Skewlie's Useless Blabbering: Hey guys! This is the first Life with Derek fanfic I've ever wrote, not to mention my grammar sucks xD So hope you don't find it too suck-ish LOL!

Summary: Derek and Casey's life changes drastically after their family gets into a major accident. How do they deal with it? And in the long run, will their love blossom?

Disclaimer: I obviously do not own Life with Derek, sadly. If I did own Life with Derek, a lot of things will happen. But since I don't own it, not any of the things I wish to happen will happen……… yet!

C h a p t e r : O n e

"Can you… like maybe STAY AWAY FROM MY LIFE?!" Casey roared as she picked up all her clothes from her ground.

Apparently, while Casey was downstairs watching TV, Derek sneaked into her room and took all her clothes – including her bra. This was something weird, considering the fact Derek would only steal her shirts and pants, never her bra.

"JERK!" She exclaimed once she picked up her bra.

He smirked, oh how she wished she could just punch his face right here and now. But as much as she wanted to punch off that smirk, she couldn't. She wasn't a person who liked to resort to violence – unless Derek totally ticks her off. Derek still had that smirk on his face, not really paying much attention to the death glare she was giving him; his eyes were just focused on her bra, which she was holding.

Seeming to notice where Derek's eyes were at, she immediately hid it behind her as her cheeks flushed, "Pervert." And not bothering to say anymore, she quickly gathered the remaining clothes and ran into her room; slamming it.

Derek kept that smirk on his face, "Thanks," he whispered to no one in particular.

"Uhhhhh…" Almost immediately Derek turned around, to see Edwin standing by the washroom door, his jaw dropped.

"I don't even want to know why your jaw is down." Without further ado, Derek went into his room and turned onto his stereo player; high volume.

Edwin just blinked confusingly, "Derek usually just steals her shirts and pants, never her…" He found it hard to say the last word, "B…r…a"

"Derek! Casey! We're going out; would you like to come with us?" Nora yelled from the living room as she put her jacket on, also assisting the others with their clothes.

Almost immediately Casey came running down the stairs, her face was red.

"No." She replied coldly; she was still mad at the prank Derek pulled on her, she didn't want to leave the house.

Nora seemed stunned from her daughter's words, "Honey, is everything okay?"

"No." Casey said bitterly, "It would be better if Derek was out of my life though."

Nora understood what was going on and decided to not pry about it, "Honey, you'll get used to him. Just ignore his pranks…" She advised.

George came from the kitchen and noticed the bitter expression on Casey's face.

"Are you okay Casey?" George asked, staring at her red face.

She turned to him, "No George, it isn't. Your stupid older son is such a.. a… JERK!"

"Love ya too, sis." Everyone turned to the stairs, where the voice was heard, and it was none other than, Derek. He still had that smirk on his face as he stared at Casey, who was giving him a glare.

"Smerek… what did you do to Casey?" Marti asked as she ran over to Derek.

Suddenly that smirk disappeared and instead a smile was replaced, "Nothing, don't worry Smarti. Even though I like pranking Casey, I won't hurt her… physically that is."

Marti didn't seem to understand what he mean't, "Oh… okay. Smerek! Are you coming with us to the mall?"

"I'm sorry Smarti, I have homework."

Casey immediately rolled her eyes. When had Derek ever done his homework? What a dumb excuse.

"Alright." Marti didn't question his answer and ran off to George.

"But mom, I don't want to go." Lizzie groaned as she walked down the stairs, with Edwin hot on her trails.

"Now Lizzie, we need to buy a dress for your school dance." Nora smiled then handed Lizzie her jacket.

"Fine."

"Edwin! Put on your jacket, we're leaving right now." George said, noticing Edwin was just standing there, eying Derek and Casey.

Edwin sighed, "But daaaad…"

"Don't 'daaaaad' me." George said, grabbing Edwin's jacket off the rack and tossed it towards him, "Put it on, or no games for a week." He threatened.

Nora turned to Casey, "Are you sure you don't want to come with us?"

"No." Casey shook her head.

"Alright." Nora decided to not ask anymore and the family walked out the house. Casey turned around stormed upstairs, but obviously before she stormed upstairs, she glared at Derek.

Half an Hour Later

"Caaaaaseeeeyyyy…."

She turned around and rolled her eyes, "What do you want, Derek?"

"Geez, what's with the face?" Derek asked as he walked into her room.

"Nothing." Noticing him inching into her room, she immediately put her hand up and stopped him, "Walk any further and I guarantee by tomorrow you'll have a black eye."

He didn't seem scared of her threats and began walking in, a smirk was formed on his face, "Right. And I'm suppose to believe that you have the guts to hit me?"

She crossed her arms, "You'd be surprised."

Before Derek could retort, the phone rang. He thought it was one of his 'girlfriends' and immediately dashed downstairs and grabbed the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hello. Is this the McDonaldVenturi residents?" A male voice spoke.

Derek rolled his eyes, thinking it was a telemarketer, "CASEY!! It's for you." Well technically, it was for her, since they did ask for the MCDONALDVENTURI resident, and he said McDonald first, which meant Casey had to answer it first.

Casey came storming down the stairs and grabbed the phone from his hands.

"Your welcome." Derek rolled his eyes and sat on his chair, turning on the TV.

"Hello?" Casey said.

"Hello. Is this the McDonaldVenturi residents?" The male repeated.

"Yes. May I ask who you are?" She asked.

"I'm Officer Smith and I called to tell you…" He paused, "Your family has been in a major car accident and we would like for you to come to SunnySide Hospital right now."

Casey's eyes widened as her hands were shaking, "Y-Yes… I'll come right now."

Without bidding their farewells, Casey shut the phone. Derek seemed to notice something was up and turned to Casey.

"Derek…" Tears filled her eyes, "Our family… they've been in a major car accident."

Derek's heart froze for a mere second.

Skewlie's Last Notes (for now): It's sort of rushed, but hope you like it. Please review. And I'll be updating soon.