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"Fitz I'm going to kill you!" Olivia warned with her arms outstretched in front of her to stop him.
"Come on Livvie it's just a little cat" he replied with a grin advancing towards her with the said cat in his arms. Later that week Sean and his wife Patricia had invited them to their house for dinner. It was a wonderful evening of great food and company. All night Fitz laughed as Olivia pulled her feet up as their cat Ginger came next to her. Even though she'd shared with him her fear of cats he thought it fun to pick up Ginger when they were all sitting and relaxing in the living room to scare her. Now he watched her with her back against one of the walls with no escape route and her arms outstretched to stop him.
"You know how much I'm afraid of cats. Please don't do this" she begged feeling as if she was going to die if he successfully placed the cat on her. As he got closer Olivia could feel her eyes growing wet from fear and panic. She closed her eyes and will her mind to think pleasant thoughts about cats. She won't remember the time one attacked her as a little girl or how their fur balls grosses her out. "Oh god" she whimpered.
"Fitzgerald you leave her alone!" Patty chastised him from her seat.
He dropped Ginger gently on the floor and watch as she climbed onto Patricia's lap. He was no longer laughing after he realized that Olivia's eyes were wet. She was really afraid of cats; he thought it was just her dislike for them. Feeling like an idiot he touched her hands trying to get her attention but she jumped from him.
Opening her eyes Olivia saw that the cat was back with his owner. "Excuse me" she said rushing out the room to the bathroom ignoring Fitz. She splashed water on her face to calm her racing heart. Her fears were replaced by anger towards Fitz. She couldn't believe he would pull a stunt like that when she was clearly afraid of cats. She would get her revenge on him.
Returning to her seat Patricia asked if she was ok and she replied, "Yes I am now. Sorry for earlier" she added with her eyes zeroing on Fitz.
Fitz gulped at her gaze; he knew he was in deep trouble. They spent a few more minutes talking with the older couple before getting ready to leave.
Fitz got up from his chair and went over to Sean. "I'll see you on Monday?"
"No I'll be in until Tuesday. Have an appointment" he replied. The two men shared a loose hug then he kissed Patricia on the cheek.
Olivia gives both of them brief hugs avoiding the cat before following Fitz out the door.
He opened her door and she took it wordlessly without saying thanks. She'll be giving him the silent treatment from now on.
"That was a lovely evening. Wasn't it?" He asked trying to pepper her.
Olivia looked straight ahead with her lips pursed not acknowledging him.
"Ok…. What do you want to do now? It's only 9."
Again his question was met with crickets.
Tapping his fingers on the steering wheel as he drove he felt the awkwardness of the silence getting to him.
"I'm sorry Livvie. I didn't know you were that afraid of cats" he reached out to grab her thighs but she pulled away from him.
"Don't talk me. I'm not talking to you" she added still looking straight ahead of her.
Fitz let out a low whistle knowing that she'd entered into her "silent zone" and that means he'll have to work hard to get her out.
He honored her request and stayed quiet for the remainder of their drive home.
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He watched as she went into the bathroom to take care of her nightly routine. Since her hair was twisted she'd usually ask him to help tie her scarf around the long twists. But not tonight - she emerges from the bathroom with her hair already tied wearing a skimpy boy shorts and one of his shirts. He smiled as she grabbed the covers roughly trying to fluff them as she lay on the bed. She was still putting up her silent front and he had to do something to lift her moods. After all he was the one that made her upset in the first place.
He rises from the love seat that Olivia had added to their bedroom as decor and made his way over to the iHome system on a nearby table. He picked up his phone and scrolled to the wackiest song he could find inside. After choosing his song he turned the volume up and made his way over to Olivia's side of the bed. He watched as she rolled her eyes dramatically at him. He ignored her and started dancing in time to the music.
When I walk on by, girls be looking like damn he fly
I pimp to the beat, walking on the street in my new lafreak, yeah
This is how I roll, animal print, pants outta control,
It's Redfoo with the big afro
And like Bruce Leroy I got the glow
Ah... Girl look at that body [x3]
Ah... I work out
Ah... Girl look at that body [x3]
Ah... I work out
Olivia tried to stifle her laugh as she watched him in full show. He was flexing his muscles and giving her a full jersey boy showdown. She watched as he took off his shirt swinging it over his head before tossing it at her. When he flexed his chest muscles it was her undoing. She laughed so hard that she held her tummy rolling over on the bed.
"Oh my Gawwwd Fitz. Stop I'm mad at you. Don't make me lau-" she tried to sound serious as her tummy fluttered with belly rolling laughter.
When I walk in the spot (yeah), this is what I see (ok)
Everybody stops and they staring at me
I got passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it, show it, show it, show it
I'm sexy and I know it [x2]
Fitz went to the bed pleased that he'd gotten her to laugh. He pulled her to sit at the edge of the bed while he grabbed one of her hand and placed it on his chest flexing his muscles again under her fingers. "Where are my ones?" He asked as he continued to dance in front of her.
Olivia was dying, Fitz was normally a good dancer but tonight he was extremely dorky and corny which made it super funny. Her belly hurt from all of the laughing. She'd forgotten her "silent zone" mode quickly. "I won't pay you for those moves" she said between giggling.
"Oh yea? How about now?"
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle yeah [x3]
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle yeah, yeah
Do the wiggle man
I do the wiggle man
She almost choked on her own saliva when he turned around wiggling his jeans clad bottom for her to see. He was such a goofball and she loved it. She knew she could never stay mad at him. He always made an effort to right his wrongs and she loved him for that. She enjoyed his little show and it made her mood improve tremendously. The song had ended when a slower one begun. She watched as Fitz normally clear blue eyes became stormy grey.
"Dance with me, Livvie" he commanded softly with his hands reaching out to hers.
She accepted his outstretched hand and stood to her feet. She allows him to pull her flush against his body as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Since she was barefoot her breasts were flush against his bare chest as she stretches her arms to meet around his strong muscular neck. She rested her head against his chest embracing the feelings of being loved and adored - cherished and wanted. She could stay like this forever.
Fitz inhales his favorite scent - her. As he wraps his arms tightly around her lower waist with their bodies so closely against each other he could already feel the stirring in his pants but he ignores it. As they sways to Boyz II men Fitz spoke in her ears telling her how sorry he was about earlier and he wouldn't purposefully scare her again. When she whispered her forgiveness he smiled and started singing along to the song.
I'll make love to you
Like you want me to
And I'll hold you tight
Baby all through the night
I'll make love to you
When you want me to
And I will not let go
Till you tell me to
Olivia was at her breaking point. "Fitz..please.." She trailed feeling her arousal intensely.
"What baby?" He asked taking one of her earlobe between his teeth nibbling on it.
She moaned and whimpered from the contact. "Make love to...ahh" she cried out as he nipped the sensitive spot behind her ears.
Fitz wasted no time in taking her the few inches towards their bed. That night they made love to each other over and over until they were both spent and too tired to do it again.
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The next morning Olivia was finishing up laundry when she was thinking of her mother. When she'd first moved Fitz had told her that Martha would do her laundry but she objected to it. She didn't see any need for her to do so. Olivia liked taking care of herself and Fitz. Even though she didn't clean the house she would most times cook for them and wash their clothes. Putting the final load in the dryer she came out of the washroom to see Fitz making smoothies.
"What you're doing there Fitzy?" She asked in a chipper tone coming up behind him to pinch one of his butt cheeks before wrapping her arms around his waist.
Fitz laughed when she pinched his butt, for some reason she was fascinated by it. He poured the contents of the mug into two glasses before turning around to her.
"Thank you" Olivia smiled accepting the glass and taking a sip from it. "Soo good. What did you put inside? Something is different."
"Hmmmm" he murmured planting a kiss on her lips. "Secret ingredient."
"Tell me" she whispered against his lips.
"Then it won't be a secret then. Come let's go Skype my mother in law" he releases her hand from around his waist and grabs it in his.
"Mmm mother in law huh? I don't see any ring on this finger" she replied showing him her left hand highlighting her ring finger.
"That could be arranged in a flash. By the way what kind of rings you like? I could see you as a princess cut type of girl. "
"Mmmm I don't know what I should to tell you. But you're very warm. Surprise me" she added with a wink.
They made their way outside on the patio and Olivia took her MacBook with her to Skype Alexis. Most Saturdays or Sunday mornings they would Skype each other and of recent Fitz has joined in the tradition. Things with all three of them have improved. Even though Alexis is waiting patiently to hear wedding bells she'd grown to accept their arrangement as it is. Olivia was happy that Fitz and her gets along well because they're the two most important people in her life. Taking a comfortable seat in one of the patio chairs she rests her laptop on the table and turned it out. Once it was fully loaded she signed into Skype and called her mother.
Olivia watched as her mother fumbled with the camera before she was finally shown clearly. Her mom looked happy and refreshed but something else looked different but not necessarily in a bad way.
"Hi mom" Olivia called out with a wave and Fitz joined her.
"Hi Alexis. How are you today?"
"Hi honey. Hi Fitz I'm doing wonderful. How are you guys doing? Looks like you're having great weather."
"We are but it's so hot thou in the late 80s" Olivia replied.
"Tell me about it, Florida is not the place for a woman with hot flashes."
"Mom! TMI."
"Oh please Olivia. Wait till you reach my age when you can't -"
Olivia interrupted her, "can we change the topic please? Actually Fitz and I have good news."
"To be clear Olivia has good news" Fitz interjected watching Olivia playfully rolling her eyes at him.
"Are you pregnant?" Alexis asked alarmed.
"No mom!" Olivia boomed. Turning her attention towards Fitz she added "Fitz and I are definitely not pregnant" she spoke a little too harshly.
"Ouch" he muttered under his breath.
Alexis clutched her chest, "ok good. I'm hoping to hear wedding bells before that type of news."
Olivia rolled her eyes while Fitz sat mutely taking it all in.
"So what's this good news you have Livvie?"
"My job is sending me to Europe for six weeks" Olivia spoke excitedly.
"Oh wow that's good news indeed. What are you going to be doing?"
"Well Bruno Mars will be having a Europe tour for his new album and I'll get to be his personal photographer" Olivia chipped in.
Alexis eyebrows rose at the mention of Bruno and personal, "so what do you mean by personal photographer? Fitz you're ok with this?"
"Mom of course Fitz is ok with it. Right honey?" She asked and he nodded with a tight smile. "And personal photographer means that I'll be the one capturing his personal moments on tour."
Alexis still not satisfied with the answer so she asked another question, "personal photographer doesn't mean that you'll be recording his intimate moments as well?"
Fitz laughed at the older woman's candor; well at least she has my back.
"Oh god no mommy. Why would I do that?" Olivia answered both horrified and laughing.
Alexis joined in the laughter. "I'm just trying to be thorough. Just be careful honey and remember that you have a man that loves the dirt you walk on."
"And he's not afraid to fight either" Fitz added feeling secure in his love for Olivia.
Olivia rolled her eyes at both of them, already used to them teaming up against her sometimes. Changing the topic off of her she said, "By the time I get back it would be a few days before thanksgiving, so that means we're still going to make it."
Alexis was relieved that they were still going to make it for thanksgiving. She was worrying if her work trip would come in the way of it. There was someone special she wanted Olivia to meet when she comes down to Florida.
The trio continued to make plans for thanksgiving when Fitz excused himself to answer his phone. Leaving just mother and daughter Olivia finally asked her mother what she'd wanted to do from the beginning.
"Mom is that a hickey on your neck? I've been looking at it this whole time" Olivia laughed as her mother tried to cover her neck.
"Olivia Carolyn Pope I'm the mother and you're the daughter. Don't you dare ask me about my sexual life" Alexis replied in faux sternness. "Your mother is getting old so what if she finds some companion now."
Olivia beamed at her, she was happy to hear that she found someone and also a tad bit jealous not wanting to share her mommy. "Will I see the mystery guy when I come to Florida?"
"Yes I think it's time you met Ricardo."
"Mmmm Ricardo?" Olivia replied rolling her "r" to give off of a good Spanish accent. "Where's he from and what does he do? Does he have any kids? Is he handsome? Does he treat you well?"
"Livvie!" Alexis exclaimed trying to stop her daughter from shooting out a million questions a minute. "You'll find out when you get here. For now just know he's a nice honorable man and he makes your mother happy."
"Awwww. Well I can't wait meet him. I'll put him through the fire too."
Alexis smiled at her daughter and couldn't wait for her to meet her 2nd love. She and Ricardo had known each other for five years now and it wasn't until a year ago that she'd taking up his offer on a date. They'd been casually dating for six months and for the last six things have gotten serious and she knew it was time to tell Olivia.
The two continued to talk for another few more minutes before they were saying their good byes.
"Love you mom. Talk soon. "
"Love you too sweetie. Tell Fitz bye for me."
Fitz was making his way out back onto the patio haven't finished his call with his dad when he heard their goodbyes. "Bye Alexis" he called out before they were disconnected.
He reclaimed his seat besides Olivia when he saw her wearing a ridiculous smile.
"What's up with the Cheshire Cat smile?"
"Mmmmm. My mother is in love."
"Wait. What? Who's this guy? We need to meet him and see what's his deal is."
"Calm down big poppa" she laughed at him. "If this is how you're behaving for a man my mom is dating how are you going to behave when we have a daughter?
"I won't have to behave anyway because she's not dating" he said nonchalantly.
"Ha ha. You're a funny man you should quit music and go on the road as a comedian."
"As long as you're by my side I wouldn't mind doing it" he retorts pulling her onto his lap.
She kisses his lips and relaxes on his lap with her head in the crook of his neck inhaling his masculine scent.
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2 Weeks Later
Fitz sat at work working on ideas with his video producers for his newest song. He'd been toying with an idea for a long time not knowing how to execute it. But now everything seems to fit into place except for one thing. The main thing was missing and he hopes with cooperation it would be found. Wrapping up the meeting he left the office early to head home to start dinner. It was time he buttered up his main treasure.
It was only four in the afternoon and Olivia was still at work. He made his way to the kitchen washing his hands first before grabbing a banana. He grabbed Olivia's iPad on the counter and spoke into it.
"Siri recipe for chicken Alfredo" he smiled at the background picture of him kissing her cheeks while she had her eyes shut tightly with a huge grin on her face.
He tapped on the recipe link Siri showed him and began rummaging through the fridge and cupboards for ingredients. He listened to some old skool music while he cooked dinner.
By 5:30 Olivia was pulling up in the driveway. She had a long and stressful day. There was a shoot for Kim Kardashian and she was the biggest diva she'd ever met. Demanding this or that - it was pure hell. She was happy it was finally over and that was time for her to leave.
Entering the house from the garage door she's smelt something pleasant. Instead of heading to the bedroom and change like she always did after work she head in the direction of the scent.
"Mmmmmm, that smells so delicious babe." She dropped her bag on one of the counters before walking over to the chef wearing his little apron.
"Hey" he replied giving her a welcome home kiss and then producing her with a glass of her favorite wine.
Taking a long sip of the wine she eased it from her lips before asking, "What you're cooking?"
"Chicken Alfredo a La Fitz style" he replied with a flare. He kissed her again but this time easing his tongue into her mouth to taste the sweetness of it. "Why don't you go take a seat at the table and let your man look after" he nibbled her bottom lips, "mmmmm?"
Olivia nodded her head feeling too good and tired to reply. All of her energy was directed to her walking to the dining table.
She took a seat and took off her heels immediately feeling her legs relaxing. She would beg for a foot massage later but for now she sat with her eyes close enjoying the delicious red wine.
Fitz took in the sight of her as he brought their food to the table. It seems as if she'd had a hard day. He'll have to remember to run her a bubble bath and offer a massage later, he thought.
"Here baby" taking her almost empty glass and topping it up with more wine. She smiled tiredly at him.
The two sat and ate their dinner together. Olivia was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food tasted. Fitz had confessed that he'd watched a video and gotten the recipe off the internet on how to make it. She was still proud and grateful that he would be willing and able to do something as mundane as cooking. Too many men thought it was a woman's only job.
Finishing up eating their food. Fitz got out her favorite fruit flavored sherbet and placed some into two small bowls and they ate it as dessert. When they'd finished eating he'd told her to relax as he went to run a bathe for her.
Now slipping her nude body into the steaming bubbly water she watched on as Fitz was fully clothed. "Aren't you going to join me?" She inquired already relishing in the feel of the water.
"No I'm not. You're going to relax and I'll just massage your feet. Deal?"
Olivia nodded already caught up in the rapture of ecstasy as he gently massage both of her feet and then her legs. Her body felt heavenly from his touch. If feeling this way was bad for her health she would've already been a dead woman.
Fitz continued to massaged all over her body, he could feel himself become aroused from touching her soft womanly body but he willed himself to cater to her needs and not his. When the water had become cold he escorted her out wrapping her up with a big fluffy towel. He dried off her skin before slipping over one of her silk nighties on her. When they'd made it to their room he led her to sit while he lotions her soft silky skin.
Olivia couldn't believe the care he was giving to her tonight but she was grateful for it.
"You're the best boyfriend any girl could ask for. You know that?" She looked up at him lovingly.
Fitz smiled, "I could say the same for you. Now lay back. Give me five minutes. Please don't fall asleep yet. I have something to ask you. "
Olivia scrunched her eyebrows together wondering what he wanted to asked her.
Fitz saw her puzzled face and he took his thumb to rub the space between her eyebrows. "Stop worrying" he admonished pressing a kiss on the spot before exiting to the bathroom.
He took a quick shower toweled dry his skin before pulling on one of his pajamas bottom - commando style. The fewer clothes they wore to bed the better for him.
Making his way back into the room he saw her sitting up - she was too curious to even sleep. He chuckled lightly because he knew that this would've been her disposition. Climbing into his side of the bed he grabbed her waist and pulled her body into a spooning position.
He took a moment to inhale her unique scent before speaking. "Do you remember that song I sang to you a while back?"
"Which one babe you sang so many songs to me."
"The one that I wrote, the one that you inspired" he replied kissing her softly on her shoulder.
"Of course, I remember that" and she started to sing the part that has stuck with her from since that day. It was wrapped up in her heart as only her well other than his band members had heard.
Out of all the girls
You my one and only girl
Ain't nobody in the world tonight
All of the stars, you make them shine like they were ours
Ain't nobody in the world but you and I
You and I
Ain't nobody in the world but you and I
Fitz listens as her soft voice sings the words that were written from his heart with her in mind.
"That song?" She added shyly always feeling self-conscious when singing around him.
"That' the song. I was wondering if...you don't have to say yes but it's something I would love if you would say yes to. I promise you'll be ok."
"Fitz stop rambling and just ask me the question" Olivia interrupted his madness.
He took a deep breath against the back of her neck, "ok. Since this song is about you and we're together now. I was hoping that you would be in my video. Before you say anything" he added quickly, "it will not be an overly sexualize video, I already went over the directions with the producers. It would pretty much be the two of us inside acting like us but being directed to do so. What do you say?" He asked nervously not knowing how she would take it.
Olivia went over his question in her head. After all the song was for me. But I'm not a celebrity. I don't even know how to act. What am I supposed to do? Do I even really want to do this? But would you want him with another woman doing your song? No! Her mind went over everything thinking about all the things she would need to do to make this a possibility.
Breaking her silence she turned around to face him, "Fitz but I don't even know how to act."
"Why act when what we have is real. Just be you with me and that's all I'm asking for."
Olivia blushed at his words, always knowing what to say to make her happy. "Since this my song" she said coyly sitting up and wrapping her legs over his waist. She rubbed his chest up and down, "I'll be your video vixen."
He laughed pulling her body flushed on top of him. Gripping her luscious bottom he started grounding himself into her core. "Thank you" he mouthed before showing her how grateful he was.
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3 Weeks Later
Olivia was having the time of her life, at first she was so nervous about being in front of the camera and not behind it. But Fitz was good with her, he made her relaxed and calm and she marveled in his presence allowing his energy to calm her down. He was right, she didn't had to act being in love with him for the camera because it was real. She was glammed up in designer labels as she watched her man serenade her in different scenes. They'd done such a good job that all of their shots were done in one day.
To celebrate her first music video Fitz took her out to Monchelo's where dinning was exquisite experience. Their maître d' led them to their table before serving them top of the line wine and food. She was having such a good time and day by extension. Being with Fitz always makes her feel so alive.
"I had so much fun. I'm glad I agreed to do it" she spoke with a wide smile on her face.
"I'm glad you did" he smiled genuinely at her. He reveled in her presence. "That was the most enjoyable music video I've ever shot. Here's to my beautiful girlfriend who's an incredible incredible woman" he raised his glass to her.
Olivia blushed as she raised hers, "here."
AN: Hello there! This chappy really was just a filler, it sets up things for the future. I must say brace yourself because that minimal amount of angst I promised you will be happening soon. Can't say I didn't warn ya. Just know that whatever happens our babies will come out stronger. And just to ease your minds please know that neither one of them will have an affair, ok? LOL. Uhh Fitz is a basket case, I'm terrified of cats and I thought as good nature to throw it in here. If that was me in the story I would've killed him. I kid you not! Lol. If y'all want to know what song he was shaking his booty to, it was LMFAO- Sexy and I Know It by Party Rock. And of course the Boyz II Men song is I'll Make Love To You and finally III Legend and Liv's famous song is John Legends You and I (Nobody in the World). Did you like Liv being in his video? How brave is her right? LOL. And Mama Pope is in love. No worries we'll meet Ricardo soon. Sorry for this long author's note. Please leave all reviews and just tell me what you think. I appreciate you for reading. Until next time, XO.