A/N I'm more of a fanvid-maker than a fic-writer but I've been determined to return to fanfiction and improve my writing style so this is my first attempt ;)
Things To Know: Sally returns, but is currently with Patrick despite Derek's feelings for her and how she might return them underneath. But this is a Dasey story so don't freak out too much. I just need to add some drama :P Not sure about ages..I'm thinking senior year or early college(home for the holidays?), but I'll specify in the next couple chapters.
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing…duh? Well except my creativity :)
Chocolate covered hearts, bouquets of flowers, romantic poetry: All beautiful symbols associated with Valentines Day: a day filled with passion where every girl dreams to be romanced by her Prince Charming. Those lucky enough to have someone to share it with, celebrate the love they have for one another. While to the rest of us singles, Valentines is just another holiday ruse created by the greeting card industry. Not to mention, another reason for couples to boast about the relationship others are missing. A cruel celebration reminding the heartbroken of their losses. What lovesick bastard came up with this crap?
"I thought we were going to get some coffee?" asked a very displeased Derek, batting at the cupids and colored hearts dangling around his head.
Emily crossed her arms preparing to justify her actions. "I'm not about to leave you home to sulk."
"I do not sulk," Derek stated defensively. Emily sent him a knowing look. He let his guard fall.
"I just don't understand why Sally would want to marry such a slime ball," Derek announced furiously. "Stupid Patrick" he mumbled irritably under his breath.
"And weren't you the one who used to say Valentines was a preview of hell?" accused Derek shifting his frustrations to Emily.
"Hey, I suffered years in the Derek Venturi "friend zone", watching you court one bimbo after another," She affirmed.
Derek shook his head and let out a sigh. "You're the only other person I know who can compliment and offend me at the same time," Derek smirked.
Emily felt no need to ask about the first, though she probably had an idea.
"I try," Emily laughed, "And come on you never know, your true love could be right around the corner…"
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Turning the corner of the entrance way to Smelly Nelly's was Casey trailing behind an overly excited Ralph. She panned the room to see couples immersed in intimate slow dances, and singles flirting by the punch bowl. The decorations were amazing. Streamers hung above her in every direction and all the bright red and pink lights gave the room a bright, attractive vibe. Last Valentines, Casey would view this all as romantic and sweet. Now, what usually filled her stomach with butterflies was being replaced with utter disgust.
"Wow this place looks sick!" Ralph exclaimed. Casey offered a fake smile.
"Oh, come on C-Mac, this will be fun!" Casey rolled her eyes at her new nickname as Ralph grabbed her by the arm and dragged her further into the crowd.
Emily's eyes lit up at the sight of her overly excited boyfriend as he awkwardly skipped over to her. When he reached her, he gave her a quick peck on the lips.
Emily's smile faded into a confused look noticing Casey lagging behind. It wasn't long before Derek opened his mouth for a snide remark.
"Looky here, the princess stopped hiding in her tower long enough to grace us with an appearance!"
Casey sent her smirking stepbrother a glare. A glare he knew of quite well.
"Very funny Der," a devious smirk crept up on her face, "But I wouldn't be talking, remember the walls between our rooms are not as thick as you think and could have sworn I heard…"
Emily interrupted her thought, "Ralph, can I speak to you for a sec." She sounded awfully nervous but Ralph was too caught up in his surroundings to notice.
"Sure cupcake!" Emily cringed. What was with her choosing boyfriends who have the need to use ridiculous pet names? She pulled her boyfriend by the wrist and headed toward a display of heart balloons to get some privacy.
"What's Casey doing here?" Emily questioned as soon as they were far enough away from the glaring step-sibs, "I thought we were taking Derek out tonight?"
"I know, I know, but then it hit me!" Ralph was just bubbling with excitement.
"What, a rock?" Emily quipped.
Ralph could hardly hold in his scheme much longer. He cocked his head to side arrogantly and enunciated, "Casey and Derek"
"Casey and Derek?" Emily repeated confusedly.
"You have to admit, they got chemistry," Ralph declared.
"So does nitroglycerin and peroxide but you don't mix them together!" Emily was on the verge of shouting.
"Not to mention, the other 10 levels of wrong," now she was shouting, "they're stepsiblings!" Luckily the music had gone from slow to something more upbeat, making it loud enough to block out the baffled yell escaping the girl whose arms were now flailing up around her head.
"Calm down sweetie," Ralph said placing his hand on her shoulders. "Just watch, you'll see!"
Meanwhile, Derek and Casey had surprisingly settled into silence. Caught up in their own thoughts concerning what they did to deserve to be stuck in such a moment. They kept giving each other side glances slowly realizing what was going on.
Casey turned to Derek and took the initiative, "You don't think…"
"They couldn't have"
"This is Ralph…"
"Oh crap, not again."
"That boy really needs to get a new hobby."
"I told him he has to quit watching all those chick flicks."
Casey giggled to herself and Derek gave her a strange look. "What's so funny?"
"Well it is kinda funny, in a pathetic sort of way," explained Casey.
Derek still failed to understand the hilarity of the situation.
"Think about it - like you and I would ever happen" Casey chuckled. "Ralph and Emily must actually think we're that lonely!"
Derek snickered, "Don't worry Case; I'd never be that desperate."
After sharing a moment of laughter, Derek offered to leave before it could get any more awkward. "Well I think I've had enough of fat babies and arrows for today."
Casey turned back at the couples and sighed realizing it was about time she made her exit too. Before she had a chance to leave, a voice from behind grabbed her attention. "Down on love?" asked the voice.
Casey turned around to be met by a woman surrounded by what Casey assumed were fake love potions.
Casey replied snidely, "After my last break-up, cupid could use me as target practice, and I still wouldn't feel a thing." She continued her path to the door, but was interrupted again.
"Maybe you just need a little romance remedy to cure your broken heart," suggested the mysterious woman. "Just what you need to move on."
"Move on?" mocked Casey as she switched courses and headed in the direction of the woman's table. "You must not know who you're talking to!"
"Try this" offered the supposed clairvoyant. "It's a special recipe with a mix of aphrodisiac oils," she handed Casey a small box . "The beautiful red hue comes from some rare meteor rocks."
Casey took the box cautiously and examined it before opening. Inside she found a silver lipstick case. She raised her eyebrow at the discovery. She pulled the cosmetic from the box and tossed it between her hands.
"So this is gonna make me fall in love with someone new?" she asked clearly unconvinced.
The woman's mouth shifted into a mischievous smirk. "First man you set eyes on" she stated matter-of-factly.
"Who knows, maybe this color will look good on me?" Casey shrugged as she opened the lipstick and bent over the mirror.
She carefully applied the makeup onto her lips. When she finished, she pressed her lips together and let out a loud pop. Her lips now illuminated a shiny red color that sparkled in her mirror image. Casey took her eyes away from her own reflection to notice a man behind her studying his surroundings disdainfully. A smile appeared on her newly dazzling lips. She spun around to gaze at the handsome young man who glanced around one last time before escaping the party.
"De-rek" she purred and a not-so-innocent smile spread across her face.
A/n Hope you like it so far. If you haven't caught on this chapter was very much like an episode of Smallville called "Crimson", but don't worry the next couple of chapters will not be as close in similarities to the episode (mainly b/c the whole Superman storyline doesn't really match LWD..lol) I just really like the plot line but I have some original ideas along with some similar events in the episode.
