I DO NOT OWN LIFE WITH DEREK!!!

Chapter Three:

True love blossoms

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After classes he headed down to Hockey practice, and he was smiling the entire time. Of course when he got there he could tell some of his team mates had a problem with him. Maybe it was because of Casey... Oh well they can deal with it. So when practice started and the team was split up into two teams for a small scrimmage he got a total beating from Shawn and his buddies. This didn't slow him down one bit, he was focused on the game and when he happened to look over and see her is when he smiled and scored the last goal.

Walking out of the changing rooms he spotted her waiting for him and sneaking up behind her covering her eyes with his hands.

" Guess who princess?" His voice was low and husky sounding in her ear. He could feel her shiver. I totally gave myself away...haha.. oh well..

" Hmm.. I'm guessing some weirdo creep who preys on young college girls." She smiled as he let her see again. He turned her around to look at him.

" Man, I was right!" She pushed him playfully.

" Oh, is that what you think about me?" He had his hand over his heart in mock hurt.

" Nope." She smiled at him sweetly.

Shaking his head, he grabbed her and threw her over his shoulder. She was giggling and he couldn't help but laugh at her.

" Put me down!..haha.. Der! Put me down!" She pounded her fists on his back.

" No! I'm kidnapping you!" He laughed, ignoring the glances he got from his team mates he passed.

" Haha, come on!" Then he set her down gently.

" Happy?" He smirked at her.

" No." Now she was smirking. Just shut up and kiss me already!!!

" Oh really?" I wanna kiss her so bad... no.. not yet.

" Yes, really." She laughed.

" Well too bad." Now they both laughed.

Hearing a honking noise, they both turned to see Kaylie drive up to where they were. Derek started walking up to the car but she just got out and headed towards them instead.

" Hey peeps, what shaken?" She did a little dance with her hips and laughed.

" I was just kidnapping your friend here. Care to join me?" Casey and Derek laughed.

" No, personally I don't want my butt kicked." Kaylie laughed.

" Don't worry, I can take her." Derek smirked at Casey.

" Oh, whatever Der. What's up KayKay?" Casey smiled.

" I was trying to find you! Then I asked myself where would Case be?? When you weren't at the Library I came here." Kaylie smirked and Casey blushed.

" I'm sorry. What did you need me for?" Derek wrapped his arms around her waist as she spoke. I can't keep my hands off of her... and that blush man she's is so cute.

" Case! We have rehearsal! Remember?" Casey's eyes went huge.

" Oh my gosh! I totally forgot. I'm so sorry. Lets go before we are late." Casey wiggled out of Derek's grasp.

" Wait what?" Derek was confused. Rehearsal??

" Yea, it's for this musical I'm in. I'll explain everything tonight." Kaylie had already headed for the car.

" Okay, I'll pick you up at eight."

" See you then. " She turned and ran to the car.

Dean came to stand next to Derek. Man, I love it when she walks.. or runs. Either way.. I love it.

" Who were the girls?" Dean pointed in their direction.

" Casey and Kaylie." He said absentmindedly, pointing which one was which.

" Cool, That Kaylie girl is pretty hot." Derek just rolled his eyes.

" Come on." He headed to his own car and drove home.

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The girls rushed to rehearsal and in the car Kaylie kept asking questions about Derek. Like always Kaylie had to make sure Casey wasn't picking out some loser, even if she did know that he wasn't. Of course after Kaylie found out about what Shawn did and after Casey had to convince her that he wasn't worth killing, they walked into the theater.

After rehearsal had ended and both girls were all singed and danced out, they headed back to their apartment.

" Man, rehearsal was killer today." Casey rubbed her aching feet as they pulled up to their place.

" I know right! And if I have to sing one more song I am going to go insane." Kaylie unlocked the door.

" I know! You would think people could get things right by now. Dress rehearsals start next week." They both were in the front door and Casey headed to her bedroom.

" Exactly!" Kaylie started to stretch out her sore muscles when there was a knock on the door.

Opening the door, Derek was leaning against the door frame.

" Hey, is Casey ready yet?" Derek straighten himself out, trying to look over Kaylie's shoulder.

" Uh.. I dunno. We just got back, actually. Here come in."

" Thanks, uh.. nice place. " Derek looked around and there were pieces of art work everywhere and pictures of Kaylie and Casey and other friends and family members.

" Thank you. Kaylie helped me pick out the art work when we first moved in." Casey came out of her room.

She was wearing tight jeans, with a Burgundy long sleeved shirt, and her hair was down in long curls. Her make-up was light, but she wore black eyeliner that made her blue eyes pop. Derek turned around and smiled down at her.

" Why don't you look beautiful Princess." He smiled at her handing her a red rose he was hiding behind his back. It took me forever to find the right one. You know? Where all the petals were intact.

" Thank you, you don't look bad yourself." She blushed taking the rose and smelling it. Aw!! a rose! How sweet.

" You ready to go?" He gestured towards the door.

" Let me put this in water and then we can go."

Casey went and got a small vase, which she put water in and then grabbed her purse. Saying goodbye to Kaylie. Who was reading a book on the couch, she left.

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He took her to this expensive Italian restaurant, and yes he even pulled out her chair for her, and opened every door for her. When they were seated and after they ordered their food, conversation started to flow.

" So what musical are you in?" He asked munching on a bread stick.

" Oh, I'm in the musical Grease that a whole bunch of us organized. It's for a project Kaylie has in her performing arts class."

" That's cool. So why are you in it? I thought you studied Literature." He was referring to the books from the Library she was checking out.

" I used to be in all kinds of musicals and dance things and I thought it would be fun." She smiled shrugging.

" In other words, Kaylie dragged you into it." He laughed.

" Pretty much." She laughed to.

" So, what's your story? I mean I've heard stories that you used to be this arrogant jerk in High School, and you didn't care about you future and all." She asked, curious.

" Oh well that's true, for the most part." He looked down into his water.

" Well what changed?"

" I guess something just happened that I realized I needed to stop being selfish. That there was a lot more to life than just girls, hockey, and food." He smiled a bit. Should I tell her?..No..

" Okay, I can take a hint. You don't want to tell me. That's okay.." She was disappointed but she understood.

Their conversation after that moment got better, they talked about each others families and their own interests. Derek couldn't help but want to know more about her, he could listen to her talk all day. He grew fond of how her eyes would sparkle when she was talking about something that excited her.

So after their dinner he drove her home, and as he walked her to her door his arm was around her waist again.

" Thank you for a terrific night. I didn't think a guy like you could be so romantic." She teased.

" Oh, sure I can be romantic.. only when I need to be." He smirked at her.

She laughed, Oh that laugh. Her hand was on the doorknob.

" It's late, classes are tomorrow. Thanks for a great date."

" There is a lot more where that came from, you know." He was suddenly nervous. What is it about her??

" I'm sure. Until then Sir Knight." She made a little curtsy.

" Yes, until then Princess." He leaned down close to her face, his hand cupping her cheek and kissed her lips gently. It was tender and sweet, and she kissed him back just as softly.

He pulled away, and let her walk into her apartment.

" Goodnight.."He whispered to himself, then walked back to his car.

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She saw the two love birds walk up to front door. No, she wasn't snooping but her bedroom curtains were open. Anyway, so we watched them, and when he saw him kiss her she couldn't help but smile.

Her and Case often talked about finding "the one" and at that moment she knew that her best friend found hers. Even if she didn't know it yet. Then she saw him glance at her in the window. Kaylie gave him a nod, as in she approved.

He knew that she was happy for her best friend, and that she approved of him. He didn't know why that meant so much to him but it did.

Kaylie closed her curtains then, and went to talk to Casey. She stopped when she saw her friend do a twirling ballet move into the kitchen, humming to herslef.

That is when...True love blossomed.

Kaylie just shook her head, smiling to herself and disappearing back into her room.

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I hoped you guys liked that chapter.

More to come!

3 Ava.