Seriously loving the pairing on-screen, so as always happens, I'm writing a story. Enjoy!
"You're going to be just fine" Mum assured me as we drove into the school car park
"How do you know that? It's been how long since you were at school?" I questioned
"Enough with the cheek, young lady" she sighed as she pulled into a parking space
"Sorry" I replied "I'm just nervous"
She switched off the engine and turned to me… "Listen, Denise, you're a bright, beautiful, kind young lady who'll fit in straight away. Your Principal has high hopes for you here, so let your talent shine through, okay?"
I nodded my head in agreement… "Okay"
"Great" she proclaimed "now let's get you inside!"
"Mum, as much as I love you, do you mind if I go in on my own?" I inquired
"It'd be a bit embarrassing if your Mum walked you into school to start your last year, wouldn't it?" she asked, raising an eyebrow at me
"Just a bit" I admitted, smiling at her warmly "thank you for dropping me off, I'll see you tonight"
"Call me if you need anything, okay? Promise me, Denise" she begged
"I promise" I assured her, leaning across to kiss her cheek before climbing out of the car
CASEY'S POV:
"You asked to see me, Bianca?" I asked as I knocked on her office door that morning
"How many times, Casey? It's Miss. Scott on school premises" she sighed
"Sorry" I replied, holding my hands up in defence "so what's going on?"
"This is Denny" she informed me, motioning to the girl sat opposite her "she's a new student in your year and I thought you'd show her around and look after her for me?"
"Okay" I stated
"Great" she proclaimed "Denny, this is Casey Braxton, he'll be your go-to guy, Casey, this is Denny Miller"
"Nice to meet you" I greeted her, holding out my hand for her to shake
"Nice to meet you too" she mirrored, shaking my outstretched hand
"Shall we get going?" I suggested "registration starts any minute"
She nodded her head, signalling yes… "Thank you for everything, Miss. Scott"
"You're welcome" Bianca replied "and if you need anything, my door's open"
Smiling warmly at her, we left the office, me shutting the door behind us…
DENNY'S POV:
"So you've just moved here then I take it?" Casey questioned as we walked down the corridor
"Arrived here on Friday from New Zealand" I informed him
"Big change" he replied
"Yeah, my Mum and Dad got divorced, and Mum's job relocated her here" I explained
"Well you're gonna like Summer Bay" he assured me "it's a great place. Everyone knows everyone"
"Can that not be a little claustrophobic at times?" I inquired
"It never has been for me" he replied "here we are"
"What happens now?" I questioned
"You take a seat and Mr. McGuire does the register" he informed me, a smirk on his face
I smiled at him and made my way into the classroom, taking a seat at an empty desk…
CASEY'S POV:
"Who's the new girl?" Matt asked as I sat down in front of him
"Denny" I informed him "she's just moved here from New Zealand"
"Big change" he replied, raising an eyebrow at me
I nodded my head, signalling yes, glancing across at her as Sasha made her way over to her…
DENNY'S POV:
"Hi, I'm Sasha" a girl introduced herself to me, holding out her hand
"Denny" I informed her, shaking her hand "nice to meet you"
"Nice to meet you too" she replied "I see you've got Casey as your guide?"
I nodded my head, signalling yes… "He seems pretty cool"
"He is" she assured me "as long as you don't take yourself too seriously and can have a laugh and a joke, you and he will get along just fine"
"I think I can do that" I admitted
"Then we'll be great friends too" she proclaimed "listen, instead of sitting all the way over here, why don't you come and sit behind me? There's an empty space and you can get to know me and my boyfriend"
"Are you sure that's okay?" I questioned
"Of course it is, come on" she replied, smiling at me warmly
CASEY'S POV:
"Ready for first period, Denny?" I asked as she and Sasha were mid-conversation
"Yeah" she replied "it was nice to meet you, Sasha. You too, Matt"
"Don't forget lunch at the diner" Sasha proclaimed as we went to leave the room
"Sash can be a bit full-on sometimes, can't she?" I questioned
"What?" Denny inquired, raising an eyebrow at me in confusion
"I'm kidding" I admitted "she's a great girl. So what do you think to Summer Bay High so far?"
"It seems like a great school" she replied "but what I really want to know is how you can get away with calling the Principal by her first name and not get a detention…"
"She's my sister-in-law" I informed her "married to my older brother Heath, who you'll meet"
"Why will I meet him?" she inquired
"Well we're going to become friends, aren't we?" I questioned, raising an eyebrow at her
"I don't know, that depends…" she replied
"On?" I asked
"On how cool you are. You see, I've got a reputation…" she informed me
"Oh really? Well I'm pretty cool" I assured her
"I'm going to need someone to back up your alibi" she admitted
I laughed and shook my head at her, nudging her playfully… "Come on, we're going to be late"