Ch.3 Crashing
"…and so they tried to ship me out of the Country to…to hold these foreign creatures because I am the First Lady, and I said, absolutely not! " Mellie complained. It seemed like every time there was an awkward pause, she'd ramble about something no one paid any attention to. Cyrus texted from his blackberry while Fitz attacked his champagne, and Liv sat very still, only adding to the conversation when needed. She was very numb lately so she planned on keeping her distance. She couldn't let it show that she was affected by him, so she went home, dressed and came to the white house on time. It slapped her in the face because he greeted her. Her knees trembled because he gazed at her, complimented her, then gushed on about how her black bubble dress really hugged her body in the right places. She wasn't falling for that this time. He probably did sleep with Amanda Tanner, she thought.
Beep ,Beep! Cyrus's phone went off.
"'Excuse me. I have to take this." He shuffled away but, Olivia couldn't shake the feeling that he seemed nervous.
"Fitz I'll be retiring to bed. Please escort Olivia out though. Goodnight everyone!" Mellie embraces Liv then pasts her husband without even acknowledging him. They sit for a moment. He's playing with his ring and Liv is silently praying she won't have another melt down.
"Champagne?" She shook her head no.
"Liv-"
"I think I should go. Cyrus can walk me out. I had a lovely time. Goodnight Mr. President." Liv ran out there before she got upset. That jerk! How could he? Olivia thought.
"I deserve that." She must've said it out loud because Fitz shrugged and pushed his hands in his pockets. He drew a deep breath and continued.
"You haven't spoken to me for forever Liv. " He touched her shoulder.
She walked faster. Her heart was racing and her gut was telling her to get out of there. He grabbed her hand.
"Liv….hey! Hey! Slow down I was hoping we could talk." She turned slowly, and with all her might she slapped him. Hard. She let him see the tears. She gave him time to process her anger. She hated how he acted and it literally could've killed her had she not of got out of the way. He caressed his face and starred at her shocked.
"You did this to me! You made me like this!I fell in love with you because of who you are. I was there for you when you couldn't do it!I helped you and you hurt me. You lead me on. You crushed my heart my hopes and my trust in you. You are just like all men." Her voice went deadly quiet.
He laughed. He smiled a teary smile.
"You think I used you? Liv, I am in love with you. I know that me threatening you with a knife doesn't seem so, but I had to pretend that I wanted to hurt you so that you'd feel you needed to stay. I wouldn't have done it, but you didn't want what we had. I wanted you. I still want you. I will give up everything for you…. Everything." He whispered that last part. By that time, their foreheads were touching.
She grabbed his neck. Their bodies pressed against one another. She was torn between anger love and bitterness.
"Did you sleep with Amanda Tanner?" She asked. She had no strength to yell anymore.
"No. I never once doubted what we have and I certainly won't give it up either" She leaned back. She was feeling nauseous again.
"Liv…Liv hey what's wrong?" He hugged her. They looked too cozy, especially since they were in the middle of the hallway, but neither one cared.
She held him in her arms like he would disappear. She wanted to stay like that forever. She wanted him to kiss away her fears, but he was taken. She couldn't sleep with him anymore and it killed her inside. Liv cried silent tears and so did he. They stayed like that long enough for Billy Chambers to catch them. He stood at the end of the hallway where they couldn't see him.
BILLY's perspective (third person…LOL)
5 Minutes before
He pulled another late night shift at the White House. He needed all the dirt he could get. He wanted Sally to crush President Grant. She worked so hard. They worked so hard. That's why he had "the man" become a client for Olivia, so he could get what he can. He even went the extra mile by hiring a few drivers to follow the president, Olivia, and Cyrus. It was one twisted plan, but he vowed to make it his goal to humiliate the President and have him impeached. Maybe all those missed birthday parties and corny dates would pay off. He walked down the hall with fresh pictures and recordings from the week. It was Friday evening and so he thought he could slip out quietly. He walked through the maze with a lite whistling tune. He was back in business.
Sniff. He paused. Was someone here? It sounded like they were crying. He made his way closer. Why were theyhugging like that? He was confused so he decided to stay and be nosy.
"I…I can't do this anymore. I'm sorry." Liv pushed away from him and cast her eyes down.
He kissed her. Wait, he really just kissed her? He thought. Billy was shocked.
Neither one of the men were surprised that she kissed Fitz back. Before they finished, she whispered against his lips, "I will always care about you, but we can't do this anymore. It's not fair to anyone." She struggled to continue.
"Fitz I'm…I just-"
"Say it please Olivia." Fitz begged. Just then, Billy's phone went off. They suddenly faced him.
Olivia ran as fast as she could while Fitz shuffled after her.
Bad move Mr. President. I just found your weak spot. He chuckled. He answered his phone then.
"They're involved." He skipped the greeting, it wasn't his style.
"I figured. That's something for your team to handle." The voice on the other end replied.
The call ended with the next move confirmed. Time to take out the trash! He walked out the building just in time to see the Black Honda drive out behind Olivia. They exchanged nods and he hurried to his car. The radio blares to life and "bites the Dust" plays. He smirks. Things just couldn't be better.
Author's note:
Hey guys! I love the reviews. Thanks for your support and I hope you stick around a little longer. Ch.4 will be coming soon!