AN: Alright. I'm back with another one. Based off an idea from the movie Before Sunset but with it's own Dasey version.

Basically Derek and Casey spending a few hours together and everything unravels.

A few points about it though, it's going to be mostly all conversation between them because only so much can happen in a few hours. Also you never really understand how they feel for one another unless it comes out of their mouths. But I swear feelings will be expressed. So bare with me.

First chapter is a bit boring since it's the introductory. It'll pick up, I swear. It takes place in Washington, D.C. since I live near the area. It's only fair. :)

Okay I'll stop here. Read if you like. haha..


Derek approached the Washington Convention Center. He stared at it with wide eyes with a tiny hint of a smile. He made his way up the steps and entered the big classy building. He paid his little entrance fee and now he had no idea where to go. The place was huge and filled with people. He ran back to where he paid and asked the ticket seller where to go.

"Excuse me, where is the book signing?"

"There's like 15 book signings today, sir." the ticket seller made him feel stupid. Derek glared at him.

"Well is there someone else who can tell me?" Derek asked rudely.

"Probably, but I can tell you that all the signings are happening on the 2nd floor." he cleared his throat.

Derek thought this guy was a total douche but decided to just let it slide, "Alright, thanks boss."

Derek made his way to the escalator; up to the second floor. He went into the showroom where there was commotion from people piling in. He went into the sea full of people. 'I didn't even know this many people loved reading. This is ridiculous.' He went around and looked at all the featured tables and still didn't see her. He looked back down at his newspaper clip-out, "11am to 12pm. It's only 11:30, where is she?" he muttered to himself as he walked another circle around the room. Still no sign of her.

He went back to the entrance of the showroom. He figured her signing would be ending soon and he'd probably catch her when she left. So he took a seat outside the entrance way, his back against the wall.

About 45 minutes and 5 threats to leave later, she finally walked out and hurried right past him. He stood up on his feet and quickly tried to catch up. He called her name and got no response. He called it louder and finally she turned her head to look around, she didn't see anyone so she shrugged it off and kept walking.

He was getting annoyed with chasing her, finally he just called out, "CASEY MCDONALD!"

She stopped in her tracks and turned her whole body. Finally landing her eyes on the man calling her name continuously. He made his way over to her and panted; putting his hands on his knees, trying to catch his breath. She raised an eyebrow and smiled while her insides were filled with unexpected shock. "Derek?"

"Well, yeah!" he breathed out. "Sorry about calling your real name out like that."

"No worries. It caught my attention, though, that's for sure." she nodded.

He stood up and joked, "Jeez, you know you're one tough person to find."

She was still too shocked to joke with him, "So, since when do you come to book signings?"

"Since when do you have a bestseller?" he battled back.

She snorted, "Well, Derek--" just then her assistant came over. "Oh, hey Katie. This is Derek, my step-brother. Derek, this is my assistant, Katie." They shook hands.

"Oh, step-brother Derek." she expressed a bit smugly staring at him. Casey cleared her throat loudly to change the subject. Derek raised an eyebrow, "Anyways," she laughed, "Casey everything is in place. Your flight is set for 5:30 this afternoon, so remember we have to be there an hour and a half before, okay?"

Casey nodded, "Yeah, got it. Thanks." She looked back at Derek, "I'm sorry we didn't get to talk m--"

"Did you eat already?"

Random. "Not yet, actually."

"Well how 'bout I take you to lunch? You don't have to be at the airport till 4 anyway." he offered with a slight hint of pleading.

She looked reluctant as she stared from Derek to Katie. "You have free time, Casey. Just make sure you're at the airport by 4." she assured her with a tiny hint of a smile.

Casey took this as acceptance. She looked back at Derek, "Alright, let's spend some time together." she sighed.

"Don't jump up and down with excitement now, Casey. I know you're dying to hang out and everything, but tone it down a bit." sarcasm rolling off his tongue.

She snorted, "Same old, Derek."

"Same old, Casey." he joked.

Katie looked at both of them starting at each other, "I'm just gonna leave now, Casey. I'll see you at the airport. Call me if you need anything."

Casey gave her a goodbye hug, "Alright. Thanks for getting me out of my mess earlier. I'll see you at the airport."

"No problem." she pulled back and looked at Derek, "Nice to meet you, Derek. Have fun you two." she gave off another weird vibe.

Derek arched his eyebrows, "You too." he shrugged it off and looked at Casey, "So..."

"Yeah, I know Katie is a bit weird." Derek snorted, "Okay, a lot weird but she has a method to her madness."

Derek nodded, "Nice to know." sarcasm yet again.

She rolled her eyes and laughed, "So goof, where are we going out for lunch?" he opened his mouth to speak until she interrupted once more, "And you're paying since you offered." she smiled big.

"You're the one with the successful book and I have to pay?" he said seriously.

She frowned, "I was--"

"I was kidding, Casey." he cracked up at how gullible she still was. Casey relaxed and rolled her eyes, "I'm treating. Who would I be to not to pay for the woman?"

"Derek Venturi." this time she laughed out loud.

"Good one, Casey." he stared ahead of him, "Hmm...Ah-ha! I know a terrific restaurant down the street. You excited?"

She raised an eyebrow, "Sure?"

He laughed to himself, "Great. Let's go grab some lunch."

They walked off to start their little time together.


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