AN: I would like to start this chapter off with a huge thank you to those who have reached out to me privately with support. I know I have already said it before but taking the step into letting others read my work took me a long time. Reading those messages alone have made this project more than worth it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Sidenote: yes, Jake is actually gone for good. I had to let Fitz beat his ass before his exit, because lets be real, we all hate Jake Ballard in all settings haha.
When Saturday arrives, it is officially moving day. The crew would move Olivia in with Fitz, then David in with Abby. Everyone took Abby and David's news very well, each claiming the title of aunt or uncle. Abby was so thankful for their friends. Their support and love for the baby already made things less scary. They may be different colors, shapes and sizes but at the end of the day they are truly a family in every way that matters. The boys all claimed if she had a boy, they would teach him everything and make sure he was a "stud" at sports, while also discussing which guns to buy if it was a girl. No one would be good enough to date "their" baby when she was older. They were ridiculous and amazing at the same time. The girls were anxious to discuss baby names, boy and girl but David shot that down, stating he wanted to figure out a name after they knew the sex. One thing was for sure, Baby Rosen was already extremely loved and there is nothing anyone could want more for their child.
Liv and Abby had taken the week to spend time together in their apartment, packing Liv and just hanging out before they were no longer roommates. They had lived together for three years, it was the end of an era and the start of something bigger than the two of them. They went through the living room picking out Liv's things, deciding what she would leave behind. Who knew three years could intertwine lives of roommates so much? They decided Liv would leave all the living room furniture that was hers, Fitz already had a fully furnished living area. Liv did take a few decorations and lamps. She also packed up a portion of the kitchen cookware and dishes. Her clothes would be easy to move and didn't require packing but she did box the rest of her bedroom and bathroom essentials. Friday night they slept in Abby's bed, they ate chinese takeout and watched chick-flicks. "Thank you for being there for me Liv, this would be even more terrifying without you."
"Over a cliff, Abs."
Abby smiles and repeats "Over a cliff."
"It's so weird I won't live here anymore after tomorrow."
"I know but it's not like you're moving to Vermont or anything. You're just moving a few miles away, into an awesome apartment might I add. With a fine specimen of a man. Be real Liv, you just upgraded." Abby laughs.
Olivia bumps Abby's shoulder, "all of that may be true but living in with you has been the best. I really will miss you. Even if I'm still going to see you all the time."
"Same, but now we will have the guys around 24/7, which means there will be plenty of brunches and pedis in our future when we need a break."
Olivia nods, "I like where your head is Whelan."
Fitz and David showed up before 9am, both excited about their new living situations and eager to get things going. The rest of the crew didn't arrive until ten. As much as they loved Liv and Abby it was still summer, they were sleeping in. Olivia's things were neatly boxed and labeled. While the girls loaded clothes and light boxes, the boys moved furniture and the heavier items. Harrison brought his truck to transport her furniture,.Clothes and boxes were taken in the other cars. It took less than an hour to load her belongings and set out for Fitz's, well now their, apartment. "How in the hell did Jake move out so fast? I spent most of the week going through things and it took us this long to load it up?" Olivia asks.
"I'm sure he called someone, or paid someone to help. We all know he didn't want another meeting with me, piece of shit." Fitz still couldn't comprehend what happened. If he sees Jake again, there is no telling if he will be able to stop himself from beating his ass again. Olivia changes the subject after seeing Fitz's anger begin to build again, "Okay that's it, time to go." Everyone heads to the cars, leaving Liv and Abby. They stand in the door looking into the apartment they have come to love. With a tight hug, Olivia gives Abby her key and they join the others.
As they unloaded the truck, the girls directed the boys to put everything in what was now Liv's room. They lined one wall with boxes and put her furniture against another, Fitz told them he could assemble her bed later. The few boxes of dishes were placed in the kitchen, where Liv offered everyone drinks, after all it was pretty hot out and they were all moving things for her. Once everything was in, Abby turns to everyone and says "Welcome to house of Olitz" everyone laughs.
"Olitz?" Olivia asks.
"Yea.. Olivia and Fitz, you know like Brangelina and Bennifer?! It's your celebrity couple name." She laughs at herself.
"Classic." Marcus responds. Everyone liking the new name, laugh on their way out. They headed to David's place and repeated the same process. Once everything was moved, they all decided a pizza night was in order. Meeting back at the "house of Olitz" the group ate pizza, drank beer (you know minus Abby) and joked until nearly midnight when everyone went their separate ways.
"Well looks like you're sleeping with me tonight roomie, your bed isn't put together yet. I'll have to work on that later." Fitz winks.
"You did that on purpose, didn't you? The guys could have had it together in no time." she accuses.
"Busted, I need some Livvie cuddles. I haven't slept with you all week." He pouts.
"Oh you poor baby, lets go." she drags him to his bed where they both crash within minutes. A full day of moving, pizza and beer led to a peaceful night's sleep for both. When Fitz woke the next morning, he decided he would find any excuse to not put her bed together, this is her bed now too. She just doesn't know it yet.
They spend Sunday unpacking Olivia's things, blending what was once hers with his, making a home that was theirs. They started in the kitchen, there were less boxes here. It took about twenty minutes to pick and choose what they would keep and blend together. All of her clothes had been hung as they moved, so that was one less thing they had to worry about. In her room, they start to unpack the boxes lining her wall, ignoring the unassembled bed on the other. Neither intended for her to use it, they just never spoke about it after she "claimed" she wanted her own space. Who were they kidding, they would never sleep apart. Pulling out pictures and decorations, Olivia began to add her touch to his common areas. One thing that stood out to him was the framed photo of him and Liv at the beach, proudly displayed on the end table. There was another on the kitchen bar of them at the state fair the year before. Fitz has died and gone to heaven. In time he would make this official, one day he will make her his wife, this is just the beginning. He knows he won't propose for some time but he already knows that is where this is going. Some guys freak out at the thought of losing their independence, not Fitz. This is the greatest day of his life. That night it's the little things that bring them joy, cooking dinner together, doing dishes, knowing that neither of them would be leaving. Who knew simple routines could mean so much?
AN: A lot of you are speculating what will happen with Mellie, don't worry, all will be answered soon. Thanks again, let me know what you think! Have a wonderful weekend!