FITZ'S POV
I had woken up in Liv's bedroom the next morning after our talk about her father.
"I feel like crap" i rolled off of the couch and sat up. I was shocked when i found her still asleep. She looked more relaxed than ever, her hair was sprawled out across her pillow as she hugged the other one. The alarm on the nightstand started beeping and she slammed her hand down in one second so hard i thought she had broken it until it rang again a minute later. She groaned and sat up.
"Good morning" she yawned and hopped out of the bed, strutting to the bathroom in only her t-shirt and a pair of black underwear. She turned a bright red when she realized she had on no pants, quickly shutting the door behind her.
(Break)
"Well, i can assure you my husband is a bit biased when it comes to my looks" i heard Liv laugh as she walked closer to the oval. From Alex's desk i could see she was talking to Jake.
"I can assure you he's not the only one" i watched Liv show her fake smile, the one she gave to all the press.
"Thank you" she smiled as she approached me and went right to my side "i was going to steal you for lunch but Jake has to speak with you so i'll see you at dinner?"
"Are you sure? I can be there in a few minuets"
"Okay, i'll be upstairs then"
"You scored big with her" jake said coming into the oval
"I did" i nodded as i watched her speak with an aide, she was smiling sweetly. Her real smile. I sighed i was starting to have feelings for my wife.
(Break)
"Why did you ask for a salad if you're just going to pick at it?" Liv asked in between laughs as i moved my fork around.
"I'm the leader of the free world, i wanted to be healthy"
"Yet you don't work out"
"I hear no complaints" she turned a bright red and looked away "i saw your court tapes when you were an ADA in new york"
"Cyrus?" I nodded
"You're an amazing lawyer Liv"
"Yeah, maybe after second term i'll go back. Though not a lot of first ladies are ADA's" she waved it off
"You think we'll be here for second term?" I asked in shock
"Of course!" She set her fork down "you've done a lot for the american people"
"Thank you"
"No problem" she dug back into her salad
"Jake likes you" i blurted out as she finished her tea
"I'm married"
"Happily?"
"Not unhappy enough to have an affair" she whispered
"Liv-"
"She made you happy, that's all that matters" We were coming up on our one year mark of our marriage and although we were only now getting used to each other it seemed like we were only just married. The affair was taking it's toll on her. I sat in silence as i watched her answer emails on her iphone. She had given up everything, she was still giving things up and i was going to do the same for her.
LIV'S POV
"Hi mommy" Emmy came into the bedroom after i had put her to sleep. She was dressed in jeans and hiking boots with a cute little vest. Her hair in a messy ponytail no doubt due to Fitz who stood beside her in almost the same gear.
"Hi? What are you doing up?"
"Get dressed" Fitz said "something warm"
"Is everything alright?"
"We have to leave before Cyrus figures out that i'm leaving, your bags are packed for the weekend"
"Fitz-"
"I'll tell you on Air force one come on" he pulled back the blankets and led me to the closet. I sighed and quickly changed into jeans and a georgetown sweater with boots, grabbing a warmer jacket.
(Break)
"Can someone please tell me why you decided to have air force one leave the white house in the middle of the night?!" I asked nervously. Fitz and Emmy just laughed at me while i crossed my arms
"You might want to tell mom before she gets really mad" fitz whispered to Emmy
"We're going to the cabin!" She grinned "In Awaska"
"Alaska?" I corrected her watching her nod "FITZ! You have a meeting with the senator tomorrow don't you?! Cyrus is going to kill you, then me"
"This is exactly why we left in the middle of Cy's slumber, i pushed back the meeting and finished my paperwork for the week i even got some of next week's done. If their's an emergency i'm just a plane ride away"
"Why? Why did you do this?"
"I wanted us to get away, a mini vacation from staff and press"
I narrowed my eyes "no staff? Not even a chef?"
"I will be cooking this weekend, the only staff are the secret service which i can't get rid of"
"Get excited mommy! There's always lots of snow!"
I smiled as Emmy unbuckled her seatbelt and ran over towards Huck to play cards with him.
"Thank you.. You didn't have to-"
"Don't thank me Liv, this weekend is well deserved" he smiled and leaned back into his seat.
The cabin was in the middle of nowhere. It was a wooden mansion really, with a big red door. Fitz thanked Tom, Harrison and Huck and told them where the staff house was. I tackled Emmy to the floor as i ripped off her snow shoes. She giggled loudly and disappeared up the large wooden spiral staircase. The house had tall ceilings and almost every wall was made of wood. The hallway led into the large kitchen which attached to the living room.
"So, what do you think?"
"This isn't a cabin Fitz."
"It's a cabin for a President, get used to it"
I smiled "it's great"
"Wait till you see the view tomorrow morning" he grabbed the bags and i heard him go upstairs, i followed him and looked through the five bedrooms. Emmy's room was the first on the right, of course a princess room. I laughed as she had sprawled out over the bed with her clothes from the trip still on. I changed her into some pj's and tucked her into bed.
I followed the light at the end of the hallway which is where my bags were.
"Fitz?" I knocked on the door and opened it to see he was asleep. Just like his daughter he had knocked out in his clothes.
I took in the room and saw it was almost as big as our bedroom in the white house. I laid down for a second beside him, the bed was large enough and eventually he would wake up for some urgent matter and leave since he was the president.
FITZ'S POV
someone was knocking, someone was knocking very loudly on the door. I groaned and sat up quickly until i noticed that Liv was beside me, rather close. We had apparently came into the middle of the bed. We never slept in the same bed, she had her room and i had mine. She was gorgeous in her sleep as she cuddled next to me. The knock came again as she groaned
"Come in!" She yelled as she opened her eyes and sat up. She smiled towards me shyly and turned towards the door as Tom walked into the bedroom
"Sorry to interrupt sir, ma'am"
"That's alright, what's going on?"
" is apparently ...as The first lady would say running around without a head at the White House." Liv chuckled and flopped back down onto the bed beside me
"He's on the phone sir"
"Thank you Tom" i took the phone from him and watched as Emmy came into the bedroom half asleep and went straight for Liv.
"No sucking Emmy" Liv whispered as she closed her eyes. They were both asleep within seconds as i went into the hallway. It was only 6am, i groaned as i listened to him yell about how i was the leader of the free world and had responsibilities
"CYRUS!" I finally yelled "you woke up Emmalynne and Liv before 10am to know where my location was? I am fine, we're taking the weekend off. The paperwork you needed is on my desk, i pushed the meeting with the senator back to monday and will see you on sunday night. Do not call me again unless there's a real emergency. Goodbye!"
"Thank you Tom" i handed back the phone "please, go back to sleep" i went back into the bedroom and changed into pajamas. I was about to go find another bed when the covers were held up by Liv. Emmy was snoring in the middle and Liv was almost right there with her. I climbed in and watched as she snuggled with Emmy until i fell asleep
(Break)
"Mommy, you're not supposed to be cooking" Emmy shook her finger as Liv stoof in the kitchen looking for food
"But dad's still sleeping!" Liv whined, i chuckled at her childhood behavior
"Mommy" Emmy huffed out
"Good Morning" i finally spoke as Emmy looked frustrated. Liv laughed as Emmy ran over towards me and told me about Liv's antics.
"Would you like waffles?" I asked
"Please!" Liv nodded "was everything alright with Cyrus?"
"Just the usual, nothing to worry about" she narrowed her eyes "really"
"Mommy?"
"Yes?"
"Do you and daddy sleep in the same room now?"
"Uh- um Fitz?!"
"Yes Em" i answered, shrugging my shoulders at Liv's shocked face.
"Do you have sex?" Emmy asked as she colored in her notebook. I dropped the spatula and listened as Liv snickered at my reaction.
"That's not funny Liv!" I turned back towards them "Em, how do you know what sex is?"
"Auntie Anna said that's what people do when people sleep in the same bed"
"Oh god" i glared at Liv.
"Em, you don't have sex until you're married okay? With someone you love" i said firmly
"That makes no sense! You had sex with ... My old mommy before you married my mommy now. That's how babies are made!"
"You're only 5! How are you so smart?" I grumbled
"I'm almost 6 daddy!" She huffed and went to the living room taking her colouring book
"Almost 6" i grumbled
"We're you a virgin when you married Mellie?"
I chuckled "god no, i first had sex when i was 16"
"Oh"
"Why how old were you?"
"18" she shrugged "i wanted to be ready, that dream of her not having sex until she's married -"
"Is unrealistic i know but she's my little girl"
"She's almost 6 Fitz!" She said in the same tone as Emmy had did.
We spent the day watching old movies, eating and napping. It was good to relax and finally get to watch and be a part of Liv and Emmy's interaction. This weekend was the best choice even if we had only been there for a day