A/N: Hey guys here's a long chapter for you. just so you know this isnt how i entended it to go but now i like it... here you go.

Derek pulled up to Casey's at a quarter to six. His mind was going over the plan that for some reason, he couldn't get out of his mind. Ralph's denial of Derek's honest intentions with Casey tonight must have weaved themselves into Derek's mushy impressionable brain because a whole bunch of idea's that weren't so innocent went through Derek's brain.

"Oh boy… Here we go…" Derek got out of the prince slowly and adjusted his shirt and messed with his hair. "Jesus D, man up." Derek went to the door and rang the doorbell.

"I got it!" he heard Casey yell through the door as he could hear her feet tumbling down the stairs. Derek couldn't help but laugh. Typical Casey.

The door swung open and blew Casey's hair Casually about her face. The loose curls framed her face perfectly. Her makeup was slightly more done up and bolder then usual and Derek couldn't help but smirk at the satisfaction that she had done herself up for him.

A little black dress hung to her curves like a second skin and it had a circle pendant and black material that tied around her neck leaving her shoulders bare.

"Wow… Case… I was thinking dinner and a movie…" Derek tried to tease, but he was sure that wasn't the impression he was giving each time he brought his hand to his mouth to make sure there was no drool.

"I have a surprise for you. After." Casey laughed after she saw his face drop. "Don't worry, your dressed for the occasion… I just wanted to…. I don't know oomph my look." Derek raised his eyebrow as Casey's face changed to panic. "Alright, no saying oomph…. Got it." Derek rolled his eyes as Casey shouted her goodbyes to her family, and when she turned around Derek was already at the car holding her door open. She felt her jaw grow slack as she cautiously approached him.

"Okay, who are you, and what have you done with the real Triple D?"

"Just giving you the full Venturi Experience. Prove that I'm twice the fun as your boyfriend." It took all Derek had not to sneer the last word. Casey had her eyebrow raised. To her, the 'Full Venturi Experience' dinner, movie, then 'dessert'; but she really didn't want to bring that conversation up with Derek.

"Where are we eating?" Derek groaned turning up the volume on his radio, which Casey turned down.

"Casey please, just go along for the ride." Casey leaned back pouting crossing her arms over her chest. Derek glanced sideways at her and gulped. She looked sensational, and to be honest, Derek had never seen her so, non-conventional, and sexy.

Derek took her to a park near the hockey rink. When Coach made them do on-land-training, Derek found this place jogging. You could see it from the parking lot no problem, but Derek thought that the scenery would be just Casey's liking.

"Oh my gosh…" Casey Gasped as Derek got out of the car and went to the trunk taking out a box and a folded card table. She followed him into the little clearing and he told her to look at the creek while he set up.

Casey thought everything, including Derek was actually perfect and that thought chilled her. She couldn't understand why Derek was being so enormously sweet and so…. Anti-Derek. Well technically, he was being Very Derek. the Derek who would woo every girl in their school; But why? She was his best friend and he was… acting like he was…

"Grr this is too confusing…"

"Ready." Casey turned around and felt mushy. The table was covered in a tablecloth that Casey Recognized. It had the spaghetti stain from when Derek punched Edwin when he accidentally disclosed that he had a little incident at Ralph's involving a chandelier. The table was set with more then one set of cutlery the fact that the table setting was correct impressed her; until she saw a diagram sitting by the box. A single candle illuminated the table and the glow looked strangely exotic on Derek's skin.

"Wow." Casey said as Derek pulled out the chair for her. "Pulling out all the stops huh?" Derek shook his head.

"Nah. I didn't cook… I ordered to go. I thought you would prefer that to food poisoning." Casey chuckled knowing full well that the only thing Derek could positively cook was mac and cheese.

Casey sat down and studied Derek as he opened the takeout containers, scooping the food onto the plates.

"Chicken Caesar salad for you, Steak and potatoes for me." Casey was completely floored when she asked Derek a question and he actually waited until all the food in his mouth was gone to answer. He wasn't chewing with his mouth open, his elbows were off the table. His napkin was tucked into the collar of his shirt, but it was still remarkably clean.

"Now for dessert." Derek said grabbing another container from the box.

"Tiramisu? Derek, you ha tiramisu." Casey said as Derek poured the berry sauce over the custard like dessert.

"But you love it." Derek said simply avoiding her gaze, but smiling lightly.

Casey stared at him trying to see the new piece. He looked like Derek, sounded like Derek, but he wasn't acting like Derek. He was being sweet and gentlemen-ie, like she knew he treated all the girls he went on dates with; but he was never like this around her; and though that thought frightened her, she actually really, really liked this new Derek and was too scared to ruin it by asking why he was treating her like a girlfriend.

Derek downed the tiramisu without so much as a complaint or gag. He didn't even down his drink to get rid of the aftertaste. He just finished it and watched Casey as she put little bites in her mouth while her forehead slightly creased meaning she was thinking hard about something.

Derek tried to stifle his victory smile. He was 96 percent sure that she was thinking about Derek from a different perspective. Not the best friend overprotective big brother type perspective, but thinking about him in the perspective that he could be much more to her.

Derek loved his player rep, being single and jumping from girl to girl, but he knew that the jealousy he felt because of Sam and Casey's relationship would never go away, so the only way he could think to fix it, would be if he knew that him and Sam were on a level playing field. Sure he was her best friend, but she was in love with that scumbag.

Derek felt and eerie chill on the back of his neck and he turned looking through the field.

"Der? You okay?"

"I'm good. It's about time for the movie, you done?" Derek asked looking back at her. She nodded and he packed everything up leading her back to the car.

"NO WAY IN HELL!" Casey growled when Derek brought back the tickets. She stared down at the name of the movie.

"Hey I gave you the Derek Venturi Date. Now it's time for just Derek." Casey groaned as Derek draped his arm over her shoulder and dragged her into the Dark theatre.

"It's based on a true story Derek!" Casey complained as Derek took her to the top corner of the theatre.

"The Strangers is so not going to be that scary Casey." he laughed as she started to whimper. They watched the preview easily enough but once the movie started and the police recording came on with the voices of the boy's who found the dead couple came on Casey started to squeal.

Sighing Derek put his arm over her shoulder and grabbed her hand. Casey immediately felt less scared as she shrank back into the safety of Derek's arms.

"Oh God… Oh God…" Casey started when the first knock on the door sounded. "We can't see her face… why can't we see her face? Why is she at their door? DEREK!" She whispered harshly slapping him. Derek tried not to laugh but it was useless. To be perfectly honest, Derek already saw this movie with Ralph, it had scared him to death, but now he knew all of what was coming and he figured it would earn him point being able to take care of her.

"I hate you…"

"No you don't"

"OH God… STUPID, STUPID! Why did you leave her! Stupid woman and her stupid smoking… see! It kills in more ways then just cancer!" Casey whispered harshly at the screen. "I swear Derek, if were ever trapped somewhere you are never allowed to tell me to go. I have to stay with you no matter what!" Derek held back his smile at that. Oh yea… She wants me… Casey's hand contracted around his and she turned her head and used her free hand to smoosh her head against Derek's chest. It was warm and inviting.

"Ha, your scared too don't even lie."

"Huh?"

"You heart beat… your scared."

"As if Case." Derek chuckled nervously. Casey's hair smelled of strawberries and he could feel the warmth of her cheek spill through his shirt. He could hear Casey's teeth chattering and he chuckled pushing her off him.

"No! Der. I'm scared."

"Chill, I'm giving you my coat." Derek took off his leather Jacket and handed it to her. Casey quickly put it on as the music started to Climax then jumped at Derek. He grabbed her hand again. Casey looked down at their hands as Derek's thumb rubbed unconscious patterns on her skin. She shivered again, and Derek thought it was from the movie so he held her tighter.

"That was the scariest movie I have ever seen… Derek… I'm going to have nightmares!" she exclaimed clinging to Derek as he lead her out of the dark movie theatre.

"Great… so you're going to keep me on the phone all night at every noise."

"What good will the phone do? You're sleeping over mister." Derek groaned feigning annoyance.

"If I must… So where too?"

"The Corner of 17th and Center Street." Derek drove downtown and parked.

"Come on." Casey said hooking her arm with Derek's. They walked around the corner and found a small line.

"Wild Gingers? Casey you're taking me to a bar. Were not 18."

"Since when have rules stopped you Venturi?" Casey winked walking off to the line. It was short cause they were early and had just started letting people in.

"Casey McDonald." She said to the bouncer who looked at his list. Derek studied her for a moment before the bouncer moved and let them in.

"How did you get us into a bar?"

"Daddy connections." She said. Derek looked at the stage there was a group of guys setting up band equipment and two were putting up a banner.

"HEDLEY? You got us in to see HEDLEY?"

"Yea. When I cancelled on Sam, I remembered about the concert, called my dad, and here we are. I wanted to make it up to you. I was a jerk, and you definitely didn't deserve it."

"You're right, you were a jerk." Casey gasped nudging Derek.

"That's not how it's supposed to go! Your supposed to say ' Case, it's okay I forgive you you're my bestest friend!'"

"I thought we promised not to lie to each other?" Derek grinned as Casey scoffed rolling her eyes playfully.

"Hello London Ontario! How ya doing tonight!" Jacob Hoggard shouted into the mic. Cheers erupted from the crowed as the band graced the stage.

About halfway through the concert a piano was wheeled out onto the stage.

"Were going to take it down a bit for this next song, For the nights I can't remember."

I see it in the way you would do
When no one else could ever get through
Holding back till I come around
Time and time again you wait for me to comin'
And did you really look my way?
Cause no one could've seen this coming
I would never let you down
If I was running backwards in full time

Derek found himself staring at Casey as they sat at the table near the front of the stage. The lighting reflected off her hair in sparkling rainbow jewels. Casey could feel the heat of his stare on her face and she turned biting her lip.

"Uh Derek…?" he shook his head smirking lightly at her before sticking his hand out. Casey looked up at him in complete shock and wonder.

"Come on, it's a once and a life time opportunity here."

So I can and I will and you'll see your hero come running
Over and over tonight

Casey grabbed it cautiously. Derek hoisted her up onto her feet pulling her away from the table and spun her before pulling her in to him. One hand was wrapped around her waist keeping her close to his body, and his hand with hers in it was held near his shoulder keeping everything about her close. They swayed together and Derek rolled his eyes at all the guys who brought their girlfriends to dance after seeing his actions.

And I do wanna love you
If you see me running back
And I do wanna try
Because if falling for you girl is crazy
Then I'm going out of my mind
So hold back your tears this time

Derek spun her once again and she laughed as her hair flew about her. he pulled her back against him and slowly her hand loose around his neck putting his other hand around her waist as well.

Me, I'm used to being tired and bloody
But you believed that I could be somebody
You put your world on hold for me
Gave away to follow failure through the fire
I need you to know I will
Believe me girl I'm so tired of running
I just wanna hold your hand
Stare at you like you've got everything I need

And I can so I will and you'll see your hero come running
Over and over tonight

"And I do wanna love you, If you see me running back, And I do wanna try, Because if falling for you girl is crazy, Then I'm going out of my mind, So hold back your tears this time" Derek sang lowly and Casey found herself clinging to every word. Her head fell forward with her chin so it rested on his shoulder.

And what if I never said to you I was dynamite
And what if I never told you I'm afraid to cry
What if I never let you down
And said I'm sorry for the nights I can't remember
What if I never said to you I would try

Yeah Yeah Yeah

"And I do wanna love you (If you see me running back) And I do wanna try" Casey sang back. Derek smiled bigger as her voice danced through his ears.

"Because if falling for you girl is crazy, Then I'm going out of my mind, So hold back your tears this time" Derek sang again laughing a little. Casey leaned away from him giggling with him. Their laughter faded quickly as their eyes caught eachothers. The gaze was serious and intense and neither of them could break it. Derek couldn't and Casey wasn't so sure she wanted to.

Hold back your tears this time

Oh Oh

Neither of them was sure who moved in first, it could be, that they both moved in slightly at the same time and stopped to gauge each reaction. Their faces were mere 2 inches apart and they found their gaze break to look down at each other's lips. They started moving again and their breath mingled into a sweet scent of mint and cotton candy lip gloss, until they felt the presser of each other's lips caressing their eyes closed. Derek hands spread along her back as if trying to touch all of her. Her hands rose and weaved themselves in his hair securing his face to hers as she kissed him harder. His mouth opened slightly and Casey's followed allowing their tongues to mingle.

Applause erupted for the band startling Casey and Derek apart. They stared at each other with a glossy dreamy stair until the high melted away leaving the two in realization of what just happened.

"Case?"

"Oh my gosh… What have I done…?"