Hey everyone. This update isn't very long, but I did promise I would update today. Between Easter and having a sick child it wasn't easy. Although this chapter is short it is a heavy one so I will try to update soon. I hope you all enjoy.

Fitz laid in bed looking at the woman lying in his arms. She looked so peaceful, so innocent, so calm. Fitz smiled as he wished it was possible that she always looked this calm. Fitz moved Liv's hair, exposing her neck, and began placing kisses on the exposed skin.

"Good morning Mr... President."

"Hmmmm, good morning Agent Pope." Fitz said as Liv turned to face him.

"What time is it?"

"A little after 5."

"And you're already awake? You have a speech to give tonight. Ocean City needs you well rested." Liv said as she began to climb out of bed and make her way to the bathroom. When she returned, Liv noticed that look in Fitz's eyes.

"Fitz... We don't have time." Liv said trying to stay clear of the bed. She knew the moment Fitz got his hands on her it was game over.

"Livvie, we have plenty of time. My first appointment isn't until 9, and we don't leave for Ocean City until 3. Come here." Fitz said as he slowly began crawling towards Liv like a lion stalking it's prey.

Liv tried to move to the left and found herself being pulled onto the bed and tackled by Fitz. He began nipping at her sides, provoking the most amazing laugh he had ever heard. Fitz stopped and stared into Liv's eyes, and suddenly the mood became serious.

Liv returned Fitz's gaze and knew that playtime was over. His look spoke nothing but love as he lowers his head and drew her bottom lip into his mouth. The kiss grew more and more intense as the moments passed on, and Liv gasped as she felt Fitz's length pressing firmly against her slick core.

"Make love to me Fitz." Liv said, her seductive tone more pleading than anything. Fitz lined himself up to Liv's center and entered her slowly. As Liv wrapped her arms around Fitz neck, she felt a sense of dread wash over her. Fitz's movements were slow, every stroke hitting her in the right spot which brought wave upon wave of pleasure ripping through Liv's body. There was something wrong, she could tell. But the pleasure was too great for Liv to focus.

"Open your eyes Livvie. I need to see you."

Liv opened her eyes, and found her answers in Fitz's. He was scared about the speech tonight. Scared of what may happen to him, or to her. Fitz was making love to her as if it would be the last time. Liv tangled her fingers into his hair, and began matching his movements thrust for thrust, with each move being more powerful than the last.

"Fitz, I love you."

"I love you too Livvie."

Those words brought them to the brink and they allowed their body to succumb to the waves crashing over them. As they lay there, their bodies still connected, Liv couldn't help the tears that were falling from her eyes. Truth be told she was terrified of what was to come as well. Granted their may be nothing, but her gut was telling her that tonight was the night.

Whoever Sally hired was going to go after Fitz tonight, she was sure of it. Liv hadn't realized she began sobbing until she felt Fitz pressing kisses on the top of her head. Liv looked up at Fitz and smiled as he wiped away her tears.

"Encore?"

"Encore."

Ocean City, Maryland - Convention Center

Liv and her men were making rounds for the fourth time that night. The closer they got to the time of Fitz giving his speech, the more nervous Liv became. At one point Liv hadn't even heard Cyrus as he went on one of his ten minute rants about how incompetent the buildings employees were.

Liv's eyes continuously scanned the room for hints of anyone wanting to cause danger to Fitz. She noticed Fitz, secure with her men on the left side of the stage. Liv turned and began scanning the right. She was so focused she hadn't heard his footsteps, but she definitely felt his presence.

"Mr. President, are you ready?" Liv asked without turning around. She smiled when she felt his arms wrap tightly around her waist. "Fitz, we are in public. Stop." Liv said as firmly as she could. Her body was betraying her, and she found herself melting in his arms. Fitz placed a kiss on her neck then smiled as he grabbed her arm and pulled her towards a closet. They went inside and Fitz locked the door behind them.

Immediately Fitz's hands and mouth were covering every inch of Liv's body as he possibly could, but it wasn't enough. Fitz pulled down Liv's zipper, and watched as her slacks fell to the floor. He lowered himself to his knees and helped Liv step out of her shoes and her pants. Fitz began teasing Liv's core over her laced thong, and moaned as he felt the moisture that was beginning to pool there.

"Fitz..."

"Quiet. You're too tense. Relax..." Fitz said as he slid Liv's panties down her legs and inserted two fingers into her core. Liv tangled her fingers into Fitz's hair as he lifted one leg above his shoulder.

Fitz couldn't say exactly what was wrong with him, but he knew had to touch, taste, and just be with his Livvie one last time before he hit the stage.

Fitz trailed kisses up to Liv's center, lapping up her juices as they began to flow. He took his time, paying extra careful attention to her bundle of nerves that were screaming for relief. Fitz worshiped Liv's body until he felt her body clench up as her orgasm took over. He pulled out his handkerchief and proceeded to clean Liv up as best he could before helping her back into her clothes. As he stood, Fitz placed the most passionate kiss Liv had ever experienced on her lips.

"Now I'm ready." Fitz said with a bright smile. However, his eyes told a different story. He was terrified. Not for him, he knew he was being guarded by the best. He was terrified for Liv.

"I love you Livvie." Fitz said. His voice was rough and broken, making it sound like it was the last time he'd ever be able to utter those words to her.

"I love you too Fitz." Liv said as she winked at Fitz. He nodded and made his way on stage and waited for his introduction.

"Ladies and gentlemen of Ocean City, I present to you PRESIDENT FITZGERALD THOMAS GRANT III!"

Liv scanned the crowd once again, taking in the crow that was roaring for their president. She wasn't sure why, but for some reason her senses were heightened. She studied each person's clap, their smile, even the way they stood. Liv scanned over the exits and the aisles. She scanned over the balcony and the people in the front row. It was almost as if Liv's eyes were taking in the entire room all at once. Liv's eyes scanned camera row where all of the new stations had been set up. That's when she saw him.

Hal...

What the hell was Hal doing here? Today was his day off. Liv looked as Hal walked towards the corner of camera row and slowly raised his camera.

Shit!

"Thank you for having me Ocean City! It's great to be here!"

Fuck!

"My fellow Americans, I stand before you today-"

Run Liv, this is it!

"-With a plan I believe you all will agree has the power to impact our futures for the better."

Faster Liv!

"This plan will benefit us well into the future, proving to be just as beneficial if not more to-"

Dive Liv!

BOOM...BOOM

Fitz!

Liv felt the moment the first bullet ripped through her flesh sending a searing pain straight through her arm. She felt the second shot rip through, setting her stomach on fire, then almost without warning, she hit the floor.

Fitz! Is he ok?

Liv felt the warm liquid oozing out of her as she fought to remain conscious. She forced her eyes to scan the crowd once more. Liv saw him standing in the same spot, raising his camera once again. Liv raised her gun and fired one shot, hitting Hal square between the eyes.

Liv fought to stay awake, but between the pain, and the loss of blood she was finding it difficult. Liv looked up as Fitz took her in his arms, his tears washing her face.

"Livvie"

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"It's not me!"

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"She needs medical attention now!"

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"There is no way in hell I'm leaving her!"

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"She's my bodyguard"

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"Livvie!"

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"Stay with me Livvie!"

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"C'mon sweet baby, stay with me."

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"NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Liv heard Fitz yell, then everything went dark.

Fitz sat holding Liv, willing her to open her eyes. He had never seen so much blood, and couldn't help the cries that escaped him as he sat their holding her limp body.

Everything began to blur as his agents, Liv's men, encircled Fitz, giving him privacy as best they could. One agent knelt down beside them and placed pressure on Liv's stomach as Fitz held pressure on her arm.

"They are right outside! What is taking so long?" Fitz yelled not realizing only a few minutes had passed. Then again, even a few minutes can seem like an eternity when the one you love is wounded and in need of help.

He breathed a sigh of relief when the paramedics finally arrived, and made their way through and over to Liv. He fought long and hard, but was finally allowed to ride in the ambulance with Liv. They were set to meet a chopper in a nearby field that would transfer her to James Madison.

Fitz climbed into the ambulance and began whispering to Liv as he held her hand. He began to tell her of the future he envisioned for them with two kids, maybe three. They would have a huge home in Vermont, and a puppy name Snickers. Snickers because the children would probably think his coloring resembled a snickers bar.

Fitz told Liv of the wedding he imagined for them, the honeymoon in Belize. He wanted to give Liv a reason to fight. He wanted Liv to fight for him, to fight for them.

"Fitz..."

"Livvie.. Shhhh, you don't have to say anything. Just save your strength."

"Fitz... I love..."

"She's crashing!" The paramedic yelled as they arrived at the chopper. They managed to get her heart started once again, and they quickly transferred her to chopper for James Madison Hospital.

Lights... Pain... Blurred faces... Fitz... Darkness...

"She's crashing! We're losing her!"