Derek's Favorite Form of Torture
Disclaimer: I don't own LWD… or much of anything, but I'm working on it. A/N: This is rated M for a reason, so if you are offended by sexual content (begins in this chapter) and some language, but not too much, do not read this. Otherwise, enjoy!! And I am trying to make it so we get to see the other characters despite the two main ones of course. Lol. Btw, this is my first M rated fic, so let me know what you think. Reviews!!
Summary: Casey and Derek always have something to fight about, but what happens when Derek finds his favorite form of torture?
Chapter 2:
When Casey woke up the following morning, she was thrilled to remember that it was Saturday. She glanced at her alarm clock, and seeing as it read 9:23 a.m., she threw the covers off and cheerfully jumped out of bed.
She went to her closet and picked out a baby pink polo and a faded denim skirt along with some pink sandals. She set her outfit on her computer chair heading to her dresser to find her undergarments. She found her favorite black lacy bra and matching boxer panties, and put them with her outfit.
She quickly straightened the covers of her bed, before grabbing her clothes and making her way to the bathroom. She was thrilled that the bathroom was free for a change, and she went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth before enjoying an uninterrupted shower. Twenty minutes later Casey had dressed and was blow drying her long brown hair when she heard a knock against the door.
Casey turned off the blow dryer, setting it on the counter before approaching the door, unlocking it before swinging it open, and seeing Lizzie.
"Morning, Casey", Lizzie said with a yawn.
"Hey, Liz", Casey replied, "Want to come in while I finish getting ready?"
"Yes, thanks", Lizzie said, rushing in and slamming the door before locking it. Casey and Lizzie had always shared a bathroom, even in their apartment in Toronto. When their Nora and Dennis had still been married, they had shared a quaint bathroom that had connected their rooms, while their parents had a bathroom attached to their master bedroom.
When Nora had taken the girls apartment shopping after the divorce, happily including them in the hunt, the three of them had agreed that two bathrooms were necessary. While Casey and Lizzie were fine sharing a bathroom with one another, they knew one would be too small for the three of them to use to get ready in the mornings.
Lizzie began her morning routine, while Casey finished her hair, deciding to leave it down, before starting on her makeup. Once the dull roar of the hair dryer had stopped, Lizzie thought about how to broach last night's events with her overly-analytical sister.
Finally, deciding the direct approach was probably best, Lizzie turned to her sister, saying, "Hey, Case, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, Liz, what's up?" Casey replied, turning away from the mirror.
Lizzie looked at her sister cautiously before asking, "What was up with you and Derek last night?"
Casey looked at her sister's curious face before saying, "I don't know what you're talking about, Liz."
"Casey!" Lizzie said with a frustrated groan, "You guys were acting weirder than normal, even for you-"
"Hey!" Casey interrupted her sister's implication of not being normal.
"C'mon, Casey", Lizzie said reasonably, "you two were being… nice."
"Ummm… So?" Casey questioned.
"Casey! You guys are never nice to each other!" Lizzie exclaimed in frustration.
"Lizzie, do you really think Derek and are completely incapable of being even remotely nice to each other? Because that's absolutely ridiculous", Casey finished in a slight annoyance.
"No. I really think it's not-", Lizzie started, but she was interrupted by the bathroom door swinging open before Marti walked in sleepily.
Looking up at the commotion, the nine-year-old said, "Could you guys, like, get out? I have to pee!"
Lizzie was still in her pajamas, but finished with the bathroom, so she scurried out, happy to be away from Casey's impending wrath.
Casey quickly gathered the contents of her makeup bag and hurried for her room to finish getting ready for the day.
Casey had eaten breakfast and was now sitting on the couch in her usual spot, with Marti sitting in between her and Lizzie, watching cartoons. Marti giggled as the anvil fell on the coyote's head, making Casey and Lizzie grin. Several minutes later the phone rang.
About twenty minutes later, Nora came in and turned off the television, looking at them seriously. "Lizzie, can you go wake up Edwin, please? Casey, go drag Derek out of bed. We just received some news, and we need to have a family meeting."
Casey looked at her mother, "Is everything alright?"
"Basically yes, but George will be up in a minute, and we'd like to tell you all what's going on at the same time", she said, using a calmer voice, hoping not to worry her children.
Lizzie's eyes widened, "You're not pregnant, are you?"
Nora blinked a few times, before saying, "No. We have enough chaos as it is, hun", she said with a small laugh.
Lizzie and Casey sighed collectively in relief. "C'mon Liz", Casey said, standing up. "Let's go wake up-"
"The monsters", Lizzie finished. "At least I have a nice monster", she commented as they went up the stairs, leaving Nora alone with Marti trying to find out information.
"Wanna switch with me?" Casey asked.
"No way! It's barely eleven o'clock. Derek would murder me!" Lizzie said with a shiver.
"Fine", said Casey in a whiny voice. "But if he attacks me in his sleep, I'm blaming you."
Lizzie giggled at her sister's childish behavior, "Well, good luck with that", she said, opening the door to the attic which was now Edwin's room. Before she started up the stairs, she looked over her shoulder at Casey saying, "If it's any consolation, I'm pretty sure Derek would rather you woke him up than any of the rest of us", then she flew up the stairs, yelling, "Edwin! Get your butt out of bed now!"
Casey shook her head, saying to herself, "Yeah, that doesn't really help at all." With that said, she knocked on the door, turned the handle and entered the lair.
When she got the door opened far enough, Casey poked her head in, only to find Derek still in bed, just like she thought. He was lying flat on his stomach with his head facing the opposite direction of the door.
Casey smiled softly at the sight before she grimaced, realizing that now was not the time to play nice, seeing as her mother had said to drag him out of bed. Her mother had become accustomed to the fact the Derek was a very deep sleeper – well he was good at ignoring interruptions in his sleepy state - and was nearly impossible for anyone to rouse in the morning, especially on a Saturday. Nora gave whoever had the task of waking him up, full permission to use any force necessary, not that Casey wouldn't have done that anyways.
Fully entering the room, Casey leaned against the wall near his bed, "Derek, wake up", she said in a slightly loud voice. No response. She leaned over to shake his shoulder, "Derek, you have to get up!"
This elicited muffled noises that she couldn't understand, "What?"
Derek raised his head slightly away from the pillow, "Go away. I'm trying to sleep."
Casey rolled her eyes, "Derek, it's not my fault you sneaked out to a party in the middle of the night and were out until four this morning! Get up and deal with it!"
Derek turned over to look at Casey, "How did you know I snuck out last night?"
She rolled her eyes with a groan, "Derek, even you should know by now that I'm a light sleeper, unlike you who can sleep through a hurricane."
His eyes narrowed as he stared at her, "Exactly how light of a sleeper?" he questioned suspiciously.
She glared at him before biting out, "Do you really want me to relate your escapades back to you?"
He raised an eyebrow at her thoughtfully as something like guilt crossed his still tired features. Unfortunately, that was as much as she got, because he turned back over saying, "I'm going back to sleep."
Casey looked at him viciously before ripping his pillow out from underneath his head, only to begin hitting him with it repeatedly. If she hadn't been so angry she would have noticed that Derek was equally pissed off as he turned back and wrenched the pillow away from her in the middle of another hit.
He stood up in annoyance, saying, in a low voice, "Casey if you don't go away and leave me the fuck alone I will personally remove you from my room."
Now if it had been anyone else, they would have run out the door faster that Casey could say 'Der-ek!' But Casey just lifted her chin in defiance, saying, "As much as I would love to not be in here right now, and believe me, that's quite a bit, however, my mom and George want you downstairs because they have something to tell us all. So get your lazy ass out of bed!"
Derek eyed her silently for a moment before he gave her a careful shove out the door, saying, "Tell them I'll be down in a minute", and slammed his door in her face.
Casey stared at the door for a minute before growling at it, which Derek heard through the door, causing him to laugh, before Casey hit the door saying, impatiently, "Hurry up!" and quickly tromping down the stairs to take her seat on the couch.
At her mother and George's expectant looks, she rolled her eyes slightly saying, "He'll be down in a minute." They nodded and continued to stare at the kids who were seated in front of them, squished onto the couch.
When it seemed like the silence was about to choke them all, they heard Derek slowly making his way down the stairs before flopping into his recliner and noisily flipping up the leg rest. Once he became aware of everyone staring at him, he said, "Ok, what is so important that you needed to subject me to Casey this early in the morning? Nora, did you know that your daughter had such a potty mouth? Oh, how long will this take, because if it's gonna be a long 'conversation' then I gonna get some breakfast first", he finished, about to stand up.
George finally stepped in, saying, "This won't take long so just stay put. We got a phone call from a hospital near Vancouver; apparently Aunt Madge fell and twisted her ankle." George held up a hand before the kids freaked out, saying, "She's going to be fine, but apparently she can't be released until she has someone to take care of her for the next few weeks. Having said that, Nora and I have to go to pick up Aunt Madge and stay with her until she can take care of herself again. Casey, Derek, we know that you two have obligations and have to stay here, but Lizzie, Edwin, and Marti don't start they're summer camps until the last week of next month. So you three will be coming with us", he finished looking at them.
"We are leaving first thing in the morning, guys", Nora said. "So go upstairs and start packing. Make sure you have everything you need for the next month, but please try to only use two bags each. Marti, you can bring four stuffed animals, and I'll help you pack, ok, sweetheart?"
"Ok!" Marti said, all the while thinking about how many extra 'friends' she could fit into her bags along with her clothes, and she happily skipped up the stairs to her room, singing, "We're going on a trip, we're going on a trip!"
Casey was sitting silently, mostly in shock over the fact that she was being left alone with Derek for slightly over a month, she groaned inwardly. This was such a bad idea. If she didn't have her dance recital at the end of the month, she would be begging to come with them for a six hour car ride. That's how much she didn't want to be left alone with Derek.
George glanced towards the stairs, making sure that Marti was safely in her room, before saying, "Ok, listen guys, we plan to get back here sometime between August third and fifth, but that's only a week before Marti's birthday, which will cutting it a little close. So, we're going to need you guys to help out with a few things."
Edwin looked at his father before saying, "Dad, you realize that Lizzie and I are coming with you guys, right?"
Nora laughed lightly, "We didn't forget, we're not that bad." The kids wisely refrained from saying anything, so she continued, "We just wanted you two to know ahead of time that you guys are going to help out while we are taking care of Aunt Madge so we can get two things done at once. Now you two go upstairs and get packed so we can talk with Derek and Casey. And Lizzie, can you see if you can help Marti get started, and I'll be up in a few minutes?" Nora asked.
"Sure, Mom", Lizzie said. "C'mon Ed, let's get packing." They headed up the stairs, following Marti's example, acting childishly, began singing in unison, "We're going on a trip, we're going on a trip!"
Casey laughed, while shaking her head at her sister and younger step-brother, she snorted at the thought of her and Derek acting like that, then realized that he and their parents were looking at her oddly. "Sorry", she said, trying to get rid of her giggles.
Derek, not missing a beat, said, "What's the matter, Case? Still can't get rid of the voices in your head?"
Casey rolled her eyes, finally looking at George and her mother expectantly.
Nora eyed the family trouble-makers sternly for a moment before saying, "George and I aren't very happy with the idea of leaving the two of you home alone for over a month. If you didn't have obligations, we would make you come with us. So we are expecting the two of you to behave yourselves, and at least try to get along. And, I swear, that if this house is not in the original one piece that we are leaving it in, when we get back, the cost will be divided and cut out of your allowances."
George laid a hand on his wife's shoulder before she got completely worked up. Nora took a breath, before stepping back and motioning for George to continue. "Derek, Casey, I hope you realize that we are taking a huge chance by doing this, and we expect you to take this seriously, otherwise there will be serious consequences besides allowance dockage."
Derek and Casey glanced at each other quickly before nodding at their parents calmly. George and Nora glanced at each other at that little display before Nora continued, "Casey we will leave you enough money for the next month, it will be for groceries and take-out. Your allowances are for extra things that you don't need but may want. The bills are paid online, so don't worry about any of that. Just keep the house clean, and take care of the plants. Derek, absolutely no parties, the only other people allowed in this house while we're gone is Sam, Ralph, and Emily", she said pointedly looking at Derek.
George finished their planned speech saying, "If you leave the house, make sure you have your house keys and cell phones with you at all times. Make sure you both know where the other is going in case of an emergency. We will call you when we get there and have Aunt Madge settled at home, then we will call you no less than every two days, and randomly in between. Derek, no breaking into the money stash that we're giving Casey, no parties, and try not to be annoying."
Derek rolled his eyes. "I thought you said this wasn't going to take long." At the look from his father, he finished by saying, "There will be no parties, I'll just borrow Edwin's money if I need it, and I make no promises about Casey."
Casey took a couch pillow and threw it at his head before saying to their parents, "We'll be fine. Don't worry about it; you have enough on your minds right now."
Derek threw the pillow back at Casey, hitting her in the head, saying, "Stop throwing pillows at me."
George took out his wallet and pulled out enough bills to add up to somewhere around five hundred dollars and handing it to Casey who was staring at him wide-eyed, saying, "Hide this, and remember I want the change back." She nodded and stuffed it into the pocket of her jean skirt for safe keeping until she could find the perfect spot for it.
"Alright", Nora said, "Derek, you can go eat breakfast now." He jumped quickly off the chair and barreled into the kitchen slamming cupboards while getting his cereal. She turned to her daughter and husband with a smile, "Georgie, can you get out two suitcases for us while I go pack for Marti? I know she's probably packing all her stuffed animals, and I'm hoping that she won't notice if I slip some clothes in", she said with a laugh as she jogged her way up the stairs.
George looked at Casey, saying, "We're taking our cell phone. So if you need us for anything, just call, ok?"
Casey gave him a soft smile, "We will, but don't worry, everything will be fine." He nodded and headed to his and Nora's basement bedroom, leaving Casey to enjoy the television by herself for once.
Unfortunately this was interrupted when she was struck with a thought and made her way up the stairs to find her mother who was still in Marti's room. "Mom", she said coming into the room which resembled Derek's, at least mess-wise, but was covered in purple walls and animal posters.
"Hey, Casey, can you help us find Marti's purple jacket? I'm afraid we might need at some point", Nora stated, slightly frazzled.
"Sure, Mom", Casey said, "But I came up here because I realized that you guys are all going to be gone for my dance recital." Now Casey was still a drama queen in some sense, but living in such a large family had thankfully mellowed her out over the past two and a half years.
Nora stopped what she was doing, searching the bottom of the closet, to stand up and face her daughter. "Oh, Casey I'm so sorry, honey. With all the craziness it completely slipped my mind", she said apologetically.
Casey sighed, "It's okay, Mom. I mean, I'm disappointed, but I know it can't be helped. Just promise that we can buy the video and watch it?" she asked.
Nora gave her daughter a hug, "Of course we can. Thanks for being so understanding, I really am sorry. But you know, Derek will still be here", she said with a smirk.
Casey pulled away from her mother to stare at her in shock before doubling over in laughing. "That's… a good one, Mom", she said trying to catch her breath. A few minutes later, she calmed down enough to stand upright, still smiling, she simply said, "Mom, I think I'll just ask Emily. She already said she would."
Then she turned to Marti who had become distracted and was now playing with Sir Monks-a-lot on the floor, and said, "C'mon, Marti, let's go downstairs and look for your jacket."
The next morning was filled with chaos as five of the seven person household tried to pack all of their belongings into the trunk of family car. George had taken it upon himself to wake up Derek and make him help load the car, knowing he only agreed because he planned on going straight back to sleep.
By eleven o'clock, Casey and Derek were watching in amusement as Nora ran down the checklist of necessary items as their three siblings stood in a line, watching her warily. The car had been packed to the brim, and there wasn't much room left for anything extra besides the snacks that were supposed to hold them over until they stopped for lunch in a few hours.
"Alright, everybody", George said in a booming voice, catching everyone's attention, "Make your bathroom trips now! We leave in exactly ten minutes."
As the kids scattered to the bathroom, and Nora and George went into the kitchen, Derek turned to Casey saying under his breath, "Wow, it may have taken almost three years, but I think they've finally gotten down that scary tag-team thing."
Casey nodded in agreement, "Yeah that was definitely scary. And maybe I am glad I don't have to go, even if it means I have to be stuck with you", she finished cheekily.
He gave her a mock glare,"Touching, really."
Before they could say anything else, everyone returned to the family room. "Okay kids, let hit the road!" Nora said enthusiastically. She pulled Derek and Casey off their seats on the bottom platform of the stairs to give them both hugs; Derek had long given up on the pretense of hating hugs from Nora, and willingly returned the hug.
When she reached her daughter to give her a tight hug, she said, "I am really sorry, Casey, but I'm sure it will be fine." She kissed her on the head and stood back so the rest of the family could say goodbye without interference. She spotted Derek holding Marti while he gave Edwin the preferred nuggie.
Lizzie had given Casey a hug, promising to call frequently, before she traded with Edwin who gave Casey a quick hug, saying, "Try to keep Derek out of my room?"
"Sure, Ed, I'll try", Casey said with a laugh.
Edwin headed to stand by Nora, and Casey had to stifle a smile at the sight of Derek allowing Lizzie a quick hug, causing a pleasantly surprised look on the young girl's face, all the while Marti was hanging off his neck like a monkey.
"Smarti, you have to let go now so you can go with Dad and Nora on your road trip, remember?" Derek said, trying to coax the little girl to let go.
"Smerek, I'm gonna miss you", said the little girl sullenly.
"I'll miss you, too, but you can call me anytime you want. And the month will be over before you know it."
He gave her another tight hug before setting her down and she ran to Casey, who kneeled down to hug the little girl who had become another sister to her and said, "Bye, Marti, have fun!"
She gave Casey their bunny-nose kiss, and said, "Bye, Casey! I'll miss you too!" and she followed Edwin and Lizzie out the door.
George and Nora looked at their oldest children skeptically, before George said, "Try to behave while we're gone, ok? We'll call when we get there."
"Later", Derek said.
"Bye kids", they said in unison. Then they left, slamming the door behind them.