Author's NoteTo my readers. I rewrote one sentence from last chapter and it makes a big difference. Megan pointed it out to me and I went and added something to it. I didn't mean for Casey to avoid the question, so I had her answer it. It's towards the end when Derek asks her why she wasn't freaking out about them not being at school. So go read that if you haven't. Thank you Megan! I'll try to do the challenge, but I have the main plot line in my head. If I get to a point where I could skew slightly in that direction I will, but for now I'll leave it at –maybe- . Good challenge though.

DisclaimerI pity the fools who think I own it. Actually I don't. It's just a funny phrase. Pity. Ha-ha. Such a funny word.

Derek was slightly worried about what Casey wanted to talk to Sam about, but he didn't worry too much about it. He was still working on the idea of getting with another woman to forget about Casey. His eyes wandered from every girl, to every other girl. Derek even looked at the unwanted girls. I can't find a single one I want. Just as he thought this he spotted a cute brunette at a distance. She was wearing a violet shirt with blue daisies on it. Her skirt was slightly tight around her curvaceous butt and legs. Derek would have to scope her out at lunch, and ask for her number then. After that he went to class.

He paid attention to the teacher in science class so he could take his mind off of Casey, who was sitting in the front, almost torturing him with her presence. The teacher was writing stuff on the board, so Derek copied it down. Believe it or not, some of this stuff is sticking…He smirked to himself. Maybe Casey would like him more if he had more smarts, but he knew that he wouldn't care enough to make the change. He liked girls who liked him as he was, and vice versa. Derek wasn't about change.

Math was actually pretty cool for Derek too. He handed in his homework and the teacher was so shocked that he made a class announcement. The students started murmuring things to themselves.

"Don't you judge me till you feel how good it feels to do your homework and actually understand what this crackpot is talking about." The class snickered. I think I just made it cool to do your homework. I knew I love my power. Derek smiled mischievously to himself. He suddenly frowned with another thought. Too bad it's a power I don't have hovering over Casey's head. If I did then she wouldn't be hanging out with Sam. Maybe I can convince him to back off?

At lunch he pulled Sam into the hallway, hoping that Casey wouldn't see.

"Do me a favor Sam."

"What man?"

"Don't talk to Casey."

"Why?" Sam asked defensively.

"I think she is plotting against me. I think she is plotting against me with you."

"You're delusional."

"Whatever. Just don't, okay?"

"Fine." Sam started to walk away.

"Hey I also have another question. What did you and Casey talk about this morning?"

"I don't know. It was her idea, and we didn't meet up. She told me that she forgot, but I got the feeling that she was lying. Casey isn't the type to forget."

"True."

"Do you know why she didn't come?"

"No. Sorry." Derek walked away before the conversation continued. He wanted to scope out that hottie he saw earlier today. When he spotted the back of her head he started walking towards her. She stood up and turned around.

It was Casey. His mouth fell open slightly but he closed it. Emily got up and stood next to her. I could get with Emily, but she would probably take it to heart. Do I care? That is the question. He walked up to her.

"Hey Em. Can I talk to you privately?" Emily smiled wide and Casey scoffed and walked away. Derek smirked then turned his eyes back to Emily.

"What is it?" She asked eagerly.

"Would you like to go out on a date?" Emily shook her head yes rapidly. "Cool, how about Saturday at six?"

"Yeah sure, I'll be ready!"

"I'll come over to get you." Derek smirked and walked out of the cafeteria. His mind was racing with thoughts of Casey again, and how he was attracted to her even if he didn't know it was her. Which must mean something on how attractive her body is. I can't believe I didn't recognize her from behind.

At home he watched TV leisurely, as though there were another way to watch it, and ate a snack. Edwin sat down on the couch closest to his chair.

"So what's up Derek?"

"Not much." He said in monotone.

"You have been like a hermit lately. So not you."

"Don't worry about it."

"I'm not, I'm just wondering why…or should I investigate?" Derek looked at his brother quickly.

"No you should not!" Edwin smirked. For once he had his big brother where he wanted him. Too bad he would be dead if he did anything about it.

"Okay, okay. I won't, but you might want to tell Lizzie not to. She thinks it has something to do with Casey." Edwin got up and walked up the stairs. Shit. Shit. Shit. Okay, how do I get myself out of this one? Threaten her? Yeah. I'll go do that now. Derek got up and threw his trash away, and then head upstairs to Lizzie's room.

As he rounded the corner he ran into Casey.

"Hmm. I was just about to go get you." She smarted off to him.

"Well, I have to talk to Lizzie right now." Casey furrowed her eyebrows.

"What for?" Derek smirked.

"It's. None. Of. Your. Business." He mocked. She glared at him and he bumped her shoulder as he passed her.

Lizzie was lying on her bed doing homework.

"What do you want Derek?" She asked sweetly.

"Edwin has informed me that you are planning to investigate me. I would like you to not do that."

"Well that tells me that there is something to investigate. Now I really have to."

"No, you don't. I'll tell you what you want to know. Just ask. Please don't be sneaky." Maybe he could get some believable lies in.

"Why did my sister scream like she did the other day?"

"I walked in on her in the bathroom." Lizzie giggled.

"Yeah talk about horror." He smiled.

"Why have you been keeping yourself in your room?"

"Doing my homework for a change." Lizzie's face showed that she didn't believe him.

"I've was tutored once by Casey, which I wanted to ask for her help again but she's so uncooperative. Ask my teachers. Well right now just English and Math. I also took notes in Science. Nothing else so far. Hard to get out of a slump you know?" Lizzie now looked like she believed him. "Is that all?"

"No. Why would you not want Casey to be friends with Sam? It's not like you and Sam have been hanging out as much as you used to."

"I see Casey has been talking to you."

"Well I had already started my investigation." Derek nodded his head in understanding.

"Well, I don't know really. I guess I don't want him to spill some secret about me to her that I don't want anyone knowing."

"Okay thanks. I'm satisfied. No investigation needed. But if I do get curious again, should I come and ask?"

"Yeah. Bye now." Lizzie waved lazily, and Derek walked out. Now his business laid with Casey, and finishing what they had started this morning. If she wanted to threaten him, fine, he just wanted to know what she was going to threaten him with.