Chapter 24: Office Trouble
Made it through another school day. Reaching Hump Day is exciting. When the work day comes to an end on Wednesday I know I'm just about home free. Olivia thought as she gathered up her things.
I can't help but think how it's getting closer and closer to Saturday. Fitz and I haven't been able to talk much so I'm not sure if he's made plans for this weekend but I'm anxious to find out. It would be amazing if we had an actual real outing. I don't think that's possible yet, but I enjoy fantasizing about it.
Olivia closed the door to her classroom and headed down the hallway. She slowed down as she got closer to the main offices.
Fitz and I have done a great job so far this week of being appropriate at work. When I've talked to him I've managed to keep it focused exclusively on work. Though on the inside every nerve of my body wants to be touched by him. I have to fight to keep my mind from drifting off towards the times we've spent being completely inappropriate. A lot of times I expect for others around us to look at me like I'm crazy but apparently I hold it together pretty damn well on the outside.
Olivia paused in front of the office doorway.
I think I'll stop in for a minute. Door open. Talk about his meeting with one of my student's parents and leave. Should be simple. Just a chance to see him one more time today.
Olivia took a deep breath and walked into main office.
"Hi, Ms. Pope."
"Hi, Mrs. Limon. Is Principal Grant in his office?" She asked the elderly secretary who seemed to be preparing to leave.
"Yep and the door's open so you can head right in." Mrs. Limon answered with a smile.
She such an adorable lady. I have to resist the urge to pinch her cheeks like she's a little baby.
"Thanks." Olivia said instead. She took a second to look around. "Did everyone leave early today?" She asked.
"No, everyone just left on time today. Nothing to gossip about." Mrs. Limon said with a laugh.
Thank goodness no one knows about Fitz and I because that would give this office a topic to gossip about for weeks!
I've finished up what I needed to for today. Most of the staff must of left for the day. I don't hear any chattering or laughter. There must not be any good gossip today. Fitz thought with a smile.
Today's finally over and done. I feel I'm being punished for some reason because the days seem to be going by slower this week. I'm so anxious for Friday morning to come that time can't move fast enough.
Fitz looked at the clock on the wall.
Time, if you could speed up till after Mellie leaves and then slow down so that I can fully enjoy the weekend without her drama I'd very much appreciate it.
He stared at the clock for a few seconds as if waiting for a sign that his wish would be granted. He jumped when he heard a light knock on the door.
Olivia.
I never thought she'd step foot in this office alone again.
"Really?" She said as she walked to the front of the desk. "I know what your thinking and believe me what happened the last time I was in here will not happen again."
"If you say so Ms. Pope." Fitz replied with a shrug of his shoulders.
Olivia rolled her eyes. He's so arrogant sometimes and it's annoying yet a complete turn on.
Damn him!
"I wanted to-"
"Go close the door." He told her.
There's no way in hell I'm closing that door.
"I think it's fine open. I'm not going to take long."
"Well, if you're planning to talk to me about anything having to do with a student or parent then you should close the door. I wouldn't want private information getting out."
I can't shut that door and I'm not going to let him back me into a corner. I'll leave and get some pleasure out of seeing that arrogant grin disappear off his face.
Olivia smiled sweetly at Fitz. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow then."
Fitz frowned and his eyes narrowed. Before he could say anything there was a knock on the door.
"Principal Grant?"
Olivia turned around when she heard Mrs. Limon's voice.
"Yes Mrs. Limon?"
"I just wanted to say goodbye before I headed out."
"You never forget about me." Fitz said.
Mrs. Limon smiled shyly.
"You have a good evening and I'll see you tomorrow. Tell your husband I plan for us to have a bowling rematch! There's no way he'll beat me again."
She laughed. "It's been fives times in a row, but I'll tell him."
Olivia giggled till she realized Fitz was glaring at her.
"Bye Principal and goodbye to you too Ms. Pope." Mrs. Limon said with a wave. She started to walk out the door when she paused and turned around.
"Would you like me to close the door? I know just about everyone's gone but there still could be a privacy issue if you're going to be discussing certain topics."
Damn. The grin has returned.
"You're right Mrs. Limon. Please do close the door. Thank you!"
"I don't believe this." Olivia said with the shake of her head.
Fitz laughed. "No need to worry Ms. Pope. Besides I'm sitting at my desk and you're standing on the other side. What could I possibly do?"
Olivia let out a sigh.
"So what did you want to talk to me about?" He asked her.
"I wanted to know how the meeting went with Susan's-"
"Wait!" Fitz suddenly said.
He looks really alarmed!
"Wha- What? What's wrong?"
Fitz leaned forward and looked around to the right side of Olivia.
"I think there's something on your dress but I can't tell if it's a piece of fuzz or a bug."
"Oh my god! Get it off me! Get it off me! Ahhhhh" Olivia dropped all of her things onto the desk.
I hate bugs! I can't even see back there to know what's on me.
"Come here quick!" He said.
Olivia hurried around the desk while trying to contort her body to find what was on her.
"Get it off Fitz."
Fitz watched her hurry around the desk.
Thank god for Olivia being terrified of bugs. I wasn't sure if she was the type who would try to get it off herself or not. Thankfully she's not so now I can help her with the imaginary bug.
Fitz held back his smile as she frantically turned so her right side was in front of him.
"Is it still there?" She asked in a quivering voice.
"Um turn around a little more." He told her.
When she turned so that she was standing mainly with her back towards him he reached his arms around her and pulled her down so she was sitting sideways on his lap..
"What the..."
Uh oh. That confused expression on her face is changing into one of realization....
Olivia smacked him on the shoulder before she tried to get up.
"You ass!"
Fitz laughed while tightening his grip as she continued to struggle against him. "You mine as well give up. I'm not letting you go. Besides the more you move against me the more turned on I get."
Olivia immediately stopped moving and took a frustrating deep breath.
"You really are an ass. And I must be a dumbass! I can't believe I fell for that."
"Shut up, you know you're glad to be in my arms especially when I got some good news..."
Good news? Good news? It must have to do with this weekend!
Olivia felt a smile developing on her face.
Wow! Didn't take long for my anger to transform to excitement. Probably because I wasn't all that angry. I was more so annoyed that I fell for that stupid trick.
Well, enough of that. What's this news?
"Are you going to tell me? What's the good news?" She eagerly asked.
"I was thinking we could go on an official date this Saturday." He told her.
NO WAY! Oh my god! Is he serious? That's awesome!
But wait...
"What about Mellie?"
"Mellie's going to a business conference this weekend. She's leaving Friday morning and won't be back till Sunday evening."
So this truly is awesome!
"What are we going to do?"
"Well, I was thinking that Jerry and I could just happen to meet you-"
"Huh?"
Did he really just say Jerry? His seven year old son?
"What's wrong? Why the sudden frown?" Fitz asked.
"What do you mean 'Jerry'?"
"He's going to be with me unless I can find someone on short notice to watch him."
Olivia continued to frown. "Fitz. Jerry is a really cool kid, but that's not a date. Plus I don't want Jerry to get mixed up in any kind of drama with his mother."
"But-" Fitz started to say.
"I only met her a couple times, but I don't find it at all hard to imagine how she would react as soon as my name came out of her son's mouth. Especially when it's to say that the three of us spent time together. And I don't think she would buy some kind of 'we just happened to be in the same place at the same time' lie."
Damnit. She's right.
"I'm sorry Fitz but it's not going to work out."
"Hey! Don't count out Saturday yet. I still have a couple days to figure something out."
Hell, I need to figure something out. I don't know when we'll get another chance.
I can tell she doesn't believe me but I'm going to make it happen. I'm going find someone to watch Jerry for a few hours and find a place in a nearby city, town, maybe even a country where we can relax and be out together.
"Damnit, stop frowning! It's going to happen. Don't make any plans for this Saturday!"
I know what will wipe that frown off her face.
"Fine, if you don't smile I'm going to tease you until you fall apart in my arms." He slid one hand under the edge of her skirt and at a snail's pace started to slide his hand up her thigh.
God, this man drives me crazy! I know I said I wasn't going to let this happen again but I'm about to make a liar out of myself.
Her breathing started to quicken as a couple of his fingers reached inside her panties and started to tease her.
I'm a goner.
Suddenly his fingers stopped.
"There's a little smile. I knew I'd get it out of you." He said triumphantly.
"Whatever! I smiled! Don't stop what you were doing!"
Fitz grinned. "But Ms. Pope we're at work."
"Shut up Principal and get to work!"
Whoa! She's never been this demanding before. Though I'm not complaining. I'll never complain about opportunities to be with this woman and pleasure her.
"OH Fitz..." Olivia breathed out.
His fingers are mag-
Did someone just knock? The door-
"Fitz! Great Your still- SHIT!"
NO it can't be...
Olivia yanked Fitz's hand away and quickly stood up.
I can't believe this!
Why the hell can't we control ourselves?
"Um, Uh...Uh...well thank you Principal Grant for demonstrating...what...um...what..." What do I say? " Demonstrating what should be considered inappropriate behavior among students. Goodbye."
Olivia gathered up her things.
"Bye Beene. I mean Vice Principal Beene." She said before heading out.
Shit! I can't believe we were just caught by Cyrus! Olivia thought as she sat in her car with her head on the steering wheel. I don't know whether to be mortified, scared, disgusted? I don't know! It was bound to happen at some point if we kept it up but still...
Olivia lifted up her head.
Though maybe it's not as bad as I think. Cyrus is Fitz's best friend. If we were destined to be caught I should be relieved that it was by Cyrus. I mean he does like to gossip but I don't believe he would ever do that to Fitz.
At least I'm sure as hell hoping not.
Ugh! Not only did we get caught but again I didn't get my needs fulfilled in that damn office!
Now I'm seriously never going in that office by myself again!
"You know Fitz I don't remember that training being in the employee handbook..." Cyrus said as he walked up to the desk.
"Damnit Cyrus!"
"How the hell was I supposed to know? Basically everyone is gone! It's not my fault you chose to act on your horniness here! Let me guess, this wasn't the first time..."
Fitz shook his head.
"Oh my god! You guys are fucking rabbits too!" Cyrus exclaimed.
"It's only happened one other time. It won't happen again." Fitz said with a sigh. "I'm just relieved that it was you who came through that door."
"Well, I just came in here to let you know that I talked Mason the full time janitor and he said he can put locks on the closet doors."
"Oh ok." Fitz said absentmindedly.
"Should I set aside a special closet for you and Ms. Pope. Have two keys made?"
Fitz frowned. "Go to hell Cyrus!"
"Um, if I was religious I would be pretty sure that you would be the one with the ticket to hell." Cyrus then looked up as if in thought. "Actually according to some I'll have a ticket too in fact I'll be in first class."
Fitz barely heard Cyrus.
I have to call Olivia as soon as I can and let her know that she has nothing to worry about.
Nothing except being endlessly teased by Cyrus...
"I wonder if a movie will be shown on the way to hell?" Cyrus asked. "I have yet to see Fifty Shades of Grey."