"The One" – Part 81

Summary and additional notes in part 1.

Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews :) Now to find out what happens with Beth and what those mini lemons are about…

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

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Fiona nervously wrung her hands as she sat down on the park bench. She was sitting near a familiar trail, not far from her job. She and Beth had come here many times on her lunch break, and sometimes after work. This was their spot. They would hang out and make out here. It held a lot of memories and once again she found herself questioning the decision to meet here!

Holly J thought it was a bad idea. Fiona saw her point, but she was at a loss for an acceptable alternative! Meeting up for coffee was out. She didn't even have to explain why! Meeting for lunch was also nixed. It was better for them to have their discussion out in the open, where either one of them could easily walk away if things got too heated. And meeting up for Frozen Yogurt with her Ex just sounded all kinds of wrong. Here in the park, they knew the score. It was familiar ground, and while not without its own complications, it was the closest to neutral in her mind.

She folded her hands in her lap. She was wearing a simple green sundress today. She didn't want to dress up per se, but she didn't want to look frumpy either. Before parting ways this morning, Adam had kissed her deeply before looking into her eyes. He told her that he loved her and had faith that things would work out the way they're supposed to. She held on to that thought now, like a lifeline.

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Adam took the last bite of his beef brisket sandwich and smiled. That had been good! He was at his desk, finishing his lunch. It had been a busy morning! There was a lot he needed to do before heading out today. He was working a half day tomorrow, since he and Fiona were flying up to Toronto. He barely had any time to reflect on his apprehension about Fiona's conversation with Beth.

It made him more insecure than he wanted to admit. He couldn't exactly pinpoint why. All he knew was love was crazy thing. It wasn't rational and it couldn't be controlled. If seeing Beth revived any feelings Fiona had for her, he wasn't sure what he would do! Perhaps what was really bugging him, was that he knew if he was in Beth's shoes he would do anything and everything he could to win her back!

Adam sighed heavily. This was a fruitless chain of thought! He didn't want to go there. There was no basis for it! Every time he looked into Fiona eyes he could see the love and affection she held for him. He had all of her heart, and she had all of his. Others could try, but they weren't going to get anywhere! He knew this, but on some primal level romantic rivals still bothered him! Adam resolved not dwell on it. He understood it was his issue to work out, and he wasn't going to push this on Fiona.

Besides, last night had been rather incredible! After dinner she asked him to stay the night. He was reluctant to, because he loathed an awkward morning after with her parents, but she told him that she didn't want to wake up in the morning without him. That won him over. They were both tired, so they went to bed not long after. However, at some point in the middle of the night they both woke up and decided to hook up!

He had taken his time, kissing his way down her body. Once he had reached his destination, he spent a long time giving her oral attention. He had been immensely turned on, being there in her bed and knowing how many nights she touched herself while thinking of him during the past four weeks. He wanted to make her fantasy come true. She climaxed several times and he loved hearing her cry out in pleasure! He then placed light, soothing kisses on her stomach and breasts as she recovered. When she was ready, he pulled her hips towards him and placed her legs on his shoulders before pushing his way inside. He had gone on to have one of the best orgasms in recent memory! And he was delighted that he had brought her over the edge with him, one last time!

The next morning he was tired, but he didn't care. They still went on to have quickie in the shower! They didn't expend much energy that time – they had put their hands to good use while making out – but he was amazed they did anything at all, given last night and the limited time they had to get dressed!

Adam chuckled. 'I'm an idiot!' he thought. Why was he uneasy about Beth when all signs led to him and Fiona having their 'happily ever after'?

Suddenly his cell phone rang. He glanced at the clock and noted the time. It was likely that Fiona's talk with her Ex had ended. He read the caller ID and saw that his girlfriend was indeed calling! He quickly answered it.

"Fi?"

"Hey," she responded. He could tell by her tone of voice that she was upset.

He stood up and began walking down the hall. He wanted to move to a more private area for this conversation. "Fiona, I love you," he told her. His voice was full of conviction. "Is everything okay?"

"No," she told him.

His heart sank a little, but he pushed through. "I love you," he declared again. "Tell me what's wrong."

On the other end of the line, Fiona smiled. He had known straightaway that she sounded down, and immediately repeated the three words that never failed to lift her spirits! Those words always put whatever she was feeling into perspective!

"I love you, too," she told him.

Adam smiled, happier than words can express to hear her say them back!

"I love you so much it hurts sometimes," she continued.

He chuckled a little. "I hope it's the good kind of hurt," he quipped.

"It's the best kind," she laughed. She took a deep breath. "I just wanted this all to be over, so we can move on."

Adam frowned. "What happened with Beth?"

Fiona sighed. "She didn't show."

Perhaps it was petty, but he instantly smirked upon hearing that. He was grateful they were talking over the phone! "Really?" he questioned surprised.

"Yeah! I waited for forty-five minutes before leaving. I sent her a bunch texts, even called a few times, and nothing!" Fiona said annoyed.

"I'm sorry to hear that," Adam genuinely told her. He didn't like that she sounded frustrated and disappointed. "Did she know what time you were meeting?"

Fiona narrowed her eyes at the inquiry. "Of course! She was intentionally ignoring me and wasting my time! I guess she got her message across…"

"Something might have come up?" he suggested, giving Beth the benefit of the doubt.

Fiona scoffed. "I know her! This was a passive aggressive move! If she didn't want to meet up, she could have cancelled."

Adam sighed. He didn't know what to say.

"So anyway, I'm almost back at the office," Fiona told him.

He picked up on the defeated tone in her voice. "Fi, you did all you could. Remember that."

"I know," she responded. "I… I was really looking forward to tonight. I wanted to be there for Gretchen."

Adam nodded with understanding. "We can still go. Just say the word."

Fiona had a wry smile. "No. It's clear that Beth doesn't want to resolve this, and I don't want there to be any drama."

"If you change your–"

"I won't," she insisted.

"Well, if you do… I'll go wherever you will go," he promised.

Fiona smirked. "That's a song title!"

He laughed. "Well, it fits, right?"

Fiona shook her head as she entered Coyne Roberts. "I love you, Adam."

He grinned victoriously, noting her improved mood. "And I love you, Fi."

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tbc

A/N: Lol. You guys know I like twists! And, of course they were Fadam mini lemons ;-)

Don't be shy! You're reading, so review :D

So… As I mentioned at the end of the last chapter, instead of daily updates I'm going to do so about three days a week. The next chapter should be up on Sunday! Fadam meet up after work and Fiona an important decision.

Off-topic: I added the final chapter of the timeline fic, "Out". Will be posting some more timeline stories soon.

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Update 7/3/11 -

So, I'm going to update this tomorrow instead! I have an awesome fic-related reason why. I just completed one of my fadam fics that has been on hiatus for awhile! (Might I state again, holiday weekends are awesome! More free time rocks ;-) It gives me hope that I'll be able to complete my other unfinished stories! It all depends on the muse, but I haven't given up on "Can't Stop" or "Long Weekend".

Anyway, with that said, "The Wedding" will be updated this week :D

To the folks I cannot directly PM:

Thanks for the awesome review Anon! That's really cool to hear. Have a great road trip! :D