Top of the Pyramid
Ch. 7 a Date
Author's Note: I'm not sure about this chapter. There maybe some cursing in this and up coming chapters. Thank you to all who are reading and reviewing. I'll try to get another chapter out soon but no promises.
Cindy
(Still in Derek's point of view)
I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs. I followed the smell and saw Casey in an apron cooking. "Case that smells so good." I moaned out. She giggled and said. "Mom always said the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Then she blushed and stuttered. "I mean, I meant um." I chuckled wrapped my arms around her kissed her cheek and said. "Your Mom is a brilliant woman you know." Her eyes got wide and she smiled.
We ate breakfast in silence then Casey took a shower while I did the dishes. I know I must love this girl a lot I'm doing dishes. I felt happy about what Casey had said this morning. Maybe Casey won't beat the hell out of me tonight.
After I took a shower and got ready I went and found Casey. She was putting on her watermelon lip gloss that I could just imagine tasting. I told Casey there was going to be a change in today's schedule. She didn't look upset just surprised. First I took her to my favorite deli. Then we went to the park for a picnic. After our picnic we went to the movies.
I made my first real move at the movies. I did the fake yawn and put my arm around her. She blushed but snuggled closer. After the movie I took her for ice cream. That's when I made my second move. I feed her some of my ice cream. She giggled at me.
On our way back home I told her we were going out for dinner. I told her to be ready for dinner at seven and to wear something nice. She just smiled and nodded. At six Emily and Ashley showed up giggling. I just rolled my eyes. I told them Casey was upstairs.
At ten minutes till seven I was waiting by the stairs. I had on my best dress shirt and pants. My hair was gelled and tamed a little more than usual. Emily and Ashley rushed down the stairs laughing. "Don't you look nice?" Emily commented. "Thanks." I said smirking.
I looked up and saw Casey walking down towards me. She had on a very sexy light blue dress. Her hair was in curls all over. She looked so amazing. I was in shock when Emily poked me. "Whoa Casey you look beautiful." I said as Casey blushed.
Ashley and Emily left first. I helped Casey out to the car. "Where are we headed Derek?" Casey asked bringing me out of my daze. "It's a surprise Princess." "Oh okay." She said smiling a little. Then didn't get mad at me calling her princess though I meant it nicely this time. Then she didn't get mad or question me when I told her tonight is a surprise.
We sat quietly listening to the radio. I put it on Casey's favorite station. After a few minutes she sang along with Lips of an Angel. I just smiled at her. When we pulled up Casey ask where we were. "This Franco's a new French place." I explained. "But you hate French food." Casey said with a sad look. I laughed hugged her and said. "No I don't I really like French food." She smiled rolled her eyes and said. "Oh okay."
When we stepped into the restaurant Casey's eyes widened. "Derek this place is way too fancy." Casey said gasping as she looked around. "So what Case." I said smirking. "The bill will be so expensive." Casey said frowning. I laughed and said. "It's okay Case I've got Dad's credit card and he said we could eat somewhere nice tonight." I explained. "Does he know how expensive?" Casey questioned. "Yelp he got us in." I explained. "Okay I guess." She said as the host greeted us.
"Reservation for Venturi." I told him. "Of coarse Mr. Venturi you and your lovely date may come right this way." Casey blushed bright red as I grabbed her hand. "Thank you." I told the host. "You're welcome have a lovely evening. Your waiter will be here in just a moment." I pulled out Casey's chair. "Thank you Derek." She replied softly.
The waiter brought us water. Then I ordered sparkling cider. As we ate Casey and I talked about our upcoming senior year. She was talking about her courses when I started to laugh. She looked confused. "What's so funny?" She asked. I looked at her laughing again. "Case when do you have English?" I asked. She looked confused.
Finally after a few minutes she finally answered my question. "I have English first, Gym second, College Prep third, College Math fourth, Astronomy fifth, and Film sixth. Why?" She questioned still wondering why I had laughed. I laughed harder for a few minutes but then explained. "We have ever course but Gym together." I saw her eyes light up and she said. "And here I thought we would just have Film together." "You took Film to have a class with me." I teased her. "So you took College Math and Prep to have classes with me right?" She questioned. I nodded. I was embarrassed because I didn't even know my feeling for her then and I had still had a need to be near her.
After dessert we danced a few times. I held her as close as possible to me. "Case you ready to head home?" I asked in a soft tone. "Yes I am Derek." She answered. I took her hand in mine as we left. I helped her into the car. I started to feel so nervous. Soon I would be revealing my feelings. Though I felt pretty sure she felt the same way I couldn't be certain.
When I got into the car I took Casey's hand again. Before I started the car I kissed her hand. Casey starred at me and whispered. "Derek I had such a good time tonight." "Good Case you deserve it." I said responding back. "D seriously I don't need fancy restaurants to have a good time." She told me smiling. "Good cause next time we're going to Smelly Nellie's." I told her laughing. "Fine by me."