"Come What May" – Part 7
Summary and additional notes in part 1.
Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews and PMs on the last chapter. I appreciate hearing what you think! This chapter is quite fluffy.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi.
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The next day at school Eli hadn't see Adam all morning which was unusual. He expected to hear from his friend last night and get a rundown of what happened with Fiona, but he never called. He sat down their regular lunch table slightly perplexed. He assumed yesterday evening went well, but he wasn't sure. He hoped Adam didn't skip school because it hadn't.
"Hey emo boy. You're looking more somber than usual."
He looked up to see Alli with a teasing grin on her face.
"Just got some stuff on my mind. Where's Clare?" he asked.
"She's going to be a little late," she informed him.
Eli furrowed his brows as he opened his spork and napkin package.
"So, what happened last night? Quickly, before they get here." Alli was dying to know more. Yesterday in one look she had seen more intensity between Adam and Fiona than she ever realized before. Now that Fiona had the condo all to herself, it seemed likely they would put the space to good use.
"Wow," Eli said surprised at her forwardness. "You know, telling you would be a huge breach of the bro code."
Alli looked at him curiously. After a few seconds she blurted out, "You don't know!"
Eli narrowed his eyes at her. There was a reason he disliked her when they first met. Alli was a little too blunt at times. "I don't think it's appropriate to speculate," he told her. Internally Eli groaned. He was beginning to sound like Clare.
"You don't believe that. You were speculating yesterday," she countered.
He shrugged. Before he could think of a retort Fiona and Adam approached the table.
"Hey guys," Adam said brightly. Fiona smiled and waved. Eli studied them as they sat down. They seemed even more cheery than yesterday.
"How's it going?" Alli said innocently. Eli gave her a look.
"Perfect. It's been an awesome day," Adam responded. He looked at Fiona and smiled.
"Glad to hear that everything is working out. Aren't you, Eli?" Alli responded.
"Real subtle," Fiona noted. Alli looked at her surprised. She hoped the older girl wasn't mad at her.
"Yeah, about as subtle as anvils dropping from the sky," Adam quipped. Eli smirked in agreement.
"I'm sorry guys. That wasn't cool," Alli apologized. She felt like a jerk.
Adam and Fiona shared a look before laughing. They weren't upset.
"You owe me a movie. I get to pick which one we see next," Fiona told her boyfriend.
Adam lowered his head. "Yeah, yeah. Thanks a lot Alli," he said in jest.
Alli looked at Eli confused.
After a moment he asked, "You guys made a bet?"
The couple smiled. "Well, I could have called you last night but this seemed like more fun," Adam told him.
"Wow," Eli smiled. "So what does this mean? Can we assume…" he trailed off.
Adam and Fiona looked at each other and smiled. "Yeah," Fiona confirmed. "We did."
For the first time in a long while Eli and Alli were speechless.
"If you could only see your faces," Adam teased.
This got Eli to speak. "I would expect a similar reaction if the situation was reversed," he pointed out.
"True," Adam agreed.
Alli was dying to know details but she knew better than to ask. It would be a little too personal. Instead she opted for a more general inquiry. "So, no regrets?"
"No regrets about what?" Clare asked as she joined the table. She took her usual seat next to Eli. He was looking down at the table. Alli was looking at her fingernails. Adam and Fiona were calm and seemed slightly amused.
Adam grabbed Fiona's hand. "No regrets about being with Fiona yesterday," he told Clare. She didn't know what to say. "Because I love her," he said and turned towards Fiona.
Eli and Alli snapped their heads up. "Love?" Alli said with a warm smile.
Adam kept his eyes on Fiona's. "Yeah. Love."
"I love you too," Fiona told him.
Eli, Clare, and Alli looked at their friends in amazement. They were once again staring into each other eyes. However, yesterday's gaze leaned heavily on lust. Today they broadcasted love, contentment, and appreciation.
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"You love her?" Eli blurted out as he approached Adam's locker.
His friend smiled as he opened the combination. "Yes, I do," he answered.
"Dude, I don't what to say," Eli admitted honestly. He and Clare had been dating for over seven months. Five months in they exchanged I love you's. It wasn't too far from Adam and Fiona's timeline. Although things weren't perfect between him and Clare, he knew his friends had certainly experienced more drama. He wondered if Adam was getting in over his head.
"How about congratulations?" Adam quipped.
Eli nodded. "Congrats, man. This is really amazing, but… maybe it's a little too much all at once."
Adam looked at him.
"I mean, you don't know what's going to happen over the summer, let alone next year," Eli continued. He hated sounding like a downer. Luckily, Adam understood this and didn't take it personally.
"Dude, I appreciate you going all Devil's advocate and all, but it's not necessary. Being in love with Fiona has me scared shitless."
Eli looked at him. "Really?"
Adam nodded. "Really," he sighed. "I hate that so much is up in the air. When I think of us being separated, it gets harder to breathe. But I know how I feel. I just have to ride it out."
Eli felt bad for his friend, but he was relieved that Adam had a grip on reality. "How is Fiona dealing with it?"
"We're in the same boat. This is new to her too," Adam told him.
Eli nodded. "Speaking of new… What happened between you guys?"
Adam smirked. "Told you the other day, Fiona doesn't want me to discuss details."
Eli laughed. "Well, be super general. Come on, throw me a bone here."
Adam looked at him for a moment while he carefully considered his next words. "We decided the timing was right and kept communication open. Our activities were mutually satisfying."
"You make it sound like a book report," Eli complained.
Adam laughed. "What can I say? There's a difference between sex and making love. The latter is more personal, so I can't really go there."
Eli smirked. "Making love," he repeated.
Adam shook his head at his immaturity. "Shut up."
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tbc
