Code of Silence

Untitled Part 21

FIVE YEARS AGO - THE DAY AFTER THE GALA

Felicity woke the next morning deliciously sore and stretching languidly found she was alone in the bed. Oliver must have gotten up at some point, so she threw on his shirt and headed down the stairs to the kitchen. She could smell coffee perking and inhaled deeply. Oh how she loved coffee, and to have someone make it for her made her happy. She smiled as she saw Oliver on the phone by the windows and she made her way to kitchen to pour herself a cup of delicious heaven.

"Ok, Adrian, I will come by this afternoon to sign the paperwork. Thanks!" Oliver hung up his phone and grinned when he saw Felicity in only his shirt bent over looking into the fridge. He walked up behind her and stood at the bar, just letting his eyes appreciate her long legs that were bare and her ass. Jesus, she had the best ass! He watched her grab the creamer and when she turned she jumped slightly placing her hand to her heart.

"Oh my goodness. I didn't hear you come over." She laughed and the sound made Oliver smile. "So who was on the phone?", she asked as she poured creamer into her coffee.

"I was talking to Adrian Chase about becoming my counsel. I am having all of my information transferred from Laurel to Chase and I need to stop by and sign the papers hiring him today."

Felicity remembered back to the night before and she tensed in anger. Laurel! She couldn't believe the nerve that woman had and her hand tightened on her mug. Oliver saw her response, and walked over taking her cup from her hand and setting it on the counter. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her softly.

"You don't have to worry about Laurel any more Felicity. She is no longer in our lives."

"I know Oliver, but I don't trust her. She is obsessed with you!" Felicity played with the buttons of his shirt, a small pout playing on her lips.

"Well I can handle Laurel. Now! Why don't you get dressed and I can drop you off at the gym while I run and see Chase." He kissed her again before taking her hand and leading her to the stairs.

"How did you know I was going to the gym today?", she asked surprised.

"Because John called while you were still asleep. He said for you not to be late." Oliver smirked and Felicity couldn't help but grin. She was looking forward to working out with John today and placing some of her aggression towards Laurel into some punches.

As they reached the bedroom Felicity headed to the shower and after dressing and sharing a few more kisses with Oliver, they were on their way.

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Felicity was breathing heavy as she circled the ring with John. She punched and kicked and all the while, she could only think of one thing, Laurel. She threw a series of punches and John finally called time out. He pulled off his helmet and looked at her with concern.

"Something on your mind Smoak?" he asked.

"What? No, why?" She looked at him in confusion.

"Because your punching my mitts like you're seeing someone's face there. What's going on?" He pulled off his gloves and moved closer to her. She was his friend and he was concerned about her. He knew she had started seeing Oliver Queen and he was worried that she was getting in over her head.

Felicity sighed and removed her helmet and then her gloves. "Laurel Lance!"

John saw the bitterness in her face. Something had happened to put that look on her face. They sat on the mat and Felicity told him about the run in with Laurel, and the confrontation that had taken place.

John looked at her in surprise. "Your in love with him!"

"What? With who?" Felicity tried to act coy. But she knew exactly who he was talking about.