I dipped the paint brush into the creamy, white paint and tried my best to ignore the nauseating smell. I occasionally glanced at Meredith who had a dab of paint on her nose and cheek.

"You have stuff on your face," I said in the most cold-hearted way I could manage.

I saw her cheeks redden as she wiped off the paint. "You know, you're an ass."

"You're a bitch."

She let out a small laugh. "This should be fun then."

I smiled as I continued to paint the wall.

"DEREK!"

I turned and saw Addison standing a few feet ahead of us. Part of me was relieved. I thought she was going to dump me after that whole "I-forgot-our-date" thing but then again, the other part of me was unhappy, sort of let down. "Addison? Hey!"

Meredith turned around to see who I was talking to. "Who's that?"

"Addison. My girlfriend."

She quickly faced me, her eyebrows raised. "THAT'S your girlfriend?!"

I cocked one eye-brow, amused at why she was so surprised. "Yeah…why?"

"Nothing, she's just…really pretty that's all."

I grinned, was she jealous? "Yeah, why…jealous?"

"WHAT?! NO!"

By this time, Addison was standing in front of us. "Hey, I'm Addison Montgomery." She extended her hand out to Meredith who, to my surprise, shook it. "Meredith Grey…nice to meet you."

Addison smiled that genuine, warm smile of hers. "Likewise, do you mind if I steal Derek from you? We sort of need to talk."

I saw a coldness sweep over Meredith's eyes. "Um, well I guess…"

"Thanks! Talk to you later. Derek, grab your things then meet me in the parking lot." Before she left, she gave me a quick kiss. I wasn't completely sure but I could have sworn I saw Meredith roll her eyes.

After she disappeared from sight, Meredith wrapped her hair up into a tight pony tail. "So…you two are lovey dovey."

"Not really…" I replied as I gathered the rest of my things.

"Hah! That's a lie. But hey, good for you…if your into that sort of stuff."

After I swung my backpack over my shoulder, I looked her straight in the eye. "Why do you care so much?"

She stared right back. "I don't."

"Then why are you judging?"

"I'm not judging! I'm just not that into public display of affection…God, I'm not always out to make fun of you!"

Shaking my head, I mumbled, "Could've fooled me…"

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me Grey…"

I saw her jaw clench. "For the record, my name is Meredith….NOT Grey, and I have better things to do then fight with you."

I let out a sigh of frustration. "Then why the hell do you pick these fights?!" I was trying my best to remain under control, but my patience was definitely running thin.

"I don't, I just, I just…" She looked down at her feet, her eyes pained. "You know what, I'll clean up here. You can go off with your girlfriend."

"But I-"

"No, it's fine. I'll see you at school tomorrow."

I hesitated before leaving, but knew it was no use. She wouldn't tell me anything. "Fine…"

As I walked away, I heard her pick up the wet paint brushes and stuff them into a plastic bag. I don't know why but for some strange reason, I wanted to talk to her more. She wasn't telling me something. She wasn't answering my questions. She was definitely hiding something, but what? And why did I care so much?

Addison concentrated her eyes on me as I picked at my salad. "What do you want Addie? You dragged me all the way here and haven't said one word."

She shook her head then took a long sip of her diet coke. "I don't understand. You have never, not once, forgotten about a date. Is there something else on your mind, Derek? What's been up with you?"

I shrugged. "It's nothing, probably just school and stuff."

She slumped back in her chair. "Stuff…what kind of stuff?"

"I don't know, prom stuff I guess…just stuff."

She slowly folded her hands and leaned closer to me. "Derek, if your hiding something…"

"What?! Addison, I'm not."

She stared at me for a few more seconds. "Okay, just making sure we're good."

I sank into my bed and placed my IPOD headphones into my ears. I was exhausted and didn't even bother to study for my math quiz. I quickly scrolled down to Secret by Maroon 5 and drifted into a deep sleep…

I know I don't know you

But I want you so bad

Everyone has a secret

But can they keep it?

Oh no they can't

"So Derek," Meredith questioned as she moved closer to me, "What are you doing tonight?"

I smiled then pushed the hair out of her eyes. I then crashed my lips against hers and slid my hands up into her hair. "I don't know, whatever you want," I replied in between kissing her. She giggled then ran her hands along my chest. "I have a few things planned…" She gave me a seductive smile that made me melt then kissed me one more time before taking her hair out of her pony tail. "I love you," she breathed as she kissed my cheek softly. I grabbed her face and pulled her into another kiss….

"DEREK!"

I quickly woke up from my dream and breathed heavily. "What?!" I called out to my mom in a shaky voice. Was I just dreaming about Meredith Grey?! No, this could not be happening!

"Time for school! You're going to be late!"

I ran a sweaty hand over my face and shook my head. "Be right down!" As I slipped on my jeans, I swallowed hard. I just had a dream, a very hot dream, about Meredith. I quickly snatched my phone and texted Mark: HELP! I then slipped my phone into my back pocket and ran down the stairs.

"Hey hunny, want breakfast."

I quickly shook my head then ran out the door to Mark's house next door.

"Dude, what's wrong with you?" Mark questioned as he locked his front door.

"I just had a dream about Meredith."

He immediately turned towards me, a smile plastered to his face. "What did I tell you…YOU'VE GOT A THING FOR HER! Was it a sexy dream?"

I felt my cheeks grow hot. "Kind of…"

By now, Mark was full out laughing. "OH DUDE!"

"SHUT UP MARK! THIS IS BAD! I DON'T EVEN LIKE HER!"

"Like who?"

I quickly turned around and faced Addison. "Oh uhm…my math partner. She's weird."

I heard Mark chuckle in the background. "Right, math partner…"

Addison looked between the two of us, confusion overshadowed her face. "Uh, okay well let's get to school." She grabbed my hand and led the way. I felt extremely guilty tangling my fingers with hers when I just had a dream about another girl! I shouldn't have listened to that song before going to bed. I shouldn't have been thinking about Meredith…GOD, Meredith! She was the one doing this to me! Driving me crazy with her stupid fake fights, her damn giggle following me every where I went! I hated her, I did. But I couldn't stop it. Her eyes, her laugh, her hair…they surrounded me everywhere I went. I had to get a new partner for this service project. I could not keep working with her. I just couldn't. I made a promise to myself that when I got to school I would march right up to Mr. Webber and demand a new partner…but I didn't. I couldn't. And that in itself scared the hell out of me.

A/N: DUUU DUUU DUUNNNNN!!!!! Haha, so the dream thing. I love dreams, and Derek having one about Meredith was really interesting for me. Oh and Secret is a song that I have been obsessed with lately and I really thought the lyrics went perfectly with this scenario. (the lyrics were in italics) But anyways, if you want to read the next chapter you better press that little review button…