to eye. There were secrets that Liv kept until she told Harry but that story will unfold Alil further on in the chapter.
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