So how about last night's episode? I had a hunch, hence what's happening in this story, but to hear it confirmed...Ugh!
Anyways, thank you all once again for the amazing reviews. I truly appreciate it because it totally makes my day! This has to be one of my favorite stories that I've ever written and my thoughts keep running wild.
I hope you all enjoy this chapter! :)
"How'd it go?" Jake asked, as Olivia walked into her apartment.
"You need to leave." she said, coldly.
"Olivia, please. Just tell me what the hell's going on. What did I do? One second we're having sex and then you just up and leave."
"I need my space!" she yelled. He was taken aback. "I'm sorry, I just…I need to be alone right now. I need time to think and to process my feelings. I can't do that with you being here all the time."
He walked over to her, grabbing her hand. "I love you Liv. I don't want you to be alone. I know how you get."
"And that's my business. If you love me, you'll respect my wishes."
He put his head down and sighed. "I'll uh…go pack my things."
She nodded as she went into the kitchen, grabbing the whole bottle of wine and chugged it for a few seconds. She went and sat down on the couch, staring into space.
She missed Fitz already. She hated seeing him so upset. She couldn't understand why he thought that he did something so bad that she couldn't forgive him for it. No matter what he did, she felt like she could see past it.
"Liv?" Jake said, pulling her out of her thoughts. She looked over at him. "I guess I'll be leaving now."
She got up and walked over to the door.
"I'll call you?" he asked.
"Just give me a couple of days Jake."
"Alright. I can respect that."
"Thank you."
He leaned in to give her a kiss, but she pulled away.
He sighed. "Goodbye Olivia."
"Goodbye Jake."
She closed the door after he left, walking over to the couch. She laid down and let her thoughts run wild. Eventually she fell asleep, but was awoken to a phone call.
She looked at the clock that showed that it was ten.
"Hi." she answered the phone, groggily.
It was silent for a couple of seconds.
"Hi. Did I wake you?" she was asked.
She sat up on the couch. "Sort of. What's wrong?"
"I just wanted to tell you that this is going to be the last phone call for a while." Fitz told her, sadness in his voice.
She didn't say anything, so he continued.
"It's not because of what's going on with me. I'm just doing what is best for you. I know you told me how you really felt about me, but I just want you to make sure of your feelings. So I'm going to give you some space to do that."
"Thank you." she whispered.
"You're welcome."
The line went silent.
"I kicked Jake out." she told him.
A slight smile crept upon his face, unbeknownst to her.
"Why?"
"He was hovering. I don't like that."
He laughed. "Olivia Pope ain't about that life."
She started laughing hysterically.
"What?" he asked, smiling. He loved hearing her laugh.
"You did not just say that. I never thought I'd hear something like that out of your mouth."
"One of the staff members was watching something called a Vine? It was on one of the videos."
She continued to laugh.
"Do you know what that is?" he asked.
"Vaguely. It's an app where people can make and post videos and anyone can see them."
"I feel like that could create a lot of problems."
"It will, but people enjoy it."
She kept smiling on the other end. She loved having these types of conversations. She loved being able to laugh with him. His laugh could make her feel better about any situation.
"Do you promise that no matter what you find out about my past, you'll always love me?"
"That depends on how bad it is." she said as the line went silent. "I'm just kidding. I promise Fitz. Will you just tell me what it is already? It can't be that bad."
"Another time Liv. It's something that needs to be done in person."
"I wish you could come over." she admitted.
He sighed. "So do I. There's nothing that I wish for more."
"You can sleep happy tonight though." she told him.
"Oh yeah? Why's that?" he asked.
"You don't have to worry about Jake trying any funny business with me."
He laughed. "That's true. I don't even want to know the things he tries with you."
"No you don't. Trust me." The line went silent once again. "Can I tell you something?"
"Of course."
"Don't get mad at this first part, but when Jake and I started making out, I saw your face."
A mischievous grin spread across his face. "Really?"
"Yeah. I only see you."
He smiled. "Welcome to my life."
Once again, silence.
"I should let you go Livvie."
"But I was having so much fun. This has to be my favorite phone conversation that we've ever had."
"Mine too."
"And plus, we're not going to get to talk to each other for a while."
"Don't remind me." he sighed.
"Hey, it was your idea."
"I know but I love you Liv. And I can see that you're confused. And I'm dealing with things right now too. I just think we need a break…some breathing room."
"You're exactly right. Maybe it will do us some good."
"I think it will. And Liv? Don't feel guilty if you give in to Jake sometimes. As much as I hate to say it…you deserve to be happy. And if I can't do it, then I'm glad it's him. He's a good guy, even though I'm not too fond of him for obvious reasons. "
"I know. I thank you. You're being so great about everything."
"Anything for you, sweet baby."
"I guess this is goodbye then?" she asked.
"It's not a goodbye, it's more of a…see you later."
"Well then Mr. President, I'll see you later."
"See you later. Sleep well Olivia."
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