Casey POV
I grab a water and sit down at the island taking one long sip. Why do I feel so light headed and my lips feel like they are tingling? I mean seriously its not like that thing(DereK) actually kissed me and if he dd it probally would be gross and make me sick. Wait, I could have just imagined the whole thing. Yeah, I am sure he wasn't going to kiss me. Seriously he is Derek Venturi. "LIKE CASEY," I heard his voice shout. I set my bottle down and quickly ran to the stairs. They were standing at the top to the side so I wouldn't be seen but I could hear them talking. Derek was mumbling things I couldn't understand. Then Edwin and Liz started talking about liking me and stuff. I can't listen to this and why am I listening. I am NOT an easvdropper I am sure they will talk to me later. I get up and sit back at the table. I can hear Derek coming down the stairs but I don't run or even move a muscle.
He walks in ignoring me and looks through the fridge letting out a groan. He turns back to me and all I can look at are his lips. Stop it Casey! "Right?" I blink and look at his face nodding. "Reall?!" I bit my lip. What did he just say? Derek laughs. "You weren't even listening?" "I was too. And yes really." Derek smirks. "Cool then Ralph will pick you up at 7," he starts to leave. "Wait, okay I wasn't listenin. What did you say?" "I said that I am going out to play some hockey with the guys. So you're going to have to watch Julie."
"No way, Derek. This is a two person assighnment and Julie needs a father in her life." Derek rolls his eyes and grabs his jacket. "Okay how about this," I jump in front of him. He keeps walking until I am pressed agaisnt the door and he is so close that if I just. "Casey," Lizzie shouts. "Whats going on here," Edwin asks. I push Derek away. "He is trying to go play hockey. But you can go only for half an hour." Derek makes a whining noise. "Or I will come down there myself and pull you off the ice in front of everyone. Your choice," I cross my arms over my chest. Derek looks at the wall and back at me. "Fine Princess, now let me go." I move over and watch him go.
"Casey," Lizzie shouts again. Edwin is still watching me. "Why are you staring at me?" "Why were you two so close again?" I swallow. "We weren't that close. I was just blocking the door so he couldn't go out. Jeez what do you think we were doing?" Edwin opens his mouth but I interupt him. "Don't answer that." I race up the stairs and Lizzie is in my room on my bed. She has her serious face on. Uh oh this can't be good. "Can you wait one second. I have to go get Julie." I leave her room and pick up the baby that is lying there.
"Its okay. I'm here now. Everything will be fine Julie," I cradle her in my arms. I do her diaper and Lizzie is still in my room unmoved. "I'm really sorry Lizzie. I have to change her or she gets whiny and I get a headach," I give her smile. "Its okay," she says flatly. "So what do you want to talk about," I set Julie on the bed with a pacifer in her mouth. "You and Derek." "Derek and me? Whats there to talk about? I hate him and he hates me," I shrug.
Lizzie groans. "You two are so like perfect. He likes you can't you see it. But neither of you are able to admit it. I don't mean to be so true but someone has to say it." I laugh. "Derek does not like me Liz. Sorry that I can't fulfill your fairytale." "Your right. Nevermind my silly little tricks and stories," she storms out. "Lizzie I didn't mean it like that," I follow her to her room. She slams the door in my face. Edwin walks up next to me. "Do you hate me too?" Edwin shakes his head and knocks on her door lightly. "Go away," hse shouts. "Lizzard its me Eddie," Edwin blushes a little. The door opens slightly. "Tell Casey to move ten steps back," she says.
I feel hurt and do it instead of Edwin telling me. Edwin races in and the door slams again. I go back to my room and sit next to Julie. I go over to the computer and look at some web sites of stores picking out stuff I would like to buy when I go shopping with Em again. There is a knock at my door. "Come in," I say not tearing my eyes away from the screen. "I'm sorry," Lizzie says. I spin around quickly seeing a puffy eyes Lizzie standing there. "I'm more sorry Liz. I should have never said that. I just don't. I don't know." "I know," Liz smiled. I walked over and gave her a hug. Julie made a soft giggling noise. "Isn't Derek supposed to be home by now." I look at my watch and groan. "He is 10 minutes late. I have to go. Can you watch Julie for me until I get back. Its just about her nap time. If she cries just give her a bottle in the fridge warm it about 20 seconds and give it to her. I won't be long," I kiss Lizzie on the head and run down the stairs. The door opens and a girl with blond brown hair walks in.
Derek appears next. I feel my heart in my throat. "D you are sooo funny," she slaps his arm playfully. Derek looks up and catches my gaze for a second. "I'll be right back," he smiles at her. "Okay," she purrs. Derek comes up the stairs and walks into his room. I follow behind him. "Okay," I mimick her. Derek rolls his eyes. "Whose the 'chick of the week today?"Derek looks like he is trying to find something. "Her name is Lindsey. She is an iceskater. Ran into her on accident. Pretty funny." I sigh. "Derek your ten minutes late." "So, ten minutes. Whats the big deal?" "Whats the big deal," I cross my arms. "The big deal is that your ten minutes late, you bring some girl over, and," I stop. Derek looks at me. "And what?" "And I had to change Julie and watch her the whole time with no help whatsoever Mr. bigshot. " "Whatever Casey," he picks up a cd.
"Tell Lindsey to go home. You are going to spend some time with Julie." Derek laughs. "Please. Now go Casey," he pushes me to the side. "Tell your little friend to leave or I'll do it for you." Derek stops for a second and goes down the stairs. "I mean it Derek!" I go to the top of the stairs and watch. Lindsey smiles at him and he smiles back handing her the cd. "Thanks, I can't find this anywhere. How'd you get it?" "I have my ways. You know maybe we can listen to it together." "I'd like that," she batted her eye lashes. I make a gagging noise. "But not today. You see I promised my stepsis I would help her with her homework tonight and I always stick to my promises." "Oh my gosh that it so sweet Derek. Of course we can listen to it later. Here is my number. See you later Derek," she winked at him and left. "Score," he whispered to himself. I roll my eyes and go back to my room.
Lizze is asleep with Julie next to her. I shut the door slowly and Derek appears in front of me. I gasp. "Derek you scared me," I look at the floor and move towards the stairs. "I got rid of her. Where is Jule?" "About that.." "What happened?" "Nothing its just she fell asleep so you can have some free time." Derek narrowed his eyes. "You made me get rid of Lindsey for no reason."