"More Than Friends" – Part 7

Summary and notes in part 1.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi.

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"So you haven't told Declan?" Holly J asked.

Fiona shook her head. "No, I thought it's best to wait. Maybe have him come up and visit first."

"I think that's a good idea," Holly J responded.

The two girls had skipped last period to talk out their issues. Fiona told her how hurt she was by their argument. Holly J acknowledged she was harsh with her criticism and plain wrong to dismiss Adam the way she had. She truly liked the guy yet let her own biases get into the way. They both recognized their weaknesses and missteps, and resolved to move forward.

Holly J added, "He should get to know Adam first." She looked passed Fiona and spotted Adam outside the doorway. "Speaking of which, I should get going and I know you two have plans."

Fiona looked at her puzzled before turning around. He waved at her. She smiled, "Adam!"

He walked inside. "I didn't want to interrupt."

"Nonsense. I suspect you could stop by while she's having a root canal and she would still smile," Holly J joked.

Fiona frowned at her. Adam raised his eyebrows, "Good to know," he teased as he looked at Fiona.

She tried to glare at him but the moment her eyes met his she softened.

"And now she's Jello," Holly J zinged.

"Don't you have someplace to be," Fiona countered.

Holly J laughed, "I can take a hint." She turned to Adam. "Yes, happiness looks good on both of you." She waved at the couple and left.

"I thought she'd never leave!" Fiona joked.

Adam smirked. "She's quite the character," he commented. "So, she really wasn't surprised?"

Fiona paused and then motioned for him to sit beside her. She didn't want them to start off with secrets and omissions. She told him about her argument with Holly J and how they resolved things this afternoon. He waited until she was done to speak.

"How come you didn't tell me about any of this?" Adam asked concerned. "I don't like the thought of you carrying this weight alone."

Fiona shrugged. "I didn't want to ruin the day. You were so happy — we were happy. I didn't want this dark cloud to spoil it."

Adam shook his head. "I don't want you to be afraid to lean on me. I can take it, you know." He looked at her intensely. He wanted her to know that she could count on him.

"I know," she said. "But part of me thought if I didn't deal with it I could ignore it. Stupid I know—"

"It's not stupid," Adam interrupted. "I understand where you're coming from. But in my experience, a little denial can cause a world of hurt."

She looked deeply into his eyes. She was in awe that he understood her so well.

"Come on, let's get out of here," he said. "This anti-PDA thing is cramping my style."

She laughed. They walked as fast as permissible until they escaped the school grounds. As they rounded the corner they stopped at a street car stop shelter.

"Finally," she breathed.

Adam laughed as he pulled Fiona towards him. Slowly and deliberately he brought his lips towards hers. They kissed with rising passion. After a few moments they broke apart.

"Wanted to do that all day," he said panting. She smiled at him while she caught her breathe.

"Me too," she admitted.

He took her hand, "Where to?" he asked her.

She ran her thumb over the back of his hand, "Anywhere but here."

They smiled at each other and shared a short kiss before walking away, together.

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-FIN-

A/N: Thank you for reading! This is the last part.

As I mentioned in the last author's note, there's another story in this series. I will post the first chapter soon!

Update: The sequel has been posted. Look for the story "You Don't Want Me".