"Radiate"

Summary: News of Adam and Fiona's break up becomes public. Fiona is trying to forget him while Adam is trying to win her back. Meanwhile Bianca has others plans… Sequel to "Kiss, Kiss"; Future fic!; Adam/Fiona pairing; Adam/Bianca pairing; Eli/Clare/Drew/Alli/K.C. friendship.

Author's Note: This is the sequel to "Kiss, Kiss". Stayed up to like 4am writing it right after I finished it! So much happens, I couldn't complete this in one night.

This is set in October of Adam's Junior year. Fiona still attends Degrassi (the reason why is hinted in chapter 11 of "Come What May"). This is the semester before "How To Save A Life".

Categories: Future Fic; Romance/Drama/Angst/Humor; Fiona/Adam pairing; Bianca/Adam pairing.

Disclaimer: Do NOT own Degrassi!

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The next day he was jumble of nerves and didn't want to face going to school. His eyes were red and he hadn't gotten much sleep. He had spent the most of the night crying. When he ran out of tears he found himself obsessively flipping through photos on FaceRange. It killed him seeing them in happier times, but he couldn't help himself.

He kept his head down as he entered the building. He went straight to his locker and sighed. It felt so alien to him, not meeting Fiona at the steps and walking her to her locker.

"Hey man. How are you holding up?" his best friend Eli Goldsworthy asked him.

Adam snorted. "How do you think I'm doing?"

Eli reached out and patted him on the shoulder. "It gets better."

Adam frowned. "That's what Drew said. Things didn't work out for him and Alli."

When Eli didn't respond, Adam followed his gaze. Fiona was down the hall. She went out of her way to avoid looking in their direction as she walked towards her locker.

"Alright, here's your chance," Eli encouraged.

Adam threw him a quizzical look. "Drew told me to give her space."

"And you're going to listen to him?" Eli scoffed.

Adam shrugged. "He's the king of cheaters."

Eli smirked.

Adam gave him a look. "I mean, he has experience in dealing with the fallout of from cheating."

"Right, which doesn't exactly make him an expert on good relationships," Eli pointed out. "You and Fiona aren't a run of the mill relationship. You have a stronger connection than any couple I've ever seen. Aside from my folks," he laughed.

Adam smiled.

Eli continued, "I say, you go over there and tell her you're sorry. Let her know you'll do whatever it takes to make it right."

Adam sighed as he considered his words. "You know, you're right! I hate this, and she probably hates it too."

"Exactly. You guys are meant to be together," Eli agreed. He gave his friend a thumbs up as he walked down the hall.

Adam was nervous as he approached Fiona at her locker. She was fully engrossed in sorting her books. He took a deep breath.

"Hi Fiona," he said.

She stiffened slightly and did not turn to face him. "I don't want to talk to you," she said in an icy tone.

Adam swallowed. He didn't expect her to get over what happened in one night, but the venom in her voice surprised him. She was mostly civil yesterday. "I'm sorry," he told her.

He waited for a response. She didn't say anything as she continued to arrange her books. He wasn't sure if that was a good or bad thing, so he decided to press forward. "I didn't mean to—"

"I SAID I DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU. GO AWAY!" she screamed at him.

Adam blinked. The entire hallway was silent as everyone looked at them. His cheeks flushed with embarrassment. He took one last look at Fiona, who still refused to look at him, and quickly walked away.

Eli's eyes were wide as his best friend hurried past him. He sprinted to catch up.

"Adam, wait!" he called after him.

Adam didn't stop walking until he reached a deserted staircase. He sat on the steps and wrapped his arms around his knees as he gently rocked.

"Adam," Eli said as he reached him. "I'm really sorry. That was shitty advice."

Adam looked up at him sadly. "It's not your fault."

"She's really mad," Eli commented. "I guess Drew was right."

Adam nodded.

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tbc

A/N: Ouch! That was pretty harsh.

This is the sequel to "Kiss, Kiss". If you haven't read it, check it out!

Had to think of a new title for this at the last minute! The working title for this was "Bang, Bang" (get it? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang? The movie?) But it was pointed out that it could be misinterpreted, so I changed it. Sigh.

Please review! Would love to hear what you think! This chapter is a little short. Will update tonight!