Over the next few weeks Fitz and Olivia do a great job of getting back on track. Summer is coming to an end and they are preparing to start their last year of college. They have gone to dinner with Maya and her husband Dominic a few times. He is proud of how hard Olivia has worked to strengthen not only her relationship with him but with her mother as well. She speaks with her mom almost every other day, about day to day things and issues from Olivia's childhood. Fitz has come to realize a lot of Olivia's insecurities have come from watching her parents relationship fall apart. He hopes her working on her relationship with her mom can resolve some of those.
Tonight they are going to a nice dinner. Olivia has planned a night out for them, she is afraid that they will get too busy for many date nights once the semester starts. Olivia is in the bathroom doing her hair and make up while Fitz showers. Her makeup is light and natural, just the way fitz likes it. She decided to straighten her hair, something she rarely does, because it takes so much time. She is applying her mascara when Fitz gets out of the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist. She cant help but check him out through the mirror. He is gorgeous.
Fitz takes another towel to dry his hair, as he pulls the towel off his head he sees Liv watching him. His infamous smirk spreads across his face. He loves when he catches her checking him out. He is guilty of checking her out on more than he would care to admit, its nice to know she feels the same way. He kisses her cheek and makes his way to their room to dress.
Once Olivia finishes her makeup she follows. Standing in a midnight blue lace bra and panties she shifts through her dresses in the closet looking for the perfect outfit for their date. She settles on a short white, dress. It's sexy but not slutty, just what she is going for.
Fitz settles on charcoal grey slacks with a while button down, sleeves rolled up. His hear is combed to perfection and his cologne is intoxicating. Olivia knows she lucky, not only does is Fitz smart, funny and thoughtful, he's sexy as hell. He's tan from a summer of swimming and his sculpted body shows his hard work he puts in at the gym. She literally hit the boyfriend jackpot. She walks up behind him and hugs him tightly.
Olivia has worked a lot on her insecurities. It was hard for to talk tackle her demons but her mom has helped a lot. She never would have thought Maya could be such a supportive outlet for her. After years of resenting her parents, her mother has stepped up and been there for her like never before. Olivia admitted to her mother that she knew her dad had cheated multiple times. Her parents tried to hide their problems but Olivia informed Maya that fighting in their room didn't get keep the words from being heard on the other side of the wall.
Maya took it hard when Olivia told her that she felt like no one would ever stick around for her. Olivia believed that event the people who were supposed to love more that anything could abandon you, she learned that from her parents. Maya hates that she let Olivia fall through the cracks when she divorced Eli. Olivia was right, the people who are supposed to love and support you unconditionally are your parents, and they had abandoned her. She began to understand Olivia's insecurities a little more and wanted nothing more than to help her overcome them.
Hugging Fitz, she inhaled his scent and kissed his back. "I love you" she mumbled.
"I love you too sweet baby, I can't wait to show you off tonight" he takes her hands in his, just taking in the moment. "Lets get out of here"
They make their way to the restaurant. Walking in hand in hand they wait to be seated. Dinner is romantic. The restaurant is dim, candles lighting the tables. They enjoyed wine and delicious food. They laugh talking about random things, as well as more serious discussions. It's relaxing and fun, a perfect way to end the summer.
When the bill comes, Olivia snatches it quickly "This is on me mister."
"No Livvie, you know I want to take care of you."
"Yes I do, and you do a wonderful job of it. This was my idea and I want to treat you once in a while." She shrugged putting her card with the ticket.
Fitz accepts this, he's not necessarily happy about it but its something he can tell she really want to do. "Okay well I'm taking you for ice cream on the way home, my treat" he winks.
They walk down the street, hand in hand making their way to the ice cream shop. They're laughing as they walk in. Standing in line, Olivia notices that Lillian is at the front of the line. She is proud of herself when no negative feelings emerge. She hugs Fitz a little tighter thankful that he had forgiven her for her behavior last time. They wait patiently for their turn. A few moments later, Lillian has her order and turned to leave. She notices Fitz and Olivia, with a cocky smile she approaches the couple. Fitz tenses a little worried about how Olivia would handle it.
"Hey Fitz!" Lillian says when she reaches them.
"Hi Lillian, Liv this is Lillian. Lillian this is my girlfriend Olivia." He introduces the two.
Olivia sticks her hand out to shake Lillian's. Lillian takes it saying "Fitz and I are Old friends, right Fitz?"
Olivia is completely aware of what she is trying to do but it isn't working. "Oh I know exactly who you are. Fitz and I don't have secrets." She smiles sweetly.
Lillian's face turns a little red, how much did Olivia know about her? "Well okay then, um it was good to see you" and she exits before either can respond.
Fitz laughs "Livvie that was cold, I love it"
"I'll let her imagination get to her, she doesn't know what I know about her. It could eat her alive" Olivia chuckles.
Fitz kisses her head "I'm proud of you."
"Forever Fitzy" she stretches to her tip toes and pecks his lips. Snuggling into his side they make their way to the front of the line, ordering ice cream. The perfect end to a perfect date.
AN: soon we will get to meet Big Jerry, see how life changes for our favorite couple as school gets busy and balancing friends and relationships.