Somebody to Love
Disclaimer: Doesn't own Life with Derek
Chapter Two: A New Player
"And what exactly is this genius plan, Derek?" Edwin asked.
"Don't have one … yet." Derek said shoving a ham and cheese sandwich into his mouth.
"You don't … then why did you make that deal with Casey?"
"Ed. Everything is under control. The key thing here is, messing with her mind, by making her think I'm winning."
Edwin looked up at his brother and smiled with pride, "Gotta hand it to you, bro. You're a genius."
"I know, Ed. I know." Derek said as he got up from his computer chair and started pacing around his bedroom, "But I still need to find a way to get that Adrianne girl to ask me out … but how?"
"Have you tried talking to her?"
"Yeah, but her and her 'posse' … scare me. I mean they wear skulls and crossbones everywhere it just ..." Derek shuddered, "It freaks me out."
"Well…" Edwin said hoping it would give his oh-so clever brother the idea of what he was suggesting.
"Well? Well what?" Derek asked confused, "Tell me."
"Well,if ya can't beat 'em, join 'em.
"Oh n-n-no, little bro. There is no way in hell that I'm going to 'join' Adrianne and her little 'posse', who knows what they'll do to me."
"Come on, Derek. How else do you expect to win? You told me yourself before that the girl hates you. And what other way is there to have a conversation with her if you don't give in to her ways?"
Derek stood there for what it seemed like hours, wondering if he should give in to his little brother's logic or not. When he finally came to a decision he found himself standing not only in front his little brother but Marti, Lizzie, and Casey.
Oh goody. This should be fun, Derek thought.
"Whatcha doing Smerek?" Marti asked with big curious eyes.
"Yes Derek, what are you doing?" Casey fired in.
"I was just thinking about what costume I should pick out for you to wear when I crush you into the ground."
"Oh please, Derek. You are so not winning," She continued while letting out a smile, "Oh and by the way, hope you like clowns." And walked out of Derek's room.
"You're the one who's going to be losing!" Derek screamed back, "Edwin, Goth me up."
Edwin immediately stood up and replied heading towards Derek's doorway, "Alright, but I'm going to have to call in 'The Troops.'" And left.
Soon after, Derek witnessed Edwin, Lizzie, and Marti marching through his door like soldiers at war.
"What're we going to do?" Marti asked.
"We are going to turn Derek into … a Goth slash Punk." Edwin exclaimed, "Troops, it looks like we have a job to do, so let's. Get. Busy …"
Almost an hour and a half later, Derek found himself wearing an all black attire; black eye-liner and his pants were covered in chains. When Derek saw his new image, he gave himself a little smirk and whispered, "Perfect."
The following morning went accordingly, until Derek came downstairs.
Casey shot him a look before speaking to him, "Derek, what the hell are you doing?"
"Something I'd like to call, 'I'm Going to Win.'" He said, mouthing the last part.
"Not a chance," Casey growled.
"Don't be too sure of yourself, sis" Derek said and walked out the door.
As Derek once again stepped into the crowded high school hallways, he felt anxious, anxious to see the look on Casey's face as she saw him and Adrianne Berwits 'hitting it off' this time. But as he was approaching Adrianne, Derek suddenly realized he had absolutely no idea of what he would say. So, in a split decision he turned around and started walking towards the door until he heard a faint 'cough,' and he didn't need to turn around to know who it was.
"Going somewhere, Derek?" Casey said giving him 'his' smirk, "Or did she dump you already?"
"Don't get your hopes up preppy I was just getting some air." He lied.
I have to win this; Derek said to himself.
"Sure, but need I remind that you only have 2 days."
"Is that a statement or an insult?"
"We'll see," Casey said as she smiled and headed off towards her locker.
As he was attempting to approach her, Derek heard a few gasps and 'What's he doing?' along the way, but he couldn't let anything get in his way of winning the bet.
"What the hell are you wearing, Venturi?" Derek heard as he found himself in front of Adrianne.
"Ha ha, hey Adrianne," Derek said forcing out words and smiles, "You look really … nice today."
"Uh-huh. What do you want?"
"I uh-" He said as he tried his hardest to find words, "Wanted to talk. To. You…?"
"Why?"
"Heh. Heh. Well, you know, b-because yesterday you didn't give me much of a chance… to uh, to say anything."
Adrianne looked at Derek confused, because she knew that Derek Venturi didn't go up to just anybody and talk to them Nor did he dress like them, as if he's trying to get their attention.. This could be interesting, Adrianne thought and decided to play along. "Okay … so uh what did you want to talk about?"
What? She's actually letting me talk to her? I at least thought I'd have to flirt with her a little, Derek's facial expression went from terrified to confused.
Adrianne saw how Derek was reacting to her 'sudden act of kindness' and smiled, This is going to be a lot more fun than I thought … it's my turn to play.
A few words:
W'saaaaaap.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter, I'm sorry I updated so late. But eh, whatcha goin' do? Ha ha. I'll try to update sooner in the future. Anyways, reviews. They would be nice.[;
