Chapter 7: Never Again
I should've gone to one of the other bathrooms to make sure I looked normal. I hope my hair isn't a mess. My dress doesn't seem to be wrinkled. Is it written all over my face that I was just making out with the Principal? What was I thinking? Shit I didn't have time to think. It happened so fast!
"Ms. Pope have you seen Principal Grant?"
"MS. POPE!."
Olivia jumped at the sound of Cyrus's stern voice.
"Wha- What? Something happen?"
"I was asking if you've seen the principal, but you seem to be in lala land. A little advice for you Ms. Pope don't volunteer for something if you're not going to do the damn job! Now where is the principal?"
Does he know something? Why is he asking me where he is?
"I uh don't know. I haven't seen him in a while. Not that I was looking for him or anything. I've just been watching the kids. I only had a momentary lapse. I'm alright. I don't know anything…ok? NOTHING! Now stop badgering me Cyrus and do your own damn job!"
Olivia walked away leaving a stunned Cyrus.
I'm losing it! I just freaked out on the Vice Principal. I'm truly losing it. Oh I can't wait for this night to be over.
Fitz shook his head as he washed his hands in the bathroom of the teacher's lounge.
I can't believe I had to "take care of business" in my office…at my job…in a school! It's official that I'm in trouble and I don't know how to get out of it.
He splashed some cold water on his face before taking a deep breath and leaving the bathroom.
How can I head back into that gym after what just happened? Maybe I should go back to my office until the dance is over. I don't know if I can walk back into that gym knowing she's in there.
What came over me? I didn't plan for that to happen. Ugh! She does something to me and it's oh so bad and yet oh so good. Hell she must think I have absolutely no morals. I have strong morals! Some of them are just forgotten when around her. I have to figure out a way to be disciplined. I'm like an out of control horny teenager all over again!
"There you are Fitz! What the hell happened to you? I feel like I'm chaperoning the teachers more than the kids!" Cyrus said clearly annoyed.
"Cyrus you're too high strung and quite paranoid. Just relax and let the students and the teachers enjoy themselves. You do this at every function. I seriously worry sometimes that you're going to give yourself a heart attack."
"Yeah yeah yeah…you say that all the time. In one ear out the other. Now where have you been?"
"Just wanted to check something in my office. Calm down. I was just on my way back to the gym."
So much for hiding out.
Olivia saw him when he walked back into the gym but immediately averted her gaze. She spent the rest of the night trying to keep her back to wherever he was. Every now and then she'd make eye contact with him and each time it was harder and harder to look away. She was thrilled when 10 o'clock came and the dance was over.
"I guess it's ok for us to socialize now. Drill Sergeant Beene is off duty." Abby said as she and Harrison walked over to Olivia.
"Are you ready to head out?" Harrison asked her.
"I've been ready!"
Thank goodness I parked near Harrison and Abby. Fitz could be hiding in the trunk of a car out here ready to pop out and do as he wishes to me.
Olivia couldn't stop the smile that spread across her face at the thought of it.
Damnit Liv that's the problem! You want it! You enjoy it! And that has to stop…NOW!
Easier said then done.
"Do you guys wanna head out to the bar tonight?" Abby asked.
"Sure. I could use a drink…or two…or three." Harrison replied.
Olivia shook her head. "Not me. I just want to go home and get into bed."
"Are you still planning on going to the game tomorrow?" Harrison asked. "How about we carpool? I'll pick everyone up."
"Perfect." Abby said before looking at Olivia.
"Sounds good."
"Alright then. I'll be at your place Liv around 1:30."
"Ok. I'll see you guys then!" Olivia waved at them before getting into her car.
I wonder if I'll see him at the game?
Fitz arrived home wanting nothing more than to collapse somewhere, but as soon as he opened the door he was almost run over.
"Daddy! You're home!" Jerry yelled while simultaneously crashing into Fitz.
"Yeah I'm home kiddo. What are you still doing up?" He asked as he glared at Mellie.
Mellie shrugged her shoulders. "He wanted you Fitz and I didn't feel like arguing with him."
"I bet you didn't even try," Fitz mumbled under his breath.
I mine as well be a single parent.
"Did you at least feed our child Mellie? Or do I have to take care of that too at 11 at night? Were you able to give him his bath or did you feel the need to avoid that argument also?"
"Don't even go there Fitz just because I didn't get him to bed. Don't try to make me out as a complete failure. Not everyone can be as perfect as you." She said sarcastically before finishing off her drink and heading towards the bedroom.
Jerry who had been holding onto Fitz the entire time finally let go. "Daddy would you read me 'Where the Wild Things Are'? I promise to go to bed right after!"
"Ok."
It ended up being one and a half books before his son fell asleep. Fitz didn't even want to bother with Mellie. He headed straight for the guest room.
He had just removed his pants when he remember he had left something in the pocket.
It was Olivia's phone number that he had taken from her file in his office.
It's really late, but maybe I should call her. Try to explain what happened tonight. Possibly apologize. I wish I knew how she was feeling about the whole thing. She didn't seem upset. We made eye contact a few times throughout the rest of the night and I saw nothing in them that said "stay the hell away from me." No, I better let it go for now.
Oh when he grabbed my leg and wrapped it around him….the feel of his soft yet slightly rough hands sliding up and down my thigh. His hardness pressing against my moist center. The feel of his tongue rolling against mine.
"STOP IT!" Olivia yelled out loud in frustration. She looked over at her clock.
2am.
She had been lying in bed for hours trying to clear her mind and fall asleep.
Ugh! This is worse than not being able to get a Taylor Swift song out of my head. I think my only option is to take a sleeping pill. I hate that! I always feel shitty when I wake up, but I have to get some sleep. This is ridiculous!
Fitz tossed and turned in bed.
Her moist full lips against mine. The feel of the smoothness of her thigh. My hand gliding ever so close to the source of that overwhelming heat. The way she softly said my name "Fitz"…
The aching need was driving him crazy.
"STOP IT!" He yelled forcibly.
There's no way I'll get any sleep if I keep replaying everything in my mind. Such torture to want something so badly that you cannot have. And now that I know it feels even better than I imagined the torture is even worse!
I need a drink. As strong a one as exist in this house.
Maybe first a cold shower.
Olivia was sitting outside of her building waiting for Harrison to pick her up for the game.
I feel kind of guilty about not attending the parade but I mean the game is the important part.
Olivia felt like shit when she woke up but was thankful for the sleep regardless.
I'm glad I had the whole morning to get myself together. Hopefully I can just relax this afternoon and enjoy the game and the awesome company I'll have.
Just as she finished the thought Harrison pulled up. She eagerly hopped in the car.
"Let's roll bitches!"
Harrison and Abby turned around to look at her.
"Go Ben Franklin Patriots!" Olivia shouted.
"What or who's gotten into you this morning?" Abby asked.
Olivia laughed. "Nothing."
Abby raised her eyebrows.
"And no one!" Olivia emphasized. "I'm just ready to have a great day with the two of you."
Harrison nodded his head in approval, turned around, and said "Let's roll bitches!"
Suddenly he stopped the car. "Wait how am I a 'bitch' ?"
Olivia and Abby laughed. "Just drive Harrison!" Olivia said.
"Are we leaving soon?"
"Yes Jerry. Did you go to the bathroom?" Fitz asked.
"Yesssssss! I even pooped! Can we go now?"
Fitz laughed. "Ok Ok we can go!"
"Wait for me!"
No way! You have got to be kidding me! Fitz thought as he turned around in horror to see Mellie.
She gave a wicked smile. "I've decided to take you up on your offer and go to the game with you. I'm so excited to watch the Liberty Bells!"
"Daddy what are the liberty bells?" Jerry asked.
"I have no idea."
"Isn't that the name of the team. I mean doesn't that have to do with Ben Franklin?" Mellie asked.
"Our team is called the Patriots Mellie." Fitz said.
Jerry let out a huge laugh. "Really mommy? You don't know the name of the team?"
"Well, on the way there you can tell me all about the team and this sport." Mellie told him as she grabbed his hand and headed for the door.
This could turn out to be a nightmare. I was sure she wouldn't want to come! She's only doing this to be an ass by driving me nuts. This has nothing to do with wanting to spend more time with Jerry.
"Are these seats alright?" Olivia asked Harrison and Abby.
"Yeah these are good!" Abby said.
After sitting down Olivia looked at her friends with a puzzled expression.
"What?" Harrison asked.
"I never asked what our team's record is."
Harrison frowned when Abby burst into laughter.
"Let's just say we wouldn't have stood a chance in the war." Abby answered through her laughter.
"Wow!" Olivia said.
This game might be a shit show!
Olivia was having a great time and she finally felt completely relaxed for the first time in a while. Until she heard Harrison say, "No way!"
Abby followed Harrison's gaze. "Holy hell! I never thought I'd see the day!"
"What? What?" Olivia asked before she followed both of their gazes.
No Way! Is that who I think it is? Olivia asked herself as she watched Fitz climb up the steps followed closely by a woman and young boy.
"I've never seen Mellie Grant attend a football game. Actually any school sports event. Actually any school event that isn't some kind of fancy dinner or graduation." Abby said.
"That's Mrs. Grant?" Olivia asked.
She's beautiful.
Abby nodded just as they approached.
"Hey Principal! How ya doing?" Harrison asked.
"I'm doing alright."
"HARRISON!" Olivia heard the little boy shout.
"What's up little man?"
"Daddy can I sit with Harrison and Red?"
Olivia noticed Abby roll her eyes.
This is Fitz's son? After what happened last night I'm now meeting his wife AND son. How fucked up is this? Why bring them over here?
As if he knew what she was thinking Fitz said "Jerry demanded that we sit near you guys. Mellie you remember Harrison, Red…I mean Abby, and this is the new 9th grade English teacher Olivia."
Olivia feigned a smiled and shook Mellie's outstretched hand as she glanced at Fitz and thought to herself…
Never again.