In a rush of familiar emotions and even more familiar lust, Oliver pulled Laurel into his body and planted another kiss on her lips. Laurel's lips moved against Oliver's and brought her hands up to his elbows, deepening their kiss to explore the most familiar territory, with their tongues dancing against one another. They loved battling each other for dominance, but Oliver was always quick to back down in favor.

Oliver trailed her kisses to Laurel's jawline and slowly down to her neck to help increase her heart rate, His hands found her ass, massaging it into his hands while he sucked on a certain spot on her neck that made Laurel moan softly.

Laurel pushed her underwear down her legs, licking her lips to the sight of Oliver naked. Laurel hugged the headboard in front of her and stuck her ass out to Oliver, giving him the perfect display of her womanhood to him, and turned her head to smirk at him.

Oliver pushed his entire length into Laurel from behind making both of them gasp out and throw their head back.

Laurel gasped suddenly when Oliver pulled completely out of her, saddened by the loss of contact between them only to be greeted back to it. Spinning her body around to meet his, their lips found each other again roughly as their kisses became sloppy.

Oliver backed Laurel against the headboard and reached down to pick her legs up from under her, trying to find his way back inside Laurel.

Oliver's cock found the one spot that never failed to reach her orgasm, eyes nearly rolling into the back of her head as she squeezed his cock inside of her and came hard onto it. Her arms wrapped around the back of his neck and melded her sweat-drenched forehead against his.

Oliver's knees came close to giving out after Laurel's orgasm that rocked enough to reach his, moaning out Laurel's name against her lips as his hips lightly thrust into Laurel as he spilled his load inside of her. Heavy breathing struck both of them trying to catch their breath with each other in between the soft kisses they gave each other afterward.

Later, Oliver and Laurel were wrapped up in the sheets, Laurel leaning into his side.

"Wow," Laurel said amazed at what had transpired, "I wasn't expecting that to happen when I came in here."

"Me either. But I'm glad it did." Oliver said as he leaned down and kissed her again.

"Me too," Laurel said after they broke the kiss.

"Al-Sah-Him," Sarab's voice said from behind the door and Laurel instinctively shielded herself, "your time is up. It is time to say goodbye."

As they heard Sarab's footsteps retreat, the mood was killed as they looked at each other sadly.

"It was nice while it lasted...I just wish we had more time." Laurel said softly.

"So do I," Oliver said as he leaned down and kissed her once last time.

They got dressed and made their way to the throne room. Ra's stood with Malcolm and Thea, who still looked a little confused and frightened.

"You may escort your sister and friends to their way home. But I will have followed; to make sure you do not try and run." Ra's told Oliver who nodded.

Oliver led the way out of the palace. The group of four made their way to the edge of the island, where they had originally landed. Oliver stopped and turned to them, a solemn expression on his face.

"This is as far as I go," Oliver told them.

"I don't understand," Thea said.

"Malcolm's gonna take you home Speedy," Oliver said as he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"You're not coming with?" Thea asked confused.

"Not know," Oliver said as he hugged her, burying her face in the crook of his neck, "I love you, Thea. Don't ever forget that okay."

Oliver tried not to cry as he let Thea go. Malcolm led Thea away and Oliver turned to face Laurel.

"No, Ollie please!" Laurel sobbed as Oliver pulled her into his arms.

" I'm so sorry" he whispered. "This was the only way to save Thea... To protect you. "

Laurel choked back a sob and raised her hand to Oliver's cheek. He leaned into her palm, "I love you so much Ollie" She smiled through the thick mask of tears that covered her face.

"I love you too Pretty Bird." He smiled sadly.

Oliver then pulled something out of his pocket and pressed it into Laurel's palm. "Just in case you get lonely."

Laurel glanced at the small square of paper it was a picture of Oliver. Much like the one Laurel had given him of herself before he left on the Gambit.

Oliver smiled sadly and pulled the picture of Laurel from his breast pocket. "You are always protecting my heart." He said as he showed it to her.

The square of paper was creased and faded but she instantly recognized it.

She laughed miserably, "I can't believe you kept that."

Oliver pressed a palm to her cheek, " I didn't want to forget your beautiful face," He whispered.

Laurel leaned in, "I will never stop loving you, Oliver Queen."

Oliver smiled, "You are my forever, Dinah Laurel Lance."

Oliver leaned down and they shared one last passionate kiss before Oliver stepped back. Oliver watched her go until she faded from sight. Oliver then turned back and walked back to the palace.