"The One" – Part 64

Summary and additional notes in part 1.

Author's Note: Thanks so much for awesome the reviews! I'm glad you guys enjoyed the last chapter. This one is a mix of cute, sweet, and sexy. There's references made to the previous fic in this series, "Bury The Castle". Enjoy :D

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Rating: M

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"Definitely Paris!" Fiona answered.

Both of them laughed heartily.

"Seriously? You wouldn't want to spare us?" Adam teased.

She grinned at him. "I love this city, but it's not the fashion capital of the world. If there's just one place that humans survive a planet-wide alien attack, life is probably bleak and would barely be worth living without the arts to raise spirits!"

Adam howled with laughter at her reasoning.

"I'm serious! In Paris the populous is more stylish and everywhere you turn there's something to inspire creativity," she continued. "I'm willing to sacrifice New York for the greater good!"

She then broke down in laughter too.

Adam reached out and caressed her cheek, "I love you." She certainly had an interesting answer to his hypothetical question about an alien attack!

Fiona and Adam were lying on his bed as they played a game of twenty questions. They were relaxed and having fun. It was the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon, after much vigorous action earlier today.

"Okay, your turn," he told her.

Fiona grinned as she thought about what to ask next. Adam looked at her curiously. "I'll keep it in science fiction land!"

He laughed. "You don't have to."

"I know, but I have a good one," she insisted.

"Alright, shoot," he encouraged her.

"If you had access to time travel, would you prefer to go back and relive one perfect day or travel years ahead to see how your life turned out?" she asked.

Adam smiled at her. "That's a good one!" he said impressed.

She softly laughed and placed a quick kiss on his lips. "Now answer my question!"

He chuckled, before pausing to consider his response. "I guess… relive a perfect day. I mean, you never get a chance to experience a memory again. Not exactly how it happened."

"True, but you wouldn't be curious about your future?"

He shook his head. "I already have a good idea of how my future will go," he said confidently with a smile. "Besides, in the end 'there's no fate but what we make'," he asserted.

Fiona giggled. "Really? You're quoting Terminator?" she teased him.

He gave her a look, and then pulled her into his arms. They both laughed. "It's a classic!" he pointed out.

Fiona snuggled against his chest. "I love this," she sighed happily. Lying in his arms felt right.

He kissed the side of her head. "Me too."

"Oh!" she suddenly called out.

He furrowed his brows. "What's wrong?" he asked alarmed.

She met his eyes. "Nothing. I just came up with a really good question!"

He shook his head, amused. "You worried me," he told her.

"Sorry!" she quickly said. "Mind if I go next?"

He laughed. "By all means!" He didn't mind giving up his turn.

She clapped her hands together excitedly. "Okay…"

Adam grinned at her enthusiasm.

"So it's been awhile since we've done this," she started.

He raised an eyebrow. "Done what?" he asked with a smirk.

She playfully rolled her eyes. "Lounge around naked in your bed during a weekend we've set aside for fucking," she surmised. Visits she made to Toronto while in college came to mind.

"Oh, that," he joked.

They both laughed.

"Anyway, it's been seven years. We've both grown up and had different experiences. I'm curious to know what you think about the changes in me," she finished.

This was a heavier inquiry than he had been expecting. He swept his eyes over her body as he considered what to say. Fiona watched him watching her. She raised an eyebrow when she saw him smirk.

"You haven't changed all that much, outwardly," he told her. She was smoking hot in high school and was incredibly gorgeous now! "Inwardly, you have this way about you. You know who you are and what you like, and you exude a kind of confidence that is so sexy. I'm not saying you weren't confident in the past, but you have an inner peace and calm that is beautiful to see. You're not struggling or searching for anything…" he trailed off, unsure if he was explaining himself well.

Fiona smiled broadly as she looked into his eyes. She knew what he meant. She went through a lot in her younger years. Her childhood and adolescence was plagued with insecurity and doubt. She clung onto her twin for dear life for many years. It insulated her from the ever present loneliness she felt. Growing up she had always felt different and a bit strange, like the person inside didn't match up with the glamorous package presented to the world. In her teen years she began to struggle with her sexuality which made her feel even more like an outsider.

When Adam came into her life, she was a mess! She had been drinking to cope with issues, and it had taken over her life! Once she returned from rehab, she began the long, hard journey to figure out who she was and take control of her life. These days she was a much stronger person, with a well developed sense of self.

"I wasn't expecting that," she admitted. She reached out and caressed his cheek. He had shifted his position on the bed and was now lying near her thighs. "Thank you," she said softly. They looked at each other for a long moment. "Honestly, I thought you were going to talk about my boobs or something!"

The two of them laughed.

"Well, they are a sight to behold," Adam added as he fixed his eyes on her breasts. They weren't wearing any clothes, so he had great view! "But if we're talking about changes, I like the carpeting," he quipped.

She raised an eyebrow. "Really?" she laughed.

He causally brushed his hand across her pubic mound and shrugged. "I'm cool with whatever you do, but it's an interesting look." In a way it was a marker to him that time had passed. He was here with Fiona seven years later and they were both adults choosing to spend the rest of their lives together. There were no outside forces or impending separations to tear them apart.

He saw that she had a curious expression, so he added. "I don't have a hair fetish or anything!"

"Good, because I'm not going to stop shaving my legs!" she joked.

They both laughed.

Adam ran his hand down her leg and smiled. Her skin was silky smooth. "Lovely," he whispered enamored.

Fiona grinned at him. His touch felt exquisite. She cleared her throat. "So, it's your turn," she informed him.

He looked up. He had almost forgotten about the game! "Right," he stated. "Well, it's obvious that I've changed a lot," he began.

She giggled. "Ya think!"

He chuckled. "So I'll narrow down the question a bit. What changes do you like the most?" He was really curious to know to the answer to that one. Every time Fiona looked at him with desire in her eyes, he felt so happy that he could float up to moon! Hearing her thoughts concerning him would be interesting.

Fiona grinned at him. "Fishing for compliments?" she teased.

He flexed his right bicep. "Maybe," he responded playfully.

They both laughed.

She turned onto her side and down scooted closer to him. Adam was still lying on his back, with his head now by her waist. She ran her hand across his chest.

"This," she told him. "You and I are here together, and I can see all of you. No more hiding." She looked deeply into his eyes. "It makes me happier than words can describe. I know how difficult it was for you, back then. Your chest looks amazing and it's the way it was meant to be."

He sat up and moved closer to her. He stared into her eyes for a moment before gently pressing his lips to hers. As he pulled away he cupped her cheek.

"I love you, Fiona," he said, his voice full of emotion.

She smiled back. "I love you, Adam." She leaned forward and rested her forehead against his. "And I love your royal scepter, too," she quipped.

He raised his eyebrows to the roof before laughing heartily.

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tbc

A/N: Hmm, princes and princesses are royalty… LOL!

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