Thursday night Fitz takes Olivia to see the new Aladdin movie, she may be an adult but who doesn't love Disney classics? It was easy to talk him into it, he loves Will Smith. They decide to splurge on balcony tickets. The local theater offers a 21 and over balcony section, complete with a full menu of food and alcoholic beverages. As they make their way into the theater, Fitz excuses himself to use the restroom before they take their seats. Olivia waits along a wall, scrolling through her instagram. She hears someone call her name, turning she spots Russell. He is walking towards her with a massive smile on his face.
"Olivia! I thought I would never find you again! I lost my phone the day we met, I'm sorry I didn't call! I feel awful. Can I get your number again, I really do want to take you out" He looks genuinely happy to see her, leading her to believe he's telling the truth. Now she feels awkward because she has to tell him she is no longer available, and quickly before Fitz comes back. She doesn't want to ruin date night with this.
"No worries, Russell. I'm sorry but I don't think giving you my number again is appropriate, I actually have a boyfriend now."
"Seriously! It's just been a few weeks."
"It's been over a month now actually." She begins to feel uncomfortable. "My relationship is pretty serious, so out of respect for Fitz, I don't think handing out my number is a good idea."
"Wow. Okay then. Wait. Did you say Fitz? As in Fitz Grant?" He asks curiously.
"Not that it is any of your business but yes" she is definitely beginning to feel more uncomfortable.
"Oh. I guess I was wrong about you. I didn't get the impression you were that type of girl" he shrugs.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Now she is plain angry.
"No offense, but I have seen the girls he's been with, I thought you were better than that. Those girls are trashy."
"I don't.." she begins but is cut off by Fitz's return.
"I think you've said enough." Fitz wraps his arm her shoulder pulling her into his side. "If you have something to say about my relationship or my past, I think the person you should talk to is me. Not my girlfriend." His hard stare never leaving Russell's face.
"Hey man don't get upset with me that you have a reputation for bagging whores, I just didnt peg Olivia as one."
It took two seconds flat for Fitz's fist to connect with Russell's jaw, knocking him to the ground. Fitz steps over him ready to continue his attack, but Olivia grabs his arm. "Please stop baby, he's not worth it. Lets just go" her words stop him in his tracks. He stands up, taking Olivia's hand in his before leading her out of the theater. So much for date night she thinks to herself.
Once they settle in the car, she looks to Fitz only to see anger radiating from his body. "Why the fuck was he talking to you Liv, he was too close to you"
"Do you remember when I told you I gave a guy my number not too long ago? After our movie night, before you broke up with Mellie?" He simply nods in response. "Well that was him, his name is Russell. He says he lost his phone and has wanted to find me. He asked if he could get my number again and take me out" she says quietly, unsure of how Fitz will respond.
"He asked you out? Tonight?" His jaw tightens.
"Yes but I told him I was in a serious relationship and I wouldn't give him my number. He didn't like it, I guess I said your name because he started talking about how you only like trashy girls and he didn't think I was like that." After a moment of silence, a lack of response from Fitz she speaks up again "what did he mean by that?"
Taking a deep breath he takes a moment to collect his thoughts before he begins "Liv, you know I have a past that I am not proud of. Some of that past was one night stands with girls I would pick up at clubs. Not necessarily the classiest of hook ups. Liv I wasn't happy. I was trying to fill a void. So I slept with women, some I never knew their names, some I even had sex with in those clubs not even bothering to take her somewhere better than a bathroom stall. I am not proud of that, I never want you to think of me like that. If I could take it back I would, but I can't. Apparently my reputation will follow me forever. And that ass hole had no right to talk to you like that."
She hangs her head. She's upset. She's upset about Russell's words. She's upset by Fitz's past, because he's better than that. She's upset that people may think of her as trashy or a whore, because of who she is dating. She would never judge Fitz for his past but it makes her sad. While she couldn't get herself to truly date because she loved Fitz, he screwed random girls because he couldn't have Liv. They handled it all so different, she just hates that it was thrown in her face. She can't think of anything to say, she opts to look out of her window at the passing buildings. How did a date night go so wrong?
On top of the emotional stuff, now she was worried Russell would try to press charges. She doesn't know him well enough to know how he would handle Fitz punching him. Did Russell deserve it, hell yes but she would feel awful if Fitz got into real trouble because he was defending her. There are definitely cameras in the theater, maybe they would show Russell approach her and how uncomfortable she had been before Fitz came back. It was defense right? Now she was stressing about the emotional baggage of Fitz's past and fear that he would be arrested.
Trying to change her train of thought, she looks at their surroundings. "This isn't the way home" she states.
"I know" is all Fitz responds. He few minutes later he parks the car in front of a local bar and grill, The Garage. "They have BINGO on Thursday nights. It's laid back, good food and drinks. I know you're in your head about everything that just went down. This is date night, I don't want so random asshole to ruin it. Come on, I'll buy you some of your fruity shit." He takes her hand leading her inside, to a table.
They order juicy burgers and a few drinks, joining in on the BINGO games. The games are suprisingly intense. Each round is something different; classic bingo, X, frame, even black out. Olivia and Fitz are naturally competitive people but things get even more interesting when they find out The Garage buys the winner of each round drinks. The crowd is lively and the music between games is catchy. Fitz and Olivia are truly enjoying themselves. Fitz even thinks he has a shot at winning a game but he was left with one square blocking his way when someone else called BINGO.
Who knew that BINGO night could be so much fun, Olivia has always thought of BINGO as old people in a brightly lit, smoke filled hall. But this was a rowdy crowd of twenty and thirty somethings, all playing for the chance at free booze. It was the perfect distraction from Russell. She knew they needed to talk about everything but she also knew it needed to wait until they both had time to sort through their thoughts. For now she would enjoy the night out with her love.
AN: Hey guys! Some of you have sent me the sweetest PMs, as well as reviews. That means the world to me! I hope you have had an amazing Memorial Day! I set up a Twitter account, @BobbiScott752, feel free to follow and hit me up with questions or comments!