It Was Worth It In The End
Chapter 5
By Jiberty Fan
Author's Notes: If I owned "Degrassi" Holly J and Declan would be the power couple that they should and deserve to be and she wouldn't be dating Sav or in any storyline with Sav. He needs to be in a storyline where he isn't dating or trying to date someone. I am more concerned with quality over quantity in my writing. I am glad to see so many people are reading this fic and it is always good to see and read reviews because it lets me know that people are reading my fic. The character's thoughts are in Italics. Please read and review.
Declan Coyne thought that this particular Saturday was going to last an eternity and he wasn't exactly known for being the most patient guy. Declan sighed out loud just as Fiona walked in.
"Oh, no, Declan, what did you do now? I know that you want Holly J back in the family and I do too."
Declan hated to disappoint his sister.
"She wants me to think about it for a day."
"That's smart of Holly J."
"Great! So you're taking her side too?"
"I didn't say that Declan. Calm down."
"Enlighten me, Fi."
"Holly J doesn't want to be the only reason that you stay here Declan. She wants you and you alone to make the decision to stay. Holly J probably feels like you're giving up a lot to move back to Canada."
"Well, you're here too and Mom would rest easier knowing that I'm here. I've been a terrible brother to you, abandoning you after what happened with Bobby…" Declan couldn't finish that sentence.
"You're too hard on yourself, you did nothing wrong. It's okay for you to have your own life, Declan. I understand. I've got to learn to fight my own battles sometimes."
"Why do I feel like I am getting off too easy here, Fiona?"
"No one got off easy here. You were miserable. She was miserable. Holly J seemed to perk up when I told her that I still expected her to marry you someday."
Fiona loved seeing a look of surprise on Declan's face.
"You told her that?"
"She needed to hear that, her heart was just broken. I could tell. I think that everyone at school could see that except for maybe Sav."
Hearing Sav's name along with Holly J's made him feel suddenly sick to his stomach and Declan had trouble hiding it.
"Declan you look like you're about to be ill and want to tear Sav's head off all at the same time."
"So I was a little jealous." Declan shrugged.
"Whatever you say. I bet you couldn't wait even five minutes before you started scheming to break them up."
Well, yeah, that is true. There's nothing that I wouldn't do for Holly J.
"And I have a feeling that you would've been a more than willing partner in crime in that scheme."
"Anything for my brother and future sister-in-law."
"Why don't we work on unpacking? It will make the time go by faster. I know you can't wait for it to be Sunday." Fiona smiled knowingly.
You're not kidding. Holly J and I get a second chance and I don't think that Holly J will ever actually know how much that means to me.
Seeing the happy and hopeful look on Declan's face was a welcome change from the big brother who called her a few months ago crying from a broken heart.
"I know that you really love her."
In another part of Toronto, Holly J was happier than she'd been in months.
Maybe I was wrong. Maybe this year isn't going to completely suck. Well, things are looking promising finally for the first time all year. Declan's back. You got what you always really wanted right? Isn't that all that matters in the end? This whole waiting a day thing for Declan to stay for himself and solely for you is just killing you isn't? You and your great ideas. First you decide to go on a "break" and now this.
Holly J sighed. She took out her favorite photograph that she had of Declan with his arms wrapped around her in New York. That was the best summer ever. Yes and now you get to make new memories. Holly J grew restless after a few hours and she couldn't concentrate on her homework. Being the first person to break doesn't mean that you're a weak person; don't you see that by now?
She decided to go and ask her mother to go to Fiona's again.
"Weren't you just there last night?"
"We're in all the same classes and Declan's back in town as well."
Well, she was going to find out eventually wasn't she? I may as well be honest. If you love someone you shouldn't have to hide it from your family.
"I thought that boy broke your heart. You seemed to be moping around for awhile even though Sav seemed to be more than willing and able to be there for you."
"I wasn't completely innocent there, Mom. Trust me. Being there for someone is great but, everyone needs a little space to sometimes to try and figure things out."
"Your debating skills have convinced me. Have you heard from Yale yet?"
"No. What brought that up?"
"What kind of mother would I be to you if I didn't at least tell you to reach for the stars? Besides you've dealt with more than your fair share of disappointments lately."
"I know I can't always get what I want Mom, but, it's worth it to try even if I fail."
Mrs. Sinclair hands over the car keys and Holly J heads out the door and over to the Coyne's.
You're breaking your own rule. I would break any rule for Declan Coyne and that's really scary to me sometimes. Holly J sighed as she reached the Coyne residence. Well, here goes.
Holly J stood at the door for a few moments before ringing the doorbell. Holly J's heart was beating fast not out of fear but finally out of happiness.
Well, you can't just stand there all day.
Holly J rang the doorbell and the Coyne twins shrugged as they weren't expecting to have any visitors or to be receiving any packages that day. Declan with Fiona close by then opens the door and is surprised to see Holly J standing before him.
"Holly J, I thought we agreed or rather you wanted me to spend a day here alone to make sure that I wanted to stay here…" Holly J interrupts him with a kiss.
"Have you had enough time?"
Declan kisses her instead of responding.
Seeing everything unfold between her brother and her best friend made Fiona smile.
Welcome back to the family, Holly J.
The End Of Chapter 5. To Be Continued…