"Physically Speaking"

Summary: "Adam, can we talk?" He immediately rolled his eyes. "There's nothing for us to talk about. I'm not a girl." – Takes place after Halo Pt. 2; Promo Inspired; Fiona/Adam pairing. *Two-shot*

Author's Note: This evolved from plot bunnies in my head trying to make scene of the promos. It doesn't strictly following the dialogue or anything.

It takes place after the fall finale – "Halo Pt 2". This story is not connected to my other stories.

Category: Romance/Angst/Friendship

Rating: K+

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi!

-oOo-

Fiona stared at Adam in wonder. "I never like doing the physical stuff. And this, is physical." She gestured between the two of them. They were here in her condo, sitting on the couch having ended a long makeout session.

Adam blinked. "I'm sorry Fiona." He felt terrible. He never meant to push her into doing something she didn't want to. He assumed she liked kissing as much as he did. She seemed to enthusiastically respond. A lot of the time she initiated it.

Fiona softly laughed. "No, I meant in the past. I like doing physical stuff with you."

Adam instantly grinned upon hearing her words. He felt so light that he could float up to the moon. Fiona Coyne, who a few weeks ago absolutely did not want a physical relationship liked being physical with him.

She regarded him for a long moment before a slightly troubled expression crossed her face. "I wonder why that is."

Adam, still on a high was ready with several funny retorts but before he could respond she continued.

"Maybe it's because physically you're a girl."

He froze. A cold feeling ran the length of his entire body. He couldn't believe she said that.

"Before I could never feel quite comfortable, but with you I feel safe. I don't feel like a cage animal around prey," she quickly added. "I don't know," she shrugged.

Adam wanted her to just stop talking. Couldn't she see that now everything had changed? He had to get out of here.

"Anyway, I'm just rambling," she smiled. She looked up and noticed an odd expression on his face. It was then that she realized that something was amiss. "Adam? Are you alright?"

His eyes snapped to hers. Seeing her concerned expression, he went from upset to angry in a flash. She didn't get it. She didn't get him. "I'm a guy, Fiona," he said tersely.

She flinched at the way he said her name. His tone was harsh, not playful or endearing. "Of course, I know that."

"Really? Because it sounds like you don't want me, Fiona. You want a girl!" he responded. He picked up his Degrassi jacket and hurriedly put it on.

"What?" Fiona said confused. "That's not true, Adam."

He angrily shook his head. "If I was born a guy would you be dating me right now?"

She looked at him stunned. She wasn't sure why he was suddenly mad at her and this question seemed out of left field. She searched her mind for what could have set him off.

Adam took her silence to mean either she didn't know or she wouldn't be dating him. Both answers were troublesome. "I'm not going to look this way forever, you know." He planned to transition once he was 18. "I wish you the best in finding what you're looking for," he said and started towards the door.

"Adam!" she called after him. He didn't slow down.

-oOo-

"Are you sure about this?" Drew questioned hesitantly.

Adam glared at him. "She said she liked doing physical stuff with me and then suggested it was because I'm physically a girl."

Drew winced again. It did sound brutal. He didn't know what to tell his brother. "Maybe you should speak to her," he advised.

Adam shook his head. "No. I'm done! I can't be with someone who doesn't see me as a guy, Drew. It's hard enough getting everyone else to understand. Having the one person who's really supposed to get me not… I just… no," he finished sadly.

-oOo-

Fiona sighed as she walked into Art class. Yesterday she and Adam had a fight. Their first fight as a couple. He walked out and now she wasn't sure what they were. Last night he ignored all of her calls and texts. She was grateful for this class because at least he couldn't avoid her.

She frowned when she realized someone else was sitting at their usual table. She glanced around and spotted Adam in the far corner. Another boy with glasses was sitting at the same table. She rolled her eyes when she came to the realization that he switched seats to avoid sitting with her.

Fiona marched over to his table. Adam looked up but did not say anything. She turned to the other boy. "Out," she ordered.

He looked at her confused and slightly scared. "Huh?"

She gave him a determined smile. She pointed to the other table, "Today you're sitting over there, and I'm sitting here."

The boy glanced at Adam briefly before gathering his drawing pad and art supplies. Fiona promptly sat down once he left, and fixed her eyes on Adam. "Isn't this all a bit juvenile?" she asked him.

He didn't speak but she saw him clinch his jaw. He raised his hand and Mrs. Dawes called on him. "Yes, Adam?"

"Can I go to the bathroom?" he asked politely.

"Sure," the teacher told him.

He quickly stood up and headed out the door.

-oOo-

"He hates me," Fiona complained.

Holly J frowned at her. "Um, didn't you two get together like five seconds ago?" She was thoroughly confused.

Fiona sighed. "Yesterday we were making out at the condo."

Holly J gave her a sly look.

"And we got to talking afterward—"

"Talking is always nice," Holly J joked.

Fiona gave her a look. "Anyway, I said something. He took it the wrong way and now he doesn't want anything to do with me."

Holly J furrowed her brows. "What did you say?" Adam was crazy about Fiona. He threw a party just for her! How did they get from that to this?

Fiona looked off to the side. "It doesn't matter. How do I get him to listen to me?"

Holly J thought about it. "Maybe give him space?"

Fiona made a face.

"Ok, other than that… I don't know. Make him listen?" Holly J suggested.

-oOo-

"Adam, can we talk?"

He immediately rolled his eyes. "There's nothing for us to talk about. I'm not a girl."

She glared at him. "I know that! Will you just listen?"

Adam slammed his locker shut. "I have to get to class," he said curtly and walked away.

She pursed her lips in frustration. Why did he have to be so stubborn? She decided not to let him walk away. She ran to catch up with him and tugged his arm. He spun around.

"What's your problem?" she yelled at him. Yes, she messed up but she didn't understand why he was freezing her out.

"You're my problem!" he yelled louder.

Everyone in the hallway turned to look at them. Adam kept his eyes trained on hers for a moment longer before abruptly walking away. He was very troubled that he lost his cool. He didn't mean to blow up at her. He just wanted to be left alone. He ran a hand through his hair.

Fiona stared after him sadly. For the first time she realized that maybe they really were over.

Fitz walked up to her. "Are you okay? That freak needs to learn some manners." In his mind, the kid was lucky that a gorgeous girl like her would even speak to him.

"Shut up," she said sadly. She watched Adam's retreating form for a few seconds before walking towards her next class.

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tbc

A/N: This is a two-shot. Last part will be posted tomorrow.

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