Life Without Casey

by Ghostwriter

After yet another fight with Derek, Casey decides to go live with her father. At first, Derek can't be happier. His elation wanes however when he realizes he misses his stepsister.

4. Last Day Of Life With Derek

SHOUTOUTS\ANSWERS

Tragic Eyez: Uncertain at this point. Been thinking about it. Thanks. Glad you're enjoying the fic.

Heather: Thanks for the help. School records going to the wrong places? That musta bit. Glad you like it so far.

PJFan200485: Thanks.

Storytellergirl: Thanks. That sounds kinda general. Are you speaking from experience, or what?

DISCLAIMER

Life with Derek belongs to Disney, even the dad. I own nothing. I don't know what Emily or Sam's last names, so I'm making one up. And I'm going to go with records only taking a few days to be transferred.

The next day at school, Casey walking and talking to her best friend fifteen-year old Emily Williams.

"Wait a minute. Let me get this straight. You're actually leaving?" Emily asked.

"Yeah. I'll be able to go to school the day after tomorrow. It'll take a few days for my records to transfer. But fortunately, I can re-enroll into my old school and I'll only be stuck here for one more day," Casey responded.

"But, Case, what am I going to do without you? Before you got here, I never even talked to anyone," Emily protested.

"Look Emily, if I stay here, Derek and I will kill each other. And I don't think either of our parents will be very happy with that," Casey responded. Just then, Derek and his friends walked over.

"Hey, grade-grubber," one chortled.

"How come you're not in a classroom trying to get a ninety-four instead of a ninety-two?" the second boy taunted.

"Yeah, yeah. Get in your laughs. By this time tomorrow, I'll be long gone," Casey stated, flashing them a grin.

"Hey. Wait a minute. What do you mean?" Derek's best friend Sam Moore asked, trying to hide his concern.

"Well, since you're just dying to know, I'm moving in with my father. So go ahead, plan your party, rejoice. Whatever. I'll be back in my old schol and popular once again," Casey responded. With that, she pushed her way past Derek and his friends and walked into class.

"Come on, guys. Let's go spread the news and make party plans," Derek said with a grin. With that, he lead the way down the hall. However, Sam lingered. He looked at Emily. She looked absolutely crushed. He sighed. He knew just how she felt. He didn't want Casey to leave. He'd miss her. Then, he broke eye contact and hurried down the hall, catching up with the others.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Now I haven't decided one way or the either on the pairing. I'm just going with what I've seen in the series.