Hey gguyz, sorry for the delay I was totally busy this weekend and I didn't get a chance to go on ff. Thank you all for being so patient and I hope you enjoy this one. Love you all and thank you for reading. XDD let me know what u guys think

"Lis, I have a serious problem," Thea whined as they were looking at a selection of evening gowns at the mall.

Diggle and Roy had escorted them to the mall and were keeping a respectable distance away from them. They had, had a lot of fun on the ride there as they were all talking and joking around.

Digg and Roy's relationship was hilarious. Digg was one of Roy's mentor but they behaved more like brothers. Felicity was already growing attached to the both of them. It was like being a part of a full family and she loved it.

Felicity laughed at Thea's childish tone and continued to browse the gowns, "and what might that be," she said while picking up a red floor length lace gown with a low cut back and showing it to Thea.

"Yes, you're getting that for sure. Add it to the pile. Anddd my problem is my bodyguard." She whispered.

Felicity broke into a fit of giggles. This girl was something else. "And what's wrong with Roy," she mock whispered.

"I have a crush on him," Thea blurted out biting her nails in anticipation of Felicity's reaction.

Felicity looked at her in what appeared to be shock. Thea really didn't know.

After Felicity's shock passed through she exploded with happiness. "You have a crush on Roy Harper. Oh my God since when? And do you think he likes you back? Wait of course he likes you back, you're you and he constantly stares at you-"

"Felicity!" Thea interrupted her giggling.

"Sorry, I'm just excited for you-"

"Wait does he really stare at me?"

"Yupp," Felicity replied popping her 'p'. "All the time, now spill."

Thea squealed, "okay ever since Verdant he's been really amazing. We've been talking a lot, flirting and he's super caring; and not to mention totally hot." She sighed "what do you think I should do cause i doubt he's gonna do anything because of my asshole brother."

"Oh yeahhhh, Oliver's going to kill the poor guy, but don't worry I'll end him if he touches Roy." She smiled. "And I think you should definitely make the first move he obviously likes you and it'll be good for both of you. I'm happy for you Thea."

"Thank you Lis, you're the best. Now go. You have to try these on" she replied while waving a handful of dresses that she had chosen for Felicity to try.

By the time they were finished their shopping it had been lunch time and Diggle had decided to take them to Big Belly Burger; which he claimed was the best burger joint to exist.

They had found a booth at the corner of the restaurant which was away from prying eyes. Thea and Roy had decided to go an order for everyone and that left Felicity alone with Diggle.

John Diggle was a mystery to Felicity. He did not seem as though he would be a man to obligate himself to a Brotherhood like the Bratva. He seemed too righteous. But that didn't make sense because how did he end up being Oliver's right hand man.

"Those two have a thing for each other don't they," he interrupted her thoughts as he looked at Thea and Roy.

"Yeah. Most definitely." She snickered.

"Well I definitely feel sorry for Roy." They both laughed knowing what Oliver's reaction would be.

There was a silence between them as they both observed the busyness in the restaurant.

"Can I ask you a question?" She asked suddenly. She wanted to solve the mystery that was the beautiful man in front of her.

"Sure," he replied smiling.

"Don't take this the wrong way but you don't seem mobbish; and I 100% mean that in a good way."

He laughed, "well thanks, I guess"

"If you don't mind me asking," she continued, "Why did you join Oliver...or the Bratva?"

"Well I guess you could say that this life was better than the life I was living before."

"Care to elaborate." She asked. For some reason she wasn't afraid of asking this man (who was pretty much like the hulk) questions.

He leaned back in his chair and looked at her. "I had a brother before all this, his name was Andy. He was my older brother; my parents had died in a car accident and he looked after me. He got involved with the Triad a few years later and... they murdered him."

She gasped "Digg, I'm so sorry, I didn't me-"

"No, it's okay." He smiled reassuring her but she could still see how his eyes were haunted by his past. "I went to the cops and told them but they didn't care about what I had to say. They wrote me off as a druggy. I became furious after that. I couldn't take that my brother had died and nothing was being done about it."

"I got involved in the underground world and created quite the name for myself. The law wasn't going to give me justice for my brother so I went after it myself. It was only a matter of time before the Triad wanted me gone. They put a hit on me; and I was hit. That's how Oliver had found me. He'd heard about me and found me lying for dead. He saved my life. He helped me heal and provided me a home. He promised me my justice and I promised him my allegiance. The brotherhood is family to me now and through them I met my wife. I couldn't be more grateful for Oliver. So I guess you could say that I'm a much happier person now."

"He saved you." She said more to herself then him.

"Oliver is a very complicated person with a very complicated past; but he's a good man despite everything. He's someone I can call a brother and I would do anything for him just as he would for me."

She nodded. That was a lot to take in. Oliver was probably the biggest mystery to her. Despite his controlling actions, and his cold demeanor; he was actually doing his best to help and protect everyone. He was a good man even though she was sure not many saw him that way.

She wondered if he searched for anyone to go too when things became too much; when the days seemed too long and dark and it seemed as though there would never be a light at the end of the tunnel. It seemed as though everyone turned to him; but did he have anyone to turn too. She couldn't help but want to protect him as well and ease off the weight that he had on his shoulders.

"You know you're probably one of the best things that happened to Oliver even though you both don't seem to realize it. I have never seen him so light so...if unoliver. You're good for him." He beamed at her.

She blushed looking shocked. "I'm sure I'm not. Me and Oliver are just...we're just..." She didn't know what they were. What were they? Were they friends? Partners? A couple?

Digg gave her a knowing smile but didn't push the subject for which she was very grateful for. She wasn't sure if she was ready to figure out her odd relationship with Oliver.

"Here comes the food and Roy stop picking on the fries," Thea yelled.

Felicity and Diggle laughed as they all sat together eating and talking.

Oliver had been thinking about Felicity all day. It has seriously become a serious issue. He constantly texted Digg about her and Thea when they were out wanting to make sure that nothing had happened.

Thankfully Diggle reassured him that everything was fine and he could feel somewhat peaceful. He would never feel fully peaceful until they were all back safely. He wanted to mend things with Thea as soon as possible and he just wanted to see Felicity. He couldn't explain it and he didn't want too. This yearning for her was becoming hard to fight but he had fought worse. He could fight this.

He had been stuck in Bratva meetings all day and it was just a little after dinner and he was on his way to the bedroom to see if Felicity was there. He missed her presence even when he knew he shouldn't.

Before he made his way to his room he realized that he should go and see Thea first. He needed to fix this. He had already received looks of disapproval from Raisa and Anatoly about his current feud with his sister but they had said nothing to him about it. They knew that this was between the two.

Felicity was one of the first people to actually vocally tell him straight up about his issues with Thea and she wasn't judging him. She was trying to find away to help him.

He had reached Thea's room and hesitantly knocked on her door. "Thea, are you there?"

There was no response. "Speedy open up," he had to fix this, "please." he added.

He heard footsteps near the door and suddenly the door swung open. "What do you want?" She said coldly.

He smiled at her just happy that she even opened the door. "I wanted to talk to you."

"Isn't that what you're doing."

"Please Speedy, I'm sorry." He pleaded. He need her to know how sorry he was. "Not only for what happened at Verdant but for what happened after...after mom and dad died." He whispered the last part.

He braced his head against the side of her door and she stood arms crossed. "Ollie -" she started sounding less cold.

"No Thea, I'm so sorry for doing what I did to you. For shutting you out and for leaving you. For abandoning you when needed me most. I...just...it's hard for me to think about the danger that surrounds us..and...and you put in it."

"I know Ollie. I'm not clueless I know that you're haunted by that day and I'm sorry too for blaming you."

He looked up at her in disbelief. "No Thea you had every right. I left you to come to Starling and I missed out on you growing up for 5 years. That was all my fault. It's just...you have to know it's because I love you and that I wanted you kept away from danger."

"I know Ollie. Those years hurt like hell but i knew you were trying to make it safe for us to come." She walked towards him, eyes serious and tears had filled them already. "But you have to let me live. Trust me I don't wanna be in danger either but I want to be able to make something of myself. I want to be able to do things but I can't do that if I'm constantly sheltered."

He breathed out, "It's hard Thea. I just don't want what happened to mom and dad to happen again." He couldn't take it if that happened to any of his loved ones again. He knew that he had to push those feelings aside if he wanted a chance with Thea. " I want to try. I want to try and make things work and to make things better. I don't want to miss out on anymore years of your life."

She sniffled looking up at him and suddenly she jumped up and hugged him. "Thank you, Ollie. Thank you so much." She pulled back to look at him, "Just promise me that you'll let me make decisions for myself. I'm not a little kid anymore."

He sighed as he hugged her tighter. This was going to be hard but he had to do it. "I promise. But you'll always be my little sister."

She laughed, "I love you, Ollie."

"I love you too, Speedy." He put her down and gave her a cheeky smile. "What do you say we go out for lunch tomorrow?"

Her eyes lit up with like a Christmas tree. "Really? Yeah totally."

He kissed her forehead, "okay I'll see you tomorrow. I'm gonna go and find Felicity."

"Okay see ya" she smiled looking as though she just read way too much into what he just said about finding Felicity.

He turned away from her and made his way towards the bedroom. He found himself wanting to tell Felicity about what happened with Thea. He was excited to share the good news with her.

He opened the door to their room and called out her name "Felicity."

She was no where to be found in the room. That was weird. She was normally always in the here at this time. He checked the bathroom; he checked the closet and the familiar burn of fear entered the pit of his stomach and his spine. Where was she?! He checked to make sure the windows were locked. No. No one could have gotten in. It was impossible. He would have known.

He ran a hand furiously through his hair. He needed to calm down. She could be anywhere in the house. This did not mean that someone had snatched her from him.

He needed to find her now. He wanted her, beside him; in his arms; safe. He just wanted her.

He called her but she didn't pick up. He knew she wasn't with Thea. Anatoly, Raisa and Donna were asleep by now; he had even seen them go off to bed. He called Digg asking him if he was with her; he said she wasn't and that she also wasn't at dinner. Where the fuck was she? His heart started to race as he told Digg to tell his men to search the house and to check the security room and look at the cameras.

He was panicking. His mind was conjuring horrible scenarios and the panic was settling. He had to move he had to find her.

He wouldn't let anything happen to her.