Sometimes A Surprise Is Just What You Need

Untitled Part 26

Felicity looked at Oliver. The shock clearly evident on her face.

"Wha.....what did you just say?" Did she hear him right? Her mind must still be foggy from the mind-blowing sex they just had.

Oliver looked at her. His eyes tender, she could see the love shining in them.

"I love you Felicity." Oliver said it simply, no hesitation. "You have managed to surprise me at every turn. We have fought and made love, and even though we still have a lot to learn about each other. I can't deny it anymore. I love you." Feeling a little self-conscious with no clothes on except her shoes, Felicity reached down and picked up her dress. Holding it in front of her chest, she stared at Oliver in wonder. He gently cupped her face.

"You don't have to say anything Felicity. I just had to tell you. Seeing that blood on you tonight, it hit me hard. I can't imagine my life without you in it. Arguments and all." He smiled softly.

Taking her hand, he led her down the hall to her bedroom. She didn't know what to say, or what to think. Oliver took her dress and placed it over the back of the chair. Then he sat her down on the end of the bed, gently taking each foot and removing her shoes. Standing in front of her, he undid his tie and unbuttoned his shirt, removing his tuxedo and placing it on the chair with her dress. Felicity watched as he walked around the bed, pulled back the covers, and then got in, tugging her arm for her to join him. Felicity scooted back and got under the covers. Oliver pulled her close, kissing her on the top of the head as he held her tight.

Felicity lay there listening to his heartbeat, her hand laying over the star tattoo on his chest. She traced it with her fingers before placing a kiss to the center. "I love you Oliver," she whispered. Leaning back she looked up at him. Seeing the joy and love in his face.

They made love slowly and gently. Each one taking the their time, enjoying the emotion that was evident in every breath. Felicity fell asleep wrapped tightly in Oliver's arms. He had become her safe place.

Thursday - The Day before the Mission

It was 7:00 p.m. in the evening and everyone was meeting to discuss the following days mission. Felicity had big news that she was going to share. She had finally uncovered who the mole was at QC. It had taken her all week, and a couple of late nights, but the little traps she had set had finally caught the culprit.

Everyone was seated as the meeting began. Oliver had told that team that Felicity was going to be leading the mission. He was nervous about her going into the Triad's territory, but he trusted she would do her best to get in, get out and get the job done.

Felicity stood, her tablet attached to the screen behind her as she spoke, pointing out key points on the aerial image of the warehouse on the screen. "So I was able to verify that there is definitely a shift change each evening at midnight. They leave 5 guards at a time. The first shift leaves, and their replacements must be in place before the remaining 5 can leave. There is a door on the south side of the building that is 25 yards from the entrance to the server room. Based on the fact that the first shift of guards are the ones in this area, then we need to be ready to move at exactly midnight tomorrow night."

Slade looked at the warehouse image, "How long does the shift change take to complete?"

Felicity looked around the room, "From what I can tell, each shift change takes about 15 minutes. The Triad are not exactly trusting, so they check everyone before they let them leave the building."

Roy looked at Slade, Oliver, Lyla and John and said, "That could be to our advantage. They will too distracted checking the guards leaving to hopefully notice us slip into the building."