A/N: Degrassi isn't mine...much to my dismay. But if it were, we'd see a lot more of Marco and Dylan. Oh well, here's to wishing.
This is unbeta'd. All mistakes are mine...sorry. Hopefully, there won't be too many!
Chapter Eleven
Revelations and Recollections
Marco sank into the chair behind him and rested his head against the wall and then it hit him. "Jonathan, where are you staying?"
"I don't know yet."
"Marco, would you mind if I crashed in your guest room again? That way Mom and Dad can be closer to the hospital and Paige when she gets to come home," asked Dylan.
Marco nodded, "That's fine, I guess."
"Dad, you and Mom can stay at my apartment. I'll bunk at Marco's until you go home."
Jonathan looked at Marco, "Are you sure?"
Marco nodded, "Yeah, it'll be fine."
Marco, Chad, Dylan and Jonathan entered Paige's room quietly. They saw Paige lying against the pillows, her color had returned somewhat and she no longer rivaled the sheets.
"Paige, the guys are here to see you," her mother said gently.
Paige opened her eyes and smiled at all the important men in her life, "Hi Daddy, honey, Dyl and Marco. Marco, come here please."
Marco approached the bed and looked at his friend, "Thank you, Marco. You are a real hero here. I couldn't have fought this hard without you."
Marco kissed her cheek again, "You could have done it, you just needed a reminder."
Chad sat next to his wife on the bed before leaning down and kissing her lips sweetly, "How's my beautiful wife?"
"Tired," responded Paige honestly.
The nurses brought in the babies before anyone had a chance to ask. Paige nodded her head to Dylan and Marco when they entered.
One nurse placed the girl in Dylan's arms, while the other gave to boy over to Marco.
Marco smiled softly at the little boy. It killed him to know that in a few months, this would no longer be his nephew, "He is gorgeous. What are their names? You've kept everyone in suspense long enough."
Paige smiled at Chad and nodded, "Marco, you are holding Tyler Marco and Dylan, you are holding Brianna Dylan. I know it is kind of corny but you two are what kept us together for so long."
The boys made all the appropriate noises before handing the babies to their grandparents. Dylan also handed his dad his car keys. "Take the Camaro. I'll get a ride with Marco."
Marco kissed Paige's cheek again, "Congratulations, Mama. They are gorgeous and thank you for the honor of the naming."
Paige and Chad just smiled serenely at him. Dylan moved to do the same before they said their good nights.
Marco drove Dylan to his apartment to retrieve some clothes and other things he'd need for a couple of days.
"Did you read my essay?" inquired Dylan.
"Yes."
"And?"
"I'd really like to share the sentiment without divulging anything to the other students."
"I don't think I can let you do that."
"Tell you what, after I read mine and play the song, you can either give me a nod or shake your head. That will tell me to read it or not."
Dylan sighed, "Okay. Who have you been seeing? I know you have been because you admitted it the other night."
"Scott. He'll probably be over while you are here too. I can say I hope you don't mind but considering your actions, you don't have much of a choice."
Dylan nodded, "I can't say that it won't be uncomfortable but I won't do anything to mess this up for you."
Sunday came and went with a visit from Scott. Dylan had been sitting on the couch when Marco let him into the house.
"Hey, Dylan."
"Scott."
"Scott, can I see you in my bedroom please," requested Marco with a slight shove down the hall.
"Why is Dylan here?"
"He's staying here so his parents can stay in his apartment and be closer to Paige. He doesn't have a say in what goes on in this house anyway. He's not going to interfere with us. Would you like to stay tonight?" asked Marco.
Scott nodded, "Yeah, I'd like that. Are you sure it won't be a problem?"
And Scott stayed. He even ate breakfast with Dylan and Marco in the morning, much to Dylan's dismay.
Marco and Dylan entered the classroom together Monday morning. Dylan took his seat and Marco set up his things for class. He put his iPod on the speaker stand and plugged it in. He set up for his songs and nearly jumped out of his skin when the door behind him opened.
James looked at Dylan and then at Marco and smiled, "Here's your paper. You got an A, of course. Enjoy class."
Dylan watched as James disappeared out the door again without speaking to him. He couldn't question it because the class started to stream in from the back of the classroom.
"Okay class, I promised if I got better than a B on this paper I'd read it to you. I got an A, so I guess I have to keep my promise," stated Marco.
Lips of an AngelBy Hinder
Honey why are you calling me so late
It's kinda hard to talk right now
Honey why are you crying is everything okay
I gotta whisper cause I can't be too loud
Well, my guy's in the next room
Sometimes I wish he was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But boy you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
It's funny that you're calling me tonight
And yes I've dreamt of you too
And does he know you're talking to me
Will it start a fight
No I don't think he has a clue
Well, my guy's in the next room
Sometimes I wish he was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But boy you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But boy you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
(And I never wanna say goodbye)
But boy you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
Honey why are you calling me so late
You ended it. You keep coming back. You make it hard for me to move on when I've tried so hard. I know I will continue to take you back each time you ask because I do love you. We never can move on as long as we still love. You calling the other night made me realize I haven't moved on no matter whom I am sleeping with or where I am. I will always love you.
Dylan was stunned at the emotion Marco had put behind that knowing he'd be reading out to his class. He nodded his head when Marco looked in his direction and then raised his hand.
"Yes, Mr. Michalchuk," questioned Marco.
"I know this isn't the usual practice but I found another song last night that accurately portrays another section of my life right now. I'd like for you to read it."
Marco walked over and took the offered paper from Dylan and scanned it, "May I read this aloud?"
Dylan nodded, "That's fine."
Marco read a few other essays first and Dylan's first paper before turning back to the newest entry.
Far AwayNickelback
This time, this place
Misused, mistakes
Too long, too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know
you know, you know
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know
you know, you know
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and never let me go
If you let me come back, I swear I'll never let you go again. I love you, have always loved you and I miss you. I've been so close and yet so far for so long that I lost touch. Please give me another shot, my love. I will make this last chance last forever.
Marco took a deep breath and handed the graded papers back to his students.
"Class is dismissed. I will see you on Wednesday to receive your grades, if you want them and then answer any questions you may have for me."
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