Degrassi Generations: No Turning Back
2. Too Much, But Not Enough
(New York City)
Declan Coyne had become a promising director, much to the pleasure of his parents. He had once thought about finding Jane and getting her to partner with him on bigger projects, but decided against it when his sister called him. Apparently, she was hosting a party at their father's mansion and wanted him to be present. That meant that the chances of him running into Holly J were near inevitable.
He would have to dump Natalya before then. Problem was, she was nothing but a blonde Holly J. Breaking up with her would be hard. Still, if he wanted the real deal, he would have to. So here he was, sitting at the desk in his room, tapping his finger on the wood in deep thought.
That is until his door opened.
"Hello Mr. Coyne," Damn, he thought as she reentered his room. She was wearing her button-up shirt open, revealing her red lacey bra and a matching thong. Her hair was in a messy bun and her oval-shaped glasses somehow intensified her jade eyes. "You said that you wanted me to come on up?"
Now, Declan Coyne has never been tongue tied in his life. But at the moment, his mind and body told him that one more time would never hurt.
"Well, I did want to tell you something else, but it could wait." said a smirking Declan.
Natalya sensually crawled in his bed. "Your mom said you were leaving soon. Mind telling me where?"
"Uh, just going to see my sister." Declan stated. "Nothing big."
"Hmm… We could use it as a getaway." Natalya purred.
"I don't think Fi would like that." Declan stated. Natalya pouted, causing him to sigh heavily. He cursed whoever it was that gave this girl those eyes. "Fine Nattie. You can come with me to Toronto." She smiled before signaling him to come to her with a finger. "Nattie… You know that I hate it when you do these sorts of things."
"I could always tease you and make you…" Natalya paused and giggled. "Blue."
Declan smiled as he moved to her before leaning down and kissing her passionately. His mind idly wondered just wear she dropped her pants off, but brushed it aside when he heard her moan his name.
Breaking up with her would be hard indeed.
(Toronto)
Emma Mason squealed as she hugged Manny tightly.
"You made it!" Emma said happily before Manny released her and looked at Spinner. "Oh don't mind him. He's tired."
"Kind of got home late." he told Manny. "Long day at the job."
"You're not working at The Dot anymore?" Spinner's eyes left Manny before they landed on Mia. "Hi…"
"Mia? Whoa, look at you. You look-"
"Ahem." Emma cleared her throat quite loudly.
"Oh… Yeah…" Spinner said, gaining a laugh from Manny and Mia. "Um, it's good to see you again."
"Let's go." Emma said grabbing Spinner by the arm. "We have to talk about his wandering eyes. Again."
Manny looked around. "Where're J.T, Toby, and Liberty?"
Emma frowned in thought. "Well, J.T and Toby are both probably sleep. And Liberty… I don't really know. She hasn't called so I'm assuming she's either sleeping or on her way. Or both."
"Well, let's go already! I'm a bit tired and I promised Jay that I'd go straight to his place." Manny said taking her bags and walking away. "Em, keep an eye on Mia for me! See ya later!"
Emma sighed. "Why does she always do that?"
"Leave you? I don't know." Spinner said putting an arm around Emma. "Be thankful that I'm not going anywhere."
"I didn't think so." Emma said before the two leaned towards one another. Emma abruptly stopped, feeling watched, and looked at Mia. "Oh right… This will have to wait."
"Oh no. I love watching married people make-out in front of me." Mia stated sarcastically.
The trio laughed as they began walking out of the airport.
(Toronto)
Waking up to a strange feeling, Drew sat in his bed with his mind at war. Half of him yelling at him for even doing this in the first place. The other half telling him to forget Bianca and continue what he was doing.
"Hey Drew," Drew glanced to see Adam at his door. "Eli's coming by. Firing up the Xbox. Wanna join? First day of the summer tournament."
"No." Drew said in a low tone.
"Right." Adam said. "Hey, about yesterday. Dave."
"He deserved it."
"That was months ago Drew. We're passed that." Adam replied. "I don't need you punching everyone that says something about me."
Drew stared at Adam for a second, his internal war drums blaring now. One tune saying to shout. Dave deserved it and if Adam did not want it, so be it. But the other side told Drew that Adam was right. They had patched things up with that.
"I appreciate it, but it just makes things worse." said Adam, causing Drew frown. "Everyone already stays away from me because I'm a freak. Now it's worse because everyone thinks my brother who's in a gang is out to kill anyone who says my name."
"Fine. I won't look after you. Satisfied?"
"Drew I-"
"I have to go." Drew said rising from his bed.
"Go? You just woke up." Adam protested. He really did not want his brother to go back with those losers. "Drew, don't go back to those guys. Can't you see what-"
"I'm going to find Bianca, okay?" Adam had a mixed look of relief and confusion on his face. "I have to talk to her. Then I'll be back."
"Sure." Adam said. "Just don't get shot or something."
"I won't." Drew said.
As Adam walked away, Drew slowly closed his door. Today would probably be a long day and the only thing he knew that he wanted to do for sure was get out of the house. Maybe he would find Bianca and maybe he wouldn't. But he would not go find Christian DeVinne…
The guy was just that damn scary.
(Toronto)
The three girls continued to giggle before the doorbell rang again.
"I'm coming Declan!" Fiona called as she ran towards the door, Holly J and Anya at her heels. "Ssh! He'll think we're smoking or something."
"Right. Us. Smoking." Holly J said as Fiona opened the door.
"Um… Who are you?" Fiona asked.
"Christian," Christian stated. "I'm looking for Holly J. Her mom said she'd be here." Fiona's eyes turned to the stunned ones of Holly J and Anya. "It's kind of important."
"Do you know him?" Fiona asked her friend.
"Oh my God…" Anya stated.
Christian looked down at himself, attempting to follow Anya's line of sight. Because he was preparing to go to the gym after he spoke to Holly J, he wore a standard wife-beater (that he admitted was a bit tight) and jeans.
"Are those real?" Anya asked aloud.
"What?" questioned an amused Christian.
"Um… Your-"
"Hair! It's so long and healthy. It looks unreal." Fiona cut in for Anya. "How about you come in?"
"I really have to-"
"Nonsense." Fiona said dragging the larger body into her home. "I'm Fiona Coyne and I'm guessing you already know Anya and Holly J. Well, at least Holly J." Christian nodded. "Good because they obviously want to know you."
"Um, Fiona, don't we have that, um, breakfast! Yeah, breakfast in the kitchen that we were making?" Anya asked grabbing Fiona's wrist. "Let's go finish this while these two talk."
"Maybe he likes waffles?" Fiona suggested as Anya pulled her away.
"You and Anya still together. Not surprised at all." Christian said before reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small bracelet. "This is yours."
Holly J's fingers grasped the bracelet before she looked up at Christian.
"Why do you still have this?" she asked him.
Christian grinned. "I haven't been home for three years. It's been gathering dust with the rest of my things." Christian sighed. "But I figured that since it couldn't fit my wrist, nor would I wear it, I should give it to the person I gave it to in the first place."
"Um, thanks." Holly J said. The sound of giggling reached her ears. "And we can hear you two!"
"I have to go. Immy's waiting in the car and I have the gym to be getting to." Christian said.
"So you're still working out?" Holly J asked lamely.
"Duh!" Anya and Fiona called.
"Right… I'm going to go now." Christian said backing towards the door. "See ya around Holly J." Christian turned towards the kitchen. "You too Anya!"
"Bye!" Anya called.
Christian smiled as he walked out of the large mansion. Holly J stared at the bracelet as the memory flooded her mind. She dated Christian prior him being locked up. She remembered giving the bracelet back to him after an argument. And since he did get caught, she was right. Either way, that was in the past now. Then again… Maybe that was why she liked Declan so much? Both boys had a minimal respect for the rules…
Then her mind settled on a more present matter.
"You two are so loud and annoying!" Holly J said entering the dining room where Anya and Fiona sat, awaiting to be served by a maid.
"Holly J, let's be honest okay," Fiona replied as Holly J sat across from Anya. "He's hot even for my standards. And I'm gay." Anya giggled at the statement. "Oh come on! His chest was larger than mine!"
"Don't say that. I don't think they were…" Holly J said, the last bit in a faraway voice.
"So he was an ex, right?" questioned Fiona. Anya nodded for her friend. "So what happened?"
"Armed robbery and then my mom forbade me to even contact him again." Holly J said. "I guess she must've forgiven him or else she would have shot him for even showing up at… Our… Apartment…"
"How'd he know where you live?" questioned Fiona.
"Heather maybe?" Anya suggested. It was no secret that Christian had friends in weird places and Heather and Christian did seem to be on talking terms once upon a time.
Fiona then gasped. "Maybe we should invite him to the party?"
Holly J began choking on her spit. It was bad enough that Sav and Declan would be here, but Christian too? Things would get complicated.
"If you don't want him, I'm sure that I could find someone else." Anya said with a smile.
"Uh, hello, Owen?" Holly J said. "Worry about yourself Anya."
"Oh trust me, I am." Anya said as the three girls laughed.
(Toronto)
As he walked down the streets, there were several of things he realized. People respected him. People he did not know practically worshiped him. There were no rumors about how weak he was or the "act" he put up. No. These people knew who he was and practically bowed to him.
A hand in his pocket, and he played with a roll of bills. Never has he felt so empowered before. The fact that he has the money to do almost anything felt great! Hell, if he knew it felt this good he might have done this years ago.
"Drew!" his eyes turned to meet those of one Katie Matlin, alias his brother's hot girlfriend. "Where are you off to? I thought you were staying with Adam?"
Drew gave her a reassuring smile. "I just need to clear my head. You know, get away from drama."
The choice of words allowed Katie to nod in comprehension. She hated drama.
"I understand. Drama is so unhealthy." replied Katie. "By the way, what is Halo?"
"Are you serious?" Drew responded.
"FYI, I play sports. Not sit around all day with a joystick in my hand eating cheese puffs." Katie told him.
"So not only do you not know what one of the most awesome franchise games is, but you've down the wonderful cheese puffs? You're like the alternate universe Adam." Drew stated.
"I'm trying…" Katie paused and calmed herself. "I'm trying something new, okay? Adam is… Well he's sweet and funny. He's special."
"I've heard this before…" Drew said.
"I've never had a boyfriend. That sort of thing was left to Marisol while I did everything else." stated Katie. "I'm giving this a chance."
"How does it feel?" Drew asked.
"What?"
"Taking this chance?" Drew said. Katie's thin eyebrows furrowed. "When you're with Adam, how do you feel?"
Katie shrugged. "I don't know. Feels like everything else. Something that can be conquered."
"That's not what you're supposed to feel." Drew said. "You're supposed to feel this light feeling here," Drew lightly placed his hand on her stomach. "And then you're supposed to feel a bit nervous."
Katie nodded as Drew removed his hand, placing them back in his pockets.
"Just… Don't hurt him like Fiona did, okay?" Katie nodded once more before Drew walked around her, heading off to do whatever. "Maybe I'll join you guys? Teach you the ropes?"
"Uh… Sure." she answered before continuing her light jog to the Torres residence. She stopped after a few paces and slapped her forehead with the palm of her hand. "This cannot be happening to you Katie! Get a grip!"
(London)
Ashley yawned as she waited for her flight to land. She would be taking this plane to Toronto and then spending a few days in a hotel since she did not want to burden Toby nor did she want her parents (mother and stepfather that is) to burden her. For one reason or another, she had been up all night planning this last minute trip to so that every second there was something she had to do. Thing one, check up on her parents. Thing two, find her dad. And so on. Of course spending time with her only sibling was in there somewhere as well as finding some old friends (i.e. Ellie). Sadly, Ellie had been the only friend to Ashley these past years… Terri was, well gone, and Paige and Hazel were not really friends to begin with.
"You need to get some sleep." Justin whispered to Ashley while keeping their daughter busy with his hand. For some odd reason, the infant found bending his fingers extremely interesting at the moment. "I'll stay up and wake you up when the plane lands."
"I'm fine." Ashley gave her sorry excuse for a lie. Justin only gave her an "hmm" for response, as norm when he felt like she was lying. "Seriously. Just a cup of coffee and I'll be back on my feet."
"Rose doesn't think so." Justin said in a low tone.
Ashley smiled while lazily rolling her eyes. "She's a baby Justin. She doesn't know anything."
"Says you. I can't count the number of times she's cried when we were-"
"There you go again." Ashley cut him off, knowing exactly where this was going. He gave her a small, deep chuckle as he bounced his daughter on his lap. "But you're right. She does."
"Again. She's like your mother." said Justin.
Ashley only sat quietly. He had a point and a good one at that. Still, their daughter would probably be smarter than both of her parents if Ashley had anything to say about it. Only the best for her Rosalyn Daniels.
(New York City)
If there was one thing Declan never understood was how his mother instantly fell in love with someone that reminded him so much of Holly J. However, when Natalya left Declan's room and entered the kitchen to grab a bottle of water, one said Laura Coyne smiled as if she was staring at her daughter, even if it was pretty obvious what had occurred just minutes before Natalya left his room.
"Nattie, how are you?" Laura asked the young woman.
"I'm fine Mrs. Coyne," Natalya replied. Declan stepped into the kitchen still puzzled about this bond. "Did you get your things packed?"
Laura frowned before looking at Declan.
"I decided to take Nattie with me to Toronto." he explained. Surprisingly, his mother only nodded in approval. Again, this was all so strange to him. "I just need to get a few more things and I'll be ready Nattie."
The blonde nodded while drinking from the bottle.
"Did you use a condom?" The question forced Natalya to instantly remove the bottle from her lips, gripping the breakfast bar for support as she began coughing. Declan only turned towards the ceiling. He knew this would happen. "Did you?"
"Of course Mom." Declan said. "Is there anything else you want to ask about?"
"Yes. Your sister has another year of high school due to the incident. You? You've been accepted into Princeton, something I'm happy about. Yet you haven't even looked for a place to stay there. Why?"
Declan looked over towards Natalya, who was still recovering from the first outburst before he eyed his mother again. He figured he should tell her now instead of waiting for someone else to do it.
"Mom, Nattie got accepted into Stanford…" Declan began. Laura's eyes briefly left her son's to look at Natalya. "And I got into Berkley..."
"So when were you going to tell me this?" Laura asked, anger obviously slipping from her mouth.
"I'm sorry Mrs. Coyne. It's my fault." Natalya said, though she still sounded a bit choked. "I asked him to come with me."
"And why are you going to Stanford?" Laura replied.
"Um, big planetary thing. Just felt right at the moment." Natalya said.
As much as Declan wished this was all an excuse, Natalya had been accepted for some "save planet Earth" thing that Declan honestly had little interest in.
Laura sighed heavily. "We'll talk more when you return from Toronto. Your father should be home by then."
"We'll be here." Declan said.
"Well, I'll leave you two alone then." spoke Laura before giving Declan one final glare. "That better be all the surprises you have to tell me."
"It is." Declan said as his mother left the room.
Natalya peered over the breakfast bar, watching the woman walk away before laughing quietly. Her laughter was joined by Declan as he moved towards her.
"'Did you use a condom?' Where the hell did that come from?" giggled Natalya as Declan held her against him.
"My mom has always been a little overprotective with us." Natalya gave him a small smile. "Okay, maybe a lot overprotective of me and Fi."
"Well, for her sake, let's just keep using them, alright?" Natalya asked with a wink.
"How can I say no to that?" Declan said before placing a kiss on Natalya's forehead, much to her dismay. "We should get going. I don't want Fiona made at me too."
"Ready when you are." Natalya said.
(Toronto)
For the second time today, Fiona walked to her doors with Anya and Holly J behind her.
"Okay, quiet again. If it is him, we don't want to sound desperate." Fiona said.
"You're not into guys anymore." Holly J replied.
"Haven't you heard? I'm officially bi for one guy." Anya and Holly J laughed at Fiona's statement, though both of them were thinking about how serious the fickle Coyne was.
Fiona opened the door once more and the three girls dropped their shoulders.
"It's just Mia." Anya said in a defeated tone.
"Well hey to you three too…" Mia replied, not sure why they were so down.
"Come on in." Fiona said, following a sulking Holly J and Anya.
Mia did, closing the large door behind her.
"What's going on?" Mia asked.
"Do you remember Chris? As in Holly J's ex, Christian?" Anya asked. Mia nodded. "He's out and like ten-times hotter than he was when he went in."
"And don't forget single." Fiona added in a singsong voice.
Mia blinked. "Wait a second… Didn't he kill Jason?"
"That was never proven!" Holly J replied quickly, though she remembered him telling her the story.
"Okay, okay, calm down." Mia said. "I'm sorry. It's just that when you two were together, you were at your… Well…"
"My what?" Holly J asked.
"Bichiest." answered Mia.
"My-"
"How about we go upstairs and celebrate that there's a model in my house?" Fiona suggested. "I have several of designs that I want you to see."
"Um, sure." Mia said before following Fiona away.
"Um, what was that?" Anya asked Holly J.
"I don't know, okay?" Holly J said. "It's not like I don't know what he's done. I don't go around saying all the things Lucas has done, do I?"
"But Christian is the past, right? Yale? No boys dragging us down? Remember that?" Anya said. "Besides, I'm sure Christian isn't even worried about you or us or Mia."
Holly J sighed. "You're right Anya. I should just let it go. Worry about school and possibly Declan."
Anya nodded. "See. We're progressing. Now let's go up here and see what Fiona has Mia dressed up as."
"Right." Holly J said.
(Toronto)
J.T frowned as Sammy threw his arms up, prompting Emma to pick him up instantly.
"Hey!" Emma said happily.
"Why aren't you that happy to see me?" J.T asked.
Toby put a hand on his shoulder. "There's someone out there happy to see you. You just have to go find her."
"So how have you two been doing?" Emma asked.
"Working as normal." Toby answered.
Emma nodded. "Right. Well, Spin and I are trying to plan a little summer vacation. Of course Manny had to come because she overheard us but…" Emma smiled at her two friends. "There's always room for four more."
"Four?" questioned Toby.
"I think what Em is trying to do is tell us to find some dates to go with her and her husband to wherever." J.T said. "Though I could be wrong."
"The thing is," said Emma. "I have this friend and she…" Emma paused before her eyes turned to Sammy. "Hey Sammy, I think Spin has set the Wii up. Go get the game started."
"Okay Auntie Em!" Sammy replied as she sat him down.
J.T watched his son run off before his eyes turned to Emma.
"Like I was saying, I know a friend of mine who was searching for someone to… How do I put this? Love? She just got out of a relationship." Emma said.
"Count me in." J.T stated quickly.
"I knew you'd say that! She'll be over here soon!" Emma said happily.
Toby frowned. "Wait… Something doesn't add up."
"Says the guy who has someone coming up here to go out on a date on." J.T said. "You're just trying to make me think something doesn't add up so that-"
The doorbell rang.
"I'll get it." Emma said moving away from her two male friends.
"I'm serious. Something just doesn't seem right." Toby said.
J.T shrugged. "When has Emma done anything that 'doesn't seem right?'"
"I guess you're right…" Toby responded.
"J.T," stated Emma as she returned into the room. "Meet Kendra Mason."
J.T and Toby both stood agape as Emma smiled with an arm around her sister-in-law.
(Toronto)
Christian wiped some sweat from his forehead, before he heard a few whistles. His eyes turned to see Bianca walking towards him with a grin. She appeared to be in clothes that one normally used for workouts, black tee-shirt stopping midriff and black shorts. However, being away for three years allowed him to appreciate the female body no matter what they looked like.
And Bianca was far from unattractive.
"What are you doing here?" was the first words that left his mouth.
"Well, I went to see Drew," Bianca responded. "But he was not there. In fact, he went back." Christian sighed. "Forget it. He'll change. I know. But, I wanted to workout. You know, learn a few new tricks so the next time someone wants to…" Bianca cleared her throat. "Rape me, I can better defend myself."
"You might want to find a coach then. I'm hitting the showers." Christian stated.
"My 'coach' said he was hitting the showers." Christian grinned, knowing exactly what she wanted. Still he had to play along. "Please Christian. I'm just asking for one small tiny thing."
"One small thing huh?" Bianca nodded. Christian tossed her a pair of fighter gloves. "Let's see what you got."
"They're a bit sweaty…" Bianca stated in slight disgust.
"Put them on and give me a few punches on the bag. We'll work from there." Christian told her. "Unless you want me to take that shower and leave you with, well, them."
Bianca looked around to see a few pairs of eyes on her. Shivering with the memory of Anson, she slipped the gloves on and moved to the punching bag.
"I want to see you angry." Christian instructed as he moved on the other side of the bag to keep it steady. Bianca looked at him. "Obviously Bee, I'm not a psychiatrist or anything. You're going to have to think of something that pisses you off all on your own. Once you have that blind rage, keep it up for as long as you can and just punch."
Bianca sighed. "Okay… I guess I should start with that ass Anson." Bianca punched the bag. "And then there's Drew for going back." She punched the bag harder. "Vince for finding Drew in the first place." Another hard punch. "That no-good father of mine!"
Christian felt her punches growing stronger and stronger with every new thought she put in her head. Soon, as he predicted, her punches grew weak and soft sobs were heard. He stared at Bianca for a moment. This was probably the only time she had ever expressed her emotions sober without physically harming someone. He moved to give her a hug, which she responded to.
Sighing, he remembered doing the same thing for Imogen a few years back and it ended in the same way. Maybe he should become a psychiatrist?
(Toronto)
Drew returned home with more money than he left with, a bigger ego, and a bottle of Dr. Pepper. He went to find his brother with Eli, Imogen, and Katie, playing the Xbox as he figured.
"So after cheerleading and soccer practice, Katie and I went to the showers, and when we returned-"
"Whoa," Eli interrupted, actually pausing the game. "Why'd you skip the best part?"
Katie frowned. "I haven't gotten to it yet."
"You and Marisol in the shower? We want details." Eli said.
The look on Katie's face actually got Drew to laugh, revealing himself to the others.
"Sorry." Drew said grinning, reading the glare Katie was sending him. "So, what are we doing? Summer tournament and you started it with… Ah, Mortal Kombat."
"Yeah. Imo's in the lead." Adam said.
"I swear, there is got to be a way to stop that damn ice babe." Eli replied.
"Frost? She beat you two with her?" asked an amused Drew. "You two have shamed the code of combat."
"It wasn't once, it was twice." Eli and Adam both sighed as Imogen reminded them of the scoreboard.
"Wow. That actually sucks." Drew said before looking at the now quiet Katie. "And you?"
"Oh! I'm not a real big video game person. You know that." Katie stated. "I told you on my way here, remember?"
"Right." replied Drew. Adam looked in confusion between his brother and girlfriend before Drew clapped his hands together as best as he could with the bottle in hand. "Well, I play winner."
Adam frowned. "Really? I thought you wouldn't be here until later?"
"Let's just say something changed my mind." Drew said.
Adam grinned as he turned back to the game with Eli. Drew glanced at Katie once more, their eyes meeting for a brief moment. The moment seemed to linger a bit, before Imogen "sneezed" breaking their concentration.
"Gesundheit." Eli said.
Imogen smiled. "Thanks. I think something is flying around in the air."
"Probably the air of Adam losing." Eli said.
"I think so." Imogen responded with her eyes cut towards Katie.
(Calgary)
The brunette huffed as she slumped on her father's couch.
"Dad! Ben's acting up again!" she called.
"Angela, just wait a minute okay?" Joey Jeremiah called from up the steps. The teen rolled her eyes as her younger brother glared at her. "And what is he doing?"
"Not sitting-" Angela was cut off as Benjamin jumped onto the couch, landing beside her. "Down…" Angela stared at her younger brother. "Stay."
"No." Benjamin said shaking his head.
"Benjamin, stay." Angela said rising. "I have to go get my bags."
"I don't want you to move out." he pouted.
"It's for the best Benji." Angela said before patting his head affectionately. "Besides, I'll visit. Soon."
The doorbell rang and Angela quickly ran to answer it. When she opened the door she smiled before hugging her older brother.
"Craig! It's been forever!" she said.
"It's been four months, three weeks, and two days according to your last voicemail." replied a grinning Craig. Craig then looked over Angela to see Benjamin grinning. "Benji! Hey!"
"Craig," Joey said coming down the steps. "I'm so glad you're here. I didn't know how much longer I could last with these two." Craig nodded. Angela did whine a bit often whenever her hyperactive brother was awake. "So you're moving back to Toronto?"
"Temporarily. I mean, long enough for Angela's school year, that is." Joey frowned, feeling something was wrong with Craig. "I've been in like a writing slump lately. Nothing I put on paper turns into songs. So one night while I was sitting down and trying to write, something told me to just go back to where you first wanted to sing. So, here I am. Going back."
"Well… Okay." Joey said. "Just remember that she's not allowed to have any parties."
"I'll have bodyguards all around the place." Craig stated.
Joey smiled as Angela angrily moved up the steps. Apparently she hated the idea of not having parties.
"Oh to be sixteen again…" Joey said.
"I think I got a girl pregnant around that time so I'm good." Craig laughed. Joey joined the laugh, happy to see Craig happy and healthy. "But, I'll keep a close watch on her. I know how the summer heat makes boys her age hor…" Craig's voice died as he spotted Benjamin's curious look. "Very happy to see girls almost naked."
"Right." said Joey.
(Toronto)
It was nightfall by the time Christian returned home. He noticed his father's car was not in the driveway, meaning he was still on duty. He reached his doorsteps before he heard and saw a car park in front of the house. He tensed before realizing it was just a taxi.
He frowned harder when Holly J stepped out of the backseat.
"Please not another lecture." he muttered under his breath, having a déjà vu about the last time she showed up at his house unannounced. It ended with her going on a ten-minute rant about the rights and wrongs of life, berating him for his past actions, and then breaking up with him.
"Hey." she said.
"You wanted something?" Holly J would have snapped back, but she remembered that he was a straightforward guy.
"There's a party at my friend's house and I want you to be there." Holly J answered. "Well, actually…" She shook her head. He really did not need to hear that she and Anya wanted him to show. "I'm leaving for Yale."
"Still as smart as ever." Christian said before eying the cab. "You have to get back anytime soon or do you still have the money to enslave the poor guy?"
"Huh? Oh right." Holly J said. "Sorry, tabs running and-"
"I'll take you back. Pay him and tell him to get lost." Christian stated. Holly J hesitated for a moment. "You know you can trust me."
"Can I?" Holly J asked quietly.
The silence that followed left her question unanswered as the two stared at one another, seeing their former selves in the reflection of their eyes. Christian saw his smart-mouth, badass, rich, educated cheerleader girlfriend. Holly J saw the bad boy with a soft side who showed her several of the down-to-earth things while being able to afford the richer things and made sure that no unwanted company ever got close to her.
Christian slowly and gingerly leaned closer to her, placing a small kiss on her lips. The simple action made him filled a void inside of him that had been empty for so long. For her part, Holly J kissed him back, a lot harder and passionate than the kiss he had given her. His strong arms pulled her closer to him, the two making-out shamelessly now, until she admittedly broke away.
"I have to go." she said quickly and quietly.
Christian sighed, releasing her. "Yeah… Um, here." He reached into his pocket, retrieved his wallet, and gave her a few bills. "For the ride home."
"Thanks." Holly J responded. "See you later."
Christian only nodded at her quickly retreating figure. He watched her get into the car before going into the house. Releasing his hair from the rubber band, he banged the back of his head on the door in desperation.
"Idiot." he muttered.
Unbeknownst to him, Holly J sat in the back of the cab doing the exact same thing. Her original plan was to tell him that she wanted to be friends since she was going to Yale. No point in attempting a relationship with a guy she hasn't seen in three years just to leave him again. Instead, dead feelings rose again.
"Idiot." Holly J said to herself.
A/N: Second chapter up to those who wanted it. Hope you liked it. The next one should be up Friday/Saturday. Let me know what you think. Deuces.