First Life With Derek fic, so be gentle! And thank you for tuning in.

Disclaimer: Alas, I do not own LWD otherwise Derek would just be... well anyway I don't own it.

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Chapter Three

I managed to keep myself pretty busy with all the magazines I brought, about three and a half hours worth. But now it's getting dark out and watching the passing scenery out the window is just not cutting it. So, I look over at the teen beside me. Headphones still resting on his ears, sweatshirt hood now over his head and empty little blue chip bags in a mess at his feet. His eyes we closed and his face looked completely serene, sleeping was my best bet. "Man, he is pretty hot." My mind accidentally allowed the thought to cross. I tried to shake it from me, but the damage was already done. Again my stomach flipped remembering his breath on my skin.

His voice is what caught me off guard. "Seeing something you like?" Apparently my eyes never did leave him and he noticed it.

"What? Ew, no way!" My octave level was at a squeaky high tone. Well, so much for sounding convincing.

He held his cocky smirk to his face, and let a chuckle escape.

Damn, I hated that smirk.

"We're here." George yawned out, pulling up to a motel. "Grab your overnight bags, while me and Nora check in."

I slammed the trunk door shut, throwing my pink bag over my shoulder. Scanning the kids one more time, making sure we all had our bags I directed them to the front desk where Mom and George were talking to some guy. George looked a little frustrated. "As long as I don't get stuck alone with Derek I'll be fine." I soothed myself.

"Kids," My Mom walked over, holding her own bag under her arm. "We're gonna have to split you up, they only have rooms with two beds available."

I sighed, knowing my thoughts had become reality.

"We'll be with Marti, Edwin and Lizzie are sharing a room that has a connecting door to our room. But Casey and Derek, you two are sharing a room across the hall."

"Of course, I get stuck with Derek." I grunt in irritation.

"Please Casey, you know we need to keep an eye on the kids. I at least thought you two could be mature enough to stay alone." Her mother finally spoke once we got near the rooms.

"Fine, whatever." I shrugged grabbing the key card from her. I decided to not let it bother me. I was tired and I really just wanted to get some sleep in a nice comfortable all my own. Finding our room, B16 (the rest being much farther in A3 and A5) I slide the card. "Just try not to make it too much like your actually room." I threw my comment at Derek, clicking open the door.

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Was she pissed to be rooming with me or what? It's not like I'm thrilled about it either, but it's a bed to sleep in. And a bed is right. Instead of the normal two full beds, we had one large queen. Not exactly something our parents probably would have chose for us.

"Now way!" Casey immediately screamed out in anger. "I'm going to get Mom and George and have them fix this right now!"

"Come on." I dropped down on the beds edge. "Forget about it. Its late and everyone is just tired and wants to go to sleep."

"Forget about it? How can I when everytime I open my eyes you'll be right on my side?"

I don't know why it happened, but I felt my stomach tighten when she said that and my face burn. "Stop being such a miserable pain in the ass, Case. I don't have cooties."

I could tell she wanted to continue fighting this, but her eyes were growing dark circles around them and she looked more than just a little tired. "Fine."

She bumped past me into the connected bathroom, clutching her bag tight to her.

I found myself watching her, how her hips swayed back and forth. I quickly tried to shake my mind, to rid her image from my thoughts. Not much luck.

When she returned, I was changed and already lying in the bed. My eyes honestly couldn't help, tracing over her. She was wearing a pair of white shorts, so short they should be illegal for any girl to wear in the presence of a male. And a plain pink tank top, cut in a way in made her figure heavenly. Her hair was no longer up in an elastic, it was down resting a little past shoulders with just the slightest crease from where the elastic was holding it together. "She looks so freakin' gorgeous." My mind dropped that thought right on me. Why was I thinking that way? What is wrong with me? Am I that much of a horny pervert? She's my stepsister for god sake.

"Can I help you?" Her voice interrupted me.

Shit, I was still looking at her! And she noticed me doing it. Yep, I would say I am now officially branded a horny pervert. "No, but thanks for offering, sis."

She rolled her eyes back, sliding in the bed beside me. Okay, way to keep it cool Venturi.

I lay my head against the pillow, looking at her. She was already asleep..? Her face was still and looked perfect in almost every way. The way her mouth curved into a slight smile when she was sleeping. How flawless her skin looked. "She is gorgeous." I thought again, but didn't try to forget it. I didn't feel guilty about that. She is, I am just stating a fact. Nothing wrong with that. Its the way I am starting to feel about this gorgeous girl, that is questionable. Very questionable.

"Derek..?" I heard her whisper out.

I immediately turn and cough, in hopes to prevent her catching me staring in her direction. Again. "What?"

"Am I really a miserable pain?" She sounded sad.

I wanted to take her by the shoulders, shake her and say how just being in her presence made me a little happier. I wanted to give her a hug and tell her I didn't mean any of the things I said. I really wanted to.

"No Casey, your not really."

But I didn't.

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A/N: Okay, there is my third chapter. I hope its good... What you guys thinking? Again, i have to place my rule of atleast five reviews before i update. And it's not that hard, just click that little teensy tiny button at the bottom of the page. Besides i'll know how many of ya'll are reading!! SO REVEIW PLEASE!?