Chapter 34 Make Our Future
"AH AH...I CAN'T...YES!
"Come with me Livvie..." She heard him say.
There's no stopping it-
"FIIIIIIIIIITZZZZZ!" Olivia cried out as her body shook uncontrollably.
"YES LIV! Mmmm...!"
How long have I been out?
God my head is spinning! Several times I thought I'd gone permanently blind during an orgasm with him.
It's insane how well this man knows my body.
Olivia suddenly felt movement on her chest.
"Livvie?"
I love when he calls me that. He doesn't do it often so when he does I feel all tingly inside.
"Yeah?"
Fitz lifted his head up to look at her and grinned.
"You wore me completely out!"
Olivia giggled. He said it like he's giving a confession for the first time.
"I feel the same way Mister." She said before she leaned up to give him a tender kiss. "Though I think we've said this a couple of times tonight and we managed to keep proven ourselves wrong."
"You're right. Maybe we can prove ourselves wrong again...one more time?" He said with his classic puppy dog eyes.
"You're a mess!"
"You only have yourself to blame." Fitz told her.
He was about to lay his head back down when he caught a glimpse of the clock.
Shit.
He looked down at Olivia and cringed at the look of disappointment on her face.
"Soon Liv we're not going to have to part like this."
"I know."
She has the sweetest smile. I hate to leave her but I'm sure we both take satisfaction in knowing that I'm not going home to Mellie.
Fitz got up and gathered his clothing to get dressed.
It sucks that he has to leave but I realize for the first time I don't feel sick over it. I guess because I know that he's not going home to that bitch.
Even though I knew they weren't anywhere close to being intimate I still felt sick at the simple fact that they were together.
Now it's different and I'm so relieved.
Olivia put her robe on and followed Fitz to the door.
"I'll see you in a few hours." He said.
Oh yeah. I didn't even think about that. It's Tuesday now. Damn today's probably going to be brutal to get through.
She looked in Fitz's eyes and smiled.
Completely worth it.
"I love you." He told her before he leaned down to kiss her.
"I love you too."
"Come on kiddo." Fitz said tiredly.
"No dad. It's too soon."
Hell yeah it is!
Fitz turned the light on in the guest room.
"Someone turn off the sun!" Jerry complained.
Fitz laughed. "Come on Jerry. Remember you have to come into work with me. Jeffrey's parents are going to pick you up from there to take you to school."
He's not going to be happy having to move faster than usual but there's no one to stay with him till his school starts.
"Don't make me jump on you! I've done it before and I'll do it again." Fitz warned.
"Ok! Ok! I'm getting up!"
Thank god because I don't think I have it in me to go up on my tiptoes this morning let alone fully elevate off the floor.
Fitz watched as his son slowly sat up in bed and looked at him with a frown.
"What?" He asked.
"Wow dad you look horrible!"
Maybe I'll just let the kids do whatever they want. Olivia thought as she headed towards her classroom. Allow complete chaos for one day.
Just as she was passing the Teacher's Lounge she felt a hand on her arm followed by a hard yank.
"What the...Abby?"
"Sorry Liv," Abby whispered, "but I couldn't wait till lunchtime. I'm too nosy for my own good. You can slap me on the wrist later but right now I want to know if you talked to Fitz yesterday. I already know he's alive because I saw him this morning so that was a relief."
Olivia shook her head. "All I'm going to say right now is that we talked, he filed, and Mellie didn't castrate him. And believe me I know that last one for sure." She said with a wink.
Abby giggled, "You may look innocent Ms. Pope but you are a bad girl!"
"I'll see you later Abby."
Olivia was a few steps from her classroom when she heard a voice she hadn't heard for a while calling her name.
"OLIVIA! OLIVIA! OLIVIA!"
She turned around to see Jerry running towards her.
Fitz's son? I wonder what he's doing here.
I hope this isn't somehow awkward.
"Hi Olivia!" He said practically out of breath.
"Hey Jerry! How are you?"
I haven't seem him since the costume store incident.
"I'm alright. A little tired."
"Had to get up earlier than your used to?"
Jerry shook his head. "Yeah. My dad needed me to move faster than usual. I'm not at home anymore so there's no one to stay with me till my bus arrives."
"I'm sorry!" Olivia blurted out.
I feel so bad.
Damnit!
"It's not your fault." Jerry said with a laugh before he lowered his voice. "My mom and dad are getting a divorce."
"Really?" She said trying to sound surprised.
"Yeah but you know it's for the best. They argued too much and it was giving me migraines. No seven year old should have to deal with that."
Olivia had to hold back a laugh.
"You're so right about that Jerry!"
It's strange how mature he tends to sound and yet still very much sound like a kid. It makes it hard not to laugh at his cuteness when he's being completely serious.
"I wanted to ask you if you would come to a basketball game with my dad and I? The high school basketball team doesn't suck as bad as the football team."
Oh it would be amazing if Fitz, Jerry, and I could reach a point where we can do things together and eventually become a family.
I know that's going to take time. And though he appears to be ok, I know he's going to be going through a lot of emotions and changes. Fitz and I are going to have to take our time with Jerry. Though a positive is that he seems to already like me. I think it was the whole monkey noise thing at the football game.
"Um, we'll have to wait and see but if you let me know when you're going I'll see if I can meet you there. Ok?"
Jerry nodded his head excitedly.
"I have to get to my classroom but I'm sure I'll be seeing you around here in the mornings now." Olivia told him.
"Yep I'll get up right on time!"
Olivia smiled. "Have a good day at school Jerry. Bye!"
"Can I ask you one more question?"
"Sure."
"Can we be friends? I know you're old but I'm really cool for a kid. I think my dad likes you too!"
Calling me old would normally not earn my friendship but in this case-
Wait! What does he mean his dad likes me too? I don't know but if he's already ok with his dad and I at least being friends then I say we're off to a good start!
"We most certainly can be!" Olivia answered.
"Alright!" Jerry exclaimed. "Bye Olivia!"
"Bye Jerry!" She said with a giggle.
How can Mellie not appreciate and love this kid to the fullest is beyond me. I mean there's no way a person can't.
"Cyrus, I got some good news for you."
"What? Your kid's going to be staying at the orphanage till you move out."
"Really Cyrus?"
"Yes! Do you know he almost messed up my precious collection of Julia Roberts romantic comedy movies? He put Runaway Bride ahead of Pretty Woman and EVERYONE knows Pretty Woman came first!"
"Yes Cy you told me that's why I think you'll be thrilled to know that I spent a lot of time looking into houses Tuesday evening and every chance I got yesterday and came up with a few I'm interested in. I'm going to get to do some house touring Friday after work."
"HOUSES!?" Jerry yelled as he came running into the living room. "You mean we'll be getting out of this hell house soon?"
"Watch your language!"
"Sorry dad..."
"Should send you back to your hellish mother." Cyrus grumbled under his breath.
"Now would you like to look at houses with me tomorrow after school and possibly Saturday morning?"
"YES! YES! YES!"
"Ok, if Uncle Cyrus doesn't mind I'll leave work early to pick you up at school."
Jerry looked pleadingly at Cyrus.
"Oh stop with that pitiful look! Almost as bad as your dad." He said with a roll of his eyes. "As long as it works towards getting you out of here I'm all for it."
"You're going house hunting?"
"Yes, Liv and I'm feeling very excited about it. I don't know why I'm so excited but I am."
"I'm excited for you Fitz! I know you and Jerry finally having your own place is going to relieve a lot of stress."
"It will. So how are you? I miss you..."
We've barely gotten to see each other or talk since Tuesday. That was the last night he was able to come over. I couldn't believe it but I actually introduced him to Criminal Minds on Netflix.
I can't complain too much because at least we've been able to talk on the phone more and when he gets his own place we'll have even more opportunities.
"I miss you too though your mini me has been very entertaining in the mornings." Olivia said with a chuckle.
"Oh god! I can only imagine. He did tell me that you guys are the best of friends now. Which I was thrilled to hear! It's been a blessing for him to have a positive older female role model in his life. There's was always Abby but you know how crazy Abby can be."
"Oh yeah!" Olivia laughed.
"Seriously though, thank you so much for spending time with him Livvie. I think it's helped him a lot."
Shit. I'm getting teary eyed.
"I enjoy getting to know him. Jerry's a great kid. I knew it from the first time I met him at the homecoming game. Honestly if we weren't to work out I would still want to be there for him as much as possible."
This woman is too much. I couldn't ask for anyone better. I mean a woman who loves me and embraces my kid who is my everything is simply amazing. It means a lot to me that she would be willing to be there for him no matter what. I would never take away that kind of support from him.
"I love you more and more Liv. It's beyond crazy how much I love you. And don't fucking say I'm cheesy!"
Olivia giggled. "Fine! I won't. Besides I feel the same way and that would make me also 'You know what.'"
Fitz suddenly heard a noise from behind him. He turned around on the couch but saw nothing.
"Sadly I have to go Liv, but I love you and I'll see you tomorrow."
"Alright, Love you too. Bye."
Something tells me to check on Jerry.
Fitz walked to the guest room and peeked in the door. Immediately he heard exaggerated snoring.
"I know you're up Jerry. Did you hear me talking on the phone?" Fitz asked as he approached the bed.
He saw a little head movement from just under the blankets.
I'll take that as a yes. I guess this conversation is going to be happening a lot soon than I thought...
A LOT sooner!
Fitz sat on the edge of Jerry's bed.
"Do you know who I was talking to?"
More head movement.
"Who was I talking to?"
There was a long pause before he heard a barely audible "Olivia."
"Did something I said upset you?"
Head movement.
"Well, if you could kiddo I'd appreciate it if you would sit up and talk to me. I think it's important that we talk about what upset you so we can figure out how to make it better."
Several seconds passed by.
It feels like an eternity has gone by.
Oh good. Fitz thought with relief as his son appeared from under the covers and sat up.
"Do you mind if I turn the lamp light on?"
I'm assuming he's shaking his head no.
Fitz flicked on the light and saw little tears running down Jerry's cheeks.
Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!
"Tell me what upset you about what you heard."
Jerry let out a few sniffles. "That you...you...looove...Oli-vi-a."
"Oh Jerry I'm sorry. I know you hearing that is a shock but I want you to know that your mom and I are not getting a divorce because of Olivia."
Jerry frowned. "I know that! I'm not dumb dad. I know you and mom argued too much. And I believe what you told me before."
Well, that's good, but then why is he so upset?
"I'm pissed because Olivia isn't really my friend. She's just pretending to be because she must like you too." Jerry managed to get out before he completely broke down.
"Pissed?" Where is he learning these words?
Cyrus.
Though he probably heard me just curse on the phone. Oh my...
"That is extremely far from the truth Jerry. When I was talking to Olivia she said that even if her and I weren't friends she would still do everything she could to stay friends with you!" Fitz told him.
"You usually tell me the truth but I don't know. I feel hurt."
"Hold on for one second."
Sleep take me away to Friday. I need just enough energy to make it through work and back home. And once I'm back all I need is to get inside, lock the door behind me, and then I'm fine with crashing on the floor.
Olivia was almost asleep when her phone went off.
NOOO!
I know I'm tired when I see it's Fitz's name and I feel like ignoring the call.
"Hello..." Olivia answered. Sleepiness clearly evident in her voice.
"Hi Olivia."
"Jerry?"
This has never happened before. I wonder if his dad knows he calling me. Especially this late.
"Yeah."
He sounds so sad. What could've happened?
"What's wrong Jerry? It sounds like something is wrong? Are you hurt?"
"Yeah."
He's hurt! Where's his dad or Cyrus!?
"What hurts? Where's your dad or Cyrus? Do you need help? What happened?"
Should I not even wait for an answer and call 911? I don't know...
"They're here. I needed to talk to you. Well my dad said I should talk to you because my heart hurts really bad."
I'm totally confused.
"What happened to your heart Jerry?"
"I found out that you're only my friend because you like my dad and he likes you."
Where the hell did he here that from? Has he talked to his mother?
"Where did you get that idea from?"
"I heard my dad say that he loves you on the phone and my friend Aaron said that when his dad loved someone new that she did all kinds of nice stuff to be his friend. But then when his dad married the new girl she became an...Uh...donkey butt."
The things kids learn from one another all in an effort to cope with changes in their lives.
"That's not me Jerry. You don't have to worry about that. I'm your friend because since I met you at the homecoming game I knew you were awesome! And you made me feel cool that I could make monkey noises."
Olivia smiled when she heard Jerry giggle through his sniffles.
"Yes, I'm friends with your dad but that really has nothing to do with my being friends with you. If you're dad and I were no longer friends I'd be really hurt but If you wanted I would always be a friend to you. I absolutely love you Jerry and I've enjoyed getting to know you better and better this week."
"Really?"
I can hear some cheerfulness returning to his voice.
"Yep!"
"That's awesome because my dad makes a lot of mistakes sometimes and I wouldn't want his dumbness to end our friendship."
"HEY!" Olivia heard Fitz yell in the background. She cracked up laughing along with Jerry.
"So can we all be friends?" She asked Jerry.
"Alright. I think that'll be cool."
"Fantastic! It's getting late. So how about we talk more in the morning...ok?"
"Ok. Goodnight Olivia."
"Goodnight Jerry."
I bet Fitz was freaking out because that could've gone all kinds of wrong! I know he's going have more questions as time goes on but if his biggest worry after hearing his dad tell me he loves was whether I was really his friend or not...then I don't think there's going to be anything we can't somehow handle.
"How'd the house hunting go?" Cyrus eagerly asked.
"Really well! There's one more I want to see tomorrow but I think I'm pretty much set on this one house. And it's nice because it's move in ready."
"Aww Fitz I'm so happy for the both of us!"
"Don't you mean you're happy for Jerry and I?"
"Nope."
Before Fitz could respond his phone rang.
No way!
"Hello."
"Hello Fitzgerald."
I haven't talked to Mellie all week. I know she got the papers but I figured I let her simmer down if that was possible before contacting her on Monday.
"Why are you calling?" He curiously asked.
"Don't be mad, but I took Jerry out of school-"
"WHAT?"
"Calm down. It was simply for lunch."
She's never done that before and Jerry didn't say anything or seem upset this afternoon.
"I wanted to talk to him about some of the things you had mentioned on Monday because I honestly thought you had to be full of shit. So, we went out to lunch and I basically asked him to be completely honest with me and tell me how he's been feeling over the years that he can remember. I wanted to know if what you said about our arguing so much that it was upsetting him was true. I also wanted some insight into how he views me as his mother and of course how he's been doing this week."
"And..."
"As much as I hate to admit it. You were right Fitz. I had no idea how much I was hurting him. I actually returned him back to school a little late because we were both crying are eyes out. A couple people at the restaurant actually asked us if we were ok." Mellie said with a light laugh.
Wow, who would've thought? Mellie actually taking time to care.
So I wonder what that means for our current situation?
"The reason I'm calling is because I'm willing to sign the papers Fitz, but I want to go over a few things. I know I have a lot to learn but I would like at least a couple weekend all day visitations and if those go well I want the opportunity to then to test an overnight stay."
Is she really being this reasonable?
"I don't have a problem with that Mellie. My purpose was never to not let you ever see Jerry but it is going to take sometime for me to trust that you can take care of him on your own. So I agree that starting out with day visitations is a good idea."
"Would you be able to meet tomorrow so we could discuss everything?" She asked.
Very weird to hear 'worry' in Mellie's voice she's always been very aggressive and demanding.
"Ok. I'm seeing a house tomorrow, but I can call you after that to meet up."
"Alright that works. Bye Fitzgerald."
"So Jerry knows about you and his dad?" Abby asked.
"Pretty much. It's kind of crazy how it all happened."
"I'll say." Harrison said with a roll of his eyes. "I'm just glad things are working out for you Liv because I'm too old to be kicking anyone's ass. And though he's older Fitz is in great shape. I've seen him at the gym a couple times. I think he could go a few rounds in the ring."
Explains a lot. Olivia thought with a little smile on her face.
"Liv I think I hear your phone." Abby said.
Olivia got up and rushed to the bedroom.
"I had a feeling it was you calling."
I've been waiting all day to hear news about him and Mellie's meeting. When he called me last night about it I thought I was going to throw up!
"Yeah. I was wondering if you could meet at our spot tomorrow night? Usual time."
Feels like it's been awhile since we've met there. I wonder if that means something good or bad...
"Um ok. Though are you planning on delivering good news or bad news?" She asked.
"I don't know."
"I can sense that mischievous grin Mister!"
Fitz laughed. "I love you and I'll see you tomorrow night."
Before she could respond he hung up.
Damn. Please let it all be good news!
There she is. Fitz thought as he walked toward the bench.
I remember the first time I saw her at what at the time was 'my' spot. I almost walked away but I figured I'd go up and try to ask whoever was there if they would politely move.
To my pleasant surprise the woman I would find myself completely in love with was sitting right there.
Why do I feel nervous to be here again? So much has changed since Fitz and I were last in our spot. The last time we were even at this park we were down a ways at the parking lot in his car. Olivia couldn't help but smile at the memory.
"Hey stranger could you please move." She heard a familiar voice say from behind her.
"What? You're not going to try to convince me to pay you to sit here again?"
"Well, you're so damn sexy," He said as he walked around the bench, "I guess you can sit here for free."
Olivia rolled her eyes.
It never takes much for him to turn me on. Even a dumbass response like that one.
Fitz leaned over kissed her longingly on the lips before he sat down.
"It feels like it's been a long time since we been to our spot." He said as he looked around.
"I was just thinking the same thing." Olivia said.
"The last time we were here we hadn't even gone on a first date. We had no clue what the hell we were doing." He paused and then looked over at her before adding, "At least I didn't."
"Believe me you weren't alone. I didn't know what the hell I was doing from the first time you opened the school door for me." She said with a laugh.
"Ha! You didn't even realize who I was."
Olivia nodded her head as she continued to laugh.
"The only thing I did know was that I was in trouble!"
I knew it too. There was something about her from the moment I saw her walking towards the school and by the time the first meeting was over I thought this is not going to be good. This can not happen!
Now look where I'm at...
A place I should've been a long time ago.
"The homecoming dance was the beginning of the end of self-restraint. If those kids hadn't walked by we would be jobless today and probably be dealing with a few lawsuits." Olivia said with a smile.
Fitz nodded his head and placed his left hand on her right leg. Running it slowly up and down.
I can't wait any longer I have to know how things went today.
"So, how did the meeting with Mellie go?" She asked.
"Do you want the good news or bad news first?"
Olivia thought for a second.
Let's get it over with and out of the way.
"Bad news."
"The bad news is...Mellie's not leaving the country." He said with a silly grin.
"Oh damnit!" Olivia responded sarcastically.
"Good news is we figured a bunch of shit out and she signed the divorce papers!"
"YES! Oh My God! YES!" Olivia shouted as she threw her arms around Fitz's neck and brought his lips to hers.
"Mmmmm" Fitz moaned as he felt her tongue roll against his.
Wonder what's going to happen when I tell her the other little bits of good news.
"Whoa!" He said when they finally pulled away.
Olivia laughed. "I'm so ridiculously happy! I know it's such a relief off of your shoulders to know you'll be able to move on with your life in all facets."
Fitz smiled a sweet smile at her. "And you helped me be able to do that Livvie. I can't thank you enough!"
"Thanks Fitz but it was really you who did it. You did what was best for you and Jerry."
"Speaking of Jerry I got another bit of news. I found a place for us!"
I was almost as excited about this as I was when Mellie signed those papers.
"Already?" Olivia questioned.
"Yeah. It's a little over my budget but worth it. It's a two bedroom, one bath house, with an amazing kitchen! It's move in ready and there's not much I want to change about it. Jerry's favorite part of the house was the backyard. He kept saying how a trampoline would fit perfectly and there would still be plenty of space to run."
"That does sound awesome!"
"I told him as soon as he gets a job earning $15/hr he can have it."
Olivia laughed.
Fitz suddenly got serious. "Though there is one issue."
I knew it all sounded too good. Hopefully it's not major. Olivia thought as she held her breath.
"With there only being two bedrooms, one for me and one for Jerry, if we reach the point where you can come over and spend the night..."
"Yeah?" Olivia said in an effort to get him to continue.
"You're going to have to sleep on the couch."
"Oh shut up!" She said and gave him a hard shove. " It'll probably be better than sleeping with you anyway!"
He always has to mess with me.
I'll never admit it to him but I love it!
"I really am happy for you Fitz."
"Thanks Liv." He said before he pulled her onto his lap. He brushed her hair away and placed light kisses and nibbled on her neck.
"So...what...are...you...doing...Thursday? Thanksgiving?" He asked between kisses.
"I don't know. I've cut all ties with my dad so I'm not sure. I guess just treat it as a regular day off."
"Or," Fitz said turning her head towards him, "You can join Jerry and I at Cyrus's for Dinner. You'll get to meet Cyrus's boyfriend James too. Don't worry he's nothing like Cyrus. He actually plays video games with Jerry."
"Is Cyrus ok with that?"
"Um, he pretty much demanded that I ask you so yeah I'd say he's ok with it."
"How's Jerry? We had a great talk Friday morning. I was really relieved!"
"He's great! He was completely on board with Cyrus inviting you and can't wait to show you his Ninja Turtle stuff."
Even though I don't care for the bitch I can't help but wonder...
"What's Mellie going to do?"
"Oh she's going to her mom's for dinner. She's going to do something special with Jerry on Friday. So we worked out this holiday but we're still trying to figure out how we want to work out Christmases. Probably alternate who has Jerry on Christmas Eve and who has him on the actual day."
Only one more worrisome question I have to ask.
"So where does all of this leave us?"
"It leaves us being able to make our future what we want to be. I'm willing to work hard and do whatever it takes to make us work for life. You hear me? I want you to be apart of my everything Livvie."
Fitz reached up with his left hand to wipe the tears slowly running down her cheeks.
"I feel the same way Fitz. I'm willing to do everything to make you, Jerry, and I a real family because I love you both so much. No matter what tough times may come up I promise to work through them with you and not simply give up. I'm in this 100%!"
"I love you Ms. Olivia Pope!" He said before kissing her hard on the lips.
"Well, I kind of like you Principal Grant."
"Olivia, don't make me flip you over and spank you!" Fitz warned.
"Go for it!" She dared.
"Alright."
Fitz started to push Olivia up before she stopped him!
"Ok! Ok! I LOVE YOU PRINCIPAL FITZGERALD GRANT!"
"That's better you little pain in the ass!" He said with a grin.
What's she up to now?
"Come here." She said as she moved to lay on the grass.
"Ahh" Was all Fitz said before gently laying on top of her.
Thank god this woman walked through my school doors.
"Does it get any better than this? Just freely being together?" Olivia asked.
"It will when I make you Mrs. Grant."
"Mrs.-"
Before Olivia could continue Fitz captured her lips with his.
Olivia sighed against his lips before pulling away.
"Just so you know Fitz...it'll be a 'Yes'."
THE END
I hope so very much that you've enjoyed my story. This was my first Scandal fanfic and hopefully I'll get to do another. Maybe even a sequel to this one. I don't know. I just go with the flow when an idea hits.
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