FITZ'S POV

I had been watching her sleep for the past hour. She wasn't on my chest anymore but she was curled up beside me. I reached out without thinking and cupped her cheek, she stirred and blinked against the harsh light before finally smiling up towards me moving herself back onto my chest. She fell back asleep within a few seconds.

"Liv?"

"What?" She mumbled as the door swung open revealing Emmy who was dressed in her uniform already holding a brush and a hair tye.

"GOOD MORNING!" She sang loudly shaking her butt as she climbed on my side which was closest to the door. I chuckled as Liv groaned

"Mom's still sleeping" i whispered "Do you want some help?"

"Yes please daddy" i combed out her hair and smiled as her curls sprung back against the brush. She had my exact type of hair

"All done" Liv lifted her head to examine the ponytail, she gave a thumbs up and rolled onto her back.

"Bye mommy, i'm going to school now"

"Kiss please" Em climbed over me and onto Liv giving her a few raspberry kisses before climbing back down

"Bye daddy"

"Bye Em"

"Why are you still in residency? Don't you have a world to run?" Liv asked sitting up and grabbing a pair of glasses on her nightstand after squinting at the news. She looked adorable with them on.

"I didn't know you wore glasses"

"I'm blind without them. I usually wear contacts" she paused "you didn't answer my question"

"I lost track of time after the alarm went off"

"By watching the news? The time is right there"

"Don't you have some HUGE birthday to plan" i teased her instead of telling her i lost track of time because i was busy watching her sleep. It was like i had been in a trance. I got up quickly and headed to brush my teeth.

"I just want her to have a perfect birthday, she deserves it" she said quietly. I came back out and pulled her over to me

"She will, she just wants you to be there" i smiled

"So, have you decided about your ex wife?"

"You mean satan?" I rolled my eyes

"Yes" she laughed "maybe we should ask Em what she thinks?"

"Okay at dinner?"

She nodded and pushed me off of her "go lead the free world"

(Break)

"Sir, you have a visitor here." Alex knocked on the doors of the oval as i did paperwork. Liv sat on the couch quietly doing some of her own. She had started sitting in the oval on non busy days like this. It was nice having her even if sometimes we sat in silence. She was smart and witty and great to bounce ideas off of.

"I can go to my office-" she started gathering papers and stood quickly

"No Liv, stay" we waited and watched as the door opened revealing my younger brother Teddy. He was smiling wide as he approached Liv.

"So, you must be the gold digging woman who got my brother to marry her huh?" He said with a straight face meaning he had no idea what was going on.

Liv's face fell "TEDDY!" I glared at him

"That's alright Fitz, i'll just.. See you later" she spoke and left quickly before she was out the door

"At least she's hot huh?" Teddy poured himself some scotch. He was always never thinking before he spoke. Even if he was only 25 there was manners he never gained.

"You had better tell me why you're here before i throw you against the wall for talking to disrespectfully towards me wife"

"Your wife?! Fitz it's a sham!"

"You don't know everything Teddy"

"What are you talking about?" He narrowed his eyes as i explained everything he went more and more white. "SHITTTT! FITZ HOW COULD YOU LET ME DO THAT!"

"How am i supposed to know that's what you were going to say? Why are you here? Do i have to bail you out of something again?"

"What? No" he laughed "i got an invitation for Em's birthday"

"Liv sent you that" i rubbed it in hoping to make him feel more worse

"I thought i'd come a bit early see Em and you" he shrugged

"You are welcome to stay in residency but please find Liv and apologize"

"I will promise"

LIV'S POV

"Come in" i called as i sat in the master bedroom wrapping Em's presents since she was at school. I had finally stopped crying enough to do something productive. I was always going to be known as the woman who married Fitz for his title. I looked up when i saw someone enter the room.

I watched as Teddy Grant came and sat down on Fitz's side of the bed.

"I owe you an apology. It was wrong for me to assume things. I've heard a lot about how you are taking care of my brother and my niece so thank you, i'm sorry and welcome to the grant family sis" he gave me the Grant signature side smile, it was almost identical's to Fitz's

"Thank you" i nodded

"Are these all Emmy's?" He asked picking up some tape and offering to wrap some. I looked around at all the american girl doll she wanted with all of their toys, some new tutu's and ballet slippers, and a locket Fitz and i had agreed to get her.

"Yes" i huffed "Fitz says i'm spoiling her but i just want her to have the best day"

He smiled and nodded "i'll finish these later, i have to go pick her up from school"

"You pick her up every day?"

"Just the days i don't have meetings"

"Can i come with you?"

"Uh okay" i nodded as i grabbed my coat and got Harrison to bring the town around

"I really am not a jerk sis" he said as we stood in silence waiting for the bell to ring. The secret service surrounding us as people took pictures.

"I know, i'm just.. It takes me a while to open up to people"

(Break)

The bell rang and i watched as Emmy came running down the steps towards Huck, he carried her a few steps before she spotted me and ran over slamming into my legs.

"Mommy" she breathed "i thought you had a meeting today"

"I decided to push it back" i kissed her head and stood up remembering Teddy was with me who was watching us with interest. "Look who's here"

She looked over towards Teddy and grinned going over to hug him as he lifted her up and threw her in the air before kissing her

"Uncle Teddy!" She squeezed him "i missed you!"

"You too Em, how's the first grade treating you?"

"Good!" She smiled "i'm in ballet now!"

"Yeah Liv told me"

"You mean mommy?" She asked confused. His eyebrows rose but he nodded as Emmy reached out to be held by me.

"Did Poppy come too?"

"He'll fly in with Nana on your birthday but he sends his love"

FITZ'S POV

It was 5pm before i got a chance to take a break and come up to residency. I listened as Teddy and Emmy stood behind the kitchen door of residency giggling as someone screamed.

"What are you two doing?" I made them both jump

"Liv sent the kitchen staff home"

"The both of you go watch a movie or something"

"But daddy-" Emmy started

"Nope, go" Teddy slumped just like the five year old and followed her towards her room.

I opened the kitchen door and was met with the cutest sight. Olivia Grant was in tights, with socks over them as she wore one of my navy t-shirts. Her hair was in a ponytail but a few strands were in her face. She shook her body as she shook her body to the music. She was standing in front of the island holding a cleaver as uncooked chicken was on the cutting board. She screamed as she brought down the cleaver and touched the chicken. She laughed as she cleaned up the mess and put the cut piece into the bowl which had some sort of marinade. She never touched any meat since she moved in so the sight was rare. I walked up behind her after she cut another piece. I stood with her back against my front, moving the hair out of her face. She tensed but looked around and sighed

"You scared me" she smiled and turned back towards the chicken

"What are you doing screaming at chicken?"

"I was trying to cook you dinner" she laughed "it's so slimy"

I turned and took off my suit jacket, rolling up my sleeves

"Nice shirt" i said as she switched places after washing her hands. She blushed and smiled as she sat stood near me.

"Why didn't you just ask Teddy to cut it for you?" I cut the two pieces left and washed my hands watching as she put the marinade into the pot and covered it

"I didn't want to bother him plus i wanted to cook dinner for my husband" she said quietly as if she was embarrassed. I smiled and hugged her, she tensed at first but put her arms around my shoulders as she hugged me.

"Thanks babe" i kissed her "sorry, it just slipped out-"

"That's okay" she smiled "dinner will be ready in thirty minuets"

"Okay"

"Fitz?" I turned back as i walked to the living room

"Yes?"

"I wanted to know.. Before Emmy's birthday .. If you.." He face was red and contorted up. She was nervous, i moved back over towards her and put my leg in between hers.

"What?" I tipped her face up towards mine

"Did you want to go to a movie or something before?"

"Are you asking me out?" I smirked

"Never Mind" she huffed out and turned back to the stove annoyed

"I'd love to see a movie or something with you Livvie" i turned her back towards me and watched as she smiled shyly

"Okay, tomorrow then?"

"Tomorrow" i nodded and went off to find Teddy.

(Break)

"God sis, this is good!" Teddy groaned as he ate Liv's dish. It was an asian dish which was rare in our house. Teddy was making an effort with Liv and Liv took some time to warm up to people who were so close to her but she was trying as well

"Really? I haven't made it in a long time. I put tofu pieces in mine and Emmy's"

Emmy slurped up a thick noodle "it's yummy mommy, my new favourite"

"It's really good Livvie" i smiled , she huffed out relieved and nodded

"So where am i sleeping?" Teddy asked as i cleared the table with Liv.

"Well, Fitz's old room is already made up. I had the maids wash the sheets so don't worry-" Liv started

"Old room? You share a room now?"

"Yes Theodore" i warned

"Isn't that weird?"

"It's nice i believe" Liv shrugged and went into the kitchen

"Teddy you need to stop, this is new to all of us. We're trying alright?"

"You're right bro, sorry"

"Good night baby" Liv said after she read Emmy her two books. I stood from the door as Emmy held onto Liv's hand.

"I love you mommy"

Liv bit her bottom lip "i love you too"

"Can i tuck her in?" I spoke up

"Sure" Liv stood "i'm going to get some fruit, want some?"

"Please, i'll be right down"

"Hey Em?"

"Daddy" she smiled and laid against me.

"I was wondering what you would think about surprising mom with papers"

"Like a picture?"

I smiled at her innocence "no, it's a formal paper saying that she's your mommy"

"Oh But i thought she was already my mommy"

"She is but this would be official like if something ever happened to me you'd stay with her"

"Wouldn't i already do that?"

"No, you'd go live with poppy"

"But i'd miss mommy" she pouted "i want to give mama the papers"

"Okay, but it's a surprise alright?"

"Okay" she grinned

LIV'S POV

"Bye Cy" Fitz said as my door swung open to my office. Cyrus was behind him going on about responsibilities as i stood and met Fitz at the door. We had agreed we would use our own bowling alley since it was probably less effort than shutting something down. I was shocked to see him wearing jeans and a red polo shirt.

"We're going bowling" Fitz said firmly as he took my hand in his

"You have meetings sir, you wanted me to clear your day tomorrow for Emmalynne's birthday and i did but i cannot clear two days."

"Cyrus-"

"Cy is right Fitz" i sighed "you cleared your day tomorrow. That's okay we can go late night bowling"

"Liv-"

"I'm not mad, really i'll just watch a movie with Teddy or something"

"Fine, an hour tops"

I knew it wasn't going to be an hour. Teddy and i played a few games of wii before tucking Emmy into bed for her big day. I laid down on the bed, i just wanted to nap in some comfortable clothing so i threw on a pair of shorts and Fitz's navy top. The next thing i knew i was being awakened by Fitz as he came into bed.

"Sorry" he whispered as he scooted down. "I'm guessing no bowling"

"No, no bowling .. It wasn't about bowling.. I wanted to talk"

"About?" He moved to hover over me, i tensed but by the smirk on his face i knew he was teasing me. I pulled him down against me and listened to him groan as i moved around underneath him

"Liv-"

"About us"

"What? You can tell me anything Liv, did i do something?"

"No, i just don't know what this is" i moved my hand in between us to show us. "I don't know when to touch you, or kiss you" i covered my face "this is so embarrassing"

"I think it's cute" he rolled me over on top of him "you can kiss me whenever you want Liv, we're married, we're trying to figure us out. Together and i know i made you think i didn't want you when we first got married but that's not how i feel"

I frowned i should believe him right? My whole head hurt trying to figure out why he didn't like me, why he carried on the affair for so long.

"It's not?"

"No Livvie, i want to try and i want to try with you"

No one had ever wanted me before, no one ever provided and took care of me. I had issues but married people could work through their marriage right?

"I want to try to" he smiled and brought my head down towards him, he kissed me softly like he always did but i wanted more. I pushed my tounge through his lips and heard him groan.

"Livvie-"

"Yes?"

"I don't want to have sex right now"

I rolled off of him "you don't want me"

"No! That's not it! I screwed up having a relationship based off of sex. I don't want that with you. I want the real deal" he wiggled his eyebrows around

"How cheesy are you?" I laughed as he laid down on my chest as i played with his curls.

"Good night Livvie" he yawned

"Night Fitz"