"Bury The Castle" – part 9

Summary and additional notes in prologue chapter.

Author's Note: 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.)

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi!

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"It's definitely B," Alli said triumphantly.

Adam looked up and smiled. "I came to the same conclusion."

The two shared a high five.

"We're going to kill the competition next week," Adam grinned. The two of them were using their free period to do extra studying for the science team. They had a match coming up on Monday.

Alli nodded. "Of course!"

Adam chuckled and gathered his books. The bell was going to ring soon so he figured he'd get a head start. Alli watched him curiously. "What?" he asked after a long moment. She quickly turned away.

"Nothing," she insisted.

He raised an eyebrow. "What do you want to know?" He had spent enough time with Alli to know when she was dying to ask about something. It was written all over her face.

Alli briefly debated whether or not to say what was on her mind. "Well… there is something that has been bugging me for awhile."

He looked at her. "And that is?"

She shrugged innocently. "I still don't get why you and Fiona broke up. One minute you guys seem happy and the next you're avoiding each other in the halls."

Adam frowned. "We don't avoid each other."

Alli gave him a knowing look. "Fine, you smile at each other from time to time. I'll give you that. But what's with the abrupt break up?"

Adam sighed. "Sav didn't tell you anything?"

Alli shook her head. "How come he knows and I don't?" she questioned.

Adam laughed heartily.

"I know your band bros and all, but we have science and Clare in common," Alli argued.

Adam shook his head. Leave it to Alli focus on being left out of the loop. Despite himself, he smiled. Though self-centered at times, she was a nice person. She didn't judge him and he was happy to call her a friend. "I don't know if I'm ready to tell this story," he said honestly.

Alli looked at him concerned. "Oh, no! I didn't mean to drudge up any painful memories." Now she felt bad for bringing up a touchy topic.

Adam shook his head. "No, it's not that. It's just depressing and embarrassing."

Alli winced. "Okay, you don't have to tell me."

He looked at her. She had given him an out, but now he was thinking it might be nice to talk about this with someone who was removed from the matter.

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Patrick Corgan couldn't believe what he just overheard. He wanted to use the information to his advantage, but he couldn't shake feeling offended. Why would a beautiful girl like Fiona hook up with a freak like Adam? He had never taken their relationship seriously and didn't blink when he learned they broke up again. To him, Adam was the epitome of the "nice guy", and as such was the safe guy that girls dated in between real relationships.

It annoyed Patrick that she would get it on with Adam but continually turn him down. Maybe she felt like he was too much to handle? He frowned at that thought and continued walking to class. If she spent one night with him he was confident that he would cure her confusion. He just had to figure out how to get her to agree to a date.

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"If you're not gonna eat that you can give to me!" Eli smirked as he reached for Adam's fries.

Adam blinked and immediately moved his tray away. Clare and Eli laughed.

"Very funny, dude," Adam said annoyed.

"Where were you, man? You completely spaced," Eli smirked as he grabbed a forkful of mixed veggies.

Adam shrugged. "I was just thinking about things."

"Nice vague rebuttal!" Eli teased. Clare cringed, seeing him talk with food in his mouth. She turned to Adam.

"So, how did your date last night go?" she asked her friend.

"It went great, but I'm not ready to date anyone else," Adam told her.

Eli and Clare shared a look.

"You don't need to say anything about that. I heard it all from Drew already," he quickly added.

"I wasn't going to say anything," Eli said innocently.

Adam snorted. "Right, and pigs can fly!"

"I think it's fine for you to take your time, Adam," Clare remarked. "I mean, she was your first."

Both Adam and Eli raised their eyebrows and smirked.

She frowned at them. "Your first relationship!" she amended. The two boys laughed.

"Yeah, well, that too," Eli quipped.

Adam chuckled.

"You guys are ridiculous!" she said annoyed with their teasing.

"Oh, come on Clare!" Eli smiled. He placed an arm around her shoulder and she attempted to shake him off.

Adam laughed harder as he reached for his milk. He looked up and spotted Fiona across the lunch room. She was walking with Holly J and he thought she looked beautiful. It was the first time he saw her all day and he savored the moment. After a few seconds she looked his way and their eyes met. Fiona instantly smiled and he felt his heartbeat quicken. He loved her and missed her terribly. Adam smiled broadly at her. For a few seconds it felt like they were the only two people in the room.

Suddenly someone stepped into his line of sight, blocking his view.

Adam glared at his brother. "Do you mind?" he said annoyed.

"What?" Drew said innocently. Bianca, who was standing right next to him, rolled her eyes.

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tbc

A/N: Ugh at the Patrick guy… Anyway, I think I'm going to double post since the next chapter is short, but quite eventful. Look for it later today!