A/N: Hi! So, glad you guys are enjoying the story so far. I'm beyond excited to continue writing for you and that you enjoy Fitz' POV because I love delving into that beautiful mind of his lol. So, I'm not sure how many chapters I am going to end up making this, so just bare with me. I will definitely finish it though! For this chapter, I know Jake is supposed to make an entrance, but my distaste for him prevents me from writing him in lol. #Olitzisendgame … Okay, I will not hold you up any longer, enjoy

Chapter 3 – Watch me back

"Stolen moments are not a life.

You have nothing. End it now."

It has been one week since Fitz came to my office. We're both in pain from the betrayal, as well as the distance he's enforcing on us. I'm ready to beg for forgiveness and to be forgiven.

I have been working with a client named Will; he is running for Governor in North Carolina. The problem with this client is that he has had no dating life. Ever. No bachelor status or settling down. The speculation surrounding this handsome man is that he is gay, which is not ideal when running for office in a red state. It would be easier if he was gay, to be honest. My gut tells me he is hiding something because he is obviously attracted to women, yet he has not declared celibacy.

Tonight, is his big donor and announcement dinner. I found him a lovely, young elementary school teacher from a small town. She has agreed to the terms, such as an NDA, having children during his term, and to stand by his side no matter the scandals that will inevitably unfold. Everybody has secrets. But, dirty little secrets always come out.

While overseeing the signing procedure with the young woman, I wonder out loud and make sure she is ready to have children in a loveless marriage. She tells me she has always wanted children and this man is going to give them to her. Personally, I don't know if I would be able to do that. Maybe I can't see her perspective because I am in love with an incredible man. He has promised me the house and family, but to actually obtain that is another thing.

I never saw myself wanting kids, but when Fitz looks at me, I know I would do anything and give up everything for him. Making children with him would be easy, because it would be out of nothing but pure love. Silly me… daydreaming the impossible.

I'm getting dressed for tonight and I decide on a beautiful pure white gown with black on the sides. It is so elegant and sexy that my confidence boosts through the roof. I am curling my hair in an old-timey fashion when my phone rings.

My heart skips several beats when I see one of the White House numbers pop up on my screen. Should I answer? What else could he possibly say to me? Maybe it was a natural reflex because I answered it and took a breath before answering, then said, "Hi."

To my disappointed surprise, a crabby Cyrus replies, "Hi, hello, how are you? I'm just the messenger."

"Cyrus, what is it?" He can obviously tell I was expecting Fitz… and that I am slightly annoyed.

"Well, Liv. I swear I didn't know when it was scheduled and he is yet to know, but Fitz will be there tonight."

"You don't mean…"

"Yes, the campaign you're helping with, he's the key note speaker." I stay silent because I have no words. "… he doesn't know Liv, so maybe you won't have to see him. I'm sure there will be plenty of people there."

"Cyrus Rutherford Beene. Any other campaign in the whole damn country and he's coming to the ONE I am currently working with. Does he have my client list or what?"

"Honestly, knowing him: he might. Good news though, Mellie is not attending. So, have a great night, Liv!"

"Yeah, thanks."

Fitz' POV:

Introductory woman: "Please give a warm and appreciative welcome to the best key note speaker there is: President Grant!"

I walk out slowly and give a big smile and wave to each side of the audience. I point to Will and give him a wink. It was my duty to come speak on behalf of this wonderful man, considering he is republican and his constituents would be helpful if I run for re-election.

Then… I see her. The most gorgeous and elegant woman I've ever laid eyes on. The woman that my heart beats for. I exist for her and here she is. The glowing white cloth clings to her body like it was sewed on to her skin. She looks angelic and I can't contain myself. My temperature rises and my eyes are locked with hers. She immediately stops clapping when our eyes meet, as if to ask permission.

I didn't know that she was working with Will. I instantly let myself be consumed with jealousy at the thought of her working closely with other handsome, single men. I shouldn't be possessive, I am the one who walked away, but I will never be over her.

My speech was about 15 minutes long. My speech writers decided to keep it light and funny. With every joke I told, I would glance at Liv. She always helped with my jokes at the WH correspondent's dinner, so I know she was judging every joke. She always says that I'm not funny, but on days when we were alone I would have her laughing hysterically.

God, how I miss that laugh and that smile. It was my favorite when I was the reason, but honestly now, I'd do anything to make her happy. Whether it was me or someone else, everything we've put each other through… she deserves happiness.

After my speech, I head straight to Will and begin congratulating him. Every couple of minutes I glance at Olivia to see if she is watching me the way I watch her. We always watch each other at events like this, hell we watch each other if are in a 50m radius. Our magnetism is indescribable.

I'm talking to a Senator from NC, when I look for Liv. She is directly across the room talking on the phone and laughing. Laughing… and I'm not the reason. I immediately become ensued with rage and jealousy that she has found someone else. But, what did I expect? It's been 11 months since we were on good terms. She has truly given up on us. I gave up on us. This is my fault. I did this. I ruined her just like she said. I want her happy, but above all I want to be happy with her because of her, for her.

Back to Liv's POV:

I can feel him watching me. All night. I don't mind though. It reassures me that he hasn't given up. I know he never will, no matter how mad he gets. Just as he watches me, I do the same.

He is so humble and graceful. He gets along with everyone, despite their differences. I watch him glide across the room like he is floating. He shakes hands and gives polite smiles. He is the best politician in the game.

My phone begins buzzing in my purse and I pick it up immediately as Harrison's name pops up. He informs me that there is a client in the office and he asks me if he should turn them away or if I would want to come in. I agree to go to the office right away, because truthfully, I was beginning to feel nauseous. I could hear Abby cracking jokes to Quinn in the background saying, "Yeah I told you so. Always working. Never turns down a case." I figured it was the intensity and electricity between Fitz and I that I just couldn't handle anymore. Not being able to claim him as mine has made me physically ill.

I politely wave goodbye to Will and his family as we will discuss the event's success tomorrow morning.

I gather my things and head for the door. The venue we picked has a beautiful cobblestone, stair entrance on the outside. Which, for heel-wearing-women, was not so easy to master. To the left is a small rose garden, which makes me reminisce about the rose garden at the White House. The first "official" time Fitz declared his love for me. I often recall that night because of how much passion and conviction was in his voice. I knew from them that we were not in just a physical relationship, but we were soulmates. Something I wouldn't be caught dead saying to anyone else, but myself.

I pass by the rose garden when a tall, dark figure grabs my arm and pulls me into the garden. Obviously my first instinct was to fight back, but when the light from the building displayed on half of his face, I immediately relaxed. Fitz…

"Where are you going?", he says in a low, husky tone. A voice I have missed so much over the past couple of months, days, hours.

"I-I have a client. Shouldn't you be inside greeting and wooing constituents?"

"I have wooed enough. Can't believe you didn't say hello or goodbye. People are going to think you're rude for not jumping at the chance to see your old boss."

"Mr. President, we can't do this right now. Not here. Who knows who is watching and let my arm go now, thank you." He jumps at the realization that he is still holding onto my upper arm. He gently releases it and places it firmly by my side. I can the fire in his eyes, but not like the one a week ago. This one was subtle and warm.

"I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was still holding you… I miss you Livvie."

"No. No. We can't."

"Well, when can we? When would be a good time for you? Because I can't stop thinking about you and I am not staying away from you any longer."

"What is the point? Everything that has happened. What is the point?"

"Because I love you."

"You keep saying that like it means something."

"I love you."

"I don't believe you. I don't believe you anymore." I regret every word, but I'm still hurt. The look on his face shattered my heart. I watch him as he turns away from me and holds his head as if it is throbbing.

"I know you don't mean that so for the second time, I am going to forgive you. Livvie, this can't be the end of us. I will never be over you."

This encounter definitely didn't help my nausea. Regret fills my body as he saunters away. He is right, this isn't the end of us.

A/N: Yay! Another chapter down. Hope you enjoyed it! So, I am combining scenes and not going in sequential order and I hope that doesn't drive you crazy lol. I decided that I enjoy following along with their love story and trying to stay true to what makes them Olitz, but adding my own twist and what is going on in their head during scenes. Also, Fitz' POV was a little longer, therefore making this my longest chapter so far: 1800 words! Lastly, I hope you're catching on to the italicized words being parallels between actual quotes from the show. Some are not exact, but some are. Okay, I'll have you another chapter next week hopefully! Continue to follow, fave, and read!