"Bury The Castle" – part 6

Summary and additional notes in prologue chapter.

Author's Note: Okay, we're moving ahead in time a bit. Also, this is the start of a new arc which is pretty neat. Many thanks for the reviews!

FYI, this story not related to my other Fadam series. (It's not part of the timeline stories. View my Author's Profile for details.)

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-oOo-

Ten days later…

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"So, how are things at casa Torres?" Bianca asked her boyfriend. They had been hanging out at the ravine for about an hour or so.

Drew scrunched his nose. He'd rather engage in another round of kissing than talk about this. It was a touchy topic. The past week and half had been really tense at home. While Adam appreciated his support during the confrontation at Fiona's condo, his brother still was angry with him. He couldn't blame him. "It's getting better."

Bianca raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

Drew nodded. "My mom is pretty happy that Adam and Fiona ended things. Adam is still having a hard time with it, of course. I just think he needs to get out there. There are plenty of other fish in the sea.

Bianca snorted. "Easy for you to say. He was pretty attached to her."

"I know," Drew acknowledged. "But when they broke up the first time, he lamented that he would never find anyone else willing to date a guy like him. That's not true, and once he sees that he'll be back in top form."

Bianca sighed. Drew mentioned this more than few times. He really thought the answer to Adam's dilemma was finding him a new girl. She didn't think it was that simple. However, it couldn't hurt. "I might know someone."

Drew perked up. "Really?" he smiled.

She nodded. "A new co-worker of mine. You know, from the store." Drew nodded. "She seems pretty cool. She's around his age and seems pretty open."

Drew furrowed his brows. "How open?" he questioned. He didn't want his brother to be rejected for who he was.

Bianca smirked at him. He was pretty cute when he was in protective older brother mode. "She's dated guys and girls before. I don't think a transgendered guy would be an issue for her."

Drew considered her words. "And you think she'd be up for a blind date?"

"I'll set it up," Bianca told him.

"You're awesome, you know that?" he beamed. He leaned in and kissed her.

-oOo-

Adam sighed as he adjusted his beanie in the mirror.

"You look great! Tonight's going to be awesome," Drew assured him.

Adam rolled his eyes. He was already having regrets about agreeing to this. "Sure, Drew," he said dispassionately.

Drew studied him. "Why the long face?"

Adam gave him a look.

"Okay, okay! I'm really sorry about everything – but you have a date tonight with a smoking hot girl!" he said excitedly. Bianca had introduced Drew to the girl yesterday and he thought Adam had definitely lucked out.

"She's not Fiona," Adam retorted.

Drew sighed and rested his hand on his brother's shoulder. "Hey, tonight is a fresh start," he said with sincerity. He needed this to go well for his little bro. He longed for things between them to go back to the way they were before. When it was him and Adam against the world.

"Yeah, yeah. I know the drill," Adam responded.

-oOo-

Despite himself, Adam cracked a small smile. Thea was a pretty cool chick. They were currently at dinner. They had just watched a slasher flick at the local cinema and she was explaining her technique for outsmarting a homicidal maniac.

"Why would anyone run upstairs? It defies logic!" Thea laughed. She had somewhat short raven black hair with streaks of pink. Her style was closer to Eli's than his.

Adam chuckled. "Exactly. It's ridiculous. I'd take my chance running through the woods."

"Yup," she said as she reached for her soda. She looked at him for a moment. "So, are you having a good time?"

He grinned. "Shouldn't that be my line?"

She giggled. He found the sound pleasant. "And why is that?" she teased him.

He shrugged. She wasn't at all what he was expecting. "Hey, I'll be right back. Going to the restroom."

She nodded. "Knock yourself out," she laughed.

As he walked away from the table he let out a breath. He was having fun tonight, which made him feel bad about being here on false pretenses.

"Hey, stranger."

He turned in the direction of the familiar voice and smiled broadly. "Is this a coincidence or something?"

Fiona laughed. "Maybe. Maybe not," she teased.

He quickly looked around before stepping towards her. He was confident that the wall dividers near the bathroom hid them from view. "Either way, I'm a lucky guy."

He looked into her eyes for a moment before crashing his lips onto hers. He pulled her close and she wrapped her arms around his neck. She flicked her tongue across his bottom lip and he eagerly responded, deepening their kiss.

"Wow," Fiona chuckled when they pulled apart moments later. "I miss you too," she joked.

He caressed her cheek.

"So how's your date going?" she asked lightly.

Adam sighed. "It's alright. She's pretty cool, actually."

She raised an eyebrow. "Should I be worried?" she asked with mock concern.

He grinned. "She's no you. At least after tonight Drew will be off my case."

Fiona nodded.

"Well, I should go." He stared into her eyes for a moment longer. "See you tomorrow?"

"Of course," she stated. They shared another lingering kiss.

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tbc


A/N: Oh snap! Rules? Who needs to follow them! ;-) Did anyone guess this outcome? If you're confused, it's fine. More will be revealed in chapters to come!

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