Its My Choice
A/N's: Just another one-shot for Derek and Whittier from 'Bring It On Again'. It's the extended pool scene, when I watched the scene where the couple breaks into the swimming pool, I felt like more depth should of gone into it… like a back story for Derek of why he actually works so much and the explanation of his parent problem's.
Derek and Whittier have both just broke into the campus' swimming pool area which is strictly off limits at that time at night
Whittier: Are we allowed to be in here?
Derek: 2 a.m.'s the only good time to swim… the rest of the time I'm working
Whittier: Where?
Derek: Well, I do work-study in the cafeteria. Part-time in an audio store. Full-time as a student, and the rest of the time as a mix-master
Whittier: what's a mix master?
Derek: It's a turn tablist
Whittier: what's a turn tablist?
Derek: It's a DJ –He laughed at Whittier's misconception
Whittier: I knew that…
Whittier: So, why do you work so much?
Derek: I work so much because my dad wouldn't pay tuition unless I declared pre-med
Whittier: And you didn't want to be a doctor, so…
Derek: So I work.
Whittier: I like it… how you stood up for what you want to do
Derek: It took a lot of arguing but he still doesn't believe that being a DJ is a real 'Career'
Whittier: It's very rebellious…
Derek: aha, That's me…
*Flashback*
It was roughly about a year ago and Derek who had graduated from high school got he's acceptation letter in the post from California State College
Derek: Ahh! I got in! –Derek shouted joyfully at the bottom of the stairs
Derek's dad: That's great son, but I thought we decided that you were going to Medical school like your brother?
Derek: No, you decided…
Derek's dad: So what? You just pick up and leave, is that it?
Derek's older brother who is currently in his 2nd year of medical school descended the stairs, butting in the middle of the conversation
Derek's Brother: Let's hope so
Derek: I want to DJ Dad, not to be a doctor and study some crappy pre-med course at our community college
Derek's Dad: Fine, then don't expect me to pay your tuition
Derek: What! That's not fair! You pay his tuition –Derek shouted at his dad while he pointed over to his smart older brother
Derek's Dad: He's doing something meaningful in life… 'DJing' is just a hobby
Derek: It can be a Career too! And I'm going to study it in College, so get used to it!
Derek stormed up stairs, ending the one of many arguments he's had with his dad about this
*End of Flashback*
Whittier: So he's a pain in the arse?
Derek: No… he just wants me to be someone I'm not
Whittier: Who?
Derek: My older brother…
Whittier: Ahh, I can see a bit of rivalry, am I right?
Derek: He's always been the golden son; nothing I ever do is good enough for my dad
Whittier: I thought my parents were bad, but they'd always support me no matter what I persuaded
Derek: Maybe it's just my luck –Derek joked as he tried to lighten up the mood
Whittier: Well you know what they say about men who work too hard… they become tired and boring
The remaining time the couple spend together in the Swimming Pool, was filled with laughter, jokes and affection. Derek truly made a great decision of be-friending Whittier, as they were truly meant to be together. She was the perfect girl for this shaggy, guff, sarcastic orientation guy, and Derek was the perfect guy for this cute, preppy, social climbing blonde girl.