AN: I don't own LWD
Happy New Years! I hope your 2015 is magical and amazing!
Chapter 14
Casey POV
Prom season was among us and I was really excited to go with Derek. Prom proposals were happening daily and I was really hoping Derek would do something too.
I was walking out of school on Thursday with Emily when suddenly five guys jumped out in front of us. Each of them unzipped their sweatshirts to reveal a letter on a plain white t-shirt. Eventually it spelled out 'PROM?' after all was revealed, Chris popped out from behind the guys. He was carrying a bouquet of daisies and he walked straight to Emily.
"Emily, will you go to prom with me?" Emily looked like she was about to burst when she answered. "YES YES YES!" She squealed, pulling Chris into a big hug. He then kissed her and gave her the bouquet of flowers. Emily waved goodbye then headed off with Chris, her head obviously caught up in romance land. I walked to the Prince where I was meeting Derek. I was still smiling when I reached him. "What are you all smiley for?" Derek asked me. "I was just smiling at how cute Chris and Emily are. He just did a cute prom proposal for her." I said opening the car door. "Cool." was all Derek replied.
Suddenly my hope for a prom proposal was gone.
Derek POV
I had the best plan for Casey's prom proposal. I also knew she wasn't going to expect one from me because I'm usually not into all that mushy romance. However Casey was special and deserved it, plus it was going to be fun for me, making Casey run all over town on a scavenger hunt to find me.
The next day, before last period, I put the first clue for her to find in her locker. I had already set up the rest of the scavenger hunt last night, and with the help of some friends.
Now I was going to go to the final destination to set up everything for when Casey arrived.
Casey POV
After my last period was over I headed to my locker. I had the Prince to myself today because Derek had some hockey team meeting to celebrate their last season together and he was going to get a ride home from Sam.
As I opened my locker, a small white envelope fell out onto my feet. I opened the envelope to find a note that read 'Clue #1: When you're stuck in you head, I drag you out of bed. You go here when you want to escape, and when you want to watch something groovy you watch a ( ).' I thought for a moment and then I realized groovy rhymes with movie so I quickly drove to the movie theater. When I arrived there I saw Derek's friend Chet, who was waving me over. "Congrats you figured out the first clue. Now here's your second clue." He said handing me a new envelope. "Thanks Chet!" I said taking the envelope, heading out back to the car to read the next clue. I opened it to read, 'Clue #2 When I need to fill my belly, I go somewhere swelly.' Easy. Smelly Nelly's. I drove there quickly. As I walked in I really had to look for the next clue. None of the workers had the next clue until finally it clicked. I went to the corner where our favorite booth seat was. I looked under the table and found the next envelope taped underneath it. This one read, "Beautiful days are the days that I'm with you. You are the sun of my life, the smile on my face. Our first date was well worth the wait. I hope you get this bait." I had to admit Derek stumped me on this one. I then decided to go to that skating rink and park where we had our first official date.
I arrived at the park a half hour later and looked all around. I found nothing, and wasn't sure where to go next. I thought for a while and then it came to me. The park bench where we officially got together. I drove there quickly and walked to the park to the bench. I there saw Derek standing there with a bouquet of daisies and a sign that read "PRINCESS WILL YOU GO TO PROM WITH ME?" I ran to him and hugged him tightly. "So is that a yes?" He asked me. "Yes, definitely!" He lifted me up and spun me around.
A few days later..
Derek POV
"Casey, no more! Please!" I whined trying to resist against Casey's tugging. "Yes Derek! C'mon." She said finally pulling me into a suit store. I hated shopping, but Casey insisted on bringing me into a billion stores trying to find a tie color that matched her dress, that she refused to let me see. "You better not be making me wear a hot princess pink tie!" I said mockingly. "You won't need to worry about that." She said with a smile. She looked around the store while I trudge behind her. "Found it!" She shrieked and held up a red tie. "So red is your dress color? Can I see your dress now?" I asked her. "Yes red is my dress color and no you can't see it until prom! I want to surprise you." I roll my eyes but smile because that was classic Casey, dramatic. We then head to the register to pay for the tie, I pay for it and we head home.
Casey POV
A few weeks later, the night of prom was finally here. I was so excited! Emily and I went to the nail salon and got manicures and pedicures the day before. I got subtle gold nail polish to go with my red dress and gold jewelry. Emily got blue polish to go with her dress. Then today we are going to the beauty salon to get our hair done. My hair is in a nice updo with spare strands curled, and Emily had her hair straightened and one waterfall braid.
That night I started to get ready with the help of Lizzie, Mom and Marti. "Casey this dress is beautiful." Lizzie gushed as she watched me finish adjusting it. "You look just like a princess!" Marti squealed. "Thank you guys!" I said genuinely. I finally finished and headed downstairs. Derek was already down there and her looked so handsome. He turned around and his jaw dropped. "Casey you look incredible!" I blushed and replied, "Thanks Der, you look very handsome your self." He handed me a beautiful wrist corsage. We started to head out the door when Nora interrupted, "Wait you guys we have to take pictures first!" After she got enough shots to satisfy her, we headed to prom.
Derek POV
We arrived at the function hall where prom was being held about thirty minutes later. The them of prom was Starry Night and the place was covered with starts, glitter, silver, and gold. I was not a fan of al the romantic prom stuff, but Casey looked so excited and happy that it warmed me up too.
We immediately went to the dance floor and started dancing. We had a great time just dancing and having a blast. I knew that I had the most gorgeous girl in the whole school. "This is so great! The past few months with you have been the best. So thank you for that. I love you." She said sincerely. "You make me the happiest guy in the world. I love you too." I reply, kissing her gently on the forehead.
Casey POV
Everything was perfect, I was with Derek and surrounded by friends. Suddenly the principal walked onto the stage and the music stopped. "I would like to thank everyone who made this prom possible and for everyone who came. It has been a pleasure to see everyone grow as they went through high school. I can't believe graduation is almost here, I know you will all be successful in life. Now on with the Prom King and Queen winners. All the nominees please go to the stage. "That's me I better get up there!" Derek whispers to me and kissed me quick on the cheek. "Good Luck!" I whisper-yelled back. He smiled back at me and continued to the stage. I was a little nervous about him winning then dancing with another girl, but I shook that fear away. I trusted Derek. When everyone nominated assembled on stage the principal continued, "Now here is the Prom King… Derek Venturi!" Everyone cheered, especially me. Once it silenced down, "Now the Prom Queen….. For the first time in years we have a write in winner, Casey McDonald!" I was shocked and thought I had heard wrong. Everyone smiled and clapped for me. I slowly and shakily walked to the stage. When I got there, the crown was placed on my head, and Derek lead me to the dance floor for our court dance. "All of Me" by John Legend played and we slowly danced close together.
The night ended much too soon for my liking, but we had the best time ever. Prom was better than I ever could have imagined. As we were driving home Derek took my hand and softly kissed it. It was so romantic yet very erotic. I knew that Derek and I were getting serious, and I was never so comfortable with moving forward in a relationship.