"Let It Die"

Summary: Snippets of the aftermath of Drew and Adam's rivalry over Fiona Coyne. (Fiona/Adam pairing)

Author's Note: So these are a series of related one-shots detailing the fallout from Drew and Adam's rivalry. They are not in chronological order.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi.

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"Truth"

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Drew pushed angrily through the double doors. He had to know – was it true? He overheard that Adam and Fiona had almost kissed. He was going to confront his brother about this rumor. They had been fighting over her for the past two weeks. Drew told him to back off but Adam refused. At first he didn't think Adam stood a chance. He was just annoyed that every time he tried to make a move Adam would get in the way. Now he wasn't so sure.

He noticed there had been moments between them. Glances. Smiles. He always thought they were one sided but lately it was as if he could feel the energy shifting. It was strange because he was certain Fiona was into him. Girls always sought him out. They gave in easily when he chased, but she was different. She didn't fall for premeditated lines. She was unimpressed by his status at school and position on the football team. When she looked at him he felt like she could see straight through him. The only way they connected was when he let his guard down and was real with her. It was disconcerting. His first instinct was to pull back and retreat to what he knew. Whenever he did he could feel the mood shift between them and her interest decline.

Drew didn't give up easily and he was determined to win the affections of Fiona Coyne. What he didn't understand is why he felt competitive with his brother. Adam was in grade 10, was in the science club, and was born a girl. While he loved his brother, he acknowledged that in high school where reputation meant everything those were definitely deal breakers. So why did he have to fight dirty?

This morning he had spotted Adam talking to Fiona. They were in the gym setting up for career day. Drew walked over and joined their conversation. He was annoyed that Adam hadn't taken the hint and left after he steered the conversation towards a topic he discussed previously with Fiona. Nope, he had to stay there and interject from time to time.

Drew knew it was low but he made a reference to Adam currently being on his period. Embarrassed his brother had quickly walked off. What he didn't expect was for Fiona to tell him off and follow after Adam. From what he overheard Eli and Clare discussing minutes ago, that's when 'the incident' almost happened.

Now he was marching towards Adam's locker. Drew suddenly stopped short. He was almost clipped by the closing double doors. He frowned as he took in the sight in front of him.

He saw Adam and Fiona standing by her locker. They were turned toward each other and didn't see him. They were talking too softly for him to make out their words, but his attention was drawn towards their hands. They were holding hands!

Adam suddenly looked up. He defiantly held Drew's gaze. A moment later Fiona also turned, curious as to what Adam was looking at. Drew looked at her confused and hurt. She looked slightly sympathetic and gave him a small shrug. She did not let go of Adam's hand.

Drew looked at his brother again, and sent him a questioning look. Adam nodded his head and then broke away, returning his gaze to Fiona. Drew stood there stunned for a few moments before heading back through the double doors.

He couldn't believe it, but he knew what he saw with his own eyes. He had lost. Fiona picked Adam over him.

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