It Was Worth It In The End
By Jiberty Fan
Chapter 11
Author's Notes: I am more concerned with the quality rather than the quantity when writing a fic. Thank you to those who have taken the time to read and review the previous chapters and my other fanfics. To those who are reading and not reviewing any writer likes some feedback and there are no wrong answers here but, I also don't believe in maliciously attacking anyone's work either. I do think that reviews often equal more fanfics to read. Declan's thoughts are Italics. I own nothing. Please read and review.
"Welcome back, Declan."
"Thank you, Chantay."
Now is time to bring out the famous Coyne charm.
"So you're back to finish up at Degrassi after all?"
"Yes, let's just say that I missed Degrassi a lot more than I thought that I would."
"You must have a really great reason to leave New York."
"You only get to go to high school once and I found that you never know what might happen until you give something or someone a chance."
"Good enough."
"What do you want this senior class's legacy to be?"
"I don't want our class to be remembered as the class where the seniors and everyone else had to wear uniforms all the time and never got to do anything fun like a have an end of the year prom or a coffee house or an open mic night. I know that people make mistakes myself included but, I would hope that a person can grow from their mistakes and get the chance to show that they've matured and are trying to be responsible and that the actions of a few people shouldn't mean that everyone gets punished and suffers as a result."
"Thank you, Declan."
"Anything else, Chantay?"
"That was great, thank you for your time today."
In another part of Degrassi, Holly J sighed out loud. Patience was not one of Holly J Sinclair's virtues and while she would never tell Declan herself she wished that they could've done the Anti-Grapevine interview together with Chantay.
Holly J was in a rush to get to the caf today because to her that meant time with Declan without a million things to do for a least an hour.
"Well, how was the Anti-Grapevine interview? What did you and Chantay talk about?"
"You really don't like to wait, do you Holly J?"
"No and I am sure that you can't wait to tell me all about it."
"I could that she wanted more than anything to ask about you but we talked about the senior class's legacy and the school being on lockdown. I think it went well. I sent you a link to your phone and e-mail."
"Has anyone else seen the interview, Declan?"
"Chantay just posted it and I told her that I wanted to be the first person to know it was posted. I haven't even seen it yet. I know how my Presidenta always likes being first."
"Exactly." The look of mischief on Declan's face wasn't lost on Holly J.
"I know you're still in charge of student council even if your title says otherwise. Do you think that we could go to the media immersion classroom to watch the interview?"
"I thought that you would never ask. I am sure Ms Dawes who's currently the head of the drama department will be willing and able to help."
As expected, Ms. Dawes was willing to let Holly J and Declan watch the Anti-Grapevine interview and Declan was surprised when he didn't have to bring on the Coyne charm but he and Holly J promised to be quick and hurry back to the Caf.
After watching the interview, Holly J beamed with pride much like she did after the success of his play not so long ago.
"You were great, Declan. I can't wait until everyone sees your Anti-Grapevine interview I really do like the idea of a Degrassi coffee house but, I still have to work with Sav for student council and we are really just two people in two different places."
"In other words, he's still mad at you for breaking up with him?"
"I don't think that he wants anything to do with me at all."
"And that would be so terrible because, HJ?"
"We could use all the help that we can get right now."
"I know, Holly J." Declan gave Holly J's hand a gentle squeeze and looked Holly J in the eyes with a mix of love and concern on his face. Declan Coyne also knew now that he couldn't fix everything for Holly J or fight his Presidenta's battles but, that didn't mean that he didn't want to help in any way possible.
"I don't think that Sav wants to be remembered as the worst student council president ever, Holly J. I am sure that he would like the school lockdown to be over too."
Holly J hid a look of surprise as Declan spoke because she remembered that despite being overwhelmed at the beginning of the school year that Holly J remembered that Sav told her himself that he didn't want to be remembered "as the worst student council president ever" which were his exact and own words.
Holly J and Declan quickly headed back to the Caf for the remainder of their lunch period with Declan slightly behind. Declan and Holly J returned just as the bell rang.
Holly J then decides to give Declan the kiss that she felt that he had more than earned.
Declan broke up the kiss quickly but grinned up at Holly J.
"What was that for?"
"You earned your coffee date at the Dot, Declan."
The End Of Chapter 11. To Be Continued…