Another hour writing sprint, another 1305 words and chapter finished!  Woot!

I might actually get this sequel to What Happens in Russia done this month if I can keep it up!  

Yay for writing sprints!! Yay for Russia!!! 

SEQUEL???? I am super excited! It’s my #1 favorite of all time ahhh

Hehe!  Yes!!!  There is a sequel in the works.  I have had it started for a few months but haven’t had the chance to finish it so I’m taking NaNo to try and finish it. :D

I am so happy that it’s still your favorite!  I can’t believe I wrote it during my Master’s exam, and it’s still one that I hear from people that they love the most.

Super excited to share it with everyone soon! 

Thanks, hon!!!

United - Oliver/Felicity - PG (Post-episode 4x04)

A/N:  Hey everyone!  I hope everyone enjoyed the episode!  This plot bunny attacked me and I had to write it!

As always, I enjoy hearing what you think!  I hope you enjoy!

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United - Oliver/Felicity - PG (Post-episode 4x04)

Felicity could tell the moment Oliver walked into the new lair that he was hurt more than he’d let on when she’d asked him over the comms.  

His wince was the only tell she needed and she was on her feet and at his side in seconds.

“Where?” she asked, keeping her voice as steady as possible.

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I didn’t even know  how much I needed this! It would make so much sense Oliver being the one to finally convince her to listen to that recording. Ahh thank you!

Aw, yay!!!  Thank you so much, my dear!  I am so glad you enjoyed it!  It’s always fun to write these little missing scenes.  

I think that Oliver would definitely be convincing her to listen to the recording and that he would stand beside her while she did.  I’m looking forward to the scenes where they do discuss this because I think Emily and Stephen will hit them out of the park (as they always do.)

Thanks again for reading and commenting!  I hope you are doing well!!!  

I’ve so many fics to catch up on but this was just…sigh.  “They were home wherever they were together.” It’s the greatest thing about these two. I love it!

Aw, thank you so much, my dear!  I’m so glad you chose to read this one and liked it! 

I do love that about them as well!  There is a sense of peace and comfort when they are together, and I do think that they feel at home when they are with each other.

Thank you so much for reading and commenting!  That means so much to me!  It’s always wonderful to see your thoughts!  Thanks again, my dear! 

You most definitely have to do a second part!!! I need to know. The people need to know. Pretty please? :)

Hah!  Thank you!  I knew ending it there was going to possibly cause some frustration but I did love the fact that it focused on them facing whatever comes next together.  However, I might have a few ideas for a second part! :D

Thanks so much for reading and you kind words, hon!  It means a lot to me! :D

*hugs*

‘Postcards’ - Part 3 - ‘Shoe Shopping’

A/N: Thank you so much for the fabulous response to this series! anthfan and I are having so much fun with it!  

For this installment, I couldn’t resist the image of Stephen that Willa Holland posted on her instagram after cw upfronts so this one is based on that picture! ;)  I really hope you enjoy it! 

Thanks for all the lovely comments on this collection so far!  It’s been a lot of fun for us!

Postcards Masterlist

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Postcards #3 - Shoe Shopping

The next day they found themselves driving along the coast, coming upon a small town that boasted some of the best shopping on the 101 with all the small town charm.  

Felicity’s smile as they’d driven through the city square made his decision to pull off at the quaint bed and breakfast on the edge of town an easy one.  

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Every chapter gets better and better. I got very excited to see the title for this one since I’m a bit of a shoe addict. Of course dinner got derailed because of a pair of sexy ones. Love it! :)

*clappy hands*

Thank you so so much, my dear!  I’m very happy you are enjoying this series!  We are having a lot of fun writing it!  

I couldn’t resist having her end up in a shoe store after that pic of SA was released.  Too cute.  (And, yes, dinner was definitely postponed. LOL.  Can’t blame them though.)

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words of support!  I always enjoy reading your thoughts! :D

Love’s Embrace - Oliver/Felicity - PG (3x22 promo pic speculation ficlet)

A/N: Hey everyone!  I got this little idea when I saw the promo pictures from 3x22.  I’m not sure how tomorrow’s episode is going to play out, but loved the idea that Oliver remembered her being in chains in Nanda Parbat and not liking that at all…  It’s not much, but it’s a scene I couldn’t get out of my head and wanted to write. :)

As always, I LOVE to hear what you think!  Thanks so much for all of your love and support! It means so much to me! :D

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Love’s Embrace - Oliver/Felicity - PG (3x22 promo pic speculation ficlet)

It was finally quiet.

The distant drone of the jet’s engine and the sound of Oliver’s heartbeat beneath her ear were the only sounds filling the air.

Felicity sat, curled into Oliver’s side, the armrest between their seats flipped up so her head could rest comfortably on his chest.  One of his arms was wrapped tightly around her waist as the other gently traced the lines on her palm of the hand that was lying in her lap.

They’d been left alone, the others disappearing to the front and rear of the jet until they got closer to Starling City.

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Awww reunited and it feels so good! This just made me look forward to tomorrow’s episode even more. Great job, thanks for this :)

Aw, thank you so much!  I am very happy you liked it!  Yes, I needed some happy, reunited moments for these two - which I know we will get but this scene just wouldn’t get out of my head!

Thanks for reading and your kind words, as always, my dear!  They mean a lot to me! :D

"I was right," Felicity murmured, her hands tracing idly over Oliver's chest.

“What?”

“It does feels good having you inside of me,” she stated sleepily, with a sly smile on her face.

Oliver choked on a laugh, his breath stilling deep in his chest before he let it out and it trailed over her shoulder.

“Nothing I ever dreamed came close to the real thing,” he answered finally and she leaned up on her elbow, staring down at him with a raised eyebrow.

“You dreamed of me? Of this?” she asked, voice cracking on the last words.

His gaze softened and he trailed his thumb under her lower lip as he leaned up and kissed her gently, heat simmering beneath.

“For so long,” he breathed against her lips.

“Me too,” she confessed before pressing her lips back to me and sinking into him as he deepened the kiss, his arms closing around her and wrapping her in a warmth she’d only ever imagined.

I vote for finishing this! Gosh the visuals this brought ugh drowning in feels

Aw, thank you, hon!  I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I did flesh it out and turn it into a proper ficlet, if you want to read it.  You can find it HERE!

Thanks again for reading and all of your support! :D

tell me what you want - oliver/felicity - pg-13/M (post 3x13 ficlet)

A/N: Hey guys!  This is something I wrote quickly after 3x13 aired and then decided to go back and edit and flesh it out a bit.  I think it was effie who asked about that scene between Oliver and Felicity when she confronted him about leaving and how they had to move on and things had changed…such a charged moment between them.  

Here’s a little…interesting turn of events for them.

Could be considered a fix-it…

As always, I love to hear what you guys think!  Thanks for all your support!

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tell me what you want - oliver/felicity - pg-13/M

He was staring at her, eyes blazing as she held his gaze, both unwavering in their silent battle of unspoken words.  She’d seen the effect her words had on him, the way his chest rose and then fell along with his face.  She knew he understood that she wasn’t just talking about the team, but them as well.

Her words echoed in the space between them and her heart ached for everything laying at their feet.  She wasn’t even sure how they’d gotten to this place where she felt as if an ocean separated them, and she hated it.

Her sleep was restless and she woke weary, heart confused and aching for understanding where she could find none.  

Seconds passed and she knew Digg and Roy were giving them space, staying silent for their own sakes as well as for she and Oliver.

She watched transfixed as his chest rose and fell with every labored breath, her own heart thrumming against her rib cage, blood rushing to her ears.

He was the one to break the overwhelming silence.

“Can I talk to you?” his voice was low and rough, and her body responded immediately, betraying her.

Letting out a long slow breath, she gritted her teeth, her hands balling into small fists at her sides as she stormed past him, and up the steps into the club.

Her heels clacked on the concrete floor, and she could feel him behind her but all she could see was her own black pumps and the tiny spots dancing in front of her eyes.  

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“You don’t get to walk away.  You don’t get to tell me you love me and then walk out of my life.  Face me.”

YES to this. Your fix-its are the best! All the longing and wanting coming to head and not being able to hold back anymore, I WANT! Hehe I’m so excited for the coming episodes but at the same time so frustrated from the waiting. But stories like yours always make it better! Umm..more, please? :) hehe

Awwww!  Thank you so much, hon!  I am so glad you enjoyed this one!  It was fun to write and imagine this scenario for them!  That dam is about to break with them and they are about to finally face those feelings on the show and I’m so excited!  

I’m thrilled my stories can make the waiting easier.  I know this season has been a tough one with the waiting and it’s helped me to write these!  

Thanks again for all your support and love!  

Follow Your Heart - Oliver/Felicity - PG (3x18 post-episode ficlet)

A/N:  I really didn’t have anything to fix in this episode.  Mama Smoak said it all.  But I had a scene in my head of Felicity and Digg holed up in her apartment not knowing what was going to happen and Oliver showing up…

I hope you like it. It’s not much.  Not even sure it’s worth posting.  But here it is.  (I’m also very aware that it could have been a team effort to get Oliver out…but I wrote it this way for the purpose of this ficlet…)

As always, I love to know what you think so feel free to comment, send me a mess, etc…Thanks so much for all of your support.  It means a lot to me!

ARROW 3x18 SPOILERS!

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Follow Your Heart - Oliver/Felicity - PG

She sat motionless on her couch, arms tucked around her knees as she stared straight in front of her.

She put her mom back on a plane an hour earlier with Digg by her side.

“Follow your heart, baby,” she’d whispered as she’d hugged her tight and it took less than a second for her to know who was in her heart.

The image that had popped into the forefront of her mind was vivid and clear and it made her heart ache.

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Could always count on you to fix things. I’m in such a mood right now, I feel like Oliver is suffering too much already and they just won’t give him a break ugh. Thank you for this lovely story it has truly helped make me feel better.

Aw, well, I try, my dear!  This episode was pretty good as far as moving our ship forward, but I really wanted to see something like this since I know we won’t get it next week.  

Oliver has suffered a lot this season.  He’s been constantly trying to stay one step ahead of everything and this season things finally kind of caught up to him. He’s been trying to protect everyone else this season, taking care of everyone else, he hasn’t been able to take care of himself and he’s been pushing away the people who do that to try and protect them.  But I think we are to the point where his team - his family - won’t let that happen anymore.  :) 

I’m so glad this story could help life your spirits!  Thanks for the kind words!  They mean a lot to me! :D

Cold Toes, Warm Hearts - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13 (Olicity fluffy future ficlet)

A/N: Hey guys!  It’s been freezing around here lately and so this was on my brain and I had to write it down.  Just a little fluff about Felicity being cold and using Oliver as her own personal blanket…which I mean…who wouldn’t? ;)

As always, I’d love to know what you think!  Thanks for all your support! 

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Cold Toes, Warm Hearts - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13 (Olicity fluffy future ficlet)

Felicity Smoak was cold.  

Not just chilly, I-think-I-need-a-sweater, but I-can’t-feel-my-nose-and-my-toes-are-numb cold.

It was an unusual night off for them, after a long week of even longer nights.  And she and Oliver found themselves lounging on her couch, a random movie playing on the television, finally relaxing together.

These were some of her favorite times.  Ever since they’d finally found their way to each other at the same time, everything else fell into place.  There was an ease with Oliver that she’d never had before in a relationship.  They knew each other so intricately that the first few months had flowed naturally for them. 

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Sh**. This fluff is killing me. “Best blanket ever”. “I’m more interactive”. 

Definitely re-reading later. I need all the fluff you can throw at us. It’s feels very cleansing after all the Raylicity you-know-what last episode. :) Thank you for your stories.

Aw, the fluff has taken over the muse right now!  I'm glad you are enjoying it!  LOL.  I will keep sharing it if you keep wanting to read it! :D  

Thank you so much for reading and your kind words, as always, hon!  It always makes me smile to read your reactions and comments!  

I'm glad you enjoyed the interactive blanket line!  (I had a huge grin on my face writing it. LOL.)

Thanks again, hon!

only one choice to make - oliver/felicity - PG-13 (Season 3 fic - Post 3x15)

A/N: Well, that episode wasn’t so much fun…so here…have a ficlet that fast-forwards us through some of season 3 to the good part.  It helped me to write this, even though I know I’ve written things similiar.  I hope it can provide happy thoughts and feels to you as well.

As always, I love to know what you think!  Thanks for all your support!

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only one choice to make - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13 (Season 3 fic - Post 3x15)

She finds him in the Foundry alone, as he’s opening up his case, picking up his bow and running his fingers over the contours.

She watches him for a moment, knows he knows she’s there, but let’s time seem to stand still.  She’s not sure she’s ready for what might come next.

It’s when his fingers flex, gripping the bow as he pretends he’s getting ready to shoot that she finally steps forward.

“What are you doing?” she asks, her stomach dropping, her voice faltering as she knows he’s on the brink of a decision - a decision that could tear her world apart.

He turns at her voice, face softening as he sees her.  “Hey…”

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Ms Hope come to save the day after our Olicity hearts got crapped on by that episode lol. Gosh these two I swear I’m getting gray hairs just from the sheer frustration. So thank you for “making it right” in your own way, I truly enjoy it!

Aw, thank you so much, sweetie!  I'm am glad I can help.  I know that episode was not easy and this just helped me with writing it.  And, yes, these idiots are so in love with each other and so stubborn and just...gah.  

I'm happy to make it right.  Truly, I think I've written this conclusion about twenty different ways.  But as long as you guys keep wanting to read them, I'll keep posting them.  I know fanfic is an escape. (It definitely is for me.)

Thank you so much for reading and your kind words!  I appreciate all of your support so much!

Hearts Full of Love - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13/M (Future ficlet a.k.a. Shirtless Oliver with babies fic)

A/N: Hey everyone!  Apparently the muse is REALLY liking the fluff right now.  I had the image of a shirtless, freshly-showered Oliver holding twins (thanks to a twitter prompt) and just couldn’t resist.  Then, Felicity decided Oliver was just too irresistible.  So yeah…

Here’s some Olicity future-fic baby fluff!  I hope you enjoy it!  (This might become it’s own ficlet series…because I have another one that could fit into this verse.) :D

As always, I LOVE to hear what you think!  Thanks so much for all your support!

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Hearts Full of Love - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13/M (Future ficlet - shirtless Oliver with twins)

He had just turned off the water when he heard Felicity calling his name from the bedroom, and his heart jumped in his chest at her slightly panicked voice.

Grabbing his towel, he quickly slung it around his waist and reached for the door handle, twisting it and pulling it open as he stepped from the steamy bathroom into their master suite.

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Ms Hope! Seriously what is with all the baby fics?! Oh the things this is doing to my ovaries. I’m getting an addiction to all the baby cuteness with shirtlessOliver you are writing hehe. There’s more right? Yes I know I’m getting greedy! :)

Haha!  I don't know!!! I really don't...apparently the muse is in need of some fluffy-fluff because of the show.  But I am not going to complain.  If she wants to write shirtless Oliver holding he and Felicity's daughters, I am all for that! :D

Thank you so much!!  I am so glad you enjoyed this fic!  I will probably be able to keep feeding that addiction. ;)

Thanks again for reading and commenting, my dear!  This brought a smile to my face! 

Tiny Hands, Big Hearts - Oliver/Felicity - PG (Olicity baby fic!)

A/N:  Hey everyone!  So, I got this prompt and decided that the idea was just too cute.

And, of course, as I’m finishing it up, Stephen posts the adorable video of him dancing with Mavi.  GAH!  (All the baby feels.)

This is what came from it!  I hope you enjoy it!  Thanks to amypueblopoehler for the suggestion and to anthfan for helping with baby stuff.

As always, I’d love to know what you think!  :D

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Tiny Hands, Big Hearts - Oliver/Felicity - PG (Olicity baby fic!)

She’d been born six weeks early.  

When Felicity had gone into labor, fear had gripped her heart, knowing it was too soon.  At her last appointment, they’d told her she was measuring small, but that as long as things continued to progress there was nothing to worry about.  Now, she was more than worried.

She’d been sitting at her desk at Queen Incorporated when she’d felt the labor pains begin.   Diggle had walked in a few seconds later, seen her face and immediately called Oliver as he rushed towards her.

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First of all, what’s with all the baby fics?! Not that I’m complaining but I am dying from all the feels!!!! 

Favorite line: In the end, she took after her parents. A fighter in every way. Because of course she would! And probably the biggest thing her parents ever fought for up until this point was the chance to be together hehe

Thank you for this small escape from the pain and angst on the show (which as of this post looks like it’s about to get even more angstier — is that even possible?). I look forward to more fluffy fics to soothe our aching hearts in the future, yes? :)

Hehe!  Thank you so much, my dear!  I don't know what is with all the baby fics.  Apparently my muse has decided in order for me to get through all the angst, we must write fluff!  LOL.  I'm gald you are enjoying them - and this one especially!  It was inspired by a great prompt!

I'm so happy you enjoyed that line!  It was one that I really liked as well.  Both Felicity and Oliver fight so hard for the city, for their family and their friends, for each other; I liked the image of that strength being mirrored in their child.  You are so right about the biggest thing they've fought for up to that point - each other.  They have been fighting for the chance to be together and for her - their daughter.

Truly, I am so glad that my stories can help soothe some of the angst on the show right now.  I know it's hard to get through but, come May, Oliver and Felicity are going to be stronger than ever and I can't wait for that.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel for them and their relationship and I am so excited for them to get there!  In the meantime, I am happy to provide fluff! :D  And, yes, definitely more fluff in the future!

Thank you so much for reading and your kind words and all of your support!  I truly, truly appreciate it, hon! :D

my choice has always been you - oliver/felicity - pg-13 (3x07 fix)

A/N: Hey guys!  I don’t know about you, but my heart is hurting after that episode.  So, I wrote.  And it’s nothing spectacular - it was written in 30 minutes, but I had to write something.

I hope you like it, and, as always, I’d love to know what you think!

I hope it also helps the heartache.  (Don’t lose hope!  This is how they are setting up our couple!  We’ll get our happy ending!)

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my choice has always been you - oliver/felicity - pg-13 (3x07 fix)

She saw the movement out of the corner of her eye, the familiar gait that she knew in her sleep.

Breaking away from the man in front of her, she frowned and focused on the other man, the one who was looking at her as if his heart - so broken and bruised already - was about to crumble.  

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First of all, my Goddess, I was in near panic when I couldn’t find your blog on my tumblr because somehow I had unfollowed you! Oh the horror! I can only blame the tumblr mobile app for it. Thank goodness I got an email alert of you posting a new story so I was able to catch up yay.

Secondly, wow! This is truly how it should have happened. I’m enjoying the angst-slow-burn fest that is happening on the show, but sometimes I just can’t with all the constant heartbreak. Like can there be just happiness sometimes too? Hehe I could so vividly see this story play out, and again it’s because you write so fabulously how ever could I not? Thank you for helping my heart hurt a little less after 3x07.

Oh, sweetie, thank you so much!  Your kind words are so very appreciated!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this story.  It was one that I just had to write after that episode.  My heart broken and I just want these two happy.  Sigh.  I do get why they are dragging it out, but that's why I'm glad I can write and fix it as well. LOL.  There has to be balance between the heartache and happiness and there just hasn't been much of that this season.  

I always love to hear that people can vividly see the story play out in their heads!  That is such an awesome compliment!  Gah!  *squishes you in a huge hug*

Thank you so much for all of you support!  I can't thank you enough!  It means so much to me! 

(The tumblr mobile app can be blamed for many things!  It is very finicky and often annoying.  Sigh.  I'm glad you found me again and all it okay!)

Baby Mine - Oliver/Felicity - PG (Season 3 fic with shirtless Oliver and a baby)

A/N: Hey everyone!  I know I’ve made a lot of posts about this one, but I fainlly got it finished and edited!  I’m so happy to share it with you.  

This starts sometime during season 3, but there are no definite spoilers besides those in the preimere.  

As always, I’d love to know what you think!  Thank you for all your love and support! :D

Link to AO3: HERE

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Baby Mine - Oliver/Felicity - PG (Season 3 fic with shirtless Oliver and a baby)

He expected to have the place to himself when he returned to the Foundry. It was late, and things had been quiet on the site they’d been watching for the latest movement by the Triad.

He’d taken the long way home, knowing it was easier if he came back to an empty Foundry than one where he watched everyone leave. It was those moments when the he felt the shadows pull at his heart, the memories creep in before being swept away by the aching loneliness and the knowledge that the one person he wanted by his side wasn’t there because of his own choices.

What he hadn’t expected to find was that very person pacing the length of her desk, all three computer screens lit up with numbers and information. In her arms, she cradled a content baby Sara, big, brown eyes staring up at Felicity in wonder.

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Finally found the time to read! Okay you already had me at shirtless!Oliver with a baby, but what a treat to read the entire thing. I love babies and having Oliver and Felicity stare longingly at each other while taking turns holding Sara…well that just made my ovaries tingle hehe. Enjoyed Digg taking that photo of them (man I wish he could post it on tumblr lol). But the best part is the happy ever after ending. You know that 3.01 scene with Oliver looking at Felicity (who was looking at Lyla and baby Sara) is just proof, to me at least, that Oliver wants to have that in his future so bad, and he wants it with her. And the way you wrote that out in this story is perfection. I love that they were all snuggled together, I understand that feeling, so much, when your entire world is wrapped in your arms (I have a 3 year old and a husband and we always have cuddle time before bedtime). Ok that was corny but I know you know what I mean :)

I know I sound like a broken record but thanks so much for sharing your amazing work. Few more days to go til the emotion wringer of 3.10!

Oh, sweetie!  Thank you so much!!!!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!  When the image of a shirtless Oliver holding a baby hit me, I knew I had to write this.  I loved the idea of Oliver and Felicity sharing a moment while holding Sara.  I wanted to bring back that image of Oliver looking at Felicity staring at Baby Sara in the season premiere.  Ugh.  So many feels.  

And then I just knew I had to book end it somehow, and I loved the idea of having Oliver get what he thought he couldn't have.  I really want that for them - for Oliver and Felicity to find that happiness together and have the family I know they both want.

It's not corny at all, hon!  I think it's beautiful, and that is exactly what I was hoping to portray in this fic.  Thank you so much for reading and your kind words!  They always mean so much to me!  (You are never a broken record!  I love each and every one of your comments and reviews!)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

hopedreamlovepray reblogged your post and added:

I’m feeling very accomplished right now hehe truly I do! Basically whenever my favorite authors say “plot bunny” it makes me very happy, but more so if I were the supplier. :) Whether it pans out or not, I’m just excited for all future works you’ll put out. 

Thank you so much!!! :D You are so sweet! 

You Keep His Shirt (He Keeps His Word) - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13 (New Year's one-shot)

A/N: Happy New Year to you all!  So I wasn’t going to write a New Year’s fic.  But this plot bunny hit me and would not let be quiet.  I hope you enjoy it and that it brings a little light and happiness to your new year.  

I would LOVE to hear what you guys think!  Thanks so much for all of your support!

SPOILERS FOR SEASON 3!!!

Link to AO3: HERE

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You Keep His Shirt (He Keeps His Word) - Oliver/Felicity - PG-13 (New Year’s one-shot)

Felicity spent New Year’s Eve in the Foundry, staring at her computer screens, his face staring back at her. Beautiful blue eyes that she would never see again looking at her. It was a mug shot of him, but she could see past the mask he wore for everyone else to the man she knew underneath. In her mind, she could see him gazing her her, a mixture of mirth and what she now recognized and knew was absolute love.

She’d never feel the touch of his calloused fingers running over her arm or shoulder again; how she’d missed those fleeting caresses in the past few months. She’d give anything to feel his hand on her shoulder even one more time.

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Okay. Must. Calm. Down. 

Failed! Oh my goodness. First of all, the lyric from one of my 1989 faves is everything!!! I’m a big TSwift fan and I’m a big fan of yours so really a winning combination of I ever saw one. :) (BTW whenever I listen to that song, and that entire second stanza comes on, it’s all Olicity on my mind).

I love how this started out all sad and angsty and then the second half is all funny and flirty and sexy (damn the sexy!). I can’t wait to see them get back to that, I know it’s going to be a long way ahead, but we’ve had so much pain and sadness on the show I just really want to look forward to happy times. Side note: What does it say about me that my favorite part of this is Oliver stripping and Felicity being all mesmerized? Lol She’s a strong woman this much we know, but man if it were me I would have been all over that in a sec. 

Thank you for all the wonderful stories that help us stay afloat during this hiatus!

Aw, thank you so much, sweetie!  I am so so happy you enjoyed this fic so much!  I was going through lyrics and that one just stuck out at me when I was finished with this fic so I had to use it for the title.  I love that it made you happy to see it!  I thought it really fit olicity.

With this fic, I wanted to explore where Felicity would be now in her emotions and then I wanted to bring that around to what it would be like a year from now when things would be looking up because I can’t just end my stories with all the angst.  I wanted there to be a silver lining and so I’m very happy you enjoyed that switch to the fun, flirty, sexy side of things.

They will eventually get there on the show.  They are showing how invested they are in these two characters and their love story and that is what I love so much.  They are truly each other’s happy stories.  They just have to get to the point where they both realize that and fight for each other - to be with each other.  Which I think we will get to see in the later half of the season. :D

I could resist the Oliver getting ready for the shower and being in there with Felicity.  There is something very intimate about sharing a bathroom space where two people are getting ready for something - it is one of my favorite things to write because it’s so normal and domestic and, for them, it’s so huge.  Who wouldn’t be mesmerized by Oliver?  I know we don’t blame Felicity a bit. LOL

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!  They mean so much to me!  I love reading what you think of my stories so thank you for taking the time to let me know!

Okay the sharing bathroom/shower thing — I have to say that was my favorite part of your story What Happens In Russia (the very first Oliver/Felicity fic I read and wowza), it gave me so much feels I was literally clutching my chest while reading. More more please! Hehe :)

(and now I have made myself want to go reread What Happens…)

Haha!  You totally gave me a plot bunny...we'll see if anything comes from it!  Also, thank you!  I love to hear that people still go back and read my older fics! :D  You're wonderful!