Hey guys; sorry for the wait, but I went on an unexpected vacation to Pennsylvania, so I promised myself to post this as soon as I got home!! Hope you enjoy!!
Wow, Things Have Changed
Chapter #3: Welcome Space Case!
Lizzie started knocking on Derek's door as soon as they step foot on the front steps.
"Ready?" Lizzie asked.
"I think." Casey answered nervously.
The door suddenly opened as soon as Lizzie was about to say something else. In front of them stood a very handsome Derek. His hair was kind of long, but it was darker. He hadn't retired his fashion of t-shirt and jeans yet though. He just stood there; smirking.
"Welcome Space Case!" he finally said; jokingly.
Casey rolled her eyes at the remark, but she smiled and said hello as politely as she could.
"Come on in." he said.
"Oh I can't." Lizzie remarked, "Gage invited me to dinner tonight, and I can't be late. I'll talk to you guys later!"
"Oh, ok." Casey said disappointed, "Bye Liz."
"Good luck you two!" she said as she turned to get in her car.
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"Well here it is." Derek said, spreading out his arms. They were standing inside Derek's living room.
"Hmm…nicer than I expected." Casey remarked as she turned to take a better look.
"Yea well, I grew up a lot!" he said; offended.
"You hired a maid to clean up, didn't you?"
Derek just blushed and nodded.
"There isn't much to eat, so Sam and his wife invited us to dinner at this small restaurant downtown." Derek stated. "Emily is probably going to be there too. She really wants to see you."
Casey's face lit up, she hardly ever talked to Emily now; she was always too busy. But seeing her best friend again made her get butterflies in her stomach; but in a good way.
"Is it your restaurant?" she asked.
Derek seemed impressed that she knew about his job as manager at one of the best restaurants in town. "Uh, no. We're saving the best for last!"
"Works for me." She said, trying to keep her grip on the heavy bag she was struggling to hold.
"Here, I'll show you your room." He said, noticing, and took her bag. Casey had the guestroom, it was small but doable. It was painted yellow, with a wooden floor and a small bed with white sheets on it. There was also a small bookcase in the corner; with not many books.
"Well, we better get going." Derek pointed out as he set Casey's suitcase on the floor next to the bed.
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15 minutes later they pulled up to the curb in Derek's beat down Ford. Casey carefully got out of the car and waited for Derek, but as she turned her head she saw Sam walking toward her, holding hands with a pretty red-haired lady.
"Casey!" He said, smiling.
"Sam!" she yelled, giving him a hug. "I haven't seen you in so long, how are you?"
"I'm great!" he smiled. "This is my wife, Jessica."
"Hi!" Jessica said cheerfully, extending her hand.
"Hello!" Casey said, accepting it. "I'm Casey, Derek's stepsister."
Casey looked beyond Sam to see a pretty black girl walking up to them, well; more like running.
"Emily!" she yelled, running toward her.
"Casey! Oh my god, I haven't talked to you in forever!"
"Ugh, I am so sorry. I've been really busy lately. I haven't had time to talk to anyone! I guess I'm kind of glad I took this trip, to have a break!" Casey sighed.
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The rest of the night was spent catching up on everything. Casey found that Jessica was really sweet; and she knew they could establish a great friendship. Derek and Casey even got along pretty well, which was surprising to all. Emily was currently single, if only for a month so far. The meal was great, and they all ordered dessert too; even though Derek claimed his restaurant was much better.
When it was finally time to go; Casey promised Emily and Jessica that one day they'll have a girl's night out. They agreed very quickly. They gave each other a hug as Casey got into Derek's car.
"Have fun?" he asked.
"Lots! Thanks so much!" she exclaimed.
"No problem." He replied as he started the car.
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Okay, I hope you liked it. It isn't as long as I expected, so I'm not very proud of myself right now. Sadly I won't be uploading for a pretty long time; because I'm going on vacation to South Carolina for a couple weeks (I am vacationed out!!) and when I get back; the next day is the first day of school. So I owe you guys an extra long chapter when I get back! Don't forget to RR&R!!
-Kenzie