AN: Well, this took MUCH longer than I anticipated. This chapter picks up after their Disney trip in mid December. So here we are in May getting a Christmas chapter. Sorry I dropped the ball friends.
Fitz and Olivia were excited to get home from California and tell their friends about their engagement. They hadn't posted anything concerning their happy news on social media, just generic vacation photos. It was important to them to share with their friends in person.
The whole flight home, Olivia kept looking through the photos her mother had taken. She had definitely found her favorite. In the picture, Fitz had lifted Olivia in the air as they shared a kiss. The sun was setting perfectly behind them over the ocean. Olivia's left hand rested on the side of his face, proudly displaying her beautiful ring.
As the couple exits the plane, they turn their phones back on. Within seconds alert after alert began to pop up. There were texts and voicemails from everyone. Olivia knew before she even read a message that Abby was having the baby. She quickly read through her messages and listened to Abby not so calmly demand her best friend answer her phone.
Olivia called Abby back, even though she knew it was most likely the worst of time, she also knew that Abby would be livid if she hadn't at least tried. Surprisingly, Abby answered on the first ring.
"WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU OLIVIA?"
"Abby, we just got off the plane. Are you okay? Where are you? I am on my way!"
"Oh thank God, Liv, I love David I really do but I need you here. They said I am going to have to start pushing soon."
Olivia looks to Fitz, she sees he is gathering their luggage from baggage claim. "I am Abby, I am. We are about to leave the airport now. Text me all the information I need. I coming Abs, over a cliff"
"Over a cliff, see you soon" Abby hangs up before Olivia can respond.
As Fitz returns with their bags, Olivia updates him on Abby and they make a mad dash to their car. Olivia is beyond anxious to get to her best friend. Her knee bounced in the passenger seat as if it could get them to the hospital faster.
Fitz softly laid his hand on her knee, stopping the movement while simultaneously calming his fiancée. His fiancée, his heart swells at the thought. "Baby, we are only a few minutes away. It is all going to be okay."
Olivia doesn't respond verbally, she simply took his hand in hers. Her ring catches her eye, and again for what could possibly be the millionth time this weekend, she is reminded that they are getting married. She can not help but look up at his handsome face. In an instant, pictures of their future flash through her mind. She sees herself walking towards him down the aisle, she sees them buying a home, she sees herself with a swollen stomach carrying his child, she sees them old and gray sitting on their porch in rocking chairs. A calm washed over her, this man is everything.
Once they arrived at the hospital, they raced to Abby's room. They are informed that she is in active labor and pushing. Abby has asked that Olivia be the only person admitted in the room at this point, seeing as David was already inside with her. Olivia quickly kissed Fitz before slipping into the delivery room. He walked to the waiting room where he found the rest of their friends anxiously waiting.
Olivia washed her hands and then approached Abby's bed.
"You're lucky I love you Rosen, you did this. This hurts so fucking bad, I could kill you!"
"Honey, I know." David noticed Olivia and sighed in relief. Abby is always sassy and a handful but active labor Abby was on another level. He was thankful for the backup.
"Hey Abs." She said as she took Abby's free hand.
"Thank fuck you're here." She throws her head back into the pillow dramatically.
There wasn't much conversation after that, just a lot of calming voices and affirmations while Abby pushed for nearly an hour before Ellie Rosen made her grand entrance into the world.
Olivia took pictures of the newly formed family. She had never seen her best friend so happy. Her eyes were filled with love, not just for her gorgeous baby girl but for David as well. As they interacted she continued to take photos, she wanted them to see what she was witnessing.
After a few minutes, Abby told Liv to come closer and see the baby. "You did amazing Abs, she's beautiful. Good work you two." She winks as she reaches to softly caress Ellie's red hair.
Abby gasped, which caught Olivia's attention thinking something was wrong. There was nothing wrong, her best friend had noticed her ring. "Olivia Carolyn, what is on your finger?"
"Oh um, I'm sorry I should have taken it off. This is your moment."
"No way bitch, talk."
Olivia laughed, only Abby would react this way. "Fitz asked me to marry him on our trip and I said yes."
"This is the best day ever! You're getting married and we have this angel." Abby kissed her daughter's forehead.
"Hey, I'm going to give you two some time alone. I'll go tell everyone she's here." Liv kissed Abby's cheek and left the room.
Olivia made her way to the waiting room and told everyone the good news that Baby Ellie was here. They all waited around and talked. Eventually everyone got the chance to meet the newest member of the crew. No one stayed long, they all wanted to give David and Abby the time to bond with Ellie.
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Following Ellie's birth, the few weeks to Christmas seemed to fly by. Fitz and Olivia had really gotten into the spirit and decorated the apartment, inside and out. Olivia insisted on lights outside their door. For the first time in years, Fitz was truly into the holiday spirit and was happy to give Olivia whatever she wanted. It was amazing to have a true family holiday feel after so many years of both feeling alone in the world.
Since Thanksgiving was held at Jerry's house, Maya was hosting Christmas. Olivia and Fitz would spend the night Christmas Eve, Jerry and Laura would join them for a family lunch on Christmas Day.
Things were getting pretty serious between Jerry and Laura, Fitz was sure it is only a matter of time before she moves in. He is happy his dad has gotten his life back on track and is in a loving relationship. Laura brings out the good in Jerry, Fitz will be forever grateful to her.
Christmas Eve, Fitz is loading the car to go to Maya's house, while Olivia finishes a few things before they head out. She sneaks back into their room slipping a surprise into her oversized purse. They blare Christmas music the entire drive, both singing along at the top of their lungs. Liv has been playing Christmas music on Spotify all month long at home. By now they both knew every word to every popular Christmas song, old and new.
It didn't take long before they arrived at Maya and Dominic's house. It really was a gorgeous house, but right now with the Christmas lights brightly hung, this is the first time it felt like coming home. It wasn't just the house her mom lived in anymore, or a place she stayed at when she was younger. This house was now full of a love she never thought possible. She thanks God in her prayers every night for putting not only her life on track, but her mother's as well.
Fitz and Liv made their way inside, they decided to say hello before bringing in their things. They found Maya in the kitchen preparing dinner, a smile spread across her face as she laid eyes on her kids. She claimed Fitz as her own, loving him not only for himself but how he had taken care of Olivia all these years.
"My babies! I have been waiting for you!"
"Mom, you saw us a few days ago." Olivia grinned.
"And…"
They all laughed as Maya hugged them both. "Where is Dom?" Fitz asked.
"Oh, he is probably in the living room watching it's Wonderful Life for the hundredth time."
They walked together to the living room to greet her stepdad, they both stopped in their tracks as they entered the room. It was beautiful. A large, impeccably decorated tree occupied the corner. The fireplace was immaculately dressed, that was what caught their attention. Neatly hung on the fireplace were four stockings. There was a red Dominic, grey Maya, white OIivia and a green Fitz. Each name was embroidered with care. It made Liv's heart swell to see. She can't remember ever having a stocking growing up but here they were, one for her and Fitz. Maya really was trying to be the mother she should have always been. She had dreamed of this moment her whole life, and now Fitz was also experiencing life with a mom for the first time in years.
Neither made a comment about the stockings, but Maya and Dominic saw both of their eyes light up at the sight. They may be grown but this was special. After a manly handshake-hug, Fitz and Dominic went to get their bags and gifts from the car.
As they re-entered the house, Fitz asked which guest room he should take. Dominic shook his head, "Son, you live together and are getting married. We aren't under any illusion you don't sleep together, and the marks you two can't stop leaving on each other tells us all you more than sleep together."
Fitz's face turns beet red, this is basically Olivia's dad telling him he knows they have an active sex life. He doesn't seem mad at Fitz but it is very awkward. "Um, okay. Thank you, sir." He rushed up the stairs and into Olivia's room dropping off their bags. Dominic laughed at the sight and carried the gifts to the tree.
Olivia helped Maya finish with dinner and setting the table. It wasn't anything special but it was nice to sit and enjoy time together. Maya had set out a few bottles of wine which seemed to disappear rather quickly. There were a lot of laughs and simple joy all through the evening.
After dinner, the ladies decided to make some cookies, while the guys watched some basketball. Maya shared an old family recipe for sugar cookies and icing. They spent a while baking and spending some quality time together. The finished product was placed on the coffee table in the living room along with spiked hot chocolate. Now that they were all together, they agreed on a Christmas movie to watch, White Christmas. It was a relaxing night.
They were all beginning to doze off before the movie ended and decided to call it a night, going their separate ways. Olivia took a quick shower while Fitz called and chatted with Jerry for a few minutes. Once she was done, he took his turn. When he returned to Liv's room, he was shocked to see her on the center of the bed waiting for him.
"Livvie, Baby. What is this?"
"What does it look like Handsome?"
He took in her appearance and groaned. She was in nothing but a bright red teddy and lace panties. Liv is always gorgeous but right now, she looks heaven sent.
"It looks like you want to do some naughty things, and I am the lucky bastard you want to do them with. But I am not crazy enough for that."
"Oh come on Fitz, it's Christmas." She batted her eyelashes at him.
"Do you know what Dom said to me when we went to get our bags? He said he knows we sleep together at home and that the marks we leave on each other tells him we are having sex! Now you want to fuck at their house! No ma'am. Not happening. Nope." He firmly states.
"Baby… really?" She gets up on her knees, now putting her whole body on display. Fitz again groans, his boxers now sporting a tent.
"You do not play fair, Olivia."
"Olivia, huh? You are serious. Hm, well I guess I don't need this anymore." She slips one strap off her shoulder, leaving one breast out in the open. Liv then bit her lower lip before looking at Fitz through her eyelashes, letting him know she was not taking no for an answer.
Fitz licked his lips, she may have been a virgin before him but this woman had embraced her sexual side and god damn if it wasn't the sexiest thing he had ever seen. She knew as soon as he licked his lips, she had won. She slowly made her way to the foot of the bed where Fitz stood planted.
Still biting her lower lip, she reached for his boxers, sliding her hand in effortlessly. "Hm, you don't feel like you want me to stop." She gave him a devilish grin.
"Livvie." Fitz warns.
"Yes Fitz?" She smiled back seductively, sliding his boxers off of him. She sits on the edge of the bed, pulling his naked body to her. Without a second thought, she took him into her mouth. Fitz hands instantly found their way into her hair, his head laid back with his eyes closed.
She worked him like a pro, taking him as deep as possible, she gagged a few times but kept at it. She wanted this to be perfect for him. When Fitz started to moan louder, Olivia released him, "Sh, Baby. You don't want my parents to hear, do you?"
This evil woman would be the death of him. It was now Fitz's turn to bite his own lip, holding back his sounds of pleasure as she got back to work. Finally, he couldn't take anymore, no matter what her plan was, he would not finish in her mouth. Not tonight. He gently removed himself from her mouth, shaking his head no. He picked her up, and laid her on her back.
Fitz climbed between her legs, but didn't move just yet. He simply sat on his knees looking at her. She was going to be his wife, this perfect creature wanted to marry him. How did he get so lucky? All his life he was chasing something, a feeling of belonging and this woman is exactly what he was missing. Although they had been in each other's lives for years, this is what was missing. Not the sex, but this connection, the complete honesty, openness and acceptance.
Fitz leaned down and kissed her lips sweetly. "Olivia Grant.. hm that sounds amazing." Kissing her again. The sound of her married name turned her on. Who knew that was possible. But then again, everything about Fitz and their life together got her hot for him. "I can not believe we are doing this with your mother downstairs." He kissed down her neck, sucking and nibbling his way to her collarbone.
Raking her hands through his hair, "I guess we have to be extra quiet tonight." She smirked as he continued down her body.
"Challenge accepted." He replied, taking her exposed nipple into his mouth, while lowering the other strap of her teddy. He leaned back, standing up, taking her with him. He admired her once more before removing her lingerie. He kissed each piece of exposed skin before returning to the bed. They laid together, simply kissing and letting their hands explore the other's body. There was no rush, no feeling of need to reach the finish line.
After a while, Fitz took hold of Liv's hands, holding them above her head against the sheets. He takes her lips into a slow, soul stirring kiss. Fitz releases her lips and brings her left hand to his mouth, kissing her engagement ring. Without breaking eye contact, he pushed himself deep inside her, taking her breath away. It was slow and sensual, nothing rough or fast about it. This was the definition of making love. Their foreheads rested against each other as they moved in sync. He worshiped her body, covering her with his mouth, unfortunately he was lost in the moment and left a few marks, he would hear about it from Dom tomorrow but that was that last thing on his mind at the moment. They reached their release together gently moaning one another's name.
Olivia laid on top of Fitz, relishing the closeness of their hearts. Like everything else, they beat in sync. Within minutes they were both fast asleep, holding each other tight. Olivia woke to the sound of her bedroom door clinking. She shot up and looked around, she was sure her mom had just come in to wake them up. Her face dropped when she realized they were both naked. Luckily, Fitz was covered from the waist down but she was all out in the open. She was mortified. She never wanted her mother to know what happened, much less see evidence.
"Fitz! Wake up!" She slapped his chest.
"What the hell?" He grumbled.
"My mom was just in here!"
He ran his hands through his hair, "well this just became an interesting Christmas."
After taking their time to delay the inevitable facing of her mother, they made their way down stairs to the kitchen. Dominic and Maya were already eating breakfast, there were two more places set for them. Fitz and Olivia shyly joined them, muttering good mornings in the process.
Breakfast was quiet until Maya ripped the bandaid off, "well with the way you two carry on, there may be three of you joining us next year." Olivia laid her head on the table hiding her face, while everyone else laughed at her antics. "Oh come on, even if I hadn't seen you both butt ass naked, those hickeys don't lie. Fitzgerald, stop making my baby look like a leopard." It was now Fitz's turn to groan in embarrassment. It may have started off awkward but with a quick laugh at their mutual embarrassment, they moved on with their day. They enjoyed gifts and lunch with Jerry and Laura before heading back to their own home. It truly was an interesting but amazing Christmas. Hopefully, they first of many spent building traditions and memories.
AN: Today is the one year anniversary of AG. A year ago today, I faced my fears and posted this story. It is something I have wanted to do for a long time and I am so thankful I did it. Not only did I accomplish something that scared me, it led me to you guys. This past year getting to know you and be myself with you, has been amazing. I truly am thankful for each reader, each Twitter friend, everyone who has been there for the highs and the lows. You have no idea what it has meant to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.