The next day, Casey woke up before anyone else and she headed downstairs to the kitchen. She got her usual breakfast of her favorite cereal. As she sat down to eat, down the stairs came Marti to get some breakfast. A half an hour later, George and Nora came into the kitchen to get their breakfast before they had to leave for work(Nora works in my story okay….so don't beat me up about it in your review). Nora gave Lizzie, Edwin and Marti a ride to school. Casey was left in the house because she wanted to wait for Derek. When he didn't come down, she went up. She knocked on his door.
" Go away, Casey." Derek said
" Why are you still up here?" Casey asked
"Because I don't feel like going to school today." Derek answered
"If mom and George find out, your dead." Casey said
" It's not like I haven't done it before." Derek said
" Your making me late." Casey said
" I didn't ask you to stay home and wait for me." Derek said
" What's with you?" Casey asked
"Nothing." Derek answered
"Fine, I'm gonna go now." Casey said
" Lovely." Derek mumbled
Casey sighed and went back down the stairs. She grabbed her jacket and was about to open the front door when Derek appeared at the top of the stairs. Casey turned around and saw him. His clothes and hair were more disheveled then usual and on top of that, he looked like he'd been crying.
" My god, you look awful." Casey said
" Thanks." Derek said
" Well, go get ready." Casey said
" I'm still not going." Derek said
" Yes you are." Casey said
He started walking back towards his room but he went to the bathroom instead. Casey dropped her jacket at the foot of the stairs and rushed to the bathroom door.
" You better be in there getting ready." Casey said
" Why don't you leave me alone and go to school." Derek said
" Because I'm worried about you." Casey said
" Why?" Derek said
" Because you didn't go to sleep last night and now you look horrible and your skipping school." Casey said
" Not everyone is as perfect as you, Princess." Derek said
Casey didn't answer. She hated being called a Princess and especially hated when Derek called her a Princess. It didn't happen to often, but when it did, she knew he was really mad at her. He knew it set her off, so he only did it to get her out of his face.
Casey stormed down the stairs and slamed the door behind her, forgeting about her jacket. Derek, on the other hand, was mad at himself for calling her a Princess and for letting her leave. She wouldn't be talking to him for a while.
Later on that afternoon, Nora came home with Marti, Lizzie, Edwin and Casey. Lizzie and Edwin went upstairs to do their homework and Marti went downstairs with Nora. Casey knew she should be doing her homework too but she had to check on Derek. He might've called her a Princess but she wanted to know what his problem was.
She walked up the stairs and walked into his room without knocking. He was asleep in his bed. Casey went over to his bed and sat on it. He moved over as if he knew she was there. She tapped his arm and he didn't wake up. She bounced on his bed and he didn't wake up. She yelled 'wake up' in his hear and that woke him up.
" What is wrong with you?" Derek grumbled
" I came to check on you." Casey said
" Again?" Derek asked
" I told you I was worried about you." Casey said
" Did you even knock?" Derek asked
" Your getting off subject here." Casey said
" I don't like the subject so I'm changing it." Derek said
" Why won't you just tell me what's going on and I'll leave you alone." Casey said
"I can't. I thought I told you that already." Derek said
"Well, now your gonna tell me or else." Casey said
" Or else what?" Derek asked
" Give me a second, I'm still thinking." Casey said
"I'm not going to tell you so just drop it, okay?" Derek asked
"No, I will not drop it." Casey said
" Fine, I'll tell you." Derek said
"Well…" Casey said
" I…uhh…hmm…I'm cutting?" Derek said, hoping she'd fall for it
" The truth, please." Casey said
" How'd you know I was lying?" Derek asked
"Trust me, I'd know. Now will you tell me?" Casey asked
" Nope. I'd advise you to stop trying." Derek said
"I'll stop then." Casey said
She left his room and went into hers because she had to do her homework before dinner. Derek tried to avoid her all night but…I don't think it worked…
I'm really sorry about the way I ended this chapter. I hope I didn't lose you guys as readers because I haven't updated in a while. Well, review so I can have motivation as I type the nexr chapter.
Promise-V