Living With Derek
What Hurts The Most
By: Bethyann
Chapter 2:
I went to my locker and put my combination in. It didn't click open. I groaned. This can't be happening to me! I tried again and again but nothing happened.
I heard someone whisper, "Try 9-6-12. The love numbers."
I turned around sharpley to see if anyone was running away but saw Derek running up to his buddies. It wasn't him, was it? I guess I'll have to assume it was him. I tried the combination he said and it worked. That's weird, a locker can only have one combination. Or can they have two? I'll have to look it up. I tore a piece of paper out of my binder and wrote down: Look up locker combinations to see if they can have two combinations.
The bell rang and I walked to my home room class. Mrs. O'Brien took attendance and at 7:40 the announcements came on.
"Today is Monday if you guys didn't know. So that means it's October 12. Lunch today is steak tips with corn going with a side of the famous mashed potatoes." At this people cheered. " Today the drama club is auditioning for parts in Cinderella. So if your interesting go to the Lecture Hall. And today is the last soccer game. We're playing against the Lions!" At this people did our cheer. "Yea! So have a good day and don't get a detention Mr. Venturi. Please post your attendance teachers. It's now 7:45!" said Principle Harris.
The bell rand and I walked with Emily to history.
"I'm thinking of trying out for Cinderella. Do you want to do it with me, Casey?" asked Emily.
"I don't know. I have homework to do", I said. Not wanting to do it at all.
I'm a horrible actress. I couldn't act if my life depended on it. I can sing, but not act!
"You'll have enough time to do your homework. Please? Do it with me? For me?" asked Emily.
I rolled my head and groaned. I turned into the classroom and sat down near the middle. Emily gave me a look while sitting. The puppy dog face. On her nobody can resist it.
I groaned again and said, "Okay fine, I"ll do it. But if I make it and my grades start slipping I'm quitting."
Emily squealed and said, "Thanks Cas, you won't regret it. We'll have so much fun together!" with another squeal she turned around.
Mrs. Ceta came in and went to the board. She is the sternest teacher her. She wants it quiet at all times and she hates it when people are late. She wrote down: Subject: U.S. History. Lesson: People on the Move.
"Okay people! Lis", at this Derek strutted in. "Nice of you to join us Mr. Venturi. I hope you have a note cause you know what I'll do if you don't."
"Um...will you see. I did have one but it dropped out of my pocket when I was running to your class. I really had to go to the bathroom and you know us guys, we can't wait", Derek said.
"See you after class, Mr. Venturi. I don't accept tardiness. But I do accept notes."
That was the lamest excuse I've ever heard. I turned around and raised my eyebrow at Derek, what a complete idiot.
"On with the lesson. Now if you can turn to page 281 we will read about People on the Move..."
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At lunch I met up with Em, and had the most awesome school lunch ever.
"I have too much homework. I don't think I can stay after school with you, Em. I'm sorry."
"You will stay after! I'll even make you stay!" Em said with the scariest look I've never seen before. It scared me so much I complied.
"Ok, sorry. I'll stay." Seeing her face of doubt I said, "Don't worry Em, I won't let you down."
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I saw Derek all alone walking towards his last class. I decided to run up to him and talk to him about after school.
"Hey Derek! Derek! Wait up. I need to talk with you! Derek! Derek!"
Derek stopped and turned around. Our eyes met and my heart skipped a beat. His face was emotionless. But if you knew him well enough, you'd see the sadness in his face. His eyes were filled with unshed tears. People were looking at us a little too weirdly. Derek gave them a look and they never looked our way once. I pulled Derek in a nearby classroom and closed the door. Derek's face perked up a little.
"What's wrong? Why are you cr-sad?" I asked curious about why he was so down.
Derek turned his head away and said in a croaky but yet sexy voice, "Mrs. Ceta is the director of Cinderella."
At this remark I was confused. Why would he talk about drama? He doesn't even like drama!
"Wha-" I began but Derek stopped me by talking again.
"She wants me to be Prince Henry. All because I was late and didn't have a good excuse!" At this Derek punched the wall. His hand started to bleed.
"I was talking to Coach about this season. Coach found a new center. My center! So now I'm left because of the new kid, Bob Spencer." He started to cry freely now.
"I got mad at Coach and threw a puck out the window and he kicked me off the team. He said he knew my temper and was getting sick of it since I kept getting the red card. And that I was out of line this time. I have nothing now. I even broke up with Dawn because I was sick and tired of all the girls wanting to do sex with me! It's gross. I. Want. To. Be. A. Virgin. Until. I. Marry." Derek's teeth were grinding together.
At that my heart swelled up for him. The late bell rang but I didn't care. It was English. Mrs. Brown is too old to notice if anyone was missing. I went up to Derek and wrapped my arms around his neck giving him a hug. Derek, surprised, stiffened up at first but then started to relax. We broke our hug and stood awkwardly together. A big gush of cold air came through the window pushing my papers to the floor. I bent to pick them up but Derek was faster and got them up in record speed.
"Thanks." I cleared my throat and continued. " Will I do know one thing that will help you."
At this Derek's head snapped up. I never saw him look this vulnerable before.
"I'm trying out to be Cinderella. Emily wanted me to go, so she said that we both should try out for Cinderella."
Derek laughed and said, "This is great!" But then his face turned into a frown. "Oh no! No way! I do not want to kiss you or Emily! No! Eww! That's just wrong! You're my sister!"
Oh my god! I never thought of that! Now I hope I get Cinderella so I can kiss him. I looked up to see an unreadable look on Derek's face.
"We better get to class. I"ll write down a letter from my guidance counselor. I bet he won't mind. But first your going to the nurse." I said all happy. I can't wait until school is over!
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All right people, Read and Review please! Tell me what you think. You can also give me some ideas for the story. I'll try and get another chapter in before Saturday.