The dashboard clock reads 7:15 as the couple pulls onto the highway. Olivia is shocked that she was able to pull breakfast off, get Fitz up and ready, as well as slip in a quickie. This day is starting out better than she anticipated. She reaches in the back seat and pulls out a pack of sour patch kids, Reeses and a Monster. As she hands them to Fitz his eye light up, she really did think of everything. "Thank you Livvie!" He says and kisses her cheek.
With her newly created playlist of shuffle, she taps her fingers on the steering wheel softly singing along. That is until she hears the opening cords of Don't Stop Believin. She slightly turns her head to look at Fitz from the corner of her eye, she notices he's grinning like a fool at her. That's when she hears Fitz sing.
Just a small town girl,
livin' in a lonely world
she took the midnight train goin' anywhere...
He perfectly hits the high notes, putting his all into his performance. She giggles in returning and sings the next line.
just a city boy,
born and raised in south detroithe
took the midnight train goin' anywhere.
They had done this a thousand times. Since they first met at Harrison's party, this has been a thing for them. Fitz continues the next line.
a singer in a smokey room,
the smell of wine and cheap perfumefor
a smile they can share the night
it goes on and on and on and on...
He's now dancing in his seat, singing his heart out to Olivia. The chorus of course becomes a duet.
Strangers waiting,
up and down the boulevard
their shadows searching in the night
streetlight people,
living just to find emotion
hiding, somewhere in the night
Fitz turns holding the imaginary mic for Olivia.
working hard to get my fill,
everybody wants a thrillpayin'
anything to roll the dice,
just one more time
some will win, some will lose
some were born to sing the blues
oh, the movie never ends
it goes on and on and on and on
Leaning into one another, they sing at the top of their lungs to close out the song with the wind whipping through their hair.
strangers waiting,
up and down the boulevard
their shadows searching in the night
streetlight people,
living just to find emotion
hiding, somewhere in the night
don't stop believin'
hold on to the feelin'
streetlight people
They continue to laugh after the song has ended. Never have either of them felt so comfortable to just be silly with anyone else. They sing several more songs along the way. Each more enthusiastic than the last. That's when they are met with the surprise of stand still traffic. Fitz pulls out his phone to see what is going on. He sees there is a wreck a few miles ahead, effectively turning the interstate into parking lot.
They begin to get restless as they wait for the wreck to clear. That's when a new song starts to play. Fitz grabs Olivia's phone and hands it to her. "Liv start recording".
Olivia laughs "Fitz no one is going this anymore."
"Like I give a shit, this is happening whether you record it for not." With that he turns up the volume then reaches for the door getting out of the car. Olivia quickly grabs her phone and starts to video him. Next thing she knows he's dancing and singing for everyone to see.
Kiki, do you love me? Are you riding?
Say you'll never ever leave from beside me
He shakes his shoulders, giving Olivia a shimmy while making a heart with his hands.
'Cause I want ya, and I need ya
And I'm down for you always
This time he gives her a booty shake.
KB, do you love me? Are you riding?
He drives his imaginary steering wheel
Say you'll never ever leave from beside me
At this point he's just grooving on the side of the road. Olivia takes a moment to look around and sure enough there are people recording him on their phones everywhere. This only makes her laugh harder.
'Cause I want ya, and I need ya
And I'm down for you always.
Taking a bow for everyone around, he jumps back in the car, laughing even harder than Olivia. She stops recording then leans over and kisses him.
"I love you, you are the craziest person I know"
"I love you more, I would do anything to see that smile". He kissed her again, this time it naturally turns into a full on make out session. After a few moments, they hear horns honking. Looking out of the windshield, they see that traffic has begun to move again and they're still sitting here making out like high school kids.
"Awkward" Olivia says as she puts the car in drive and takes off. The rest of the ride is uneventful, but full of many more duets and lots of laughter. Luckily the wreck didn't cause a terrible delay. Fitz kept a hand on her thigh the whole ride, he loves having the freedom to touch her. He waited a long time for this and will never take it for granted.
A 10:15 Olivia signals her exit from the highway, Fitz still has no idea where they are going. Siri instructs her which turns to make until they finally reach their destination. Looking around Fitz finally solves the mystery.
"Olivia Carolyn, you're taking me to Schlitterbahn?" He yells, obviously excited.
With a huge smile on her face she responds "you got it flyboy". She finds a parking spot. Once in park she turns to Fitz "so what do you think? Worth the drive?"
"Hell yes Livvie! I've been wanting to come here forever!"
"I know baby, I know. So are we going to sit here all day or are you ready for some fun?"
"You're on!"
They exit the car, gathering their bag and cooler from the trunk. He takes Olivia's hand in his, kissing the back. "You're pretty great you know that?"
"You're pretty great yourself handsome. Now let's go". The couple makes their way in, hand in hand.
AN: hey guys! Well here's the road trip, next chapter will be their day at the water park! I hope you enjoy!
Songs:
Dont Stop Believin- Journey
In My Feelings- Drake