A/N: This is really short because it's just a first-person Prologue. The rest of the story may be in 3rd or 1st person, I haven't decided yet. It is going to be part of a series of at least 6 parts. Reviews are always welcome, flames will be used to power my laptop's computer. Constructive criticism will be put to good use.

Prologue

My name is Casey McDonald, and I hate my step-brother.

Ever since my mother, my little sister, and I moved into the Venturi household two years ago Derek has made my life a living hell. I don't understand how anyone can get so much enjoyment out of being such a lackadaisacal prankster!

But after two years of putting up with Derek it's finally coming down to the end of the line. Today we start our senior year of High School and I can't wait. All I can think about is how in just 365 short days I will be completely free of Derek Venturi and out in a world that's all mine for the taking.

Of course, I'll still have to tolerate his existence when I come home for holidays and sometimes on breaks, but I try not to dwell on that. Ever the optimist, I can only hope that Derek will be too hung up on some girl or a sports game to bother coming home. Because, let's face it, Derek will always be Derek.