Chapter 27: Phone Call
"Please don't let me trip." Olivia said to herself as she continued her run up several flights of stairs.
Patience was never one of my best qualities and the elevator seemed to be taking ages.
"Jeez Louise!" She said when she finally reached her floor.
I really need to exercise more.
It's weird how some people can have a ton of stamina for sex but can't last five minutes on a treadmill. Or in my case run up flights of stairs. Granted I'm on the 5th floor so I can give myself a break. Olivia thought as she opened the door to her apartment.
She quickly grabbed her phone out of her purse, dropped the purse on the coffee table, and plopped on the couch.
I should wait a couple minutes. I don't want to have to explain that I'm out of breath because I ran up several flights of stairs just to get home and talk to him.
Olivia looked down at herself.
I didn't even take my coat off.
God I have to stop being this pathetic. She thought with a shake of her head.
I'm acting like the type of women I've always made jokes about. The types who get ridiculously excited when a guy they like calls them or when they're getting ready to head out for a date with him. The types who seem to be in a stupid 'la la' land whenever they think about him.
Olivia shook her head again and rolled her eyes.
Yes, I'm in love. I admit that now but I have to try to be in as much control of my emotions as I possibly can be. She told herself as she sat back down on the couch and picked up her phone.
It's scary how vulnerable I feel right now...
I wonder if she's home yet. I'm suddenly feeling nervous about my plans. What if she finds them disappointing? Fitz worried as he sat on the edge of the bed.
I thought I'd go simple. A few things we can do that would allow us time to get to know each other, talk, and have a good time. I want us to be able to enjoy being out together and not hiding in the dark. I want her to know that what we have doesn't revolve around secrecy and sex. I'm not a man who's trying to have the 'best of both worlds.'
Fitz propped the pillows up and leaned back on them holding his phone tightly in his hands.
There's a ton of chemistry and electricity around us and with having only little bits of time together we gotten carried away a few times. He smiled as his mind drifted over several of their heated moments.
Though I'm not complaining. Honestly I can't wait to have all of her again. To be inside that wet heat as our bodies move in perfect sync with one another. Make her scream out my name as she loses all control.
Yeah I'd be lying to myself if I said I don't think about having sex with her again but I want a whole lot more than that and she needs to know that.
I want her to clearly understand that I care about knowing all of her. I'm hoping tomorrow will be a start towards something tangible. I don't know entirely how she feels about me but I know I love her and want to do everything I can to be with her.
Fitz jumped when his phone went off in his hands.
Damn, I'm still feeling nervous but it'll be ok. If she wants to do something else I don't care. I'm willing to do whatever as long as we can spend all the time we have together.
"Hey." He answered as cooly as he could.
"Hi Mister."
"I was worried I'd be receiving a call from you saying you were in need of bail money."
He smiled when he heard her laugh.
"I did a very good job of somewhat staying within the speed limit." Olivia told him.
It was running up those damn stairs where I nearly died of exhaustion.
"Besides who gets arrested for speeding?"
"I don't know but somehow I feel you would get yourself into some kind of trouble and end up being arrested."
Olivia laughed again.
"So, you're definitely home?" He asked her.
"Yes,"
"And you're safe?"
"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" She asked.
"You're free to talk on the phone and-"
"Wait. Are you trying to annoy me by dragging this out?"
"Pretty much." He admitted.
Should've known. Such an ass. Olivia thought with a smile before she got serious.
"We had a deal but if you want to back out and not tell me what's going on tomorrow then I'll simply hang up and make other plans."
He doesn't know that there's nothing that would keep me from spending whatever time there is tomorrow with him.
"Ok. Ok." She heard him say. "If there's any part of it that you don't like tell me and we can figure something else out. Alright?"
"Yep."
I don't care if we're trying to find sea monkeys in an aquarium. I'm in.
I shouldn't feel this damn nervous. Like I said if she doesn't like what I've planned we can change it. I guess it's that I don't want her to be disappointed. It would suck if the first real date I tried to plan for us was a complete dud.
"Don't be scared. I'm sure I'll enjoy whatever you have planned." Fitz heard her say as if she read his mind.
I hope so.
"Um, I looked into a couple things happening in towns that I'm pretty much unfamiliar with and aren't close by. I wanted to lower our risks of being seen or running into anyone we know to basically zero."
I was wondering about that. I want to be able to feel relaxed when we're out together. I want to be able to hold hands, hug, kiss without worrying if someone we know or Mellie knows is watching us.
"Do you like Jazz?" He asked her.
"Oh yes! It's one of my favorite styles of music. I'm in love with John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dizzy, Ella all of those classic Jazz musicians. I love plenty of new artists also."
Olivia had to hold the phone away from her ear when Fitz shouted "GREAT!" Before clearing his throat and calmly saying "I mean that's good."
She laughed. I guess that's a huge relief for him.
"There's a little Jazz festival about an hour and forty-five minutes away from here if you'd like to go. I don't know how you feel about traveling that far-"
"I think that would be perfect!" She said excitedly.
So far so good. Fitz thought. I was simply hoping she'd be ok with going but she seems positively thrilled.
"From what I read there's going to be an area where stands for various things will be but what I thought we might both enjoy is mostly relaxing and listening to the live music. There's going to be an open area where we can bring chairs, blankets, or whatever we want to sit and enjoy the local musicians."
"Awesome!"
"I figured I'd bring a a couple blankets. One for sitting on and another in case we need some extra warmth. I thought with the blankets it would be easier for us to talk more privately and possibly cuddle..." Fitz said shyly.
Oh god! I wish I was with him right now! He's being incredibly cute. I mean for him to sound unsure about us cuddling when we've already had sex is just really sweet.
"I think you thought of a fantastic first date!" Olivia told him.
"Well, that's not all I planned but if that's all you feel like tomorrow then that's all we'll do."
We have time for more? What time does the festival start and end? It must be early.
"What else were you thinking about?" She curiously asked.
"I was thinking we could go out to dinner at a nearby restaurant that got really great reviews and then catch a movie."
"A movie?" He found someone to watch his son for all this time?
"Yeah. There's a drive-in not too far and they're having a classic movies weekend. Tomorrow night they're showing 'Singin' In The Rain'"
"I love that movie! I'm a huge Donald O'Connor fan."
"Oh not Gene Kelly?"
"Both. But O'Connor's a tad bit more handsome." Olivia told him.
Damn, I'm smiling so hard my cheeks hurt! She's seems genuinely excited about everything.
"Fitz?"
Uh oh. I don't like the way she said my name.
"Yeah..."
"Do we have time to fit all of this in? I mean someone's going to watch Jerry for all of this time? I'm not saying I don't want to spend all of this time with you I just don't want to take you away from your son for such a long time. I mean having you to himself without his mom around must of thrilled him."
Thank god that's all she's worried about.
"Jerry's leaving tomorrow morning to go with a friend to see a college football game this weekend. He actually won't be back till Sunday afternoon."
This seems unreal. Olivia thought as she put a hand to her forehead and slid it down her face in disbelief.
We can truly relax and simply be together. No rushing to be home by a certain time. He doesn't have to worry about dealing with that bitch tomorrow. I'm going to get a taste of what we'll truly be like together in as normal a circumstance as we can get right now.
"Liv..."
"I'm here and I'm super excited Fitz! I've never been this happy! I lo-" SHIT! "I, um," Olivia nervously cleared her throat, "I love what you planned for us."
Oh my god. I can't believe I almost ruined everything and let that word slip. I have to be extremely careful about that. I don't want to get swept up in a moment and let that out.
That would be embarrassing, awkward, and probably push him away. Especially if his feelings aren't that deep. Telling him 'I love you' could completely freak him out and ruin our time together. I can't let that happen.
I have to be careful.
Extremely careful.
"You made my night Olivia. I have to admit I was worried that you were going to be disappointed." Fitz told her.
"I'm far far far from that!" She assured him.
"I wish we were together right now. Now that I know what you're reaction would be I wish I could've told you in person."
Me too! Though I don't know if I would've been able to hold myself together. Actually I know for sure that a hug in excitement would've turned into something more...
"I would've loved to see the excitement on your face. Hearing it in your voice was amazing so I know it would've been really special to see it on your face."
"Don't worry. I'll still be excited tomorrow!"
I don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight. I hope I can because the sooner I fall asleep the sooner the time will come to see her.
"Livvie I can't wait to see you. You have no idea how badly I wanted this." Or how badly I want you...
"Believe me Fitz I can't wait for tomorrow to get here! I feel like I'm waiting to see you for the first time in a while when I just saw you this afternoon." Olivia laughed.
Damnit I truly have become that type of woman.
"I know." He said laughing along with her.
"What time should I be ready?"
Hell, I can be ready in the next hour.
"I'll pick you up around Eleven. Is that ok?"
"That's fine."
"Great! I guess I'll see you then..."
"Most definitely." Olivia told him.
"Alright." Fitz said smiling. "I'll call you when I'm on my way."
"Ok. Well, have a goodnight. I'll see you tomorrow."
"You have a goodnight too."
"Oh one more thing," she said "The cuddling is going to be a definite."
"That's what I'm talkin' about!" He said with a laugh.
Olivia giggled. "Bye Fitz."
"Bye Olivia."
I don't even feel my nerves acting up anymore. I know tomorrow is going to be a great day. Spending the whole day with her into the night. Damn, I haven't been this excited about something in a long time! Though right now I need to try to relax and get some sleep so I'm ready for tomorrow.
Cuddling, hugging, kissing, hand holding all of that cheesiness is going to be a must tomorrow! Olivia thought as she headed to her bedroom.
I am looking forward to spending the day learning more about each other beyond the physical but I can't lie I'm hoping come night we can explore that physical side fully again.
Unlike the last time we can spend the whole night in each other's arms.
I know there's going to have to be some serious talking about what future we might have together but I think just having this chance tomorrow will give both of us a taste of what we could possibly have if we really want it.
Yep, tomorrow is going to be an amazing day and hopefully another special night.