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Prompt: Illusions
Illusions
"Oliver Queen and Laurel Lance, back on again? One of Starling city's power couples were spotted being nice and cozy while at what looked like a lunch date. While, it's not confirmed or denied, the photos and an inside source says otherwise." She hears the reporter say, as she walks into the living room.
She rolls her eyes; the reporter was about a month too late. Really, she's surprised that they've kept it a secret for this long, mind you, they did breakup and just get back together last month. She had heard that they were back together again from Diggle because after their talk about the island three months ago, whether intentional or not, there hasn't been a lot of PDA from them.
She turns down the TV, its one o'clock in the afternoon and she's still in her pajamas, eating breakfast. She sets the bowl of cereal down on the table and sinks into the couch. Usually Saturday's are immensely busy but today was a rarity. And even though she hasn't done anything today and just got up, she's still tired.
She's tired because she hasn't slept much, there's too much on her mind. She had tossed and turned all night, trying to make a decision that's as big as her decision to move from Vegas. It had all started on her date with Max, last night.
The night started well, very well but then again, most of their dates went well. Max had taken her bowling; she had always liked bowling but hadn't gotten the time to do it recently. She told him that she was convinced that he was secretly a professional bowler because of his bowling abilities. They laughed and she had somehow managed to win their last game. Afterward, he led her down an alleyway to a 60's diner. She had mentioned to him that she had always wanted to one but hadn't been able to find a good one. It was then when it went downhill.
He hadn't been himself for the past few dates; she figured he was stressed with work. It was a subject that they didn't talk about much because she hated omitting the truth about her work and he didn't want to bore her with his. So, she brushed it off, something that she really shouldn't have. Because when he finally said it, she didn't know what to do. They had been going out for four months but it felt like so much longer. He told her that he loved her – something that they had said to each other last month – before saying that he had gotten a promotion. When she told him that she was happy for him, he then proceeded to tell her that it was in New York City. After that, he then told her about the job opportunity that was waiting for her too, if she wanted it. When she told him how big of a decision that would be, he only said to at least consider it. The date ended shortly after and he kissed her goodnight when he dropped her home.
It really is a big decision; she's made a nice life for herself here. She has made roots and actually enjoys her work and life. But she also enjoys Max and everything that he ha to offer. She's struggling to say "yes" or "no" because for every pro, there's a con and she's still trying to work out which option is the better one. There are just so many factors to consider and one of them is the work that she's been doing for the city. She supposes that she only agreed to help him until they found Walter. But then again, she a=had also told him that she wasn't going anywhere. She's not going to base her decision on him; she's done enough of that. But she can't help but wonder what would happen if she told him that she was leaving. Would he let her go or would he try and stop her? It's a stupid thought, for many reasons. But it would be nice – even if it's just an illusion – to believe that he would try and stop her. And she's not quite sure what to think of that realization. Even though, it would be amazing to lead a life away from danger and drama, she's not sure about the end result of what would happen if she left. Because she's already uprooted her life once and she better be damn sure about blindly uprooting it again.
AN It's a little shorter than normal but the next one should be longer. Have you guys since the cast interviews, they're hilarious. Anyways, thanks for the notifications, you all are awesome. Let me know if you liked this chapter or not and I'm always up for a couple of ideas. :)