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Chapter 2
Casey POV
"The green blouse or the blue one?" Emily asked frantically. Emily was so nervous for her date with Chris, it was adorable. "The green one definitely." I replied "and stop being so nervous! The date is going to be awesome, and Chris likes you no matter what " I say, trying to relax her. "I'm sorry, I just like him so much! Thanks Case, for everything." "What are best friends for?" I reply with a smile. "We so have to find you a guy now! Anyone in mind?" Emily asks coyly. "That would be nice, I'll update you if there are any guys in my life" I reply. We both crack up and a few minutes later Chris picks up a beautiful Emily and I walk back home.
I enter the house and clump up to my room where I change into yoga pants and a hoodie. I then go downstairs and flop on the couch. I was feeling particularly lonely tonight. I was happy for Emily but couldn't help think about how I have been dateless for months. I turned on a romantic movie to feel comfort when Derek walked in from hockey practice. "Case, what's wrong?" he asked actually looking concerned. "Nothing, just one of those nights." He looked unsure of what to do next, but what he said next caught me by surprise. "Would you like some company?" he asked. "Sure that would be nice." I replied. He again took me by surprise and actually sat down right next to me instead of his usual spot on the recliner. We sat in silence and watched the movie.
Derek POV
Casey fell asleep on my shoulder halfway through the movie. She looked so tranquil, peaceful, and well, beautiful, I didn't dare disturb her. After the movie ended she was still asleep so I picked her up and carried her to bed where I tucked her in and shut off her light.
The next morning there was a knocking at my door, it was 8 AM, too early for me. Normally I would have told the person to go away, but when I heard it was Casey, I let her right in. "Thank you for last night" she said shyly. "You're welcome" I replied quietly. She left quickly and I retreated back to my bed.
A few hours later I walked into Casey's room where I found her sitting on the bed reading a book- typical Casey. "Hey.. do you wanna do something with me today? Everyone else is out, Lizzie has soccer, Edwin is at Teddy's, and Marti, Dad and Nora are at a birthday party." I asked nervously. She looked taken aback at first but she then replied, "Sure, what did you have in mind?" I wanted to smile so bad, but I kept myself collected with a straight face. "I was thinking Smelly Nelly's for food, then to the movies." "Sounds good" she replied. We then got dressed and headed out.
The day was really great. We got good food and the movie was hilarious, but if I'm being honest the best part of the day was just being with Casey. She's so smart, funny, charming, kind, and beautiful. Okay, okay, I'm in love with Casey McDonald, I have been ever since I met her. The way she challenges me, the way she's so passionate about everything, and her eyes, piercing blue like the ocean. She is just pure perfection, and I wanted to get close to her so eventually maybe she could feel the same way about me.
Casey POV
Derek was being so strange lately. He was being sweet and kind towards me. I was really enjoying it. I even got him to smile a real, full, adorable smile today. We had a great time today and I found my self sad that the day was over.
The next day after my dance class and Derek's hockey practice we hung out again. I was really happy to be hanging out with him and was hoping this would bring us closer. I was starting to see the real Derek and I was loving it.