You Get It

Fixing It

Olivia knew it was gonna be tough as soon as she stepped into the party. It had been two days and though nothing had been said she knew the tension was going to be high.

She figured they would talk it out and be fine- they always did. But she also knew that both of them being stubborn and reverting back to bad habits like not being honest about their feelings had been the easier and chosen route at the moment. The argument started small. Some comment he made about her working late again turned into World War III and escalated into her throwing out a couple months' worth of frustration at missed dates for extra practices or longer training camp hours. Walking out didn't solve any of the anger or heal the hurt she still felt. That she knew he felt. But it led them to two days of not talking right when they were supposed to play happy couple at Jordan and Simone's going away party. She was determined that she would grin and bare it and then they would finally go home and talk. That was until she saw him talking with an all too familiar face.

Damn him and that charming smile. Damn him and that perfectly fitted white tee. Olivia thought and couldn't help but adjust herself to hide the smile that threatened to escape before reminding herself of who he was talking to.

Seeing her there talking to Spencer- her Spencer, just set off something inside of Olivia. She knew that girl was not laughing at his jokes out of humor.

Jenna wasn't very subtle in her flirting with Spencer. He always shut it down and even though in their five years together, Spencer had never given her a reason to doubt him, Olivia still felt uneasy and couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy. Seeing them talking right now and knowing Jenna was probably reveling in the fact that Spencer had arrived earlier and alone just irritated her even more. She was going to squash this and squash this now. She strutted over and was going to make her presence known.

"Hey." Olivia offered with an unenthused expression.

"Hey." Spencer replied, immediately taking notice of his girlfriend's tone and expression. He couldn't help but bite his lip a little after taking her in. The yellow mini-dress fitting her perfectly and showing off some of his favorite assets of hers.

Damn her. She knows that's my favorite dress on her. She knows what she's doing. He thought to himself.

"Oh hey, Olivia. Spence was just telling me all about the time his mom made him mow his neighbor's lawn for a month because he broke their gate trying to catch a football." Jenna said with the slightest smirk.

"Yeah, my boyfriend is full of great stories. Can you excuse us? Thanks." Olivia shot back without a hint of pleasure, grabbing Spencer's arm, and leading him into the next room.

"Jenna. Really? Of all the people to talk to?" Liv whisper yelled.

"Well, not like my girl was here or even talking to me. And you know that's nothing. Plus, weren't you to busy at the studio? You know, "doing things" with Dante?" Spencer replied dryly while placing air quotes to make his annoyance known.

"Are you serious?" said Olivia as she squinted with twisted expression, offended at the implication. "I'm not doing anything, and I'm actually offended you would even think that. We got partnered by the station and that's it. The only person I'm doing is your dumb ass. Or are you so busy letting Jenna flirt with you that you forgot?" she added on as she crossed her arms.

"C'mon, you know I don't even feed into that." Spencer said with a serious expression.

"Could've fooled me." She replied stone faced with an eyebrow raise.

"Olivia just because we argued doesn't mean that I'm not in this relationship. Just like me practicing extra doesn't mean that I don't want to be there with you or spend time with you. It's hard right now but that doesn't mean that I'm going to run away or give up. Some girl trying too hard isn't going to change that. I would think that five years in, you would know that."

"Just because I know that doesn't mean I don't want to hear it, Spencer. Especially when we haven't talked in two days and that's what I walk into. I wanted to talk this out and let you know that I was sorry for my part. I should've reassured you the way you do for me. But that's kind of hard when you avoided me at home all morning and then left without a word."

"I just didn't want to argue again. I know how much this party means to J and Simone. Them going to Dallas is a big deal. I didn't want to bring our drama here. Plus, I knew it was gonna be hard for you to see them and making the move real. He's your wombmate and you getting to enjoy this was more important than my petty jealousy."

Olivia softened at his words. Of course he would still understand how difficult this was. Of course he would put other the importance of other people's feelings first. Sometimes it annoyed her how good he really was. Even in his unconventional and tad bit misguided way of handling it.

"I get it. And I appreciate you not wanting to add fuel to any fire. But we have to talk. You not feeling comfortable with Dante is understandable. We just have to work together to find ways of dealing with it. Just like I have to be more honest with how I've been feeling. I miss you. And I know we live together but it's not the same as actually spending time together. You know. Dumb movies on the couch. Day trips to the park. And other stuff..." she trailed "Like doing things."

Spencer couldn't help but let a small smile escape. He decided to push his luck a little.

"I know. And I'm sorry. I shouldn't have thrown your work or Dante in your face. I trust you. And I know how important the podcast is to you. I'm not going to let my issues get in the way of your efforts. Or us." He softly spoke, slowly approaching her and gripping her waist.

Olivia couldn't help but smile too. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a tight embrace. Resting her face in the crook of his neck. Breathing him in. Exhaling at the feeling and immediate comfort.

"I shouldn't have thrown football in your face either. I just sometimes think it's easier to go back to that time when it was all consuming for the people I love. Don't speak up, don't be a burden, you know. But you've never made me feel that way, so I should've said something sooner." She said into his neck.

"You will always be a priority, Liv. I love you. I'm in this with you."

"I know. I love you too." She offered up before placing her hands on his face and crashing her lips into his.

"So, can we dead this whole not talking thing?" he asked as he pulled away.

"100%. And just to prove it to you, when we go back in- we're doing it hand in hand and I'm gonna tongue you down in front of everyone." She flirted.

"Hmmm...As much as I like the sound of that" he trailed, looking around to show his hesitation.

"What?" she said confused.

"You sure it's only about us making up? And not you making sure Jenna knows to back up?" he said with a smirk.

"Oh completely. Definitely glad we sorted this out but you're mine and she's gonna be reminded of that really soon." Liv said before pecking his lips one more time. She reached down for his hand and they walked back into the room.

Jenna immediately took notice. Liv immediately grabbed Spencer's face and kissed him again. Pulling away she then shot a knowing smile Jenna's way before starting up conversation.

All was right again.