Casey POV

Me and Derek just kissed. I know how I feel about him. I do love him. He told me he loves me and I actually believe him. He looked so sincere and cute. But, right after he says it, Lizzie and Edwin are standing there. I don't know how to react at first.

"Um, what is going on in here? Why are you two together? Derek, you hate Casey. And Casey, you hate Derek. So, why are you in the same room? And why does Casey look like she's been crying? What did you do to her Derek?" Lizzie asks all in one breath. Me and Derek stare at her. We both obviously don't know what to say.

"Well, Lizzie… um…"

"Just tell me the truth Casey!" Lizzie says to me.

"Fine. The truth is that me and Derek like each other. Well, we love each other. And I don't want you to hate me or think that I'm weird Lizzie. Please, Lizzie." I plead with her and start to cry again out of pure fear my family would hate me.

"Of course, I don't hate you Casey. You're my sister. I could never hate you. You love Derek. It's OK. If you love him, then it's alright by me." Lizzie comes over and hugs me. I look over at Edwin expectantly.

"Yeah, sure. If you love Casey then it's ok by me too." Edwin says and then shrugs. Derek and I both smile. But, then I remember one thing. Our parents.

"But, what about Mom and George?" I ask worried.

"Don't worry Case, they'll get it too. She's your mother. She just wants you to be happy. It's not like we're related by blood. And I bet Lizzie and Ed will back us up too." Derek says trying to calm me down. I look over at Lizzie and then at Edwin. They both nod.

"OK, but should we tell them right away or wait?" I ask.

"I think we should tell them tomorrow. I mean you're Casey. You have to tell the truth. Right?" I laugh.

"Yeah, I guess. So, should we tell hem now?" I ask, but still am worried.

"Let's go." Derek says and takes my hand. We walk downstairs and see Nora, George, and Marti sitting in the living room.

"Dad, Nora, we need to talk to you." Derek starts. "OK, well me and Casey have to tell you something."

"Yeah, Mom. I hope you accept it and I hope you don't hate me, but…but me and Derek love each other." I say and then put on a worried face. Derek takes my hand again and we wait for their reaction.

"Like, in love, or like oh we found out that we really do love each other in a brother and sister way and we will stop fighting now?" George asks.

"We are in love." Derek says.

"Mom, please don't be mad. I love Derek and he loves me. I just really hope you can accept us. I mean we aren't blood related. We are just step siblings." I tell my mom.

"OK, but how are the other children going to react? I see Lizzie and Edwin standing right there. Isn't it going to be awkward for the other kids?" Nora asks.

"Nope, me and Edwin are fine with it. They already told us and if they love each other then it's fine with us." Lizzie tells our parents.

"OK, but Derek you don't really have the best track record with girls. What happens if you guys break up? Then what me and Nora have to divorce? I mean how are you going to live under the same roof?"

"Dad, Casey is different. I only liked all the other girls and not even that much. I LOVE Casey. This is so different. I am not going to get bored of her and we won't break up.

"I think George and I should talk about this in private." My mom says and then her and George walk out of the room. I don't know what's going to happen. They looked shocked. And now they have to talk about it. I get really scared and start to panic again.

"OK, so now all we have to do is wait a while. I'm sure they'll be fine with it Casey. Don't worry." Derek says to try to calm me down, but it doesn't really work. I am still as nervous as hell. What if my mom is disappointed in me or she doesn't love me anymore. Me liking and loving my step brother is probably weird to her. But I do love him.