7 days since I last talked to Addison. I wasn't planning on talking to her, but still, it felt weird. When we passed each other in the hallway, or sat at separate tables for lunch…too weird. I guess once you get accustomed to doing things one way, that's all you know. I slid my lunch try onto an empty table and plugged my Ipod headphones into my ears. I wanted to be alone, without Addison. I sighed as I thought about tomorrow, the day Meredith finally came back to school. Then, my mind drifted to Mark. I hadn't talked to him since the shooting, and I wasn't planning on telling him about Addison. He didn't know she was pregnant. Hell, he didn't even know he slept with her. It wasn't my responsibility, yet I felt guilty. Suddenly, Alex Karev slid his tray next to mine.

"Hey," he mumbled as he unwrapped his turkey sandwich. "Can I sit here?"

I shut off my Ipod and stuffed it into my backpack. "Sure," I replied indifferently.

He took a big bite of his sandwich then asked, "So you and Meredith?"

I laughed a bit. "I don't know, why?"

He shrugged. "There are rumors flying everywhere. Plus, you and Addison seem to be done."

"Yeah…we are."

He nodded then took a gulp of his soda. "Meredith's a cool chick. She's really the only one I like."

I cracked a smile. "What about Izzie?"

His cheeks reddened. "Shut it man, I don't like her."

"Mmhmm…"

"Well then you admit it."

I rested my elbows on the table then asked, "Admit what?"

"That you have the hots for Meredith…bad."

I let out a small smile that ceased to disappear. Shaking my head I replied, "No, I don't have it bad."

"Oh yes you do."

"No I don't."

He cocked an eye brow then shrugged. "Whatever you say dude…"

The bell rang, I gathered my books, then quickly walked into the freezing rain. I didn't bother to put my hood on, or cover myself with a jacket. I wanted to get home…

"DEREK!"

I instantly turned around and grinned through the rain. Her hair was drenched and stuck to the side of her face. Her thin jacket draped over her lean body, and didn't stop the rain from seeping through her clothes. She ran up to me and flew her tiny arms around my shoulders. I hugged her back and whispered, "I missed you."

She laughed. "I bet you did. You had no one to torture you, must've sucked."

"Oh yeah it did."

She smiled. Pushing back my hair she said, "You saved my life."

"Well you saved mine."

Our lips crashed together as she led me up the stairs to my room. The house was empty, and the only sound was the hard pounding of the rain. Her fingers clawed through my hair and I heard her gasp as I pushed her onto my bed. The room was dark. In fact, the whole house was dark. For some reason, this caused my mind to drift back 3 weeks ago...when the most important thing to me was winning prom king. Now, oh now, the thing I wanted most was Meredith. I wanted to taste her, feel her body against mine. I wanted her, all of her. But, almost as if God himself had been watching us, my mother's voice soared from the kitchen.

"Derek, you home?"

I pulled away from Meredith and groaned loudly. Why did my mother have to show up now, of all times, why now?!

"Yeah, I'm up here," I replied, my voice enraged in anger.

Meredith giggled. "Shhh, it's okay. Don't act all pissed off."

"But I am pissed off."

She smiled the kissed me long and hard before slowly getting off the bed, her fingers trailing my chest. "I'll see you tomorrow Derek."

Then before I knew it, she was gone.

I wish there were rules for love. I know that sounds corny, especially coming from a guy like me. But, it's true. I just want a guideline on what to do. I think all guys do. Even though it may seem the girls are the only ones really committed to the relationship, guys still try. I knew I tried with Addison, but I never loved her. That's what's different with Meredith. I really think I love her. I know, I've only known her for a few weeks but still, there was something there. Something I could not control. I never believed in love at first sight. But whenever I look at her, my heart seems to stop. And in that exact moment in time, I am completely head over heels in love with her…or it could just be hormones. But then again, I am always-

"Derek Shepherd, may I see you for a moment."

I heard the class snicker as I walked up to Mr. Green's desk. Why did he have to interrupt my daydreaming?

"Uh yeah sir?"

"Since summer is coming up I was wondering if you'd be interested in this program. I understand you are going to NYU, and this is a course in NYU for the summer. It will advance your biology knowledge and get you a jump start in college."

"You want me to go?" I asked, a little taken back since I wasn't scoring perfect 100s on my tests.

"Yes, I do. You seem to share great admiration for the sciences. Whenever I read one of your labs or papers, it amazes me how interested you are. Have you ever considered going into the medical profession?"

"Uhm, I haven't really thought about it." A doctor? Woo, I never even thought about that.

"What are you majoring in?"

"Economics."

"It's not too late to switch to pre-med. I seriously think after participating in this program, you will be a mile ahead of everyone else."

I took the paper he held in his hands and tucked it in my pocket. "Thanks Mr. Green, I'll definitely look into it."

"Great, get back to me though. Let's say Monday?"

I nodded. "That's fine."

As I gathered my books I walked out of the classroom bewildered. I had to show my dad this. Sure, it was in the summer and the summer was not supposed to be about school. But I was going into college. I had to start somewhere. I was so absorbed in my thoughts that I didn't notice I bumped into someone.

"Oh sorry," I stumbled as I picked up the books that fell from her hands. You are such a klutz I thought to myself.

"That's okay," she smiled. Holding out her hand she said, "I'm Rose."

I shook her hand and gave her a quick smile. "Derek."

She gathered the rest of her books and I gingerly helped her up. "So I guess I'll see you around."

She grinned. "I'm sure you will."

I watched her leave and for some reason I couldn't help but smile…

…but why?

A/N: Come on, you didn't think just cause Addison's out of the picture doesn't mean there's no more drama between these two! Hehe, what can I say, I love angst. The actual prom is not going to be in the next update but the update after that…and stuff is going to happen. Oh and that summer program thingy has a purpose, so keep that in mind…and like always, review:)

Also, be sure to check out my other fic: One Hell of a Reunion