Chapter 28
The next morning I wake up at Derek's house. We are all tangled up in each other and I'm about to burn up. His head is laying on my chest with his arm draped over my body. One of his legs are thrown over both of mine. You would think with him being asleep and dead weight that he would be heavy but he's not. I look over at the clock and its 6:00. I really need to get up but I don't want to wake him up. Romey is still at the foot of the bed sleeping away. I lay there for a couple more minutes and then decide to get up. I untangle myself from Derek and he doesn't wake up. I take off his shirt and put my other clothes back on. I'm not really hungry but I know Derek will be when he wakes up, so I decide to go down stairs and cook him breakfast. I open the refrigerator and there are some eggs and bacon. On the counter is some bread. I cut the stove on and start cooking the eggs. I'm going to make a omelet. When I have finished making the eggs I put the bacon in the microwave. I make sure to stand their and take it out before the timer hits zero and it starts beeping. When the bacon is done I find some bread and put it in the toaster. I let it sit in their until it pops up. I find a plate and put all the food on it and then look for some aluminum foil. After I find some I wrap it around the plate and then walk back upstairs. I put the plate on the table and then find a piece of paper and a pen. I write
" Derek, I had a great time with you last night. Here is you some food and I will see you at practice. Which that will be what time? - Shawn."
I draw a big heart up under my name and then put the note on the table by the plate. I'm walking out of the house when I realize I don't have a car here. I could either call Mark or take a taxi. I think I should call Mark because I wouldn't want a taxi driver picking me up from Derek's house. I pull out my phone and call Mark. He answers on the second ring.
" Hey Shawn." he says
" Hey Mark, did I wake you up?"
" No, I've been up for a while. What's up?"
" Nothing, I was just leaving Derek's house and when I was walking out the door I realized I didn't have a ride home and he is still sleeping. Do you care to take me home?"
" I don't mind at all. I only live right down the road. I'll be there in a minute."
" Thank you so much. I owe you one."
I hang up the phone and sit down on the steps. It takes Mark about 5 minutes to get to Derek's house. When I see him I get up and walk out to the car and get in.
" Hey." I say
" Hi, your up early. I was shocked when I looked at the caller I.D. and seen your name and number."
" I guess I didn't think about how I was going to get home until I got outside. I locked the door behind me, so I didn't have a way back in."
" Do you know what time we are practicing?"
" No, I left a note for Derek to text me and let me know."
" Okay he hasn't said anything to me either."
" We really need to practice though."
" Yes we do."
It takes Mark about 25 minutes to drive to my apartment.
" Thank you so much for giving me a ride. I owe you one." I say
" Anytime."
I walk into my apartment and take a shower. I put on Nike yoga pants, a bright orange shirt, and neon orange Nike tennis shoes to match my shirt. I then fix my hair and put on a little bit of make up. I walk into the kitchen and grab me a protein bar and a bottle of water. While I'm sitting on the couch I get a text from Derek.
It says " Practice in 15 minutes."
I text him back and say " Okay."
I'm glad I went ahead and got my shower and everything else. I decide to go ahead and leave. It takes me the whole 15 minutes to get there. When I pull in I see Derek's car but not Mark's. I park beside Derek and then walk into the studio. I open the door and Derek is sitting on the steps holding a ice pack on his neck. It must be hurting him again.
" Hey babe." I say
I walk over to the steps and sit down beside him.
" Hey."
He leans over and kisses me.
" Are you alright?" I ask
" My neck is just hurting a little bit, but yeah I'm fine."
" I guess Mark is running a little late."
" Like usual."
" You are right." I say laughing
" Thank you for breakfast this morning. It was delicious, you are a great cook."
" Your welcome. I figured you would be hungry when you woke up."
" I was starving. I was wondering how you got home? I drove you to my house in my car."
" Mark took me home."
When I say this his smiling face falls.
" Oh." he says
" Derek, don't pout. I locked the door when I was leaving and if I rang the doorbell it would have woke you up. If I would have called a cab most likely they would know who I was and that I was leaving your house at like 7 in the morning. I knew Mark lived right down the road from you and I figured he wouldn't care to drive me."
" I could've took you home. It wouldn't have mattered if you woke me up."
" Let's not argue about this, please."
I get up from the steps and move over into his lap. I through my legs over his thigh. He stops holding the ice pack and wraps his arms around my waist. I wrap mine around his neck.
" I'm sorry. I don't want to fight either." he says
" It's okay. I had a great time last night."
" Me too. We will definitely have to take the boat back out."
" For sure."
" I love you." he says
" I love you too."
He leans in and his lips capture mine. I instantly kiss him back and our tongues start roaming around in each others mouths.
" Oh my god. I walk in at the worst times." Mark shouts
Derek lets go of me and I jump out of his lap.
" Sorry." Derek and I say
" I'm just not used to seeing ya'll together." Mark says
" I know, it's a lot to take in." I say
We talk for a little bit longer and then I start stretching. When I'm done stretching Mark and I practice some of the moves we have learned over the past few days. After we have went over those moves Derek explains the rest of the dance. One hour later I have learned the rest of the dance. Mark and I are practicing the dance put all together. We practice it a couple more times and then decide to end practice. We all bid our goodbyes to each other and then I drive home to my apartment. I decide to take a nap when I get home.
It's Monday afternoon and I have about 3 hours until the show. I'm already dressed and have my make-up on. The rest of the week's practice went great. We didn't have any more fights between us and we all got along great. I think Mark has finally got used to the fact that we are dating. I'm sitting on the couch up in the sky box. We just finished dress rehearsals and Mark and I have went over the dance a couple of times. I see Derek walking up with Val behind him.
" Hey guys." I say
" Hey cutie." Val says
" Hey babe." Derek adds
" What are ya'll up to?"
" I was going to come up here and ask if you wanted to go to the club with me tonight? A bunch of us are going we have a reserved place and everything. I think we are going after the show." Val says
" I will definitely think about it. It sounds like fun." I reply
" Okay, just let me know. I'm going to head to my trailer and I will see ya'll later."
" I will. Bye Val."
" Bye." Derek says
He sits down beside me and grabs my hand. Our fingers intertwine and his thumb starts caressing my hand.
" What do you think about going to the club?" I ask
" I can't go. I have to go to the doctor and see if I can dance this week."
" Okay."
" What do you think about it?" he asks
" Well, I don't want to go if your not going."
" If you want to go you should go."
" I would rather you be with me."
" Me too. Besides Val's invitation sounded a little weird. He was like come with me instead of saying come with us."
" I didn't even notice."
" You never do. Your so oblivious to the guys around you. Everybody I have met that knows you just falls in love with you."
" I don't pay much attention. You're the only guy I pay attention too. I only care if you love me not anybody else."
" You don't have to worry about me loving you. I will always love you Shawn Johnson."
" I will always love you too Derek Hough."
I lean over and give him a kiss on the lips. When I pull back he picks up our twined fingers and kisses my hand.
" How is your neck feeling?" I ask
" Well to be honest this is the only day it has felt great all day. I pray that I can dance with you next week."
" That's great. I do too. I have missed dancing with you."
" I have too."
We sit on the couch for a little while longer until it starts getting time for the show. We all decided that Derek is going to walk down the stairs with us. Mark and I are the next to last ones to dance. We are not having a elimination this week because of Hurricane Sandy and some people don't have power. When its finally our turn to dance Derek has a special seat reserved for him on the front row. When the music starts Mark and I start dancing. We don't have any mistakes through the whole dance. The whole time I was just watching Derek to make sure he was smiling. When the dance is over Mark kisses me on the cheek and I look over at Derek and his face has fallen and he isn't smiling anymore. Gosh he is so jealous of any guy that touches me. I love him so much, so I wouldn't have him any other way. We hear the judges comments and then Derek comes out on the floor and grabs my hand. We all walk up the stairs to the sky box. While we are up there Brooke of course asks who would I rather have and I just tell her I would take her. We finally get our scores and we have a perfect 30. With the week Derek and I have had I'm just happy that we got through it. Derek and I are walking back to the dressing room so I can change into my outfit for the swing dance marathon.
" You danced really good." Derek says
" Thank you. I wish we could have done it together."
" Me too. Maybe we can this coming week."
" I hope so."
He pulls me in for a hug and I wrap my arms around his waist. He kisses the top of my head and then lets go of me.
" He kissed your cheek." Derek says dryly
" Yeah he did. Did you see me pull away?"
" Yes I did. I got a little mad and then I reminded myself that your mine and you love me and I love you."
" Your getting better. I have told you a million times that I love you."
" And I love you too."
Derek leaves the room so I can change. I change and then walk back up the sky box. I sit there beside Derek and Mark for a little while until its time for the marathon dance. We take our place on the floor and dance until we get eliminated. We end up in third place which is fine with me. I would have much rather won but I'm happy with that. After we all leave the studio we have to go outside for press. As soon as press gets done Derek has to go to the doctor. The whole time during press they ask us about next week's dance. They all ask me about dancing with Mark and Derek and the difference between them. I didn't tell them who I would rather have. I would rather not let the whole world know. I try the whole time not to say the wrong thing. It's pretty hard and I'm so glad when the interviews are over. I head back to my trailer to change clothes. When I have changed I open my door to leave and Derek is walking up the steps.
" What are you doing here?" I ask
" I was going to see if you wanted to go with me to the doctor."
" Sure I'll come. I'll drive my car and follow you there."
" Okay."
Before I leave I text Val and say " Sorry something came up and I'm not going to be able to meet ya'll tonight. Maybe next time. Xo."
I then start my car and follow Derek to the doctor. It takes about 15 minutes to get there. I park beside Derek and he waits on me and then we walk in together. He checks in and tells the receptionist his name. We find a secluded spot in the corner and sit for about 10 minutes and then Derek's name is finally called. I can tell he is really nervous. He is not being the goofy person he usually is. We walk back to the back to a room. The nurse asks him some questions and then the doctor comes in. He shakes Derek's hand and then turns towards me.
" This is one of my good friends and dance partner Shawn Johnson." Derek says introducing me.
" I don't need a introduction. I know exactly who she is." the doctor replies
" Nice to meet you." I say while shaking his hand.
The doctor examines Derek's neck and then starts talking to him. He tells him to rest for the rest of the night and then he can start dancing again. I think Derek pees on himself a little bit. He is so excited and I've haven't ever seen him this happy. After Derek pays the fee for coming we walk out of the office and walk to our cars. When we get there he turns to me and picks me up. He spins me around in circles shouting " We can dance together again!" I start laughing and wrap my arms around his neck. He sits me back down and then pulls my face to his.
" I'm so happy right now."
" I am too. Its great news."
We talk out in the parking lot for a little while and decide to have practice tomorrow morning at 8:00. We bid our farewells and I get in my car and head back to my apartment. I'm so happy that Derek is better and that we can dance together again.
Sorry its so short. I wanted to give you an update since I haven' t updated in a while. I hope you all like it. Please review.