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Chapter 9

Max was the perfect gentleman and Casey got the impression that he really was boyfriend material unlike some other boys.

When he reached her house exactly at seven o'clock he rang the doorbell and introduced himself to her mother. He also talked to Lizzie and made Casey a compliment on how great she looked.

She had been searching for the right outfit forever and in the end she decided on tight blue jeans and a red sweater. You are always dressed well with jeans, right? She left her hair open so it fell in long soft waves over her shoulders.

In the car they talked about their hobbies, favourite bands and books. That was the point when Casey realized that they had nothing in common but she was still convinced that he would be her perfect first boyfriend. Opposites attract, right?

Maybe she liked dancing and he liked football or the only thing he read was the sport's section in the papers and she loved poetry but that did not have to be a problem.

The only thing which really worried her was the restaurant he had chosen: Smelly Nellie's.

Did Smelly Nellie's sound like a good restaurant? She did not think so but she also did not want to ruin their first they arrived at the restaurant and Max led her inside she was surprised by how clean it was and by how friendly the waitress treated the costumers.

Everything had been so perfect until the moment Derek came.

"Casey, what a surprise! Can I sit with you I'm so lonely on my own?" He did of course not even wait for an answer but sat down next to Casey.

Max stared at Derek like he had three heads and horns. He had a date with Casey and this jerk had to ruin it. Then Derek even took it a step further and put his arm around Casey.

"What have we been talking about?" He asked Casey ignoring Max completely.

Casey shrugged his arm off her shoulders. "We haven't been talking about anything and we won't. Max and I are on a date. Would you please leave?"

"What if I said no?" That was the moment Casey started hitting Derek and everybody at the restaurant stared at them.

"Derek, I'm on a date and you're ruining it. I hate you, I hate you, I hate you…" Derek took her hands to stop her from smashing his chest into pieces. That girl really had strong arms.

"Honey, I know it's difficult to keep your hands off me but you're still on a date." She did not even know what to answer to this. She hated him so much.

"Mmh, Casey, I think I'll better leave you two alone so you can sort this. Derek, can you give her a ride home?" He got up and put money on the table.

"Sure." Derek smirked. Everything worked according to plan.

"I'll see you on Monday at school, Casey!" He left without giving her the chance to say something.

"So, dessert's on me?" Casey turned around to face Derek and she looked like she was about to explode.

But then she decided to stay calm. "Derek, take me home!"

"What? But…"

"Derek, take me home now!" Without saying another word she left the restaurant and sat down in his car. The whole ride long she did not say one single word. When they finally reached the house she just left the car without looking at him.

Casey was giving Derek the silent treatment and she was so good at it. He was so doomed.

A/N: I'm sorry it took so long. Thanks to all who reviewed. You're awesome. Please review for this chapter. Please, please, please? Review even if you're anonymous.