"Say something." Fitz begged

Olivia began to cry and ran back upstairs to her bedroom. She climbed in the bed, grabbed her body pillow and began to sob loudly and uncontrollably. Fitz followed her into the room. He watched as she attempted to cry all the pain away. Tears formed in his eyes. Fitz kicked his shoes off and climbed in the bed, laying face to face with Olivia. She peered over the top of her body pillow, her eyes reminiscent of a small child who had just lost her puppy. She wiped the tears from her face and stared back into Fitz's stormy blue grey eyes.

"Why are you here?" Olivia whispered

"You weren't answering my calls and a little birdie told me you'd be here." Fitz replied

"Cyrus." Olivia said

"Yes, Cyrus." Fitz said

"You left me." Olivia whined

"I know." Fitz said

"You didn't wait for me." Olivia whined once more

"I know, I'm sorry." Fitz apologized

"You're supposed to be here with me. Going to the farmer's market every other day. Vouching for my jam because you taste test every batch. You said you love me but you aren't here. You're whisking some supermodel around. I love you." Olivia sobbed

"Olivia, I'm here now. That's all that matters. I'm going to be your taste tester, in every sense of the word. Laila is a non factor. That same little birdie got carried away. I, LOVE, YOU. Now, forever. I'll be loving you always." Fitz proclaimed

"I love you too." Olivia said

Fitz paused and began to sing their favorite song. "You are my first breath,

my first smile and my morning cup of tea. Yours is the love that I pray for,

before I go to sleep. From the time I saw your face, I knew no other could erase. My loving you with each beat of my heart."

"We're here. This is Vermont. I make jam but you aren't mayor yet. You're here." Olivia sleepily whispered

"Yes, I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. Close your eyes and get some rest, beautiful." Fitz said before placing a kiss on her forehead

The two fell asleep soon after, with Fitz holding her. He woke up before she did in the morning. It had been so long since they fell asleep together, he almost forgot what it was like. There was so much peace in her face, peace he knew he was responsible for. Her breaths were short and calming. A smile crept on his face. He was here, with the love of his life. This was the beginning of the rest of their lives together. No more strategy meetings, annoying briefings, no more pretending he was happy. Pure silence, waking up when he pleased, fresh jam and his Livvy. He smiled at the thought and pulled Liv's body into his. He planted gentle kisses along her jawline, causing her to stir.

"I'm going to make it up to you for being so patient these 8 years. Thank you for waiting for me." Fitz whispered

"I love you." Olivia said groggily

"I love you." Fitz replied

"You're still here." Olivia whispered

"I'm still here." Fitz repeated back

"I'm not dreaming. I fell asleep with you and I wake up to you." Olivia muttered

"I'm right here, Sweet Baby." Fitz said in a reassuring tone

Olivia chuckled lightly and began to ramble on. "I'd have this dream where we'd be in bed, just like now and you were begging me to stay in bed, just so we could make love all day. Then I blurt something out about kids, I don't know how many we had but there were children. You'd tickle me, then kiss me and I'd wake up. Every night I'd have that dream and it's true this time."

"Well it's partly true." Fitz started

"What are you getting at?" Olivia asked

"For one, there aren't any children. Two, we haven't made love since that last time in the Oval almost a month ago. And the last time here? When I showed you the house." Fitz answered

"Well, let's get to it." Olivia said in a seductive tone

"Not quite yet. I have something to ask you." Fitz said seriously

"Go on." Olivia nervously stammered

"Livvy, for almost a decade, you've stood by my side. First as my most trusted advisor and now as the love of my life. You have stayed when others woulda most definitely left. You helped nurse me through the assassination attempt, the divorce and every scandal. You've made me into me. The man my father said I'd never be. We never did things traditional but I need to start doing right by you. I know slow isn't our speed but, I need to take it slow. I need the world to fall in love with you like I have. Olivia, reach into my pocket and grab that box."

Olivia opened the square box and a piece of paper fell out. Under that sat a small black box. The paper read as such

"Liv,

Will you be my girlfriend?

Yes [_] No [_] Maybe [_]

Fitz"

She opened the box and was stunned by the princess cut, white gold 3 karat diamond promise ring. She was blown away.

"It's juvenile but so is me not courting you the proper way. I love you, what's your answer?" Fitz nervously asked

"Hmmm, I don't know. Maybe? No I'm kidding, the answer is yes a million times." Olivia answered

Fitz took the ring out of the box and slid it onto Olivia's left ring finger. He smiled as she admired the ring.

"How does that dream end?" Fitz asked

"What dream?" Olivia asked with a confused tone

"The reoccurring dream you'd been having." Fitz replied

"Oh, you'd tickle me and I scream your name." Olivia answered quickly

"So something like this?" Fitz asked before beginning his tickle assault

"FITZ!" Olivia squeaked

The tickle battle went on for 10 minutes, Fitz tapping out first. They both laid down, out of breath staring into each other's eyes.

"Hi." Fitz said

"Hi." Olivia replied

I bet you thought I was gonna have him propose? Not yet! But this chapter pretty much speaks for itself. Vermont is happening at least here. Lemme know what you think in the review section!