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A/N: I promised that after 7 reviews I would give you chapter 2...here it is. I hope ya'll like it. Now for thanks....

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Chapter 2

"Now that you have your answer, can I go home? I am getting tired and I have to get up early to work out before school tomorrow." Marco pleaded. "Yes. Dylan can you take him home? I need to finish something up before I go to bed." Paige asked. "Sure, but only because it is getting late and I don't want you driving my car this late." Dylan said hoping he sounded convincing. Paige smiled her thanks and followed Marco into the basement to get his book bag. She cornered him, "What is going on with you and my brother?" Marco gave her a huh look, "Nothing. He seems nice." Paige growled, "What did you talk about?" "You want to know if he knows I am gay. No, I did not tell him. He told me he is though. I guess that is a start for you." Marco said cheekily. "You are aggravating. I am sure he would be interested in you. Tell him on the way home." Paige demanded. "Or what?" Marco asked not threatened. "I will tell him for you. And then the whole school." Paige said. "Go for it. Everyone is bound to find out sooner or later." Marco said not caring. "Boys." Paige grunted as she followed Marco back up the stairs. Marco smiled.

Marco and Dylan left the house and got into his red and black Thunderbird convertible. Marco turned in his seat to look at Dylan's profile in the moonlight; "I told Paige you don't know I am gay. I am trying not to give her the satisfaction of thinking she is bringing us together. That did not sound right..." Dylan laughed, "I know what you meant. Even as friends, we don't want Paige to think she caused it." "Exactly, so are we friends?" Marco questioned. "I told you things tonight that I have never shared with anyone, including Paige. You are the only person who knows how Charles and I came to an abrupt end. Other than the cast of characters involved of course. So yes we are friends now." Dylan said. "Good. I can always use another friend." Marco said somewhat sarcastically. "I note sarcasm. I would say we can be more than friends but I think it is a little too soon." Dylan said. "Take your time. I don't plan on going anywhere." Marco said reluctantly.

"You sound like that is a bad thing?" Dylan inquired. "Well, starting over is hard. New school, new friends, and new dating scene...wait; you would have to have an old one to make a new one. So maybe I should say a first potential dating scene?" Marco said questioning himself. Dylan looked over at him when they stopped at a stoplight. "You did not date in your old school?" Dylan questioned. "No, I was the only gay guy. I figured out I was gay before I dated any girls too. I knew I was gay for a long time before I broke down and told my parents. Then it got around school and that was the end of private school. So I am now at Degrassi." Marco said and then looked embarrassed, "I did not mean to go into that much detail. I am sorry for boring you." Dylan started driving again following Marco's instructions; "You did not bore me. I was going to ask why you were here. You saved me the question."

Dylan pulled into Marco's driveway and turned to look at him. Marco was turning to look at Dylan as well. "Thanks for listening to me tonight. I think it helped to finally talk about Charles." Dylan said. "You want to come in? I mean, no one is here and I hate being alone. To talk some more? I did not need to leave but I had to get away from Paige before I strangled her." Marco said in a hurried rush. "I would like to talk to you more but I have to get home. I still have homework to do." Dylan said apologetically. "Okay. Well, good night then." Marco said opening the car door. "How about tomorrow after school? We can resume our chat." Dylan suggested hopefully. "Sounds good. My parents still won't be home so we can come here. Less chance of an interruption by anyone since the only person who knows where I live is you." Marco said.

"Until tomorrow then. Good night, Marco." Dylan said smiling. Marco nodded and got out of the car. Dylan watched him walk up the front porch steps and then into the house. He backed out of the driveway with a small grin. He had to be careful when he got home because if Paige saw it he would be a dead man.

He managed to lose the grin by the time he pulled into the driveway. Paige pounced on him from the living room as he entered the house. "So, what do you think of Marco?" Paige asked. "He seems nice. You should set him up with Ashley. She needs a good man." Dylan said trying to rile her up. She took the bait, "I cannot believe he did not tell you. I told him what would happen if he didn't. I am going to bloody well kill him." Paige started ranting.

"What was Marco supposed to tell me?" Dylan asked. Paige turned to her brother and smiled, "I warned him. You are fair game now. Marco is gay." Dylan smiled, "Really? Hmm, the possibilities are endless. No, actually they aren't. I don't want anyone else, I am going to try and get Charles back" Dylan said with conviction that he did not feel. Just the thought of Charles was making Dylan want to hit something. "No you cannot go back to Charles. He hurt you. Go for Marco." Paige said encouragingly. "But I loved Charles so much and I could again. I know if I had a second chance I could make sure he never cheated on me again." Dylan said feeling sicker by the minute. "No. I will not let you do this to yourself." Paige said firmly. "You can't stop me little sis. I do what I want." Dylan said walking up the stairs to his bedroom.

He got to his bedroom and shut the door behind him with a huge grin. He had to tell someone about this and there was only one person that popped into his mind. He turned on his computer and searched the Degrassi student register finding the IM name he was looking for. He plugged it in to his contact list and found the person online. He quickly set about to IM...

Idylan: Hey.

Baddaboom: Hey...how did you find me?

Idylan: School register...I can't ask Paige for it...

Baddaboom: So true...didn't I just leave you?

Idylan: Ha Ha...yes. I had to tell you that I told Paige to set you up with Ashley and she went ballistic.

Baddaboom: How ballistic?

Idylan: Ballistic enough to out you.

Baddaboom: I figured...what did you say to the news?

Idylan: I told her that was be possibilities...then told her no there weren't because I wanted to get back with Charles. She fought me about it. I feel physically ill just thinking about getting back together with him. No way in hell.

Baddaboom: Ok. Thanks for the update. I am glad you aren't seriously thinking about getting back together with that slime. He doesn't deserve a great guy like you.

Idylan: Wow! That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me...disregarding my family.

Baddaboom: I have to go...Ellie is getting mad that I am ignoring her IM.

Idylan: Night Marco See you tomorrow.

Baddaboom: Night Dylan, yeah tomorrow...

Dylan was about to sign off when his friend, Chad popped up on the screen.

Soccer1: Dude, where have you been? We've been looking everywhere for you?

Idylan: Dude, did you try my house? I have been here since after practice.

Soccer1: No, that would have been the smart place to look.

Idylan: Don't state the obvious...what did you want and who is we?

Soccer1: The starting line for soccer...we have a new player this year and we wanted to meet him. We were going to see if you knew him or if your sister did? He is a grade 10.

Idylan: What is his name? I will ask Paige...

Soccer1: Marco Del Rossi. According to coach, he is the bomb.

Idylan: I know him. He was over here tonight with Paige and Spinner. He seems like a great guy.

Soccer1: He never said he was on the soccer team?

Idylan: No, subject never came up. If I see him tomorrow, I will mention that you all want to meet him.

Soccer1: Cool. Gotta Jet.

Idylan: Bye Chad.

This time Dylan managed to sign off before anyone else could bother him. He left the safety of his bedroom and found Paige lying in wait like an animal. He sighed and looked down at her. She seemed really concerned and worried.

"What is wrong Paige?" Dylan asked, almost afraid to ask. "Please tell me you are kidding about Charles. I saw the look of pain today. Please don't do this to yourself. I don't care if you like Marco or not, just please don't go back to Charles." Paige was pleading with tears in her eyes. Dylan took pity on her and wrapped her up in his arms, "Don't worry, I won't. It was the anger talking. I was mad because you tried to set me up with Marco. Squirt, I love you but please stay out of my personal life." Dylan kissed her on top of her head and let her go.

She looked up at him with tears still shining in her eyes, "I am sorry but I think you would be great together. You are sweet, funny, smart and good looking. He is funny, witty, smart enough to stump an English teacher on Shakespeare, and a total babe. I think you compliment each other nicely. I just want you to be happy again." "While I know your intentions are good, I do not know Marco well enough yet to decide if I like him or not." Dylan explained, he knew he was lying but he needed to get his sister to back down if he ever had a hope of getting Marco. Marco did not want it to seem like Paige was behind this because they would never hear the end of it.

Dylan smiled at her, "Are you okay now?" Paige nodded and smiled, "Yes. I am really sorry about earlier." Dylan nodded, "I know but you may want to consider apologizing to Marco too. He knew what you were up to and was pissed. Granted he would not tell me why he wanted to hang you but the brother is always the last to know." Paige kissed him on the cheek and headed toward her room. She had a lot of thinking to do before facing everyone at school tomorrow.

Marco was talking to Ellie about her date with Sean from tonight. Marco was trying to pay attention to her IM but found himself having to reread the conversation because he couldn't remember anything. Finally, he could not stand it anymore...he needed someone to talk to in a bad way.

Baddaboom: I am happy your date went so well. I have to tell you something though. It might freak you out.

Nolabels: What is it?

Baddaboom: I am gay.

Nolabels: Really?

Baddaboom: Yes.

Nolabels: Guess you know Dylan is gay too.

Baddaboom: Yes, he told me tonight.

Nolabels: And????

Baddaboom: And he was only in a towel...

Nolabels: I am sure that was impressive...but what I was searching for was what are you going to do about it?

Baddaboom: We decided to be friends. It is the best way.

Nolabels: You are kidding, right?

Baddaboom: No. Just because we are gay does not mean we have to hook up.

Nolabels: Sorry, I did not mean it like that. I meant that you would be cute together. All opposite in looks but have the same personalities.

Baddaboom: Don't start. We already have Paige trying to fix us up.

Nolabels: I am really sorry now. She won't stop until she gets her way.

Baddaboom: No I think Dylan already fixed that problem.

Nolabels: That is good. I guess.

Baddaboom: He is coming over after school tomorrow to talk. Did I mention my parents are away?

Nolabels: Well if anything happens I get details.

Baddaboom: Sure. I have to go. I am tired.

Nolabels: Night Marco...sweet dreams

Baddaboom: You too El.

Marco signed off and changed for bed. He looked at his computer one more time, shaking his head in disbelief. Dylan actually looked him up on the register to get his email address. That is...well...it No one had gone to any great lengths to find him before. Marco shrugged as he climbed into his soft bed. He sighed as he settled down into his down comforter, thinking of Dylan. He fell asleep with an angelic smile on his face.

Please continue to read and review. It inspires me to continue. Good Italian food for everyone who gives good reviews or constructive criticism. I would like at least another 7 or 8 before I will put up chapter 3...please. Thank you again for your reviews to Chapter 1.