Authors note: Hi, Chapters 1 & 2 were following from episode 407 and while they could stand as just a two part story I will continue but the rest will be my own plot rather than following on from the show.

I hope that makes sense.

And because I'm still so new to this and I don't think I'm any good at writing other characters I'm just going to keep this Olivia and Fitz with a few others thrown in briefly.

Please feel free to send me any advice, criticism etc.. it's how I'll learn and improve

Thanks from a newbie :)

…...

Olivia woke slowly stretching and feeling refreshed for the first time in months. Falling asleep in Fitz's arms would never grow old and something she wished would happen more often.

She looks over at her clock 5:04am.

Olivia suddenly realizes she is in bed alone. She sits up and a slight panic rises in her.

Then she hears her bathroom door open and there he is and her heart starts beating faster, her mouth is suddenly very dry.

The President of the United States is walking back into her bedroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist.

"You're awake" He smiles as he walks over to the bed and plants a soft kiss on her lips. "Morning"

"M-morning" she finally gets out

"Sorry did I wake you? I thought I'd better get up and dressed and back in the Oval before you know who gets in." He runs his hands through her hair "Go back to sleep it's early."

She smiles "My bed is empty. I can't sleep any longer"

"I would love nothing more than to stay in your bed all day but…" He trails off sighing

"I know" she nods

She watches him as he quickly grabs his clothes and gets dressed. She's starring, she knows it but she can't look away. This man is her everything and she almost threw it away.

He turns round and watches her watching him. She is lost in thought "You ok there?" He chuckles

She blushes at being caught "Just admiring the goods"

He raises an eyebrow "and…?"

"Yeah I think you're okay"

"Just okay hey?" He fakes a look of hurt "How can I increase my approval rating?"

"Take it off" she laughs

Fitz starts unbuttoning his shirt to reveal his muscly chest

"Still just OK?"

"No, you're perfect" she smiles her radiant smile at him

"You're pretty perfect yourself" He walks back over to the bed doing up his buttons and kisses her again "I'm sorry Liv I have to go" he says apologetically

"I know"

He doesn't move.

So much was said last night, so many emotions so many words, so many promises. He needs to know that everything is all right, that she is all right. He can't leave until then.

"Fitz?" As if reading his mind, she can tell he's concerned "Are you okay?"

He looks at her trying to form the right words but she speaks before he can.

"Fitz I'm not going to run. I promise. I'm here, with you. We're okay"

He smiles lovingly at her. "OK good."

He doesn't want to leave but he has to, he begins to leave the room before turning back to her "I'll call you later. I love you"

He doesn't wait for her to reply as he walks out of her bedroom and out the front door. He knows she won't say it back. It's not her style and he's fine with that. She has told him before and she tells him in her own way. She wants Vermont.

…...

Sitting in the back of the car and on his way to the White House Fitz still has a feeling he can't shake. He plays their night over and over in his head

"No matter what we feel about each other I am not your wife. I am your mistress"

"I get it Fitz, you are a family, you have commitments as a husband, a father and as President. I get that. I'm just saying it's hard and sometimes it's too hard and I run. I run to my work, I run to Jake or I run away."

"This isn't an ultimatum.. This isn't her or me"

"I need to wait my turn"

He runs his hand over his face. It shouldn't be like this he thinks. I shouldn't have to sneak around and she shouldn't have to put her life on hold for me. He wants to give his girl the world. He wants to give her everything and right now all her can give her is a few stolen nights. She deserves better. This realization causes him to worry, what if she decides she deserves better too? Then he remembers her words from this morning

"Fitz I'm not going to run. I promise. I'm here, with you. We're okay"

He wonders for how long.

He wonders when the subject of Jake will return. When she will bring him up again.

At the thought of Jake he can feel his blood pressure rise. The man that killed his son. The man that took the love of his life. The thought of Jake organizing to kill his innocent child and then running away with his Livie and having her in ways he can't bare to think about. He punches the seat next to him and the agents all jump.

"Sir?"

"Sorry guys" He looks at them apologetically.

…...

Back in the White House Fitz picks up the phone and dials her number

"So when you said "I'll call you later" I didn't think you meant within the hour" she giggles

"I can't help it. I wanted to talk to you. I always want to talk to you. I have months of calls I missed out on and I want to use them"

Olivia is silent

"Sorry Liv I didn't mean that as a dig. I just meant I missed you"

"I know" she says trying to hide the concern. Will he ever be able to trust me again?

"So what are you doing now?" He changes the subject

"I'm about to head out the door to go to the office. How about you?"

"I'm in the Oval.. coast was clear. No one is the wiser"

"Good, good…..Fitz…"

He jumps in before she can finish "I can hear Cyrus coming down the corridor. I'll call you later"

"By later do you mean later or in an hour because I'm very busy Mister"

He laughs "I'll call you tonight" He hangs up smiling

It's almost lunch time and at OPA Olivia is sitting at her desk. Her mind keeps drifting back to their talk last night. The sadness in Fitz's eyes when he spoke of the pain her leaving causes makes her shiver. She vows to herself to try harder to make it better. Her thoughts turn to Jake and she mentally berates herself. How can she ask Fitz about him now. How can she make sure Jake is okay without upsetting Fitz? She puts her head in her hands.

After a while she sighs, lifts her head, puts her shoulders back and tries to get on with her day reviewing her latest client file.

When her phone rings she smiles "Hey is it night already? I mean the sun is still shining. Do you as President have the power to change day to night just so you can call me?"

"I have a plan" he blurts out not hearing anything she just said.

"To change the day around?" She jokes "Is this a new thing? Will everyone have to work on Presidential time now?"

"What?" He hasn't been listening

"Fitz?"

"I have a plan. A real plan, an 'US' plan"

"Oookkkayyy" she draws out. "so what does this plan entail" Olivia asks curiously

"I can't tell you"

"Fitz!" She doesn't whether to be concerned or if he's playing a game with her.

"No Liv I just needed you to know I have a plan. A real plan. A plan for us – you and I. I just needed you to know I heard you Liv and I want us. Just…. Just don't go anywhere Liv, wait for me" He says almost stumbling his words trying to get it out as quickly as possible

"Fitz" she says sadly "I told you I'm not leaving again. Ever. I'm not going anywhere OK. Please believe me"

"I do" he says sincerely "I just need you to know that I have a plan" he repeats again

"So do you want me to help with your plan. I'm very good at my job you know" She's trying to get him to play along but his head in elsewhere.

"No, I'll call you tonight after I've spoken to Mellie"

"Fitz, wait, what?"

"Liv do you trust me?"

"Yes but…"

"Then you have to trust me on this. I'm not asking Mellie for a divorce, I'm not resigning from office, I'm not going to do anything that will jeopardize my position, my kids, or us. Just please trust me. I have a plan"

"I do Fitz but this sounds… "

He cuts her off "Livie please"

She sighs "Ok. Call me as soon as you can tell me your plan"

"I will. I love you Olivia" and the phone goes dead.

Olivia sighs. She has an uneasy feeling about this.