A/N-As promised I said I would write one –shots based on things that happened throughout season five. I am pleasantly surprised to see the couple still fighting the fight together if that is what you call it. This is my version of their date.
It had been a trying 36 hours for the couple since Abby had thrown Olivia under the bus. Fitz was even more pissed now that the firestorm had occurred.
He had fired Abby, and rehired her back at Olivia's insistence. He was forced to sit down with a group of Senators in hopes of avoiding impeachment proceedings.
He thought it had gone well until he was given the list of demands. The biggest one was taking back the passing of the Brandon Bill.
That had been the final straw, because contrary to what the Senators said he knew this was about more than tying up some hands. This was about a bill that represented a young black man who lost his life too soon.
They didn't care about that young's man life. They only cared about money, power, and control. He told the men he would think about it, and that alone made him sick. This was not who he was. If he went through with this, then he was no better than Mellie.
He called to talk to Olivia about the situation, but that had to take a backseat for the moment. She was driving herself crazy looking at what was being said about her. There had been threats on her life, and threats to rape her.
This was the reason he didn't like the idea of her throwing herself under the bus. That was a moot point now. He had to protect her.
He finally heard her close her laptop, after threatening to come over there. He was feeling a lot of things at this moment. He was sad and frustrated that she was in pain and scared. He was happy that she had really opened up to him. She was honest and raw with her emotions, and that was new for them. Something that he has wanted for a long time. Despite what was going on around them they were growing as individuals, and as a couple. That is what he had always wanted.
After getting off the phone with her he left his office. At first unsure of where he was going, but then he knew who he wanted to see.
When he walked in Abby's office she jumped up. In the future they would sit down and talk one on one. He didn't dislike Abby although it appeared that way. He questioned her loyalty, and only time would tell whose side she was on.
He respected her opinion, and now understood why she did some of the things she did. She was taught by Olivia, and she was the best in the game. However, as he listened to Abby everything became very clear to him.
Olivia would always make the smart move to handle the situation, and he had no problem with that. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and do that, but he decided in that moment that he was going to do the right thing.
He was not going to throw away everything to make a select few happy. Now only was the Brandon Bill his legacy, but it was the legacy of this country. It was another step in change. It was another step in showing that all lives mattered. He was not going to sit around and hope for change. He was going to be a part of the change. It has to start somewhere.
That led him to his next decision. He called his agents, and they were on the move.
Olivia was still sitting in the chair. She kept her computer closed. She thought about going back online, because Fitz would never know but decided against it.
As she sat there she really thought about the decision she made, and wondered still was it the best decision. She had put everything she worked for on the line just to be loved.
Then she remembered that Fitz was putting everything on the line too. Sure she stood to lose a lot, but she also knew Fitz stood to even more. Yet he never flinched when it came time to choose her.
She deserved to be loved. She didn't want to be alone for the rest of her life, and she didn't want to pretend like she did with Jake. She couldn't say the sex was bad, but it was nothing like it was with Fitz.
She smiled when she realized it was because he knew her. He really wanted to please her. It was about her. With Jake it felt like at times he was competing. Trying to find a way to outdo Fitz. Something that would never happen.
She grabbed a glass of wine before sitting down to watch the news. At least they would be repeating the same thing over and over.
As she was listening to the reporter talk she was interrupted with breaking news. They were reporting that Fitz had left the White House. He had nothing scheduled which is why it was breaking news.
She watched as they reported Fitz being in a residential neighborhood. All of a sudden it clicked, but she still didn't believe it.
"He is not coming here."
The reporter, "It has been confirmed that he headed to the neighborhood where his mistress Olivia Pope resides."
"His is not coming here."
"It is confirmed that he is indeed pulling up to Miss Pope's address."
She wanted to be pissed, and in some ways she was. She was also happy that he loved her this much to say to hell with it.
When she saw him step out of the car to head into the building she jumped up. She grabbed her keys and headed out.
As she waited for the elevator she couldn't believe this man. How could she not love him? He had told her time and time again he would give it up for her. One of the reasons she was scared to take that step was because she wasn't sure that once the fall out began that he would feel the same way. Clearly he had proven her wrong.
When the elevator opened there he stood with a smug look on his face. She knew he was telling her he didn't give a damn about the media.
She looked at him, "What the hell do you think you think that you are doing?"
"The Right Thing."
She shook her head.
Again she asked, "What the hell do you think you are doing?"
'The right thing. I am taking my girlfriend on a date."
He pulled her in the elevator. He told the agents to look away, because he was about to make out with his girlfriend.
At first she pulled back a little, but she realized she loved this man. The fact that he was willing to show the world that she was who he wanted made her feel all warm and fuzzy.
She pulled back when he attempted to kiss her. She was a little uncomfortable with the agents all around them, but she quickly melted with his touch. She gave in to him, and kissed him. She wanted him to feel her love, and he did.
The elevator opened up. He grabbed her hand and walked out like it was nothing. The lights were blinding her. It didn't matter because Fitz had her. She knew he wouldn't let anything happen.
They made it to the car, and drove off.
After they left Olivia turned to Fitz, "So what are we really about to do?"
He looked at her, "Go on a date."
Olivia didn't ask any more questions. They made it to the White House where they changed. Olivia was surprised to find a dress there waiting for her.
He asked Abby to find a couple of dresses for him to choose from. On the way over she emailed, and he selected the dress on the bed.
Olivia loved the dress. It was a Monique Lhuiller Sequined Ombre ¾ Sleeve Dress in Bronze. There were a pair of Jimmy Choo crystal striped suede nude pumps.
The couple made it back to the car.
Olivia looked at Fitz, "Your stylist has excellent taste."
Fitz smiled, "Thank you. Well you should thank Abby. I asked her to select a couple, but I made the final choice."
Olivia was shocked. Now that they were out in the open she was learning so much more about the man that she was in love with, and thus far it only made him love her more.
They pulled up to a restaurant. They made it in as they walked hand in hand. They sat down and enjoyed a drink together. They were making small talk, but Fitz could tell that she was uncomfortable. Good thing this wasn't the real date.
A waiter which turned out to be an agent came over. Olivia was under the impression they were now going somewhere private for dinner. Instead they were taken through kitchen where the couple greeted the staff.
Fitz thanked them for helping him, and notified them they he had left a thousand-dollar tip for each of them.
They took a couple of pictures before being led out through a side door. The media had no clue they had left.
Olivia wasn't sure what to think.
"I only took you to the restaurant because it was the right thing. I am sick and tired of doing the smart thing, or what others perceive as right. Will it cost me? It might, but when I called you earlier I was calling to tell you that the Senators were willing to make sure the preceding's disappeared if I pulled the Brandon Bill. As I think about it now I am ashamed that I even called to discuss it. I rather be impeached than to give you and the Brandon Bill up. I want us to work, and I want to court you. In the future yes I know we will have some public dates. For our first I want it to be special. Something you will never forget. I need you to know for real that I want all of you physically, mentally, and emotionally."
Olivia was shocked. Not only that he had put real thought into this date, but the reason he had attempted to call her earlier.
She already knew why they wanted the Brandon Bill to be pulled, and the part that was eating at her is that she can't say for sure what she would have told him.
"Let it go Livvie. I thought about it so you are not alone, but we can't be those people. If we do it then we are no better than Mellie, Cyrus, or those Senators."
"You are right. I just want to enjoy this night with you. "
"Me too Livvie."
The rest of the ride the couple relaxed and enjoyed themselves. They got to talking about everything and nothing, and it was a reminder to the couple why they were so good together. Especially Olivia. Until Fitz she never had a relationship where she could say that her man was also her friend. She could with Fitz, and that felt good.
Olivia wasn't sure how much time had passed, but when she looked up they were in a residential neighborhood.
They were pulling up to a beautiful home. She guessed they were either in Maryland or Virginia. The car came to a stop. The agents stepped out to open the door for the couple.
The door opened and Abby walked out which shocked Olivia a little. The two had talked after Fitz rehired her back, and for the first time Olivia was open with Abby. They were really becoming friends. Olivia had no one but herself to blame, but she was trying not to make the same mistakes before.
Abby met the couple at the door. She handed Fitz the keys.
"Mr. President everything is ready for you. Enjoy your weekend."
Fitz smiled at Abby. He was beginning to realize she was a good one. She had gladly helped him set the plan in motion, and once he told her he wanted to do the right thing she didn't hesitate to support him. That told him a lot.
"I appreciate it Abby. Finish what you need to, and then go home and relax. Down the road I may not be able to give you that option."
Abby nodded. She looked at her best friend, and for the first time really understood her best friend. She was able to see how invested Fitz was in her. He was laying it out on the line, and she respected him.
She hugged Olivia, "Enjoy your date. We will catch up next week."
Olivia returned the hug which made Abby happy.
The couple walked into the house which was to die for. Whomever home this was they had excellent taste. It didn't beat their Vermont home, but it was close.
Fitz took Olivia through the house. He told her he would give her a tour later since they would be staying the weekend.
They made it to the backyard, and Olivia stopped dead in her tracks.
The backyard was lite, and in the middle was a gazebo that had rose bushes all around it. There were various colors. Inside of the gazebo was a candlelight dinner for two. She could hear music playing inside the gazebo, and she couldn't stop the tears from falling.
Fitz turn and looked at Olivia. When he saw the tears he made his way back over to her.
"Livvie, are you okay? What do you need?"
"I'm fine Fitz. Actually for the first time I feel perfect. No man has ever done anything like this for me."
"I'm sorry no body treated you like the queen that you are, but I promise that I will never the let the romance between us die."
She looked up at Fitz, and realized that she should have done this sooner. All of the heartache and pain that was going on now was temporary. This is what life with him was about, and she knew she wanted a life with him.
She kissed him like never before, and she could tell that Fitz felt it. She needed him to know that she was all in.
She finally pulled back to catch a breath. She looked him in the eyes, "I Love You Fitz"
"I Love You Too Livvie"
The couple made it to the gazebo. Fitz had made a call to a friend. He wanted them to remember this night. He had time to think about these things over the years.
His friend was a photographer and he captured pictures of the couple before dinner. The couple made their way over to the table for dinner.
Olivia found out that one of the chefs at the restaurant they were at earlier was the one that prepared the meal. He had selected a server to serve them.
Their dinner was out of this world good. They started out with a Pomegranate Orange Salad. Their main course consisted of Braised Beef Short Ribs with mashed potatoes and lemon parmesan asparagus. They were drinking a drink called Kir Royal. The drink was made with champagne and crème de cassis. For dessert they enjoyed a Dark Chocolate Crème Brulee with Vanilla Sugar
The couple was sitting in the gazebo enjoying each other's company. Fitz's jacket was now around her shoulders.
She looked at him, "How did you plan all of this?"
"I've been planning this moment for years Livvie. It was just a matter of when I could execute the plan. Abby & I had a heart to heart. Afterwards she really helped me. Not only with the plan tonight, but also to understand her and you for that matter."
Olivia was not surprised that Fitz had been thinking about this date for as long as he said, but he was surprised about him talking to Abby. It was clear that both of them were in a better space. In the past she would have wanted to know what they talked about, what was the plan, and who was involved. Not anymore.
She was learning to trust those around her had her best interest at heart. She didn't have to do everything on her own.
She smiled at him, "I'm glad you are able to see that Abby is an ally."
Fitz was shocked. He was waiting for the twenty thousand questions to come his way, but there was none.
"Fitz, I want us to work. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and if we are going to do that then I need to learn that I can't control everything."
Fitz grabbed her hand, "Thank you, but you are still the more level headed one between the two of us so don't think you've lost your role."
She caressed his cheek, "I know. Between you taking chances, and my planning I think we will be fine."
"Would you like a tour of the house?"
Olivia nodded.
Olivia loved the house. It has seven bedrooms and bathrooms. It was a Mediterranean style villa. The home was custom built from the ceilings to the kitchen to the master suite.
Fitz told her to go look in the closet. At first she refused, but he told her that he wanted her to see if she liked the setup so they could setup her closet in Vermont. That sold her.
She walked into the closet, and it was any woman's dream. It looked like a small boutique. She walked around, and she noticed some pictures in the middle. She was curious whose closet she was in, and was shocked when she saw pictures of her throughout the years since she had met Fitz.
Why would there be pictures of her in this room unless….
"We own this house. Well you own this house!"
Olivia looked up to see Fitz standing there. His shirt undone. Something she now saw on a regular basis. She then looked at the clothes, and realized he had purchased her a new wardrobe.
"Why?"
"Shortly after Jerry died and you left I was lost. As you know I tried to kill myself."
Tears began to fall down Olivia's face. He made it over to her, and wiped her eyes and told her it was going to be okay. He pulled her into one of the seats in the closet. He soothed her until she calmed down some.
"Livvie, you have to forgive yourself. I had to forgive you and myself as well. We both have made mistakes. We will continue to make mistakes, but they will be new ones. We will get through it together. I bought the house because I knew I couldn't leave the White House, and go to Vermont without you. Then when you were kidnapped I made the purchase. I wanted you to have a safe place to lay your head."
"And all I did was talk down to you, and throw my ring in your face!"
"A lot was happening to you Liv. It hurt. Honestly it hurt more than when you left with Jake, because things were touch and go. I can't take back my decision, and I know you want me to be able to tell you that I regret the decision but I don't Livvie. No more than you regret Defiance."
She nodded because he was right.
"Were you thinking about selling it?"
"For a moment I thought about heading back to California, but I couldn't walk away from us. My heart wouldn't let me. I had to hold on. I couldn't get Jerry back, but you were still here so there was hope. Then when you put your ring back on it was like a sign from above. To keep my faith. I did, but then after seeing you with Jake I honestly let you go in the sense of being with you. If you called there was nothing I wouldn't do for you. So I focused on helping Mellie realize her dreams. I had to stand in my truth Livvie. I said I wanted you to be happy even if it wasn't with me."
She leaned into him, "I thought I was happy. I wanted to be happy without you, because it was so much easier for the both of us. Less pain and heartache."
"Yeah, but at some point we have to be happy to Livvie. If we are unhappy and miserable how can we expect those around us to be anything, but the same thing."
She looked up at him, "We can't."
"Livvie, I need you to understand that I am in love with you."
"I am in love with you too."
"I know, but when I say I love you I want you to understand that I love everything about you. I don't want you to change who you are. I know that you will have to make some sacrifices, but I don't expect you to change. I would be upset if you did."
"Okay."
"Even when my term ends we don't have to immediately go to Vermont. This house was picked with you in mind. There is a vegetable garden, pool, tennis courts, and office. I would like for you to move in here. It is safer for you."
Without hesitation she agreed.
He was so happy.
They stared at each other for several minutes before Fitz stood up with her in his arms. She wrapped her legs around his legs.
He walked over to their bed, and laid her down like she was made of glass. They had never made love in a bed that was theirs. Hotel rooms, her apartment, the White House, and the floor of their Vermont home but not a bed that was for them.
Olivia realized the significance of the moment as well, and it was overwhelming in a great way. She was in love with this man, and she wanted to show him.
They took their time undressing each other. There was no foreplay. They wanted to be one, and when Fitz slid inside of her she felt complete.
The couple spent the rest of the night making love and talking. In the past it was about stolen moments, but now it was just because they wanted to.
Their last time was initiated by Olivia. She climbed on top of him. She slid down on his cock before he had a moment to gather his bearings.
It was no secret that in the bedroom he was in control, and Olivia had no problem with that. This wasn't about control.
This was about her showing him that she loved him, and that she was in this with him. Each time she slid down and rocked her hips she would say something endearing to him.
By the time both of them were about to cum they were both in tears. They had intimate moments over the years, but it was about getting them to the next time. Last night into the morning wasn't about getting to the next time. It was about the beginning. The beginning of them as a couple coming out of the shadows.
Fitz could tell she was overwhelmed, and took over. He held her tightly as they came together. He kept repeating how much he loved her, and that was the last thing she heard as she drifted off to sleep.
Olivia always suffered from insomnia, but when she slept with Fitz she always got rest. So it was no surprise that she didn't wake up till almost eleven.
Olivia reached over and noticed that Fitz was not in the bed, and had not been for some time. His side of the bed was cold.
She got up and made her way to the bathroom to do her morning routine. She loved how big the master bathroom was. There was more than enough room for both of them to get ready together. He had a vanity station in there for her. All of her products were there.
She looked at the counter and found an envelope with her name on it. After doing her morning routine she opened it. The card read:
"I promise that it was never a mistake to fall in love with me. That the fancy gifts will never replace my love. It is an added bonus. The box with the card contains three keys.
The set with the keychain that has the initials O.C.P are for the home here. As I stated last night the home is in your name, but to ensure your privacy if someone is almost as good as Huck the house is owned by Abby. She said to tell you not to worry. She learned from the best, and Huck was glad to help.
The next set with the initials O.C.G. are for the house in Vermont. When I finish my term I know that you will want to work, and lead some cases. Like I said I don't want to change who you are. So I thought maybe we would ease into Vermont. Trips throughout the year, and maybe some holidays. And yes I am okay with it. Home is wherever you are. Can you just make time to create our two babies? Don't worry I'll be the stay at home dad.
Olivia laughed because he had an answer for her thoughts which she hated and loved.
The final set of keys with the keychain "Property of Olivia" are keys to your 2016 Audi S4. It is Red Pearl like you dreamed. I'll admit it is a sexy ride. I made some calls and included some safety features for my peace of mind. The leather seats have your initials, and every gadget available to man is in that car. I purchased it shortly after we talked about our dream cars. It's been in the garage, and I was waiting for the right time to present it to you. Meet me in the kitchen, and Livvie never forget I love you.
Olivia smiled and practically ran to the kitchen where she was surprised not to find Fitz, but a mimosa waiting for her with a card beside it.
The card read:
"I promise that our life will never be boring. I promise that things that are important to you are important to me. How as much as you love your red wine you enjoy mimosas on the weekend with a nice big breakfast. How your favorite breakfast is Belgian waffles with strawberries, bacon, grits, and fruit? Most people would never guess that you like getting your hands dirty which is why I made sure this house had a garden. I promise to always love you for you. Your natural beauty consumes me. From your natural hair to wearing your glasses I love all of you. Meet me at the gazebo. Breakfast is waiting."
Olivia smiles as she heads outside to the gazebo, but stops when she sees Fitz waiting for her on one knee with a box in his hand.
She slowly made her way over to him.
Tears began to fall from both of their overwhelmed by the moment.
Fitz says, "I promise that you are it for me. From the moment we met I knew you were my endgame. It has taken us a long time to get here, but I don't regret a moment. I hope that you accept this promise ring as we take our relationship to a new level. Soon the promise ring will be replaced with an engagement ring if you accept, and finally a wedding band. I love you Livvie. I promise to spend the rest of my life showing you. Will you take this next step with me?"
Olivia looked at the ring. It was gorgeous. It reminded her of her Doux Bebe ring. The side of the bands looked like infinity symbols. Then she looked at the man holding the ring, and knew he would keep every promise he made and more.
"Yes Fitz. Yes, I want a life time with you too."
He slid the ring on her finger after kissing the spot where the ring would reside. He got up and kissed her.
They knew they still had tough times ahead, but if they worked through it together they would be fine. They had every intention of fighting together.
A/N-Hope you enjoyed this one shot. Until next time. Check my twitter account for pics of the house and promise ring. Hit me up for any one shot requests.