FITZ'S POV
"Please be extra nice to Libby today everyone" Teddy announced as we were about to leave so i could drop him off and go to the airport.
"Is everything ok?" Mom asked as she started the dishwasher
"Her dad isn't doing so well, don't bring it up though just comfort her" it amazed me how much he actually cared for her. They both relied on each other so much.
"Okay honey" mom smiled and waved goodbye.
"Fitz?" Teddy asked as i pulled onto the driveway of the park.
"Yeah?"
"Whatever you said to Liv yesterday when i was in the shower, thanks"
"No problem" i said shocked. Teddy and i never got along so him saying thank you was rare
"She thinks you're pretty cool you know" he chuckled
"Yeah?"
"Yep, well. I should go. Thanks for the ride and thanks for picking her up. Can you guys get me after?"
"Sure" i nodded and watched him wave as he got out.
"Wow" i mumbled to myself as i pulled away.
(Break)
I waited in the busy airport outside of arrivals at her gate. I spotted her easily, she wasn't grinning like everyone else. She looked exhausted as she walked towards me. She wore black tights and a plaid top and black flats. Her hair in a pony tail.
"Hi" i took her duffle bag as she smiled
"Hi"
"How was your flight?" I asked as we started towards my car.
"It was alright" she yawned
"I'm supposed to go back to Teddy's game but do you want me to drop you at home first?"
"Mmm please"
I nodded. She was clearly tired if she wasn't up to see Teddy. She fell asleep on the way home and i shook her shoulder gently when i pulled into the gates of the ranch.
"Thanks for picking me up, see you when you get back" i watched her drag her feet and head into the house.
(Break)
"Shh!" Mom hissed as Teddy and i came in after his game.
"Where's Liv?"
"Taking a bath and then going to bed, she has a head ache. Poor thing. No yelling"
"Yes mother" we both mumbled earning a glare from her. She laughed as we made our way upstairs.
"Liv?" Teddy knocked on her bedroom door and within seconds the door opened revealing Liv who was in pyjamas. She slammed herself into Teddy and i watched in shock as he cradled her head and actually comforted her. He whispered words as he tucked her into the bed and then laid beside her. She turned towards him but they had their own space. I stepped back feeling like i was disrupting a private moment. I saw a whole other side to Teddy today.
(Break)
It was 5 in the morning and the sun was barely up but i heard galloping when i came back from my morning hike. I watched from the fence as she rounded the corner on the horse and galloped faster as she made Jax jump over fences and maneuver his way through obstacles. She wore riding boots over a pair of jeans and a tank top. Her hair was in a ponytail and she had no make up on. I watched for another couple of minuets until suddenly the horse stopped in front of me behind the fence.
"Morning" Liv smiled, she looked much more happier than yesterday.
"Good Morning" i nodded swinging my legs over the fence and sitting as she climbed off of her horse and fed him some sugar cubes. "I didn't know you were that good"
"I took lessons when i was younger until grade 10"
I looked over at her "your Teddy's age right?"
"Yeah, 19 in July"
"July what?"
"6th" she smiled as Jax stepped forward and followed her closer towards me until she handed me the sugar cube.
"Liv-"
"Just try it"
"He's going to bite me"
"You don't know that"
I watched as he bit me and then took the cube. I watched as Liv laughed in shock
"We'll work on it" I rolled my eyes "what are your plans for today?" She asked
"Probably go play some soccer with Henry, Kate's coming too if you wanted to come"
"I don't really know how to play soccer" she whispered as if she was embarrassed
"Kate doesn't play, she likes to tan. Apparently it's the perfect spot" i shrugged "sports is not everyone's skill"
She smiled "okay, i'll go"
"We'll probably go after lunch"
"Kay" she climbed back on Jax. "I'll ride for a bit longer then"
I watched her for a bit until i started to get hungry.
(Break)
"So, what are you doing today?" Teddy asked Liv as she came downstairs in a pair of shorts and a black tank top.
"Tripp and i are stealing Liv for the day. You're always hogging her"
"You three remember Liv isn't a toy" Mom glared at us as she walked up the stairs "have fun Liv!"
"Thank you" Liv called back up laughing
"I'm going to the park with them, wanna come?"
"And get bitten by bugs? No" Teddy shook his head
"Who knew you were such a baby" Kate said
"Oh i knew!" Liv piped up "one time back home-"
"OLIVIA YOU PROMISED-"
"Okay okay" Liv laughed "i won't say anything"
"Let's go" Kate rolled her eyes and opened the front door. She was taking her car to pick up her friend so Liv rode with me to get Henry.
"Are Kate's friends nice?" Liv asked
"Why are you scared?" I teased looking over at her seeing her playing with her tank top as if she was really nervous.
"Girls.. Some girls just don't like me because i'm not into all of the same things most girls are into"
"Like?"
"The mall, i hate shopping"
"You HATE shopping?"
"There's just so many people at the mall, everyone walks really slow and it's really loud"
I stared in shock "Kate's friends are nice. We've known Abby since we were kids, just Mellie you've got to look out for"
"Why?"
"She's like the ice queen"
"Noted" she laughed as we pulled up to Henry's house.
"I brought running shoes too" she piped up as we waited "So, i can learn"
"Great idea" i smiled
"Hey pretty girl" Henry leaned forward and kissed Liv's cheek and clapped my shoulder.
"Hey" she laughed
(Break)
"Well, what am I supposed to tell her Kate?"
"I don't know Tripp! I'll be by later!" Kate hung up and i made my way over to where Liv was reading her book. Her legs stretched out in front of her as she leaned against a tree.
"Uh.. Kate said Mellie wanted to go to the mall first so they'll stop by soon"
I watched her face fall and i felt bad.
"Okay"
"Did you want to take my car?"
"No, i'll just hang out here if that's okay"
"Sure" she nodded and went back to her book. It must have been another two hours and i looked over to see her still caught up in the book.
"Why don't you ask her to come play?" Henry asked "We can teach her"
"LIV!" I called and watched her look up. I waved her out to the field. In five minuets she marched right up in her black nike running shoes. She pulled on her ponytail as she put her hair up. I had never seen someone look so determined in their life
"Settle tiger" Henry joked "just kick the ball towards the net, i'll be goalie. You and Fitz play"
"But Fitz is better than you!" She practically blurted out.
"You were watching us?" He smirked "Fitz won" Liv crossed her arms
"Because i let him"
"I'll go easy" i tried cutting the tension and watched Liv nod stepping back.
I stood in front of her and watched her kick the ball around me but i stopped it and goaled. She huffed and tried a few more times.
"You're tiny so you could probably get it through or fake a kick" i offered. She got it between my legs and laughed running quickly towards Henry.
"Kick hard Liv" i watched as she stuck her tounge out concentrating and pushed her leg back. It was too late to move back as her leg went straight in between my legs. I dropped to the ground and groaned.
"Oh my god!" Someone shrieked as everything went dark. She kicked so hard.
"Fitz!" Mellie's shrill of a voice filled my ears and suddenly she was shoving Liv off and taking her place making Liv fall backwards on her bum. Kate helped her up and apologized.
"Fitz are you okay? I saw that kick"
"I'm really sorry Fitz, i didn't do it on purpose. I didn't know you were behind me"
"No, it's okay i know" i tried reassuring her "you okay?" I looked between her and Mellie.
Liv chuckled and nodded before dusting herself off and extending a hand to help me up.
"That must have hurt man" Henry came into the circle
"I'm Mellie, this is Abby" Mellie almost glared at Liv beside me.
"Olivia Pope, everyone calls me Liv" she shrugged "hey Abby"
"Hey" Abby smiled and i watched as Kate pulled Liv away.
"What a maniac" Mellie whispered to Abby.
"It was an accident Mel" i said walking back towards the car. I got in and propped my feet out of the window.
(Break)
I watched as Liv came into the dining room for dinner heading towards her usual seat beside me which was unfortunately taken up by mellie. Kate and Liv had gotten into some sort of argument on the field and now were not speaking. Teddy was out with a friend so it was us with mom and dad for dinner.
"Here Kate, sit beside Mel" i offered going to Teddy's seat as Kate gladly moved over.
"Thanks" Liv whispered
I nodded and got the mash potatoes.
"How was the park Liv?" Mom asked
"It was fun until i kicked Fitz"
"It was an accident" i waved it off
"Kicked where?" Dad spoke up and i raised my eyebrows and watched him chuckle loudly "Lib you just might be my favourite new addition to the Grant clan" he howled
"Thanks dad" i rolled my eyes
"Sorry son" he controlled himself before bursting out laughing. Liv joined him before they both quieted down
"So Mellie, how did you like the game?"
"Kate and i actually came late. I wanted to get a few things from the mall" i blinked and double checked to see if she actually just winked at me. Liv smirked as i looked over at her.
"Then we saw that crazy situation" Mellie glared at Liv.
"Huh" mom nodded, my parents never really enjoyed Mellie in the house but were always civil towards her especially because Dad did business with her family.
"So, Olivia where are you from?" Mellie asked
"D.C where Ted and i go to school"
Mellie nodded "your parents must be wealthy then"
"I'm sorry?"
"To let your spend the summer in California."
"No Mellie remember-" Kate whispered
"Right, your dad is sick right?"
Liv looked at Kate with so much pain in her face. In a second she was squaring her shoulders and had an iron face on.
"My dad is fine" she ate the rest of her dinner quietly.
"May i be excused?" She looked over at Mom.
"Sure sweetheart" mom smiled and i watched Liv make her way out of the dining room.