Hey Guys! I'm so very sorry about the wait. I've been grounded for almost four months because of report card grades, but I'm back and this story isn't abandoned…so I hope that you will all forgive me. I feel horrible for not updating. Thanks to my Reviewers once again, love you guys P. Alright, I don't want to hold you guys up so I'll just go on with Chapter 6. Enjoy!!
Oh and a very special thanks to Sammy (MusicDeLovely) for being my personal editor-
(I'll give you a little hint before you read…Let's just say that its going to be a little bit different from the other chapters ...well...idk, read it yourself! Haha.)
Chapter 6-Dance Hall Drug (By: Boys like Girls) –
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CASEY'S POV-
Casey, I know I've been an ass, and I'm really sorry. I'm sorry for not believing you and believing Sam instead, I'm sorry for all of that. Just believe me this one time okay? Believe me Casey when I say that…" Derek paused for a minute, but then continued. "I love you."
"You what?" I whispered softly and had her jaw almost all the way to the floor.
I paused for a second and thought about what he said; this was too good to be true. I realized what he was doing, this was obviously some sort of joke, and I found it hilarious.
I began to giggle and I watched his face turn into a frown. I began to laugh harder. I laughed so hard my stomach began to hurt. I clutched my stomach ignoring the pain and laughed like crazy. The look on Derek's face was totally priceless and of course that made me laugh as well. I was cracking up so hard tears were coming out of my eyes. I couldn't remember the last time I was like this.
"Casey what's wrong with you?" He asked angrily. "I confess my undying love for you and you're laughing?"
"Haha…oh… my… god… Derek… that… was… so… funny." I said laughing in-between each word.
"Casey this isn't a joke." He said seriously.
"Ha...Derek you should go to acting school or something…you're hysterical." I said with another giggle.
"I give up." He yelled as he walked out of my room and slammed my door shut.
DEREK'S POV-
I couldn't believe it! Casey was laughing. She was freaking laughing at every word I had said. I should've known better. I should've known that she wouldn't believe me, but I wouldn't expect her to laugh about it. I needed a walk. I needed to get out of here and cool down a bit. I walked by the front door and swung it open. I was halfway out the door when I heard my name being called.
"Derek, where are you going?" I heard Nora ask.
"Just going for a walk, I'll be back in an hour."
"Alright just make sure that you'll be back before dinner." She said sternly.
"Yeah, I will." I said shutting the door and disappearing into the darkness outside.
I walked down about 2 blocks before I got onto main street. The road was practically deserted along with the sidewalks. I breathed deeply inhaling the fresh air around me, trying to recall what I said before. How come Casey wouldn't believe me? What did I say that made her doubt me? Yeah, I know I tease her almost all the time, But I'm pretty sure that I was 100 serious when I told her. I kicked a rock lying on the sidewalk and watched it fall into a sewer grate. It's kind of unbelievable how things could be so great and then turn into something completely awful. Hey, I guess that it's just my luck.
The silence of the deserted street was peaceful, and without the noise I had a chance to actually think to myself. Everything was interrupted all of a sudden by the sound of a speeding car coming around the bend from behind me. Its tires screeched against the pavement. Another reckless driver, I thought. It sounded like a really fast car, one you might see in a drag-race. I continued walking, expecting the car to pass down the road so I could catch a glimpse of who was inside. But as the sound of the engine drew nearer, the headlights flooded behind me, causing my shadow to appear on the walkway. Before I could think or move, a painful impact coursed through my body…
And everything went black from there…
CASEY'S POV-
I just don't get it … Why was Derek so angry?? I know what kind of crap he pulls, and I knew that there was absolutely no way that he loved me.
"Kids, time for dinner," I heard my mother say.
I stepped out of my room and saw Lizzie and Edwin holding hands and Edwin sneaking a kiss before going downstairs. I smiled to myself guessing that Lizzie had made up her mind. Just seeing them together was too adorable.
I followed their lead downstairs and sat in my usual seat at the table. I looked across from me and saw that Derek was missing.
"Hey mom, where's Derek?" I said surprisingly concerned by his absence.
"He went for a walk, be he should've been back by now." She said also showing some concern.
The Phone rang as soon as my mother sat down.
"I'll get it." George said getting up to grab the phone.
"Hello… Yes this is he… Oh my god is he alright...? Yes well be right there."
"What's wrong George?" My mom asked.
"Honey we have to go to the hospital, Derek's been in an accident." He said with red watery eyes.
"Oh my god…Casey honey, watch the kids." She said as she grabbed her purse.
"No, I wanna see Smerek!" Marti screamed as she sobbed.
"Mom, we should all go." I said agreeing with Marti.
"Yeah, c'mon kids get in the van, quickly." She said ushering everyone out the door.
We all piled into the minivan very worried and concerned and most of us crying, especially Marti. I scooped Marti into my arms and rocked her back and forth in the back seat.
"Casey, is Smerek going to be okay?" She said looking up at me with glossy red eyes.
"Yes Marti, Derek will be just fine." I said hugging her to stop her cries. I must have been the only one without any emotion to feel. I was in shock.
The ride to the hospital was never-ending. Every minute spent in the van felt like an hour. I needed to see him. What if what he was saying before was the truth? What if he truly did love me? My thoughts were interrupted by the stopping of the van and the doors sliding open. Everyone quickly walked into the emergency room, and I, carrying Marti on my hip, followed along.
"Can I help you?" Asked a secretary from behind a desk.
"Yes, I'm here to see my son, Derek Venturi; we'd all like to see him as soon as possible, please." George said to the lady.
"Derek Venturi..." She said scanning down her list of names. "Oh, Mr. Venturi is in intensive care right now and can't have any visitors. I'll notify you as soon as he's allowed to have any."
"Thank you." George said and then sat down with the rest of us.
"What do we do now?" Edwin asked with sorrow in his tone.
"There's nothing we can do Ed, Nothing but wait." George replied softly.
Lizzie took Edwin's hand reassuringly and Edwin managed to crack a small smile but frowned again as we all waited in anticipation.
Two and a half hours went by and still no news, I began to grow very worried. Marti had fallen asleep on my lap and I stroked her hair with my hand.
"Edwin and Lizzie, how about you guys go and get something from the vending machines, you guys must be hungry." My mom said handing them a 5 dollar bill and they walked off.
There was no word to describe how I felt at the moment. I guess I never realized how much I cared for him...even if it is like a brotherly love. I just really hoped that he would be alright.
Lizzie and Edwin came back with a couple of sodas in there hands and some candy bars and chips. Just then a doctor came out into the waiting room with a clipboard and we all looked up.
"Venturi?" The man asked.
"Yes, that's us." George announced.
"Mr.Venturi is awake. He was involved in a hit and run, and has suffered a minor concussion and his right leg is broken in three places. He can now have visitors but not for long because visiting hours is almost up-"
"-So this means that he has to stay overnight?" My mother butted in.
"Yes, he'll probably be released tomorrow afternoon, we still need to take a few x-rays and I'd suggest that he should be in a wheelchair in public places just so its easier from him to commute in and if he wants he could use crutches around his home a while after his minor injuries have healed."
"Thank you." George said and then motioned for us to follow him into Derek's room.
I walked in to the room with a sleeping Marti in my arms and saw Derek lying on a bed and looked like he was in pain... His skin real pale and he had a bruise on his cheek from his fall, and tons of other scratches.
I felt absolutely horrible; it was partially my fault that Derek was in this condition.
"Hey son, how are you feeling?" George said walking up to him and putting his had on Derek's shoulder.
"As good as can be expected, but I have a really bad headache." He said in a low raspy voice wincing as he spoke.
"Smerek?" Marti asked as she woke up in my arms.
"Yeah, I'm right here Smarti." Derek said with a painful grin.
"Smerek!" Marti screamed in joy.
"Shhh...Marti, Derek has a bad headache." I said sitting her down on the side of Derek's bed.
I watched as she crawled up the side of the bed and lied next to him, feeling awkward at the moment.
"Smerek, are you going to die?" Marti said with a tear coming out of her eye.
"Marti!" George yelled sternly.
Derek chuckled at this and kissed her forehead, "No Marti, I'll be fine."
Alrighty, so that's the end of chapter 6. It was a little bit of a twist, not that much. Once again, I'm sorry for the long time era in between updates but I'm already working on chapter seven and it should be done in a couple of days. I need from 5-10 reviews and then maybe that'll motivate me to post the chapter a bit sooner and even a bit longer in length.
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