Author's NoteMac- I am so excited you are reviewing again! I skipped a couple of days, because there wasn't anything interesting going on in thier world, and now something is happening because it's SATURDAY Remember? His date with Emily? You better remember. If you don't you weren't paying attention. Silly.
DisclaimerI will one day own it, after I foil all of my twin sisters attempts to run my dreams into the ground. I don't understand why she hates me so. Dye-my-hands-violet is just jealous cause I am the favorite. -
For the past couple of days Casey and Derek avoided each other. They of course had to be in close quarters before and after school, but they listened to Derek's music in silence. Derek was getting frustrated because he wanted to keep her as a tutor, and his teachers that saw him working were now disappointed because they thought they saw a change. The other slackers however were doing their homework because of Derek's statement in math class.
Every time he attempted to talk to Casey about tutoring she would walk away, ignoring him. He almost lost his cool due to anger, but he wouldn't let her know how she was starting to get to him.
Derek decided to give it one more shot. He walked across the hall and knocked on her door, and when no one answered he entered in anyways. Casey wasn't in there. For the second time, he saw her journal lying out for everyone to see. She must not have noticed that he was reading it the first time, because if she had she would've been more careful about it. He sat on the bed and flipped back a few pages.
Dear Diary,
Derek is an imbecile. He just doesn't get that it won't work out between us. I should have never told him how I felt and maybe I wouldn't feel this way. Maybe Derek wouldn't be coming after me. I think he just wants sex, it's not like he is the type to fall head over heels for someone. That's kind of what it is for me too I guess. It's not like he is 'the one', so I have no 'love' towards him. Well I do…but not really. It's hard to explain. Who knows…I could be lying to myself again, even though apparently I'm a terrible liar. Which is so not true!
Derek turned forward the page and viewed the next entry.
Dear Diary,
I have resolved to ignore Derek. I was talking to Sam, because I broke down in gym class, and he told me to just blow Derek off. If all he was doing was hurting me, then I shouldn't waste my words on him. Besides, if Derek wanted me so bad why did he ask Emily out on a date? I haven't spoken much to her because all she talks about is Derek. I guess that's how I was with her…but I'll wait till after their date and then I'll talk to her again. For now, I can't handle it.
Today was Saturday. He was going to pick Emily up in five hours. So right now, he wasn't worried. Derek continued to the next page.
Dear Diary,
Ignoring Derek has proven harder than I thought it would be. He keeps reminding me about the tutoring thing and I feel guilty for not helping him. I'm just so afraid that I will lose myself to him. He has this way of making me feel weak, which is why I try so much harder next to him. And still he comes out looking better than I do! I found out today that tons of kids were starting to do their homework because of something Derek said in class. Score for intelligence, but I feel like I just got punched in the face. I doubt he really cares about his education.
He let out a breathy sigh. She knew so much, but not enough about him. Not that he let anyone in. I guess I got what I wanted…
Dear Diary,
Maybe I will talk to him on Sunday. I don't know. I can't stand the silence between us. But I want him to give in first. I want him to tell me his emotions, if he even has any. I can't do it, I don't want to lose. Cause that's what will happen. I'll start to say how I feel and Derek with shut me up with a quick kiss. I guess I wish it were more like a movie, because real life can hurt so much more. I don't know. I'll decide…later.
Derek feared the next entry which was sure to be from today. They had no contact today, but he had a feeling it would be about him.
Dear Diary,
I want to speak to him. I had a dream about him. A bad one. Not a nightmare…the dirty kind. Oh god I feel so dirty…but I think I want it. He seems so…I don't know. If I do it…No I can't. Either way, I'm going to talk to him. I think that if-
The writing stopped there. He was smiling seductively so himself, as though Casey were there telling him these words herself. Derek left the room and shut the door, hoping she wouldn't notice. He heard someone coming up the stairs so he went into his room quickly and shut the door. Seconds later a knock sounded on the door. He hoped it would be Casey, but it was Edwin.
"Hey, what's up?" Derek asked.
"Not much bro. Dad wants you." He groaned and left his room and headed downstairs. George was sitting in Derek's chair.
"Yeah dad?"
"There you are. I sent Edwin to look for you a while ago. Where were you?"
"Bathroom."
"Well, I would like for you to do me a favor for a change."
"What is it?"
"Clean your room, and do the laundry. "
"Uh, why dad?"
"Because Nora is going to be gone on business for the weekend, and I am not good with laundry."
"Then why do I have to clean my room?"
"Because I saw mold growing on a plate next to your computer."
"EW!" Marti squealed.
"Yeah, that's right ew. Which is why Derek's going to clean it before he goes on his date, right?" Derek rolled his eyes.
"Oooh. Derek has a daattee!!" Marti started dancing around in circles. Derek chuckled then turned back to his dad.
"Yeah dad. But I'm not doing laundry. Remember what happened last time? One word. Pink. Have Casey or Lizzie do it. They're girls, I'm sure they know how to do that."
"That's sexist Derek; you know Nora would be upset if she heard you say that." Derek shrugged his shoulders and went upstairs to clean his room.
I'll just get this done, talk to Casey about tutoring then go on my date. Maybe for a change she'll listen to what I have to say before shoving her words down my throat. He smirked at a perverted thought.