"You know k. I'm starting to think maybe this whole bombshell isn't a bad thing." Olivia started.

"Go ahead, I'm listening.

"Well I mean of course I'm effected by it and I don't want all the attention, but now I don't have to hide my job, if my instructors see all this maybe they'll cut me a bit of slack. I know that sounds selfish but a few of them are becoming impossible because I went from the straight A, arguing for the right grade student, to just accepting whatever they give me." K let it resonate as she finished her breakfast, she knew Olivia was anticipating her input.

"I understand, I see what you mean… but I mean, just last week you were talking about how much you hate it and wanted out. Are you having a change of heart just because it's not in the open or are you just relived it's out in the open?" Kay couldn't even make eye contact with Olivia as she expressed herself honestly.

"I can't believe you're asking me that. I know what you're thinking we've been through this plenty of times. Yes, I thought about stripping before, way before I even got here but I was clearly misinformed about this life style and thought I would be drunk while doing it, not sober. No, I don't want this as my job, but I don't really have an option now..." Olivia tried to slip the last part out hoping K didn't catch it.

"I'm not saying that, I know how it is. Well I don't know how it is, but I know how you feel, sometimes I get the feeling you enjoy it and I can't grasp how anyone can enjoy it, that's all I meant. And what do you mean you don't have an option now?"

There was a silence that hung between them. Olivia told K everything, all the time, but what she never mentioned was the contract. It wasn't just some job to make extra money, you had to sign a contract. Olivia was given 3 weeks from the interview date to sign and return the contract or to return all of her earnings and since she spent her earrings on bills and school related items… that wasn't an option.

"I don't enjoy it, I've learned to enjoy the money though… and there may have been/be a contract I signed. Approximately 4 days ago." She didn't' like letting K in on things like this because she already knew how she felt and she lied to her about their not being a contract. K, contrary to what Olivia expected, was silent. The silence wasn't from lack of words or opinion, but more so time to think before she spoke.

"…A contract?"

"Yes." Olivia nodded. She and K had been friends for a very long time and ever since she moved away for school her relationship with her parents diminished severely. K really was the only family she had left and her inputs/opinions were heavily considered on all Olivia's decisions.

"Liv… Can we just finish breakfast please?"

"Yeah, sure. That's a great idea."

"I'm so happy we got to spend the day together. This never happens anymore due to our schedules and all. We have to do this more often." As Olivia relaxed against the ground and let the sun wash over her, she couldn't help but think about the contract. Regardless of how the contract cloud hung over their heads she wouldn't let it ruin the day so she let it go as the sun washed over them.

"You're right, we do need this more often….. I know you're still thinking waiting for me to comment on the contract… Honestly I have nothing to say. I mean earlier I was going to go 'You know this was a bad idea,' 'Why didn't you tell me before?' But…. It really doesn't matter what I think, especially since it's already done with. You know how I feel about what you do. I'm not going to say I told you so."

"Really?… I at least thought you would say that."

"Really. With everything that's happened, that's the last thing you need to hear. You need me to just be here. Plus, you make your final decisions, yes I give you input but we're not always going to agree on everything. Sometimes you have to make decisions for you and if they turn out to not be what you wanted or thought it to be then you'll know that for next time."

"Wow. That's deep, even for you. This new guy must really be that great" Olivia chuckled.

"Yeah, that was all him." K laughed. "But all jokes aside, you do what you want, regardless of what I think or say. I'm just here for the ride"

Olivia thought about it and even if K wouldn't say what she really thought, she knew she made a mistake. She just doesn't know how to fix it.

"Great, let's just enjoy soaking in the sun."

"Cool, and the let's get ice cream."

"Sounds great, my treat?" the unknown voice made them jump up. K really wanted to introduce herself but couldn't stop staring at his arms crying to be freed from his shirt.

Realizing he startled them he figure he better introduce himself.

"Hi, I'm Fitzgerald. I prefer Fitz though. And you are?"

"I'm Kay, I prefer K."

"Well nice to meet you, and great to see you again Olivia."

"Again?" K was completely taken off guard. "Liv you know him?"

"Oh…. I … we met… this is just great."

"Okay, okay, okay. Let me just go over this one more time. The story about your pimp was true just not the pimp part and you, Fitz, help clean her up, took her back to your place, where you woke up yesterday before class and you two didn't sleep together. And you didn't call me to let me know, you just had me running like a chicken with its head cut off trying to find you. Oh and you didn't even say bye, thanks for your help, here's my number?"

"Yep"

"Well there's also the part where Jake showed up and I hid and Fitz paid him what he came to collect from me right before I disappeared."

K was completely shocked, she just sat there staring back and forth between the two of them.

"Okay, that's it, I'll be right back I need a drink." K rambled as she got up and left the two. Olivia didn't know what to say or how to start conversation and neither did Fitz.

"So… you're stalking me."

"No, not really, I come to this park often actually, although I did hope I'd see you again... to give you this."

He handed her the envelope hoping she'd gladly take it. Olivia opened it and couldn't believe it.

"Fitz I'm not taking this back. It's what I owe you."

"You don't owe me anything, or anybody really."

"What do you mean? That's how this works, you get me for the night and I make it worth your while, which I clearly didn't do, not only that but you gave Jak—"

"I have no idea why you work for him and that's your business I know but I'm not those other guys that you're used to. I'm not Jake. You don't owe me anything, I'll be quite offended if you don't take this." He handed her the envelope again and she took it not making eye contact.

"He's your friend, how are you not like him."

"We've been friends since high school. I used to think I was like him but I grew up. We don't talk much, he called me to fill in for someone the other night, that's how I ended up there. He only calls when he needs something, he's not really a friend, and I don't know what he is but a friend… no."

There was thick awkward silence again, this was just all too weird, Olivia wasn't used to people from her job running into her in her daily life.

"Thanks… Again. I don't know how to repay you or thank you."

"Have dinner with me… tonight. If you're not busy I mean. My treat." Fitz asked. She knew he wouldn't take no for an answer and strangely she wanted to go.

"Okay..."

"Okay?"

"Yeah. Okay."

"Great, I'll pick you at 7:30. Can I have you number so I can get your address later on?"

"Yes, umm here, put your number in and I'll send you a text." After exchanging number K luckily returned. Olivia had absolutely no idea what she just got herself into.

"See you tonight. Nice meeting you k."

"Likewise." Kay shook his hand and watched him walk off. Turning to Olivia waiting for her to spill. "Do you work tonight?"

"No."

"Okay then, where is he seeing you tonight?"

"Umm I may have agreed to go to dinner with him."

"Wow, look at you, this job has turned you into the girl I knew you always were."

"Oh hush, it wasn't my idea, I just agreed. I knew he wouldn't take no for an answer so..."

"Maybe I need to work there, I could use a date, are they hiring."

"K. please. This is not a date, and no you will not work there."

"Did he specifically say 'This is not a date, just dinner'?"

"No..."

"Well how do you know?"

"I don't… What if it is? What do I do? What am I supposed to wear? What do you do on dates?"

"First and foremost, I forgot you've never been on a date. OMG we have to go to your place right now to find the perfect fit. But first I need to know where he's taking you so I can plan out a few outfits in my head."

"I don't know... he didn't say."

"THIS. IS. SO. A. DATE! Let's go right now!"

"I think you're going a little overboard K, I mean you forgot the bottoms to this one."

"No I'm not and no I didn't. You forget I do this for a living."

"Stop. What are you talking about? I'm not wearing a t-shirt."

"1. It's really cute. 2. It's long enough to be a t-shirt dress."

"T-shirt, T-shirt dress, either way… no."

"Just wait until I'm finished. Time please?"

"6:25."

"Perfect, while I finish the last one, why don't you try on black bodycon mini dress, with the black wedges? And come out so I can see."

"This isn't my dress..."

"I know it's mine. Now chop chop!"

"Fine, but no more T-shirt dresses." Olivia threw over her shoulder.

"This is not me... not at all. K! I can't do it. It's too short, it shows off everything."

"Let me see."

"Next outfit please?"

"Open the door liv."

"Fine. You happy?" Olivia swings open the door.

"That looks perfect. It is not too short and it shows off just the right things."

"I'm a stripper for crying out loud, he knows what I have."

"Okay then go naked."

"Really? I'm just saying, this is cute. It is… but I don't do you think it's his style. You know like will he like it."

"Are you nervous?"

"No, of course not. It's just dinner…. Right?"

"You are nervous. That's fine that you are, it's to be suspected"

"Is it normal? Do you still get nervous?"

"Yes. Before every date I go on. I may show I'm calm and collected but inside I'm so anxious and nervous. I have to work out before every date to calm my nerves. I give my self time to shower and barely get dressed before they're at my door or I'm at theirs. It's perfectly normal. I don't think anyone ever stops being nervous."

"Okay well… in that case I'm a shit load of nervous. What do I do? How am I supposed to act?"

"Act like yourself, he isn't interested then screw him."

"Okay fine, I'll wear it."

"Okay that's great but…. Are you going to answer that phone or shall I?"

"Oh God! I didn't even hear it ring, he's gonna think I'm bailing on him, can you get it please?"

"Absolutely! Hello this is K."

"Hi, it's Fitz. Nice speaking to you again. Is Olivia available?"

"She currently in the shower, shall I take a message?"

"I was trying to get her address."

"Oh absolutely. Since you already know where she works, it's the Element Apartments 2 blocks before there."

"Great, I didn't realize she lived so close, I'll be there in 5."

"Okay great."

K hung up the phone and before she could even say a word Olivia was at her side.

"What'd he say? Did he cancel?"

"Absolutely not, I gave him your address Are you ready? You are making this take way longer than it should."

"I don't think this is a great idea, I mean strippers don't date… do they?"

"Olivia you are not a stripper. I mean you are but at the same time you're not. You are not your job."

"Right. I am not my job."

"Now go in there and finish getting ready please. You have 2 minutes and then I'm coming in there after you."

"Okay, okay." Olivia groaned dragging her feet to the bathroom. Giving herself a once over in the mirror she decided she would let the nerves get the best of her. She heard the door and assumed it was K's guy, she always invited her guys over while she out. Olivia couldn't take it anymore, she stormed out the bathroom and towards the kitchen.

"That's it I can't do it K. I'm so nervous I'm going throw up. We'll just have to call Fitz and tell him I cancelled. This dress looks absolutely g—"

"Gorgeous on you." Fitz finished locking eyes with Olivia.

A/N: Miss me? I know, i know it's been so long. I don't even have an excuse. Guess who's computer is back up and running?! yes that means more updates. I'm working on a ton of one shots so if i'm gone from one story for forever again i'll upload something to hold you over. please, review, share, like or hate it. I take requests either here or through my tumblr. xoxox