A/N: Hi Guys! Sorry, I know it's been a real long time since I've updated, but with exams and basically just life getting in the way, I've neglected to post up more chapters to this story. But here are the next to chapters to this Alternate Universe of Life With Derek. I'll try to update as soon as possible. Thanks for being so patient and thanks for the wonderful reviews!
After a few hours of rollercoasters, haunted houses and a corndog, Derek took me to go see a romantic comedy. In the car that night, I felt so happy that I laughed out loud. Derek glanced over at me but returned to focusing on his driving. "What are you laughing about?"
"Today, everything. I mean you could say that we just had our first date."
"Date huh?" Derek said as he pulled into the driveway. "Well then, I think I should end this date in a true Derek Venturi style." I raised my eyebrows at him questioningly, but quickly understood what he was talking about as he leaned in towards me. I leaned in as well. Again I felt all good inside, but this time I was more hot and bothered.
"Derek." I moaned. I tangled my hands into his soft hair as he pulled me as close as possible to him without the hand brake injuring us. At that moment, I wanted Derek to know every inch of me, without any layers. Any. I'm pretty sure Derek would've agreed wholeheartedly too but our brief moment of intimacy was ruined when the porch light came on. We pulled apart as the front door opened to reveal Marti, clearly frustrated.
"What's taking so long? Come in. I'm hungry." She said as she stormed back into the house.
"I guess we have to end here," I said slightly breathless. "Are you coming in?" I asked as I opened the car door.
Derek shook his head. "No, I gotta head home. Can't ditch work again," he said smirking.
I laughed. "Alright." I couldn't help myself, I kissed him again. "Good night Derek."
"Night Case."
When I walked into the house, everyone was at the dinner table. "Isn't it a bit late for dinner?" I asked hanging up my coat.
"We would've eaten earlier if some people didn't start a food fight in the kitchen, thus delaying dinner," Marti said, still clearly angry. Lizzie and Edwin shifted uncomfortably in their seats.
"Lizzie and Edwin were arguing and one thing led to another." I snapped my attention to a boy sitting next to Lizzie that I didn't even notice when I walked in.
"Uh, hi." I said, clearly confused. "Who are you?"
"Oh this is Isaac, Lizzie's boyfriend." My mom introduced him to me, all smiles.
"Oh, nice to meet you. I'm Casey, Lizzie's sister."
"Where did you go all day Casey?" George asked mid-bite of his chicken leg.
"Around." I stated vaguely. I couldn't very well tell them that I was on a date with Derek.
"That's nice." George continued with his mouth full.
"Will you be joining us Casey?" Mom asked mouth void of food.
"I don't think so, I ate earlier. I'm feeling a bit tired. I think I'm going to head up to my room."
"Alright sweetheart. You rest. I'm taking the day off tomorrow so we can have a little bonding time."
"Sounds good mom."
After showering and tucking myself in, I checked my voicemail for any messages. First two were frantic, stressful messages from co-workers telling me to come back to work. The next one was from Derek, telling me that he missed me already and that he would see me in two days for our family dinner. I smiled. The next message was from Dylan. Oh my…Dylan. I had forgotten about him the second I got home, the second I re-met Derek. How could this happen?
"Hey honey, how are you doing back home? It's quite lonely in this apartment without you," he stops to chuckle. "Anyway, the Smith/Truman Case is on hold for a while, something to do with the Accused's witness disappearing. Anyway, I decided to let my team take the load for me while I come and stay with you for a bit before the trial resumes. So I'll be there with the next day or two. Love you."
I put my phone down, actually it kind of fell out of my limp hand. Dylan was coming. Dylan and Derek, together, with me. What was I going to do?