hopedreamlovepray reblogged
#this scene.#the way their eyes search for each other and just lock on.#both of them looking as if they'd thought they'd never see each other again.#for oliver that was a real possibility in his mind.#after everything he's lost.#everything he's given up.#he gave up his freedom to keep them safe.#only to possibly lose them - lose her.#that was not something he was willing or ready to face.#this man has been through so much but if he lost her or his son - he would lose himself.#and all he can do in the moment he sees her again is remember how to breathe.#because he hadn't been doing it - not fully since those words had rung in his ears.#your wife is dead.#they will haunt him long after he knows she is alive because they are words he can't hear again.#words he will refuse.#because he will never stop fighting to keep her safe.#never stop fighting to get back to his family.#he will never stop fighting for his life with her and william.#they are what brought him back to life.#and will get back to them.#he will survive for them.#this is how you otp.#otp: there was no choice to make.#arrow spoilers#arrow 7x01.