Thanks for the reviews. I'm really busy nowadays, with the flute thing, all of these sweet 16's, I'm getting a job, starting drivers ed, and I'm going to Europe for 3 weeks next summer so I need to attend meetings for that so don't be mad if updates are extremely far apart. And I only have a few minutes to write this because I have history notes to write and I'm sick today so I want to lie down. Sorry for whining, too P I'm kind of a mess right now!

Casey opened the front door, put her things down and made her way over to the couch, which was currently occupied by a sleeping Derek. She moved his feet and sat down. He didn't wake up, so she just watched him for a few moments.

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in- Casey was broken from her trance by Derek's eyes opening and him stretching. She could feel a blush coming to her cheeks.

"Casey?" Derek rubbed his eyes and sat up. His hair was beyond messy, but it only made Casey blush even more.

"Oh, um, hey Derek. I wanted to talk with you, but it looks like this isn't a good time so I'll just-" She searched for an excuse to leave. Just a few minutes ago she was willing to get Derek and Jill back together. Now, she wasn't so sure what she wanted. Things were just happening too fast.

"No, it's okay. What's up?" Derek yawned without covering his mouth, and Casey made a disgusted face.

"Well, you remember Jill?" Derek shot Casey a glare that told her she'd hit a nerve.

"Okay, so I saw her today and she wants to get back together! Isn't that great?" She faked enthusiasm once she saw Derek wasn't happy.

"No thanks. I'll pass on that one." He got up and went to the kitchen. She followed, not ready to give up. Maybe if Derek got back together with Jill the strange feelings Casey had been experiencing would just go away.

"How about if I pay for one date, and you can see how it goes?" This caught his attention. He walked over to her from his spot in the refrigerator, and looked directly at her eyes, which made her heart flutter, much to her dismay. This cannot happen any longer.

"Fine. You pay for the restaurant of my choice, and I'll go." He brushed up against her as he walked up to his room. Finally, everything was settled.

Except, there was still one thing bothering Casey.

She knew it had gotten pushed under her bed, but she got on her knees and pulled it out. It had been bothering her ever since it had mysteriously changed time. Casey thought it was a trick, but she wanted to try it again and see what would happen.

Once it was securely on her bed, she twisted both hands forward a few times. She closed her eyes and hoped nothing happened. She hoped she wasn't going crazy. Taking a deep breath, Casey turned her gaze to her alarm clock next to her bed.

9:37

Casey dropped the clock and picked up her alarm clock. She started shaking it, but stopped when she saw nothing was happening. She felt like throwing it against the wall. Instead, she rewound the ugly clock back to its previous time and gave another look at her alarm clock. It was back to the right time again.

"Why me?" Casey looked to her ceiling and flopped back to her bed.

"Gee, Case. I don't know. Why you?" Derek appeared in her doorway with a smirk on his face.

"Derek! How long have you been standing there?" Casey wanted to know more about this whole time changing process. Does time rewind or fast forward with everyone but her? Had Derek been standing there when she changed time?

"So have you called Jill yet?" Derek asked, completely ignoring her previous question, but still smirking.

"No, I was planning on telling her the good news in school tomorrow. Have you picked the restaurant?" Casey sat up. Derek wasn't arguing with her and that was a start. Maybe Jill could bring out a good side in Derek.

"In fact, I have. Want to come see it with me?"

"Derek, where are you going? We've been sitting in this car for an hour and fifteen minutes already!" Casey shifted her position and glared at Derek. They were pretty far from their house, it was starting to get dark and Casey had homework to do still.

Derek continued driving. He finally got of the main road and drove down cute streets with quaint stores and cafes on them. Casey admired her surroundings until Derek parked the car in front of a restaurant that was painted a dark green on the outside. It was slightly larger than most of the shops on the street, but Casey could see bright, welcoming lights on the inside. The sign above it and on the door read 'Grandfather's'.

"Hungry?" Derek was standing by the door. He sure looked hungry, and it was a long way back home, Casey figured, so they might as well have some dinner.

A half and hour later, Derek's fork was moving from his plate to his mouth at lightning speeds. Casey stared in amazement as she ate some of her own dinner. So far, Derek's taste in restaurants was amazing. Casey was enjoying everything about Grandfather's. The atmosphere was very cozy and friendly. The food was even better, and it showed. The waiting area was packed and there were no empty tables in the dining room.

I wonder if all of Derek's dates get to have this good of a time. No wonder everyone likes him so much. Casey shoved some pasta in her mouth in effort to stop blushing. She was most definitely on a date with Derek. And she did not like him.

"So, Case. I was thinking," He swallowed his food. "Friday at six, I'd like to take Jill to this place. Whaddya think?"

"This place just might be my new favorite restaurant. I say, go for it." Casey nodded and looked at her plate, which was almost clean of any food.

"Okay then. I'm going to take your advice. There's just one little thing I need you to do now." Derek had a strange look on his face that made Casey uneasy.

"What is it, Derek?" The waiter came and took their plates. Then Derek continued their conversation.

"Well, I need you…" He paused and smiled, shaking his head. "To double date with us. Wow, I can't believe I actually asked that." He gave a small chuckle and picked up the dessert menu. Casey pulled it out of his grasp.

"First of all, we're not getting dessert. I need to get back home and finish my homework. Secondly, why should I double date with-" She scrunched her forehead up. "You of all people?"

"Well…I'm how some would say, nervous. I really like this girl and it didn't go so well the first time." Derek closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Aw, Derek. I'm touched." Her voice dripped with sarcasm.

"I just poured my heart out and admitted I'm nervous and that's all you have to say?" It had been hard for Derek to admit that he was nervous, since he never admits things to anyone.

"Ugh, fine. I'll come, but we really need to go. Now." It was completely dark outside and their parents would be getting worried soon.

Once getting home too late and sneaking back into the house, Casey got in her pajamas and opened her textbook. She was so tired and it seemed as though her bed was literally calling her name. She glanced over to her bed and saw the clock sitting there with it. Suddenly, an idea popped into Casey's head.

That thing has been used to mess my life up, but maybe it could be used for good instead of evil… Casey smirked and walked over to the clock. For once, I want this to work. Casey pushed the hands on the clock back a few hours and watched her window. The sun was rising back up into the sky, which freaked Casey out. She made a mental note not to look outside while changing time the next time she did this.

She went back to her textbook and satisfied, finished her homework and got to watch television before it got too late. This whole clock situation just got a whole lot better.