Heeey Kiddies! Alright, well, although I only got 5 reviews, I'm going to continue it anyways, since I think it's a good story. Oh, and watch out for another story… lately ideas just keep coming into my head, and I just want to write them down..

But, before I start, I want to say THANKYOU to those who reviewed/alerted/favourited…. Means a lot to me guys, and you really made my day. Anyways, here it is!

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Disclaimer: I'm getting really tired of writing these, trust me, if I did own LWD, these two would not be in the same family... xD

"What's with the grin boy?" Derek's coach asked when he hung up the phone.

"Huh?" He replied, still in a trance with the previous conversation he had with his best friend. He still couldn't believe anything that was said to him in that phone call.

"You know what? I don't want to know why you're acting like a little girl at a tea party…" his coach rolled his eyes jokingly. "Practice is over, so hit the shower, you stink Venturi." And with that, his coach patted his back and walked away.

Derek watched his coach walk away, and then got back to reality. He headed towards the shower, and decided to take a long, warm bath.

*X*X*

"I still don't get how you get so much joy in packing…" Vivian stared at her friend; still shocked at the fact how big Casey's smile was at the moment.

"Listen, Vi, it's fun, you should help me! It would be fun labeling, and taping everything!" The blue eyed girl responded, full of excitement, and who was actually serious.

Vivian gave a small laugh at how ditsy her friend could be. "No, thanks Case… maybe another time" She lied, but she knew Casey knew 'Maybe' meant never.

Casey knew this conversation wasn't going to last, so she changed the subject. "I'll finish packing later…" she put one last article of clothing in her suitcase and began talking again. "Since I'm only leaving tomorrow morning… want to have lunch with your great friend and roommate?" She gave a big smile, putting her hand out, for Vivian to take it.

The other girl bounced off her bed and took her friends hand. Together, they walked out their dorm and headed out.

*X*X*

Derek turned the shower tap off, and grabbed his towel. He wiped himself down and ran his hand through his hair with his forehead against the wall. Reality hit him…. This was actually happening, no more of this life, and onto the next. Was he ready? He didn't know, but he sure was excited.

With his towel around his waist, Derek exited the shower room and headed for his locker. He took in everything he could, wondering if he would ever be back, since there was a possibility he could actually be going to Japan. He looked around, all was so familiar to him, this place had been his second home, his life, and his passion. He didn't know if he could leave hockey for the band… but it was a risk he was willing to take. He nodded to himself and reached his locker.

He opened his locker, and reached for his clothes. He put on his jeans and white shirt, with his traditional leather jacket. Although he didn't like to admit it, he put on his usual 3 sprits of cologne, (always telling people it was his natural smell- it turned the girls on he thought.)

Just when Derek was going to grab his keys to head home and take that long awaited nap he'd been hoping for all day, his phone rang. Derek looked at his cell phone screen then huffed.

"Yes, what now?" Derek said a little agitated. He was really tired, and all this information made him feel funny.

"Hey dude, I'm really sorry, but you have to come to my house NOW." The familiar voice told.

Derek let out a long breath and rubbed his eyes in frustration. He was really close to the edge, but he had to play it cool. "Ralph, you and Sam already ruined practice and now you're going to interrupt my nap time?" He knew he was being childish, but he didn't care, he was tired, and no one can come between Derek Venturi's nap, food or girl.

"Listen, Mr. Grumpy pants, we need you, like as in now. The company came unexpected and moved our appointment now, instead of tomorrow. So you either suck it up or lose a chance of a life time." His naive friend said.

Derek knew he had to go, since his clueless friend finally made sense, so he knew they counted on him.

"Fine." He paused. "I'll be there in a bit, just need to pick something up from the dorm…. Stall for a while kay, Ralphie? Got it?"

On the other line, Derek heard Ralph let out a sigh of relief and he felt good he was able to hold off his nap. "Alright dude, but hurry up, you know these record people can be."

Derek chuckled and pressed the red end button on his phone. He smiled to himself and headed to the dorm.

X*X*X

Casey felt like a teenager again. It was like she was a thirteen year old, finally being able to go with her friends to places they wanted. She couldn't help but smile every second; it was just too much fun for her. They were like little kids wandering around places new to them and being fascinated.

Her and Vivian were hooking arms and laughing at the silliest things. They shopped like there was no tomorrow and bought bubble tea. They were in the mall, doing what they loved- not giving a damn about the next day.

They were out and about, and they couldn't stop.

It was around 7:30 pm, so they decided to get some dinner then head back to their dorm and watch a movie, spending the night together as long as they could before Casey left. They went to their favourite restaurant, the sushi bar. They laughed and talked about the old times. No matter how much she tried, she would miss Canada. She didn't want this night to end.

X*X*X

"No, Ralph, I do not want you to count your teeth again!" The man looked at Ralph disbelievingly and surprised at Sam.

The man cleared his throat, and the two college students knew he was embarrassed by his unprofessional outburst. But of course being them, they couldn't help but laugh.

"Now, gentlemen, on to the point as why I am here…" He looked at them both in the eyes. "Are we going to get on with it or am I just wasting my time?"

Sam and Ralph exchanged glances, panicking on what to do. They stuttered, trying to find an excuse, when they heard the door open.

"I'm here!" A disheveled Derek announced, while jumping through the door.

Sam and Ralph relaxed, and their hearts slowed down. They would have never thought how happy they could be to see their best friend.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Derek asked with a grin. "Let's get it started!"

*(*(*

Derek sang the last note and smiled. He hadn't played like that in his whole life. He was proud, and it felt good. He felt free when he sang and played the guitar, he finally noticed why he chose this.

The three friends/band mates waited restlessly as the man was on the phone. They kept wondering if it was good enough, or if they blew it. They were talking amongst themselves when they heard the man approach them.

The man's face was neutral, with no sign of guidance of which the news was. Then, suddenly, when the band was about to crumple, the man's eyes softened and a smile crossed his face. "Congratulations, you're going to Japan."

Without being ashamed, the three friends jumped up and down laughing and hugging. They felt so lucky and wonderful.

"Okay you guys, settle down. I'll fill you in on all the details when we get to Japan, but your flight will be right in the morning, so get packing!"

Still being in their excited, hyper moods, Derek, Sam and Ralph headed to their cars.

"Hey, D." Sam turned to look at Derek. "I saw you had that stone with you again, what's with that? Was that the thing you needed to pick up from the dorm?"

Derek once again was a little tense with his friend, but his mood was too good to bring down. "You know the story already, man."

FLASHBACK.

"Hey stranger." She picked up a rock and threw it into the water, then turned to face me.

I could never forget her blue eyes and the way she looked at me. They were so sincere and I didn't want to let go of them or her for that matter.

"Hey" was all I could make out. She still had that strange thing on me, out of all girls; she was the only one who made me lost of words.

"You know, everytime I see you out here, you're always throwing rocks into the water… why?" She asked, focusing on me.

I thought about it for a while then gave her my answer. Still staring into the sunset I replied. "I think if they're meant to stay on shore, the ones who are will get washed up back, and stay. They're the ones you know are the special ones. No matter how hard it is, if they really believe it, they'll come back." I knew I wasn't really referring to the rocks, but she didn't have to know that.

I saw her lip curve up. That made me smile too.

At the corner of my eye, I could see her pick up a stone. She rubbed her thumb back and forth on it, when she pulled out a marker out of her back pocket. She wrote on it, but I didn't know what. When I turned to face her, she threw it into the clear blue water.

Without any words, she walked away. I found it strange, but it didn't matter.

Once again, I stared into the sunset and water, when a big wave came. I was surprised at how strong it was, and how it came out of no where, but everything has surprises.

I was getting tired of being outside, so I decided to go back to my cabin. When I turned to go down the way I came, something hit my foot. It was a stone. Obviously I thought of course stones would be here. But then I saw something unusual about it… I picked it up and I gasped.

On it, it read: C.M- You're worth fighting for, and no matter what, I'll stay forever.

That's when I knew… She was special.

X*X*X

"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. I get it that stone has gotten you everything. It's been your good luck charm, whatever." Sam said, while rolling his eyes.

Derek just ignored his friend and drove to the dorm.

When they got there, they went straight to packing and got everything ready. Derek was the last one to head to bed, since he wanted to be prepared. He climbed into bed and turned off his lamp shade. When he closed his eyes, he saw her.

X*X*X

Casey and Vivian had gotten back from their dinner and had a movie marathon. After their 7th movie, they decided that'd be it for the night. They cried, saying their goodbyes, but were happy they had each other. They put everything away, and snuggled up in their beds. Casey looked around the room. She had boxes full of her stuff, her carry on, her documents; she couldn't believe this was happening. She needed peace to get her sleep. She closed her eyes, that's when she saw him, and at that moment she was at peace.

Yup, they would have good night sleep tonight.

YAY! Second chapter! Please forgive me for this awful chapter, I'm really tired, but I wanted to write a chapter, since you guys are awesome! Alright, I know this was a boring chapter, but I needed to get facts straight, so basically it was a filler. Anyways, it may be confusing, but you can always ask me :). Since last chapter was mainly Casey, and so was the flashback, I wanted to show Derek's side as well. Please be patient with me as I haven't written many stories, and just starting. And you probably know they aren't step sibs… just making that clear. Last but not least… review? It would make me really happy (: THANKS!