Teamwork

Chapter 40 - Sara Lance

When Oliver woke it was to sunlight peeking through the curtains in the room. As he began to move a bit he was aware of the aches and pains throughout his body, but mostly, he was aware of the other warm body in the bed with him. As he turned to look he couldn't help the smile that spread across his face as he saw Felicity sleeping next to him. He remembered asking her not to go, to stay with him, and was pleased that she had. Having her there seemed to keep away the nightmares, at least for a while. As he took in her sleeping form his smile faded as his eyes came to rest on her left shoulder, the Dragon Tattoo holding his attention. He felt the sadness creep in as he reached out and gently touched her shoulder. He remembered the last time he saw that tattoo on anyone other than himself and he realized that he still missed Shado. He had moved on, he had had to, but that did not change the fact that he still regretted the decision that had led to her death. He knew this was why Slade had chosen to give it to Felicity. He wants me to think of Shado every time is see it. He thought sadly to himself.

Oliver was drawn out of his thoughts as Felicity started to slowly wake. She is so beautiful. He thought as he took in her still half asleep state, noticing the smile on her face, the way the sunlight shone in her blonde hair, the way she stretched like a cat as she woke. Despite the sadness he felt from seeing her tattoo he couldn't help the smile that slowly spread across his face when she opened her eyes and he could see how blue and full of light they were.

"Oliver?" Felicity asked sleepily. "Is everything okay? How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine Felicity." Oliver said quietly. He was a bit surprised that the first thing she had said was asking if he was okay.

"Did you sleep okay? Any nightmares?" Felicity asked, she hadn't missed the look on his face as she woke and was curious what had brought on the small smile that she saw on his face. Couldn't be a nightmare. He didn't wake me up and if it had been he most definitely wouldn't be smiling right now. She thought as she waited for a response from the man next to her.

"Yes, I slept fine." Oliver answered, surprised that he had actually slept as well as he had, despite his injuries. "And no, no nightmares. Thank you for staying with me." He said sincerely, placing a hand on her cheek. He couldn't help himself and leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her lips. Just as their lips met there was a soft knock on the door. "Every time. Every single time." He said quietly as he touched his forehead to hers, not missing the laugh and smile that came from her.

"Come in." Oliver growled, the frustration clear to Diggle who opened the door.

"Just wanted to check if you were up and if you needed anything." Diggle said with a smile as he noticed the position his two Teammates were in. He had obviously interrupted something because Oliver was clearly irritated. "We need to change your bandages as well."

"I need to take a shower and freshen up anyway." Felicity said as she started to move off the bed.

"I thought you would say that." Sara said as she came in to view behind Diggle. She had a bag in her hand and brought it to Felicity. "I went by your place, again. I hope you don't mind. Thought you might want some real clothes."

"Thank you!" Felicity said, her cheeks showing a hint of red from embarrassment as she realized that she was still in the tank top that she had borrowed from Sara. "I never mind you going to my place to get my stuff." She said with a grin, trying to hide her red face from Oliver as she turned to go into his bathroom and freshen up.

"Sleep well?" Sara asked, a huge grin on her face. She hadn't missed the growl of irritation from Oliver when Diggle entered, or the position that the two were in and the sight had made her happy. Even though she had dated Oliver, both before and after the Island, she knew that Felicity was much better for him. She and Oliver shared too much pain and darkness, her friend deserved someone like Felicity. She laughed out loud as Oliver glared at her, even though he had a hint of a smile on his face.