A/N: Short tag for the end of the episode. Enjoy!
"Mayor?"
Oliver gave her a moment to process before pressing his lips into a tight line and dipping his head with a little 'mmhmm' of confirmation.
"But...your mother and all the others and…" Felicity trailed off because the look in his eyes was nothing but pure determination and conviction.
A long slow breath blew from her pursed mouth as she gave him a smile that started small and grew larger. "Okay. What do we need to do first." Because what other option was there than to support him any way she could.
His surprise at her words was evident in the slight furrow of his brow but it soon vanished as his shoulders slumped and then shook with laughter. "I have no idea."
She pushed in closer, dropping her chin to rest against his shoulder as she gave his arm a squeeze, "Come on, you had to have paid a little bit of attention when your mom was doing this."
"I wasn't exactly on speaking terms with her for half of her campaign. I just...I feel like this is something I need to do."
"Then I will be by your side the entire way, whatever you need, whatever I can do."
"Thank you."
"I'm not sure I can fund an entire campaign. I'm not actually sure what I make but I do know I cut out my fourth quarter bonus." she said with a wince, "Sorry, that could have paid for some signs or all those little flags or something."
"Felicity-"
Oliver turned, hands finding her waist as he tugged her into his chest, "Thank you. I couldn't do this without you and I mean that literally. You gave me hope. You showed me the light. The person I was last year…" he shook his head and looked out into the city, "I couldn't have done this then."
"Well then, you are very welcome." she said with a grin, looping her arms around his neck as she rose on her toes for a kiss.
"Are you okay with this though? You're already running Palmer Tech and with our nighttime activities."
She couldn't help the wicked thoughts that crossed her mind, "I don't think you running for Mayor will get in the way of that." she said while pushing her hips into his.
A chuckle escaped his throat, one hand sliding down to palm her ass, "I didn't mean those nighttime activities."
"Oh," she said with fake innocence, "I must have misunderstood."
"Mmmhmm," he replied unconvinced.
"I know last time you didn't do such a great job balancing your day job and being a hero but like you said you're doing things differently this time. I have complete faith you can handle it."
He just laughed again, "That's also not what I meant. I mean you. This doesn't just affect me."
She tilted her head in confusion. "What do you mean then?"
Oliver leaned forward, lips just brushing her ear as he whispered, and she felt her stomach erupt with butterflies at his words. "What about being the de facto First Lady of Star City?"
"...Oh god."
