Guys, my internet connection sucks. I am currently at my city library typing this chapter for you guys. I was also out of town for a week and I wasn't allowed to bring my laptop so that's why there was a delay. My wrist is fully better so I can now type, but there still might be a delay typing this. I also bring a little bit of bad news. Summer vacation for me is almost over. I start school in a little less than three weeks. So, on August 18th I move back to school, and I hate to say it but updates will be even slower than they are now. I apologize deeply for the lack of updates this summer but college is tuff. My life is tuff but I want to make it up to you guys. I hope you enjoy this chapter as things are going to start to speed up now. Here is chapter 12.
Disclaimer: I do not own Raising Izzie or Life with Derek. If I did, I would be able to pay for college lol.
*Edwin*
I went to sleep afraid that night. Not just for the safety of Derek, Marti, and I, but for Liz and Casey as well. My mother was getting out of hand. Sure, she always yelled and screamed at dad or broke a couple of things. She never hit us kids though. She never hit Derek. I should be lucky that I weren't there to see her rage at full strength and that Marti never got hurt. I held Lizzie a little tighter and fell asleep with the feeling of uneasiness coasting my dreams…
When I woke up the next morning, I didn't hear sounds of Casey cooking breakfast like she usually does. I'm over here way too often… I thought. I looked over a see that Lizzie was still asleep. I kissed her forehead and gently escaped her grasp. I softly padded my footsteps next door and opened it to see it empty… I wonder where they went. I thought in worry and ran downstairs.
At the end of the stairs I looked toward the couch to see Derek and Casey cuddled up. If they don't get to together by the end of this week I'm locking them in a closet. I smiled at the thought and padded toward the kitchen to make breakfast.
Casey has been nothing but good to Derek and me since our mom became a nightmare. I had to not only show her that I appreciated her, but that she could take a break. She was taking care of Lizzie all on her own. She needed all the help she could get and with our mother acting the way she was, Derek and I haven't been as much help as we could be.
I grabbed the eggs out of the fridge and started the toaster with the waffles. I also pulled out two pans; one to make pancakes and one to make the eggs. Everyone always wants something different for breakfast. Lizzie likes eggs and waffles, I just like waffles, Derek just likes pancakes, and Casey just likes eggs. Soon those were ready, and I thought that we should all enjoy breakfast in bed, and luckily Casey bought a couple of large breakfast trays last month; so, I stacked Casey and Derek's breakfast on the first tray with their drinks of choice. Casey's was orange juice and Derek's was milk. I walked to the couch with the tray and woke them up.
"Wha? Edwin, what's wrong?" Casey questioned while rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. Derek was still asleep with his arm protectively wrapped around Casey's waist. I swear he could sleep through a monsoon.
"Nothing. I just wanted to thank you for taking care of Derek and I even though we should be helping you. So, I made everyone breakfast." I gestured to the tray on the table and she looked over and smiled.
"Oh, Edwin that's so thoughtful of you! Thank you so much. Though, you and Derek have been a huge help to Lizzie and me. Don't ever think otherwise ok?" She ruffled my hair and I nodded.
"You got it." I smiled.
"Good. Now I'm sure Lizzie wants her breakfast and you want to eat yours too. I'll wake Derek." Casey shooed me out, and I went back to the kitchen to get Lizzie and I's breakfast and ran upstairs.
When I arrived at her room, she was still asleep cuddling the covers. I never thought I would see a cuter sight. I set our breakfast down and went to wake her.
"Liz. Lizzie wake up." I kissed her cheek and shook her shoulder lightly. Her eyes fluttered open and she let out a huge yawn.
"Edwin?" She asked and I chuckled and nodded.
"Yeah, babe it's me. I made us breakfast I thought you would like it hot." I smiled.
"So, that's what I smell! Thank you, Ed." She kissed my lips and asked for her meal. I handed it to her and kissed her forehead as I sat down on the bed.
"So, what's the plan for today?" Lizzie asked while scarfing down her eggs.
"Not sure. I mean you don't have soccer practice, Casey and Derek don't have work. It is a nice Saturday morning though. However, after what happened last night I don't know what's going to happen with my family." I sighed.
"Edwin, even though Casey and I aren't much we will always be there for your family. You guys are our family now. Hopefully your mom will fully be in custody and she can't get to you guys." Lizzie stroked my cheek and I leaned into her touch.
"Thanks Liz." I kissed her and she kissed me back full force.
I don't know what would happen if I ever lost her, but hopefully I'll never find out. We pulled up for air and she suddenly looked wide eyed.
"Wait, what's todays date?" She questioned frantically. I looked at her calendar above her desk and told her.
"It's November 23rd. Why?" I asked and she smiled.
"Today is Casey's seventeenth birthday and I have the perfect present." Liz smirked.
"Oh, I didn't know today was her birthday. What's your present?" I asked.
"I need your help with it." She said and I pondered on what could be so big that she would need my help with, but I nodded in agreement.
"We are going to get Derek and Casey together." She said and I never thought my girlfriend would be this cunning, but I finally see the day where I can lock them both in a closet.
"And I have the perfect way to get them together." I smirked.
Let operation set our siblings up commence.
A/N: Ok, so there is a good reason why this is so short. I decided to do this in three parts because one, I want more chapters and two, I want to build up to the suspense. Also, my internet connection so spotty that I am having such a hard time uploading this. Hopefully this story will be done by the time I go back to school but we will have to see. Love you guys. Thanks for reading. Please review. Tomboy22.