A/N: We have both been super busy, and it slowed us down a bit.
It was a while before they had separated for the hug both searching for something to say. "I...need to change." She said.
Adam just nodded as she left to her room. She shut her door and locked it. 'What was that!?' She thought. She looked back at the locked door just trying to sort SOMETHING out.
'It was just a hug.' She thought. 'He was just trying to help me.' She thought and kept repeating those two.
"Yeah, and you enjoyed it." Her conscious said.
'Shut up.' She thought to it.
"I'm just saying you did is all."
'Alright… maybe I did.'
"See good to be honest with yourself."
'Seriously, just shut up.'
"Alright for now."
'Thank you.' Olivia sighed. She changed into some lazy clothes and headed back out.
"Sorry about that," she said awkwardly.
"What? You were just changing."
"I more meant…"
"What the hug?" She just nodded. "It was a hug." He shrugged.
"It just got awkward though."
"Well, a little."
"So… sorry."
"It's... okay?" Adam said awkwardly.
"This is so hard."
"What is?"
"This… I don't know how to even say it… everything."
"Well...do you want me...to leave?"
"No, I don't."
"Are you sure?" He asked.
"Yes… I am."
"Okay, I just wanted to make you feel better."
"I just don't know."
"I did not want to confuse you."
"Well, that was bound to happen."
"What was?" He asked.
"To be confused."
"Never hugged anyone?" She just shook her head. "I'm sorry."
"Not your fault."
"Well, I still am. I did not want to throw you off."
"I did like it though."
"So did I." He admitted.
"What does this mean then?"
"Well, I think it means we like each other."
"You think so?"
"Yes I do." He said.
"What do we do then?"
"We could try dating."
"I guess…"
"I mean we can start slow." He said.
"Okay, we can try that."
"Okay, we'll start then."
"How?"
"Well how about a date?"
"Well, I guess it's worth a shot."
"Okay I'll go change then we can go,"
"Works for me." He smiled and headed to what was now his room here.
Olivia sat down on the couch wondering what she agreed to.
'A date huh?' she thought. 'Hopefully I didn't mess everything up.'
"Oh come on where is your usual confidence?" Her conscious asked.
'This is different.'
"Why?"
'It's a completely different type of confidence.'
"Not really."
'Yes, really.'
"How so?"
'That's just with skills and everything this is... with a boy.'
"You say that like it's bad."
'It's completely different. I have no idea what to do.'
"So it's just like the first time you do anything else."
'You really think it will be okay?'
"Yes I really do."
'Well… alright.'
"Just give it a chance."
'I am.'
"Good." It said as his door opened.
Olivia got up and went over to him. "So, this date what is it?"
"It where people who like each other just kind of spend time together doing something fun and get to know each other."
"Okay," She said.
"You ready then?"
"Yeah, I am ready I'll just change from pajama's to jeans."
"Right."
She changed quickly and came out looking nervous. "It'll be okay, Olivia," he said, noticing that as he went over.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I am."
"Okay I trust you."
"Good, I've done this a few times before."
"You have?"
"Yeah… I've had two other girlfriends."
"Oh! I see..." She said.
"So, yeah."
"So you don't like just me?" She asked.
"I do now."
"I'm a bit confused."
"I don't love those girls anymore. They both hurt me bad."
"Oh! I'm sorry."
"It's not your fault."
"I know, but still I will try not to hurt you."
"Thank you for that."
"My pleasure."
"So, where would you like to go?" He offered.
"A movie?" She asked.
"Works for me."
"Okay then." She said smiling a little.
"Any one in particular?"
"No you choose."
"How about Divergent?" He offered.
"Okay," She said as he took her hand. They headed down and out of the hotel the normal way like that. "So is hand holding normal too?"
"Yes it is. Usually the first step in being a couple."
"Okay, I got it." She said making mental notes.
"Just try to relax. The first date is always nerve-racking."
"Okay, I will try."
"Good, it makes it easier."
"Right okay." She said. He smiled as they headed out. "So what do you talk about on a date?"
"Well… anything really."
"Anything?"
"Yeah, pretty much."
"Okay, just whatever comes to mind?"
"Exactly,"
"So, then what is this about?"
"It's… rather difficult to explain. It's set in a post-apocalyptic Chicago in which survivors divide into five factions based on their dispositions: Abnegation, for the selfless; Amity, for the peaceful; Candor, for the honest; Dauntless, for the brave; and Erudite, for the intelligent. Each year, all sixteen-year-olds take an aptitude test that describes the faction for which they are best suited. After receiving the results, they can decide whether to remain with their family's faction or transfer to a new faction."
"Sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior is born into an Abnegation family. She doesn't feel like she belongs in Abnegation, because she doesn't see herself as naturally selfless. Her aptitude test also supports this, inconclusively indicating aptitude for three factions: Abnegation, Erudite, and Dauntless. The tester warns her to never share this fact, as it makes her a Divergent." Adam explained having read the books.
"And being Divergent is a bad thing?"
"Divergents threaten their system so most people with the power are out to kill any of them upon discovery."
"That's odd."
"A little but I think you'll like it."
"Maybe." She shrugged.
"Guess we'll see."
"We will." She said leaning just slightly against him. He let go of her hand and put his arm around her. She smiled a little it was nice.
"You like that?"
"Yeah it feels nice."
"Good then." She smiled taking this as a sign she was doing well. "See, nothing to worry about."
"Yeah I suppose not she said as they arrived at the theater.
They went to the counter and got two tickets.
"Snacks?" He asked.
"Sure." The wait was short and soon they found a spot in the back row.
"Perfect," he said taking a seat.
"Why the back?"
"It has the best view."
"Hmm… I guess that's true."
"No neck strain."
"Good point."
"It's what I usually do plus les people like sitting back here."
"Alright, I like it."
"Most times it has the best sound."
"You don't need to keep defending it."
"Sorry, I'll stop." He said. They both sat down but there was a while left.
'This is going well.' She thought. She noticed to a relief that she also had eyes on everyone in the theater.
"You seem happy."
"I am."
"Why are you scanning them?"
"Just... habit I guess."
"Don't feel safe?"
"Just paranoid. It's probably nothing."
"Yeah relax a little," Adam said.
"Right, I'll try."
"Good," he said. She did leaning back but the feeling did not go away. "Still feel off?" Adam asked.
She nodded. "Well, then I guess we can take a look around."
She nodded. "We should."
He nodded and they rose making it look like they had simply forgotten to get a snack. They headed down both on guard. "We are being watched." Adam muttered seeing two men watching their every step.
She nodded noticing it as well. "We need a plan."
"There's more, at least four in here with us."
"Think we should leave?"
"Maybe, see if they follow."
"If they do it's best to get them away from the civilians." Olivia nodded. Adam nodded and they continued on the way out. Those who were watching did follow.
"Good so, did you ever anger anyone who would have you watched like this?"
"Lots of people. Kind of given in this business."
"Right, sorry."
"Does this happen a lot?" He asked.
"Define a lot."
"How often?" He asked simply.
"A few times a month."
"You know what to do then?"
"Get them alone and attack."
"Then move and maybe we can even still catch the movie." She smiled nodding and they sped up.
The exited the theatre looking for somewhere to take it.
"Back alley?" Adam asked.
"Should work." She nodded.
They headed quickly out the back way and waited to be followed. It wasn't long until the tails arrived and Adam hit the first one out with a trash can.
The man fell back and down but not out. Olivia pounced and kicked him in the face.
Between the two he was out. Adam spun and back handed the next man out. "Are you guys going to even try to put up a fight?" Olivia taunted.
The third man growled and threw a punch at her. She instantly ducked it though grabbing his arm and throwing him into another one of the men. "I guess they are not." Adam said.
"Pathetic right?"
"Very."
"What can you do though?"
"Enjoy the fact that was easy and hope no one eats our popcorn?"
"I guess so." He offered her his hand. She took it with a smile. "That was fun." She said.
"Yeah, it honestly was."
"You sure you want to date me knowing this might happen a lot?"
"Yes I am."
"Okay." She said smiling again. So maybe this would not be so bad.
They just headed back and retook their seats. "Think anyone will worry about them?"
"Probably but not enough." Adam shrugged and wrapped an arm around her again.
"Not our problem now though."
"Yeah it's not." She said leaning against him.
"Then maybe we can relax now."
"I already am."
"Good, I'm glad."
"Well you being here is... nice."
"I think so, too."
"It was just odd."
"You get used to it."
"Yeah I do I am just used to being alone is all."
"Do you like this better?"
"I do, again it's just new you know?"
"Yes I do know."
"Glad you understand."
"As I said, it's natural."
"Yeah, I know that now."
"Good, I promise it gets easier."
"I think it will."
"Good let's just enjoy it for now then."
"Sure." He said.
She smiled and snuggled back into him. "I like this."
"I'm glad."
"Good."
"When's the movie supposed to start?"
"Now." Adam said looking to her as the lights went down. She smiled turning to the screen.
They both really loved the movie but I won't reveal anything. "That was an odd movie."
"A little but it was good."
"I didn't say I did not like it just odd."
"The second movie will probably be odder," Adam said, thinking of the second book and wondering how it will continue with how they changed the ending.
"Well I liked it."
"Good, I figured you would."
"It's just hard to follow."
"Yeah, I guess it was without the book in parts."
"Yeah, maybe I should read it."
"I think you should if you get the chance."
"I will if I can."
"That's all I can ask then."
"Okay."
"So… what now?" She asked.
"Well dinner or home."
"How about dinner."
"We'll find somewhere."
"Works for me."
"Chinese?"
"Sounds good."
"Let's go then." She nodded taking his hand. "You seem relaxed."
"I am a little actually."
"Good, that's great."
"Yeah, feels a little odd."
"Well, I hope it gets better."
"I didn't say it was in a bad way."
"Oh okay." He said smiling.
"Yeah, it's nice not to be stressed out all the time."
"You were?"
"For the most part, yeah."
"Why?"
"Hard not to be."
"Well, I suppose so."
"You were right though, this does help."
"Me?"
"Yes you."
"Thanks." He said blushing.
"No, thank you."
"Why?"
"For helping me."
"I just thought you deserved to be happy."
"Well, still, thank you."
"No problem." He said.
"Well, it isn't for me."
"Glad."
"Then I guess just leave it at that."
They stopped at the nearest Chinese restaurant. "Have you been here before?" He asked her.
"No, I move a lot."
"I figured. Well, I think you'll like it though."
"Okay?" She shrugged.
He went to the hostess there. "Welcome. Table for two?" She asked.
"Yes please."
"Right this way." She said heading to the balcony.
They followed her to a small two top table.
"Here, are your menu's and I will get you some tea."
"Thank you."
"So tea."
"Yes please."
"I find it odd that almost all Chinese restaurants serve tea."
"Well, the Chinese like their tea."
"That seems semi-racist."
"I've been to China a few times. You'd be surprised how accurate that actually is."
"Really?" He asked.
"Really."
"Well, that is odd." He said.
"A little but it's just a different culture."
"Yeah, I suppose; I have never been."
"Well, if this all works out you will get to travel with me."
"Sounds fun."
"It really is."
Dinner passed with a lot of easy conversation and then they were in the elevator up to their suite. "So… that was really nice." Olivia said.
"Yeah, I really liked it." Adam said turning red.
"So… does this mean…?"
"Well, if you enjoyed it...and you want to."
"I don't know…"
"I know you don't know much about emotions but would you want to do this again?"
"Well… yes I would."
"Then, yeah we can be if you want."
"Well… okay."
"I mean we don't have to move any further if you don't want."
"I would prefer to take it slow."
"Okay then we will." He said hugging her.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, we move at your pace."
"Thank you, Adam."
"My pleasure, Olivia." He said
"You really aren't like other boys."
"What do you mean?"
"You're too nice."
"I am just being me."
"Exactly."
"Is that bad?"
"No it isn't."
"So we are official?"
"I guess we are."
"Good." He said smiling.
"I don't know what to do now," she admitted, as they got to their floor.
"We just relax or go check on another mission."
"Think you're ready for one?"
"I am, got to work off all the food." He said.
Olivia smirked pulling out her file.
"Alright so you want a workout huh?"
"Yeah, any good one's there. Preferably a good one."
"Well there is a high ranking foreign political official in San Francisco whose daughter was kidnapped by rogue military."
"Sounds perfect."
"Okay then let's suit up and go." He nodded and headed to the room quickly changing.
She was changed as well. "We need a car." Adam said.
"That won't be a problem."
"It won't?" He asked.
"You really think I don't have one?"
"I don't know honestly."
"Well, I do."
"Okay then get changed and lead on."
She went and quickly changed into her own suit.
"Alright, follow me." She said.
"Do we get to take the fun way this time?" he asked.
"Of course we do." She said. She took on her grappling gun and opened the window. "Ready?" He pulled out his own smiling. They both headed right out the window.
They fell for a short time and then shot out a grapple line. "Follow me!" she shouted to him.
"Like I have a choice."
She chuckled releasing that building for a millisecond before firing at another faulting her free-fall. He followed closely watching her move gracefully through the air. He found it rather impressive that that didn't come from any kind of training but just practice and necessity. "Alright, we are headed down." Adam fired lower at a different building.
"Oh and Adam one more thing." She said when they landed.
"What?"
"I don't mind you staring at me, but try to pay attention to the swinging too." She smirked.
He blushed at that and she just laughed. "Don't want you missing the building."
"Right sorry." He said.
"So… where's the car?"
"Down in the garage."
"Lead the way then."
She did heading down to the bottom floor of the three story building. She led him to a silver colored Lamborghini the keys twirling around her finger. "Get in."
"This is yours?" He said impressed as he got in the passenger seat.
"Yeah, you can make some really good money if you're really good."
"I see that."
"Well, yes it is mine," she said climbing into the driver's seat.
"Damn." Adam said smiling.
"Fits the cover anyways."
"The cover?" He asked as she peeled out of the garage.
"Of course, everyone on either side or neutral needs a cover story."
"So, what's yours?"
"Spoiled rotten heiress. Yours?"
"I don't have one."
"Really?"
"Well, I did just start working with you."
"Didn't you have one in Firestorm?"
"Not really no."
"Hmm… odd."
"Why?"
"So it's just out in the open like that?"
"Sort of yeah."
"Isn't that dangerous?"
"Yes, very much so."
"You need to get one."
"Well we have time to think now."
"Well, it's yours to choose."
"I don't know since we are together a lot it should be related to yours."
"That would make sense."
"So, ideas?"
"You could be my body guard."
"Body guard huh?"
"Yeah, if you like."
"Yeah I can do that." He said.
"Okay, that's pretty funny actually."
"Yeah I get to follow you around all day."
"Yes but that wasn't what I meant."
"What did you mean?"
"Just me needing a bodyguard is kind of funny."
"Yeah it is." He admitted chuckling.
"Works perfectly though."
"Yeah, it'll be interesting."
"You do have a point though."
"I do?" Adam asked.
"That you get to follow me around all day."
"Is that bad?"
"I don't think so."
"I don't either." He said smiling.
"Good then."
"So, you play a spoiled heiress, huh?"
"Yeah, it can be fun at times."
"Sounds odd, so I have to stop guys hitting on you?"
She laughed. "Yes, as both my bodyguard and my boyfriend."
"Are we going to be public with the relationship?" He asked smiling.
"Would be a little odd."
"Alright then we keep it private until you say so." He said.
"You sure?"
"Yeah, I want you to be happy." He said.
"Thank you, Adam." She smiled.
"My pleasure."
"Seems a little one sided."
"What do you mean?"
"There must be something I can do for you."
"Well...I can't think of anything."
"Just doesn't seem fair."
"Why?"
"You keep going out of your way too make me happy but I haven't really done anything."
"You've been there."
"What do you mean?"
"You have been around."
"That's not enough."
"Why not?"
"I just feel there's something I can do."
"Well, unless you have an idea I don't think there is."
"I guess not." She sighed.
"Don't feel bad."
"I'll find something."
"You don't have to." Adam said.
"To me I do."
"Well, if you insist."
"I do."
"Okay." He shrugged. "How much farther is it?" He asked.
"Twenty more minutes at this speed."
"Alright." The twenty minutes passed in silence.
She pulled into in alleyway and got out activating the full body suit. Adam did the same and soon they were walking into a rather high class private home. "Just follow my lead," she whispered. He nodded as she strolled confidently towards the stairs. He just followed her up the stairs. "Mr. Harper I'm here about recovering your child." She said.
The man, clearly Mr. Harper, turned to her clearly very relieved. He was tall and thin with dark hair and blue eyes and looked as though he had not slept in days. "Oh thank goodness please can you save my daughter my wife and I are worried sick."
"Of course, I understand that. Now, is there any more information you have that will help us help you."
"Well the men are a personal military force that work for a man used to design weapons for, but when I found out that they were not the actual army suppliers like they said I quit and they took my two year daughter."
"Got it. Any guesses on where they might be holding her?"
"He has an underground base beneath his main building."
"That's our spot then. Where is the building?"
"Downtown, he said I had a week to consider things."
"How long ago was that?"
"Four days ago"
"Alright, don't worry we will get your daughter back safe."
"You can!?" He asked hopefully.
"Yes we can. You went to the right people."
"Thank you! I swear whatever you want is yours once you bring her back to me." He said gratefully.
"Well, get right on that then."
He nodded eagerly as they left.
They went right back to the car. "So, we can do this?"
"Of course we can."
"Well we need to be careful."
"Always are. You know, it's missions like these that it's hard to ask for anything for."
"What do you mean?"
"Asking for money to return someone's child… especially after…"
"Right, I get it." He said.
"You couldn't possibly know the whole thing."
"Then tell me."
A/N: We hope you liked it and see you next chapter!
