Author's note: Song is not mine it's by Keyshia Cole song called I changed my mind. Thank you for everyone who reviewed. I would love if you read the lyrics it goes well with my story.

There's this girl I knowso deep in love (in love)Do almost anything to make him see she's the onebut he doesn't feel a girl like herHe's so, so wrapped upCause the average girl will give him anything he wantsHe's so caught upHe won't call herHe shows no loveSo she decides

I changed my mind I don't love youI don't love you moreDon't waste my timeIt's the funniest thing cause I know how I feel insidebut you never felt the same as I(never, never, never, ohh)I miss him so muchI bet you don't even noticeand he don't even realiseCause he...

He's so caught upHe won't call herHe shows no loveSo she decidesI changed my mind I don't love youI don't love you moreDon't waste my timeI'm so over yougot no more to giveI gave it all to youand you couldn't handle itand I don't care if you come back to me on your kneesI just don't love you no moreI changed my mind I don't love youI don't love you moreDon't waste my time

Casey was in the guest room wrapped in the sheets. Her house had been changed a lot. Her room was turned into a master bedroom and so was Derek's. The wall that once separated the two was knocked down. Marti's room the smallest of everyone's was turned into an office where George could do his lawyer work. The attic and basement had once again been turned into storage. Lizzie's room was now the guestroom which held two beds. She heard the doorbell ring and sat up. A few minutes later, the person she was trying to forget stood in the doorway.

Derek looked into her eyes. Her eyes lighted the dark room bringing it life. He never thought he would see her again in this house. He went to the bed across from her. Derek sat down with caution trying not to make her mad. Casey looked at him she took a deep breath and was the first one ever to start a conversation between them.

"What happened at home?"

"Why do you ask?"

"You're not wearing your wedding ring," Casey stated.

"You always over analyze things don't you?"

"You're not answering, was it that horrible? Did the children hear you guys fight?" Casey asked.

He looked at Casey. What happened to her? He was the one who usually bugged her with personal questions, but this time it was her. Was she showing feeling for him? He decided not to respond and wrapped himself in the sheets. Casey understood she always turned her back on him too. She fell asleep at peace.

Morning….

Max's alarm went off and five and he got out of bed. He saw that Casey wasn't beside him and figured she was attending Claire's cries. He headed to the shower but was stopped as he stepped on a piece of paper. He picked it up and began to read. He couldn't believe it. Derek loved Casey. Max ran out throughout the whole house looking for Casey she was gone. He sat down on his bed and caught sight of another piece of paper. He began to scan it.

Max, I'm sorry. I need time alone. I don't know when I'll be back. I need to get to a place that means a lot to me. Max I need to tell you the truth I don't love you anymore. Don't worry; I won't leave you with the kids alone…

-Casey

"I hate you!" Max screamed, the only words that came out of him. He began to let his thoughts scatter. Did she leave him for Derek? Sick thoughts came into his head on what they were doing or had one.

It was morning and Casey was in the kitchen. Her mother skipped work so she could stay at the house. Casey felt weird eating at the counter, where she kissed Derek. Derek came down the stairs a few minutes later with his hair all messed up and his clothes in such a wrinkled state. He sat down and greeted Nora and thanked her for the food.

"Oh my, what happened to the Derek that used to live here?" She asked.

Derek chuckled a bit. He watched Nora walk off to the stairs. He gazed at Casey and so did she. They're eyes lingered in place for much too long. Casey quickly looked away. She wondered what had Max thought about the letter.

"Casey we need to talk," Derek said putting his fork down.

"We're not having this talk again," She simply stated.

"Why do you want to hide from the truth?"

Casey began to tear up. "Derek you know I love you, I love you more than life itself, so why do you keep asking me?" she said beginning to break down.

"Then why do you hide it? Why can't you say it aloud? Why did you marry Max? I can say it and I don't care who judges me" Derek yelled getting off of his seat.

"Do you remember what you said to me a long time ago? That I could always pull a Casey and do the right thing," Casey said looking down at her half eaten pancakes.

"Yes I know, but that was for a test, this is life."

Casey didn't know what to say. She stood up and caressed Derek's cheek. "I love you Derek." She took her hand off of him and began to sob making her crystal blue eyes water and turn red.

"I love you Casey." Derek said putting his hand on her chin, making her eyes to meet his.

Meanwhile…

Sally was fixing her hair. She was getting ready for work at the same time trying to forget what happened last night. She didn't get any sleep and was trying to hide the bags under her eyes with anything she could grab her hands on. She heard footsteps and her kids jumped on the bed waiting for Derek to push them off or tackle them to the ground.

"Dad it's time to take us to school!" Jacob yelled. They stopped jumping when the lump on the bed vanished.

"Your dad isn't here, I'll take you," she said seized her purse and car keys.

The kids were confused, but followed their mom's orders. She unlocked the door to find the person she least expected, Max. "Can I come in?" he asked.

"I have to take the kids to school your welcome to stay here; I guess I'll skip work today," She said.

Max stayed in the living room respecting the Venturi household. There were many pictures hanged upon the wall, many of them of just the family. He saw a picture frame on the floor. He kindly picked it up. The glass was cracked and inside was a picture of Derek. He wanted to hurt him out of all the times he looked at Casey he was in love with her. He sat on the couch and took out the sheets of paper he had in his pocket.

Sally arrived a few minutes later to her house. She saw Max was holding two sheets of paper in his hand. She curiously walked over to him. He gave her the one Casey wrote, and then the one Derek wrote. She knew that Derek loved Casey back then, he would talk about her when they used to go on dates. But she had no idea that her Derek still loved Casey after all the years they've been married. She began to cry. It wasn't like her to cry at all she had always been strong at heart, but now being married and all, it hurt.

"I'm guessing Derek's not here," Max responded breaking the silence.

Sally reached into her pocket and dropped Derek's wedding ring beside him. "Does that answer your question?"

The wedding ring had lost its shine. Knowing Derek he didn't take good care of it at all. "I think it's time for you to go now," Sally whispered opening the door signifying she needed some alone time. Max understood and paced out the exit. Sally went to the sink and turned on the garbage disposal. She took off her wedding ring and flushed it down. She heard the clinking of the sink and went straight to her master bedroom. The plus of her bedroom it had a fireplace. She grabbed every single belonging that Derek gave to her and burned it.

"Derek, you're an ass hole!" She screamed at the top of her lungs.

Back at old Venturi house…

Casey saw his chocolate eyes. She wanted to kiss him again, to taste the sweet taste of his lips and so did Derek. Derek could have kissed her unexpectedly right then and there, but waited for Casey to make the first move respecting her wishes. She smiled and grabbed his wrist.

"I want this to be perfect,"

She stood in the exact spot and Derek understood. He started to chuckle and memories started coming to him. He repeated the words, and Casey closed her eyes taking in the moment. Sure it was silly and was a bit like a soap opera, but that's what made her love special.

"Do you seriously want to know why?" Derek asked almost laughing.

Casey could feel his hot breath against her lips. She knew what was coming, but she didn't want to move. She didn't want to push him away. Instead she stood there closing her eyes, on instinct, waiting once more. Derek leaned in and kissed her tenderly on the lips, but this time no one hesitated. Both of them knew what they were doing, but did want to move. The family that was beside them was no longer in their head. They only thought about each other that moment.

They parted lips and stared one more time. Casey looked away and sighed Derek did too. "I just can't leave my kids and you can't either. They heard the doorbell ring and turned their attention to the door. They saw George open the door and there stood Max.

George being so small minded didn't give it a second thought. Max rushed to the side of the stairs and called out Casey's name. Derek looked at her, she saw her eyes were filled with depression. She needed adventure. He grabbed her wrist and went out the back door. Derek jumped the Davis' house.

"What are you doing?" She said on her loudest whisper.

"Case do you want to be with him? Take your time we only have a few seconds"

Casey turned and saw Max in the kitchen; He caught a glimpse of her hair. He knew it was Casey. He headed his way to the back. No one was there anymore. Casey leaned against the fence and looked at Derek.

"No I don't!"

They slipped through the back door of the Davis' house without getting notice. They ran to Derek's car and drove off. They didn't know where they were going, but Casey wanted to see her kids so badly.

What you thinkin' when you see me comin throughand you see me with Derek

I'm so over yougot no more to giveI gave it all to youand you couldn't handle itand I don't care if you come back to me on your kneesI just don't love you no moreI changed my mind I don't love youI don't love you moreDon't waste my timeWhat you thinkin' When you see me on the cornerand you see me hagin' outDerek on the blockdon't care what it's all aboutWhat you thinkin' when you see me comin throughand you see me with Derek

Author's note: Reviews much appreciated. !