Hmm sorry for not updating! Life's been keepin me busy! Welp better late than never!! Ive probably lost most of my readers... Sorry guys!!
Casey
The smile he left plastered on her face was slowly fading away. She wanted to smile, she did. But sometimes wanting something just wasn't enough. Sometimes... nothing was enough.
It was night now. He was sobbing, she could hear him. She just couldn't bring herself to walk into his room and wrap her arms around him. Because that would mean she felt something more, and there was nothing more. Really. 'Go in there.' She closed her eyes, 'I can't.' The voice boomed in her head, 'Go!' she shook her head "I can't." She finally spoke aloud. She soon found herself at her door, one hand keeping the door closed while the other was firmly placed on the knob. "Please." She whispered. That is when there was a knocking on her door. It was him, and she knew it. She finally brought herself to open the wooden door. He stood there, eyes red from crying.
"Would you uh... keep it down. I'm tired and I can't sleep when your talking to yourself." She looked to the ground ashamed, "I was just trying to decide... well if you needed me or not." He smiled in her direction, but his eyes never made contact. "You know me better than that Case." She looked up at him, trying to look into his eyes but failing, "I know." He turned walking towards his room. "Derek." She said quickly. He turned back to look at her, before entering his room and shutting the door. "I'm sorry I let you down D." She said before returning to her room. She didn't sleep, or talk to herself. She sat there looking at her hands, thoughts running through her mind a million miles per hour.
For the rest of the night she heard his sobs. She knew he needed her. Her body and mind where in major conflict. Soon she was pacing, trying to ignore his cries. Suddenly she stopped, "What am I doing!?" She flew out of her room and soon she was in his. His knees were curled up to his chest and of course, tears where cascading down his smooth face. She ran to his side curling her arms around. It didn't take long for his head to wind up in her lap and the rest of him was sprawled out on the bed. She brushed the few flecks of hair out of his face, wiping the tears away from his eyes in the process.
And that when it happened. When everything as they knew it would change. They've finally reached that point where, nothing matters. Not the fighting, not the names, not the picking or insults, nothing. It was all slowly dissolving away, because believe it or not people Casey McDonald, and Derek Venturi finally hit their breaking point. Things where going to change. For good, or bad remained unknown.
She woke up in the morning still in his bed, his head resting on her lap. It wasn't long before George opened the, door, eyes wide, "What the-" She smiled, "It's okay... He just had a rough night." He shook his head, "Wait, so your trying to tell me he was having a rough night, and you comforted him?" She nodded, "Wow. I uh... Nora!" He turned running down the stairs, the reason for entered his room forgotten. She petted his head gently but stopped when he began to stir. His eyes opened slowly, when he saw her looking down at him his eyes brighten and a smile crept onto his face. She kissed his forehead, hovering there for a moment before crawling out of his bed and out of his room much to his dismay.
She stood in her room in front of her mirror, examining herself, trying to find exactly what had changed. She noticed nothing. She turned her face to the side, nothing. She spun, turning her neck awkwardly trying to look behind herself. Still she found nothing. She sighed heavily before grabbing her brush and yanking it through the tangled mess in a frustrated grunt. She glanced at her clock, "8:35 am" She whispered to herself, taking note. Her mind wondered back to the feeling of change she felt last night as she continued to brush her hair. She stopped for a minute hand nearly dropping to the ground, "Were not... Enemies anymore?" She said gasping. She was almost friends with him! One more break down and it would happen! She and Derek would become... friends!
She smirked before turning to make a dash for the bathroom. He stood in the doorway smirking, "You know what. Go ahead." He smiled letting her pass. "Uh... o-ok?" She shut the door, studying the bathroom for traps. She raised an eyebrow when she saw none. She wirily undressed and got into the shower. Her mind was spinning as the steaming water hit her back. She finished quickly, and got to her bedroom as fast as she could.
Soon she was in the kitchen chatting with her mother. "Casey do you think you can handle things for awhile? George and I are starting back at work since Derek is doing better." She nodded smiling a little. "I think I've finally got things under control." She said thinking about the last night. "Great." She ate her breakfest in peace, it wasn't long before the rest of the family joined them. Casey was just putting her bowl in the sink when she felt a hand on her back. He leaned over her, pressing his chest to her back to grab a clean glass Nora had washed earlier this morning. Her body shivered under his touch. She could feel his chest rumble in a low chuckle.
Derek spun to the fridge grabing the orange juice pouring half a glass before putting in down beside her and proceded to chug the rest of its contents. The family stared at them, eyes wide, mouths hanging open a little. "Derek! What are you doing?!" Edwin spoke. Derek shook his head and made his way up the stairs. Casey stared down at the orange juice sitting infront of her. "What?" She spoke quickly and sharply. She turned back to her family, they looked at her with blank expressions on their faces. Nora smiled knowingly and put her head down to look at her bowl of cereal. "Alright, what's the deal?" George said. "I don't know." She replied before she sat down with her orange still watching it intently.
It wasn't long before George and Nora left for work. Casey sat in the living room mindlessly flipping through the channels not bothering to pay attention as to what she was watching. Soon Lizzie and Edwin where standing before. "What's up guys?" They looked at each other with questionable gazes befored turning there attention back to her. "Don't you remeber?" Lizzie said, "We have Michelle's birthday party today. You promised you'd take us!" Edwin finished. She sighed, "Oh sorry guys! I'll meet you at the car ok?" They nodded before running out the door. Casey grabbed her jacket, looking up the stairs hoping to catch a glimps of him. She sighed and left the house.
The sky looked angry, but few snowflakes fell. The wind blew gently, causing her hair to blow back. The car ride seemed to take longer than usual. In what seemed like forever she finally arrived home. She glanced down at her watch realizing it was time for lunch. "Marti!" She called. "What do you want for lunch?" No response. "Marti?" She questioned. "She's at Demi's place. Something about a play date?" His voice shook.
She raised an eyebrow, "So much for getting back into the swing of things." She muttered. "What?" He said sittting up from the couch. "Nothing. So Derek what do you have planned for today?" She asked in meek hope of him saying nothing, "Notta. You?" 'Yes' She smiled at him, "Well I was planning on maybe getting some housework done." He grinned, "I don't do housework." She nodded, "I know. That's why I said I." He smiled at her, "Well, I guess it wouldn't kill me." She sent him a questionaning gaze. "That's.. ok." She sat down next to him, "I think I'll just watch a movie." He nodded his head, "Mind if I join?" She smiled at him, "Be my guest." She figure if he could try, so could she.
2 hours later
They still sat on the couch, arms barely brushing. She looked at her watch she gasped, "I have to go pick Lizzie and Edwin up!" She stood up abruptly as he grabbed her arm, "Can I come?" Her eyes grew wary, "Alright. As long as you promise to behave." He quirked his eyebrow, "Don't I always?" He said as his winked. She rolled her eyes before turning and flouncing off to the door. He followed behind her like a lost puppy looking for a new home. She threw her jacket and shoes on before opening the door. The snow blew towards her sending chills down her spine. He shrugged on his leather coat before placing an arm around her waist and guiding her out of the house. He felt her shiver under him, he couldn't decide if it was from the cold or from his abrupt touch.
They made a run for the car to escape the crisp winter wind. Once in the car she finally spoke, "Where did this storm come from!" He rubbed his arms sub-consiously, "No idea. But let's just get the kids home before it gets worse." She nodded as she started the car. She drove off, eyes squinting trying to see the road.
"Maybe you should let me drive." He said observing her state.
"Derek you know the doctors said no driving until your pills adjust."
He scoffed, "Whatever. Because everything the doctors say is right."
She looked at him briefly, "In this case, Yes." His eyes became hard and he looked out the window.
"Derek please don't start, it's hard to concentrate when your angry." His eyes darted towards her, "Then let me drive."
"No." She stated firmly.
"Let me drive." His voice became rough and unrecognizable.
"Derek just drop it." Her voice became a little louder. "No." He said almost shouting. She looked at him, "Grow up!"
His eyes narrowed, "Let me drive!" He said pulling her hand, causing the car to swerve. "Derek! Cut it out!" His hand still stayed on her sleeve. "Let. Me. Drive." She tried to shake his grip from her arm causing the wheel to turn. "Derek! Your hurting me!" He let go on her arm, eyes mortified, her arm snapped and soon the wheel was spinning out of control on the icy roads. "Casey!" He screamed.
The only sound heard was crunching metal, and his cries. Nauseating pain shot throughout her. She felt a warm liquid running down her face. She tried to move but was unable. The world around her seemed to be spinning, the color turning blood red. A light shone in her eyes, causing her to close them. She was unable to open them again. Everything faded out.
Again so sorry for the long wait. Ive been so busy with work and school! But I finally got a break so here it is. Make sure to review, review, review! The more reviews the quicker I will update! Flames are accepted just please log in drives me crazy when people leave nasty comments and don't have the guts to actually leave their user name!
