3 Weeks Later

Casey was packing her bags. She was leaving tomorrow. Her family thought she had the flu. Plus they knew about her and Derek. Nora and George had laughed,Edwin had to pay Lizzie 20 because Casey and Derek came 'clean' before they left for college and Marti was okay as long as 'her Smerek' was. All in all Casey was happy, a little stressed, but happy. She and Derek were doing good, they wasn't fighting and Derek had no clue about Casey's little secret.

"Casey, honey, I can't believe you are leaving tomorrow. My little girl is all grown up." Nora fake wailed. Then she laughed and gave Casey a hug and a kiss on the forehead. "Sooo... You and Derek are going to try the long distant thing, huh?"

"Yeah Mom. I think we are. Its not that far, so we can visit on weekends that I'm not studied and Derek's not playing hockey. Plus there's always home for the holidays." Casey grinned to herself. She was use to the idea that come Christmas, she would be about 6 months along and everyone would definitely know and if all goes right she and Derek would be planning what to do about second semester. She definitely knew she loved him now. The last 3 weeks had been amazing. Derek was amazing.

" Earth to Casey." Nora waved a hand in front of Casey.

"Oh sorry Mom. Kinda zoned out."

" Well anyways, I asked how's the flu. You feeling better? It would be ashame if you started your first year of college sick."

If you only knew. "Actually Mom I feel great. Better then ever, just excited about he future and what it holds."

"Thats great sweetie, well I guess I need to let you finish packing and let you get ready for your date with Derek." Nora laughs, "Even though George and I called it, it still seems weird after watching you two fight for the last three years. Now suddenly you are basically attached at the hip."

Casey giggles, "Yeah I know. Sometimes I can hardly believe it myself. I never in a million years thought I would want to have a long term relationship at eighteen, let alone with Derek Venturi."

"Well hon, I will see you in the morning. George and I won't be waiting up. You and Derek have a good night tonight."

That Night

Casey pulls back from the most wonderful kiss she and Derek have ever experienced together.

"I think I love you, Spacey." Derek whispered like he was trying it out.

Casey smiled, "Am I suppose to take you serious when you refer to me as Spacey?"

"What?!" Derek tried to look offended, but couldn't pull it off so he smirked instead. "It's a term of endearment now. At least I don't still refer to as Klutzilla."

Casey snorted, "True. I guess Spacey is better."

"So what do you think?"

"I just said its better then Klutzilla."

"No. I mean the fact that I love you."

"Oh that."

"Yes, that. Seriously no thoughts on that or maybe returned feelings." Derek was obviously about to freak out. This was not going how he planned.

"Oh well," Casey interrupted, " I love you too." She grinned. "I definitely love you too."

"Good." Derek reached up and put his hand in Casey's hair and pulled her in for a kiss. Casey just sighed. She knew where this was going and was completely ready. The next hour was more passionate and magically then either could imagine. Afterwards, Casey held Derek and thought about never letting him go. She knew she had to, she had to make sure the next month went perfect. Then everything she planned would come true. Casey MacDonald would make her new found dreams come true. Until then she reluctantly let go of Derek so they could go home and she could prepared herself for the the upcoming month.