A/N: So this is short, but that's only because originally chapter 3 was suppose to contian the chapter three stuff with this. BUT I decided to split it. Don't ask me why. Sorry I'm kind of late getting this up! I was watching Marley and Me. Okay so who has seen that movie? Is that not the greatesst most saddest movie ever? It was SO good! I cried like a baby! I'm all swollen faced and runny nose. Please tell me I am not alone! I started crying like withiin the first 20mins. So enjoy! I'll probablly won't be able to wait till next Friday to update, so be on the look out for Monday or Tuesday..maybe..I don't like that this is SO short, so more like PROBABLY. PLEASE REVIEW! and also, give me ideas for songs that could be used for the story Playlist I'm getting together. I want to hear your thoughts and suggestions. THANKS.

Lizzie slowly crept into Edwin's room;clothes, comic books, and broken toys were scattered all about. A horrible ordor hovered around Ed's room like fog.. A fog of attempt to be discreet, Lizzie started breathing through her mouth, instead of plugging her nose.

Edwin was laying on his bed reading a comic book and listening to music; his foot was tapping to the rythm of whatever was currently playing. Lizzie inched a little further.

Edwin peered up from his comic book and saw Lizzie walking towards him. He took offf his headphone, placed the comic book to the side, and crossed his arms.

"Need something?" he said smirking. She gave her best fake smile.

"Oh, no. I don't need anything. Just wanted to spend time with my favorite step-brother." Edwin raised a brow, he knew she was lying.

"Casey wants you to find out what I found out from Derek?" He said, grinning like an evil mad man.

Lizzie caved. "Yes, okay. Now come on. What's he up to?"

"I could never rat out my brother. My own flesh and blood. Maybe for the right price though?" He said sitting all the way up; one must always remember to conduct business in an upright position.

"Hows this for a price. I won't spread the gazillion of embarrasing secrets I know about you around the school, and you tell me what Derek's up to. Oh, and if you don't want Casey knowing, I suggest you pay me for my silence."

Edwins jaw dropped open. The girl was good.

He stroked his gently, while staring her down, and said, "Twenty bucks?"

Lizzie let out chuckle. "Oh Edwin you're so cute."

"Thanks," he said scared. "We have a deal?"

"Not in your dreams Venturi." Edwin grunted in defeat. Lizzie put her hands on her hips and smiled confidentally. "I know you at least got Twenty from Casey to spy on Derek, and the fact you haven't said a thing about what he's up to means he paid you a hefty sum for you're silence. I want Sixty."

"Sixty?" Edwin pratically shouted. Lizzie nodded yes.

"Also, I want you to do my chores for a whole month."

Edwin sunk back into his bed. He had no choice but to accept her offer. Pay up or be the laughing stock of the school. She was indeed a formittable foe.

"So pay up and spill Venturi?"

"Fine," Edwin sighed. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the amount she had requested-more like blackmailed and demanded-leaving his pocket with nothing more then a said little Ten spot. Lizzie happily took her pay-off, and pocketed it.

"So heres whats up with Derek"

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2

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Casey was waiting outside Edwin's door for Lizzie. Her patience was growing thinner and thinner.

Come on Liz hurry up. I'm dying out here. She thought to herself as she nervously bit at her finger nails.

When Ed's door opened Casey about jumped out of her skin.

"So?" Casey immediatly started prodding. "Whats the deal?"

"Well," Lizzie began. "It seems Derek's just trying to impress and ask some blonde classmate/friend of his to the prom."

Casey stared at her in disbelief.

"Oh, and Edwin mentioned something about Derek getting roped into helping out with a few things for prom."

"Thats it?" Casey asked.

"Thats it." Lizzie said. "I still get the shirt right?"

Casey rolled her eyes and nodded yes.

"I'll dig it out of my dresses and give it to you later." Lizzie smiled and walked off.

Casey let out of sigh. She knew for a fact that Lizzie knew more then that; it was the same as Edwin. How could her own sister do that to her? Edwin, for sure he could be bought, but Lizzie? Still, it wasn't a total loss. She could find out from Emily if Derek was helping out with prom, and possibly find out who this mysterious girl is.

She saw Derek coming out of his room, he looked lost in thought. Casey folded her and started to shake her head. No way would Derke Venturi win this, whatever this was. Casey would find out what he's up to, who he's asking to prom, and if he's planning something evil for her in honor of prom.