"The One" – Part 12

Summary and additional notes in part 1.

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews! Here's the second update. I'll unabashedly say this chapter is cute! Definitely have been looking forward to sharing it for awhile. Enjoy!

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"They all think you're hot," Fiona concluded. She and Adam were halfway through their meal at an Afghani restaurant. She had just told him about her co-workers reaction to news that they were dating.

"Good to know," Adam smirked. "The general consensus has been that same amongst anyone I've shown a picture of you."

She giggled. "We sound kind of shallow right now."

Adam leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. "Nah, we're exchanging compliments. For the record, I agree. I love looking at you and could stare at you all day."

Fiona raised an eyebrow. "That doesn't sound creepy at all!" she deadpanned.

Adam gave her a look and she laughed.

"So, what was your brother's reaction?" she asked before taking a bite of her lamb.

Adam grinned. "He was extremely confused, but excited," he revealed. When he announced he was moving to New York, Drew had teased him about looking up Fiona. At the time Adam scoffed and told him that it was a ridiculous notion, but in the back of his mind he thought about it. He ultimately decided to let the past remain in the past, but it seemed fate had other ideas.

"He couldn't believe the random way we ran into each other. He was also surprised at how quickly we got back together," Adam continued.

Fiona nodded. Everyone she knew was also surprised by that. The only person who hadn't commented on it was her dad, who long ago decided to stay out his daughter's personal life.

"How is Drew these days?" she asked curiously. Adam had told her a bit about him yesterday. She knew he was married and had a daughter but not much beyond that.

Adam took a sip of water. "He's good. Not sure if I mentioned this, but he works as a trainer at a Sports Club in Toronto."

"That's pretty cool," Fiona commented.

He nodded. "Yeah, he loves it. He's makes a decent living from it. He and Abby just paid off their house last fall. It's bigger than their last place. Haylie has her own room and there's another one for baby number two – whenever they get around to it."

Fiona smiled. "That's wonderful."

Adam grinned. "They're not too far from my mom and dad. They help a lot with Haylie and I'm happy to babysit whenever I can. My niece is the cutest thing ever! Even though I'm in the States now, I fly back quite often. We get together for family dinners pretty regularly."

She loved hearing him talk about his family. His voice held so much warmth and affection. The place they had in his heart was apparent. "That's awesome. Tell me more about your niece."

His face lit up and she grinned. She felt the same way about her nephew.

"She's two years old and is incredibly smart. I think she gets that from her mother," he joked. Fiona laughed. "She has dark brown hair and eyes. She loves pink and making me and Drew join her for tea parties along with her favorite teddy bears."

"Aww!" Fiona cooed. She sounded adorable!

Adam laughed. "Tell me about Finlay," he said, interested in hearing her talk about her family.

Fiona instantly smiled. "He's three years old and is the most inquisitive kid I've ever seen. I mean that in a good way! He loves figuring things out and he's obsessed with airplanes. This Spring I took him to an air show and he was transfixed!"

Adam chuckled.

"I always get him little toy ones. He's already reading, so I get him books and we read them together. We also have family dinners, once a month, but I visit Declan's a lot," she continued.

"That's great, Fi," he told her. He couldn't lose the smile on his face if he tried.

"Actually, we're having one this weekend," she informed him. "I know it's sudden, but I'd love it if you could come."

Adam blinked. "Of course I'll come!" he told her. Fiona grinned broadly. "I wouldn't miss it for anything," he assured her. Sure it was going to be weird seeing Declan, Holly J, and her parents again after so many years, but he and Fiona were together now. From here on out they were a part of each other's lives. A big part.

"Good! Because I really want you there," she added relieved and elated. She knew it might be awkward at first, but he was the love of her life. Everyone else would have to adjust.

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They held hands as they left the restaurant.

"Where to?" Adam inquired. He had a lopsided grin.

She looked into his eyes. "Want some ice cream?"

"Hmm, I didn't know you had room for dessert," he teased. He knew what dessert he'd like to have but it was off the menu, for now…

"Hey! I can throw down when I want to," she said in jest. She was not one of those girls who only ordered a salad on dates.

Adam wrapped his arms around her. "One of the many things I love about you," he laughed. He slowly leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. Fiona eagerly responded and rested her hand on his cheek. They continued to kiss for a long moment before pulling away.

"Wow," he said, giving voice to how amazed he was by that kiss. He didn't realize how much he had missed kissing Fiona until she came back into his life. Looking back, he could see he was only half alive. She colored his world in ways words fail to describe.

She rested her forehead against his. "Let's go home."

He blinked as he deciphered her meaning. That sounded just about right. "I think we need a cab about now," he chuckled.

She placed a quick kiss on his nose before moving away. "I concur!"

Fifteen minutes later they were back at his apartment. When they walked in the lights were off.

"Where's Gregory?" Fiona asked curiously.

Adam shrugged. "He still might be at the pub with friends."

"On a Monday?" she questioned.

"Happy hour is five nights a week," Adam quipped. Truth was, if he wasn't back with Fiona he'd probably be out there with him. For a single guy, the quest to hook up was a never-ending one.

Fiona hung her on jacket on the coat rack. "Well, it's nice to be here alone."

He readily nodded and followed her back to his room. They weren't going to hook up. They had four more weeks to get through, but making out wasn't off limits.

It wasn't long before they were hot and heavy on his bed.

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tbc

A/N: End scene :D There are no lemons in the next chapter (they're waiting, remember?)

Adam and Fiona talking about babies… Adorable! I'm a proud Aunt so I know the feeling, lol. Both of them are close to their families, which is awesome and I guess that means we'll be seeing them soon!

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