Derek's POV
It has been two days since Casey and I had talked in my bedroom that cold, snowy morning. We have said maybe a total of 10 words to each other since that incident, a few of them being "can you pass the peas". Like seriously, Casey overthinks everything. Like when I questioned what we were doing that one snow day on the couch, she thought I was breaking it off, even though I wasn't at all. Even though I'm still not really sure what "it" means. Is she into me? Duh, of course she is. She kissed me back on the couch, and she even started some of our kisses herself. The real question is do I like her in that type of way.
Hmm.
I finally come to the answer of "undecided" when it comes to my feelings for Casey when I hear Dad's voice traveling up the stairs and through my closed door.
"Derek! C'mon, you need to get to school!" I groan and open my door to see Casey walking by. Maybe, just maybe, I could be the bigger person. I can apologize for what I did, and ask her to forgive me.
Nah.
"Hey, Princess. How're you doing on this cold winter morning?" I asked in my most sarcastic voice. She rolled her eyes and pushed me back into my room. I laughed quietly and followed her down the stairs.
"Hey, Derek. Can you do me a favor?" Nora asked me as I sat down at the kitchen table to eat my cereal.
"Depends on what the favor is," I said through a mouthful of Corn Puffs.
"Well," She said to me, "You don't really have a choice. You need to take Casey to school, I have to go in early for work." I sighed and rolled my eyes.
"Sure, whatever," I replied slowly.
"But, Mom, I-" Casey started.
"Honey, please. I can't deal with this right now. You'll have to ride with Derek this morning. Just this once," Nora said to her,
"Mom, Der-" Nora just help up her hand and Casey stopped talking instantly. Hmm. I'll have to try that.
Nora smiled and looked at her watch. Her face went pale. "Oh, shoot. I'm 15 minutes late." She gave Dad a quick peck on the lips and rushed out of the door.
"Alright, dog breath. Let's go to school."
This is going to be a long ride.
I was walking to lunch with Sam when I saw Casey. With Darren Sparks. Some stupid baseball jock. Her arm was looped through his, their fingers entwined. I winced with disgust. They were laughing with each other and Casey leaned her head against his shoulder.
I walked up to the mortifying couple. "Hey, sis."
Her face instantly drooped. "What do you want, Derek?" She asked impatiently.
"Just wanted to greet your new friend," I replied smugly.
"Uh, I gotta go. I'll call you later, Casey," Darren said quickly. And before I knew it, Darren was out of sight.
"What's going on there?" I asked Casey.
"Why does it matter to you, Derek?" She asked, shifting her weight to her left foot. I know that means she's nervous.
But why would she be nervous in a moment like this?
"Well, you are technically my sister in a way, and I'm kind of forced to look after you."
"Look after me?" She asked slowly. She chuckled loudly. "I'm a big girl. Derek. I can take care of myself." Casey smirked then turned her back to me and started to walk towards the cafeteria. I ran around and turned so we were face to face. She was forced to stop walking and look at me.
"What about us?" I whispered to her so no one else could hear.
"Derek, you obviously didn't want me. So I found someone else."
"I guess you didn't understand me, Casey. I like yo-"
"Derek, you had your chance. And you blew it. That's your own fault. Sorry 'bout you, bub." She patted my shoulder and walked away from me.
I watched her walk away. And right before she turned the corner, I yelled something to her. "Seriously? Darren Sparks? What a douche."
"Nobody will ever be as big of a douche as you, Derek," she said to me while turning the corner. But right before she was out of eyesight, I thought I saw a hint of a smile on her face.
That smile is the sliver of hope I need.
After eating Nora's famous spaghetti for dinner, I walked up to my room and turned up my music. I was ready. It was finally time.
I stood up and looked in the mirror on my wall. I puffed out my chest. All I need is confidence. I thought to myself. Confidence is key. I walked to Casey's room and threw open her door. Casey was laying on her stomach on her bed looking up something on her laptop. She was wearing a yellow tank top and black short shorts. They were just her pajamas, but she still looked smokin'.
"Derek?" I quickly closed the door behind me.
"Tell me you don't feel it," I said to her.
"Huh?"
"Tell me you don't feel it," I repeated.
"Feel what?" She asked, looking very confused.
"The spark," I clarified.
"What spark?" Before she could finish, I pressed my lips onto hers. The kiss began fiercely and passionately, but in a few seconds, it became simple, sweet, and warm. I pulled away and looked into her eyes.
"I think I feel it," she muttered quietly. I smiled and kissed her again.
We kissed for a few more seconds when a knock came at Casey's door. She pulled away and her eyes widened.
"Not again," I uttered in frustration. "Every freakin' time."
Casey pushed me into her desk chair and she laid back down onto her bed in the same position she was in when I entered the room. "Act natural." She mouthed silently. I puffed out my chest and flexed my biceps. She rolled her eyes and released a small giggle.
"Casey? Can I come in?"
I was Nora. "Uh, sure. But Derek is in here," Casey replied, smiling at me.
Nora opened the door. "Oh, hi, Derek. What're you doing in here?"
"Oh, he was just...asking a question about the World History homework," Casey responded quickly.
Nora turned to me with a glint of amazement in her eyes. "You take World History?" She asked, astonished. "That's a really hard class!"
"Well, he didn't know a single answer on our worksheet, Mom," Casey said to Nora, smiling. Nora looked at Casey and grinned, then turned back to me. Casey flew me a quick wink and I smiled back. She giggled quietly.
"Well, I just needed to know if you need anything from the store, Case. I'm taking a quick Wal-Mart run." Casey shook her head. "Well, good luck with your homework!" Nora said to us. Then she walked out of the room and shut the door behind her.
I stood up and walked over to Casey. She stood up and looked into my eyes. "You know, you're pretty cute when you lie." She chuckled and stood on her tip toes to reach my mouth and kiss me. I started towards the door then turned around back to Casey. "Good night, Casey."
"I'm glad we did this tonight, Derek. It just feels...right," she said to me. I'm sure I was as red as a tomato, and I grinned ear to ear. "Looks like Darren is gonna get his heart broken tomorrow." She said to me.
I laughed. "He was a jerk, anyways," I replied in all honesty.
"Good night, Derek."
"G'night," I replied. Then I shut off Casey' light and closed her door. I walked back to my room completely satisfied.
Well, I guess my fight with Casey is now officially over.
Writer's Note:
Another snow day, another chapter (: I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I had a great time writing it. You guys say the nicest things to me and your reviews make my day.
I've been reading a lot of other Dasey stories, and many of them require something like 4 reviews before the author releases a new chapter. I'm not like that. I write for my enjoyment, not for reviews. Even those do make me feel good (: I hope you have a good day. Thanks :)
