FIONA's pov

I opened my eyes and I see a beautiful woman in front of me. The same woman I fell in love with before. Who loved me when I was so fragile. Who hold my hand and tell me that everything will be fine. She understands me just the way I'm supposed to be. From a foe to being my best friend. If I loved her so much before, it would be easy to love her again. Besides, I deserve to be happy and if Imogen doesn't want to be with me anymore, so be it. All I know is I have someone here who truly loves me. And I plan to do the same.

I reached out for Holly J's hand then looked into her eyes.

"Are you sure about this Holly j?" I asked her.

"Yes, Fi. All I have to do is tell my parents about us. I know they would understand." she said with a smile. "I love you Fi. And I mean it."

"I.. I loved you Holly J but I can't say that I'm not in love with Imogen right now." I hesitated but I know she'll ask me about it sooner or later. Besides, I can't hide secrets from her.

"I know. But I'll do everything for you to forget her and for you to love me just like before."

I can't help to smile to remember the competitive side of Holly J. She smiled back. We both know we're thinking the same thing. Then we kissed again.

This time, it's sweeter than before. It's gentle. We almost jumped up when my phone rang. Holly j took it since she was closer by the phone. I went to the kitchen to get water. I suddenly feel thirsty.

IMOGEN's pov

"Coyne's residence, Hello?" We heard from Eli's phone. It's on loud speaker. We got worried when Fiona missed our first class. He knows I'm worried too. So we've decided to call her.

It's definitely not Fiona who answered the phone but her voice is familiar. Curiosity took over me.

"Holly J?" I asked, very surprised to hear her voice. I didn't know she went back with Fi. Anyway how would I know if we're not talking. Stupid of me.

"Yes, who's this?" She sounded confused too.

I panicked. Looked at Eli. He got the message and talked to her instead.

"It's Eli. I'm just worried about Fi. She missed our first class, not that it's new." he said smiling.

We heard Holly J giggled.

"She's fine Eli, maybe she'll go to school later. It's my fault she was absent. I'll put you on hold for a minute okay, I'll just ask her." her voice is different. It's as if something happened between them that should be shy about. Even though I know what I'm thinking is impossible, still I felt hurt.

But what we heard from the back ground confirmed my suspicion. Holly J must have thought she pressed the hold button but she hadn't. We can clearly hear how they talked to each other. I almost died right that moment.

."Babe, it's Eli, asking why you skipped school." Holly J shouted.

."Oh shit, I completely forgot." We heard Fiona replied. "Tell him I'll be there in an hour. I'll just get ready and babe breakfast in the microwave."

…."Got it babe." then she went back to us. "Hey Eli, yah, she'll be there in an hour. She's getting ready right now."

"Okay. Thanks. Bye." he said looking at me. He hold my shoulder trying to comfort me.

Tears are rushing on my cheeks. This is what I want, right? Fiona to be happy with another woman. But still It hurts like hell. I can't breath. The chest is beginning to feel heavy. I looked at Eli and then blacked out.

"Imogen!" I heard Eli shouted my name then completely silence.

FIONA's pov

I looked for Eli and Imogen around the room but they are not here. Am I on another class? But the information on my schedule card says that I'm on the right one. The class ended and still no Eli or Imogen.

"Mirasol." Not the person I wanted to talk to right now but I have no choice. She's all I know that has the same schedule as ours.

"My Oh my, it's an honor to talk to you Ms. Fiona Coyne?" she said smirking.

I calm my self and asked her nicely. "Have you seen Eli?"

"Didn't you know?" she asked. If I knew I wouldn't ask you stupid, I thought. "Eli rushed you're side kick to the clinic."

Now I'm speechless. I found my self running to the school clinic. I don't care if we're not talking. All I know is knowing something happened to her made me feel something. A feeling like I'm running out of air.

When I looked through the clinic's door glass, I saw Eli and Imogen talking. He's holding her hands looking straightly into her eyes. And then they kiss. I froze. I looked away for I cannot bare to see Imogen kissing another person.

Tears are now falling from my cheeks. I need to get out of here.

HOLLY J's pov

I am standing on my parent's door step. Very nervous on what I'm about to tell them. I'm hoping it will went well like what happened a while ago with Fi. Oh, Fiona. I remember her soft lips. I wanted to get through with this as soon as I can and go back in her loft. I missed her already. Before I open the door, again I breath in and out.

"Mom...dad?" I said after I turn the knob. "Is anybody home?"

I saw my mom came out from the kitchen door very surprised. After a few seconds realizing that it's really me she's seeing she came to me and hugged me.

"Oh, my dear Holly. What are you doing here? Don't you have a class?" She asked while she gave me a huge hug.

"I.. Is dad home? I need to tell you guys something." I said nervously. Trying to avoid her eyes. I looked around pretending to search for my dad. I know she suspects something is wrong.

"Your dad is at the back. Wait a minute young lady." she grabbed my shoulders and forced me to face her.

"Mom, your hurting me." I said even though she's not. I just can't stand to look at her eyes right now. Then I headed to our kitchen door.

"Are you pregnant?" she asked and I almost trip on the floor. I faced her with a nervous smile because after I tell her about Fi and me, maybe she'll wish I am just pregnant.

"No mom." I went back to her side and put my arm around her shoulders. "Come sit on the couch and I'll call dad okay?"

After I let her sit on our couch, I went outside to call dad. He is doing some gardening. I ran to him and hugged him from behind. He was so happy and surprised to see me home.

"Holly J, what a surprise!" he faced me and hugged me tight. "My princess is back." then he gave me a kiss on my forehead.

I missed that. When I found out I was adopted the thing that hurt me the most is the fact that he is not my dad. We we're so close that it made the truth even harder to bear. But still for me, he is the best dad in the world.

"I missed you too dad. Come, there's something I need to tell you and mom." then we went inside the house.

They are now seated on the couch while I was pacing in front of them. I don't know how or where to start.

"Sweetheart, why are you nervous? Just tell us, the suspense is killing me." my dad said. I stopped then looked at them.

"Promise me you would let me finish before you say or do anything?"

It's harder than I thought it would be.

My parents nod. I exhaled then finally when I had the courage to speak I look into their eyes.

"I have two things to tell you. First is that, I dropped out of Yale." I looked away when I saw my mom's shocked face. He grasped dad's hand but as promised they wait for my explanation.

"I love Yale but the thing is I miss home so much. I sent a mail yesterday to Toronto University and I've got a reply. Although I'm a semester late, they would still accept me." I stopped talking to look at their reaction. My mom gaze at dad worriedly. Dad tap her hands and then he spoke calmly.

"Look sweetheart, we trust you. I know you wouldn't do this if you haven't thought about this. We are confident on how you make your decisions, just promise us that you will do good in your class." after he said that I almost cry. My dad's the best.

"M..mom?" I asked her nervously.

She exhales. "We love you Holly J and we will support your decision." she said managing to smile.

First issue, check! That went well, I thought. I need more courage for the next one. I stepped a little backward, afraid that my dad might hit me, which I know he wouldn't. Would he? Oh gosh, that thought made me shiver.

I suddenly looked at the front door, wish I left it open if ever I have to run away from them. I sigh. Here goes nothing.

"The second thing is, I d..don't want to date anymore." I looked at their confused faces.

"Because. . I'm in love with .. someone right now. " I looked down. So scared to look into their eyes.

"And, why does it sounds like it was a bad thing?" my mom asked curiously.

"Well, the thing is, it's different and special. I've been in love with that person a long time ago. I'm just so dumb to not know it. Since high school I knew what I felt about that person was different. And I would die without that person." I said nervously.

"Why do you keep addressing him as that person, doesn't he have a name?" my dad said as an attempt to joke.

"The truth is, you know that person too well." Here I go again, why can't I just tell her name to get it over with.

"S.. She's my best friend, Fiona Coyne." there, I said it. Now all I have to do is be ready to run.

My mom reacted first. "Holly J!" she exclaimed then started to cry. My dad just glanced at me then rub my mom's back trying to comfort her.

"Sorry dad, mom.. I.. I love her and I- " my dad's firm voice interrupted me. Not too loud but it scared me to death.

"Holly J, you've said enough." He raised his hands to stop me.

I saw the disappointment in their eyes, especially on my dad. My mom is crying so loud and uttering words which I chose not to comprehend. I started to cry too. Braced my self on what ever they will decide to do to me.

"I think it would be best if you'll just leave." when I heard him said that, it made me wish that he just slapped me. Is it really that bad that they wouldn't want to even look at me?

"S..sorry." I mange to say between sobs.

I'm still Holly j, their daughter! I couldn't stand my mom's howling anymore so I grabbed my bag and left the room.

There's only one person who could make this pain go away. Fiona.

End of chapter 3. I hoped you like it. Tell me if I should update. ^_^