Against all odds: An Olicity fanfic

22. We'll figure this out together

An awkward silence fell over the two women. Felicity had gone back to the sofa, but couldn't pay attention to what was playing on the screen. Her mind was too occupied with thoughts of Thea. She knew Oliver would bring her back, but could he truly fix whatever was going on with her? And what was that exactly?

Laurel tapped het foot impatiently. She wanted to be out there with Oliver, helping Thea. She didn't want to be trapped in Felicity's living room. However, she still couldn't bring herself to leave. She sighed as she cast an envious glance at Felicity's bump. She always thought it'd be her having Oliver's child. She closed her eyes as she tried to steer her mind away from going down that road.

"They're okay," Felicity spoke.

Laurel opened her eyes to see her staring at her. She thought she had been worried; if only she knew what she was truly thinking.

"I'm not worried about them." Laurel said.

"Good because you shouldn't be. Oliver would never let anything happen to Thea, even if the issue is something internal. He'll help her and--

"I know," Laurel said sharply, cutting her off. She didn't want to talk either.

Felicity raised a brow at her, but didn't say anything else. She rubbed her belly softly as she looked away.

"Is something wrong? Are you okay?" Felicity asked after a moment had passed.

She couldn't help but to be concerned. Laurel seemed on edge ever since she arrived. She assumed it was because of Thea, but now Felicity wasn't so sure.

"Why do you ask?"

"You've had this look on your face since you walked in, like someone ran over your cat or something." Felicity titled her head to the side.

"I'm fine, Felicity. You can stop worrying about me." Laurel said as she looked the other way, clearly avoiding looking at her.

Felicity started to say something else, but closed her mouth. She didn't understand Laurel's sour mood and she was done trying. She had enough on her own plate between being plagued by memories of her father and preparing for her daughter's arrival. She picked up the remote and switched to another show on Netflix.

Laurel turned to face the TV too, hoping it'd help pass the time. She couldn't help but to notice how quiet Felicity had been. That was completely unusual for her; she was never silent.

"Hey Felicity?" Laurel called out softly.

"Yeah?" Felicity answered without turning around.

"Sorry about biting your head off. I'm just thinking about Thea."

"I know. I understand."

"And I guess it's a little hard for me to process the whole pregnancy thing. Don't ask me why. I couldn't tell you if I wanted to. I'm happy for you both honestly. It's just...well It's-

"You and Oliver have history that proceeds me. I don't expect our relationship to be easy for you to accept." Felicity said, surprising Laurel.

"I mean it's kinda weird for me too when I think about what you guys had. I don't want to feel awkward and I don't want you upset." Felicity continued.

Laurel nodded. She could see why Oliver loved Felicity so much; she was a pretty awesome person. She was a great friend too and Laurel mentally kicked herself for feeling jealous in the first place. Oliver and her were over years ago, even before he left on the Gambit with her sister.

"Sorry," Laurel said once again.

Felicity smiled and got up to give her a hug. Laurel accepted the embrace. She felt better after being honest with both herself and Felicity. She hoped now that she could move past it and truly be happy for her friends.