AN: I don't own LWD
This one-shot goes with my story A Princess and Her Prince Derek? This is when Derek proposes to Casey, since I didn't really go into detail about it in my story. There will be the Dasey Wedding attached to this story as the next chapter.
Hope you Dasey lovers enjoy!
A Very Derek Proposal
Derek POV
"Nora you have to help me! I don't know anything about Princess stuff!" Derek exclaimed desperately. "But you do know your princess. Just think of her and what kind of ring she would like. I have faith that you'll pick the perfect ring. I'm going to go looks at necklaces." Nora said walking off to the other end of the store. I sighed and continued looking at rings.
Suddenly something caught my eye. It was a beautiful ring with a square cut diamond on top with small hearts along the side of the ring. It was totally Casey, I called for the jeweler to come and get her size out. She was gonna be so surprised with what I had up my sleeve.
Casey POV
"Hey Case, what is the emergency?" Emily asked as she slid in a booth at their new favorite spot, a coffee shop in Toronto where Derek, Casey, and Emily and her husband Sam lived. "I think Derek is cheating on me!" I exclaimed, quickly bursting into tears. "What! Casey I think you've officially gone mental." Emily said. "Emily the facts are there! He's been so distracted lately, he is gone a lot and claims he is "working", and lately he has been looking very nervous and guilty. What else could it be!" I cried. "Casey, Derek loves you, he would never cheat on you!" She said calmly, placing her hand on my arm trying to calm me. "I just don't know Em. We are going back home to London to see the family tomorrow, so I'm going to investigate him then and go from there." I said, trying to pull myself together.
After we had our coffee and Emily calmed me down, I quickly excused myself to go back to the office because I had a lot of work to do before we returned to London.
Emily POV
Casey is insane sometimes with her over-thinking. I quickly called Derek to fill him in on what had just happened. "(Emily on phone): Derek wait until you hear Casey's latest crisis." "(Derek on phone): Oh boy, what is it this time?" "(Emily on phone): She thinks that you're cheating on her! She notices that you've been very distracted and nervous lately. I had no idea what to say! I wanted to tell her something good to calm her down, but I didn't want to let away the proposal." "(Derek): Thanks Em. Good thing we are leaving for home soon, I want to do the proposal right, without her too upset." We then hung up and I just hoped everything would turn out right for my best friend.
Derek POV
"Casey, I'm home!" I yelled walking in our condo, shrugging off my leather jacket and hanging it on the coat rack, I was neater thanks to Casey.
"I'm in the bedroom!" Casey called back to me. As I walked into our shared room and saw Casey neatly folding and packing her clothes. Everything looked tidy, precise, and organized, in other words Casey style. "Have you packed yet?" She asked, looking up at me. "Not yet, but we have plenty of time." I replied casually. "Der-ek! Our flight is at 12 A.M. tomorrow! It's 9 P.M. now! We are running out of time!" Casey said frantically. I jokingly rolled my eyes, while she finished her packing. I slowly walked up behind her, pressing tiny kisses along her soft, long neck. "Der" she purred softly. I just continued kissing her in reply. "We need to finish getting ready for tomorrow Derek." She said trying to shake me away. "Casey!" I whined. "No! Derek we can't miss our flight, so pack now and I'll treat you later." She said in a determined, yet sensual voice. "Fine." I grumbled, dragging out my suit case.
Casey POV
As I sat on the airplane, on route to London I thought about last night and my suspicions that I had told Emily about. I thought Derek loved me, but he has been acting so weird lately that I was concerned. Last night, everything seemed so normal, but today Derek has been acting nervous again. I couldn't figure out why, I just hoped my suspicion was wrong and that Derek was just in a weird mood.
We landed at the airport in a short time and were greeted by the whole family, whom were carrying a huge sigh that read, "WELCOME HOME!" We ran to them and we all shared a huge family hug. We drove home in two family cars, the McDonalds in one car and the Venturis in the other.
Derek POV
"So when are you gonna pop the question?" Edwin asked. "I'd like to know that too." George said in agreement. "Well on Saturday night I made plans to take her to that park where we had our first date, and I will propose to her on that bench, with candles and flowers all around I am gonna fill a picnic basket with food. "Aww that sounds so romantic Derek" Marti, now a teenager, gushed. "Thanks Smarti" I replied with a smile.
We had decided to all meet at Smelly Nelly's for a meal and a chance to catch up.
Casey POV
That night I was all set to sleep in my old room. It felt very strange being back here in my old room. Memories came flooding back from my teenage years, there were all sorts of memories; good, bad, ugly, and beautiful. I changed into my pajamas and went to bed for the night.
The next day was Friday and I decided to have a girls day with Mom, Lizzie, and Marti, both who had been allowed to miss school for the day. "I've missed you so much Casey!" Lizzie admitted while we drove on the way to our first destination of the day. "I missed you too Liz! And you Marti and Mom!" I added. First we got breakfast at the best diner around, then we went to the movies and finally shopping.
Derek POV
While the girls went out, I had George help me get ready for tomorrow. He helped me pick out flowers for the bench, and helped me decide what to wear. I was so nervous for tomorrow. This proposal was so huge to me, I wanted everything to be perfect because Casey deserved it.
Friday flew by and before I knew it it was Saturday, the big day. George drove to the park and helped me set up all the flowers and candles.
Casey just thought we were getting dinner and no idea about what was going to happen.
Casey POV
I was excited for dinner with my love tonight. I pushed all doubts out of my mind and just focused on getting ready for tonight. I decided on a teal dress with a black halter top and black pumps. I put on elegant makeup and curled my hair. As I walked down the stairs, I saw a very handsome Derek. He combed his hair and was wearing a nice, classic black suit. He linked his arm with mine and we headed off. Before we started driving, Derek put a blindfold on me. I was now very confused and curious.
After a while of driving, we stopped and Derek helped me out of the car. He led me, since I was still blindfolded. After a five minute walk, Derek took off my blindfold, where my jaw dropped.
Derek POV
I was sweating buckets of nervous sweat. Tonight was the moment, it was hard to not panic when I saw Casey. She looked drop-dead gorgeous tonight with a dress that hugged her body just right and loose waves that framed her face perfectly.
As I undid her blindfold, I watched as a look of shock washed over her. The area was illuminated by the candles I had set up. She turned to me, eyes glistening, with tears threatening to split over.
"Before we start eating, can I talk to you first?" I asked her. She nodded and I took her hand, and led her to the bench. I took a deep breath and started, "Casey being with you is the best thing ever. You make me laugh, smile, and feel good inside. You make me the best Derek I can be and I am grateful that you have chosen to let me love you. With this being said," I said getting up and getting down on one knee, and finished, "Casey McDonald, will you marry me?" Casey started crying and nodding her head up and down furiously. "Is-is that a yes?" I asked cautiously with a creeping smile. "YES YES YES!" She exclaimed, finally able to speak. I stood right up, picked her up and spun her around, placing a deep kiss to her lips.
She cried happy tears while examining her new ring. We then sat down on the blanket and enjoyed our dinner.
I was so pumped that Casey said yes, but I was even more excited to spend the rest of my life with the best woman in the entire world.