Chapter 11
**I DO NOT OWN DEGRASSI!**
Fiona's POV
Seeing the traces of my bruised face reflected on the mirror, I couldn't help but feel ashamed of myself. I shook my head and covered the last spot on my face before putting away my makeup. I turned my head from side to side to see if it was still noticeable. I smiled at my handiwork.
My smiled faded when I remembered what had occurred this afternoon. It was degrading. I know what Bobby did to me was wrong, but I don't want Adam to get hurt. I care about him too much. But I also know letting Bobby do whatever he wants with me is wrong as well. Should I tell Adam? Or should I just deal with it myself. I'm so confused.
The sound of the doorbell brought me back to reality. Who could that be? I wondered. Suddenly I hear the front door click open.
"Fiona?" Someone called out. My bedroom door opened and in came Holly J.
"Holly J? What are you doing here?" I asked surprised at her sudden appearance. I noticed she was wearing her Little Miss Steaks uniform. I guess she came here straight from work.
"I'm just here to check on you. Is everything okay?" she asked worriedly. She eyed me from head to toe trying to search for anything unusual.
I rolled my eyes. "Everything is fine Holly J. You don't need to check on me every day." I said annoyed. "I haven't drunk any alcohol, so it's fine."
Holly J nodded her head. "Okay. If you need me, just call me."
I nodded my head.
As she was about to exit the bedroom the doorbell rang again. She turned around and gave me a questioning look.
"Are you expecting anyone?"
Crap! I hope it's not Bobby.
Holly J stepped outside to check the peephole. "Fiona," she called out. "Adam's here."
Adam? What's he doing here?
I jumped off from my seat and joined Holly J in the living room.
"Why is Adam here?" She asked curiously pointing to the door. I didn't respond. I really don't want to deal with this right now. I know for sure she'll freak if she finds out I'm dating again."What's going on?"
"Nothing's going on." I replied back avoiding her eyes.
Suddenly her eyes widened at the realization. "Wait a second. Don't tell me…"
"Yes, Holly J. We're dating. Is there something wrong with that?" I questioned as I crossed my arm. I just hate how she keeps trying to make me feel guilty. First the alcohol, now Adam?
"But didn't you just break up with Bobby? When the hell did this happen? And do you-"
"Can you stop with the interrogation, Holly J?" I asked annoyed. I really hate it when she tries to act like my mother. I know she means well, but sometimes she just overreacts at everything.
She let out an exasperated sigh. "I'm sorry, okay? I'm just worried about you." She lamented.
"I know, but I can handle myself. I'm a big girl now."
She gave me a sympathetic look.
Adam's POV
I wonder what happened to her. I heard from Eli that she skipped the rest of school after lunch. I hope she's alright.
I stared at the doorbell to her condo, contemplating whether I should press it or not. Oh, screw it. And with that I pressed the doorbell.
I waited for a moment, but no one answered the door. Is she not home? I pressed it again. After waiting for another five minutes, I finally gave up. When I was about to leave, the door opened. I turned around and was surprised to see Holly J.
"Hey, Adam." She greeted, giving me a weak smile.
"Umm, hey Holly J." I greeted awkwardly. Does she know? I wondered.
From behind her I see Fiona make her way towards us.
Holly J turns back around and says her goodnight to Fiona and then at me. The two of us watched as Holly J disappeared behind the closing doors of the elevator. When she was gone, I returned my attention back to Fiona.
"Hey, Fi." I waved at her.
"Hey, Adam." She greeted back. "Come in."
As I entered her foyer, I couldn't help but be in awe of her condo. It's the first time I've ever been in here. It's huge! Everything around me looks expensive! I tried my best not to touch anything, but it was too tempting. I found myself picking up a snow globe from her stand.
Fiona led me to the living room. We settled ourselves on her couch where we sat side by side.
"So what brings you here?" She asked nonchalantly.
"I heard you skipped school. Did something happen?"
She paused, then diverted her eyes to her hands. "I didn't feel well. So I decided to go home."
Liar.
"Are you sure?" I know for sure she's lying. But why won't she tell me what's going on? I'm her boyfriend.
"Yea." She said giving me a wide smile.
"I see." My eyes darted down to her hands that were playing with her shirt. That's when I noticed the dark mark on her wrist.
"Fi," I whispered.
She looked up and met my gaze. She noticed my worried expression.
"What's wrong?"
I immediately grabbed her arm and pulled down her sleeve. My eyes widen at the sight of her forearm. It was covered with bruises!
"Fiona! What happened?" I asked alarmingly.
She bit her bottom lip and smiled at me weakly. "I fell down the stairs." She explained.
Liar!
I don't know why she's not telling me the truth but I've got to get to the bottom of this. "Bullshit!" I exclaimed, raising my voice a little causing her to jump back. "It's Bobby isn't it!" She didn't respond. Instead, she looked down sadly at her hands.
I knew it!
"Fiona," I called out in a softer tone. "I thought you two broke up? What's going on?" She kept her head down. "Fi, look at me!" I begged. Instead, she pulled her arm away from my grasp and stomped her way towards the fridge. I watched as she took out a bottle of champagne and poured a glassful of the liquid. My eyes widened when she gulped the whole liquid down her throat in one shot.
I rashly walked over to where she was. When she was about to pour herself another glassful, I grabbed the bottle from her grasp.
"Give it back!" she demanded.
"No!" She tried to grab it from my hands but I pulled it away. "You have to stop! Please tell me what's going on." I pleaded. She glared at me. Even though she was looking at me with full of disdain I could see the pain behind those eyes. My heart ached knowing that she is hurting inside and I can't even do anything to relieve it. "Please." I pleaded again.
Her eyes softened and she looked at me with hurt eyes. Soon tears began trickling down her cheeks. Her legs gave in and she plummeted to the ground. I got to my knees and wrapped my arms around her. She turned to me and responded by wrapping her arms around my waist. She clutched my shirt tightly as if she never wants to let go. Soon she began crying hysterically in my arms and I hugged her even tighter. I rubbed my hand behind her back to soothe her.
"I'm so sorry." she cried.
"Shhh, it's alright, Fi." I hushed. She continued to cry.
It took her a while to calm down. But after calming down she pulled away and met my gaze. "It's Bobby." She croaked out. "He...he said he'll hurt you, if I don't obey him."
I flinched at her words. "So he hurt you instead?"
She nodded her head sadly. My heart cracked.
That monster!
Sensing my tensed demeanor she tugged on my shirt. "Adam," she called out. I returned my attention back to her. "Promise me you won't go after him." Her eyes pleaded me. I looked away.
I bit my bottom lip trying to suppress my anger. I want to promise her that I won't do anything, but I just can't. I have to do something to stop this. This can't go on forever. I have to defend her and make him pay for all of the hurt he had caused her.
"Adam," she called out again.
I let out a sigh. "Okay. I won't do anything rash." I promised.
She wrapped her arms around me again. "Thank you." She whispered gratefully. I just nodded my head.
I decided to stay with her for the rest of the night. I called my mom and told her that I would be staying over at Eli's. She was reluctant at first, but she finally complied after much persuasion. I called Eli to let him know, and he agreed in understanding.
I stared at the sleeping Fiona in my arms. I caressed her hair ever so gently as to not wake her up. She looked much more peaceful than she was before. I'm glad.
I can't believe that asshole had the nerve to hurt this gentle soul. I can't believe he even had the nerve to hurt a girl. I mean, he's so much bigger and stronger than her. How could he? It's just so inhumane of him. I shook my head in disbelief. He'd rather deal with a helpless girl than me. He's such a coward. I scoffed.
Suddenly, I felt Fiona stir in my arms.
"Adam…" she mumbled.
"Shhh…I'm here Fi," I hushed. I leaned in and planted a soft kiss on her forehead. I gently pulled back and looked down at her peaceful face and smiled. Don't worry Fiona, I'll make sure he'd wish he was never born.
A/N: Ooh! And Adam finds out! He's finally stepping up to protect his woman! Go Adam! Woohoo! :D But I wonder what he'll do to Bobby? Hehe…
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