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Side note: at this scene, everyone is on holiday break; school will be starting again soon.
Chapter 10:
Derek POV
After we finally broke away from that magical kiss, I look at Casey nervously, anxious to see her reaction.
After what seemed like forever she simply replied, "Whoa." She then looked down at her hands and blushed.
"Do you hate me now?" I asked nervously. She looked stunned by that question. "What? Of course not! To tell you the truth, I've wanted you to do that for a long time." I was relieved, surprised, and happy by her answer. "Well you have no idea how long I have wanted to do that." I replied.
"Well why don't you do it again?" Casey asked slyly. I gladly accepted her request, pulling her into another deep kiss.
Casey POV
That night as I lay in bed my mind was swarming with thoughts. I felt ecstatic that Derek and I had finally kissed and how right it had felt. The way he was so tender, romantic, and gentle with me. At the same time, I was also very scared. I didn't want to get hurt again, physically or emotionally. After that last relationship I needed to take it slow. I needed to really think things through. I just hoped Derek would be okay with that.
Casey POV
The next morning I woke up really early, 5:30 to be exact and got dressed into a plain pink short sleeved shorts and capris leggings. I took my pain medications for my ribs and left my family that I would be back later. I took the Prince and started to just drive. I was going to call Emily later at a reasonable hour for breakfast to fill her in on what she missed while she was away at her cousin's house and for a much needed girl talk.
At 9 I met Emily at a breakfast diner. As soon as she saw me she pulled me into a big hug. "Casey I'm so sorry! I came home from my cousin's house as soon as I could! I wish I could have been at the hospital! How could Truman do this to you! No one hurts my best friend!" Emily rambled quickly before starting to sniffle. She then turned to tears, and this time it was I hugging her. "It's okay Em, I'm alright now." I said quietly.
I told everything that had happened: from Truman's first hit, to more abuse, to the hospital, to Derek defending me, to Truman's arrest, and finally to Derek kissing me.
"Wow." Was what Emily replied after I finished. "I know." I agreed taking a bite out of my waffles. "So what are you going to do now?" She asked, sipping her orange juice. "I don't know Em. I mean I really really like Derek. I know he kissed me but what does that mean? What f he was just in boy brain mode and kissed me just to do it? Does he really like me? Also I just got out of this horrible relationship and I'm scared of moving too fast and getting hurt again. Also, what if he doesn't really want a relationship, or what if he does and he wants to move too fast? Or-.." Emily cut me off from my over-thinking rant of questions with, "What if an asteroid destroys the planet? Casey you won't know until you talk to him. He really likes you. I think you should tell him what you told me and go from there." "You're right Em, thanks." I said sincerely. We paid our bill and parted our separate ways.
Before I started the car I looked at my phone to find several voicemails from Derek. One in particular got me set to go talk to him. "(Derek Voicemail): Hey Case. I'm kind of getting worried because you've been gone so long. Are you mad at me? I think we need to talk, you're really important to me, and I want to make sure that we are okay." I drove home quickly and found a quiet house. I walked in and headed to my room. As I opened the door to my room, Derek walked out of his,
"Hey do you wanna take a walk with me?" Derek asked quietly. I nodded in reply and we headed off in silence. We finally reached a park and quickly found a bench to sit on. "Soo.." He started awkwardly. "Derek I have things to tell you." I started. "I have to tell you things too." "Derek I really like you. You are sweet, fun, and trustworthy, to name a few things. I really feel my best when I'm around you." His face lit up as I said this, I then took a breath and continued, "My last relationship was a nightmare. It hurt me in a deep way and I'm scared of that happening again." Derek quickly interjected, "Case you know I would never do anything like that to you." "I know Derek. That's why I would like to try to have a relationship with you. But only if you are willing to take it slow and gentle, while also be committed to me." I finished, then looked at him for a response. "You know that I'm not great with talking about my feelings, but Casey I've liked you for so long and I dreamed of a day where you would say those things to me. You are the strongest person that I have ever known and now I want to be strong for you. I want to give you the relationship you deserve to have. I would do anything to make you feel happy and safe. If I had you, I would never even think about another girl, because you're the only girl that matters. So with all this being said, I think it's time to ask, 'Casey, will be my girlfriend?" He asked, taking my hands. "Yes Derek, I'd like that." I said smiling at him. He gently cupped my face with his hands and pressed a sweet and innocent kiss to my forehead.
We sat on that bench for a while, enjoying the view and each other. We stayed even after the cold set in, Derek wrapped his famous leather jacket around me, only saying, "You looked cold." I smiled and sat closer to him.
We sat like that embracing each other's warmth and company until the sun set.