Lessons Learned

Chapter 8 - Just great

Chapter 8 - Just Great 

AN - This chapter follows 2x14 Time of Death and mentions Sara. 

DISCLAIMER - Certainly not mine as I would have already brought Olicity together even if it is too soon!

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"Seriously, that's a bullet wound?" Roy couldn't believe it when he met Felicity at the lair as she requested that morning and she started by showing him the injury and asking his help to replace the bandage. Felicity was on the table with her shirt unbuttoned but still covering her as Roy took a look at the wound. 

"Yes, I have my first scar...and I got it taking a bullet for someone else." Roy couldn't miss the pride in Felicity's tone but he also realized something was off. The wound itself looked okay though and he got the necessary supplies to reapply the bandage as he continued. 

"I just don't understand what happened and why you didn't call me?" He knew he sounded whiny and Felicity's glare over her shoulder confirmed that but it just didn't feel like he was on the Team. It felt like it was now Oliver's and Sara's Team and he didn't like that (not to mention it threw off everything he had learned so far). He couldn't believe Felicity would like the change either though and he knew he needed to focus on her. 

"That's what I wanted to talk to you about - with all three of you closely connected we can't have you all leave at once so ... it was decided that Sara and Oliver would handle the Clock King last night. Next time, it could be you and Sara. We just all have to adjust and go with the flow." 

This wasn't Felicity's usual ramble - this was just an announcement. She hadn't even turned to face him which meant Roy could see the tension in her shoulders. Roy's brow furrowed as he tried to read between the lines but as this was Felicity he just gave up and spoke bluntly. 

"So she's back from the dead, on Team Arrow, and ...." Roy hesitated here despite his decision to be blunt. 

"And she and Oliver are together. Yep, that about covers the recent developments so now you are all caught up." Felicity smiled but it lacked her usual energy and Roy was worried. 

"Felicity, this can't be easy for you. Are you-" Roy didn't get to complete that thought as Felicity jumped up from the med table and quickly turned on him. 

"Don't you dare ask if I'm ok Roy! John and I have already had this discussion. Whatever I've been feeling lately isn't about them being together it's just about me. However, since I did fry the Clock King with his own virus and have my first scar I think I'm doing good now and you aren't going to change that. We are all on the Team and we just have to work through whatever issues we're having, okay?!" 

Roy quickly raised his hands in surrender and nodded his agreement. It was clear Felicity didn't want to discuss this and he knew from experience now that every one of them could easily ignore things and act like nothing happened. If Felicity could do it then he could do it too. 

"Okay, no questions. If you could just hop back on the table though I can get the bandage back on and you can get dressed." Roy added the last part teasingly and Felicity immediately blushed and glared. She was completely covered but only because she had her arms crossed in front of her. 

However, before Felicity could move they both froze as the lair door opened and they could see Oliver coming down the stairs. As soon as he saw them he glared and moved quickly to stand between them. He barely spared Roy a glance which meant his glare was entirely focused on Felicity. Roy wasn't sure who to sympathize with as both were angry which meant Oliver was scary but Felicity did usually win. Surely Sara being here didn't cancel out all the Lessons, did it? 

"What are you doing here? You were supposed to take the morning off." Oliver's tone was angry but he paused to move behind Felicity to very gently check her wound even as he continued to rant. "I knew we should have taken you to the hospital. Let's go now Felicity." 

Roy watched as Felicity stood patiently for a moment and allowed Oliver to see the wound and rant. Suddenly though, she jerked the shirt up over her shoulder and turned back to face him. "The wound is healing nicely - I am absolutely fine!" Felicity's tone was more than a little angry now. "I'm not sure why no one accepts that but really I am just great!" 

There was a moment of awkward silence that Roy used to just pray he could escape. Finally, the sound of the door opening again allowed him to look away from the pair and see Diggle. He smiled with relief as the other man could always calm any situation down. 

"Ah, so the gang's all here." Diggle spoke lightly even as he looked between the still silent pair. 

Diggle then looked to Roy but Roy just shrugged and shook his head no. Roy wasn't quite sure what he was trying to tell Diggle other than the fact that he wasn't responsible. 

"Felicity, how about we check that wound? You need any more aspirin?" Diggle still spoke lightly and at least this time he got a reaction from the pair as Felicity actually laughed and even Oliver smiled. 

"No, no more aspirin - I had the strangest dreams last night and my head still feels fuzzy!" Felicity laughed again. 

Roy looked between the group and realized that someone (Diggle) had slipped Felicity something much stronger than aspirin to deal with the pain. Diggle again saved the day and Roy was grateful. 

"So hop back up here and we'll check you out. I assume you already showed off your wound to Roy?" 

Diggle moved over to the table and Roy stepped back to allow him space. Despite his brief smile Oliver hadn't said anything nor moved yet. Felicity was apparently determined to ignore him now and she was focused solely on Diggle as she replied. 

"Of course - I can finally say I got shot and I took a bullet for somebody. I'm totally cool now!" Felicity spoke lightly and smiled as Diggle just shook his head tolerantly. 

As Diggle checked the wound Roy moved back over to see it again as well but hestill kept a wary eye on the silent and still Oliver. However, before Diggle could apply the salve and redress the wound Oliver moved suddenly and now stood between Diggle and Felicity. 

"I've got this." Oliver growled softly. 

As Roy watched, Diggle met his eyes briefly before he nodded and moved away. Felicity didn't speak but Roy could see her squirm restlessly while waiting on Oliver to act. He took his time as he checked the wound again, gently applied the salve, and then carefully redressed the injury. He then squeezed Felicity's shoulder and leaned in to speak softly. 

"You are great Felicity." 

Felicity turned to smile at him before she jumped from the table and buttoned her shirt. 

Roy breathed a sigh of relief as even with Sara on-board it still appeared smart not to try and get between Oliver and Felicity. Roy stifled a laugh as he realized that Lesson #1 definitely still applied!