Information Swap
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Chapter 7: Information Swap
"Oh. My. God. It's freaking freezing out here!" Casey squealed as they made their way into the garage.
"Well, then, instead of standing there and watching you might want to grab a platter so we can go where it's not so cold: INSIDE!" Casey mimicked him silently as she left the doorway to the garage and grabbed a platter.
"There, let's go." She said tiredly; but just as she did the door swung shut and a distinct click noise was heard. Derek's eyes went wide and he shook his head.
"No…no, no, no, no, no!" Each no was followed by push or pull on the, now locked, door. "Casey!" he whined, Casey looked away innocently.
"It isn't my fault." She pouted, Derek immediately softened. Damn…why is she so adorable when she pouts?! He thought then mentally slapped himself for thinking it.
"Whatever." He turned so he wouldn't have to look at her face to be reminded of his thoughts. He sighed, "what do we do now?" She shrugged.
"Well, obviously we aren't going anywhere until morning…how about a little information swap!" She said happily, clasping her hands together.
"A what now?" He raised an eyebrow at her.
"Information swap. Like…you ask me a question and I have to answer honestly and we only get one pass!" She said, making it up as she went along.
"So like…I ask you who your first…let's say, boyfriend was…you answer, then you ask me a question?" She nodded. "Fine, whatever…it's interesting enough."
"Okay favourite…food." Casey said.
"Pizza, you?"
"Soy burgers." He made a disgusted face. "Okay…favourite television program."
"Hockey, you?"
"The OC. Favourite song."
"Kiss Yourself Goodbye, The All-American Rejects. Yours?"
"Swing, Swing, The All-American Rejects." She smiled shyly. "First kiss."
"Um…grade two, Cindy Coleman…I missed." He mumbled the last part, but to his dismay Casey heard and bursted with laughter.
"Th-the great Derek Venturi…missed!" She cried with delight.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah…moving on. First…boyfriend."
"Grade five…Joey Walter, one week."
"What…was that, like, your shortest relationship ever?"
"Hey…one question at a time!" He rolled his eyes and nodded. "Weirdest kiss/relationship." Derek hesitated, that would be the same answer to the most amazing kiss I've ever had…the kiss I shared with my stepsister.
"Grade seven, Lea Lampson, mole right beside her mouth." Lies, lies, lies…Sam kissed her on a dare, not me. "Shortest relationship."
"Fifteen minutes…" His eyes went wide. "With Malcolm Milvonitski, it was a dare! Okay…why'd you kiss her if you were disgusted by her…mole?"
"A dare…let's do something else." I hate lying to her…
"Like what?" He smirked.
"How about…you sing me five Christmas carols…you can't copy me or use any versions of Joy to the World or Rudolph, if you succeed…I grant you one wish." She narrowed her eyes playfully.
"You're on."
"You start now."
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.
Here we are as in olden days,
happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now" She smiled and Derek's ears rang with the sweet sound of her voice. He cleared his throat.
"Next." She rolled her eyes.
"Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
are pulling on the reins.
Bells are ringing, children singing;
All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
for the boys and girls again.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
What a beautiful sight.
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight"
"Where do you get these from? Is your brain, like, hooked up to the net or something?" She smiled and shook her head. "Whatever, just go." He smiled as she continued.
"Have a holly, jolly Christmas;
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow,
but have a cup of cheer.
Have a holly, jolly Christmas;
And when you walk down the street
Say Hello to friends you know
and everyone you meet.
Oh, ho, the mistletoe
hung where you can see;
Somebody waits for you;
Kiss her once for me.
Have a holly jolly Christmas,
and in case you didn't hear,
Oh by golly, have a holly,
jolly Christmas this year."
"Three down, two to go." Derek said.
"But wait…I sang My Grown Up Christmas List inside, that counts. You never said it doesn't!" She smiled defiantly.
"Fine, cheater." He mumbled the last word and Casey hit him.
"I am not a cheater, I'm simply superior." She smirked.
"Fine, but you still need one more."
"Easy enough,
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!" She sang cheerfully.
"You suck." He said. "Don't say it." He put a hand up to stop her. "I know, dream on, you wish or ew…I got it."
"Grinch." He stuck his tongue out at her.
"No, you seriously suck; what do you want, get it over with so I can no longer humiliate myself."
"Well…can I wait until we get inside?"
"No."
"But…but there's nothing I can do out here! I mean…what am I going to ask for? Your jacket?!" He shrugged. "Fine, whatever, I'm cold anyways, pass it over." He shrugged off the suit jacket and slipped it over her bare shoulders. "Thank you, kind sir." She said in a British accent.
"Cheesy." He rolled his eyes playfully. "Truth or dare?" She sighed and nodded.
"Truth."
"Do you really hate me?" He avoided her gaze, not wanting her to see the worried look in his eyes, she smiled softly.
"No, Derek, I don't." He looked back at her, a small smile playing at his lips. God, he's gorgeous. She thought then cleared her throat. "Truth or dare?" He smirked.
"Dare." She thought for a moment then grinned mischievously.
"I dare you to make-out with a lobster from my mom's seafood platter for two minutes." She tried not to laugh at his puzzled expression but failed miserably as she busted with laughter the minute he picked up the lobster.
"That was a weird one, McDonald. Truth or dare?"
"Dare." He smirked.
"I dare you…seeing as my jacket reaches close to your knees-"
"Not even close! It reaches…like, mid thigh!" Casey cried out.
"-you have to wear only that…you can button it obviously." Though, I wish you wouldn't…his mind added.
"Ugh…I hate you." He pouted.
"But you just said you didn't!" He mock cried and she smiled while rolling her eyes.
"Whatever." She walked over to the far end of the garage and buttoned the jacket; from underneath she slipped off her dress and bra but remained in her underwear. Like he's going to find out…that would be interesting, he'd be like the FBI…Female Body Inspector…SHUT UP MIND! She mentally kicked herself for the thought then returned back to Derek on the floor.
"There. Truth or dare?"
"Truth." She looked away.
"After you kissed me…why'd you walk away?" She heard him gulp nervously and he began to stutter.
"I…I, Casey, I…well, it's just…"
"Forget it. Just…forget it, all of it." He heard the distinct bitter and hurt in her voice.
"Case…" She just got up and walked to a dark corner where he could no longer see her. "Shit…" He whispered, being sure she didn't hear. "I walked away because I love you…and you deserve so much more…" He continued to explain, though he was sure she couldn't hear her.
XOXO
Not good enough? Casey's mind swerved around millions of questions as silent tears fell.
A/N: Okay…this chapter is longer than most, I think it's okay but, again, your opinion matters not mine, so PLEASE REVIEW:D