Hello everyone. I am so sorry it has taken me so long to update. I had to prepare for the LSATs which I took this morning. This chapter was longer than normal so i split it up into two parts. I am working on the update for Come Back to Us at this moment, and will hopefully be up tonight. I hope you all enjoy. Thank you for reading, and as always.. Happy Olitzing.

Fitz woke up and noticed Liv was still asleep. He laid there and watched as the sun slowly began to peek through the curtains and danced across Liv's skin. She looked so tiny laying next to him in the huge bed as she snuggled closer to him for warmth. Fitz moved closer to Liv and wrapped his arms around her trying to warm her up.

Fitz began moving his hand up and down Liv's arm in attempts to bring warmth to her body. What began as something innocent took on a life of it's own. Fitz found his hands creeping slowly towards Liv's breasts as he gently tugged in each nipple. He paused for a moment as Liv moaned but did not wake up.

When Liv silenced, Fitz's hand began working its way down her side to her thigh. He paused again as Liv moaned, and continued only when she had settled.

Fitz's hand continued it's journey seeking the bundle of nerves between Liv's thighs. Fitz began stroking the bundle of nerves, and was pleased when Liv who was very much still asleep, turned and parted her legs for him. Fitz dipped two fingers inside of Liv's core and groaned at how slippery her sex was. He began pumping his fingers in and out of her while massaging her clit with his thumb.

Fitz watched as Liv's face began to twist in response to Fitz's actions as she slept. The faces that she was making were very much similar to those she made when she was awake. Fitz began trailing kisses down Liv's body until his mouth had met his hand. He continued to work his fingers in and out of her as his tongue took the place of his thumb.

Fitz heard Liv's breathing quicken and she began to moan.

"Don't stop, Fitz don..." Liv gasped fighting to not leave her pleasure filled dream. Liv's hands found their way into Fitz's hair as she slowly awakened and realized she wasn't dreaming.

"Fitz..." She gasped as her hips thrust upwards meeting Fitz's mouth.

Fitz quickened his motions as Liv began thrashing against him and he knew she was almost there. Fitz drew Liv's nub into his mouth causing her body to explode from the inside out.

Liv began clawing at Fitz, begging him to enter her, and Fitz was more than willing to oblige. He traced a path up Liv's body and covered her mouth with his. The mix of tasting herself on Fitz's lips, coupled with him entering her core sent Liv's mind spiraling. She threw her arms around his neck, refusing to lose lip contact as Fitz began slowly thrusting in and out of her.

Liv's heart began to pound and her breathing became shallow as Fitz continued his deep strokes. Fitz came up for air but continued his thrusting as he looked into Liv's eyes. No words were needed as everything that needed to be said was right there staring back at him. Fitz watched as Liv bit her lower lip and her eyes began to flutter closed. He couldn't think of anything sexier than witnessing just how much his movements pleased her, and the fluttering of her still heavy eyelids increased the appeal.

Fitz felt Liv's walls begin to close in, making every thrust more powerful than the one before it. Fitz buried his head into Liv's neck and began licking and sucking the soft, supple skin there. Liv dug her nails into Fitz's back and cried out as her body began to shake, and her orgasm took over. A few moments later Fitz found his release deep inside of Liv's walls. He rolled over to his side and pulled Liv against him so they were now in a spooning position.

"Good morning." Fitz said as he wrapped his arms around Liv.

"Hmmm. Good morning. I must say that was an amazing wake up call. Bravissimo Mr... President." Liv replied as she wiggled herself closer to Fitz.

Liv laid there as the sun was now pouring through the curtains of the bedroom in Blair House. In eight years, Liv could count on one hand the number of times she woke up in Fitz's arms. It was a wonderful feeling and honestly, it was definitely something she could get used to.

"How did you sleep?" She asked as Fitz began placing tender kisses on her neck.

"I dreamt of you all night Livvie. I dreamt of us, of Zion. I dreamt of the family that we have, and the family we will expand on. I've never slept so well in my life."

Liv turned to Fitz and welcomed the feeling of him holding her close. Olivia Pope may not have been the girl that needed protecting, but she had never felt safer than she did when she laid in Fitz's arms. Fitz looked down at Liv and smiled.

"So what do you want to do today?" Fitz asked as he kissed her softly.

"Seeing as how I don't have a change of clothes, I'd love to say let's stay in bed all day but..."

"Then say it. I am all for staying in this bed with you all day."

"But, I'm starving so maybe we should eat and then we can talk about getting back to bed." Liv replied as she allowed her fingers to dance across Fitz's chest.

Fitz kissed Liv one more time before reaching for his phone and called Tom, sending him out to retrieve breakfast for the two of them, and a change of clothing for Liv. Liv had forgotten that Tom still had a key to her apartment. After two attempts on her life, Fitz demanded Tom have a copy just in case there was an emergency and no one could get to her. Fitz hung up the phone after giving Tom their order and turned back to Liv.

"What are the plans for Zion's birthday? I know his party is this weekend coming up, but I was thinking of a family outing on his actual birthday." Fitz asked. The tone in his voice made Liv wonder if he was more excited about their son's birthday than Zion was. It would after all be the first birthday Fitz would spend with him.

"Well, what did you have in mind? We all normally get together and take Zion out as a group, then finish out the day with cake and his presents." Liv asked as she pulled Fitz's arm around her tighter.

"We can do the group thing. That isn't a problem. I was thinking maybe we could take him to see the Constitution, and a few other things before I leave office. Maybe we can do that Sunday instead."

"Sunday is perfect. You know Fitz, I remember when you took me to see the constitution." Liv said as she kissed Fitz's chest.

"It's a new world." Fitz replied as he recalled the events of that evening.

"It's new world." Liv echoed as she joined Fitz in the memory.

When Fitz entered the White House, he recalled how Liv immediately fell in love with the rose garden. He also knew Mellie could care less about the roses, so Fitz decided that should be their spot. Whenever Fitz set off to find Liv, he knew if she was nowhere else, the rose garden is where she would be.

The rose garden was sacred to them. It had the power to enhance their feelings for one another. It seemed like whenever they were there, their feelings were set to overdrive. They experienced some pretty intense moments in that garden.

Liv laid there and recalled the first time Fitz proclaimed his love for her. Even through the yelling and frustration, Liv got the message loud and clear.

"I love you, I'm in love with you, you are the love of my life. My every feeling is controlled by the look on your face. I can't breathe without I can't sleep without you..."

Liv remembered how vulnerable she felt after that moment. She had strong feelings for Fitz, and had finally admitted to herself she allowed herself to fall in love with the very married president of the United States. She was unsure of how he felt about her, and wanted to end things. No matter what their hearts, or their bodies relayed, Liv always saw herself as being nothing more than his mistress.

One day when she was walking through the rose garden, Liv reached their spot and began to daydream. She pictured Fitz kneeling down on one knee, and proposing to her in the middle of the garden. She quickly pushed that thought from her mind as she began to tell herself he would never choose her.

Tears began to roll down Liv's cheeks as she began to wonder if Fitz would have proposed to her in that rose garden. With only a few days left in office, Liv knew it would never happen, and she only had herself to blame.

Fitz looked down at Liv as he felt her tears reach his chest. He dried her eyes an tilted her head upwards.

"Livvie, you do know that every word I spoke that night still rings true today. In fact, why don't we go over to the rose garden tonight. There is something I have been wanting to show you."

Liv nodded as Fitz's phone rang. It was Tom calling to say he had returned with their food and items for Liv. Fitz climbed out of bed and threw on a pair of shorts and set off to meet Tom. It was then Liv realized Fitz had this weekend planned. He didn't live at Blair House, and Mellie was out of the picture which meant he had no reason to leave clothes there. Fitz returned a few moments later and realized he had been caught.

"Am I in trouble?" Fitz asked as he made his way to the bed with a tray full of food and Liv's suitcase.

"Not at all. At least not the way you think." Liv responded as she sat up and smiled at Fitz.

"So you aren't going to run out of here the first chance you get?"

"I'm never running away from you, ever again."

A sense of relief washed over Fitz. Liv had always been one to flee when things couldn't ever be better. He knew she struggled with abandonment issues, and Fitz vowed to himself he would help her overcome that fear. Tonight in the rose garden would be the first step of many.

Fitz sat down, and liv reached foe the remote to turn on the news as they sat and ate breakfast. Every news station in America was talking about the plans for Monday's inaugural ball. Their story showed up for a few moments, but at the moment, no one had anything negative to say. Most responses showed many people were indifferent to the news. Liv and Fitz watched as a few people were interviewed.

"What do I care? The man will be out of office in less than a week. Im glad he's taking ownership of his responsibilities."

"So this revelation doesn't change you opinion of the president."

"The man doesn't pay my bills so why should I care. He's being a man about it so whatever. I've got kids of my own. Ain't nobody got time be worrying about where he rests his head and who he produces. I wish the man luck."

Liv cringed at the woman's abuse of vocabulary, but smiled at her intent. They watched as another person was interviewed.

"I think it's despicable. We knew the man couldn't keep it in his pants, but to be as careless as to create a life. And the mother, she had the child and protected this man so he could remain in office. She should of held him accountable for his actions. Raising a child on your own out of wedlock. I couldn't imagine such a thing."

Liv looked at Fitz and they both spat of the same thing together "Right winged nut job!", and broke into a fit of laughter.

Normally Liv would take one bad comment out of hundreds to heart. For some reason at this time, she could care less.

"What does she think they are going to do, impeach me?" Fitz laughed as he tuned out of the woman's rambling.

They both fell silent as the news flashed a picture of Mellie. Liv turned the volume up.

"Former first lady Mellie Grant refuses to comment in depth on the matter. She only states that she wishes the two of them the best of luck in the future. Rumors have also began to surface that the former first lady knew of the affair, yet did nothing to stop it. Instead she encouraged the coupling."

Fitz and Liv looked at one another.

"Cyrus." They said and began laughing again. Leave it to Cyrus to still be worried about the optics.

Liv turned off the tv and headed towards her suitcases to see what Tom had packed. She unzipped it only to find she had enough clothes to last her for a week. Liv opened the second suitcase and turned to Fitz giving him a puzzling look when she noticed there were clothes for Zion as well.

"So Mr. President, how long were you planning on Zion and me staying?" Liv asked as her suspicions Fitz had planned this were being confirmed.

"I was thinking until Monday morning? That is if you want to. I just thought with the news breaking, it'd be safer to have you both here."

"Fitz..."

"Livvie, I want you both safe. If I wasn't who I am, I wouldn't be as worried. But I am and I can't change that and now the world knows Zion is my son. There are too many crazies out there for me to take a chance like that. I was going to have Cyrus bring Zion in with him on Monday when he comes in."

Liv sighed knowing Fitz would not give in. It was less than a week, and they'd be home again. She have have one problem.

" Fitz, how am I supposed to work from here?"

"I've already spoken to Abby and she says they don't need you in the office. They can call if there is a problem, and Tom brought your laptop."

Liv tilted her head as she realized everyone had been in on this plan except for her. Liv's mind began to wander as she tried to figure out just what Fitz had planned. Whatever it was, Liv didn't care. The important thing was that they were together. That was all that mattered.

"Fine, I'll stay. But your reasoning had better be good."

"Give me one day, and Livvie, I guarantee you will see it's worth it. I promise you won't want to leave. Just one day."

"One... day."

"One... day."