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I Wish You Knew

Chapter 1- Memories Best Left Buried

Liam sat on the chair wearing a smile broadly on his face.

"I appreciate this Uncle George, you too Aunt Nora." He said as he sipped on a mug of hot chocolate. Nora waved her hand.

"Oh it's alright. I mean come on. We're family." She said cheerfully.

"Again I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend the wedding. Complications at home and all." He said. The two adults nodded their heads.

"It's alright. Well, we have to go. Umm, Derek and the others will help you unpack. You're sharing a room with Derek tonight until we can get the attic room cleaned up." George informed, Liam nodded his head in reply. The two got up and left for their date. They all said their good-byes. That's when Casey came up and extended her hand in welcoming.

"I'm Casey. It's a pleasure to meet you Liam." She greeted, Liam took the hand and shook it with a smile.

"Pleasure is mine." He said. Then did the same with Lizzie. That's when he looked at Derek.

"Well… aren't you going to take my bags upstairs, Derry Berry?" He asked in sweet voice. Derek glared at him and gave him the finger.

"Fuck you Liam." Lizzie was quick to cover Marti's ears and leave the room glaring at Derek.

"Derek!? Don't say words like that around Marti!" Casey scolded. Edwin nodded his head in agreement.

"Stay the hell out of this Casey! This isn't your damn fight!" Derek said rather loudly. Liam smirked.

"Ooo… seems like little Derry Berry has gotten a back-bone since the last time I was here." Liam said smugly. Derek death glared at Liam and left the room with a-

"Go to hell you fucking asshole." He said storming out of the room and up the stairs. Casey was confused, to say the least.

"What the hell was that about?" She asked. Edwin shook his head.

"Liam… you said you'd stop that." the young boy said. Liam hung his head and shook it.

"I know. I'm an ass. It's just that… he always brought out the worst in me." Liam informed. Casey nodded.

"I know the feeling." She said with a smile. Liam turned to her and smiled.

"Yeah he has that effect on people." Liam said as he sat down.

"What was that about anyway?" She asked. Liam bit his lower lip and looked at Edwin, who put up his hands and left the room. Casey looked confused even more, if possible. Liam sighed again.

"The last time I was here was when I was 13. Derek was 12, and you must know Sam. Right?" Liam asked. Casey put on a smile and nodded. Of course she knew Sam. She dated Sam for a while, then broke up with him. And now she wanted him back. She nodded and Liam smiled.

"Yeah. Anyways. Sam is a year older then me, and-"

"Wait… Sam is older then you?" She asked. "That would mean he-"

"He failed grade one twice. But don't tell anyone that. And though Derek failed grade one once, he also skipped a grad later on. So hence why we're in the same grade, anyways, I'm getting off track. So, I came and spent the summer here with my Uncle and Aunt. And things were alright. And Sam and I became really close. So one day when Derek wasn't around, me and him… began making out." At this point Casey eyes were wide with shock. She couldn't believe it, but she didn't want to interrupt him. "So we were making out and Derek walked in on us. He was downright pissed. And he didn't understand it so he thought I was trying to hurt and steal Sam away from him. He's never liked me since then." Liam informed. Casey was shocked. She just stared.

"You've got to be-" And before she could finish her sentence the doorbell rang. Casey looked at the door. Liam got up.

"I'll get it." He announced. He went to the door and opened it and smiled, for to his surprise, Sam stood there equally, if not more, surprised.

"Liam? What are you-" He had no time to finish his sentence before Liam grabbed him and pulled him into him kissing his lips passionately.

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Derek laid on his bed looking up at the ceiling. Arrogant prick. That bastard. Fucking- His thoughts were interrupted by an ear piercing shriek. Derek got up and ran down the stairs to see Liam in Sam's arms and Casey staring at them pointing a shaky finger at them.

"WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS!?" She screamed. Liam looked at her totally lost in why she was freaking out. She suddenly lunged at Liam trying desperately to harm him in any way possible. Derek wanted to watch this, but he knew he had to do something about it. Stupid conscience. He vaulted over the banister and began helping Sam in trying to separate the two. Casey was screaming stuff that made even Derek stop and stare in occasion. He wasn't aware that Casey even knew such language. They eventually separated the two and Casey, filled with rage pointed to Liam.

"WHAT THE FUCK WERE YOU DOING KISSING MY BOYFRIEND!?" She screamed lividly. Liam stared wide-eyed.

"YOUR BOYFRIEND!? AS IF! HE WOULD NEVER BE INTERESTED IN A PSYCHOPATH LIKE YOU!!" He screamed back at her.

"ENOUGH!!" A voice yelled above the rest. Everyone turned to look at Sam, the origin of the scream. He was totally blown away. He looked at Casey.

"Casey, I am not your boyfriend. We ended it, and if I remember correctly you wanted us to end." Sam reminded. Liam put on a smug smirk, which disappeared quickly when Sam turned to him.

"And Liam… what happened… between us was in the past. It's better to be left there." he said. He looked to Derek.

"And D, I'm sorry, but I don't think it's a good idea for me to be here. I'll see you tomorrow." He said as he turned and left. Derek dropped Liam onto the floor and chased after Sam.

"Wait Sam!" He called after. But he was already gone. He came inside and looked at Casey and Liam. "Nice going you two. You guys scared him away!" He said. Liam stared at Derek. He could hear the hurt in his voice. Liam's eyes widened in realization at what he was learning at the moment.

"I-I'm sorry Derek…" Liam stuttered in a small voice. Derek looked straight at him.

"Like hell you are! You stay the FUCK away from him!" He ordered, then he ran upstairs to his room. Casey shook her head. This was more then she wanted to process any day, and it was causing a migraine.

"What the hell is his problem?" She asked coldly. Liam turned to her and stared dumbfounded.

"You really are an idiot." He said as he got up. Casey opened her mouth wide and gaped. Liam went upstairs to Derek's room.

He stopped before the door and knocked.

"Go the fuck away." Derek said sternly on the other side. Liam frowned at his stubbornness.

"Derek… we need to talk." He stated firmly.

"No Liam. We don't, I don't feel like talking right now, especially to you." Derek said. Liam was getting frustrated. He opened the door, went in and closed it behind him.

"No. We need to talk." Liam ordered. Derek got up and right into his face.

"You've got a lot of nerve by-"

"I love him too Derek." Liam interrupted sharply. Derek stopped in his words, suddenly lost. There was a long, intense awkward silence between them before Derek shook his head.

"I don't know what you're talking about. And that is a pretty stupid accusation." Derek said quickly. Liam scoffed.

"And yet you don't deny it." Liam pointed out. Derek stopped in his tracks. His eyes were wide.

Dammit. He thought. He turned around and looked at Liam. "How the fuck did you know?" Liam chuckled.

"It's, uh, kinda hard to miss the adoration you show in your eyes when you look at him… or the hurt when he left." He pointed out. Derek looked to the floor.

"So I take it your gonna be busy spreading this huh?" Derek asked. Liam's eyes changed; he looked hurt.

"I'm not the type of person that outs someone. Outing people is one of the lowest things you could do to someone." He told him earnestly. "Your secret is safe with me until you are ready to come out." He promised. "And if you ever wanna talk… I'm here for you." He said as he turned to leave.

"Liam… thanks." Derek appreciated. Liam turned around with a smirk.

"Oh… don't thank me yet. I'm pretty determined to be in his arms sooner or later." He responded. "And just so you know I already have a head start." He added as he left the room.

Derek stood looking at his cousin leaving the room. "Dammit…" He said as he fell onto the bed. This was going to be a very interesting school year.

A/N- he he the plot thickens. N E ways i hope you liked it. Please R&R.