*I do not own any of the characters in this story.
Chapter Nine: That's All I Ever Wanted
Derek began to ignore the world. Casey was mad at him and nothing else could change that. He had been an idiot. What stupid idiot would agree to Noel's plan? Why did he even think of it? Getting closer to Casey was not an excuse. Helping Noel was unconceivable. Derek had to get out of the house. He could feel Casey's hostility radiating through the entire house. He loved her. Noel loved her. Casey was in love with Noel and he was just her annoying step-brother. He had kissed her and now she hated him. He had neglected Sam and Ralph to hang out with Casey, his step-sister and now…He had to get out of the house!
He grabbed his leather jacket and ran downstairs. When he opened the door, Noel was standing outside. The furious look on his face should have warned Derek, but he just rolled his eyes and tried to push past Noel.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Noel yelled at him.
Derek rolled his eyes, "Tell you what?"
Noel took a deep breath, attempting to calm himself down. "The plan was to tell me when she realized she loved me."
Derek groaned, "I don't want to talk about this. I told you the plan was stupid. Because of your plan, Casey hates me more than ever."
Noel glared at him, "Why should that matter? To you or to me? You can't stand Casey, remember?"
Derek walked towards the Prince, "I have some where to be."
Noel groaned and walked back to the door. As he turned around, he saw Casey standing in the doorway. She walked over to him, stopping at least two feet away from him. Noel opened his mouth to talk to her, but Casey shook her head. "I thought you were dead."
Noel looked down at his feet. He hated his plan more than ever right now. "I'm sorry."
Casey took his hand and pulled him inside, ignoring the confused glances from her family. "Sit." She pointed at the couch.
Noel nodded and sat down. "I really am sorry, Casey. It was a stupid plan."
Casey sat down beside him. "You're right. It was the stupidest plan any one could ever think up. You could have just talked to me. I cried myself to sleep. I memorized your suicide note because I thought it was the last words I'd ever hear from my friend. I actually skipped school more than once since your so called death. I love you, Noel."
Noel grinned. He tilted her head up to look into her eyes, "That's all I ever wanted." Then he lowered his lips to hers.
The End!
*I told you it was close to ending. I'll miss this story. Sorry it's sooo short.