Chapter 5- Catch a Wave
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Derek pryed open his eyes, sat up in bed, trying to get his bearings. It took a second before the memories of yesterday came back to him. Just imagine, 24 hours ago he had been a nervous wreck, wondering how he would handle seeing Casey McDonald again. Now he was watching a bathrobe clad Casey open the drapes in their hotel room, letting the sunshine in. He grinned at the memory of just how little sleep she had allowed him last night, well, actually it would have been this morning, since the party didn't even break up until midnight, and they had only intermittent naps in between, what was it, the FIVE times they had made love?
"Feeling fairly proud of ourselves, are we, Venturi?" Casey smirked at the look on Derek's face.
"Couldn't keep your hands off me, could you, Case? Well, it was only to be expected. I am, after all, the world's greatest lover." Derek crossed his arms behind his head and leaned back against the headboard with a self-satisfied look on his face.
Casey rolled her eyes, but crawled in bed with him anyway. "Well, I HAVE had worse."
Derek smiled, leaned over and kissed her passionately, then pinned her down on the bed and placed a very obvious hickey on her neck. "There. You can stir up as many arguments as you want, love, but you're stuck with defense exhibit A for a few days. Your arguments won't have a chance of standing up in court now."
Casey laughed. "I still think I won," she whispered. The look in her eyes caused Derek to lean down and kiss her softly. "I love this Case," he replied. "I'd like to continue addressing it, if I may," he whispered huskily as he undid the tie to her robe.
"I do need to give all due attention to your positions, Mr. Venturi, but I'm not yet done with my oral arguments."
"Are they substantial?"
"Actually, I think they will produce some pretty hard evidence to support my case."
"What kind of verdict are you looking for, Miss McDonald?"
Casey began passionately kissing his neck, while her hands were busy running over Derek's body. He moaned as his body responded to her, guiding her hands and kissing her all over with abandon. Casey was in charge this time, and it was frenzied lovemaking, all-absorbing, driving Derek almost insane with desire.
"I think I've made my case" Casey whispered.
Derek stopped kissing her neck and brought his head over hers, his mouth an inch from hers, his ragged breath increasing her desire.
"I do find your arguments very persuasive, counselor."
"And what is your conclusion?"
"That I want you right here, in my bed, every morning for the rest of my life."
Casey smiled. "Then perhaps, counsel needs to take steps to make that a reality?" she whispered as her mouth teased his.
"Whatever the princess wants." Derek's body shuddered, he couldn't take anymore.
"Good," Casey murmured as she placed kisses around his mouth, tantalizing his senses. "Then I'll start by taking you."
"Again?" Derek chuckled.
Casey sighed. "For better or worse, you know."
Derek looked at her intently. "You think you can handle me for life?"
Casey smiled at him. "Counselor, I think I've just proven that."
Derek chuckled. "And so you have. Well, Case. If you're sure you want me, you've got me. But I'm not returnable, or exchangeable. You have to take me as is."
Casey looked in his eyes, and saw the teasing glint, but also saw the love. Life with Derek would never be easy, but she loved a challenge. And she loved this man.
"I will."
Derek smiled softly, then reached down under the bed and brought out a small jewelry box. Casey's eyes opened wide as he opened it and she saw the beautiful marquee diamond set in white gold.
"I was planning to do this later. I've been carrying this ring around ever since I heard you were coming home. I thought it was just wishful thinking. But…" he took a deep breath. "Casey, will you marry me?"
Casey leaned over and kissed him softly. "Oh, yes- I will."
Derek smiled broadly and put the ring on her finger. "Well, Case, I guess you won. I'm not sure how great the prize is, but you've won."
Casey smiled. "Oh, Derek. What I've won is my soul mate. What I've won is the only man I've ever loved. So what did you win?"
Derek held her hand and looked at the ring, then looked at the woman who had tamed Derek Venturi. He leaned down and kissed her, and as desire began overtaking him again, he whispered in her ear, "I've won my Case, babe. I've won my Case."
AN: Hope you enjoyed- read and review! The story will take an interesting turn in the next chapter- stay with me, I promise the journey will be worthwhile!