Felicity thought about what happened at lunch all day. Bruce was so possessive and rude. She needed to speak with him and make sure he understood that she was not a possession.
When she walked into the mansion, Bruce was waiting for her.
"Bruce, what were you thinking at lunch? You were very rude to Ted and it was embarrassing."
"Felicity, Ted Kord is interested in you. I just wanted to make sure that he understood that you are mine."
"Bruce, I am not a possession. I don't belong to anyone."
"I love you and maybe I was too strong. I need to get to the batcave. Are you coming?"
"Yes, but we need to talk about this. I don't want this to happen again."
For the next two weeks' things were better. Bruce did not show up at any more dinners. Felicity was in the batcave with him every night. Felicity received tests from Oliver twice daily. She called the team often and skyped with Dig and Lyla. Oliver started skyping her also. It all went bad one night in the batcave.
Felicity was on the comms. She saw a situation that was unsafe and told Bruce he needed to stand down and wait for the police. He ignored her and turned his comms off. She was scared and furious when he finally came back. He was bloody and limping.
"Bruce, what the hell were you thinking?"
"I had to get that scum. It was my decision. This is my mission and I will do things as I see fit."
"We are a team. I see all around you and If I tell you it is not safe, there is a reason."
"I make the decisions, here and at Wayne Enterprises. I don' t take orders."
Felicity was livid. She turned and left the mansion.
Felicity did not go to the batcave for the next few days and Bruce did not call her to come. He avoided her at work. Felicity spent the days at work and nights she went out to dinner with Cisco and Curtis. Ted noticed.
"Felicity is everything okay?"
"Yes, why?"
"You seem down and I haven't seen Bruce around lately."
"I am fine. We have both been busy."
Felicity was concerned about the way Bruce was acting. Did she make a mistake coming to Gotham?
After a week Bruce showed up at her office with a big bouquet of flowers. He asked if she would go to dinner and apologized for his outburst. Felicity agreed to go to dinner and talk it out. She was in Gotham and she made the decision to be with Bruce.
Bruce apologized again at dinner. He told Felicity he was upset about not catching the perp and reacted badly. He asked her to give them a chance to get things back on track and she agreed. Felicity went back to the batcave at night and worked during the day. The project was coming along and would be presented to the board in a month. Curtis, Cisco, Ted and Felicity were working long hours to get everything ready. They would present to the board at Wayne Enterprises and then the next day the board at Kord Industries since it was a joint project. Just as she was about to leave for the night, her phone rang.
"Felicity, Oliver was hurt and he is in the hospital. I knew you would want to know.
"Dig, is he okay? I will get the next flight out.
"He is in ICU. Text me your flight information when you find it out."
Felicity called Bruce.
"Bruce, Oliver is in ICU. I need to fly to Starling tonight. I am going to book a flight then go home and pack. I will be gone for a few days."
"Felicity, take the jet."
"Thank you, Bruce. I will call as soon as I know something."
Dig was waiting at the hospital.
"He was doing a patrol when he was jumped. He fought them off but one of them shot him. He was in surgery and they say the next 24 hours will tell. Go on in."
Felicity went into the room and sat next to Oliver's bed. He looked so pale. It was hard to imagine someone as strong as Oliver in this bed. She reached out and took his hand.
Oliver was dreaming. He thought he smelled vanilla and roses. That was a distinct smell that was Felicity. He also felt a small hand in his that felt like Felicity. Felicity was with Bruce Wayne in Gotham. He pried open his eyes. He saw blonde hair lying next to him on the bed. Felicity was here? He closed his eyes and opened them again just to make sure he was awake. Yes, Felicity was asleep with her head on his bed. He gasped.
"Oliver? You are awake? "Felicity lifted her head and Oliver was able to look into her beautiful blue eyes.
"You're here?" Oliver exclaimed.
"Where else would I be? Let me call the nurse and let her know you are awake.
" No, net yet. I just want to talk to you for a minute before they start poking me." Oliver reached over and gently put his hand on her cheek.
"Everyone was so worried. Are you okay? Do you want some water?" Felicity put a straw in a cup and put it up to his lips.
Oliver was so happy and he just wanted to reach out and kiss her. Felicity came to Starling to see him! She must care for him if she was here.
Oliver could not stop himself. He pulled her closer and kissed her. Felicity did not pull and kissed him back. Just as he was about to deepen the kiss, the doctor walked in.
"You are awake. Let me check you out."
"I will just go outside."
"Felicity, you will be back, right?"
'Of course."
Felicity went outside and received an unpleasant shock – Laurel Lance!
"Get out of my way" Laurel screamed and pushed Felicity. "I need to go in and see Ollie. He needs me."
Felicity was shocked. Was Oliver back with Laurel and he kissed her? When she saw Oliver in that hospital bed she realized she still had strong feelings for him but she should have known Laurel was with him.
Dig heard Laurel and ran over.
"Laurel, what are you doing here?"
"What do you mean? I am here to see Ollie."
"It is okay, Dig. I will leave." Felicity said sadly.
"No, Felicity, Oliver wants you here."
"Let her leave."
Dig looked at Felicity and could see she thought Oliver was choosing Laurel again. No way he was going down that road again.
"I will go ask Oliver if he wants to see you, Laurel and if he wants Felicity to leave." Dig walked into Oliver's room.
"Dig, what is going on out there?"
"Laurel is here demanding to see you. She told Felicity to leave and Felicity is ready to go."
Oliver tried to get out of bed but was unsteady.
"What are you doing, man? You just had surgery."
"Either help me or get out of the way."
Dig sighed. He walked over so Oliver could hold onto him and opened the door.
"Felicity, come back inside. The doctor is done. Laurel, what are you doing here?"
"You were hurt so I came right over, Ollie. I am here for you."
"Thank you, Laurel but as you can see I have Felicity here so you can go ahead home."
With that he grabbed Felicity's hand and shut the door. Dig opened it back up and went outside to leave the two talk.
Oliver leaned on Felicity and she walked him back to the bed. All of his wires were pulled out and the nurse walked in.
"What happened to your IV?"
"I pulled it out when I got up."
The nurse shook her head and hooked everything back up.
"Oliver, what were you thinking?"
"Felicity, you were leaving after you promised you would be back. I am not with Laurel. I want you here, not her."
"Okay, lay back down and get some sleep. I will be right here."
When Oliver went back to sleep, Felicity went out to get some coffee and see Dig. Laurel was gone but Dig was on a chair waiting.
"Is he okay?"
"Yes, they gave him some medicine and he is sleeping."
"He misses you, Felicity. I know you love him. Why are you still in Gotham with Bruce?"
"I care about Bruce. I also care for Oliver. I don't want to make a mistake or hurt anyone. I was sure about going but Bruce is different in Gotham. I can't come back. I have no job, no house and I am committed to Wayne Enterprises and this project."
"You can come back, Felicity. You know Oliver would have a job for you. He knows how badly he hurt you and what a mistake Laurel was. I know you feel like you owe Bruce but you should do what is best for you."
"I just don't know, Dig."
"I am going back to Gotham as soon as I know Oliver is okay. I have to finish this project and present it in a month. I probably need to just have some time to see how I feel and make a decision. I am going to let Bruce know I need time."
"That is a good plan. Lyla and I are always here for you."
Dig hugs Felicity and she walks back into the room.
Oliver makes a quick recovery. Dig brought some of the island herbs for him and the doctor agreed to release him. Oliver insists Dig bring him to the foundry. Felicity agrees to go with them to see the rest of the team.
Roy hugs her exclaiming, "Blondie, it is good to see you. When are you coming back?"
Thea tells her how much she misses her. She also gives her a big hug. Felicity checks the system and starts an update. Dig offers to go get some Big Belly. Roy and Thea go with him.
"I miss you, Felicity and I want you to come back home." Oliver tells her as he walks over to her.
"I miss you, too but I have to return to Gotham."
Oliver puts his hands on her face and kisses her. He angles her head to deepen the kiss. His hand moves to her back and he pulls her closer to him while his other hand runs through her hair.
Oliver was done waiting. He had Felicity here and he was not going to miss this opportunity. When Felicity did not pull away, he started kissing and nipping her neck. She was running her hands down his back. Oliver reached under her ass and lifted her up kissing her lips and running his tongue over her seam. She opened her mouth to give him better access. He carried her over to the med table and stood between her legs. They were lined up perfectly and Oliver rubbed up against her core. Felicity moaned softly. Oliver started to unbutton her blouse when they heard the code in the door. Felicity quickly buttoned up and jumped off the table. That brought her right up against him instead of away as she planned.
"I love you. Come back to me. Please, Felicity." Oliver begged as he stepped back from her.
"I need time to think. I have to go back and finish this project."
"What about Wayne? Are you going back to him?"
"No, I am going to tell Bruce I need time."
The team walked in with dinner. Before he walked away he told her," I am not letting you go again. I will be in Gotham for that gala. I missed the last one but I will be there for this one."
Felicity left the next day. She called Bruce and asked if they could meet at the mansion. Bruce was waiting when she arrived. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her.
"Welcome back. I missed you. I read that Queen is fine."
"Yes, thank you for letting me use the jet to go."
"Take the day off and we will spend it together. We can have lunch in bed."
Felicity stepped back and said, "We need to talk."
Bruce crossed his arms and walked over to the chair at this desk.
"Is this about Queen?"
"No, it is about me. I need some time to sort out my thoughts and feelings. I will come to the batcave and work but need a break."
"Felicity, you come back from Starling and want break. Do you think I am a fool?"
"Bruce, I told you I had feelings for both you and Oliver. I came here to be with YOU but things have been difficult between us. I should have done this before but I need some time to sort out how I feel. My heat will be coming and I have to be sure. I am sorry. I don't want to hurt anyone."
"Fine but you are still coming to the gala with me, correct?"
"Yes, of course."
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The next few weeks went by quickly. Felicity and Bruce worked together in the batcave. Bruce was loving and attentive. Cisco, Curtis, Ted and Felicity worked hard on the battery. Oliver texted and called daily. The presentation to both boards was a huge success. Before Felicity knew it the night of the gala was here. She had a bought a midnight blue backless gown with a slit up the side and a low neckline. She had a pair of silver strappy heels, clutch and she had her hair down curled. Felicity felt the dress showed off all her assets.
Bruce was talking to one of the coordinators when she saw Oliver. He was dressed in a tux with suspenders and he looked fantastic. He walked over kissing her check stating, "You look beautiful."
Felicity felt someone pulling at her arm. She looked back to see Bruce looking at her and Oliver.
"What are you doing her, Queen? You need to stay away from my girl."
Bruce was squeezing her arm so tight she knew she would have bruises in the morning.
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF HER NOW. YOU ARE HURTING HER." Oliver said in a low voice that resembled his Arrow voice.
Bruce loosened his hold but pulled her into his side. The two Alphas were staring down each other.
"I TOLD YOU TO GET YOUR HANDS OFF HER NOW."
"AND I TOLD YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM HER."
"I AM NOT STAYING AWAY FROM HER. I plan on being around A LOT."
Felicity could see they were attracting attention.
"You both need to stop. People are staring."
Oliver stepped back to walk away but he made this comment as he was leaving, "I am going to fight to bring her back where she belongs."
When Bruce responded with "She is mine and I am not letting you have her.", Felicity had enough. She walked over to Ted and asked if he would bring her home.