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A/N: This story is rated M for a reason. It will have language, maybe some violence and defiantly adult themes. I hope it does not offend anyone, and if it goes too far for M ratings standards, please let me know :)

"Talking"

"Thinking"

"Flashback"

Unless otherwise indicated.

Thanks and hope you enjoy "Beautifully Broken"

Chapter Two: Casey Can Balance?

Derek stared, not wanting to believe his eyes. At the back of the room was a huge stage with long poles, flashing lights and girls dancing. Suddenly a spotlight focused on the back curtain and a voice boomed over the speakers, "Now…the girl you've all been waiting for! The exotic, ever so sexy and lovely….Rain!"
Derek watched in horror as Casey appeared on the stage and started dancing. He almost didn't recognize her. Her hair was partly down, with green and blue highlights in it; and her makeup was heavy and dark. Making her eyes stick out like two stars. Her reveling clothing clung to every part of her slim body. Derek felt himself getting lost in the swill of her body and the lights. Her agility and balance was astounding, her every move a fluid and graceful movement, but at the same time it was enchanting and seductive.

Who would have thought his klutzy stepsister could be so…balanced?

Derek watched her, his heart breaking with every move of her body. Why was she here? What could have possessed her to even think of doing what she was doing? Let alone actually doing it.

He couldn't take his eyes off her, she was amazing. But as her clothes started to come off, Derek came to his senses and looked away.

"What the fuck is wrong with me? I was just staring at…Casey!"

But the temptation to look was strong. Even though she was his step-sister, Derek hadn't missed how hot she was. Or what a great body she had. He closed his eyes and tried to concentrate on something else. But whooping of the men and the music blaring in the speakers didn't make it any easier.

Finally decided to wait for her outside, Derek stood and looked up; right into the eyes of Casey.

"You're on in five minutes Rain!"

Casey looked up from her nail polish to the mirror in front of her, and smiled at the girl standing behind her.

"Thanks Joy."

"Hey Rain!"

"Yeah?"

Helen, a waitress from the front came up beside her, "Some guy's here looking for you."

Casey leaned forward to check her hair and makeup before standing, "So? What else is new?"

"He knew you by name."

Casey slipped on her high heels and took off her robe, "Helen, hun, just about every guy who comes in here knows my name."

Helen shook her head, "No. He called you Casey."

Casey froze mid step, "What?"

Only three people at Joel's Club knew Casey's real name. There was Joel, the boss, Yvonne, another stripper who had taken Casey under her wing she first started and Helen.

That meant somebody from her other life knew.

"But who?"

"What did he look like? Did he say his name or-?"

Casey was cut off as Joel's voice came over the loud speaker, "Now…the girl you've all been waiting for! The exotic, ever so sexy and lovely….Rain!"

Casey gave Helen a desperate look before walking confidently out onto the stage. Smirking blindly into the bright lights, she began to dance. She couldn't see the crowd, the lights shone right in her eyes. But she preferred it that way; then she didn't have to see the looks in their eyes as they watched her dance.

The song was nearing the end, Casey could almost count the seconds till it was over. Crawling on her hands on knees she went seductively around the stage, every man giving her money. As she reached the end, she noticed a man who was getting up; not wanting to miss him, Casey carefully rolled herself across the stage and got back up again. Very cat like, earning her a few whistles and cat calls. Smirked she got to his table and he looked up.

Casey gasped.

It was Derek.

Derek stared into Casey's eyes. Neither daring to even breathe. Finally Derek broke the spell by put a hand on her arm, "Casey?"

That seemed to bring Casey back to reality because she jumped back on her feet and disappeared behind the curtain.

Swearing softly to himself, Derek left the table, his thoughts troubled. He walked up to the counter and found the game girl who he'd talk to before.

"I need to talk to Casey."

The girl shook her head, "I don't know-"

"Please" Derek leaned forward to look at her name tag, "Helen, right?"

Helen nodded.

"Look, that's my step-sister. And I need to know what's going on. Please help me."

Helen bit her lip, "I-I guess….but if she doesn't want to see you. You have to leave right away. Agreed?"

Derek held his hand out, "Agreed."

Helen laughed softly and shook his hand, "This way."

She lead him past the stage and through a back door that said in bold lettering, "DO NOT ENTER"

Helen pointed down the hallway, "Her room is down there, I gotta get back to work before I get in trouble."

Derek flashed her a smile, "Thanks."

Derek walked slowly and looked at every door, looking for Casey…..Rain's name. He found it at the end and in the darkest part of the hallway.

He knocked softly, "Rain?"

"Go away Joel! I don't want to see anyone!"

"Casey" Derek said softly.

He heard her gasp, and her door flew open. She stood in the middle of the doorframe, a huge robe wrapped tightly around her small body, her hair was pulled up, and her make-up smeared, it looked as if she'd been crying.

"Derek…" she whispered, "What are you doing here?"

Derek sighed softly, "I could ask you the same thing….Rain"

She bit her lip and opened her door wider, "Come in."

Derek shook his head "Actually, why don't you come with me? Sam's waiting outside."

Casey closed her eyes, "How'd you get here?"

"We followed you here."

Casey's eyes flashed angrily, "What the fuck were you doing following me?"

Derek's eyes widened at the sound of her swearing, but quickly got over it, "What the fuck was I doing? What the fuck was that Casey?" Derek pointed down the hallway, "Since when do you take off your clothes for money?"

Casey looked away and chocked back a sob, "Oh Derek, please just go away."

Derek shook his head and reached for her arm, "I'm not going anywhere Case. Tell your boss you're going home early. And we're gonna talk about this."

Casey jerked her arm out of Derek's grasp, "You can't tell me what to do."

Derek groaned in frustration. This girl was changing moods more quickly then a mood ring. What was with her?

"I just did."

"Well I'm not going!"

"Yes. You are!"

"No. I'm not!"

Derek put his hands to his head, "Why do you have to be so goddamn stubborn?"

Casey crossed her arms and smirked, "Call it a family thing."

She softened slightly, "Look Derek. We'll talk when I get home, okay?"

Derek scowled, "No. Not okay. But apparently that's the best I'm gonna get."

Casey laughed, "Damn right."

Suddenly, before he could stop himself Derek reached up and brushed a tear off of Casey's check. Their eyes met and locked and once again they were caught up in a spell.

But it was all too soon shattered by another girl calling for Casey.

"I'll be right there Joy" Casey answered, her eyes never leaving Derek.

"I'll see you at home Derek."

Derek nodded slowly, "I'll be waiting."

A/N: Please tell me what you think. Not sure how I like it...might change it a bit...when I have a better idea