"Come What May" – Part 9
Summary and additional notes in part 1.
Author's Note: This chapter is rather shorts, so I figured I'd go ahead and post it tonight.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi.
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Adam smiled, quite pleased with himself. He was in the basement with his brother Drew, sharing a couple of beers. Drew was well aware of where his parents kept their stash. He had insisted on celebrating the news Adam shared with him.
"To my brother, the most awesome guy I know!" Drew proclaimed as he initiated another impromptu toast. Adam laughed.
The two boys clinked beer cans. If their mother found out they were down here she would kill them. Fortunately she wasn't slated to be home for another half hour.
"Do you feel any different?" the older boy asked.
Adam rolled his eyes. This was the third time Drew had asked him that. "I'm the same guy I was yesterday," he reminded his brother.
"I can't believe I couldn't tell," Drew said more to himself. Adam had returned home rather late yesterday. He had skipped dinner, opting to eat with his girlfriend instead. Or, as their parents were told, to 'study'. "My little brother is a man now!"
Adam blushed.
"So did everyone leave home happy?" Drew asked. He had been trying for awhile now, but getting details from Adam was like pulling teeth.
Adam considered his words. After a moment he gave up and simply nodded.
Drew draped an arm around his shoulder. "Now that's what I'm talking about!" he grinned.
"You can't repeat this, Drew," Adam told him.
Drew scoffed. "What do you take me for?" He took another sip of beer. "But from where I stand, you have solid bragging rights. Why so tight lipped?"
Adam shrugged. "Fiona wants to keep things private."
Drew snorted. "Bullshit."
Adam furrowed his brows. "No, she's serious about it."
"You don't think she's discussing what happened with her best friend right now?" Drew questioned. Adam shook his head. "Then you have a lot of learn about women, my friend."
"You're being cynical. Fiona's different," Adam argued.
"Right," Drew said unconvinced. "When she said 'no details' what she meant is she doesn't want you to share details with your friends."
Adam paused for a moment before dismissing the thought.
"You know I'm right!" Drew grinned. "I'm your brother so that rule doesn't apply to me."
They fell into a companionable silence.
After a long moment Adam spoke. "It was awesome," he grinned. "I just never thought…"
Drew gave him a knowing look. "She loves you. Of course she accepts you as you are."
Adam smiled brightly. Fiona Coyne loves him! His heart expanded so much every time he thought about it. He knew how he felt for a long time, but knowing that she felt the same way was indescribable. As wonderful as being intimate with Fiona was, the best part of the day was exchanging I love yous. Hands down, it's what he would always cherish the most about that day.
"So, when are you guys going to do it again?" Drew teased.
Adam gave him a look. After a moment he smiled, "Whenever the mood strikes us."
Drew laughed and clapped him on the back. "So, using the same technique or will you switch it up?"
Adam wasn't sure how to answer that. What happened between them was perfect. He couldn't imagine it going any better. However, he supposed they wouldn't do the same things every time. He began to feel nervous thinking about how to proceed.
"Hey, I didn't mean to scare you," Drew said sincerely. He could read the apprehension on his little brother's face.
"I'm not scared," Adam said a little too quickly.
Drew smiled at him. "Personally, I'm a fan of the second time. There's a hint a familiarity but everything is still very new. It's the point where your actions become deliberate, purposeful. Just like a second kiss."
Adam took in his brother's words. "Andrew, that's really insightful," he noted.
Drew shrugged. "I have my moments."
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tbc
A/N: Sorry this chapter is on the lighter side. It didn't make sense to add this scene to the next chapter.
Anyway, the Torres brothers rock!
