Chapter 6
About a month later, Felicity and Laurel were out at Verdant. Oliver was still a topic they didn't talk about but they had fun. Laurel had wanted a girl's night out and Verdant provided the perfect place. They both dressed in short summer dresses. Laurel was out having a ball on the floor as she danced with the guy she had met a month ago. Felicity was resting having a drink of water before returning to the floor with a girl from the QC IT department Ashley. Ashley was new since Oliver regained the company and her and Felicity struck up a great friendship. Ashley was flirting with a guy at the bar behind Felicity. Felicity thanks to her training from Diggle was focused on the floor and Laurel when Ashley's object of interest approached with his friend.
Oliver had been called to Verdant from the lair as they needed his signature on forms for payroll and orders that evening. He exited the office and looked over the floor and saw her. He had promised to give her the night off so she could have some girl time. He saw her watching out for Laurel and noticed Ashley next to her. He saw her bouncing her feet to the music. He smiled seeing her arrow necklace sparkle around her neck. He watched as two guys approached from behind. One had Ashley's focus. The other tried to get Felicity's attention. To try to gain space she put the table in between them. The guy kept trying to get closer. She skirted his movements using the skills Diggle had taught her. A new song caught her attention and she darted out to the floor with the guy trailing behind.
As she began to dance he moved closer. Oliver watched as he approached her from behind. She brushed him off of her and tried to continue having a fun night. He had enough and decided a little surprise was appropriate. He approached her and saw the smile reach her eyes. The guy just watched as Oliver pulled Felicity to him and began to dance. Another song began as Oliver pulled her closer. He smiled noticing her green dress another mark that she belonged to him. His arm around her waist caused her eyes to close and a slight sigh from her lips. She had told Oliver how his touch made her feel safe and protected. At the end of the dance, he led her over in order to say hello to Ashley and Laurel. He placed a quick kiss on her lips and headed out.
As he left, Ashley spoke to Felicity, "Okay, what was with him?"
Felicity looked surprised and responded, "What do you mean, Ashley?"
"Oliver just acted very possessive. You think he was jealous?"
"No. Your friend's friend just was not catching the clue that I was not interested." Felicity said with a laugh in her voice.
Later that evening, Felicity was stepping out of Ashley's car and waved good-bye as she entered her building. She smiled thinking over her evening. Her smile got larger thinking about Oliver's response to the other guy. 'He can't help himself. No one messes with people he loves.' She thought as she reached her apartment door. She opened and relocked the door behind her. As she set down her clutch on the coffee table, she noticed a white rose and a note. She smiled as she picked up the note. She recognized the handwriting as she read. Sorry to interrupt your night. You know I get possessive. Wanted to be sure the other guy got the message you were taken. Sleep well. O. She whispered to the room around her, "It was no interruption at all." She picked up the rose again and after placing it in water, walked back to her bedroom.