A note from me.…I was having trouble writing the Darcy/Spinner part of this chapter, so that's why it's taken me so long to update, Sorry. I love that adorably 'slow' quality, Spinner has at times, not always getting the big picture right away. I also loved the interaction between him and Jimmy in CHW, so I came up with this.

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

CHAPTER 16: LOVE ON THE ROCKS

"Aw guys, how could you eat this crap?", Spinner mumbled, spitting out the half chewed food into his napkin and reaching for the closest can of pop, which happened to be Jimmy's. "Did you forget to cook it? It was like raw, Dude", he gasped, swallowing hard and grabbing another can. "What'd you think sushi was, Spin?", Jimmy chuckled. Spinner shrugged. "Well, definitely not that", he answered disgustedly, holding his tongue out like it were on fire.

Ashley laughed at the faces he was making. "You'll live Spin", she added grabbing her ringing cell phone off the coffee table. "It's my dad", she whispered to Jimmy as she checked the caller id. "Hey Dad, hold on a sec.", she said into the receiver, then placing her hand over it. "I think there some gum in my purse Spinner", Ashley smirked, nodding to the bag on the floor next to him. She then looked at Jimmy and pointed to her phone, before walking into the kitchen to take the call.

Spinner rummaged through the bag, desperate to find anything that would get the disgusting taste out of his mouth. His hand finally found a small drug store bag, and he dumped out the contents onto the coffee table. Spinner hesitantly picked up the gum, along with the pack of birth control pills that were laying on top. Spinner looked at Jimmy and grinned.

"Dude, you two…", Spinner pointed from the kitchen to Jimmy "…and you don't even tell your best friend?", he asked shocked. "Some of us don't like to broadcast, like you and Darcy do", Jimmy smirked. "Yeah but two months Dude and not even a hint?", Spinner asked after he opened the lid on the pills and looked at the dates. Jimmy looked down at his hands. "It hasn't really been that easy for us Spin", he admitted, eyeing the other prescription that was lying on the table.

Spinner picked up the bottle and read the label. "This is what the old dudes take when they cant get it…", he stopped and looked at Jimmy. "Is that the problem?…I mean, because Dude, Ashley is so hot…". Jimmy shook his head. "Did you sleep through every science class we ever had?", Jimmy asked annoyed. Spinner shifted uncomfortably on the couch.

"It has nothing to do with physical attraction, because I've never been more attracted to anyone in my life", Jimmy stated, becoming frustrated. Spinner starred blankly at him. "Okay, let me try to explain this…", Jimmy said, letting out a heavy breath. "Your brain gives your body signals through the nervous system, right?", he continued. Spinner nodded. "So when there's a break in the connection… ie a bullet through the spine….those signals cant get to where you need them to go, when you want them to.?", Jimmy asked. "Just like right now, my brain is telling me to kick you…and nothing's happening.…got it?", he asked sarcastically.

Spinner nodded then shook his head. Jimmy sighed and rolled his eyes. "Dude, nothing works right anymore…these help…a little", he explained. "So you can, I mean, you have?", Spinner questioned. "Yeah, um...two times…", Jimmy answered quietly. "…out of like twenty", he mumbled. "I'm sorry man", Spinner said, a hint of guilt apparent in his voice. "Yeah, me too", Jimmy replied, grabbing the bottle from Spinner and shoving it into his pocket.

"So man, how is Ashley with all of this?", Spinner asked cautiously. Jimmy chuckled a bit. "Ashley's been great…she's so patient and understanding. I'm the one having a hard time…no pun intended", he frowned. Spinner grinned a little at the joke as the tension in the room, eased up. "It's so frustrating man, because let me tell you, every time I look at Ash, I fall more in love with her….I just wish I could show her that...without any help", Jimmy stated, sadly.

"Yeah well, I have the opposite problem, Dude", Spinner revealed. "Every time I look at Darce, I think of all the other guys looking at her pictures on the net. It just turns me off man.…I can hardly touch her", he sighed heavily and looked at Jimmy. "Maybe I could have a couple of your pills, to get me over this funk I'm in", Spinner chuckled. "No way Spin, the last time we swapped pills, it ended in disaster", Jimmy smirked. "Sex isn't gonna solve your problems Spinner. You and Darcy need to talk things out", Jimmy offered. Spinner nodded, finally realizing what he had to do.

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"Hey Darce, whatcha doin'?", Spinner asked as he walked into her backyard. "Just getting ready for my photo shoot", she answered excitedly, removing her robe to reveal a tiny red bikini. Spinner swallowed hard, wanting so bad to cover her up. "Do you like it?", she asked seductively, kissing his neck. Spinner nodded uncomfortably.

"Don't you think it's a little…skimpy, though?", he asked. Darcy rolled her eyes. "And it is a little chilly out here", Spinner added, referring to the crisp April air. "Spin, it's nearly seventy out…and I cant exactly pose in a bikini, inside the house", she stated. "Besides, Peter said.…"

"Peter, eh?", Spinner interrupted her. "Aw Sugar, don't tell me you're jealous", Darcy drawled, placing her hand on his cheek. "Peter's just my photographer…nothing more. You're my man", she assured him, kissing him on the lips. Spinner backed away. "I don't understand why you're still doing this Darce. You already raised enough money for new uniforms…so why are you still posing?", he yelled.

"Geeze Spin, you've become such a prude...you never have this problem when I pose for you", she replied, running her hands up his back. "That's us Darcy...that's private. Do you really like strange guys looking at your pictures and leaving you creepy messages on your website?", Spinner asked, disgustedly. "You're just jealous Spinner", she snapped back. "There's nothing wrong with internet modeling".

"Darce, it's not modeling, it's pornography", he yelled, getting the attention of the neighbors. "You're selling your pictures on the internet for money". Darcy sighed and bit her lip. "How could you say that, I would never.…", she started to say, but changed the subject. "I'm not posing nude or having sex", she whispered, so no one else would hear. "It's a modeling job.…I had no problem when you and Jimmy went into business together. I don't understand why you.…".

"That's totally different Darcy….we sell t-shirts.…you're selling you body", Spinner stated angrily. "You're wrong Spinner", she groaned just as Peter walked in. Spinner glared at Peter who smirked back. "If you do this Darcy, we're through…it's either me or the blog", Spinner stated forcefully. Darcy looked over at Peter, he shrugged. She took in a deep breath. "If you'll excuse me, Gavin.…I have a photo shoot", Darcy said, her voice breaking a bit. Spinner nodded, brushing Peter's shoulder as he rushed out of the backyard.

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Another note...Okay, so that's the end of Spinner and Darcy. I'm not sure how it will go tonight in 'Eye's Without a Face pt.1', but this is my version...although in my story, it takes place later in the school year. This is also the setup for another storyline coming up.

To my reviewers...I have two new reviewers, welcome. To Tweek's Panda, I'm so glad you like the story, thanks for making it one of your favorites. Samitiny...thanks so much for the great review...the Craig storyline is coming up. Ktgymchick...I agree, Jim and Ash have been through a lot. It wont be totally smooth sailing from here, but I promise, not too much drama. And Raina-Bess...yes, Craig does complicates everything...but that's just his way.

Disclaimer...as usual, Degrassi is not mine. And, 'Love On The Rocks' belongs to Neil Diamond.