Just Casey's POV this chapter. Sorry I didn't update yesterday! I hope I didn't make you wait too long! And sorry if Truman is a little out of character. I tend to avoid episodes with him in them, so he might be a little off. ;) Thank you to everyone who has read and, or/ reviewed so far! You guys are awesome! (PS: Truman is a stalker!)

Truman and I managed to push the car off the road and out of harm's way. How, I had no idea. Perhaps I had gained momentum at the thought of being crushed by another car and never seeing Derek again. We were now both leaning against the car, watching for any traffic that might be able give us a ride. Too bad we were in the most deserted town in all of Canada! Could this even be considered a town? I stared at the horizon, not a car or a sign of life in sight. No, it was definitely not a town.

We had both checked our cell phones to see if we could call anyone to help, but there was absolutely no reception. What was Derek going to think when I didn't show up on campus? Oh crap. I should have gone with Derek in the first place!

So, I decided to take my frustration out on, who else, but Truman.

"Could you have picked a better time to not fill up your tank with gas?" I asked mockingly.

"Nope, it's perfect timing." Truman said, a smug smile on his face.

I glared at him, trying to analyze what exactly he was implying. "What are you talking about? Nothing about this seems perfect to me!"

"Well, I figured I was never gonna see you again after today. You will go on to date other guys, and I will go on to date other girls." he said, leaning in closer to me. I inched away a few steps. "So I just thought we could have some alone time before you head off to college."

"You mean you… You planned this?!" I yelled, my face turning bright red, anger penetrating my emotions. Would this boy stop at nothing to get with me?!

"Yeah, so um, you want to?" He asked, pointing to the car, a creepy smirk forming on his lips.

"Oh yes Truman! Because being stuck in the middle of nowhere with no gas, no ride, and an insensitive pervert totally turns me on! Let's make out right now!"

"Alright!" he said, leaning in and puckering. I jumped away.

"EW! There's a thing called sarcasm!" I yelled, holding my hands in front of my body in case Truman tried to make another move. Once again, I was tempted to punch him in the face.

"I should know, Case." I cringed at the nickname. "I am the master of all sarcasm!" No. I thought. Derek is the master of all sarcasm. You are the master of all creepiness and excessive planning! How did you manage to run out of gas in the exact area where cell phones don't work and no humans exist!?

"Um, hello? Case?" Truman waved his hand in front of my face as I was spacing out.

"Don't touch me!" I shouted, running to the other side of the car. I wondered how much longer I would have to stand out here with my stalker. It had probably already been an hour. Just then I saw a car heading our way. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding as I saw it approach. Then I realized who it was- The Prince! It was Derek in The Prince!

I waved my hands in the air, smiling. Derek had come back for me! Derek pulled over, and I heard Truman groan, a scowl on his face.

Derek raced out of the car, a worried expression on his face. He rushed over to me and put his arms around me in a crushing hug. I felt faint and woozy as he held me close, totally and utterly confused. Why was Derek hugging me? Nevertheless, I quite enjoyed it and wrapped my arms around his waist, smiling to myself. He pulled back and put his arms on my shoulders.

"You okay?" he asked. "He didn't try to… do anything to you, did he?"

"He tried, but I didn't let him." I said, unable to wipe that goofy grin off my face.

Derek's eyes suddenly turned cold and angry. He turned to face Truman. "What were you thinking, driving off without me knowing where you were going? And then attempting to put the moves on her?" He asked angrily, gesturing to me on the last sentence.

"Um, I would think you would understand, Derek." said Truman. "We're exactly the same. Wouldn't you take advantage of an opportunity like this?" I stared at him in repulsion. Derek would never… Derek was nothing like Truman. He was a menace, yeah, but he was a sweet jerk. He didn't kick me when I was down. He helped me.

Derek stepped forward, his face contorted in fury. I was a little scared to see him that way, to be truthful. "Not with her." he said. "Never with her." And before I knew it, Derek's fist had collided with Truman's head, and the latter was on the ground, holding his cheek in pain. Somehow I didn't really feel any remorse for him either, considering I had wanted to do the exact same thing only a few minutes earlier. "And I'm nothing like you." said Derek, walking over to me and taking my arm. "Come on, Case, let's go."

I quickly popped open the trunk of Truman's car and grabbed my luggage, and threw it in The Prince's trunk, all the while ignoring moans from Truman on the ground. Derek and I got in our car and he started the ignition. Truman looked up and I could already see a bruise forming on the side of his face. Nice one, Derek, nice.

"Where are you going?" he asked, sitting up. "You can't just leave me here!"

I rolled down the window. "See you Truman!" I waved, and we sped away.

AN: Don't worry! It's not over yet! And if you feel bad for Truman, don't worry about that either. Well, I don't feel bad, but that's just my personal opinion. Lol. I just don't want Casey and Derek to seem too harsh… so, well, you'll see next chapter. Please R and R! Love you guys! (PS: Next chapter will most likely be from Derek's POV)

EDIT: Thank you, Sandy, for pointing out the fact that Casey forgot her luggage. I thought I would play it cool and add that in next chapter, but what the heck... That would just be lying to myself. I can be so slow sometimes! LOL! But thanks, I fixed it!