Luke couldn't stand men that thought woman were things they could toy with. Growing up with sisters and his mother, he had learned to respect their strength. When men with ugly words came at them he had defended them. So when the man acted like that to Felicity, Luke was ready to break all hell loose to protect his friend and teammate. But she had handled it with a headstrong attitude. Clearly she didn't need his help.
"And then she beat him." Matt exclaims to the rest of the team when they gathered at their table.
"Felicity, the woman you are." JJ says with a grin.
She smiles back." He needed to be taught a lesson."
Everyone celebrates her victory with more drinks before gathering around the trivia table. Mid game, Luke notices Felicity slip away. He finds himself following her.
"Where are you going?" He asks.
"For some fresh air." She answers simply. When she notices his worries expression she chuckles." I'll be okay."
"I'm still coming with you."
"You don't have to do that."
"I know, I want too." So she gives up and they leave the bar. She takes a seat on the curb. He takes a seat beside her.
For a little while they sit in comfortable silence. Enjoying the light breeze and watching the cars drive past. Luke finally looks at her and asks the question he's been wondering all day." You okay?"
She looks at him, her eyes suddenly looking tired." I'm fine."
"No you're not." He answers quietly. "You came in late today. You're never late. You look tired."
"Are you profiling me?" She asks, an amused expression on her face.
He stares at her." No I'm just making an observation as a friend."
She sighs a sigh that sounds like she's about to collapse." I'm okay I promise."
He isn't convinced but he also knows better than to push her. "Okay, but know that if you ever need to talk I'm here. And the rest of team too. We care about you."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
She's quiet for a few seconds." I think I'm going to head home."
"Let me drive you." He offers, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. He gives it a light squeeze.
"I can drive."
"I know." Is all he can say as he walks to the car. She doesn't argue and gets into the passenger seat. He drives her home, she stares out the window as he does so. He wonders what's on her mind. What's eating her alive?
He insists on walking her to her door which she obliges to looking to tired to say otherwise. He says his good nights and leaves nodding a goodbye to the doorman.
Hes about half way home when he realizes she left her phone in his car. He turns back immediately.
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Line Of Fire •L.A•
Fanfiction•••Luke Alvez Fanfic••• Felicity Chase starts a new chapter of her life when she joins the BAU in Quantico. She just hopes that no one on her new team finds out she's plagued by a past she can't seem to forget. The walls she placed around herself...
