"Long Weekend"

Summary: Adam travels to New York to visit Fiona during a holiday weekend. – Fiona/Adam pairing; Future fic!; Lemons!; Senior Year fic; Post-"How To Save A Life".

Author's Note: So, I've been writing this fic for a long time (started it before Thanksgiving!). I'm still not done, but I have huge head start so I'm going to post the first chapter. I promised I'd post a happy Fadam fic today, so I figured now is a good time to post it :D

This story takes place during a long holiday weekend (hence the title). It's about them "riding the wave" of being in a long term relationship – the happy times and the trying times – while keeping in mind their ultimate goal of building a life together.

It's set in the Fall semester of Adam's Senior year at Degrassi! It takes places after these stories: "How To Save A Life" (March), "Wanted" (March), "The Wedding" (April), "On A Mission" (June), and "Bare" (Summer between Junior and Senior year).

For the full timeline, view my author's profile.

Categories: Romance/Family/Humor/Friendship

Rating: T (M for later chapters)

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi!

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He slammed his locker shut and clicked the combination lock into place.

"Are you sure you have everything?"

Adam smiled hearing the hint of concern in her voice. Clare was always so thorough. Still he glanced at the carry-on luggage by his feet and checked his pockets before answering.

"Yeah, I've got everything I need," he told her. He grabbed the handle of his small suitcase and motioned for her to follow him as he began walking down the hall.

Clare chewed her lip. "I still think you're crazy."

Adam laughed, not at all surprised that she was bringing this up again.

"I don't understand why you won't just fly there round trip," she argued.

He ran his hand through his slightly long-ish brown hair. "As I said the first five times you asked, the fares are pretty high since it's a holiday. I can't afford it and I don't want Fiona to pay both ways. Taking the bus down is a compromise," he explained. He bought his ticket in advance, so it was 49 dollars one way. "I would have bought a round trip ticket, but she wore me down."

Clare scoffed. "Adam, it's a ten hour trip to New York on a good day," she began.

He smirked at her. "I've experienced it first hand," he reminded her. This was not his first bus ride to New York City.

"This is different," she countered. "Thanksgiving is a much bigger holiday in the States. The bus is going to be packed. Plus with all the traffic you could be on there 15 hours or more!"

"Then it's a good thing I packed a lot of comics," he teased.

She frowned at him.

"I get your point, but some things I need to handle on my own. I don't mind being uncomfortable for awhile because once I get there I'll have three nights with Fiona," he told her. "I just want to get there. Nothing else matters."

Clare saw the smile on her friend's face and decided to let it go. These past few months had been hard for him. The distance was a difficult adjustment for Adam and Fiona. They were used to seeing each other every day. This past summer they had practically lived together. Fiona spent many nights staying over at the Torres residence. They migrated between there and her condo. Now she was in New York attending Columbia University. It was her first year there, having taken time off after graduating from high school.

Fiona visited Toronto as often as she could, usually on a weekend, but as her coursework picked up she couldn't visit as much as she wanted to. Adam was excited to finally have the opportunity to visit her.

"Fine," Clare relented. They passed by the main entrance. "Alright, I'm going to start the car. You've got five minutes, Torres."

"Yes ma'am!" he smiled and saluted her.

They both laughed.

"See you in a bit!" she said in a sing-song voice as she headed out the doors.

Adam grinned and continued down the hallway. He was grateful to Clare. She was a good friend and certainly one of his favorite people. When he told her about his plans for the long weekend she jumped up and down with excitement. She offered to drive him to the bus terminal, which he readily accepted. Nothing against his mom, who he got along with amazingly well these days, but leaving directly from school allowed him to book an earlier bus.

He walked into the classroom which was already full of chatter. When they saw him everyone greeted him all at once.

"Adam!" members of the club cheered.

"You've got your bags packed, all ready to go!" Alicia teased him. She pulled him into a hug.

"Yeah, leaving us already Torres? You've got another semester to go!" Christopher joked. He gave Adam a hug as well.

"Have a great time, Adam," Sanjay said. The sophomore smiled broadly as he pulled away.

"You know, I'm not sure that I have time to hug everyone," Adam said in jest.

"Now my feelings are hurt," Ricki smirked.

"Aww, you can file your complaints with the president," he retorted, looking at Alicia.

"Right, who is up to her eyeballs in work because someone wouldn't run again," she fired back with grin.

They all laughed. Even though he wasn't head of the GLBT club this year, they still looked to him as a leader. Alicia was the new president and she was glad to have him as a support. Together with the council they moved the club forward with new programs this year.

"I know you want to spend as much time as you can with Fiona, but why are you leaving early again?" Christopher asked as he adjusted his glasses.

Adam smiled. He had told Fiona he was leaving on an overnight bus, when he actually had booked one for the early afternoon. "I'm going to surprise her. Her brother is going to meet me when my bus gets in and grab my bags. Then I'm going to meet up with her mom for some last minute food shopping."

"You guys are so domestic!" Ricki decried, shaking her head. However, her black and pink spiked hair didn't move in the slightest.

"There's a dish I want to make for Thanksgiving dinner. To give it more flavor," he told them.

"Ah, the cultural exchange continues," Yusuf commented. Sometimes it surprised the junior how easily Adam was accepted by his girlfriend's wealthy WASP family.

"Har har," Adam retorted.

"No, I think it's great," Yusuf said. "It's like you guys are already married."

"Someday," Adam said wistfully.

Yusuf smiled at his friend and gave him a hug. "You know I get sentimental!"

"Okay everyone! Adam has a bus to catch," Alicia reminded them.

Adam grinned at her. "That's right! Have a good weekend and see you Monday!"

He laughed as he headed out the door. It was Wednesday and technically he had two more classes but he and Clare were leaving now. He had gotten permission from his teachers to miss classes tomorrow. Everyone had Friday off because Degrassi had scheduled an administrative day. As soon as he realized it would match up with American Thanksgiving weekend he worked out plans so he could spend it with the Coynes in New York City.

Clare was out front and he effortless slid into passenger seat. He was ready. "Let's go!"

They got to the Toronto Bus Terminal in no time. From outside they could tell it was packed with travelers visiting friends and family in the States.

"Are you sure you don't want me to wait with you?" Clare asked.

Adam shook his head. "It's fine. Believe me, you've been a big help," he told her. "I really appreciate it."

Clare looked at him. "Have a good time, Adam. You guys are really amazing and deserve it." Her eyes were tearing up a little. So much had happened in the past year, but now things were going really well. She was so happy for all of them. It felt like the world was new.

Adam understood what she was feeling. At the start of the year he tried to take his own life. Now his future was so bright, and he had so much to look forward to. His family was very close. He and his mother got along better than they ever had. His relationship with his future wife, Fiona was simply amazing. And her family accepted him like he was part of theirs already.

"Thank you Clare." He pulled her into a hug. "Have a good time over the long weekend."

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tbc

A/N: Some of the OCs mentioned were also in the story "Radiate"

Just a heads up, Fadam interaction is coming in chapter 3. Will post chapter 2 & 3 tomorrow.

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