So... Hello. Long time, no see. I'm so sorry but i think for now i'm going to be updated pretty frequently because I have written quite a while ahead. I mean, I should've- it's been so long! I hope you haven't given up on this story because a lot is going to happpen in these upcoming chapters that i'd love for you to read! Thanks and I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 11
The plane ride is… eventful to say the least. Felicity, the worry ward she is, decided to use her laptop to calculate their chances of surviving which immediately panicked Thea who freaked out a bit. The younger Queen was sat over her older sisters shoulder glaring down at the screen with misplaced panic while Oliver tried to calm both of them down.
Moira and Robert seemed to be having heaps of fun watching Oliver try to calm the two girls. In the end, Thea went back to her seat, plugged in her I-pod and picked up a book while Felicity continued with her latest program.
It didn't take long for Felicity to become bored but after years of being hurt due to her inability to hold her attention she kept quiet. Her fingers were dancing around each other when Oliver noticed "What are you doing?" he asked, a slither of annoyance in his tone. Her eyes shot up quickly and her hands froze "I'm sorry, are you bored?" his voice was softer, lighter even when he spoke again.
Felicity nodded and he smiled "why don't you catch some sleep?" he offered and Felicity sighed knowing she'd never be able to get any sleep but nodded nonetheless. She lay back in her chair, loosening her soldier like posture, to relax against the memory foam chairs. She watched him smile and lay back too, his head coming to a rest close to hers and Felicity tried really hard not to let that get to her.
It didn't take long for his eyes to shut, it never does… Felicity thought. Her eyes washing over his face, drinking in even the smallest detail. The veins on his eyelids, his slow breathing, his flushed cheeks, his slight pout and finally his shadowy stubble. Her hand rose to trace his features and after a few minutes of internal debate allowed her hand to create a route from his cheek to his temple and back over the bridge of his nose to the dark shadows under his eyes.
The way he sighed and nestled deeper into her hand made her smile. What she didn't know was that Moira and Robert were watching with matching grins whispering their bets.
Felicity moved her hips slightly before lifting up the armrest and moving a little more so that she had enough room to bend her legs. Olivers arm came to her curled legs unconsciously and tightened his loose grip for a second before allowing it to fall limp. She sighed and closed her eyes, confident she wouldn't actually fall asleep.
Surprise, surprise.
Movement on her shoulder awoke her and she turned her head softly only for her lips to come in contact with his hair. Thea watched from the other side of the plane as Felicity sighed in his arms and turned to look at her with a torn expression. "How long left?" Felicity mouthed and Thea turned to her parents mimicking her question.
"10 minutes, we'll be there in 5" Felicity nodded and shifted in Oliver's embrace. She shot Thea a desperate look earning a laugh and shake of the head. "nope, this, my darling sister, has been my childhood. Enjoy" She grinned and Felicity frowned deeply before shifting slightly again. A voice, the captain, echoes around the cabin announcing that they're about to land panicking Felicity inot waking Oliver.
He looked up at her in shock and concern but a chuckle excaped his lips when he noticed her struggling with her seatbelt. He reached over her body and placed the seatbelt in place with ease earning a scowl and a smile of relief. "Thankyou" She murmered.
He nodded and turned his head to stare out of the window, a smile adorning his face as he looked at the familiar island.
The plane lowered making Felicity gasp and grip her stomach a giggle bubbling at her lips. Oliver looked over at her and grinned reaching over to hold her hand as the plane rumbled down the run way. "While we're here you can go wherever you want, the whole island is ours, just make sure you have one of us with you at all times. God knows what's on here." Robert explained while they were waiting for the doors to open.
Felicity nodded and the door finally opened.
Everything was blue and green. The sky was empty just an endless blue and bright yellow and the tree's were ginormous soldiers guarding the island with a natural grace. The floor seemed to be concrete but looking around she found it was the only part which was. Everything else was sand as white and crystal like as diamonds with palm leaves littering the floor around the base of trees. Looking behind the plane she noticed the sea was clear and a transparent blue small fish jumping around.
This-this right now-was paradise.
With a small squeak she noticed everyone had moved towards the base of the plane and were retrieving their bags via a buff looking man. Oliver had her bags and was watching her softl, his eyes clear of everything from the city and his hair ruffled beautifully from the clean summery breeze.
The Queens were finally done collecting their luggage and staring at her expectantly. When Felicitiy oticed a bright blush flooded her cheeks and she walked towards Oliver, the silver flipflops on her feet allowing her to feel the sand in between her toes. It was like having a mini massage with every step, the warm sand flowed over her ivory skin creating puddles of white on her feet.
Collecting her bags he brushed his hand against her own shooting her a small comforting grin. She smiled back, instinctively, before following Moiraand Robert further into the trees watching in pure wonder as a few houses come into view. Tree houses would be a better explanation because they were absolutely outstanding.
As they fully emerged from the trees Felicity gave a gasp in awe.
The steps to the treehouse was covered in sand, like each step was made of sand-dunes. The building itself was made out of a clean wood and a thin strip of grass wrapped snuggly around each of them. From the outside the interia looked beautiful but Felicity knew this would be nothing compared to inside of it. Moira turned to them "Me and your father will be in the second house, you kids are staying here. If you need anything in the middle of the night you know where we are. Also, we have dinner in the main buildind-Thea and Oliver you know where it is- At 6 every day and during the day unless we have something planned you can do whatever you wish. I do hope you stay together though or don't travel too far alone. Like Robert said earlier, especially you Felicity the other two know a vague way around this island." They three of them nodded and jogged up the stairs.
When they entered the room Felicity gave another gasp of surprise. She wasn't wrong the room was perfect, the Queens had really outdone themselves.
Thea turned to them in question "Right-are you two going to be sharing a room because if you are then we can turn the other one into the clothes room? You don't have to-obviously-but you usually do?" Oliver turned to Felicity in question who shrugged.
"It doesn't matter, I will if you want?" Felicity asked Oliver and he nodded quietly.
Thea grinned and clapped her hands "Great, thanks so much!" With that she dragged Felicity into one of the rooms leaving behind a stunned and silent Oliver. Back in the spare room Thea was explaining to Felicity which clothes match and which don't and how it would be so much easier if she just organised outfits now so she doesn't have to do it later. Felicity just nodded absentmindedly, she'd learned early on it was easier to do whatever Thea said to make life much easier.
"In fact-you just sort our PJ's out I'll do the hard work" Thea demanded after a few minutes. Felicity nodded and began to fold their PJ's, putting them into drawers while Thea quickly sorted through their day clothes.
It didn't take too long and when they were finished Thea thrust a bag in Felicity hands "you'll want to go explore, right, her's a change of clothes. You'll be boiling in that" Felicity nodded and took them to the bathroom, quickly changed and the walked into the room she'd be sharing with Oliver.
"Hey, I was wondering if you-" he started and Felicity nodded at him with a grin nodding her head to the door in impatience. "Alright, let me grab some shoes"
She jogged into Thea's room and let her know where they were going "Alright, see you soon. I'm gonna quickly call Roy and let him know we got here safe then probably go down the beach and do some reading. Don't worry mom and dad will already be there" She smiled comfortingly at Felicity who nodded and headed to the door where Oliver was waiting.
They walked down the steps silently, their joint hands swinging between them. As they walked along the beach Felicity sighed in relaxation while Oliver watched her contently slowly relax. She's adorable he thought softly. Then his eyes widened and his relaxed composure tensed and he slowly froze. She isn't. she's my bestfriend. Obviously- I mean she's cute, she's always been cute but not in that way. Never in that way. This is wrong on so many levels. I'm dating Laurel-I love Laurel. I think… Panic seaped through his body as the thoughts cycled in his head. Round and round.
"Oliver?" Felicity had stopped, noticing his tense posture and was now staring anxiously waiting for him to speak "Hey, you're okay?" She whispered brining a hand up to his face "Oliver, you're scaring me. What's wrong!" her voice held one of urgency and panic and it was so undeniably concered it shocked him for a moment.
He unfroze slowly yet his breathing never evened out "I… I'm f-fine" he stuttered out breathlessly. "I just had a thought and it scared me but it's fine" He explained. Felicity nodded but didn't look convinced thankfully she brushed it off and continued walking. "Felicity…?" he asked making her turn expectantly.
"Hmm?" she mumbled, her eyes unfocused yet trailing over his face intensely.
He pulled her hand making her stumble to a halt "You're beautiful" he raised a palm to cradle her face chuckling when the warmth of her blush seaped through his fingers. "Really, I don't think.. I don't think you've been told enough and you are. you really, really are." Felicity looked down at the floor, her feet kicking nervously in the sand.
She looked up at a twist of his wrist and the eotion in his eyes stopped her and made her freeze he meant it… he actually meant it! She thought in shock. Oliver leant down quickly He is going to kiss you her brain sang making her cheeks flare even more. He looked down at her lips quickly ad back to her eyes so quickly she wasn't sure she imagined it. Felicity looked back at him, at his lips and then to his eyes. She closed her eyes, enveloped in the aura that was just Oliver and felt his rough yet shockingly soft lips against her jaw. Her eyes fluttered open to look at him, his eyes darker than usual, and his face a faint pink. Without much hesitation Felicity stood on her tip toes and kissed the under side of his jaw.
There was a moment of silence and for a second Felicity felt her whole world begin to crumble and then a grin stretched across his face. She sighed and leant into him calming her rushing heart and stilling her shaking hands. Oliver brought his hands to her back bringing her closer too.
"I'm sorry" he whispered.
She looked up confused "What for?" she asked confusion laced in her voice.
"You're not ready. Hell, I'm not ready. I'm dating Laurel but I can't help but notice how good you are…" Oliver explained his voice raw of emotion and slightly shaky. Felicity shook her head softly bringing a small hand to his chest.
"It's not so much I'm not ready. I know that you wouldn't hurt me-well, I hope you don't and I trust you enough not to. You're with Laurel and I go to college in a few weeks. Maybe when I get back, maybe we can try at something. Slowly. For now, you keep loving Laurel and I'll keep loving computers" she said pulling away from his embrace to watch his face strengthen.
He sighed deeply and ran a hand through his already tussled hair "I must warn you my self control is shit" she chuckled and hugged him tightly before continuing to walk down the white beach.
They sat on the beech only a few steps away from where they previously stood and talked about everything and anything. Thea came down an hour or two later and dragged them into the sea. Felicity sighed at her dripping and heavy clothes before grinning and jumping on Olivr making him tumble to the floor turning them both sandy.
He glared at her softly before losing his eyes and shielding them from the sun with and arm. Felicity sighed and lay on his chest allowing the sun to dry her off. God knows how long they spent like that with Thea lying next to them, her head close to Olivers, but when she sat up next the sun was setting.
Thea quickly alerted the other two and they ran back to their tree house thankful that it was only around half five and they had sometime to shower.
Felicity and Oliver escaped to their room and created a schedule for showering. Felicity quickly washed the salt water from her hair and covered herself in coconut body wash before wrapping herself in a towel and rushing into the bedroom. Oliver lay on the bed watching TV but when she walked in he looked up, his eyes widened and his mouth dropped, Felicity blushed and rushed to the other room where all the clothes were. "Err, Thea told me to give you these" he stopped her at the door.
She looked round to find him holding a bag filled with clothes. Felicity nodded and turned to grab the bag but not without her towel slipping slightly allowing Oliver view to the skin below her neck, the part of skin with the scars.
*Abusive content*
He gasped at her and she blushed turning her back to him and all but running back to the bathroom. When she walked out moments later he was staring expectantly at the door a serious expression on his face. When Felicity emerged from the bathroom, now clothed, he patted the space on the bed next to him. She shook her head defiantly standing firmly by the door.
"Please," he whispered and she moved grudgingly to the bed next to him "What happened?" his voice seemed broken and scratchy.
Felicity grit her teeth and shook her head "I don't want to talk about it" Her voice was calm and emotionless which scared Oliver even more. "I'm serious, please don't make me?" He frowned deeply at her.
"Felicity, I want to know what happened to you so that Ican help you. Please, please, let me help you" She ground her teeth again and turned to him with a stony expression.
She stood up and marched to the bathroom only to come back seconds later with a wet cloth. Felicity pulled down her shirt and dabbed the skin softly to reveal lots of tiny scars all criss crossing against her collar bone "I forgot to get them their beer and so this happened" she explained. With that she pulled her arms infront of her and looked at her shoulder hesitantly before wiping. A large scar, almost the size of her shoulder, came into view "This was when he through me into the shelves." Then he noticed her shoulders tense and she looked at her knuckles. When Felicity looked up at him "I'll-I'll show you one more?" he nodded reaching over to brush a tear away from her face. With that she wiped her knuckles in a swift motion "Vain. I'm not at all useful and only get in every ones way. He made sure I remembered that" Her voice cold and icy as she pointed out the scared letters.
Oliver ran a finger over her knuckles and lifted her hand so that he could press and small butterfly kiss over each letter. "I'm so proud of you" he mumbles and she looks up at him in shock "so, so proud of you" he adds leaning over to kiss her cheek softly. She jogs back to the bathroom and conceals the scars before running back and sitting next to him on the bed. He leans against her tiny frame, allowing her body to fold into his.
"OLLIE, 'LISITY, TEA TIME!" Thea shouts from the hallway. They sigh and get up but Oliver stops her quickly leaning over to brush away a few stray tears. She smiles softly up at him and leans into his fingers before standing straight and pulling him to the door.
Tea passes without a hitch an the conversation flows easily. Moira and Robert explain their plans for the next few weeks; relax, spa, exploration and boat trips to reasonably close island which will include scuba diving and much more. Felicity is excited to say the least. Her excitement seems to be contagious because in a few minutes of her whole body beginning to tingle with thrill everyone else is sporting wide grins and they're emitting a weird buzz.
Moira looks round the table with a warm smile "I'm so glad we adopted you Felicity" she states gently after a few minutes "Our life has changed so much for the better since you joined. I can't imagine this family without you and I want you to know that you're a second daughter to us. We love you as much as Oliver and Thea and that will never ever change" Felicity looks at her with tears in her eyes and reaches across the six seater table to grasp her thin hand tightly. Oliver and Thea smile at her encouragingly and Robert is nodding in agreement.
They sit in silence for a few minutes until Robert gets up and stretches his arms high above his head all the while surpressing a yawn. "Don't know about you guys but I'm shattered. Kids, don't stay up too late and don't drink to much. 'specially you Thea!" he smiles jokingly at them and disappears with Moira minutes later.
Thea stands suddenly shocking a silent Oliver who looks up in surprise "I'm turning in, what are you two doing?" Oliver looks at Felicity in question who shrugs.
"I think we'll stay out on the beach for a bit, see you tomorrow speedy" He kisses her cheek when she hugs him Thea smiles and hugs Felicity before jogging towards their shared house. "You coming?" he asks when Felicity stays stationary in her seat. She breaks out of whatever daydream and stands walking towards him quickly.
Like before thy stroll up and down the beach quietly, their footsteps making the only noise. Then Felicity stops them and turns to look at him quickly "Oliver?" she asks almost silently. He hums staring straight back "Can I… Can I do something?" He looks at her quietly his blue eyes staring at her face in confusion. Felicity sighs and sits on the sand effectively pulling him down too.
When she doesn't speak or move he places a hand on her shoulder "what? What do you want to do, anything Felicity" Her blue eyes look up and reflect his own yet hers are filled with inticipation and look torn.
The setting sun is emitting a thin streak of golden orange across the beach and it fills her skin with light-she looks blinding. When she turns her bodytowards him Oliver notices that there's a silent desperation and determination. Felicity brings a soft hand to carress is face her hand owns a mind to her own and begins to trace his features.
His eyes trail down her face landing on her lips eventually before flicking back up to her eyes and then back down to her lips. She leans forwards slowly and hesitantly but seems to grow with confidence as Oliver mirrors her actions. I can't do this, this is too similar. Felicity thinks panic turning her mind into something that resembles a maze This is Oliver. You can do it. You could have always done it. It's like scales in her mind and when their lips finally touch one side outweighs the other.
They're kissing. Felicity places her other hand on his face, both palms holding his head in place. While Oliver has one hand on the back of her neck and the other is snug around her waist pulling his closer with every caress. She sighs into the kiss and he smiles breaking away and pulling her closer to his body. Felicity feels her teeth dig into her bottom lip but the smile that's ripping her lips apart isn't one to be easily taken away.
"That's what you wanted to do?" he asks and she can hear the sheer happiness in his voice. She nods shyly against his chest "Why?" Felicity blushes.
"I don't know" she finally whisper's. He nods in understanding and it makes her laugh because theres is nothing understandable about their situation.
He sighs "I don't know why either" She nods and they lie there without moving because neither want to break such a perfect moment.
When it's pitch black and the only source of light is the glittering stars above them Oliver moves beneath her, sitting them up but not letting her go. "We have to go to bed" he whispers and she nods silently. As she begins to get up Oliver pulls her back down flush against his chest "I don't want to" he whines and she giggles pulling herself from his grasp and holding out an arm.
"I'm tired" she grumbles and he nods because he is too. "C'mon Ollie-" he freezes.
Oliver looks at her in surprise "You don't call me Ollie?" he states in a tone that's more of a question. Her eyes widen as she looks at him.
"Sorry Oliver" she whispers. He shakes his head reaching over to stroke her hair soothingly.
"It's okay, I promise. You just surprised me" She nods but she won't meet his eyes and that worries him. "really, it's okay" Felicity nods again, swallows and looks up meeting his eyes with a small smile.
They walk back to the house in silence, their hands joined and swinging between them. When they get to their room Felicity quickly changes her clothes and Oliver strips to his boxers before they both jump into bed shivering from the cool night air on their bare skin.
Almost immediately Oliver pulls her closer and she tucks her head in the crook where his neck meets her shoulder "Oliver?" she mumbles. "What now?"
His silence shuts her up and she stays quiet staring into the darkness "I don't know. I'm dating Laurel and you're going to MIT… How about we carry on with our old plan?" he asks and she nods. Shivering she took's her feet against his calves making him hiss and tighten his grip momentarily.
It takes her a while to fall asleep that night but she stays still and she knows that Oliver is still awake. Who knows when they finally fall asleep but when Felicity wakes up Oliver is smirking at her "What?" she grumbles her voice thick and heavy with sleep.
"know how you talk a lot?" he asks her his grin only widening "You sleep talk" her face drops and blood rushes to her cheeks immediately.
"What did I say!"
He shrugs but after a small glare he mutters "My name"
"anything else?" she demands her blush heightening with every word. When he shakes his head she almost collapses in relief. "Thank god"
He chuckles and looks down at her "Felicity?" he asks and when she hums in question he carries on "Are you comfy?" She freezes and takes note of their position. She's on his chest one of her legs is thrown over his, the other sandwiched between their bodies. They normally slept close but not this close.
"Oh, err, sorry" she mutters and moves. When she's barely touching him he grins at her and tugs her back laughing loudly at her groan.
That day they stay on the beach laughing and trading stories between the family. At one point Robert insinuates a water fight and they all end up soaking wet much to Moira's enjoyment. Not. Felicity screams at Oliver for getting her book wet and the whole family seems at ease with her comfortability.
As they days go by Felicity and Oliver don't talk about the kiss but the others notice the difference in their relationship. They're closer yet more strained.
Thea questions them on it one night before she goes to bed and thye both stare at her dumbly not letting her see how much they were affected by one moment. It's the end of the second week in the blink of an eye and they only have another week on the island.
The third and final week seems to pass so quickly and so slowly all at once Felicity seems to have whiplash. It's strange how comfortable she is with the Queens now, yes she's been with them for along time but it took her a while to settle in now she's comfortable enough to wear a swim suit around them! Oliver is so happy which equally makes her happy and their trio is back in action. Her, Thea and Oliver are the closes they've ever been and that's thanks to Felicity, for helping them both out as much as they heled her.
One morning she reaches up and gathers to the two siblings in a hug tight enough to make them notice how much she means it but loose enough that they can all breath. They rlax into the embrace easily and hug her back wish just as much enthusiasm.
"Love you Felicity" Thea mumbles when they break away.
"Love you too Thea" she grins smiling at her younger sister with love.
Oliver grins "Love you Thea" Felicity pouts while Oliver laughs.
"Love you Oliver"
Felicity is still scowling when he says "Love you Felicity"
She looks up at him with a laugh "Love you too Oliver"
They all run outside laughing and holding hands and when they sit down on the beach they're sta in a tight circle, all knees touching, whispering about something Moira and Robert can't hear. Then Thea runs off leaving Felicity alone with Oliver who smiles and pulls her between his legs so she's leant against his chest. With what lookd like a practiced ease he uses the arm secure around her waist to reach for her book and pass it to her.
Felicity smiles and turns to kiss his cheek to which he smiles and squeezes her waist.
They spend a few days relaxing and then begin to pack. On the plane Oliver is asleep playing with her hair and Thea is talking animatedly to Roy on the phone leaving Felicity with no one talk to and a lot of thoughts.
Felicity is dreading heading back to starling, back to work and fake appearances. Back to pretending Oiver was only her bestfriend and having to give him back to Laurel. She's have to go back to being a silent genius who has PTSD and relies on the queens to not go insane. She doesn't want to go home.
Oliver wakes up then and smiles at her "Hey, You okay?" she nods and smiles throwing her weight against the back of the seat "Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I'm just going to miss this place. I'm sort of dreading college. Not because I'm going to a place I don't want to go to but because I'm going to miss you too much. Far too much. But you're going to be fine aren't you!" Oliver sighs sadly and rests his head against hers.
"Hopefully we'll see each other everyday via skype or in person. Remember Felicity" He turns serious and pulls her closer wrapping her shoulders tighter "I love you and nothing you ddo or say will change that"
She nods sadly and stares out the window at the tiny islands and bigger clouds "I know and I love you too, stay with Laurel" He nods, sighs exasperatedly and smiles. Closing his eyes he turns away back to the plane wall where he falls back to sleep one hand nestled between him and Felicity. With a sigh Felicity reachs to her bag and pulls out the book Sara got and began to doodle.
Slowly Oliver's sleeping form appears on the paper, stroke by stroke it evolves more and more. She smiles and lifts a hand to stroke his messy hair softly to which he nestles closer too making her pull it away and continue to sketch. Then, in the background she adds a desk with a lot of computers and a girl with a pony tail staring down at him softly. Felicity bites her lip ad goes to rub it out but a hand stops her.
"Don't I love it" Thea whispers before pulling her hand away and going back to her chair. "Go to sleep Felicity and stop thinking."
She chuckles softly but does as the younger girl said. "Night Thea"
What did you think? Olicity finally happens, albiet only slightly but happening nonetheless. I'm so excited and so sorry!
I love you all a lot and see you soon,
Mais xo
