C. 5 "I Can't Stay Away From You"

They were both quiet as they drove, just enjoying the other's company.

"Do you want to listen to the radio?"

"I'd rather talk to you than listen to the radio," she smiled as she said this. " Anyway, I need to tell you where we are going. It's not far from here, leave the development and go left. It's a peaceful place I like to go when i need to think, I haven't taken many people there. It's near the battlefield, and we'll have to park and walk to get there." The two of them talked on the ten minute drive then Olivia told Fitz where to park.

"We have to walk down this path a little ways then go back about a half mile, so follow me," Fitz walked up and grabbed Olivia's hand. She looked at their joined hands, then him and gave him a soft smile. She had a guilty feeling in her gut, but decided to ignore it and just enjoy her time with Fitz.

"Dinner was really nice tonight, I'm glad I got to meet your father. You have a great family, I hope you know how lucky you are."

"Fitz, you have a great family too, your mother is so sweet and Edward compliments her so well."

Fitz sighed "Well, I'm trying to rebuild my relationship with my mother and you don't know the other half of my parents," Fitz walked in silence for awhile following liv up a steep hill.

"Fitz, what happened? Why did you stop coming here and what made you come back?" she asked, almost immediately regretting she did when she saw the look on his face.

He ran a hand through his hair, letting out another sigh "It really is a long story Liv."

She decided to leave it at that and continued to walk in silence. When they go to the top, she took him to the edge that's when Fitz saw why Olivia would want to come here for peace and why it wasn't a frequently visited it spot. They were on top of a ledge, below them was a waterfall flowing into a small lake. They were high enough to see most of the battlefield and the clear sky.

"Come over here Fitz, this is the spot I like to sit and just enjoy the view."

He followed her and sat down on a large flat rock, more than enough room for both of them, however she sat close to him, still holding hands. They sat and enjoyed the view in silence until Fitz began to speak.

"My father is horrible person, he never treated my mother the way he should have and didn't deserve her. I wish she would have been with Edward from the beginning and never met him, it would've made my life a lot easier," Fitz laid back on the rock and looked up at the sky.

Olivia sensing the sadness in his voice, wanted to comfort him, she laid down with him, resting her head on his chest and draping her arm across his body taking his hand in hers. She could hear his heartbeat increase as he began again.

"After the divorce my mom moved here with Edward and I stayed there with my father Jerry. This isn't what anyone but Jerry wanted, and unbeknownst to me he threatened my mother, Edward and me if they tried to have me live here. They didn't believe him, but when I was here on a trip when I was seven we were in a car accident and I received a really bad gash on my head, I still have a scar from it. Anyway, my mother and Edward decided I should stay with him. When I was twelve I finally couldn't take it anymore and begged her to let me live here instead. She told me no and that California was better for me. I went back and felt all alone, that I wasn't good enough for anyone or that there was something wrong with me to have neither of my parents want to love me…. I decided I wasn't wasting my time coming here to visit another parent who didn't really want me around anyway…"

"Fitz!" Olivia sat up so she could look him in the face and when she did she could see how sad he was, "You know that's not true, your mother always talked about you to my mom and I can see how much she adores you. There's nothing wrong with you, anyone that can't see how wonderful you are, has something wrong with them."

"I know she does now, but at the time my twelve year old mind couldn't process that," he motioned for her to lay back down with him as he continued wrapping an arm around her while holding her other hand "So I made a promise to myself that I'd find a different way to get away from Jerry. I was tall and lanky but really liked football and baseball, so I started waking up every morning to run, and lift, then made sure I was getting the nutrition to benefit from it. It paid off and I was able to start on both teams my freshman year, my goal was to get a college scholarship to play sports, I knew it would piss Jerry off because he wanted me to go to Law school at Cal Berkley then become a politician. But, he was constantly berating me and I knew I needed away from him early, there is a military academy in California that has premier sports but is also used if you get into too much trouble, so I figured I'd keep messing up and he'd send me there….Olivia I wasn't such a good person for a while, I was hanging out with the wrong crowd, stealing cars, smoking weed, drinking and driving. The final straw was the massive party I threw in his penthouse suite, I stole his credit card and put $7,000 on it. I purchased whatever alcohol we wanted with my fake id and we had a huge party with a lot of girls, we absolutely trashed the place. Once he got me home we were both drunk and got in an argument. He started pushing me and punched me and split my lip. I lost it and went after him, I beat him until he was out cold on the kitchen floor and I had to call the ambulance. I was scared I thought I killed him, thankfully I didn't but he did end up in the hospital. He decided to send me away, but knowing how much I couldn't stand my mother decided to send me here."

Olivia looked at him in shock, how could this kind beautiful man act like that.

" Edward let me know that I was turning into my dad. We went for a run yesterday and he told me the truth…. Olivia I wasn't a good person, I was using drugs, throwing parties and using girls. I never let myself get close enough to them and just used them and moved on. I've never been in love….. but I'm trying to change that and being here with you makes me want to be a better guy,someone who can let their guard down and fall in love," Fitz told her as he sat up.

As he sat up he grabbed her hand. He placed it on his chest over his heart, Olivia could feel how fast it was beating and knew hers was doing the same.

"You're making my heart beat out of my chest," Fitz laughed and smiled at Olivia.

She reach up and put her other hand on his cheek, as he covered her hand with his own and kissed her wrist. He then moved in and kissed her on the lips. His lips were soft and thin and perfect. His hands were cupping her cheeks and his kisses were both passionate and gentle, it was like she could feel all his emotions in his kisses. To say it was the best first kiss she ever had was an understatement, she was completely enchanted by Fitz. She was runnings her hands through his hair and he had moved his to her hips and began tracing circles with his thumbs. This made Olivia moan into his mouth and she started to unbutton his shirt as Fitz moved his lips to her neck and began to lay lip pecks up towards her ear, while his hands began to explore under her shirt. He stopped kissing her and whispered "Livy, you're the one I want to fall in love with."

"Fitz," she whispered, and felt the same way. Then felt her phone vibrate in her pocket and she was brought back to reality. She put her hands on his chest and pushed him away "Fitz, wait, wait I need to tell you something."

He looked at her, scared he might have crossed a line "I'm sorry Olivia, I didn't mean to come on so strong… I just feel such a strong connection to you, we can take it slow."

Oliva's felt like she'd been kicked in the gut, "No Fitz, it's not that, I wanted it…. it doesn't matter, I should've told you sooner" she sighed but never moved from his lap although she turned away " I have a boyfriend…. he's a senior and plays quarterback."

"Do you love him?" he whispered

She stayed quiet, not knowing the answer herself.

"I, I, I don't know…" she felt tears in her eyes.

He moved behind he and whispered against her neck "If you love him you would've said yes… that means I'm not going to give up on you loving me, but Livy, please don't get upset." he spoked so softly against her skin she shivered. She wanted to turn and kiss him again, but was so conflicted. She turned to look at him.

He lifted her chin "Look at me," she made eye contact with him and when she did, she leaned in and kissed him again. They rested their heads against one another "We should go Livy."

Olivia was shocked and confused. She had no idea how far that would have progressed if her phone didn't go off, and part of her was sad it did. She had never had someone talk to her with so much confidence she almost didn't know how to respond. She quickly realized what she had just heard.

"Come on, I need to get you home before it's too late, I don't want to get on your father's bad side," he said offering her his hand as they walked down the hill, she took it.

Olivia just stared at him with bewilderment, could Fitz be anymore perfect? Most boys would've had their ego hurt so badly they would have rushed off. But, not him, he was ever so chivalrous and had a certain air about him. Deep down she knew he truly cared about her.

What was she going to do with Brody? she had so many things to think about she knew she would never sleep tonight. She needed to talk to Abby, she'd knew what to do.

They walked in silence the rest of the way to the car, however she had never let go of his hand. Fitz walked her to the side of the car he brushed her hair from her face "you are so beautiful Livy, and I hope you realized you should be treated like a Queen." He kissed her again, softly and again she didn't stop him. He opened opened the door for her.

He took a deep breathe and shook his head, the entire time she watched him closely. He turned the radio on because he was sure she wouldn't want to talk to him on the ride home. Justin Timberlake's "Not a Bad Thing" came on the radio and Fitz smiled "How appropriate, I can sing it for you if you want?"

"I don't think you're very funny, this is serious," Olivia said turning off the radio and folding her arms over her chest. Although it was an adorable comment, she didn't appreciate how light he was making of her situation, it made her feel like a fool.

"I've never taken anything more seriously. Where was he today at workouts?"

"He's on vacation and will be back Sunday," she answered curtly.

"So I still have a day and a half to win you over, then Monday I can work on taking his position and girl," Fitz smiled to himself pleased with his wise ass remarks.

"I don't know who you think you are or what you are trying to prove, but I've heard enough of it," Olivia turned the radio on and hit scan until they landed on a hard rock station.

"This doesn't sound like music you'd like."

"Anything is better than listening to you, right now," Olivia told him and turned her head to look out the window the rest of the ride. She had no right to be mad at him or so mean, if anyone should be pissed, it should be Fitz. Yet, there he was making light of the situation and trying to make her smile. He wasn't pressuring her, he was mean to her, he was joking around. She was really just mad at herself. Why did she let herself get so caught up on this guy? She had a boyfriend and good life, now she didn't know what was going to happen. But he was right, did she love Brody?

Fitz just laughed, "Whatever you say Olivia." He found her pouting cute and knew she wasn't really THAT mad at him, she was the one trying to rip his clothes off, holding his hand and kissing him back. He knew he needed to come up with a plan and had a feeling Jackson would be the perfect person to help. His prior comments on fighting for her and not giving up on Liv, all made sense now.

They pulled into the driveway and Olivia immediately go out of the car and slammed the door.

"Livy, don't you want your flowers?"

Olivia stopped and thought about how Fitz had done so many nice things for her in the two days they've known each other than Brody had in almost two years. She turned and looked at him. She wanted to go to him and kiss him again, she didn't want to be mad but she was mad at herself and it was easier to take it out on him.

"I'm sure one of my parents grabbed them for me. Goodnight Fitzgerald!" With that she turned and walked away, walking into her house and slamming the door.

Fitz smiled, he knew he had gotten to her with that last comment. He opened his phone and immediately found Jackson's number, he sent him a message -"So, I found out about Olivia's boyfriend tonight…. after she was making out with me…"Fitz. He ran a hand through his hair and smiled smugly to himself as he walked into his house.