"Fitz, babe, you gotta get up", she leans over him, whispering in his ear while his face is buried in the pillow. He responds in some inaudible grumble and she begins shaking him. "Baby, we gotta get ready for dinner". She straddles his lower back, rubbing her hands up and down his spine.
"Baby, can't we just skip dinner?"
"No Fitzgerald, your family is expecting us. Maybe if you weren't so worried about having 'you know what' you wouldn't be so tired now!", she digs the heels of her palms into his shoulders, shaking him to wake up.
"Livvieee...", he whines.
"Fitz! Don't let me get your mother! Now come on, we gotta take a shower and get dressed!", she climbs off of his back and onto the floor before he pops his head up, snatching her arm and pulling her back to him.
"Fitz!", she squeals out, laughing at him. "Quit playing around!"
"Mmm, I know something better that's wet and I wouldn't mind taking", he grins at her, puckering his lips up at her.
"Nice try!", she grabs a pillow, smacking him in the face until he loosens his grip on her. "Hurry up!", she pulls her dress off, running into the bathroom in her bra and underwear. He places his palms into the mattress, pushing himself up off the bed to join her in the shower.
"Babe, you look incredible!", he exclaims as he walked out of the bathroom and saw her applying her makeup in the mirror. He walked up behind her, placing his hands on her waist, bringing her body closer to his as he placed a tender kiss on her neck.
They decided it would be somewhat cute to wear matching outfits tonight. Olivia wore a high low dress with a black bodice and a royal blue skirt that had silver embellishment around her waist and silver glitter pumps that had to be at least six inches high. She unraveled her waterfall braid from earlier, pinning her hair to one side as her curls cascaded down her shoulders. In her ears hung a pair of silver chandelier earrings that stopped just above her shoulder and she wore a silver dinner right on her right ring finger. She had already applied her foundation and a silver smokey eye and was in the process of applying her favorite mascara, that somehow made her eyelashes appear fuller without looking false, when she felt him come up behind her. She smiled in the mirror, looking over his appearance. He opted for a silk royal blue button down shirt, black slacks, and black dress shoes. His only accessories for the night were a pair of diamond studs and a silver diamond Rolex his mother had bought him for a birthday gift.
"Thank you babe,", she smiled, putting her mascara in her silver glitter box clutch, digging around for her MAC Russian Red lipstick. "You don't look bad yourself", she said, finally pulling the tube out of her purse.
"Uh uh!", he stopped her as she was about to rub the stick across her bottom lip. "Give me some sugar first, before we end up having matching lips too!" She spun around, brushing her lips across his, running her fingers through his hair before she crashed her lips on to his. They took each other in, searching each other's mouths for about a minute or two before they pulled back from the kiss.
"I love you", she smiled against his lips, attempting to fix back the curls she accidentally messed up.
"And I love you", his fingers rubbing small circles around her waist. She turned in the mirror to finish her lipstick, as he reached for his cologne, giving himself a few sprays before he checked himself out in the mirror behind her. She followed his lead, spraying on her perfume and running her fingers through her curls one last time. He grabbed her clutch, handing it to her as he reached for her hand while he placed a kiss on her cheek. "Let's knock 'em dead!"
They walked into the ballroom where dinner was being served hand-in-hand. Fitz walked in front of her, leading the way as he looked straight ahead at his family's dinner table in a secluded section of the room. Heads turned and all eyes were on them as they crossed the ballroom, and Olivia couldn't help but notice the attention that they were getting. Older women held looks of disgust on their faces, while the younger ones pointed at the couple, leaning over and whispering gossp in the ear of the person sitting next to them. He felt her grip on his hands tighten and he stopped walking, turning around in her direction.
"Babe, is something wrong", he looked down at her, her face clearly showing a hint of sadness.
"It's happening again", she whispered, trying to hide the pain by looking away. It didn't take a genius to tell him exactly what "it" was that was bothering her.
"Livvie..", he reached his finger under her chin, gently turning her face back in his direction. "People are stupid. They're ignorant and they're gonna say and do dumb shit. FUCK them!", her eyes widened as her head shot up to look at him. "You're my everything Olivia. I could give two fucks that you're black and I'm white. I'm not gonna say that I don't see color because I'd only be lying and that would be ignorant on my part. Baby, I don't give a shit about that. All I care about is you. Fuck what anyone else has to say Liv, they're just jealous; jealous that I have the most beautiful girl in the world on my arm, and they're all old and wrinkly and smell like peaches and prunes". She giggled and he smiled at her, taking her face into his hands as he kissed her passionately.
"I love you Fitzgerald Grant", she ran her thumb over his lip, trying to rub away her lipstick.
"I love you more, Olivia Pope, hopefully hyphen Grant", he kissed the top of her head, pulling her into a hug as he continued to walk with her in the direction of the table.
"Well, look who finally decided to join us!", Anthony said, upon seeing Fitz and Olivia heading towards their table.
"Sorry we're late everyone, we got a little held up", he pulled out a chair, allowing Olivia to take her seat first before he sat in the chair next to hers.
"Oh trust me, we heard", Kelly whispered, but not low enough and the twins were still able to hear her, laughing and giving each other a high-five. Fitz shot a dirty look at Kelly, not quite sure what she said that was so funny, but he knew it was innapropriate.
"It's no big deal son. They haven't even begun to serve yet and I'm pretty sure it took plenty of time for Olivia here to look so beautiful", Anthony grabbed her hand, placing a soft kiss on her wrist, as she blushed and giggled.
"Yes! Absolutely gorgeous Olivia! You'd make a beautiful bride and a beautiful mother one day, don't you agree Fitzgerald?", Marsha asked him, trying to discreetly nudge him with her elbow. His ears turned bright red and he cleared his throat, trying to mask his embarrassment.
"Mr. and Mrs. Grant, thank you! I'm sure I'll be all of those things and more, whenever the time is right. There's no need to rush, I'm not going anywhere for as long as Fitz will have me". She leaned over, kissing him on the cheek as she played with his hair. He turned to her and smiled, silently thanking her.
The family passed the bread bowls and butter dishes around the table, sipping on their water before the waitress came by to pour everyone a glass of champagne. After a few minutes of talk and giggles, the dinner began, with everyone being served their choice of salad.
"Olivia darling, have you been back to work? Actually, I meant to ask what is it that you do? I can't remember if Fitz has already told me and it just slipped my mind...", Marsha asked, sticking her forkful of house salad into her mouth.
"I'm an event coordinator at an after school program for teens. Basically, we're a community center for middle and high school-aged children. We're open every day during the week, as well on Saturdays. We have a computer lounge, video games, a dance studio, a recording booth, and a basketball gym. The kids basically come in and do whatever they please, our goal is to keep them off the streets and out of danger. I now am responsible for creating and planning all of our events, such as our anniversary bash, holiday parties, and our annual boys and girls sleepovers. But, to answer your question, I still haven't been cleared by the doctors to return to my office, so I've been doing a lot of work from home since my release from the hospital. Which reminds me, I am so grateful for everything you guys did for Fitz and I; paying for my hospital bills and supporting Fitz. I don't know how I could ever begin to repay you. I thought of hosting a family dinner, but I just feel like it wouldn't be enough".
"Olivia, please, the pleasure was ours. Anyone important to our children is important to us and we're just glad that you made it out okay", Anthony spoke up first.
"Yes dear, it was no problem at all. You owe us nothing love, we wanted to help you and be there for you both. It's so good to see you sitting here with us", Marsha replied as the servers brought in the appetizers.
"What's this?", Kelly asked the waitress as she laid down a plate before her and Sean.
"Swedish meatballs, ma'am. They're quite delicious.", the woman smiled at her, continuing to go around the table.
"So Olivia, what are your intentions with my brother?", Kelly asked, clearly joking as everyone around the table began to laugh.
"Well Kelly, I love your brother. There's really not much to it. I intend to be his, and his only."
"Good answer. Do you intend to be a big sister, because I intend to make sure Fitz keeps you around forever..", she winked at Olivia, making her smile.
"I don't see why not. I never had a sister, or a brother for that matter. I wouldn't mind taking on three siblings.."
"What's your family like?", Brandon spoke up. The twins weren't much talkers. They usually were in conversation with one another and spoke only when they were spoken to, but they had the uncanny ability to rock the crowd whenever they were in the spotlight. They were well-mannered and respectful and Olivia appreciated the gesture of them trying to join in on the conversation, knowing that they were attempting to make her feel more comfortable.
"Umm, well, I...", she began, unsure of how to answer his question without bringing back all of the pain or making herself sound bitter. She began to stammer when she felt Fitz's large hand running up and down her thigh softly, trying to soothe her. "I don't have much family. I'm an only child and my parents and I had a falling out a few years ago. Sitting here at this table with you all, laughing and talking, shows me what a real family should be like. Something I'd love to expand on one day with Fitz", she answered politely. An awkward silence fell on the table, even though everyone tried to avoid it, and luckily the servers reappeared to bring out the entree.
"Lobster tails, coconut pineapple shrimp, and crab legs?! Sheesh, you guys need to do more shows. Damn, can I get a cameo?!", Kelly exclaimed after seeing her plate, causing everyone to laugh. The table was nearly silenced after everyone began eating; the only sounds heard were moans of delight, the cracking of the crab legs, and silverware tapping against the ceramic plates. After everyone finished their meals, the tables were cleared while music began to play.
"Sean and Brandon, I know we promised you guys we were done for the day, but we need you guys for some more taping", one of the cameramen came up to the table and the twins excused themselves.
"Well, there's a hot guy by the bar, which means Kelly needs to be at the bar as well. Gotta go!", Kelly rushed away from the table, checking herself out as she passed a huge mirror.
"May I have this dance?", Fitz reached his hand out to Olivia, who smiled before taking it, rasing out of her seat to join him. "Mom, Dad..", Fitz smiled at his parents, excusing him and Olivia from their presence as they sat at the table and enjoyed the cake that was being served for dessert.
"Hi beautiful", he smiled at her, wrapping his arms around her lower back, his hands hovering dangerously low.
"Hi handsome", she returned his smile, wrapping her arms around his neck, playing with his hair. He pulled her body closer, their bodies connected as they swayed to the soft music playing in the background.
Girl, it's been a long, long time coming
But I, I know that it's been worth the wait
It feels like springtime in winter, it feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up its gates for me and you
She leaned into him, placing her hand on his shoulder, as he rubbed her back slowly. Their breathing relaxed and their hearts began to beat in sync.
And every time I close my eyes, I thank the Lord that I've got you
And you've got me too
And every time I think of it, I pinch myself 'cause I don't believe it's true
That someone like you loves me too
"Fitz..", she mumbles into his neck.
"Hmm?", he leans back as she lifts her head up and they stare into each other's eyes. His eyes are brighter than ever, reflecting off the color in his shirt and her brown chocolate eyes nearly melt his heart.
"I love you baby..", she whispers.
"I love you too Olivia", they kiss like first timers, their love passing through each other's lips. They forget where they are and who's around them as they sincerely show each other how much they truly love one another.
The mood in the ballroom shifts as the song changes to Blurred Lines. They're brought back to reality as they release each other's lips.
"Jesus, I hate this song", she says, sounding a little upset that their moment had been broken.
"Me too", he chuckles, watching her face turn to a look of disgust. "You wanna get out of here?"
"Yes please! I'm exhausted and I don't wanna be here when someone's grandma breaks her hip tryna dance to the song", they both laugh and he grabs her hand, leading them back to the dinner table where she grabs her clutch and they both tell his parents goodnight.
They walk back into the cabin, both too tired to even attempt to take a shower before bed. Olivia kicks off her heels, instantly shrinking in height and wiggling her toes. Fitz takes off his watch, pulling the bottom of his shirt from inside his pants, unbuttoning it before he reaches to pull off his belt. Olivia strips herself from her jewelry, tying her hair into a huge french braid and going in the bathroom to wash off her makeup. He strips down to his boxers, folding his clothes and placing them back into the luggage.
"Unzip me", she turns her back to him as she comes out of the bathroom, "and no funny business mister!"
"To be honest babe, I don't even have the energy", he moves her hair out of the way, unzipping her dress and letting it fall to the floor. He steps back, watching her walk out of her dress and picking it off of the floor. He watches her body as she walks around in a black thong, apparently she was unable to wear a bra with her dress. She turns around and catches him looking at her.
"What?!"
"Nothing..you just...you're just...breathtaking..", she blushes.
"Are you saying that because you can see my breasts and majority of my ass?", she smiles, folding her arms across her chest.
"No Liv, seriously. Everything about you is amazing.", he walks over to her, kissing her nose as he picks her up in a fireman's carry, bringing her over to the bed. He pulls down the covers before laying her down on the sheets. He makes sure she's comfortable before he gets in the bed next to her. He snuggles up to her, laying an arm across her waist and the other over her head, and she intertwines their fingers. Within moments, they're both fast asleep, light snores filling the room.
AN: Sorry guys, no smut! Lol! So this was a continuation of the last chapter. I wanted to welcome my new readers and thank you all for your comments, reviews, suggestions, favorites, and follows. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!
BeckyPo: yes, Brandon and Sean are twins. This was mentioned in Forbidden Fruit. And I do apologize if their names might be different, for the life of me I couldn't find the first chapter where they were mentioned in the story lol.
Jax: She's on birth control, even though it's not 100% guaranteed. *wink wink*
LoreneMichelle41: pure hotness! and we all know its never EVER "just the tip" lol
evoria: haha your comment had me cracking up, as usual lol. yes, Fitz is definitely working with it lol
guest: yes, smut is VERY hard to write. it's like you can picture it in your head but you have to be able to write it so that the reader can visualize it the same way. i know that if i ever find myself hot and bothered after editing that i've done a good job. maybe TMI? lol
The house is coming guys! I've already started the chapter about two weeks now lol but I'm trying make sure my writing matches the imagery in my head perfect lol. Expect it in the very near future!
By the way, the song featured was Every Time I Close My Eyes by Babyface featuring Mariah Carey and Kenny G (: