So here's the last chapter. I know this is a bit long for a one shot but I couldn't help get carried away with these two. I know it's been a bit fluffy and noticed I get more reviews for more angsty work like 'Hidden' so maybe if I write another one, I'll make it darker. Also with the fantastic season premier last week, we had plenty of lovely real Oliver and Felicity moments- better than any fanfic! From the whispers on the grapevine, we might even get a real Olicity dance this season! Again I really appreciate when people review my stories.
Can't dance, won't dance: Chapter 5
Felicity sat in her regular chair in front of the computers in their lair below Verdant, examining phone records in front of her. Oliver and Diggle were taking stock of their weapons behind her and she was trying her best to concentrate on the task at hand. It was Friday night and the music from the night-club above blared loudly.
The last twenty-four hours had been a rollercoaster. Oliver had kissed her at the benefit the previous night and her emotions were in upheaval today. She blushed when she thought of the fact that they had spent a large proportion of the afternoon making out on the couch in Oliver's office. They had been interrupted but Felicity's phone alerting her that one of her searches had come up with results.
They had tidied themselves up enough to be presentable to Diggle and the three drove to Verdant. For the last few hours Felicity had been hard at work trying to search for the source of the alert. She had set up protocols that looked for Deadshot's alias'. For hours she searched through phone records, bank records, intelligence records and was now near a break. The two men had been training behind her for much of the evening.
Felicity was trying her best to not look over towards Oliver. She didn't want Diggle to detect the blush in her cheeks when she stared at Oliver's shirtless chest, sweat dripping down it. She knew Dig had already looked over and caught her lustfully biting her lower lip, as Oliver stood drinking a bottle of water in front of her. She was going to have to concentrate. This was important.
"I got it," Felicity shouted to the boys, resisting the urge to fist pump. "I think that Deadshot's next target is Senator Matheson. He is speaking at a fundraiser for his re-election tomorrow night in Coast City." Felicity felt the presence of the two men approach.
"Good work Felicity," Diggle said, clearly delighted to be able to go after his brother's murderer.
"I'd say your best bet is to go to Coast City tomorrow night and try to cut him off before he causes more deaths." Felicity spun around in her chair to see an excited looking Diggle and a slightly less than enthusiastic looking Oliver. He was hiding his glumness well though.
"I'll just run and have a shower and we can figure out the details then." Diggle headed off towards the showers, a clear spring in his step. He had been waiting for a long time for Deadshot to slip up.
Felicity knew that Oliver was also delighted to be able to make it up to Diggle, after Deadshot got away last time but he stood in front of her silently, his eyes flitting across the floor. He approached her chair and knelt down, a tight smile on his lips. He took her hands in his. "Rain-check on the date tomorrow night then?"
Felicity bent over and kissed Oliver. He couldn't help moan as her lips had an intoxicating effect on him. When she pulled back, she spoke. "Of course. There's more important things to do tomorrow and I'm not going anywhere."
"You amaze me sometimes Felicity?"
Felicity looked confused. "Why?"
"You take all the rubbish I throw at you in your stride and never complain. I am so lucky to have you in my life."
Felicity paused before bending forward in her chair to kiss him again. She allowed him to deepen the kiss as he stroked her cheek with his hand until she heard a rather uncomfortable throat clearing behind them.
Diggle stood with a grin on his face, arms folded across him. "Sorry to interrupt but if I didn't make my presence know soon, I'm afraid I would have felt a little voyeuristic."
Oliver stood and avoided Diggle's grinning face. Diggle realized from the beginning that there was always a spark between Felicity and Oliver but didn't know how deep their feelings really were. He didn't want to see Felicity hurt but she was an adult and could make her own decisions.
They spent the next few hours formulating a plan to take down Deadshot. At 2am, Oliver took a call from Thea and she was asking could he help with her with something in the club. Diggle offered to take Felicity home but not before Oliver stole one last sneaky kiss from Felicity.
Saturday was a long day. Felicity had to organize things to a tee. She didn't want anything messed up this time. Diggle deserved to have his revenge and take this murderer down once and for all. The two men headed to Coast City in the afternoon. She knew it would be a long night. She was on the end of the comm at all times. She was a lot more relaxed when Diggle and Oliver were on missions now than she was at the start but she still chewed her finger nails while listening to them over the comm.
At 11pm, she heard the very obvious sounds of a struggle and gunshots. This was followed by alot of nonspecific noises like rustling and scraping. She didn't want to disturb the pair so she didn't speak. It was longest two minutes of silence ever before she couldn't take it any more. "Oliver? Dig?" Felicity's voice was strained and she had to close her eyes to calm her breathing. "Are you guys ok?"
Again she waited for what felt like an eternity until she heard Oliver's voice. She instantly calmed on hearing him. "We're both ok. We got him. We're coming home."
"Oh thank God. The silence nearly gave me a heart attack."
"You should head home Felicity. You must be exhausted," Diggle interjected.
"No way. I'll not be happy until I see you two safe in the flesh." Felicity heard the two men laugh softly over the comms.
Oliver and Diggle returned to the lair to find Felicity sleeping soundly on the couch. Her glasses were discarded and her legs were curled under her skirt. One of Oliver's hoodie's was draped over her. She looked so cozy, snuggled up on the couch. Diggle noticed the way an easy smile appeared on Oliver's face when he looked down at the sleeping form. Diggle was happy that somebody could make him smile like that.
"Why don't I let you wake her up and I'll head away. I'll already have some explaining to do to Carly," Diggle said. Before he left, he stretched his right had towards Oliver. "And thanks man. I really appreciate you helping me take him down."
"You're very welcome Dig," Oliver returned, shaking his hand firmly.
Oliver watched Dig leaving and left Felicity to sleep for a moment while he changed into some jeans and a shirt. He bend down and placed a kiss on Felicity's forehead. It must have stirred her a little and she squirmed on the couch a little, a soft mewling escaping her lips. He couldn't help himself- he needed to touch her. He brushed a stray curl out of her face. As he did, he noticed her eyelids fluttering.
"Hey there beautiful," Oliver greeted her with a contented smile on his face.
He was rewarded with a sleepy grin from Felicity, her voice still croaky from sleep. "Oliver? When did you get back?"
"Just a few minutes ago. It's 5am." Oliver continued to stroke her hair. "Will I get you home? You must be exhausted."
Felicity sat up, rubbing her eyes lazily. "I'm actually relatively well rested. I don't get five hours uninterrupted sleep much any more thanks to my double jobbing."
"Well if you're not tired, is it still too late for that date?"
"Do you not want to go home and sleep? You must be shattered too," Felicity leant up to cup Oliver's face in her hands. She still delighted in the fact that she could touch him like this.
"Well I want that date more than I need sleep," Oliver joked. "Come on." Oliver pulled her up from the couch and towards the club.
It was long past closing and Oliver put the lights on around the bar and the dance-floor only. He lead Felicity to the bar and very easily lifted her off the ground and onto a bar-stool. She watched as she disappeared around the other side of the bar and pulled a bottle of wine from underneath. "Can I interest you in a glass of red? It's not quite as expensive as you deserve but I'm afraid it'll have to do."
Felicity eyed the bottle in the dim light. "That's a two hundred dollar bottle of wine."
"Yeah as I said, not quite as good as you deserve." Oliver carefully removed the cork and poured a long glass of it for Felicity. "Now you enjoy this and I'll be back in a few minutes."
Felicity looked confused as she saw him disappear across the club. It was eerie sitting in an empty club but she continued to sip her wine. It was full bodied and exactly what she needed after this week. After a few moments, she noticed the strobe lights come on the dance-floor. The lights were followed by music starting up and Oliver appearing in front of her, his hand help out.
"Can I have this dance?"
"I thought you didn't like dancing?" Felicity teased, hopping off her stool.
"I'd make an exception for somebody as beautiful as you."
"Charmer!" Felicity gasped as she was pulled flush against Oliver. He pointed a remote control towards the DJ box and the song "Wings" by 'Birdy' came on.
Sunlight comes creeping in
Illuminates our skin
We watch the day go by
Stories of all we did
It made me think of you
"This song reminds me of you. You came into my life and brought light. Since meeting you, I have felt freer than I thought I could ever be again."
Felicity's heart melted when Oliver spoke, his hands on her lower back causing her to shiver. "Thank you Oliver." Felicity leant up to kiss Oliver, a man of so many layers that she hoped she could explore in time. Her hands looped behind his neck and pulled him in towards her. The lighting on the dance-floor made her feel this was almost like a dream but the feel of Oliver beneath her fingers let her know this was far better than a dream. They continued to sway to the music, thankful they had each other.
Oh lights go down
In the moment we're lost and found
I just wanna be by your side
If these wings could fly
Oh damn these walls
In the moment we're ten feet tall
And how you told me after it all
We'd remember tonight
For the rest of our lives
The End
Thank you all again