Chapter 4: The Truth Comes Out
DISCLAIMER: I DONT NOT OWN LIFE WITH DEREK. I DO HOWEVER OWN ARES RIVERA, MICHAEL DUVAL, AND SHANE MARKUS IN THIS STORY.
CHAPTER FOUR: TRUTHS COME OUT
Casey's Pov
Her Bedroom
I was completely exhausted when I walked into my bedroom that I just reclined onto my bed. The sleepover with the girls was fun but tiring. I began to take off my shoes and socks and got up once more to put on my pjs,
When I was laying down on my bed again I looked at my stomach. There could be a baby in there. In this very moment life could be growing inside my belly. I can't really explain how it made me feel. Scared, nervous, happy, curious, and excited all at the same time.
"Hello, little one, my name is Casey McDonald, um, I'm seventeen and I love to dance. Most importantly I'm your mom. Yes I know! But don't worry! I won't pressure you into being a keener like me just as long as you're happy. You know I've always wanted to have a family of my own, I just didn't think I'd start this young. No matter what happens, little one, I love you. I also want you to know that I love your father very much and that you were made in love and I will take care of you no matter what"
I whisper to my tummy. I know this is silly I mean I don't even know if I'm pregnant. I could be talking to nothing but, I don't know there's a part of me that would like to have Derek's baby. It would be hard and our parents would freak not only that but there is that fact that Derek might hate me but I still hope that things will work out.
I'm being stupid aren't I?
"Knock, knock" I wonder who's at the door.
"Come in"
"Hey…do you…have my…Panic at the Disco CD" Derek asks.
Huh, I didn't know he had a Panic at the Disco CD. I didn't even think he liked them.
"Um no, but you can borrow mine I guess." I reply in a whisper tone. I'm still tired. I think Derek noticed because he looked at me with a bit of worry.
"Still not feeling good, case?"
"I'm just tired from all the fun we were having at the sleepover and I still haven't recovered from the party. That and my tummy hurts from all the junk food"
"So you had fun then?"
"Yea, best night of my life!"
"That's because you never get out! It's good though, Ari and Kendra are bad influences on you. I approve. Even though you'll always be the Keener Klutzilla, to me." he said with a smirk.
"Yea because all you want to do is torment me" I said with a laugh
"No, that's not all I want to do you" His voice was low and there was this unexplainable look on his eyes. I couldn't help but feel that there was something I wasn't getting.
He was sitting on my bed, rubbing my stomach which felt amazing. Derek and I's relationship changed a lot ever since I stood up to Ryan for him. He'd become lot warmer to me. I don't think he hates me anymore either. I think it's more of just an annoyance now. Hey it's better than nothing, right?
My eyes drooped as sleep began to take over. I'm so tired.
"Sleep tight space case"
"I love you…"
"What!?" He says loudly snapping my eyes open. Oh no…did I say that out loud?
"I thank you." I say trying to cover.
"Oh…I thought you said…something else…whatever, later space case."
I…think he bought it at least I hope he did. I mean if he didn't he would be asking me questions or making fun of me right? Right?
Or maybe he heard me but he thought I meant it in a sisterly brotherly way. Or maybe he heard me and he freaked out now he's completely disgusted and plans to never be nice to me again!
What do you think Baby? Do you think your daddy heard me? Do you think he's going to give me hell tomorrow?
Argh I have to stop thinking! I need to sleep your Aunt Ares and Aunt Kendra will help me with this tomorrow.
The Next Day
Casey's Locker
Narrator's Point of View
"…and then I said I love you…"
Finishing her story to her friends Casey waited for a response. The two girls in front of her paused for a second as if processing this information then Kendra spoke.
"Well? What did he say? Did he say it back?"
"No! He was shocked I tried to cover that I have said 'I thank you' but I don't know if he believed me. I mean he dropped it but I'm not sure." Casey tone held worry and fear. She didn't get the chance to speak with Derek this morning and was very scared at the prospect of him confronting her at any point in time.
"The best thing you can do is face him, don't hide because if he suspects you did say I love you he's gonna be looking at your behavior." Answered Ares.
"So how do I act? Happy? Cheerful? Calm? Cool? Indifferent?"
"You act like you on a normal day without all these insecurities" answered Ares with a smile.
Kendra and Ares reassured Casey everything would be fine and she began to calm down a little. Derek, Sam, Shane, and Michael approached the girls a few minutes later.
Derek seemed uncomfortable which made Casey nervous.
"Hey Case, hey Kenny. Ares hello" Said Shane politely which set off warning bells with Ares.
Kendra noticed as well but said nothing. She merely made eye contact with Ares letting her know she noticed. Ares looked over at Casey but she was in her own world.
The rest of the boys said their hellos and Ares noticed that neither Shane nor Derek made eye contact with her.
Shane was very distant towards her which made her suspicious. In the whole year that she's known him he has never left her alone.
"So what are you ladies talking about" asked Sam trying to make small talk.
"Nothing!" Casey said a little too quickly.
Derek smirked and raised his eyebrow "Casey you're a horrible lair you know that"
Before she could answer Ares intervened.
"Hey Derek where's the ball and chain?"
"Why!?" exclaimed Derek becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
"Because…she's always…leeched to your arm"
"You guys are acting really weird" Stated Kendra
"Alright lets just get this out there we're all friends here…Ares we know you're Derek's Mystery girl" Said Michael looking at Ares.
All three girls blinked for a minute and then broke into uncontrollable fits of laughter.
"You…think…haha…ARI…haha" said Kendra.
After a few minutes the girls calmed down seeing as the boys looked serious.
"Were did you get a stupid idea like that?" Asked Ares still slightly chuckling.
"Wait, are you saying it wasn't you?" questioned Derek hopefully.
"I'm sorry was the laughing not enough?" Answered Casey.
"Look…I don't think you're ugly but that's as far as that goes" finished Ares.
"Wait so why did you have the twenty dollar bill that Derek gave to that girl."
"She showed it to us at the party only with everything going on we forgot to give it back. We were going to give it back but accidentally gave it to you guys to pay for our food. But don't worry, its cool, we replaced it so she has your number and her tip." Said Kendra, Casey and Ares nodded in agreement. You had to hand it to Kendra the girl could lie with the best of them.
"Sweet! I was gonna back off you because I thought you liked Derek but since that's not the case…Hey Ares" Shane said wiggling his eyebrows when he said her name.
"No! no, no, no, I take it back Derek it was me yea I'm totally into…you. You're all…um yea. I'd hit that." Shane's outburst had take Ares by surprise and the sad part was none of it sound remotely believable.
"Oh no. You can't take it back now honey bunny." Shane said with a mischievous smile. The group tried to hide the fact that they wanted to laugh but it wasn't working too well.
"Please die. Just get ran over by a speeding bus or a big rig. Big rigs are good they're heavier."
"Hey Derek what are you doing talking to them?" Said Emily latching on to Derek's arm. Casey's heart sank and her eyes became downcast as she retreated away from Derek. It didn't go un-noticed by Shane who was standing right next to her.
"Emily…hey"
"Emily. What are you doing?" Said Ares glaring at her which wasn't surprising everyone accepted the fact that the two girls hated each other.
"Standing by My Boyfriend!" Emily stated firmly.
"So that's it. That's your answer ey Emi"
Emily's eyes went wide for a second but she quickly recovered. She didn't think Ares would use her old nickname. To her that was low. They were together once, and that nickname was used as a sign of affection and now she was using it against her. Emily just wasn't expecting that.
In fact, she hadn't been expecting a lot of things to happen today. Ares had cornered her in the girl's bathroom and asked her to break up with Derek. Of course she refused but she was curious as to why Ares wanted her to.
"I want you to break it off with Derek" She had said.
"Listen Emily I don't wanna hurt 'cha but I will if I have to" She threatened.
"Are you insane? I'm not dumping Derek just because you want me to! What interest do you have in Derek anyways? Don't tell me you like him" There was a hint of curiosity and jealously in Emily's voice and eyes.
"Emily, Emily, Emily…we both know what team you really bat for let's not play games and just do what I ask, alright?"
"That was a long time ago. Things change." Emily stated firmly. Before she knew it Ares backed her into a wall and moved her mouth passed Emily's lips, almost touching them, to her ear.
"Then why do I still make you shiver?" She had asked in a hushed whisper.
"You….don't" She stammered.
"Seriously Emily back off him willingly or I'll make you wish you had"
And without another word she had walked out. Emily had barely regained feeling in her legs a few minutes ago and came to find Derek. She decided that she wouldn't be intimidated and she wouldn't let go of Derek. Ares wanted him but she couldn't have him!
"Don't call me that" Emily responded darkly.
"Hm…funny, I remember a time when you used to beg for it." Ares sinisterly responded once again having the last word and walking away. Kendra and Casey walked after her. Kendra was unable to contain the smile on her face and Casey well…Casey like always, was confused.
"Dude that sounded so dirty and wrong, in a hot sexy lesbian action kinda way." Said Michael excitedly.
"You are not funny so shut up Michael!" snapped Emily.
"Em, he was kidding he always acts like a perve. What's your damage?" Asked Derek.
"Seriously, what was that about?" Asked Shane. Michael and Sam nodded along as a sign that they wanted to know as well.
"Why do you two hate each other so much?" questioned Sam. Ares had told them her side of the story but he wanted to hear it from Emily.
"She knows why and that's all that matters"
Conveniently the bell rang and everyone went to class. Which didn't help that much because they all had the same class.
Derek's Pov.
First Period.
There's something Emily's not telling me and normally I wouldn't care but it involves someone I consider a good friend.
Wow this teacher is boring? I don't think this teacher get any more boring even if he tried. What subject is this? Who cares, its BORING!
Casey's not looking too good she probably got sick at the party. Typical Casey, only she would get sick from having fun.
I remember looking for her but I got distracted by the mystery girl. To be honest the only reason I hooked up with her was because she looked similar to Casey. I even said Casey's name a few times when we…you know…but I don't think that girl realized it. I know she couldn't stop saying mine. Kudos out to her for remembering it.
The only reason I even wanna meet this girl is because I'm curious to see what she really looks like but that's it. I wasn't drunk at the party but I was a bit buzzed so I don't remember much about her.
Hey Casey's looking my way. Did she just blush when I smirked at her?
I could have sworn Casey said she loved me yesterday. I don't care if the guys think I'm crazy. Maybe it is wishful thinking but I don't give a fuck about that either! My heart stopped when she said it.
Did the bell just ring? Alright Class is OVER! Too bad I have five more to go.
Kendra's POV
DIFFERENT PLACES IN SCHOOL
Derek caught Casey looking at him in class today. She really can't make it any more obvious that she likes him. I guess Derek's just an idiot.
"Alright Case you ready to go?"
"Yea Kenny just a sec."
She got her stuff together and we walked out of class. I saw Ares look back at Emily and they made eye contact. I smiled at the fact that I a better kisser her than her. Take that Davis.
We got out to the hallway and it was crowded with students.
"Yo! Comin through! MOVE!" Ares screamed and people made way for us. It was extremely embarrassing for Casey but I mean we have to protect the baby.
Our classes passed by fast enough. When we got to lunch Ares and I insisted we go sit with Derek and his friends since they always come sit with us. According to Ares it was a mutual sign of respect. Casey didn't buy it but we out voted her.
"Hey guys. The girls and I thought we'd come sit with you guys today" I explained to them. They just nodded. They seemed indifferent to us I think they really like having us around.
This time Derek was a lot more relaxed. He actually thought it was Ares as if she'd let him live after that. Lol.
"Do you mind?" Casey asked Derek. Derek shook his head no and made room for her to sit next to him. We sat across from her so that she'd have to sit there. I have to admit she looked good there. Our whole group looked complete.
"Hey Ari-poo" Ares' face fell and her eyes gave Shane a death glare.
"You know the only reason you're still alive is because it's illegal to kill you!" She snapped back.
"Come on you too…you guys are worse than Derek and Casey used to be at least they've matured a bit" Said Sam. He's too cute.
"HEY! I resent that" exclaimed Derek while eating his massive sandwich. That's the love of Casey's life folks. I looked over at Casey who seemed to be thinking the same thing. For the most part she's been so out of it that she hasn't been talking much.
"Sam I like you don't ruin that by talking" replied Ares. How mean!
"Hey leave Sam alone he's just being nice" I said scolding her. Ari and Case raised our eyebrows at me with knowing smiles.
"What!?" I challenged.
"Nothing." Casey said putting her hands up in defeat.
"I'm going to the bathroom I'm gonna be right back" said Ares getting up to leave. A few minutes after she left Shane took off in her direction. Go Shane! Make your Move!
Ares POV
In The Hallway
I was walking along after getting out of the restroom minding my own business, when Shane slammed me up against the lockers and kissed me.
I had every intention of kicking his ass and pushing him off of me but he started…well lets just say he's experienced.
The kiss lasted a pretty long time and then Shane that broke it.
"I know your secret" He whispered in my ear. Shivers traveled up and down my spine. And just as quickly as it started it was over and he was gone.
I guess karma really is a bitch.
Fuck.
AS FOR THE COUPLES
P.S. OF COURSE IT'S A DASEY