HallelujahJenny, this is for you. You know why.

"You know I think I liked them better as just friends. I can't tell where one ends and the other begins" Eli said as he watched Fitz devouring his daughter's lips in the driveway in front of their home.

The families had decided to have breakfast together since Liv, Fitz, and the children would be heading back to DC that evening. They were meeting at the Pope ranch, and everyone was inside except for Liv and Fitz.

The minute Liv saw Fitz she was in his arms. He spun her around as if he hadn't seen her only a few hours before. Eli thought the peck Fitz gave her was cute, that is until the kiss deepened. It had been five minutes since Eli began spying on the couple, checking the window every 30 seconds to see if they were making their way inside just yet.

"Elijah Oliver Pope, you get away from that window and let them be!" Maya yelled as she began dishing breakfast onto everyone's plates.

"Yes dear." Eli called back as he sighed and made his way back towards the dining room to be seated with the others. As much as Eli liked the idea of Liv and Fitz getting together, he was beginning to slowly realize that he wasn't as happy as he thought he would be. It wasn't that he didn't like Fitz, in fact it was the opposite.

Eli didn't think there would be a better suitor for his daughter than Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III. The problem was with himself. The closer Liv and Fitz got, the more he realized that he was losing his little girl. He Liv there would come a time where Liv would grow up, get married, and have children of her own, but for a father, when is it ever a good time to give up your baby girl.

"How nice of you two to finally come and join us." Aunt Marjory said as she shot Liv and Fitz a knowing look.

"Sorry, I had to properly say hello to this incredibly beautiful woman standing before me." Fitz replied as he pulled Liv closer to him.

"Ok, well breakfast is ready. Let's eat, shall we?"

Liv and Fitz went to take their seats, but there was a slight problem. As they walked into the dining room, Jerry and Karen were arguing over who would sit next to Liv. Karen said she should because girls need to stick together. Jerry thought he should be seated next to Liv because he was the cuter of the two. Unable to take the arguing anymore, Liv sat between the children which seemed to calm their qualms, but as she looked up, Liv came face to face with a pouting Fitz.

Liv laughed to herself as she pulled out her phone and shot Fitz a quick text.

O: Maybe if you behave and eat your breakfast, I'll sit on you later.

She reached for her orange juice when she saw Fitz look down at his phone. He smiled as he sent a quick reply, then placed his phone in his pocket before turning to Eli.

"So, Mr. Pope, I'm taking the children out horseback riding later on with dad. Would you care to join us?" Fitz asked innocently. Just as Eli was about to respond, Liv spat her juice out across the table, causing the kids to laugh. The reason behind her abrupt behavior could be blamed on Fitz's response to Liv's message. Liv excused herself to the bathroom and looked down at the message again.

F: I'd love for you to sit on me later. I'd love it even better if it were my face you were sitting on.

Liv closed the bathroom door and sat on the edge of the tub. She couldn't understand what it was about Fitz that made her panties soaked with just about any and everything he did. The way he looked at her, kissed her, touched her, made love to her, and now apparently how he texted her had Liv constantly clenching her thighs shut. Damn him for being so sexy.

Liv cursed herself as there was a knock on the door. She was afraid to answer as she was positive her voice would betray her. There was a second knock and then she heard the sexiest voice to have ever graced her ears, calling out on the other side.

"Livvie, baby, are you ok?" Fitz called out, his voice full of concern and a hint of amusement. Liv decided that if she was going to get even, now would be the time to do so.

"Fitz honey, I'm ok. It's nothing I can't take care of myself." Liv called out. If he wanted to play, they could play. Liv stood and walked to the bathroom mirror and counted back from five. By the time she got to two, Fitz had made his way into the bathroom, and carefully closed the door behind him. Fitz walked up behind Liv and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"So, do you think that can be arranged?" Fitz asked as he moved Liv's hair to the side and began sucking gently on her neck.

"W-What is that?" Liv asked as she tilted her head to the side to allow Fitz further access.

What he normally did to her body Liv considered to be the biggest turn on ever. Watching him as he did it was almost enough to make her cum on the spot. Fitz always found ways to make her body ache for his touch, with little to no effort on his part.

Fitz bit down on Liv's shoulder as his hand slipped into her yoga pants and cupped her core. Liv moaned as she felt Fitz's hands touching her in such an intimate way. He almost came on the spot when he brought his lips so close to her ear, she could feel his breath tickling her skin.

"You sitting on my face." Fitz replied as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Fitz locked eyes with Liv once again and her knees went weak when she saw the look he was giving her. "Hey Livvie, I bet I can make you cum in a minute or less." Fitz replied cheekily.

" Really?" Liv replied as she licked her lips.

Fitz looked at his watch then back to Liv through the mirror's reflection. His fingers picked up pace and the began massaging her bundle of nerves. Liv forgot where she was and began grinding against Fitz's hand hard and fast. His mouth came crashing down on her mouth as Fitz could sense the moans that threated to escape Liv's mouth. He felt her body tense up in his arms as he forced her over a cliff. He continued his movements until he felt Liv's body relax.

Fitz stared into Liv's eyes as he withdrew his hand from Liv's pants, and began licking each finger clean except the last. He offered the finger to Liv, and both moaned as she slowly drew it into her mouth.

"58 seconds." Fitz kissed Liv's neck before washing his hands and making his way out of the bathroom. He stopped as he hit the doorway, and turned to Liv and licked his lips. "This my dear, sweet Livvie, I why I love it when you sit on my face." Fitz said before exiting the bathroom. Liv sat back on the side of the tub, just as she was before he came looking for her, and gathered her bearings.

When Liv felt her heartbeat return to normal, Liv stood and fixed her hair in the mirror, before making her way back out to the dining room to enjoy breakfast with the rest of the family.

XX

After breakfast, Karen and Jerry asked if everyone could join them on their picnic. Instead of going to the beach as it was too hot for Aunt Marjory and Aunt Mable, Eli and Big Gerry made their way to gather items for a Pope-Grant family cookout back at the Grant ranch.

Karen and Jerry were in the pool while Maya and Susan watched over them. The women were engaged in a discussion with Aunt Mable and Aunt Marjory. Liv and Fitz found their way inside of the home, and ventured up towards Fitz's bedroom. They knew they couldn't go far, but they just wanted a little time alone.

"Wow. Some things never change." Liv said as she walked into Fitz's room for the first time in years. Everything, from the posters on his walls, to the books lining his bookshelves were still the same. The only exception was that his old tv and vcr, had been upgraded to a flat screen and blu-ray player.

Fitz kicked off his shoes and climbed onto his queen size bed. He scooted over and extended his arm for Liv to join him. He frowned when Liv hesitated to come right away, that is until it dawned on him.

"Livvie, Mellie has never been in this bed. Whenever we came to visit, we would stay in the guest bedroom. To this day, only one woman has ever been between these sheets. Now come here, I want to lay down with my birthday girl."

Liv smiled at Fitz's words, and wasted no time removing her shoes and joining Fitz on the bed. Liv turned her body inward, snuggling as close to Fitz as she possibly could. She kissed Fitz softly and they both laid there for a moment, just enjoying the serenity of the moment.

It wasn't too long before Fitz heard Liv's breathing evening out, and knew she had fallen asleep. Fitz slid from under Liv, and made his way downstairs to go check on the children. Since the children were still playing, completely oblivious to his presence, Fitz went in search of Eli and Gerry. He walked into his father's study, and was less than surprised to see the men talking over a glass of scotch.

"Fitz my boy, come have a scotch with your old men!" Gerry boomed as he stood and poured another glass for Fitz. Fitz sat in one of the chairs, and tried to figure out how to say what was on his mind. Needing a bit of liquid courage, Fitz downed the scotch, then returned filled before he addressed the men.

"How did you two know you were genuinely, truly, head over heels in love?" Fitz asked as he looked between the two men.

Eli and Gerry shared a knowing look and turned their attention back to Fitz. "Why don't you tell us what you feel son." Eli said as he quickly refilled his scotch.

"When Livvie is around, I feel complete. I can be having the worst day of my life thus far, and one look from her, one brush of her hand against mine, I forget everything that plagues me. When she kisses me my heart skips a beat. I forget to breathe when I look into her eyes. I feel like I can become a better man. I want to be a better man. She challenges me to be a better man."

"I see. Now tell me about how you feel when she is gone." Gerry said as he took a sip from his glass.

"Without Liv, I feel empty, hollow. I feel like oxygen refuses to enter my lungs,and the world is closing in on me. My heart physically aches when she is not around. I don't ever want to be away from her any longer than I need to be. I don't know if I can remember how to survive without her. Not like I'd want to." Fitz replies honestly.

Eli stood and smiled. He walked over to Fitz and patted him on his back. "Fitz my boy, you are definitely in love with my daughter." Eli said proudly before retiring to his seat.

The men sat and talked for a moment, just enjoying talking about everything and nothing all at once. There was a tiny knock on the door, followed by Karen's tiny head popping into the room.

"Grandpas, daddy, Grandmas and Aunt Marjory and Aunt Mable said their hungry. Daddy, Grandmas said get food started before Liv wakes up because you don't want to see that side of Liv when she's hungry."

Fitz was the first to jump up and make his way to the door causing Eli and Gerry to fall into a fit of laughter. Fitz froze when he heard the cackling and turned to the men.

"What? What's so funny?" Fitz asked a little dumbfounded.

"You are son!" The men laughed even harder.

"Care to elaborate?" Fitz asked, still not sure what was so funny.

"Son, the way you jumped up Karen said ..." Gerry was laughing so hard that he couldn't finish his words.

"Son, I've never seen any man besides myself jump like that for my daughter. I can't wait to have you as a son in law." Eli said honestly. He may have had qualms seeing them in the driveway, but the fact that Fitz will jump at any opportunity to keep Liv happy made Eli proud. Eli looked at Fitz who suddenly became serious.

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that." Fitz said as he shoved his hands into his pocket.

"Ok, speak up son. What's on your mind?" Eli asked, trying to keep a straight face.

"Well, I know we have only been seeing each other for a little over a week, but I've know since senior year of high school that Liv was the one. We have wedding plans mapped out, but even though... I'd like to ask you for Liv's hand in marriage. When the time is right, sir."

Eli stood there stone faced just looking at Fitz. He watched Fitz's face tense up, and the struggle within the younger Grant to keep his eyes focused. Eli cracked a smile and looked at Gerry before looking back to Fitz.

"Fitz son, when the time is right, you have my blessing. And for the record, to answer you actual question earlier. Don't worry about when to propose or the timeframe. When the timing is right, you'll know."

"Thank you sir."

"May as well call me dad now. You've been calling Maya mom since the eighth grade. Now, let's go fire up the grill. We'd hate to have five pissed off hungry women in this house."

The three men set off into the backyard to begin cooking. Gerry and Eli helped Fitz set up, then went to go play with Karen and Gerry, leaving Fitz to man the grill. Fitz looked around at how happy everyone was and felt like he could kick himself for not being with Liv sooner. The past didn't matter, he would spend the rest of his days with Liv, and that is all that counts.

Fitz went to sit at the table with the women, and decided this would be the only time he had to address the ladies without Liv's presence.

"Moms, aunties, can I ask you all something?"

All four women turned to look at Fitz and could tell this was serious. "I've asked Eli for Liv's hand in marriage and he said yes. Now, before you all go screaming and getting excited, I'm not planning on asking just yet, but I do want to be prepared. So, I was wondering if you all could help me design a ring. I know how I want to propose, I would just like help creating the perfect ring."

"Well Fitz, we all have been waiting for this day. Each of us have a ring we wanted to give to you, nothing special, but if you choose the band and center stone, you can take the stone from each of our rings to accent the main one. That is, if you'd like to." Susan said with a nervous smile.

Fitz thought about it for a moment and liked the idea of a proclamation of his love being combined with the love of their family. "I'd love to."

"Great, so now that that's out of the way, tell us, how do you plan on proposing." Mable asked. She k ew that when it came to Liv, Fitz wouldn't do anything small.

"Well, I was thinking about bringing in the family and we'll all go out for-"

"Hey, what are you all up to huddled over here?" Liv asked as she joined them by the pool. Liv knew they were up to something because as soon as they heard her voice, all five of them froze.

Liv watched them for a moment, and when she realized they weren't going to say anything further, she decided to join them. She sat on Fitz's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"How did my beautiful birthday girl sleep?" Fitz asked as he pulled Liv closer.

"Like a baby til I realized you weren't there." Liv responded with a pouty face.

Fitz kissed Liv softly, and frowned at the disapproving look on her face. "Fitz, it's only 11. Isn't it a little to early to be drinking?" Liv asked regarding the scotch she could taste on his lips.

"You're right babe. It wasn't a lot. I just had a glass while talking to our dads."

"About?"

"How incredibly amazing this birthday has been." Fitz offered. He noticed the women trying to hold in their laughter across the table. Yea, he's whipped already and proud of it.

"Hmmm, this has been an amazing birthday. I love you."

"I love you too baby." Fitz replied as he went in for another kiss.

"Ok you two! That's enough, go get a room!" Aunt Mable yelled jokingly, causing Liv to blush. Liv looked at Fitz and could tell by the look in his eyes that he was thinking the same thing in that moment- Don't tempt us.

The families sat around the table and enjoyed conversation and laughter with one another. They began a light game of soccer with Karen and Jerry, while the aunts sat in the shade watching the families come together. Liv was running down the field, trying to get the ball to Karen when Fitz intercepted it. Karen and Jerry watched in a fit of laughter as Liv chased after Fitz and tackled him to the ground when she got close.

The two adults began wrestling on the ground, neither of them with the ball in their possession any longer. Fitz flipped them so he was now positioned over Liv, and pinned her hands over her head. He knew this move would calm her down so they could continue playing, but it backfired. Liv lay on her back looking into Fitz's eyes. Him pinning her down like this was bringing back memories of the night before when they made love in front of the fire place. She could already feel the aching between her thighs. Fitz lowered his head and placed a brief kiss on Liv's lips. As he went to stand and help Liv up, they heard a voice calling out.

"What the hell is going on?" They turned and Fitz's jaw immediately tensed.

"What the hell are you doing here Mellie?" Fitz asked as his voice zoomed in on Mellie standing by the side entrance to the back yard. "How the hell did you get past the gate?"

"Fitzgerald don't be simple. I've had the code for 11 years. I just wanted to see the children before I headed off to Paris, and maybe have a word with you as well. Alone." Mellie said as she looked between Fitz and Liv who was still in his arms.

If Mellie was being honest she came to tell Fitz that she made a huge mistake running off with Andrew. Things with Andrew weren't the same as they were with Fitz. She wanted to break things off with her boss and see if they could start over. Apparently Fitz had started over, and with his "best friend". Noticing aunt Marjory and aunt Mable walking towards her, Mellie gulped. Out of everyone, Mellie knew Marjory hated her the most. When Marjory stepped closer to her Mellie froze. Aunt Marjory instantly became like a pit bull feeding off of the fear.

She leaned in close to Mellie and gave her a hug. When she embraced her, she whispered into Mellie's ear. "Sorry hun, but with the way these two carry on, keeping me up at all hours of the night with their screaming and moaning, I don't he's willing to hear anything you have to say." Aunt Marjory quickly said a silent prayer, asking God to forgive her for lying in such a manner, but it was worth it.

Aunt Marjory looked back and looked at Mable. "Isn't that right May?"

"Mmmhmmm. How low can ya go, can ya go down low?" Aunt Mable added before they walked away and reclaimed their chairs. Liv and Fitz watched as all of the blood drained from Mellie's face. Aunt Marjory looked back at Mellie and smiled. It was definitely worth it.

Liv kissed Fitz slowly before making her way over to join their aunts on the patio. "Mellie, why don't you join us for lunch? We have more than enough food." Liv said causing everyone including Karen and Jerry to look at Liv as if she had grown another head. Liv looked at Big Gerry and Eli and winked.

"This is going to be good." the men thought as they decided to join in.

"Um, yes, Millicent, why don't you join us for lunch. You can speak with the children before you head out." Eli said causing Maya to shoot him the look of death. Eli simply nodded and looked at Liv. Maya and Susan didn't like it, but they knew Liv had to be up to something. Liv noticed Karen and Jerry really weren't feeling Mellie joining them. She gave them a nod and a wink, letting them know it would be ok.

They were right. Through the entire lunch, Liv sat as close to Fitz as possible. She doted on his, and fed him off of her plate. When he took a bite of her potato salad and got some on the corner of his mouth, Liv simply brought her mouth to his, and kissed it off before pecking at his lips.

Mellie tried to keep her focus on the children, asking them about their trip and things they were doing, but the PDA Fitz and Liv were performing, made the task hard to focus on anything but. Her heart began to sink as she realized that she had made the biggest mistake of her life.

If Mellie thought lunch was bad, dessert after was even worse. Liv went inside to grab a fruit salad the women has made earlier that morning and returned to the table. The moment she finished scooping some out for the children, Fitz pulled Liv onto his lap and buried his face in her hair.

"Hmm, didn't I tell you the birthday girl doesn't lift a finger." Fitz growled into Liv's ear. Liv nodded slowly as that was all she could manage in that moment. Fitz sensed Liv tense up and kissed the spot just under her ear.

"Not one finger. Do it again, and you will be severely punished." Fitz said as he blew gently onto Liv's ear.

"Promise?"

"I guarantee."

"Damn this is the best fruit salad I've ever tasted. Liv! Have you tried the cantaloupe? Hmmm so sweet." Aunt Mable asked causing Fitz to look at her like she had lost her mind. Aunt Mable simply winked at Fitz and soon he understood.

Fitz picked up his fork and pierced a piece of the cantaloupe and brought it to Liv's lips. Liv took a bite and closed her eyes as she savored the flavor. Aunt Mable was right that was some damned good cantaloupe. The only thing that made it sweeter was when Fitz captured Liv's mouth with his and stole the cantaloupe right out of her mouth.

"You're right Aunt Mable, this is the best damned fruit salad I have ever had." Fitz said as he continued chewing his stolen fruit victoriously.

Unable to take the PDA any longer, Mellie said her goodbyes and made her way to the car. She realized then and there that you never realize what you have until it's gone. Olivia Pope had finally done what she had been fighting to avoid for so long. She took her place. Not only was Liv able to fill her shoes, she looked better doing it.

Mellie threw her car in drive and sped back towards her hotel. There was no way she was going to win against the Popes or the Grants so she decided to let it be. Olivia Pope was the better woman. She still had Andrew, she'd just have to make the best of it.

Everyone at the table collectively EXHALED as they heard Mellie's tires peeling out of the driveway. Liv returned to her own seat, and began talking to the children who too seemed relieved she was gone.

"Ding ding the witch has fled, I need a nap so I'm going to bed." Aunt Marjory yelled as she stood up causing everyone to fall into a fit of laughter.

The rest of the day went smoothly. Gerry and Eli signed the DC ranch of Pope & Grant over to Liv, and Eli gave her a gift box, promising she wouldn't open it until she got on the jet back to DC.

"Happy birthday to the both of you. This is from all of us." Gerry said as Eli handed Liv the box.

They all said their goodbyes, and the goodbyes with Aunt Marjory and Aunt Mable were tear filled as Liv hoped they could all do this again soon. The aunts assured them that the next time wouldn't take so long as they had both been convinced to move in with their nieces and nephews. Marjory would be living full time at the Grant ranch, and Mable at the Pope's. They were driven to the airport by Gerry and Eli, who shed a tear at their departure. Fitz assured them that they'd be back over the summer as the kids would be out of school, allowing them to travel more freely.

Liv and Fitz said their goodbyes and made their way onto the jet and took their seats. As soon as the jet had taken off, Liv pulled out the box their parents had given them. Fitz was absorbed in reading the Sunday paper and stopped when he heard Liv gasp.

"Livvie, what's wrong?" Fitz asked as he set the paper down and looked at the tears that swelled in Liv's eyes. Liv wiped her eyes and read the letter that was in the box out loud.

Dear Olitz (As Abby likes to call you two lol!)

We have waited so long in hopes that the two of you would find your way to one another. The fact that you have, puts our hearts and minds at ease, knowing you will give your all, and take care of one another as best you can, for as long as you both shall live. You know us Pope-Grants don't go small when it comes to birthdays, so we had to go big once more.

We hope that you will use this gift, and expand in a way that will bring joy and laughter to you for years to come. We love you both, and couldn't be prouder.

Love,

Moms and Dads

P.S. There is a gift for you from your Aunts when you get back to DC and open your gift from us.

Fitz felt his heart swell that their parents were so supportive of their relationship. But he still didn't know what was inside of the box.

"Livvie, what is it? What did they get us?"

Liv pulled out a photo and a piece of paper, and handed them to Fitz. She watched as his mouth dropped open, before she pulled out a set of keys.

"They bought us a house."

A/N: Just to let you all know, Mellie is officially out of the story. Some of you wanted to see her reaction to Olitz being happy together, so I thought I would throw that in there. I'll be back with another update soon, but for now, I have to fulfill my promise to my bews, and work on my update for Another Life, Another Reality. Leave me your thoughts because they make me smile! :)

P.S. The next chapter will have a significant time jump.