FITZ'S POV
I watched as the bar door swung open and a group of women walked in. They were in a tight group and it was about five women ranging in different heights and skin tones but the one that stuck out was the quiet one. She was about 5'5 and thicker than most women in all the right places. Her hair was in a messy pony tail and even though the bar was dark i could see her round, full lips an felt the need to tug on them. I sighed and watched as she made her way over towards one of the other women, a tall red head. The red headed woman whispered something to her that made her die of laughter and soon her laugh was filling the bar. I don't know what came over me suddenly i was standing ignoring Andrew as he spoke to me and walking towards the table. All pairs of eyes were on me except for hers since she was texting someone.
"Hello ladies" i cleared my throat and she looked up at me with the biggest pair of brown eyes i had ever seen. She like all the other women smiled politely.
"I'm Fitz and well, i was wondering if i could buy your friend a drink" i stared at her and watched as shock spread across her face.
"Of course!" The red head pushed her out of the booth and she quickly stood gaining her balance.
"Thanks Abs" she rolled her eyes and looked at me "I'm Olivia, everyone calls me Liv" she smiled and walked past me towards the bar. I almost groaned when i saw her bent over the bar waiting to order, her jeans were practically painted on they were so tight. I sat down on the stool next to her.
"So, how old are you Fitz?" She asked after ordering a glass of wine. An odd thing to drink in a bar but i didn't dwell on it.
"32, you?"
"26, well 27 in three days"
"What do you do?" I watched as she hoisted herself onto a stool.
"I live a very exciting life of teaching at Kensington Prep" i raised my eyebrows at the prestigious private school in Washington.
"You don't sound happy about that"
"You're a shrink?" She smiled "Kensington Prep is great, i love teaching. I'm just normal that's all, i don't live a very exciting life so if that's what your-"
"Hey, i didn't say that and i'm sure you're life is great" i offered her a smile.
"So if you're not a shrink?" I shook my head "then what are you?"
"I'm a Navy Aviator, well not yet"
"Not yet?"
"I leave for my first tour in a week"
"Woah" she whispered "see, you live an exciting life. I hate flying"
"You hate flying?!"
"I'm scared of heights, therefore i am afraid of flying" she shrugged "but good for you, i mean the Navy's extreme"
"Well, thanks"
"Your family must be really proud" she crossed her legs and turned towards me smiling.
"Ah, no my father wanted me to go to law school which i did and then get right into politics"
"You're a lawyer too?! I hate you" she smiled and i realized she had gotten more out of me than anyone else ever had. "Let's play a drinking game!"
"I want you sober for the next time i ask you out" she turned red but flagged down the bartender.
"Don't worry, i can handle my liquor"
"We'll see" i laughed as she got two shots of jack Daniel's.
"So, you ask me a question and i answer, if i say pass i take a shot. Only have 3 passes and vice versa"
"Okay" i chuckled as she stood in between my legs suddenly and waited patiently for the question.
"Do you find me attractive?"
"Yes"
"Do you want kids?"
"Someday"
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No"
"Parents?" I watched as she took a shot and licked her lip quickly. I leaned over until i was inches from her lips.
"Top or bottom?" She hitched her breath but smirked "doggy style"
I felt the swell in my pants harden as the air in the room got thick.
"My turn" i heard her say
"Full name?"
"Fitzgerald Thomas Grant the 3rd"
"Do you find me attractive?" I pretended to reach for a shot but her hand slapped mine and she giggled.
"I think you're beautiful"
She smiled and leaned over pressing her hands to my cheek and kissed me. Her lips were soft and full while she pushed her tongue into mine. I started kissing her back and it was like my whole body was on fire. She was red when she pulled back
"I'm sorry, i don't usually kiss strangers or on the first day of us meeting but i just...felt like i've known you forever" she smiled
"It was more than welcomed Liv" i pecked her once and watched her nod. She asked me a few questions and i didn't need any shots. She was bobbing her head to the music and laughing as i told her a story from training.
"Liv?"
"Yeah"
"Marry me" i said firmly
She scrunched up her face and set down her glass "what?" She whispered
"Marry me, i know it's not ideal but i just... Take a leap with me, i don't want to waste anytime or having any regrets. I know what i want and i want you"
"You don't know me Fitz, you don't want to-"
"Let me decide who i want to fight for, you're not as bad as the image you have in your head" i pressed a hand against her cheek and she leaned into it.
"Marriage is a big deal Fitz.. I.. "
"I won't leave you" I was inches away from her face again and she sighed.
"Yes"
"What?"
"I'm leaping.. Yes.. It has to be done now or i'll chicken out"
"Are you drunk?"
"No!" She laughed "Did you really.."
"Let's go"
"I have to say bye to Abby"
I watched her run back over to the booth, leaning over and speaking to the red haired woman who looked over at me and nodded at Liv, clearly to drunk to understand. Liv quickly walked back over to me with her coat on and i extended a hand which she quickly took.
"Where are we going to find a judge to marry us at 2 in the morning?" She asked as i walked her to the SUV. I hadn't drank much except for a scotch a couple of hours earlier so i was alright.
"Knowing people in high places Liv"
She pursed her lips and sighed as i opened her door and went around to mine.
"Just a quick stop" i said as she held my hand in her lap while the car warmed up.
"Okay" she nodded and i pulled onto the road, driving across town and into the gate of my home.
"This is your house?" Liv asked as i parked the car.
"I just stay here when i'm stationed, it was left to my mother but she never uses it so she signed it over to me"
She nodded "i'll be two minutes "
I ran in the house to find the black box that had been sitting in my safe for as long as i could remember. Two sets of rings, one for a male and the other two had a gold band and a gold band with a circle diamond in the middle. I took a deep breath and went off to face whatever adventure waited for me.