Author's Note I know I didn't write anything yesterday, but I was tired and I couldn't think straight. You would have been reading a chapter that mixed with the plot lines of my first Dasey story along with something involving chipmunks. You'll like this better, though thinking of the thing I said before it sounds kind of funny...This chap. Derek realizes something at the end, though I think the whole of it is essentially boring. Well, it was boring to write. But I do hope you enjoy it! Another chapter coming soon!

Disclaimer I don't own Life with Derek. Even Derek doesn't own Life with Derek! At least I own my life…I do right?

They got to the bus stop and parked a little ways down the street. Casey and Derek were in a comfortable silence, till Casey broke it that is.

"Derek, I always thought you were reckless and never thought about the consequences."

"With me I guess you won't know what you'll be getting."

"Well, in that case I hope it's the real Derek." He turned to her and she was looking out the window.

"What makes you say that?" Derek was a bit offended.

"I've seen how fake you are with girls. I know you don't like that Kendra gave you "cute" names, and I know that you aren't a fan of pop or rap. You're all rock, but you made "sacrifices" just to be with some of them."

"I knew it wouldn't last anyways, why not make them happy while it did?" She turned to him.

"Because, girls aren't usually like guys. They want it to last, especially with a guy like you. Sure, they've seen you with other girls, and seen how short of a time it is, but they'll hold on to the thought that they are different." Derek turned away. "But the only way I'll know that I am different from other girls, is to get the real Derek."

Neither of them spoke till the bus got there, but he didn't start the car back up.

"Aren't you going to take us home?" Before doing what he wanted to do, he waited till everyone what out of sight. He looked at her and in seconds they were making out, their hands wandering everywhere as fast as they could. After a couple of minutes, Derek pulled away from her.

"Just wanted to get that out of my system." He smirked at her. She crossed her arms and looked away like she was mad, but he knew better.

They pulled in the driveway and saw that George and Nora were home. Casey let out a relieved sigh. Of course they didn't want to get home too early.

Derek pushed her out of the car, trying to be a jerk and rile her up, he wanted to walk in there fighting. He got out and walked casually up to the door when she finally retaliated. His face hit the door and he heard her snicker. Slowly turning toward her he reach out and pushed her again. Casey pushed him back against the door, only this time his back hit the door. He was getting turned on.

"Okay let's stop."

"Why Derek? Don't think you can beat me?" He pointed down, and she looked. Casey started laughing. Derek decided to just go inside, go upstairs, and fix it.

After ten minutes he went back downstairs and went to the kitchen. They were home all day, but he hadn't eaten a thing. It surprised him how focused he was just being with Casey. He made a rather tall sandwich and took it out in the living room. Just as he reached for the remote, Casey snatched it from behind him then plopped on to the couch.

"I believe that's mine."

"Well, it's in my hands. Sorry." Derek set the sandwich down and sat up.

"Give it MacDonald, or do I have to take offensive action?"

"Offensive action?" He smiled and nodded his head.

"Yes."

"What could you possibly have in- Ahh!" Derek jumped for the remote and Casey still gripped on it. They tumbled off the couch, pushing the coffee table forward. Casey rolled on top of Derek and ripped the controller out of his hands. "You lose." He placed his head on the ground and looked up and down her body. Her arms slowly fell to her side. Derek grabbed the remote then sat up. His face was in her chest, but he quickly lifted her and placed her on the couch.

"No, I win." She crossed her arms and left the room. Derek didn't worry about it and turned on the TV. Edwin and Lizzie walked in the front door moments later.

Lizzie went upstairs, but Edwin came over to the couch and sat down on the far end.

"Hey bro, how was your day?"

"Good, yours?" He asked, truly uninterested.

"Great!" Derek looked at him, now interested.

"What happened? D'you get a girl?" He nodded his head.

"But not any girl. I got the girl I told you about." Derek thought for a moment and realized he meant Lizzie.

"How did that happen, I thought you weren't going to go for it?"

"I don't know, but I like it and I want to keep it that way. How about you and your girl."

"I have her, and I think I want to keep her." Edwin raised his eyebrows.

"You never keep your girls."

"I never really wanted to." He shook his head in understanding.

"So, do you love her?"

"Yes." Derek said without hesitation.

"Have you told that to her?" He looked at Edwin and realized he hadn't, mainly because he was scared that she would get hurt if it didn't last. I have just realized that I care if I hurt her. Before…I didn't…Not with any other girls. I wouldn't try to hurt them, but I wouldn't avoid hurting them. He sat up, astonished at his own thoughts, looking down at the floor, continuing them. With Casey I either want to hurt her, or don't want to hurt her. I never forget about caring if she feels this way or that. Oh god. I never thought I could give a damn about her and now I realize this whole time I have. "Hello?"

"Sorry Ed, I was thinking. I have to go." He tossed the remote to Edwin and left the house.