Okay so I was bored and I got this random idea floating around in my head and I needed to get it out. I don't know when I'll get the next chapter up so don't expect it soon. Sometimes I get random ideas in my head and I just start typing it out.

He walked into the liquor store, hoodie with his leather jacket and all with the hood up to hide his face. Ripped jeans and an old pair of black converse. He walked through the store and too the alcohol section. He peered through the frosted glass and spotted the bottle that worked for him. He casually looked around and saw that the store was pretty crowded and he opened the freezer door. He quickly grabbed it and stuffed it on the inside pocket of his jacket. He then started walking around the store making it look like he was trying to find something and he headed for the door. He looked out of the corner of his eyes, which were covered by his black aviator glasses and he walked out.

Hew walked to a black car that was parked in the front of the store. He got in and they sped away laughing and cheering.

"Man, I can't believe you got away with it." The driver said.

"Believe it." He said.

XxX

They were all sitting on a patch of grass in a random secluded part of town. The bottle was completely empty. They were drunk and high. And all of it made him feel completely numb. He couldn't feel anything. He couldn't feel the pain of loosing the one girl he loved and not being able to tell her, he couldn't feel the pain of a second divorce, nothing.

Suddenly, they all saw blue and red flashing lights. The four teens rushed to get up and he grabbed the empty bottle and chucked it into the air. He saw the lights getting closer and he looked at his friends.

"Go." He said.

"Dude, are you crazy?"

"Just go."

With that he took off running and he heard his friends speed away in the car.

He ran as fast as his Chuck Taylor's would take him. And they took him through two alley's and over four fences. And when he hopped the last fence, he bumped into a broad chest.

"Nice to see you again, Derek." The cop said.

Derek sighed and took his sun glasses off.

XxX

He was sitting on the couch half listening to his dad rant about what he did. That was how it was now, Derek would get into trouble, George would rant, he would get grounded again and he would sneak out the next night.

"I don't think I can take this anymore Derek." George said to him.

Derek said nothing.

"Look, I know you're upset about Nora and I splitting up but it was last year. And I'm sorry that it didn't work out."

"Yeah, right." Derek snorted.

"Go to your room." George told him.

Derek rolled his eyes and walked up to his room. He walked past the door that was right next to his and he peaked in. It was completely empty. His heart stung. He was so used to seeing her study in that room all the time. And he was used to her screaming his name when she was pissed at him.

Casey.

He missed her so much and he hated himself for being so mean to her and not being nice. Maybe if he was nice to her she would have fallen for him like he fell for her.

He sighed and walked to his room where he fell into a dreamless sleep.

XxX

He was woken up by sun shining in on his entire room. He groaned and sat up.

"Get up." George demanded.

He groaned and laid back down in his bed. He then felt tugging at his blanket and felt cool air on his jean clad body.

"Fuck!" Derek said aggravated.

"Watch your mouth." George said. "And get up, you're flight is leaving in an hour."

"Flight to where?"

"I talked to Nora."

"You two are supposed to be divorced." Derek mumbled.

"Doesn't matter, I talked to Nora this morning."

"I can't take it anymore Nora. I would send him to stay with Abby but she's still in Spain." George said over the phone. "I can't handle him anymore."

"It's gotten worse?" Nora asked.

"Yes." He confirmed. "Last night he was brought home by the cops, drunk, and quite possible high."

"well, I know that maybe our relationship isn't what is used to be, but you the know the kids are always welcome to come down here to visit."

"That's actually why I was calling." George said to her, "I was wondering if you would take Derek for the summer, clean him up a bit."

There was a pause and then a sigh.

"Is it really that bad?" She asked.

"Marti is afraid of him, Edwin ignores him and he fights with me." He sighed, "I need help Nora and I don't have anyone else to turn to."

"Send him up here."

"You're sending me to New York?" Derek asked.

"Yes. Pack now because you'll be spending the summer with Nora and the girls."

XxX

He was sitting on the plane, keeping to himself, pissed at himself and his dad for making him do this, and also nervous. He hadn't seen any of the McDonald's in over a year, since the end of Junior year. He wasn't sure how she would look at him or what she would think of him since he got into this mess of drugs, alcohol and stealing. Probably not good.

And finally, after what seemed like days, the flight ended. He got off and went to get his bags. He hadn't seen any sign of Nora so he sat down on a chair to wait. He took out his iPod and turned it on. After two songs, he felt a tap on his shoulder. He looked up and saw Nora. He took out his head phones and stood up.

It was awkward but she gave him a tight hug.

"Derek, hey."

"Hey."

"Well, come on."

Derek nodded and grabbed his bags and followed Nora out of the airport.

"Lizzie is excited that you're coming for the summer." Nora said, "I haven't been able to talk to Casey about it, she's in her own world these days." Derek nodded, "I'm sure she'll be glad to see you."

"Yeah," Derek said to himself.

XxX

The ride was silent. But it was a comfortable one. Never in his life did he have a ride like that.

They pulled up to a really nice apartment building. He hadn't see a nicer one before in his life.

"You'll like it up there. We're all the way at the top." Nora said. "And I haven't been able to, but I have a room set aside for you. It's a little messy so you and Lizzie or Casey can clean it up a bit."

Derek simply nodded.

"Look," she continued, "I know you must be very angry right now, but your father is only doing what he feels is best. He doesn't want you to hate him for this because he loves you." Derek said nothing. "Derek, I want you to know that I'm not mad at you, I'm not. I'm disappointed that you would get yourself into this mess."

"Nora, I appreciate the concern but I don't really care. I don't. So can we just get up to your place because the sooner we get in there, the sooner I can leave."

And Derek got out of the car, slamming the door shut. Nora sighed and got out as well.

This is gonna be one long summer.

So, I know it's not much but this is all I got. These things don't happen over night. So enjoy! :)