Olivia has been living with Fitz for a week now, and things are going pretty smoothly. There are a few little things they are going to have to work on, like leaving dirty underwear on the ground and used dishes on the counter. Simple growing pains that come with living with someone new. They have yet to set up Olivia's bed, they finally verbally agreed it wasn't happening. After the sleeping arrangements were officially discussed, they began the process of making his room, their room. She ended up putting her bedding on their bed, she spent too much on it for it to go to waste. They carefully blended their belongings, it truly felt like their home. It didn't feel like Fitz's place with Olivia's things thrown in.

At night they continue to push each other to the edge, before stopping themselves from giving into what they both desperately want. Olivia doesn't know it yet, but Fitz has a plan for her, and refuses to settle for anything less than perfect for her first time. But man have they come close. Olivia makes him feel things no one ever has, both emotionally and physically. Things he's done with plenty of other women feel brand new with her. Their connection heightens everything. She is becoming more confident with her body as well as physical acts. She wasn't kidding when she said those books she reads aren't always innocent. If he didn't know any better, he would never guess she had close to no experience in the bedroom. It all just feels right.

Olivia's work schedule also settled, she would be working Monday through Wednesday and an occasional Thursday morning. Since she was the newest person on staff, she received shifts others often didn't want. Weekends tend to make more in tips but Olivia didn't mind. That left her weekends free to enjoy with her friends and Fitz. Like today, Olivia and Abby were going to get pedicures and lunch. They wanted to catch up and see how their respective weeks went after moving in with their boyfriends. Sitting side by side getting pampered "So how is living with baby daddy?" Olivia asks with a grin.

"It's been good, he is a little overprotective but I can't blame him. He's so excited for the baby, he's afraid I'll hurt myself, so he's been super attentive. Can't complain though, it's nice to have a little less stress. How about you? What is it like living with ol Fitzy Boy? Are you two getting busy yet?" She cheekily replies.

Laughing "no we are not, but lord knows I want to. He wants it to be special, and I'm more than okay with that. Abby it's been so easy. Minus a few little things, we mesh well in the same space. Plus, I don't hate waking up to him every day. He even set the DVR to record my favorite shows. I'm kind of just waiting for something to happen. It's all been so easy for the most part."

"Liv, it's easy because you guys were so close before. You already know each other, you've both had feelings for each other FOR FOREVER. It's okay for things to be good, there's not always something bad waiting to happen."

"You're right, I'm just really lucky and still amazed it's real." As she finished her sentence the door opens with a chime, and in walks the last person she wants to see, Mellie. It takes a total of two seconds for Mellie to notice Olivia and Abby.

"Well if it isn't Whorelivia..."

Olivia is shocked, she wasn't aware that Mellie knew about her and FItz, she figures maybe Jake told her out of spite. "I don't know what you mean Mellie, but it's good to see you too." sarcasm dips from her tone.

"Oh don't play dumb with me, I know about you and Fitz. What I want to know is how long you were screwing my boyfriend behind my back, playing the sweet little innocent Olivia to my face."

"Mellie I never slept with Fitz, you can think what you want but that is the truth."

"Whatever, I saw you together. I thought you were my friend but it turns out you're just another backstabbing whore that can't keep her legs closed." Mellie fumes.

Olivia laughs, "when have you ever been a friend to me? Oh that's right, when you wanted me to hook you up with Fitz. Or when you wanted me to entertain Andrew's friend so you could screw him? Or when you needed someone to listen to you whine about your made up drama? When Mellie? I never stabbed you in the back, I have been a better friend to you than you ever deserved. I'm sorry Fitz decided he didn't want to be with you, but I won't apologize for being with him now." She would not back down to Mellie, as much as she hated confrontation she wouldn't take someone talking to her this way.

"Oh poor little Olivia, you couldn't get a man so you went after mine. What's it like to have my sloppy seconds? Just three weeks ago it was me he was screwing, it was me he was going down on. You think you're special, that you have the secrets to the universe tucked between your magical thighs? Anything he's doing with you, he has done to me, enthusiastically and never unsatisfied. Bye now." she turns and leaves.

Tears swell in her eyes. She hates it but Mellie just hit a nerve. She knows Fitz has been with other women but to hear it out loud from one hurts. She knows she is special but all the parts of herself she has given Fitz, he has taken from other women. She begins to doubt herself, what if she isn't good enough for him and he gets bored? Her thoughts are interrupted by Abby. "Do not listen to her Liv, she is trying to get in your head. Don't let her win."

Olivia nods sadly but it's too late, she's already questioning herself. She doesn't speak much the rest of their time together. When she gets home, she sees Fitz's car in the parking lot. For some reason she's not ready to see him yet, so she walks to the pool. Letting her feet hang in the water, she plays Mellie's words over and over in her head. She can't help it but she starts to tear up again. All she has ever wanted is Fitz, now she is scared she won't be enough. Why did she ever introduce them? Why didn't she hold out hope? Sure, there were other women but she didn't know them, they wouldn't throw their relationships with Fitz in her face. Insecurity has always been a big problem for Liv and Mellie just threw gas on the fire. Lost in her thoughts, she doesn't hear Fitz approach her. He sits silently next to her, taking her hand. Neither say anything for a few minutes, when she finally works up the courage to face him, he smiles "hi."

"Hi."

"Abby called me, she told me what happened. When you didn't come home, I got worried. I saw your car in the parking lot, I figured you were here. Livvie please dont listen to Mellie. She has no clue what she is talking about." He reaches an arm behind her, pulling her into his side. "Olivia Pope I love you, do you realize our first kiss was the best kiss of my life? That every night I get to hold you, is an answered prayer? You're the best I've ever had in everything we have done, both because of skill and enjoyment but also because I love you. It means more, I'm not going through the motions, a means to an end. Every touch with you is filled with love and promise. That alone makes it better than anything I've ever had. Livvie, you may not be the first but you will most definitely be the last, never ever forget that."

Olivia is fully crying at this point. He always knows what to say, he fixes everything. Her insecurities aren't gone but for now they are at bay. "I love you too Fitz, more than you know. I'm ready. Whenever you think the time is right, I'm ready. And I'm not saying this because of Mellie. I have been following your lead but I want you to know where I stand. I love you and I want you."

He kisses her head and pulls her up, "come on, let's get you home". She sighs happily.. home. It wasn't the apartment, it was him. He's home, he always has been.

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