"The One" – Part 37

Summary and additional notes in part 1.

Author's Note: Another lengthy chapter! Some favorites return :D

This is not related to my Degrassi timeline fics. (See my Author's profile for details!)

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Degrassi!

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"Am I being an inconsiderate roommate?"

Gregory looked up from his bowl of cereal and furrowed his brows. "What?" he said confused.

Adam was leaning again the kitchen counter. He had a serious expression on his face, as he stood by the toaster and waited for his waffles to pop up. He rubbed the back of his neck as he considered his next words.

"When I moved in, we were two single dudes each paying rent. Since I started dating Fiona, she's over here a lot. I know we haven't really talked about it, so…" he trailed off.

Gregory shrugged. "The dynamics have changed," he acknowledged. "But if I got a girlfriend first it would probably be similar."

Adam nodded. "True," he agreed.

"Although I don't know about adhering to the 'waiting to have sex' thing!" Gregory joked.

Adam grinned as he shook his head.

"You guys are totally in the new coupley phase, but I don't think you're being inconsiderate," Gregory continued. "If anything, having Fiona around makes you pick up your shit in a timely fashion and you cook even more than you did before. I thoroughly enjoy eating the leftovers, so it's kind of a win-win situation!"

Adam chuckled. He was glad that Gregory didn't seem secretly mad at him for their unofficial third roommate.

"Now does seeing you guys together make me wish I had someone? Yeah, it does," Gregory confessed. "But I don't begrudge your happiness, dude."

Adam smiled. "Thanks." He was touched by his friend's words.

Gregory shrugged and took another bite of his cereal. He was eating Captain Crunch. "So what would you have done if I said that you were being an ass?" he asked as he chewed.

Adam grinned at him. "Well, first I would have apologized. Then I would have mentioned Fi and I discussed this, and we're going to spend some time at her place. Starting tonight."

"Ooh," Gregory responded intrigued. "Just hanging out or sleeping over?"

Adam snorted. "I don't think we're comfortable with sleepovers at her place yet!" He didn't want to imagine how awkward eating breakfast with her mom would be!

The two of them laughed.

"Well, baby steps, right?" Gregory took a spoonful of cereal.

Adam nodded. "Right."

His blueberry waffles suddenly popped up. He grabbed them from the toaster and placed them on a plate.

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"So you're still going?" Holly J asked before taking a bite of her salad.

Fiona smiled. "Of course."

It was Wednesday and the two were having lunch in the Upper East Side. They were at a French restaurant ten blocks south of Fiona's job.

"Why wouldn't I?" she questioned as she reached for her water. Monday night, Adam asked her to go with him to a wedding reception in Boston. She had told Holly J about it when they spoke hours later, so she wasn't sure why her sister-in-law sounded so surprised.

Holly J shrugged. "Don't you think it's a bit soon for weekend getaways?" When Fiona first mentioned the proposed trip to Boston, she had held her tongue. "I mean, you guys have been together for only a week and a half."

Fiona struggled not to roll her eyes. She thought they were past this. "How much time?"

Holly J furrowed her brows. "What do you mean?"

Fiona looked at her. "How much time do we have to date before you stop questioning our relationship?" she asked calmly.

"Fiona," Holly J started.

"I'm not mad! I'm curious, that's all. Lately it seems like we're having the same conversation. I would like to know when we can actually move on," she continued.

Holly J sighed. "Ok, so am I not supposed to say anything? I'm only allowed to nod my head and say, 'That's great!'" she retorted.

"That's not what I'm saying," Fiona refuted. "It would be nice if I could talk about my boyfriend and not hear 'you guys are moving too fast' every five seconds. Fine, I can admit that the circumstances in which we got together were messy, but we both know how we feel and have been honest with one another. He hasn't given me any reason to worry."

"So the random bar chick doesn't give you any pause?" Holly J questioned.

Fiona instantly narrowed her eyes but softened when she saw that her friend had a teasing grin.

"Now I'm sorry I told you that!"

They both laughed.

Holly J smiled at her friend, happy to leave the tension behind them. "Sorry about being a stick in the mud. It's just… you know I worry." Fiona nodded in agreement. "Anyway, tell me about the fabulous outfits you have picked out."

Fiona grinned excitedly. "Well, I narrowed it down to fourteen, but I know that's still too much."

Holly J gave her a look. "You think?"

Fiona giggled. "I'm going to set aside some time tomorrow to finalize the choices and pack."

Holly J raised an eyebrow. "Isn't that cutting it close?" Fiona and Adam were driving up to Boston Friday afternoon.

"It is, but I've been swamped this week at work! And I spent yesterday night at Adam's, so I haven't had time to sort it out," Fiona told her.

"I'll come by and help," Holly J offered.

"You would?" Fiona wasn't expecting that. Between her high powered job and motherhood, Holly J had little free time these days.

Holly J laughed. "Of course! What are friends for?"

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Adam shuffled his feet as he waited downstairs for Fiona. It was well after 6:00PM and he had been at Coyne Roberts for about ten minutes. She was finishing up work. He had sent her a text that he was on his way. She wrote back that she would meet him downstairs in the store. That was a half hour ago. When he arrived he decided to wait because he didn't want to rush her. Luisa, the saleswoman, recognized him this time and he took a seat on one of the leather couches, where he was currently playing Tetris on his phone.

"You can come upstairs, you know," a familiar voice informed him.

He looked upon hearing the words and smiled.

"Hi Hanna," he greeted Fiona's business partner.

Hanna smiled back. "Hello Adam. Anything in particular you're looking to buy?" she joked.

He pretended to entertain the thought. "Well, maybe something for my girlfriend…"

They both laughed.

"She lost track of time, as usual, but she's almost done," Hanna informed him.

Adam nodded. He was well aware that Fiona often worked long hours, and she was quite attached to her smart phone outside of the office.

"Come with me. I'll show you to our digs upstairs," she said.

The two of them walked to the back of store and Hanna opened a door labeled 'Employees Only'. Adam furrowed his brows as he glanced back at the elegant mahogany winding staircase in the middle of the store.

Hanna gave him a knowing smile. "It's for show! This is the short cut. When we want to impress, or get a work out we take that staircase!"

Adam laughed. "Gotcha," he affirmed.

When they reached the next level there was a short hallway that led to an open door. He followed her through it.

"Hey, you're back?" Fiona said surprised. She had just threw on her jacket and was about to lock up. "Did you leave anything?" she asked Hanna.

The other woman shook her head. "Nope. But I do have a special delivery for you," she said in a light tone.

Fiona raised an eyebrow confused. She broke out into a huge smile when she saw Adam step out from behind Hanna.

"Hey princess," he grinned. "Nice office!" It was spacious with warm colors throughout and a few pieces of furniture in Mediterranean blue.

They walked towards one another and shared a hug. She then captured his lips in a short kiss before they pulled apart.

Hanna smirked. "I'm still here!" she reminded them.

"Don't you have a train to catch?" Fiona teased. The two of them laughed. "Thanks," she told her sincerely. She was glad Hanna brought Adam to her.

Hanna shrugged. "Don't mention it. Anyway, I do have a train that I need to catch! If I don't, John will actually get home before me!" She was heading to Penn Station. She and her husband, John Sailing, resided in Long Island.

She and the couple exchanged goodbyes.

"So, looks like it's just the two of us," Fiona stated in a playful tone. Adam raised an eyebrow. "Want the mini tour?"

"Sure!" he laughed. "Or we could makeout on your desk," he suggested with a wicked grin.

Fiona grabbed his hand. "Now, that's an idea!"

Adam was elated. He couldn't tell if she was joking or not, but he looked forward to finding out!

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tbc

A/N: Some movement here! Adam and Gregory's talk was overdue. Nice that they're in a good place! And, what's this? Holly J being supportive of Fadam? Wonders never cease…

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In the next chapter, we'll find out if she was joking or not. And, I guess we're heading back to the Coyne penthouse! (Anyone saw that coming?)