Because You've Found That Person
By Jiberty Fan
Chapter 1
Author's Notes: This is a Declan and Holly J future fic, set just after their senior year at Yale and it will be short meaning one or two more chapters for this fic and that's all. I am not abandoning "It Was Worth It In The End" however, if you're reading this fic or "It Was Worth It In The End" please feel free to leave a review. It is always nice to know someone is reading my fics. Fanfic writers here can see if their work is being read and so if you're reading and leave some feedback, I would appreciate it. As a writer, I am more concerned with quality opposed to quantity. If I owned "Degrassi", Sav would have gotten more to do other than being someone's boyfriend and Holly J and Declan would've ruled Degrassi during their senior year. I own nothing. Holly J's thoughts are in Italics. This chapter is mostly from Declan's point-of-view, because, I think that the actual show mainly focused on Holly J's point-of-view. Fear not, the next chapter will have more Holly J and her point-of-view. Thank you to the readers who've read and reviewed my other fanfics.
Declan Coyne couldn't believe that this night was finally upon him. Declan long dreamed about proposing to and marrying Holly J but, sometimes he felt that he was never going to be good enough for her. Although Fiona desperately wanted to be there when Declan proposed to Holly J fulfilling one of Fiona's longtime dreams in having Holly J become a part of the Coyne family; Declan wouldn't allow it.
"I'm already nervous Fi, but you can be the first person to know her answer."
"Holly J still makes you nervous after all these years, Declan? She could really use that to her advantage."
Fiona Coyne had rarely seen her twin brother not get what he went after regardless of what it was. To see Declan fidgeting and nervous was a rare and somewhat unsettling sight for Fiona who saw used to seeing her confident brother who could charm anyone anywhere in the world.
"I'm sorry, Declan. I'm really not good at lightening the mood without the help of alcohol."
"Thanks for trying, Fi."
"I'll be as quiet as a mouse, if you let me come, Declan."
"We can be like the three musketeers soon, Fi."
"It was worth a try."
"You're going to need that kind of attitude if you want to make it as a designer in the fashion world, Fi."
"I thought that we were supposed to be focusing on you and Holly J tonight, Declan."
"We are but what kind of big brother would I be if I didn't take an interest in my little sister's career aspirations? You can't come to dinner tonight because you already know too much."
"What are a little sister and future maid-of-honor for?"
"I want this to be perfect for Holly J."
"Don't tell me you rented out a whole restaurant again, Declan and on a Friday night mind you."
"I did pull some strings, if that's what you're asking, Fiona." Declan grinned at his sister.
"Declan, don't you think Holly J is going to be just a little suspicious when you two are the only ones there eating?"
"It worked out perfectly before, Fiona. I don't want her to think law school is going to break us up. Holly J is still worried about going to law school next year."
"It's not like Holly J to give up on anything until she gets what she wants although she can be stubborn. She graduated with honors from Yale after she was worried about how she was going to pay for it herself. Have you ever talked to her before about getting married Declan?"
"Once, years ago. I told her that the Coyne's had been through worse and that one day she might be one. I want her to be surprised."
"Well, whatever you do Declan, don't bring up law school expenses."
"When Holly J is my wife, she will be my best friend and partner. What's mine will be hers and vice versa."
"You need to make sure she knows that and tread lightly Declan. Holly J isn't someone who wants to feel like a kept woman unlike all the other girls that you dated."
"I learned that the hard way, Fi. I couldn't believe that she wanted her diamond necklace back."
"I can't believe that you kept that necklace. I guess you always loved her even way back then at Degrassi."
"I always loved her and wanted her to have the best, but, I took it a little overboard."
"Your heart was in the right place Declan and Holly J knows that now."
Fiona saw the look on her brother's face and quickly decided to change the subject. Fiona was thrilled at the idea of Holly J and Declan getting married and she felt that it was about time. Fiona just hoped that Declan's proposal was at the right time for Holly J. Fiona didn't have many friends back in New York to confide in without it ending up as gossip fodder for Page Six so she really valued her friendship with Holly J where she could be herself. Holly J was the first girlfriend that Declan had where she could tell that Declan was in love and loved just as much in return and that her dramatic hi jinks were no match for true love.
"That Versace suit looks great, if that's what you're wearing tonight."
"It is. It's part of the fall collection."
"Does Holly J know to dress up for the occasion?"
"I had her go out shopping earlier today and I had mom set up an appointment with her stylist for Holly J."
"I think you've covered everything. Good luck tonight, Declan."
In another part town, Holly J Sinclair was finishing up a long day of shopping for a new dress as well as getting a manicure and pedicure along with getting her hair done with Laura Coyne's stylist all at Declan's insistence. Holly J promised Declan not to think about law school and the costs that were involved for at least one night. "You've worked hard and now you deserve to be pampered like a queen." At least that's what Declan said.
In the back of Holly J's mind she knew full well that Declan had planned something and soon she would find out just what his surprise was even though she hated surprises and Declan knew it.
You know you can't control everything, right? All surprises aren't dramatic or bad. Declan of all people should realize that dinner at home with him would be more than enough.
The End Of Chapter One. To Be Continued…