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There were only two more weeks till graduation. Today was the day of the prom. However, Oliver had absolutely no desire to go. But he had no choice. Isabel would make a big fuss about it, not to mention his mother, especially his mother. Everything he had done the last few weeks was to please his mother. If it were up to him, he would not have left his bed. But such a behavior was not one for a Queen. Queens are winners and they do not show how little things like heartache get them off track. The first few weeks were hard. He missed Felicity like crazy, but he knew she wouldn't change her mind. She had made her decision and he had to deal with it. He had Sara asked to take care of Felicity. Despite everything, he wanted someone to be there for her. Like Tommy was there for him. He was his support and his rock. But as much as Oliver didn't want to, the earth didn't stop moving and so did his life. After repeated insistence of his mother he got together with Isabel, but she couldn't fill the void. No one would be able to fill this emptiness, Oliver thought bitterly.
He kicked the ball with full power into the goal. Today the football training was canceled due to the evening events. He had sent a text to Isabel that he had something else to do. He did not want to go through with her again about his speech, if they should be crowned Prom King and Queen. So he had told her something of an emergency training. But it was to no avail. His thoughts were buzzing around Felicity and he just couldn't push her out of his mind. He decided to go home and train there in the gym. Changed and with keys and helmet for his Ducati in his hand he walked over to his motorcycle when he noticed Isabel at the curb. She had not noticed him to his luck. She otherwise would have given him a reprimand. She behaved more and more like his mother. A limo pulled up in front of her and she got in. Oliver found that odd. Had she not at noon today said that one of her friends would pick her up in order to get ready together? But Oliver knew for a fact that none of her friends had a limousine. Moreover the car seemed to him somehow familiar. He quickly put his helmet on, straddled the motorcycle and followed. He wanted to find out why he had this weird feeling in his stomach. Why did he feel that his entire world is about to be turned upside down.
The limousine stopped in front of a 5-star hotel half an hour outside of Starling City. Oliver watched as Isabell got out and stepped into the hotel. He hid his bike in the bushes. Unrecognized he got into the hotel in time to see how the elevator doors closed behind her. Oliver ran up the stairs to peek out the door at each floor to see if she had gotten out. He thanked his extensive soccer training that made this possible. At the 13th floor she left the elevator. As quietly as possible Oliver followed until she halted before a door and knocked. Oliver peered cautiously around the corner. The door opened. Isabell pulled the man by his tie down to her to kiss him passionately. Oliver tried to recognize him better. But when he did this, he wished he hadn't. He let out a loud gasp. "Dad" The two lovers froze. "No! That can't be happening right now. Dad, how could you?" Oliver couldn't think straight, couldn't comprehend what he had seen. .And then he got angry. "How could you do this to me? Dad, she's underage. That is so disgusting." Oliver grimaced in loathing. "Don't make such a fuss, Oliver. You've barely touched me and I have needs. Somewhere else I had to get it. It's your own fault." Oliver shook his head. "I'm through with you, with both of you." As he stalked away angrily, he noted that not the betrayal of Isabell bothered him so much, but rather that of his own father.
Oliver stormed into the house still high on anger. He let the door slam against the wall, not caring what his mother thought. Thea came running into the hall. "Ollie? Are you all right?" Oliver tried to calm down, so as not to frighten his little sister. But it was in vain. "I broke up with Isabell" He'd caught her with her father, which he kept better for himself. "Good! I didn't like her. Now you can get back together with Lissy" "That's not happening. I forbid it! I didn't get rid of her, so you can go back to her and let her destroy the family name" ,sounded the authoritative voice of their mother. It was suddenly very quiet. You could hear a pin drop, so quiet it was. "What do you mean: You got rid of her? What did you do, Mom?" Moira made no reply. Oliver raised his voice. "Answers! Now!" Still no response. "Mom, if you don't tell me what you've done, I'm going to talk to the press about Dads affair with a minor." Moira was shocked. She slipped all facial features. "Oh, that bastard." Oliver lost his patience. "MOM, WHAT DID YOU DO TO FELICITY?" Oliver didn't even care that Thea was still in the room. He had enough of the secrets and the lies He wanted the truth. And he wanted it now, so he could fix the damage that was done. "Okay, if that's your answer," Oliver turned to the door. "She would have destroyed everything. Oliver, don't you see? Her mother is a waitress. She was not a good match for you." Oliver gave his mother a dirty look. "Go on!" He said icily. "I threatened her that if she does not end the relationship with you, that I would make sure that no university would ever accept her." Oliver was flabbergasted. First his father, then his mother. Everything made sense. His mother had never liked Felicity. She had never given her a chance, because Moira's opinion, she was beneath her dignity. She had threatened to destroy Felicity's dream. He would never forgive her. He could understand why Felicity had chosen her dream. She had been unsure of their relationship. He had never told her let alone shown the importance she was to him. He reached a livid critical decision. He decided his parents would no longer determine his life. He was his own man as of today. "Thea, go up. Pack some clothes. We're leaving," he told his sister. She followed his demand instantly. "You will transfer custody of Thea to me. You give me full access to my trust fund. You never will contact us. You will leave Felicity alone from today on, you are no longer to act as our parents. If you do not do as I say, I go to the press" He followed Thea up to pack his own things. Moira stared after him speechless. Half an hour later, he was sitting in the car with Thea course for the Merlyn Villa, when he realized what he had just done. He had just disowned his family and that was truly liberating.
Felicity was lying face down on her bed. Only two weeks she had to spend in this hell, then, she would go to Cambridge, to get a feel for the place before she would move there in the fall. "Honey, will you be okay?" Donna stood in the door. Felicity turned her head to her mother. While her own relationship had gone to pieces, her mother had had hit it off with Quentin Lance. Felicity was happy for her mother. At first, she had found it difficult to wrap her head around it. However, after an extensive conversation with all parties involved, it was clear that if they were all honest with each other that might work it. "Should you be already gone?" "Is it really okay if I leave with Quentin for the weekend? I can still stay. Quentin would understand." "Go, Mom. I'll be fine. I'll probably watch some movies and tomorrow I meet up with Sara. Don't worry about me! Enjoy the weekend." Both heard how someone opened the front door. "Are you sure?" "Mum! Get out! Have fun!" Felicity just wanted to be left alone now. But then she heard heavy footsteps racing up the stairs. Out of nowhere, a pair of lips were pressed to hers. But as soon as the pressure was on her lips, as quickly it was gone again and Felicity stared into the blue eyes that haunted her dreams. "Why did not you say anything? Why did not you tell me what my mother had done?" Oliver knelt beside her bed. Felicity swallowed hard. "I thought you wouldn't believe me. She's after all your mother." Felicity started to cry. "I didn't want to lose my dream. I'm so sorry, Oliver." Oliver pulled her into his arms and let her cry on on his shoulder. When her sobs were less and she only sniffled, he started talking. "Want to know how I found out about the blackmail?" Felicity had her face buried in his shoulder, and he heard only a muffled "Yes". Oliver took a deep breath. "Isabel has been having an affair with my father." Felicity gasped. "Yeah, she was picked up by a limo after school. I found that odd, so I followed her. And in a hotel outside of Starling I then caught them" Felicity hugged him tightly. "Oh Oliver" He shook his head. As if he would try to get rid of the images. "With my own father." I've never felt so betrayed . I headed back home. It came to a confrontation with my mother. There she let slip the matter with the threat." He moved Felicity away a bit of himself, so he could look her in the eyes. "I told my mother that I want no contact and that they should leave you alone. Otherwise, I'm going to the press. Then Thea and I packed our things and left." He gently stroked her hair. "So, please give me another chance" He looked so vulnerable in this moment that Felicity could not help but to kiss him.
Both were entwined on the floor. Every now and then Oliver pressed a kiss on her head. "What now?" asked Felicity. Oliver just opened his mouth to answers, but was beat to it. "You make yourselves ready now and go to the prom." Thea stood, propped her hands on her hips, in space. "Thea, what are you doing here?" Oliver asked surprised. "You were so fixed on getting to Felicity that you had not realized that I was sitting in the car. So get ready. Your suit I left downstairs. I'm going to help Felicity get ready. "She shooed Oliver out of the room." If you're do something like that again, I'll kill you. "Thea said sternly before she pulled Felicity into a hug." I missed you, Lissy "Felicity tightened her grip to Thea." I love you too, "Thea pushed her away and maneuvered her into the bathroom." Let's go! We have little time and so much to do. "
Oliver was sitting at the kitchen counter and explained to Captain Lance the events of the day. He was wearing a black suit with silver-shimmering tie. Thea entered the kitchen. "Your princess is waiting." Oliver jumped up and stepped into the hallway. There Felicity was waiting for him. Her dress reached her only to her knees. The skirt was rose-colored. Her bodice had a Sweetheart neckline and was covered with silver stones. Her hair she wore in a French braid. Oliver cupped her face. "You look gorgeous" Before he kissed her. Donna made thousands of pictures of the two and promised to take Thea back to the Merlyn mansion. Oliver and Felicity left hand in hand.
Oliver stood with Felicity in his arms, on the edge of the stage. Soon they would announce the Prom King and Queen. Their friends had been surprised when they had shown up together. Oliver had explained the situation to Diggle, Lyla and Sara. Tommy already knew. It rained congratulations from their friends.
"And the Prom King is ... Oliver Queen" "Back in a minute" Oliver stepped onto the podium in order to accept his crown. Felicity and he had previously spoken about what he should do in that case. Felicity said, he should accept the crown. She wouldn't mind. Should Isabel get a dance but she got him as long as he could stand it to be with her. He assured her consequently she would never get rid of him. "And the moment we've all been waiting for. The prom queen is ... Felicity Smoak" A raging applause burst out in the auditorium. Sara pushed the shocked Felicity onto the stage. Headmaster Steele placed the crown to her head. Then he congratulated Oliver and Felicity. Oliver led Felicity to the dance floor and put his arms around her. Felicity saw Isabel over Oliver's shoulder. If looks could kill, Felicity would have died a thousand deaths. Felicity smirked smugly to Isabel and snuggled deeper into Oliver's arms.
"I love you," Oliver whispered in her ear. Felicity looked at him in shock. "You do?" He smiled gently. "Yes, I do," Felicity beamed "In this case. I love you, too" Oliver leaned down to her and kissed her. Who would have thought, that Thea's birthday would lead up to this kind of happiness.