It started with a business dinner and a safe haven
Felicity had never been so happy. The last weeks with Oliver were sheer bliss. She could not stop smiling to herself. "What are you thinking?" Oliver asked as he slipped behind her and put his arms around her. she turned around and put her arms around his neck. "Oh, nothing important, only about you," Oliver's eyes sparkled mischievously. "I'll show you nothing important" He leaned down and claimed her lips for himself. He nibbled on her bottom lip, begging for entrance. their tongues entangled in a heated battle, which, however, went without apparent winners. "Guys, really?" Tommy groaned. "Not even for one second you can not act lovey-dovey ? I get caries because of you." Felicity stuck her tongue out. "Find yourself a girlfriend, Merlyn" "So I'll be like you? No thanks"
Felicity would have his head. He was already late. They had planned to eat at a nice restaurant and after that, to watch the new 'Avengers'. Oliver had forgotten the time while working out. When he finally returned to reality He had only fifteen minutes to get ready. His realization was followed by the quickest shower of his life. So he rushed down the stairs, buttoning his shirt as his mother stepped in his way. "There you are, Oliver. Everyone is waiting" Oliver paused and looked at her confused. "The business dinner with your father's friends" Oliver was now even more confused. But that was not until next week, he thought. Had he mabe forgotten it? But Felicity certainly would have reminded him. She knew his schedule better than him. "I can't. I have a date" His mother sighed, exasperated. "Oliver, that's important. What date, you however had, can wait. I'll give you ten minutes," she left him standing there in the entrance hall. Oliver played with the idea to leave the house nevertheless, but the wrath of his mother he wouldn't survive. However, he took his phone out of his pants pocket and called felicity. "Felicity, you remember the business meal that I have to attend, the really important one. That is apparently today" "Eh? That can't be. That is not until next week" "That's what I've said to my mother. We have unfortunately to cancel our plans. ""Out of the question! I come over" "You would do that" "I've been looking forward to an evening with you and I'll get an evening with you, no matter what ." Oliver laughed with relief. She knew how uncomfortable he felt at such dinners. To have her there made things extremely more tolerable. "See you soon"
That Felicity was upset was an understatement. She had been looking forward to a nice evening with her boyfriend. But now they stuck at this boring dinner. She could have sworn that Moira was doing it on purpose. That Moira did not like her, was clear from the moment Oliver had introduced them. That Felicity was Oliver's girlfriend, was moira a thorn in her side. Moira would never be satisfied with Felicity for her son. Felicity would never be good enough for her son. Nevertheless that did not stop felicity to prove Moira that she deserved to be with Oliver. So Felicity was eagerly awaiting the chance to show off her skills and knowledge.
And the opportunity came. "We must find a way to use the excess heat" "Cogeneration," Felicity said. Everyone at the table looked at her confused and she began to explain.
Oliver later pulled Felicity with him into the farthest corner of the garden. "I've never brought anyone here. Not even knows Tommy about this place." They were at the edge of the grounds. "This is my safe haven. I've always came here when everything was too much for me. Here no one bothered me. Here I didn't have to pretend. Here I could be whoever I wanted to." He led them to a small clearing. "Only Raisa knew where I always disappeared to. She brought me food when I lost track of time. But after Thea was born, I spent here less and less time. she needed me. I had to protect my baby sister" He paused. "I wanted to show you this place because it is important to me" He looked deep into her eyes. "Just as important as you" Felicity had tears in his eyes. "Thank you for showing it me. This means a lot to me. This place is wonderful" Oliver pulled her into his arms and kissed her brow. "Thank you for being in my life."