A/N: Hello again! Thank you so much to everyone who read and reviewed this story, reviews make me happy! Some people were a bit confused about when this was set so I'll make things clear. It is set at around the same time as the episode "Show off Tune" but Sam and Casey never dated. Casey is currently single and so is Derek. So, on with the story…

Disclaimer: I do not own Life with Derek though I wish I did!


Casey's POV

"Casey! I asked you a question!" exclaimed my English teacher. "Are you asleep?"

"Sorry miss" I muttered. I was still thinking about the musical and was in a weird trance. I needed to get out of this classroom. Fast.

"Casey! Are you listening to me?" asked the teacher again. Then, I had an idea.

"Miss, I don't feel very well. I think I'm gonna be sick" I said whilst pretending to be sick. The teacher went white and looked very alarmed.

"Erm….there is a bug going around. Why don't you run to the washroom if you need to be sick? Then get yourself straight home! I don't want anyone else to get that nasty bug." said the teacher.

I ran out of the room and caught a bus home. Casey McDonald never skips school but there will have to be an exception for today. I had more important things on my mind.

Once I'd got home she had a splitting headache from all the tension so I lay down on the sofa. Luckily, mom and George were at work and the rest of my siblings were at school so no-one was home. The last thing I wanted to do was explain why I was home so early. Thoughts about the musical filled my mind and soon, I fell asleep.

Derek's POV

"Yo D" Sam called at the end of the school day. I had somehow survived the rest of the day after hearing about the musical. I was just about to get the bus home when Sam called.

"Yeah Sam, what is it?" I asked slightly annoyed at him. I just wanted to get home as soon as possible.

"You wanna come over to play video games?" asked Sam. Normally, I would've agreed in a blink but for some reason, I didn't feel like playing.

"Nah man, I don't think so" I called back out to Sam whilst walking away.

"Alright then" Sam said confused. "Ring me if you change your mind okay?" Sam called back. I didn't reply. I needed to get home. It was Thursday. Lizzie had soccer practice, Marti was at Dimi's house and Casey normally has a club on Thursdays. Edwin had detention so no-one should be home. Perfect. I needed a few hours to myself after the hectic day. He walked home after getting the off the bus excepting a peaceful evening on the couch.

Casey's POV

The crowds were cheering, I had finished all my songs and it was the final scene. He leaned forward so close that I could smell his warm, sweet smell and even count the eyelashes around his eyes, his face with an expression I'd never seen before. I found myself staring into his mesmerising chocolate brown eyes whilst I felt his strong, warm palm gripping my cheek comfortingly. Our faces were inches apart, so close but yet so far away. I could feel his breath on my lips making me shiver with delight. I tilted my head towards him whilst he tilted his down. My eyes fluttered closed as he closed the spac… "WHAAA" I cried as I was woken by something heavy landing on my feet.

"Casey?" cried a voice that I recognised immediately.

"Derek?" I replied. I hadn't realised that I'd been asleep that long.

"Yes it Derek! What are you doing here?" shouted Derek.

"In case you haven't noticed, I live here too" I replied scowling.

"Unfortunately, I have noticed but don't you have somewhere to be? A club maybe?"

"I…ermm skipped it" I mumbled blushing as suddenly lost for words as I realised who I was dreaming about. Then, the memories of the day came flooding back to me. The musical, going home early…the dream she was having. I was dreaming about kissing Derek?


A/N: Sort of a cliff hanger, I know the first two chapters are extremely short especially this one because it was originally one chapter but I split it into two. The next ones will be longer, I promise so please stay with me. I will try to update at least once a week from now on. Rate and review as always!

P.S. I have some ideas of what to do with this story but I would love it you lot could give me a few ideas. My favourite ones will be used!