Anonymous requested: Hi again... another request... could you write something about Oliver failing Felicity on something he promised her? can be anything... a lunch date, a movie night, them going to a theater or a concert... BTW - I think this is my favorite one so far.

The sound of heels coming down the stairs drew his attention away from his research for the first time in hours. Oliver turned to find Felicity, dressed to the nines in a short red dress and those strappy heels he loved and he realized he'd made a huge mistake.

His eyes widened in horror.

"Oh no, what time is it?" he asked, frantically looking back to the computer clock.

Felicity's glare could freeze fire. "Way past making our reservation, and then some."

Oliver dropped his head into his hands, rubbing his eyes.

"Felicity, I am so sorry."

"We missed the play too."

Oliver groaned, standing and taking a step forwards, but she crossed her arms in front of her, bringing him to a halt. Her body-language practically screamed, "You stay there, I'll stay here." The look on her face wasn't helping matters.

"I can't apologize enough, Felicity. I got completely distracted doing some research for my meeting with Isabel tomorrow…"

"Oh, great! Well, at least I know it was something really important and interesting that made you stand me up."

"No, Felicity, that's not what-"

"Oliver, we got these tickets months ago!"

He flinched. "I know, I-"

"They're only here one night!"

"Felicity, I can't even begin to-"

"You knew how much I was looking forward to this!"

Oliver hung his head, running a hand through his hair. He finally looked back at Felicity. Her cheeks were flushed with frustration, unshed tears in her eyes. She looked so disappointed…

"You're right. I'm so sorry. I - I failed you Felicity…" He dropped his eyes in shame.

A moment went by, and then…

A giggle.

What?

Oliver looked up, frowning in confusion. Felicity had her hand up, trying to cover the fact that she was laughing. Another giggle broke through, followed by a snort. An actual snort.

She held her hand up, shaking her head, clearly trying to get control of herself, but she finally let go, bending over as laughter bubbled out of her, ringing clearly through the foundry.

Oliver was completely lost.

"I'm still angry," she gasped, in between laughs, "But you-" she lost it again, eyes scrunched shut as Oliver looked on, nonplussed.

"Your face!" Felicity exclaimed, gasping and clutching her stomach. "The drama!"

Now it was Oliver's turn to feel slightly offended. He was honestly trying to apologize and Felicity was-

"I've failed you Felicity!" she exclaimed, frowning and making her voice deep before she dissolved into giggles again. "I'm just picturing you -" she waved her hand, "pointing a bow and arrow at yourself, with the outfit and everything going all, 'You have failed this Felicity!'" There were tears, actual tears streaming down her face.

Oliver's eyes widened for a second, but then a sheepish grin spread across his face. He rubbed the back of his neck, chuckling in embarrassment. But at least she was smiling.

"I guess sometimes I go a little over the top…" he said. Felicity just nodded, still unable to speak. He finally stepped forward, brushing his hands down her arms, smiling at the beautiful woman before him. She wiped her eyes, taking a few deep breaths, but still grinning as she looked up.

"I am sorry," he said, sincerely. "I'll make sure it never happens again."

Felicity nodded, and Oliver leaned in to kiss her. His lips had barely brushed hers when her shoulders began to shake and she snorted again.

Oliver pulled away, biting his lip and looking up at the ceiling.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Felicity gasped, shaking her head. "But - you have failed this Felicity! Oh my God!"

Oliver sighed.

"Why don't you head back to your place," he said, trying to keep a straight face, "And I'll come by as soon as I shut everything down here to show you how sorry I really am?"

Felicity just nodded, still grinning. "I'll be waiting," she said, turning away, "And I'll leave the heels on."

Oliver's eyes darkened as he watched her go.

But then she muttered, "You have failed this Felicity!" dramatically halfway up the steps with a snort and he sighed.

Oliver was never going to live this one down.