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CHAPTER 10
Felicity stays upstairs for a long time listening to Oliver and Laurel argue downstairs. This wasn't how it was meant to turn out and they all know it-even Oliver who didn't know about said plan. It's about half an hour later when the door opens and then slams shut leaving Felicity holding her breath at who is now left in the house.
If the footsteps coming up the stairs are any indication she knows where he's heading and she's not quite sure if she can talk to him. The knock on the door shows that she's right and Felicity's tempted to put in her headphones and pretend she never heard him but his ragged shaking breaths show he's not joking. So, putting on a brave face, she walks to the door opening it hesitantly to find him sat on the floor by her feet.
"I'm sorry, Felicity" he sighs but her eyebrows furrow and she's not ready to take his apology without some explanation on his dick behavior. When she doesn't answer he looks up, his eyes boring into her own "I know, I know, I was a bit of a dick but-" her scoff cuts him off but he carries on unaffected "but, you've been acting strange and then you were giving me weird looks. I mean, you told me to spend more time with Laurel and then when I do you go all distant. I don't want to lose you Felicity but all you're doing is driving me away…"
She bites her lip, thinking over what he said and knowing he was right… in some aspects anyway "That doesn't give you the right to say what you did, well, you have the right to say anything but you knew by looking that I didn't like it, you know better than anyone what you need to say for a reaction like that. This, Oliver, us right now, is precisely the reason I didn't want to get close to anyone."
He glares at his hands, his jaw locking and his teeth grating, before he cries "That was a year ago, longer maybe! Jesus Felicity, I understand you had a bad past and trust me I'd do anything for you to have a better upbringing but that doesn't mean you can push away anyone that cares for you! You can't do that, not to me and not like that. You cannot lure someone into your life, pretend to be their bestfriend or their shoulder to cry on and then leave once you've sorted out some babysitters. Life doesn't work like that and more importantly our relationship does not work like that!" His hands were shaking when they slid across the floor to reach hers.
"I'm sorry" Felicity whispers hoarsely, her throat tight with tears. "I was- no I am scared. You're the closest anyone's ever got and I don't want to be the bad guy by leaving you when I go to college. Oliver, I didn't want to hurt you so pushed you towards Tommy and Laurel in hope you'd have so much fun with them you'd forget about me thus making me leaving easier on you"
He stared at her confused as she rambled. Her explanation was believable but so utterly wrong it hurt "You got a bunch of my friends to go out with me so that I wouldn't miss you?" he asked, she nodded looking at the floor and using her hair as a shield. "Why?"
"Because I didn't want to get you hurt…"
He sighed and looked at her strangely before pulling at his hair in frustration "No, I mean why'd you think it would work?" It was her turn to look up sharply and become confused. "I'm going to miss you Felicity however many friends you shove at me. You're a huge part of my life and I wouldn't change that for the world. You're my best friend and I rely on you to be there. If I needed Tommy or Laurel I'd go to them but it's you and taking yourself out of my life would not only hurt us both more than necessary but it's completely pointless. When you go to college I'll be waiting her every weekend, on hand whenever you need someone to talk to. It will be like you haven't even gone. I promise-"
"Don't promise!"
"I promise" he vowed and tears had built in her eyes at his small speech. "I know that what I said downstairs was harsh and irrelevant but I couldn't face the fact that you no longer wanted to be a part of my life. I guess that was my coping mechanism, being a dick" She chuckled softly and a large smile brightened his face at the sound.
The two sat in silence thinking over everything that had just been said. Felicity blinked, trying to rid her eyes of the tears that had steadily built while Oliver stayed motionless and silent. Then he turned to her, the sound of his jeans on the carpet making her wince "Friends?" he asked.
Felicity grinned "Bestfriend" He smiled and hugged her softly tucking her comfortably under his chin "But, we need to talk about our constant arguing it's getting silly" He nodded but didn't make any move to talk or even move of the floor so she stayed silent content on his lap. "Oh and Oliver?" he hummed in response "please don't promise anything like that" he stayed quiet but she felt his chin move on her hair.
It was about half 12 by the time they actually moved and that was due to Oliver's stomach "When's Cisco's party?"
"Next Wednesday, are you taking Laurel?" He shook his head "why?"
He assembled his sandwich quickly, poured them both a drink and headed into the living room "Because, I felt like we should go alone, you know like it was originally?" she smiled to herself and nodded. Then reached over and plucked half of his sandwich out of his hand and took a bite before handing it back giggling at his shocked face.
They ate in silence, Oliver pouting every time she took a bite, and they had soon finished and were left with nothing to do. The two headed up to Oliver's room and switched on the X box loading their joint profile quickly and comfortable. "Only an hour because I'm tired and at a cliffhanger in my book." Oliver nodded and pressed start.
"How about-" he started and then slammed his finger on the button killing a zombie easily "After this you go and get your book and-" Oliver groaned as a bullet killed him yet urged Felicity to go and hide until he re-spawned because she'd get them killed "I carry on playing and you read?"
There was a tense moment as the two figures on the screen fought their way through a small army before Felicity nodded. "Next time we die okay" she muttered half an hour later to which he chuckled and nodded before concentrating back on the game. To be fair they didn't die for an extremely long time, probably the longest time for them ever, but when they finally did she jumped up.
Running back to her room she grabbed the book that she'd thrown on her bed and dashed back to Oliver's room to find him jumping about trying to kill a particular immortal zombie. She giggled quietly and started to video him but what made it even better was that when he finally succeeded he punched the air in glee and did a small happy dance. She leapt on the bed making him turn in surprise.
"Hey, come here!" he moaned when she lay on her stomach on his bed. She shook her head, the words dancing in her brain and forming a picture. "Please" she shook her head again a smile growing on her lips as he groaned. Then he moved towards the bed and lifted her up, making her squeal, before sitting her down on the setae next to him. "Thankyou" he smiled before resuming his game.
Felicity can't remember when she moved but when she finally lifted her head from the Book she found herself with her head on his lap and his fingers running through her waves. "Hello" she whispered into his abdomen and she felt his muscles tighten at the feel of her breath. She turned her head and looked up at him with smile which he returned affectionately. Their small moment was broken by the buzz of his phone. He jumped at the phone and she crashed to the floor. He smiled sheepishly at her before looking at his phone. A grin broke out his face and she craned her neck to see but he held the phone out of sight an excited grin on his face.
"C'mon we have to go and get ready. I'm a little pissed they left it this late but oh well! I'm so excited! You will love it, now come on!" he grabbed her hand and pulled her from the room quickly not giving her time to gain her balance as he ran. "Thea! Thea, mom text me, she's gonna need your help, assuming you're finished!" An excited 14 year old shot out of her room, swapped Oliver's hand for her own and dragged Felicity into her room.
Thea then rushed around the room grabbing a bunch of Felicity's clothes and throwing them onto the bed "Fold these" Thea ordered and Felicity obliged confused but not silly enough to disobey the youngest queen. As she folded Thea added toiletries and other practical things like towels, books and her electricals. Then a thought hit her so hard she froze.
It was so stupidly obvious yet so confusing at the same time Felicity couldn't think straight. Her throat tightened and tears built in her eyes and she gasped for breath, it was then Thea noticed and she stopped looking at Felicity in fear. "Hey, what's wrong? Oliver! Its okay, I promise, this is a good thing. OLIVER, get in here now!" Thea assured her all the while screaming for her brother. Felicity still couldn't breath and the room began to spin. "Felicity, look at me and breathe"
Why would they comfort her! They're going to give her up anyway. Is this some sick fucking joke. Let's pack all Felicity's things and then when she panics lure her into a false sense of security. That's fucked up. Tears fell down her cheeks and her vision was blurred all the while she grew angrier. Angry at herself, and angry at the Queens for letting her get this comfortable. "What happened?!" a panicked voice cried and Felicity heard Thea explain quickly "Oh god. Felicity, it's not what you think. Breath, Felicity" he reassured her but a lot of luck that was doing.
She felt herself get lifted up and placed on his knee "Felicity breathe, please, just breathe" he mumbled and then moments later his hands were on her arms shaking her gently "Fucking breathe Felicity!" he shouted and she flinched but it was enough for her to gasp, allowing the very needed air to enter her lungs.
Felicity felt him sigh behind her as she continued to gasp "We're not taking you back. I'd never, ever, let that happen" He whispered in a tone she could only describe as pure relief. "Never, think that Felicity, we all love you and want you to stay with us."
There was a part of her, the rational slightly smaller part that knew he was right. Yet the other part was screaming telling her they were lying. Her head throbbed from the torn argument inside her mind. His hands were stroking her back cradling her body against his chest while Thea watched worried yet still gathering her things. Felicity watched silent and still eager for air as she packed it in a suitcase and put it in the hall. She then reached into her wardrobe and grabbed a backpack, filling it with books, headphones, her laptop, phone and I pod. As well as a blanket and bottle of water.
As Felicity watched she felt Oliver relax behind her as she herself collapsed into his chest. "If I tell you this you're going to have to act extremely surprised when you see mom" he whispered into her hair, sticky and damp with tears but still beautiful. She nodded softly "We're going on holiday" Felicity gasped and looked up at him in shock.
"Seriously?" she whispered her voice cracking and Hoarse. Oliver smiled nodding "I've never been out the country before" she added with a thoughtful tone.
He looked at her softly "Do you like the sun?" he asked and she nodded softly a small smile playing at her lips "You'll love where we're going then" Felicity grinned and Thea bounded over hugging Felicity (therefore Oliver too) tightly.
"You scared me!" she stated her voice flat. Felicity looked at her apologetically "I can't believe you actually thought we'd return you. I have to say, I'm with Oliver on this one, I'd fight tooth and nail to keep you here, Felicity. You're my sister and I love you" tears had gathered in Thea's eyes as she squeezed a surprised Felicity tightly.
Felicity felt Oliver wrap his arms around them and link them behind Thea's back so that they were all encased in a huge embrace. Felicity hugged them both tightly "You two girls are the two most important people in my life" Oliver vowed bowing his head into her hair.
"You're my family now," Felicity stated simply. Her heart not allowing her to reciprocate Thea's statement but her brain not allowing her to stay silent. A compromise. She earned the bright loving Queen grin and they began to unravel themselves. "Is everyone done?" She asked and received two very eager nods.
A moment later Moira and Robert burst in the room, all shining smiles and sparkling eyes. Their eyes met and they passed Felicity an envelope To Felicity,
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Queen,
We're happy to announce that your plane will deport from Starling airport at 2:00 am on the 6th of August. We expect to see you there and are looking forward to traveling with you. All the plane tickets are in a separate envelope that will arrive at the same time as this.
Thank you,
Queen Airline.
Felicity blinked up at Moira and Robert in surprise before a grin formed on her face. She smiled "Thank you, for this, for everything you do, have done, for me. I really appreciate it" They shook their heads a similar smile growing on their face.
"Not time for thanks, we have an airport to drive to!" Robert cried and she then notices the five suitcases surrounding the older Queens. "Now, each grab your cases and we'll be out the door before you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." Thea grabbed her bag bounding after her parents with huge grin and Oliver nudged her forward encouraging following Thea down the stairs with her own bag. They're in the hall, Oliver smiling at his phone, Thea babbling about something and Robert and Moira talking to the chauffer. Felicity stands there one earphone in and a familiar beat blaring in her ear all while supporting a gigantic grin.
Another man, older with greying hair, jogged in and said something quietly to Robert and Moira who grinned simultaneously and turned to their three children "C'mon kids! The plane is waiting for us!" Felicity grinned in anticipation while Thea and Oliver grabbed their bags and ushered her out the door muttering in excitement. It was bright outside; the sky was blue and littered with tiny clouds. The car was dark inside and Moira and Robert sat in the front seat while Oliver Thea and Felicity took the back. There was enough space in the back to walk around, with your head bent, but they could move freely.
"It's going to be quite a long drive, get comfy" Oliver warned and Felicity nodded leaning back against the sofa/ chairs. "What?" he muttered when Felicity turned her head to smile at him before shaking her head softly.
Thea had turned her headphones on full blast and was texting Roy who was sad to see her leave. "How long we going for Ollie?" Thea asked taking out a headphone to listen to her brother.
"Not sure, 2-3 weeks I think. We've got ages before you and Felicity go back to school so…" She nodded and turned her attention back to her phone. "Hey, Felicity" he called when Thea had her headphones back in making the blond turn her head, "come here" she shuffled closer to Oliver their sides touching. He lifted a hand to play with the ends of her hair "I'm so sorry you thought what you did. I'd never let my parents give you back and if it came to you adopt you as my own anyway!" She burst out laughing at the thought "No, seriously, you wouldn't have to go back. I'm an adult, you're nearly an adult you'd only have to live with me for a year" Felicity giggled despite knowing he was absolutely serious.
She smiled and leant against his side a little more heavily allowing him to place an arm around her shoulders to shrug her closer still "That wouldn't be so bad, I'm not that hard to look after. The hardest part would be you living on your own" Oliver scowled but kissed her head quickly and pulled out his iPod, passing her a headphone he switched it on shuffle. "I don't like this song" he shot her a look but changed it anyway. They listened to music quietly, one announcing to change the song every few minutes, as Thea slowly fell asleep a small smile on her face.
"Felicity?" he mumbled after a while. She hummed in response letting him know she was listening "In a completely hypothetical situation when and how would you tell someone you love them?" Her blue eyes fluttered open in surprise and she furrowed her eyebrows.
"Depends, like is it your girlfriend, friend, sister- I hope she already knows though. I swear to god if it's a stranger I'm going to sit next to Thea!" Her panicked voice made him chuckle slightly but his expression was serious. "Are you, hypothetically of course, talking about a girlfriend?"
He sighed and ran a frustrated hand through his messy hair "No. Not a hypothetical girlfriend, more like a hypothetical bestfriend." Felicity froze and looked up at him though dark lashes.
"I suppose you just say it because if they're you're bestfriend they probably love you too?" Felicity mumbled through a heavy blush. "Hypothetically of course!" she added in a frantic voice.
He smiled down at her softly "I love you Felicity" She grinned and hugged him closer.
"Love you too Oliver" He looked like the happiest person alive, Felicity thought with a grin. "By the way, have you told Laurel you love her?" Felicity asked suddenly making him groan.
He squeezed her "No offence Felicity but you happen to bring up the wrong things at the worst possible time… but to answer your question-no" She blushed but cocked a questionable eyebrow. "It's not that I don't care for her, because I do, but saying that is a bit of a big step. I mean, I can hardly say I love my parents let alone my girlfriend…" he stressed and with one look at her confused face carried on "You and Thea, you're different. I will always love you whatever you do, where ever you are there is no undeniable chance I won't love you so where is the harm in saying it. My parents and laurel, as much as I do, there's always the chance they slip up and I don't love them anymore so not saying in the first place makes it easier I the long run, right?" she nodded against his chest at his ramble.
They sat in silence for a while brewing over their own thoughts. Felicity was practically sprawled over his chest and his arms were wrapped heavily over her body. The drive seemed too long and when Oliver looked out the window he noticed they were in a stationary traffic jam. The groan that escaped his lips woke Felicity from her superior. "Hmm?" she muttered.
"Traffic jam, get comfy, we're gonna be here for longer than I thought"
Felicity grinned "I am" he smiled and caressed her hair softly. A soft "mewl" escaped her throat as she relaxed against his chest and her eyes were soon closing.
"Sleep tight 'lisity" he muttered his fingers never stopping threading through her hair. Her fingers grasped his shirt as she slept rubbing the material in her fingers softly, a habit of hers that she didn't know she had.
Thea woke up a few hours later and smiled at the vision in front of her. It was cute that's he took a picture and sent it to all their friends and her mum and dad in the front. Felicity was practically laid on top of him, her head was hidden in her hair and his arms were holding her in place. It was adorable. Thea was so happy that Oliver had Felicity-she brought out the good in him. Pre-Felicity Oliver was completely different; he wouldn't even be here right now. Thankfully, Felicity needed him just as much, to help her battle the darkness and somehow, she managed to help him during her constant mental war. He was a much better person now.
Her phone ringing awoke Felicity and she looked round to find Thea scrambling to turn it off. Thankful, Oliver seemed undisturbed but she blushed when she realized their position. Thea smiled at her "don't move, he'll wake up" Thea insisted and who was Felicity to argue with that logic especially when he was nice and warm and… Oliver! Unfortunately he too woke up about half an hour later and instead moving her he simply rolled them over so she had her back against his chest on her side.
He grabbed his phone and pulled it over her head, so she could still use his arm as a pillow as he texted. She noticed he was texting Laurel and moved her eyes from his phone and to Thea across from her who was also texting. Felicity chuckled, she was the only one without a boyfriend but it was pretty understandable who would want broken Felicity Smoak.
"What's funny?" Oliver asked her looked down at her with a smirk.
She shook her head but a burst of giggles erupted from her throat and it wasn't even that funny which of course made her laugh harder. Oliver laughed quietly at the sight of her, "What, Felicity?" he grinned and she shook her head with laughter. "Fe-lic-it-y!" he groaned making her laugh again. Fine, he thought, this was on her. He stuck out his bottom lip and widened his eyes at her, her eyes softened but more giggles appeared and she covered his face with her hands.
"Okay, but it's not-"she was cut off by another round of giggles"-it's not even that fu-funny!" Oliver raised his eyebrows but nodded. "I'm the only one here who's not texting a partner" Then she laughed again while Thea and Oliver shared a confused look. "I understand why though…" she laughed again "I mean, who'd want little broken m-me!" she giggled into his chest.
Oliver looked down at her "err, Felicity" she looked up "any man with a good set of eyes" She laughed again turning her head into his shirt to muffle the sound "seriously, have you looked in the mirror" She shook her head giggling.
"Not you" she grinned.
He raised his eyes to Thea in question but she shrugged looking as confused as him "Felicity, I'm with Laurel, you know the girl you've been pushing me towards for the last however long?" She nods in acknowledgement a faraway look in her eyes.
Then her eyes looked up to meet his and her face broke. Tears built and quickly fell down her cheeks onto his shirt. He looked at her confused but hugged her close "not my mom, not my dad, not the Rochev's or Louise and Richard." She listed her voice breaking even more with every name "not the orphanage or-"
Oliver cut her off with a stern look "You're mom wanted what's best for you, she would've kept you if she could, and you know that. The Rochev's are psychopaths and got what was coming for them. Louise and Richard… they loved you too, they gave you back because they didn't want to cause you any more pain. But Felicity-" he started making her look at him "it doesn't matter what anyone else thought or thinks of you because-Felicity-we love you" she nodded and turned into his chest, sobs wracking her body as he rocked them back and forth all the while staring at Thea.
It didn't take long for her to fall asleep "What was that about?" Thea whispered towards a torn looking Oliver, he shrugged and took in the sleeping girl in his arms "She's still doubting us" Thea whispered. Oliver nodded softly.
"I don't blame her. Why should she, she's had a shit upbringing and then suddenly we're here with money and food and love. It's a massive change. We're going to take her mind of it this Holiday; she won't be able to think about anything like that during the next few weeks. Agreed?" Oliver asked and when Thea nodded he sighed in relief.
The car was silent and both Queens's watched the world fly by as the car turned off the motorway. A sign ahead showed they were nearing the airport and Oliver sighed already dreading waking Felicity up. Robert and Moira slid open a small hatch and confirmed Oliver's presumption. When their eyes landed on Felicity in Oliver's lap they smiled and shared a look before shutting it.
The car finally rolls to a stop and Thea looks at Oliver pointing to Felicity and sticking her thumbs up before climbing out the car. "Hey, sleeping beauty, wakey wakey" she moaned and turned herself further into his body. "Felicity, we need to go now or we'll miss our flight, come on" she sighed and opened her eyes. They were still red from crying but they seemed clearer.
"We at the airport?" she mumbled and he nodded sitting her up. "We need to go! We need to go!" she cried jumping up "we'll miss the plane!" she continued making Oliver laugh earning a scowl. "Come on slow coach!"
He got up and followed her out the car grabbing their bags and walked towards her bouncing form. Oliver passed her the suitcase and grasped her hand leaning down to whisper "excited?" she nodded ginning looking round at the airport in wonder. "Mom," Oliver started getting Moira's attention "can I go get a coffee?" she laughed and nodded.
"I'll have a black coffee please"
"I'll have a latte please, no sugar"
"I'll have one of those iced milkshake things-chocolate!"
"I'll come with"
Oliver smiled and left his and Felicity's bag before dragging her through the crowd to a Starbucks. He ordered everyone else's and then turned to her in question "Vanilla cappuccino please," she mumbled and he grinned.
"Took the words straight from my lips, and two vanilla cappuccino's please" the barista nodded and came back with a cup holder placed four drinks in and passed Felicity one. She took a sip and shivered as it made its way down her throat. "Thank you," Oliver replied and took Felicity by the hand back to the Queens before passing everyone their respectful drinks.
Thea bounced happily "can we go now, please, please, please!" Moira smiled at her youngest daughter and nodded her head.
"In a minute Thea, we need to hand in our luggage and everything" Thea scowled.
"No we don't!"
Moira laughed "no we don't but I don't want to be drinking this on the plane so give me a minute" Thea nodded and slurped her drink happily.
They all stood in silence for a while taking comfortable sips of their drinks and when both Moira and Robert had finished they lead the way to the Queens private jet. Oliver stood behind Felicity and when she stopped at the sight of the plane he urged her forward softly. They placed their luggage on the plane and took their seats, Oliver with Felicity, Moira with Robert and Thea with the best seat. It worked out great.
The plane took off and Felicity was gripping the arm rests in a death grip making Oliver chuckle and pry her fingers away softly "its okay, we're going to be fine"
And for once in her life she believed him.
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