Casey had started to date Sam to throw everyone off her and Derek's trail. It seemed to be working pretty well, except for the way it made the two of them feel. It made them feel a bit uneasy, a bit sleazy for toying with someone else's feelings. And they were going to put a stop to it, when they found another way to hide their relationship. Even though it was summer it was still cool enough to wear a sweater in Canada. Sam was supposed to pick Casey up around seven and it was only five. She was lounging in the hammock Derek made Edwin put up, and the wind was gently making her sway to and fro. She felt a weight shift on the other side of the hammock, and Casey opened a bleary eye. "Hey Liz."
Go ahead and waste your days with thinking. When you fall everyone stands. Another day, and you've had your fill of sinking.
Casey's little sister tucked herself in her arms. It was a comforting gesture. "Casey, how do you know when you love someone?" Casey didn't even open her eyes as she spoke, "What kind of love are we talking here?" "Boy/Girl love you know? Like you and Sam." Casey cringed inwardly at that. "I guess when you feel the need to put them before yourself. To try and spend every waking moment to make that person happy." Lizzie nodded, though Casey was sure she didn't fully understand.
They laid in each other's arms for a while longer, not talking, not moving, just being. "Casey!" She jerked awake at the sound of her mother's voice. She stumbled into the house, her grogginess still heavy upon her. "Yeah?" Nora looked at her daughter, sensing her tiredness. "Do you care to watch Marti tonight?" Casey shrugged, "I have a date with Sam tonight." Nora nodded, "Maybe you could ask Sam to just watch a movie here?" "Do I get paid?" She smiled at her mother, and her mother smiled back. "If you want." "I'd kind of like to be." Her mother nodded, giving her a twenty in advance. Oh boy, she thought sarcastically to herself as she stuffed the bill into her pocket. Derek was lounged in his armchair, as Casey collapsed onto the couch. He smiled at her sweetly. But not moving as Edwin sat down Indian style on the floor. "Hey Ed, wanna move yourself away from the screen?" The boy shrugged, "Not really." At that Derek shot up, and chased Edwin, threatening a wet willie. It was moments like these that Casey enjoyed the most.
Everything was normal. There were no secrets, everyone was in the loop with one another. It made Casey's conscience clear. Sam came by a while later, and Casey cursed herself for not calling him. She then explained that she had to watch Marti that evening. He said he'd love to help watch her, to spend some time with his girlfriend. Casey forced a girlish giggle, as Derek got his coat, saying he had a date. Even though it was Casey's idea to date other people, it still made her blood boil with jealousy of how girls just practically throw themselves at Derek. She was in a snippidity mood as he left, wondering if he does with them, what he does with her. Sam took her moodiness, following her orders. He did all the chores, and was actually the person who ended up watching Marti. While Casey scanned the channels on the TV angrily. Casey's insides tightened, at the knowledge of her new found power. That whatever she asked, Sam would do it.
Speak to me, when all you keep, strong, move along, move along like I know you do. Even when your hope is gone. Move along, move along just to make it through.
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